JUST THE MOMENTS STUDENTS DISCUSS LOVE ON WEB SITE KissandDish.com offers gossip about relationships. INTERNET 18A STUDENTS ENJOY HOSTING EVENT A Black Student Union conference was held this weekend. BSU14A THE STUDENTVOICE SINCE 1904 THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KA MONDAY, MARCH 2, 2009 VOLUME 120 ISSUE 109 WWW.KANSAN.COM NATIONAL KANSAS 90, MISSOURI 65 Sebelius picked as next HHS secretary BY BETSY CUTCLIFF bcutcliff@kansan.com NOT EVEN CLOSE President Barack Obama plans to officially introduce Kansas Gov Kathleen Sebelius as his secretary of health and human services today. Should Sebelius be confirmed, she will step down as governor of Kansas and pass the position on to Lieutenant Governor Mark Parkinson. Parkinson was formerly a member of the Republican Party, until he FRIEDRICH M. ROBERTS Sebelius ANSAS 4 switched to the Democratic Party in order to run on Sebelius' ticket. Andrew Toth, Colby sop more and president of KU Young Democrats, said although the nomination was a good step for Sebelius, it would be a step backward for Kansas. "The chances of a Democratic governor being elected in Kansas again are very slim," he said. "All that she's worked for as a Democrat with a Republican Congress may be undone." The Associated Press reported that if Sebelius accepted the nomination, the tasks ahead of her would be daunting. High on the agenda as secretary of HHS would be handling the health care system overhaul, taking care of finances in Medicare and fixing lapses in food safety. Sebelius has eight years of experience as insurance commissioner of Kansas, and the AP said she won praise from several Republican governors and from the chairman of the Senate panel. - Edited by Grant Treaster Junior guard Sheron Collins laughs with teammates after one of many successful drives to the basket during Sunday afternoons 90-65 victory over the Missouri Tigers in Allen Fieldhouse. Collins scored 25 points in the game and dished out six assists in the team's 40th consecutive home court victory. See page 18 for more coverage of the game. Ryan McGeeney/XANSAN ATHLETICS Alumni celebrate 40 years of women's programs Weston White/KANSAN Marlene Mawson, the 18th woman inducted into the Hall of Fame, waves in thanks as she is applauded for her induction this weekend. Mawson was the head coach of many sports including volleyball, basketball, softball, tennis and field hockey. 'Athletics has been important to millions of females' BY ADAM SAMSON asamson@kansan.com Kansas Athletics welcomed back alumni this weekend to celebrate 40 years of women's athletics at the University. The induction of Marlene Mawson to the Kansas Athletics Hall of Fame and the Kansas Rowing boathouse dedication highlighted the weekend. "It's a great opportunity to take time to remember the individuals who paved the way for the opportunities that today's student athletes get," Associate Athletics Director Jim Marchiony said. "The opportunity to compete, to travel, the academic support, all of that has improved over the last four decades and this is a good opportunity to recognize that." Marchiony said there were many positives that accompanied female participation in athletics that weren't just confined to a Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 was a law passed that stated, "No person in the United States shall be denied benefits or be discriminated against under any education program on the basis of sex." physical nature. Mawson became the 18th woman inducted into the Hall of tant to millions of females." Marchiony said. "I think in several ways Title IX was hugely important legislation because it awakened everyone to the need to provide opportunities to female students." "From an intellectual perspective to a personal growth perspective, athletics has been impor- "It's a great opportunity to take time to remember the individuals who paved the way ..." Fame, joining the likes of other KU coaches, Marian Washington, Sharon Drydale and Teri Anderson. During her years with JIM MARCHIONY Assoc. Athletics Director Stevie Crisosto, Palo Cedro, Calif., senior on the softball team, said she was grateful to women's athletics because she was getting a great education in return. Crisosto said her move to Kansas would not have been possible without the opportunity Kansas Athletics provided her. "I use athletics as a stepping stone to get everything out of it and gain as much experience and knowledge as I can," Crisosto said. "Then using it to my advantage when I go into the workforce." In addition to the athletic experience, Crisosto said athletics had many other benefits for the the women's athletics program, Mawson was the head coach of multiple sports including volleyball, basketball, softball, tennis and field hockey. While at the University, Mawson received the nickname, "Mother of rhetics." women involved. "Having the confidence and also just the skills that athletics gives you like time management," Crisosto said. "You learn how to be responsible. You learn how to SEE 40 YEARS ON PAGE 5A KU Women's Athletics." Reaction to computer-security audit slow TECHNOLOGY BY KEVIN HARDY khardy@kansan.com The University of Kansas received poor marks Wednesday on a follow-up report to a 2005 computer-security audit. The report, conducted by the Kansas Legislative Division of Post Audit, said the University had implemented only five of 33 policy recommendations since 2005. The report evaluated the progress made by the University of Kansas Kansas State University and Empo- SEE COMPUTERS ON PAGE 5A index Classifieds...3B Opinion...7A Crossword...6A Sports...1B Horoscopes...6A Sudoku...6A All contents, unless stated otherwise, © 2009 The University Daily Kansas SIEGFRIED AND ROY BACK WITH TIGER Roy Horn braves the stage with the tiger that brutally mauled him during a performance in 2003. ENTERTAINMENT I 6A weather WARNING! THIS IS NOT FOR SALE. NO LINKS TO ORIGINAL CONTENT. 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Each day there is news, music, sports, talk 907 klhv shows and other content made for students, by students. Whether it's rock n' roll or reggae, sports or special events, KJHK 90.7 is for you. NEWS NEAR & FAR 1 2 3 4 5 6 INTERNATIONAL 1. Drop in oil prices causes military to cut spending BAGHADD — Failing oil prices will force Iraq to cut back on military spending, leaving questions about whether it can handle tasks such as protecting oil platforms in the Gulf once the American pullout is complete, a top U.S. commander said. Iraq's leaders now have to decide where the cuts will be deepest: arms, patrol boats or air power — all of which the country needs to create a fully functioning security force. "It's a matter of capability and how much risk they are willing to take to spread that capability out ... because the money is so tight," Lt. Gen. Frank Helmk, commander of Multi-National Security Transition Command, said. Iraq's security plans for this year have been dragged down along with the price of oil, which is now about $45 a barrel after hitting highs last summer of $150 a barrel. 2. Tomb of Amenhotep exhumed after 130 years CAIRO — Belgian archaeologists have unearthed a 3,500-year-old pharaonic official's tomb that had disappeared under sand in southern Egypt after it was first discovered about 130 years ago. Egypt's Supreme Council of Antiquities said in a statement Sunday that the Belgian team in Luxor uncovered the tomb of Amenhotep, the deputy seal-bearer for King Thutmose III who ruled Egypt in the 18th Dynasty VATICAN CITY — Pope Benedict XVI is encouraging political leaders and industrialists to make workers and their families the priority during the economic crisis. 3. Pope proposes political leaders think of economy The tomb was first discovered in 1880 by Swedish Egyptologist Karl Piehl. Benedict spoke to pilgrims in St. Peter's Square Sunday. Flat autoworkers from southern Italy, worried about the future of their factory, were in the crowd. NATIONAL 4. Second state approves assisted suicide medicine NATIONAL assisted suicide medicine OLYMPIA, Wash. — Terminally ill patients with less than six months to live will soon be able to ask their doctors to prescribe them lethal medication in Washington state. But even though the "Death with Dignity" law takes effect Thursday, people who might seek the life-ending prescriptions could find their doctors conflicted or not willing to write them. Many doctors are hesitant to talk publicly about where they stand on the issue, said Dr. Tom Preston, a retired cardiologist and board member of Compassion & Choices, the group that campaigned for the law. Washington becomes the second state, behind Oregon, to have a voter-approved measure allowing assisted suicide. BASTROP, Texas — A wildfire fueled by grass, brush and trees 5. Wildfire from power line wipes out 23 homes has destroyed at least 23 homes and three businesses in central Texas. Gov. Rick Perry has activated state resources, including four Blackhawk helicopters equipped to drop water and fire retardant, firefighters and equipment. The wildfire has charred just over a square mile since it was started Saturday by a fallen power line. 6. 15-year-old girl beaten by sheriff's deputy on tape SEATTLE — A King County sheriff's deputy kicks a 15-year-old girl, slams her to the floor of a jail cell, strikes her and pulls her hair in violence captured on videotape. Prosecutors released the surveillance video Friday in the assault case against Deputy Paul Schene, who is accused of using excessive force on the girl. Schene, 31, pleaded not guilty to fourth-degree assault in Superior Court on Thursday. Associated Press What do you think? BY CLAYTON ASHLEY 10 TIM ANDERSON "I would probably say Sweet Sixteen. It could be Elite Eight, depending on the region they get, but most likely Sweet Sixteen." NADALYN MCNICHOLS Glenview, Ill., sophomore "I think that they'll go all the way." MARK TREVOR HOW FAR DO YOU THINK THE JAYHAWKS WILL GET IN THE NCAA TOURNAMENT? CORY NELSON Overland Park senior "I want them to go all the way, but hopefully they do.I just want them to get back to the Final Four." AUGUSTIN SCHMIDT JAMIE WEST Overland Park sophomore "I think the Jayhawks are going to lose in the Sweet Sixteen." Pomfret Assistant Fire Chief Edward Bates says Andrew Riley told him he was listening to music Thursday afternoon when the blaze broke out on the upper floor of his $2\frac{1}{2}$-story house. ODD NEWS A fire marshal blamed the fire on an electrical malfunction in the exercise room. L.A. high school student starts 'No Cussing Week' LOS ANGELES — Pay no attention to that eerie silence in the nation's most populous county this week; it will simply be the sound of millions of people not cussing. ODD NEWS Man listening to music unaware house is on fire POMFRET, Conn. — A Connecticut man was so engrossed with the tunes on his iPod that he didn't realize his house was on fire — until his alarm company called. Hatch is hoping for once his campaign to clear the air is recognized by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. At least that's the result McKay On Tuesday, the board is scheduled to issue a proclamation by Supervisor Michael Antonovich making the first week in March No Cussing Week. Associated Press ON CAMPUS The "Former Solicitor General Paul Clement: Our Nation's Advocate from 2004-2008" event will begin at 12:30 p.m. in 104 Green Hall. The "Life and Higher Education in Tajkistan - A Meeting with Dr. F. Negmat-zade" international program will begin at 3 p.m. in 202 Bayle Hall. The "A Material Reformation: The Franciscan Mission and the Restoration of the Holy Land, 1550-1700" seminar will begin at 3:30 p.m. in the Seminar Room in Hall Center. The visiting artist Peter Collins, piano concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. in Swarthout Recital Hall in Murphy Hall. The "A. Lincoln: A Biography" event will begin at 7:30 p.m. in Regnier Hall Auditorium on the Edwards Campus. The "Failure of the Middle East Peace Process" lecture will begin at 7:30 p.m. in Alderson Auditorium in the Kansas Union. The "Acoustic Correlates of Reported Clear Speech Strategies" lecture will begin at 3:30 p.m. in 206 Blake Hall. The third session of the Hitting Academy will begin at 7 p.m. in Hoglund Ballpark. DAILY KU INFO The "Always Wanted to Learn How to Draw..." seminar will begin at 7 p.m. in the Continuing Education building. KU $ \textcircled{1} $nfo The "Simulating Black Hole Disks and Jets" lecture will begin at 4 p.m. in 2074 Malott Hall. The "A Conversation with Steven J. Tepper on Engaging Art: The Next Great Transformation of American's Cultural Life" lecture will begin at 4:30 p.m. in the Spencer Museum of Art auditorium. This Sunday is the beginning of daylight savings time. So before you go to bed Saturday night, be sure to move your clocks ahead one hour. CONTACT US Tell us your news. Contact Brenna Hawley, Tara Smith, Mary Sorry, Brandy Entsinger, Joe Preiner or Jesse Trimble at (785) 864-4810 or editor@kansan.com. Kansas newsroom 111 Stauffer Flint Hall 1435 Jayhawk Blvd. Lawrence, KS 66045 (785) 864-4810 Contributing to Student Success KU MEMORIAL UNIONS Ser The University of Kansas Visit store or kubookstores.com for details. 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The man is in a dynamic pose with his left hand extended, while the woman holds his hand gently. Both are wearing formal attire. Union Programs unionprograms.ku.edu --- THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAS MONDAY, MARCH 2, 2009 NEWS 3A CAMPUS Community service main focus of Omega Phi Alpha sorority BY BETSY CUTCLIFF bcutcliff@kansan.com The idea of sisterhood had appealed to Aly English since she first came to the University, but she said joining a traditional Greek sorority didn't interest her. "I didn't want to live in a house, I wanted to be super involved in service projects and none of the sororities on campus really appealed to me," Inglish, Tempe, Ariz., junior said. Last fall, English began the process of bringing the Omega Phi Alpha service sorority to the University. Service sororities are different She said a friend at Arizona State University joined a service sorority and spoke so highly of her experience that English decided it was the kind of organization she was looking for, but couldn't find on campus. A service sorority is an organization that is unrelated to the Greek system at KU. than the Greek life community in that community service is the main focus and not just one of four pillars, which also include scholarship, leadership and sisterhood. according to KU Greek Life. After handing out filers and posting notices online, English said by December there were 15 girls interested in joining, and the number was now up to 35. Students interested in the more welcoming and comfortable for members who didn't want to drink. One thing Inglish said she loved about the idea of service sororities community service-oriented group have until March 9 to sign up and assist in establishing the KU chapter of Omega Phi Alpha. "I didn't want to live in a house, I wanted to be super involved in service projects." English said that although she knew greeks on campus engaged in community service, she wanted an organization where it was a primary purpose. Sponsored events are alcohol-free. English said that having dry events made it ALY INGLISH tempe, Ariz., Junior was the same kind of sisterhood as greek sororities. Katelyn McKee, Overland Park junior and a colonist of Omega Phi Alpha, attended Truman State University her freshman year, where she said she became interested in joining a service sorority. "They always had events going on and included the student body," she said. After transferring to the University her sophomore year, McKee said she looked for similar "We have big sisters and little sisters just like the greek system," she said. "I already feel so close to the other members because we all want to achieve the same goals." organizations, but was surprised to find none. "Lawrence seems to have this aptitude for doing a lot of service. I couldn't believe they didn't have service sororities," she said. FRIENDSHIP Ryan McGeeney/KANSAN The low cost of service sororities was what drew Rebecca Jesse Tolman, Chicago sophomore, to join Omega Phi Alpha. While most greek sororites have monthly dues, belonging to the service sorority costs only $40 per semester. "It sounded like a really great opportunity to meet really great girls without paying an arm and a leg." Tolman said. Some of the service projects McKee said she was looking forward to were cleaning up local parks and campaigning for Breast Cancer Awareness Week. Although the KU colony won't become an official chapter until next year, English said she was already planning service projects. Tolman said one of the projects the colony was planning was a "green cooking" Members of the KU chapter of Omega Phi Alpha include (top row, left to right) Kelly Garity, Michelle Taylor, Emma Groover, Kate Meymaker and (front row, left to right) Samantha Kirkwood, Stephanie Brown, Katelyn McKeen, Rebecca Jesse Tolman and Aly Lishgian. The sorority, which English began working to bring to the University last fall, focuses strongly on community service. demonstration, which would show students how to cook and eat nonprocessed, natural and healthy foods on a budget. Omega Phi Alpha will be tabling Thursday in front of Wescoe Hall. - Edited by Sam Speer NATIONAL Two NFL players among four people missing at sea BY CHRISTINE ARMARIO Associated Press CLEARWATER, Fla. — The Coast Guard searched off Florida's Gulf Coast on Sunday for a fishing boat carrying NFL players Corey Smith and Marquis Cooper and two other men missing more than a day in choppy seas. Smith, a defensive end for the Detroit Lions, and Cooper, an Oakland Raiders linebacker, were on a 21-foot vessel that left Clearwater Pass for a fishing trip Saturday morning and did not return as expected, the Coast Guard said Sunday. Crews used a helicopter and an 87-foot ship to search a 750-square mile area west of Clearwater Pass, but poor weather made the search difficult. Officials did not receive a distress signal from the missing craft. Cooper owns the boat and he and Smith have been on fishing trips before, said Ron Del Duca, Smith's agent. The pair had been teammates on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2004. Two others were aboard: Will Bleakley and Nick Schuyler, both former University of South Florida players. Coast Guard Capt. Timothy M. Close said the weather early Saturday had been fair, but worsened toward the evening as a front moved in. The National Weather Service said seas were about 2 to 4 feet Saturday morning and increased to 3 to 5 feet in the afternoon. Late Saturday night, a small craft advisory was issued, when winds were around 20 knots and seas were up to 7 feet or more. There were no thunderstorms in the area. Close said the men were traveling in a boat manufactured by Everglades. At least one of the men was an experienced boater, and relatives provided the Coast Guard with GPS coordinates from previous fishing expeditions. Close said there was no sign yet that the men sent a distress signal. The Coast Guard search was mainly by air, and was hampered by the poor weather. Close said. He said there were 14-foot seats offshore and wind gusts of up to 30 mph. Water depth in the search area ranges from 20 to 50 feet. The Coast Guard originally sent a 47-foot ship to search for the men around 2 a.m. Sunday. It returned to dock about eight hours later and was replaced by a larger ship, in part because of the weather. Del Duca said Smith is one of the "good guys" of the league and was planning to start visiting teams as a free agent this week. He said he has spoken with Smith's family and is also in touch with Coast Guard officials. "They've assured me that they're deploying all available resources to look for these guys and get them back," he said. Cooper told The Seattle Times in 2002 that one reason he chose Washington was the abundant fishing. "I like fighting the fish," Cooper told the newspaper. "And just relaxing out there and being alone and being outside." Bruce Cooper described his son as an avid fisherman who goes deep sea fishing "any opportunity he gets." The two went deep sea fishing together two years ago. "I swore I would never do so again," Cooper said in a statement. "I didn't like the fact that I couldn't see land. Needless to say I am very concerned. I are praying and hoping for the best." Stu Schuyler, Nick's father, said he left his son a message on his cell phone Saturday morning, asking him not to stay out too late because of the approaching storm. "I'm optimistic," Schuyler said. "But I'm also realistic." Lions spokesman Bill Keenist and Raiders senior executive John Hererra said the teams are monitoring reports. Both teams issued statements saying their thoughts and prayers are with the families of all the missing men and those involved in the search. While the search continued, Cooper's pickup truck and boat trailer remained in the parking lot near the boat launch. On the dashboard was a one-day parking receipt that expired Sunday morning. "Please contact the Coast Guard," a note left tucked underneath a windshield wiper read. "Someone was worried about your welfare." The father and stepmother of Nick Schuyler, Stuart Schuyler, right, and Jackie are seen at the Seminole Boat launch Sunday, in Clearwater, Fla. The Coast Guard was searching off Florida's Gulf Coast on Sunday for a fishing boat carrying NFL players Corey Smith and Marquis Cooper and two other men Will Bleakley and Nick Schuyler. START THINKING AHEAD. START RAISING YOUR EXPECTATIONS. START ABOVE THE REST. START BECOMING A LEADER. START RISING TO THE OCCASION. START REACHING YOUR GOALS. START STRONG. There's strong. Then there's Army Strong. Enroll in the Army ROTC Leader's Training Course at University of Kansas. When you attend this 4-week leadership development course, you'll take on new challenges. And be on course for a career as an Army Officer. To get started, contact MAJ Ted Culbertson or http://www.armyrotcku.edu/. 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For her eighth year in a row, Royce Jackson, 2005 graduate, attended the conference. This year was different from any previous conference for Jackson because she brought her company, Sable Dame, to the vendor fair to sell personally designed merchandise with slogans meant to empower women. "I'm happy it's at my alma mater. I could not miss it," Jackson said. "It's very inspirational. I feel empowered." At last year's conference Jackson presented a workshop called "Exploring Black Female Sexuality," which analyzed the representation of black women in the media. Jackson said getting involved in the conference was a good opportunity for minorities to learn, socialize and have fun. It gives people a chance to hone their public speaking and presentation skills, Jackson said. The University hosted the 32nd annual conference from Feb. 26 to 28 at the Kansas Union. Topics addressed included career exploration and networking, retention, academic success, recruitment programs, male and female relationships, student apathy, financial management and black greek letter organizations. "For your development as a person, the Big 12 is integral," Jackson said. The speakers and students attending the workshops and events at the conference look and act professional, Jackson said. She said one reason she wanted to go again next year was that she liked seeing the positive black images. Amanda Muhammad, Overland Park sophomore, is a parliamentarian for the Black Student Union and worked as a student volunteer. She answered questions, made sure people were having a good time and helped the directors. Last year she attended the conference at Oklahoma State University as a guest. Muhammad said she enjoyed listening to the speakers KANSAN.COM @ Check out video of the Big 12 Conference on Black Student Government at Kansan.com/videos. and attending the workshops. As a student volunteer, she could not go to all the events, but she said it was a good experience helping with the organization. "I met one of my best friends at the Big 12 conference," Muhammad said. Eric theme, Wichita senior, is a member of the Black Student Union and also worked at the conference as a student volunteer. Theme said he had also attended the conference last year at Oklahoma State University. Theme said he felt the conference was going great and that he was meeting a lot of people. "You learn a lot about yourself": Theme said. "It helps you grow as a student as well as an individual." A Avienne Derrick laughs with friends while attending a workshop called "How Good is Sex?" presented by Devin T. Robinson X. Derrick traveled from the University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond to attend the 32nd Annual Conference on Black Student Government. The workshop, one of several dozen offered over the course of the conference, focused on prioritizing values in personal relationships and the consequences of sexual activity Edited by Liz Schubauer Ryan McGeeney/KANSAN Welcome to Alabama the Beautiful Governor Bob Riley WEATHER Southerners 'freak out' as they get 4 inches of snow Associated Press BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — A potent March snowstorm blanketed much of Alabama with up to 4 inches of snow Sunday, covering Civil War statues and forcing the cancellation of hundreds of church services. A heavy snowstorm pounds Valley, Ala., at the state line on Sunday after blanketing much of the state before moving into Georgia and threatening the east coast. The storm headed toward the Northeast and threatened to drop up to a foot of snow in the Philadelphia area,13 inches in New York and 15 inches across southern New England late Sunday. In Georgia, the snowfall made roads treacherous and delayed flights, while in Alabama, more than 210 churches in the central part of the Bible Belt state had to cancel morning services. Vonda Braswell was throwing ASSOCIATED PRESS snowballs in her front vard instead of putting on her Sunday best. "I think you can worship in this it's so rare," she said. Bloomberg announced more than 1,300 sanitation workers would spread salt and plow city streets to prepare for the snowfall. "It's the first of March, which as you know is the month that we say comes in like a lion and out like a Up to 7 inches of snow was expected through Monday "This is nothing to me, but I'm worried about the other people who think they know what they're doing." lano, he said. "It's pretty clear that the lions are getting ready to roar" As Wayne Letson drove through Alabama toward Florida on Sunday, the Michigan resident fretted about sharing the roads with Southernners unacustomed to win In New York, Mayor Michael WAYNE LETSON Michigan resident "You know us Southerners, we all freak out when it snows," said Prahl, 26. morning in areas of Maryland, northern Virginia and Washington, D.C., where Mayor Adrian Fenty declared a snow emergency. er prompted Jessi Prahl and Max DiPace to take their dog, Cooper, on a walk through snow-covered Piedmont Park in Atlanta. "I think you can worship in this it's so rare." VONDA BRASWELL Alabama resident ter weather. The last time it snowed in Alabama was more than a year ago, in January 2008. Some flights were canceled at Hartstield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, where the average delay was nearly two hours, according to a Federal Aviation Administration Web site. Despite above-freezing temperatures in downtown Atlanta, a heavy curtain of snow fell on cars and caused traffic accidents on slushy streets. The unusual weath- "This is nothing to me, but I'm worried about the other people who think they know what they're doing," said Letson, filling up his car with gas south of Birmingham. AirTran Airways spokesman Tad Hutcheson said flights out of Atlanta into the Northeast might also be canceled Sunday night. "I expect the Northeast will be hit pretty hard tonight so our expectations is that people flying into Washington, D.C., and Boston will need to call or check our Web site for possible cancellations," Hutcheson told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Georgia transportation officials warned of potential icy buildup on roadways in middle and northern counties through Monday morning, especially as temperatures plummet overnight. The late Southern snowfall revived memories of a large storm in 1993 that forecasters nicknamed the "Snowfall of the Century," affecting the region from Alabama to north of Washington, D.C., said Laura Griffith of the National Weather Service in Peachtree City, Ga. In that storm, Atlanta received 4.2 inches of snow and 13 inches fell on Birmingham. Outside the CNN Center in downtown Atlanta, Flori Kwon of Claremont, Calif., took pictures of her son Jake, 5, cavorting in the snow. "He wants to make a snowman but I don't think there's enough," Kwon said while large snowflakes landed in her hair. "We're kind of surprised it's snowing." GET INVOLVED STAY INVOLVED Jacque Lumsden “Being involved at KU gives me the chance to connect other students with programs that interest them. With 500 student organizations, there truly is something for everyone. 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Lisa Pagan was en route to Fort Benning and said in a phone interview she hoped to reach the Georgia post by early evening. "I know I'm on my way doing what I need to do," Pagan said. "But I'm a little nervous." Pagan said she wasn't expected at Fort Benning at a specific time, other than to get there by the end of the day. She said road conditions weren't too bad, but the weather had slowed her down. Pagan is among thousands of former service members who have left active duty since the Sept. 11 attacks, only to be recalled to service. She filed several appeals, arguing that because her husband travels for business, no one else can take care of her kids. All were rejected, leaving Pagan to choose between deploying to Iraq, or refusing her orders and potentially facing charges. 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Bill Myers, director of assessment and outreach for information services, said the University would meet all 33 recommendations by the legislative committee's January 2010 deadline. "We've made progress on them," Myers said, "They're just not complete" The University has 11 recommendations in draft form, according to the report. Myers said the size of the University made it a difficult and lengthy process to implement new policies. Myers said the policy recommendations did not indicate compromised security or problems with students' or faculty members' records. He said information services had not had a security breach in more than five years. ommandment that the University hadn't followed through with was increased security training for central and departmental technical staff. Frank said the University had drafted new computing policies, but had not implemented them vet. "We're continually enhancing our computer safety," Myers said. "While drafts indicate progress, it's been three years and these aren't super controversial things we're addressing here," Frank said. Frank said an example of a rec- Frank said some of the audit's recommendations addressed potential computing problems with network access and hardware security. Although the recommendations are not binding, Peck said the University could face consequences if upcoming deadlines were not met. "We can always do things when it comes to funding." Peck said. "We can delay it or withhold it. So, we've got a hammer here." Peck said he was unsure as to whether the University was serious about correcting potential computing problems. by the numbers In a follow-up to a 2005 computer-security audit, the state reported the progress of the three audited universities. Kansas State University Implemented 7 of 33 recommendations University of Kansas implemented 5 of 33 recommendations Emporia State University Implemented 28 of 41 recommendations "They appear to be cooperating," Peck said, "but we're going to wait and see." Edited by Sonya English be disciplined and you also learn to be hard-working. Softball coach Tracy Burge was inducted into the Kansas Athletics Hall of Fame as an athlete in 1987. Burge, who played four years of softball at the University, said she had seen a growth in opportunities for women in athletics throughout 40 YEARS (CONTINUED FROM 1A) the past 35 to 40 years. "I am so grateful for the people who came before Title IX in women's sports," Bunge said. "You look at women's sports starting when they did 40 years ago; they weren't funded hardly at all, they were an afterthought, and then Title IX hit all of a sudden and as a result of that, we are where we are today." Katie Brosious, Keller, Texas senior, rower, witnessed the improved facilities for women's sports during the past four years. Brosious said the boathouse was a prime example. "The boathouse was being built around the same time the new football facility was built so I think this is one example that men's and women's sports are equaling out," Brosious said. "I think this is probably the biggest example because this was the biggest step that the Athletics Department had taken for a women's team in a long time." In addition to the facilities; "We've seen a growth obviously in facility improvements, financial growth and the commitment of the Athletics Department and the University to all women's sports," Bunge said. other upgrades have been made to improve women's athletics. Bunge said when she arrived as coach, the salaries for coaches were some of the lowest in the Big 12, but had improved greatly. 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The money would be provided as a standby line of equity that ALG could tap as its losses mount, the person said. The new plan also calls for the Federal Reserve to take stakes in two international units, the person said. Instead of paying back $38 billion in cash with interest that it has used from a Federal Reserve credit line, AIG now will repay AIG A that amount with equity stakes in Asia-based American International Assurance Co. and American Life Insurance Co., which operates in 50 countries. The $20 billion to $25 billion remaining on the Federal Reserve credit line will be available for borrowing, the person said. In order to strengthen the company, AIG also plans to combine its U.S. and foreign property-casualty insurance operations into a new unit, with a new name and separate management, the person said. About 20 percent of the property-casualty business would be taken public. 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As Horn removed the curtain seconds later, Fischbacher appeared across stage, a tiger in his place. Play Kansan Trivia! As the crowd took to its feet, the men removed their masks. Fis chbacher standing between the tiger and Horn. They waved and blew kisses at the audience. Log on to Kansantrivia.com to answer! When is the date of Hawk Mudfest 2009? $25 iTunes gift certificate O An announcer left the crowd with this final thought: "Within all of us there is an illusive melody, which when heard and followed will lead you to the fulfillment of your fondest dreams." KU ENDOWMENT The University of Kansas FF The performers' manager, Bernie Yuman, later confirmed the tiger was Montecore, the tiger sank its teeth into Horn's neck, dragging him offstage in front of a horrified audience. STUDENTS FOR KU.ORG Need a hint? 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"Since now there is the two-day weekend, Stop Day is not as necessary ... We're trying to adjust the calendar to be more pedagogically sound." To contribute to Free for All, visit Kansan.com or call (785) 864-0500. MU fans are the devil! --- --there were still finals on Saturdays, which was as recently as 2000," sad Barbara Phipps, chairwoman of the University Calendar Committee. "Since now there is the two-day weekend, Stop Day is not as necessary ... We're trying to adjust the calendar to be more pedagogically sound." Ugh, I'm so ready for a boyfriend. Come find me! --there were still finals on Saturdays, which was as recently as 2000," sad Barbara Phipps, chairwoman of the University Calendar Committee. "Since now there is the two-day weekend, Stop Day is not as necessary ... We're trying to adjust the calendar to be more pedagogically sound." If challenge had a taste, you'd be quite delicious. I just woke up after skipping a day's worth of classes. --there were still finals on Saturdays, which was as recently as 2000," sad Barbara Phipps, chairwoman of the University Calendar Committee. "Since now there is the two-day weekend, Stop Day is not as necessary ... We're trying to adjust the calendar to be more pedagogically sound." Is it weird that one of my goals in life is to solve a Rubik's We're walking behind Cole Aldrich, and we're pretty sure he's a robot --there were still finals on Saturdays, which was as recently as 2000," sad Barbara Phipps, chairwoman of the University Calendar Committee. "Since now there is the two-day weekend, Stop Day is not as necessary ... We're trying to adjust the calendar to be more pedagogically sound." I just bought a Snuggie and a 42-pack of overnight pads.19 going on 85. --there were still finals on Saturdays, which was as recently as 2000," sad Barbara Phipps, chairwoman of the University Calendar Committee. "Since now there is the two-day weekend, Stop Day is not as necessary ... We're trying to adjust the calendar to be more pedagogically sound." Is it weird that I get turned on when girls fart? --- To the ladybugs who watched me have sex: Yeah, you're welcome! --there were still finals on Saturdays, which was as recently as 2000," sad Barbara Phipps, chairwoman of the University Calendar Committee. "Since now there is the two-day weekend, Stop Day is not as necessary ... We're trying to adjust the calendar to be more pedagogically sound." Do not sit with your legs out in front of you on the floor when the hallway is only 6 feet wide. --there were still finals on Saturdays, which was as recently as 2000," sad Barbara Phipps, chairwoman of the University Calendar Committee. "Since now there is the two-day weekend, Stop Day is not as necessary ... We're trying to adjust the calendar to be more pedagogically sound." --there were still finals on Saturdays, which was as recently as 2000," sad Barbara Phipps, chairwoman of the University Calendar Committee. "Since now there is the two-day weekend, Stop Day is not as necessary ... We're trying to adjust the calendar to be more pedagogically sound." To whomever offered me a dancing Uncle Sam instead of a Statue of Liberty: Sold. And I like the way you think. We should be friends. --there were still finals on Saturdays, which was as recently as 2000," sad Barbara Phipps, chairwoman of the University Calendar Committee. "Since now there is the two-day weekend, Stop Day is not as necessary ... We're trying to adjust the calendar to be more pedagogically sound." I just saw a girl wearing really furry boot that look like puppies I'm pretty sure I just saw a guy wearing a Snuggie and gliding on Heelvs across 23rd Street. --there were still finals on Saturdays, which was as recently as 2000," sad Barbara Phipps, chairwoman of the University Calendar Committee. "Since now there is the two-day weekend, Stop Day is not as necessary ... We're trying to adjust the calendar to be more pedagogically sound." I just turned an Asian guy French. --there were still finals on Saturdays, which was as recently as 2000," sad Barbara Phipps, chairwoman of the University Calendar Committee. "Since now there is the two-day weekend, Stop Day is not as necessary ... We're trying to adjust the calendar to be more pedagogically sound." Today my mom told me not to fall in love --there were still finals on Saturdays, which was as recently as 2000," sad Barbara Phipps, chairwoman of the University Calendar Committee. "Since now there is the two-day weekend, Stop Day is not as necessary ... We're trying to adjust the calendar to be more pedagogically sound." It smells like ass in here. Ew! Is it wrong I use my roommate's beard trimmer to make my pubes look nice? --- --- I'm sick of seeing the Johnson County kids drive their fathers' Beemers really fast on a straightaway because they're too lazy to scrape off their cars when it snows. --- I just sucked some helium and said something ridiculous. I might regret this in the morning. --there were still finals on Saturdays, which was as recently as 2000," sad Barbara Phipps, chairwoman of the University Calendar Committee. "Since now there is the two-day weekend, Stop Day is not as necessary ... We're trying to adjust the calendar to be more pedagogically sound." EDITORIAL BOARD Cutting Stop Day acceptable only if dead week enforced The Senate Executive Committee is currently considering a reduction in the number of class days in the academic calendar from 150 to 148, a change that would eliminate Stop Day. Such a change is acceptable only if the University also implements a dead week — a moratorium on major tests during the final week of classes — that would ensure that students had adequate time to study. The details of such a policy have not been finalized, but it would mean no substantial exams could be given that week, and any papers and projects due would have to be assigned well in advance. Students would have an entire week to prepare for final exams, rather than the 24-hour respite provided by Stop Day. PUTTING A STOP TO STOP DAY The revised calendar woo also allow more time for summer and winter break internships, and study abroad programs. "Stop Day is kind of an old phenomenon they developed when At a meeting last Thursday, University Senate discussed the possible changes to the academic calendar. PROPOSED FIRST WEEK OF CLASSES Sun. Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun. Mon. FIRST DAY OF CLASS Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. PROPOSED LAST WEEK OF CLASSES Sun. Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Apr. CLASS CLASS CLASS CLASS CLASS LAST DAY OF CLASS University Senate president Marianne Berry said Senate had tabled the discussion to gather more data about the consequences of such a change. KANSAN'S OPINION University Senate did propose moving Fall Break to a Monday and Tuesday in October during the 2012-2013 academic year, a change that is pending approval from the University Administration and the Board of Regents. The University currently allows examinations to be given during the last week of classes, as well as a corresponding final examination, but many comparable schools have instituted rules that give students a breather before final week. PAGE 7A The University of Colorado at Boulder and Kansas State University both have dead weeks. TO WEIGH IN ON THE CALENDAR CHANGES: E-mail Barbara Phipps, chairwoman of KU's Calendar Committee, at phipps@ku.edu. The Calendar Committee is working to benefit students by adapting new policies that give the students the best possible learning environment. University Senate, the Board of Regents and the student body should recognize the practicality and advantage of the proposed schedule change. — Caitlin Thornbrugh for The Kansan Editorial Board EDITORIAL CARTOON AT KU AT KU, MODEL MEMBERS OF SOCIETY ARE MADE: 0000 0000 JOE SCHMO: uncle sam STUDENT DEBT = $ 27 THOUSAND UNCLE SAM: NATIONAL DEBT = $10.8 TRILLION IN CASE YOU MISSED IT JAMES FARMER FOR RENT 50 KU-3 The minimum age for rental prop erties that would have had to be inspected once every three years under a proposed rental registration expansion program. The city commission voted to defer the program because of budget issues. Last week's items you might have missed. Check out Kansan.com Roundup for full stories THE CONTEXT $130 Ryan McGeeney/KANSAN The types of campus fees. Student Senate is working to avoid increasing student fees while still providing the same services at places such as Watkins Memorial Health Center and the Ambler Student Recreation Fitness Center. THE CONTEXT THE CONTEXT The price of the jaywalking fine Zach Kastens received while in the University of Kansas Hospital's emergency room Wednesday. Kastens, Atwood Junior, was hit by a car while crossing the street near University and Crestline. Kastens was life-flighted to the hospital and released Friday with two fractured ribs. 10 THE CONTEXT Former All-American Kirk Hinrich's jersey number at Kansas. His number was placed in the rafters during Sunday's game. Hinrich now plays for the Chicago Bulls. ECONOMICS Socializing the Phog would be free but fatal There is a problem in the state of Kansas. The point-based Williams Fund has raised the cost of going to games so much that many KU fans are forced to go without access to KU basketball games. It seems that competition in the private market for tickets has not provided for KU fans, and we can do better. What if we socialized KU basketball games and let everyone go for free? As great as socialized basketball games sounds, we would inevitably be reminded that "there's no such thing as a free lunch." It is easy to blame a high price on exploitative capitalism or administrative inefficiencies, but it really comes down to Econ 104 — supply and demand. Even if we socialized basketball games, the big S&D would still be at work, but demand would no longer be restrained by price. With so many KU fans worldwide, the limited seating at the Phog wouldn't provide for the unrestrained demand. We would be forced to regulate attendance, probably by a simple system like taking the third letter in a person's middle name, converting it to a number, squaring that number, adding 5, subtracting 2, dividing by 9, converting that number to a color, assigning each game a specific color, and allowing fans to go to the game to which their color is assigned. Thousands of fans would come to games only to be turned down because Cerulean Blue is not the same as Cobalt. Others would miss out because the Venetian Red game came on their mom's 50th. Some fans might become so distraught with the system that they would give up. Much would be lost by replac FOLLOWING THE INVISIBLE HAND TODD DAVIDSON ing choice with regulations. If we did away with the complex regulations, market forces would still determine who's in and who's then out, but demand would be a function of spare time. The people who could camp out the longest would get in. The long waiting lists would anger fans so much they'd switch their allegiance to K-State. Fortunately, the KU Athletics Corporation understands the benefits of market-determined prices. As demand increases, the corporation profits and is able to invest in producing a better product. Its profit-seeking has led to a very fine product in recent years, which means more TV time and bigger stadiums and thus more supply for fans to enjoy. It may seem difficult to leave such an important industry to market forces, but no other system has maximized social welfare greater than the free market. We are left with a choice between allowing demand to be restrained by time or money or by complex regulations that restrict freedom to choose. In the health care industry there is much more to lose than a fan to K-State. Until we can make health care an infinite resource, it will be rationed by some system. Wouldn't we rather it were through price than regulation? Davidson is a Tonganoxie senior in economics. FROM WISCONSIN The Daily Cardinal JOE KOSS President Obama signed the $787 billion stimulus bill into law on Feb. 17. Included in the bill is almost $115 billion in emergency aid for public schools and universities. Education boost admirable Higher education isn't any better: Last year the average net cost of a four-year public degree was about 25 percent of an annual income for a middle-class family. There are some stark facts that support a need for emergency aid: This generation of high school students is the first that will be less likely to graduate high school than their parents. In 17 of our largest school districts, less than half the students graduate. The Obama administration gave this country something it needed: money for our future generations. It gives $13 billion for public schools in low-income areas or that serve poor children, about $32 billion to increase the size of Pell grants and a tax credit for families with children in college, $12 billion for special education and $5 billion for early childhood education programs. Throwing money at problems does not fix them — that is clear. Much needs to be done to address all the issues that plague our schools. But this bill is help right here, right now. It starts the conversation about how best to spend the money and how best to reform our educational system. President Obama, in his first address to Congress, said, "Someday ... our children can tell their children that this was the time when we performed — in the words that are carved into this very chamber — 'something worthy to be remembered'" His words reminded me of a Native American saying I recently read — that our work is about the "long run." for the "adequate and full protection, health and balance of our young people seven generations from now". Nothing will fulfill this wise saying better than beginning this needed reinvestment, a reinvestment of our minds, our sweat, our ingenuity and our money in our greatest asset: our free public schools. — UWire LETTER GUIDELINES 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: 300 words The submission should include the author's name, grade and hometown. Find our full letter to the editor policy online at kansan.com/letters. CONTACT US Brenna Hawley, editor 864-4810 or bhawley@kansan.com Tara Smith, managing editor 864-4810 or tmith@ikansan.com Mary Sorrick, managing editor 864-4810 or msorick@kansan.com Kelsey Hayes, kansan.com managing editor 864-494-1078 kb.www.kansan.com Katie Blankenau, opinion editor 864-4924 or kblankenau@kansan.com Dan Thompson, editorial editor 864-4924 or dthompson@kansan.com Laura Vest, business manager 864-4358 or lvest@kansan.com Dani Erker, sales manager 864-4477 or derker@kansan.com Malcolm Gibson, general manager and news adviser 864-7667 or mgibson@kansan.com Jon Schitt, sales and marketing adviser 864-7466 or jon.schitt@tisec.com THE EDITORIAL BOARD THE EDITORIAL BOARD Members of the Kansan Editorial Board are Brenna Hawley, Tara Smith, Mary Somick, Kesay Heyes and Dan Thompson. --- 8A NEWS INTERNET THE UNIVERSITY DAILY GANSAN MONDAY, MARCH 2, 2009 New Web site offers forum for relationship advice, gossip BY MICOLE ARONOWITZ maronowitz@kansan.com Gossip now has its own Web site. KissandDish.com, a socialnetworking relationship Web site that launched last month, serves as a forum for people to share their relationship highs, lows and everything in between. The site features 14 main writers, who are all at different stages in their own relationships. Co-creator Kristen Ricordati said each writer contributed a new article each week. Users can write about their own love lives while remaining anonymous. Users can also submit questions to a dating therapist. Ricordati said she wanted to start a site where people could give relationship advice. She wanted to gear the site toward college students and described it as a way to share stories, connect with people or simply be a "fly on the wall" of another person's life. "People could really use a site like this," Ricordai said. "They could be their carrie Bradshaw. They could be their own relationship advice columnist." Tiffany Harrell, Kansas City, Kan., senior, who met her boyfriend on Facebook, said she would be interested in a Web site like KissandDish.com to read about what was going on in other people's relationships. Jeff Hall, communications studies professor who has also worked for EHarmony, said KissandDish was an outcome of the Facebook and MySpace phenomenon. "I have been surprised by the degree to which students are willing to disclose their personal lives online." Hall said. "It's fundamentally changing the way that people interact with others. People feel they are really connected with others without sharing more than a status update and a picture." Harrell said her generation was computer-orientated and was reliant on the medium to communicate. "We use Facebook to keep in touch with people instead of just calling them or talking to them and seeing what they are up to," Harrell said. "It's a sign of change in our generation." Ricordati said KissandDish, com was a modern relationship Web site. She said its appeal was its ability to make users feel less alone on the relationship journey. "It's people helping people," Ricordati said. "You can learn from other people's mistakes and triumphs." I'll just stick to what's in the image. It's a black and white photo of three people, each covering their mouth with their hands as if they're sharing a secret or making a shocked expression. Photo Illustration by Jerry Wang/KANSAN — Edited by Grant Treaster Playing to win B14 Jon Goering/KANSAN Madison Shriner, Wichita freshman, calls bingo to a group comprised of KU students and residents at Frost on Saturday afternoon. A group of students with Weekend Breaks, a program under the University's Alternative Breaks, volunteered by playing games and visiting the residents. Visit Kansan.com/videos to see a slideshow of photographs and listen to Shriner talk about her volunteer experience. @ @KANSAN.COM POLITICS Specter faces another difficult vote Republican senator could play important role in union legislation Associated Press BY MARC LEVY HARRIBURG, Pa. - Twenty-nine years into his U.S. Senate career, Arlen Scales cast what he calls his most difficult vote — a "yes" on the $787 billion economic stimulus bill that made him the only Republican facing re-election in 2010 to support it. Now, with GOP anger still simmering, Specter is under pressure to buck the party again and support "card check" legislation to make it easier for workers to form unions. It is the latest tight spot for the 79-year-old Specter, a moderate and maverick who is used to being on the political rack, stretched between the wishes of an increasingly conservative party and an increasingly liberal state. He is in meetings every day about the card check bill, he said, but isn't revealing to anybody which way he is leaning. long enough that people ... know my arm's not twistable". Specter said in an interview Thursday with The Associated Press. "I've been in this line of work It is that streak of independence that the fifth-term Specter flaunts and Republicans fear. Republicans appear to be otherwise unified against the card check bill, which is expected to surface later this year. They worry that Specter could exert influence over its final form and whether it comes up for a vote, as he did on the stimulus. "I think he again could be the swing vote on the issue," said Bill Darr, chairman of the Pennsylvania Republican Party's 11-count south wuest caucus. The simulus won support from no House Republicans and just two other Republican senators; Maine's Olympia Snowe and Susan Collins. Many Pennsylvania party elders have been unwilling to criticize Specter and have not forswn him as the party's candidate in 2010. Yet they are not endorsing him enthusiastically, either. Pennsylvania's GOP chairman, Robert Gleason, would not say whether he will work against Specter's candidacy in the 2010 primary, or whether Specter must vote against the card check bill to win the endorsement. "It's pretty far away," Gleason said. "A day is a lifetime in politics." Michael Steele, the Republican National Committee chairman, said in television interviews last week that he would follow the state party if it chooses to back a primary challenger to Specter. The National Republican Senatorial Committee, chaired by conservative Sen. John Corynn of Texas, "unequivocally supports Senator Specter and will do anything we can to get him re-elected," spokeswoman Amber Wilkerson said. So far, no Republican challeng er to Specter has emerged. NATIONAL Farrakhan praises Obama at Chicago convention BY SOPHIA TAREEN Associated Press ROSEMONT, Ill. — From a three-hour keynote address by Minister Louis Farrakhan to $10 T-shirts, mentions of President Barack Obama were everywhere at the Nation of Islam's annual convention in a Chicago suburb. Despite a flap with the Nation of Islam on the campaign trail, the enthusiasm for Obama within the Chicago-based movement — which has embraced black nationalism since its founding in the 1930s — was used as a launching point for celebration, intellectual discussion and a call to action. "There's an energy among our people that has never been seen before, never produced by any man or organization before," Farrakhan said of Obama before an estimated 14,000 followers Sunday. "But we must not allow our people to live in a false world of euphoria. We must accept our responsibility to build our communities." Farrakhan and the Nation of Islam have vigorously supported Obama, even when Obama's campaign tried to distance itself from the 75-year-old Farrakhan. After the minister spoke highly of Obama last year at a convention in Chicago, Obama's campaign released a statement condemning some of Farrakhan's past statements that many have considered offensive. In a speech days after the election, Farrakhan acknowledged that he then purposely laid low, keeping his praise quiet, so as not to affect Obama's chances at winning the presidency. It was a move many attending the weekend conference in Rosemont said they understood. "Minister Farrakhan didn't take offense," said Audrey Muhammad, who edits "Virtue Today" magazine, geared at women in the movement. "We understand how politics work." "He did not want to say anything the media could use to hurt his (Obama's) chances to become the president," Muhammad said. "They want to keep demonizing Farrakhan, despite the good he does." Ishmael Muhammad, the movement's national assisting minister, claimed Farrakhan's words were twisted. Farrakhan, who temporarily ceded leadership in 2006 to an executive board while he recuperated from prostate cancer complications, looked strong and healthy Sunday. He spoke for three hours in a rousing keynote address, often interrupted by standing ovations. Religious leaders, including the Rev Michael Pflerger, as well as rappers Snoop Dogg and DougE, Fresh also attended, sitting on the stage behind Farrakhan, nodding and clapping. The minister spoke mostly of Obama and the duty that Nation of Islam members have before them. He also criticized U.S. and local leaders for privatizing state and government businesses and for U.S. attitudes toward war-torn Gaza. PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED NATIONS ASSOCIATED PRESS Honorable Minister Louis Farraghan addresses Saviours Day Convention in Rosemont, Ill., on Sunday. Saviours day is the Nation of Islam annual commemoration of the Birth of Master Fard Muhammad, the founder of the Nation of Islam. Live in affordable luxury 300 rent credit (restrictions apply) Tuckaway www.tuckawaymgmt.com Re agair 11-3) of all 2600 W. 6th & 3401 Hutton Dr. Ca Call 785-838-3377 • 785-841-3339 (24-5) fear (24-5) lead, the Ja B4-60 Norton Sherman many way earlier, early first and co the "W said. woul Ac Tysha think at Mi Kansi He's woul "It be like said, ter th you. I out w before Co with : the ga the n three lowin the la Bu half Kansa from playe Junior Saturd Sport THE UNIVERSITY DAILY K JAYHAWKS LOSE LAST CHANCE TO REACH TOP Men's team drops to 11th and women's to 9th. TRACK & FIELD 17B MONDAY, MARCH 2, 2009 WWW.KANSAN.COM TENNIS TEAM SWEEPS UMKC, 7-0, AT HOME On Sunday, Jayhawks play with new doubles teams. TENNIS 18b PAGE 1B SWEET REVENGE Jayhawks take out Tigers KANSAS 45 BY CASE KEEFER ckeefer@kansan.com Call it perfection. Call it revenge Call it a statement. Really, Kansas' 90-65 victory against No.11 Missouri (24-5, 11-3) Sunday was a combination of all three. Kansas coach Bill Self said the first half, where No. 15 Kansas (24-5, 13-1) flew out to a 45-19 lead, was the best he had seen the jayhawks play since last year's 84-66 Final Four victory against North Carolina. Junior guard Sherron Collins said the performance came out about anger of the way Kansas lost to Missouri 62-60 earlier in the season. Whatever it was, Kansas' victory put it alone in first place in the Big 12 Conference and one game away from clinching the regular season championship. "We expected to win," Collins said. "But who knew the score would be like this?" Actually, freshman guard Tyshawn Taylor did. Taylor hated thinking about last month's defeat at Mizzou Arena. He said he knew Kansas was better than Missouri. He said he knew the Jayhawks would prove it Sunday. But the true triumph of the first half came on the defensive end. Kansas held Missouri to 21 percent from the field and only three of its players — DeMare Carroll, Leo That much was obvious. Kansas began to separate itself from Missouri almost immediately, Two minutes into the game, the Jayhawks trailed 4-3. That was the last time Missouri was ahead. "I thought the score was going to be like this the whole time," Taylor said. "I just felt that we were better than before to be honest with you. I knew we were going to come out with a different mindset than before." Collins — who scored 25 points with six assists and five rebounds in the game — keyed an 18-1 run over the next six minutes with an open three-point shot and a layup following a viper-like slither through the lane. It made the score 20-5. SEE MEN'S ON PAGE 4B MEN'S REWIND PAGE R KU COMMENTARY For full coverage of the men's basketball game against Missouri, check out the Rewind on page 4B. Sophomore center Cole Aldrich flies in on a two-point flight after receiving a full-court pass during Sunday afternoons 90-65 victory over the Missouri Tigers in Allen Fieldhouse. Aldrich achieved his 17th double-of-double, scoring 19 points and capturing 14 rebounds during the Jayhawks' 40 consecutive homecourt victory. Ryan McGeeney/KANSAN Junior forward Porscha Weddington a bisonive rebound during the first half of Saturday night's 70-57 victory over the Nebraska Crookinskis in Alli Fieldhouse. KANSAS 34 Weston White/KANSAN Hawks start to gain momentum WOMEN'S BASKETBALL BY JAYSON JENKS ijenks@kansan.com Strong defense and energized team lead to three-game streak Every day before practice, a member of Kansas' staff hauls an old lunch box clanking with pennies onto the court. Throughout the season, coach Bonnie Henrickson has used the lunch pail as a symbol of hard work and improvement, awarding pennies for various well-performed tasks. Recently, Kansas' penny intake has swelled — evidence of its defensive revival. "These kids can't get enough credit for their resiliency, their persistence, their perseverance. They've listened to me say every day that I need more when I know they say, 'I can't give anymore.' Henrickson said. "You know, that's how you get better and win in this league. But we've got a lot of work to do yet. We've got a lot of work to do." For the third consecutive game, lockdown defense fueled Kansas as it defeated Nebraska 70-57 on Saturday. That Kansas is improving at this point in the season after suffering through two four-game losing streaks is no small accomplishment. games, the Jayhawks have displayed improvement in several aspects. The Big 12 is an unforgiving women's basketball conference. One loss can easily accumulate to three or four. But in their last three SEE WOMEN'S ON PAGE 6B WOMEN'S REWIND PAGE 68 ku SN For full coverage of the women's basketball game against Nebraska, check out the Women's Rewind on Page 68. Fieldhouse still electric for Hinrich on return / Kirk Hinrich took the microphone, and the words came to him slowly. BY ANDREW WIEBE awiebe@kansan.com 氧气 空气 二氧化碳 一氧化碳 He thanked his teammates, coach Roy Williams and his friends and family. Covered all the bases. But then Hinrich took a look around Allen Fieldhouse — the building in which he spent four years developing into the player, and man, he is today — and voiced what was on the minds of the 16,300 fans who watched as his jersey was hung in the rafters. "There is no place like it," Hirnick said to the sell-out crowd, giddy at the Jayhawks' 45-19 halftime lead. "This place, in my mind, is the greatest basketball venue in the world." In a building that has played host to so many wonderful moments, this was just another special day in Kansas basketball history. Hinrich and running mate Nick Collison sat side-by-side behind the Jayhawks' bench joined by Scot Pollard, Erie Chenowith and former Roy Williams assistant Neil Dougherty. 1 With their forbearners looking on approvingly, this generation of Kansas basketball players ran Missouri off the court, stretching their home winning streak to 40 games and exacting revenge for what is their only conference defeat thus far. But the lahaykws' thorough 90-65 statement against the No. 11 Tigers wasn't just revenge. It was another building block in what looks to be a fifth-consecutive Big 12 championship season that could be the most impressive yet. And while Missouri's players crumbled under the pressure applied by Kansas and its frenzied crowd, Hirnrich finally joined his friends in lorel. He is the third, and final, of the Roy Williams-coached triumvirate, which includes Drew Gooden and Collison, to have his jersey hung from the Allen Fieldhouse rafters. Sensing the gravity of the game and the recognition of Hinrich's role in Kansas basketball history, the raucous crowd made this Border Showdown unforgettable. Kansas coach Bill Self and guard Sherron Collins swore afterward that this might have been the loudest environment they had ever been a part of in Allen Fieldhouse. With only two games remaining on its conference schedule, Kansas controls its own fate. Win at Texas Tech on Wednesday and it clinches at least a share of the title. Win again against No. 25 Texas next Saturday at home and the team picked to finish fourth before the season began will stand atop the Big 12 alone, one last-second shot in Columbia, Mo., from perfection. With sunlight streaming in through the old barn's windows and Kansas running roughshod over their border rivals on national television, Hinrich's No. 10 took its place among all the other Kansas legends The game, the moment and the man cementing their places in Kansas basketball history. "it's been awhile since I've been in the building." Hinrich said. "it's definitely still electric. This is the greatest honor I could have, to have my jersey hung up there with all the tradition. It was so historic. It was a great day." Edited by Liz Schubauer --- --- 2B SPORTS THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN MONDAY MARCH 2, 2009 MONDAY, MARCH 2, 2009 QUOTE OF THE DAY "There was a really good team behind the bench. It was fun. It was great to have those guys back because they love this place. They never played for us. They all played for Coach Williams and his staff. It was a good day for us and it sets up a great week. Now we've got to go play the best road game we've played all year." -Kansas coach Bill Self FACT OF THE DAY Cole Aldrich notched his 17th double-double of the season with 19 points and 14 rebounds against No. 11 Missouri. Alrich is averaging 19 points and 12.8 rebounds over Kansas' last five games and 15.1 points and 10.8 rebounds for the season. Kansas Athletics TRIVIA OF THE DAY Q: When was the last time a Big 12 team had as bad a shooting first half as Missouri did in Sunday's game? A: The Tigers' 20.5 percent shooting in the first half was the lowest for a conference opponent since Colorado shot 17.9 percent in the first half on Jan. 25, 2004. Missouri made only eight field goals in the first 20 minutes in a 90-65 defeat. -KU Athletics @ @KANSAN.COM The Jay Report: It wasn't the game everyone expect- ed, but it was still The Jay Report a statement win for Kansas. What does that mean? Check out The Jay Report to find out. The Give and Go: Bonnie Ball is suddenly rolling through the Big 12 and the guys are enjoying the ride. Tune into the Give and Go to catch the fever the give go Courtside: Jayson Jenks breaks down the keys to Kansas' three- game winning COURTSIDE BLOG streak. He also crunches the numbers on the Jayhawks' postseason hopes. Swimming: Check Kansas.com for audio interviews with Kansas swimmers from the Big 12 Championships in Columbia. SJU graduate real NBA trendsetter COMMENTARY Fashion trends in the NBA are difficult to understand. The League has gone from barely-thee shorts (Think: Everyone pre-1990 and John Stockton) to full-length leggings (Think: Kobe Bryant, LeBron James and Dwyane Wade in 2005-06) and then briefly back again (Think: The Lakers' worst throwback night ever*). *Los Angeles' short shorts in 2007 were such a disaster that Kobe and Co. changed at halftime, but still lost 110-91 to the Celtics. Commissioner David Stern, then just a Sergeant in the Fashion Police, ended one epidemic in 2006 when he said the League would amend its dress code to ban the leggings that had no hoo Wade beyond all reason, become popular with basketball's elite. On Friday, Lieutenant Stern — the leggings earned him a promotion — ruled that Wade's most recent fashion mistake was also BY TAYLOR BERN tbern@kansan.com against the dress code. After taking an elbow to the face on Feb. 8, Wade required stitches on his left cheek. So, the Chicago native strapped a Band-Aid over the injury. Wade then decided to wear stylistic types of Band-Aids—including ones with his name, WADE, and JOHN PARKES FLASH — thusturning an adhesive into a fashion trend. At Tuesday n i g h t ' s game, the Heat mascot, Lil' Wayne and half the crowd were sporting Wade-Aids (or Band-Wade, whichever you prefer). Lil Wavne The League has a policy against wearing logos of self-promotion, which means Wade can still wear a Band-Aid for medical purposes. It just can't be creative. The point here is not to debate whether the Band-Aid look is cool or if it's fair for the NBA to limit self-promotion (Answers: No and Yes). The real point is that everyone agrees Wade only re-energized the fad, but no one has named the true originator. The look dates back to 2000, but it didn't come from St. Louis' Nelly. For one week of AAU basketball practice in the winter of 2000, I wore a Band-Aid under my left eye. I didn't invent the look, but I did steal it from the original. is Erick Barkley Barkey. Barkey played at St. John's University from 1998-2000, and he was the first person I ever saw sport a Band-Aid on his cheek. Barkley wore his as part of a semi-protest against the NCAA for briefly suspending him, and then most of his teammates donned the look in Barklev THE MORNING BREW support of him.* *My excuse was that I bumped my cheek while going for the alarm clock, and my Bern Band of choice was Batman glow-in-the-dark. The Red Storm earned a No. 2 seed that year and kept the look through the NCAA Tournament, which was three months before Nelly bounced on the scene with Country Grammar. After brief NBA flings with Portland and San Antonio, Barkley now plays professionally in Poland. He scores 12.6 points per game for Polpharma, which is second in its league at 15-7. Barkley's time in the NBA was brief, but at least his fashion blunder is still around. Edited by Realle Roth Abolishing Mizzou 5 Ryan McGeeney/KANSAN Kansas Tahawkw fans hold aloft a reproduction of John Curr's painting "Tragic Prelude," the famed discovery of Kansas abolitionist John Brown, as Missouri's starting line is announced before Sundayawk's game. While the original painted feature Brown holding a bible in his left hand, the reproduction was altered to show Brown holding an NCAA championship trophy. MLB Royals' relief pitcher might go elsewhere SURPRISE. Ariz. — Jamey Wright is competing for one — possibly two — vacancies in the Kansas City bullpen, but he doesn't plan to go back to pitching for the Royals's Class AAA Omaha farm club. Wright, who is scheduled to pitch in relief Monday, said he has a clause in his contract that if he is not put on the big league roster by April 1, he can become a free agent. Wright is in camp as a nonroster player on a minor league contract, although he has pitched in the majors since 1996. If he doesn't “it's pretty much right at the end of spring training,” Wright said. “If” break camp with the Royals, he could go elsewhere. I do my job, I'll let all of that stuff take care of itself. Wright pitched for Kansas City in 2003, making four September starts, going 1-2 with a 4.26 ERA. He returned to the Royals in spring training in 2004 and spent most of the season with Omaha and was selected to the Triple-A All-Star game. He thought he was going to be promoted in early May. Instead, the Royals brought up unknown Eduardo Villiac from Class AA Wichita. Villiac was knocked out early at Yankee Stadium and was Wright thought he would get the call after Villacis was demoted, but the call never came. sent back to the minors, never to appear in a big league game again. Wright made his first Royals spring training appearance Thursday Associated Press TODAY No events TUESDAY 体育运动会 THIS WEEK IN KANSAS ATHLETICS Baseball North Dakota, 3 p.m. Lawrence WEDNESDAY 体育运动 ESDAY Baseball North Dakota, 3 p.m. Lawrence 5 5 Women's basketball Baylor, 7 p.m. Lawrence Men's basketball Texas Tech, 8:30 p.m. Lubbock, Texas THURSDAY No events Tennis FRIDAY Stick Figure Tennis BYU, 1 p.m. Lawrence Softball NDSU, 3 p.m. awrence STREET GOLF Baseball Northwestern, 3 p.m. Lawrence A 跑步 Women's golf Rio Verde Invite Rio Verde, Ariz. Track & Field Arkansas Last Chance Fayetteville, Ark. ACCIDENT ACCIDENT Bus carrying MU basketball team in minor accident OVERLAND PARK - A charter bus carrying the Missouri basketball team was involved in an accident Saturday, but no team members were hurt. The Kansas Highway patrol says the team was returning to an Overland Park hotel after practicing in Lawrence when the accident occurred on Kansas Highway 10. The patrol says the driver of a vehicle lost control and hit another vehicle. The second car then hit Missouri's bus, which carried 31 people. The driver of the second car was hospitalized. Dave Reiter, a spokesman for Missouri's men's team, says the team was delayed about an hour. He said the people on the bus gave the driver a standing ovation for his actions during the wreck. BIG12 Texas A&M defeats K-State after leading whole game MANHATTAN — Sydney Carter scored 17 points to lead No.12 Texas A&M to a 71-45 win over No.20 Kansas State Sunday. Takia Starks added 15 points for the Aggies (22-5). Ashley Sweat and Marlies Gipson led the Wildcats (21-6) with 12 points each. Texas A&M took control early, holding Kansas State scoreless for more than nine minutes during a 17-0 run midway through the opening period. KU HALL CENTER SCHOLAR AWARD 2009-2010 Kansas State went on a 12-4 run to get within single digits with 14:32 left, but Texas A&M stopped the comeback and held a double-digit lead for the rest of the game. The Hall Center for the Humanities is looking for undergraduates with strong academic credentials who have demonstrated significant engagement within the university community. Hall Center Scholars interact with the well-known authors, scholars and public intellectuals who speak in our Humanities Lecture Series. The $500 award is sponsored by the Friends of the Hall Center. The deadline for applications is March 23, 2009. Visit our website at www.hallcenter.ku.edu/grants/support for application guidelines. Questions may be directed to Associate Director Kristine Latta at 864-7823 or klaatta@ku.edu. Associated Press BENEFICIARY The deadline for applications is March 23, 2009. 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Tiller 2-9 0-3 2 6 6 Zaire Taylor 4-11 2-5 3 2 10 Kim English 2-5 0-0 2 0 7 Miguel Paul 1-4 0-2 1 1 2 Marcus Denmon 0-2 0-1 1 3 0 Keith Ramsey 1-3 0-0 1 1 2 Laurence Bowers 1-3 0-0 3 1 2 Justin Safford 0-2 0-0 1 0 0 Steve Moore 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Matt Lawrence 0-3 0-2 0 0 0 Team 1 Total 25-70 3-17 32 19 65 SCHEDULE Date Opponent Result/Time 11/25 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 W,86-62 12/13 vs.Massachusetts (in Kansas City, Mo.) L,61-60 12/20 vs.Temple W,71-59 12/23 at Arizona L,84-67 12/30 vs.Albany NY W,79-43 1/03 vs.Tennessee W,92-85 1/6 vs.Siena W,91-84 1/10 at Michigan State L,75-62 1/13 vs.Kansas State W,87-71 1/17 at Colorado W,73-56 1/19 vs.Texas A&M W,73-53 1/24 at Iowa State W,82-67 1/28 at Nebraska W,68-62 1/31 vs.Colorado W,66-61 2/2 at Baylor W,75-65 2/7 vs.Oklahoma State W,78-67 2/9 at Missouri L,62-60 2/14 at Kansas State W,85-74 2/18 vs.Iowa State W,72-55 2/21 vs.Nebraska W,70-53 2/23 at Oklahoma W,87-78 3/1 vs.Missouri W,90-65 3/4 at Texas Tech 8:30 p.m. 3/7 vs.Texas 3.p.m. MEN'S BASKET SOU Junior guard Sherron Collins drives against Missouri's Kim English during the second half of Sunday's game in Allen Fieldhouse. The Jayhawks defeated the Tigers 90-65 HINRICH 10 Former Jayhawk Kirk Hinrich was invited to Allen Fieldhouse on Sunday to retire his No. 10 jersey. Hinrich now plays for the Chicago Bulls after four years at Kansas. Weston White/KANSAN MEN'S (CONTINUED FROM 1 Lyons and J.T. Tiller — s at all. "We really defended them and then we got out and ran said. "I thought the biggest ference in this game and the game was we were in an agive, attack mode instead of passive" MC Alongside Collins, Taylor the one initiating a Taylor shot 5-for-7 from field for 15 points and added assists. His most significant came in the final seconds of first half. Collins fired Taylor the b right wing and he com- with a three-point shot to the score 45-19. Taylor fe- shot signaled that the gam- over. But at halftime, Self rei E early " Self it dif firstgres- being stored @KANSAN.COM all on selected make t the was mind- BEWARE OF "THE BLOG" For more men's basketball coverage,check out Case Keefer's "Blog" Allen on Kansan.com. If you would rather kick back and rest your eyes, listen to the postgame edition of The Jay Report podcast. Col Cole 'Hey, ment We make Or could every score secor 14 rel The Jay Report He Taylo Aldri Aldri Aldri THREE POINT Thursday At the KU Bookstores Thursday, Mar. 5 Visit store or kubookstores.com for more details. A --- THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN KU 90, MU 65 5B BALLREWIND 1 ROM 1 dided them at and ran their biggest tee and in an a stead of ller - Rvan McGeenev/KANSAN ns, Taylor g the x-7 from and add significan seconds or the l b the he con- shot to the Taylor fe the taylor fe the e. Self rer ed his team how they managed to let a 14-point halftime lead slip away the first time against the Tigers. "We kind of gave one up in Columbia," sophomore center Cole Aldrich said. "Coach said, 'Hey, were in the same predication we were in up in Columbia.' We knew they were going to make runs." Only the Tigers didn't. They couldn't because Aldrich made every attempt irrelevant. Aldrich scored 13 of his 19 points in the second half and also finished with 14 rebounds. Two of his baskets in the final five and a half minutes were specifically memorable. All year, Self has encouraged Taylor to throw alley-oops to Aldrich instead of bounce passes in transition. He finally listened. Twice, Taylor lobbed high passes to Aldrich near the basket. Twice, Aldrich threw them down to send Allen Fieldhouse into a frenzy. "I was like, I'm just going to throw it up there and if he catches it, he catches it. If he don't, he don't," Taylor said. "He caught them both from me and dang, I had a smile on my face both times." All the fayhawks were smiling after the game. They knew how important the victory was and how a number of themes surrounded it. So which one — the domination, the redemption, or being on top of the standings — felt the best? To the players, it was avenging their only Big 12 defeat. "I won't say a little overrated, but I don't think they're better than us," Collins said. "The team in Columbia wasn't really what we played like. Tonight, we showed who we really are." Aldrich helps Kansas cruise past Missouri BY TAYLOR BERN tbern@kansan.com Collins committed a team-high five turnovers, but no one else had more than two. The passivity that doomed Kansas in its lone Big 12 loss was left in the locker room Sunday. "That wasn't even the same team that played in Columbia," Kansas coach Bill Self said. "In Columbia, we were trying not to lose and today we were in attack mode the whole time." In the waning minutes of Sunday's 90-65 victory over Missouri, Cole Aldrich worked on his highlight reel. Really, there was nothing else to accomplish. Instead of waiting for Missouri's backcourt traps, Kansas attacked the defenders and quickly passed up-court out of double teams. "Once you got past the first line of pressure there wasn't too much else they could do with us," Collins said. "We were going to play 4-on-3 the whole time." Edited by Jesse Trimble The outcome was decided long before Tyshawn Taylor lofted his sixth assist to the right side of the rim with 2:40 left on the clock. Aldrich's spectacular one-handed finish just brought it to an appropriate end. Missouri coach Mike Anderson's team is known for putting teams through "40 minutes of hell" with constant pressure. On Sunday, the Jayhawks cruised through the full-court pressure as if it wasn't even there. Kansas looked nothing like the rattled team that committed a season-high 27 turnovers in Columbia. "We knew we were going to handle the pressure better this time," junior guard Sherron Collins said. Kansas also helped itself by forcing Missouri to shoot just 21 percent from the field in the first half. Because the Tigers didn't hit shots they didn't have time to apply full-court pressure. Everything was working for the Jayhawks in the opening minutes. Tyshawn Taylor's three-pointer with four seconds left in the first half capped a 7-0 run and put Kansas up 45-19. Aldrich said he toyed around with alley-oops in practice but never expected to use his one-handed finish in a game. Most people never expected this game to be a blowout, either. "Before the game started, I thought this was the most fun place that I had ever played, except for Mizzou Arena," Taylor said. "Once the ball was tipped and the score started swinging in their favor, I am not sure I enjoyed it as much." "I don't know how high I got or how I grabbed it, I just threw it in." Aldrich said. "It was really fun." "That's probably the best half of basketball weplayed since the North Carolina game last year," Self said. The pre-game atmosphere for this game, Self said, rivaled any of the great home games during his tenure. Besides the rivalry, these teams were playing for control of the Big 12 and seeding in the NCAA Tournament. Aldrich sure enjoyed it. 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Dining Options For Any Schedule. Professional Catering For Memorable Events. Delicious Food. endless possibilities. @ KANSAN.COM DINING SERVICES NU @ Check Kansan.com/ videos to see a video of coach Bill Self's press conference about the men's basketball game against Missouri. KC VIEW FROM PRESS ROW IT WAS OVER WHEN ... Freshman guard Tyshawn Taylor hit a three-point shot with four seconds remaining in the first half to send the Jayhawks into halftime with a 45-19 lead. Twenty minutes of play remained, but Kansas with a 26-point lead at Allen Fieldhouse is pretty close to a sure thing. That turned out to be the case as Missouri never cut the lead to less than 18 points in the second half. Taylor finished with 15 points on 5-for-7 shooting, but his biggest shot came at the end of the first half. GAME TO REMEMBER ... Former guard Kirk Hinrich Hinrich PARKS It was no coincidence that Kansas retired Hinrich's jersey during halftime of the Missouri game. Hinrich wanted it that way. He selected this date to be honored before the season in part because of the Border Showdown. Good choice. Not only was Hinrich's jersey added to the rafters, but he also got to watch a 90-65 shellacking. A large portion of the video shown at halftime to honor Hinrich featured highlights of games he played against Missouri. GAME TO FORGET ... The Missouri Tigers Making this an individual award just wouldn't be right. Missouri collectively deserves it. The Tigers are going to want to scratch this one of the media guide. This was their chance to take the lead in the Big 12 Conference and sweep the Jayhawks for the first time in 15 years. They came in confident. They left demoralized. It was no one player's fault. The first half, only TIGER three Tigers scored DeMarre Carroll, Leo Lyons and J.T Tiller. The rest of the team went 0-for-15 from the field. STAT OF THE NIGHT ... 40. Kansas extended the nation's longest home court winning streak to 40 games. Only one home game remains — next Saturday against Texas — until the Jayhawks could prolong the streak into its fourth season. Case Keefer PRIME PLAYS FIRST HALF 15:48 — Cole Aldrich had already missed one dunk, so he took a little extra time to size-up his next attempt. The result was an emphatic one-handed slam from the middle of the paint. 12:14 — This play demonstrated Missouri's problem on Sunday. Keith Ramsey stood in the lane while Kansas' Mario Little drove to the basket. Ramsey looked scared and moved out of the way, which prompted coach Mike Anderson to call a timeout and chew him out. 5:24 - Tyshawn Taylor laced a pass past two Missouri defenders to Sherron Collins in the corner. Collins hit the three pointer to put Kansas up 36-14. 0:04 Once again, Collins' dribble-drive ability opened up Taylor for a three-pointer just before halftime. Kansas hasn't missed a shot in the final seconds of the first half since Jan. 6 against Siena. SECOND HALF 14:20 — Missouri had a little run out of halftime, but Collins ended that with another three. After hitting the trey, Collins looked at his right hand as if he wasn't in control of it then used the offending hand to greet Aldrich and Tyrel Reed. 5:18 — Aldrich racked up highlight-worthy dunks on Sunday. This one came on a fast break through Missouri's pressure with Taylor alleying Aldrich's oop. 2140 — if some alley-oop is good, then more is better. This one soared high above the rim and Aldrich nearly missed it, but corralled the pass and slammed it to put Kansas up 86-60. 0:37 — Adding a comedic punch to Missouri's defeat, Kim English tried to dunk. The comedic part? He was blocked by the rim, which sent the crowd into a final hysteria. "There's no place like it." GAME NOTES — Taylor Bern Athletics Director Lew Perkins presented Hinrich with a framed jersey and Max Falkenstein gave a rundown of Hinrich's accomplishments as a Jayhawk. They included his role in leading the team to two straight Final Fours in 2002 and 2003 and his selection as a Wooden All-American in 2003. Then, Hinrich took the microphone. The only difference from his senior day speech was he didn't cry this time. Hinrich thanked Falkenstein, his teammates, former coach Roy Williams, his family and friends. He capped the speech off with a salute to Allen Fieldhouse He found himself at the same place Sunday — once again reminiscing on his career. Kansas retired Hinnich's No. 10 jersey during a halftime ceremony. HINRICH IMMORTALIZED Exactly six years ago, Kirk Hinrich stood at the center of James Naismith Court and gave his senior day speech. Hinrich said. "This building, in my mind, is the best basketball venue in the world." Hinrich's jersey was unveiled in the southwest corner of Allen Fieldhouse — bookended by former teammate Nick Collison's and Falkenstein's. Hinich ranks ninth in all-time scoring at Kansas with 1,753 points, fourth in assists with 668 and sixth in steals with 206. He currently plays for the NBA's Chicago Bulls after being the seventh selection in the 2003 NBA Draft. SPOTTED IN THE CROWD Hinrich wasn't the only former Jayhawk at Allen Fieldhouse watching the victory against Missouri. The Allen Fieldhouse video board showed three others during a timeout in the second half. Former big men Nick Collison, Eric Chenowith and Scot Pollard were all also in the stands. Case Keefer 6B SPORTS THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN MONDAY, MARCH 2, 2009 NEBRASKA 31 26 — 57 N KKJ KANSAS 2842----70 KANSAS (16-11, 5-9) Player FG-FGA 3FG-3FGA Rebs A Pts Danielle McCray 7-14 1-3 6 3 18 Nicollette Smith 3-8 3-5 5 4 9 Krysten Boogaard 1-5 0-0 1 2 2 LaChelda Jacobs 1-1 0-0 2 1 2 Ivana Catic 5-10 0-1 4 2 10 Aishah Sutherland 4-6 0-0 8 0 12 Kelly Kohn 0-3 0-3 0 1 0 Sade Morris 3-6 0-1 5 2 15 Porscha Weddington 1-1 0-0 0 0 2 Team 1 NEBRASKA (19-7, 7-5) | Player | FG-FGA | 3FG-3FGA | Rebs | A | Pts | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Cory Montgomery | 8-14 | 3-4 | 9 | 1 | 20 | | Catheryn Redmon | 4-4 | 0-0 | 4 | 0 | 10 | | Kaitlyn Burke | 0-4 | 0-1 | 2 | 4 | 0 | | Yvonne Turner | 1-10 | 1-5 | 2 | 1 | 5 | | Dominique Kelley | 6-9 | 0-1 | 6 | 1 | 12 | | Nicole Neals | 2-5 | 1-3 | 2 | 5 | 5 | | Kala Kuhlmann | 1-2 | 0-1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | | Harleen Sidhu | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | | Tay Hester | 0-5 | 0-0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | | Jessica Periago | 1-5 | 0-0 | 6 | 0 | 2 | | Team | | | 4 | | | | Total | 23-58 | 5-15 | 37 | 12 | 57 | GAMENOTES END OF FIRST HALF KEY FOR KANSAS True, the Jayhawks failed to score in the first-half's final four minutes and missed their last seven shots. But, with their three leading scorers on the bench with foul trouble, the Jayhawks kept the Cornhuskers from building a large lead. "We didn't score," coach Bonnie Henrickson said, "but we did not let them go on a run either." SMITH'S THREES CARRY KANSAS EARLY In the first half, sophomore forward Nicollette Smith helped Kansas build an early lead by knocking down three three-pointers. While Kansas had four players score in double figures, junior forward Danielle McCray along with Smith's three guided Kansas offensively in the first half. GAME CELEBRATES WOMEN'S ATHLETICS Kansas celebrated 40 years of women's athletics at the University on Saturday night. At halftime, more than 150 former female athletes and more than a dozen former coaches lined James Naismith Court. 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The Jawahks defeated t Guard takes more shots than usual Ivana Catic surprises Nebraska and her teammates by playing offense more aggressively BY CLARK GOBLE cgoble@kansan.com Catic hadn't taken more than five shots in a game all year and had just Senior guard Ivana Catic drove to the basket, pump-faked and converted the easy lavup. So why did junior forward Danielle McCray and assistant coach Tamika Raymond smile and laugh as the Jayhawks were running back on defense? Because Catic hasn't been doing a lot of driving, shooting or scoring this season. Therefore, you can't blame Raymond and McCray too much — it was a bit surprising to see their pass-first guard looking to score. "Normally when I come off a screen, I'm looking for a ball to come at my face," McCray said. "But this time I saw her coming and I didn't know what to do." 12 attempts in Big 12 play. junior Lachelda lacrios prior to the game. Catic said she thought could help the team more on the offensive end. I just saw opportunities to be more aggressive and get layups and get into gaps and get other per- score more. "How many people are here?" Henrickson asked as she glanced down at the attendance numbers. "4,481 people are screaming to shoot george people stobs. Catie said. She was indeed aggressive, but she still reverted to her pass-first attitude a few times. On one possession, Catic stood wide open at the free throw line and turned down a shot. Coach Bonnie Henrickson said she still could have looked to "I was kind of surprised by how many (shots) she took just because of how unselfish she is." get other people shots," Catic said. Catic isn't a player who cares about how many points she scores or how many times she shoots. In fact, even though her 10 points was her season high, she said it probably wasn't her best the ball: 4.482 because I'm screaming for her to shoot it too." "I just took what the defense gave McCray was not expecting that response. me," Catic said. "I wasn't surprised she was making the shots," McCray said. "But I was kind of surprised how many she took just because of how unselfish she is." Catic said she thought her performance tonight may force teams to change the way they guard her. She's used to teams giving her all kinds of space by now: they've been doing it for most of Big 12 play. Oklahoma was the first defense that didn't even guard Catic outside of the paint, challenging her to shoot from the outside. Both McCray and Catic agreed that Catic's performance Saturday might open up the floor in the future by forcing defenses to guard "one more step" closer. — Edited by Sonya English WOMEN'S (CONTINUED FROM 1B) The result? Kansas has won three consecutive conference games for the first time since the 1999-2000 season. "If you are going to get patted on the back for an accomplishment, you have to get a kick in the pants for it taking that long to do it." Henrickson said. "No, we don't need any credit for winning three in a row." On Saturday night, the lajahaws pieced together an 18-2 run midway through the second half that all but sealed the victory. While defense provided the backbone of the run, two other noteworthy trends took form. First, after sitting out the first half, freshman forward Aishah Sutherland scored 12 points, grabbed eight rebounds and added three blocks in just 18 minutes. When Sutherland entered early in the second half, Kansas trailed Nebraska, 33-32. "Let me explain to you: I didn't have a good practice. I didn't have a good shoot around and I expected not to play." Sutherland said. "You think If you don't have a good practice or shoot around, why would you have a good game? But I just got in and did what I needed to do." picked up her third foul, forcing her to the bench. In stretches without McCray this season, Kansas has struggled with consistency on offense. Then, with 14:55 left in the game, junior forward Danielle McCrauv But the first eight points of Kansas' 18-2 surge were scored in McCray's absence. Junior guard Sade Morris scored six of her 15 points with McCray on the sideline. "When Danielle goes out, she's a big factor, so somebody has to pick it up," Morris said. "It's not always going to be me; it's going to be other people, too. Tonight I knew I could get to the lane." Facing Nebraska's full-court press, Kansas committed just 12 turnovers and, for the first time since Jan. 7, had more assists than turnovers. Led by McCray's 18 points, four players scored in double-digits. Throughout the game, different Jayhawks filled the need for offensive production — something Kansas has searched for since the start of the season. Still, defense served as the foundation for Kansas' current three-game win streak. "Man, defense wins games. That's all I can say," Morris said. 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SATU HARVA A hear Jayhawks, pitching fi RBI single to walk of Steve Cio on the board the 3rd in plated De the score the score third in the up the Scellberg Clark too despite pitie effective in WP-1 (0-1). SV. 3. --- THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN MONDAY MARCH 16 SPORTS TRACK & FIELD 7B Distance runners excel; team falls in placing Two Jayhawks will travel to Arkansas Last Chance Meet BY JASON BAKER jbaker@kansan.com It was especially disappointing on the women's side. Last year, the women placed third. Redwine said one key component was the absence of senior Nickeshia Anderson. Coach Stanley Redwine knows by competing in the Big 12, nothing is ever given; you have to work for it. Despite its best efforts in one of the most competitive meets of the indoor season, the Kansas track and field team had a disappointing showing at the Big 12 Indoor Conference Championship. With the women placing ninth and the men 11th, Redwine said he wasn't happy with the team's placement and had hopes of placing higher. "It ites what one person can do for the team." Redwine said of Anderson. Last year, Anderson scored points in every event she competed in. Despite its poor showing at the Big 12 competition, the team did come away with some highlights. "Anytime I can go over 18 feet I'm happy with," Scott said. FINALTEAM STANDINGS This time Scott had to come from behind to get his third straight victory. Scott landed in third place after failing to clear 17-feet, 6-inches on his first attempt. SCOTT THREE-PEATS IN THE POLE VAULT STOWERS AND BONDS TAKE SECOND PLACE Senior Charity Stowers and junior Lauren Bonds were two of the only Jayhawks on the women's team to put up a lot of points. Stowers took second place in the 600-yard run and Bonds in the 1,000-meters. Men Junior pole-vaulter Jordan Scott loves competition. Scott joins the likes of Egor Agafonov as the only Jayhawk to win three consecutive Big 12 titles in an event. "After winning it the first two times, I wouldn't be happy if I had gotten second," Scott said. Scott won with a jump of 18 feet, 2.5-inches. For Stowers, it was the final indoor season for the Hartsville, Ga., senior. She said the preliminary rounds didn't go as well as she'd hoped taking second place with a time of 121.80. The time was a personal best for her. 1. Texas — 115 2. Nebraska — 102.5 3. Texas & M — 84 4. Baylor — 71 5. Oklahoma — 66 5. Texas Tech — 62 6. Missouri — 56 7. Oklahoma State — 51 8. Iowa State — 49 9. Kansas State — 35 **11. KANSAS — 32.5** 12. Colorado — 16 "I knew it was the last race I was going to run and my last indoor conference, so I had to leave it all on the track." Stowers said. Women 1. Texas A&M — 130 2. Texas Tech — 103.5 3. Nebraska — 96.5 4. Baylor — 86 5. Texas — 83.5 6. Oklahoma — 65 7. Kansas State — 52 7. Missouri — 52 9. KANSAS - 25.5 For Bonds, it was another accomplishment under her belt as she took second in the 1,000-meter with a school record of 2:46.60. Bonds had also attained the school's one-mile record at the Iowa State Classic last month. 39. KANKS - 25. 10. Oklahoma State — 18 11. Iowa State — 17 12. Colorado — 11 1. Jordan Scott (10 points) - 5. 55 meters (18-02.50 ft) 2. Kirk Cooper (3.5 points) - 5. 00 meters (16-04.75 ft) Men's pole vault "It's one of my goals since I've been at KU." Bonds said. "It's nice especially to get them now before my senior year." Bonds said this year's competition in the 1,000-meter was very competitive with a lot talented 5. Colby Wissel (4 points) - 14:18.08 Men's 5.000 meters Men's 60-meter hurdles 5. Keith Hayes (4 points) – 7.92 Men's 600 yards Men's 600 yards 6. Keron Toussaint (3 points) 1:10.58 Men's 3,000 meters 3. Colby Wissel (6 points) - 8:04.00 Men's 4x400-Meter Relay 7. Kansas (2 points) - 3:16.28 KANSAS SCORERS Women's weight throw 6. Zlata Tarasov (3 points) 17.58 meters (57-08.25 ft.) Women's weight throw Women's high jump Women's 1.000 meters Women's 600 yards Women's 1,000 meters 2. Lauren Bonds (8 points) 2:46.60 8. Stephanie Horton (1 point) -- 14.41 meters (47-03.50 ft.) 2. Charity Stowers (8 points) 1:21.80 T5. Kelsey Erb (2.5 points) -- 1.68 meters (5-06 ft.) Women's shot put 8. Shayla Wilson (1 point) - 1:24.11 girls,but that she was happy with her own performance. Women's 4x400-meter 7. Kansas (2 points) - 3:42.82 relay Other than Scott, Wissel was one of the few Jayhawks to score points in any event. Wissel took fifth in the 5,000-meter on Friday with a time of 14:18.08 and third in the 3,000-meter on Saturday running a time of 8:04. WISSEL SCORES BIG IN DISTANCE EVENTS Wissel's performance in the 3,000-meter was enough to qualify him provisionally for the NCAA Indoor Championship, making it the third distance event he's provisionally qualified for. But Wissel said it didn't mean anything to him unless he made it to nationals. In the 3,000-meter, Wissel said had started slow, but picked up after the first mile. Wissel said at 600-meters he had tried to make his move to the front, but the winner freshman German Fernandez outran him. "He's like the modern-day Jim Ryun." Wissel said of Fernandez. "He's a great cross-country runner and a great miler." on their indoor strategies for the upcoming Arkansas Last Chance Meet in Fayetteville on Friday. If the two score high in Arkansas, they will travel to College Station, Texas, to compete in the Indoor Nationals competition. While the majority of the team is currently preparing for the outdoor season, Bonds and Wissel will continue to focus "I definitely like their chances of getting in," Redwine said of Bonds and Wissel. 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Associated Press Jayhawks tally season-high 13 hits in Texas tournament Team loses two and then clicks to win big BY BEN WARD editor@kansan.com After battling the cold and swirling winds Saturday, the Jayhawks lost two disappointing contests to begin their weekend in Denton, Texas. Sitting at 6-11 and in desperate need of a victory, coach Tracy Burge and her seniors held a meeting. "Saturday was frustrating in all aspects; not any part of our game was good," Bunge said. "But we had a really good conversation afterwards — and everyone was on the same page heading into Sunday." Obviously something clicked, as Kansas exploded for 10 runs in their dominant victory over Harvard, ending their weekend on a real high note. "It was great to see such a positive response to yesterday's adversity." Bunge said, "We were a totally different team (on Sunday)." The Jayhawks now head back to Lawrence a confident bunch, hoping to keep the momentum rolling into next weekend when they host the KU Invitational. Coach Bunge knows a winning mentality will be key down the stretch. "We need to feel good about ourselves," she said, "because this is how we need to play all season long." SATURDAY: GAME 1 HARVARD 3, KANSAS 2 A heartbreaking loss for the Jayhawks, as Harvard got great pitching from Rachel Brown and an RBI single from Melissa Schellberg to walk off with the victory. Stevie Crisosto put the Jayhawks on the board with an RBI triple in the 3rd inning, and Val Chapple plated Dougie McCauley to tie the score at 2 in the sixth inning. But Amanda Jobe was stranded on third in the top of the 7th, setting up the game winning heroes of Scellberg for the Crimson. Allie Clark took the loss for Kansas, despite pitching three and a half effective innings. Liz Kocon smashed an RBI double in the 6th inning, but the Jayhawks couldn't overcome their defensive struggles, despite a gritty five innings from Val George. Ashley Lail struck out five over her seven innings, and Sarah Jones had three hits to lead the Mean Green. A rough outing in the field for the Jayhawks, as they committed three errors which led to three unearned runs for North Texas. SATURDAY: GAME 2 NORTH TEXAS 5, KANAS 2 WP — Brown (1-0) LP — Clark (0-1) S — none HR — none WP — Lail (3-1). LP — George (5-5). SV — none. HR — Waters (1) (NT). Kansas shook off a disappointing Saturday in a big way, pounding the Crimson with a well balanced attack in a five inning victory. The Jayhawks tallied a season high 13 hits from nine different players, including homeruns from Val Chapple and Brittany Hile. Val George collected her 6th victory of the season for Kansas, scattering five hits and striking out five in the run-rule shortened contest. 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In a total of three meetings, the Jayhawks have never dropped a dual match point to the Kangaroos. KU has an overall record of 5-3, and Big 12 action begins March 13. The Jayhawks have improved over last year's record of 3-5, after eight matches, but are not getting complacent. Kansas coach Amy Hall-Holt said she likes the attitude of her team. "I think the girls are setting goals for themselves, and we're finally getting comfortable, but we can't just be comfortable," Hall-Holt said. "We've got to keep working hard in practice and taking the right steps forward." Sunday's competition against the Kangaroos featured new KU doubles tandems of Edina Horvath and Kate Morozova and Yuliana Swiston and Kuni Dorn. Only 30 minutes into the doubles competition, Horvath and Morozova were comfortably sitting together on court No. 1 after defeating UMKC's Chelsea Horner and Emily Lindsay, 8-0. They watched their teammates complete the 3-0 sweep in the doubles round, which also included the freshmen combo of Erin Wilbert and Alessandra Dzuba wished 8-2. With a jubilant crowd sitting courtside, Svistun and Dorn looked like they had not lost the recipe to their doubles chemistry. "We played together one year ago, and we were pretty good," Switsun said. "And we played during the fall, and we had some good results. But it's the first time this year, so it was kind of a challenge for us." The singles round was a blowout as each KU player won in straight sets. Svistun and Morozova quickly won their respective matches, 6-0, 6-0, with Swistun's victory giving the Jayhawks the dual match win over the Kangaroos. Dorn and sophomore Maria Martinez each contributed with 6-1, 6-1, victories. Svistun was not Dorn's only new partner on Sunday. "We've got to keep working hard in practice and taking the right steps forward." "I changed my racket before the match, so I feel so much better, and I feel confident on the court right" AMY HALL-HOLT Coach now. I played with an Adidas racket; my game was so much more aggressive," Dorn said. "Maybe it's a mental thing, but I had a lot of problem with my elbow. And right now I don't feel it." Hall-Holt said the teams confidence tevet continues to increase, and that it's working hard to make sure it stays that way. "It's feeling the ball, getting out there and making sure that we're comfortable with any ball your opponent is setting up for you, and creating opportunities," Hall-Holt said. "Today, they created opportunities for themselves to help them succeed through the points, and that's what it takes to keep getting better." — Edited by Sam Speer KALMAD Ryan Waggone/NKANM Freshman Ekaterina Morozova returns a shot during her singles match Sunday morning at First Servie Tennis. Morozova defeated Daniela Dementi of UMKC 6-0, as the Jawahirks win UMKC 7-0, import their record to 5-1 in the season. Ryan Waggoner/KANSAN SWIMMING & DIVING Kansas takes fourth place in Big 12 Championships BY HALLIE MANN hmann@kansan.com After four days of breaking school records and lifetime best results, Kansas took fourth place at the Big 12 Conference Swimming and Diving Championships. Despite all of the successes, Kansas scored 493 points, placing them behind their rival team, Missouri, which finished third with 582 points. Coach Clark Campbell was pleased with the team's performance. Mayrovich Maria L. Rodriguez and said they did what they came to do. "This was a good championship meet for us," Campbell said. "We had 80 percent of our athletes finish with their best times ever and that's what it's more about for us." In the second half of the meet, senior Maria Mayrovich qualified for the finals in the 100-yard freestyle. Mayrovich earned her second bronze medal with a time of 48.77 seconds. Mayrovich made it to the finals in every freestyle race except the 500-yard and 800-yard relay, which she did not compete in. "Out senior class meant a lot to the program," Campbell said. "They've made a big difference to the direction of the program and they did well here." Kansas' underclassmen also had a strong showing during the and I wasn't expecting to win." second half of the meet. Making her Conference Championship debut, sophomore Iulia Kuzhil took the bronze in the 100-yard backstroke. Kuzhil's time of 53.63 seconds broke the school record of 54.76 seconds. "I've never been to such a big meet before," Kuzhil said. "I'm really excited about my time. I didn't know how fast I could go Kuzhil Freshman Abigail Anderson finished sixth in the 100-yard butterfly final with a time of 54.44 seconds, beating her season best time of 56.93 at Kenyon. In the 100-yard backstroke Anderson finished eighth with a season best time of 55.35 seconds. "We were super impressed with our underclassman performances," Campbell said. "These girls have set the program up well for years to come. The staff is excited about all of the Anderson returners we'll have next year." Kansas had two divers qualify for the finals in every event. Sophomore Erin Mertz made three consecutive appearances in the finals of this meet. Mertz took eighth in the 3-meter diving finals with a score of 274.10 and sixth in the platform diving final with a score of 222.75. "This was really exciting because last year I didn't make it to the finals in all of the events." Mertz said. "We did really well and we had two divers make it to every final, which was one of our team goals." Diving coach Eric Elliott said the meet was a good learning experience for all of the divers. Elliott said the meet was a good high level competition for the team to get them prepared before going to the Zone Diving Championships. "We got the important stuff done in the morning by qualifying," Elliott said. "We could've done a little better in the evening but we're going to work on being mentally prepared for the next meet." Kansas has qualified one athlete, Mayrovich, in the 50- and 100-yard freestyle for the NCAA Championships in College Station, Texas from March 19 to 21. Kuzhil will have to wait until Thursday to find out if she qualified for the 100-yard backstroke. The 200-yard medley relay will swim in a time trial this week to try and make the final cut for NCAA Championships. All four divers have qualified for the Zone Diving Championships in Columbia, Mo., from March 13 to 15. From there, the divers can qualify for the NCAA Championships. 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After two weeks of guessing the governor's plans for the future, Kansans got their answer when President Barack Obama introduced Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius as the next Secretary of Health and Human Services yesterday afternoon. Bill Lacy, director of the Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics, said Kansas would be affected in a multitude of ways. The nomination brings both excitement and concerns to Kansas, as the state is pushed into the spotlight and the future of some policies lie in question. Andrew Toth, Colby sophomore and president of KU Young Democrats, said one of the current policies that would be in question would be the power of the Kansas secretary of health and environment. She also passed Kansas' 2009 budget after disagreeing with Republicans over the amount of funding that should be cut from K-12 education in mid-February. Sebelius said recently a bill limiting the secretary's power and allowing more coal plants to be built in southwestern Kansas would be dead on arrival if it reached her desk. Although Sebelius was a Democratic governor in a Republican state. Alex Herman, Hays second-year law student, said Sebelius' ability to negotiate with both parties was a quality Kansans would miss. "She really worked for Kansas instead of special interests," Herman said. Toth said Sebelius' bipartisan abilities would help her in Washington, where she would oversee an organization that SEESEBELIUS ON PAGE 3A @ KANSAN.COM @ Check Kansan.com for KUJH video coverage of Gov. Sebellus job shift. ADMINISTRATION Lariviere may leave for Oregon BY ALEXANDRA GARRY agarry@kansan.com Richard Lariviere, the executive vice chancellor and provost at the University, has been named as the finalist for the position of president at the University of Oregon in Eugene. Officials representing the Oregon University System, which ran the selection committee for the position, confirmed Monday afternoon that Lariviere would be appointed to Oregon's highest position "pending a visit" to the university beginning March 10. If appointed, he would assume his new role July 1 Lariwere said he had been contacted by Oregon's search committee several months ago and decided "it was the wise thing to take it" because "the opportunity to lead one of America's leading research and academic institutions doesn't come every day." With Chancellor Robert Hemenway stepping down at the end of the school year, Monday's announcement means the University could be left with openings in its two highest-ranking administration positions until September, leaving the six vice provos to bear more of the weight of running the University, officials said. "The campus is going to con- "The cann, tinue to run fine," Don Steeple, senior vice provost for scholarly support, said. "Obviously, once they do select someone, though, it'll take him or PARKER her a while to get his or her feet on the ground." Steepsle said Monday's announcement wasn't surprising Lariviere to University officials. "He didn't make any secret of the fact he wanted to be president of a university, either here or somewhere else." Steeples said. "Somewhere else got him first." Susan Weeks, vice chancellor of the Oregon University System, said a search firm suggested Lariviere to the 25-member search committee. Weeks said the process began in July and that Lariviere satisfied the numerous qualifications the committee looked for in a candidate. "If you were to put it all in a list, it would look like the person would have to be able to walk on Lariwire has been vice chancellor and provost at Kansas since 2006. He would be replacing Dave Frohmayer, Oregon's president for the past 15 years. Lariviere said he was looking forward to visiting Oregon and meeting with faculty and students there and that the University's "warm and welcoming" faculty would be what he missed the most about his current position. Check tomorrow's Kansan and Kansan.com for continuing coverage. - Edited by Casey Miles OH, THE PLACES TRASH WILL GO BLUE BOTTLE FRASER HALL NEWS COKE TOXIC WASTE Managing campus waste Follow the process trash, recyclables, hazardous wastes go through after being tossed out BY AMANDA THOMPSON athompson@kansan.com Ever stop to think about what happens to that Chick-fil-A box when you're done eating lunch at the Underground? Where does that plastic bottle go when you toss it in the recycling? What about chemicals used in labs? When students throw things away on campus, they can forget one important thing: away is a place, too. And student waste is never that far from home. The trash generated by about 600,000 people around northeast Kansas is shipped to a landfill in Lawrence. Recycling is sorted in a facil. ity on West Campus, and hazardous waste from University labs is picked up and packaged on campus. Here's a look at what goes on behind the scenes. WHAT HAPPENSTO YOUR TRASH Karl Brooks, associate professor of history who also teaches in the department of environmental studies, said students shouldn't think of waste as out of sight, out of mind. "Just because somebody takes away that bag of trash from your view doesn't mean it stops existing." Brooks said. The trash from Lawrence and 15 other communities in northeast Kansas ends up in Hamm Landfill, 16984 3rd St. Charlie Sedlock, division manager of Hamm Landfill, said Hamm receives 1,300 tons of trash per day. index Sedlock said once the trash reached the landfill, each SEE WASTE ON PAGE 3A Classifieds ... 7A Crossword ... 4A Horoscopes ... 4A Opinion...5A Sports...10A Sudoku...4A All contents, unless stated otherwise, © 2009 The University Daily Kansan --- Winfrey receives an award for funding education. ENTERTAINMENT I 4A AN HONOR FOR OPRAH weather TODAY T 4327 55 38 Partly cloudy Partly cloudy THURSDAY V 73 37 4 weather.com 2A NEWS THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN TUESDAY MARCH 3, 2009 QUOTE OF THE DAY "It's kind of fun to do the impossible." — Walt Disney 3. Men's Basketball vs. Missouri The first animated film to be nominated for an Oscar for best picture was Disney's "Beauty and the Beast" in 1991. 4. Service sorority chapter starting at KU FACT OF THE DAY Want to know what people are talking about? Here's a list of the most e'mailed items from Kansan.com: 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. ET CETERA 5. Jayhawks take revenge and ravage Tigers MOST E-MAILED www.amusingfacts.com The University Daily Kansan (ISSN 0746-4967) is published daily during the school year except Saturday, Sunday, fall break, spring break and exams and weekly during the summer session excluding holidays. Periodical postage is paid in Lawrence, KS 66044. Annual subscriptions by mail are S120 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 1. Stewart: Don't judge this MEDIA PARTNERS 2. Kirk Hinrich remains a Jayhawk legend For more news, turn to KUJH-TV KUJH on Sunflower Broadband Channel 31 in Lawrence. The student-produced news airs at 5:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m, 9:30 p.m. and 11:30 p.m every Monday through Friday. Also, check out KUJH online at ktu.edu. KJHK is the student voice in radio. Each day there is news, music sports talk 907 kjhv shows and other content made for students, by students. Whether it's rock n' roll or reggae, sports or special events, KJHK 90.7 is for you. STATE Dry winter leaves Kansas wheat crop in bad state WICHITA — The dry weather in Kansas is hurting the state's winter wheat. Monday's report by the Kansas Agricultural Statistics Servic shows 15 percent of the wheat crop is in poor to very poor condition. The crop update comes at a time when soil moisture conditions are deteriorating in the wake of a mostly dry winter. The agency says topsoil moisture is short to very short across 66 percent of the state. Subsoil moisture conditions are 38 percent short to very short. Dodge City meatpackers accused of identity theft WICHTA — Four meatpacking workers at the Cargill Meat Solutions plant in Dodge City were charged with identity theft. The four Mexican citizens made initial appearances Monday in Wichita on charges that they fraudulently used the names and Social Security numbers of others to work at the plant. The complaint says the arrests came after agents from the U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement went to the men's homes on Feb. 18. 1 2 3 4 5 6 NEWS NEAR & FAR 2. Guinea-Bissau leader assassinated in his palace BISSAU, Guinea-Bissau — Soldiers assassinated the president of Guinea-Bissau in his palace Monday hours after a bomb blast killed the army chief who had been his political rival for decades. INTERNATIONAL 1. Raul replaces Fidel loyalists with his men HAVANA — President Raul Castro abruptly removed some of Cuba's most powerful officials Monday, putting a personal stamp on the government in the biggest shake-up since he took over from his allied brother Fidel Castro a year ago. Fidel Castro has not been seen in public since July 2006, when he underwent emergency intestinal surgery. The changes replaced some key Fidel loyalists, including the longtime foreign minister and the secretary of the Council of State, with men closer to Raul. DHAKA, Bangladesh — Bangladesh's government deployed soldiers nationwide Monday to hunt down over 1,000 border guards wielding stolen weapons who fled after a bloody mutiny left scores of army officers dead. The two-day mutiny last week left the border guards' compound in the capital, Dhaka, littered with the corpses of dozens of army officers. Rescuers found 77 bodies, while 71 more missing officers are presumed dead. The constitution calls for pari-mental chief Raimundo Pereira to succeed the president in the event of his death. A military statement broadcast on state radio attributed President Joao Bernardo "Nino Vieira's death to an 'isolated' group of unidentified soldiers whom the armed forces said they were now hunting down. It said the military was not planning a coup in the West Africa nation, which has been a transit point for the cocaine trade to Europe. 3. Bangladeshi soldiers steal guns, attempt coup ATLANTA — Members of a Georgia-based assisted suicide ring now at the center of a growing investigation went to great lengths to hide evidence of their work, authorities say, donning latex gloves, destroying paperwork and bringing along grocery bags to trash items. NATIONAL 4. Assisted suicide ring worked to cover tracks Yet the organization managed to avoid prosecution in part, Georgia authorities say, because its members adhered to strict guidelines to hide the evidence. The group, known as the Final Exit Network, shows you how to suffocate yourself using helium tanks and a plastic hood. It openly advertises its services online. 5. Usually stable, gold falls victim to recession NEW YORK — Spooked by heavy, selling on the stock market, investors sold off gold for a sixth straight session on Monday, a sign that even the traditionally safe investment isn't sheltered from the recession. Up until last week, gold prices had been the one bright spot among commodities in 2009, rising 13 percent to a high of just over $1,000 an ounce. OGDEN, Utah — A former Ogden police officer praised for helping to end a deadly mall shooting spree pleaded no contest on Monday to a misdemeanor charge of sexual battery. Ken Hammond's plea means he does not agree with the facts of the case but acknowledges that prosecutors have sufficient evidence for a conviction, his attorney Brenda Beaton said. Gold's decline came came as the Dow Jones industrials fell below the 7,000 mark for the first time in 11 years. 6. Police hero pleads no contest to sexual battery He had been charged with third-degree felony unlawful sexual conduct with a 16- or 17-year-old. Associated Press Who's Who at KU Mark Maranell Mrs. E's general manager BY MAX ROTHMAN mrothman@kansan.com GLOBAL CORN MARKETS Ekdahl Dining Commons, more commonly known as Mrs. E's, is the dining hall for students living in Templin, Lewis, Hashinger, Ellsworth and McCollum residence halls. Mrs. Es has a 700-person seating capacity and serves eight to 10 entrees at every meal. A dining hall that serves so many people does not run by itself. Mark Maranell. Mrs. Es general manager, keeps busy to keep bellies full. cedures," Maranell said. Libby Napoli/ KANSAN Although Maranell prefers managing to washing dishes, not every day at Mrs. E's is easy. Maranell said his job is to make sure students get quality food and service in a good atmosphere. A father of two daughters, one enrolled at the University and the other soon to be married, Maranell enjoys tinkering with cars and woodworking. He worked in a number of restaurants and trained under three different chefs before finding the stable environment of Mrs. E's to pursue his passion in cooking and management. Mrs. Lenoir Ekdahl herself, the nameake of Mrs. E's, originally interviewed and hired Maranell. "He's a nice, fair person," cashier Kevin Ridge said. "He's very knowledgeable of what he's doing, and he actually cares about the students and their needs." Regardless of the setting, Maranell's employees understand the man that they are working for. "I have never really enjoyed dealing with employee discipline issues, and I doubt that I ever will." "I actually started off washing dishes and worked my way up through most, if not every, job in KU Dining Services," Maranell said. students want in a meal is not easy, but that doesn't mean Maranell won't try. Maranell said. Mark Maranell is the general manager of Ekdahl Dining Commons, better known to students as Mrs. E's. On average, Mrs. E's serves 2,500 meals each day. Daisy Hill residents have Mr. Maranell and his behind-the-scenes work to thank for their dining pleasure. Knowing what thousands of "I have always loved making a positive difference, the feeling of a meal coming together well and the pride in a job well done." Maranell said. BREMERTON, Wash. — Police in Washington state say they've captured three people who bought Girl Scout cookies with counterfeit $20 bills. ODD NEWS Counterfeit bills used to buy girl scout cookies Edited by Justin Leverett Troop 40411 leader KC Gettings says she went to a bank Saturday to get change and was told she had two counterfeit $20 bills. B14 G53 Photo correction Madison Shriner, Wichita freshman, right, calls Bingo to a group comprised of KJ students and residents at Pioneer Ridge Assisted Living in Lawrence Saturday afternoon. A group of students with Weekend breaks, a program under the University's Alternative Breaks, volunteered Saturday playing games and visiting the residents. Visit Kansan.com/videos to see a slideshow of photographs and listen to Madison talk about her volunteer experience. On Monday, this photo ran on page 84. The photo was cropped in a manner that left Ms. Shriner out of the photo. This frame shows the entire photo. Police say the counterfeiters also were using fake bills to make purchases at stores all over Kitsap County, west of Seattle. She says she found an additional $60 worth of fake bills in the cookie receipts for a total loss of $100. Three people were in custody Monday and police say there's probable cause to arrest a fourth. Counterfeiting can be punished with a hefty fine and up to 15 years in prison. Associated Press ON CAMPUS The "Kaleidoscope: Filming Macedonian Cultural Traditions" lecture will begin at 12 p.m. in 318 Bailey Hall. The "Elliptical Galaxies with Starbursts: Do Thermally Pulsating stars make a difference?" seminar will begin at 12:15 p.m. in 1089 Malty Hall. The Change in Afghanistan international program will begin at 3 p.m. in Smith 100. The "Excel 2007: Data Manage ment" workshop will begin at 1:30 p.m. in the Instruction Center in Anschutz Library. The "Mycenae and its Art" seminar will begin at 2 p.m. in the Conference Hall in Hall Center. The "Arlington National Cemetery: Its History & Its Heroes" seminar will begin at 2 p.m. in the Continuing Education building. The Kansas vs North Dakota baseball game will begin at 3 p.m. in Hoglund Ballpark. The Senate Executive Committee Meeting will begin at 3:30 p.m. in the Provost Conference Room in Strong Hall. The "A Tradition Redefined: Modern and Contemporary Chinese Ink Paintings from the Chu-Tsing Li Collection, 1950-2000" lecture will begin at 3 p.m. in the Kress Gallery in the Spencer Museum of Art. The study group for Obama's First 100 Days will begin at 4 p.m. in the Dole Institute of Politics. The SUA Mario Kart Tournament will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the McCollum Lobby. Kansan newsroom 113 Stauffer-Flint Hall 1435 Jayhawk Blvd. Lawrence, KS 66045 (785) 684-4810 The Poetry Reading will begin at 7 p.m. in Nunemaker Center. Tell us your news. Contact Brenna Hawley, Tara Smith, Mary Sorrick, Brandy Enstinger, Joe Preer or Jesse Trimble at (785) 864-4814 or editor at kanan.com. The Ron White Abe Lincoln lecture will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Dole Institute of Politics. LAWRENCE Commission to discuss road closings by Oread The community events at the KU Edwards Campus will begin at 7 p.m. in Regnier Hall Auditorium on the Edwards Campus. The Graduate Honors Recital will begin at 7:30 p.m. in Murphy Hall in Swarthout Recital Hall. Construction around the Oread Inn near the Kansas Union will keep surrounding streets closed for the rest of the year. At today's city commission meeting, the street improvement plan and traffic control for the area will be reviewed. The public will be allowed to comment on any concerns they have with the construction. The Jayhawks gave Allen Fieldhouse quite a 54th birthday present on Sunday. The first game in Allen was March 1st, 1955, when Kansas defeated Kansas State 77-67. That night, 17,228 fans – still the largest crowd ever to fill the arena – turned out for the inaugural festivities. DAILY KU INFO KU1nfo CONTACT US City manager Dave Corliss, said no changes would be made to the way the road blocks were placed. The city commission will meet at 4:30 p.m. today at City Hall, 6 E. 6th St. Mike Bontrager THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2009 NEWS STUDENT SUCCESS 3A E-mail gives pros advice tips Handout helps counselors advise students in tough economic times BY RACHEL BURCHFIELD rburchfield@kansan.com A handout titled "Job Search in Tough Times" was recently distributed from the University Career Center to Student Success employees to assist them in answering students' questions about the current job market and career opportunities in the nation's struggling economy. The handout, circulated via e-mail on the Student Success listserv, was sent to help professionals give sound advice and the most accurate information available about the troubled economy, the e-mail said. "I think it's definitely something that's on students' minds," Sara Clayton, UCC career consultant, said. "It's really important that Student Success staff be able to give students the most accurate and best information and advice that we possibly can." Amber Bortz, Pratt junior, said it would be helpful for professionals to already know the answers to some of her questions before she sought them out. She said she hoped, because of information learned through the e-mail, professionals could give her direction on what she needed to do to succeed in difficult times. "If you have someone with an inside opinion, someone with a little bit of experience with how to get a job in tough times, any advice is helpful." Bortz said. Michael Wade Smith, Goodland sophomore, said he thought the e-mail was beneficial. He said individual schools and departments should consider drafting a similar e-mail to give tips on what students with more specific degrees can do. Clayton said with the economic climate constantly changing, it was important for professionals to be on the same wavelength as students when it came to economic matters. "Anything they can do to make the transition easier for students, especially in tough economic times, is nothing but beneficial," Smith said. "It's kind of hard staying up-to-date because everything is changing so quickly," Clayton said. "It's our intention to fill everyone in on what we've been telling students to look over." Edited by Susan Melaren Job Search Tips in Tough Times 1. Start your search early. 2. Know what you're looking for ... 3. ... But keep an open mind. 4. Create your personal “brand.” 5. Use University Career Center services and resources. 6. Find multiple ways to connect. 7. Be an industry expert. 8. Be persistent. 9. Keep building your resume. 10. Take care of you! Must-Have Skills and Qualities 1. Communications skills 2. Strong work ethic 3. Teamwork skills 4. Initiative 5. Analytical skills 6. Computer skills 7. Flexibility/adaptability 8. Interpersonal skills 9. Problem solving skills 10. Technical skills —National Association of Colleges and Employers, How You Fit Into the Tight Job Market Job Industries Experiencing Growth 1. Health care and social assistance — ambulatory care, hospitals, nursing, residential care facilities, substance abuse, and mental health care. 2. Government — specifically border and transportation security, emergency preparedness, public health, and information analysis. 3. Education — special education, ESL, math, science, and foreign language have the greatest shortages. 4. Mining/oil and gas extraction. 5. Professional and business service — architectural and engineering services, computer systems design and operation, and consulting (management and technical) are seeing the most growth. 6. Leisure and hospitality — drinking establishments, performing arts, and spectator sporting venues. —Source: Kate Loren CAMPUS CLAS dean names new honors program director BY KEVIN HARDY khardy@kansan.com Kathleen McCluskey-Fawcett, professor of psychology, will take over the University honors program In the past, McCluskey-Fawcett has served as associate vice chancellor for academic affair, associate dean of the college and interim dean of the college. July 1, Joseph Steinmetz, dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, announced yesterday. McCluskey- Fawcett currently serves as an honors faculty fellow. Mark Daly, associate director of the honors program, said he thought McCluskey-Fawcett would nurture an environment of camaraderie within the honors program and collaboration with other units on campus. McCluskey-Fawcett Christie Appelhanz, assistant to the dean of the college for outreach, said that after reviewing the applicants, a search committee of 12 professors and staff members and two students made a recommendation to Steinmetz, who made the decision. "In addition to her experience in administration and excellence in teaching, Kathleen has developed wonderful connections within the KU and Lawrence communities," McCluskey-Fawcett will also serve a five-year term. She will replace Stan Lombardo, professor of classics, who held the post for five years before announcing in December he would step down and return to teach in the department of classics. Daly said. "These traits will help the Honors Program to continue Daly said McCluskey Fawcett would takeover the 321 improving and expanding great courses, advising and co-curricular and research opportunities for undergraduates at KU." he said. McCluskey-Fawcett commended the work of Lombardo and others within the honors "I look forward to continuing the great work that is being done currently in the honors program." KATHLEEN MCCLUSKEY-FAWCETT students currently in the program and the 450 new students approved for the 2009-2010 school year. KATHLEEN MCCLUSKEY-FAWCETT Professor of psychology "I look forward to continuing the great work that is being done currently in the honors program and exploring ways of making this wonderful program even better," McCluskey-Fawcett said yesterday in a press release program. SEBELIUS (CONTINUED FROM 1A) Edited by Melissa Johnson Last week Obama set aside a $634 billion "down payment" to start the renovations of the health care systems and work toward his dream of universal health care. controlled $760 billion annually and both Medicare and Medicaid. She will also be in charge of overseeing the reformation of public health care. "Healthcare reform that reduces costs while expanding coverage is no longer just a dream we hope to achieve — it's a necessity we have to achieve," Obama said as he introduced Sebelius yesterday afternoon. In his announcement he called health care reform a fiscal Taking on the current health care system will be a huge task for Sebelius, say some political analysts, citing her failure to implement a cigarette tax in order to expand Kansas' health care coverage. The National Coalition on Health Care reported that in 2007 nearly 46 million Americans, or 18 percent of the population under 65, didn't have health insurance. imperative and part of his economic overhaul. Sebelius was the Kansas insurance commissioner for eight years, from 1995-2003, until she was elected as governor. "Nominating Sebelius is a plus for health care," Toth said, "Obama couldn't have picked a better candidate." Speculations on the possibility of Sebelius becoming the next secretary of HHS began when she visited with an Obama aide on a routine trip to Washington. Sebelius, who had been an avid Obama supporter during his campaign, was named his second pick for the cabinet position after his first choice Tom Daschle withdrew his nomination. Edited by Melissa Johnson Birds fly over the Rolling Hills Recycling and Disposal Facility in Topeka. Waste Management, which owns Rolling Hills, disposes of more than 128 million tons of waste annually, according to the Waste Management Web site. WASTE (CONTINUED FROM 1A) Tyler Waugh/KANSAI "Our guys are trained to look for things that are smoking or fuming or reacting." Sedlock said. truckload was unloaded and spread out to make sure there was nothing that could be hazardous to workers. Kathy Richardson, waste reduction and recycling operations supervisor for the City of Lawrence, said hazardous materials could be dangerous to crews if they weren't disposed of properly. She said there had been several fires in trash compactors because of flammable hazardous materials. "We had an incident where an employee was sprayed with a corrosive cleaner. Little drops of this cleaner got on his face and burned his skin." Richardson said. Sedlock said as much as 95 percent of what he saw come into the landfill could have been recycled. "It just depends on what you want to do and what you want to spend to do the recycling." Sedlock said. "We can put a man on the moon — surely we can recycle." WHAT HAPPENS TO YOUR RECYCLING Student workers collect recyclables from the bins located in buildings and residence halls around campus. Celeste Hoins, administrative manager of KU Recycling, said her organization handles about 30,000 pounds of recycling each week. After materials are collected, they are transported to a recycling facility on west campus. There, staff members make sure the materials are properly separated, and they further sort materials. Max Weis, Wichita senior and recycling technician for KU Recycling, is one of the students who pick up materials from recycling locations on campus. Weis said he stopped by five to six places in each campus building, and said it took 20 minutes to pick up office paper, newspaper, bottles, cans and cardboard in each building. Weis said sometimes the wrong things could end up in recycling bins. "Sorting the paper isn't too gross but on Saturdays we have to sort bottles and cans and that can get a little nasty because we have to empty out the containers before we bale them," Weis said. "A lot of times people don't completely empty their containers or they fill it up with chew and that gets gross quickly." KU Recycling generates revenue from the sale of recyclable materials. Plastic and paper, for example, is bought and collected by Batilner Paper Co. in Kansas City, Mo. Money generated from selling recyclable material is put into funds used to further the recycling program. "If someone is making paper that has to have a 30 percent recycled material content, you have to get that from somewhere," Hoins said. "And places are willing to pay us for that because we offer them a clean product." Weis said working for KU Recycling made him think about the recycling process in a different way. "I never really recycled before I started this job and didn't think much of it," Weis said. "Now I'm more aware of what I go through at home, and I'm sure to recycle it whenever I can." WHAT HAPPENS TO CHEMICALS FROM LABS When students throw away materials in specialized containers in science labs, they will most likely end up passing through Mike Russell's hands. Russell, the director for the department of environment, health and safety, said his department's mission was to make sure hazardous materials were properly disposed of once they've been used. Russell said last year the University threw away 24.5 tons of hazardous chemical material. The majority of hazardous waste he picked up was in the form of liquid solvents, such as alcohol, acetone and hexanes. These solvents and other chemicals he deals with can be corrosive, toxic, flammable or reactive. The City of Lawrence has a hazardous waste collecting facility at 711 E. 23rd St. that collects household hazardous wastes such as paint and pesticides, but Russell said the University dealt with material students wouldn't find in their homes. "We have more of the exotic stuff, the weird stuff", Russell said. Russell said he and his staff were out on campus every day of the week, visiting labs and picking up hazardous waste containers once they were full. Russell said hazardous materials on campus were packaged in the department's facilities before they were picked up once every two to three months by Clean Harbors Environmental Services. From there, the materials are ultimately shipped out of state to be incinerated or turned into alternative fuels in kilns used to make asphalt or concrete. Because of the dangerous characteristics of the materials Russell works with, he said he would never allow the University's chemical waste to be sent to a landfill. "We don't have a pipe sticking out of our leg like a factory would, so it's difficult for any of us to imagine our daily activities as polluting," Brooks said. "But pretty much everyone who comes on campus is in part contributing." Although most students won't ever see their water bottles, used napkins or lab chemicals again after a swift toss into the appropriate bin, students contribute to the waste produced on campus every day. COME WATCH THE WATCHMEN R WITH US! SUNDAY, MARCH 8 12:15PM SHOWING HOLLYWOOD THEATERS SOUTHWIND 12 3433 IOWA ST. LAWRENCE, KS $6 GENERAL PUBLIC PICK UP YOUR TICKETS IN THE SUA BOX OFFICE KANSAS UNION - LEVEL 4 ONLY $3 WITH KUID SUA SUAEVENTS.COM --- Edited by Susan Melgren 737 New Hampshire THE Lawrence, Kansas BOTTLENECK TUESDAYS $1.50 ALMOST ANYTHING Lawrence's Best Party Night! THURSDAYS NEON DANCE PARTY 75¢ Draws & Lawrence's longest-running dance party! SUNDAYS 7pm-10pm SMACKDOWN TRIVIA Lawrence's Best Trivia Night! 10pm-2am Karaoke Come practice for Idol Status with your friends! 4A ENTERTAINMENT THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN Conceptis Sudoku 8 4 7 5 6 9 1 8 5 9 2 3 1 4 5 7 5 9 1 3 2 Answer to previous puzzle 3/03 5 9 4 6 1 2 8 7 3 2 6 8 7 4 3 9 5 1 1 7 3 5 9 8 4 2 6 8 5 6 2 3 1 7 4 9 7 4 2 8 6 9 3 1 5 9 3 1 4 5 7 2 6 8 6 8 5 9 7 4 1 3 2 4 1 9 3 2 6 5 8 7 3 2 7 1 8 5 6 9 4 Difficulty Level ★★ EORRENT JEFFREY BALDRIDGE I strike fear into criminal's hearts, I protect the innocent. I strike fear into criminals hearts, I protect the innocent, I AM BATMAN Judging others is a SIN against GOD Damn 5 DAY FORECAST LAWRENCE, KS MON MAR 2 SNOW H: 12° L: -3° TUE MAR 3 H: 72° L: 65° WED MAR 4 Wind H: 34° L: 20° THU MAR 5 H: 85° L: 55° FRI MAR 6 ICE H: 15° L: 6° MONOLAND FRI MAR 6 ICE H: 15° L: 6° JOE RATTERMAN ORANGES ARE YOU CONSTANTLY WONDERING WHY YOU CAN'T GET THAT BOW? WHY HE WON'T NOTICE YOU? WHY HE IS SUCH A SKETCHER TO YOU? WWW.HHHHVVVV?! THEN YOU SHOULD TAKE A LOOK AT STACEY'S RULES FOR ATTRACTING BOYS 1. Boys are dumb, then again girls are ridiculous. 2. The Lion chases when the anwelcome runs. 3. Boys do not get social ones (less you have body language just short of grabbing their arm). 4. The average boy does not play games/say things that he doesn't mean-like you based solely on your personality. 5. Loving is to get out of a future argument; if it's not a big deal, refer to #4 and go with it. KATE BEAVER THE SEARCH FOR THE AGGRO CRAG TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2009 024 Welcome to the University of Kansas. The only accredited research university where you can find racist, sexist graffiti scratched in the bathroom stalls. CELEBRITY TVhost Winfrey receives award for philanthropy CELEBRITY award for philanthropy NEW YORK—Media mogul Oprah Winfrey has received a leadership award from Columbia University. University officials say the talk show host received the 2009 Klingenstein Leadership Award Friday for her philanthropy in education and promotion of reading. The award is given by The Klingenstein Center for School Leadership. The center says Oprah's Angel Network has helped open 60 schools in 13 countries while Winfrey hundreds of grants and scholarships. In 2007, Winfrey opened the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls in South Africa. Dear Family, I want to share with you a touching story of resilience and hope. I was born in 1978 in Rochester, New York. As a child, I faced numerous challenges, including poverty and homelessness. But my family supported me through these difficult times. They provided me with the love, care, and encouragement I needed to overcome them. My mother taught me the value of hard work and perseverance. My father instilled in me the importance of being grateful for what we have. My sister encouraged me to keep moving forward and not let anything stop me from achieving my goals. I am proud of this journey and the people who supported me. I will always remember my family's kindness and strength. The center says its director presented the award to Winfrey in Chicago. Past winners of the award include authors, educators, journalists and psychologists. her foundation has awarded Associated Press 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. To save money, you need to upgrade your skills. You can start by doing for yourself something expensive you used to delegate. How hard could it be? Start with the easy stuff. HOROSCOPES ARIES (March 21-April 19) Today is a 7 TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Today is a 7 You're good at making money, and it shouldn't be too difficult under present conditions. It could come to you without your doing anything extra at all. Be receptive. GEMINI (May 21-June 21) Today is a7 Be pleasant to those in authority, even if you feel otherwise. Show them your smile face, while listening carefully. You'll soon be making a big decision about your next course of action. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Today is a 7 Something you we've been putting off is starting to get overdue. You hate it when this happens. The good news is that the pressure is increasing your adrenaline level. Put that extra energy to good use. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Today is a 7 Your friends can help you locate just the person you need. Give them a description, even if you're not sure. Their intition regarding matchmaking is better than yours is now. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Today is a 6. The job is important and you want to make sure everything gets done just right. Luckily, you have your routine pretty well worked out by now. Strut your stuff. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Today is a 7 You have a very rich and fulfilling fantasy life. Get back to it now, by setting new goals with a person you love. You always do better with a good partner providing encouragement. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Today is a 7 When you and your mate decide what you want, you've almost completed the project. Then, all you have to do is let each other know how much you can spend. Hmmm. Maybe you'd better do that first. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Today is a 7 Everyone's anxious for change, but which one will be best for you? Make sure you know what your options are, and what your representative is likely to do. Don't give anyone a blank check. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Today is a 7 If you can concentrate on your job, you can earn a hearty bonus. Put in the extra hours, or whatever is required. Someone needs your help and is willing to pay for it. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb.18) Today is a 7 53rd Annual Snyder Book Collecting Contest Awards offered in both Graduate and Undergraduate divisions $600 First Prize $400 Second Prize $100 Hon. Mention Entry Deadline: March 23 Apply Today! Visit our site for rules & details: www.lib.ku.edu/snyder Sponsored by KU Libraries & Oread Books Talk things over with someone you love. You'll get excellent feedback. Don't let the world in on your plans quite yet. Give yourself room to change your mind. As one door slams shut, quite often another door pops open. This means you shouldn't give up. Actually, you could knock on the same old door and get a warm welcome this time. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Today is a 7 ACROSS 1 Harvest 5 Crafty 8 One of Henry VIII's Catherines 12 Shrek is one 13 Go like the wind 14 Hodgepodge 15 French fries, e.g. 17 Turnpike payment 18 Curvy letter 19 Scepter 20 Relieve 21 Trench 22 Sticky stuff 23 Take ten 26 Baby food 30 Blueprint 31 The whol shooting match 32 Nevada city 33 Whodunit 35 Make pigtails 36 Sphere 37 Luau staple 38 O'Neill's specialty 41 Columnist Smith 42 Energy 45 Hindu royal 46 Grand view 48 Teensy bit 49 Superlative ending 50 Rainbow 51 Kelly or Rayburn 52 Personal question? 53 Prohibits DOWN 4 Pod occupant 5 "Phoeyel" 6 Told a big one 7 "Of course" 8 A little of everything, on "Jeopardyl" 9 Burn soother 10 Streamlet 11 Somersault 11 Silly Rabbit's desired cereal 20 Weep loudly 21 Marceau forte 22 Cowboy's sweetie Solution time: 21 mins. O F F A B C B U L B P O L O B A H O R E O E W E R A N I U N I T C L E A N G L E N N I P I N T O T O G A R G L E D S Y R U P A G E E G U M H E B E B R A C E D E F U S E D S A M O A N W A N U T A H S T A R K A M E N S U M E V E N S O R T A G E R I D E S W A Y L E G D D O E Yesterday's answer 3-3 23 Spinning meas. 24 Tarzan portrayer Ron 25 Part of UNLV 26 Thickness 27 Meadow 28 Half of bi- 29 Chic, to Austin Powers 31 Wall St. wheeler-dealer 34 Mound stat 35 Long-popular clown 37 Mottled pony 38 Party pooper 39 Assess 40 In due time 41 Whip 42 Brazilian rubber 43 Eastern poten-tate 44 Just say no 46 Church seat 47 Eve, originally | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | | 5 | 6 | 7 | | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 12 | | | | | 13 | | | | 14 | | | | | 15 | | | | 16 | | | | | 17 | | | | | 18 | | | | 19 | | | | 20 | | | | |
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UPRADE THE AUDIO WORKS AWARDS IN LAWRENCE, KY More than 50 years at 14th and Ohio on ESPN THE WADOW WHEELS LAMBERTA, AZ GUMBY'S PIZZA & WINGS LASTING FOR OPEN 11AM-3AM (785) 841-5000 1445 W 23rd St. $12.99 COUCH POTATO >> CHOOSE 1 <--- EX-LARGE 1-ITEM PIZZA EX-LARGE POKEY STIX 10 PEPPERONI ROLLS CHOose 2 FOR $19.99 ALL 3-FOR $27.99 STICK IT TO ME TUESDAY BUY ONE GET ONE POKEY NOT VALID W/ OTHER COUPONS VALID ONLY W/ REGULAR MENU PRICE GUMBY SOLO SMALL 1 - ITEM PIZZA OR POKEY STIX + 1 CAN OF SODA LARGE 1-ITEM PIZZA LARGE POKEY STIX ALL 5 = $29.99 $7.99 View our entire menu at www.gumbyspizza.com Castroneves, a two-time winner of the Indianapolis 500, smiled broadly as he entered Miami's downtown federal courthouse. Prosecutors say Castroneves, his business-manager sister Katiucia and Michigan attorney Alan R. Miller conspired to hide about $5.5 million in income from the Internal Revenue Service using offshore accounts. Castroneve claims he relied on experts to advise him on handling finances. He also says his father controlled a Panamanian entity called Seven Promotions at the heart of the prosecution's case. Castroneve claims the money Seven Promotions received wasn't his tax liability because the income was for his father, who had financed and promoted his son's career for over 10 years. Castroneves, his sister and Milier also deny acting "willfully" to evade taxes and that they took improper deductions. Under federal sentencing guidelines, Castroneves, 33, could get more than six years in prison if convicted of conspiracy and tax evasion from 1999 to 2004. That would short-circuit a brilliant racing career that began in Sao Paulo, Brazil, where a youthful Castroneves broke into the sport by driving go-carts. Associated Press LIBERTY HALL accessibility info 644 Mass. 749.1912 (785) 749.1912 MILK (R) 4:20 7:05 9:40 SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE (R) 4:15 7:00 9:35 2 for 1 admission tonight! Opinion COHEN: GOP MISPLACED HOPE IN LOUISIANA'S GOVERNOR TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2009 COMING WEDNESDAY United States First Amendment WWW.KANSAN.COM Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. FREE FOR ALL To contribute to Free for All, visit Kansan.com or call (785) 864-0500. --- To the people in the study room in Anschutz: It's not as soundproof as you think. --- I'm sleepy, I'm pissed and I don't want to go to class, but I've missed too many not to go. YEAH, this week. --currently considering a bill that would allow out-of-state children of alumni to receive in-state tuition. The new tuition plan would be extremely beneficial to many students who now pay substantially higher levels of out-of-state tuition, as well as to the University and the Lawrence community. Nothing is better than sharing a smoke and spooning. Can you say perfect? --currently considering a bill that would allow out-of-state children of alumni to receive in-state tuition. The new tuition plan would be extremely beneficial to many students who now pay substantially higher levels of out-of-state tuition, as well as to the University and the Lawrence community. Attention all Jayhawks, it's March! I think we should start the chant to Sheron: ONE MORE YEAR. --currently considering a bill that would allow out-of-state children of alumni to receive in-state tuition. The new tuition plan would be extremely beneficial to many students who now pay substantially higher levels of out-of-state tuition, as well as to the University and the Lawrence community. To the person who questioned global warming's existence because it's cold today: You are a jackass. To the bouncers who denied my roommate ID to get into the bar: Thank you, you made my night by seeing him gripe all night. --currently considering a bill that would allow out-of-state children of alumni to receive in-state tuition. The new tuition plan would be extremely beneficial to many students who now pay substantially higher levels of out-of-state tuition, as well as to the University and the Lawrence community. --- Seriously? Global warning is not even real. It's just a way to get people to be more eco-friendly. But hey, we do need a better world anyway, so I guess it works. info 73 ) --currently considering a bill that would allow out-of-state children of alumni to receive in-state tuition. The new tuition plan would be extremely beneficial to many students who now pay substantially higher levels of out-of-state tuition, as well as to the University and the Lawrence community. I never got into wearing tights as pants, but I'm sick of people complaining about them. Guys, pull your jeans halfway up your asses. Then talk to the sorority girls about their fashion choices. Global warming is real, but it's a geological cycle. It would be happening if we were never here, we're just making it worse --currently considering a bill that would allow out-of-state children of alumni to receive in-state tuition. The new tuition plan would be extremely beneficial to many students who now pay substantially higher levels of out-of-state tuition, as well as to the University and the Lawrence community. PAGE 5A Omaha, Neb., is fun. A Midwest vacation sans sun. If you want to go there, bring lots of underwear, in hopes that you'll have a good --currently considering a bill that would allow out-of-state children of alumni to receive in-state tuition. The new tuition plan would be extremely beneficial to many students who now pay substantially higher levels of out-of-state tuition, as well as to the University and the Lawrence community. So, question: Is it really that hard to get out of your car without your door dinging the car next to you? Apparently, for KU students, it is. --- There's an article on MSN that says Los Angeles County is trying a no-cuss week. Let's see how that goes... --currently considering a bill that would allow out-of-state children of alumni to receive in-state tuition. The new tuition plan would be extremely beneficial to many students who now pay substantially higher levels of out-of-state tuition, as well as to the University and the Lawrence community. My professor just called our class a bunch of dumbasses for 50 minutes. It was awesome. --- So even though we aren't dating anymore, talking, or acknowledging each other's existence, I still want the crazy breakup sex I feel I deserve. --currently considering a bill that would allow out-of-state children of alumni to receive in-state tuition. The new tuition plan would be extremely beneficial to many students who now pay substantially higher levels of out-of-state tuition, as well as to the University and the Lawrence community. I'm never going to find a job. Thanks, George Bush! --currently considering a bill that would allow out-of-state children of alumni to receive in-state tuition. The new tuition plan would be extremely beneficial to many students who now pay substantially higher levels of out-of-state tuition, as well as to the University and the Lawrence community. Charles Carmichael always comes quickly. EDITORIAL BOARD Bill reducing legacy tuition deserves students' support The Kansas Legislature is currently considering a bill that The bill, House Bill 2007, is currently pending. The full Senate and the governor must pass the bill before action can be taken regarding the tuition reduction, called the Jayhawk Generation Tuition Plan. The specifics of the tuition decrease have tuition decrease have not yet been fully worked out. The goal, however, is to reduce tuition for students who have parents or grandparents who graduated from the University. This measure would provide the prospective students from these families with an additional incentive to consider attending the University and lessen the costs of tuition for legacy students here now. Kaitlin Guinn, a junior from California, is an example of someone who could benefit from this tuition plan. Her father graduated from the University in the 1970s. "I came to KU because my dad ran track when he went here, so I wanted to walk onto the KU track team," Guinn said. "I had grown up being a KU fan, and if I went anywhere out of state it would be here." Tuition for students such as Guinn would still be above the current in-state tuition level, and the student would also have KANSAN'S OPINION If the bill is approved, the University would present the Jayhawk Generation Tuition to meet academic qualifications. Plan to the Board of Regents. "It will have what the actual tuition reduction would be, and who would be eligible," said Jack Martin, deputy director of University Communications. "Part of it will be what is financially workable for the University, because the Legislature and Regents are both concerned about that." It has not been decided whether the tuition plan could be implemented by Fall 2009 or TO CONTACT STATE LEGISLATORS ABOUT HOUSE BILL 2007, GO TO : www.klesigislature.com www.kslegislature.com 2010. This depends how fast it is passed at the state level and how fast the University drafts the plan. Whether current students would be eligible or only incoming freshman is "one of the details that hasn't been determined yet," Martin said. This new plan would put Kansas on par with other public universities. Oklahoma, Missouri, Nebraska and Iowa all have similar programs. The University is pushing hard to implement a policy that will ultimately benefit students, and the sooner this can be done, the better. Students should urge the Senate to pass House Bill 2007 so the new tuition plan can benefit as many current Jayhawks as possible. — Caitlin Thornbrugh for The Kansan Editorial Board ENTERTAINMENT EBM TV EVERYTHING BUT MUSIC From G's to Genna "I am finna bush a cap!" RealWorld: Brooklyn "I am... transgendeved!" The City "Like, OMG!" My Super Sweet 16 "I am so spoiled!" True Life "Life Sucks!" MARIAM SAIFAN Once-proud network settles for lukewarm but lucrative "T they tried to shut me down on MTV, but it feels so empty without me," says Eminem in 2001's "Without Me." You're not alone,Mr.Mathers. There was once an era, from 1981 up until start of this decade, when MTV meant something. One could believe that its acronym stood for Music Television. Today, in the waking, sober hours of the day, MTV's musical scope is limited to commercials and turning points on its plotless nighttime soaps. TOUR NOTABLES MIS MATTERS On April 4, Metallica and Run-D.M.C. will be among the year's class of inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Once an essential part of the MTV Generation, these two groups will instead have their induction ceremonies televised on Fuse TV — an affiliate of the Canadian music television network MuchMusic. MTIV is likely musing over whether to air "Bromance", "From G's to Gents," or perhaps the always edgy "Engaged and Underage." SEEK AND INFORM STEPHEN MONTEMAYOR Rolling out of bed, rubbing the sleep out of your eyes and flipping on that corpse of a channel, from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m., you'd be enjoy a hefty dose Consider Monday's schedule for a representation of MTV's entire programming slate. SEMAYOR of "My Super Sweet 16" with your Cocoa Puffs. Back from class at 3 p.m. and ready to unwind, you would find a nice block of mind-numbing, insignificant trash. "Room Raiders" "Parental Control." "Sex...with Mom and Dad" (Ye Gods!). With another "Room Raiders" episode at 5:30 followed by 90 minutes of "Made" in time for dinner. As should "Real World: Brooklyn." Of course, it's the original reality show, and for that distinction, it should be punished to the fullest extent of the law for begetting some of the worst television our generation has seen. On the other hand, "The Real World" was an important show and opened up cultural Primetime fodder includes "Making the Band 4" and "America's Best Dance Crew" — although I've never seen an episode of ABDC, those I've spoken with get whipped into quite a frenzy when it airs. I'll be generous. In our revolution, it will stav. There was a time when I could do without all channels but MTV. A summer ritual would be to tune in each afternoon to see if Eminem could knock the Barbie dolls and boy bands out of the top spot on "Total Request Live." The television would remain on into the wee hours of the morning, long after I had involuntarily fallen asleep. discussion. And while today it may not have that same spark the Gay One and the Transvestite feel forced and obligatory rather than naturally occurring roommates. Doing away with it would be like eradicating CocaCola or shutting down Sports Illustrated. Those hours are essentially all we have left of Music Television And even these days are numbered. I'm not going out on a limb here to predict that MTV will soon dump its late-night schedule for paid programming dollars in an attempt to keep its balance sheet out of the red. Because, let's face it, nearly everyone in every sector has felt the sting of hard times. But MTV's once-loyal viewers felt that sting years ago. I want my MTV back. Montemayor is a Mission junior in journalism, political science and economics. RELATIONSHIPS Much to consider before couples move in together As spring approaches, many students are looking for places to call home next fall. Choosing a residence can mean making a lot of choices one never thought about before. Is proximity to campus worth less square footage? Is a lower rent worth living with three other people? Is the landlord or management company trustworthy? Not to mention deciding whether the actual place is suitable. And for many KU students, deciding whether to live with a significant other can play a large part in the apartment hunting season. Two years ago my boyfriend and I decided to move in together. We were ecstatic about the idea and quickly found a cute and cozy apartment in West Lawrence. Unfortunately, my boyfriend's parents promptly shattered our naive game of house with the news that we would not be allowed to live together. Their reason was a valid one: We'd been together for only three months. At the time, I had the stereotypical teenage response. I felt that my boyfriend, being a mature 19 years old, had the right to make his own decisions. I felt that they didn't understand. We were in love, and we were going to be together forever. Looking back, I know I wasn't as wise as I thought I was. I've learned of many challenges a couple faces living together, and of many that couples face living apart when they are ready to make the step to domestic harmony. College students in particular can have a tough time. Here are some college-specific reasons both for and against the idea. Reasons not to live together: 1. College life is full of new responsibilities, and moving in with a significant other can add a whole new world of concerns to deal with. Getting good grades while remembering to feed yourself and clean up enough to keep mold from taking over your kitchen can be challenging enough. 2. People change during college; it's part of what is so COLLEGIATE COUPLING TAYLOR CLOSSIN R CLOSSIN 3. Lawrence is not a welcoming place to break up three months into a live-in relationship. You face the difficult task of finding an apartment in November, especially one that won't land you a lease that ends six months after you graduate. great about it. Graduates leave wiser and worldlier than when they started. With all the new challenges one faces throughout college, it's hard for anyone to leave as the same person. And in the end, changing can mean that a match that used to feel perfect isn't anymore. Reasons to live together: 1. If you spend a lot of time with each other, odds are your belongings will end up strewn across two residences. This can be particularly frustrating when trying to study. 2. Money can become a huge issue. Unless you have a meticulous schedule to plan out visits and sleepovers, someone will end up paying more than the other. Showers and snacks can add up. If he's always turning up the heater and she's always using all the toilet paper, tension can arise in an otherwise peaceful relationship. 3. Roommates can be another issue. Problems can arise if a roommate isn't OK with the amount of time your significant other spends at your place. Disagreements may also come from differing opinions on how to deal with a bad roommate. Now, two years after we first decided to live together, my boyfriend and I are seriously looking for a place to share. Although we've run into many problems, I'm glad we were forced to wait. It's an important decision to make, but one that seems deceptively easy to the inexperienced. Clossin is a Wichita sophomore in secondary English education. EDITORIAL CARTOON THE ECONOMY MAY SEEM BLEAK H.H.S. DESK OF THE GOVERNMENT KANSAS BUT SOME KANSANS CAN STILL FIND ENTICING JOB OPPORTUNITIES NICHOLAS SAMBALUK HOW TO SUBMIT A LETTER TO THE EDITOR LETTER GUIDELINES Send letters to opinion@kansan.com Write LETTER TO THE EDITOR in the e-mail subject line. Length: 300 words The submission should include the author's name, grade and hometown. Find our full letter to the editor policy online at kansan.com/letters. CONTACT US Mary Sorrick, managing editor 864-4810 or msorick@kansan.com Tara Smith, managing editor 864-4810 or tsmith@kansan.com Brenna Hawley, editor 864-4810 or bhawley@kansan.com Kelsey Hayes, kansan.com managing editor 864-4810 or khawaisikansan.com Katie Blankenau, opinion editor 864-4924 or kblankenau@kanjan.com Dan Thompson, editorial editor 864-4924 or dthompson@kansan.com Laura Vest, business manager 864-4358 or lvest@kansan.com Dani Erker, sales manager 864-4477 or derker@kansan.com Malcolm Gibson, general manager and news adviser 864-7667 or malhison@kansan.com Jon Schlitt, sales and marketing adviser 864-7666 or jschlitt@kansan.com THE EDITORIAL BOARD THE EDITORIAL BOARD Members of the Kanaan Editorial Board are Brenna Hawley, Tara Smith, Mary Sorrick, Keely Hayes and Dan Thompson. 6A SPORTS THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN NFL TUESDAY, MARCH 3. 2009 Chiefs, Pats mum on trade Teams won't discuss how the seemingly one-sided deal worked BY JOHN MARSHALL Associated Press KANSAS CITY. Mo. — Scott Pioli pulled off a big deal in his first major act as Kansas City's general manager, landing quarterback Matt Cassel and linebacker Mike Vrabel for a second-round draft pick. Not a package of draft picks, not the second-rounder and another player, not even with cash thrown in. A potentially franchise-building quarterback and a starting line-backer for one second-round draft pick. That's it. The obvious question is, how did he get so much for so little? Sadly, there's still no answer. like a monumentally lopsided deal. Pioli? Unavailable, Coach Todd Haley? Evasive. Cassel? On speaker phone for his introduction to the Kansas City media. Vrabel? Also not available. "I won't get into specifics of that. I'm glad we have both players on the team." Haley said Monday. That's it. No discussion of how the trade came together. It was calculated, tidy, somewhat mysterious. In other words, very Patriots like. Of course, that's no surprise. As vice president of player personnel in New England, Pioli helped turn the Patriots into a dynasty, gathered all the pieces for coach Bill Belichick to win three Super Bowls. Those ties to New England clearly played some role in the trade to get Cassel and Vrabel. Cassel was talking, but not about specifics of the trade. He said he was thrilled at the chance to be the man after eight years as a backup. "I've been working really, really hard for a long time, and I finally had an opportunity last year and got a taste of what it's like to be out there and play and be on the field every snap," he said. "I'm excited that I'll have the opportunity to do the same thing here and try to get this thing going and get on the right track and win ball games." On paper, the Chiefs clearly got the better end of the deal. Cassel, after three years as Tom Brady's backup and five more on the bench at USC, led the Patriots to an 11-5 record after Brady suffered a season-ending knee injury in the opener against Kansas City. Riddell 16 ASSOCIATED PRESS Patriot Quarterback Matt Cassell, now a member of the Kansas City Chiefs, throws a pass during a 2008 game against the Buffalo Bills. Neither the Patriots nor the Chiefs would discuss the details of how a trade between the teams that gave the Chiefs linebacker Mike Wrabel and Cassell. Cassell led the Patriots to an 11-5 record after Tom Brady's week one injury, for a second-round pick in the 2009 NFL Draft. MLB Cardinals ace struggles in first start; Rays rookie shines as teams match up ASSOCIATED PRESS JUPITER, Fla. — Adam Wainwright's first spring training appearance wasn't exactly what the St. Louis Cardinals ace had hoped for. Wainwright allowed three runs, two earned, on five hits and a walk in two innings Monday as the Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Cardinals 8-5. The right-hander said he was "disappointed" when asked about his outing. Now Offering Reduced Rates! smart Place Now Offering Reduced Rates! smart Place join us for our Madness in March Leasing Party! Sign a lease and register to win one year FREE! Thursday, March 26th 3pm-8pm in the Clubhouse. 2, 3 and 4 Bedroom Apartments Fully Furnished Private Campus Shuttle Free Continental Breakfast Mon.-Fri. 24-Hour Computer Lab Legends Place smart student living.com 4101 W. 24th Place, Lawrence, KS 66047 (785) 856-5848 2 Blocks West of HyVee on Clinton Pkwy. *Restrictions apply. 2008-09 KANSAS B "Because I know I should have been better than I was. I was prepared to throw better than that. It's not something I will hang my head over. It's something I can build on," he said. Manager Tony La Russa wasn't concerned considering Wainwright will have six more appearances before he's expected to start on opening day. "He was all right for the first time out," La Russa said, "He missed a couple of times, but it wasn't like he was wild." Things went much better for Rays starter Wade Davis, who now has had two impressive outings as "I kept the ball on the ground; they made some good plays and I threw the ball good again," Davis said. "If I keep doing that I'll be all right." Davis allowed one hit and no runs in 3 2/3 innings. He pitched a perfect two innings against the Yankees in his first spring outing. Davis believes he'll start the season in Class AAA but added, "hopefully I'll get a chance at some point this year." on the second, one coming on an Adam Kennedy single. he attempts to earn a spot in man- manager Joe Maddon's rotation. Longoria reached base all three times he batted with a single, double and walk. Kennedy was 2-for-3 with an RBI and run scored. The Rays signed Kennedy to a minor-league contract after the Cardinals released him in early February. The Cardinals still owe him $4 million for the final year of his contract. The Rays built a 3-0 lead for Davis on Evan Longoria's run-scoring double in the first and two runs Kennedy and Maddon were part of the 2002 World Series champion Angels. Kennedy was the second baseman and Maddon a coach. "He's one of the best teammates, best clubhouse guys I've ever been around," Maddon said. 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The 21-footer belongs to Oakland Raiders linebacker Marquis Cooper, who, along with free-agent defensive Inman Corey Smith and former South Florida player William Bleakley, remained missing. Schuyler was conscious but appeared weak as he was being taken off a helicopter at Tampa General Hospital and placed on a stretcher. His father said his son was in serious but stable condition and that he "locks OK." "He's got some cuts and bruises. He's dehydrated," said Stuart Schuvler. Schuyler's mother, Marsha Schuyler, said her son told her he survived by thinking about how he didn't want her to go to his funeral. The family's joy at him being found alive was tempered by the search for his friends. "We still have three men missing, and were not going to talk too much until we find these guys," said his father, Stuart Schuyler. "We're all praying for them. These guys are all very close friends." 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But one good week isn't enough for Price. He expects his young rotation to build off the performances they had this last week and work on it towards the future. Edited by Casey Miles "It's certainly something to build on and certainly the best we've opened the season with." Price said. Kansas The Jayhawks come into this afternoon's matchup with a 2-3 record that could easily have been have been 4-1 if not for senior closer Paul Smyth's two early blown saves. Kansas feels good about its Smyth POLYMER starting pitching, which is something it hasn't been able to be confident during the past couple of seasons. The offense is not following the same formula as last season's, with fewer home runs and more situational hitting and productive outs this year. The key is to see if the top of the order can get back on track things. against a mediocre North Dakota pitching staff. The fighting Sioux have a team ERA of 13.50. 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ZLB Plasma basketball notes The Associated Press Poll and the ESPN/USA Today Coaches' Poll both ranked Kansas as the No.9 team in the nation in their latest polls. It's Voters rewarded Kansas for two victories against top 11 teams Monday with an ascent in the polls. KANSAS REACHES SEASON-HIGH RANKING Kansas beat the only other Big 12 Conference teams included in the polls, Oklahoma and Missouri, last week. Oklahoma ranked No.4 in the AP poll and No.5 in the ESPN/USA Today poll. Missouri, meanwhile, fell to No.15 in the AP poll and No.12 in the ESPN/USA Today poll, the best the Jayhawks have been rated this season. Oklahoma and Missouri last week and made nine of 14 three-point shots. KANSAS SWEEPS BIG 12 AWARDS For the second straight week, junior guard Sherron Collins won the Phillips 66 Big 12 Player of the Week award. Taylor scored a combined 41 points and made 13 of 20 shots from the field. For the fourth time this season, freshman guard Tyshawn Taylor won the Phillips 66 Big 12 Rookie of the Week award. Collins scored a combined 51 points in victories against WOMEN'S BASKETBALL Hawks find new sources of offense BY JAYSON JENKS jjenks@kansan.com "Bad shot, sub. Turnover, sub." Henrickson said. But it's not enough to simply know that the Jayhawks are winning. With that in mind, The Kansan looks at the Jayhawks' recent improvements. During Kansas' last three games, though, senior Ivanic Catic has provided a reliable option at point guard. Catic has averaged 5.7 points, four assists and 1.3 turnovers while playing nearly 31 minutes a game. On Jan. 21 at Nebraska, Kansas' turnovers and shoddy defensive effort allowed Nebraska to dominate the second half in a 67-58 loss. On Saturday night, the Jayhawks corrected those flaws, defeating the Cornhuskers 70-57 for their third straight victory. Nebraska coach Connie Yori walked through the double doors that lead to the media room inside Allen Fieldhouse wearing a solenm expression — drastically different from her expression after the teams' first meeting. "They've just continued to get better," Yori said. "And it's tough in this league when you struggle early to continue to get better." POINT GUARD PLAY Two weeks ago, Kansas' point guards played so erratically in a 69-54 loss to Oklahoma that coach Bonnie Henrickson repeatedly pulled one for the other. "I thought she controlled the game on both ends of the floor," Yori said after Nebraska's loss on Saturday. All season, Kansas has leaned on junior forward Danielle McCray for the bulk of its scoring production. That hasn't changed, but McCray's offensive efficiency has. In her last three games, McCray has averaged 24 points while making 52 percent of her shots. MCCRAY MORE EFFICIENT UP NEXT Kansas vs. No. 6 Baylor Wednesday, 7 p.m. Lawrence TV: Sunflower (Channel 6) In the three games prior to Kansas' winning streak, McCray made just 39 percent of her attempts, including a 6-of-23 shooting performance in the loss to Oklahoma. SECOND (AND THIRD) SCORING OPTIONS Since junior guard Sade Morris' Jan. 31 return from a concussion, Henrickson has pleaded with her second leading scorer to be more aggressive. Recently, Morris has done just that by averaging 14 points per game. More importantly, Morris has continuously attacked the basket, and has made 20-of-23 free throw attempts in her last three games. But she hasn't done it alone. Sophomore forward Nicollette Smith scored 13 points against Oklahoma State and freshman forward Aishah Sutherland chipped in 12 points against Nebraska. Weston White/KANSAN "When we're best is when everyone is playing in rhythm and is confident offensively," Henrickson said. DEFENSIVE EFFORT KANSAS 20 KU The stats may show that Kansas has played solid defense: 6.3 blocks and 5.7 steals in the last three games. Kansas limited Iowa State, the Big 12's best three-point shooting team, to just 3-of-16 from beyond the arc. But the jayhawks are also limiting their opponents' strengths. Against Oklahoma State, Kansas held Andrea Riley,the Big 12's leading scorer,to just 7-of-28 shooting. Junior guard Sade Mordre drives toward the basket during the Jayhawks Feb. 28 game against Nebraska in Alli Fieldhouse. Kansas beat the Cornhuskers 70-57. "We've just been focusing on KANSAS 3 UFCV Weston White/KANSAN KANSAS 4 Senior guard brana Catic leaps over Nebraska defenders for a basket in Allen Fieldhouse. Catic has noticeably improved in both drills and scoring over the last several games. Junior guard Danielle McCray jumps for a two-pointer in the Jayhawks' game against Nebraska. McCray scored 18 points against the Cornhuskers. ANSWERING RUNS Saturday night, junior guard Sade Morris answered questions, and smiles rarely left her face. For the third consecutive game, Kansas improved in the second half and, most importantly, answered its opponent's comeback attempts. JOURNALISM CAREER FAIR Graduation is just around the corner and you need to figure out the next chapter of your life. You're looking for a way to land your first job. You're wanting to find a great internship but don't know where to start. It's March and you're nervous about getting a job or internship. The uncertainty of the economy is adding to your worries. We have an easy,fun way to accomplish your career goals - attend the 2009 Journalism Career Fair. It's a user-friendly place to network with professionals in journalism-related fields such as newspaper,broadcast advertising, marketing,online and magazine. Don't miss out on this opportunity to start planning for your bright future! --- Tuesday, March 3 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Kansas Room, Sixth Floor, Kansas Union All KU Students Welcome • Professional attire every tuesday $11.95 Bucket of Chicken Strips feeds 3 people after 6 pm $3.00 Premium Pints 1/2 price appetizers $3.00 Gustos henry t's www.henryts.com 6th & Kasold 749-2999 ( ) THE L TUESD Last month, Kansas had little response for any runs, which often resulted in losses. QU — CI tion 1 'd ch say thir say trh annot annot corpera the p to told I told Anizo give gove TR And while the Jajahwaks have found answers on the court during their three-game win streak, Morris struggled to find one that accurately described the recent improvement. Ch Cassse 2008 an NI Cassse good also p with intere @ "We've always been in games, never really gotten blown out by anybody." Morris said. "Where we've lost it was when they made those runs on us. And we never made a run back. Now, we're like, 'We're going to answer your run and make a bigger run.'" WH Chief round pick t Matt The ginia Flow of the starte recor to g otions com the I Colu Leg pur In not to office up to in ja MCCRAY EARNS HONOR incr saul of th crime proj JE ruly stiffe spor ing Hou Junior forward Danielle McCray was named Big 12 Player of the Week for the second time this season. ！ In Kansas two games from Feb. 23 through March 1, McCray averaged 24 points and 12 rebounds. Edited by Grant Treaster THE UNIVERSITY DAIRY KANSAN SPORTS UESDAY, MARCH 3, 2009 9A QUOTE OF THE DAY "I don't know that you can say the quarterback position is secure. I think we've got another guy to come in and compete for the starting quarterback position. I just got off the phone with Tyler (Thippen). I told him I'm a very selfish coach. I think that's evident by Arizona and what we did. We're going to play the guys that give us the best chance to win." Chiefs coach Todd Haley on the acquisition of quarterback Matt Cassel, from the Kansas City Star FACT OF THE DAY Chiefs quarterback Matt Cassel had a banner season in 2008 in his first opportunity as an NFL starting quarterback. Cassel had a QB rating of 89.4 good for 10th in the NFL. He also passed for 3,693 yards with 21 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. — NFL.com Who did the Kansas City Chiefs draft with their second round pick in 2008, the same pick traded to New England for Matt Cassel and Mike Wrabel? TRIVIA OF THE DAY The Chiefs drafted Virginia Tech cornerback Brandon Flowers with the fourth pick of the second round. Flowers started 13 games last season. recording 69 tackles as a rookie to go along with two interceptions. — Kansas City Chiefs @KANSAN.COM Swimming: Check Kansan. com for video coverage of the Big 12 Championships in Columbia last weekend. LAW Legislature views bill punishing unruly fans JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Unruly fans or athletes could face stiffer penalties if they attack a sports official under a bill being considered in the Missouri House. The legislation would create a new crime for those who assault a referee or coach at any sporting event in the state, from youth leagues to professional games. Increased penalties would not mean a loss of yardage. An official's attacker would face up to a $1,500 fine or one year in jail. Currently, some instances of third-degree assault are punishable with a $300 fine. More than 20 states have increased penalties for assaulting a sports official. Most of those states have similar criminal penalties as Missouri's proposal. Associated Press Assessing the Tigers' meltdown COMMENTARY A pair of top 15 teams shouldn't play the sort of game Kansas and Missouri did Sunday. A squad ranked among the nation's best shouldn't be down for the count after 10 minutes, with or without a rowdy Allen Fieldhouse crowd. The Tigers' season-long track LAURENCE BAYMAN record days no. Missouri waltzed through its non conference slate at 13-2, suffering losses only to Top 25 teams Xavier and Illinois. Missouri Anderson clobbered NCAA tournament hopeful California and soundly defeated Southern California. In Big 12 Conference play, the Tigers slipped up twice on the road but handled the rest of their schedule easily. During one three-day stretch, Missouri defeated Iowa State and Colorado by 76 points combined. Coach Mike Anderson had his team rolling before Sunday, winning seven straight and sitting BY ASHER FUSCO afusco@kansan.com in third place in the Big 12. There's certainly a case for Missouri's sorry Sunday standing as an aberration. But there are also reasons to believe Kansas really is that much better than its neighbor. The Tigers are more seasoned than the Jayhawks, but they aren't grizzled veterans. Senior forwards DeMarre Carroll, Leo Lyons and Matt Lawrence play large roles for Missouri, but the team's backcourt and bench are littered with freshmen and transfers. The Tigers rank 184th out of 344 teams in the nation in experience, a figure that helps explain their panic in a packed Allen Fieldhouse. Missouri's style of play makes the team both dangerous and vulnerable. The Tigers push the pace on offense and pressure excessively on defense. It usually works (see Kansas' 27-turnover showing at Missouri Feb. 9), but when teams slow down and keep possession, Missouri tends to struggle. Kansas committed just 16 turnovers Sunday and used its extra possessions efficiently, making 56 percent of its shots. Missouri's intense defense backfired, as it sent Kansas to the line for 22 free throw attempts. Kansas fans chanted "overrated" at Missouri late in Sunday's second half, which certainly seemed true judging by the scoreboard. Or maybe Kansas is just really good. Maybe Kansas is 90-65 sophomore center Cole Aldrich to go along with a group of all-of-a-sudden-exceptional freshmen, that's probably the case. PETER SCHMIDT 8 team in the nation good. Considering the Jayhawks have a pair of potential All-Americans in junior guard Sherron Collins and Kansas women's basketball senior guard Ivana Catic looked CATIC GETS OFFENSIVE THE MORNING BREW more like a gunner than a game manager Saturday in the Jayhawks' 70-57 victory against Nebraska. Catic, usually shy with her shot selection, exploded for 10 points on 5-for-10 shooting while registering just one turnover in 34 minutes. Her assertiveness was more than a little unusual for the Zrenjamin, Serbia, native. In 13 conference contests entering Saturday, Catic had attempted 12 shots, or one per 25 minutes of playing time. Given the guard's statistics, Nebraska wasn't really planning on expending much energy defending her. So Catic reviewed tape and fired away. Turns out she made the most of her second-to-last game at Allen Fieldhouse. Edited by Grant Treaster AP Top 25 1. Connecticut (67) 27-2 1,792 2. North Carolina (3) 25-3 1,678 3. Pittsburgh (1) 26-3 1,612 4. Oklahoma 26-3 1,576 5. Memphis (1) 26-3 1,543 6. Louisville 23-5 1,462 7. Duke 24-5 1,340 8. Michigan State 23-5 1,302 9. Kansas 24-5 1,190 10. Wake Forest 22-5 1,158 11. Villanova 23-6 913 12. LSU 25-4 894 13. Marquette 23-6 860 14. Gonzaga 23-5 837 15. Missouri 24-5 795 16. Washington 22-7 704 17. Xavier 23-5 629 18. Clemson 22-6 564 19. Purdue 22-7 545 20. UCLA 22-7 497 21. Arizona State 21-7 347 22. Butler 25-4 302 23. Illinois 23-7 287 24. Florida State 22-7 272 25. Syracuse 21-8 99 Others Receiving Votes: Creighton 52, Brigham Young 41, Utah 22, Saint Mary's 13, Dayton 11, West Virginia 10, Davidson 9 Texas 9 California 8, South Carolina 7, Providence 7, Washington State 4, Arizona 3, Oklahoma State 2. Rudy's PIZZERIA Voted Best Pizzain Lawrence! 2 Small Pizzas 2 toppings 2 drinks Rudy Tuesday MEN'S BASKETBALL Conference coaches laud Self's work with team Free Delivery! ONLY $12.99 plus THE DEATH OF RONALD DAVIS 749-0055 • 704 Mass. • rudyspizzeria.com The Center For Dispute Resolution And Conflict Management At SMU's Location In Plane 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. The No. 9 Jayhawks, who have won four straight conference titles, are coming off a 90-65 victory against No. 15 Missouri. ST. LOUIS — Kansas' Big 12 foes never bought into that talk about a rebuilding season. Despite losing all five starters, the defending national champions are in first place heading into the final week of conference play. 214. 768.9032 or www.smu.edu/resolution Be A Professional Peacemaker. calling him "unguardable." He said forward Cole Aldrich was the "best presence at the rim on both ends of the court in the league" SMU "They recruit good players; they don't recruit bad players," Kansas State coach Frank Martin said Monday on the Big 12 coaches teleconference. "You just knew at the end of the year they were going to be right in the middle of it." Texas Tech's Pat Knight, whose team hosts the Jayhawks Wednesday, expected Kansas to be a contender back in October. ANNETTE CALDWELL SIMMONS SCHOOL OF EDUCATION & HUMAN DEVELOPMENT "I thought it was kind of funny when everybody was trying to count (Coach Bill Self) out before the season just because he has young kids," Knight said. "They just reload every year. If Bill's coaching the team, they're going to be good." Martin rates Sherron Collins the best guard in the Big 12. UNIVERSIDAD DE MADRID Collins was a top reserve last THIS WEEK IN KANSAS ATHLETICS TODAY 体育 Baseball North Dakota, 3 p.m. Lawrence WEDNESI Men's basketball Texas Tech, 8:30 p.m. Lubbock, Texas Women's basketball Baylor, 7 p.m. Lawrence V SDAY Baseball North Dakota, 3 p.m. Lawrence 5 5 THURSDAY No events FRIDAY Tennis 体操 Softball NDSU, 3 p.m. Lawrence Tennis BYU, 1 p.m. Lawrence X Baseball Northwestern, 3 p.m. Lawrence Women's golf Rio Verde Invite Rio Verde, Ariz. Track & Field Arkansas Last Chance Fayetteville, Ark. 跑 "Everybody's talking about what they lost and he's saying, 'What about me?'" Knight said. "They're kind of playing with a chip on their shoulder, and they've picked it up. Boy, they're playing well." Associated Press season with 15 double-digit scoring games. He led the way against Missouri with 25 points. KU 2009 Kansas Baseball HOME OPENER KANSAS vs. NORTH DAKOTA Tuesday, March 3 @ 3 PM Free twizzlers after the first KU run Wednesday, March 4 @ 3 PM Students Free with KU ID Students Free with KU ID ... Sports THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN IVANA CATIC STEPS UP FOR JAYHAWK OFFENSE Senior guard offers a new scoring option. WOMEN'S BASKETBALL I 8A TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2009 'OVERRATED' MIGHT BE TRUE FOR MISSOURI WWW.KANSAN.COM Tigers' inexperience played a role in Sunday's game. MORNING BREW 19A COMMENTARY PAGE 10A MEN'S BASKETBALL Young team has earned No.9 spot BY ANDREW WIEBE AND TAYLOR BERN awiebe@kansan.com; tbern@kansan.com Earlier this season, there were doubts that coach Bill Self's crew could even make the NCAA tournament. A giveaway against Syracuse, an ugly loss to Massachusetts and a blowout at Michigan State all combined to create a lot of questions about this vowel team. Now. No. 9 Kansas is thinking about a first-round matchup in Kansas City. It's a great story, but are the layhawks one of the 10 best teams in the country? Wihee: First of all, let's not give too much credibility to national rankings. There's a reason they fluctuate so much week-to-week. Does Kansas' No. 9 ranking mean it's the ninth best team in the country? Of course not. That is just a little bit too arbitrary. But considering the Jayhawks' recent victories over Oklahoma and Missouri, I don't think it's a stretch to say they are among the top 10 teams in America on any given night. Bern: I'll put it this way! If the NCAA tournament started this weekend, would you expect Kansas to be around in the Elite Fight? Based on what we've seen from this team and the other top teams in the country, could Kansas handle the tournament pressure? That's basically what this argument comes down to. The Jayhawks deserve their current ranking because the teams in front of them lost. Wiebe: At this point — with Sherron Collins and Cole Aldrich providing a dominating one-two punch — I think the Jayhawks have as good a chance as any to find themselves in the Elite Eight. The real question is, can this young team string together three straight performances under maximum pressure to get to that point? I think they can, but in March one mistake means you are going home and even veteran Kansas squads have folded under the pressure in the past. Bern: I was at the Bucknell game, so I'm well aware of that possibility. But there were preseason expectations for that team. Remember Bucknell and Bradley? This year Kansas wasn't supposed to do anything in the conference, let alone nationally. That's why the Jayhawks are one of the 10 best teams in the country. They've been playing under the radar and with a chip on their shoulders the entire season. Kansas and Memphis are the most dangerous teams in the country right now, because neither was supposed to be here. Wiebe: I'm inclined to agree. Last season's eventual national champions lost that Bradley game because they came up against a veteran team with a few seasons together under its belt. That Kansas team was supremely talented, but it was arguably even more inexperienced than this year's squad. Collins and Aldrich — along with guys like Tyrel Reed, Brady Morningstar and all those walk-onss at the end of the bench — have been through enough battles to know what it takes in March. This isn't the same team that took the court in October and November. Are there 10 better teams in the country? No chance. Little is 'big man' on the court Edited by Susan Melgren KANSAS VISSOUR 1 Weston White/KANSAN Junior guard Mario Little works through a phalarx of Missouri defenders for a two-point basket during the Jayhawks' 90-65 victory in Allen Fieldhouse on Sunday. Though he needs to work on his consistency, Little has performed well as part of the front court rotation. Moving the junior guard away from perimeter has its perks BY CASE KEEFER ckeefer@kansan.com By definition, Mario Little is not a big man. Little, a junior, is listed as a 6-foot-5 guard on the Kansas roster. He's spent most of his basketball career on the perimeter. Little figured he'd stay there at Kansas this year following two seasons at Chipola College in Marianna, Fla. It hasn't worked out that way. Little has become one of four Jayhawks in the frontcourt rotation this season. Although Little isn't complaining about it, he says it doesn't feel natural. "I'll always see myself as a perimeter player," Little said. That's where Kansas coach Bill Self thought Little could help Kansas the most, and where he could transition back to full health easiest. The plan was to get Little back to the perimeter eventually. Little started playing inside as a power forward in January when he returned from injuries to his lower left leg and left hand. The plans have changed. Self announced last week that Little would not switch positions for the rest of the season. "He's not going to play much on the perimeter this year," Self said. "It's just not going to happen, as evident by the way things have gone in getting a chance to play out there a little bit." Little has struggled defensively in his limited minutes as a guard this season. He hasn't been able to stay in front of quicker opponents — perhaps recovering from the stress fracture in his leg has made Little lose some of his speed. Lately, his offensive production has also dropped off. In Kansas' last five games, Little is only 3-for-16 from the field for nine points. "He's going through a phase now where he's thinking too much." Self said last week. "When UP NEXT No. 9 Kansas at Texas Tech Wednesday, 8:30 p.m. Lubbock, Texas TV: ESPN2 (Channel 34) you think, you're slow. He's got to get that swagger back that he's lost the last three or four games, but he'll get it back." Consider Sunday's 90-65 victory against Missouri a starting point. Little's six rebounds and three steals in his 15 minutes of playing time showed why Self believed in him as an undersized big man. "He'll lead our team in shots-per-minute, that's for sure." Self joked after the game. "He was aggressive and I told him all along I want him to be aggressive." Little showed he could be a valuable part of the Jayhawk offense earlier in the season. He's scored more than 12 points three times in Big 12 Conference play — including a career-high 15 in a victory against Texas A&M in January. At one point, he made 11 consecutive field goals. His recent slump, however, has diminished his season average to 4.9 points per game. What's been the difference? "I'm not consistent now," Little said. "Some days, I'm feeling it. Some days, I'm not." As Kansas prepares for its last two games of the season, Little will be searching for that consistency. He'll have to find it as a big man. "I can do what I can to help down there," Little said. "I'm not going to do much — just try to bring some energy. I'm only 6-5, so I'm not going to be down there banging with guys unless they're my size." Edited by Melissa Johnson BASEBALL Kansas opens at home against North Dakota Strong pitchers need to maintain consistency to avoid previous games' fatal falters KANSAS BY JOSH BOWE jbowe@kansan.com Sophomore pitcher莎菲er Hall leads a group of quality pitchers for the layhawks. Hall garnered five national awards last week after pitching a no-hitter against Air Force on Feb. 20, the fifth in his career history. A couple of weeks ago at media day, coach Ritch Price expressed his concern over a young Kansas rotation. And why not? The top four starters had only a combined 17 career starts at Kansas heading into this season. Consider Price thrilled, overjoyed and pleasantly surprised by his starters thus far this season. Juniors Cameron Selik and Shaffer Hall, sophomore T.J. Walz, and freshman Le Ridenhour have all pitched well enough to get victories in each start they've had this season. When you look at Kansas' record (2-3), the bullpen hasn't held up well enough heading into this afternoon's match against North Dakota (0-4). “What I've really felt great about is that we have played five games and got five quality starts,” he said. “I can't even imagine opening the season and getting five as good starting pitching performances that we've received.” "We're not playing scared and guys are competing," Price said of his bullpen. "They just need to continue to get more reps and HOME OPENER North Dakota vs. Kansas 3 p.m. Hoglund Parkbark File photo by Weston White/KANSAN The game is free for students with their KU IDs. believe in themselves and they'll be fine." But among the quartet of quality starters, Hall has easily separated himself as the staff ace this season. In two starts the left-hander from Lee's Summit, Mo., has pitched 14 innings and given up only two runs with six hits and three walks. It's been an impressive showing that included a no-hitter, which led him to acquire numerous national awards the past week. "He's come up real big for us. I've been really impressed by him." Tony Thompson, sophomore third baseman, said. "He has tons of confidence out there." Price echoed Thompson's sentiments about Hall as well. Price has been impressed with not only the quality of Hall's talent and success on the field, but also the quality of a person he is off of it. "He's a very mature individual and a first-class young man," Price said. "I think he's relishing in the opportunity he's been given and his first two starts have been absolutely fabulous." Price has said how impressed he is with what Selik, Walz and Ridenhour have done so far. Selik With all the talk of Hall and his accomplishments so far, it would be easy to forget how important the other three starters have been to the team as well. was a relatively unknown factor coming into this season, however. Both Hall and Walz pitched last season with the Jayhawks and Ridenhour was a highly touted freshman. SEE BASEBALL ON PAGE 8A --- MORE THAN JUST A MENTOR Collins and Taylor keep a dose friendship. SPORTS 1B KANSAS 15 KANSAS 4 WERNESDAY MARCH 2003 --- THE STUDENT VOICE SENGE 1904 NEW RADAR TO HELP RESEARCH CReSIS trip will study climate change. SCIENCE 6A RSITY DAILY KANSAN WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2009 WWW.KANSAN.COM CONSTRUCTION VOLUME 120 ISSUE 111 Streets to stay closed near site of Oread Inn BENEFICIAL BEETLES BY MIKE BONTRAGER mbontrager@kansan.com City commissioners decided Tuesday night to keep some streets around the Oread Inn construction zone closed until Dec. 31. Dave Corliss, city manager, said no changes would be made to the current road blocks. Werner said the sidewalk along Mississippi would also be redone. Paul Werner, one of the architects for the Oread Inn, said there would also be reconstruction of the streets around the Oread Inn. The reconstruction will take place on Indiana from 11th to 12th streets, Oread Avenue from 12th Street to 13th Street, and 12th Street from Louisiana to an undetermined point near the current roundabout. Some students have had problems with the street closures. The streets will be reconstructed to provide more room for parallel parking and will be closed as needed to finish the project. Eric Kanter, Chicago junior, lives at Hawks Pointe III, adjacent to the construction zone. "It makes it very hard to get around," Kanter said. "Beyond that, just all the construction wakes us up every morning and that's not something we were told before we signed the lease." Dustin Kohrs, Overland Park senior, also lives at Hawks Pointe III, but he said the noise hadn't bothered him much. "Noise is pretty minimal." Kohrs said. "You don't hear a lot of it unless you're out in our living room." Kohrs said his main concern was the trucks around the construction zone. "There been a couple of occasions when there has been a truck blocking our parking lot," Kohrs said. "They usually move it pretty quickly." Stephen Reysen, Fresno, Calif, graduate students, lives on 12th SEE OREAD ON PAGE 6A Ryan McGeeney/KANSAN SINCE 1973 Theorem 5.1.2. Let $V$ be a non-empty set of vectors. Then Andrew Short, adjunct assistant professor of ecology and evolution, conducts research on insects in Latin America. Short's primary area of research is aquatic beetles, displayed here in the center drawer. RAY MCGEEY/ANASIA Bugs help predict water quality Researcher will speak about Latin American water sources and the insects that live there BY KEVIN HARDY khardy@kansan.com Looking at bugs isn't just for bug collectors — it can also reveal a lot about water quality. Andrew Short, adjunct assistant professor of ecology and evolutionary biology, said insects could help scientists predict the quality of a water source, because different insects tolerated only very specific conditions. Biodiversity in Latin American Streams," at 7 tonight at the museum. Short said he would discuss biodiversity surveys he had conducted in Latin American streams and rivers. Short, who is also a research scientist at the Natural History Museum, will present the lecture "Behind the Waterfall; Insect The surveys assessed and monitored the water quality and examined the insects in those water sources. What: "Wild Science" Series of the Natural History Museum presents "Behind the Waterfall: Insect Biodiversity in Latin American Streams" Who: Andrew Short, professor of ecology and evolutionary biology When: 7 p.m. Where: Natural History Museum Cost: Free and open to the public "Essentially, if you know what kinds of things are living in a stream," Short said, "you can get a good idea of the quality of the water from both a human and ecological perspective." Short's research uses a timetested method for examining water quality. Dobsonflies. Zack Falin, entomology collection manager at the museum, said researchers had been examining insects in North America since the 1970s to better understand the quality of water. Of the bugs Short has collected, most are aquatic beetles, but he has also collected water scorpions, giant water bugs (Belostomatidae), true bugs (Hemiptera), dragonflies and The lecture will also feature a variety of dead insect specimens Short collected in Latin America. "I wouldn't call it cutting edge blockbuster stuff," Fal in said, "but it's very good, soild research." Because of gold mining companies in Venezuela, Falin said, many water sources contained cyanide and other dangerous chemicals. Researchers correlate water pollution with species of insects and can determine how polluted a stream is by surveying the insects within. Researchers hope the local population can use the information in the future to determine what water is drinkable. "People in Venezuela will benefit from being able to use this information to predict water quality," Falin said. SEE INSECTS ON PAGE 6A LIFESTYLE Students head to tanning salons for spring break bronzing Cafe Napa Trina Gregory, right, Derby resident, helps Brittney Guildin, Bloomingdale, iii, senior, Monday afternoon. She said she tanned on once per week. Jerry Wang/KANSAN BY LAUREN HENDRICK lhendrick@kansan.com Mike Byrnes, owner of SunKissed Tan & Spa, 2540 Iowa St., said people who had planned ahead by getting a base tan four to six weeks before their vacations would benefit, but those who began building their base tans two and three weeks in advance would not. He recommended trying to squeeze in a few sessions or using spray tanning as options for Spring break is just more than a week away, and students are hopping under the UV lamps at local tanning salons to get base tans before hitting the beach. developing color before traveling. "A lot of people don't want to be the whitest person walking on deck," he said. Byrnes said SunKissed offered spray tans, hydration therapy and multiple tanning options to help people maintain their tans longer. Byrnes said getting a base tan before spending a lot of time in the sun could prevent sunburns, because the body learned to produce melanin faster. Melanin is a pigment responsible for skin tone. "It's not that you won't burn but you're less likely to get fried," said Kristie Lawrence, owner of Mango Tan, 4000 W. Sixth St. lawrence said Mango Tan had been busy during the past few weeks. lawrence said everyone produced melanin differently because of genetic differences in skin types. Mango Tan performs a skin-type analysis to determine which tanning plan will fit an individual best. Ashley Barnes, Garnett junior, sad she had been tanning almost every day to prepare her skin for the Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., sun. "I don't want to get burned and be miserable," she said. Barnes said she liked using the mid-level tanning bed in combination with a bronzing lotion. She said using a Byrnes said using a higher wattage bed was far more beneficial than using a lower one provided by many entry-level tanning beds. He said high-pressure, 1,000-watt tanning beds would produce a better tan that would last longer because it had UVA rays, which produced darker tans. At SunKissed, clients have four tanning bed levels and three high-pressure options. tanning bed with higher wattage required less time. "I hate knowing that I could be doing other stuff" index Byrnes and Lawrence agreed it was essential to keep skin hydrated SEE TANNING ON PAGE 6A Classifieds. 4B Opinion. 5A Crossword. 4A Sports. 1B Horoscopes. 4A Sudoku. 4A T. J. MURRAY All contents, unless stated otherwise, © 2009 The University Daily Kansan GET FINANCIAL COUNSELING Group offers financial and rental advising to students for free. HOUSING 3A 60 43 weather A 75 43 AM Clouds/PM Sun FRIDAY 67 37 Partly Cloudy weather.com 2A NEWS QUOTEOFTHE DAY "I dream, it test my dreams against my beliefs, I dare to take risks, and I execute my vision to make those dreams come true." 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Whether it's rock'n roll or reggae, sports or special events, KJHK 90.7 is for you. 907 1984 NEWS NEAR & FAR 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 INTERNATIONAL 1. Snowboarder dies in Swiss Alps while Tweetin LONDON — An Alpine rescue in the Swiss Alps played out over the blogging Web site Twitter ended in tragedy after a snowboarder was found dead, British media and Swiss authorities said Tuesday. Police in the Swiss canton of Valais said a 29-year-old fell off a cliff in foul weather Monday evening near Verbier, a ski resort near the French border. British media identified him as Rob Williams, an entrepreneur. Llis accused of the second-degree murder last summer of Tim McLean, a 22-year-old carnival worker. WINNIPEG, Manitoba — A man accused of beheading and cannibalizing a passenger on a Greyhound bus apologized to police when he was arrested. The details emerged Tuesday as Vince Li started his murder trial by pleading not guilty. 2. Man who beheaded man on bus mentally ill Li's lawyers are not disputing that he killed McLean, but will argue Li was mentally ill and not criminally responsible. 3. China government to approach economy topic BEIJING — China's Communist Party leadership is expected to use its biggest meeting of the year for an even tighter show of political unity in the face of the global economic crisis. Delegates to the National People's Congress session that starts Thursday are being told to cool even their usually tepid debates. Lots of talk about getting the economy back on track is expected. Strong measures are not. "If the meetings are dull, then the party is firmly in control. If they are eventful, then their control might be seen as slipping" Oxford University China expert Steve Tsang said. NATIONAL 4. Sisters of rape victim visit baby's grave in Okla THE UNIVERSITY OF JAILY KANSAN DUSTIN, Okla. — Authorities say two sisters of a Missouri girl who was allegedly raped and impregnated four times by their father traveled to Oklahoma to locate the unmarked grave of a baby from one of the pregnancies. Investigators found the remains of a 4-month-old girl Saturday near the small town of Dustin, about 85 miles east of Oklahoma City. Investigators believe the dead child is the first of four children born to the daughter, who is now 19. RALEIGH, N.C. — When a North Carolina company that collected human body parts for transplants was shut down in 2006, federal regulators cited inaccurate paperwork and poor record-keeping. 5. Body part transplant company shut down But Federal prosecutors contend the company's owner falsified medical histories, identities and blood samples of harvested cadavers to ensure the risky tissue could be sold. Court papers accuse Philip Guyett Jr. of forging the age and cause of death of cadavers he gathered from North Carolina funeral homes because tissues can be rejected for a number of reasons to protect the health of transplant recipients. Guyett faces three counts of fraud. CHICAGO — Police say an internal investigation found that seven Chicago officers broke department rules when a 14-year-old boy allegedly impersonated an officer for several hours. 6. Boy impersonates cop, but didn't make arrests Authorities say the boy wore a uniform and patrolled in a squad car with another officer. He didn't have a gun, drive the car or make an arrest. Associated Press STUDENT SENATE McGonigle suspends student body treasurer Adam McGonigle, Wichita junior and student body president, suspended Alex Porte, Great Falls, Va., junior, from his position as student body treasurer Tuesday. The suspension came after Porte released a memo to The University Daily Kansan detailing McGonigle's recommendations regarding student fee adjustments. "It is an issue involving students who are employed by Student Senate," McGonigle said. "Employment matters are always confidential." McGonigle said he would not legally be able to comment on the suspension because it dealt with a student's employment. student groups for next year. Finance Committee chairman Mark Pacey, Manhattan graduate student, scheduled the hearing around Porte's schedule because Pacey said it was important that Porte be there. The suspension comes immediately preceding the weekend when Student Senate will have a hearing in which more than $600,000 will be disbursed to "Me not being at this hearing is a serious, serious deterriment," Porte said. "That is essentially what my job has been building to for the majority of this year." According to Student Senate rules and regulations, Porte could choose to appeal his suspension to the Student Executive Committee within a week. Porte said appealing to the executive committee would add legitimacy to McGonigle's argument, and he wasn't sure he would appeal. If he does, he and McGonigle will present their arguments with witnesses, Overturning the decision would require a two-thirds vote of the committee. — Brianne Pfannenstiel Jayhawk Shuffle Sean Morrow, Libertyville, Ill., sophomore MENU 11 What do you think your music says about you? The first 10 songs on shuffle on his iPod: "It takes on all aspects of me. I listen to a lot of different music. I listen to more laid-back music. I'm a laid-back person. I don't listen to heavy metal" 1. "About Mr. Brown" by O.A.R. 2. "The General" by Dispatch 3. "Sitting, Waiting, Wishing" by Jack Johnson 4. "Out of my Hands" by the Dave Matthews Band 5. "#41" by the Dave Matthews Band 6. "Stir It Up" by Bob Marley 7. "Ants Marching" by the Dave Matthews Band metal." 8. "Horn Intro" by Modest Mouse NEW STREET PIZZA Gourmet Pizza, Venue Taster 9. "42" by Coldplay 10. "Coffee and Cigarettes" by Augustana Natolie Brown WHERE STORE IT? Gourmet Pizza Superlatte!! 865-2323 WE DELIVER LATE Large 1 Topping Dine In • Carry Out • Delivery • Order Online (Your favorite basket) www.WHEYSTATATREMA.com 711 W. 23 St. #19 Located on the Media Shipping Center M/W Th & Sun 11 pm F/M Sat 1 a.m. Met valid with other offers. Delivery Pre Applies. GRE $ ^{\mathrm {TM}} $ LSAT $ ^{\mathrm {TM}} $ GMAT $ ^{\mathrm {TM}} $ TEST PREPARATION That's Right on Target. Enroll early and save $100! www.ContinuingEd.ku.edu (keyword: testprep) 785-864-5823 KU CONTINUING EDUCATION The University of Kansas 53rd Annual Snyder Book Collecting Contest Awards offered in both Graduate and Undergraduate divisions $600 First Prize $400 Second Prize $100 Hon. Mention Entry Deadline: March 23 Apply Today! Visit our site for rules & details: www.lib.ku.edu/snyder Sponsored by KU Libraries & Oread Books ON CAMPUS The University Support Staff Senate Executive Committee will begin at 11:30 a.m. in the International Room in the Kansas Union. The "Kenyan Kinship.Make a Difference Abroad, Starting in Lawrence" lecture will begin at 11:30.a.m. in Alcove G in the Kansas Union. The "Access 2007: Reports" workshop will begin at 1 p.m. in the Budig PC Lab. The "Let America Be America: Race Relations and Democracy in Lawrence and at the University of Kansas, 1850s to the 1960s" event will begin at noon in the ECM Center. The Keith Lemmons clarinet concert will begin at 4:30 p.m. in Swarthout Recital Hall in Murphy Hall. The "Secret Signals: Courtly Dress in Sacred Places" lecture will begin at 5 p.m. in Room 211 in the Spencer Museum of Art. The "Academic Training for J-1 Students" workshop will be gin at 4 p.m. in the Governor's room in the Kansas Union. "The Geography of Kansas: What Dorothy Didn't Know About a Place Called Home" seminar will begin at 7 p.m. in the Continuing Education building. The KU Percussion Ensemble concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. in Room 130 in Murphy Hall. The "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying" play performance will begin at 7:30 p.m. in Crafton-Preyer Theater in Murphy Hall. ONTHE RECORD A 19-year-old KU student reported battery, criminal damage and disorderly conduct in the 1500 block of W.25th Court Friday. A student reported criminal damage to a car at a loss of $300 Sunday. Campus police reported that one suspect dented the passenger side door while another poured some kind of liquid on the hood. DAILY KU INFO KU1nfo Students not currently enrolled for the Spring 2009 semester by Feb.12 (20th day of classes) will lose access to e-mail, personal web pages and computer labs as of this week. This also pertains to faculty and staff who do not have an active appointment this semester. CONTACT US Kansan newsroom 111 Stauffer Fint Hall 143 Jayhawk Blvd. Lawrence, KS 65045 (785) 684-481 Tell us your news. Contact Brenna Hawley, Tara Smith, Mary Sorrick, Brandy Entsinger, Joe Preiner or Jesse Trimble at (785) 864-4810 or edriter.kansai.com LIBERTY HALL accessibility info (785) 749-1972 644 Mass. 749-1912 MILK (R) 4:20 7:05 9:40 SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE (R) 4:15 7:00 9:35 students---$6.00 KANSAN.COM Post Comments Join Discussions KANSAN.COM Post Comments | Join Discussions Every Thursday and Game Days 50¢ DRAWS at Duffy's in EconoLodge (6th & Iowa) THE UNIVERSITY OF MARY KANSAN WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4. 2009 ANSAN 2009 NEWS 3A y info 1972 R) M ons ways edge HOUSING Financial, renting help available for students Advisors see rise in help requests for tenant-landlord problems BY KAYLA REGAN kregan@kansan.com "It was something, as tenants, we were really concerned about," Buchanan said. "We need to know we have security in the house." When Amy Virginia Buchanan first looked at the house she and her roommates now live in everything seemed fine. After moving in, though, she was surprised to find a broken air conditioner, mold problems, windows that wouldn't open and doors that wouldn't shut. Buchanan, Stillwater, Okla. senior, and any students struggling with their current living situations may find help from Housing and Credit Counseling Services. Robert Mackey, HCCS executive director, said HCCS was the only organization in Kansas that served to resolve individual tenant and landlord issues. Mackey said HCCS planned to help more students who lived on budgets to learn their rights and understand the basics of renting. "We're not attorneys and we don't serve as mediators, but we do empower them with knowledge," Mackey said. "Most of the time, the issue is resolved once the individual has the information they need to make right decision and to communicate what they need with that knowledge." Robert Baker, HCCS education director, estimated that HCCS had held between 10 and 12 presentations on campus so far this semester. PRE 101, a course designed to help new students transition to university life, invited HCCS to give a credit card responsibility class. To learn more about the rights and responsibilities of tenants and landlords, check Thursday's Kansan for the second apartment guide of the semester. Baker said new classes were being offered all the time to meet the increasing demand. "People are starved for information because what seemed like easy choices for finances are disappearing," Baker said. "People are much more interested in counseling and returning for more counselling, because it's an option that seems to be available." Baker said the University asked HCCS to develop a financial literacy plan for all students by next year. When students go to HCCS for individual financial counseling, Mackey said, counselors would work with them to create a budget. In today's economy, Mackey said, providing financial guidance to young people is a crucial service "As the economy continues to spiral into a downturn, people either lost their job or got hours cut back and are not able to meet mortgage." Mackey said. "It's really the same for renters. Students can just as easily lose their jobs or don't have money out of school." HCCS offers. Mackey said HCCS helped 2,410 individuals with credit and housing problems last year, a 10 percent increase from 2007. Mackey said he expected HCCS would serve a greater number of people, including more students, in 2009. The next time she rents, Buchanan said, she would be interested in consulting HCCS before making the move. "We had the feeling the landlord would take advantage of us at the beginning of the lease," Buchanan said. "They didn't clean or do any repairs and we had to put together a massive list of repairs that needed to be done." WCCI Financial & Business Center Baker said that during the past 18 months, 28 percent of all concerns brought to HCCS were maintenance-related. Baker said situations like Buchanan's showed why it was critical to read a lease to understand what landlords expect from their tenants and to see whether or not the rental is worth its price. "If you can't read the lease right away, ask the landlord if you can take it and look it over," Baker said. "Going without renters insurance For renters both new and experienced, Robert Baker can offer advice on how to resolve tenant landlord issues. Baker is the education director for Housing and Credit Counseling Services, which helps renters achieve housing and financial goals. Libby Napoli/ KANSAN is also a bad idea. It's fairly inexpensive and if anything unexpected happens, you're covered." available by phone and online at www.hcci-ks.org. Students can also pay a one-time $35 fee for one-on one counseling. Free individual counseling is To schedule an appointment call 785-749-4224. Edited by Chris Hickerson SEVEN DEADLY SINS OF RENTING 1. Not fully reading the lease before signing it 2. Not being prepared for a reference check 3. Not researching the cost of utilities and how long it will take to turn them on 4. Not making sure you have what you need to move in 5. Going without renters insurance 6. Living with friends because it's easy, not because it meets your needs 7. Not seeing the apartment before you move in. Robert Baker, education director of Housing and Credit Counseling A FEW EXAMPLES OF HOUSING AND CREDIT COUNSELING SERVICES EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS: - FICO Factor: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Credit Building - Home Maintenance *Less Payment, More Payback: Maximizing . Student Loan Repayment - Money Smart - The College Challenge: Higher Education with Lower Debt to Credit - Student Survival Guide - Seven Sins for the First Time Renter Source:www.hcci-ks.org/home.htm Pay heed all who cheer "Rock Chalk", our Championship Visa® hath arrived. The 2008 Kansas National Championship Visa, brought to you by the KU Alumni Association. Earn great rewards, including gift cards for the KU bookstores and KU Alumni Association. Jayhawk® Visa check, credit and gift cards are available exclusively at INTRUST Bank. Apply at kucard.com or call 800-222-7458. INTRUST encourages responsible credit card spending. INTRUST Bank THIS WEEK ON CAMPUS $ ^{f o}$ Student Senate PAID FOR BY KU SPRING 2009 Blood Drive KU Blood Drive Committee SAVES LIVES one pint at a time Monday, March 2 Kansas Union Ballroom -- 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oliver Hall - 1:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Kansas Union - Donor coach parked in front of Union-10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity - 1:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 3 Kansas Union Ballroom -- 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oliver Hall - 1:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Kansas Union - Donor coach parked in front of Union- 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Lied Center-Vessel -- 1:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 4 Wednesday, March 4 Kansas Union Ballroom -- 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. GSP Hall - 1:00 p.m. to 7 p.m. Kansas Union - Vessel parked in front of Union - 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Thursday, March 5 Kansas Union-Centennial/English Rooms-6th Floor --11 a.m. to 5 p.m. McCollum Hall -1:00 p.m.to 7 p.m. Kansas Union - Vessel parked in front of Union - 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Friday, March 6 Robinson Gymnasium 215 -- 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Kansas Union Ballroom -- 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Kansas Union--Vessel parked in front of Union -- 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. All presenting donors will receive a KU T-shirt! For more information, visit www.kublooddrive.com ku college republicans Come to the next KUCR meeting! · Discuss current topics · Meet guest speakers! 7:00pm on Tuesday, March 3, 2009 Alcove G, Kansas Union . 4A ENTERTAINMENT THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2009 Conceptis SudoKu By Dave Green | | 9 | 1 | 7 | | | | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 2 | | | 3 | | 7 | 6 | | 3 | | 4 | 5 | | | | | 8 | 6 | 1 | 4 | | | | | | 2 | 5 | 7 | | 8 | | | | 4 | 8 | 2 | 5 | | | | | 8 | | 9 | 7 | 2 | 1 | | | 7 | | | | 3 | 5 | | | | | | | 9 | | Answer to previous puzzle 3/04 Difficulty Level ★★★ 8 2 3 4 7 1 5 6 9 9 4 1 2 6 5 8 7 3 5 6 7 9 3 8 4 2 1 6 9 2 8 4 7 1 3 5 7 1 8 3 5 9 2 4 6 3 5 4 1 2 6 7 9 8 1 8 6 7 9 2 3 5 4 2 3 5 6 8 4 9 1 7 4 7 9 5 1 3 6 8 2 CHICKEN STRIP Studying and Cartooning: Killing two birds with one stone? Flow Water Surface Water surface out of phase Standing Waves Current Ripple Mega Ripple Transition Anti-Dune Chutes and Pools Lee Stoss Planar Bed kamp Pool CHARLIE HOOGNER SKETCHBOOK THE NEXT PANEL BREAKING NEWS! A new study indicates bias is unavoidable. Some researchers have questioned the objectivity of the study. Details to follow... THIS IS THE THIRD TIME I'VE CAUGHT YOU WRITING NOTES IN DRAWING CLASS! WRITER'S BLOCK PARTY Jack, is there a specific reason as to why we're sitting around in the dark? Of course. Doug. Jack, is there a specific reason as to why we're sitting around in the dark? Of course, Doug. I'm trying to take a Buddhist path to Enlightenment. The darkness should help me become one with nothingness and Zen. Is that so? And how long do you think your "Enlightenment" is going to take? I'm thinking about a month. You forgot to pay the electric bill, didn't you? One with nothingness. Doug ... Zen ... Ahhh... I'll make you one with nothingness. I'm trying to take a Buddhist path to Enlightenment. The darkness should help me become one with nothingness and Zen. Is that so? And how long do you think your "Enlightenment" is going to take? I'm thinking about a month. You forget to pay the electric bill, didn't you? One with nothingness, Doug... Zen... Ahhh... I'll make you one with nothingness. JASON HALFLICH CONCERT Jackson to announce dates for comeback performance LONDON — Michael Jackson was due to make a "special announcement" at a London music venue this week — expected to be confirmation of his first live concerts in years. British media said Tuesday that the troubled King of Pop will INCREDIBLE NEW SITE FOR 2009! WAKARUSA AT LAWRENCE TRAMPANY • GRAND FESTIVAL • NEW YORK 75+ BANDS ON 4 STAGES THE BLACK CROWES GOV'T MULE SOUND TRIBE SECTOR 9 YONDER MOUNTAIN STRING BAND LES CLAYPOOL MATISAYHU AND DOZENS MORE! JUNE 4TH-7TH MULBERRY MOUNTAIN OZARK, ARKANSAS SEE THE FULL LINEUP AND PURCHASE TICKETS AT WWW.WAKARUSA.COM TICKETS ON SALE NOW AT THE BOTTLENECK 7 3 7 NEW HAMPSHIRE IN LAWRENCE Celena Aponte, spokeswoman for the venue's operator, AEG Live, said Jackson had arrived in London on Tuesday and would appear at a press conference at the arena on Thursday afternoon. announce a string of dates at the city's O2 Arena. The days of multimillion-selling albums like "Thriller" are long gone. Jackson has kept a low profile since he was acquitted of child molestation charges in California in 2005. There have been reports of financial woes, legal troubles and health problems Jackson's last live performance in Britain was at the 2006 World Music Awards. He was scheduled Jackson was due to appear in a London court in November to contest a libel action for breach of contract brought by a Bahraini prince. The dispute was settled out of court at the last minute and Jackson did not appear. The 02, formerly the Millennium Dome, is becoming a venue of choice for comeback performers. Britney Spears plays there eight nights in June, and Prince did a 21-day series of shows in 2007. to perform "We Are the World" but only managed a few lines before leaving the stage. Associated Press 10 is the easiest day,0 the most challenging. HOROSCOPES ARIES (March 21-April 19) Today is 4.7 today's As you get out into unfamiliar territory, your anxiety level increases. You're facing fears you forgot you had. Relax. This is good for you. What doesn't it make you stronger, right? TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Today is a 7 Put in for that promotion raise or better job you want. Take on more responsibility and you'll earn more cash, it'll be easy, too, it's all about timing. GEMINI (May 21-June 21) Tel. 914-256-0000 The more facts you have at your fingertips, the better, of course. You're all in favor of change. Help it be change that will actually work. Run it out to its likely conclusion. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Today is a7 Digging around in your closets, You may be surprised to find just the thing you need to pay off a nagging debt. Sell it and look around for other things someone else might buy. They're in there. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Todays is a 7 New information shows who was telling the truth and who was not. Get your informants to keep talking and the entire story comes out. Reasure them all that confession is good for the soul. VIRG0 (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Todays is a 5 It would be nice if everyone wanted the same thing, but that's not the case. You'll be lucky to get them to agree on anything. Ignore them and keep on doing what you know is best for them all. LIBRA(Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Today is a 7 Good news from far away makes you eager for a new adventure. You have a few chores to finish, however. Since one's creative project no telling how long it will take. Better get started. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Today is a 7 Somebody in your family needs more of your attention. You can tell by how much noise this person is making. Half an hour of listening should be enough to take care of the problem. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec.21) Today is a 7 The more you learn, the more you know how to direct the people who serve you. Whether or not they listen is difficult to determine. Looks like you may have to make a lot of noise to get their attention. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Today is a 6 Postpone whatever else you could be doing and make hay while the sun shines. That means the extra work that's available will not last forever. Hurry so you can beat the competition. Write about your adventures, but not just in scientific terms. Put in the raging rivers you had to laft down and the rugged mountains you had to climb to find that new butterfly. That's the fun part. 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Yesterday's Cryptoquip: DRIVING HOME IN SOME VERY HEAVY TRAFFIC, A BUNCH OF JELLY FACTORY BUDDIES GOT CAUGHT IN A JAM. Today's Cryptoquip Clue: N equals O MUSIC Officials temporarily name Manhattan temporarily U2 NEW YORK — This street has have a name — U2 Wav. Part of Manhattan's West 53rd Street was temporarily renamed after the veteran Irish rockers Tuesday. Scores of fans cheered from behind barricades as Mayor Michael Bloomberg and City Council Speaker Christine Quinn presented the band's four members with street signs bearing the name. Frontman Bono said U2 was honored to join Manhattan's musical map, which also features Duke Ellington Boulevard and Joey Ramone Place. The name change coincides with the release of U2's latest CD, "No Line on the Horizon." It also celebrates the group's weeklong gig on CBS "Late Show With David Letterman." U2, a Dublin-based band, has sold tens of millions of records and become known for advocating for social justice. Associated Press Congratulations Sigma Kappa BREAK A LEG AT ROCK CHALK Your Advisory & Corporation Board Alumnae --- SAN 009 Opinion MCCONNELL: PROPOSED BILL HAMPERS ADDITIVE-FREE MILK United States First Amendment COMING THURSDAY WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2009 United States First Amendment Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. WWW.KANSAN.COM FREE FOR ALL To contribute to Free for All, visit Kansan.com or call (785) 864-0500. To the two guys building $ \alpha $ snowman with boobs on it: Fourth grade called and it wants its maturity level back. --- College is being too lazy to go to the store to get toilet paper, so you wipe with printer --the road. I am a 36C and somehow I forgot to wear a bra to class today --the road. To the girl on the McColum bus: Your backpack doesn't deserve its own seat. --the road. I wish someone would want ME to be their girlfriend, sheesh. Chivalry seems to be dead. --the road. I feel sassy. Who wants to play some chess? It took me 19 hours and 14 attempts, but I've finally got a girlfriend! Determination is all you need --the road. --the road. College is sending me back to the dark ages. --the road. All I have to look forward to is work and crappy classes and I hate it. --the road. If one more person e-mails me asking for Psych 310 notes, I will hunt you down and give you a REAL reason to be missing class. Lazy slackers. Create it. I am NOT happy about the budget cuts in Athletics. The athletes get everything but the workers are getting screwed. --the road. --the road. My roommate just got a baby turtle. Our room is officially "The Zoo" now. --the road. All I want to say is Snuggies are good for serving, if you know what I mean. --the road. My physics teacher is the reason I get out of bed every day. --the road. Today is "drive and park like a freaking idiot" day. --the road. PAGE 5A Wow, apparently girls can get addicted to Warcraft too. --the road. Ugly people can't get a relationship for a reason. They are too ugly. - - the road. My psychology professor told a 'penis envy' joke in class today. I feel so dirty now. --- The best place to find a mate is in the library. They are the ones who are going places. EDITORIAL BOARD University should adopt bicycle commuter subsidy Weston, WI Weston White/KANSAN Warmer temperatures, longer days and less snow and salt are all necessary conditions for the start of cycling season. Those conditions are inching closer, and more cyclists will be out on the roads commuting. Last fall, at the other end of the cycling season, the Bicycle Commuter Act was passed as part of a federal bailout of large banks. This act allows for employers to reimburse employees $20 per month for commuting to work on their bikes. In exchange, employers are eligible for matching federal tax credits. Interviews with members of the current bicycle commuter community, composed primarily of non-students and men, indicated they commuted by bicycle simply because they enjoyed the ride. For some, a simple desire to ride to work might not be enough. Large employers, such as the University and the State of Kansas, should adopt the bicycle Commuter Act to encourage increased bicycle commuting among new group "I see my choice to cycle as a personal choice, without the need for public subsidy," said Kevin Morris of Kansas City. He expressed interest in other projects that benefited cyclists more directly, such as infrastructure that provided bicycle transportation Many cyclists in the Lawrence and Kansas City areas are excited about the recognition the bill has brought to cycling, but they had mixed feelings about the monetary nature of the bill. Other cyclists also expressed a desire for a better bike lane system and parking space savings that would result from fewer cars on Brian Shay, owner of The Recyclery, 711 W.23rd St., was receptive to the idea. KANSAN'S OPINION The benefit and opinions on "I am more than willing to pay my employees for biking to work," Shay said. it reveal a divide that exists among cyclists. Cycling, and especially commuting, has long been an exclusive club for people with the time and resources to do so. Cycling to work means being able to live near your employer, possibly having access to different bikes for different conditions and perhaps even having showers available at the workplace. But to encourage widespread bicycle commuting, the option will have to be made available more widely. Financial reimbursement might allow people including the employees at The Recyclery, students working on campus or University employees who cannot afford the trek — to commute to work. For this benefit to be available to University employees, the state will have to add it to its benefit package TO CONTACT LEGISLATORS: **WHO:** Rep. Barbara Ballard at: 785-296-7697 or barbara.ballard@house. ks.gov **OR:** Sen. Marci Francisco at: 785-842-6402 or marci.francisco@senate. ks.gov for state employees. State representatives such as Paul Davis, Barbara Ballard and state senator Marci Francisco should push for the state to adopt this benefit for employees. In addition, the University should embrace this benefit as a way to reduce traffic on campus, reduce pollution and respond to the interests of employees. If the University, Lawrence's largest employer, can find a way to offer this benefit to employees, it would be a strong first step in opening up a green, responsible way of commuting to whole new groups of people. — Alex Doherty for The Kansan Editorial Board EDITORIAL CARTOON THE TIMES, THEY ARE A-CHANGIN ' THE THE ECONOMY'S WRECKED AMERICANS CAN PROTECT THEMSELVES BY SHOPPING! WE'VE BEEN ATTACKED- AMERICANS CAN PROTECT THEMSELVES BY SHOPPING! 困惑 W. Sandblake Dan Boulchard NICHOLAS SAMBALUK Why 'Star Trek' will be worth wait BLOGS KELLY BRECKUNITCH kbreckunitch@kansan.com First, let me state that I am not, nor have I ever been, a Trekkie. I can understand why they may unnerve some people, but being slightly obsessive about video games myself, I have no right to judge. Why do I bring this up? That is an excellent question; allow me to digress. I happened to be reading fellow Kansan columnist Rustin Dodd's Morning Brew on Feb. 26 and was pulled in by his numerous amount of lists. I enjoyed most of it, but one detail of his article struck me as disturbing. He listed "Star Trek" as a movie to avoid this summer. I couldn't disagree more. I don't know why anyone would want to avoid the new "Star Trek" movie, but to persuade you to think otherwise, here is my own list of reasons you should go see "Star Trek." 1) The film's producer, J.I. Abrams, is a genius. Everything the 2) Simon Pegg plays Scottie. If you don't know this actor from movies such as "Hot Fuzz" and "Shaun of the Dead," please get yourself acquainted. He is hilarious and can be counted on for comedic relief in the movie. man touches turns to gold: Look at his track record with television: "Alias" was a big hit, "Lost" was even bigger, and "Fringe" may be the best new show on television. 3) Karl Urban is in the movie as well. If you don't know who Karl Urban is, I'll understand. I can't help but notice Karl Urban, though, because he is the prototypical BAMF. You may recognize him as Eomer from "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy. He gravitates toward action-heavy roles, and in "Star Trek" he's playing, the doctor? Color me intrigued, but Karl Urban in any movie leads me to think there will be a lot of action. My guess is you really can't think of anything. Neither can 1, so let's bank on this being one of the best sci-fi movies in recent memory. Sci-fi is an under-appreciated genre of film, so a movie like "Star Trek" should be cherished for its potential to stand out. 5) The midnight showing is on Stop Day eve. What else are you going to do? (oh, yeah...) Well, if you don't want to get completely drunk you can join me at the midnight showing of what is destined to be one of the biggest movies of the summer. I don't know what would make people want to shy away from watching this movie. This movie deserves credit. It's appealing to a broader base than just the diehard "Star Trek" fans. J.J. Abrams knows what he's doing with this movie and this should propel him into the big time in cinema. So don't let anyone spin any negative thoughts about this movie in your head. It is sure to be a grand experience, NOT one worth missing. 4) It's a sci-fi movie. Ask yourself this: What was the last really good sci-fi movie you saw? GUEST COLUMN Student section could work on sportsmanship The beatdown of Missouri administered Sunday in Allen Fieldhouse way one of my favorite games ever. In more than 20 years as a basketball season ticket holder, I have been consistently impressed with not only the caliber of our athletes, coaches and entire program, but also with the class and sportsmanship they exhibit, or lose. College basketball enthusiasts across the nation herald Jayhawk basketball fans among the best in all athletics. Our zealous love for the Kansas tradition makes The Phog an unsurpassable basketball venue. Players and coaches throughout the country confirm that our fans are simply the best. As with every top collection of human beings, sometimes a few do not exhibit the high standards of the vast majority. One such misdirected (or inebriated) individual left a small blemish on an otherwise nearly perfect Sunday afternoon, when he chose to scream out during a hushed moment just before a KU free throw in the second half (when MU was clearly vanquished). The booming yell, "Lyons, you suck" was not only classless, it was also stupid. Leo Lyons is one of the best players (if not the best player) on a formidable Division I NCAA basketball team, which earlier in the season beat us in Columbia. Mr. Lyons does not suck. I venture to guess that the over zealous fan could not score a single point in a game of one-on-one with Mr. Lyons, and probably did not even make his own high-school team (where young people usually learn sportsmanship). Fans sometimes let passion and zealousness serve as an excuse for "Antler-like" vulgarity or mean-spiritedness. We all need to remind our fellow fans in the stands that behavior like that is not tolerated at the University of Kansas. We promote a nacious, fun, sportsmanlike and very loud atmosphere to cheer on our Hawks. But classless personal attacks are not welcome. It is not what college athletics is all about Along those same lines, I hope the folks who chanted "Overrated!" near the end of the game will reconsider that particular chant. Saying one's opponent is overrated takes away from our win. It says we're not to be ranked higher — you're to be ranked lower. Sure, other schools do it, but aside from sounding whiny (that they shouldn't have been ranked as high), it's pretty classless trash-talk. It should disappear from the otherwise rousing (and sometimes funny) student section repertoire. While I'm at it, I hope the upperclassman will educate the underclassmen that not every foul call against the Jayhawks is "Bullshift" Occasionally, we do pick up legitimate fouls. Most experienced fans appreciate that overuse of that particular chant minimizes its effectiveness. Help your less-experienced friends in the stands understand the finer points of the Kansas tradition. Help them class up their act. This is Kansas — the top basketball program in the land. Fritz Edmunds Jr. is an alumnus from Overland Park FROM ILLINOIS Awkward moments sponsored by Apple BY SCOTT COHEN U. Illinois Daily Illini Apple's popularity amongst young people has exploded faster than you can say "Feist." But still, there are always awkward glitches. I'm referring to those awkward social situations that our Apple products create for us. IVanity. Don't deny that you enjoy the vanity of Photo Booth. You spend at least 30 minutes practicing that perfect pose, which flatters the left side of your face. Don't forget to pout your lips. Sepia effect + cleavage = new Facebook profile photo. isex. We all create those playlists that scream with anticipation for a bedmate. I've seen your "Pure Seduction" mix, and let me tell you, no one wants to listen to Death Cab whine as you gently breathe in his or her ear. Oh, and my heart goes out to that poor girl who lost her virginity to a Dave Matthews song. iDance. When I'm walking on the quad with my earbuds in, I often wish my life was in silhouette so it wouldn't look so weird when I dance. "My baby don't mess around because she loves me so and yes I know fo sho ... clap clap." So as I'm bobbing my head to Outkast, fantasizing about a colorful two-dimensional commercial; there is inevitably someone walking toward me fashioning a similar head bob. Just before our silhouette worlds collide head-on, we notice each other's presence. Apple's innovation has been progressive yet still causes some painfully awkward situations. I admit that I couldn't live without my iPhone, but Pamela, I swear that message was a typo. I was asking if you had class, not the clap. To avoid a crash, we both step aside to let the other pass. Unfortunately, we have both just stepped in the same direction. And we continue to slide back and forth as we simulate a poorly choreographed iPod commercial, as awkward as if Andre 3000 was starring opposite Meryl Streep in "Mamma Mia!" — UWire HOW TO SUBMIT A LETTER TO THE EDITOR LETTER GUIDELINES Send letters to opinion.kansan.com Write 'LETTER TO THE EDITOR' in the e-mail subject line. Length: 300 words The submission should include the author's name, grade and hometown. Find our full letter to the editor policy online at kansan.com/letters. CONTACT US Tara Smith, managing editor 864-4810 or tsmith@tarsan.com Mary Sorrick, managing editor 864-4810 or msorick@kansan.com Kelsey Hayes, kansan.com managing editor 964 4810 2357 Brenna Hawley, editor 864-4810 or bhawley@kansan.com Katie Blankenau, opinion editor 864-4924 or kblankenau@kansan.com Dan Thompson, editorial editor 864-4924 or dthompson@kansan.com Laura Vest; business manager 864-4358 or lvestilkansan.com Dani Erker, sales manager 864-4477 or derker@kansan.com Malcolm Gibson, general manager and news adviser 864-7667 or malcolm@kauro.com Jon Schitt, sales and marketing adviser 864-7666 or jschitt@kansan.com THE EDITORIAL BOARD THE EDITORIAL BOARD Members of the Kaanan Editorial Board are Brenna Hawley, Tara Smith, Mary Sorick, Kelsey Hayes and Dan Thompson. 6A NEWS THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN SCIENCE WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4; 2009 CReSIS plans to research climate change with new radar BY KEVIN HARDY khardy@kansan.com Students and professors at the Center for the Remote Sensing of Ice Sheets, or CRelIS, plan to measure the thickness of glacial ice sheets in Greenland this month with improved radar equipment. Using the innovative radar Multi-Channel Radar Depth Sounder, researchers will measure the depth of ice sheets to better understand the speed at which they melt, a key consequence of global climate change. The radar equipment will be shipped today to Calgary, Alberta, before being sent on to Greenland. Vicky lytle associate director of education for CREIS, said dozens of undergraduate and graduate students worked year-round to help scientists better understand how climate change affected the melting of glaciers and rise in sea levels. Researchers will fly over the glaciers in order to calculate their depths. Lytle described the depth sounder radar as a one-of-a-kind product designed specifically for this use. "it's literally the only radar in the world that can see the bottom of these glaciers," Lytle said. The researchers will survey the Jakobshavn, Helheim and Kangerlussuaq glaciers, which Lyle described as "key" fast-flowing glaciers that melted at much faster speeds than researchers originally thought. Sivaprasad Gogineni, CRESIS director and professor of electrical engineering and computer sciences, said this year's trip was similar to last year's. Researchers made last year's trip in July, but had trouble because of the sun melting the glaciers. "When you are wanting to obtain ice thickness information," Gogineni said, "that really is the wrong time to go." Because sea levels are rising faster than models originally predicted. Goginent said sea level rise was an issue of all climate change discussions. "This is one of the most important issues that the next few generations will face." Gogineni said. Cameron Lewis, Roeland Park doctoral student, will make the trek to Greenland on March 22. Lewis said the CReSIS radar was the only radar capable of producing high-resolution images of ice bedrocks. "There are a lot of people out there with radars, but were the best," Lewis said. "We're able to get very scientific results." Lewis said he and other CReSIS researchers were trying to validate the hypothesis that lubrication at the base of ice sheets increased the speed of melting. Ice sheets naturally flow from the center to the edges of the land on which they sit. Large chunks then break off into the ocean and melt, Lewis said. "If there's water down there, this process can happen much faster," Lewis said. Researchers will travel to Illinois, Greenland, later this month to prepare for surveying. Lyle said students and faculty would travel back and forth between Greenland and the University. CRESIS is funded by a five-year, $19 million grant from the National Science Foundation. Gogineni said the current grant would expire in May of 2010, and the foundation would decide whether to extend funding for the center. To learn more about this and other research at CReSIS, visit www. cresis.ku.edu. 12 Edited by Grant Treaster Chance Dibben/KANSAN Glen Reeves, Kansas City, Kan., junior, assembles pieces for the Center for Remote Sensing of ice sheets' new radar in Nichols Hall on Friday afternoon. The CREIS team will pilot radar systems over the Jakobshavn, Heliheim and Kangerlussuaq glaciers in Greenland to obtain high resolution images of these fast-flowing ice sheets. TANNING (CONTINUED FROM 1A) by using an indoor, tanning lotion, applying a post-tanning lotion and drinking lots of water. "If you don't use a lotion, you're wasting your time and money." Byrnes said. "We're not just peddling lotions." He said using a lotion allowed the body to absorb the UV rays. Lawrence said Mango Tanoffered tanning intensifiers, bronzers with tanning accelerators, and tingle lotions. She said the tingle lotions were meant to bring blood to the surface and assist with the production of melanin. "I think the bronzer makes you a lot darker," said Cara Lauster, Leawood sophomore. Lauster has been tanning for the past month in preparation for her spring break trip to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. She said she didn't use tingle lotions because she heard they brought blood to the surface, which sounded dangerous. Lawrence said someone shouldn't use a tingle lotion unless they had a base tan. "I can't imagine that's helpful for your skin," said Lee Bittenbender, a dermatologist who has practiced in Lawrence for 32 years. He said he saw skin damage from artificial tanning and sun exposure on a daily basis. "If your skin is tanned, it's damaged," he said. Bittenbender said that UV exposure not only burnt the top layers of skin but also that the damage penetrated into deeper layers in the skin's collagen. Collagen is one of the skin's essential fibrous proteins responsible for cell structure. Bittenbender said excessive sun exposure ruined skin elasticity, which caused visible aging. "People wish they had known the effects of the sun," Bittenbender said, reflecting on patients he had seen throughout the years. "It's im- important for people to know the consequences of what they do now" Bittenbender said anyone traveling to a sunny location should use a sunscreen with an SPF of at least 35. "Enjoy all the stuff you want to do, but use a sunscreen and don't go out midday when the sun is most intense," he said. Bittenbender said one ounce of sunscreen should be used and reapplied after sweating and swimming. "About a shot glass," he said. "That should be a familiar measurement." INSECTS (CONTINUED FROM 1A) Falin said Short's research could eventually be expanded to more parts of Latin America and other nations to provide better water quality. "Once you figure what's going on in Venezuela," Falin said, "you can move on to Columbia; Ecuador and other countries." Kelly Miller, assistant professor of biology and museum curator at the University of New Mexico, said he had worked closely with Short. Miller said the two received a four-year, $500,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to fund their research. Miller said one of the most important pieces of his research was identifying new species and studying lesser-known aquatic species. "There's a lot of species that are Now Offering Reduced Rates! smart Place Now Offering Reduced Rates! smart Place join us for our Madness in March Leasing Party! Sign a lease and register to win one year FREE! 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"People who don't know where they're going used to circle around here." Continuing construction in the Oread neighborhood will cause traffic detours until the end of this year. Reysen bought a parking pass to avoid the problem. "I just work around it," Reysen said. "I bought a pass and started parking down on Mississippi instead." Werner said the Oread Inn was scheduled to open in December of this year. OREAD (CONTINUED FROM 1A) Dustin Ward, a construction worker for Quality Electric, said there hadn't been any problems with traffic or students around the construction site. "At the beginning of the project there was a fire hydrant that opened up, flooded the basement," Ward said. "That's about it." The construction of the new bridge, which will span 100 meters, has been completed. The bridge will be a major project in the region and will improve connectivity and traffic flow. Edited by Chris Horn "Sometimes they will have a big truck over here blocking the way," Reysen said. "The main problem is Indiana here being blocked off." Street where the road has been blocked off and has experienced the same problem as Kohrs. University of Kansas Mississippi St Indiana St Louisiana St 12th St Dread Ave Road closed for construction 13th St R THE RESERVE ON WEST 31ST R THE RESERVE ON WEST 31st VOTED BEST APARTMENT COMPLEX BY KU STUDENTS TOP OF THE HILL 2008 FREE Internet FREE Tanning Bed Jacuzzi & Pool Plaza Individual Leases Fitness Center Lighted Basketball Court Sand Volleyball Court Fully Furnished Student Services Center Washer/Dryer in Every Unit Roadside Rescue Program NO Security Deposit with approved guarantor Now waiving service & application fee! 2511 W 31st Street Lawrence, KS 66047 785-842-0032 myownapartment.com lawrence@edrtrust.com TRENDING SAN 2009 Sports THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN 12 1982 TEAM COULD SECURE BIG 12 TITLE IN TEXAS Kansas travels to Lubbock for 8:30 p.m. game against Tech. GAME DAY I 6B KANSAS CAN EXTEND WIN STREAK TONIGHT KANSAN ing of items tion 一 Complex offense could help against Baylor. WOMEN'S BASKETBALL I 3B 2th St 2nd St WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2009 proj- that nent." blems sound PAGE 1B n was mber Horn COMMON GROUND COMRADES COURT LANSAS 4 Sherron Collins and Tyshawn Taylor share a strong relationship beyond basketball BY CASE KEEFER ckeefer@kansan.com As the Kansas players exited their locker room at the Lloyd Noble Center last Monday after a victory against Oklahoma, Kansas coach Bill Self made sure to find Sherron Collins. TONIGHT Self wanted to congratulate Collins. Self wanted to emphasize to Collins, a junior guard, how much his 26 points and five three-pointers meant to the Jawhaws. No. 9 Kansas at Texas Tech 8:30 p.m. Lubbock, Texas TV: ESPN2 (Channel 34) "I told Sherron, 'Hey, down the stretch, that's as good as I've ever seen you.'" Self said. "The first thing out of his mouth was, 'How good was the fresh man?'" Wilson "The freshman" is guard Tyshawn Taylor, who matched Collins' output with 26 points and kept the Jayhawks afloat in the first half of the same freshman who Self said was in a "funk" in the three games before where he only averaged four points. performance to advice given by Collins Co. "He just tells me to keep my head up, stop thinking and just play," Taylor said. "That's what I did tonight." This is the relationship between Collins and Taylor at its best. As willing as they are to talk about themselves, they'd just as happily discuss each other. Collins says they have a brotherly relationship. Teammates have called it everything from best friends to father-son. No matter how they describe it, their relationship is working. Collins has served as the Jayhawks' leader all season and won his second straight Phillips 66 Big 12 Player of the Week Award this week for his combined 51 points in the victories against Oklahoma and Missouri. The Big 12 awarded Taylor with his fourth Rookie of the Week honor for scoring 41 points in those two games. Collins and Taylor will be featured once again tonight when No. 9 Kansas takes on Texas Tech at 8:30 p.m. in Lubbock, Texas, for an opportunity to clinch a share of the Big 12 regular season title. in Taylor plays well, he'll find him self answering more questions about Collins' influence. Self is fine with that, but he wants to make it clear that their camaraderie is nothing new. "He scores 26 points in one game and all of a sudden, their relationship is different. That's not how it works." Self said. "His relationship with him doesn't change week to week." KANSAS 15 Taylor will list a number of reasons why he ended up choosing to attend Kansas. Collins will be more precise. SEE BASKETBALL ON PAGE 5B Photos by Ryan McGeeney/KANSAN COMMENTARY Hawks performing well under growing pressure E expectations are funny things. Take, for instance, the hypothetical scenario that Kansas makes it to the Sweet 16 this year and no further. There was a time when that would have been considered a stellar end to the season by most Kansas fans. And why not? The reasons for diminished expectations this year have been well documented. But that time, however recent, is long gone. Then, Kansas was a young team with glaring flaws. The Jayhawks couldn't seem to get a win on the road, and Sherron Collins failed to deliver when the moment most called for his particular talents. Cole Aldrich, a positive surprise regardless, found himself left out of the offensive flow far too often. The Morris twins found themselves similarly disenfranchised, albeit because of their own inability to stay out of foul trouble. Mario Little, plagued by injuries, couldn't find his way onto the court at all. Then, a Sweet 16 sounded, well, sweet. That Kansas team bears little resemblance to the one BY ALEX BEECHER abeecher@kansan.com No doubt, you've heard the rumblings. Could this Kansas team, with the proper breaks, get a No. 1 seed in the NCAA tournament? Even if that doesn't happen, is it possible that the layawhacks could make a run deeper than the Sweet 16? Perhaps another Final Four, or — dare I ask? — another championship? No doubt, there's been talk. Perhaps you've even indulged in some of it yourself. that sits poised atop the Big 12. Unquestionably, things are different now. Kansas is a better team. Better to the point where expectations are beginning to shift dramatically upward. I know I have. In truth, it's hard not to. Kansas was projected to finish tied for third in the Big 12 this year. Weston White/KANSAN SEE BEECHER ON PAGE 5B Catcher has big game after return Senior catcher Buck Amenfirn篮 during Kansas' 8-2 victory against North Dakota Tuesday afternoon. Amenfirn is batting .462 on the season. 30 ( Afenir plays well with both a mitt and a bat yesterday against North Dakota BY JOSH BOWE jbowe@kansan.com The senior catcher has had a significant impact on the Kansas lineup since he returned against Arkansas last week and it showed once again in Kansas' 8-2 victory against North Dakota Tuesday afternoon. It's been only three games, but it's safe to say Buck Afenir is living up to his preseason acclaim after being named to the All-Big 12 team. "I'm more impressed with the "I feel great; it's good to get back with the team," Afenir said. "Just to get back in there and have some fun." After going 1-4 with an RBI Tuesday, Afenir is now 6-13 (462 average) with three RBIs. His presence has allowed Kansas to increase its scoring during the past three games from 3.3 runs per game to 8.3. But coach Ritch Price is more impressed with what his fourth-year catcher does at the backstop rather than the batter's box. SEE PAGE 5B FOR MORE For full coverage of the baseball game against North Dakota, check out page 5B defense to be honest with you," Price said. "He really struggled throwing the baseball last year, and it became a weakness for our team." Alenir was the only Jayhawk to be named to the preseason All-Big 12 team and he said he hadn't let any pressure mount from the expectations. "I just pretty much think about wins right now," Afenir said. "I keep that out of my mind for the most part." Kansas once again used a smallball approach to help support freshman starter Lee Ridenhour SEE BASEBALL ON PAGE 5B 2B SPORTS THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN QUOTE OF THE DAY "I think one of the things that you try to do is you try to establish the fact that you're going to win at home in Division I baseball, and really it was a good solid start for us." — Ritch Price, Kansas baseball coach FACT OF THE DAY Kansas and North Dakota had never played in baseball before Tuesday's meeting. The Jayhawks and the Fighting Sioux previously met on the basketball court for a pair of men's exhibition games in 2002 and 2003. TRIVIA OF THE DAY Q: When is the last time Kansas baseball lost its home opener? A: 1999. That team, led by coach Bobby Randall, lost its opener to Baker, 10-1, en route to a 14-40 season, Coach Ritch Price is undefeated in Hoglund Ballpark openers. @ KANSAN.COM Morning Brew: Believe it or not, Missouri just might be the most disappointing athletic program in the country. The Strike Zone:Following Kansas' first home game of the season, Josh Bowe and Tim Dwyer provide insight and reaction on the Jayhawks' big day in their podcast. First Pitch: Hoglund Ballpark is open for business in 2009. Josh Bowe breaks down Kansas' first home game and takes a peek into the rest of the nonconference schedule. Clarett blogs from prison to inspire COMMENTARY It seems as if everyone has a blog these days. Rosie O'Donnell has been blogging since 2004. MC Hammer's blog has been active since 2006. Even legendary transvestite RuPaul is in on the blogging game. Add former Ohio State running back Maurice Clarett to that illustrious list. More than two years after being sentenced to at least three and a half years in prison, Clarett is blogging from prison, hoping to prevent others from making the same mistakes he did as one of football's brightest problems, Clarett, who led Ohio State to the 2002 national champion- ship, spends his days and nights in the Toledo. P Clarett Correctional Institution serving time for aggravated robbery and carrying a concealed weapon. Since his first post on Oct. 7, Clarett has been updating BY ANDREW WEIBE awibe@kansas.com "The Mind of Maurice Clarett" frequently with the help of family and friends. According to an interview with Clarett's mother in The Columbus Dispatch, he dictates updates to relatives, who then post the blogs for him. Clarett does not have Internet access in prison. Somehow the blog escaped media attention for a couple of months. Even if you just skim through a few posts, its obvious Clarett has realized just how much he has lost in such a short period of time. No doubt prison life has had a sobering effect on a man previously known for his monstrous ego. Check out the blog at www. mauricelarett wordpress.com. Here's an excerpt from Clarett's first post: "I will give insight to others about some of the challenges I've had and hope to enlighten others so that they will be able to guide themselves better and transcend ignorance. The defects in my character landed me in the position I'm in today. If it wasn't for family, friends, and self-education I'd probably still be suffering innately. I suffer no more because I make the conscious choice not to." HOGLUND CAM Spring baseball can be downright miserable between the cold, wind and complete lack of sunshine. The Kansas Athletics Department has a solution for those fans unwilling to brave the elements to watch Kansas play at Hogland Ballpark. The Hoglund Ballpark Web Cam, a new feature at KUathletics.com, allows anyone a view from behind home plate at any time. The feature also allows viewers to take control of the camera for a short period of time to view the field from different angles and distances. 一 THE MORNING BREW SOCCER ANNOUNCES SPRING SCHEDULE Kansas soccer will begin preparing for the 2009 season on March 28 at the Jayhawk Soccer Complex with a game against Creighton. The layhawks will then travel to St. Louis for two games against Saint Louis University and Marquette on April 4 and return home to face Arkansas on April 11. Kansas returns to Creighton later — the date, times and opponents have not been announced — for two final spring games. Edited by Heather Melanson NFL Search for missing boaters called off BY CHRISTINE ARMARIO Associated Press CLEARWATER, Fla. — The Coast Guard called off the search Tuesday for two NFL players and a third man lost at sea off the Florida coast after their boat capsized during a fishing trip. The Coast Guard said it didn't believe anyone was on the surface of the water and the search would end at sundown. "We're extremely confident that if there are any survivors on the surface of the water that we would Still missing in rough, cold water were Oakland Raiders linebacker Marquis Cooper, free-agent defensive lineman Corey Smith and former South Florida player William Bleakley. have found them" Coast Guard Capt. Timothy Close said. Hopes were raised Monday when rescue-crews found a fourth man who was aboard, 24-year-old former South Florida player Nick Schuyler, who managed to stay with the boat for more than 36 hours after it overturned Saturday evening. Prospects for survival were beginning to look more grim throughout the day, with the father of one of the men saying the Coast Guard told him privately that officials were losing hope because of the time that had passed and the possibility the men would be suffering from hypothermia. Coast Guard officials said publicity that they were still hopeful. southeast of the boat. Close said searchers found a cooler and a life jacket 16 miles Schuyler told the Coast Guard that the boat was anchored when it capsized in high seas. He said the four friends were able to put on life vests and huddle together, but the others eventually became separated. Schuyler was dehydrated and showing symptoms of hypothermia, but his condition was upgraded to fair on Tuesday. Cooper, a 26-year-old who owns the boat, was selected in the third round of the 2004 draft by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers out of Washington. He played 26 games for the Bucs in his first two pro seasons, then led a nomadic NFL existence. Jack Scharf, Cooper's agent, said he had no comment on the Coast Guard's announcement. A man who answered the phone at the home of Smith's father, sounding upset, said no one there could comment. Cooper and Smith, 29, became friends when they were teammates at Tampa Bay. Smith signed with the Bucs as an unrafted free agent in 2002, and spent last season with Detroit before becoming a free agent. The former North Carolina State standout recorded 42 tackles (28 solo), three sacks and 10 special teams tackles in 2008, his best NFL season. Bleakley, a 25-year-old former tight end from Crystal River, Fla., was on the USF football team in 2004 and 2005. He had one reception for 13 yards in his career, which also included some time on special teams. MLB Royals pitcher works construction during the offseason BY DOUG TUCKER Associated Press SURPRISE, Ariz. — Kyle Davies is a throwback to what most athletes would call the bad old days, a dinosaur from long ago when ballplayers would spend their off-season working. Yes, working. Doing honest, show-up on-time and do what-the-boss-says labor. Before free agency and color television and guaranteed seven figure contracts, most major leaguers couldn't afford to just laze the offseason away. Davies, an up-and-coming major league pitcher for Kansas City, had no need of extra cash last winter. Hed just been paid $427,000 for the 2008 season. Yet, there he was, pouring concrete, digging ditches and operating a jackhammer under the Georgia sun. "What am I going to do, sit on the couch every day? You make yourself lazy" he said. This year's contract guarantees the promising right-hander $1.3 million. But shortly after the season is over, he plans to rejoin the guys who sweat and toil on his dad's construction crew. He's no stranger to construction work. Since he was about 12 or 13, Davies has spent most of his summers working for Davies General Contracting near Atlanta. "It keeps you in shape, keeps you off the couch," Davies said. "The offseason can get really long. You can sit there and think about way too much. Instead of doing that, I just got up early in the morning and went to work." "I know we make a lot of money in this game. Major League ball-players make a lot of money," he said. "For me, it's not the money. There's a satisfaction of seeing something you built with your own hands." Digging ditches and picking up garbage is a good way for Davies to stay in touch with his working-class roots. Much of the time, Hiram Davies company constructs buildings for fast-food places like McDonald's. After deciding to be more aggressive and just "attack the plate," he went 5-0 in September, by far his best stretch since breaking into the majors with Atlanta in 2005. If his numbers from late last season are a clue to the future, the 26-year-old Davies may soon be making too much money to risk injury by operating heavy machinery. So far in two spring outings, using the same mind-set, the streak has continued. He's given up three hits in five innings, with three strikeouts and no runs. The Royals are counting on him being their No. 3 starter behind Gil Meche and Zack Greinke. Before last season ended, Davies asked his skipper if he'd have a problem having a construction worker on the roster. In spite of the satisfaction he takes from building something with his hands, Davies is not at all casual toward his still developing career in baseball. "So I really want to make it in baseball." "My dad will always say. If you don't make it in baseball, you can always come back here and dig ditches," he said with a grin. TODAY Baseball North Dakota, 3 p.m. Lawrence THIS WEEK IN KANSAS ATHLETICS WEDNESDAY Baseball North Dakota, 3 p.m. Lawrence 体式 Women's basketball Baylor, 7 p.m. Lawrence Jumping 5 Men's basketball Texas Tech, 8:30 p.m. Lubbock, Texas THURSDAY No events FRIDAY Tennis FRIDAY Tennis BYU, 1 p.m. Lawrence Baseball Northwestern, 1 p.m. Lawrence GOLF Softball NDSU, 3 p.m Lawrence Baseball Northwestern, 4 p.m. Lawrence 体育 Golf Club Track & field Arkansas Last Chance Fayetteville, Ark. Women's golf Rio Verde Invite Rio Verde, Ariz. 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If you like Mad Men, you'll love HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING Book by Abe Burrows, Jack Weinstock & Willie Gilbert Lyrics & Music by Frank Loesser Originally staged by Abe Burrows 7:30 p.m. February 27 – 28 & March 4 – 6, 2009 2:30 p.m. March 8, 2009 Crafton-Preyer Theatre This production is an associate entry in the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival XXXXIII Reserved seat tickets are on sale in the KU ticket offices: University Theatre, 864-3982; Lied Center, 864-ARTS; SUA Office, 864-7469; and online at www.kutheatre.com. Tickets are $18 for the public, $17 for senior citizens and KU faculty and staff, $10 for all students. All major credit cards are accepted for phone and online orders. Presented by the University of Kansas University Theatre KU UNIVERSITY THEATRE The University of Kansas The University Theatre is partially funded by the KU Student Senate Activity Fee. 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 THE UNIVERSITY OF DAILY KANSAS WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2009 --- WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2009 SPORTS WOMEN'S BASKETBALL 3B Kansas hopes to extend win streak against Bavlor Four Jayhawks will play last game in Allen Fieldhouse against Bears BY JAYSON JENKS jjenks@kansan.com Minutes into Kansas' 70-57 victory against Nebraska, coach Bonnie Henrickson quickly shook her hand at her side. Moments later, senior guard Ivana Cicat repeated the gesture, setting Kansas' offense into motion. The Jayhawks' signals for calling plays may be rather simple, but their offensive sets are anything but. The ability to execute those offensive schemes has been a significant "If you play right then it's going to get you an easy look." reason for the layhawks' current three-game winning streak. DANIELLE McCRAY Junior guard "Once you get into February and everyone knows what you're going to run," sophomore forward Nicollette Smith said. "It just gets tougher and tougher and you have to be able to make a play within a play. The teams that can't do that, that's when they start to go downhill." This season, the Jayhawks' offensive numbers — field-goal percentage and three-point percentage — have ranked in the upper half of the Big 12. But only recently has Kansas been consistently executing offensive plays. Henrickson's offense, which Smith said contained at least 50 plays, revolves around the basic principles of basketball: exploiting defensive weak spots, playing to strengths and adjusting during games. "They know who should come off a screen and who we should look for" junior forward Danielle McCray said. "They do a good job of telling us that and then it's all on us. I think we've done a good job of executing that. I mean, if you play right, then it's going to get you an easy look." "They're running what they Perhaps most importantly, Kansas constantly looks for mismatches. As a point guard, Catic said, one of her primary responsibilities is identifying advantages and correctly calling plays that expose those mismatches. unning what they run so well that if you have a breakdown, then they take advantage of it," said Nebraska coach Connie Yori. But that wasn't always the case. Early in the season, the Jayhawks sheer athletic adven tage allowed them to defeat opponents. But in a conference as talent-rich as the Big 12, possessing more athleticism is an almost unrealistic goal. Kansas' offensive sets rely heavily on intricacy and detail. The Jayhawks use multiple screens — sometimes as many as four or five in one play — to disrupt defenses and create scoring opportunities. And Kansas' plays are specifically designed to place scorers in situations that emphasize their strengths. "Our kids understand that there's a reason why you're coming off that screen, going that direction and coming off that pivot foot." Henrickson said. "Most likely, you're going to make that shot." The lajahawks appear at ease operating Henrickson's offense. But as recently as three weeks ago, Kansas often became stale offensively in key stretches of games. as Henrickson's, players said that at times frustration set in. "We just weren't finding what she was saying," junior guard Sade Morris said. "But now that we see it? Oh, it's much easier." In the second halves of Kansas' past three games, the Jayhawks have flourished offensively, executing in a way that allows them to expand leads. The key in that stretch — and a key for any team experiencing the grind of conference play — has been the ability to quickly adapt to defenses. Sure, the lajhayes run specific plays with a primary target. But throughout games defenses take away those first options, forcing Kansas to adjust. "You know they're going to try and take away the first option and second option, but they can't take away all of them." Catic said. "That's why some of our sets go into second and third and fourth screens. "They're running what they run so well that if you have a breakdown, then they take advantage." With a system as detail-oriented FINAL HOME GAME FOR FOUR "Defenses can't recover." CONNIE YORI Nebraska coach Four Jayhawks will play their final regular season game inside Allen Fieldhouse tonight against No. 5 Baylor. Seniors Catic, Marija Zinic and Katie Smith will be joined by junior Rebecca Feickert, who is graduating in three years. Feckert would pursue academic interests. Coach Bonnie Henrickson said "Rebecca and I had a conversation quite a while ago that this was probably something she needed 34 10 O'Ree Ryan McGeeney/KANSAN **Junior guard laChelia Jacobs leads several of her teammates across the court after a defensive rebound during the teams Feb. 22 game against Miami. The KU women’s basketballdetail-inteared helmet was helped to the team its current three-nameinnings streak.** Kansas vs. No. 5 Baylor P | No Kansas G | 3 | Ivana Catic G | 4 | Danielle McCray G | 20 | Sade Morris F | 24 | Nicollette Smith C | 14 | Krysten Boogard | P | No Kansas | Ht. Yr. PPG | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | G | 3 | Ivana Catic | 5-8 | 2.3 | | G | 4 | Danielle McCray | 5-11 | 19.0 | | G | 20 | Sade Morris | 5-11 | 11.0 | | F | 24 | Nicollette Smith | 6-2 | 7.3 | | C | 14 | Krysten Boogard | 6-5 | 9.5 | | P | No Bayler | Ht. Yr. PPG | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | G | 21 | Kelli Griffin | 5-8 | 5.0 | | G | 1.5 | Jhassim Player | 5-10 | 10.6 | | G | 1.4 | Falk Allison | 6-1 | 9.0 | | F | 3 | Jessica Morrow | 6-0 | 10.9 | | F | 5 | Morgan Medlock 6-1 | 6-1 | 6.2 | Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. Wednesday at Allen Fieldhouse. TV coverage. Sunflower (Channel 6) Junior forward Jasmin Player. With All-Big 12 talent Danielle Wilson likely out for this game with an injury to her ACL Player is now the go-to player for Baylor. She scored 21 points and pulled down 10 rebounds in a guts win against a廷顿 Texas team. Player won't be afraid to step up in the spotlight; she is a senior who has been playing big minutes since her freshman year. Baylor will have to give Kansas the outside jumper because of the loss of Wilson. She averaged more than three block a game, and without her, Baylor is not venial. The Bears need to saint into the lane often. Kansas sophomore Krysten Boogard has three inches on any player Baylor can sub in Kansas will try to score in the post early. Why Kansas will win... Swagger. These Jayhawks have it right now. They even have an outside chance of making the NCAA tournament if they finish their season with two great wins and win a few games in the big 12 tournament. The Jayhawks will fight hard to reach the tournament, their new Holy Grail. How the game is important.. Now the game is important... Kansas is tied for seventh in the Big 12 right now, but three teams lurk just one game behind the Jayhawks. If Kansas could somehow finish seventh in the league, they could avoid Oklahoma in the second round of the conference tournament. to do for her academic career; Henrickson said. 24 and 11.6 — Average points and rebounds in the past three games for Danielle McCray, which were all Kansas victories. She has established herself as a definite candidate for the All-Big 12 first team. "And I supported whatever she needed to do." Edited by Grant Treaster Clark Goble DON'S AUTO: [Keeping Kansas students off the streets since 1972] Don's Auto Center 11th & Haskell 841-4833 PETER C. KING Humanities & Western Civilization Program 2008-2009 Peace & Conflict Studies Lecture "The Power of Nonviolence" President, Fourth Freedom Foundation Research Fellow, Joan B. 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Thompson scored one run and hit a double in Tuesday's 8-2 victory against North Dakota at Hokkaido Ballpark. BY TIM DWYER tuwyer@kansan.com Tony Thompson has arrived as a hitter. Thompson, a sophomore third baseman who hit .276 as a freshman, stepped in against North Dakota left-hander Brandon Baumgartner and knew he was looking for something to take to the opposite field. "I figured I'd be going with a right-field approach off of a lefty," Thompson said. "I just tried to stay back and drive the ball to the right." Thompson waited on a 1-1 count and drove an outside breaking ball down the right-field line and later scored on Zac Elgi'e's line-out. It was a piece of hitting that coach Ritch Price said showed the maturation Thompson had displayed since the beginning of last season. He's done a really nice job to stop being all dead pull oriented, which is what he was when he got here," Price said. "Now he's staying more in the middle of the diamond, and I think you see that production. I think he understands that he has to use the whole field, and he's made some great adjustments." The double extended Thompson's hit streak to 15 games, and Kansas beat North Dakota 8-2. The streak dates back to May 2 of last year, a game the Jayhawks won against Oklahoma 17-15. Thompson has been dialed-in on his tear, hitting .441 in 15 games with four doubles, two homers and 11 RBIs. pitching, so I'm hoping as I go along that I'm going to get better." "I think I'm taking pretty much the same approach that I did at the end of last year," Thompson said. "I just think I got some more experience, and I've been seeing the ball a lot better. I'm facing some good Thompson has been hitting after preseason All-Big 12 senior catcher Buck Afenir, who has hit .462 since returning from a three-game suspension to start the season. Afenir credits some of his success to the emergence of Thompson. "I'll get a lot more fastballs probably during the course of the season," Afenir said, "just because of the numbers he puts up and the presence he has in the lineup" His presence in the lineup has helped the Jayhawks average 8.3 runs per game since Afenir's return. "He's a great player," Afenir said. "He's got a great swing, great eye. Everybody's got to come through their freshman season, kind of break out of their shell." BASEBALL (CONTINUED FROM 1B) - Edited by Grant Treaster to his second win of the season. Ridenhour (2-0) had fewer base runners this time around and credited that to his ability to stay ahead of hitters in the count. "I learned a lot from the Arkansas game that I took into this game," he said. "Really getting ahead of hitters was huge and not letting the leadoff guy get on us one big thing too." The Jayhawk offense collected eight hits, five of them singles, and used three sacrifice flies to move runners over and keep the pressure on North Dakota starter Brandon Baumgartner (0-2). He still managed to last six and one-third innings, but by that time the Jayhawks were able to take advantage of a comfortable six-run lead. Edited by Chris Hickerson BASEBALL NOTES OPPOSING PITCHER GOES ON STREAK After giving up the double to extend Tony Thompson's hit streak to 15 games, North Dakota left-hander Brandon Baumgartner retired 10 of the next 11 hitters in one of his most efficient stretches of the season. It's hard to fault an eight-run output, but the Jayhawks are going to have to consistently hit against pitchers like Baumgartner to win in the Big 12. HOME RUN DROUGHT The Jayhawks have started the season with six straight games without a home run. Their longest streak of that nature last year? Four. The Jayhawks are still scoring, with 8.3 runs per game in the past three outings, but the power outage is getting a little disconcerting for coach Ritch Price. "I'll be honest with you," he said. "I'm a little nervous that we haven't had a home run in six games." Kansas picks some strange innings to show up in, but it got the job done Tuesday. The Jayhawks have outscored opponents 9-1 in the second inning and 8-1 in the seventh. With a 4-0 second and 2-0 seventh, that trend continued to grow against STRONG IN SECOND AND SEVENTH With Tuesday's win against the Fighting Sirius, the Jayhawks extended their home-opener win streak to 10 games, with their last loss coming in 1999. The Jayhawks are 41-8 in openers in Hoglund Ballpark, and coach ON A ROLL AT HOME BASKETBALL (CONTINUED FROM 1B) North Dakota "I was probably 80 percent of his choice coming here," Collins said. Pretty impressive considering the two met only a week before Taylor committed at the end of last April. Taylor took his official visit to Kansas two weeks after it won the national championship last year. Marquette released Taylor from his letter of intent after coach Tom Cream left to become the coach at Indiana. Kansas was one of the schools Taylor decided to visit after his de-commitment. But one thing was constant — Taylor said Collins was "the person with me the whole time." In other words, Collins was Taylor's host. His official visit was eventful, to say the least. Taylor met all the Kansas coaches. He watched a specially prepared national championship video. He looked around Lawrence. "He's just a special kid," Collins said before the season. "I'm learning to love him." When Taylor went home to Jersey City, N.J., Collins called him. He wanted there to be no doubt in Taylor's mind about how much the jayhawks wanted him. Less than a week later Taylor chose Kansas over Georgia Tech. After Taylor committed, the calls and texts didn't stop coming. The two kept in touch until Taylor arrived on campus for summer classes in June. By then it was established that the two would be close. Leading up to the season, they became even closer. "We do everything together," Collins said. "From haircuts to shopping, it's just me and him." Collins and Taylor connected. They had similar backgrounds. Both were from big cities - Collins from Chicago and Taylor just outside of New York City. Both lived in rougher areas of those cities. Both grew up without their fathers around. Collins understood Taylor. So when Self was particularly hard on him during practices at the beginning of the season Collins knew how to deal with it. He often pulled Taylor aside in the middle of drills and helped him. But Taylor didn't know how to handle it when Collins chastised him. "This is his third year here so he knows what I'm going through when I'm having trouble," Taylor said. "He knows how to handle Coach so when Coach gets on me, he tells me to keep my head up." --- They don't remember the specifics. Or at least they won't discuss them. Some time during Kansas' nonconference season, Taylor was having a bad practice. And Collins had no comfort to offer. He was angry. Collins said Taylor wasn't exerting full effort and went into "freshman mode" — something he usually doesn't do. Collins confronted him. "We got into a little tussle, a little altercation. We walked into each other's faces," Collins said. "That's what happens. It's just like brothers. Brothers fight. Brothers get into it and argue." They both spoke their minds and moved on. Since then, neither can remember any negative incidents. "We feud sometimes." Taylor said. "That's what we do. We're competitive players." That it hasn't happened again has Kleinman thinking it was a Senior center Matt Kleinmann remembered the showdown between Collins and Taylor. He said it was no big deal and something that happened on a team more often than people realized. necessary step in the maturation of their relationship. "Over time, Tyshawn has realized Sherron is looking out for what's best for him." Kleinmann said. "Sherron has realized how to get guys involved in the right way." Kleinmann said Taylor's presence had helped Collins grow into the best leader Kansas has had in years. Believe it or not, it didn't come naturally to Collins. Now, Collins is comfortable approaching anyone. And Taylor never gets frustrated with Collins' criticisms. "When it first started, Sherron wasn't quite sure how to be a leader. He'd be the first one to admit that he didn't know how to talk to guys and encourage them the right way," Kleinmann said. "There were a couple times when Tyshawn was like, 'You're coming at me and no one else. You're trying to get me to play better and you're not talking to Cole or anyone.'" --- Well, maybe he does when they play video games. When Taylor needs an escape from basketball, he likes going to Collins' layhawker Towers room and relaxing with a game. Collins particularly enjoys EA Sports' NCAA Basketball' 09. "We just chill out," Taylor said. Maybe those sessions have something to do with Taylor's sudden breakout. In the past two games, Taylor has cemented his role as the Jayhawks' third scorer — behind Collins and sophomore center Cole Aldrich — and increased his average to 10 points per game. Taylor leads all Big 12 freshmen with 89 assists and is second in steals with 32. Collins, of course, was not surprised to see Taylor's slump end. "His confidence is big," Collins said as he grinned and glanced back at Taylor, who was laughing with reporters. "Look at him now — he's loose and he's back to his old self. That's something good for us. We need it." As much as Taylor is enjoying his success, Self knows Collins is just as happy. "Sherron is so proud of his progress." Self said, "Sherron lets him know all the time how good he can be." Sounds like brothers. — Edited by Chris Hickerson Tim Dwyer the intelligent thing to do, but great expectations aren't reserved for London orphans. Ritch Price is 113-57 at home with Kansas. Edited bv Chris Horn SAT MAY 2 CAKE CROSSROADS KC 412 E 18th S KCMO ATORLINDERS WWW.CROSSROADSKC.COM SAT MAY 2 CAKE FRI MAY 22 BADFISH A TRIBUTE TO SUBLIME GET TICKETS AT GRINDERS IN KANSAS CITY, BOTTLENECH IN LAWRENCE. WWW.CROSSROADSKC.COM Thursday, March 26th Umphreys McGee w/ Uglysuif Liberty Hall 737 Mass St Lawrence Kansas Tuesday, March 17th Joan Baez THE GRANADA 1020 MASS ST. LAWRENCE KS MON APR 6 RAILROAD EARTH w/ SPLIT LIP RAYFIELD Monday, April 6th Blue October. GET TICKETS AT www.pipelineproductions.com Brett Dennen we should opt for what we'll probably do anyway. Be fans, and find a way to justify filling in Kansas six times on our NCAA tournament bracket. 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Taylor realized that the Jayhawks' trip to Lubbock, Texas, might be harder than people thought. Kansas coach Bill Self hopes the rest of the team feels the same way. If not, the game at the United Spirit Arena could be dangerous. Kansas is only 3-3 there since the Big 12 became a conference and has lost in its past two trips to Lubbock. PLAYER TO WATCH Sophomore guard Tyrel Reed In a week when so many Jayhawks dominated, Reed was somewhat of an unsung hero. He went 3-for-4 from three-point range against Missouri, helping to stifle any possible comeback attempt. He also made a momentum-shifting three-point shot at the first-half buzzer against Oklahoma. Sophonom Reed guard Brady Morningstar hasn't played as well lately, so Reed may receive more minutes in Lubbock if that trend continues. Reed can be potent when he finds a rhythm, and he looked like he had one Sunday. Can sophomore center Cole Aldrich continue his torrid pace? QUESTION MARK HEARYE HEARYE During the past four games, Aldrich averaged 14 rebounds. It's almost impossible to beat a team with a big man exerting that kind of dominance. Scoring hasn't been a problem, either. He's recorded four straight double-doubles and averages 15 points per game on the season. Certainly, a game where he doesn't live up to his lofty billing is approaching. But Texas Tech doesn't appear to be the one. The Red Raiders have no big man to match up with Aldrich. Fourteen rebounds might be a little much, but expect at least 10. "To me, you have to put yourself under pressure situations, because the NCAA tournament has a different feel to it from a pressure standpoint than a regular-season game. I've told our guys that. This is good that we're playing games under pressure that we have to win to win the league." Kansas coach Bill Self on the benefits of heightened expectations "No room for failure at all. We've got to keep playing and finish these two games out. We want to win it. We don't want to share it with anyone at all." — Freshman guard Tyshawn Taylor on winning the Big 12 regular season championship COUNTDOWN TO TIPOFF GAME DAY KANSAS (24-5,13-1) STARTERS TEXAS HOLD'EM NO. 9 KANSAS VS. TEXAS TECH 8:30 p.m., UNITED SPIRIT ARENA, Lubbock, Texas, ESPN 2 A victory tonight will secure the Big 12 title for the Jayhawks. FREDERICK DUBOIS Collins Sherron Collins, 5-foot-11 junior guard Sherron Collins, 5-foot-11 junior guard Collins has won the Big 12 Player of the Week award two weeks in a row. If it weren't for Oklahoma's Blake Griffin, Collins would probably be the Big 12 Player of the Year. TEXAS TECH (12-17, 2-12) STARTERS ★★★★ John Roberson, 5-foot-11 sophomore guard Tyshawn Taylor, 6-foot-3 freshman guard N A. DUBAI Roberson broke Tech's single-season record for assists with one of his best games of the year. The sophomore, who was born in Kansas City, Kan., poured in 17 points, four rebounds and seven assists to break the record. Roberson Taylor Taylor is one game away from earning his first five-star rating of the year. Taylor averaged 20.5 points per game last week. He leads all freshmen in the Big 12 with 89 assists. ★★★☆ ★★★☆ Alan Voskuil, 6-foot-3 junior guard Alan Voskun, 6-foot-8 junior guard A skilled shooter, Voskun is the best weapon on the perimeter. He hits 44 percent beyond the arc, which ranks second in the conference behind Kansas' Brady Morningstar. V. I. Kubakov P ★★★☆★ Morningstar Brady Morningstar, 6-foot-3 sophomore guard Last week wasn't Morningstar's best. He went 1-for-8 from the field against Oklahoma and Missouri and topped it all off by missing a dunk in transition. Nick Okorie, 6-foot-1 junior guard Voskuil ★★★☆☆ Okorie was Tech's second-leading scorer on Saturday with 13 points. South Plains College, Okorie's junior college, won the NJCAA National Championship last season. He scored 29 points in the championship game. ★★☆☆★ Morris PETER TAYLOR MATTHEW Marcus Morris, 6-foot-8 freshman forward Ever since Marcus Morris ditched the sleeves, he's played a lot better. It must not be a coincidence. 3 Okorie Michael Prince, 6-foot-7 senior forward Cole Aldrich, 6-foot-11 sophomore center Despite starting, Prince averages only 16 minutes per game. He contributes a little into each stat category instead of excelling in one. Aldrich Self says Aldrich is the best big-man free-throw shooter at Kansas since Wayne Simien. Aldrich is shooting 78 percent from the free-throw line. Of course, he does everything else well too. ★★★★ Morris has finally given the Jayhawks some consistency off the bench. He's averaged six points and six rebounds during the past three games. Now he just needs to refrain from "mauling" opponents, as Self would say. ✩ ✩ ✩ ★★★☆☆ Markieff Morris, 6-foot-9 freshman forward A. H. A. SIXTH MAN PANASIRU KANSAS 12 Case Keefer Prince KANSAS 12 Morris X Robert Lewandowski, 6 feet 10 freshman forward --- 6-foot-10 freshman forward A product of Blue Valley West in Overland Park, Lewandowski brings size to a team that des- persely needs it. His 7.2 points per game and team-leading 22 blocks are good for a freshman, but he needs more than four NATIONAL WRESTLING CENTER rebounds a game to make a real differen Lewandowski ★★☆☆ SIXTH MAN Mike Singletary, 6-foot-6 sophomore forward Singletary is probably Tech's most physical player. He leads the team in rebounds with 5.4 per game, and his team-leading 150 free-throw attempts show he's not afraid to attack the rim. BROOKLYN ★★★☆★ Singletary TTU TIPOFF AT A GLANCE A Feb. 7 victory against Baylor gave Texas Tech some hope for the rest of the season. Since then the Red Raiders are 0-6, dropping them to 2-12 in the Big 12. Hanging with Oklahoma for a bulk of the second half on Saturday could be considered a moral victory, but Tech has little in the way of real highlights, Coach Pat Knight has reverted to a lot of motivational tactics — like bringing a 12-year-old into the huddle — but nothing has made up for his team's lack of talent. PLAYER TO WATCH Sophomore guard John Roberson JOHN KANE Roberson's game goes in all different directions. He leads the team with 14.3 points per game and 188 assists on the season. --- and he ranks second with 31 steals. But Roberson also leads the way in turnovers (101) and foul-outs (five). He hits just 39 percent from the field, but occasionally Roberson catches fire and carries Tech further than it should go. He needs a career-best game to defeat Kansas, although a really good performance could make this one interesting in the second half. Roberson Can Texas Tech hold Kansas to less than 80 points? QUESTION MARK Both offenses average 77.8 points per game, so breaking 70 points is almost a guarantee. The key for the Red Raiders is to try to keep the score below 80. Tech's defense gives up the most points in the league by far. Its 79.3 points allowed is almost five points worse than Oklahoma State. The key to keeping the score somewhat low is going to be keeping Cole Aldrich on the boards. That's not easy, but Tech must do it in order to keep the game within reach. Brady Morningstar HEARYE, HEARYE Texas Tech coach Pat Knight while showing just a small space between his thumb and forefinger "Our margin for error is like this." "He goes flying over the scorer's table and just kind of dusts himself off and goes out on the floor. He's kind of like the football player that scores a touchdown and hands the football to the referee." I Texas Tech coach Pat Knight about Oklahoma's Blake Griffin BIG 12 SCHEDULE Game Time (CT) Channel Iowa State at Nebraska 6:30 p.m. Big 12 Network BIG 12 CONFERENCE Texas A&M.at Colorado 8 p.m. Big 12 Network No.4 Oklahoma vs. No.15 Missouri 8 p.m. Big 12 Network UPCOMING SCHEDULE UNITED SPIRIT ARENA WILL BE SILENT IF... The Jayhawks shut down Alan Voskul. It's senior night in Lubbock and Voskul, a 6-foot-3 senior guard, will be the most celebrated Red Raider. He's been a significant contributor for Texas Tech during the past four seasons, so this game will mark the end of an era. This season, Voskul is averaging 14 points and four rebounds. PHOG ALLEN WILL ROLL OVER IN HIS GRAVE IF... PREDICTION KANSAS 76, TEXAS TECH 66 Kansas doesn't clinch the Big 12 Conference title in Lubbock. that would mean it lost and would have to wait until Saturday against Texas for a shot at the trophy. That would be unacceptable, because the only way it would happen was if Kansas was unfocused against the 11th-place team in the Big 12. Date Opponent TV Time AT S March 4 at Texas Tech ESPN2 8:30 p.m. March 7 TEXAS CBS 3 p.m. Big 12 Tournament March 11-14 KU BRACKETOLOGY Strength of schedule RPI 14 7 Ting Ath Kan the RPIratings.com Jayplay INSIDE AN INSIDE VIEW OF LIFE BACKSTAGE Costume, lighting, set designers help behind the scenes. NEWS | 8A THE STUDENT VOICE SINCE 1904 CHECK OUT THE APARTMENT GUIDE learn the ins and outs about signing a lease and living on your own. INSIDE THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2009 WWW.KANSAN.COM VOLUME 120 ISSUE 112 TEXAS TECH 84, KANSAS 65 STUDENTSENATE Treasurer suspended; will miss hearings CONSOLATION PRIZE BY BRIANNE PFANNENSTIEL bpfannenstiel@kansan.com bpfannenstiel@kansan.com Student body president Adam McGonigle. Wichita junior, suspended the student senate treasurer from his position Tuesday, five days before hearings that will determine distribution of $600,000 to student groups. Alex Porte, Great Falls, Va. junior and student senate treasurer since the beginning of this year, said the hearings, which are called block allocations, were the most important responsibility of the treasurer, but now he won't be able to attend. "Block allocation — it kind of sets out really the crux of what Student Senate's going to fund for the next two years," said Brian Hardouin, Broomfield, Colo., law student, who sits on the finance commit- Porte the process. He said that because Senate would not be raising any fees for next year, they must book more closely than in previous years at the distribution of funds during the block hearings. tee. Hardouin said this year's block allocation hearings would be even more important than in previous years because Senate would be looking to save money if "We always like to have more people at the hearings, especially people like Alex who know the background," Hardouin said, ref- --- Freshman forward Marc Morris watches in disbelief as Wednesday night's game against Texas Tech winds down, ending in a 84-65 defeat for Kansas in Lubbock. The lopsided defeat to the Red Raiders, the Jayhawks clinched at least a share of the big 12 regular season championship by virtue of Oklahoma's 73-64 loss to Missouri in Columbia. McKay will miss the title with the wiltout appearance with a victory against Texas on Saturday afternoon. SEE FULL COVER SEE PORTE ON PAGE 4A Ryan McGeeney/KANSAN ATHLETICS Special Olympians attend women's basketball senior night BY ADAM SAMSON asamson@kansan.com If the lights in Allen Fieldhouse went out, Brady Tanner's smile would have lit the entire building. Tanner, who is a member of Douglas County Special Olympics, attended the women's senior night basketball game against Baylor Wednesday. Fifty-seven student athletes and 34 Special Olympians partnered up to foster closer friendships and cheer on the layhawks. Tanner, who cheered loudly with his KU gear and crimson and blue face paint, told it all. "All you have to do is look at their faces when you see them interact with the student athletes," Jim Marchiony, associate athletics director, said. "The positive influence and the joy that these student athletes bring to those individuals makes it all worth while." The event was a part of the ongoing partnership between Kansas Athletics and Special Olympics Kansas. Special Olympics has been the Big 12 Conference's charity of choice since May 1996. "The partnership is something we as student athletes wanted to pursue and once we started doing it, we realized how much of an impact we can make," Hannah McMacken, Lake Tapps, Wash., senior diver, said. Kansas Athletics donated the tick KAISAS 10 Brady Tanner, Douglas County Special Olympics participant, flexes for the "Flex Cam" during the women's basketball game against Baylor Wednesday evening. Kansas Athletics donated tickets for Special Olympics participants to attend the game. Jerry Wang/KANSAN Releases initiatives for the women's game, enabling the Special Olympians to attend. Marchiony said the partnership between Kansas Athletics and Special Olympics was one Kansas Athletics took over and won. Texas, sophomore and football player, said it was important to embrace the opportunity to work with the Special Olympians. "All you have to do is look at their faces when you see them interact with the student athletes." "Anything we can do to give back to them, because they're so into sports and you can make them the happiest person in the world by just hanging out with "We have so much too be thankful for and it's an important lesson that we try to impress upon student athletes as soon as they arrive here, because so much is given to us, we need to give back." Marchiony said. Matt Baysinger, student athlete development assistant with Kansas Athletics, said many of the Special Olympians saw KU athletes as role models, especially in the Lawrence community. JIM MARCHIONY Associate athletics director was one of the most enjoyable ways to serve the community. "One of our football student athletes told me how it was both interesting and great how whether we want to be role models or not, we are," Baysinger said. "It's not quite the Charles Barkley approach where he used to say athletes aren't role models, but the fact of the matter is that we are." them at these events," Dudley said. Drew Dudley, College Station. A number of the student athletes stayed in touch with the Special Olympians they've worked with in the past through e-mail and snail mail. McMacken said promoting the positive image in sports and forming friendships like those the Special Olympians and KU athletes had formed was important. "I think it's important to slow down because often times student athletes feel overwhelmed with their schedules, but I think it's good to put everything on hold and take time for somebody else," McMacken said. "It's so easy to get wrapped up in what you're doing and forget about the people that helped you along the way." Baysinger said the possibilities to work with Special Olympics were limitless, leaving it up to the student athletes to determine how many events they would like to put on. Other events Kansas Athletics hosted included the annual mens basketball clinic with Special Olympians, an event at Power Play Family Entertainment Center in Shawnee, which more than 200 Special Olympians and 100 student athletes attended, and the women's Pink Zone basketball game this semester. Kansas Athletics continues its ties with Special Olympics as it hopes to hold a few more events this spring, including a swimming and diving clinic and a bowling tournament that Baysinger said was a success in the past. - Edited by Heather Melanson index Classifieds. 3B Opinion. 7A Crossword. 6A Sports. 1B Horoscopes. 6A Sudoku. 6A All contents, unless stated otherwise, © 2009 The University Daily Kansan TWO ABORTION BILLS PASS IN KANSAS HOUSE weather Both bills, which were prompted in part by the practices of George Tiller, address restrictions on late-term abortions. 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KJHK is the student voice in radio. Each day there is news, music,sports,talk 2017 kjhw shows and other content made for students, by students. Whether it's rock'n'roll or reggae, sports or special events, KJHK 90.7 is for you. NEWS NEAR & FAR 1 2 3 4 5 6 2. China announces cuts to military spending BEIJING — China announced a nearly 15 percent rise in military spending on Wednesday — a An Azteca gang member 'pressured' a guard to open the cells of fellow gang members, Valencia said, without describing the pressure. The fight broke out shortly after 6 a.m. as visitors were leaving after an evening of conjugal visits, said Marco Antonio Moreno, state police spokesman. CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico — A fight between gangs at a state prison in the Mexican border city left at least 20 prisoners dead and seven others injured on Wednesday, police said. Some gunshot wounds were reported and police were investigating how a firearm entered the prison, said Victor Valencia, the Chihuahua state governor's representative. INTERNATIONAL 1. Fight in Mexican prison kills 20, injures seven The 14.9 percent increase in defense spending is the lowest in three years, a possible reflection of shifting priorities amid plans for a 4 trillion yuan ($586 billion) stimulus package and a 850 billion yuan ($124 billion) spending boost to expand and revamp an inadequate health care system. 3. U.S. warns North Korea against missile test-fire smaller boost than in previous years — as the national legislature prepared to open its annual session with a focus firmly on overcoming the country's brewing economic crisis. SEOUL, South Korea — Washington's new North Korea envoy renewed warnings that the communist nation refrain from test-firing a ballistic missile. Tensions are high on the Korean peninsula, with the North announcing last week it will send a communications satellite into orbit as part of its space program — a claim neighboring governments believe is a cover for a test of a long-range missile capable of reaching Alaska. 4. Armored car imposter makes off with $145,000 NATIONAL LINCOLN, Neb. — Police say a man posing as an armored car guard made off with more than $145,000 from a church. Police Officer Katie Flood said Wednesday that a man dressed as a guard walked into the financial office of the Berean Church on Tuesday and told an employee he was there to pick up the weekly deposit. The employee said the man appeared to know what he was doing, so she gave him the more than $145,000 in cash and checks The real armored car and driver arrived about 15 minutes later and church employees realized they had been robbed. PASADENA, Calif. — An asteroid about the size of one that blasted Siberia a century ago just buzzed the Earth. 5. Asteroid narrowly misses striking the Earth The asteroid named 2009 DD45 was about 48,800 miles from Earth when it zipped past early Monday,NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory reported. That is just twice as high as the orbits of some telecommunications satellites. The space rock measured between 69 feet and 154 feet in diameter. The Planetary Society said that made it about the same size as the asteroid that exploded over Siberia in 1908 and leveled more than 800 square miles of forest. 6. United States deportes Black September terrorist NEW YORK — A recently released Black September terrorist convicted of placing three powerful car bombs in New York City in 1973 has been deported to Sudan, an African nation that once sheltered Osama bin Laden and other terrorists. Khalid Al-Jawary, 63, arrived Tuesday in Khartoum, said a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement spokesman. Associated Press KANSASCITIES Hutchinson ● ★ Hutchinson BY BARBARA PLATTS bplatts@kansan.com County: Reno Founded:1871 City : Hutchinson Nickname: The "Salt City" or "Hutch" Location: South central Kansas Distance from Lawrence: 3 hours or 182.72 miles Population: about 40,000 Destinations: Kansas State Fair, Lawrence Hutchinson Community College, Dillon Nature Center, Hutchinson Zoo, Reno County Historical Museum, Kansas Underground Salt Museum, and Kansas Cosmosphere and Space Center. Interesting Fact: Hutchinson is home to the largest grain elevator in the world. It is more than half a mile long. - Source: http://www.hutchgov.com/, www. maquest.com WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT GROWING UP IN HUTCHINSON? Iris S. McKay P.O. Box 10627425789 Mumbai, India Corey Ellis Ezekiel Kunze Hutchinson freshman Hutchinson freshman "The State Fair and always having school off on Wednesdays for Ride-O-Rama!" V "Dragging Main Street in my car, racing with my friends." Grant McCormick Hutchinson freshman "The Cosmosphere, because it's a fun and exciting adventure!" A. M. P. S. R. S. S. S. S. S. S. S. S. S. S. S. S. S. S. S. S. S. S. S. S. S. S. S. S. S. S. S. S. S. S. S. S. S. S. S. S. S. S. S. S. S. S. S. S. S. S. S. S. S. S. Holly Leiker Hutchinson junior "I really liked how I went to school with the same people from elementary to high school. I also liked the high school sporting events. They were a lot of fun." Sweet Deals DQ Sweet Deals ASK FOR Any 2 for $3 Any 3 for $4 Any 4 for $5 CHEESEBURGER ALL BEEF HOT DOG CHICKEN WRAP REGULAR ONION RINGS REGULAR FRENCH FRIES SIDE SALAD MEDIUM DRINK SMALL SUNDAE SMALL DIPPED CONE DQ 2345 Iowa • 1835 Mass St ASK FOR Any 2 for $3 Any 3 for $4 Any 4 for $5 NATIONAL states, outraged by California's "Octomom," are seeking to limit the number of embryos that may be implanted by fertility clinics. The legislation in Missouri 'Octomom' prompts new laws for fertility clinics ATLANTA — Lawmakers in two DON'S AUTO: [Keeping Kansas students off the streets since 1972] Don's Auto Center 11th & Haskell 841-4833 But critics say the measures also would make having even one child more difficult for women who desperately want to become mothers. "What they are proposing is a cookie-cutter, one-size-fits-all approach," said Dr. Andrew Toledo, medical director of the Atlanta-based Reproductive Biology Associates. "Not every couple and not every patient is the same." and Georgia is intended to spare taxpayers from footing the bill for women having more children than they can afford. Infertility doctors argue that decisions on how many embryos to transfer should be left up to medical experts familiar with a patient's individual circumstances. Debate has raged since Nadya Suleman gave birth to octuplets in Bellflower, Calif., on Jan. 26. She has six other children, lives in her mother's three-bedroom home and has relied on food stamps and disability income to provide for her family. ON CAMPUS Associated Press The Structural Engineering Conference will begin at 8:30 a.m. in the Kansas Union. C The "Dreamweaver: Visual Design using CSS" workshop will begin at 8:30 a.m. in the Instruction Center in Anschutz Library. The Geography Brownbag Series will begin at noon in Room 210 in Lindley Hall. The "KU Energy Council Presents Susan Eisenhower" public event will begin at 1:30 p.m. in the Dole Institute of Politics. The "Now what?" Resources and strategies to assist when you're non-renewed, downsized, or let go" workshop will begin at noon in the Pine Room in the Kansas Union. The SUA Tea Time event will begin at 3 p.m. in the Lobby in the Kansas Union. den unl any but a s est did pos The "Practical Training for F-1 Students" workshop will begin at 3:30 p.m. in the Courtside Room in the Burge Union. The "FM-chirped laser radar using coherent homodyne detection" seminar will begin at 4 p.m. in 1089 Malott Hall. The "Talk and Book Signing — Arlington National Cemetery: Shrine to America's Heroes" public event will begin at 3:30 p.m. in Oread Books in the Kansas Union. The "Reception and Talk Featuring George Gibbs Work with Centron Films" public event will begin at 5:30 p.m. in Watson Library. T ing: run the "The Price of Pleasure" event will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Big 12 Room in the Kansas Union. The "Rock Chalk Revue" will begin at 7 p.m. in the Lied Center. "The Power of Nonviolence" lecture will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Jayhawk Room in the Kansas Union. JaI cri TELEVISION Alumna to appear on 'Millionaire' today KU alumna Joanna Pergande will appear on "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?" this afternoon. The show will air at 4 p.m. on NBC, channel 14. Pergande's appearance was taped in October. She auditioned for the show in August in Detroit by passing a multiple choice test and going through two rounds of interviews. In September she was invited to appear on the show. Pergande appeared on the last portion of yesterday's show, and she will continue to try for $1 million in today's show. "It was really surreal," Pergande said. "I'm a big fan of the show, and I was starstruck." Pergande graduated from the University in 2006 with degrees in Spanish and International Studies. She lived in Margaret Amini Scholarship Hall and was a member of the honors program. She currently lives in Bay City, Mich. - Jennifer Torline DAILY KU INFO KU$\textcircled{1}$nfo People with O- blood types are universal donors. People with AB+ blood types are universal recipients. The KU Blood Drive is going on all this week in the Kansas Union ballroom and other campus locations. CONTACT US Tell us your news. Contact Brenna Hawley, Tara Smith, Mary Sorryr, Brandy Entsminger, Trube Preiner or Jesse Trimble at (785) 864-4810 or editor@kanan.com. Kansan newsroom 11 Stauffer-Flint Hall 1435 Jayhawk Blvd. Lawrence, KS 66045 (785) 864-4810 THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN THURSDAY MARCH 5, 2009 NEWS 3A ADMINISTRATION Changes in KU leadership unlikely to affect students BY ALEXANDRA GARRY agarry@kansan.com As the search for Chancellor Robert Hemenway's replacement continues, the departure of Provost Richard Lariviere leaves another vacant spot in the University's administration to be filled. Administrators and student unlikely to feel any direct effect but should take a strong interest in new candidates for the positions. PETER KENNEDY Hemenway. Alex Rock, Lawrence senior and coordinator of the Dole Institute Student Advisory Committee, said students generally didn't realize the importance of the chancellor's and provost's jobs because of a lack of "face-to-face contact." But, he said, students should still pay attention to and care about the leaders of the University. "Students take it for granted what these positions do, but the chancellor and provost dictate the culture and environment of the whole school." Rock said. The top administration openings mean more of the weight of running the University will fall to the six vice provisors, officials said. Steve Warren, vice provost for research and graduate studies, said the vice provosts would feel the effects of Lariviure leaving to become president of the University of Oregon. But, Warren said, they were well-equipped to keep everything running smoothly. Warren said the increased workload would not continue to trickle down the administration. "We're not leaderless or rudderless just yet," Warren said. "You can rest assured that everything will be fine." The chancellor search committee has set the end of June as the deadline for announcing a finalist candidate. Though the nominations are still being taken and no stand-out candidates have been selected, Drue Jennings, the chairman of the search committee, said it was on track to keep the deadline. A. R. MURPHY Lariviere Jennings said once the chancellor search committee made their selection, the new chancellor would then pick the new provost. "No one wants the University to endure any kind of vacuum." Jennings said. Adam McGonigle, Wichita junior, student body president and member of the chancellor search committee, said students were taking a strong interest in the chancellor search and many had contacted him asking how they could make a difference. "The administration has a tremendous impact on students they shape the mission and the vision of the University and set the goals," McGonigle said. McGonigle said he hoped students were also involved in the selection of the new provost and he planned to speak with Chancellor Hemenway to try to ensure that it would happen. Rock said he "would like to see a younger chancellor or provost, making more of an effort to reach out to students beyond those who are heavily involved." "Those students who can't get involved because they have to work the part-time jobs to pay for school, those are the students who need to be heard even more." Rock said. "Those are the students who need more help, and that's something we're going to see more of." Paul van Donkelaar, chairman of the president search committee at the University of Oregon, said the ability to communicate effectively with legislators and grant writers in order to better provide resources for students was a crucial quality in a good university administrator. He said it is also why students should care about the selection process. Picking apart pornography LECTURE BY LAUREN HENDRICK lhendrick@kansan.com Professor will speak tonight about how porn affects relationships Edited by Carly Halvorson Poya Naderi, graduate student in the department of sociology, said Jensen was the first graduate student-sponsored lecture for the department. Naderi said Jensen's talk was the beginning of what he hoped would become a series of lectures. The basic definition of pornography, according to Merriam-Webster, is any material depicting erotic behavior intended to cause sexual excitement. But for professor Robert Jensen, the definition of pornography includes a few more adjectives. "The content of contemporary pornography is relentless sexist and overtly racist." Jensen said. In his book, "Getting Off Pornography and the End of Masculinity," Jensen discusses what he describes as a "porn-saturated society" that greatly influences how men and women are socialized. One of the graduate students' goals in the department was to invite speakers who were critical of society because it was important for engaging in academic scholarship, Naderi said. Jensen, associate professor of journalism at the University of Texas, will speak at 6:30 p.m. in the Big 12 Room at the Kansas Union. His lecture, "Pornography and the End of Masculinity," will be followed by a documentary screening of "The Price of Pleasure: Pornography, Sexuality and Relationships." TONIGHT'S LECTURE WHO: Robert Jensen associate professor of journalism from the University of Texas WHAT: Jensen will present his lecture, "Pornography and the End of Masculinity" WHEN: 6:30 p.m. WHERE: In the Big 12 Room at the Kansas Union COST: Free Naderi thought Jensen was a good choice to speak at the University of Kansas because he wasn't afraid to discuss controversial things. Jensen said he had dedicated 20 years to anti-pornography activism and research. "There tends to be a lot of porn in this world and a large amount of college-aged men consume it," Jensen said. One of his many concerns about pornography's influence on society is the way it presents relationships and gender equality. "If porn was presenting healthy relationships and gender equality," Jensen said, maybe there wouldn't be a reason to care." Jensen said pornography was affecting the quality of relationships for both men and women. "Men should care because this is profoundly unhealthy," Jensen said. Jensen said he visited with young men who told him they could no longer enjoy sexual interaction with their partners the way they did before porn. Christian Crandall, professor of social psychology, said people tended to create expectations about how certain people should look depending on the types of media they were exposed to. He said fashion magazines often gave women visual representations about how the average woman should look and the same was true for pornographic material. If people are exposed to enough pornography, they begin to believe their sex lives should mirror those in porn. According to the Lighted Candle Society, a society of concerned citizens dedicated to the eradication of pornography, 67 percent of young men and 49 percent of young women thought viewing pornography was acceptable. The study was printed in a 2008 edition of the Journal of Adolescent Research. "For women, I hope the argument I present helps them understand their discomfort with pornography," Jensen said. He said he hoped his lecture would also point out the underlying hierarchical relationships between genders and between races. Edited by Heather Melanson INTERNATIONAL Japanese prime minister criticized for oral gaffes TOKYO — Reading Japanese isn't easy — even for the Japanese. Take Prime Minister Taro Aso. He's made so many public blun- ders that an opposition lawmaker tried to give him a reading test during a televised session of parliament. government policy "stinks." While the media and Aso's political rivals have been quick to heap ridicule, many Japanese have seen a bit more of themselves in Aso's goofs than they would like to admit. Since his missteps, books designed to improve reading ability have become all the rage. Aso's nemesis is his mother The Japanese leader bungled the word for "frequent," calling Japan-China exchanges "cumber-some" instead. Another time, he misread the word "toshu" (follow), saying "fushu" — or stench — and sounded as if he were saying Literacy-boosting books are selling briskly. One titled, tongue's notoriously tricky mishmash of Chinese characters and its two sets of indigenous syllabaries. Just reading the newspaper requires knowledge of about 2,000 characters. Another 50,000 are less common but useful to recognize. want to make mistakes like his." KU INDEPENDENT STUDY KU Courses Distance Learning 785-864-5823 enroll@ku.edu www.ContinuingEd.ku.edu/is The book has held the top spot in the weekly best-seller rankings compiled by Japan's largest distributor, Tohan Co., since the beginning of this year, ahead of "The Speeches of Barack Obama," which ranked second for weeks before falling to 17th this week. "We owe a lot to Prime Minister Aso," she said. "Many people don't "Chinese Characters that Look Readable but are Easily Misread," released a year ago, has sold more than 800,000 copies — most of them since Aso's mistakes first got national attention in November, said Yukiko Sakita, a spokeswoman for Futami Shobo Publishing Co. 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For more information, visit www.kubloodrive.com ku swing society presents "stray cat strut" charity dance Benefiting the Lawrence Humane Society Mini-Lessons, Contests, and Swing Dancing Galore! Admittance totally FREE, Donations happily accepted for LHS --- No Partner or Dance Experience Necessary Sunday March 8th,2009 1-5 PM - Kansas Room in the Union 4A NEWS THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN CAMPUS THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2009 Posters to debut in April Men of Merit program to honor men who exemplify masculinity BYDAVIDUGARTE dugarte@kansan.com A new series of posters featuring men who define masculin- Women of Distinction calendars this coming April. The project, called Men of Merit, is meant to recognize male students, faculty and staff who are role models for other males in the University. Rick Lofgren, Chicago second-year graduate student and member of the Men of Merit project, said the posters would help show masculinity in an appropriate light. "Masculinity is so much larger than the macho image presented by society." "It is important to recognize these men to show KU's current and future male population that the current definition of what it means to be male may not necessarily be the norm." Lofgren said. The idea for Men of Merit came to Gary Green, San Antonio senior, when he was looking at the Women of Distinction calendar. He thought there should be something similar for men at the University. The Athletics Department and Emily Taylor Women's Resource Center combined efforts to develop Green's idea into a series of posters featuring men at the University. Green is part of the Men of Merit nomination committee, which looks for men who challenge norms, take action and have a positive effect on the University or the community. "I believe there are many men here at KU who are very deserving of this honor." Loftgren said. A study done by the Population Reference Bureau indicates there have been lower rates of enrollment at colleges and universities among males since 1991. Males also tend to hold far fewer RYAN CAMPBELL Olathe senior leadership roles than women at the college level. Lofgren said he was passionate about the Men of Merit project because he had been studying male development and was well-versed in issues regarding the college male. He said the Men of Merit program was a great start to creating programs that sought to engage male students at the University. Lofgren said students could feel pride and a connection with the Men of Merit program because they had the opportunity to nominate a man they felt was qualified or could be nominated themselves Nominations for the Men of Merit program are due March 13. Ryan Campbell, Olathe senior and member of the nomination committee, said selections would be made by late March and the release date for the posters was April 15. The project is the work of the Women and Men's Poster Series, a new student group also working on the Women of Distinction calendar. Campbell said the posters were meant to show a whole spectrum of male existence on campus. The nomination committee has a loose rubric to guide its selections so all nominees are viewed through the same lens, Campbell said. He said men were redefining masculinity in so many different ways that the committee found it difficult to adhere to a strict set of guidelines. "Masculinity is so much larger than the macho image presented by society," Campbell said. "Masculinity is about integrity, accomplishment and compassion." Milton Wendland, Lawrence doctoral student, said when he received an e-mail asking him to be part of the effort to put the program together, he jumped at the chance. Wendland said he thought he was included because of his affiliation with the department of women, gender and sexuality studies and because his teaching and research interests centered on gender and sexuality. "I want my father and friends and my sons to know that being a man is about being fully human." "I want my father and friends and my sons to know that being a man is about being fully human, striving to be the best person they can be," Wendland said. "And it's important for women to see that too." MILTON WENDLAND Doctoral student Wendland said there was a cultural trend to blame men for most of the atrocities and violence in society, and there were a lot of restrictions placed on men. "Restricting yourself to one idea of what a man is limits yourself, limits your relationships," Wendland said. "Men of Merit is a way for KU students to be thinking about how they will live their lives now and in the future." — Edited by Carly Halvorson Irish you were a Jayhawk KANSAS JAYHAWKS Irish you were JAYHAWK KANSAS JAYHAWKS HOOLIGAN ST. PATRICK'S DAY KU BOOKSTORES KANSAS UNION BURGE UNION EDWARDS CAMPUS (785) 864-4640 kubookstores.com THE OFFICIAL BOOKSTORES OF KU PORTE (CONTINUED FROM 1A) erencing that Porte's suspension would prevent him from taking part in the hearings. "I'm confident that everything will go well and we will have a successful allocation, but he will be missed." Porte was suspended after he released a memo to The University Daily Kansan detailing McGonigle's recommendations regarding student fee adjustments. In the memo McGonigle recommended the fee review subcommittee eliminate the campus media and safety fees while allowing for increases to the Senate Activity Fee to finance "minimal salary increases" for senators. The campus media fee provides money to The University Daily Kansan, KUJH, KJIK, Kiok Magazine, KUpedia and KU Filmworks. McGonick asked that the memo be kept confidential. "Personally, I feel like this information was too important to the student body to let it be confidential." Porte said. According to Student Senate Rules and Regulations, the student body president has the power to suspend or remove from office any member of the executive staff if they do not meet the job description set by the Senate. However, McGonigle would not comment on the reasons for the suspension because University regulations prohibit the discussion of personnel matters. NATION Porte said he was initially given the opportunity to write a letter of apology to the Senate in exchange for keeping his job. He said McGonagle did not think the letter was up to his standards, even after several edits had been made, and upheld the decision to suspend Porte. Porte can appeal the suspension up to one week after the action. Edited by Chris Horn IRELAND'S DECISION ON THE TERRITORY OF DALMATY Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington on Wednesday before the Senate Finance Committee hearing on President Barack Obama's fiscal 2010 federal budget. The administrations housing plan is intended help struggling homeowners avoid foreclosure. ASSOCIATED PRESS Housing plan intended to help 9M Homeowners whose houses have lost too much value excluded BY ALAN ZIBEL Associated Press WASHINGTON — The Obama administration's housing plan is intended to help 9 million struggling homeowners avoid foreclosure, but it leaves out tens of thousands of borrowers in the most battered housing markets who won't qualify because their homes have lost too much value. The program detailed Wednesday offers refinanced mortgages or modified loans with lower monthly payments. Yet its refinancing plan is limited to borrowers who owe up to 5 percent more than their home's current value. Loan modifications, supported by $75 billion in federal funding, are unlikely for severely "underwater" borrowers. In the California cities of Stockton, Modesto and Merced, more than one out of every 10 homeowners with a mortgage won't qualify for any help because they owe more than 50 percent more than their house's current value, according to data from real estate Web site Zillow.com. The plan doesn't help homeowners in states "that are at the epicenter of the housing debacle," said Greg McBride, a senior financial analyst at Bankrate.com. The ineligible households are concentrated in California, Florida, Nevada and Arizona, but can also be found in struggling cities such as Detroit and Grand Rapids, Mich. Even houses in the outlying suburbs of the nation's capital, where the economy is relatively healthy, have dropped substantially in value. For a homeowner who borrowed $380,000 and now has a house worth $270,000, "I just don't know what you do with that," said Jared Martin, a mortgage broker in Bethesda, Md. Government officials acknowledge that the initiatives are only a partial fix for a sweeping problem that has helped plunge the U.S. economy into the worst recession in decades. Of the nearly 52 million U.S. homeowners with a mortgage, almost 14 million, or nearly 27 percent, owe more on their mortgage than their house is now worth, according to Moody's Economy.com. Nearly half of all borrowers in Nevada were "under water" on their home loans as of December, according to First American CoreLogic. "This is not going to save every person's home," said Robert Gibbs, the White House press secretary. "The plan is not intended to ... augment somebody's loan for a house that they couldn't afford under any economic situation, good or bad." In troubled Stockton, nearly one in five borrowers owe more than 50 percent above their home is now worth, making it unlikely that Though banks such as JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo & Co. issued statements praising the plan, there was also skepticism that banks would be willing to participate. they will qualify for any aid. "I've just seen so many of the programs not work," said Pava Leyrer, president of Heritage National Mortgage in Randville, Mich. "It gets borrowers' hopes up. They call and call for these programs and we can't get anybody to do them." The program has two parts: one to work with lenders to modify the loan terms for up to 4 million homeowners, the second to refinance up to 5 million homeowners into more affordable fixed-rate loans. For the modification program, which runsthrough 2012, borrowers who are eligible will have to provide their most recent tax return and two pay stubs, as well as an "affidavit of financial hardship" to qualify. In the affidavit, applicants will have to cite the reasons behind their financial woes, such as job loss or a drop in income. The government will then take steps to verify the information. Borrowers are only allowed to have their loans modified once, and the program applies for loans made on Jan. 1, 2009, or earlier. Mortgages for single-family properties that are worth more than $729,750 are excluded. 53rd Annual Snyder Book Collecting Contest Awards offered in both Graduate and Undergraduate divisions $600 $400 $100 First Prize Second Prize Hon. Mention Entry Deadline: March 23 Apply Today! Visit our site for rules & details: www.lib.ku.edu/snyder Sponsored by KU Libraries & Oread Books THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2009 NEWS 5A HEALTH Midterms can really hurt Nurses say heavy backpacks, bad posture may cause back pains BY MICHELLE SPREHE msprehe@kansan.com How students carry their backpacks is the biggest concern, Patty Quinlan, nursing supervisor, said. Each week, Watkins Memorial Health Center sees about four patients with back pain, but that number increases in the weeks before midterms and finals. "Their class assignments have increased and they have more studies they're working on so their backpack is getting heavier," Quinlan said. She said college students' back pain could be attributed to improper backpack positioning, poor posture and faulty mattresses. Emily Richardson, Derby junior, frequently has intense back pain that started five years ago. Richardson, who is 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighs 100 pounds, has a hard time handling the weight of multiple books and other class necessities in her backpack. "It's been getting worse lately," Richardson said. "The more I walk and the heavier my backpack is, it makes the pain more intense." Karen Loudon, physical therapist at Watkins, said using both straps on a backpack and putting heavier objects closest to the back could help relieve the strain put on muscles. "You need to keep the backpack weight about 15 percent or less of your body weight." Loudon said. Even if students don't carry a backpack or bag, poor posture can still cause back pain. "It's easier to keep muscles in shape now than to retrain muscles back to their original purpose," Loudon said. "The more years of getting into that poor posture and the stiffer they get, it's just harder to change that position." Loudon said another problem occurred when people popped their own backs because it could lead to hypermobile joints, or joints that are too loose. When a joint is hypermobile, there is more stress put on the joint and it's not as stable as usual, Loudon said. "It can become a vicious cycle because when you pop it, the more you do it, the more you feel like you have to do it." Loudon said. "We would recommend that people not do that on a regular basis." Because of her back pain, Richardson said she could only study in one place for an hour before the pain became so bad that she had to move to a different place. Loudon said she had seen students who were already in a bad fixed posture. "I don't really feel like I have a comfortable place to sit to study," Richardson said. "When I have to sit down and do a lot of work it's not very fun for my back." Richardson usually takes aspirin or ibuprofen to help alleviate her pain but last summer she saw a chiropractor once a week or every two weeks. Students who visit Watkins for back pain are educated on proper positions for sitting and lifting. Sometimes, a physician will recommend that a student see one of the three physical therapists at Watkins. sitting posture bad good standing posture bad good Graphic Credit: H. Duane Saunders MS, PT Quinlan said if students were unable to see a physician, yoga could help. And for students who smoke, quitting could also lessen pain, she added. 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HASSAN Sudanese leader under fire President charged with crimes against humanity and war crimes BY MIKE CORDER Associated Press THE HAGUE, Netherlands — The president of Sudan became a wanted man Wednesday when the International Criminal Court charged him with war crimes and crimes against humanity in Darfur — its first action against a sitting head of state and one that could set the stage for more world leaders to be indicted. President Omar al-Bashir's government retaliated by expelling 10 humanitarian groups from Darfur and seizing their assets, threatening lifesaving operations, a U.N. spokeswoman said. Susan Rice, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, said the United States supported the court's action "to hold accountable those who are responsible for the heinous crimes in Darfur." Up to 300,000 people have died and 2.7 million have fled their homes in the region. U. N. officials in Sudan will continue to deal with al-Bashir because he remains the president of the country, U.N. spokeswoman Michele Montas said in New York. In the Sudanese capital of Khartoum, the government denounced the warrant as part of a Western conspiracy aimed at destabilizing the vast oil-rich nation south of Egypt. "There will be no recognition of our dealing with the white man's court, which has no mandate in Sudan or against any of its people," the Information Ministry said. Al-Bashir, who denies the accusations, drove through the capital after the warrant was announced, waving at crowds. Security was tightened at many embassies, and some diplomats and aid workers stayed home amid fears of retaliation against Westerners. Several thousand people waving pictures of al-Bashir and denouncing the court turned out in a rally in Khartoum. Some waved posters of chief prosecutor Luis Moreno Ocampo's face with pig ears superimposed to chants of, "Cowardly pig, you will not get to the Sudan." MOTORCYCLE SPEEDWAYS The decision by the court lays the groundwork for potential indictments of other heads of state who have been mentioned as possible targets of war crimes investigations, including leaders of other African nations and Israel. "Head of state immunity no longer is a bar to prosecuting heads of state who commit war crimes and crimes against humanity during their time in office," said David Crane, an international law professor at Syracuse University and former prosecutor of the Sierra Leone tribunal that indicted exiled Liberian President Charles Taylor and put him on trial in The Hague. After he left office, Serbian President Slobodan Milosevic was indicted by the tribunal for the former Yugoslavia. The Security Council adopted a resolution ordering the International Criminal Court to investigate Darfur in 2005, leading to the charges against al-Bashir even though Sudan does not recognize the court's jurisdiction. ICC spokeswoman Laurence Blairon said that in issuing the warrant for the arrest of al-Bashir for war crimes and crimes against humanity, the three-judge panel is said he is suspected of responsibility for "intentionally directing attacks against an important part of the civilian population of Darfur, Sudan, murdering, exterminating, raping, torturing and forcibly transferring large numbers of civilians, and pillaging their property." But the judges said there was insufficient evidence to support charges of genocide. Ifal-Bashir is brought to trial and prosecuted, he faces a maximum sentence of life imprisonment. 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Mike Fleiss said Wednesday that producers of the ABC dating show did not create the outcome of Monday's season finale that prompted viewer outrage when Mesnick dumped his first choice for the runner-up and was the highest rated show in its time slot, 8-10 p.m. EST, with 15.45 million viewers. Mesnick, a 32-year-old single dad from Seattle, proposed to Melissa Rycroft in New Zealand. But in the subsequent "After the Final Rose" special, taped six weeks later, he dumped Rycroft because he still had feelings for runner-up Molly Malaney, after weeks of no contact. He and Malaney are now dating. Mesnick defended his actions in a post-finale appearance on Jimmy Kimmel's talk show, saying his relationship with Rycroft went sour when the cameras stopped rolling. "The great thing about unscripted television is that it's unpredictable, and that's what this was," he said of Mesnick's decision to let Rycroft go and rekindle his romance with Malaney. "It caught us off guard. It caught the viewers Fleiss said producers have "zero" influence in selecting the woman who wins the final rose. off guard." "There was no contractual obligation," Fleiss countered."You can check the contract. ... How would you put that in a contract anyway? Like, everything you do in your life must be shown on ABC. It's impossible." Mesnick said he had to break up with Rycroft on camera because of his contract with the show. AssociatedPress 10 is the easiest day,0 the most challenging. HOROSCOPES Aries (March 21-April 19) Today is a 7 Snuggle into your private space and let your mind wander. Do not do this while driving a car or operating machinery. You're about to have a very profitable idea. Taurus (April 20-May 20) To day is a 7 Pursue a topic that interests you. Get videos, books and private lessons, if you can. You always feel better when you know what's going on, in as many ways as possible. Gemini (May 21-June 21) Today is a 7 Do what necessary to keep those paychecks coming in. Don't stir up much of a controversy, though, if you can avoid it. Offer solutions, not problems. Make it easy on yourself. Cancer (June 22-July 22) Today is a 7 You've been thinking about a new course of action for quite a long time. You were wise to wait and contemplate consequences. Conditions are good today and tomorrow. Leo(July 23-Aug. 22) Today is a6 Bills are, coming due and you might be a little short. Can you find anything to sell? The free market is alive and well, although sometimes under the radar. Participate. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Today is a 7 You're almost finished with the most confusing part. Gather with a few of your best friends to commiserate and celebrate. Even if you didn't win big, you did make it this far. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) To day is a6 Keep your wits about you; things are changing fast. You're in unfamiliar territory, but you're doing fine. Concentrate on providing whatever is required. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Today is an 8 You and your true love don't need to talk about every little thing A lot of your communication is nonverbal. Hugs, for example, are an excellent way of getting your meaning across. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Today is a 6 You can generate more income from the privacy of your own home. Use it to payoff bills and build up your savings account. Get yourself financially secure so you can relax a bit. Capricorn (Dec. 22 Jan.19) To day is a 7 Your attention will be distracted soon, by an interesting person. Opposite do attract, as you may have noticed. Learn from a person who has a slightly different point of view. Today is an 8 You and your sweetheart don't have to share the same dream, but it sure will help if each of you supports the other. If your dreams match, so much the better. 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The star of NBC's "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" was hospitalized on Wednesday after feeling discomfort from a partially collapsed lung. She is undergoing tests. Hargitay has been ailing since at least mid-January, when producers announced that she had a partially collapsed lung. Her spokeswoman, Leslie Sloane, said the actress "expects to be feeling better soon" and that production of the show will not be affected Congratulations Sigma Kappa BREAK A LEG AT ROCK CHALK Your Advisory & Corporation Board Alumnae Hargitay, 45, won an Emmy last year for her role as Detective Olivia Benson on "Law & Order: SVU." 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Street that totally trumps the party bus. --- --state's minimum wage from its current level of $2.65 to the federal rate of $7.25 per hour. The I deleted 10 friends on Facebook for a free Whopper. It was worth it. The forecast for the week is making me smile all day. --- Speaking of periods, last week my girlfriend made me go buy her tampons so that she wouldn't have to miss the game. This relationship is getting a little one-sided. --- I think I've discovered the secret to juggling multiple airfriends --- Building an anatomically correct snowman is not a crime PAGE 7A --- EDITORIAL BOARD Minimum wage should rise with cost of living On Feb.20, the Kansas Senate approved a bill that would raise the legislation is pending approval in the House, where it will likely be passed, as it should be. This is a positive development for the state of Kansas, but the effect of this law will be more symbolic than anything else. We believe that the state government needs to go further and put in place a minimum wage that is connected to the annual increases in cost of living, a policy that is more economically efficient and provides more benefits to workers than the current trend of large and intermittent jumps in the minimum wage. KANSAN'S OPINION of work, and full-time students, who can be paid 85 percent of the minimum wage. The only employees covered by the state but not the federal law are those who work for firms with less than $500,000 At a paltry $2.65 per hour, the state's current minimum wage is the lowest in the nation, although five states have no minimum wage. The new legislation would raise it to federal levels in January of 2010. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, in 2007, the last year on record, there were 20,000 Kansans working below the federal minimum wage. Exempted workers included tipped employees, employees of small farms, seasonal workers, teenagers, who can be paid $4.25 per hour for the first 90 days in annual revenue that don't engage in interstate commerce. Ultimately, this is a very small number of people. covered by the state minimum wage is under the federal law anyway", said Sen. Dick Kelsey (R Goddard). "The practical thing to do is adjust the state law so that we don't get criticized for something that doesn't matter" "Everyone who is But that belies the symbolic value of this bill. "It sends a message to the people of the state of Kansas that we have as much respect for their work as the federal government," said Sen. Laura Kelly (D-Topeka). The law passed the Kansas Senate with the support of many Republicans, like Kelsey, who are willing to support the increase to avoid future criticism. The law will likely pass the House for the same reason. This largely symbolic increase, however, does not go far enough. We argue that Kansas should adopt a policy that would index the minimum wage to the cost of living. TO CONTACT: FOOD CONTACT **WHO:** Rep. Barbara Ballard at: 785-296-7697 or barbara.ballard@house. ks.gov **OR:** Sen. Marci Francisco at: 785-842-6402 or marci.francisco@senate. ks.gov something that many other states, including Florida, Missouri and Montana, have already done. Such a change would benefit workers because it prevents de facto cuts in income that occur when the flat minimum wage rate is eaten up by inflation. Furthermore, the large jumps in the minimum wage mandated by the federal government every decade or so are more costly to employers than a steady, predictable increase. "This incremental increase is less costly than large jumps in the minimum wage," said Ron Caldwell, a professor of labor economics at the University. The increase in the state minimum wage will have a largely symbolic impact, but it is nevertheless an important step in the right direction for the state of Kansas. Dan Thompson for The Kansan Editorial Board A 72 ASSOCIATED PRESS Kansans entitled to know what's floating in their milk What's in a label? Milk with or without "additive free" printed on the carton is still the same milk, right? At least that's what proponents of a bill being discussed in the Kansas House Agriculture Committee seem to think. The bill, which has been debated since November, strives to outlaw labeling artificial growth-hormone-free milk as such. The proposal would protect dairies that use controversial substances such as bovine growth hormone (BGH) to elevate milk production while withholding important information from consumers. Of course, there's a good reason BGH-free milk producers want to distinguish themselves from their conventional counterparts. According to the Center for Food Safety, the majority of cows treated with BGH suffer from debilitating health problems such as lameness, reproductive problems, and, most importantly, a 25 percent increase in udder infections. Diseased udders, the source of your delicious unlabeled milk. Mmm. To treat the infections caused by BGH, farmers have to pump their cows full of additional antibiotics, residues of which end up in the milk. This, of course, helps further the problem of antibiotic FARM FRESH POLITICS CARA MCCONNELL Finally, BGH has been linked to an elevation in the levels of a hormone called insulin-like growth factor-1. Studies have shown that this hormone is passed on to the consumer and has been linked to increased growth of breast, prostate and colon cancer. resistance among people. The FDA supports the use of BGH, but essentially no one else does. Since 2000, the European Union has made sales of BGH illegal, and it is not approved for use in Canada, Japan, Australia or New Zealand. The reason BGH is still legal in the United States is not because we know its secret goodness. More likely, it is because of the incredible power of Monsanto, the agricultural biotechnology corporation that produces BGH under the brand name Polsilac. Monsanto has done quite a job of pushing its products and silencing opposing voices, most notoriously in the case of two journalists in Tampa, Fla., who lost their jobs after refusing Monsanto's request to alter a Whether because of consumer advocacy groups' fear-mongering, as Monsanto claims, or from genuine concern about the safety of BGH, the USDA reports that since the introduction of BGH, organic milk has become the fastest growing segment of the organic market. Consumer demands have prompted companies such as Starbucks to use only BGH-free dairy products. Here's the best part, though. Despite several states being targeted by Monsanto's laped advocacy group, AFACT, Kansas is the only state that is still fighting over this ridiculous policy. Everyone else wants to know what is in their milk. In other words, Kansas is as backwards as you think. (You can have that bumper sticker slogan on the house.) negative report on BGH. Regardless of the controversy about BGH, consumers have a right to know as much as possible about the contents of their food. This is especially true in cases where controversial practices and products are used. By passing this legislation, the Agriculture Committee decides for Kansas consumers whether to take a risk on BGH milk and thwarts the efforts of dairies that refuse to use such a harmful product. McConnell is a Dallas junior in English. POLITICS Republicans hastily casting hopes on Louisiana governor Last year, Gov Kathleen Sebelius gave the Democratic response! Democratic response to President Bush's State of the Union address. The year before that, the respondent was Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine. Neither governor's response was considered compelling. This year was the Republican's turn to deliver a response. They chose Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal. He did not fare any better. Jindal's speech was criticized as stilted and dull. Many of his supporters rushed to his defense by saying he is more in his element when speaking live and not in front of a teleprompter. Several political analysts have raised the question about what effect his poor presentation following President Obama's speech might have on his rumored aspirations for higher national recognition. I'm just going to say outright that I don't think a mediocre response to a presidential address is going to kill Jindal's possible aspirations to greater national prominence. He's in his early 30s, so he has a lot of time to make up for one bad night. And the kind of attention he's garnered since being elected governor of Louisiana isn't going to dissipate that easily. What is concerning is the brief period of panic that arose when Jindal didn't deliver some kind of masterful rebuke to President Obama's Address to Congress. It brought to light a serious problem with all the momentum Jindal has gained since becoming governor. As Republicans watched Barack Obama quickly rise to prominence in the Democratic Party, they obviously saw that it would behoove them to have an equivalent, and Bobby Jindal appeared to be their answer. He is young, he is (usually) a good public speaker, and he may very well have the ability to galvanize the Republican Party the same way Obama did LIBERAL LOUDMOUTH BEN COHEN DHEN to the Democats. He just may be able to sell his beliefs as exciting, as the wave of the future, even though they are essentially in line with the party, much in the way Obama did. Jindal's less-than-stellar performance put cracks in that theory. The GOP, desperate to repair the damage done to its image by the legacy of the Bush administration, has placed much of its hope in Bobby Jindal. A straw poll taken at a recent convention of the Conservative Political Action Committee, as reported by CNN, had Jindal coming in a close second to Mitt Romney as the choice for GOP presidential candidate in 2012. Jindal certainly has time to improve his reputation. If he can't, however, the GOP is in trouble. It has hedged its bets on a popularly-anointed golden child without knowing much about his actual leadership style, or whether he can translate his success in Louisiana to a national level. I understand the GOP's optimism, after seeing somebody from the rival party pull off essentially the same thing, but Obama's popularity before he was the Democratic candidate was far more organic than jindal's. He certainly had help gaining national attention (you aren't a keynote speaker at your party's national convention because you're a nice guy), but it took time for him to be heralded as the face of the Democratic Party. The Republicans seem to be forcing the mantle on Jindal too hastily, which will only hurt them in the long run Cohen is a Topeka senior in political science. Let's pay students to recycle textbooks LETTER TO THE EDITOR Twice every school year, KU students bring thousands of textbooks to the KU Bookstore or Jayhawk Bookstore hoping to sell them back for money. The students receive just a fraction of what they originally purchased the book for just four months ago, or they aren't able to resell it at all. Left with a book they have no use for, more often than not they toss it in the nearest garbage can. Garbage can — not recycling bin. Yes, there are recycling bins present at both of the mentioned bookstores but most students either don't see them or simply don't care. Students not only throw out these useless books but also hang onto ones that the bookstore offers to buy back at minuscule price, hoping to get a better offer elsewhere. But these books will also end up in a garbage can after the students realize they will be unable to sell them back anywhere. This is an interesting practice for a University that stresses environmental-friendly actions and a country in which you can't go a full day without hearing the phrase "going green." Wouldn't it be logical to offer a small amount for these out-of-date books to get them out of garbage cans and into recycling bins? It's frustrating to hear constant harping on the environment when small changes such as this cannot be made. The University needs to open its eyes and realize how many trees it could save by offering a few bucks for textbooks and recycling them. True, students should take the initiative and recycle themselves, but this isn't realistic. College students are lazy. Why take a minute to recycle a textbook when you could chug a beer, watch more TV or add onto your nap? Yes, it's a shame, but it's the truth and this University along with others across the nation aren't doing anything to change it. Andrew Doughty is a sophomore from St. Paul, Minn. HOW TO SUBMIT A LETTER TO THE EDITOR LETTER GUIDELINES Send letters to opinion@kansan.com Write **LETTER TO THE EDITOR** in the e-mail subject line. *Length:* 300 words The submission should include the author's name, grade and hometown. Find our full letter to the editor policy online at kansan.com/letters. 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The backstage workers for University Theatre's production of the 1960s satirical musical "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying" are no exception, and all too often they go unnoticed. The costume, scenic and lighting designers, among others, began meeting and planning with show director Mechele Leon last April, months before Friday's opening night performance. "It's been a great collaborative process," Leon, assistant professor of theatre and film, said. "I worked with them, and they worked with me to develop the plans." Here's a look at three students who work behind the scenes for "How to Succeed." Edited by Andrew Wiebe HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING WHAT: University Theatre performs the satirical musical based on the 1960s (212) 850-3920 on sunrise WHERE: Crafton-Pevere Theatre in Murphy Hall WHEN: The musical opened on Friday and performances continue at 7:30 p.m. today and Friday, and at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday. COSTUME AND MAKEUP DESIGNER WHERE: Carolina Keyway High School COST: $10 students, $17 KU faculty and staff, $18 adults. Tickets are on sale at all KU ticket offices. Danny Tyler Waugh/KANSAN Caleb Stroman, College Station, Texas graduate student, is the costume and makeup designer of the spring musical "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying." Stroman designed many costumes, including this dress that the character Helen wears during a scene where five girls have on the same dress. Tvler Wauoh/KANSAN "How to Succeed" takes place in 1961. Stroman said it was difficult finding business attire that fit the time period, though he ultimately based some of his costumes on research and the television show "Mad Men." Although some of the suits in the play are vintage, other suits and dresses had to be made from It's the little details that can make Stroman's job challenging. Caleb Stroman's job as costume and makeup designer began last April, when he received the script for "How to Succeed." Since he finished his 20 costume designs in early December, Stroman, College Station, Texas, graduate student, has been picking out fabrics, working with the University Theatre's costume shop to create the costumes and making sure each actor's and actress' costumes fit just right, even down to the hem length. "You don't think about those tiny details when you're putting it on paper because everything can work on paper and you have no budget on paper," Stroman said. scratch or modified from other costumes. Stroman said he enjoyed designing because he preferred being backstage, and he liked helping the actors and actresses finalize their characters after they put on their costumes. Dress rehearsals and opening night are the busiest time for Stroman, who must help his crew with wigs and makeup for the actors while answering questions about colors of nail polish, fixing broken belts and making sure the actors' hair has the fight 1960s "swoop." "They usually have their character fleshed out," Stroman said. "But once they put on that suit, that's when they're like 'Here it is. That's the tiny link that I've been missing." "I'd never see all the costumes, let alone all onstage with the brilliant lights and the set with all the colors," he said. "It was exciting to see everything together." Despite the hectic production period, Stroman said he felt rewarded when he saw the finished product at last week's dress rehearsals. MERCEDES Tyler Waugh/KANSAN HERNST STATE STUDIO SPECIAL Gourmet Pizza, Superior Taste! $6.99 WE DELIVER LATE Large 1 Topping Dine In - Carry Out - Delivery - Order Online (No access denied.) www.WHEATSTATEPIZZA.com Not valid with other offers. Delivery Fee Applies. 865-2323 711 W. 23 St. #19 Located in The Main Shopping Center M-W ttl 1 p.m. - Thur & Sun ttl 1 a.m. Fri & Sat 1 a.m. Ever March 31 2019 Ann Sitzman, Prairie Village Senior, is the lighting designer for the spring musical "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying." This is the lighting of the song "The Secretary Is Not a Toy." HERMES STAR PIZZA Gourmet Pizza. Superior Taste! LIGHTING DESIGNER Jane Clare Voted Best Pizza in Lawrence! Almost the Weekend! Thursday Special: 16" Pizza 2 Toppings 2 Drinks ONLY $13.05 plus tax PIZZERIA Free Delivery! 749-0055 • 704 Mass. • rudyspizzzeria.com Tammy Keiser, Blue Spring, Mo., graduate student, is the scenic designer of the spring musical "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying." Keiser said that many of her cutouts were inspired by the TV show "Mad Men." SCENIC DESIGNER Ann Sitzman has spent more than three years designing lights for University Theatre, and "How to Succeed" is her fifth production. Aftertaking with Leon, the director, about her vision for "How to Succeed," Sitzman, Prairie Village senior, began planning based on the costumes and set design. She spent more than six weeks. "It's like manipulating the mood in a way you don't normally get to." than six weeks hanging, focusing and choosing all the colors for the lights. Sitzman said her primary challenge was working lights into the large set. She wrote the lighting cues for the production based on the script and developed plans for what lights should turn on and in what color. During the course of the musical, Sitzman has built in 175 lighting cues and sequences, and she said she was pleased with the final product. ANN SITZMAN Lighting designer Sitzman said the hardest part of being lighting design including placing second at January's Kennedy Center American College Theater regional festival for her lighting design in last season's "The Bald Soprano" Sitzman has won awards for her the lighting designer was successfully collaborating with the other designers to unify all aspects of the show. "It's like manipulating the mood in a way you don't usually get to," Sitzman said. "I'm watching the show and fixing it the way I want in order to make it successful." Keiser, Blue Spring, Mo., graduate student, wanted the set to have a game-board feel because of the musical's story line. She painted the set in a boxed style of painting, based on Mondrian, an artist who worked close to the musical's time period. A game board, cookie cutters and the work of artist Piet Mondrian $ ^{a,b} $ Though Keiser did not use the same bright colors that Mondayrian preferred, she said the duller shades of blue, purple and gray that she chose expressed the rigidness of the 1960s business world. Keiser has received several awards for her costume and scenic designs, and she has been involved in more than 100 shows in community theater programs and at the University. She said she enjoyed designing for musicals such as "How to Succeed" because they aren't limited by reality. Flet Monkman an inspired Tammy Keiser's set design for "How to Succeed." "I wanted the prison look because the people are stuck here," she said. "I painted it flatly because it's a flat, Wonder-Bread world." "The cubicles were important to keep the idea of the office going while all the other fun stuff was going on in the front of it," Keiser said. The University Theatre's scene shop built the set in less than three weeks because the Crafton-Preyer Theatre in Murphy Hall was being used for other shows. complete with cubicles. "Musicals always need to have more flash and pizzazz and color than real life because it's not real so you get to bump it up," Keiser said. "They're fun to do because you have no reality to worry about." Keiser also included life-size "cookie-cutter" figures of people within the set. Using steel beams, she designed a two-story high office building, THURSDAY NIGHT... IS LADIES NIGHT ...only at THE HAWK OPEN AT 2PM THURSDAY No Cover for ladies $1.14oz Draws $2 Double Wells 1/2 Priced Martinis Free tanning on the front patio while the sun is out! FRIDAY OPEN AT 3PM $2.50 Domestic Bottles $3.50 Double Bacardi & UV vodka drinks $2.75 Premium Bottles Hot Wheel races Friday night! Bring your Hot Wheels and Pink Slips. $50 Prize for the winner! GOOD LUCK TO ALL IN ROCK CHALK! Jayhawk CAFE . LAWRENCE WWW.JAYHAWKCAFE.COM 1340 Ohio • 843-9273 --- --- Sports KANSAS THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAS CLOSES OUT 6-3 VICTORY OVER UND ayhawks move to 4-3 after two-game sweep against Sioux. BASEBALL1 7B ANSAN oring WWW.KANSAN.COM MISSOURI DEFEATS OKLAHOMA, 73-64 THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2009 The Tigers are perfect at home this season. BIG 12 BASKETBALL I 8B TEXAS 5 KAN TEXA 20 TCH TEXAS 32 TEXASTUMBLE PAGE 1B Kansas stunned in Lubbock Junior guard Sherron Collins and momenter center Cole Aldrich struggle to gain possession after an unsuccessful short attempt during the second half of Wednesday night's game against Texas Tech. The Red haiders defeated the Javahiers 84-65. By virtue of Oklahoma's loss to Missouri, Kansas will receive at least a share of the R12 12-man season championship. Jayhawks get share of Big 12 title but celebration must wait BY CASE KEEFER ckeefer@kansan.com LUBBOCK, Texas — Kansas clinched a share of the Big 12 Conference regular season championship Wednesday. No one seemed to notice. The hayhaws received no trophy. They didn't celebrate. They didn't feel like the top team in the Big 12. How could they? Kansas suffered an embarrassing 84-65 defeat to Texas Tech, the 11th place team in the Big 12, at United Spirit Arena. "Yeah, I'm ecstatic," Kansas coach Billy Self said sarcastically. "I told our guys, 'Yeah, congratulations, we win our league and get beat by 19'" But by virtue of Missouri's 73-64 victory against Oklahoma at Mizzou Arena, Kansas is assured the No.1 seed in the Big 12 Conference tournament next week in Oklahoma City, Kansas (25-5, 13-2) can also win the Big 12 outright with a victory against Texas Saturday at Allen Fieldhouse. The Jayhawks were not interested in discussing that. Why would they be? A disastrous effort from the entire team enabled Texas Tech to win only its third Big 12 game of the season. "Everybody was just kind of off their mark tonight," sophomore center Cole Aldrich said. Junior guard Sherron Collins, who averaged 25.5 points in two games last week, went 3-for-19 from the field for 11 points. Aldrich, who averaged 14 rebounds per game in the last four games, recorded only three rebounds to go with eight points against the Red Raiders. technical fouls Sophomore guard Brady Morningstar failed in his assignment of guarding Texas Tech's Alan Voskuil, who had a career-high 35 points and nine three-point shots on his senior night. Sell and freshman forward Marcus Morris ruined Jayhawk comeback attempts in the second half with On a night where the Kansas women's basketball team recorded the biggest victory of coach Bonnie Henrickson's career at Kansas — a 69-45 victory against No. 5 Baylor — Self suffered possibly his worst defeat. "We had no post presence inside. We had nobody else making shots. Our whole team, collectively, played very, very poor all around." Self said. "Coaching, It was Kansas' third straight defeat at United Spirit Arena, a building Self has never won in with the lahwacks. But their defeats in 2005 and 2007 came down to the final possessions. execution, everything was poor. They whipped us in every capacity." the lavhawks. Wednesday, the Red Raiders started to saddle up and ride off into the sunset immediately. That part wasn't anything unusual for MEN'S REWIND PAGE 4B Like their last two road games at Kansas State and Oklahoma, Kansas followed its road routine at the beginning of the first half by falling behind by double digits immediately. The Red Raiders' lead got as large as 18 points when Voskui made two free throws with four and a half min- SEE BASKETBALL ON PAGE 4B PAGE 4B COMMENTARY € T T For full coverage of the men's basketball game against Texas Tech, check out the Rewind on page 4B. Women succeed while men disappoint BY STEPHEN MONTEMAYOR smontemayor@kansan.com Here's hoping a shockingly bad night from the men's basketball team doesn't overshadow a historically good one for the women. For much of the first half last night I mulled over whether No. 9 Kansas' effort against the Big 12's 11th ranked team was worthy of mention in this column's lead paragraph. After all, the Kansas women's basketball team earned a colossal 69-45 victory over No. 5 Baylor at Allen Fieldhouse in arguably the program's proudest achievement in some time. Junior guard Danielle McCray's 35-point effort belongs alongside the finest performances in the Phog. This player and this win is just what the program needed. Now on to darker developments. An improbable fifth-straight Big 12 title was gift-wrapped by the team Kansas tamed last Sunday. No. 12 Missouri shocked No. 5 Oklahoma, guaranteeing at least a share of the Big 12 regular season crown and clearing the path for Kansas to secure the title outright. But foul trouble from the court to sideline, 3-for-19 shooting by junior guard Sherron Collins, a banged up and beaten down sophomore center Cole Aldrich and a pass by freshman guard Travis Releford to a referee were just a sampling of the comedy of errors that derailed the Jayhawks last night. The only thing clinched in Lubbock, Texas was the possibility of another madening March first SEE MONTEMAYORON PAGE 5B WOMEN'S BASKETBALL Jayhawks destroy Bears on senior night Danielle McCray scores a career-high 35 points as Kansas blows out No.5 Baylor to send seniors out on a high note BY JAYSON JENKS jjenks@kansan.com Junior forward Danielle McCray arrived at Kansas three years ago a scorer — the type of player expected to lead a team. In her first two years, McCray adequately filled Kansas' needs, ranking second on the team in scoring as a freshman and leading the Jayhawks in points per game last season. But only recently has McCray so visibly flourished as Kansas' go-to offensive player. Wednesday night's 35-point outburst, a career high, in a 69-45 victory against No. 5 Baylor marked Kansas' fourth consecutive victory and the fourth consecutive game in which McCray excelled with the ball in her hands. "I had the hot hand tonight and everything was going in," McCray said. "And I wasn't going to stop shooting it." All season, McCray has been expected to carry Kansas offensively. But never this season — or during her career — has McCray so thor- oughtly and completely filled the role. talented players is producing and playing well, it just gives the whole team more confidence," assistant coach Katie O'Connor, who works individually with McCray, said. Facing one of the tougher defensive teams in the Big 12, McCray simply dominated. During a first-half in which McCray scored 23 points, fans actually groaned when a shot missed its mark. "Any time one of the team's most "Even though they are a great team, we had to keep throwing punches. We never rolled over." sas past Baylor, McCray captivated an audience and cemented herself as a premiere scorer in a conference loaded with talented players. In leading Kan- DANIELLE MCCRAY Junior forward "The reason she probably hasn't been heard of as much is we haven't been winning," senior guard Ivana Catic said. "Now that we started winning, hopefully Kansas as a program will get more love and great individuals will as well" Kansas knows one brilliant individual performance doesn't translate into victories as well as any team in the Big 12. Sophomore center Krysten Boogaard provided the layhawks with a much-needed second opinion Boogaard scored 18 points, "She knew that coming out of the gate wed go to her," coach Bonnie Henrickson said. "She handled that well, and we needed that from her." scored 18 points, grabbed 11 rebounds and provided Kansas with an inside presence. aside, Kansas' recent turnaround was built on the commitment to fully disrupt opponents offensively. Individual efforts Kansas stripped Baylor of any offensive rhythm last night. The Bears made just 19 percent of their first half shots, scoring 17 points. While Baylor missed open attempts throughout the game, Kansas contested many of Baylor's shots and frustrated a team still ailing from the absence of its best player. junior Danielle Wilson. "I think everything disrupted us tonight," Baylor coach Kim Mulkey said. Led by Boogaard and McCray, the Jayhawks started the game on a 16-4 run. As the half wore on — and the fans in attendance became more vocal — Kansas continued to increase its lead. It sure appeared that way early. "The rational side of you says they're the No. 5 team in the country and you have to stay cautious," Catic said. "But then there's that childish side in you that says 'Oh my God, we're up 30 against Baylor!' We haven't been up by 30 in league play since I've been here." With three seconds left in the first half, Booagard flung a half court pass to McCray, who tipped the ball to junior guard Sade Morris for a jumper. Kansas jogged into the locker room with an almost unbelievable 42-17 halftime lead. Still, despite that sense of mystifi- Edited by Andrew Wiebe cation, Kansas kept Baylor in-check after halftime. Early in the second half, Boogaard rattled off seven consecutive points to maintain Kansas' lead. Then, to put the finishing touches on her night, McCray scored seven straight late in the game. "Even though they are a great team, we had to keep throwing punches," McCray said. "We never rolled over and let them answer." WOMEN'S BASKETBALL REWIND PAGE 6B For full coverage of the Kansas vs. Baylor women's basketball game, check out the Rewind on page 4B. 1 7:29 KANSAS 4 MORRIS 3 Jerry Wang/KANSAN Junior Guard Danielle McCray jumps for a three point shot against Baylore Wednesday night. McCray contributed 35 points and 8 rebounds in the Jayhawk 69-45 win against the Bears in Allen Fieldhouse. 2B SPORTS THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN THURSDAY MARCH 5, 2009 THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2009 QUOTE OF THE DAY "Coach Self brought it up. He told me if things worked out, I could be the only player in history with five Big 12 championship rings. I think that'd be very cool. I came to Kansas hoping to win a Matt not five." — Kansas forward Matt Kleinmann Kansas forward Matt Kleinmann, Lawrence-Journal World FACT OF THE DAY Senior forward Matt Kleinmann has now won five regular season Big 12 championships. He's believed to be the only player in Kansas history to accomplish that feat. TRIVIA OF THE DAY Q: When was the last time the men's basketball team clinched the Big 12 title on the road? A: Last season. Kansas clinched its fourth straight regular season crown at Texas A&M on March 8, 2008. It was the Jayhawks' last regular season game of the year. @ @ KANSAN.COM The Give and Go: Jayson The Give and Go: Jayson Jenks and Clark Goble discuss Kansas' victory and what it means for the rest of the season. the give go Courtside: Can Kansas win COURTSIDE a community of helpful BLOG ment? Jayson Jenks discusses that and more in the Courtside blog. The Strike Zone: After a chilly home opener, Kansas played under sunny skies yesterday. Josh Bowe and Tim Dwyer discuss the pleasantries of watching afternoon baseball in perfect weather. First Pitch: Check the First Pitch blog for Josh Bowe's "Extra Innings" following the series against North Dakota. MLB Cardinals offer tickets for a discounted price ST. LOUIS — The St. Louis Cardinals are putting single-game tickets on sale Friday, some at deep discounts reflecting the economic downturn. The Cardinals have exceeded 3 million in attendance 10 of the last 11 seasons, including all three years at the new Busch Stadium. But for the first time, the team does not expect to sell that many tickets by opening day. The team's "kids fan-friendly values" include children's prices as low as $7 for every home game, families getting a free hot dog and soda with reserved seats for most Sundays, and free ice cream in the Ford Plaza before all Sunday names Among other offers: a Cardinals ticket and a Six Flags pass for $50; four terrace reserved seats, four hot dogs and four soft drinks for $60 at most Monday and Thursday games; 13 games with half-price ticket offers; a gas fill-up at participating Phillips 66 stations that earn a buy-one, get-one-free ticket offer. The team already had discounted some season-ticket package deals,including offering 12 tickets for the price of 10 and seven for the price of five. 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Taking a trip down March Madness lane So many great stories came out of Kansas' run to the NCAA title last March. There were so many little tales about old men weeping in joy and students swarming Massachusetts Street. And then, of course, there was the team. There was Sasha Kaun coming to the rescue during the Davidson game. It was the Sunday before the There was Russell Robinson, who was so amped up the day before the championship game that he just kept repeating the words, "This is what you live for, this is what you live for" BY RUSTIN DODD dodd@kansan.com There was Roderick Stewart, who dislocated his kneecap during a Final Four practice session and was robbed of his dream of playing on college basketball's biggest stage. And then there were the tears that rolled down his cheeks as the fans chanted his name during the final minutes of the North Carolina game. There were so many great stories, but this one is my favorite. national championship game, and both Kansas and Memphis were addressing the media at the Alamodome in San Antonio. All of Kansas' starters were placed in small rooms located along a hallway in the bowels of the Alamodome. Reporters could roam from room to room and ask questions. Of course, you have to remember that the players had been under intense media scrutiny for three weeks. And Final Four media free-for-alls are beyond chaotic — hundreds of reporters running around, all with a deadline, all wanting to get the perfect quote. And Kansas' players were 24 hours from the biggest game of their lives, so you can imagine they were a little tired of hearing the same questions over and over But that was the beauty of this day. Maybe Darnell Jackson was tired of the questions, maybe he was just goofing around, maybe he was serious. Who knows? Whatever it was, Darnell Jackson offered up the greatest quote I have ever heard. left in the session, and I was busy listening to Memphis Chris Douglas-Roberts tell a funny story about his hyphenated name. There were just a few minutes PETER WESTMAN Across the hall, Darnell Jackson sat behind a microphone. As I recall, Kansan sportswriter Mark Dent and a local Kansas City television reporter were the only reporters left in jackson's room. Jackson (Wait for it...) "We just say 'let your nuts hang,' Jackson said. "Just let them hang. Just have fun because this is it for most of the guys, and we're just having fun with it." Of course, we know what happened the next night against Memphis. Eleven months later, we're two weeks away from the start of the NCAA tournament — actually, we're 12 days away if you count the awful "play-in" game. We're two weeks from the tears and the joy and the Cinderellas and Greg Gumbel. We're two weeks away from the greatest sports tournament in the world. And as Darnell Jackson said, it's March and it's time to let your nuts hang. THE MORNING BREW WHERE'S RUSSROB? before being released. And after a brief stint in Turkey, Robinson has settled in with the Reno Bighorns of the NBDL. MLB And he had his best game of the season on Sunday against the Los Angeles D-Fenders. Robinson finished with a season-high 25 points — on 9-of-16 shooting — and four assists. Edited by Realle Roth BY BETH HARRIS Associated Press Ramirez and Dodgers reach preliminary deal LOS ANGELES — The winter of discontent in Mannywood is just about over. Manny Ramirez and the Los Angeles Dodgers reached a preliminary agreement Wednesday on a $45 million, two-year deal, keeping him with the NL West champions. The stalemate was broken during a 6 a.m. meeting that brought the sides face-to-face at owner Frank McCourt's Malibu home. The gathering came after weeks of protracted negotiations that led to starts, stops, offers and subsequent rejections. At times, McCourt's frustration with Ramirez's agent Scott Boras surfaced, with the owner describing the agent "challenging to work with." All that was forgotten on a rainy late-winter morning when merc la The deal is subject to Ramirez passing physical, a person familiar with the talks said. The person spoke anonymously to The AP because the contract was not final. Los Angeles Dodgers' Manny Ramirez reacts after sliding into home during an October game. Ramirez and the Dodgers reached a preliminary agreement Wednesday, on a $45 million, two-year contract following months of talks. told KCAL-TV as he emerged from his mandatory physical in suburban Inglewood. "I'm happy to be here. We got some unfinished business, and that's why I'm here." "Wegotagreatmeeting," Ramirez Roll to The Wheel for lunch-it's tradition $4.50 Cheeseburger, fries and a soda Valid till March 12, Mon-Thurs, 11-2. Any age to eat. 21 and over to drink. UPGRADE TO A WANG BURGER FOR $1.25 MORE ... 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Apple Lane 1450 Apple Lane Bedroom starting at $465/mo Close to campus on 15th St. Some utilities paid - 1 and 2 bedrooms • Immediate move-ins • Garages available hawkchalk.com AUGUST COMING SOON! • Fitness center • Free tanning • Business center call us at (785) 749-1288 4B TTU84,KU65 THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2009 图 No.9 KANSAS 2837-65 T TEXAS TECH 3945-84 JAYHAWK STAT LEADERS Points Wayne Johnson Sherron Collins 11 Rebounds BROOKLYN N.Y. Marcus Morris 8 Assists Assists No.9 KANSAS (25-5,13-2) Sherron Collins 4
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Marcus Morris5-90-08011
Cole Aldrich1-50-0318
Sherron Collins3-191-105411
Brady Morningstar1-71-6313
Tyshawn Taylor4-50-02111
Conner Teahan0-00-0100
Quintrell Thomas2-20-0144
Tyrel Reed2-72-6077
Markieff Morris1-40-0444
Mario Little0-20-1222
Travis Releford2-20-0444
Team5
Total21-634-2438865
TEXAS TECH (13-17, 3-12) Player FG-FGA 3FG-3FGA Rebs A Pts Robert Lewandowski 0-1 0-0 1 0 0 Michael Prince 1-2 0-0 1 1 2 Alan Voskuil 10-17 9-14 2 3 35 John Roberson 3-8 1-4 4 8 9 Nick Okorie 3-7 1-4 5 0 17 Craig Rogdrick 1-2 1-2 1 0 3 D'walyn Roberts 0-0 0-0 5 0 0 Darko Cohadarevic 0-1 0-0 0 0 0 Mike Singletary 5-10 3-3 10 3 18 Esmir Rizvic 0-0 0-0 2 0 0 Damir Suljagic 0-3 0-0 1 0 0 Team 7 Total 23-51 15-27 39 15 84 SCHEDULE Date Opponent Result/Time 11/25 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 W, 86-62 12/13 vs. Massachusetts (in Kansas City, Mo.) L, 61-60 12/20 vs. Temple W, 71-59 12/23 at Arizona L, 84-67 12/30 vs. Albany NY W, 79-43 1/03 vs. Tennessee W, 92-85 1/6 vs. Siena W, 91-84 1/10 at Michigan State L, 75-62 1/13 vs. Kansas State W, 87-71 1/17 at Colorado W, 73-56 1/19 vs. Texas A&M W, 73-53 1/24 at Iowa State W, 82-67 1/28 at Nebraska W, 68-62 1/31 vs. Colorado W, 66-61 2/2 at Baylor W, 75-65 2/7 vs. Oklahoma State W, 78-67 2/9 at Missouri L, 62-60 2/14 at Kansas State W, 85-74 2/18 vs. Iowa State W, 72-55 2/21 vs. Nebraska W, 70-53 2/23 at Oklahoma W, 87-78 3/1 vs. Missouri W, 90-65 3/4 at Texas Tech L, 84-65 3/7 vs. Texas 3 p.m. TEXAS 31 KANSAS 45 MC.MORRIS 22 MEN'S BASKET Sophomore center Cole Aldrich slaps down a basket attempt by Texas Tech's Darko Cohadarevic during Wednesday night's game in Lubbock. BASKETBALL (CONTINUED FROM 1B) utes remaining to make the score 39-21. Voskul eluded Kansas defenders — particularly Morningstar — like a crafty firefly throughout the first half and made four three-point shots. "They made a lot of tough shots," Morris said. "It felt like they were perfect from the three-point line." In addition to Voskuii's 9-for-15 performance from beyond the arc, Texas Tech went 15-for-27 as a team. Kansas was only able to limit the long-range onslaught for a nine-minute stretch from the end of the first half to the middle of the second. Kansas cut it to a two-possession game at 60-54 with eight minutes remaining. That's when Marcus disagreed with a personal foul call on him and got a technical of his own. Texas Tech made all four free throws resulting from Marcus' personal and technical fouls. Texas Tech 64, Kansas 54. Game over. Not coincidentally, that's when Kansas got back in the game. The Jayhawks trimmed the lead to 43- "You should never get a 'T.' I deserved my 'T.' Self said, "I don't know what the official said Marcus did." 41 when Collins converted on a layup in traffic. They got an opportunity to tie the game for the first time on the next possession. But Aldrich missed a layup and Morningstar, who went 1-for-7 from the field for three points, bricked a three-point attempt. From there, the layhawks' chances spiraled away. So the Jayhawks suffered their biggest defeat of the season, but still won their fifth consecutive Big L2 title. Don't blame them for their lack of excitement. The two technical fouls didn't help. Self received his for arguing with an official over a call with 12 minutes remaining. Texas Tech extended its lead to 54-43 when Voskuil made both free throws awarded. "To us, it doesn't mean anything," Aldrich said, "until we play well Saturday." Cord Junior guard Sherron Collins bowls over a Tefl @ @ KANSAN.COM BEWARE OF "THE BLOG" For more men's basketball coverage, check out Case Keefer's "Blog" Allen on Kansan.com. If you would rather kick back and rest your eyes, listen to the postgame edition of The Jay Report podcast. The Jay Report THREE POINT Thursday At the KU Bookstores Thursday, Mar. 5 Visit store or kubookstores.com for more details. as Tech def KANSAN 15, 2009 THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN THURSDAY MARCH 5, 2009 TTU84,KU65 5B ETBALLREWIND RED RA Ryan McGeeney/KANSAN METROPARK BASKETBALL I was ready to pen a column on how securing the Big 12 title at Texas Tech would have been a wel come development and that these Jayhawks can realistically set their sights on April. Instead the Final Four band-wagon lost a few members last night. Red Raiders senior guard Alan Voskul's domination from behind the arc — 35 points, 9-of-14 three-point shots — and 33.3 percent field goal shooting by the Jayhawks in response ensured a horrid night for Kansas. Foul trouble for Kansas big men, a peppering of turnovers and no rhythm established by either Aldrich or Collins ensured not only a beat down but a breakdown across the board. MONTEMAYOR (CONTINUED FROM 1B) Any team can have a terrible night when everything goes wrong. Kansas already had two of them — a Dec. 23-84-67 loss at Arizona and a 75-62 defeat at Michigan State. But the timing of this one and who it was against was the real head scratcher. The attitude preceding this game was equally disappointing. Collins told reporters before the game, "it's a great feeling to clinch on the road. You do it on the road, you get to celebrate in somebody else's locker room." That bulletin-board material and Senior Night for Voskuil equaled the best show by a Texas Tech team that entered the game 12-17 and 2-12 in the Big 12. Kansas' effort in response lacked fire, motivation and, well just about anything positive. That said, this team is as capable as any to pick up the pieces and reestablish themselves. After all, coach Bill Self's candidacy for National Coach of the Year didn't die in one night. A fiery rebound from last night's showing and a successful postseason would further highlight the job he's done this year, as this is a rough time of year to be licking wounds. Edited by Carly Halvorson owls over a Te round exit a la 2005 and 2006. 3 as Tech defender in a drive toward the basket during Wednesday night's game in Lubbock. RyanMcGeenew/KANSAN Ryan McGeenev/KANSAN 185 Jayhawk coach Bill Self watches in silent frustration as Wednesday night's game against Tech Nees丁 down to an 84-65 defeat for the Jayhawks in Lubbock. NEW at kudining.com Net Nutrition®, 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. Delicious Food. endless possibilities. Contributing To Student Success DINING SERVICES UP NEXT Kansas vs Texas Saturday, 3 p.m. Allen Fieldhouse Lawrence DINING SERVICES TV: CBS (5,13) Follow the game with live commentary at Kansan.com ku KU VIEW FROM PRESS ROW IT WAS OVER WHEN ... Texas Tech's Mike Singletary scored over sophomore center Cole Aldrich with four minutes remaining to make the score 68-58. At 6-foot-5, Singletary should not be able to exploit 6-foot-11 Aldrich in the paint. But the points symbolized more than that. A 10-point deficit with four minutes remaining doesn't necessarily mean a game is over, but it did in this case. Everything was going wrong for the Jayhawks and this was one last reminder that it was simply not their night. Singletary finished with 18 points and 10 rebounds. GAME TO REMEMBER ... Texas Tech senior guard Alan Voskuil The Red Raider seniors said they wanted one last big victory that the fans could rush the court for to end their career. Voskuil's career-night granted them that wish. Voskuil scored a career-high 35 points and went 9-for-14 from three-point range. Kansas tried to guard him in a variety of ways, but it just wouldn't work. Sure enough, the Red Raider faithful rushed the court after the game. Junior guard Tyrone Appleton GAME TO FORGET ... PETER MCKINNEY Appleton Because Appleton didn't even make the trip to Lubbock. Appleton had to watch the Jayhawks struggle from Lawrence. He got sick when he boarded the team bus en route to the airport and a decision was made for him to stay behind. Of course, Appleton might not have even played. He's appeared in seven of Kansas' 13 conference games and usually only when the game is decided and time is expiring. Still, missing a basketball trip because of a stomach illness is never something to remember. STAT OF THE NIGHT ... 8:2. That was the Jayhawks' turnover-to-assist ratio in the first half. That can usually explain an implosion and finding yourself down by 18 points late in the first half. Texas Tech stifled Kansas offensively and the Jayhawks couldn't control the ball. FIRST HALF Case Keefer PRIME PLAYS 14:07 — Kansas flashed its first sign of life with this alley-oop from Sherron Collins to Marcus Morris. Morris slipped behind the defense for an easy finish. 13:03 — On his senior night, Texas Tech sharp-shooter Alan Voskuil torched Kansas. Seven minutes into the game, Voskuil hit his fourth three-pointer to put the Red Raiders up 21-10 and force a timeout. Voskuil finished the first half with 16 points. 0:08 — Kansas' incredible string of first-half buzzer beaters came to an end with Collins' bricked three-pointer. 0:00 — Relegated to the bench because of foul trouble, Cole Aldrich finished the first half with no field goals or rebounds for the second time in Big 12 play. Aldrich was 4-of-4 at the free throw line, but he played just nine minutes after racking up his second foul with eight minutes to play. SECOND HALF 3:06 — This Voskul three-pointer increased Tech's lead to 12 and Kansas never crept back into single digits. Voskul hit 10-of-16 beyond the arc en route to a career-high 35 points. 4:03 — Rarely do two players foul-out on separate plays with the exact same time on the clock, but that's exactly what happened. Marcus Morris went to the bench after grabbing Texas Tech's Mike Singletary. Then, Tech's Robert Lewandowski pushed Cole Aldrich following Singletary's second free throw to earn himself a fifth foul. 7:43 — After getting whistled for an over-the-back call, Marcus Morris said something that triggered referee Rick Hartzell to slap him with a technical foul. Morris and coach Bill Self were both whistled for second-half technicals. BIG 12 Taylor Bern 13:26 — Kansas came out of halftime on fire, but consecutive Voskuil three-pointers buoyed Tech as the Red Raiders led wire-to-wire. GAME NOTES THREE JAYHAWKS NAMED ACADEMIC ALL BIG 13 Senior center Matt Kleinmann, sophomore guard Tyrel Reed and sophomore center Cole Aldrich all received recognition Wednesday. And it had nothing to do with basketball. The Big 12 Conference named Kleinmann, an architecture major, and Reed, an exercise science major, to the Academic All Big 12 First Team. Aldrich, a communications studies major, made the second team. To make the first team, an athlete must compile at least a 3.2 grade point average. The cut-off for second team selection is a 3.0 GPA. SENIOR NIGHT MASSACRE Yes, that's an accurate description of Wednesday night's game. But it's also exactly what happened last year when the layhawks and the Red Raiders met in Lawrence on Kansas' senior night. Kansas walloped Texas Tech 109-51 last season on its senior night. A year later, it's still being talked about. Kansas coach Bill Self reminisced on the game earlier this week. "Everybody played well and they couldn't do anything right," Self said. "It was one of those deals where it couldn't go worse for them and couldn't go better for us." Kansas recognized seniors Russell Robinson, Darnell Jackson, Sasha Kaun, Rodrick Stewart and Jeremy Case that night. It was Texas Tech's senior night Wednesday and it honored seniors Rogdrick Craig, Alan Voskui, Michael Prince, Esmir Rizvic and Damir Suljagic in a ceremony before the game. KANSAS CONNECTION Texas Tech freshman forward Robert Lewandowski is a bit more familiar with the Jayhawks than his teammates. A year ago, Lewandowski was in high school at Blue Valley West in Overland Park. After not receiving recruiting interest from schools in the area, Lewandowski wound up at Texas Tech. He started his 18th game Monday and fouled out without scoring any points. Case Keefe 6B SPORTS THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN THURSDAY MARCH 5, 2009 THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2009 XI KANSAS 42 27----69 No.5 BAYLOR 17 28----45 3 KANSAS (17-11, 6-9) | Player | FG-FGA | 3FG-3FGA | Rebs | A | Pts | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Danielle McCray | 11-21 | 7-10 | 8 | 3 | 35 | | Nicollette Smith | 2-5 | 0-3 | 2 | 1 | 5 | | Krysten Boogaard | 7-12 | 0-0 | 11 | 0 | 18 | | Ivana Catic | 0-0 | 0-0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | | Sade Morris | 1-5 | 0-0 | 7 | 2 | 2 | | LaChelda Jacobs | 1-2 | 0-0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | | Aishah Sutherland | 2-4 | 0-0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | | Kelly Kohn | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | | Marija Zinic | 1-1 | 0-0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | | Rebecca Feickert | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | | Team | | | 4 | | | | Totals | 25-52 | 7-15 | 41 | 16 | 69 | No.5 BAYLOR (23-5, 11-4)
PlayerFG-FGA3FG-3FGARebsAPts
Rachel Allison0-10-02000
Morghan Medlock2-60-0417
Jessica Morrow3-140-4027
Jhasmin Player3-140-1906
Kelli Griffin1-90-0232
Whitney Zachariason 0-00-00-0400
Melissa Jones0-30-1616
Terran Condrey1-30-0312
Ashley Field4-71-25011
Lindsay Palmer2-50-1104
Team3
Totals16-621-939845
Senior class basks in Baylor victory WOMEN'S BASKETBALL 34 The Jayhawks want to build on top-ten win with increased NCAA tournament hopes The Kansas women's basketball team celebrates their win over No. 5 Baylor Wednesday night. Rebecca Feickert, center, and Marija Zinic, left, were recognized in the senior ceremony following the game. BY CLARK GOBLE cgoble@kansan.com Matt Bristow/KANSAN Senior guard Katie Smith walked in the locker room after Kansas' victory Wednesday night and told her teammates that she would probably remember two games against Baylor the most from her career. The second: a 24-point victory over the No. 5 Lady Bears on Senior Day. Smith cried this time; she couldn't hold back the tears as she walked onto the floor covered in roses and picked up her framed jersey. Look how things have changed The first: a 50 point loss to Baylor in Waco, Texas her freshman year. Then Ivana Catic cried after the game because she was embarrassed. "It just goes to show how much this program has grown," Smith said. "It's all thanks to Bonnie and her hard work and determination as a coach." But coach Bonnie Henrickson isn't ready to rest. "We've got a lot of work to do vet," Henrickson said. After losses to Missouri and Colorado, two teams currently at the bottom of the Big 12 standings, Kansas' hopes for making the NCAA tournament, let alone the WNIT, were nearly impossible at best. But now that they've rattled off four consecutive wins and beaten a team like Baylor, they are most definitely back in the hunt. "We're still in the mix, we're still in the conversation." Henrickson said about their chances for the tournament. "We're at the table at least." However, the absence of Baylor senior forward Danielle Wilson may have an impact on the committee selecting the Jayhawks for the 64-team field. But both Henrickson and senior guard Ivana Catic realize that they can't look into the future too much: a matchup with Iowa State at rowdy Hilton Coliseum looms on Saturday. Catic thinks they can win their fifth in a row, but they can't slaken after this gutty victory. "Anything is possible, and that's really exciting" Catic said. "We need two days of good practice." The seniors, who all checked in with just under four minutes to play, may not play as much for the rest of the season, but Henrickson said they will definitely still affect practice. Senior Marija Ziric and junior Rebecca Feickert are key members of the scout team. Smith said that while she can't be a "body in there pushing and shoving" because of a knee injury that ended her season, she still tries to motivate the team as best she can. All the motivation may be necessary if the Jayhawks want to make the tournament. Zinic hopes that this was her last game in Allen Fieldhouse and that the Jayhawks won't host a WNIT game like they did last year. But all in all, it was a very memorable day for the three seniors and one junior, collectively grouped together as the "four seniors" by Henrickson. All of them put the game among their favorite moments in their KU careers. "It was a great day for four seniors who deserve that," Henrickson said. KANSAS 14 55 Jerry Wann/KANSAN Sophomore center Krysten Boogaard goes up for an easy bucket against a Baylor defender Wednesday night. Behind a strong performance from junior guard Danielle McCray and Boogaard, the Jayhawks won 69-45. NASA 4 Jerry Wang/KANSAN GRE LSAT GMAT Junior guard Danielle McCray slides past a Baylor defender during the Jayhawks' win Wednesday night. McCray had a team-high 35 in one of the biggest wins in recent memory for the women's team. TEST PREPARATION That's Right on Target. 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My freshman year, getting beat by fifty, and this game, beating them by almost thirty, it just goes to show how much this program has grown." Future plans — Plans on being a physician's assistant Henrickson's take — "Emotional, tough," "She made practice more competitive." Rebecca Feickert 6-foot-2 junior forward PETER M. KROSSMAN Graduating early Career highs Points -8 (San Jose State 12-4-08) Rebounds Graduating - 4 (twice. Marija Zinic 6-foot-2 senior forward Henrickson's take — "the genius of the group," "has an unbelievable future ahead of her in whatever she wants to do" last vs. Western Illinois (12-10- 08), Minutes · 21 (Marquette, 12-7-08) Shot 54 percent from three-point line in her career Thoughts on the victory — "It's such a big moment for me, for a number of reasons. For our team, it's awesome, to beat Baylor on our home court" Future plans — Completing the masters in accounting program Zinic Catic P highs - 17 Points - 17 (Ole Miss, 3-16-06), Rebounds - 10 (UMKC, 12-7-05), Minutes - 38 (Seton Hall, 11- 11-06) P. WILLIAMS Thoughts on the victory — "It's kind of sad that it's over" Future plans — Trying to get into graduate school Henrickson's take — "Her growth and maturity this year has been special, and I've really enjoyed that personally." Started 10 games as a sophomore Ivana Catic 5-foot-8 senior guard Career highs - Points - 16 (twice, last LaSalle, 12-30-05) Rebounds -7 (twice, last vs. Fair field, 1-7 09), Minutes - 50 (Wisconsin, 12-11-05) Thoughts on the victory — "I'm just so happy. So many things came together." Future plans — Catic has two options: go back to school or play basketball overseas. Henrickson's take — "She makes the locker room right." 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Smyth finished off a 6-3 Kansas victory yesterday afternoon against North Dakota (0-6), completing a two-game sweep and finally putting a number next to his name in the save column rather than the loss column. "It took a little bit longer than I wanted it to." Smyth said with a smile. "It always feels great to break into it, and I'm ready to get some more now I guess." It wasn't as pretty as Tuesday night's six-run victory, but some of the same story lines in that game — pitching and early runs — appeared in some form yesterday. Except for one difference. This time the Jayhawks finally got a ball over the fence. Sophomore third baseman Tony Thompson's three-run home run in the first inning propelled Kansas (4-3) to five runs during the first two innings. "I thought it was a relief because we haven't put up the big power stats." Thompson said. "It turned out to be a big hit for us, helped us win the game so that's the most important thing." Even coach Ritch Price admitted he was worried about the lack of pop in the Jayhaws' batting order thus far. He believes the next step in Thompson's maturation is the development of consistent power. "It was good to see Tony go big fly," Price said. "One of the things him and I have talked about is that he's got to hit double-digit home runs to take himself to the next level of the player he's trying to get to." After junior second baseman Robby Price's RBI single in the bottom of the second made the score 5-0, the Jayhawk bats didn't put up much of a fight the rest of the way against Sioux starting pitcher Mike Lueck. They scored one run for the rest of the game and collected three more hits. Luckily, junior starting pitcher Travis Blankenship (1-0) quieted the North Dakota bats, allowing only three hits, no walks, one unearned run and three strikeouts through five innings of work. "I thought he did a nice job today against their left-handed hitters,” Price said of the left-handed transfer from Johnson County Community College. “Because he has that unique delivery, he gives himself an advantage when facing left handers” Blankenship was able to stay ahead in the count against the Sioux hitters. He said he was able to be more aggressive towards the strike zone, especially with an early lead. "I was more excited than anything." Blankenship said. "I had a lot of backup from the guys, run support. It made it a lot easier to go out there and throw strikes." After North Dakota scored two runs in the seventh inning to make things interesting, the one-two combo of sophomore Brett Bochy and Smyth closed the door in the eighth and ninth innings. Smyth said he has put his two blown saves in his first two outings in the past and out of mind. "It's something I've done my best to forget," he said. "That's something that you just try to put behind you and get off to a fresh start. I was confident that I was going to be able to do so." — Edited by Andrew Wiebe 9 KANSAS Sophomore third baseman Tony Thompson high-fives sophomore right fielder Brian Heere. Thompson crushed the Jayhawks first home run of the season, driving in two runs on the hit before crossing home plate. Kansas used five early runs to earn its fourth victory of the season. Weston White/KANSAN BASEBALL KANSAS Junior pitcher Travis Blankenship throws a pitch during Kansas' game Wednesday afternoon against North Dakota. Blankenship pitched five innings, striking out three batters in a 6-3 victory. The junior transfer throw first pitch to 13 of the 17 batters he faced. Blankenship throws 13 first-pitch strikes in 5 innings against North Dakota Pitcher gets a jump on hitters Weston White/KANSAN BY TIM DWYER tdwyer@kansan.com Coach Ritch Price said it was absolutely necessary for junior starter Travis Blankenship to jump ahead of hitters in the count if he wanted to be effective. Apparently, the message stuck. Blankenship faced 17 hitters through five innings last night and threw 13 first-pitch strikes. Price said it was the only way Blankenship (1-0) would see success this season. "That's the way he has to pitch," Price said. "He hovers around 84-86 so he's one of those prototypical soft lefties. He has to get ahead in the count in order to get guys to chase his breaking ball. I thought he did a really good job against their lefties today when he spun the ball away from them." Blankenship's ability to attack the strike zone allowed him to throw his slider and changeup. With a fastball that sits in the mid-80s, Blankenship does not have the ability to overpower hitters at the Division 1 level, like he may have been able to last year pitching for Johnson County Community College. "When you get out ahead," Blankenship said, "you're able to use your slider, change, really stretch the strike zone out because they're going to be trying to take out pitches and get ahead." Blankenship's job was made easier by a first-inning Tony Thompson three-run homer over the 2006 Big 12 Champions sign in left field. That was followed by a two-run second inning that gave Blankenship, who needed only 27 pitches to get through a perfect first three innings, a 5-0 lead. "Any time you can get a five run lead like that it really allows your pitcher to throw strikes," Price said. "That's what Travis strength is. He's not a top velocity guy. He's a guy that's got to pitch to contact and get the ball hit so it gave him some margin of error." "That takes a lot off me to get strikeouts and one unearned run. some run support," Blankenship said. "I can go out there and just work on some things, get after hitters and not be afraid of working around or getting to fine with hitters. I can just go right after them." — Edited by Realle Roth It was that ability to get after hitters that led to Blankenships terrific outing in his first start as a Jayhawk. He finished with five innings pitched, three hits, three BOX SCORE North Dakota 000 102 000 -342 Kansas 320 010 000 -691 NORTH DAKOTA Lagein 2b Sadler lf Magner 1b Cook dh Gudmunson 3b Krivarchka rf Nelson ss Marek lf Bakhit 2b Totals AB R H RBI 3 1 1 0 4 0 1 0 3 1 0 0 4 0 0 1 4 1 1 1 3 0 1 1 2 0 0 1 3 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 29 3 4 3
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Faunce lf5000
Heere rf4121
Price ss4011
Narodowski ss4110
Thompson 3b4113
Waters dh4110
Land 1b3121
Lincoln c3000
Afneir ph1000
Burnansky cf3110
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E — North Dakota: Gudmunson (5); Bakhit (1). Kansas: Murray (1) 2B — Kansas: Land (2) HR — Kansas: Thompson (1) PITCHERS NORTH DAKOTA IP H R ER BB/SO Lueck (L, 0-2) 8.0 9 6 5 1/3 KANSAS IP H R ER BB/SO Blankenship (W, 1-0) 5.0 3 1 0 0/3 Murray 1.1 1 2 2 2/0 Bochy 0.2 0 0 0 1/1 Smyth 1.0 0 0 0 0/1 T-2:08.A-700. BOCHY CONTINUES STRIKEOUT STREAK The first batter sophomore Brett Bochy faced in his one inning of work sat down three strikes later. It continued a remarkable trend for the sophomore relief pitcher. Bochy has made seventeen career appearances for the Jayhawks, striking out at least one hitter in 16 of them. THOMPSON ENDS HOME RUN DROUGHT Sophomore Tony Thompson only needed one swing to extend his hitting streak to 16 games. This time he did it with an exclamation point, sending a ball screaming over the left-field wall with two men on in the first inning. It was his third home run in the streak, and it broke a six-game long home run drought for the Jayhawks. 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DEMARRE CARROLL Senior forward OKLAHOMA 23 amazing. Oklahoma's Blake Griffin, center, shoots between Missouri's DeMarre Carroll, left, and Keith Ramsey, right, during the first half of the game Wednesday in Columbia, Mo. Missouri won 73-64. Leo Lyons added 15 points and J.T. Tiller had 13 for Missouri (25-5, 12-3), which went 18-0 at home after regaining its footing from a 25-point spanking at Kansas on Sunday. Missouri fans typically find their seats after the school's first basket, but most in a raucous sellout crowd of 15,061 on senior night remained on its feet throughout. The only concern for Carroll was handling with the emotion of the pregame ceremonies that left him and fellow senior Matt Lawrence in tears. playing and no one called time out." Blake Griffin had 16 points Anderson said Missouri's pressure tactics wore out the Sooners. "Me, personally, I knew once I hit the locker room I was ready," Carroll said. "I wanted those emotions to fire me up so I'm not going to lose at home." "It was big. You saw it," he said. "At one point they just stopped and 21 rebounds, his nation-leading 24th double-double of the season, for Oklahoma (26-4, 12-3), which has lost three of four. Taylor Griffin added 14 points and eight rebounds, while the rest of the Sooners were a combined 12-for-40. Oklahoma was 5-for-13 from there in the last 20 minutes. Griffin, who committed a team-worst six turnovers, was impressed with Missouri, although he added he would like a rematch in the Big 12 tournament where both schools have first-round byes. Missouri, which has won eight of nine overall, closes the regular season at Texas A&M on Saturday. Oklahoma, which has lost six of seven to Missouri, finishes at home on Saturday against Oklahoma State. "Well be all right," Blake Griffin said, "This isn't the end of the world. This isn't going to make or break our season." ASSOCIATED PRESS Griffin, who missed 1½ games with a concussion, hurt the Sooners' chances for a comeback with three straight missed free throws in the second half. He finished 2-for-7 from the line and "Basically, they executed a lot better than us." Griffin said. "They're all over the floor and they do a great job of running to passing lanes, getting steals and pressuring." The Sooners committed 22 turnovers, one off their season worst, and their point total was a season low. "One of the things we talked about was not turning the ball over and not allowing them to speed us up." Oklahoma coach Jeff Capel said. "We didn't do a good job of either one of those." Missouri beat a top five team for the first time since defeating the Sooners 67-52 on Feb. 26, 2003, at the old Hearnes Center. Missouri led by as many as 15 points in the second half, and protected a lead that had been whitled to seven in the final 3 minutes. 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Trivia and Karaoke The Bottleneck 8:30 p.m. prices vary, 18+ The Eighth Street Taproom, 9 p.m., $2. 21+ Jazz on a Sunday The Replay Lounge, 10 p.m., $2, 21+ Snake Bite monday, march 9 Donna Brazile lecture: "Women in American Politics: Are We There Yet?" Woodruff Auditorium, 7 p.m., free, all ages DJs Joc Max and Miles Bonny The Phoenix Jazz Club, 8 p.m. free,21+ The Bottleneck, 8:30 p.m., $5, all ages The Alternate Routes Dollar Bowling Royal Crest Bowling Lanes, 9 p.m., $1, all ages The Naked Hearts/ Another Holiday/ Aubrey the jackpot Music Hall, 10 p.m. $5 to $7, 18+ Stressape The Eighth Street Taproom, 10 p.m., $3.21+ tuesday, march 10 Symphonic Band and University Band The Lied Center, 7:30 p.m. $5 to $7, all ages Tuesday Nite Swing The Kansas Union, 8 p.m., free, all ages Blitzen Trapper/Alela Diane The Jackpot Music Hall, 10 p.m., $10 to $12, 18+ Billy Spears and the Johnny's Tavern, 6 p.m., free, 21+ wednesday, march 11 Beer Bellies Poker Pub The Pool Room, 7 p.m. and 10 p.m.,free,21+ Chess night at Aimee's The Americana Music Aimee's Coffee House, 7 p.m., free, all ages Academy Jam Academy jam Signs of Life, 7:30 p.m., free, all ages Hank Williams III/ Jason Boland & The Those Poor Bastards The Beaumont Club, 8 p.m. $18, all ages The Granada, 8 p.m., $15, 18+ That Acoustic Jam Jazzhaus, 10 p.m., $2, 21+ Arthur Dodge Harbour Lights, 10:30 p.m.. $2.21+ calendar venues The Bottleneck Taproom 737 New Hampshire Street 785.841.5483 The Eighth Street The Jackpot Music Hall 801 New Hampshire Street 785.841.6918 943 Massachusetts Street 785.843.2846 Jazzhaus 926 1/2 Massachusetts Street 785.749.1387 Liberty Hall 642 Massachusetts Street 785.749.1972 The Lied Center 1600 Stewart Drive 785.864.3469 The Pool Room 925 Iowa Street 785.749.5039 Replay Lounge 946 Massachusetts Street 785.749.7676 I am very proud of you. My mom was a nun. She couldn't bust into song like Whoopi or fly like Sally Field, but for a decade of her life, she devoted her being to the man upstairs. editor's note She joined a convent, or a nunery, as I liked to call it, in Kansas City right after she graduated from college. She had graduated from the Catholic-affiliated Rockhurst University in Kansas City, Missouri, and majored in theology, so the righteous path to a convent wasn't too much of a stretch. Throughout my childhood and adolescence, her years of devotion would occasionally come up, mostly in the form of quirky stories and random anecdotes. Her accounts didn't have much to do with her hours of prayer and scripture reading, though. The stories she told were filled with what most people don't associate nuns with—fun. Whether it be occasionally sneaking to a local pub or harmless pranks she played on other nuns and priests, her stories made it sound as if swearing off men wasn't so bad. She'd always drive the point home to me that she didn't leave the vocation for love or a man. She left because the nuns were corrupt (or at least that's what I told other people). After 10 years, she felt her calling had expired and what she had set out to do hadn't materialized. She still went to church every weekend for the rest of her life, but knew her life as a nun got the shaft when her role as a mother took over. Check out Kelly's short on page 4 about the performance of Doubt that's playing in Lawrence this weekend. My mom was thankfully never as strict or cold as the main nun in the play, Sister Aloysius Beauvier, but maybe she would have eventually got there if she stuck with it. I also always used her former vocation to my advantage. When instructors would say on the first day of classes,"Tell the class something interesting about yourself", I happily offered up my mom's former calling.The class and instructor were so fascinated with this disclosure that they never noticed my mom being a nun wasn't actually about me. And maybe that's what I learned from my mom:You're only as interesting as the people you know. After all, we can't all be singing or flying nuns. 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PETER ROBERTS "Someone will say, 'Well, she wasn't Meryl Streep,'" Gray says. "Well of course I'm not Meryl Streep!" The play is set in the 1960s and revolves around Principal Beauvier's suspicions that a priest in their Catholic school is having an improper relationship with a student. Director Doveton says the substance of the play is very powerful and she relates to the education aspect of the play."I was actually in Catholic schools at the time they're writing about," Doveton says. Doveton and Gray both agree that the "I have doubts. I have such doubts". From left, Father Flynn, played by Jason Abramawitz; Sister Aloysius, played by Sandra Gray; and Sister James, played by Amanda Thomas. 'Doubt' is playing this weekend at the Lawrence Community Theatre. experience is enhanced in the Lawrence Community Theatre because of the thrust stage, which protrudes out into the audience. Both think this makes the play more intense for the audience." "The audience is part of the play." Gray says. If you want to be a part of Doubt, you can see the performance at the Lawrence Community Theatre at 1501 New Hampshire Street at 7:30 tonight, 8 p.m. Friday or 8 p.m. Saturday. — Kelly Breckunitch [stagepresence] Softee Who knew a company known for its greeting cards could spark the formation of a band? That's exactly what happened for Sarah Anderson and her friends in the band Softee. Anderson, lead singer, says they were drawn together after working on the same illustration team at Hallmark. She says a game of "what ifs" followed between her and her friends at Hallmark about forming a band before their supervisor, Mimi, started talking about playing drums. "I started freaking out." Anderson says. "I was like,' Oh my god, we can have an all-girl band.'" Now Softee has signed with an indie label and has released an EP.Anderson says the band members still work full time at Hallmark and she is a parent, so they try to balance their schedules with being a band. Anderson says the band doesn't like to describe its own sound but when pushed, she describes it as "low-fi, kind of girlle pop." She says many people compare Softee to other bands. "Recently we've been called Weezer hangs out with OK Go meets Luscious Jackson," Anderson says. Anderson says she never would have started performing if she hadn't had her friends from work, and eventual band mates, around her, and that's something she thinks most people don't realize about music. "Anybody can do this if they have some Cheryl Dwyer Maria Gonzalez PARKS CITY 宋慧英 DANIELA FLEISCHER Contributed photo All play and no work ... The band mates of Softee met while they were coworkers at Hallmark. music inclination and are around friends that are going to give each other a chance," Anderson says. "It's too scary otherwise." See Softee play at 8 p.m. Friday at The Beaumont Club, 4050 Pennsylvania Avenue, in Kansas City, Missouri. — Kelly Breckunitch white chocolate white chocolate buy reg, price shoes, get a t-shirt, a hat, or any winter item 50 percent off! sale ends Sunday, March 22 1005 Massachusetts 856-9246 TICKETS ON SALE NOW! THE GAME LAX WORLD TOUR SPECIAL GUESTS NIPSEY HUSSLE & KUTT CALHOUN ALBUM AVAILABLE IN STORES AND ONLINE NOW THISZGAME.COM COMPITONGAME.COM MYSPACE.COM/THEGAME SAT. APRIL 4 GRANADA THEATER 1020 Massachusetts – Lawrence, KS LIVE WITH PERSON WITH THE DANN BAND HANK III & ASS JACK THOSE POOR BASTARDS BEAUMONT CLUB – WED. MARCH 11 ALL AGES – 7 PM 4050 Pennsylvania – KC, MO Capitol Federal Theater, March 11 THE ACADEMY IS... acoustic show JACKPOT MUSIC HALL – MON. 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MARCH 9 943 Massachusetts – Lawrence, KS – ALL AGES – 6 PM EARLY SHOW TICKETMASTER.COM, OR CHARGE BY PHONE 800-745-3000 WWW.HUNTINDUSTRIES.COM OR WWW.HGTGELEVEN.COM THE ACADEMY IS... acoustic show JACKPOT MUSIC HALL - MON. MARCH 9 943 Massachusetts - Lawrence, KS - ALL AGES - 6 PM EARLY SHOW play ► Game on! By Kelly Breckunitch kbreckunitch@kansan.com Video games are attracting more casual gamers than ever, so don't let the opportunity pass you by to 'pwn' some 'noobs' with your friends I sling my guitar over my shoulder and strum through the opening of Bon Jovi's "Livin' on a Prayer." My drummer crashes the cymbals and Brad Witherspoon, Humboldt senior, takes the lead on vocals. The band finishes the song strong, and I stand with my head held high after carrying my band mates through this rendition. This chance performance can only happen in the world of Rock Band or Guitar Hero. I can barely play a real guitar, and let's just say Witherspoon will not be winning the next American Idol. This new era of video games, though, is reaching the masses and connecting on a social level. Matt Beck, coordinator of intramurals and special events at the Ambler Student Recreation Fitness Center, pushed for a game night at the rec center. Beck says Associate Vice Provost Frank DeSalvo was a big promoter of the game night. "He had the idea that we should have recreational opportunities that people don't have to necessarily sweat to do." Beck says. It's true. Video games don't make you sweat, and I would know. I'm one to get my workout from boxing on 'Wii Sports. Ease of playing Alan Flores, lead developer of Guitar Hero World Tour, is in the heart of the market and sees the draw that Nintendo's Wii has on an unexpected group of people. "My mom came over to our house and wanted to try Wii bowling with my kids," Flores says. The Wii's simplicity is part of the reason it has attracted so many people to gaming and made gaming such a social activity. Flores says the ease of using the Wii controller is partly why it has that pull, and why his mom wanted to play the Wii. Beck also sees the ease with which this "If you put a (Xbox) 360 controller in her hand, she would have no idea what to do with it." Flores says. generation can adapt to video games and how easy it would be for someone to go to the rec center's game night and start playing. "Four-year-olds can come in and start playing." Beck says. The advent of online play and multiplayer games has also boosted the popularity of gaming. Gene Nutt, owner of Game Nut, 844 Massachusetts Street, says that's part of the reason the game lounge at his store is such a hit. With so many multiplayer games, players are usually online but still in isolation. His game lounge gives players the opportunity to interact with others while playing. Nutt also says that Game Nut hosts tournaments from time to time in the game lounge, and that it doesn't hurt that the store has 14 TVs with sizes ranging from 42 inches to 60 inches. I played Rock Band for the first time in the game lounge, and there's something extremely satisfying about playing on a huge freakin' screen. Rec center coordinator Beck says he realizes students don't always have the facilities or hardware, such as big TVs or multiple controllers, to make gaming with friends possible, but the rec center is trying to provide that. Online gaming has become very popular in recent years. The Wii even recently added online gaming, something no Nintendo console had done previously. Flores says social gaming started with puzzle games on the Internet. Playing online Professional gamer and Lawrence resident Leland Jones says when he first came to Lawrence, he was known for his Hala 2 skills and that got him some attention online."A lot of kids in the area, they look up to me and ask me to play with them all the time." Jones says. Jones also says the new Xbox set-up promotes social interaction between games with the different venues for communication. Paul Schmitz, Marysville freshman, says he plays online mostly, but sees where some games can be played socially. "Rock Band and Guitar Hero are allowing people to get together and do it for social reasons," Schmitz says. Aaron Fast, Hutchinson junior, says sometimes school can get in the way, but he hasn't been able to resist since his roommate's brother brought over his Xbox 360. "We've been addicted to it since we got it," Fast says. Some games' addictive and popular natures go hand-in-hand. I know I've had stretches when I couldn't put my guitar controller down, and when I'd move my eyes away from the TV, everything in the room would be swirling. Flores, lead developer of Guitar Hero World Tour, says some people in the video game industry figured Guitar Hero had peaked with Guitar Hero 2. "I never questioned for a minute that it was going to get bigger"; Flores says. In terms of overall video games, Game Nut owner Nutt says he sees an expanding demographic. "It's not just the nerds playing video games anymore," Nutt says. He says he also sees more and more women playing video games. Chances are you have at least one friend with a video game system. Don't be afraid to have some group fun with whatever games they have. If the rec center, a place synonymous with physical exercise, is hosting a video game night, it's OK for you to relax and indulge yourself in some simple, brain-melting fun. JP KANSAS Photo by Tyler Waugh Can't stop the beat: Max Freed, Chicago senior, and Humboldt senior Brad Witherspoon play 'Rock Band' at the Ambler Student Recreation Fitness Center. Freed was hosting game night, which happens at the rec center Tuesday nights from 6:30 to 9. Participants can play Xbox 360 and Wii systems. Friendly Competition If you couldn't tell by now, I'm a bit of a video game nerd. My roommate and I have four systems hooked up in our apartment that cover games from six systems. I realize not everyone may have the latest gaming system, but here are some older and newer recommendations for games to play with friends. Guitar Hero/Rock Band: OK, you have to know at least one friend who has either of these titles. If not, I feel bad for you. This really has become the ultimate group gaming experience. New downloadable content is added weekly on top of the evergrowing set lists already available on the games. If you have not already hosted a Rock Band/Guitar Hero night for your friends, you should. Super Smash Bros.: The great thing about these games is that they are available on three different systems, so I've got you covered there. They all play equally well, but I am partial to the newer one. I did toil with my roommate for a couple of weeks after it was released to unlock all of the characters. Plus, who doesn't want to take the opposite side and crush Mario with Bowser? Halo: This is probably the first multiplayer game I got into, and I've never owned an Xbox. I remember going over to my friend's apartment all the time to play this game. I'm a melee specialist, so I prefer Halo 3. There's nothing better than smacking the shit out of somebody with an anti-grav hammer. Plus, if you have multiple Xboxes, you can get a huge game going with a lot of friends. March 5,2009 5 notice By Madeline Hyden and Ross Stewart mhydew@kansan.com and rstewart@kansan.com it starts with a drink AND ENDS HERE The top seven downtown bar bathrooms On Friday nights, the women's bathroom at The Bottleneck is packed. Girls crowd around the small vanity, fluffing their hair, adjusting their clothing and staring narcissistically in the mirror. Muggy from all the body heat, the room buzzes with chitchat, the click of high heels on the tile floor and drunken laughter. Empty drink cups and wads of paper towel litter the counter and music from the band playing outside the bathroom pulses loudly every time the squeaky door opens. By the end of the night, the bathroom looks like a war zone. But behind the people and debris, bar bathrooms in Lawrence's downtown area hold a slew of history and tradition inside their stall doors. From painted murals to marker-written prose on the walls, a bar's personality and style are often revealed on the walls of its bathrooms. After careful consideration, here are our favorite bar bathrooms in Lawrence. — Madeline Hyden Photos by Alex Bonham-Carter THE BOTTLENECK Painted black, the walls serve as a sort of chalkboard for artwork and inspirational quotes. One stall door shows the phrase,"You are beautiful exactly the way you are," and "True beauty lies within" paints the cabinets under the sink.A few standard concert fliers plaster the walls amidst paintings of stars and broken hearts.Housing men's and women's bathrooms. The Bottleneck's facilities were subtly artistic, with smaller pieces of work on the walls and less clutter.The night we visited the bar, singer-songwriter Sylvia Niccum was using the bathroom to warm up for her set that night. "This bathroom has great acoustics," she says. Madeline Hyden The walls were once covered in paintings done by Travis Miller, a local artist who eventually moved to Los Angeles to pursue his art career. The walls have since been painted over because someone blacked out the eyes of the paintings' subjects. Bathrooms on both the main and basement levels of The Eighth Street Taproom are lit with a red light and covered with black paint, giving the rooms a dingy, DeNiro-in-Taxi-Driver feel. Photos of Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers mark the bathrooms' gender and indistinguishable graffiti arbitrarily cover the walls. The hallway walls leading up to the bathrooms on the main level are coated with photos of patrons and staff members, drinking and looking generally merry. Madeline Hyden THE EIGHTH STREET TAPROOM ABE & JAKE'S LANDING Peeping is taboo. So it's surprising to find six peepholes in a wall above urinals at Abe & Jake's Landing. Instead of having to stare off into a wall or at the wet floor, one has the option of squinting at the dance floor. It removes the stress of avoiding eye contact with other men while at the urinals. The holes are not the easiest thing to spot. A manager mentioned how he had worked there for three years and never noticed them. 6 Sure, they're slightly creepy. Men peeing and watching people dance at the same time is a little strange. But, come on, there's something intriguing about it. March 5,2009 Ross Stewart X 2008.6.13 09:54 --- SEE MORE PHOTOS ON PAGE 8 PLAY OUNG JACKPOT MUSIC HALL Hall topped our The witty phrases and photos on the fliers provide a laugh for the bathrooms' users. "This is my favorite bathroom in Lawrence," Emily Patrick, Lenexa senior, says. "Where else can you read 'Press here for bacon' inside of a stall?" The Jackpot Music Hall topped our list for most readable bathroom. Every inch of the walls, including inside the stalls, are sheathed with promotional fliers for bands. Bartender Caleb Kelley says the owners have been collecting the fliers from booking agents since the bar opened in 2005 and every year the old fliers are peeled off and new ones are applied. Madeline Hyden NOT The S ceilin cor THE SANDBAR words of wisdom from downtown bathroom stalls CHARLIE'S ANGELS REPLAY LOUNGE The Replay Lounge's bathrooms are a color explosion. From floor to ceiling, swirls of faces, limbs and words decorate the very small quarters. The women's bathroom boasts a Charlie's Angels painting and the Replay definitely wins for the most writing on the walls. Mostly about sex and relationships, the quotes give bathroom users something entertaining to look at. Replay bartender Shawn Lamoreaux says the bathrooms offer a unique viewing experience. "I like to be occupied when I'm chuckin' a deuce," he says. "The fouler the stuff on the wall, the better." Madeline Hyden Ross Stewart — Madeline Hyden Not-so-surprisingly, the bathrooms have a marine-aquatic theme at The Sandbar. Upon entering the men's room, take a look up at the ceiling. There's a painting of a little boy playing pocket pool. He looks content. It takes you by surprise and it should. It's just plain funny. The painting was once hung on the wall by the urinal, but eventually was moved. "It was a little awkward to urinate with a little boy staring at you," says Sandbar bartender John. On top of a painting of a little boy with a hand stuffed in his pants the bathrooms have an ocean-scene theme, which is fitting. The only detail that would make these bathrooms better is if the men's room door was ever closed. "God gave us life, Lucifer gave us choice." "Heather, I fucked your boyfriend last year, sorry. XOXO, Ericka." "God gives head in heaven." "Claire, you're a sexy bitch. I hope you don't mind the HPV I gave you." "Champagne for my real friends and real pain for my sham friends." "Abandon all love, ye all who pee here." A look San bat Sc R s JAZZHAUS At the Jazzhaus, the bathrooms look as if they were stolen from The Sandbar. On the door of the men's bathroom is an interpretation of "The Son of Man," a surrealist painting by René Magritte, in which a man in a suit's face is hidden by a green apple. This establishment sports not one but two women's rooms, which is practical with the often-long lines for women at bars. All of the bathrooms are covered in paintings of sea creatures, toopless mermaids, turtles and an octopus with what looks like a drug and alcohol problem (it holds five drinks and a spliff in its tentacles). — Ross Stewart March 5,2009 7 (([ ]) notice THE BOTTLENECK You ARE BEAUTIFUL EXACTLY LIKE YOU ARE an again la THE EIGHTH STREET TAPROOM 25.3 REPLAY LOUNGE FINKER 1 DISPLAY Photos by Alex Bonham-Carter Kolbyite Gardener's GardenTV JACKPOT MUSIC HALL This Blush LOST CATS "clith" LOOKS THE CAT'S WHEN YOU SEE THEM! PER CHASE MEN JAZZHAUS ABE & JAKE'S LANDING 8 --- March 5,2009 notice BUMP It On The Boulevard WEEKLY M.A.L. STATES OF TANTOSGOLD CITY OF NEW KAREN O'CONICK nasa THE SPIRIT OF APOLLO BUMP IT! LEAVE IT! Joe Budden: Padded Room The much-anticipated follow-up to his self-titled debut album is exactly what fans expected but not quite what they deserved. Lyrically, Budden stays pretty sharp but his beat selection is another story entirely (made unabashedly clear on "Don't Make Me," which sounds like leftover background music from the Beverly Hills Cop series). Budden destroys Prodigy (1/2 of Mobb Deep) on "Blood On The Wall" despite having gotten bodied by Saigon ("Pushing Buddens") a month ago. Budden is consistent but boring, and the album is a reflection, running stale after only a few tracks. His flow grows tiresome and his lines lack a certain punch. The only redeeming quality of the album is the bonus track and that's mainly due to the features (Ransom and N. A.S.A.: The Spirit of Apollo - Comprised of the beat-mashing duo of Squeak E. Clean (director Spike Jonze's brother Sam Samiegel) and DJ Zegon (pro skateboarder Ze Gonzales) is N.A.S.A., a band whose acronym means North America/South America. The collaboration blends together an eclectic mix of musical influences of the group's two halves. Zegon, a native of Sao Paulo, brings the Brazilian funk and a universal flavor and Squeak E. Clean brings American blues, jazz and even a little new wave. Both share a love for hip hop. The guest appearances range from old school hip-hop legends, such as Chuck D and KRS-One, to newer rap legends (E-40, Method Man, RZA), experimental artists (Tom Waits, David Byrne) and contemporary pop artists (Kanye West, Santogold). The Spirit of Apollo has an interesting, upbeat, infectious sound. JOE BUDDEN PRIXED ROOM Fabulous, specifically) Check out the snippets on iTunes but, ultimately, I'd leave this one on the shelf. 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"Do you want to try Matcha ice cream?" I offer my boyfriend. "Huh? What is that?" he asks. "It's good, just try it." He scoops up the ice cream with a spoon. I quietly watch him finish the bite."Do you like it?" "Yeah, it's good. I like it." He eats another bite. I always like to see how my boyfriend, who's lived all his life in Kansas, responds to Japanese food. Soba noodles, stir-fry with sliced burdocks, seaweed salad—he's pleasantly surprised every time I introduce different foods and flavors to him. Cross-cultural exchanges in the kitchen are just one pleasure of having a significant other who comes from another country. These relationships come with their own challenges, but many of the challenges are the same that every couple deals with—such as communication and families—but also the heightened worry for college students of what to do after graduation. Alyssa Esperance was first attracted to her husband, Fritz-Gerald Esperance, a former KU student, "because he is from somewhere else. He is from Haiti." Growing up near the military base in Leavenworth, Alyssa, a senior, was exposed to multiple cultures at an early age, and she always wanted to move to a foreign country. Alyssa also says Fritz's outgoing and laidback personality complements her shy and fretful personality. People are often attracted to differences and find them refreshing,but those differences can also be the biggest problem for couples later in relationships,says Nomi Redding clinical social worker in Lawrence. Alyssa likes Fritz' laidback personality, but she says she sometimes feels frustrated by miscommunication, which often results from what they see as their culturally different perceptions of time. Though she has a concrete sense of time, she says, he's more relaxed—"See you in 30 minutes" can mean one or two hours. "It's important to make sure that the other person is clear about what you're trying to say." Alyssa says. Though it's important to respect each other's differences, people in a relationship should share a few core values that keep the relationship strong, says Grete Shelling, coauthor of In Love But Worlds Apart. Born in Austria, Shelling has been married to her American husband for almost 40 years. Although she usually likes to stay at home watching movies and playing the piano, her husband is more outgoing and into American sports. Shelling says their personalities and interests are often different, but going to church every Sunday brings them closer together. Lindsey Piper, Leavenworth junior, says she tried to find more similarities than differences on her first date with Yasser Alsallom, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, junior. They are both planning to study medicine, they both work hard for school and they are laidback, too. Before Yasser asked Lindsey out, she didn't know much about Saudi Arabia and believed the stereotype that Saudi men were controlling. She quickly discarded her stereotype after getting to know Yasser. "He's very respectable and he's cute. I kind of wanted to see if things were going a little further and they did." says Lindsey, who has been dating him for more than a year. Lindsey comes from a Christian family. and Yasser grew up in a Muslim family.Their different religious backgrounds inspire them to learn about each other's religious cultures. Whenever Lindsey thinks of a question about Islam, she does research online and asks about Yasser's opinion. Lindsey says she wasn't interested in Saudi Arabia before, but now wants to visit the country after hearing Yasser talk about his home. But not everybody accepts their relationship. "Be careful," some friends warn her when finding out she's dating a Saudi man. "I feel a little offended. I'll say, 'You know, you guys don't know him yet. You can't make these comments,' she says. "My view is accept our relationship as long as we are happy." Lindsey says she was reluctant to tell her parents about Yasser at first, worrying her parents would judge him based on prejudices against Saudi Arabia and Islam. Her parents expressed their hesitancy when she told them aboutYasser,but taking him to her parents' house helped them to accept him and understand more about his background. Yasser says his parents also approve of their relationship. Dating is a taboo in Saudi Arabia, he says, but his parents have a good understanding about different social norms in the United States and leave him to make his own decisions. The gap between the cultures does come up sometimes. Lindsey was once having a political discussion with her mother. As it got heated, Lindsey raised her voice, which surprised Yasser. 'You shouldn't talk to your mother like that,' he says he later told Lindsey. She then explained to him that she hadn't meant to be rude. Though the couple might not find big challenges in their differences, introducing a foreign girlfriend or boyfriend to the family can be a big event, especially for international students. Ali Iyican, Famagusta, Northern Cyprus, senior, recently introduced his American THE TAROON MUSEUM 10 Alyssa Esperance, Leavenworth senior, and Fritz-Gerald Esperance, a former KU student, were attracted to and Fritz-Gerald is more outgoing. March 5,2009 D Anthony Houchin, 2008 graduate, and Astrid Houchin, Lima, Peru, saphemero married on December 4, 1993. Photo by Allison Richardson. Anthony Houchin, 2008 graduate, and Astrid Houchin, Lima, Peru, sophomore, married after a three-year, long distance relationship, and have two children. They met in Peru when Anthony was traveling in the country. Photo taken at 9:15 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2013. Ali Iyican, Famagusta, Northern Cyprus, senior, recently introduced his American girlfriend, Christian Walker Chanute junior, to his family in Northern Cyprus through a Web camera. girlfriend. Christian Watkins, to his family in Northern Cyprus by way of a Web camera. He says bringing a significant other home is not common in Cyprus. Ali says he had never introduced his girlfriend to his family, and he was nervous. He and Christian. Chanute junior, practiced role-playing conversations several times. Ali translated the conversation between his family and Christian. They didn't talk much, but from their big smiles, he could tell his family liked her. Right after the video conversation, Christian received gifts from his family, including a ring with Nazarlik, a Cyprian JAMES HARRISON amulet meant to protect against the evil eye. Photo by Rachael Gray Redding, clinical social worker, says some parents can seem less accepting and flexible with another culture. She says meeting in person or talking on the phone or through a Web camera will help relieve parents' stress and create better communication, because such communication allows them to see their child's partner as a person rather than a foreigner. If parents are still not accepting, she suggests finding allies who can bridge the relationship between the partner and parents. This includes siblings, uncles and aunts. Michael Davidson, former KU student and attracted to their opposite personalities. Alyssa has more of a timid personality, senior at Loyola University New Orleans, has gone to Germany twice to visit his girlfriend and her family. Michael and Anne Stahr started dating four years ago when she was a foreign exchange student in his high school in Russell. Anne recently moved to the United States to attend KU to close the gap in their long-distance relationship. Michael says his German was not fluent, so he was worried he wouldn't communicate well with her family at first. Anne's family was hospitable, he says, but he also found a more formal family dynamic than many American families, and it took him a while to get closer to them. For example, her family always cooked him traditional German food instead of more casual, everyday meals. One evening at the dinner table, Michael made a grammatical mistake, trying to say something such as, "Can you pass me potatoes?" Anne's parents then teased him for the first time, which he took as a sign of their intimacy with him. Michael says meeting Anne's family and staying in Germany helped make the relationship stronger because he got to see the environment in which she grew up and learned the German language intensively. He says he and Anne are thinking of marriage, and he continues studying German so he will be able to move to Germany in the future. If couples are in a long-term relationship, at some point many of them will have a conversation about marriage and make a future plan, such as where to live and work. Some couples will talk about it when graduating from college, while other couples delay the conversation until they are ready to make a commitment or establish their own careers. For many international couples, however, graduation forces them to make some important decisions in their lives. I'm graduating in May. My boyfriend doesn't speak Japanese, so living in Japan is not an option. I don't mind living in the United States, but I'll have to either marry him or find a job that can sponsor my visa to stay in the United States. I'm not ready to marry yet. While I look for jobs, at the moment I'm putting off the question: What if I'll have to go back to Japan? The option to move or stay isn't open to all international couples, especially if one partner doesn't speak the other's language. However, Astrid Houchin, Lima, Peru, sophomore, took that leap. Astrid and her husband, Anthony Houchin, 2008 graduate, moved to the United States from Peru in 2003. They met in 2000 in Peru while Anthony was traveling, and they got married after having a three-year long-distance relationship. Anthony spoke Spanish fluently, but Astrid didn't speak English.Astrid was pregnant when she just moved to the United States. She didn't have any family or Peruvian friends here. A friend visited her from Peru when she gave birth and stayed with her for a week. She says it was a big emotional help for her because her family was not able to come from Peru. When her friend left the United States, Astrid separated from her in tears, worrying about challenges that she had to go through to raise a child in the United States. Astrid says as her English improves, she is making more friends and starting to enjoy her life in the United States. She's now a student at KU majoring in art. Astrid and Anthony enjoy food from the two countries, and salsa dancing and meringue. They recently started teaching latin dance to their two children, 5-year-old and 3-year-old boys, both fluent in English and Spanish. They both agree having a partner from another culture is an asset that enriches their lives, and raising children in a multicultural environment is one of the best parts. JP International marriage in the United States - 274,000 foreign nationals obtained green cards through marriage to American citizens in 2007. - Of 1,052,000 green cards issued in 2007, more than 25 percent were to the spouses of American citizens. - 2.3 million foreign nationals obtained green cards through marriage to American citizens between 1998 and 2007. Source: U.S. Department of Homeland Security "2007 Yearbook of Immigration Statistics" March 5,2009 11 manual in the life of ... A permanent make-up artist Jan Bishop gently pulls on both corners of her client's eye with one hand while her other hand holds the needle steady as it slowly inches across the eyelid, leaving a black line just above the eyelashes. Bishop has nine years of experience as a permanent makeup artist. Her goal is to make eyeliner, lip liner and eyebrow tattoos look as natural as possible. Bishop is the only permanent makeup artist at and owner of Skin Illustrations, 725 North Second Street. It offers services ranging from tattoos and piercings to haircuts and highlights. Unlike normal tattoo artists, Bishop prides herself on the fact that most people don't even notice her work. She says her married clients claim their husbands don't even know. Though most of her clients are over 30 years old, Bishop says she has student clients from KU and even a handful from Kansas State. 1 Photo by Katherine Mulder The procedure itself is similar to a normal tattoo except the needle doesn't go as deep into the skin and a special cosmetic pigment is used.Another difference is in the amount of pain. Nina Counter had her eyes permanently lined by Bishop shortly after she started working at Skin Illustrations a year ago. She Eye-opener: Jan Bishop, permanent makeup artist at Skin Illustrations, strives to make the makeup look as natural as possible. says the pain and fear of getting a tattoo are worse when the needle is so close to the eye. "It is like comparing a mammogram to a pap test. 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For the paranoid, there are settings that allow you to delete your data to Department of Defense or National Security Agency specifications. This might take a long time, though, because the program has to delete your files several times over. Ccleaner also cleans out your computer's registry, which is where Windows stores its settings for programs. Many of these settings are unneeded or redundant, so cleaning your registry can help your computer's performance. Ccleaner also allows you to uninstall programs, some of which you cannot see in Windows' uninstall utility. 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 1500 1600 1700 1800 1900 2000 2100 2200 2300 2400 2500 2600 2700 2800 2900 3000 3100 3200 3300 3400 3500 3600 3700 3800 3900 4000 4100 4200 4300 4400 4500 4600 4700 4800 4900 5000 5100 5200 5300 5400 5500 5600 5700 5800 5900 6000 6100 6200 6300 6400 6500 6600 6700 6800 6900 7000 7100 7200 7300 7400 7500 7600 7700 7800 7900 8000 8100 8200 8300 8400 8500 8600 8700 8800 8900 9000 9100 9200 9300 9400 9500 9600 9700 9800 9900 10000 Photo illustration by Adam Schoof Clean sweep: Clearner deletes unneeded files several times over to speed up your computer's performance. Adam Schoof You can download Ccleaner at www. ccleaner.com/download. green it! Make a compost pile If you want to have good soil for your planting this spring, then you should make a compost pile. Composts require three elements, says Cassandra Ford, waste reduction and recycling specialist for the city of Lawrence. You need moisture, heat and "ingredients" to make a compost pile. The ingredients consist of brown waste, such as leaves or mulch, and green waste, such as grass. The brown ingredients provide carbon, and the green ingredients provide nitrogen, Ford says, which start the compost process. You can put most waste into your compost pile. Don't put in meats or dairy products because these will rot, smell and attract animals. You can bury other food waste and it won't smell. As for maintenance, composts are pretty simple. You don't even have to do anything if you don't want to, but you can turn the compost material over to make it decompose faster. If you do this, then your compost pile will decompose in six months; if you don't do anything, it will take about a year, Ford says. To accelerate your composting efforts, buy or make a compost bin. Compost bins Photo by Adam Schoof FLOWER GROWTH IN THE WOODLAND Dig this: Making your own compost pile is a great way to get some good soil for your spring planting. keep out animals, which may try to live in your compost during the winter because of the heat composting creates. Most plastic compost bins are black, which absorbs heat from sunlight and speeds up the composting process. 12 March 5, 2009 — Adam Schoof manual Hand Livin' it up in Lawrence By Becka Cremer bcremerr@kansan.com If you can't send yourself to the vacation this spring break, bring the vacation to you When she was a child and her family needed a break from dreary weather, Courtney Bregar's mother brought Florida to Illinois. Bregar, Chicago junior, says she remembers boarding a pretend train—a row of chairs in their kitchen—with her sister. After awhile, their mother would announce they had arrived and would send the girls to put on their swimming suits. While the girls were getting ready for a day at the beach, their mother would set up a picnic of summertime foods on a blanket. "We'd eat our food in 'Florida' in the sun," Bregar says. "Instead of being in Chicago in the snow." Years ago, Bregar's mom found ways to bring a vacation home to her daughters. This spring break, Bregar intends to return the favor when her mom comes to visit. "I'm going to show her what Lawrence is really like," Bregar says. "I'm going to show her the hot spots. I'm trying to make my home a mini-vacation for my mom, just like she used to do for us." If you're staying in Lawrence for spring break, take a cue from Bregar and her family and find the vacation spots in your routine. Here are some places to start: Learn about Lawrence history If you grew up with parents who thought vacation was synonymous with education, make an effort to bone up on Lawrence history this break—you'll get all of the perks of those childhood vacations without the long car rides with your siblings. Saira Khan, Lawrence senior,suggests starting at the Watkins Community Museum. "The museum downtown is neglected a lot. Kansas is a historically rich place. It was a hotbed of activity After you've visited the museum, head to the Lawrence Convention and Visitors Bureau to pick up a few brochures for self-guided tours around Lawrence. Alternately, download the tours onto your iPod from the Lawrence Convention and Visitors Bureau 785.865.4499 402 North Second Street Hours: Monday through Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sunday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. www.visitlawrence.com visitors bureau website. Debbie White, manager at the Lawrence Convention and Visitors Bureau, suggests a self-guided tour called "Quantrill's Raid: The Lawrence Massacre." She says all KU students should learn a little about Lawrence history. "Then they'd understand the Border War." she says. "Because it's not just about sports." If you're looking for a more active, on-campus spring break activity, head to the Kansas Union for some bowling or to the lawn at the Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics. "Although the museum is interesting to some,it's not everyone's thing," says Cori Ast, communications Jaybowl 785 864.3545 Kansas Union, Level I Hours: Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. www.unionprograms.ku.edu /jaybowl.shtml Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics 785.864.4900 Rediscover campus The Natural History Museum in Dyche Hall and the Spencer Museum of Art will maintain regular hours through spring break. The Natural History Museum is hosting a "Science of the Human Body" exhibit during the break.The exhibit is geared toward younger children, says Khan, who works as a visitor services associate at the museum, but everyone can find something interesting about the human body. 785.864.4900 2350 Petefish Drive Hours: Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. www.doleinstitute.org When you've had your fill of local history, use the week off classes to head back to campus. coordinator at the Dole Institute.The grassy area outside the building is a great place to picnic, play guitar or hang out, she says. And if you're in the mood to learn something, too, admission to the museum is free. Bregar says she and her mom will probably visit the Spencer Museum of Art during their tour of Lawrence, and that they plan to mix Even if you don't know anything about art, museums offer calming places to take a break from your hectic life, says Bill Woodard, director of communications at the museum. Take your friends, he says, because it gives you something new to talk about. during the Civil War, with a lot going on," she says. up her usual routine by getting massages and cooking together. If all goes well, her mom's real-life airplane ride to Lawrence will be as memorable as the pretend-train trips from Bregar's childhood. JP Watkins Community Museum 785.841.4109 www.watkinsmuseum.org 1047 Massachusetts Street Hours:Tuesday,Wednesday. Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thus, it's a cheap date to come here." Woodard says. "Admission is always free." Spencer Museum of Art 785.864.4710 "Plus, it's a cheap date 765.864.4710 1301 Mississippi Street Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Noon to 4 p.m. Thursday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. www.spencerart.ku.edu Natural History Museum 785.864.4540 1345 Jayhawk Blvd. Hours: Tuesday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. www.nhm.ku.edu Contributed photos MASSACHUSETTS UNIV. OF SCIENCE & TREASURY Spring break fun! The Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics' lawn can be a fun place to lounge and picnic, and exhibits within the museum are free. Exhibitions open at the Spencer Museum of Art during spring break: - Climate Change at the Poles Through May 24, 2009 A Greenland Glacier:The Scale of Climate Change Photographs by Terry Evans Through May 24, 2009 A Tradition Redefined: Modern and Contemporary Chinese Ink Paintings from the Chu-tsing Li Collection, 1950-2000 Through May 24, 2009 Discover the Spencer's Second Life® Island Through Summer 2009 Reviving the Past: Antiquity & Trees & other Ramifications: Branches in Nature & Culture Through May 24, 2009 Antiquarianism in East Asian Art Through 2010 x + 2 = mOB A Source: Emily Ryan, office manager at the Spencer Museum of Art March 5,2009 13 + health Good for you Bad for you Microwaving plastic containers When you microwave food in plastic, you can sometimes smell or taste the plastic. You may wonder if the plastic melted into your food. Substances used in the plastic can leach into your food when you heat it in a plastic container or Styrofoam, says John Doull, retired professor of pharmacology, toxicology and therapeutics. However, it doesn't mean you will get sick from it. Doull says the amount of plastic substances released is far less than what's considered harmful. He says scientists don't have concrete evidence that microwaving food in plastic can hurt your body, even in Styrofoam and containers that are not labeled "microwave-safe." 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 - + = Photo Illustration by Sachiko Miyokawa When you heat food in a plastic container, however, check the label to see if it's microwave-safe. If you're not sure, use a plate. The container can melt and Melting pot: Using the microwave to heat up leftover food in plastic containers or Styrofoam is harmless to your health. potentially burn you. Food should taste better, too, without a plastic flavor. VERDICT: GOOD FOR YOU Deodorants and antiperspirants Deodorants and antiperspirants get rid of that heinous smell, but some medical professionals are questioning whether the aluminum compounds found in antiperspirants may be linked to serious health risks. The National Cancer Institute did find some research suggesting that the aluminum compounds may be absorbed by the skin in the armpit and cause estrogen-like effects. Estrogen promotes the growth of breast cancer cells and that is why some professionals believe this aluminum compound may be causing cancer. However, the researchers are not aware of any conclusive evidence linking the products' use and breast cancer. The FDA also does not have any evidence or research data that suggests ingredients in underarm antiperspirants or deodorants cause cancer. So though the topic may be a hot debate among medical professionals, not much evidence supports the claim that certain deodorants or antiperspirants cause cancer. "Honestly, it's not even anything that is on the radar screen at this year's American Academy of Dermatology Meeting," says Barbara Delcore, nurse practitioner with BANANA DEODORANT Photo Illustration by Megan Weltner Take a whiff the rumor that deodorants and antiperspirants can cause cancer is unsubstantiated. Kansas City Skin & Cancer Center in Kansas City, Kansas."I would say there is no definitive literature to support or refute." VERDICT: GOOD FOR YOU—NOW — Megan Weltner COME TO THE BIGGEST PARTY IN LAWRENCE Brazilian Carnaval on SATURDAY FRIDAY $2 Domestics, Bacardis & Jagerbombs meet me on the dance floor. ABE&JAKE'S 8 EAST SIXTH STREET • LAWRENCE, KS LANDING abejakes.com 841-5855 18 to dance. 21 to drink. 14 March 5,2009 nurture by nature Jasmine tea When brewing jasmine tea, you first smell the floral fragrance. When you sip the tea, the jasmine flavor gradually refreshes your mouth. Jasmine tea is a type of Chinese tea, scented with jasmine flowers and often made of green tea. Jasmine tea contains caffeine, antioxidants and catechin. Catechin retrieved from green tea increases attention because of its potential effects in preventing cancer progression, says Dr. Nagi Kumar, researcher at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Florida. She says population studies show that the risk of prostate cancer is lower in East Asian countries, where green tea consumption is high, compared with the Western world. Her research team looks at the correlation between the two in a lab. Jasmine tea can be an alternative to coffee and soft drinks. Prepare loose leaf tea with an infuser to brew the tea.Jasmine loose leaf tea is available at House of Cha, 21 West Ninth Street, and Teapouro Tea & Espresso, 712 Photo Illustration by Sachiko Miyakawa Wake up and smell the tea: Drinking jasmine tea can be beneficial in lowering the risk of prostate cancer. 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Showcase your modern art skills with your computer and mouse at www.JacksonPollock.org. As you move your mouse around, "paint" decorates the white "canvas" that is your Web browser, thanks to Flash animation. Click your mouse and get a different, random color. Spend a few minutes on your masterpiece and viola!-your modern art replication is complete. Press any button when you're done to "sign" your piece of art with the website creator's name. The website is named after the 20th century American painter who was notorious for walking on top of and around canvases placed on the floor, dribbling and splattering paint so as to create a fanatical array of colors. And if you are as active an artist as Pollock was, do your art on-the-go. Follow the link at www.JacksonPollock.org or search for "Jackson Mr. Me Munche 9003 contributed photo Make your own masterpiece—here's mine—at www.jacksonPollock.org You can even download the Web site's application to your iPhone or iPad Touch. Contributed photo Pollock" on the iTunes App Store to download an application for $.99 that allows you to create your art on your iPhone or iPod Touch. You can paint with multiple fingers and the paint "drips" depending on how you are holding your iPhone or iPod. — Jessica Sain-Baird NEED EXTRA CASH? Sell your clothes now and get a FREE pair of sunglasses or a pair of earrings! *on selected styles only I'll give you a better crop. Cleaning out your closet? Plato's Closet buys and sells quality used clothing! Sell your clothes now and receive a FREE pair of sunglasses or a pair of earrings! Hurry, offer ends March 16 while supplies last! PLATOS CLOSET 3514 clinton pkwy 785.832.CASH www.platoscosetlawrence.com see 'Watchmen' for cheap WATCHMEN FROM THE VISIONARY DIRECTOR OF '300' 03.06.09 See 'Watchmen' for super cheap this Sunday at Hollywood Theaters. The showing is at 1:21:5 p.m. for just $3. I wish some movies had return policies and I could get a quickie lobotomy and my money back if I was dissatisfied with my experience. Average movie ticket prices so far this year are $7.20, according to www.boxofficemojo.com. That makes those dollar-a-day movies at Redboxes look pretty nice. This weekend, see a three-day-old movie for just $3. Watchmen comes out Friday, and Student Union Activities has rented out Hollywood Theaters, 3433 Iowa Street, on Sunday for a special viewing at 12:15 p.m. You can buy the tickets at the SUA box office, level 4 of the Kansas Union, or the day of the show at the theater. It's $3 for students with a KUID, and $6 for everyone else. Here's a synopsis courtesy www.imdb.com: "A group of heroes, forced into retirement a decade before, are called together once again to investigate the murder of one of their own. What they discover an age-old conspiracy to change the balance of power in a world not different from our own." The movie is directed by Zach Snyder, who helmed 300 and the recent Dawn of the Dead remake, so I don't think an extensive knowledge of the comic book will be required. I do expect, though, some amazing visuals and action. At about 160 minutes, though, I hope my attention will not wane. And even if the movie turns out to be a geek fest, $3 for a new movie won't be worth asking for a refund. 16 March 5,2009 Matt Hirschfeld O contact Email Was Harry right? By Elliot Kort ekort@kansan.com Testing whether men and women can be just friends "What I'm saying is—and this is not a come on in any way, shape, or form—is that men and women can't be friends because the sex part always gets in the way." Since Billy Crystal spoke that line in When Harry Met Sally, debate has raged over that exact question: Can straight women and straight men actually be friends without any sexual tension? From the get-go, men are wired to search for sex, says Dr. John Gray, author of Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus. He says men are subconsciously on the prowl, which could be the main cause for what contributes to the conflicting goals of men and women. "If a man's not sexually involved with someone, he's on the hunt for a sexual partner," he says. Sex serves as a stress reliever. On a purely chemical level, it's what men need. "Testosterone is the chemical of desire." Gray says. "Men have 30 times the amount as women." The chemical reactions going on in women's minds are totally different. Gray explains that a chemical called oxytocin is released in a woman's brain as a potential sexual partner does actions for her that build a bond of trust. It's one of the strongest causes of attraction for women. "Women discover over time that they're in the mood to have a sexual relationship." Gray says. These chemical differences don't outlaw the possibility of friendship, but it certainly makes it more challenging. Just because it's in chemical makeup, though, doesn't mean this trend always takes hold. For Jackie Wittlinger, Olathe senior, says she became best friends with a guy after the two went on a bad date. After realizing they weren't attracted to one another romantically, she found the two clicked platonically. Now he fills another important role. "It's nice to have someone of the opposite sex who can offer perspective on things with my boyfriend," she says. "Guys are just simpler." Kathy Rose-Mockry knows a thing or two about the complex challenges facing gender relations in American society today. As the program director of the Emily Taylor Women's Resource Center, she studies messages sent out by the media concerning gender roles and expectations in society. She explains that the dominance of 1950s stereotypes, such as husbands being the breadwinners and wives being homemakers, has done a disservice to the development of gender equality. "We still have not achieved a point where these expectations and those roles are eradicated," Rose-Mockry says. Also, she says, advertisements on television that depict women and men as warring parties do no favors to the possibility of friendship. However, she's quick to note, whether these scenarios depict fact depends entirely on the receptivity of the audience. "Students have a great deal of power in changing norms by choosing to create a new norm." Rose-Mockry says. Aside from the pressures of the outside world, it's also hard to maintain friendships with the opposite sex after getting into a relationship. Jesse Kangas, Lenexa junior, says he had difficulty keeping up with his female friends after he began dating his girlfriend. For him, it was simply a matter of shifting his priorities.After all, he notes,"Before (I met my girlfriend), the female friends I had were very attractive." JP I'll just keep it simple. I'm not a fan of the image itself, but it's a good representation of how people might feel when they're together. Just friends: It can be difficult for straight men and straight women to not cross the thin line between lovers and friends. Having a platonic friendship with the opposite sex, though, can be beneficial if you need insight into how the opposite sex generally thinks or feels. Photo Illustration by Ryan Waggoner For the ladies: Helping him take the hint Some guys aren't too keen to pick up that their advances are unwanted. Here are some tips from Dr. John Gray, author of Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus, to help men understand. 1. Be up front: Telling a guy exactly what you expect from your relationship can help dispel his unrealistic expectations. Let him know if you're not looking to date or find anything romantic. 2. Use precise language: In casual conversation, use terminology that would suggest you feel about him something far different than a romantic context. Say he reminds you of your brother or cousin.That kind of comparison should let him know you're off limits. 3. Give him a shot: At the end of the day, it takes women a lot longer to get a sense of whether someone could be a potential mate. Give him some time. He might. March 5, 2009 17 --- M contact reviews Bitch& MOAN with Carly Halvorson and Elliot Kort I love everything about my girlfriend,but our sex life is terrible and doesn't seem to be getting any better. Is this shallow? What do I do? Zach, junior Carly: If it's not getting better, it won't get better. Sex isn't the most important factor in a relationship, but it's up there. If one partner is unhappy with the sex, then their unhappiness will carry over into the rest of the relationship. It sounds as if you've tried to make some improvements in your sex life without any satisfactory results. Lack of sex or bad sex is a common reason for couples to split. I hate to sound shallow, but it might be in your, and her, best interests to move on and find someone that you have better sexual chemistry with. If you dread the prospect of having sex with your girlfriend because it's not good, then you're going to lose that physical chemistry. Once that's gone, I really don't see the difference between a couple and a couple of close friends. You need physical intimacy, and you need to be happy with it. **Elliot:** I agree with Carly that physical intimacy is of the utmost importance. You're not being shallow. But from your question, it's hard to tell how much effort either of you have put into trying to make things better. Of course your sex life won't simply get better just because you want it to. You need to work at it. Communicate your wants and needs with her... all of them. Try new things. Who knows, you might end up finding a fetish that brings you two closer together than ever. And after that, after you've tried everything to make your sex life better, you both need to ask yourselves how crucial that part of your relationship is. If each of you can live with the unsatisfactory sex life and still be part of a meaningful relationship, then more power to you. You (and no one else) can decide where your relationship's breaking point is. Dan, senior I really like my best friend's girlfriend. I know he cheats on her and lies to her all the time. Do I stay loyal to my friend or do I tell his girlfriend what's going on? Carly: This isn't a matter of being a friend or being this girl's hero—it's a matter of staying out of their business. There are a few things you need to consider. First, think about the possibility that she may be dishonest, too. Your feelings for this girl may cloud your judgment of her. You may not really know her that well or know what she does when she's not with your friend. Second, you're being kind of selfish. I know that sounds odd because you're revealing your friend's dishonesty, but how concerned would you be if you weren't attracted to this girl! You might give your friend a hard time about what he's doing every once in a while, but your intentions aren't 100 percent in her favor. Finally, hearing the news from one of his buddies won't give her any incentive to run into your arms. This could easily backfire on you. Elliot: Carly's right. You've got an agenda. That's fine, everyone does. Yours is simple: You want this girl to fall for you. But you need to know that no matter how much you can claim you're only looking out for her best interests, the fact that you want her factors into your decision. It taints your decision no matter what. And there's no way that I see this ending well for you. Even if you convince yourself that telling her is the right decision, she'd probably be so upset by the revelation that she'd associate with you directly. Her first question would likely be,"How long have you known?" And then, you're toast. On top of that, how many of your friends are you going to anger by turning on your buddy? Odds are there are a lot of them. Like Carly said, your best bet is to stay quiet. MOVIE: Confessions of a Shopaholic Confessions of a Shopaholic is not your typical chick flick. Although the movie centers around a young woman and young man who are thrown together under extraordinary circumstances, the plot, wit and humor take this chick flick to a whole new level. Meet Rebecca Bloomwood (Isla Fisher). She's a vibrant young lady, five years out of college, and doesn't feel the need to hide her opinions. Her degree is in journalism and the magazine she doesn't like working for just folded. Oh, and one another thing, she has 12 credit cards. Yes ladies and gentlemen, Ms. Bloomwood is a shopaholic. Between her renting an apartment with her best friend, and hiding her association with her now-defunct magazine, Rebecca shops. But that is not the crux of the story. After all, what is a heroine without aspirations? Rebecca dreams of working for Allete (kind of like reality's Vogue). Meet Luke Brandon: The hotte with the accent played imcecably by Hugh Dancy. Mr. Brandon is the newly appointed editor to a very boring business magazine. His goal is to take the magazine above and beyond financial hypocrites who rule Wall Street and love to hear themselves talk. Under extraordinary circumstances, which I found to be more awkward and charming than most, Rebecca finds herself employed. Oh, but here's the catch. Luke's magazine is uniquely poised to jump-start her into the world of Allete. Have relationship questions or need some advice? E-mail bitchandmoan@kansan.com. *Bitch and Moan is not to be considered as a substitute for professional help. ISLA FISHER CONFESSIONS OF A SHOPAHOLIC FROM THE BESIDED LINE NEWL FEBRUARY 13 Exclusive Artists Among other subplots of her best friend's wedding, stalking debt collectors, talking mannequins, and John Goodman and Joan Cusack playing Rebecca's parents. Confessions of a Shopaholic is a breath of fresh air. Mia Iverson ★★★★ If anyone could turn Shakespeare's classic tragedy King Lear into a feel good novel, it would be Christopher Moore. Moore's latest piece of work, which deserves the double entendre, Fool, revolves around our instigating protagonist, Pocket, lead fool to King Lear's court and on a few lonely nights King Lear's conniving daughters, the servant staff, a religious hermit and his true love. I'll warn you, just as the introduction does, that this is more lewd than prude, and not for readers with heart murmurs. Pocket's Cinderella story incorporates all the expected characters, while also adding some the readers might wish were in the first place. With witches borrowed from Macbeth, a "bloody ghost" courtesy probably of Hamlet, and allusions to Othello spurring the dialogue and character development, readers find the best kind of friend in our "black jester," honest and flawed, the tiny fool makes us feel tall not only physically, but emotionally. BOOK: Christopher Moore, Fool Admittedly, time and place were a problem in retrospect, but the combination of linguistic styles, dark humor and timeless human dilemmas (because we've all secretly wanted to kill a sibling sometime) help overshadow such concerns. One must admire the delicate details Moore fits together to combine the original story line with his tight wire stretches. The plot balances on the edge CHRISTOPHER BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF LOVE MOORE Fool of ridiculousness, but never falls into anything less than a net of praise. , To quote Moore in his author's note at the end of the novel, "I don't care if that's true or not, I thought it was funny." . ★★★ 18 Meghan Nuckolls March 8,2009 1.4.1 speak I was there By Elliot Kort ekort@kansan.com Setting the stage for watching President Obama's inauguration I shifted my weight from side to side. Left, right. Left, right. I turned to my girlfriend. "Can you feel your feet?" she asked. "I think so," I said. Standing for six hours straight in 30-degree temperatures wreaks havoc on the body. Underneath five layers of clothing, my rib cage constricted. Had I stumbled, I would not have fallen. We were hundreds of yards away from the Capitol, but children still sat on their parents' shoulders. Gray-haired men and women cocooned in fur coats. Propped up by canes, they craned their necks trying to get a better view. American flags of all sizes waved. History was on every person's mind and tongue. Standing there in the numbing cold, I realized that my perspective regarding the world was changing for a second time. This man, whom I did not know of six years ago, had changed my world. The first change came much earlier. Five years ago, deep into the 2004 presidential campaign, I was trying (in vain) to enthuse myself about yet another Democratic presidential candidate. Then, during 2004's Democratic Convention, a relatively young man—a state senator from Illinois—walked up to the microphone in Boston. He made me believe that we could be better than we were, and that we could give our children a world of near infinite opportunity. My heart rose in my chest, and I knew one day I would cast my vote for him as president. Months later, I needed to see him sworn in. Getting off the train at D.C.'s Union Station a week before the inauguration was unlike anything I had ever experienced. The entirety of the nation's capital had been transformed into Obamatown, USA. His face was everywhere: all over buttons, T-shirts, hats and scarves being sold on every street corner. Advertisers such as IKEA and Pepsi informed everyone that change and hope were as close as their nearest products. An electricity ran throughout the city and only grew as days ticked off the calendar toward january 20. People walked the streets quietly, anticipating what was to come. As I sat in front of the windows at a restaurant two days before the inauguration, I saw thousands of out-of-towners walking around aimlessly with different groups. Obama's name or face was stitched, painted or bedazzled on every visible bit of clothing. Metro escalators were overrun with people who didn't know to walk on the left and stand on the right. People were everywhere. I had attempted to comprehend the scope of how many people would be in the city for the event. But even seeing the city's population grow exponentially in the days leading up to the event, I could not prepare myself for what was to come. The morning of the inauguration, the city woke early. An estimated two million people were to descend on the National Mall. Taking a packed 6 a.m. bus into the heart of D.C. with my girlfriend and her roommate, I couldn't help laughing. I was experiencing a perfect metaphor. That morning, in the last waking hours of the Bush administration, we walked through the empty streets of D.C. in the frigid dark. But as we arrived on the Mall, with almost cinematic timing, the sun began to rise over the Capitol.A warm wave washed over me. Our moment as a generation, my moment as an American adult, had finally arrived. Pushing down closer, immersing ourselves in the crowd, I was struck not only by its candor but also its composition. People of countless ages, races and economic backgrounds had come together to witness the moment as one. Older women stood around me with their canes and fur coats. They seemed to summon every ounce of their strength to endure the cold, to be there, to bear witness. Black families huddled close together, urging their children to pay as close attention as possible. They wanted their kids to remember the day as vividly as possible. Certainly this was not the first time such a group had gathered to support the ideas of hope and change. But to stand there, my body almost crushed up against other bodies, and to look out and see nothing but millions of optimistic and ecstatic faces, left me utterly stunned. Standing near the American History Smithsonian, it felt as if we were miles away from the stage. But just to be there was enough for us. As six hours slowly passed and the ceremonies grew near, the crowd began to thaw under the warmth of excitement until, at last, a presidential motorcade appeared on each of the JumboTrons placed throughout the Mall. An enormous cheer sounded through the crowd. It rushed from the Capitol back to the Washington Monument and the Lincoln Memorial, a magnanimous wave of sound. It was unlike anything I'd ever heard, and was surpassed only when the president-elect himself stepped onto the dais. As Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens stood to swear in the new vice president, an eerie calm descended on the crowd. It was so quiet I could hear the echoes of the other speakers sounding throughout the mall.After Vice President Biden finished his oath, the crowd cheered. One woman standing close to me even yelled, "One down. One to go." Then the moment we were all waiting for. As Obama strode toward the podium and his place in history, I glanced around and considered all the stories represented by the people I saw, all the journeys taken from near and far to make it to that exact moment. For months, I'd come to believe that Obama was the youth's candidate. He was to be our guiding light in the world of politics—our John F. Kennedy. But standing there among so many different people, it all became suddenly clear: He belongs to all of us. Contributed photos THE RIVERSIDE RALLY ALEX KENYONI PHOTOGRAPH BY JUSTINE GRIFFITT CITY OF NEW YORK 140 EAST 79TH ST. 112-358-5888 1968 CITY OF MIDLANDS Top: Elliot Kort stands with friends Elyse Greenberg and Joellen Kriss in front of the Washington Monument. Second to top: Spectators wave flags as the proceedings get underway. Second to bottom: Kort stands in front of a mobile MSNBC television studio set up on the national mall. Bottom: The crowd exits the mall after the festivities conclude March 5,2009 19 [WEEKLY SPECIALS] Thursday Friday Saturday Foot Root Sunday $2 Imports $3 Jäger Bombs $3 Guinness Monday $3 Miller High Life Liters $2 Boulevard Draws $2 Capt. 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Rock Chalk Revue celebrates 60 years Ten Greek houses write, direct and perform skits to raise money for the United Way BY JENNIFER TORLINE jtorline@kansan.com A lot can change in 60 years. A lot can change in 60 years. When it comes to Rock Chalk Revue, what began in 1949 as a small production in Hoch Auditorium for charity has become an annual variety show that raises tens of thousands of dollars for the United Way of Douglas County. This weekend, more than 250 students in fraternities and sorori ties will celebrate the 60th anniversary of the revue at the Lied Center. "Everybody just uses their strengths and collaborates to put ideas together, so it's a group thing," said Allison Owens, Leawood senior and a director of the "Diamond in the Rough" skit. For Owens, the 60th anniversary marks decades of family involvement in the show. Both of her grandmothers and "They still talk about their shows and their skit ideas," Owens, a member of Gamma Phi Beta sorrity, said. "It's definitely brought up around the dinner table." one of her grandfathers were in some of the first revues. Her mom and dad met when they were directors for past shows, and several of her aunts, uncles and cousins were also involved with the show. The revue's theme this year is "In the Nick of Time" in honor of the 60th anniversary. Five groups of partnered fraternities and sororites will perform skits with titles such as "Cast to Sea" and "Jayhawk Jackpot." The skits are all written, directed and performed by students. Betty Kaspar, Wichita senior and co-promotions coordinator, said this year's goal was to raise $60,000 SEE REVUE ON PAGE 8A ROCK CHALK REVUE "IN THE NICK OF TIME" WHAT: The 60th anniversary production of the annual variety show WHO: More than 250 students from campus fraternities and sororites perform five skits to raise money for the United Way of Douglas County WHERE: The Lied Center WHEN: 7 p.m. tonight and Saturday HOW MUCH: $15 for students tonight, $25 for students Saturday. GREEK LIFE ΣΦΕ CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Above: Construction for the renovation began in June 2008. The project was paid for by fundraising. Below: Elliot Kovach, Shawnee freshman watches TV in the new room of Sigma Phi Epsilon. The fraternity just completed a $1.7 million renovation. A man relaxing in a living room with a large mirror above the couch. Sigma Phi Epsilon to unveil refurbished house Jenny Terrell/KANSAN BY KAYLA REGAN kregan@kansan.com Eight years after plans for renovations to the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity house began, the project has finally been completed. house will be unveiled at 12:15 p.m. tomorrow at 1645 Tennessee St. The ribbon cutting ceremony for the $1.7 million project is open to the public, with an open house to follow. The newly expanded and remodeled Sigma Phi Epsilon vated house now have 7,000 more square feet to sleep, study and relax. Although the fraternity hasn't increased in membership, Adam Price, Garden City junior and Sigma Phi Epsilon president, said the expansion would help foster a better living environment for current and future members. "We've always had really good guys, but it was a matter of facility. Our house wasn't as nice as the other frats," Price said. "Now, I think we're right up there with all the other houses on Tennessee." The 75 Sigma Phi Epsilon members living in the newly reno- "A lot of alums credit the skills they have today to their days in the fraternity." The renovations include an entirely new front facade, a new technology center with 16 computers, a larger chapter room, larger two-person bedrooms, a faculty TOM GREY Construction chair "We've never had the structure to get along with the people who live here because it has been so cramped," Jones said. "Now, it's spread out enough to give everybody room to stretch their legs." office, a medica room with a 60-inch plasma television and a couch that can seat 20 people. the additional space was already improving morale around the house. Plans to renovate the house began in 2001, but after Sept. 11, Zach Jones, Wichita senior and Sigma Phi Epsilon vice president, said Tom Grey, construction chair, said fundraising for the project was put on hold. The fraternity's board of directors, made up of Sigma Phi Epsilon alumni, picked the project back up in 2006, and Grey said the board traveled across the country to ask other alumni for donations to upgrade the house. Grey said the majority of donors didn't need much convincing. "A lot of alums credit the skills they have today to their days in the fraternity," Grey said. "Based on that, they have a desire to give back to the community." tions can have the same opportunities they did." Construction began in June 2008, and Grey said the process couldn't have gone smoother. While builders worked on the expansion, lones, Price and many other Sigma Phi Epsilon members helped renovate the home's existing space. The members also invited their fathers to come help with laying wood floors, painting and putting up fences. Jones said working on the house wasn't just a chance to cut expenses. "It's definitely a point of pride," Jones said. Price said living in the house with construction starting at 7 "Now it's spread out enough to give everybody room to stretch their legs." ZACH JONES Sigma Phi Epsilon vice president a. m. every day became difficult to deal with at times, but members knew the end result would be worth the inconvenience. Although Price said he would probably move out of the house next semester, he said he was happy to help with the project and give back to future Sigma Phi Epsilon members. "I wish it would have happened when I was a freshman or sophomore, but 1 benefit from it this semester and I'm excited for these guys to enjoy it," Price said. index Edited by Sam Speer Classifieds...3B Crossword...6A Horoscopes...6A Opinion...7A Sports...1B Sudoku...6A All contents, unless stated otherwise. © 2009 The University Daily Kansan ASSOCIATED PRESS PIG EARMARK CAUSES STINK GOP find the pork in a bill a joke, but lowans are still holding their noses. 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KJHK is the student voice in KHH is the student radio. Each day there is news, music, sports, talk shows and other content made for students, by students. Whether it's reggae, or sp or sp KHJK 90-7 for you NEWS NEAR & FAR 907 KRIDJ dents. Whether it's rock 'n' roll or reggae, sports or special events, JKH 90.7 is for you. 1 2 3 4 5 BAGHDAD — A car bomb exploded Thursday in a crowded livestock market selling sheep, cattle and goats south of Baghdad, killing at least 12 people and wounding dozens, Iraqi police and medical officials said. The parked car exploded at the height of the morning buying and selling at the market on the outskirts of Hillah, 60 miles south of Baghdad, said Iraqi police Maj. Muthana Khalid. The blast scattered bodies and animal carcasses throughout the market, a witness said. All the dead and injured in Thursday's bombing were civil ians. Khalid said. 2. Sudan orders expulsion of 13 relief organizations INTERNATIONAL 1. Car bomb in Baghdad kills 12 civilians in market UNITED NATIONS — U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said Sudan's expulsion of 13 aid organizations will cause "irrevocable damage" to humanitarian operations in Darfur and is urging the government to reconsider. Ban's spokeswoman tells reporters Thursday that the operations of the agencies "are key to maintaining a lifeline to 4.7 million Sudanese people who receive aid in Darfur" The International Criminal Court decided to issue an arrest warrant for Sudan's President Omar al-Bashir for war crimes and crimes against humanity MOSCOW — Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin is warning that Russia will cut natural gas to Ukraine if the country doesn't make payments by Saturday. 3. Russia may need to cut natural gas to Ukraine Much of Russia's gas destined for Europe transits Ukraine. A dispute over payments caused a two-week cutoff of Russian gas to much of Europe this winter before it was resolved. In addition, Ukraine's national security service raided the offices of the country's gas company Wednesday in a probe of alleged gas diversion. The raid was seen as part of a political fight that could undermine Ukraine's ability to pay. Ukraine's ability to pay is hindered by a severe financial crisis. NATIONAL 4. Proposition 8 may be overturned as premature SAN FRANCISCO — California Supreme Court justices heard arguments Thursday on lawsuits seeking to overturn the state's voter-approved ban on same-sex nuptials as thousands demonstrated outside the courthouse. Gay rights advocates are urging the court to overturn Proposition 8 on the grounds it was put before voters improperly, or at least prematurely. The measure's sponsors argue the ballot initiative was approved correctly and it would be a miscarriage of justice for the court to overturn the results of a fair election. 5. Kansas police hunting a WWII-era machine gun OTTAWA, Kan. — Police in Ottawa are searching for a missing World War II-era machine gun last seen in their inventory nearly 40 years ago. Police Chief Dennis Butler says he requested an inventory list of weapons as part of an internal audit for the department. Ottawa police acquired the gun in 1964 and registered it with the ATF in 1968. Butler says there is a report the gun was seen in 1972, but he can't confirm it. The gun has been entered in the National Criminal Information Center as stolen. MARSHFIELD, Vt. — A Vermont musician who lost her arm after a botched drug injection said the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to uphold a $6.7 million verdict against the pharmaceutical company that made the drug is a victory for consumers. 6. Consumer wins lawsuit against pharma company Rejecting calls for limits on lawsuits against drug companies, the high court on Wednesday upheld the award against Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, the maker of anti-nausea drug Phenergan. In a 6-3 ruling, the court turned away Wyeth's claim that U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval of the drug and its warning label should have shielded the company from Levine's suit. Associated Press X Cuisine Critique Students' view on the food BY JOHN COULTIS jcoultis@kansan.com Bambino's at The Grove 1801 Massachusetts St. Chicken Parmesan (with a side of Alfredo pasta) $10.95; Pasta al Bambino $8.75 a. m. to 2 p.m. Type of restaurant: Italian Overall star rating: 3.5 out of 5 Signature dish: Lasagna Tastes like: Olive Garden Price range: $8-15 The food at Bambino's is superb and certainly met my expectations. The chicken parmesan was my favorite, with crispy chicken and creamy Alfredo pasta on the side. The Pasta al Bambino is another popular dish. It's huge and could easily feed two. Review: Bambino's is a great place to go to watch a game, have a sit-down meal or enjoy a large get-together on its spacious patio. It also offers catering and delivery. Bambino's is accommodating, whatever the size of your group. Bambino's can serve you delicious Italian food without burning a hole in your wallet. BAMBINOS THE GROVE BAMBINO'S THE GROVE Bambino's offers a daily lunch buffet from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and a Sunday brunch from 11 —Edited by Sonya English John Coultis/KANSAN Bambino's at The Grove serves large Italian dishes at 1801 Massachusetts St., indoors or on its spacious patio. Bambino's also offers catering and delivery. ODD NEWS RENO, Nev. — The eagle has landed — with a thud — after crashing through the windshield of a tractor-trailer on a Nevada highway. State wildlife officials said Wednesday that a 15-pound golden eagle with a 7-foot wing span has a swollen head after crashing into a Florida truck driver's big rig on Monday. Man attempts a robbery then buys drink with card CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A West Virginia man who police say attempted to rob a convenience store instead ended up buying a soft drink with his debit card — ultimately leading to his arrest. Shawn Thomas Lester, 33, told the store clerk Monday he had a gun and wanted all the money in the register, police said. But Lester handed over his debit card, then signed the receipt "John Doe" and left without any cash. FORT PIERCE, Fla. — Authorities say a Florida woman called 911 three times after McDonald's employees told her they were out of McNuggets. A police report says 27-year-old Fort Pierce resident Latreasa L. Goodman told authorities she paid for a 10-piece last week but was later informed the restaurant had run out. He told police he was only jok ing when he said he had a gun and demanded money. Shortage of McNuggets gets supersized reaction the suspect got flustered when a customer walked in and the clerk told him to pay for the soft drink. Police traced the debit card and found Lester. He was charged with armed robbery, according to a criminal complaint. Eagle survives collision with windshield of big rig She says she was refused a refund and told all sales were final. A cashier told police she offered Goodman a larger portion of different food for the same price, but Goodman became irate. Police say Goodman was cited on a misuse of 911 charge. A McDonald's spokesman says Goodman should have been given a refund, and she's being sent a gift card for a free meal. 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The "Social Psychology Brown Bag Series" lecture will begin at 4 p.m. in 547 Fraser. The "Urga" film showing will begin at 7 p.m. in 318 Bailey Hall. CLARIFICATION The "Rock Chalk Revue" will begin at 7 p.m. in the Lied Center. R As if we needed any more proof that Lawrence is the center of the universe, Google Earth has Lawrence as its default full-f zoom location. The director of engineering for Google Earth is a KU grad. The 'How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying' play performance will begin at 7:30 p.m. in Crafton-Preyer Theatre in Murphy Hall. Anyone interested in nominating a KU student, staff or faculty member for the Men of Merit, as mentioned in Wednesday's article, "Posters to debut in April" may do so by going to the KU Men of Merit Web site: http://groups.ku.edu/-menofmerit/. Click "Nominate here" and fill out the nomination form, then click "Submit". Nominations are due March 13. 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Monda to 5 p. Satrnd THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN NEWS FITNESS 3A Recreation center to offer new hip-hop dance class BY LAUREN HENDRICK lhendrick@kansan.com Students can try for free the Ambler Student Recreation Fitness Center's latest addition to the KU Fit class schedule, Hip-Hop Hustle. The free sessions take place from 5:30 to 6:30 ontright and 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday. The classes are taught by KU Fit instructors. Vina Wiredia, Singapore senior and KU Fit instructor, said Hip-Hop Hustle was similar to Turbo Kick because it was pre-choreographed with a routine repeated and built on over a six-week period. Hip-Hop Hustle was designed by Powder Blue Productions, which also designed Turbo Kick. "I wanted to teach Hip-Hop Hustle initially because I wanted to do more than just Zurnba," Wiredja said. "The fact that they're both dance-based made it very appealing to me." Stephanie Thompson, Shawnee junior and KU Fit instructor, said anyone could participate in Hip-Hop Hustle and that there was no reason to be intimidated by a dance routine. "If you mess up, just get back into it," she said. When the trainers were preparing for the classes, Thompson said she would improvise if she got off a step. "It's so fun that you don't even notice you're working out," she said. Amber Long, fitness coordinator at the recreation center, said the class was offered in response to Zumba's popularity. Zumba is a Latin dance-infused cardio class. "Dance-based classes are on the rise in the fitness industry because it's fun and fitness. People are looking for entertainment and a workout," Long said. She said the Hip-Hop Hustle schedule beginning March 23 Wednesdays 7:30 - 8:10 p.m. Thursdays 3:45 - 4:25 p.m. Fridays 5:30 – 6:25 p.m. Sundays 7:15 - 8:15 p.m. dancing would be choreographed to popular music as well. Hip-Hop Hustle will be offered four times a week after spring break. Students with KU Fit passes can attend the regular sessions. Students who are not currently pass holders can purchase half-semester passes at the fitness business office in the recreation center. Half semester passes cost $25 and individual class passes cost $3. - Edited by Liz Schubauer SCHOOL Susie Williams, Sioux City, Iowa junior, and Vina Wiredia, Singapore senior, practice the dance moves as instructors for the New Hip-Hop Hustle class at the Abbott Student Recreation Fitness Center. The first class/ Release Party will be offered today from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Libbv Napoli/KANSAN EVENTS Students can win prizes at SUA's "Price is Right" AWA WORLD CHAMPIONS Come on down! You could be the next contest on "The Price Is Right" Or at least the Student Union Activities version at 10 p.m Saturday night in the Ballroom in the Kansas Union. Students can play games seen on the TV show such as Plinko and Punch-a-Bunch to win about $4,000 worth of prizes. Jacque Lumsden, Wichita senior and special events coordinator for SUA, said she expects about 200 people to attend. The night's big prizes will be a two-night stay in a hotel in downtown Kansas City and a package for four people to stay at Great Wolf Lodge in Kansas City, Kan. To be eligible to win, students can donate $2 or bring paper towels or dog food, which will go to the Lawrence Humane Society. "As a college student, I think the prizes are things other college students would want." Lumsden said. "And if you can get it for free, then you might as well come to the event." Other prizes will include local restaurant gift cards, video games and video game consoles. Dennis Rosen, associate professor of business, will host the event which will conclude with winners spinning the Price is Right Wheel and a Showcase Showdown. — Michelle Sprehe Greg Gagne, a former wrestler, keeps pictures of his former wrestling days and of his father, professional wrestler champion Verne Gagne at his home Thursday in Bloomington, Minn. Last month Verne Gagne, who is now 83 and suffers from Alzheimer's disease, apparently caused the death of a fellow Alzheimer's patient at the nursing home where they lived. The case is still under investigation, but has brought much sadness to both families as well as fans of Verne Gagne who remember him in the glory day of "All Star Wrestling". CAMPUS Hiroshima exhibit to open in event at Nunemaker ASSOCIATED PRESS The Ecumenical Christian Ministries is hosting the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Exhibit at Nunemaker Center March 8 to 15. The event will also be hosted by the KU Honors Program student council with support from the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum in Japan. Mishizu Ohtake, Okayama, Japan, graduate student, said the exhibit was meant to encourage Americans to think of the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. "In Japan, throughout the year, for some people that event has affected their lives a lot," Ohtake said. "Even though it happened over 60 years ago, the people of Japan will never forget." There will be an opening reception from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday in Nunemaker with speakers presenting at 3 p.m. Sachiko Masuoka, an atomic bomb survivor living in Chicago, will speak at the event. She will be accompanied by Yuki Miyamoto, an assistant professor of religious studies at DePaul University and daughter of an atomic bomb survivor. The exhibit will include large posters with photographs and information sent by the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum. Attendees will have the opportunity to make a paper crane to contribute to the exhibit. The Nunemaker Center is on Engel Road just west of Templin and is open 4 to 10 p.m. Sundays. 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays and is closed on Saturdays. David Ugarte NATIONAL Former wrestler may have killed fellow patient BY STEVE KARNOWSKI Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS — During his glory days as a pro wrestler, Verne Gagne shared the spotlight with other burly men in trunks, guys with names like Killer Kowalski, Mad Dog Vachon, The Crusher and Baron Von Raschke. But all of that seemed well in the past until just weeks ago, when authorities say Gagne, 82 and suffering from Alzheimer's disease, apparently body-slammed a 97-year-old fellow patient at the suburban nursing home where they both lived, causing the man's death. Bloomington police are investigating, but not even the victim's widow wants to see the dementia-stricken Gagne prosecuted. "It's been so hard on both families," said Greg Gagne, Gagne's son and a former wrestler himself. Helmut Gutmann, a former cancer researcher who suffered from dementia himself, died Feb. 14, about three weeks after breaking his hip in the confrontation. Authorities ruled his death a homicide. Police said there was no clear indication of what set Gagne off, and neither man could remember the incident afterward. Behavior and personality changes are common as Alzheimer's progresses, and victims of the mind-robbing disease can become agitated. Like others with the disease, Gagne had all but lost his short-term memory, while his recollections of long-ago events were vivid. But whether he was suffering a flashback to his days in the ring, as some have speculated, is anybody's guess. Joseph Daly, a former prosecutor who is now a professor at Hamline University Law School in St. Paul, said he doubts Gagne will Police said they plan to forward the case to prosecutors by the end of the week for possible charges. Gagne, who has since turned 83, has been moved to another institution. be charged. State law prohibits prosecuting anyone who is too mentally deficient to "It's been so hard on both families." GREG GAGNE Verne Gagne's son understand the proceedings or offer a defense. Daly said that would appear to apply to Gagne. "It's a tragedy for the man who was killed, it's a tragedy for the man's family, but it's equally a tragedy for the family of Verne Gagne," said Daly, who has warm memories of Gagne from his youth. ground as a college wrestling champion in the 1940s, and typically finished off opponents with In the ring, Gagne (pronounced GAHN-yuh) drew on his back. his trademark "sleeper hold" — a headlock that appeared to make the beaten man pass out. Gutmann's widow, Betty Gutmann, said she was told by residents and staff members at the nursing home that Gagne picked her husband up and threw him to the ground. She said that they had had one scuffle before, when her husband had been shouting at other residents and Gagne put a chokehold on him. Gutmann wasn't hurt in that incident. But Betty Gutmann is not blaming Gagne, saying he didn't know what he was doing. She said most Alzheimer's victims are old and frail, and when they lash out, they don't usually cause much harm. The difference with Gagne is that "he was a professional athlete and was trained to do certain moves. This is what makes him much more dangerous than the ordinary one." son" with dementia. where he worked to try to develop an antidote for mustard gas, among other projects, according to his family. He spent 40 years as JOSEPH DALY Law professor Helmut Gutmann fled Nazi Germany in 1936, became a U.S. citizen and joined the Army, a cancer researcher at a veterans hospital in Minneapolis. The company that runs the nursing home refused to comment, citing federal privacy laws. Gagne was the founder and owner of the American Wrestling Association and wore its championship belt. In the 1960s and '70s, his "All-Star Wrestling" was a TV sensation. The show was a modest affair, taped before small audiences, but it was syndicated on up to 120 channels across the Midwest. NATIONAL Sept.11 family lawsuits settled for $500 million NEW YORK — A mediator said Thursday that all but three of nearly 100 lawsuits brought on behalf of those killed or injured in the Sept. 11,2001,attacks have been settled for half a billion dollars.Many of the legal battles hinged on on money, she added,but on a chance for families to express their losses and anger. Ninety-seven percent of the families of those killed on Sept. 11 chose to receive payments from a special fund Congress established that distributed more than $7 billion to over 5,000 survivors. But 95 lawsuits on behalf of 96 victims were filed by those who chose to reject the fund, the great majority on behalf of families whose loved ones were killed on planes. Associated Press Score Big... Party Hard FRIDAY OPEN AT 3PM ...only at THE HAWK $3.50 Double Bacardi & UV vodka drinks S $2.50 Domestic Bottles $2.75 Premium Bottles Hot Wheel races Friday night! Bring your Hot Wheels and Pink Slips. $50 Prize for the winner! SATURDAY OPEN AT NOON FOR GAME! $3.50 Double Skyy, Jim Beam & Captain Morgan drinks $2.00 Big Beers GOOD LUCK TO ALL IN ROCK CHALK! Jayhawk CAFE LAWRENCE WWW.JAYHAWKCAFE.COM 1340 Ohio • 843-9273 4A NEWS THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN HEALTH Peanut plant operating without license BY DANNYROBBINS Associated Press DALLAS — A Texas agriculture inspector failed to note that a peanut plant at the center of a national salmonella outbreak was operating without a state health department license, despite at least three visits in the years before hundreds of people got sick, according to interviews and documents obtained by The Associated Press. The inspector responsible for certifying the plant to process organic products noted after each visit that the plant operated by Peanut Corp. of America had such a license when it didn't. Noting that the plant failed to obtain a license would have alerted the state health department, which for years had no record of the plant and didn't send its own inspectors there until recently. When the plant was finally inspected earlier this year, Texas health officials found dead rodents, rodent excrement and bird feathers in a crawl space above a production area, leading them to order a recall of all products the plant had shipped since 2005. Tests have since shown that ground peanuts at the Plainview plant were contaminated, with Texas Department of Agriculture "I never really thought to follow up on it. It just never occurred to me that they wouldn't be licensed." JACK MCCASLAND Environmental inspector plant operated by Peanut Corp. which has filed for bankruptcy amid fallout from the outbreak. the same strain of salmonella that sickened more than 650 people, is suspected of causing at least nine deaths, and led to one of the largest product recalls in U.S. history. Salmonella has also been detected in peanut samples from a Georgia spokesman Bryan Black said if the lack of a license had been properly noted, the department would have denied it organic certification and notified the Department of State Health Services. The inspector, Gaylon Amonett, was fired on Feb. 13, the day after state health officials ordered the recall. "We trust our inspectors to do their jobs," Black said. "Any time they do not follow the protocol, it is inexusable." Because the Plainview plant was not licensed, state health officials have said they had no record it existed and never sent their own inspectors to the facility to check for possible food safety problems. All food manufacturers in the state are required to obtain a license from the state health department. Amonett, a 22-year TDA employee who worked out of the agency's Lubbock office, acknowledged that he checked "yes" to the question of whether the Plainview plant had records showing it was in compliance with health codes on worksheets he completed for inspections in 2005, 2006 and 2008. The reason he checked "yes" the first time, he said, was because a plant manager told him an application for state health department licensing had been completed and was in the hands of Peanut Corp. officials at the company's headquarters. He said he conti- ued to check "yes" in succeeding years because he assumed that the license was granted. "It's an inadvertent mistake, and I'm sorry for it," he said. Amonett said the matter was his "only mistake" in his years as an inspector. Agriculture department records show that he received a merit raise on Jan. 1. Jack McCasland, environmental inspector for the Plainview-Hale County Health Department, said plant officials led him to believe the licensing process was under way when he visited the facility before it opened. "To be honest, I never really thought to follow up on it," McCasland said. "It just never occurred to me that they wouldn't be (licensed)" Organic certification allows companies to market products as organically grown or produced. NATIONAL Neighborhood shooting kills five and injures one NATIONAL CLEVELAND — Police were searching Thursday night for a man who fled on foot from a west side residential neighborhood after a shooting in which five people, including children, were killed and at least one other person was wounded. Police SWAT, vice and gang units and a police helicopter swarmed on the two-family home on a street of older, mostly two-story frame homes and some apartment buildings. A police helicopter assisted in the search and authorities were checking transit system buses. A few people were milling around, some who were curious and some who claimed to be family and friends of those killed. One man said he was distraught and came to the area because his daughter lives on the street. The shootings happened around 8 p.m. Associated Press NATIONAL Woman sentenced for killing husband Stacey Castor poisoned her husband then tried to frame her daughter for the murder BY WILLIAM KATES Associated Press Associated Press SYRACUSE, N.Y. — An upstate New York woman was sentenced Thursday to more than 50 years in prison for poisoning her husband with antifreeze and then trying to kill her daughter and frame her as the murderer. Onondaga County Judge Joseph Fahey told Stacey Castor that he had "never seen a parent willing to sacrifice their child to shift the blame away from themselves." of drugs and vodka in September 2007. Fahey sentenced Castor, 41, to the maximum of 25 years to life for the murder of David Castor at their Syracuse home in August 2005, and to another 25 years for the attempt to kill daughter Ashley Wallace, then 20, with an overdose The judge also ordered Castor to an additional 1 1/3 to four years in prison for forging her husband's will. "In my 34 years in the criminal justice system as a lawyer and a judge. I have seen serial killers, contract killers, killers of every variety and stripe," Fahey said. "But, I have to say Mrs. Castor, you are in a class all by yourself." District Attorney William Fitzpatrick said Castor will have to serve at least 51 1/3 years behind bars before she's eligible for parole. "I have seen killers of every variety and stripe. But, I have to say Mrs. Castor, you are in a class all by yourself." "In light of her age, it is very JOSEPH FAHEY County judge Wallace told the judge she hated her mother "for ruining so many people's lives." ot her age, it is very likely she will die in prison," Fitzpatrick said. Charles Keller, Castor's lawyer, has said he will appeal her conviction. David Castor's death at age 48 was initially considered a suicide, but investigators later determined he didn't knowingly drink ethylene glycol, a toxic chemical found in antifreeze. M. E. S. S. T. P. S. T. P Castor has not been charged in Michael Wallace's killing, but Fitzpatrick used evidence about his death to build the case against her. Cayuga County authorities plan to meet with Fitzpatrick to discuss the Wallace case. Stacey Castor was not charged with the killing until September 2007, after investigators in neighboring Cayuga County exhumed the body of her first husband, Michael Wallace. Doctors originally ruled that the 38-year-old Wallace died of a heart attack, but after the exhumation, authorities ruled the death a homicide caused by ingesting ethylene glycol. With sister Bree Wallace at her side, Ashley Wallace, right, reads a prepared statement on Thursday to Onondaga County Judge Joe Fahey before he pronounced Stacey Castor's sentence for the poison-murder of her husband David Castor in August of 2005 and the attempted murder of daughter Ashley. Prosecutors said Castor killed her husbands to collect on their life insurance and estates. KANSAS ATHLETICS Students Free With KU ID KU Invitational 3/6 N. Dakota State 3 PM 3/7 Eastern Illinois 10 AM Northern Iowa Noon 3/8 N. Dakota State Noon Northern Iowa 4 PM '09SOFTBALL Earn 1 Rock Chalk Rewards Point Per Game Kansas vs. Northwestern Friday, March 6 1:00 PM (DH) Campus Org. Day Saturday, March 7 7:00 PM Sunday, March 8 1:00 PM '09BASEBALL Fitzpatrick said Castor tried to kill her daughter and frame her for killing both men when the woman was being investigated for the deaths. Ashley Wallace nearly died from a mix of sleeping pills, vodka and prescription pills, but she recovered from the poisoning. NATIONAL Felon escapes during trial had escaped from jail before SANTA ANA, Calif. — A felon who escaped jail through a storm drain in 2003 is on the run again in Southern California. Authorities said Thursday they have not located Mark Georgantas since he walked out of an Orange County courthouse during his grand theft trial. Prosecutors say he asked to use the bathroom during the trial Tuesday and disappeared. In his absence he was convicted of Defense attorney Frank Sundstedt says he doesn't know where his client is. His escape comes six years after he and another inmate escaped from an Irvine jail. Georgantas was serving a one-year sentence for conspiracy to defraud, grand theft and violating probation. 'our counts of felony grand theft or using stolen credit cards. Managers removed from L.A. railroad company Connex Railroad made the announcement Thursday after commuter rail service Metrolink asked the company to find new management. involved in last year's deadly train collision in Los Angeles says it will comply with a request to remove its two top managers. LOS ANGELES — The contractor that provided the engineer Metrolink says its request was prompted by federal findings that Connex engineer Robert Sanchez had allowed unauthorized rides in Metrolink train cars and used his cell phone just before the crash. Associated Press REMEMBER THE MOMENT 34 00 KANSAS 3 47 PCC 30 MP KANSANSALES.COM Your source for The University Daily Kansan memorabilia and merchandise. T-shirts, posters, specials sections, and much more all available online at kansansales.com --- THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN FRIDAY MARCH 6, 2009 NEWS 5A COURT EXIT ASSOCIATED PRESS San Joaquin County Superior Court Judge Cinda Fox is wheeled out of the courtroom on a stretcher after murder suspect David Paradiso attacked her on Wednesday in Stockton, Calif. Lod. Police Detective Eric Bradley shot and killed Paradiso after the assault. Man attacks judge in courtroom Suspect shot, killed after allegedly hitting official presiding over trial BY TRACIE CONE AND GARANCE BURKE Associated Press FRESNO, Calif. — A man accused of killing his girlfriend was shot to death in a Stockton courtroom Wednesday after he attacked the judge presiding over his murder trial, officials said. David Paradiso, 28, was shot by a police detective after he left the witness stand and began attacking San Joaquin County Superior Court Judge Cinda Fox during a break in proceedings, said Dave Konecny, a spokesman for the sheriff's department. Paradiso took the stand to testify around 2 p.m. and was quickly asked by prosecutors why he killed his girlfriend Eileen Pelt. He responded: "Cause she deserved to die" Paradiso's mother, Debra, stood up and started yelling, leading the judge to call a recess. As jurors filed out, Paradiso left the stand and approached the judge from behind "with an unknown cutting instrument" "Konecyn said." Karen McConnell, a county spokeswoman, said witnesses reported seeing Paradiso lift the judge and begin punching and possibly stabbing her when bailiffs ran to her aid and shots rang out. Lodi Police Det. Eric Bradley has been placed on administrative leave while the shooting is being investigated, city spokesman leff Hood said. "He was going after her jugular, just as he did to the victim in this case," his attorney, Chuck Pacheco, told the Lodi News-Sentinel. "He was not stopping stabbing her, going for her neck. Bradley did the right thing." Fox, who had a bandage on her left arm as she was carried out of the courthouse on a stretcher, told reporters, "I'm OK," before being taken to a hospital. She was released later Wednesday. Calls to her home were not immediately returned. The courthouse immediately went on lockdown, although people were allowed to leave after the building was secured. McConnell said. Konecny said he did not know how Paradiso obtained a weapon. He said at least two balliifs were on duty in the courtroom at the time of the attack. Paradiso was on trial for allegedly stabbing his girlfriend, Eileen Pelt, in the neck as his mother drove them in her car. Debra Paradiso told police her son forced her to drive to Amador County, where he dumped the body. Paradiso's attorney, Charles Pacheco, said in opening arguments last week that his client was high on methamphetamine at the time. Pacheco did not immediately return a call Wednesday seeking comment. Aaron Paradiso, the suspect's brother, told KCRA-TV of Sacramento that his brother was "crazy" and said he had told authorities and attorneys that he shouldn't be put on the stand. He said his mother had warned deputies that the family believed Paradiso had a cutting weapon from some sort of clipper or scissors. POLITICS GOP's joke about earmarks not translating well in Iowa ASSOCIATED PRESS A commercial market hog stands in a pen in a hog lot near Panora, Iowa. In Iowa, where the 20 million hogs easily outnumber the 3 million people, the rotten-egg-and-ammonia smell of hog waste often waken into homes in no laughing matter. BY MICHAEL J. CRUMB Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa — On Capitol Hill, a $1.7 million earmark for pig odor research in Iowa has become a big, fat joke among Republicans, a Grade A example of pork. But the people who live cheek by jowl with hog farms in the No. 1 pig-producing state aren't laughing. They're gagging. "You hold your breath and when it's really bad you get the taste in your mouth," said Carroll Harless, a 70-year-old retired corn-and-soybean farmer from Iowa Falls. In Iowa, where the 20 million hogs easily outnumber the 3 million people, the rotten egg-and-ammonia smell of hog waste often wafts into homes, landing like a punch to the chest. "Once, we couldn't go outside for a week," said Karen Forbes, who lives near a hog feedlot outside Lorimor. "It burned your eyes. You couldn't breathe. You had to take a deep breath and run for your garage. It was horrid." Sen. Tom Harkin, D-Iowa, She recalls a citywide garage sale held in the town of 420 a couple of years ago that no one attended because of the stink that day. The proposal to spend money on how to control pig-farm smells is contained in a $410 billion spending bill now making its way through Congress. Among other earmarks that have been criticized; tattoo removal for gang members in Los Angeles; Polynesian canoe rides in Hawaii; termite research in New Orleans; and the study of grape genetics in New York. Despite the ridicule from Sen. John McCain and other Republicans, Iowa and the federal government have been studying how to control hog odors for years. The latest grant continues efforts under way at the Agricultural Research Service at the U.S. Department of Agriculture labs in Ames, Iowa. inserted the earmark. "While we will likely hear about it on Jay Leno or the Letterman show, where they will be yukking it up, it's a profoundly serious challenge," he said. He said the idea is to help the pork industry go about its business "in an environmentally friendly way and be good neighbors." The federal study is looking at what hogs eat and how the stench can be reduced. Despite years of work in Iowa and elsewhere, solutions to the problem have proved elusive, though researchers have had success using ultraviolet "You hold your breath and when it's really bad and you get the taste in your mouth." CARROLL HARLESS Iowa Falls, Iowa farmer road and I try to be conscious of how it smells because it can portray against you and the community, too," he said. Hog odors have been a perennial issue at the state Legislature, where lawmakers argue over the need to protect quality of life without ruining Iowa's $12-billion-a-year pork industry. light to remove odors and planting trees and other vegetation to suck up the smell. Ryan Woebeking, who has about 2,500 hogs near Gladbrook, said he and many other farmers are working to reduce the odor. He said he plans to plant some windbreaks soon to help keep the smell from drifting. "I have a neighbor across the Harless, the retired farmer. blamed the small blamed the smell — a mix of hydrogen sulfide and ammonia — for headaches that led him to spend two weeks at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. Doctors could not conclusively link his headaches to hog farming, but Harless said his symptoms have nearly disam- peared since he retired and moved into town, away from an operation that housed 7,500 hogs less than a half-mile down the road. Several lawsuits have been filed in Iowa in recent years by neighbors of hog lots who blame odors for health problems and declining property values. In one case a jury awarded $76,400 to four families over falling property values. SIGMA PHI EPSILON FRATERNITY SigEp...Celebrating 85 Years at The University of Kansas 201 SigEps, GOOD LUCK this weekend with the open house celebrating the completion of your newly renovated chapter house, and with Rock Chalk Revue! Have a great weekend, and, break a leg! - Moms Club, Dads Club, and, The Alumni Board SigEp "BUILDING BALANCED LEADERS FOR THE WORLD'S COMMUNITIES" Γιγηα Φί Συλλον 6A THE UNIVERSITY JARAN KANSAN ENTERTAINMENT Conceptis Sudoku 5 6 2 4 1 7 6 9 5 7 2 8 9 4 2 8 7 3 4 8 7 2 4 5 4 1 7 3 3/06 9 4 1 8 2 5 6 3 7 5 6 7 3 1 9 2 4 8 8 3 2 4 7 6 9 1 5 1 9 3 7 6 4 5 8 2 7 8 5 2 3 1 4 6 9 6 2 4 5 9 8 1 7 3 2 1 8 6 5 3 7 9 4 3 7 9 1 4 2 8 5 6 4 5 6 9 8 7 3 2 1 Difficulty Level ★★★★ Answer to previous puzzle CHICKEN STRIP This is how big my head felt Thursday morning after the Texas Tech game. Drawning the sorrows of loss and celebrating the two year anniversary of Chicken Strip CHARLIE HOOGNER THE NEXT PANEL WOW. 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But a penny thrown can cause severe damage to your cornea, leading to thousands of dollars in extensive eye surgery This is much easier to acknowledge when seen in a demonstration Observe Ow, my corneal Excellent example, Steve Now, if you could return the penny, please The University needs that to help pay my salary Tower JASON HAFLICH FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 2009 HOROSCOPES Just when you've almost given up, you think of something different. It's an idea that you've been contemplating for years. It's been maturing in your subconscious, and now it's ripe. 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. ARIES (March 21-April 19) Todav is a 5 TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Today is an 8 Your friends can help you avoid a difficult situation. Don't argue with a person who's set in his or her ways. Come up with a different plan. Take the roundabout route to your goal. GEMINI (May 21-June 21) Today is a 6 Invest in something that helps you look and feel like the winner you are. 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If convicted, the possible sentence ranges anywhere from probation to four years and eight months in state prison, said district attorney's spokeswoman Sandi Gibbons. Brown pulled his car over and tried to push Rihanna out, but she was still wearing her seatbelt. Los Angeles police Detective De Shon Andrews wrote. He said Brown pushed Rihanna's head against the window, punched her with his right hand, and then continued driving while hitting her, the affidavit states. He also bit his girlfriend on the ear, the affidavit states. The affidavit was filed as part of a search warrant request for the phone records of Brown, Rihanna and her assistant. Brown allegedly threatened to kill Rihanna after she pretended to leave a phone message with her assistant, telling her to have the police waiting at her house. Andrews described Brown's blows as causing Rihanna's mouth to fill with blood. He also writes that Brown tried to choke Rihanna after she took the keys to his car away. Andrews wrote that Rihanna nearly lost consciousness but also tried to fight back while in the car, at one point trying to gouge at Brown's eyes. Associated Press SAN 09 Opinion OPINION STAFF TAKES ON SEBELIUS' MOVE THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN COMING MONDAY United States First Amendment WWW.KANSAN.COM Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 2009 FREE FOR ALL To contribute to Free for All, visit Kansan.com or call (785) 864-0500. also boke keys to that stock entry. --free for All, you weren't exciting today. Can we丝 another Greek-Ged batt --free for All, you weren't exciting today. Can we丝 another Greek-Ged batt --free for All, you weren't exciting today. 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And I see no crutches. --rude reductions in his operations, and any further decrease in funding will adversely affect students. These cuts represent a direct threat to the value of higher education. --rude reductions in his operations, and any further decrease in funding will adversely affect students. These cuts represent a direct threat to the value of higher education. To all the campers: if you don't need an electrical outlet, don't take an outlet spot. --- Attention to squirrels everywhere: Beware, they will find you. PAGE 7A I'm going to need everybody to turn your iPods over and make sure my name is not engraved on the back. If my name IS on the back, please call the number below it. --- Clue: Mrs. E's. We don't remember the rest of it. --- Seriously, the McDonald's Filet-o-Fish commercials need to stop. They're doing serious psychological damage. Ugh! --- I'm outside studying because it's such a beautiful day, and I look over and see this guy doing martial arts or something right in the middle of the lawn by Budig, and now I can't study anymore because I'm laughing too hard. I'm laughing too hard. --- To the girl who forgot to wear a bra and is a 36C: You're awesome. People like you make me want to be a better person --rude reductions in his operations, and any further decrease in funding will adversely affect students. These cuts represent a direct threat to the value of higher education. The one-night stand has turned into an engagement ring EDITORIAL BOARD Students should monitor threatening budget cuts A substantial cut in state funding for higher education next year has forced the University to make considera tions in its services and This year, the state reduced funding for higher education by 4.25 percent, a $6.5 million cut for the University, leaving it with no choice but to reduce the number of course sections, delay technology upgrades, shorten museum hours, limit departmental office supplies, back on equipment purchases and trim a myriad of activities, including guest speakers. Lynn Bretz, director of University Communications, said student services were expected to suffer cuts first because the removal of academic programs took longer to carry out. One cut the University has to make is to the Learning Communities program, which contributed a collaborative setting to facilitate student learning. As these reductions occur, the University will receive more cuts in the budget for fiscal year 2010, and if, as predicted, the cuts exceed 7 percent, the effect on students will "Similar programs will help close the gap, but it still represents the loss of a program that benefited students," Bretz said. KANSAN'S OPINION get situation and the consequences the University will face. Richard Lariviere, provost and executive vice chancellor, talked through what the possibility of an additional increase in budget cuts of as much as 15 percent would mean for the University. be much more severe. On Feb. 20, Chancellor Robert Henneyway held a brownbag legislative forum to explore the state bud- "It's possible for an institution like this to adapt, not always successfully, but to adapt nonetheless," Lariviere said. "What we're looking at this year and next year is a really traumatic acceleration of that process, and because it's so accelerated it's not possible for us to adapt in a normal manner that we would do." The University relies on only 23 percent of funds from the state Legislature, and Lariviere said the donations, outside grant funding, tuition and fees together would not be sufficient to make up for such an abrupt loss. Matthew Shaw, junior and senior CLAS Student Senate member, said he knew higher education had been hit particularly hard and he expected a raise in tuition. "I would be surprised if they didn't raise student fees," Shaw said. "Especially because the freshman class that came in were guaranteed a flat rate on each class, so they're ineligible to have their tuition raised. It's the juniors and seniors that will have to worry." The University has left vacant about 110 faculty positions, resulting in more limited course offerings and increased class size. Bretz said that in the end, students should be aware of the strain deep cuts will put on tuition. The provost and chancellor said higher education must do its part to help the state address these budget issues, but the plans must be balanced and practical. Higher education systems are certainly important and uphold the potential of a quality, affordable education to students. "First and foremost, students should pay attention to discussions in the Legislature about funding higher education." Bretz said. "If you are a Kansan, talk with your parents and discuss ways your family can voice support for higher education." Nancy Wolens for The Kansan Editorial Board STUDENT LIFE REGINALD, I DO BELIEVE OUR SOPHISTICATION & CLASS IS UNMATCHED BY ANY OF OUR SPRING BREAKING PEERS. QUITE RIGHT CHALLENGEY NOW, PASS ANOTHER BREW, BRO. © Peter Dennis 8-6-2009 TYLER DOEHRING Stay classy, spring-breakers I was going through a file CNN tape for a class when I stumbled on a spring break story the channel ran back in 2003. I forgot what the general point of the story was, but it began by characterizing my hometown (Lynn Haven is three minutes from Panama City Beach, Fla.) as a "modern-day Sodom and Gomorrah," while showing college students gyrating on each other at bars down on the beach. Scantily clad and inebriated folks of both genders were shown running up and down the mile-long stretch of beach that houses spring break. They were all screaming at the camera, announcing their holiday. I know spring break is coming soon and your brains are full to bursting with the need to cast caution, scruples and articles of clothing to the wind in favor of "kickin' it wild" for a week. By all rights, you've earned it. Clearly the goal of higher education is to squander you. This year, however, I'm prostrating myself in front of you, pleading: Don't let lazy and irresponsible journalists or profiteers get the best of you this year! "WHOOOOO SPRING BREEEEEAAAAK!" 'THIS THINGS I BELIEVE' ANDREW NEUBAUER I've seen this story played yearin, year-out at the expense of both college students and town residents. The city's populace is always shown as a bunch of negligent morons with no control over Having lived as both, I really don't feel as though either stereotype is warranted. Do we, as our proud nation's future, really want to be depicted as petty, vapid, spoiled assholes? I say we stick it to CNN this year by showing them how utterly classy we can be. I know that I, for one, will be wearing at least a monocole for the entire break. I also plan on making a reference to reading New Yorker magazine whenever camera crews are around. their town. College students always come off looking like immature, perpetually inebriated wastes of life. But I'm a townie! They won't take me seriously! I encourage you, my fellow students, to follow my lead. Act as vainglorious and reckless as possible off-camera, but be classy gents or lasses whenever cable news/local news/Joe Francis shows up to take advantage of said vaingloriousness and irresponsibility. When a reporter comes by to tape you drinkin' and dancin', debate the necessity of nationalized banking with them! When Joe Francis asks you to expose yourself (Side note: Francis won't be in Panama City. He's banned for life for statutory rape. However, I'm sure he'll be at other spring break y locales, and I understand he also loves jawing about third-world economic policy.) for a cheap T-shirt, explain to him the importance of President Obama's choosing Dennis Ross as his advisor on Iran! Unfortunately, I'm operating on the base assumption that everyone will party significantly harder because I wrote this. Such is life. Spring break essentially runs Panama City Beach's economy anyway. I will make one serious note. Pick up your garbage for at least just this week. Last year there were beer cans, unused condoms, dip cans and all manner of liquor-themed Mardi Gras beads floating up in the surf for weeks after everyone had left. I'm sure a number of adorable, snuggle, endangered animals probably died horrible beer-can related deaths. They were probably otters or some equally cute, largely aquatic carnivorous mammal. I realize it's your God-given right to be lazy and careless for this one week per year, but please, think of the people who kinda like Bay County. It's a damn nice area that I'm rather fond of. Neubauer is a Lynn Haven, Fla., senior in journalism. MUSIC Hip-hop must retain its roots Hip-hop is the youngest of all major music genres, with techno as the likely sole exception. Yet to most of those in our generation, hip-hop has been around since before we can remember. MTV began playing Dre and Biggie videos in 1992 and 1994, respectively, which to many of us is around the same time our first memories occurred. The result is that many in our age group today identify hip-hop only with what they have seen and heard in the last decade or so, as opposed to taking into consideration what values the music and culture were originally rooted in, as well as how and why these values have changed since helping the culture to flourish in its earlier days. This "golden age" of hip-hop, as it is often referred to, lasted for approximately a decade. It was at this time that the hip-hop mainstream seemed to become more and more popular on a national scale. American suburbia and its youth became immediately enamored with hip-hop's arrogant and rebellious image and, began snatching up as many 2Pac and Wu-Tang albums as they could find. As expected, this vast amount of consumer spending did not go unnoticed by corporate America. The appeal of hip-hop to America's youth was undeniable, and companies across the nation quickly recognized its great financial potential. You can picture the cartoon dollar signs Born on the south side of the Bronx in New York, hip-hop made its debut in the late 1970s and early 1980s at block parties and on street corners. Using tattered amplifiers and the most primitive turntables (by today's standards), pioneers such as Afrikaa Bambataa and Kool DJ Herc led the way with feel good break beats that inspired simple rhyming by local performers. This new, invigorating brand of music was all about having a good time, and by the mid-to-late '80s, much of the nation's youth were listening to such groundbreakers as Run DMC, LL Cool J and Big Daddy Kane, among others. THOUGHTS FROM A HIP- HOP HEAD BEN COLDHAM OLDHAM BEN'S BEATDOWNS VOL 1 LENGTHS (MPM) V. N. Hot Pick:"Save Ya" by Elti Classic Cut:"Above the Clouds" by Gang Starr Underground Classic: "We Get Down" by Apathy In the hip-hop world, everything revolves around and is meant to reflect authenticity and reality. Consequently, the hip- hop artists who were generally perceived as having the "realest" reputation were approached by international corporations with enormous endorsement deals, and hip-hop began to sell out for millions in highly successful campaigns. Though it originally surfaced as an esoteric subculture grown out of music, graffiti and fashion, hip-hop evolved into a highly exposed and highly influential movement with its own subcultures that continue to thrive to this day. Hip-hop's influence on the world as a whole will continue to expand exponentially. But in order to maintain its popularity, it must stay true to its own authenticity and the reflection of reality that has made it perennially successful. In short, the publicized and designated diplomats of hip-hop must embrace their global influence without selling out hip-hop's values to such a degree that the culture no longer reflects what made it so socially revolutionary in the first place. Peace. lighting up in the eyes of the suits at the board meetings. Hiphop became the ideal way for brands to reach a sought-after audience consisting of ferociously independent youth. Coldham is a Chicago senior in journalism and English. FROM NEW YORK Spending less vital to students The Daily Orange JANAE DERUSSO The Dow closed at below 7,000 for the first time since 1997 on March 2. Whether you follow the stock market or not, you can imagine this is not positive news. While a significant portion of students have not yet had to concern themselves with finding full or even part-time employment, it is important that students make it a priority to regulate their spending now. "Save money" tips have been spouted before. Don't order so much takeout. Make popcorn and rent old movies rather than going to the movie theater. Buy fake Uggs instead of real ones. The situation is much more serious for many students. Pressure to make money to afford tuition and housing leads to schedules laden with hours of employment that would otherwise be devoted to studying or other college activities. Spring break is next week, and it can be a notorious wallet-empier for students. Students should remember to reconsider extra spending during vacation. "Stay-cations" aren't a bad option. However you choose to spend your money, spend wisely. Keep track of all purchases and see how many truly unnecessary items you buy in a week. Maybe you are already a responsible spender. If not, a list of each $4 magazine and $3 coffee may make you come to realize you have some work to do. -UWire HOW TO SUBMIT A LETTER TO THE EDITOR LETTER GUIDELINES Send letters to opinio@kansan.com Write LETTER TO THE EDITOR in the e-mail subject line. 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Jon Schlitt sales and marketing advise THE EDITORIAL BOARD Members of the Kansan Editorial Board are Brenna Hawley, Tara Smith, Mary Sorick, Keley Hays and Dan Thompson. 8A NEWS THE UNIVERSITY HAIRY KANSAN FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 2009 REVUE (CONTINUED FROM 1A) F Contributed Photo John Campbell, center, served as executive producer of the Rock Chalk Reve nearly thirty years ago. His son Kevin, at right, followed in his footsteps by serving in the same position this year. JACKIE GRANT Matt Bristow/KANSAN From left; Brian Reynolds, Jessie Bell and Kevin Campbell introduce the 60th annual Rock Chalk Revue Thursday night at the Lied Center. All proceeds will go to the United Way of Douglas County for the United Way in honor of the show's 60th anniversary. Two parts have also been added to this year's production. Kaspar said that a group of students made a video showing 60 years of performances and that a new permanent logo for Rock Chalk Revue would be revealed this weekend. Like Owens, executive producer Kevin Campbell, Leawood senior, is continuing a family tradition with Rock Chalk Revue. "It shows what a tradition this is at KU, and I'm really proud to be a part of this year's production," Kaspar said. Campbell's dad, John, was the executive producer nearly 30 years ago. Kevin's older brother, Scott, was in the revue when he attended the University, and his younger brother, Mark, is on the advisory board for this year's production. All of the men have been members of the Sigma Chi fraternity. When John was executive producer, the revue was in Hoch Auditorium and live performances occurred between acts, rather than the videos that are used today. "It's amazing how it's improved, but it hasn't really changed," John said. "It looks and feels very much like what we did back in the '70s and '80s, and I think that's what's so great about it." Allison's grandparents, Dean and Doris Owens of Lawrence, participated in the Rock Chalk Revue in the early '50s. Dean worked backstage, while Doris, who studied piano at the University, played music during the skits. Dean remembers one of the skits, "Old Draft Blues," dealing with a very timely topic: the Korean War draft. This year Doris helped Allison by sewing sequins on costumes for the "Diamond in the Rough" skit. Both Doris and Dean plan on attending performances this weekend. "It's a wonderful tradition, and I hope it goes on for at least another 60 years," Dean said. Edited by Justin Leverett Barbara Bush recovers after surgery Associated Press BY MICHAEL GRACZYK HOUSTON — Former first lady Barbara Bush was in good condition and resting comfortably Thursday following 2½-hour heart surgery to replace her aortic valve, a hospital official said. Mrs. Bush, 83, was being monitored in the intensive care unit at The Methodist Hospital, hospital spokeswoman Gale Smith said. Family spokesman Jim McGrath said Mrs. Bush was up and talking Wednesday night in intensive care hours after the surgery earlier in the day. He said Thursday: "Everything's status quo. She continues to recover, and everybody's pleased with her progress." The surgery was scheduled last week after Mrs. Bush experienced a shortness of breath, McGrath said. He said doctors determined the aortic valve had started to harden. Dr. Gerald Lawrie, the heart surgeon at the Methodist Debakey Heart & Vascular Center who performed the surgery, said the operation went "extremely well." "I expect her to recover fully and soon resume her normal activities," lawrie said. Former President George H.W. Bush was at the hospital with his wife, McGiath said. "I am very impressed with and grateful to the wonderful team of doctors and nurses at The Methodist Hospital who have helped Barbara," the former president said. "We have every confidence she is in the best hands." 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Figures released Thursday show that nearly 12 percent of all Americans with a mortgage — a record 5.4 million homeowners — were at least one month late or in foreclosure at the end of last year. That's up from 10 percent at the end of the third quarter, and up from 8 percent at the end of 2007. In addition, the numbers now include many once-qualified borrowers who took out fixed-rate loans. Data from the Mortgage Bankers Association also showed that a stunning 48 percent of homeowners who have subprime, adjustable mortgage are behind on their payments or in foreclosure. The reckless lending and borrowing practices in states like Florida, California and Nevada that were the epicenter of the problem are no longer driving up the nation's delinquency rate. Instead, foreclosures are being fueled by a spike in defaults in places such as Louisiana. New York, Georgia and Texas, where the economy is rapidly deteriorating and unemployment is climbing. "its jobs. People are losing their jobs left and right," said Houston real estate agent Michael Weaster. That trend highlights one of the biggest challenges confronting the Obama administration's mortgage-relief plan launched this week. While the $75 billion plan could help change the loan terms or refinance up to 9 million homeowners, unemployed borrowers will have a hard time qualifying. eowners a little more muscle to negotiate with their lenders, the House on Thursday passed a bill 234-191 that would to give bankruptcy courts the power to reduce mortgage payments. To give debt-burdened hom- The legislation would give bankruptcy judges — who now can modify loans for cars and student loans but not for primary residences — new power to cut the interest rate and principle on a home mortgage. The Senate is expected to take up the measure in a couple of weeks. GOVERNMENT 108 ASSOCIATED PRESS This photo shows the view from the summit ridge of the proposed Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump near Mercury, Nev., looking west towards California. For two decades, a ridge of volcanic rock 90 miles northwest of Las Vegas known as Yucca Mountain has been the sole focus of government plans to store highly radioactive nuclear waste. Thursday, Energy Secretary Steven Chu told a Senate hearing that the Yucca Mountain site no longer was viewed as an option for storing reactor waste, brushing aside criticism from several Republican lawmakers. Yucca site funding slashed Nevada area nixed as viable option for nuclear waste BY H. JOSEF HEBERT Associated Press WASHINGTON — For two decades, a ridge of volcanic rock 90 miles northwest of Las Vegas known as Yucca Mountain has been the sole focus of government plans to store highly radioactive nuclear waste. Despite the $13.5 billion that has been spent on the project, the Why use this THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ONE DOLLAR Not anymore. And on Thursday, Energy Secretary Steven Chu told a Senate hearing that the Yucca Mountain site no longer was viewed as an option for storing reactor waste, brushing aside criticism from several Republican lawmakers. Instead, Chu said the Obama administration believes the nearly 60,000 tons of used reactor fuel can remain at nuclear power plants while a new, comprehensive plan for waste disposal is developed. Chu's remarks touched off a sometimes texte exchange with Sen. It slashed funding for Yucca Mountain in its recently announced budget. Obama administration says it's going in a different direction. 30 and older Nationwide Unlimited Barellis FREE UNLIMITED TRAINING with Furandi Beauty or Quarterly visit to Volunteer Miami $5 off a haircut with any beautiful FREE NO LOSS UNLIMITED TRAINING When you could use these KANSAN COUPONS At the hearing, McCain and Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, said the decision not to pursue the Yucca Mountain project threatens the expansion of nuclear energy because the government can give no assurance on waste disposal. Every MONDAY & WEDNESDAY John McCain, R-Ariz. Obama's rival for the presidency last year, and provided the most definitive signal yet that the government's attempt to address the commercial nuclear waste problem is veering in a dramatically new direction. "We've spent billions of dollars and many years preparing for Yucca Mountain to be our nation's nuclear waste site," Murkowski said. "Closing Yucca Mountain sends an unmistakable signal to nuclear developers that they might not have a place to store their waste, making them less willing to develop new facilities." Congress in 1982 declared that the government must assume responsibility for reactor waste from commercial power plants. Courts have upheld what they call a binding contract with the nuclear power industry. With no lawmakers wanting a nuclear waste dump in their state, Congress five years later declared Yucca Mountain in Nevada as the only site to be considered. Nevada officials openly labeled it the "screw Nevada bill" and the state's political leaders have fought the project ever since, arguing that the Energy Department has not shown it is an ideal — or even safe — site for nuclear storage. Obama, campaigning last year ahead of the Nevada primary election, said he would review the Yucca project. THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 2009 NEWS 9A GOVERNMENT Administrators pledge millions for Gulf Coast recovery BY MICHAEL KUNZEMAN Associated Dress NEW ORLEANS — Disturbed by what they saw on a bus ride through year elec- ucca Hurricane Katrina's scars, two members of President Barack Obamas cabinet pledged Thursday to speed the pace of the Gulf Coast recovery operation they inherited from the Bush administration. "What we have seen today made us disturbed, angry even, to see some of the families living the way they have." SHAUN DONOVAN HUD Secretary Obama promised a stepped-up commitment to the region several On their first visit to New Orleans since Obama took office, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano and Housing and Urban Development secretary Shaun Donovan announced millions of dollars in new funding for post Katrina housing initiatives and vowed to cut red tape that has kept money out of local governments' hands. tion and continued to trouble criti cs who considered the emergency response too little too late. "This will not be the last time we are here," said Napolitano, who is scheduled to take a helicopter tour of Mississippi's Gulf Coast on Friday. "We're going to get this done." The federal government's response to the 2005 storm that devastated New Orleans was a defining moment for the Bush administra- weeks ago, saying Gulf Coast residents struggling to rebuild have not always received the support they deserve. Katrina was blamed for more than 1,600 deaths and billions of dollars in property damage. TOMMY SMITH Napolitano and Donovan got a firsthand look at the juxtaposition of hard-fought Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, right, answers a question at a news conference as Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan, looks on after they completed a tour of the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans, Thursday. The Obama administration promised to designate more money to speed recovery in the Gulf Coast. progress and frustrating inertia in neighborhoods devastated by the August 2005 storm. ASSOCIATED PRESS They were joined by Craig Fugate, Obama's pick to lead the Federal Emergency Mana gement Agency, a target of many New Orleans residents' frustration since the early aftermath of the storm. rebuilt since the storm's catastrophic levee breaches. Along the route, they stopped to peer at homes being built as part of actor Brad Pitt's Make It Right project, but a sign that pleaded "Please Help Our Community" adorned a different house in the same neighborhood. "What we have seen today makes us disturbed, angry even, to see some of the families living the way that they have." Donovan said at the last stop. "We pledge to you our partnership for a new beginning in New Orleans and across the Gulf." They started with a visit to a lakefront university in New Orleans where students still take classes in trailers, then met with a property owner on the outskirts of the city whose home was rebuilt by volunteers. The bus tour ended at a 9th Ward public housing development Republican Gov. Bobby Jindal said he heard some encouraging words Thursday, but action will be critical now. At the housing complex, a homeowner disgusted by the pace of his own personal rebuilding project waited to hear what the officials had to say. Malcolm Russell, 56, said a $130,000 federal grant wasn't enough to totally rebuild his home and rental property in "Three years later I'm still begging (Louisiana's homeowner grant program) for money." MALCOLM RUSSELL Hurricane Katrina victim "What I hope they take away is how much government assistance helps, but also how much work needs to be done," he said. New Orleans. "They're sending all this money from Washington, and the little people are not getting a dime of it," he said. "Three years later, I'm still begging (Louisiana's homeowner grant program) for money." the Louisiana Recovery Authority, said he almost wished officials had seen how devastated things were before, to realize how far people have come. city and others in Louisiana is that they're not getting all they're due for rebuilding work from FEMA and that the decision-making process for approving funding should be more transparent. A consistent complaint from the Walter Leger, vice chairman of FEMA has contended that many buildings across Louisiana suffered from years of deferred maintenance and that it's charged only with helping bring infrastructure back to its condition before the storm. Napolitano blamed delays on FEMA staffing turnovers and confusion over FEMAs legal obligations in disbursing money. She said a new team of state and federal officials has been formed to settle disputes over funding of local rebuilding projects. INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATED PRESS M. S. Pandey Sale halted on Ghandi items Toni Bedi, left, an executive of UB Group speaks to reporters on behalf of the Indian company's CEO Vijay Malya, and Sant Singh Chatwal, right, at the Antiquorum auction house after placing the winning bid for Mohandas Gandhi's items Thursday in New York. Gandhi's eyeglasses and other items have been sold at auction for $1.8 million to an Indian freight company, but the seller no longer wishes to sell the items. Auctioning off monk's relics raises Indian government's outrage BY RICHARD PYLE Associated Press NEW YORK — Mohandas Gandhi's eyeglasses and other items sold for $1.8 million Thursday at an auction that drew outrage from the Indian government, a last-minute reversal from the seller and a frenzy of bidding won by an Indian conglomerate that said the pacifist leader's possessions will be coming home. The Indian government had protested the sale, saying the items should be returned to the nation and not sold to the highest bidder. The seller and the government could not work out a deal, and the auction went forward as planned. The lot included Gandhi's wiirim eyeglasses, worn leather sandals, a pocket watch, a plate and the brass bowl from which he ate his final meal. Auctioneer Julien Schaerer announced as the sale began that the Gandhi items would be held for two weeks "pending resolution of third party claims." But the self-identified owner, California art collector james Otis, told reporters outside the Antiquorum Auctioneers that he no longer wanted to sell the items. Meanwhile, U.S. Justice Department officials served an Indian court injunction on the auction house, blocking it from releasing the items. Toni Bedi, an executive of the Indian company UB Group, had the winning bid after a furious four minutes in which the offers raced from $10,000 to $1.8 million. Bids came from the floor and by phone and Internet over overseas; none of the other bidders were identified. Bedi said he was acting on instructions of Dr. Vijay Mallya, CEO of UB Group, whose firms in India include breweries, airlines, chemical, pharmaceutical and fertilizer firms and information and technology companies. He said that the company wants to donate the items to the Indian government, and plans to return them for public display in New Delhi. Otis, who calls himself a pacifist and advocate of nonviolence in the Gandhi tradition, had said he planned to donate the auction proceeds to that cause. In announcing that he wanted to withdraw the Antiquorum president Robert Maron would not confirm that Otis was the seller, saying the house never identifies its consignors. "I have not spoken to Mr. Otis today," he said. Otis said he was embarking on a 23-day fast to "consider my actions," apparently meaning his earlier decision to auction the items off. "There are restrictions at the moment pending a court resolution that (the) auction was legal," Bedi said, referring to the injunction served on the auction house. Otis' attorney, Ravi Batra, said the injunction aimed at barring the sale was legal under treaties between the U.S. and Indian governments. items from sale, he said, it was his "deepest hope" to get them back on Thursday. The auction house said Gandhi had given the eyeglasses and its leather case to an army colonel who had asked him for inspiration, telling him they were the "eyes" that had given him the vision to free India. Antiquorum said the items were consigned by a private American collector who obtained them from descendants of the Gandhi family. Mariama Ntichala, center right, sits with other family members as she mourns her husband, stained armed forces chief of staff Gien, Bastiste Tagme na Waie, at their home in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau Thursday. Tuesday's swearing-in of Head of Parliament Raimundo Pereira marked a welcome continuation of democratic rule after the killings of President Joao Bernardo "Nino" Vieira and his long-standing rival, the head of the armed forces. INTERNATIONAL President of small African country murdered amid rising drug violence Vieira's death met with disinterest from populace The image depicts a religious setting with three women seated in front of a cross mounted on the wall. The woman in the middle is holding a book, while the other two are sitting on chairs. In the foreground, there is a table with a book and a chair. A clock is visible on the wall to the left. The background consists of a plain wall with a large crucifix hanging above it. BY TODD PITMAN Associated Press ASSOCIATED PRESS Less than 24 hours after the brutal slayings Monday, market stalls were open, people were back in the streets and the city's dilapidated fleet of blue-and-white Mercedes taxis was again cruising the potholed roads, Caribbean rhythms pulsing from their radios. BISSAU, Guinea-Bissau — The blood-soaked dining room where Guinea-Bissau's president was brutally murdered is littered with broken glass, bullet casings and a rusted machete. The reaction was nearly identical after the last military coup in 2003: no surprise, mild speculation, then within a day, a return to normalcy so complete it seemed as if nothing had happened. No crime scene tape cordons off the area, no police stand guard outside. No one has been arrested, and hardly anyone in this sleepy tropical capital seems to care. Since winning a violent struggle for independence from Portugal in 1974, this nation of 1.5 million has been on a losing streak — cursed by coups, coup attempts and war. Today it is L[ 译录 ] / MR A. AN The apathy surrounding the slaying of President Joao Bernardo "Nino" Vieira in his own home — as well as the bombing attack that killed his main rival hours earlier — symbolizes just how far this drug-wracked state has fallen. "What are we supposed to do, cry? Demand justice?" asked journalist Zique Choaib, 41. "The powerful people at the top have been fighting each other for decades. They'll keep fighting. It's really nothing new." ranked third-worst of 177 nations on the U.N. Human Development Index, which measures general well-being. One of the world's poorest countries, life expectancy is a mere 45. Vieira is blamed for much of the slide. He seized power in 1980 and ruled for 19 years until being ousted at the end of the country's civil war. He returned from exile to win elections in 2005 that observers deemed free and fair. U. N. officials now say Guinea-Bissau has become a leading transit point for Europe-bound cocaine. Last month, the State Department warned that the "degeneration of Guinea-Bissau into a narco-state is a real possibility." But life only seemed to get worse. Then, multistory villas began springing up on the edge of town, signaling the arrival of suspected Latin American drug traffickers who moved in to take advantage of the country's weak government, corrupt security forces and strategic position south of European drug markets. 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THE RANCH THE RANCH 10:17 PM 2:03 AM COFFEE CUP CAKES THURSDAY COLLEGE NIGHT $1.50 WELLS $1.00 SHOTS $2.00 BOTTLES FRIDAY $1.00 NIGHT 2515 W. 6th Kepler space telescope's first window for launch today SPACE Telescope will help scientists search for planets ASSOCIATED PRESS This artist rendition provided by NASA shows the Kepler space telescope. Kepler is designed to search for Earth-like planets in the Milky Way galaxy. The first opportunity to launch the unmanned Kepler space telescope aboard a Delta II rocket from the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida is today at 9:48 p.m. BY MARCIA DUNN Associated Press Associated Press CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — NASA will soon be on the lookout for possible earths in one faraway corner of the galaxy. A planet-hunting spacecraft, named Kepler after the German 17th-century astrophysicist, is scheduled to rocket away from Cape Canaveral late Friday night. Excellent launch weather is forecasted. The telescope will spend $3\frac{1}{2}$ years staring at roughly 100,000 stars, measuring their brightness and any winks in the light that might signify orbiting planets. "We certainly won't find E.T., but we might find E.T.'s home by looking at all of these stars," Bill Boruki, Kepler's principal scientist, said Thursday. is. That's a scary thought to many of us." Ed Weiler, NASA's associate administrator for science, said Kepler is not just another science mission. Kepler will be scouting for "It's akin to measuring a flea as it creeps across the headlight of an automobile at night." JIM FANSON Project Manager "It ity possibly could tell us that Earths are very, very common, that we have lots of neighbors out there, or it could tell us that Earths are really, really, really rare." Weiler said at a press conference. "Perhaps we're the only Earth. I think that would be a very bad answer because 1, for one, don't want to live in an empty universe where we're the best there at be scouting for Earth-size planets circling stars in the so-called habitable or Goldilocks zone. That's where planets are neither too close nor too far from their star, and where conditions could be ripe for liquid water on the surface. "Planets that are Planes that are not too hot, not too cold, but just right," according to Boruki. Once launched, Kepler will trail the Earth in an orbit around the sun. It will peer continuously at a large patch of sky near the Cygnus and Lyra constellations, looking for any winks against the brightness of the stars that could indicate passing planets. The stars to be observed by Kepler are between 600 and 3,000 light years away. Project manager Jim Fanson of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, Calif., said the level of precision needed to measure those winks is incredibly high. "It's akin to measuring a flea as it creeps across the headlight of an automobile at night," Fanson said. Over the past decade and a half, more than 300 planets have been found to be orbiting stars outside our solar system. But these are largely gas giants like Jupiter. Kepler is designed to zero in on smaller, rocky, Earth-like planets. Scientists stress that Kepler — 15 feet high and 9 feet in diameter — will not be looking for life but rather potentially habitable planets. The mission costs $600 million, from start to finish. The launch comes on the heels of a failed flight of a NASA science satellite from California, the Orbiting Carbon Observatory, just over a week ago. It used a different rocket than the one for Kepler; nonetheless, engineers pored over every single detail to find any similarities and delayed Kepler's launch by one day. DO YOU HAVE THE WINNING FORMULA? Coming March 11 09 Bb Bracket Bash THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN Coming March 11 09 Bb Bracket Bash THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN ANSAN NO SHARING OF BIG 12 TITLE IF HAWKS WIN Sports THE UNIVERSITY DA NSAN --- Kansas takes on Texas Saturday afternoon. MEN'S BASKTBALL I 10B heels a sci- ia, the just different tepler; d over d any tepler's TEAM NEEDS BATTERS TO STEP UP TO PLATE WWW.KANSAN.COM TED PRESS esigned e un- Station flea as if of an man, said, a half been out- out these appliance in on on network, netets. suitable for life illion, Kansas needs to solve its recent offensive woes. BASEBALL19B FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 2009 ONE LAST TIME IN THE PHOG PAGE 1B KASAS 54 KANSAS 10 Wilson NCAA File photo by Weston White/KANSAN File photo by Ryan McGeeney/KANSAN Above: Senior guard Brennan Bechard drives toward the basket around a Nebraska defender during the Jayhawks 70-53 victory in Allen Fieldhouse. Left: Senior center Matt Kleinmann slams down a dunk with 11 seconds left in the Nebraska game. Kleinman and Bechard will be honored at Senior Day Saturday. Kleinmann only player in school history to win five conference championships Seniors' legacy to be celebrated BY CASE KEEFER ckeefer@kansan.com Senior center Matt Kleinmann stands outside of the Kansas locker room at Allen Fieldhouse and says it's all starting to sink in. How Saturday's 3 p.m. game against Texas will be his last home game with the Jayhawks. How he'll be able to watch himself celebrate for the rest of his life whenever a clip is shown of last year's team rushing the court after winning the national championship. How he's become the only player in Kansas history to win five regular season conference championships. "I certainly picked the right five years to be here," Kleinmann says. "That's for sure." Kleinmann has seen 142 Kansas victories since his redshirt season in 2004-2005, compared with only 29 losses. In addition to his five SENIOR NIGHT WHO: Kansas vs. Texas WHEN: Saturday, 3 p.m. WHERE: Allen Fieldhouse TV: CBS (Channel 5, 13) Can't make it? Check Kansan.com for running commentary throughout the game. It might be hard to realize, but the 6-foot-10 walk on from Overland Park, who has played only 192 minutes in his career, is one of the most winning players to ever attend Kansas. Kansas coach Bill Self couldn't be happier for him. regular season Big 12 Conference championships, he's won three Big 12 Tournament titles and, of course, a national championship. "To win five regular season titles" Self said, "that may never, ever, be done again in anyone's career, obviously because you have redshirt to do it. This will be a big deal for him." Saturday's game, where Kansas can clinch the outright championship with a victory or tie with a loss, will serve as a chance to celebrate it all. Kleinmann and walk-on senior guard Brennan Beckhard will be honored as part of Senior Day. Although Kleinmann, who has scored 45 points in his career, and Bechard, who has 18 career points, don't have statistics or accolades to gawk at. Self says they've consistently helped the Jayhawks in practice. Their teammates agree. Both Kleinmann and Bechard had other opportunities out of "Those are the guys that really make us good," sophomore center Cole Aldrich said. "Those are the guys that should really get some credit for our successes here." high school, but didn't want to pass up a chance to play for the school they grew up following. Kleinmann received a scholarship offer from University of the Pacific and recruiting interest from schools such as South Florida, Valpariso and Yale. Beachard, a Lawrence native, spent a year at Barton County Community College in Great Bend before walking on at Kansas. "It's just been a ton of fun," Bechard said. "The different guys I've been able to play with — it's just been an amazing experience. I'll leave here with one of the best experiences of my life. I'm glad to be a part of it." Asked what he will remember the most about the experience, Bechard listed a number of things including hearing the roar of the crowd while running onto the floor. Kleinmann had similar feelings. "I think I'll remember running out of the tunnel," Kleinmann said. "I think I'll remember just having that feeling of Saturday morning, light coming through, people just going nuts and we run on the court. I think that's the most exciting moment, consistently, every game." But Kleinmann doesn't want to get too sentimental. He mentions that Kansas still has the Big 12 Tournament and the NCAA tournament ahead. Their performances in those events, Kleinmann says, are what will determine this team's legacy. As for Kleinmann's legacy, it already decided. Come Saturday he will have five Big 12 regular season championship rings. "I've got them all fitted for the same finger." Kleinmann said. "I might try to get a Michael Jordan-like picture with all the rings." — Edited by Liz Schubauer Jayhawks at risk of being bounced out of tournament WOMEN'S BASKETBALL On the phone, sophomore forward Nicolele Smith struggles to put Kansas' most recent meltdown — a 69-2 loss to Big 12 bottom-dweller Colorado — into words. It's mid-February and the Jayhawks are headed for the Denver International Airport. BY JASON JENKS jienks@kansan.com Yet, that night in Boulder, when Kansas faded miserably down the stretch, unable to get stops or take care of the ball, serves in hindsight "It's frustrating that these games keep slipping away from us," Smith said, Indeed, the layhawks have suffered disappointing — and sometimes painful — losses this season. But few rival the frustration and sheer sting left in the wake of Kansas' loss at Colorado. Mudded in their second fourgame losing streak in conference play, the Jayhawks finally reached the breaking point. With an NCAA tournament bid all but gone, and an invitation to the WNIT slip- "That was just a crisis," coach Bonnie Henrickson said. "It was just terrible and it was a horrible feeling." as the moment Kansas' fortunes began to change. ping away, Kansas' players looked inward. "We weren't ready to play and I don't know why," Henrickson said. "We asked them to look in the mirror. We said you can't separate and we asked them to come together." Sounds easy — in theory, Yet, extended periods of losing expose one of two traits: A team's perseverance and strengths or, often times, a team's crumbling weaknesses. Built on the principles of tough lockdown defense, and behind the remarkable scoring of junior forward Danielle McCray, Kansas SEE WOMEN'S ON PAGE 4B MARTHA Jerry Wang/KANSAM Members of the KU women's basketball team huddle with coach Bonnie Henrickson after Wednesday night's 69-45 victory over Baylor University in Allen Fieldhouse. KICKER '05 recruits might be best Kansas class ever BY RUSTIN DODD dodd@kansan.com One was a point guard from Alaska with a sweet stroke and a chilly sweet stroke and a chilly demeanor. One was a gangly forward from Chicago with a heart of gold. One was a 6-foot-8 mystery from the Northwest. And one was a member of the first family of Kansas City hoops, a misunderstood soul with superstar potential. They arrived on campus together in the fall of 2005. Mario Chalmers, Julian Wright, Micah Downs and Brandon Rush. They might just be the most important recruiting class in the history of Kansas basketball. And tomorrow is their Senior Day — well, it would be if they were still here. Of course, we knew from the start that the recruiting class of '05 would never make it to Senior Day intact. They had too much talent, too much athleticism, too much of the greatness gene. But did we know that on March 6, 2009, the eve of Senior Day, they'd all be gone? Maybe not, but perhaps we should have. --- You could make an argument for the 2001 class too. Aaron Miles, Wayne Simien, Michael Lee and Keith Langford won 110 games, went to three Elite Eights, two Final Fours, and they all graduated. Hard to argue with that. What about Clyde Lovellette and his classmates? They won a title. Or better yet, how about the class of 1904, which featured a kid named Forrest C. Allen? You could make an argument that Phog Allen was the greatest recruit in Kansas history. OK, here's the problem. There's no way to decide which Kansas basketball recruiting class was the greatest. First of all, what are the criteria? Wins? NCAA titles? NBA success? Do we factor in grades and intangible things like grit and integrity and loyalty? What about the class of 1984? They went to two Final Fours, won a title in 1988, helped Larry Brown turn Kansas back into a national power, and of course, had a young man named Danny Manning. And then we come to the class of 2005. And I'm not sure what to think. The class certainly has a case. They helped Kansas win a title. They helped Bill Self become a Kansas legend in his fifth season. As Lew Perkins likes to say, they brought the swagger back to Kansas. And that's not all they brought. Julian brought joy, Brandon brought highlights, Mario brought The Shot. Maybe they do have a case. So what's the greatest recruiting class of all time? Is it the 1999 recruiting class that featured Drew Gooden, Nick Collison and Kirk Hinrich? They won a ton of games, and went to two Final Fours. Each was picked in the first round of the NBA Draft, and each has his jersey hanging in Allen Fieldhouse. So I suppose it's kind of odd to SEE DODD ON PAGE 4B 2B | SPORTS THE UNIVERSITY OF DARY KANSAN FRIDAY MARCH 6 2009 QUOTE OF THE DAY "Coach told us last week he didn't think the Lakers could come in and beat us on Senior Night. I agreed with him right away." Russell Robinson after Kansas '109-51 victory against Texas Tech on Senior Night last season FACT OF THE DAY Last season's 58-point margin of victory was the seventh-largest margin of victory in school history. A victory of any margin over Texas on Saturday will clinch the Big 12 regular season championship outright. KU Athletics TRIVIA OF THE DAY Q: How many consecutive games has Kansas won on Senior Night? A:24 @ @KANSAN.COM Courtside: Can Kansas make it five in a row against Iowa State? if they do, what are their NCAA Tournament chances? Jayson Jenks has some of the answers. The Give and Go: Although Clark's "Lock of the Week" doesn't hold too much weight he cause he is 1-2 in his last three pre- the give go dictions, the analysis of the Jayhawks four-game winning streak is spot on. But the guys are convinced they can get to Ames in less than three hours. The Strike Zone: Kansas plays three games this weekend against Northwestern at Hoglund Ballpark. Can it continue its two-game winning streak? Josh Bowe and Tim Dwyer tell you all about it. Through the Uprights: Spring football begins Monday with the offseason's practice kicking off. Stop by through the Uprights all end for what to watch for as the Jay-hawks prepare for the 2009 season. THROUGH THE UPRIGHTS Kansas' pitching depth a good sign COMMENTARY Pitching is key to the success of any baseball team. Yes, everyone is enamored with the home run, but pitching is the strategic building block that can make or break a team. A strong pitching rotation can take a team a long way, and a weak one will hinder any team. Look at Major League Baseball, Tampa Bay made it to the World Series with all five starters earning at least 11 wins and no one compiling more than 11 losses. On the flip side, Cy Young winners Tim Lincece and Cliff Lee had a combined 22 more wins than the second leading pitchers on their teams. Both teams failed to reach the postseason. If the early signs are any indication, then Kansas' rotation is destined to mirror Tampa Bay's and be strong as a unit. So far, every KU pitcher has performed well enough to win. Shaeffer Hall broke out in BY KELLY BRECKUNITCH kbreckunitch@kansan.com the first game of the season to throw a no-hitter. Freshman Lee Ridenhour has already compiled a 2-0 record, including a win on the road against a ranked Arkansas squad. Cameron Selik and T.J. Walz both pitched strong, allowing a combined three earned runs in their first starts of the season, but the offense wasn't producing for Selik, and closer Paul Smyth let Memphis come back to steal a win from Walz. The losses aside, the pitching staff has looked strong. This is a good sign for Kansas considering two upperclassmen, Andy Marks and Wally Marcel, have had injury problems. Marks injured his shoulder last season and has not returned to the bullpen yet, while Marcel is redshirting this season. Baseball is probably the sport that focuses on the team aspect the most. A strong pitching staff can build confidence in a young team like Kansas. The Jayhawks started three freshmen and three sophomores on Tuesday night. The performance by Ridenhour Tuesday night should be looked at with extreme optimism. The Big 12 Conference is a strong baseball conference with five teams ranked in the Top 25. For the Jayhawks to compete they will need a combined effort from their pitching staff throughout the season. It is possible this Kansas team could mirror Tampa Bay in more ways than one. Kansas has a balanced pitching staff, a young power-hitting third baseman, an THE MORNING BREW experienced outfielder having a breakout season, and an all-star catcher to anchor the team. The AL East is arguably the toughest division in baseball, and the Big 12 isn't any easier. If it'll help the Jayhawks make the College World Series, maybe we should shorten their name, too. The Hawks are coming off a 9-18 record in conference last year, but maybe wjth these factors working for them, they're in for a great season. Edited by Liz Schubauer Splash landing SAMSUNG ASSOCIATED PRESS PORTSMOUTH's Hermann Hirdersandon, left, tackles Chelsea's Ricardo Quaesma, right, during an English Premier league soccer match at the Fratton Park ground in Portsmouth, southern England, Tuesday. Chelsea won the match 1-0. ASSOCIATED PRESS WORLD BASEBALL CLASSIC Dominican team struggles without Rodriguez BY STEVEN WINE Associated Press JUPITER, Fla. — Minus Alex Rodriguez, the Dominican lineup was lacking. With the New York Yankees slugger ruled out of the World Baseball Classic because of a hip problem, the Dominican Republic totaled only five hits in its final exhibition game and was beaten by the St. Louis Cardinals 4-1 Thursday. The injury was the latest blow for a Dominican team already without some of the nation's best players, including Manny Ramirez, Albert Pujols, Alfonso Soriano, Aramis Ramirez and Adrian Beltre. Rodriguez was examined by a specialist Wednesday in Colorado. On Thursday, it was announced the three-time Al. MVP has a tear in his hip. The Yankees said they think he can avoid surgery. "We lost a big bomber on our team, a guy who can really hit," Dominican captain Moises Alou said. "We were really counting on him." Fernando Tatis will join the team if the New York Mets give their approval, Javier said. Mets GM Omar Minaya gave Tatis the OK to go. pen." Dominican general manager Stan Javier said. "We just have to worry about what we have. We still have a very good team." "Every day you wake up, you feel something is going to hap- Despite all the missing stars, the roster still includes David Ortiz, Jose Reyes, Hanley Ramirez and Miguel Tejada. But in two games without Rodriguez, the Dominicans have totaled two runs. Saturday in Puerto Rico against the Netherlands. Rodriguez's injury could damage the Yankees' bid to overtake Boston in the AL East. But the melancholy mood in the Dominican clubhouse even overtook Ortiz, the Red Sox slugger. "It's bad," Ortiz said. "He's not going to be able to be here. It's crazy. I hope he gets better and comes back in the regular season to do his thing." The loss of Rodriguez was a double blow to Robinson Cano, second baseman for the Yankees and Dominicans. THIS WEEK IN KANSAS ATHLETICS Tennis BYU, 1 p.m. Lawrence Tennis baseball northwestern, 1 p.m. Lawrence 人 TODAY 体育运动 Softball North Dakota State 3 p.m. Lawrence 体操 Baseball Northwestern, 4 p.m. Lawrence Women's golf Rio Verde Invite Rio Verde. Ariz. Golf Track & field Arkansas Last Chance Fayetteville, Ark. 跑 SATURDAY Softball N. 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"Both of these schools are regional opponents, and they both have pretty decent rankings. It'd be great wins for us this weekend to help get our momentum going into Big 12," coach Amy Hall-Holt said during Wednesday's practice. Kansas will contest BYU today at 1 p.m. and Tulsa at the same time tomorrow. Both matches will take place at First Serve Tennis Center, 5200 Clinton Parkway. Wednesday's weather was cool and breezy, which allowed the players to get a head start on the competition. "Today is the first day of practice outside. So this has been good. It's good to be inside, get some fresh air and some sun, so hopefully that will be at our advantage, with the schools that we're playing," Hall-Holt said. Chilly weather can cause a tennis ball to be less bouncy because of a drop in air pressure inside the ball. Windy conditions can add to the unpredictability of the ball when the player makes contact with it; as a result, it is harder to hit the ball with force and accuracy. If the layhawks feel they have properly adjusted to the conditions outside, they may have a slight advantage. "I don't think BYU has been outside. If it's 50 degrees or above or under 25 mph winds, we'll be out here." Hall-Holt said in reference to today's event. Tomorrow's match against Tulaa may be indoors because there is a 30 percent chance of thunderstorms, according to the National Weather Service. The Jayhawks aren't solely relying on the weather to help them overcome this weekend's competition. After the match Hall-Holt commented on the switch. Last weekend Kansas rolled over UMKC 7-0 in dual play. Not that the squad needed a change — KU had never lost to UMKC — but before the match Hall-Holt decided it would be a good idea to switch up the doubles teams a bit, creating new combinations of Yuliana Swistun/Kuni Dorn and Edina Horvath/Kate Morozova. Both pairs are 1-0. "Change is good right now. You can get too comfortable. We haven't been producing that much in doubles and this is a good thing for the girls to change up and keep working hard with whom they're playing with. They don't mind it; we've got to find a mix that works," she said. Winning the doubles point in dual match tennis is critical because it gives momentum to one team heading into the singles round. The outcome of the doubles round often reflects the outcome of the entire match. Since the opening of the 2008 spring season the jayhawks are 11-3 when they win the doubles point and are 4-12 when they lose it. Will she keep the same doubles combinations for the rest of the season? Reluctant to answer, Hall Holt said, "Um, it's a good possibility, but I'm never going to say never." Switching up Edited by Chris Hickerson Doubles teams Swistun/Morozova Horvath/Dorn Martinez/Wilbert Total NFL Search for missing players scaled back Record before UMKC match 4-3 3-4 2-4 9-11 MADIERA BEACH, Fla. 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In addition to today's contest, Kansas plays a pair of games on both Saturday and Sunday, facing Northern Iowa and Eastern Illinois on Saturday and North Dakota State and Northern Iowa Sunday. The 7-11 squad faces challenging competition and hopes to get a winning record before beginning Big 12 Conference play on March 21. North Dakota State and Eastern Illinois have records of 8-4 while Northern Iowa sits at 10-4. NDSU earned three of its four losses with a combined score of 31-2 against a team the Jayhawks beat, No. 11 Arizona. Eastern Illinois and Northern Iowa are solid teams, but so far this season the Jayhawks have shown that they can be a top ranked team when they're in sync. Kansas will need to put together its hot hats, solid pitching and improving defense in order to come away with a winning record this weekend. FRIDAY: FRIDAY: North Dakota State, 3 p.m. The Jayhawks come off a 1-2 record in last weekend's North Texas Invite, where they lost their first two games to Harvard and North Texas before securing their only victory of the tournament in a 10-1 rout of Harvard. Senior shortstop Stevie Crisosto comes into the KU Invitational with an impressive eight-game hitting streak and has been one of the Jayhawks' most consistent hitters, batting .306 from the leadoff spot. Third baseman Val Chapple is the backbone of the Kansas offense with a .340 average, and was named to the North Texas all-tournament team. Former Kansas softball stand-out Destiny Frankenstein will make her return to Lawrence as the graduate assistant for the North Dakota State Bison. Frankenstein was a star for the Jayhawks during her four year tenure, 2003-2006, hitting 31 career home runs while having a career slugging percentage of 488, both second-best in school history. After graduating, Frankenstein played for the New England Riptide of the National Pro Fastpitch League before becoming a graduate assistant for the Bison. George garnered her 33rd career victory as a Jayhawk, which put her tenth in school history. With her performance over the weekend, George was able to improve her ERA to 1.83 and her strikeout total to 63, fourth in the Big 12. Kansas hopes to string together some victories this weekend in order to boost confidence and morale before beginning regular season play on March 12 at Missouri State. — Edited by Liz Schubauer KU INVITATIONAL at Arrocha Ballpark In the win over Harvard, Val SATURDAY: Northern Iowa, 10 a.m. Eastern Illinois, noon SUNDAY: North Dakota State, noon Northern Iowa, 4 p.m. Admission is free for students with a KU ID. FILM LUNAFEST* LUNAFEST LAWRENCE 2009 Hosted by 100 Good Women &Women Speak FILMS BY . . . 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In-kind support from Hye-oo, Kinnok, and Liberty Hall To contribute or for more information: www.100goodwomen.org flipped its four game losing streak into four consecutive victories. WOMEN'S (CONTINUED FROM 1B) Now, with a victory at No. 22 Iowa State on Saturday and with at least one victory in the Big 12 Tournament later this month, Kansas enters the realm of a "bubble" team for the NCAA tournament. "It makes us look back on the whole season and say 'Wow.'" McCray said. "I How did we let those games go?" In the loss at Colorado on Feb. 18, McCray played one of her worst games of the season. She scored 11 points, made one of seven three-pointers and played just 22 minutes because of foul trouble. ASSOCIATED PRESS one of the most consistent — and dominant — scorers in the Big 12. In Kansas' last four games, McCray averaged 27 points, 10.8 rebounds while making 52 percent of her attempts. "The good thing is she doesn't force any of her shots. That's where she really grew and where her true leadership skills have shown," senior guard Ivana Catic said. "She understands the team depends on her but she understands that she needs to get everyone else involved." Since then, McCray has been Added assistant coach Katie O'Connor; "That's something she really wasn't looking to do early. She only saw the rim, but she's more of a complete player." 69-45 victory against No. 5 Baylor on Wednesday night, Henrickson voiced the need for individuals to continue stepping up. Inthe lockerroombefore Kansas' As important as McCray's production has been, just as important is the increased scoring from the rest of the jawhaws. That combination has Kansas playing meaningful games late in the season. "I know you guys are getting tired of hearing me say it but you either get better or you get worse in February," Henrickson said. "And I think we got better. They can't get enough credit for hanging in a tough situation." — Edited by Sam Speer Kansas vs. Iowa State KU Iowa State COLLEGE KU LOUISVILLE STATE CATERS P No. Kansas Ht. Yr. PPG G 3 Ivana Catic 5-8 Sr. 2.6 F 4 Danielle McCray 5-11 Jr. 20.0 G 20 Sade Morris 5-11 Jr. 11.6 F 24 Nicollette Smith 6-2 So. 7.5 C 14 Krysten Boogaard 6-5 So. 9.4 P No. Iowa State Ht. Yr. PPG G 4 Allison Lacey 6-0 Jr. 10.3 G 11 Kelsey Bolte 6-1 So. 10.0 G 15 Heather Ezell 5-9 Sr. 12.0 F 5 Nicky Wieben 6-4 Sr. 10.0 F 32 Amanda Nisleit 6-0 Sr. 8.1 When/Where.. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. Saturday at Hilton Colli- sum in Ames, Iowa. No television coverage. Who to watch for... Sophomore guard Kesley Bolte. She scored just two points against the Jayhawks. He will be looking to score often to counteract her poor performance in Lawrence. Expect double-digit scoring from Bolte. What to expect... Magic number.. Aloud, rowdy environment. The Cyclones have drawn more than 10,000 fans in all of their home Big 12 contests. They've only lost one game athome this season, a close loss against Texas. It is also Senior Night. so the fans will jump up in droves. If the national media just looked at Danielle McCray's last four games, she would be a consensus All-American. She had 21 points in the opening 12 minutes against Baylor, and Henrickson says she is "rhy巾". Here's betting McCray keeps the rhythm bumping. Kansas is somewhat back in the tournament picture with its signature win over Baylor. Jayhawks need to win this game and at least one in the Big 12 tournament to have a realistic shot at making the Dance. How the game is important... Why Kansas will win... 27. 3% — Iowa State's shooting percentage in the first contest. They will not shoot that poorly at home on Senior Night. There's just no way. — Clark Goble NATIONAL CEO of Olympic Committee resigns USA Jim Scherr's departure comes at awkward time Associated Press BY EDDIE PELLS Associated Press Jim Scherr, chief executive officer of the United States Olympic Committee, has stepped down as the chief executive officer of the U.S. Olympic Committee on Thursday, a surprising resignation that comes with the federation facing financial difficulties. Scherr was not on the conference call and did not return messages left by The Associated Press seeking comment. DENVER — Jim Scherr resigned as the chief executive officer of the U.S. Olympic Committee on Thursday, an awkwardly timed move that comes with the federation attempting to shore up its finances while bidding to bring the 2016 Olympics to Chicago. Streeter, who has been on the board for 41/2 years, said she had the tools to deal with some of the new challenges facing the USOC — the economy, a changing media climate and a more difficult sponsorship atmosphere. Scherr will be replaced on an interim basis by Stephanie Streeter, a member of the USOC board of directors. Streeter described the move as a way to bring a different "set of skills" to the top of the USOC's salaried staff. During a 25-minute teleconference with reporters, neither she nor USOC chairman Larry Probst did anything to debunk the notion that Scherr was eased out after more than six years on the job, the first two on an interim basis. "It was mutually decided upon 2009 budget. by both parties." Probst said, as he and Streeter declined three times to say whose idea it was. The power shift started to emerge at the USOC board meeting Tuesday, the same day Scherr announced the USOC must trim up to 15 percent of its staff as a way of paring $7.1 million from its "If I can be so bold, there are several things I bring to the party," she said. "First and foremost are CEO skills and business skills." The Emily Taylor & Marilyn Stokstad Women's Leadership Lecture POLICE DEPT. OF THE COMMUNITY SAFETY DEPARTMENT Women in American Politics Are We There Yet? DONNA BRAZILE Veteran Political Strategist & Syndicated Columnist Monday, March 9 | 7:00 p.m. Woodruff Auditorium, Kansas Union This event is free and open to the public. No tickets are required. A political contributor to CNN and NPR and frequent guest on ABC's This Week with George Stephanopolous, New Orleans native Donna Brazile has worked on every presidential campaign from 1976 through 2000. She became the first African American to lead a major presidential bid when she served as campaign manager for former Vice President Al Gore. Named one of the "100 Most Powerful Women" by the Washingtonian and one of the "Top 50 Women in America" by Essence magazine. Brazile's passion is encouraging young people to vote, work within the system to strengthen it, and run for public office. KU HALL CENTER FOR THE HUMANITIES The University of Kansas Co-Sponsored by www.hallcenterku.edu hallcenter@ku.edu 785-864-4798 PURI KANSAS PUBLIC RADIO AS ADIO DODD (CONTINUED FROM 1B) think that the greatest recruiting class in Kansas history was only together for 17 games. --- Micah Downs was the first to leave. For some reason, Downs never seemed to fit in at Kansas. Maybe he couldn't handle competing with Rush for playing time, maybe he didn't mesh well with the coaches, maybe he was just homesick. Whatever the reason, Downs packed up after 17 games and went back home to Washington. He's at Gonzaga now, averaging 8.8 points per game. Of course, Julian Wright was the next to leave. He played two years in Lawrence, and it seemed like Kansas fans had found their next sweetheart. A humble, hardworking kid with sublime skills, Wright could dominate, but he could also disappear. He was a player without a position, and it looked as though, maybe, his skills were more suited for the NBA. Wright had always said that he wanted to play at Kansas for three years, graduate early, then scoot off to the pros. When he walked off the floor after Kansas' loss to UCLA in the 2007 Elite Eight, he reiterated these feelings. But in his heart, he knew he had to leave after two years. He loved Kansas, but the riches of the NBA were too good to pass up. It was his time. Now, Wright is sitting on the bench for the New Orleans Hornets. He's not playing much. And it's been reported that the front office in New Orleans has been quietly disappointed in Wright's development. Wright still tells reporters that he doesn't regret the decision. Even when he sat in the front row at the Alamodome and watched Mario's Miracle, he didn't waver. He was at peace with his decision. Rush tried to leave in 2007, too. We know what happened. A torn ACL deflated his draft prospects and he limped back to Lawrence for his junior year. I still remember the first time I ever saw Brandon Rush play. It was at a Kansas City high school holiday tournament in 2002. Rush was an underclassman at Westport High then, but everyone knew who he was. That's what happens when you are the younger brother of two the most famous Kansas City high school players ever — I'm, of course, talking about his older brothers, JaRon and Kareem. Rush's story is, perhaps, the most unbelievable. He came to Kansas with the reputation of a malcontent, the reputation of being immature and selfish. He left as a national champion. He's in Indianapolis now, finally in the NBA. And then there's Mario. Little kids in Kansas will be acting out his shot for decades. And there's not much else to say about Mario. He's playing for the Heat now, and he's starting as a rookie. Of course, he's not a star and he probably never will be. It looks doubtful that Rush and Wright will be either. Downs will be lucky to get a look in the D-League. They're spread across the country now. They didn't make it to Senior Day. So maybe they can't be the greatest recruiting class in Kansas history. It's too bad. Senior Day would have been a sight. — Edited by Justin Leverett NFL Chiefs sign yet another former Patriots player KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs have agreed to terms with wide receiver C.J. Jones, who most recently was with New England. The 5-foot-11, 195-pound Jones also has spent time on Cleveland's roster, where he started his pro career in 2003, along with being on the practice squads of both the Browns and Patriots. 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Apart from him, the arms in the bullpen are limited. The Wildcats allow lokisch almost seven runs per game, but that's not all because of the pitchers. Twelve unearned runs are too high for a major conference team. ★★★☆☆ OFFENSE Northwestern's junior desig- Kenneth Avila won't -fool anyone into thinking he's a serious long-bail threat—he stands only 5-foot-9 and tips the scales at 165—but M. JEAN-CHRISTOPHE Avila his.481 average from the leadoff spot negates his lack of power. The Wildcats have trouble scoring him even when he gets on base, though, as they average only 3.25 runs per game. ★★☆☆☆ For a moment it seemed as if the Wildcats would be riding a high coming into their Kansas series. They homered three times to come from behind and steal a win against Massachusetts, but they were swept in a two-game series against Northeastern in dramatic fashion, Jumping out to early leads before surrendering in both games. MOMENTUM Weston White/KANSAN Tim Dwyer Team requires a solid offense Against Northwestern, Kansas must improve upon earlier victories BY JOSH BOWE jbowe@kansan.com You'd think it would be safe to assume that the Kansas offense is back on track. They scored 14 runs in a two-game sweep of the North Dakota Sioux earlier this week. But not so fast. In each game, Kansas batters did most of their damage in the first three innings. Coach Ritch Price would like to see that change during this afternoon's doubleheader against Northwestern (2-6). "We're not physical enough with the bat to not be competitive every time there are runners in scoring position," Price said. "I thought we had some really noncompetitive at-bats where guys took pitches that were in the hitting zone." The Jayhawks scored only three runs, total, in the last five innings of both games against North Dakota. "I think we need to have some better at-bats," sophomore third baseman Tony Thompson said. "I think our offense looks pretty good. We just need to have some better at-bats down the THIS WEEKEND Kansas (4-3) vs North western (2-6) It'll be a work in progress for a team that lost last year's third, fourth and fifth spot hitters. Price expects better at-bats to come once the team has matured this season. Friday Doubleheader starting at 1 p.m. "With so many young guys playing, we've had some guys get off to slow starts," Price said. bats down the stretch." Saturday Single game, 7 p.m. Sophomore third baseman Tony Thompson makes a throw to first base for an out during Wednesday afternoon's 6-3 victory against North Dakota. KANSAS Sunday Single game, 1 p.m. Admission is free for students with a KU ID. "It gives them four games and a chance to get a lot of at-bats and make some big progress this weekend." In addition to better at-bats, Kansas could certainly use some power, the lack of which has been well documented this sea- "...and the bats are going to warm up once the weather starts warming up. I can feel it." TONY THOMPSON third baseman in high school," Price said. "They like to tell those guys that they are better than they are. Some good-natured stuff going on." son. Thompson, finally put the first Jayhawk home run on the board against North Dakota, and ended jokes from opposing pitchers at the expense of the Jayhawk hitters. "Most of those guys (pitchers) hit Joking aside, a potential boost for Jayhawk batting could be the weather change. Wednesday's temperature was in the high 60s, and, coincidence or not, Kansas hit their first home run that day. The good weather is expected to continue into this weekend. Thompson thinks a combination of the weather and settling in at home will wake up the bats from winter hibernation. weekend, and the bats are going to warm up once the weather starts warming up. I can feel it" "It's great to be home again," Thompson said. "We're going to play some good competition this Edited by Justin Leverett .130 He'll look to lower it against Northwestern's inferior lineup. Opponents'batting average against Shaeffer Hall (4-3) In only four innings of relief work, Bochy has more K's than three Kansas starters. PITCHING 3. 14 Hall Strikeouts by Brett Bochy 7 KANSAS key stats BULLS Easily the reason why Kansas has a winning record so far is its pitching. fide ace, and right now, look for the Jayhawks to ride him for as many wins as possible. Only the bullpen's early struggles prevent this from being five stars. ★★★★☆ What more can be said of the starting rotation? A combined 1.000 780 the starters is a breathtaking stat especially considering how young and inexperienced the rotation is. Shaeffer Hall is a bona fide on road OFFENSE Tony Thompson has exploded onto the scene for the Jayhawks. 1 1984 Kansas'team ERA Thompson the team's only home run, but leads the team in hits and RBIs. His emergence has partially overshadowed the struggles of Nick Faunce Home run by Kansas. Hard to ignore the lack of pop in the Jayhawk lineup. Robby Price and David Narodowski. This is the group's last chance to corral some momentum before brutal West Coast games against San Diego State and Arizona State ★★★☆☆ MOMENTUM Kansas is coming off a two-game sweep of North Dakota exactly what the doctor ordered. Northwestern is only a slight upgrade in competition and, if not for two blown saves, the Jayhawks would be 5-1 instead of 4-3. This will also be the last chance for Kansas to garner any momentum before heading west to face two historically great programs. — Josh Bowe TRACK & FIELD One more chance to qualify for NCAA Indoor Championships BY JASON BAKER jbaker@kansan.com The Kansas track and field team knows its current situation. Junior pole-vaulter Jordan Scott is the lone Jayhawk definitely competing at the NCAA Indoor Championships in College Station, Texas. And that doesn't sit well with the rest of the team. "We've got to give him some company," freshman sprinter Keith Hayes said. "We can't let him go by himself and spend time with just the coaches." Jokes aside, the Iowa State Last Chance track meet in Ames, Iowa, will be the layhawks' final chance to qualify for the NCAA Indoor Championships to do last weekend for the first time at the Big 12 Indoor Conference Championships, placing fifth in the finals. For the Jayhawks, this indoor season has been a learning experience. For Hayes, it was being able to run the 60-meter hurdles under eight seconds, which he managed "Now that I realize what it takes to run under eight, I'm going to try to not run over eight again," Hayes said. Hayes will attempt to go less than eight seconds in the 60-meter hurdles. Hayes said that if he doesn't make it to nationals, then he feels that he didn't complete his season. For senior sprinter Victoria Howard, other than getting victories in the 60-meter and 200-meter dashes at the Kansas vs. Missouri duel, she has struggled in the past few meets. Howard had difficulty getting through the preliminary rounds in both events. "My performances this year period haven't been going well at all and it's been a disappointing season," Howard said. "Hopefully I can get it together and have one last chance." Like Hayes, sophomore sprinter Keron Toussaint made it to finals at the Big 12 Indoor Conference Championships. Toussaint qualified in the 600-yard dash, placing sixth. Toussaint said that despite the challenge, he felt confident in his team's ability to make it to nationalals. "Basically this is what we've prepared for, it's a challenge and you got to step up to every challenge," Toussaint said. BONDS AND WISSEL COMPETE AT NOTRE DAME Colby Wissel has been a fan of the movie "Rudy" since he was a little kid. The 1993 movie about a small town kid walking on for the famed Notre Dame football team is one of Wissel's favorite sports movies of all time. Wissel joked. Fortunately for Wissel, he'll get the opportunity to travel to South Bend, Ind., to compete at the Alex Wilson Invitational. Accompanying Wissel is junior distance runner Lauren Bonds, and both will be trying to make their case for why they belong at the NCAA Indoor Championships. 184 237 RELAYS KANSAS RELAYS KANSAS R Both provisionally qualified for the indoor nationals at previous meets, Bonds in the one-mile and Wissel in the one-mile, 3,000-meter and 5,000-meter run. However, Wissel said he will focus on the 3,000-meter run. Ryan McGeeney/KANSAN Freshman Keith Hayes clears a series of hurdles during the Jan. 16 meet against Missouri in Lawrence. Hayes placed fifth in last weekend, running the 60-meter in under eight seconds. "I watch it about twice a week." Wilco labeled "It's my best last chance meet for my event in the country." Bonds said. Bonds managed to knock his first attempt at the mile by 20 seconds. "This weekend will be a good indicator of how well and how smart my training was," Bonds said. "This week, we've been keying up for, it feels like the miles over winter break is paving off." For Wissel, it's his last attempt in his final indoor season to go to nationals. Wissel he would ideally want to run under 7:56 in the 3,000-meter and with all the training he's put in hopes to go out in good fashion for his last indoor season. "I just want to try to have the same success as Rudy did," Wissel said. 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If the Jayhawks beat the Longhorns Saturday and have a good run through the Big 12 Conference Tournament next week in Oklahoma City, it won't matter. All Kansas has to do is beat a weaker-than-usual Texas squad Sunday to be alone at the top of the Big 12 standings. If they win the tournament Kansas could still conceivably be a No. 2 seed in the NCAA Tournament. Beat Texas and the worst-case scenario looks to be a No. 4 seed. Kansas can also use the loss as a catalyst to re-focus itself. PLAYER TO WATCH Freshman forward Marcus Morris Marcus is probably the only Jayhawk who played well in Lubbock, Texas Wednesday. He recorded 11 points, eight rebounds and a steal. He looked to be in a rhythm — grabbing offensive rebounds and putting them back up — before he got a technical foul in the middle of the second half that soiled PETER SMITH an otherwise steady performance. Marcus always talks about playing aggressively. He finally seems to be doing it His physicality below the basket is at an all-time high and he understands that his primary objective is to battle for rebounds. Who the heck was that team that played Texas Tech and will they show up again? QUESTION MARK Kansas' performance at United Spirit Arena was so bad it's impossible to know where to start. It shot 33 percent for the game, Sherron Collins missed 16 shots and Cole Aldrich grabbed a season-low three rebounds. If that team shows up in Allen Fieldhouse the game against Texas will be as one-sided as a cage match between a python and a rabbit. But Kansas usually reserves its stinker performances for road games. It has won 40 in a row at home, the nation's longest winning streak, and hasn't had a legitimate scare there all season. HEAR YE, HEAR YE "It's pretty remarkable that a team that could perform as poorly as we did tonight was able to be 13-2, I guess, and clinch a tie with a chance to win it outright Saturday." —Kansas coach Bill Self after the Texas Tech game "We're a good team that can play great, but there isn't much margin for error. And guys kind of lose it and lose focus. We just didn't have that competitive edge that I think we've played with for the most part, all season." GAME DAY Kansas coach Bill Self after the Texas Tech game NO CARE TO SHARE A Kansas win would guarantee sole ownership of the Big 12 title YOU MUST HAVE THE NEW CODE. KANSAS (24-6,13-2) STARTERS Collins Sherron Collins, 5-foot-11 junior guard Collins can't drop from five stars because he's been too valuable to Kansas this season. Even the most elite players have off-days as Collins did against Texas Tech. Jayhawk fans just need to hope it was the last. ★★★★ A. D. Kwame Nkoudjo Taylor Tyshawn Taylor, 6-foot-3 freshman guard Taylor actually played well in sports of the Texas Tech game. He had three steals — two of which came when Kansas seemed to be mounting a comeback — and 11 points. He's a dangerous player who can break the game open at any moment. M. KAYANOV ★★★★ NO. 9 KANSAS VS. TEXAS 3 p.m., ALLEN FIELDHOUSE, Lawrence, CBS Brady Morningstar, 6-foot-3 sophomore guard Morningstar What has happened to Morningstar's status as Kansas' best defender? For the second time in 10 days, he couldn't guard his man against Texas Tech as Alan Voskuil exploded for 35 points. Morris CITY OF CHICAGO ☆☆☆☆ He's separated himself from the other power forwards on Kansas roster. Marcus is now the guy Self wants in the game in its pivotal moments. Confidence wise, Marcus could use one more strong performance heading into the Big 12 Tournament. Marcus Morris, 6-foot-8 freshman forward ★★★☆☆ PETER ELLENSON Aldrich Cole Aldrich, 6-foot-11 sophomore center One game doesn't diminish what Aldrich has meant to the Jawhaws this year. Now, two or three games might. But don't expect Aldrich to have another eight-point, three-rebound performance the rest of the season. ★★★★ Tyrel Reed, 6-foot-3 sophomore guard Abrams Nevada MARC J. HUNTER SIXTH MAN I Reed hasn't scored in double figures in 10 games. Out of the TEXAS (20-9, 9-6) STARTERS Jayhawk rotation players, he is also the biggest defensive liability. But when his three-point shots are falling, man, he can be good. ★★★☆ A. J. Abrams, 5-foot-11 senior guard Goodlord can Abrams shoot. The problem is he can't create his own shots unless he gets the ball in transition. Kansas will pay special attention to the talented senior, but his quick release will allow him to get shots off either way. A.J. Abrams, 5-foot-11 senior guard Balbay Dogus Balbay, 6-foot-0 sophomore guard 1 This guy can play. Unlike his backcourt mate, he just can't shoot. It hasn't mattered too much so far in Balbay's seven starts. He drives, he dishes and he finishes around the rim. Six assists against Baylor attest to his abilities. ★★★☆☆ ★★☆☆ Justin Mason, 6-foot-2 junior guard Mason is Texas' designated garbage man. Don't let his stature fool you. He will do just about everything from rebounding, solid defense and scoring. He won't be a defensive focus for Bill Self, but Mason can't be ignored. THE BALLCITY MUSEUM ★★★☆★ Mason Damion James, 6-foot-7 junior forward James is a physical specimen and Texas' second leading scorer at 15.6 points per game and its leading rebounder with 9.5. He fancies himself both post and perimeter threat, and odds are the Morris' will find themselves guarding him. LANSA 10 SIXTH Ga son, soph forw Johns simi to al Reed LANSA 10 ★★★★ [Name] James Dexter Pittman, 6-foot-10 junior center Brennan Bechard Pittman is listed at 298 pounds, more than 50 pounds more than the next closest player on the Texas roster. That load doesn't allow him ALEXANDER to play a lot of minutes, but if his treatment of Blake Griffin is any indication, Cole Aldrich will have his hands full. Pittman ★★☆☆☆ SIXTH MAN Gary Johnson, 6-foot-6 sophomore forward Johnson is a similar player to James, JOHNSON although he Johnson n can't have the same perimeter game. Nevertheless, Johnson brings a valuable offensive spark off the bench despite his losing inches to most of the players he matches up with, ★★★☆★ UT TIPOFF AT A GLANCE Texas isn't necessarily on the bubble, but a victory against Kansas would seal a spot in the NCAA tournament. After a fast start to Big 12 play, the Longhorns leveled off, leaving some wondering if they could recover. But once Rick Barnes inserted Turkish point guard Dogus Balbay into the starting lineup things have begun to turn around. Texas has won four of its last six games — the only losses coming on the road against Oklahoma State last week and Texas A&M in mid-February. Those road struggles could come back to haunt them in Allen Fieldhouse. PLAYER TO WATCH Senior guard A.J. Abrams Senior guard A.J. Abrams is arguably the best pure shooter in Big 12 history. If Texas has any chance of knocking off Kansas in Allen Fieldhouse, Abrams is going to have to do his best Alan Voskuil 2015 impression. In all likelihood, the Jayhawks will either face guard Abrams or shade pressure to wherever he is on the court. That's made possible by point guard Abrams Dogus Balbay's complete inability to knock down outside shots. Nevertheless, Abrams will run off screen after screen and whoever has the assignment of guarding him will have a long night. QUESTION MARK Will the Longhorns' trouble winning on the road follow them to Lawrence? Texas is 16-4 on home and neutral courts. Its record isn't so good in hostile gyms. The Longhorns are 4-5 on the road and sport black eyes in Stillwater, College Station, Lincoln and Norman during Big 12 play. That isn't even mentioning a narrow overtime victory against Colorado in Boulder. Allen Fieldhouse figures to be the most raucous atmosphere Texas plays in this season, especially considering what is at stake for Kansas. If recent history is any indication, the Longhorns will have trouble handling it. HEARYE, HEARYE "I asked them if they wanted to be a 25-win team that got knocked out of the tournament in the first round, or did they want to be a team like us that could get on a roll and get things clicking?" Texas coach Rick Barnes after defeating Baylor "I told them at the beginning of the season that we were going to play the kind of schedule that if we do what we need to do, it'll cover us," Barnes said. "You don't need to be listening to these people on the TV. They don't know." — Texas coach Rick Barnes after defeating Baylor BIG 12 SCHEDULE Game Colorado at Kansas State Texas Tech at Iowa State No.15 Missouri Texas A&M Oklahoma State at No.4 Oklahoma Nebraska at Baylor Time (CT) 12:30 p.m. 12:30 p.m. 1 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 3 p.m. Big 12 Network Big 12 Network ESPN2 ABC Big 12 Network BIG 12 CONFERENCE Channel Case Keefe ALLEN FIELDHOUSE WILL ROCK IF... Kansas wins the Big 12 Conference championship outright. Yeah, that just means if they win. A celebration will ensue that only Allen Fieldhouse could host. Players cutting down the nets. A celebratory video. A smiling Bill Self. Look for it all Saturday if Kansas can beat Texas to win the title at home, as it did in 2007. PHOG ALLEN WILL ROLL OVER IN HIS GRAVE IF... TOP 25 SCHEDULE One of the Longhorns has a Kevin Durant-like performance. Durant exploded for 32 points in the 2007 game, which Kansas came back to win 90-86. But that was one of the best college basketball players ever. Texas has no Kevin Durants this year. A.J. Abrams can shoot and Damion James is a versatile force. But if either has a career day, it will be because of defensive inefficiency from the Jayhawks. PREDICTION KANSAS 90,TEXAS 76 Game Time (CT) Channel Name Time (CT) Channel No. 1 Connecticut at No. 4 Pittsburgh 11 a.m. CBS Tulane at No. 3 Memphis 12 p.m. CSS Oklahoma State at No. 5 Oklahoma 2:30 p.m. ABC No. 6 Louisville at West Virginia 8 p.m. EPSN No. 11 LSU at Auburn 3 p.m. ESPN 360 No. 12 Missouri at Texas A&M 1 p.m. ESPN2 Washington State at No. 13 Washington 4:30 p.m. CBS No. 25 Syracuse at No. 15 Marquette 1 p.m. Big East Network Oregon at No. 17 UCLA 2:30 p.m. ABC No. 18 Xavier at Richmond 6 p.m. N/A California at No. 21 Arizona St. 1 p.m. CBS 1 14 JAYHAWKS WIN FIFTH CONSECUTIVE REGULAR SEASON CHAMPIONSHIP Victory against Texas gives Kansas Big 12 title outright. MEN'S BASKETBALL | 1B THE STUDENT VOICE FROM 1984 THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2009 WWW.KANSAN.COM VOLUME 120 ISSUE 114 HEDGEHOGGING THE LIMELIGHT Colbert could cover local issue 11-year-old behind Lawrence hedgehog law attracts 'Colbert Report' BY MIKE BONTRAGER mbontrager@kansan.com A producer from "The Colbert Report" will be in town to talk with Mayor Mike Dever and Judson King, the 11-year-old pioneer for hedgehog ownership, which was legalized in December in Lawrence. adidas WLA JOYROR Dever said a producer would be talking to him March 11. He said he hoped the city would receive a "Colbert Bump," a term Colbert coined for the boost in popularity that subjects featured on his show often received, if the producer decided to report the story. The angle of the story is unknown, but the topic will be King's successful campaign. King spent three years researching hedgehogs and the law that made them illegal. "It was one year of absolute, "Why did they do that?" King said. His first year of researching the law made him angry, but then he began to work with his mom, who is a lawyer, in constructing an argument in favor of hedgehog ownership. Ryan McGeeney/KANSAN King said he hated the law, but his hate was never directed at the city. He said it would be impossible to hate Lawrence; he just wanted to have his own hedgehog. "I was just mad at the law" King said. "I had done so much research that proves that there is no reason he (a hedgehog) should be banned from our beautiful city." King sent a letter to the city about changing the law in January 2008 and the law changed on Dec. 30. He said the law was based on the misconception that domesticated hedgehogs, which are considered exotic animals, carried foot and mouth disease. King said that a law concerning chickens and livestock was under review and slowed progress on his hedgehog project. "It would have been a lot sooner." Judson King, 11, appeared before the Lawrence City Council Dec. 2, 2008, and successfully persuaded the council to reverse a city ordinance banning the sale of hedgehogs. After King and his African Pigme hedgehog, Little Luke, attracted national media attention, King's family was contacted by representatives of Comedy Central's "Colbert Report." A producer of his show, is expected to travel to Lawrence to interview mayor Mike Dever and others on March 11. SEE HEDGEHOG ON PAGE 4A PHILANTHROPY Parade Committee raises money for local charities MISS Rachael Gray/KANSAN Taylor King was named the 2009 St. Patrick's Day Queen on Sunday night. The coronation was just one event that the Parade Committee held to raise money for four Lawrence charities. Sunday night was the Lawrence St. Patrick's Day Queen Coronation where Taylor King, Osakaoosa junior, competed against six other women and was announced the 2009 queen. msprehe@kansan.com "This has been absolutely amazing." King said during her acceptance speech. "I'm so glad to be a part of it." BY MICHELLE SPREHE The coronation was just one of the fundraising events for the Parade Committee, which has earned about $50,000 so far to give to four local charities, Roger Browning, public relations chairman for the Parade Committee. WHAT: Lawrence St. Patrick's Day Parade WHEN: Tuesday, March 17, at 1 p.m. WHERE: South Park said. The committee started collecting donations mid-February. When the committee first formed 22 years ago, $800 was donated to the March of Dimes. By the parade's third year, rather than donating leftover money to local charities, the committee decided to make donating to SEE ST. PATTY'S ON PAGE 4A CAMPUS POLICE DEFENSE DIAL 911 Ryan McGeeney/KANSAN Sigma Alpha Epsilon member found dead Lawrence Police were dispatched to the Sigma Alpha Epsilon house Sunday afternoon after fraternity members found 19-year-old Jason Christopher Wren, Littleton, Colo. freshman, dead in the house. A police spokesperson said that there were no apparent signs of foul play at the scene. BY ALEXANDRA GARRY agarry@kansan.com A 19-year-old KU student was found dead at Sigma Alpha Epsilon, 1301 West Campus, Sunday afternoon. Police identified the student as Jason Christopher Wren, Littleton, Colo., freshman and member of the fraternity. Lawrence police officers were called to the house about 2:30 p.m. after members of the fraternity found him unresponsive, Captain Ray Urbanek said. House residents noticed no one in the house had seen Wren since he went to sleep Saturday night and went to check on him Sunday afternoon, Urbanek said. Members of the fraternity declined to comment. Urbanek said there was no indication of foul play and that the investigation as to the cause of death would continue. Jill Jess, associate director of University Relations, said the University had made counselors available to Sigma Alpha Epsilon members and others who knew Wren. - Edited by Sonya English STATE athompson@kansan.com BY AMANDA THOMPSON Legislature approves coal power plants The Kansas House and Senate each passed bills last week that gave a thumbs-up for Sunflower Electric Power Corp, to build two new coal-fired power plants near Holcomb in western Kansas. The Senate approved the bill 31-9, and the House approved the bill 79-44. Thomas Overly, Louisburg graduate student and geography major, said although he expected the House and Senate to approve the bill, which would allow for construction of the coal plants, he was disappointed by the decision. "There are other more sustainable forms of energy that we could be investigating and harnessing," Overly said. "But we're still catering to special interests." The Senate passed its bill with a veto-proof majority, but the House didn't get the 84 votes it needed for a two-thirds majority that would have given it power to overturn a possible veto from Gov. Kathleen Sebelius. "I would guess that the governor would probably have some pretty good leverage this spring to veto and then have the veto sustained," Brooks said. It was not the first time the legislature battled over the proposed ★ Holcomb • Lawrence ★ Holcomb • Lawrence coal plants. In October 2007, secretary of the Kansas Department of Health and Environment Rod Bremby refused to issue a permit to Sunflower Electric Power Corp, to build the coal plants because of possible violations to the Air Quality Act. index Brooks said even if Sebelius vetoed the bill this time, supporters of the coal plants would be persistent in trying to get the project approved in the future once she left Kansas for her new position as head of the Department of Health and Human Services. "In the Spring 2008 legislative session the supporters really tried three separate times to go over the top of the governor. That shows a pretty high level of commitment," Brooks said. "But the governor was able to hold her supporters together against it, which is also a pretty high level of commitment." Brooks said supporters of the coal plants usually cited the need SEE COAL ON PAGE 4A Classifieds. 3B Opinion. 7A Crossword. 6A Sports. 1B Horoscopes. 6A Sudoku. 6A All contents, unless stated otherwise, © 2009 The University Daily Kansan 'WATCHMEN'TOPS BOX OFFICE AT $55.7 MILLION Director Zack Snyder's comic book adaptation about a group of twisted superheroes becomes biggest film opening of 2009 so far. MOVIES 16A TODAY 64 51 PM rain weather 雨天 TODAY 64 51 TUESDAY WEDNESDAY 62 20 Isolated T-storms 40 15 4 weather.com 2A NEWS THE UNIVERSITY DAILY HANSA QUOTE OF THE DAY "The optimist proclaims that we live in the best of all possible worlds; and the pessimist fears this is true." 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NEWS NEAR & FAR 1 2 3 4 5 6 INTERNATIONAL 1. China steps up security, cuts off internet in Tibet DAOFU, China — Beijing is mounting a show of force in Tibetan areas to prevent a repeat of uprisings against Chinese rule. A volatile period begins Tuesday, the 50th anniversary of a failed revolt that sent the Tibetan leader, the Dalai Lama, into exile. A year ago, Tibetans erupted in protest. Today, checkpoints and garrisons seem as numerous as the monasteries and shrines that dot the slopes and pastures of western China bordering Tibet. What is happening in Tibetan areas has become increasingly difficult to verify. Internet and mobile phone text-messaging services have been suspended for the past two weeks or so in Aba and Ganzi, two areas where protests broke out last year. 2. Sudan's president may kick out more aid groups EL FASHER, Sudan — Sudan's president threatened to kick out more aid groups and expel diplomats and peacekeepers on Sunday during his first trip to Darfur after an international court issued an arrest warrant against him for war crimes the Sudan has already expelled 13 of the largest aid groups operating in Darfur as part of its defiant response to the International Criminal Court's decision last week to indict him. Al-Bashir was greeted by thousands of cheering supporters in the North Darfur capital of El Fasher. 3. Iran can make atomic weapons. Israel says JERUSALEM — Iran is now capable of producing atomic weapons, Israel's top military intelligence officer said Sunday, sounding the highest-level warning that Iran has achieved independent nuclear capability. At a Cabinet meeting, the chief of military intelligence, Maj. Gen. Amos Yadlin, did not say Iran already has an atomic bomb, participants said. However, he said, Iran has the expertise and materials needed for one. NATIONAL 4. Liquor store clerks to get training to be friendlier NATIONAL HARRISBURG, Pa. — Pennsylvania liquor store clerks need to be more bubbly when they're selling Champagne. The state's Liquor Control Board is spending more than $173,000 to try to make workers friendlier and more well-mannered at the nearly 650 stores it operates. The board says it wants to make sure clerks are saying "hello""thank you"and "come again" to customers shopping for wine and spirits. MARYVILLE, Ill. — Illinois state police said a man shot a pastor to death and injured others at a church during a service in the community of Maryville. 5. Man shoots, kills pastor during a church service Illinois Master Trooper Ralph Timmins the man walked down the aisle during the early Sunday service at First Baptist Church in Maryville. He said the man exchanged words with pastor Fred Winters and then pulled out a .45-caliber handgun. Timmins said the man fatally shot Winters once before the gun jammed, then pulled out a knife and wounded himself. 6. Man leaves his fortune to college he ate at daily COSTA MESA, Calif. — Bruce Lindsay left behind a tip officials at Vanguard University won't soon forget. Lindsay, who passed away last month at 79, bequeathed his estate to the small Christian university in Orange County where he ate daily at the cafeteria for decades. The donation, estimated to be at least several million dollars, will likely help the school that is saddled with $42 million in debt. Known as the "campus grandpa" by students, Lindsay amassed his fortune by buying up cut-rate oil leases and flipping beachfront homes. Lindsay ate all of his meals on campus. Associated Press What do you think? dmeredith@kansan.com JOHN BOWEN How do you deal with mood swings in Kansas weather? SAM PATRICK Wichita junior "Just have to be ready for anything; always have a coat read. Layer. I step outside before going to class." I am very grateful to you. MADDIE ESTRADA Overland Park freshmar "I bring a lot of different clothes and plan accordingly. I love it; love snow and warm weather, so I guess I'm happy." JO SUMMER MULFORD Lawrence junior "Having grown up here, it makes it easier. Just trying to guess is the hard part. I just keep a jacket ready." PETER LINCOLN the lockup with cigarettes allegedly stolen from a nearby store. Sheriff Tommy Gregory said Saturday that 25-year-old Harry Jacksoh had opened a door to the exercise yard and climbed the outer fence. ALAN PFORTMILLER Olathe senior ODD NEWS Authorities arrest inmate sneaking back into jail WOODBINE, Ga. — Authorities said they arrested an escaped jail inmate trying to sneak back into "I look at the weather in the morning. I've lived here all my life, so I'm used to it." Deputies found a jail door unlocked early Saturday and were looking for the inmate. They spotted Jackson trying to come back in and found 14 packs of cigarettes they believe were stolen from a convenience store about a block away. Jackson faces new charges of breaking out of jail and burglary. He was already in jail in Camden County in far southeast Georgia for charges including possession of a controlled substance and violating probation. Associated Press ON CAMPUS The New Staff Orientation will begin at 8 a.m. in 204 JRP Hall. The Jesse B. Semple Brownbag Series will begin at 11:30 a.m. in Alcove J in the Kansas Union. The Proposal Preparation Fund Introduction will begin at noon in the Relays Room in the Burge Union. The "Gladstone and the Ulster Question" seminar will begin at 3:30 p.m. in the Seminar Room in Hall Center. The "RHIC Physics" lecture will begin at 4 p.m. in 2074 Malott Hall. The Kansas African Studies Center Seminar lecture will begin at 3:30 p.m. in the Commons in Spooner Hall. The "Hallmark Design Symposium Series" lecture will begin at 6 p.m. in 3139 Wescoe Hall. The "Charged Particle Astronomy: A new window on the universe using the Peirre Auger Cosmic Ray Observatory" lecture will begin at 4 p.m. in 2074 Mallott Hall. The "Women in American Politics: Are We There Yet?" lecture will begin at 7 p.m. in Woodruff Auditorium in the Kansas Union. The "1 Always Wanted to Learn How to Draw..." seminar will begin at 7 p.m. in the Continuing Education building. ON THE RECORD A 20-year-old KU student reported a battery in the 900 block of Tennessee Street on Friday. A 22-year-old KU student reported a battery in the 1300 block of Tennessee Street on Thursday. An 18-year-old KU student reported criminal damage at a loss of $100 on Thursday after another 18-year-old student allegedly drew on her mattress. CONTACT US Kansan newsroom 111 Stauffer Flint Hall 1435 Jayhawk Blvd. Lawrence, KS 65045 (785) 864-4810 Tell us your news. Contact Brenna Hawley, Tara Smith, Mary Sorrick, Brandy Entsinger, Joe Preiner or Jesse Trimble at (785) 864-4810 or editor@kansan.com. KU Contributing to Student Success Eagle MEMORIAL UNIONS The University of Kansas Weekly deal for Mar. 13: 30% off bestsellers in Oread Books when you buy any Coca-Cola product Visit store or kubookstores.com for details. KU Bookstores | kubookstores.com LIVE POSITIVELY Coca-Cola KU DOOKSTORE MARCH is National Nutrition Month $ ^{ \textcircled{R}} $ Look for these activities in our KU Dining Services locations across campus. Buzzin & Buzz (at first travel) of the week of March 2-4 Love Bear Fruit Crisp or Lye Fall Granita Tortoise (at first travel) of the week of May 9-11. Love Bear Fruit Crisp or Lye Fall Granita Tortoise (at first travel) of the Cowboy Cordial Event in your dining center) - Ask a Question - Questions and Answer* * Write down the question you want to ask & write it on a notebook. 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The exhibit includes posters showing pictures, charts and information about the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki as well as a documentary about the bombings, victims and survivors. Katherine Logan, administration associate for the University of Kansas, served as the group leader for the Peace with justice team, which set up the exhibit. Logan said the exhibit would focus on the bombings, the personal human tragedy and more generally about nuclear proliferation. The exhibit would make people think about the real impact of nuclear weapons and why they are not a good idea, Logan said. "I think it's a good opportunity to bring people together who are interested in peace and nuclear proterioner to talk about it, Logan said. "I am very happy to be working on it." Attendees of the exhibit can make paper cranes, using instructions provided. Logan said she hoped to collect 1000 paper cranes for the exhibit. Near the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum in Japan, 10 million paper cranes are donated each year to The Children's Peace Monument that stands in Peace Park. Nobuyuki Tsuchiya, Fukui Prefecture, Japan, graduate student, helped set up and organize HIROSHIMA NAGASAKI 101 EXHIBIT CAMPAIGN WHAT: The Hiroshima Peace Memorial Exhibit WHERE: March 8 to 15 WHERE: The Nunemaker Center, 1506 Engel Rd., is open 4 to 10 p.m. Sundays, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and is closed on Saturdays. From March 29 to April 29 the exhibit will be in the Lawrence Public Library. the exhibit and assisted in translating for the Japanese speakers. Tsuchiya said the event was meant to teach a historical lesson and to help remind students of the results of using atomic bombs so they would never be used again. "The wars and battles in the world never vanish." "The wars and battles in the world never vanish," Tsuchiya said. Ecumenical "I wish more people would see it. I think it could have a very big impact on people." Ecumenical Christian Ministries and the KU Honors Program student council NOBUYUKI TSUCHIYA Graduate student are hosting the event, with support from the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum in Japan. LAUREN TULLIS Carl Junction, Mo. junior support it. at the exhibit. Accompanying Masuoka was Yuki Miyamoto, an assistant professor of religious studies at DePaul University and Lauren Tullis, Carl Junction, Mo., junior, is involved in the ECM and said she came to the opening of the exhibit to "I think that it's really powerful," Tullis said. "I wish more people would see it. I wish it could have a very big impact on people." For the first day of the exhibit, Sachiko Masuoka, a survivor of the bombing in Hiroshima, spoke daughter of an atomic bomb survivor. "My goal would be for us to think about this issue more seriously. It is very relevant to our lives, yet it has not been treated so," Miyamoto said. "Ms. Musuoka would like to say the abolishment of war in general; the city's goal would be the abolishment of nuclear weaponry" Miyamoto helps translate for Masuoka whenever they speak at exhibits. Miyamoto said together they had spoken at several exhibits since the summer of 2007. "I believe in us creating our own future," Miyamoto said. "And the youth in the United States is my hope." Miyamoto said she felt fortunate to get to know Masuoka and touring with her was an inspiring and humbling experience. "It is amazing to see her willingness to talk about her experiences, though she is very humble," Miyamoto said. Edited by Sam Speer LADY ELEANOR BROOKS Jerry Wanq/KANSAN Takashi Kinoshi, Japanese exchange student (middle), teaches Hilyar Ferguson, Lawrence freshman, and Kevin Fincher, Birmingham, Ala., junior, how to make a paper crane. The paper cranes will be dried at Hiroshima. 国際教育会 委員会 第4次議定会 2016年11月17日 Jerry Wanq/KANSAN Sachiko Masuoka, a survivor of the Hiroshima atomic bomb, speaks to an audience at the Numeraker Center Sunday afternoon about her experience. Masuoka was accompanied by Miyako Mikamiya, an assistant professor at Depal University and the daughter of an atomic bomb survivor. POLITICS 100th senator still unknown Al Franken and Norm Coleman battle for Minnesota representation BY BRIAN BAKST Associated Press More than four months after Election Day, Minnesota voters are only marginally closer to knowing whether Democrat Al Franken or Republican Norm Coleman will represent them in Washington. ST. PAUL, Minn. — What lasts longer than a Minnesota winter? The struggle to choose the nation's 100th senator. The stakes go beyond Minnesota: Franken would put Democrats in position to muscle their agenda through with barely any Republican help, and he could be a differencemaker on the federal budget and a proposal giving labor unions a leg up on management when organizing. the statewide recount ended two months ago, with Franken ahead by 225 votes out of 2.9 million cast. Coleman had held a similar sized lead heading into the recount. The campaigns are now arguing in a special court whether the latest tally is accurate. Coleman, whose term expired Jan. 3, argues that absentee voters were treated differently based on where they lived and that officials made mistakes that gave some people two votes. Until those and other irregularities are accounted for, his lawyers say, it's impossible for the public to have faith in the result. Franken's lawyers counter that the election was as precise as humanly possible. Six weeks into the trial, they say Coleman has failed to prove to a three-judge panel that there were enough errors to reverse the outcome. "They're willing to let Minnesota have one senator in order to delay my getting there." The trial has delved into voter AL FRANKEN Democratic candidate "I would readily concede that our system is not perfect, but it stands up favorably to other activities," Mansky said. "The attorneys LIBERTY HALL #CC6351d2f9 644 Mass. 749-1912 LET THE RIGHT ONE IN(R) 9:30 ONLY MILK (R) 4:20 7:05 SLUMDOM MILLIONAIRE (R) 4:15 7:05 9:35 matinee monday--all tix $1.001 penmanship, quirks of registration law and other election intricacies, often putting a harsh light on a state with a national reputation for well-run elections. Joe Mansky, who oversees voting in Ramsey County, said elections just can't be calibrated for a race this close. The margin between Franken and Coleman is seven one-thousandths of a percent, closer than any other Senate election in history. matinee monday--all tix--$6.00! are not in court to tell people what a great job we're doing. They're here to highlight the problems." Coleman appears in court a few times a week, joting notes during testimony and conferring with his attorneys. Franken steers clear of the courtroom. Aides say he is boring up on matters before Congress and sketching out a staff so he can jump right in if he prevails. He unsuccessfully asked the state's Supreme Court for an election certificate enabling him to take office before the lawsuit reaches its end. Franken steers Franken, a former "Saturday Night Live" comic, wonders whether Republicans will push Coleman to keep the race tied up in court. "They don't want this extra vote," Franken said. "They're willing to let Minnesota have one senator in order to delay my getting there." Coleman acknowledges the Senate makeup heightens interest on the outcome, acknowledging a Franken win would put Democrats "one vote away from being filibuster-proof, one vote away from having a lock on the House, the Senate and the presidency." Coleman said he's focused on making his case in trial, and he won't get into what lies ahead if he doesn't succeed. "I'm not in this to prolong it. I'm in it to make sure we get a fair count — that people are enfranchised, their votes are counted fairly and no vote counted more than once," Coleman said. Last week, Coleman and his lawyers floated the notion of setting aside last fall's election if the judges can't settle it with confidence. It would take a change in Minnesota law for a new election. "We all want resolution," Coleman said. "We want to get it right. I'm a patient person." "I think I'll be seated before the summer solstice," he said. Franken thinks the end is near. 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"She's quiet and she doesn't like make a mess or anything." Blackmon said. "I buy a big bag of kitten chow and it lasts forever. I have to buy her food like once a year." Both Blackmon and King feed their hedgehogs cat food as well as some of their own food. "Lots of kids are very impatient and I'll say I'm one of those kids," King said. "One of the things I learned is it's not going to be very fast. You have to wait for them. They're running a big city." "She loves Cheetos," Blackmon said. King said he had learned from his experience channege the law. "I think it's really great." Blackmon said. "I bet it took him a lot of work." King said he also learned that by presenting the commission with well-researched information in favor of a cause, the laws are changeable. Edited by Sonya English (CONTINUED FROM 1A) COAL to jump-start the western Kansas economy and creating jobs as primary reasons for wanting to build. "I suspect that supporters of the plants would say they want to make Kansas self-sufficient in electronic energy and to sell energy and use the revenue in Kansas," Brooks said. Overly said he didn't think the economy was a good reason to pursue the coal plants. "Ivestigating and pursuing alternative forms of energy will also create jobs and help the economy," Overly said. "You can create new jobs with a prison, but that doesn't mean it will improve the community's well-being." Brooks said although the ball was now in Sebelius's court, it could be a while before a final decision was reached. "It's pretty early in the legislative process," Brooks said. "There are still a lot of cards to play in this game." Edited by Grant Treaster ST. PATTY'S (CONTINUED FROM 1A) charities its main focus. "Since startling, we've donated $479,000 to various charities in Douglas county," Brown said. As a queen candidate, King spent the last two months going to committee meetings, getting ready for an auction and collecting donations from about 50 local businesses. King said she estimated she had spent about 20 hours a week working with the committee, preparing for and attending differ ent events. "I've never raised money for children before," King said. "It's really rewarding to have that experience." The auction, a 5k run and dart tournament have raised thousands of dollars for the Parade Committee so far. "With the economy like it is now, I'm pretty surprised with how many people were still willing to donate," King said. The charities chosen this year were the Lawrence High School Positive Support, GaDuGi. GaDuGi is a 24-hour safe center for adult and child sexual violence victims to receive support services. Lawrence Parents as Teachers and the New York Elementary Boys and Girls Club. The charities will receive $1,000; $5,500; $20,000 and $20,000, respectively. Sara Russell, executive director of the organization, said the money the center would receive would go toward purchasing equipment for a child-friendly interview room in the Douglas County Sheriff's Department. for them to draw pictures if they need to show what happened and some anatomically correct dolls to show what happened." Russell said. "There will be toys and an easel GaDuGi, a Student Senate funded organization, was one of about 30 charities that applied to receive money from the St. Patrick's Day funds, and one of the four that was chosen. "It was a complete delight because this is a needed service for our children," Russell said. "To be able to have a group of people that say, 'We believe in the work you do and that kids are important, that's always profound for us" The last event before the parade is the Luck of the Irish Poker Run on Saturday March 14. Participants will ride motorcycles to designated locations in Lawrence, Topeka, Oskaloosa, Toganoxie and back to Lawrence. At each stop, riders will collect one playing card and whoever has the best poker hand at the end of the ride wins half of the money donated from entry fees. — Edited by Sam Speer POLITICS NY mayor campaigning in Spanish BY SARA KUGLER Associated Press NEW YORK — For a long time, it was hard to get Mayor Michael Bloomberg to say more than a few words in Spanish. Today, as his bid for a third term as mayor gets off the ground, he can't seem to stop. The billionaire businessman has been studying Spanish since his first run for mayor, and he had mostly limited his public utterances to a few phrases and greetings here and there. NEW YORK But now, with more and more Latino voters in New York City, along with higher-rated Spanish-language news broadcasts, Bloomberg is looking for more ways to be heard despite his inelegant accent and clumsy verb conjugations. He now concludes every news conference by summing up the main points and taking some questions in Spanish, and at two recent events — a snowstorm briefing and women's luncheon — he answered reporters' questions in Spanish without any help. ASSOCIATED PRESS At the beginning of 2007, about 676,000 of the city's 3.8 million registered voters were Latino.Now, that number has grown to more than 860,000 out of the total of more than 4.2 million, according to Voter Contact Services, which processes voter files. filled with awkward phrases like "the streets have cleaned" and "it was a lot of windy," but he's willing to try. However, campaign strategists say there is no such thing as one Latino voting bloc in New York City, with its large numbers of Puerto Ricans, Dominicans, Ecuadorans, Colombians and Mexicans, along with many smaller communities. New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg discusses his initiative to support the city's financial services sector and encourage entrepreneurship at a news conference in lower Manhattan, in New York, on Feb. 18. The two leading Democratic mayoral hopefuls, Comptroller William Thompson Jr. and Rep. Anthony Weiner, both speak conversational Spanish occasionally at public events and with Spanish-language media, and have taken lessons to keep up their skills. Bloomberg isn't the only one working on a bilingual campaign. house, the pioneer cemetery and the Massachusetts Avenue "hanging" bridge. The tours are held at least once a month, but Bethe Cooper, co-owner of Ghost Tours of Kansas, said this month's tour would be special, as it would be the second Friday the 13th in two months. To commemorate the date, Ghost Tours of Kansas will also give tours in Holton, Topeka and Kansas City, Kan. on the same night. on the same night. Cooper said Lawrence hauntings were unique because many of the ghosts in the city were a result of the Civil War. On Friday, March 13, Ghost Tours of Kansas will guide people 12 years and older through the most haunted sites in Lawrence. The tour will include stops at the Eldridge Hotel, the brothel house on Rhode Island Street, Sigma Nu fraternity explores haunted sites "The tour is good entertainment, but students will learn about the history of Lawrence and it will give them a better understanding about the community," Cooper said. The tour departs at 8 p.m. from The Eldridge Hotel, 701 Massachusetts St. Tickets are $17.50 and can be purchased online at www.ghosttourkansas.com. Cooper encouraged all those interested to buy their tickets early, as the event would likely sell out in advance. For more information, call 785-383-2925. CAMPUS Most ancient fossilized brain at KU museum — Kayla Regan Researchers in Grenoble, France recently identified the world's most ancient fossilized brain, which came from a collection in the University of Kansas Natural History Museum. The fossilized brain is from an extinct species of fish. Larry Martin, professor of ecology and evolutionary biology and the museum's curator, said the fish were usually about one foot long. The brain was analyzed by researchers in France using a particle accelerator, similar to a high-resolution CAT scan. Researchers determined the fossil was about 300 million years old. The findings of the research were published last week in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Martin said fossilization usually occurred when a large fish would eat a smaller fish, and regurgitated body parts like the brain. Phosphates then surrounded the body part, creating a type of nucleus that preserved the fossil. The Natural History Museum has several hundred similar fish specimens. Martin said the fossilized specimens were about the size of walnuts, and had to be opened in order to reveal the fossils. "it's really much like collecting and cracking nuts," Martin said. The fossilized fish were found around the Vinland and Baldwin City area in the 1920s and 1930s, and had been stored at the museum until being loaned out to the French researchers. Martin said much of the Midwest, including the Lawrence area, was covered by ocean. "These fossils can give us information about these animals, that no one else can get anywhere else", Martin said. — Kevin Hardy CRIME Two men stabbed in Burger King parking lot Two men were hospitalized for stab wounds after a fight that ended in the parking lot of Burger King, 1301 W. 23rd. Sgt. Mark Warren said several men in two cars got involved in a "road-rage-like" altercation after the cars both left Club Axis, 821 Iowa St. One man got out of his car outside Burger King and attacked another in the second car, stabbing him multiple times in the back. That man was taken to Lawrence Memorial Hospital. During the alteration, one man was inadvertently stabbed in the arm, Warren said. That laceration was severe enough that medical officials had him transported by helicopter to a Kansas City-area hospital. Sgt. Warren said he was doubtful any of the individuals involved were KU students. Police say victim knew man arrested for rape Officers arrested a 26-year-old man on suspicion of rape and aggrivated burglary in the 2300 block of W. 26th Street. The suspect allegedly forced his way into the victim's apartment and then sexually assaulted her. The suspect fled the scene after officers were called, but was later apprehended. The victim and the suspect knew each other, Warren said. Lawrence man arrested after'dangerous' chase Police arrested a Lawrence resident Friday night after leading officers on a high-speed pursuit* The man, whose name has not yet been released, was first seen driving recklessly in the 700 block of Kentucky Street at 12:42 a.m., Warren said. The man was driving a silver GMC pickup. The chase continued around the city as the driver committed multiple traffic violations, including hitting a fence near Seventh and Walnut streets, Warren said. Officers decided not to continue the chase because the suspect was driving "so fast that it was just too dangerous." Warren said. The suspect was arrested on charges for numerous traffic violations and for driving under the influence of alcohol, Warren said. Airplane EXTENDED DEADLINES FOLLEGE VISIT www.studyabroad.ku.edu FOR 2009 SUMMER & FALL PROGRAM AVAILABILITY STUDY ABROAD @ KU: WHERE ARE YOU GOING? 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Yet the current recession could slice deeper into the U.S. economy If it lasts into April — as it almost surely will — this one will go on record as the longest in the postwar era. The 1981-82 and 1973-75 recessions each lasted 16 months. Unemployment hasn't reached 1982 levels and the gross domestic product hasn't fallen quite as far. But the hurt from this recession is spread more widely and uncertainty about the country's economic health is worse today than it was in 1982. Back then, if someone asked if the nation was about to experience something as bad as the Great Depression, the answer was, "Quite clearly, 'No,'" said Murray Weidenbaum, chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers in the Reagan White House. "You don't have that certainty today," he said. "It's not only that the downturn is sharp and widespread, but a lot of people worry that it's going to be a long-lasting, substantial downturn." For months, headlines have compared this recession with the one that began in July 1981 and ended in November 1982. —In January, reports showed 207,000 manufacturing jobs vanished in the largest one-month drop since October 1982. Major automakers' U.S. sales extended their deep slump in February, putting the industry on track for its worst sales month in more than 27 years. -Struggling homebuilders have just completed the worst year for new home sales since 1982. "I think most people think it is worse than 1982," said John Steele Gordon, a financial historian. "I don't think many people think it will be 1932 again. Let us pray. But it's probably going to be the worst postwar recession, certainly." The 1982 downturn was driven primarily by the desire to rid the economy of inflation. To battle a decade-long bout of high inflation, then-Federal Reserve Chairman Paul Volcker, now an economic adviser to President Barack Obama, pushed interest rates up to levels not seen since the Civil War. The approach tamed inflation, but not without suffering. "I don't think many people think it will be 1932 again. Let us pray." Hardest hit was the industrial Midwest; the Pacific Northwest, where the logging industry lagged from construction declines; and some states in the south, where the JOHN STEELE Financial historian recession hit late. Frustrated workers fled to the Sunbelt to find work. In Michigan, which led the nation in jobless workers, newspapers offered idled auto workers free "job wanted" ads in the classified section. Mortgages carried double-digit interest rates. When the 1982 recession ended, the national jobless rate had hit 10.8 percent. When the government reported a 10.1 percent jobless rate for September 1982, organized labor rallied across the street from the White House. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce called it a national tragedy and blamed Democrats Democrats called it a national tragedy and blamed Reagan. greeted in Pittsburgh by signs that said "We want jobs, Mr. Hoover" and "Reagan says his economic program is working — are you?" President Herbert Hoover's term is forever linked in history with the Great Depression. Even months after the recession officially ended, Reagan was Those not as badly hurt have fuzzy memories of the 1981-82 recession. Not Jim O'Connor of Pekin, Ill. United Auto Workers Local 974 when Caterpillar Tractor Co was laying off workers in Peoria in the 1980s. Maybe time has soothed the sting O'Connor felt, but he contends the economic problems facing workers today are "The days of walking out of one factory and walking into another one down the street are over," O'Connor said. He retired from Caterpillar in 2001 but thinks he might find a part-time job to help pay his health insurance. worse than during the recession he survived nearly three decades ago. "When I hired in at Caterpillar in 1968, we had numerous factories here. Almost all of that has left the country or moved South. The urions don't have any leverage anymore at the bargaining table. So these young people (today) aren't only out of work, you know. They weren't making a living wage when they lost their job," he said. going to come way down and it did," Niskanen said. "There was a sense that we were going through a tough time for a while as a price of getting inflation down and that things would come back up. Today, they can't see any gain from what's on." "The days of walking out of one factory and walking into another one down the street are over." Like Reagan did then, Obama is dishing up hope. Trouble is, people can't visualize any reward they might get from making it through this recession, said William Niskaren, an economic adviser to Reagan. Consumer confidence is in free fall. Banks are in peril. The overall economy, as measured by the GDP. Falling housing and stock prices have undermined household wealth. People are worried about losing their jobs, their homes and their retirement savings all at a time when health care is weighing down income. "In the 1980s, it was clear to people that the inflation rate was JIM O'CONNOR President president, United Auto Workers Local 947 shrank at a 6.2 percent annual rate in final three months of last year, the worst drop since the first quarter of 1982. The unemployment rate, at 8.1 percent in February, hasn't reached the 10.8 percent reported in November 1982, but the recession is not over. It's not only blue-collar workers who are feeling the greatest anguish. Americans who are trapped in houses worth less than their mortgages are suffering. So, too, are people whose personal wealth is tied to the stock market. Personal wealth is dwindling in the U.S., and the effects of the financial meltdown have been felt around the world. "This recession is broader, deeper and more complicated than virtually anything we have ever seen." Wachovia Corp. economist Mark Vitner said. "The whole evolution of the credit markets resulted in all sorts of complex financial instruments that are difficult to unwind. It's like trying to unscramble scrambled eggs. It just can't be done that easily. I don't know if it can be done at all." He said he sees fear in the eyes of his clients. "I've had people come up and hug me after a presentation, which is unusual," he said. "I haven't told them anything about how it's going to be better, but they just feel better having a better understanding of what's happening." IRELAND. THE CHAMPION OF WINERY IN IRELAND. TOM AND JOHN BROOKS, REPRESENTING NEW ENGLAND, WITH A MEMBER OF THE GERMAN CABINET, CONFERENCE WITH AN ORIGINAL ENGLISH MANAGER. ASSOCIATED PRESS Barry Rosenberg of New York, from left, John Fromholt of New Jersey, and Dale Turnage, of Vacaville, Calif., stand in line at a job fair outside the Radisson Martinique On Broadway Hotel on Feb. 18 as they and hundreds of others wait to enter the building. DUMP REAGAN IN 84 WE WANT JOBS MR. HOOVER DUMP AND THE ECONOMIST INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR JOB PROGRAMS NO TIME! DUMP AND THE ECONOMIST INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR JOB PROGRAMS NO TIME! DUMP AND THE ECONOMIST INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR JOB PROGRAMS NO TIME! DUMP AND THE ECONOMIST INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR JOB PROGRAMS NO TIME! ASSOCIATED PRESS On April 6, 1983, some of an anticipated group of 10,000 unemployed wait in the steady rain for President Ronald Reagan to arrive at his hotel in Pittsburgh, Pa., as he visits the city to speak at the National Conference on the Dislocated Worker. M. F. H. M. L. President Franklin D. Roosevelt signs the Wagner Unemployment Bill on June 6, 1933, at the White House in Washington. Standing, from left, are: Rep. Theodore A. Peyser, D-N-Y; Secretary of Labor Frances Perkins; and Sen. Robert Wagner, D-N.Y. DO YOU HAVE THE WINNING FORMULA? 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JASONHAFLICH CRIME Coolio arrested on suspicion of drug possession in L.A. LOS ANGELES — Authorities say rapper Coolio has been released on bail after being arrested on suspicion of drug possession. He was arrested and booked on felony narcotics possession after being stopped at Los Angeles International Airport on Friday morning. The 45-year-old Coolio, whose real name is Artis Leon Ivey Jr., was released after posting $10,000 bail. CONCERT 'Refreshed' Phish reunites after five years to perform HAMPTON, Va. — Phish caught another keeper at the Hampton Coliseum, blasting a five-year breakup into the past with a crisp, focused show that proved the On a Friday night that buzzed and crackled with anticipation, their missteps were few, the jamming was spirited and the mood on stage mostly playful and loose. Vermont foursome is refreshed and ready for the road again. They opened by nailing the hairpin transitions and turbulent passages of their most challenging material: the old stuff. Associated Press **locally is a** Postpone big decisions and heartfelt declarations for a while longer. You're still in the information gathering phase. To know what you can get, figure out what other people want. 10 is the easiest day, 0 the mostchallenging. ARIES (March 21-April 19) Todlavis a7 MIAMI — Just hours before taking the stage, pop singer Briney Spears made a surprise visit to a group of sick children at Miami Children's Hospital. HOROSCOPES If you're running into a lot of resistance, put that project on hold. Give yourself a couple of days to regain objectivity. You're so close to the problem, you can't see what's going on. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Todays a 7 CELEBRITY Spears kicks off new tour by visiting sick children GEMINI (May 21-June 21) Todlavis a7 The controversy rages. Listen and maintain objectivity. When you do choose a side, have the facts to back up your argument. Know what you're talking about. Tell the pushy salespeople that you'll get back to them. Read all the fine print in the contracts you reasked to sign. Better yet, don't sign a thing until Thursday or Friday. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Today is a7 LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) $1.99 slices 11:30 - 2 pm 5:30 - 8 pm Mid-Term Special Large 1 topping pizza $7.99 Carry-out or delivery. Delivery charges may apply. No limit on number of pizzas. PIZZA PAPA JOHN'S 918 Mississippi • Across from Cork and Barrel 785.865.5775 Just Down the Hill Act like you know what you're doing even if you're not entirely sure. Your cool, confident facade does a lot to sway opinions. keep the people calm and they're more likely to follow along. The plan isnt working as well as you'd hoped. Younere encountering resistance. Younere wanting to compromise, leaving you in a difficult spot. This may take a while, so chill. VIRG0 (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Today is a 7 The 27-year-old Spears posed SCORPIO (0ct. 23-Nov. 21) Today is a 7 Be careful; tempers are short. Jealousy could also be a factor. His best not to flint. You don't want to stain argument . between two people you love. Don't even try to explain. LIBRA(Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Todavis a 7 Paying off old debts is about to get more difficult. You may have to update your skills to get the jobs that pay the best. Start by figuring out what that will be six months from now. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Today is a 6 Listen to both sides of the debate, presented by people who feel passionately about their point of view. These folks are more interesting than the ones who won't pick a side to defend. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Todavis 7 The person who's shouting the loudest isn't necessarily right. The opposite is more likely true, from your point of view. Be patient with a person who tends to be a whiner. AQUARIUS(Jan.20-Feb.18) Today is a 7 ignore a person who seems to be trying to get you all riled up if you don't agree, just leave it at that Donttry to work it out. Postpone the entire discussion until amore favorable time. PISCES(Feb.19-March 20) Today is a 6 catch out for breakage, changes in plans and random urgencies. Don't let somebody else's problem give you a heart attack. Tell them you'll be glad to help, if you're treated well, if not, don't. Watch out for breakage. for photos with the children on Saturday. She's also donating $100,000 to the Big Apple Circus Clown Care program, which brings clowns to young hospital patients. Spearsplayed in Miami as part of her "Circus" tour. 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Today's Cryptoquip Clue: Z equals O MOVIES 'Watchmen' claims top spot in box offices with $55.7 million Associated Press LOS ANGELES — "Watchmen" clocked in with $55.7 million in ticket sales to claim the top spot at the box office, making director Zack Snyder's comic book adaptation about a team of twisted superheroes the biggest opening of 2009 so far. BY DERRIK J. LANG Still, it was not quite as big as the $70 million take of Snyder's "300" in 2007. Dan Fellman, head of distribution for "Watchmen" studio Warner Bros., said it was unfair to compare the two films. "They're two different movies," Fellman said. "This is a movie that runs two hours and 45 minutes. That really only leaves the exhibitor with one showing a night." Many "Watchmen" enthusiasts raced to IMAX theaters to see the exploits of Dr. Manhattan and company on the bigger screens. Greg Foster, chairman and president of IMAX Filmed Entertainment, said the movie sold out on all 124 IMAX screens it was playing on during the weekend and was the second largest opening in company history behind another superhero film, 2008's "The Dark Knight." Fans of the subversive comic book series by writer Alan Moore and illustrator Dave Gibbons waited years for Snyder's big-screen version. The anticipation was complicated last year when Warner Bros. and 20th Century Fox fought over who owned rights to the $125 million film. The studios settled in January, keeping the March 6 opening intact. Roll to The Wheel for lunch-it's tradition $4.50 50 Cheeseburger, fries and a soda Valid till March 1.2 Mon-Thurs, 11-2. any age to eat, 2.1 and over to drink. Play Kansan Trivia! Log on to Kansantrivia.com to answer! 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I really need to learn not to drink so much that I spend the entire next day hungover. --ship that is not coming at the best time. I am so over the college party scene --- I feel like a dollar-fifty. --- Our neighbors can calm down. The squirrel was gross and we won't eat another one. --ship that is not coming at the best time. I just want to stay in PJs and cuddle all day... Wow, I DON'T want to do this research paper, but I kind of want a college degree. Hmmm, decisions, decisions. And then there's always MarioKart. --- So we're Facebook friends now. When's the wedding date? --- Should trandomly kiss this girl wearing a "Kiss Me, I'm a Jawkah" shirt? --ship that is not coming at the best time. --ship that is not coming at the best time. I want some pumpkin pie! I just want my teacher to know that I would gladly pay money if I could get an "A" and never have to come to class again. --ship that is not coming at the best time. --ship that is not coming at the best time. I support "Untied Students." --- Dear professors: The point of a test is not to fail your students. It is to make sure that you are doing your job. Sincerely, Disgruntled student who is failing, yet hard-working. --- My friend and I were pondering why alcohol was not free, and then we decided that cows should make vodka. Someone should get on that. --- My iPod was on shuffle, and three Backstreet Boys songs just came on in a row. What a --- I successfully got my mom, a hard-core K-State fan, to buy a KU Mom shirt. I consider my life complete now. --ship that is not coming at the best time. Stalin was kind of an asshole --- EDITORIAL BOARD FIRST, GOVERNOR SEBELIUS, HAVE YOU PAID YOUR TAXES? NICHOLAS SAMBALUK Sebelius' experience will help as Secretary of Health On March 2, President Barack Obama officially announced his nomination of Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius for the Cabinet position of Secretary of Health and Human Services. Sebelius served six years as governor following eight-years as State Insurance Commissioner. Her experience with health care and working across party lines would be an important asset to Sebelius' nomination is an honor for her and for Kansas, but it also means a transition in state leadership that is As Secretary of Health and Human Services, Sebelius would work with President Obama on reforming the health care system by cutting insurance costs, expanding coverage and improving the quality of health care. She would also oversee Medicare and Medicaid programs and federal agencies including the Centers for Disease Control and the Food and Drug Administration. While Sebelius served as Insurance Commissioner in 2002, she opposed the takeover of BlueCross Blueshield of Kansas, the state's largest health insurance company, by Indianapolis-based Anthem Insurance Cos. Inc. Sebelius argued that the purchase would have increased premiums for Kansans. KANSAN'S OPINION Lt. Gov, Mark Parkinson will serve as governor for the remainder of Sebelius' term, but he said he would not run for governor when the term expires in 2010. Parkinson said in a press release last week that Sebelius would remain in office until she was confirmed and that "in the interim, I will continue to be focused on the budget and other issues." The state's budget problems reached a climax two weeks ago when Republicans in the Legislature forced Sebelius to approve a budget for 2010 before agreeing to release funds from healthy state accounts to pay state employees. Parkinson would be entering the governorship in the middle of this crisis. There has been speculation that Sebelius may have planned to run for the U.S. Senate seat that will be vacated by Republican Sen. Sam Brownback in 2010. Brownback recently announced his candidacy for the 2010 gubernatorial race. Chris Harris, communications director for the Kansas Democratic Party, said although the media liked to speculate about the senate race, there was no foundation for the assumption. "The party never assumed Gov. Sebelius would run," Harris said. Although the state may suffer when Sebelius leaves Kansas for Washington, her nomination for a Cabinet position is still and honor for the state. Her experience with Kansas health care and her ability to work across party lines should serve her well in her new position. Samantha Foster for The Kansan Editorial Board IN CASE YOU MISSED IT 2 Last week's items you might have missed. Check out Kansan.com Roundup for full stories. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO The number of executive positions open at the University now that Richard Lariviere, executive vice chancellor and provost, is the finalist for president of the University of Oregon. Chancellor Robert Hemenway will be stepping down at the end of June. Lariviere has been at the University of Kansas since 2006. 2009 CHAMPS! 5 THE CONTEXT Dec.31 Weston White/KANSAN The number of consecutive Big 12 Conference regular season championships the Jayhawks have won. The 83-73 victory against Texas on Saturday gave Kansas sole possession of the conference title. The date ending to open currently closed streets around the Oread Inn. The city commission decided to keep the present roadblocks as well as additional streets closed until December. Dec.31 Weston White/KANSAN FILE PHOTO THE CONTEXT THE CONTEXT $600,000 The amount of money available for distribution by Student Senate in upcoming hearings. Last Tuesday, Student Body President Adam McGonigle suspended Student Senate Treasurer Alex Porte. Porte will not be able to attend the allocation hearings. McGonigle suspended Porte after Porte released a memo to The Kansan in which McGonigle outlined his plan adjusting student fees. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO PAGE 7A 60 Weston White/KANSAN FILE PHOTO THE CONTEXT The number of years fraternities and sororites have put on the Rock Chalk Revue, which was held this weekend. Students wrote, directed and performed skills for the theme "In the Nick of Time" to celebrate the revue's 60th anniversary. 40 Weston White/KANSAN FILE PHOTO THE CONTEXT The number of years the University has sponsored women's athletics. Alumni and students participated in celebrations honoring the 40th anniversary. As part of the events, Marlene Mawson, former coach of basketball, volleyball, softball, field hockey and tennis, was inducted into the Kansas Athletics Hall of Fame. POLITICS Goodbyes to the governor TYLER HOLMES After a successful six-year run, "The Kathy Sebelus Show" is going off the airwaves. Here's why that's a good thing: 2. The party-switching strategy is over. To attract moderate voters, Kansas Democrats brought prominent Republican politicians into the fold. Both of Sebelius' running mates and former Attorney General Paul Morrison switched parties to run for office. But talk about a failed strategy. Neither Parkinson nor his predecessor, John Moore, will have served more than his initial four-year term, and Morrison resigned amidst a sex scandal. Finally, Democrats will have to look for a new plan. 1. Lt. Gov. Mark Parkinson's not running for anything. Although there is concern from both parties about the former state Republican Party chair turned Democrat being the next governor, Parkinson's withdrawal from running next year will allow him to make decisions that are in Kansas' best interests. 3. 2010 can be a real race! With heavyweight Sen. Sam Brownback and his competition, four-term Secretary of State Ron Thornburgh, running on the Republican side, a real Democratic challenger could emerge. Sebelius' departure might allow many new faces a spot in the limelight. STEPHEN MONTEMAYOR Surely departing Gov. Kathleen Sebelius found time during the past year to boot up TurboTax. Right? Perhaps it's safe to imagine that Sebelius won't be the fourth Cabinet appointee to exit in a cloud of shame. Still, her transition brings with it two perspectives. These are prime times to bail, be it for CEOs sailing into retirement, a chancellor waving goodbye or a provost taking a promotion on the West Coast. KU students can be forgiven for feeling left behind. After all, state employees' pay and our income tax returns hung in the balance last month in a grapple about the budget. A second way to look at this is that she couldn't pass up a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. It's not every day one sees a layhawk in the White House. It is easy to hastily decry her decision but there's always that outside chance that there is no conspiracy behind the move. SAI FOLMSBEE Health care reform may be one of Gov. Sebelius' main policy objectives as the new Secretary of Health and Human Services, but she will also become a new leader of the nation's scientific endeavors. She will oversee a variety of scientific governmental organizations, from the Centers for Disease Control to the Food and Drug Administration. But most importantly to the scientific community, she will supervise the National Institutes of Health, the agency in charge of promoting America's medical research. JOHN KENNY Sebelius will need to provide the leadership for basic and specialized research, which are both necessary to promote the growth of new technologies and ideas. These grants will not only provide a surge of scientific advancement, but the resulting innovations may help catalyze economic growth. Sebelius is set to veto, for the fourth time, state legislation that would allow two large coal-fired power plants to be built in Holcomb. The question looming before everyone is: What happens if she goes to Washington first? The answer seems promising: The person taking her place will be Mark Parkinson, who The Kansas City Star says "is the stronger opponent of the plants." But it's unknown whether Parkinson has the political capital to corral enough votes to sustain the veto. In the end, the question only reminds us how important it is that our voices are heard. As the nation moves forward on climate change, we need to start looking forward to clean energy solutions that create green jobs in Kansas. ALEX NICHOLS I don't read the newspaper, so when somebody asked me how I felt about "Kansas losing a great leader," I felt absolutely blind-sided. Then I feel like shouting at the top of my lungs: "Why is Steve Walsh leaving as the lead singer of the seminal progressive rock group Kansas!!!!!" Why would he leave thousands, nay, millions of fans hanging? "Carry On, Wayward Son" will never be the same without Walsh's spellbinding tenor! "Dust In The Wind" just won't bring out the lighters the way it did in the 70! And they have other songs, too! After asking around, I learned Walsh is leaving to join something called the Department of Heath and Human Services. That's the crappiest band name I've ever heard. If Steve Walsh thinks I'm going to become a huge fan of this new project just because he's Steve Walsh, he's got another thing coming! I mean, yeah, I'll buy their album and go to their concerts, but I will NOT follow them throughout their entire tour the way I did with Kansa! "no, sir!" Probably just their Midwest dates. HOW TO SUBMIT A LETTER TO THE EDITOR LETTER GUIDELINES Send letters to opinion@kansan.com Write **LETTER TO THE EDITOR** in the e-mail subject line. Length: 300 words The submission should include the author's name, grade and hometown. Find our full letter to the editor policy online at kansan.com/letters. Brenna Hawley, edi CONTACT US Mary Sorrick, managing editor 864-4810 or msorrick@kansan.com Bekka Cremer, managing editor 864-4810 or bccremer@kansan.com Kelsey Hayes, kansan.com managing editor 866-610-1000 Brenna Hawley, editor 864-4810 or bhawley@kansan.com Katie Blankenau, opinion editor 864-4924 or kblankenau@kansan.com Dan Thompson, editorial editor 864-4924 or dthompson@kansan.com Laura Vest, business manager 864-4358 or lvest@kansan.com Dani Erker; sales manager 864-4477 or.derker@kansan.com Malcolm Gibson, general manager and news Malcolm Gibson, general manager and news adviser 864-7667 or mgibson@kansan.com Jon Schlitt, sales and marketing adviser 864-7666 or jonschlitt@honey.com THE EDITORIAL BOARD Members of the Kansan Editorial Board are Brenna Hawley, Becka Cromer, Mary Sorrick Kelsey Hayes and Dan Thompson. --- 8A NEWS THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2009 WEATHER Missouri residents worry about upcoming flood season BY JIM SUHR AND JIM SALTER Associated Press ST. LOUIS - With the spring flood season fast approaching, the Army Corps of Engineers insists the earthen levees that were overwhelmed by the Mississippi River last summer are rebuilt and ready. Some people who depend on the levees aren't so sure. It was nearly nine months ago that the river neared and, in some cases, exceeded the record levels that were reached in the Great Flood of 1993, something many Midwesterners figured they'd never see again. The Mississippi and its tributaries pummeled levees protecting towns and farmland from Iowa south through St. Louis, breaching or overflowing dozens of the earthen structures. Adams County Emergency Management director John Simon, right, tours the flooded area near Meyer, Ill., with unidentified workers from the Illinois Emergency Management Agency. The area was devastated when the Mississippi River breached a levee near the town earlier in June 2016. With the prospect of another season of spring flooding fast approaching, the Army Corps of Engineers insisted the earthen flood levees outmatched by the Mississippi River last summer were rebuilt and ready. Not everyone's sure JOHN T. KINNEY Corps officials said holes in the levees had been fixed. The Corps has spent some $64 million so far to fix breaches in about 70 leaves in Iowa, Illinois and Missouri. "It should give them (people protected by levees) a certain level of confidence," said Alan Dooley, a spokesman for the Corps' St. Louis district. ASSOCIATED PRESS and most flood-prone time of the year. Local levee officials in the hardest hit states — Iowa, Illinois and Missouri — believe the Corps is moving too slowly to fix the infrastructure. That's little comfort for the local officials worried about whether the repairs go far enough, especially since early spring is the rainiest "We're very concerned," said Stan Rolf, president of the levee district at Winfield, Mo., where a burrowing muskrat caused a breach that eventually flooded 100 homes and damaged nearly 2,000 acres of farmland. "Every farmer is concerned about it. It's our livelihood." At least for now, the weather outlook appears far more favorable than a year ago, when there was "the perfect setup" for big trouble, according to Bob Holmes, national flood specialist with the U.S. Geological Survey. always the disclaimer. If we have a big (rainfall) event we could always see significant flooding." "We're very concerned. Every farmer is concerned about it. It's our livelihood." One of the local officials still worried about that possibility is Marty Lafary, the board chairman of Henderson County in northwest Illinois. The Mississippi broke one of the levees in the county last June, swamping the tiny village of Gulfport. Water submerged tens of thousands of acres of farmland and one-third of the county's tax base. That winter's melooff from huge snowstorms filled the Mississippi and its tributaries and persistent rain saturated the soil. Then a storm in June dumped more than 10 inches of rain on parts of Iowa and Wisconsin. STAN ROLF President of the levee district at Winfield, Mo. "We're not looking at nearly the potential of flooding this year," said Mark Fuchs, a National Weather Service hydrologist. "But there's Lafary argued that the earthen wall ruptured because it was unstable, but Corps officials said the river was to blame, that water simply rose over its top and eroded it. Although the Although the Corps has repaired the gap, Lafary is still leery about the basic stability of the wall, built decades ago atop an old railroad bed. He said he was afraid high water could shift old railroad ties buried inside the levee, catastrophically weakening the wall. But Dooley, the Corps spokesman, said the agency was authorized to repair compromised levers only to their previous levels of protection. He said it needed congressional approval and funding to rebuild levees bigger and wider. About 45 miles south of Gulfport, in Adams County, III, the Mississippi overwhelmed two levees, submerging tens of thousands of acres of farmland and devastating Meyer, a hamlet of a few dozen people. Repairs are expected to be completed this month on one of those levers, in the Indian Grave Drainage District north of Quincy. "It's not going to be better than it was before the last two floods we had" in 1993 and last year, "and I think that's a huge mistake," said David Shafter, the levee district's commissioner. "If the government would just get busy and get a project going to where they build everybody's levees up to withstand these high-water events, everybody would be better off." CRIME Kansas teachers charged with sexually assaulting children ASSOCIATED PRESS WICHITA - A case involving a former assistant principal in the Wichita school district accused of raping a 6-year-old girl has put the spotlight on teacher abuse involving young children. More than half of the 76 teachers in Kansas who have lost their licenses this decade had inappropriate relationships with children, state records show, but just three of the cases involved charges of sexually molesting grade-school-age children. Earlier this month, a former assistant principal of Cloud Elementary School, Robert C. Baker, was charged with rape and aggravated indecent liberties. Baker, 59, is free on $250,000 bond. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for March 18. Baker, an employee of the Wichita school district since 1974, told a judge during his first court appearance last week that he was retired. Kansas has more than 70,000 licensed teachers. "I promise you, that's just the tip of the iceberg," Bob Shoop, a Kansas State University education professor who specializes in studying student abuse, said. "Most cases don't get reported." Those that are reported don't always lead to criminal charges, he added. "In many cases, the parents don't want to see their child become the poster kid for being abused," he said. John Shehan, director of the exploited child division of the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children in Alexandria, Va., noted that teachers fell into the category of people most likely to molest children: People the children know and often trust. "Normally, people who have a sexual interest in children are going put themselves around children," he said. Just three Kansas teachers since 2000 have lost their teaching licenses for incidents involving children in grade school. One was Anthony Baker,' a 37-year-old librarian at Muncie Elementary School in Leavenworth when he was arrested in 2007 on federal pornography charges for images found on his computer. He was sentenced to 17 years in prison on the pornography charge. Scott A. Habegger, 36, was the principal at Prairie Center Elementary School in Olathe when he was arrested in 2006 and charged with sexually assaulting a fourth-grade boy while student-teaching at a Lincoln, Neb., grade school in 1995. He is serving an eight- to 20-year sentence at the Nebraska State Penitentiary. Michael G. Lambdin, 38, was an English teacher at Liberal High School until he was arrested in May 2006 and charged with molesting two young girls. He is serving time at the Hutchinson Correctional Facility and will be eligible for parole in 2024. 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People in China look at posters advertising an exhibit showing sculptures of bronze heads from the Chinese zodiac which disappeared in 1860, when French and British forces sacked the former Summer Palace at the close of the second Opium War, at the grounds of the former Summer Palace in Beijing. Feb. 23. China has demanded the return of looted imperial bronzes and the sculptures of a rat and rabbit head. Roger Keverne, a London-based dealer in Chinese art, said the politicization of art had become "inevitable, and unfortunate." Gandhi's glasses, as well as sandals, a watch and other artifacts belonging to the revered Indian independence leader, were sold to an Indian businessman on Thursday night in New York for $1.8 million — a bid aided by the Indian government. "Who has a right to the world's culture?" he said. Their owner. BFE auction house last month over the objections of China, which saw them as stolen antiquities. American collector and peace activist James Otis, offered to stop the sale and donate the items to India, if its leaders agreed to spend more on the poor. India rejected the demand as an infringement on the country's sovereignty and the auction went ahead. "Auctions by their very nature are public." The items went into limbo last week when the successful bidder revealed that he had made the $40 million bid as a protest, and had no intention of paying. Chinese art dealer Cai Mingchao, who advises a non-governmental group seeking to repatriate looted Chinese art, said he had bid on the bronzes as a patriotic act. The rabbit head and a companion piece depicting a rat, both taken from a Beijing palace in the 19th century, were sold by Christie's. Christie's, which sold the bronzes during an auction of items belonging to the late fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent, refused to say what it would do next. But some art market watchers PATTY GERSTENBLITH Professor of Law, DePaul University ASSOCIATED PRESS said Christie's and other auction houses were caught up in a battle for public opinion over contested antiquities. "Auctions by their very nature are public," said Patty Gerstenbelt, a cultural heritage expert and professor of law at DePaul University in Chicago. "If something is sold through a dealer or gallery it can be sold secretly so it doesn't attract the same level of attention." Tempers have been rising for years over the artifacts that fill Western museums and art collections — many acquired, or plundered, during years of war and imperial expansion. The bronzes sold at Christie's were part of an elaborate water clock fountain, designed by lesuit missionaries, which disappeared in 1860 when French and British forces sacked the Summer Palace on the outskirts of Beijing at the close of the second Opium War. China has long sought their return and had urged Christie's to withdraw the bronzes. A Chinese-backed group tried and failed to get a Paris court to suspend the figures' sale. After the auction, Chinas State Administration of Cultural Heritage said it had "harmed the cultural rights and national feeling of the Chinese people." "This is a particularly emotive subject — 1860 and the vanidism at the palace," said Keverne. "The way they were taken was in particularly distressing circumstances." The sale further strained relations between France and China, already frayed over French boycotts in the run-up to last summer's Olympic Games and French President Nicolas Sarkozy's talks with Tibet's exiled spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama. Pierre Berge, the bronze's coowner, suggested before the auction that China could have the treasures back if it improved its human rights record — an idea Beijing dismissed as "ridiculous." Berge said later he thought it was his criticism of China's human rights record in Tibet that led to Cal's action. Increasing sensitivity about looted artifacts has prompted museums around the world to return antiquities to their homelands over the past few years. The J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles, New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art and Boston's Museum of Fine Arts have all handed artifacts back to Greece or Italy. But the British Museum has refused repeated Greek requests for the return of the Parthenon Marbles, also known as the Elgin marbles — 2,500-year-old sculptures and friezes removed in the early 19th century by British diplomat Lord Elgin. The museum says they are part of the world's heritage and are best displayed in London, where the public can view them for free. One solution is for countries to buy back their own heritage. The Indian government said it would try to buy the Gandhi relics, which were not looted but given by him to supporters and a great-niece. In 2007, Macau casino mogun Stanley Ho bought a bronze horse head — from the same group that included the rat and rabbit heads — before it was due to be auctioned and returned it to China. Art experts agree that China has no legal claim to the figures. POLITICS Obama overturns Bush's restrictions on stem cell research Associated Press BY PHILIP ELLIOTT WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama's announcement Monday that he is overturning his predecessor's policies toward embryonic stem cells also will include a broad declaration that science — not political ideology — would guide his administration. Obama planned to reverse President George W. Bush's limits on federally funded stem cell research through the National Institutes of Health and to put in place safeguards through the Office of Science and Technology Policy so that science is protected from political interference. The moves would fulfill a campaign promise. "We've got eight years of science to make up for," said Dr. Curt Civin, whose research allowed scientists to isolate stem cells and who now serves as the founding director of the University of Maryland Center for Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine. Bush limited taxpayer money for stem cell research to a small number of stem cell lines that were created before Aug. 9, 2001. Many of those faced drawbacks. Hundreds more of such lines — groups of cells that can continue to propagate in lab dishes — have been created since then. Scientists say those newer lines are healthier and better suited to creating treatments for diseases, but they were largely off-limits to researchers who took federal dollars. "We view what happened with stem cell research in the last administration is one manifestation of failure to think carefully about how federal support of science and the use of scientific advice occurs," said Harold Varmus, a Nobel Prize-winning biologist who is chairman of the White House's Council of Advisers on Science and Technology. Bush and his supporters said they were defending human life; days-old embryos — typically from fertility-clinic leftovers otherwise destined to be thrown away — are destroyed for the stem cells. Obamas advisers sought to downplay the divisions. "I think we all realize, and the president certainly understands, there are people of good faith on both sides of this issue," said Melby Barnes, the White House's domestic policy adviser. "We recognize there are a range of beliefs on this." TUCKER Rep. Eric Cantor, the No. 2 Republican in the House, said the focus should be on the economy, not on a long-simmering debate over stem cells. 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(NEXT TO METTLAND) THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN MILLIONAIRE CONTRIBUTED PHOTO KU alumna Joanna Pergande sits in the hot seat on the set of the game show "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?" She answered 11 questions right and won $50.000. Former Jayhawk wins $50,000 on game show Joanna Pergande, 2006 graduate, appears on 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?' BY JENNIFER TORLINE itorline@kansan.co Ask KU alumna Joanna Pergande if she wants to be a millionaire, and the answer is yes. Pergande, 2006 graduate appeared as a contestant on last Wednesday and Thursday's episodes of "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?" After answering questions about Roman numerals and Matt Damon, she walked away with $50,000. She was four questions away from winning $1 million. "It was really surreal," Pergande said. "I'm a big fan of the show, and I was starstruck." Here's a look, "Millionaire" style, at the woman behind the final answer. A. The contestant Pergande's love for trivia began when she was a little girl. Her family used to play Trivial Pursuit and leopardy games together. "It kind of runs in the family," Pergande said. "My mom is really good at trivia." It is such a love for trivia and general knowledge that helped her do well on the show, friend and coworker Natalie Marzonie, said. Pergande graduated from Leavenworth High School in 2002. She majored in Spanish and international studies at the University and lived in Margaret Amini Scholarship Hall. She was also in the University Honors Program "She likes to know random facts about things," Marzoneie said. "She knows a little bit about a lot of things." and studied abroad in Santiago de Compostela, Spain. Pergande got her first experience on a television game show as a college sophomore. She appeared as a contestant on the local game show "One on One," a leopardy-like trivia competition between two local contestants. Pergande won her competition and received a gift certificate to a local restaurant. After she graduated from the University, Pergande spent two years teaching English in Spain. She currently lives in Bay City, Mich., and works as a bilingual administrative assistant for the Catholic Diocese of Saginaw in Michigan. B. The tryout When Pergande returned from Spain in June, she saw that "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?" was having tryouts in Detroit in August. Pergande was helping her mom, Cathy, move to Detroit, so the two women decided to try out together. Pergande first had to pass a multiple choice test of general knowledge and current event questions. "The questions on the test are similar to what you see on the show," said Trisha Miller, publicist for "Millionaire." "The questions are hard. We know that if you've passed the test, you're pretty darn smart." Pergula passed the test and had an interview later that day, followed by a second interview on camera. After that, she was put on a list of possible candidates for the show. "I thought it was a long shot, but they called me a few weeks later to go to New York City and be on the show," Pergande said. C. The hot seat On Oct. 6. Pergande found herself in the hot seat for "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?" She and her mother had already paid for their plane tickets and travel expenses to New York City, had spent a day sight-seeing and even had a celebrity sighting — Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. Pergande said the producers filmed a week's worth of shows in one day, so Pergande anxiously sat with other contestants in the waiting room that afternoon, anticipating her turn on the show. When her name was called, Pergande walked down the stairs to meet host Meredith Vieira and sat down in the hot seat. That's when the nerves hit, although Pergande said the whole experience was unreal. "It was an out-of-body experience." Pergande said. "I was trying to focus and not make a fool of myself. I was trying not to think that this would air on TV later." Pergande said the questions were surprisingly easier than she expected. Pergande didn't have to use any lifelines until the $25,000 question about an author who "wrapped her husband's heart in a box." She used her "Ask the Audience" lifeline and chose the correct answer: Mary Shelley. "I got nervous that I wasn't going to know my questions," Pergande said. "I didn't think they were that bad until I got the ones that I used my lifelines on." On the $50,000 question. Pergande used her remaining three lifelines — "Phone a Friend," "Ask the Expert" and "Double Dip" — to correctly answer a question about historical events in April. With the $100,000 question about satellites orbiting space, Pergande opted to play it safe and walk away with $50,000. "It was real money and I was too nervous to guess on that one," Pergande said. "If I had a lifeline left, I could have used it to confirm it." D. The final answer Five months after the taping, Pergande is finally able to talk about her experience. Because of the show's confidentiality contract, she wasn't allowed to reveal any details of the show or her earnings until after her episodes aired last week. When the Thursday episode aired, Pergande's co-workers threw a watch party, complete with trivia games and pretend money. "She was pretty nervous for everyone to watch her." Marzonie said. "But she was happy to see everyone turn out and cheer her on and congratulate her." Though Pergande enjoyed being on the show, she said her favorite part was watching the show with her friends and family and being able to tell the secret of her winnings. "I was going to be smart with it and use it to help support myself in the near future." Pergande said. "I'm just going to try and save it." And as for the $50,000? — Edited by Realle Roth Here are the questions alumna Joanna Pergande received when she was on "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?" 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A: Edith Wharton B: Mary Shelley C: George Eliot D: Charlotte Bronte $50,000 'APRIL COME SHE WILL' WHICH COME THE WEEK Which of these major historical events did not take place during the month of April? A: Paul Revere's ride B: Sinking of the Titanic C: Bay of Pigs invasion D: Fall of the Berlin Wall $100,000 'OUT IN SPACE' According to the Union of Concerned Scientists, approximately how many active man-made satellites are currently in orbit around the Earth? A: 900 B:1,900 C:2,900 D:3,900 SAN 2009 Sports THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN 14 LOSS KEEPS JAYHAWKS FROM NCAA TOURNEY Iowa State defeated Kansas on Saturday. WOMEN'S BASKETBALL 18B WWW.KANSAN.COM MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2009 KANSAS WINS 3-FOR-3 AGAINST NW WILDCATS Rain delays final game of Jayhawks' sweep at home. BASEBALL18B KANSAS 83,TEXAS 73 PAGE 1B AGAINST ALLODDS BIG 12 XII MEN'S BASKETBALL CHAMPIONS 20 09 HISAS JAYHAWKS BIG 12 MI CHAMPION HISAS JAYHAWKS BIG 12 MENS BASKETBALL CHAMPIONS Young team wins Kansas' fifth-straight conference championship BY CASE KEEFER ckeefer@kansan.com Excuse Big 12 Conference Commissioner Dan Beebe for not making Kansas' Big 12 regular season championship sound monumental. The conference championship was Kansas' 52nd in its 111 years of basketball. But after losing its entire starting five and seven of its eight top players from last year's national championship team, this one was the most improbable of the bunch. Even Kansas coach Bill Self, who stressed all year that expectations would not change because of a young roster, shared a secret about this season after the victory. It's just that Kansas has now won five straight — and seven of the last eight — Big 12 titles. So it seems the situation Beebe was in Saturday had become inevitable — awarding Kansas with a conference crown. But junior guard Sherron Collins "I will tell you this: The other times I've been here, it would be a poor year if we didn't win the league," Self said. "This one, I wouldn't have thought that." SEE MEN'S ON PAGE 6B "I'm proud to present to you yet another Big 12 Conference championship trophy," Beebe said to the jayhawk coaches and players after Kansas beat Texas 83-73 to win the championship outright. MEN'S REWIND PAGE 6B Raptor For full coverage of the men's basketball game against Texas, check out The Rewind on page 6B. Weston White/KANSAN Junior guard Sherron Collins hoists the championship trophy after the game Saturday. The team won its fifth consecutive regular season championship after defeating Tampa Self calls seniors Brennan and Kleinmann his 'two favorites' BY TIM DWYER tdwyer@kansan.com Max Falkenstein couldn't have said it any better. The legendary Jayhawk broadcaster stood near center court after Kansas' victory over Texas on Saturday and turned his attention to this year's two seniors. "Every once in a while these guys get in a game," Falkenstein said. "And it's so much fun to watch the other guys on the bench when they do." Of course, after 60 years of broadcasting Kansas basketball, Falkenstein sees things that many don't with the program. But this was something everyone could see. Matt Kleinmann and Brennan Bechard, two invited walk-onns who make up the Kansas class of 2009, will never be remembered for what they brought to the Kansas program on the court. "I tried to get Max to roll off some of Sherron's accolades or stats as mine." Bechard joked. "I guess he wouldn't do that." Instead, Kleinmann and Bechard will be remembered for the unbridled joy they brought to the game of basketball. For Kleinmann, it was the ear-to-ear grin that creased his face whenever his number was called. As the announcer called his name for one last time — this time as a starter, that grin was seen again. It was fitting, though, that he was the second senior introduced in the starting lineup on Saturday. Bechard never did stay on the bench too long. At every break, every timeout, Bechard would be the first one up. Hed be at midcourt with high fives and words SEE DWYER ON PAGE 7B FOOTBALL Mangino lays out his plans for spring BY STEPHEN MONTEMAYOR montemayor@kansan.com Spring brings with it change. And despite entering 2009 under the leadership of a strong senior class, Kansas football's spring practices — beginning today — won't be bereft of alteration and experimentation. Redshirt freshman Jeremiah Hatch, who started 12 games last year at right and left tackle, will move to his natural position at center while freshman Tarner Hawkinson opens practice at left tackle. Redshirt junior Angus Guigley, On Friday, coach Mark Mangino laid out plans for how his staff will address holes left by graduating players in the heart of the offensive line and in all three linebacker positions. Today: Practice starts Tuesday: Kansas pro day Wednesday: Practice open to public, 3:30 p.m. March 27: Practice open to public, 3:30 p.m. April 11: Spring game, 2 o.m. Check the Through the Uprights blog for more on the start of spring practice. second on the team in rushing last season, has permanently moved to linebacker. Members of the KU football team square off during the 2008 spring game in Memorial Stadium. The 6 foot-6, 266 pound Hawkinson came to Kansas as a tight end and moved to defensive end before his third and current swap. Hawkinson's unfamiliarity with the position did not stifle Mangino's expectations. KANSAN FILE PHOTO "He's very talented and could play a lot of positions for us," Mangino said. "We think that he has a chance to develop into one of the next great left tackles here." Repetitions will be equally essential for Hatch as he adjusts to his old position for the first time in college. "I've never played center here," Hatch said. "I played center in high school, so playing center here at this level is new to me. I just have to start over and learn the position." Equally pressing this offseason is the void at linebacker, where James Holt, Joe Mortensen and Mike Rivera stand no more. Within the last three seasons, each graduating play 40 60 74 43 71 Mangino indicated a wide-open competition for the linebacker position and said this year's defense would run upwards of 80 percent of its plays with just two linebackers and an extra safety. has been the top tackler and they have a combined 103 starts. "We are playing less and less with three linebackers on the field because of the way the offenses have evolved in the Big 12," Mangino said. Part of the spring agenda will be gradually removing senior wide receiver Kerry Meier from the quarterback depth chart and developing the team's other reserve quarterbacks. Mangino said that he was not yet ready for Meier to exclusively practice at receiver but that was his ideal scenario. At the outset, Meter will receive more snaps at backup quarterback but freshman Kale Pick will receive about a third of the reps and recently signed freshman Jordan Webb will also contend for the number two spot. OTHER NOTABLES Sophomore Isiah Barfield has 1 moved from cornerback to wide receiver. The position lost five letter winners from 2008, including starter Dexton Fields. Sophomore Drew Dudley, who played in all 13 games as backup linebacker and on special teams, has need to follow back. } Edited by Liz Schubauer 2B --- SPORTS THE UNIVERSITY DAILY GANSAN MONDAY MARCH 9 2009 QUOTE OF THE DAY "Nobody believed in us. We were underdogs a lot, but we didn't care. We just wanted to come out and show everybody that we were capable of doing it and I think we did that. We responded well to everybody's doubts." - Sherron Collins after Kansas victory over Texas to clinch the Big 12 title outright FACT OF THE DAY Kansas will still have the nation's longest home winning streak when the college basketball season begins next fall. The Jayhawks have won 41 straight games in the house that Phog built. A: The Jayhawks are a perfect 15-0 when they shoot at or above 50 percent. Kansas shot exactly 50 percent against Texas on Saturday. — KU Athletics Q: What is Kansas record when shooting 50 percent or better from the field this season? TRIVIA OF THE DAY The Give and Go: With a long, boring trip through Iowa ahead of them, the guys use the @ KANSAN.COM -KU Athletics extra time to spice up their analy- the give and go sis with a little music Courtside: How disappointing was this loss? What does it mean for Kansas' postseason? Find out the answers Courtside, the only KU women's basketball around. COURTSIDE BLOG The Full Monty: Columnist Stephen Montemayor provides instant analysis from UFC 96 on The Full Monty. Rampage Jackson topped Keith Jardine and engaged in a brilliant (and hilarious) trash talking session with his next opponent. COMMENTARY Mid-majors not as spoiled as Big 12 ST.LOUIS-This Morning Brew was supposed to be about former Kansas assistant basketball coach Tim Jankovich.Jank's Illinois State squad made the finals of the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament on Sunday in just his second season. I perused through the media guide for his bio and stats and even had a few funny quips about Y the awesome names on his team (Champ Oguchi, Osiris Eldridge and Dirma Odiakosa all belong in the Name Hall of Fame). Jankovich But as Sunday's championship game* drew to a close, I realized this was bigger than one coach. "Despite 21 second-half points from Eldridge, the University of Northern Iowa hung on to defeat Jank's Redbirds 60-57 in overtime. The win put the Panthers in the NCAA Tournament for just the fifth time in school history. jayhawk basketball fans are spoiled. That's not a bad thing, but Kansas is so good that conference titles pile up quicker than calories BY TAYLOR BERN tbern@kansan.com at McDonald's and making the NCAA Tournament is a formality. It's awesome, but it's not the basketball I grew up with. In the MVC. Final Fours and first round draft picks are foreign concepts, but the joy of winning the tournament in a one-bid league, which the Valley is this season, is second only to winning the National Championship. Eldridge The biggest difference between the BCS conferences and ones such as the Valley is attitude. Traditional basketball powerhouses (Kansas, North Carolina, UCLA, etc.) are so used to the Dance that they're only happy if they're the last ones partying at midnight. However, for teams like UNI, everything in that dance hall is spectacular. The band rocks, all the girls are beautiful and the punch tastes like it was squeezed from God's tit. Only one of the teams in the Scottrade Center on Sunday was going to the tourney. A Big 12 final between Kansas and Oklahoma may determine seeding, but those teams aren't playing for their lives. After the game, Jankovich tried to find the perfect words for his team. "I was searching for profound, and come to find out there was no profound today," he said. "If you haven't been through it. I don't even know how to describe the pain." Most days the Jayhawks are better than their opponents. Everybody on the court knows it, and most of the time it goes as expected. It hurts when you get turned down for a dance in that hall, but not nearly as much as it does when you're shut down at the door. That's the feeling I've missed since turning my attention to basketball the Kansas way. It's a great feeling, but I missed the joy of watching the team I'd THE MORNING BREW pulled for reach its ultimate goal without the world coming to a halt. JASON COLEMAN Farokhmanesh in St. Louis were even there to watch UNiFs Ali Farokhmanesh bury the deciding free throws on Sunday. It's a simple joy, yet it means almost as much to the Panthers and their fans as the National Championship did to the Jayhawks. And that's pretty cool. Edited by Realle Roth You're out TAVERAS 3 ASSOCIATED PRESS Panama's catcher Carlos Ruiz, tags out at home plate Dominican Republic's Willy Taveras as teammate Jose Reyes, right, and umpire Eric Cooper look on in the third inning of a World Baseball Classic game in San Juan, Sunday. The play came off of Dominican Republic's David Ortiz's single to right field. THIS WEEK IN KANSAS ATHLETICS TODAY A Men's golf Louisiana Classics Lafayette, La. TUESDAY A Men's golf Louisiana Classics Lafayette, La. WEDNESDAY Women's basketball Nebraska, 11 a.m. Oklahoma City, Okla. Tennis 5 Baseball Wichita State, 6 p.m. Lawrence THURSDAY 5 Men's basketball Baylor/Nebraska, 11:30 a.m. Oklahoma City, Okla. Soccer Softball Missouri State, 2 p.m. Springfield, Mo. FRIDAY Baseball Arizona St., 5:30 p.m. Surprise, Ariz. A Swimming & Diving Zone Diving Championships Tennis Nebraska, 3 p.m. Lincoln, Neb. Tennis 7 Track TRACK NCAA Indoor Championships College Station, Texas 跑步 TENNIS Roddick chalks a win for United States Davis Cup TENNIS Roddick's 31st Davis Cup win moved him past Andre Assgi into second place on the U.S. list, 10 behind John McEnroe. BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Andy Roddick again closed out a victory for the United States Davis Cup team. The No. 6-ranked Roddick swept past Switzerland's Stanislas Wawrinka to give the U.S. an opening round victory in the best-of-five series with his second straight-set win in a row Sunday. He is now 11-0 with a chance to close out a Davis Cup series. 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David Beckham is one of the very few who has shown it with deeds", AC Milan chairman Adriano Galliani said Sunday on Italian state television. The player pays out-of-pocket to stay on AC Milan before L.A. return LOS ANGELES — David Beckham is spending his own money to remain on loan with AC Milan before he returns to the Los Angeles Galaxy in July. "I won't cite any numbers, but I can say that the player will stay with us until June. He has made an incredible economic commitment, paying a lot of money from his own pocket." BY BETH HARRIS Associated Press Financial terms of the arrangement were not disclosed. The Galaxy had sought at least $10 million for the outright purchase of Beckham, but AC Milan officials had offered $3 million. The two sides were negotiating for weeks and agreed on the loan extension hours before it was due to expire after AC Milan's game Sunday. J V BA "The obvious (reason for staying at Milan) is giving me the chance to play in the 2010 World Cup." 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On this corner of 19th St. & Naismith Dr. 785 843 9550 785. 843.8559 1 --- ___ KANSAN 9, 2009 THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAS MONDAY, MARCH 9. 2009 SPORTS 3B Northwestern taken by rainy-day crimson and blues BASEBALL BY JOSH BOWE jbowe@kansan.com While lightning interrupted the Jayhawks this weekend, it wasn't the only flash of power showcased at Hoglund Ballpark. S Kansas (7-3) returned to the form of former Jayhawk teams and crushed six home runs in route to a three-game sweep of Northwestern (2-9). "I guess we finally got some good swings on the ball," Tony Thompson said. "We got some guys busting out, hitting some balls really hard, so I was pretty happy with the way we swung this weekend." Sophomore third baseman Tony Thompson winds up for a pitch during the Javahaws' March 4 game against North Dakota. Thompson hit two of Kansas' six home runs this weekend. Thompson contributed two long balls. He also continued his hitting streak dating back to last season, which stands at 19 games now. In addition to the power surge, this weekend also featured an unusual comeback, a weather delay, and a noteworthy home run won with speed and a little luck. KANSAS 9, NORTHWESTERN 8 Weston White/KANSAN Zac Elgie knew the hits would come, but it's hard to imagine he could have dreamt that they'd come out of a better situation. "Like they say, when hits come, they come in bunches," Elgie said. After his first career hit, a single to left field in the bottom of the seventh, the freshman first baseman came back to the plate in the bottom of the eighth. He stared down a four-run deficit, two outs and loaded bases. He hit another single to left, cutting the lead to three runs and continued a rally that secured the Jayhawks their first comeback victory of the season. of the rally. "When you're in a hitting count, hopefully you put a good swing on the ball. And that inning we seemed to do that." Elgie might have just been a little excited afterward because in actuality, his single was the only hit of the inning. It was a strange comeback that saw runs scored on a walk, a throwing error and a wild pitch. "Usually it (comebacks) starts with a couple of walks and then somebody makes a defensive mistake. Then you go bingo-bango once the floodgates open," coach Ritch Price said. "But it ended up being a great come-from-behind win." Unfortunately the comeback was not able to reward Shaeffer Hall's performance. The junior left-hander went seven innings and gave up five runs, but only one was earned. "He deserved to get a win," Price said. "Of all our guys today he pitched better than anybody we went out there today. We have to play defense behind him." KANSAS 7, NORTHWESTERN 3 In the back end of a doubleheader, the layhawks decided to take the drama out of the game early in a most unconventional way. Junior Robby Price isn't known for his exceptional power, which is why it's fitting that he had to work for his first home run in the bottom of the second. His inside-the-park home run gave Kansas an early 2-0 lead and it never looked back. "I died around third (base)," Price said laughing. "That was a little too far of a run for me" As with any inside-the-park home run, a little luck is necessary to make it all the way to home plate. The Wildcat left fielder made a diving stab at Price's sinking ball, and came up just short as it careened towards the visitor bullpen wall. By the time the Wildcats recovered to make a throw to home, Price was already sliding in. "I just couldn't believe how far the ball kicked away," coach Ritch Price said. "When he (Robby) got half way to third, I thought he had it." It appeared that the early two-run lead would be sufficient for sophomore starter T.J. Walz's confidence. Topping out his fastball at 90 mph and combining it with his breaking ball, Walz impressed by striking out five in a row. He totaled six strikeouts through four and a third innings. The wheels came off, though, during the fifth, when the Wildcats struck back with five consecutive singles to score two runs and keep the game within reach. A couple of insurance runs in the seventh made the ending less compelling. But Ritch Price said he hoped Walz could maintain his best stuff throughout an entire game. "He threw 31 pitches in the (fifth) inning so rather than go seven he goes five," he said. "Those are the things that we're still trying to get him over the hump with because he has too good of stuff to have as few wins as he has right now." As much as mother nature tried to prevent Kansas from completing the series sweep, the KANSAS 10, NORTHWESTERN 1 Jayhawks proved to be resilient against the weather. After the rain and lightning caused the intended Saturday night game to be finished on a Sunday afternoon, the layhawks did everything but pack the Wildcats' bags themselves. "Thompson lasered it up the gap," coach Ritch Price said. "From that point, I don't think there was any pressure on at all. Everybody was just relaxed and swung the bat." Tony Thompson resumed his delayed at-bat in the bottom of the third with a shot into left-center field that scored two runs and opened the floodgates for the Javahawk offense. The layhawks scored five runs in those first two innings resumed from Saturday night. Along with the double, Thompson hit a home run, the second of back-to-back long balls. Senior catcher Buck Afenin hit the first long ball. He said it was never easy to contribute just after a postponement because of weather. "It was pretty awkward," he said. "On rainy days you don't know when you're going to play, so it's up and down and you can't really get into the mental mindset." Freshman pitcher Lee Ridenhour was able to take over after junior Cameron Selik started on Saturday. He pitched three effective innings without giving up any runs. "Definitely just getting used to it," Ridenhour said of his comfort level. "I know I struck out more guys today than I had all year." Edited by Sonya English Jayhawks power through Wildcats with hot bats and a few home runs BY TIM DWYER tdwyer@kansan.com Forget it ever happened. It was an aberration. It's just not their style. This weekend the layhawks sent a message about their sixgame home run drought to start the season. "We always knew we could do this," sophomore third baseman Tony Thompson said. "We just weren't doing it for the first few. I don't think anything's changed, we're just putting better swings on the ball. I think everything's starting to come together for us, it just took a few games." Since the power outage at the start of the season, Kansas has hit seven home runs in their last four games, including back-to-back jacks by senior catcher Buck Afenir and Thompson in the fourth inning of Sunday's game. The recent power is making the Jayhawks a little more comfortable with their offense. "It's definitely good to know that with one swing of the bat Tony or Buck can put a two-spot up on the board," said freshman pitcher Lee Ridenhour, who threw three scoreless innings in relief Sunday and will start Wednesday night against Wichita State. "Where before it was just small ball, base hits, moving runners around, definitely this past weekend and North Dakota the bats are coming alive." The offensive charge is being led, still, by sophomore third baseball mpherson, who is in the midst of a 19-game hitting streak, tied for fourth longest in school history. The sophomore is hitting .395 and now has the team lead with three home runs and 14 RBIs. behind it to bounce back into the field of play. Coach Ritch Price was in awe of the strength of the contact. drop off past him though, as pre-season all-conference catcher Buck Afenir has stepped into the lineup and leads the team with a .500 average. He's added two home runs and seven RBIs. He started his power surge with a home run, which cleared the left field fence, hit a tree behind the wall and had enough power "That ball Buck hit is about as hard as I've seen a ball jump out of here in the seven years that I've been here," Price said. "That ball was absolutely — looked like Manny Ramirez, as hard as that ball was hit." "That ball Buck hit is about as hard as I've seen a ball jump out of here..." It's not a steep RITCH PRICE coach Afenir said though the 0-for-6 games isn't likely to happen again, two home runs a game wasn't a realistic expectation either. to hit 70 bombs this year. I think you should just look to hard contact, bringing guys around. We're more geared to a different sort of baseball right now," Afenir said, and paused. "I wish I could say that, you know we're going "But if we get a couple bombs in the process, we'll be happy." Edited by Realle Roth FRIENDS RAY-BAN MAUI JIM SPY OPTIC VONZIPPER HOVEN HOBIE 813 MASS 841-8289 SHARK'S SURF SHOP WWW.SharksSurf.com KANSAS KANSAS GET THE LATEST STYLES The Jayhawks celebrate a run during a March 4 game against North Dakota at Hoglund Ballpark. Kansas swept Northwestern this weekend. FRESHMAN HEATING UP Freshman Zac Elgie had a breakout weekend, keying the Jayhawks' five-run, one-hit rally in the bottom of the eighth in the opening game of Friday's double-header. He started the scoring with a single then went 2-for-4 with two runs and an RBI in that game. He closed the weekend with an RBI double and a 1-for-3 performance on notes Sunday. Elgie was picked in the 12th round of the Major League Baseball Amateur Draft by Oakland, but elected to play for Kansas instead. THOMPSON SHOWS OFF DEFENSE AT HOT CORNER Tony Thompson, whose hit streak is still alive at 19 games and tied for fourth longest in Kansas history, did more than just hit the ball this weekend. He made two run-saving, did you-see-that leaping catches on line drives toward the hot corner. The first, in game one, came with the bases juiced for the Wildcats and the second came in similar fashion, just a few hours later. In the eighth inning of game two, Thompson grabbed a line drive with the bases loaded to preserve a late four-run lead. Tim Dwyer The Emily Taylor & Marilyn Stokstad Women's Leadership Lecture P. A. SCHMIDT DONNA BRAZILE Veteran Political Strategist & Syndicated Columnist Women in American Politics: Are We There Yet? Monday, March 9 | 7:00 p.m. Woodruff Auditorium, Kansas Union This event is free and open to the public. No tickets are required A political contributor to CNN and NPR and frequent guest on ABC's This Week with George Stephanopolous, New Orleans native Donna Brazile has worked on every presidential campaign from 1976 through 2000. She became the first African American to lead a major presidential bid when she served as campaign manager for former Vice President Al Gore. Named one of the "100 Most Powerful Women" by the Washingtonian and one of the "Top 50 Women in America" by Essence magazine. Brazile's passion is encouraging young people to vote, work within the system to strengthen it, and run for public office. KU HALL CENTER FOR THE HUMANITIES The University of Kansas www.hallcenterku.edu hallcenter@ku.edu 785-864-4798 Co-Sponsored by K A PUBU KANSAS PUBLIC RADIO --- 4B SPORTS THE UNIVERSITY OF DAILY KANSAS MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2009 SOFTBALL Jayhawks lose three of five games in Jayhawk Invitational Kansas bats come alive but opponents score early and often BY BEN WARD bward@kansan.com Arrocha Ballpark saw its first action of the regular season, as Kansas played host to three clubs in the KU Invitational: North Dakota State, Northern Iowa and Eastern Illinois. The Jayhawks went 2-3 over the weekend and now sit at 9-14 overall. Kansas played hard all weekend, but came away with little to show for it despite showing progress at the plate. The slumping bats of a few weeks ago were long gone, as every batter in the KU lineup saw success at the plate. Coach Tracy Bunge said she knew all along that the team could hit. "Offensively, we looked like I thought we would at the onset of the season." Bunge said. "The bottom part of the order is really putting it together. Girls like Briney Hile, Amanda Jobe and Allie Clark are hitting the ball really well." The Jayhawks have a short week ahead, with only one day of practice scheduled before they take on Missouri State in Springfield, Mo., on Thursday. GAME 1 — FRIDAY :NORTH DAKOTA STATE 5, KANSAS 4 A tough loss to stomach for Kansas, which dropped its home opener to North Dakota State. Trailing 1-0 for most of the afternoon, the Jayhawks rallied for four runs in the bottom of the sixth inning and headed into the final frame with a 4-1 lead. But the Bison countered with a four run inning of their own in the seventh, knocking Jayhawk starter Valerie George, senior pitcher, from the game and securing the victory. WP - Padilla (6-2), LP - George (6-6), SV - none, HR - Chnielewski (3) GAME 2 - SATURDAY NORTHERN IOWA 8, KANASS 5 The seventh inning proved troublesome again for the Jayhawks, who suffered another defeat. Kansas led 5-1 heading into the final inning but couldn't hold off the Northern Iowa offense, allowing seven runs to the Panthers. With the late squander the Jayhawks wasted a strong outing from junior pitcher Sarah Vertelka, who fanned seven batters over her six-plus innings of work. Sophomore pitcher Allie Clark, sophomore catcher Brittany Hile and sophomore outfielder Liz Kocon each had two hits for Kansas, accounting for four of the jayhawks five runs. WP - Hucheson (1-0), LP - Blair (0-3), SV - none, HR - Papesh (3); Clark (1) GAME 3 - SATURDAY KANSAS 4, EASTERN ILLINOIS 2 Junior first basenem Amanda Jobe was the star on offense for Kansas with two RBI hits, including a towering home run to center field. The Panther batters mounted several chances against George, but the layhawk ace hung tough, striking out nine and shuttling the door in the seventh for a complete game victory. After the game, Bunge spoke highly of the resiliency of her team. "The day could have gone down the toilet after the first game," she said, "but the team jumped right back in there and really dug deep. I'm really proud of the way they played." WP - George (7-6), LP - May (5-3), SV - none, HR - fobe (1) GAME 4 - SUNDAY KANSAS 12, NORTH DAKOTA STATE 1 Not even the 35 degree temperature could cool down the red-hot jayhawk bats, as they avenged Friday's loss with a victory over the Bisons. Kansas displayed an impressive offensive balance, with every starter tallying at least one of their 15 total hits. Clark had a huge game with six RBI, including a grand slam. Vertelka, donning short sleeves despite the cold weather, had a solid performance and only allowed four hits in the five inning contest. "After North Texas last weekend today was nothing," she said. Last weekend the Jayhawks battled a low of 25 degrees in Denton, Texas. WP - Vertelka (2-2), LP - Parks (2-2), SV - none, HR - Crisotso (1), Clark (2) GAME 5 - SUNDAY :NORTHERN IOWA 9, KANSAS 6 The Jayhawks closed out the KU Invitational by falling to Northern Iowa, 9-6. The Panthers displayed their power once again, with six runs in the second inning, including Kelly Papesh fourth home run of the weekend. George lasted only until the middle of the second inning in the contest. Senior third baseman Val Chapple led the way offensively for Kansas going 3-4 with 3 RBI, but the lead proved too great for the jayhawks to overcome. WP - Tillet (3-2), LP - George (7-7), SV - none, HR - Papesh (6); Chapple (2) - Edited by Jesse Trimble KANSAS Tyler Waugh/KANSAN Junior pitcher Sarah Vertelkai fires a strike into the catcher's glove during the game against the University of Northern Iowa on Saturday. Verteika had seven strikeouts. 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Land and 2 bedrooms · Immediate move-in · Garages available MARKETING ROOM -Fitness center -Free tanning -Business center hawkchalk.com call us at (785) 749-1288 6B KU 83, UT 73 THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAS MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2009 TEXAS 44 29 - 73 KANSAS 37 46 - 83 JAYHAWK STAT LEADERS Points PETER WATSON 21 Sherron Collins Rebounds Assists Cole Aldrich 10 CITY OF BAYSIDE Sherron Collins 7 KANSAS (25-6, 14-2) | Player | FG-FGA | 3FG-3FGA | Rebs | A | Pts | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Marcus Morris | 3-3 | 0-0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | | Cole Aldrich | 4-9 | 0-0 | 10 | 1 | 12 | | Sherron Collins | 7-19 | 1-4 | 3 | 7 | 21 | | Brady Morningstar | 3-6 | 3-4 | 4 | 4 | 9 | | Tyshawn Taylor | 4-9 | 1-1 | 2 | 5 | 11 | | Quintrell Thomas | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | | Tyrel Reed | 1-1 | 1-1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | | Markieff Morris | 3-5 | 0-1 | 2 | 0 | 8 | | Mario Little | 1-1 | 0-0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | | Travis Releford | 1-1 | 0-0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | | Matt Kleinmann | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | | Brennan Bechard | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | | Team | | | 4 | | | | Total | 27-54 | 6-11 | 32 | 17 | 83 | TEXAS (20-10, 9-7)
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SCHEDULE | Date | Opponent | Result/Time | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 11/25 | 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 | W, 86-62 | | 12/13 | vs. Massachusetts (in Kansas City, Mo.) | L, 61-60 | | 12/20 | vs. Temple | W, 71-59 | | 12/23 | at Arizona | L, 84-67 | | 12/30 | vs. Albany NY | W, 79-43 | | 1/03 | vs. Tennessee | W, 92-85 | | 1/6 | vs. Siena | W, 91-84 | | 1/10 | at Michigan State | L, 75-62 | | 1/13 | vs. Kansas State | W, 87-71 | | 1/17 | at Colorado | W, 73-56 | | 1/19 | vs. Texas A&M | W, 73-53 | | 1/24 | at Iowa State | W, 82-67 | | 1/28 | at Nebraska | W, 68-62 | | 1/31 | vs. Colorado | W, 66-61 | | 2/2 | at Baylor | W, 75-65 | | 2/7 | vs. Oklahoma State | W, 78-67 | | 2/9 | at Missouri | L, 62-60 | | 2/14 | at Kansas State | W, 85-74 | | 2/18 | vs. Iowa State | W, 72-55 | | 2/21 | vs. Nebraska | W, 70-53 | | 2/23 | at Oklahoma | W, 87-78 | | 3/1 | vs. Missouri | W, 90-65 | | 3/4 | at Texas Tech | L, 84-65 | | 3/7 | vs. Texas | W, 83-73 | MEN'S BASKET Collins, Aldrich All-Big 12 First Team performers; new seven get own rings KANS 12 COLLINS Freshman guard Tyshawn Taylor slams down a dunk after receiving a pass from junior guard Sherron Collins. Taylor scored 11 points in the Jayhawks 83-73 win against the Longhones Saturday afternoon. Weston White/KANSAN BY ANDREW WIEBE awiebe@kansan.com It didn't matter that they were young and untested. And it didn't matter that they were picked to finish fourth in the Big 12 during the preseason with the weight of a national championship on their shoulders. After Saturday's 83-73 victory against Texas, Kansas' seven newcomers have their own rings now. And as much as Kansas' fifth straight Big 12 title belongs to All-Big 12 First Team performers Sherron Collins and Cole Aldrich, the program's seven new faces helped earn this one too. "It feels good to have our own because it is Kansas and this is just what everybody expects," freshman guard Tyshawn Taylor said. "If we didn't do it, I feel like it would have been a failure almost. I'm just glad we got it done and it's going to feel good when I have this ring on my finger." Taylor said afterwards that he had grown tired of hearing how this team of mostly freshman and sophomores hadn't earned anything. And after losses to Syracuse, Massachusetts, Arizona and Michigan State in nonconference play, the celebration that occurred at the final whistle seemed like an unachievable dream. Against the Longhorns, the seven players who replaced the core of last season's national championship squad combined for 38 points, nine rebounds and five assists on 12-19 shooting from the field and a nearly perfect 13-14 from the free-throw line. "I think if you asked a lot of people in this room if they thought we could do it at the beginning of the season, they would have said no." Taylor said. "I feel like we kind of proved some people wrong." The Jahawks may have even proved Kansas coach Bill Self wrong. Self said Saturday that he never expected this sort of improvement from a team that suffered through a disappointing nonconference season. But in the midst of adversity, Taylor, the Morris twins, Travis Releford, Mario Little, Quintrell Thomas and Tyrone Appleton matured. The young Jayhawks bought into Self's vision for them, and victories followed. Kansas won eight straight to begin the conference season — including victories over Kansas State, Texas A&M and Baylor — and the newcomers took turns stepping up and helping Collins and Aldrich carry the load offensively. Taylor scored 20 points to help put away the Wildcats. Little dropped 15 points to keep the Aggies from spoiling the Jayhawks home winning streak. Marcus Morris had 13 points and six rebounds against the Bears on Big Monday. And when every game became crucial, they stepped up again to ensure Kansas would-finish the season on top. Against Oklahoma, Taylor poured in 26 points, and the Morris twins helped shut down Missouri's Demarre Carroll to keep "Not only to win the league, but win it outright and match our team from a couple years ago with a 14-2 record speaks volumes for these guys maturity and how far they've come." Self said. And although Self said the seven newcomers arrived on campus with a slightly skewed idea of what it would to succeed both individually and collectively, they figured it out in time to earn a ninth Big 12 title in 13 years. Kansas atop the Big 12 heap. "They just keep impressing us, and they impress me more and more," Collins said. "I think its good for them to finally earn something so everybody can stop talking about last year's team." Edited by Sam Speer Junior guard Sherron Collins drives toward the basket during the second half of Saturday's game against Texas in Allen Fieldhouse. The Jayhaws defeated the Longhorns 83-73 in the final Village Ryan McGeeney/KANSAN FIVE JAYHAWKS HONORI BY BIG 12 CONFERENCE A day after officially winning the Big 12 Conference championship, Kansas unofficially won the Phillips 66 All-Big 12 award. Including Kansas coach Bill T Texas guard A.J. Abrams falls over freshm beef the big 12 Championship in Oklaho Collins scored 21 points and had seven assists. Aldrich recorded his 18th double-double of the season with 12 points and 10 rebounds. "But to me, the player of the game for us was Brady Morningstar, with out question." Self said. MEN'S (CONTINUED FROM 1B) and sophomore center Cole Aldrich would have. Collins and Aldrich led the Jayhawks to a 14-2 Big 12 record, a game better than last year's national championship team, and topped it off by starring against Texas on Saturday. Self assigned Morningstar, a sophomore guard, to defend the Longhorns' A.J. Abrams, who is one of the Big 12's best shooters and --- D See of of hot hot wit wit tea tea to to jur jur an forward M Ghona City. @KANSAN.COM averag For more men's basketball coverage, check out Case Keefer's "Blog" Allen on Kansan.com. If you would rather kick back and rest your eyes, listen to the postgame edition of The Jay Report podcast. Again was mo on 2-fc The Jay Report With remaini point s Collins the scor "It's Morni player, he enough. sure he's BEWARE OF "THE BLOG" Fresh flushed break to Collins "Who looked I with hit Taylor, assists, THREE POINT Thursday At the KU Bookstores Thursday, Mar. 12 Visit store or kubookstores.com for more details. ANSAN 2009 THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAS MONDAY MARCH 9, 2009 MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2009 KU 83, UT 73 7B HONOR NFERENCI nally winning nally champi officially wo big 12 award s coach Bill 'BALLREWIND lls over freshm pionship in Okla Taylor and freshman forward Marcus Morris round out the list of honored Jayhawks. Both Taylor and Morris made the All Big 12 Rookie Team. Taylor was a unanimous selection. M1B) Cole Aldrich Aldrich led ag 12 record, ear's nation- and topped st Texas on Case Keefer of the game ingstar, with ants and had recorded hisi the season ebounds. Ryan McGeeney/KANSAN with one more award than Griffin, however, as the Big 12 named him Co-Defensive Player of the Year — he shared with Missouri's J.T. Tiller — and a member of the All-Defensive Team. Collins was a unanimous selection. The only other unanimous choice on the team was Oklahoma forward Blake Griffin, who doubled as the Big 12 Player of the Year. Self, who won Big 12 Coach of the Year, the conference honored five Jayhawks — tied with Missouri for the most of any team. But Kansas was the only team with two players selected to the All Big 12 First Team — junior guard Sherron Collins and Freshman guard Tyshawn eningstar, a defend the who is one nooters and sophomore center Cole Aldrich. Aldrich actually ended up XA Can forward Marcus Morris' back after attempting a defensive rebound during the second half of Saturday's game against Texas in Allen Fieldhouse. The Jayhawks defeated the Longhorns 83-73 in the final home game. averages 17 points per game. Against Morningstar, Abrams was mediocre. He scored 10 points on 2-for-11 shooting. "It's a tough challenge," Morningstar said. "He's a great player, but I chased him around long enough. He got me a little tired. I'm sure he's a little tired." With three and a half minutes remaining, Morningstar hit a three-point shot from the wing after Collins passed him the ball to make the score 76-71. Freshman guard Tyshawn Taylor flushed a one-handed dunk on a fast break to separate Kansas for good. Collins assisted that one, too. wanted it." "When Sherron got the steal, he looked back to see who was running with him and we made eye contact," Taylor, who had 11 points and five assists, said. "I think he knew I "Yeah," Collins said. "I made eye contact with Brady the same on the play before that." But behind Collins' leadership, the laj Hawks kept their composure. With a minute and a half remaining until halftime, the Longhorns were ahead 44-30. Collins confirmed Taylor's thought and took it a step further. The victory put Kansas alone at the top of the Big 12 standings, finishing one game ahead of Oklahoma (13-3) and two in front of Missouri (12-4). Morningstar's three-pointer and Taylor's dunk were the two highlights of the second half, in which Kansas out-scored Texas 46-29. The first half didn't go as smoothly. consecutive points, finishing with a three-point shot from sophomore guard Tyrel Reed to make the score 44-37. "He is one of those players who can get hot like that," Collins said. "He got real hot." The Jayhawks trailed by 14 as Texas' Damion James scored 20 of his game-high 26 points. If they can win three games in a row, the Jayhawks will be the Big 12 Tournament champions. And then, they'd receive another trophy from Beebe. "The last minute and a half won the game for us." Self said. The Jayhawks will have the No. 1 seed at the Big 12 Tournament next week in Oklahoma City and will play the winner of the Nebraska Baylor game Thursday at 11:30 a.m. Kansas proceeded to score seven Edited by Grant Treaster --- DWYER (CONTINUED FROM 1B) of encouragement before anyone else on the bench had considered standing. NEW at kudining.com NetNutrition®, 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. Delicious Food. endless possibilities. Contributing To Student Success DINING SERVICES And that epitomizes the type of players Kleinmann and Bechard were. They both knew they weren't going to be stars in crimson and blue, but that never stopped them from doing everything right. NEW at kudining.com NetNutrition® 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. Delicious Food. endless possibilities. Contributing To Student Success DINING SERVICES "Coaches have favorites in their mind sometimes," coach Bill Self said. "But sometimes your favorites are the ones that do everything they're supposed to do, that are great ambassadors for your program, conduct themselves right. These guys are two of my favorites. I'll be real honest, they're two of my favorites." DINING SERVICES "I have been blessed to be a part of your family, to be part of everything you guys root for and cheer for," Kleinnmann said as he addressed the fans. "I'm humbled and I'm honored and I'm privileged. I love every single one of you, because you guys have made this experience amazing. Thank you so much, and I will forever be a Jayhawk because of you." Self said the two seniors had enhanced everyone's experience at Kansas by being part of the program. He may not have meant the fans as well, but it certainly would have been accurate if he had. VIEW FROM PRESS ROW Edited by Jesse Trimble IT WAS OVER WHEN ... Tyshawn Taylor caught the pass from Sherron Collins and unleashed a thunderous slam dunk with three minutes remaining in the game. It made the score 78-71 and made it clear that Texas couldn't handle this Kansas storm. It came in the middle of a 7-0 Jayhawk run. Texas added two more free throws before the end of the game, but the outcome was already decided. Taylor did the job. GAME TO REMEMBER ... Senior center Matt Kleinmann Kleinmann Kleinmann is the only player in the history of the Big 12 and Big 8 Conferences to win five conference championships. He started the game against Texas and played one minute as a part of Senior Day. Bill Self has long called Kleinmann one of his favorites and it's easy to see why. Spending five years in practice against players like Cole Aldrich, Darrell Arthur and Sasha Kaun isn't the easiest task, but Kleinmann enjoyed every minute of it. --- Abrams GAME TO FORGET ... 102 Texas guard A.J. Abrams Abrams got Morningstarred. Yes, that can be used as a verb. It happens when sophomore guard Brady Morningstar guards an opposing team's best player. Throughout the season, Morningstar has drawn many of those matchups and usually holds the player to less than their season average. Abrams was no exception. He made only two field goals. He missed nine field goals. He finished with 10 points and was not a factor in the game. When Abrams can't make a difference, Texas loses. STAT OF THE NIGHT ... 10. That's the number of Kansas turnovers, which ties for the season-low.That's certainly a statistic that will make Self smile this time of year. PRIME PLAYS Case Keefer FIRST HALF 8:59 Texas forward Damior James pulled up and knocked down an open jumper to score his 16th point only 11 minutes into the ballgame and tie the game at 22. James finished the first half with 20 points on 8-for-10 shooting as the Longhorns led by as many as 14 points. 14:09 — Brady Morningstar pulled down the rebound from one of A.J. Abrams nine missed field goals and found Sherron Collins to start the fastbreak. Collins promptly returned the favor, finding Morningstar spotted up on the wing for his second three-pointer in as many possessions to give Kansas a 15-11 lead. 00:57 — Down by 14 with just under two minutes remaining. Marcus Morris scored inside then substitute Travis Relefond finished this play in transition after Collins stole the ball from Connor Atchely. Relefond's layup cut Texas' lead to 10 and forced Rick Barnes to call a timeout to quiet the crowd. 00:08 — True to form. Kansas hit yet another big shot before halftime as Collins collapsed the defense then found Tyrel Reed behind the three-point line. Reed lined the shot up and knocked it down to cut Texas' lead to seven before halftime and cap a 7-0 Kansas run. SECOND HALF 10:46 — Dexter Pittman caught a lob deep in the paint and rose up for a vicious onehanded dunk that quieted the crowd and gave Texas a five-point advantage. Things went downhill for the Longhorns from there though. 3:07 — Once again Collins led the fastback, this time finding a trailing Taylor for a soaring one-handed jam that gave Kansas a 78-71 lead and ignited the crowd in Allen Fieldhouse. The bucket spelled doom for Texas, which couldn't get closer than seven points the remainder of the game. 9:10 Sherron Collins started the fastbreak, and Markieff Morris finished it with authority. Collins missed his shot at the rim in transition, but Morris was there to slam it home with two hands to give the Jayhawks a 62-61 lead — their first advantage since the 8:47 mark in the first half. 0:15 — Kansas coach Bill Self motioned towards the end of his bench for seniors Matt Kleinmann and Brennan Bechard to enter the game in place of Cole Aldrich and Collins, sealing a fifth consecutive Big 12 regular season championship. The senior duo would be removed second later to a standing ovation that capped their careers in Allen Fieldhouse. — Andrew Wiebe GAMENOTES ONE MORE YEAR When junior guard Sherron Collins went to the free-throw line with 1:20 remaining in the game, the student section began to chant "one more year." Collins heard it. Heck, Collins loved it. "It was funny,"Collins said. "They did the same thing to B-Rush and those guys. It was just funny." So could Collins forfeit his final year of eligibility and enter the NBA Draft at the end of the year? "I haven't even thought about it," Collins said. "I'm just trying to win and make a run in this tournament. I haven't thought about the NBA at all." ESPN.com's Chad Ford currently lists Collins as the No. 45 pro prospect in college basketball and a late first-to-early second round pick. TAYLOR BAD, RELEFORD GOOD Freshman guard Tyshawn Taylor missed four shots in the first half and had three turnovers. Bill Self was not happy about it. He decided to bench Taylor to start the second half and went with freshman guard Travis Leeford for nearly seven minutes in his place. Self praised Leeford's four-point performance. "I thought Travis played very well in his place," Self said. "I don't even know how much Tyshawn would have played if he didn't get tired, to be honest." Taylor re-gained Self's trust when he checked back into the game and finished with 11 points and five assists. ON TO NEXT YEAR Kansas finished off its home season without a defeat. The Jayhawks still hold the nation's longest home court winning streak, now at 41 games, headed into next season. Only four of the 16 players on Kansas' roster — Collins, Morningstar, Brennan Bechard and Matt Kleinmann — have experienced a defeat at Allen Fieldhouse. Case Keefer 8B SPORTS THE UNIVERSITY DARY KANSAN MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2009 NEW YORK No.23 IOWA STATE 32 27 - 59 20 29 — 49 KANSAS (17-12, 6-10) Player FG-FGA 3FG-3FGA Rebs A Pts Danielle McCray 9-19 4-8 11 2 27 Nicollette Smith 1-5 0-3 2 0 2 Krysten Boogaard 3-9 0-0 8 0 8 LaChelda Jacobs 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Ivana Catic 0-2 0-1 0 3 0 Aishah Sutherland 2-2 0-0 1 0 4 Sade Morris 3-10 0-3 3 4 8 Porscha Weddington 0-1 0-0 2 0 0 Team 4 Total 18-48 4-15 31 9 49 No. 23 IOWA STATE (23-7,11-5) Player FG-FGA 3FG-3FGA Rebs A Pts Heather Ezell 5-12 2-6 4 3 14 Amanda Nisleit 2-3 2-3 5 0 6 Toccara Ross 1-3 0-0 1 0 2 Jocelyn Anderson 1-1 0-0 2 2 4 Nicky Wieben 9-19 0-0 9 0 20 Denae Stuckey 0-2 0-1 4 1 1 Kelsey Bottle 0-3 0-3 0 1 4 Anna Florzak 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Whitney Williams 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Claire Rockall 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Alexis Yackley 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Shellie Mosman 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Ashley Arlen 1-1 0-0 3 0 2 Alison Lacey 1-7 0-3 2 7 6 Team 1 Total 20-51 4-16 31 14 59 GAME NOTES KANSAS ENTERS BIG 12 TOURNAMENT AS EIGHTH SEED After finishing the Big 12 regu lar season 6-10, the Jayhawks are slotted as the eight seed in the Big 12 tournament. Kansas will play ninth-seed Nebraska at 11 a.m. Thursday morning in Oklahoma City. The winner will face top-seeded Oklahoma in the second round at 1 a.m. on Friday. IOWA STATE PLAYER DOMINATES INSIDE While coach Bonnie Henrickson said defense wasn't Kansas' biggest problem against Iowa State, the Jayhawks struggled mightily with stopping Nicky Wieben. Wieben finished the game with 20 points and nine rebounds. She scored Iowa State's final nine points of the first half, giving the Cyclones a 32-20 lead. "She gets one-on-one looks because you have all the shooters spotting up outside of her," Henrickson said. "You can't come double (team) her because she's so good about kicking it out." KANSAS STRUGGLES ON OFFENSE The ability to execute on offense keyed Kansas' four-game winning streak. But against Iowa State, when that winning streak was snapped, that wasn't the case. The Jayhawks made just 38 percent of their shots, including 4-of-15 three-pointers. Kansas also committed 17 turnovers. "Tonight we had bad turnovers," junior guard Sade Morris said. "We played defense here and there but, then again, we didn't score on offense." — Jason Jenks Tournament hopes fade with loss WOMEN'S BASKETBALL BY JASON JENKS jienks@kansan.com AMES, Iowa — In the belly of Hilton Coliseum, in the wake of Kansas' most meaningful game this season, senior guard Ivana Catic's eyes began to water. Catic arrived at Kansas four years ago and has since played in two Women's National Invitation Tournaments. But never during her tenure have the Jayhawks been so close to reaching their ultimate goal of receiving a bid to the NCAA tournament. Check Kansan.com for more women's basketball coverage. By losing 59-49 at Iowa State on Saturday, Kansas is now seated on the outside of NCAA tournament talks, a place usually reserved for WNIT-bound teams. "I don't know why this happened tonight, especially with the stake we were playing for," Catic said, her voice beginning to waver. "This is not acceptable. It's just really disappointing to think about now because it's the game you never get back." That Kansas traveled to No. 22 Iowa State and lost in front of 12,689 fans certainly stung. But what hurt the most — and what left Kansas digging into its past — were previously squandered opportunities. In a season marred with chances now gone, the lajhawks spent the waning moments of their loss reflecting in the locker room on Saturday night. Earlier in the season, when nothing seemed to click, Kansas lost games to bottom Big 12 teams — Colorado, Texas Tech, Nebraska and Missouri. KANSAN FILE PHOTO Each loss occurred in a slightly different manner and for slightly different reasons, yet each carried a decisively strong message for coach Bonnie Henrickson and the lavhawks. We should have won. "If we don't go to the tournament, it isn't because we didn't beat Iowa State at Iowa State", Henrickson said. "It's because we didn't take care of business." KANSAS 14 44 Still, Kansas had chances to upset Iowa State. Perhaps the most crippling moments for Kansas occurred in the game's first three minutes. Iowa State built an 8-0 lead, sparked by two three-pointers that seemed to energize the crowd. Kansas trailed for the game's entirety, never able to fully overcome the sluggish start. "That set the tone and then they were just comfortable," junior guard Sade Morris said. "There were times we made them feel uncomfortable but they were up. It's a lot easier when you're up." Sophomore center Krysten Booagard struggles to propel a shot past a Nebraska defender during the Jayhawks' Feb. 28 game in Allen Fieldhouse. The women's winning streak came to an end on Saturday with 59-49 loss at Iowa State. Yet Kansas' most glaring shortcoming happened on the offensive end where junior forward Danielle McCray was the only player to score in double digits. After struggling early, McCray finished with 27 points and 11 rebounds. But the problem against Iowa State — and a problem in many losses this season — was the lack of production from Kansas' other players. Morris scored just two points in the second half, while sophomore center Krysten Boogaard played only 24 minutes because of foul trouble. "We didn't really play well together," Catic said. "We just didn't have the same compose and the same sense of urgency that we had in previous games where we won." In the second half, Kansas cut Iowa State's lead to seven with 9:51 left in the game. But the Jayhawks had a two part problem that kept the Cyclones in control; Kansas couldn't score consistently on offense and couldn't shut down Iowa State on defense. as 17 points late in the game as Kansas faded down the stretch. Now, the pressure for Kansas shifts to the Big 12 tournament in Oklahoma City on Thursday. Henrickson said the Jayhawks must win at least two games to re-enter the NCAA tournament picture. "We could never get three or four stops in a row," Catic said. "That's really difficult, especially when you play against Iowa State because they have such good shooters. That puts pressure on you." But after Iowa State snapped Kansas' four-game winning streak, the Jayhawks' past seemed to rise to the forefront as much as their future. "We basically killed ourselves to the season," McCray said. "If we would have played with that same sense of urgency, if everyone would have been consistent individually ... those last four games, if we would have played like that in the beginning of the season, we wouldn't even have these problems." WOMEN'S BASKETBALL Edited by Jesse Trimble Offensive shortfalls result in loss to ISU cgoble@kansan.com AMES, Iowa — Efficiency on the offensive end was one reason the jayhawks went on a four-game winning streak. BY CLARK GOBLE cgoble@kansan.com A lack of offensive efficiency was the main reason that same streak ended Saturday night on the road against Iowa State. Kansas lost to Iowa State 59-49. In Iowa State's loss in Lawrence two weeks ago, Cyclones coach Bill Fennelly didn't think the Jayhawks' defense really affected them too much. He thought that it was more about his team's inability to run efficient offense. It was the same story Saturday night, but this time, it was Kansas' offense that sputtered. The Jayhawks' 49-point scoring output was its lowest since they scored the same number against Texas Tech at home. "We just didn't do what we were supposed to do on the offensive end," senior Ivana Catic said. @KANSAN.COM KANSAS 4 KANSAN FILE PHOTO At times, the only shots Kansas could get came off of isolation plays for junior forward Danielle McCray with the shot clock running down. And even the shots she made were often not too pretty. By unofficial count, she banked in three of her four three-pointers. "They were just all over me, face-guarding me." McCray said "When I drove inside, there were five people in there waiting for me." @ Junior forward Danielle McCray releases a two-point attempt during the Jayhawks' March 4 game against Baylor in Allen Fieldhouse. The women's team brought its four-game winning streak to an end on Saturday with a 59-49 loss at Iowa State. McCray said another factor in the lack of offensive efficiency was Iowa State's changing defenses. The Cyclones started the game in a 2-3 zone, but switched to a diamond-and-one and a sagging man-to-man for the rest of the game. Catic said they knew what Iowa State was going to do on the defensive end but were unable to execute. They missed open shots and easy layups time and time again. Thinking of the big MOVE This Summer? Find Help in Apartment Guide Thurs, Apr. 2nd THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN "We didn't have the same composure and the same sense of urgency as we did in the previous four games." Catic said. Coming off four games where the Jayhawks shot the ball fewer times than their opponents in each game but still made more field goals, Iowa State's ability to slow down Kansas was a bit unexpected. may notice the Cyclones' success in stifling other Kansas scorers and use a similar strategy to guard the lavhawks the rest of the season. "Overall, everyone has to produce more," McCray said. Coach Bonnie Henrickson echoed that sentiment. "In this league, kids got to show up and play," she said. But, as many of the Jayhawks realized after the game, it isn't hard to recognize why the team wasn't efficient on the offensive end. "Eventually, it comes down to making a play." Catic said. that, saying she needs to "step up." Morris was 3-for-10 from the field and had five turnovers in 40 minutes of play. Davide McCray realized other teams Edited by Realle Roth She said junior Sade Morris needed to pick up some of the scoring slack. Morris agreed with DO YOU HAVE THE WINNING FORMULA? Coming March 11 09 Bb Bracket Bash THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN Senic doubl BYU a N Th comp State Iowa distal Bond comp Wilso Ind. Jon some to co Char Keyw Ou comp Keith Jayha for th It team Indoo Station 13 to Hay the 60 a time third Wisse this w mile, Wisse a time Busc at At In t for a at At HA a form pion w lately a don Atlanti The of 330 survive the wa away f over J Pole had be driver the tojo another engine He app the wa down. For l I grabbe drove mile qu been t have c "I've said in unbelie come t THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2009 SPORTS 9B TENNIS MARIA MAYER Jerry Wang/KANSAN Jerry Wang KANZAI Senior Edina Horvath serves against BYU's Kristina Doerr and McCall Jones. Edina and her doubles partner Ekaterina Morozova won No. 1. Doubles match 8-4. The team lost to No. 61 BYU at First Server on Friday afternoon. Singles step up when doubles struggle BY JUSTIN HILLEY Erin Wilbert improves in singles play, while doubles teams continue to switch up jhilley@kansan.com In their first two outdoor matches of the season, the layhawks continued to struggle in the doubles rounds as they fell to BYU, 4-3, and Tulsa, 6-1. The Jayhawks are now 5-3 and will begin Big 12 play this Friday. Playing in the No. 1 position, the new doubles tandem of senior Edina Horvath and freshman Ekaterina Morozova defeated BYU's Kristina Doerr and McCall Jones, 8-4. This turned out to be the team's only doubles victory of the entire weekend. After losing the early doubles point, the Jayhawks fought back when Morozova, freshman Erin Wilbert and senior Yuliana Svistun won their singles matches. But by the time Morozova achieved the team's first singles win, BYU had already picked up its fourth point, winning 4-3. "Overall I think we're improving. I feel like we competed well, but came up on the short stick. I wasn't real pleased with the doubles, but I felt they bounced back in singles and competed hard," coach Amy Hall-Holt said. Morozova defeated BYU's ranked player, Kristina Doerr, 6-4, 6-4. "Morozova keeps impressing me every time she sets out. She set a high bar for herself out there on the court, and right now with all of them I don't expect anything less," Hall-Holt said. The dual match ended with a smiling Hall-Holt embracing Wilbert and Systun. After watching her daughter win her team-best seventh singles match of the season on Friday, Karen Wilbert was in attendance again for Saturday's match versus Tulsa, witnessing Wilbert achieve her eighth singles victory. She traveled from Lafayette, La., and Wilbert said her mother was surprised to see a louder, fist-pumping Erin. glad that she's here; she's a real good support system for me," Erin Wilbert said. After taking early leads at both the No. 2 and 3 doubles positions, the new pairings of Svistun/Dzuba and Wilbert/Dorn fell 8-6 and 8-5, respectively. Horvath and Morozova played at the No. 1 position again, but this time lost 8-5. Although it fought assiduous- "I think she's kind of shocked. She said that she's never seen me play this way before. I'm usually not so, 'Come on!', but it means so much more whenever you're playing for your team than if your just playing for yourself. I'm "I wasn't real pleased with the doubles, but I felt they bounced back in singles and competed hard." AMY HALL-HOLT Coach ly, the layhawks' only singles victory came from Wilbert when she defeated Tulsa's Rebecca Row 6-2, 6-1. Wilbert has been working to improve her consistency, which she said played a role in her win. "I was just making a lot of balls. It was really important today, especially with the wind." Wilbert said. "I've been working really hard, and I've gone out and just performed well. Doubles is another story; we're still kind of working on that." This weekend showed that the squad can compete with ranked teams. Hall Holt's said her spece- Singles and doubles records Singles: Doubles: 13-17 Overall: 43-47 Singles: Freshmen 13-8 Sophomores 5-5 Juniors 2-7 Seniors 10-10 Total 30-30 tations of each player increases every day because she has seen the level at which they can play, and when they do not, it upsets her. She said she is, however, happy with their performances in the singles rounds. "We're working hard, and I think these matches this weekend have helped us prepare for Nebraska on Friday. Just staying focused on getting better in practice and taking these matches and keep building for conference. That's what it's about," Hall-Holt said. Edited by Sam Speer TRACK & FIELD NCAA to announce Indoor qualifiers BY JASON BAKER jbaker@kansah.com Jordan Scott will maybe have some of his teammates join him to compete at the NCAA Indoor Championships next weekend. Keyword being "maybe." The Kansas track and field team competed on Saturday at the Iowa State NCAA Qualifier in Ames, Iowa. This past in weekend both distance runners junior Lauren Bonds and senior Colby Wissel competed in Notre Dame's Alex Wilson Invitational in South Bend, Ind. It was the last chance for the team to qualify for the NCAA Indoor Championships in College Station, Texas, to be held on March 13 to 14. Out of all the Jayhawks that competed, it was freshman sprinter Keith Hayes who was the only Jayhawk to provisionally qualify for the Indoor Championships. Hayes provisionally qualified in the 60-meter hurdle event, running a time of 7.86 seconds, placing him third in the finals. Both Bonds and Wissel also provisional qualified this weekend. Bonds in the one-mile, running a time of 4:48 and Wissel in the 3,000-meter run with a time of 7:58. In track, provisionally qualifying for a meet is equivalent to college basketball of being on the bubble, it doesn't guarantee a trip to the Indoor National Championship as automatically qualifying for an event, but it does put the athlete on notice by NCAA for possible selection based on how well they performed during the season. "The only thing I was worried about was going to NCAA," Hayes said. Iowa State NCAA qualifier Hayes placed fifth in the preliminary round running a time of 7.95 seconds, qualifying him for finals. WOMEN "It wasn't clean. It was a fast race but it wasn't a clean race." Hayes said. Hayes said his performance in the finals round went a lot better than the preliminary round. Hayes said that after this weekend, he was optimistic about making it to the Indoor Nationals, especially for next year. Hayes said that although he didn't reach his goal of 7.80 seconds in the 60-meter hurdles, that he was still hapy with his performance. He said running a 7.80 would have given him a better chance of making it to the Indoor Nationals. "If there were more meets left this season, I probably wouldn't run eight seconds ever again." Hayes said. "I probably should have taken care of business sooner than later." WOMEN 200-meter dash Victoria Howard 24.33 (2nd) 4X400 relay 4X400 relay Kansas 3.44.64 (10th) Pole vault MEN Mackenzie Wills 3.70 meters (tie for 8th) Abby Jones 3.70 (tie for 8th) Long jump Jareb Stallbaumer 7.03 meters (4th) Triple jump Long jump Triple jump Corey Fuller 15.21 meters (2nd) Jamaica Collins 5.62 meters (5th) One-mile Patrick McGowan 4:16.69 (5th) 4X400 relay Kansas 3:13.36 (16th) Alex Wilson Invitational Women's one-mile Lauren Bonds 4:48.50 (11th) Men's 3,000-meter run Colby Wessel 7:58.08 (4th) "I stay healthy and I keep working at it in practice. The opportunity will rise up again." Haves said. The team won't know for sure who will officially be going to the championship until Monday when the NCAA will announce its chosen athletes. "It's definitely nerve wracking," Hayes said. "I hope I get to go. But I'd rather be 100 percent sure that I'm going than being on the bubble." Edited by Jesse Trimble Northern Iowa wins Arch Madness title Associated Press ST. LOIS — Ali Farokhmanesh scored eight of Northern Iowa's 12 points in overtime, helping the top seed overcome a big finish from Ostis Erdidge in a 60-57 victory over Illinois State in the Missouri Valley Conference championship game Sunday. Kwadzo Ahelegbe added 17 points, hitting the go-ahead free throws with 16 seconds left in OT for Northern Iowa (23-10), which earned the conference's automatic bid to the NCAA tournament. The Panthers matched a school record for victories while earning their first NCAA bid since 2004. BY R.B. FALLSTROM Eldridge had 21 points and hit five three-pointers after a scoreless first half, but he missed a long three-point attempt at the end of regulation and another at the end of overtime. Northern Iowa was 3-0 against Like Eldridge, Farokhmanshis was scoreless in the first half. He finished with 13 points while going 3-for-4 from three-point range, hitting two from long range in overtime. Illinois State (24-9) this season, with another victory in double-overtime and all three decided by a total of nine points. COLLEGE BASKETBALL Northern Iowa had a 12-point lead in the first half before Illinois State rallied behind Eldridge's shooting. Illinois State shot 23 percent in the first half and 30.2 percent overall. Eldridge missed his first six shots before heating up with six in a row, including a pair of three-pointers from well beyond the line. Coach Tim Jankovich wore a big grin after Eldridge's 3-pointer from the deep corner while well covered put Illinois State in front 43-40 for the first time since the game's first basket. NASCAR Busch led majority of laps at Atlanta Motor Speedway Pole-sitter Mark Martin, who had become the second-oldest driver in Cup history to claim the top spot in qualifying, had another rough day after blowing engines the two previous weeks. He apparently cut a tire, smashed the wall and finished 31st, 14 laps down. The 30-year-old Busch led 235 of 330 laps in the Kobalt Tools 500 surviving a couple of scraps with the wall and a late caution to pull away for a 0.332-second victory over Jeff Gordon. "I've got to thank my guys," he said in Victory Lane. "This car was unbelievable. I guess good things come to those who wait." For his victory lap, Busch grabbed the checkered flag and drove backward around the 1.54-mile quad-oval. 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Yummy's OVER-THE-TOP FROZEN YOGURT 1119 mass. 785.838.3600 around the corner from "Brothers 10B SPORTS COLLEGE BASKETBALL THE UNIVERSITY OF DARTS KANSAS MONDAY MARCH 8, 2009 MONDAY MARCH 9,2009 Hansbrough plays in final home game North Carolina Tar Heels forward scores 17 points, leading to a victory over Duke, 79-71 BY AARON BEARD Associated Press CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Tyler Hansbrough got the send-off he wanted in his final home game at North Carolina, thanks in part to Tv Lawson. Hansbrough scored 17 points in his final home game to help the No.2 Tar Heels beat No.7 Duke 79-71 Sunday and win the Atlantic Coast Conference regular-season title Lawson added 13 points and several key plays late for the Tar Heels (27-3, 13-3 ACC), who earned the top seed for next week's league tournament in Atlanta. North Carolina shot 53 percent and led most of the second half for its sixth win in seven meetings with Duke. Jon Scheyer scored 24 points for the Blue Devils (25-6, 11-5), while Kyle Singler added 23. But they never could overtake the Tar Heels once they fell behind midway through the second half,falling short in their bird to ditch at least a share of the league's regular season crown for the first time since 2006. North Carolina, which beat Duke 101-87 in Cameron Indoor Stadium last month, swept the Blue Devils for only the second time in the past 13 years. The Tar Heels also won the ACC outright for the third time in five seasons. It was a familiar scenario for North Carolina, which beat the Blue Devils by eight to clinch the league crown in last year's regular Tar Heels won the Atlantic Coast Conference regular-season title after Sunday's victory over Duke. season finale. Wh i l e Hambrough had another strong performance, it was Lawson - who had 25 points in the first meeting - who took control when the Tar Heels were clinging to a 70-68 lead with 3½ min. utes left. First he drove into the paint and kicked out to Danny Green for a 3-pointer, then drove past Scheyer for a layup and drew the foul for a three-point play that Then, after Bobby Frasor tied up Gerald Henderson to get the made it 76-69 with 1:03 left. hit two foul shots to make it 78-69 with 51.7 seconds left. Lawson also had eight rebounds and nine assists in 36 minutes despite playing with a sore toe he injured in Friday's practice. Devils penetrated and kicked out for open looks. But they didn't fare much better defensively than the Hansbrough finished 5-for-11 from the field but hit two 3-pointers to go with eight rebounds in 33 minutes. He exited the game after fouling out with 13.8 seconds left, waving his arms to acknowledge the crowd before shaking hands with coach Roy Williams as he made his way back to the bench. Wayne Ellington added 16 points on 7-for-10 shooting, while Deon Thompson had 14 for North Carolina. The Tar Heels also took a 37-22 defense on the boards. Managing partner of the Charlotte Bobcats, Michael Jordan, coach Larry Brown and current players Raymond Felton and Sean May attended the game. Duke led 39-38 at halftime behind 15 points from Singler, who repeatedly found himself open on the perimeter as the Blue Tar Heels, with both teams shooting 56 percent in the opening 20 minutes. In the second half, however, only the Tar Heels were able to continue that kind of efficiency. The Blue Devils shot just 32 percent in the second half, though much of that came as they missed plenty of open looks that they knocked down in earlier in the game. That was particularly true for Singler, who shot just 2-for-10 after halftime. The game drew its share of Tar Heel celebrities amid the rowdy capacity crowd. Michael Jordan — the managing partner of the NBAS Charlotte Bobcats — arrived with head coach Larry Brown and current players Raymond Felton and Sean May. In addition, former Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards attended with his wife, Elizabeth. CARO ASSOCIATED PRESS North Carolina's Tyler Hansbrough, left, and Dean Thompson pressure Duke's Kyle Singler during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Sunday. The Tar Heels won the Atlantic Coast Conference regular-season title. NFL Owens cut from Cowboys, signs with Bills ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. Terrell Owens needed only two days to find another place to play. The Buffalo Bills decided to take a chance on the talented but high-maintenance receiver, signing Owens to a $6.5 million, one-year deal Saturday. JACKSON The 35-year-old Owens caught 69 passes for 1,052 yards and 10 touchdowns last season with Dallas. But the Cowboys were looking to improve the atmosphere in the locker room and decided they would be better off without him. "I'm leaving America's team (for) North America's team," Owens said at a news conference. The Bills will be Owens' fourth stop. He started with San Francisco, bounced to Philadelphia where he helped the Eagles get to a Super Bowl — and then to Dallas. "I must move on, and it's another beginning for me." Owens said. "If I can be that extra added piece to get them to the playoffs, then that's what I'm here for. I looked at the defensive side of ball and offensive side of the ball, and these guys have all the pieces." Bufallo Bills new football player Terrell Owens smiles during a news conference Saturday, March 7, in Orchard Park, N.J. Owens signed Saturday with the Bills only two days after the high-maintenance receiver was cut by the Dallas Cowboys. The Bills were in need of a receiver to take the pressure from Lee Evans. They got one of the biggest names out there. "We all know of his tremendous ability and look forward to what he will bring to our offense." Bills owner Ralph Wilson said in a statement, "This is a very exciting day for the Buffalo Bills." Owens, a six-time Pro Bowler, is among the NFTs career leaders in catches, yards and touchdowns. Over the last three years, his 38 touchdowns are one more than Randy Moss and he's among the league's best in catches, yards and per catch and yards per game. For the Bills, the signing is then biggest splash since acquiring quarterback Drew Bledsoe in a trade in 2002. Team officials flew to Miami Saturday morning, flew back to Buffalo with Owens and agent Drew Rosenhaus, and signed the deal in the late afternoon at Bills headquarters. "Wow!' was my first reaction," Evans said. "I know we were looking at some different receivers out there. When he was cut by the Cowboys, I didn't know if we were going to make the move for him or not. We did and it worked out. I'm very excited for everybody." "I am really excited about the The question now is how T.O. will deal with Trent Edwards, who is only entering his second full year as starter. Jeff Garcia, Donovan McNabb and Tony Romo have all had dicey relationships with Owens. Edwards isn't nearly as accomplished as any of those players and the Bills' offense has been abysmal in recent years. addition of Terrell Owens to our team," Edwards said. "We spoke earlier and both look forward to working hard this offseason. We share the common goal of winning football games. His ability and experience will add to our offense and the weapons we already have." The Bills were 25th in the NFL in yards gained and failed to have a 300-yard passer. Buffalo has ranked 25th or lower in each of the past six seasons in total offense. "I'm looking forward to getting together with Trent, Lee and the guys and putting some points on the board," Owens said. Owens, though, isn't worried about his perceived selfishness in Dallas. Coach Dick lauron has often complained about the Bills' lack of scoring punch, but this represents a serious change in philosophy for a team that in the past has tried to avoid taking on disruptive locker room personalities. "That's all hearsay." Owens said. "If you look at all the comments coming from my teammates with the Cowboys the last three years, it's all been positive; Prior to that, I really don't want to get into it." Owens becomes the Bills fourth free agent addition this offseason. Buffalo has also signed cornerback Drayton Florence, backup quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick and former Panthers offensive lineman Geoff Hangartner. 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Steinmetz will work with current Provost Richard Lariiviere, who will be leaving the University effective July 1, to take a position as president at the University of Oregon INFUSING CULTURES D. R. LEE Steinmetz Lynn Bretz, director of communications for the University of Kansas, said Steinmetz was chosen after Hemenway met with various groups on campus and discussed how to best transition between leadership. Steinmetz will be responsible for balancing his duties as CLAS dean and interim provost. As dean of the college, Steinmetz said, he focuses his attention on faculty, students and staff within the 53 departments that make up the college. He said that in addition to attending to those needs, he would now have to address the needs and issues facing all other academic units on campus as well as the operation of several campus offices that provide services to students and faculty. "In balancing my dean and interim provost duties, I will be very dependent on assistance from the outstanding associate deans with whom I work in the college, as well as the vice provosts and their staff members," Steinmetz said. "With this assistance, I believe I can provide the attention that is needed and deserved in the college and the rest of campus." "It is no secret the biggest challenges we face right now are budgetary in nature," Steinmetz said. "With change in leadership, however, also comes opportunities for the campus to hear new ideas and insights and to build on the solid foundations and history of KU." The appointment comes at a unique time at the University as it faces financial shortfalls as well as transitions in leadership for both the chancellor and provost positions. However, Steinmetz said he was confident the University would work through these difficult times. Bretz said Steinmetz would work with Lariviere to ensure a seamless transition. She said the new chancellor, who is expected to take the job on July 1, would have the opportunity to name the next provost. However, she SEE PROVOST ON PAGE 3A JUNE 2015 Internationally known film and opera diector Chen Shi Zheng practices an acting exercise with students in John Staniunas' Creative Campus class Monday morning in Murphy Hall, Chen, who is visiting the University for the week, will be giving lectures and working with several master's classes throughout the week. He will also screen his film "Dark Matter," starring Meryl Streep, at 6:30 tonight in Budig Hall. Director works with students Chen Shi-Zheng is known for his work combining Chinese and Western styles BY JENNIFER TORLINE jtorline@kansan.com Internationally known opera and film director Chen Shi-Zheng is visiting the University this week to interact with students and talk about some of his recent work. Chen has worked with celebrities such as Meryl Streep and the rock band Gorillaz. He will also screen his award-winning 2007 film "Dark Matter" during his week-long residency at the University. "I'm curious to see the students and what they see in the future and how they get their inspiration," Chen said. Cheen's visit is part of the Univer sity's Chinese Artists and Professionals in Residence Program, said William Tsutsui, associate dean for international studies. The visit is funded by a grant from the Freeman Foundation to the Center for East Asian Studies. "The goal is to expose KU students and faculty, as well as the larger community, to some of the most imaginative and dynamic people from China," Sutsui said. During his time at the University, Chen will participate in directing, acting and scenography classes with the department of theatre and film. On Monday, Chen worked with students in associate professor John Stanitumas' acting classes. Chen focused on movement and gesture control during the classes, Spencer Holdren, Topeka senior, said. "It was awesome because we got to explore certain exercises in Japanese Noh theater, which requires extreme physical control and is a genre of theater we don't usually get to use," Holden said. Chen will screen his film "Dark Matter" on Tuesday and give a lecture about his work as a director on Thursday. These two events are free and open to the public. "One of the reasons that we bring people here is for our community to experience more about what the artist thinks about their own work," "DARK MATTER" WHAT: A screening of Chen's 2007 award-winning film. Chen will lead a discussion following the film. WHEN: 6:30 p.m. today WHERE: Room 110, Budig Hall "BEYOND BOUNDARIES" WHAT: Beyond Boundaries: the Contemporary works of director Chen Shi-Zheng is a lecturer by Chen about his work as an opera and film director Stanianas said. "It's nice to have the artist there to talk about the work." WHEN: 4:30 p.m. Thursday WHERE: Crafton-Preyer Theatre, Murphy Hall Chen said one of the goals of ms work was to get young people involved in theater and to help opera SEE CHEN ON PAGE 3A become part of their lives. He is known for his creation of the circus opera, which Chen CAMPUS Writing center reports higher spring numbers BY KAYLA REGAN kregan@kansan.com Despite fluctuating numbers in past semesters, the KU Writing Center has seen consistent use of its writing roosts this year, especially in the residence In Fall 2007, consultants working in residence halls held 81 writing sessions. That number dropped to 61 sessions in Spring 2008 but then increased again last fall, with 205 residence hall writing roost sessions. who used the center's services has been high during the fall semester but decreased in the spring. "This is when students are beginning end-of-semester papers and really take advantage of our services." Terese Thonus, director for the KU Writing Center, said for the past five years the number of freshmen This spring, though, the number of residence hall writing roost sessions hasn't shown signs of slowing. During the last six weeks of school, consultants held 36 sessions with students in the six residence hall writing center roosts — more than half the number of sessions during the entire Spring 2008 semester. writing roost sessions TERESE THONUS KU Writing Center director Thonus said that the 26 writing center consultants should expect to give students more help than usual during this semester's midterms. Given the increased number. "Around midterm time is when many professors who are assigning papers in stages are asking for a proposal or an outline," Thomas said. "This is when students are beginning end-of-semester papers and really take advantage of our services." Corbin Hall, which opened the latest residence hall writing roost last spring, has had 24 tutoring sessions in its first semester, more than any other residence hall writing roost that semester. Sarah Sommer, Fredonia sophomore, lived in Corbin last year and said she sought help from the center before turning in her first college paper. Although she wasn't disappointed with the advice she received, Sommer said it would still THE WATERCOLOR ARTIST Tyler Waugh XANSA Kate Feller, I enexa freshman, received help from the writing center Sunday in McCollum Hall. She was working on a paper for her Understanding the Bible class. Tyler Waugh/KANSAN SEE WRITING ON PAGE 3A index Classifieds...4B Opinion...5A Crossword...4A Sports...1B Horoscopes...4A Sudoku...4A All contents, unless stated otherwise, © 2009 The University Daily Kansan ASSOCIATED PRESS STEWART'S CHOW DIES Martha Stewart's puppy was killed in an explosion. ENTERTAINMENT 4A weather A MARINE IN A TOWEL. 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Each day there is news, music sports talk 907 KILOMETERS shows and other content made for students, by students. Whether it's rock'n'roll or reggae, sports or special events, KJHK 90.7 is for you. NEWS NEAR & FAR 1 2 3 4 5 6 INTERNATIONAL 1. Saudi widow sentenced to 40 lashes and prison The woman's lawyer told The Associated Press on Monday that he would appeal the verdict against Khamisa Sawadi. The attorney, Abdel Rahman al-Lahme, said the verdict issued March 3 also demanded that Sawadi be deported after serving her sentence. 2. Sudanese leader freed after criticizing president KHARTOUM, Sudan — Sudan freed on Monday a senior opposition leader who was jailed after urging the president to face CAIRO — A 75-year-old widow in Saudi Arabia has been sentenced to 40 lashes and four months in jail for mingling with two young men who are not close relatives, drawing new criticism for the kingdom's ultra-conservative religious police and judiciary. war crimes charges, an apparent attempt to show unity as the country defies an international order to bring its leader to trial over bloodshed in Darfur. Hassan Turabi is the only Sudanese politician who has dared say al-Bashir should surrender to an international court. Turabi was jailed for seven weeks. MUNICH — A man dubbed "the Swiss gigolo" by the German media was sentenced to six years in prison Monday for defrauding Germany's richest woman of €7 million ($9 million) and attempting to blackmail her for tens of millions more. 3. 'Swiss gigolo' convicted of fraud. blackmail Helg Sgarbi (S'Gar-bee) admitted to the court that he threatened to release secretly recorded videotapes of trysts with BMW heiress Susanne Klatten, 46, unless the married woman gave him millions of euros to keep quiet. NATIONAL 4.500 people evacuated from hospital for fumes DENVER — Fumes from chemicals that were inadvertently mixed temporarily forced the evacuation Monday of about 500 people from National Jewish Health, a health system with a national reputation for respiratory care. Hospital spokesman William Allstetter said most of the evacuees were staff members. About 45 people were transported to other hospitals for treatment, mostly for nausea and respiratory irritation. THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2009 5. Three charges added to Palin hacker case KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A University of Tennessee student charged with hacking into Sarah Palin's personal e-mail account, pleaded not guilty Monday to three more charges in the case David Kernell allegedly gained access to Palin's account in September by correctly answering a series of personal security questions. The added counts are fraud, unlawful electronic transmission of material outside Tennessee and attempts to conceal records to impede an FBI investigation. 6. Judge denies request to nix Blagojevic prosecutor MIX Blagojevich prosecutor CHICAGO — A federal judge has turned down a request from impeached former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich to have Chicago's top federal prosecutor and his staff thrown off the corruption case against him. Blagojevich had argued that removing U.S. Attorney Patrick J. Fitzgerald from the case was necessary because the prosecutor made inflammatory remarks about him at a news conference after he was arrested Dec. 9. Associated Press Who's Who at KU Merritt Schenk, bus driver BY MAX ROTHMAN mrothman@kansan.com He stands at a reasonably tall height, but no one ever knows. He sits for this job. His arms are decorated with vibrant tattoos, the next one to come in April, and a silver ring circles his lower lip, gleaming with every notice of the glaring Kansas sun. "I wanna be a f--ing rockstar." For now, 22-year-old Merritt Schenk will have to stick to driving buses. But that doesn't seem to rattle the part-time rock n-roller. But as a member of a freewheeling punk band, he cannot always rely on music for financial support. "it's a spoonful of awesomeness and a dishful of fun," Schenk said. release its third full album. Schenk said the album "looks for a sound touching more on our alternative roots." Schenk is a lead guitarist and singer for punk rock band KTP (Kings of the Plains) and a bus driver for KU on Wheels. 0 Schenk began driving buses in March of last year when his best friend got hired and told him to do the same. Having a steady paying job with a flexible schedule allows Schnek to pay the rent without interrupting tour dates. KTP was formed in Lawrence at the end of 2000 and is soon to "It's the easiest job I've ever had," Schenk said. "I get paid pretty well to sit around and talk to people, and I can work as much or as a little as I want." "Huge bands you wouldn't expect are still delivery guys," Schenk said. "We've been together for over eight years, but I still gotta have a job." Jenny Terrell/KANSAN Even if his new job cannot emulate the thrill of punk rock. Schenk still manages to have a good time. "It's normally a lot of people riding the bus and me making fun of everybody outside of the bus to get a few cheap laughs," Schenk said. "It's back and forth and back and forth all day long." Although Schenk's bus goes from stop to stop like any other, the similarities stop there. "I'm a new genre of bus driver" Schenk said. Of course a man straying from conventions is never short of advice for those that ride his bus. "Party," Schenk said. "Everybody needs to party." KTP will play next with The Queers and Teenage Bottlerocket at 8 p.m. on March 18 at the Record Bar in Kansas City, Mo. Check out the band at www.ktp-punk.com or http://www.myspace.com/ktp - Edited by Susan Melgren ON CAMPUS The Faculty Senate Executive Committee Meeting will begin at 3 p.m. in the Provost Conference Room in Strong Hall. The "Getting Published" work shop will begin at 3:30 p.m. in the Seminar Room in Hall Center. The "Obama's First 100 Days" study group will begin at 4 p.m. in the Dole Institute of Politics. A person was arrested for criminal trespass for selling tickets at 18th Street and Naismith Drive Saturday. A 21-year-old KU student reported a stolen bicycle and bicycle lock at 19th Street and Naismith Drive at a loss of $135 Friday. A student reported criminal damage to a vehicle in KU Parking Lot 122 at a loss of $600 Saturday. A rock was thrown through the car's back window, campus police reported. DAILY KU INFO The EmPower Self-Defense Workshop will begin at 7 p.m. in the theater in Hashinger Hall. The "In Search of American Music: The Music of Aaron Coplaon, Leonard Bernstein & Samuel Barber" seminar will begin at 7 p.m. in The Town Hall in the Brandon Woods Retirement Community. A female resident of Oliver Hall reported a theft of belongings from her room at a loss of $170 Sunday. The Symphonic Band & University Band concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Lied Center. The "Spirit of 1976: Why the Presidential Campaign is a Classic" public event will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Dole Institute of Politics. ON THE RECORD There are hundreds, if not thousands, of KU alumni in every U.S. state. West Virginia has the fewest alumni, with 192. As you might expect, the states with the most alumni are Kansas and Missouri, then California and Texas. KU$^{$\textcircled{1}$}$nfo A 21-year-old KU student reported a burglary in the 3600 block of W.24th Street at a loss of $2,950 Sunday. airplane Tell us your news. Contact Brenna Hawley, Tara Smith, Mary Sorrick, Brandy Entsinger, Joe Peiern or Jesse Trimble at (785) 864-4810 or editor@kansan.com CONTACT US VISIT www.studyabroad.ku.edu FOR 2009 SUMMER & FALL PROGRAM AVAILABILITY Kansas newsroom 111 Stauffer-Fint Hall 1435 Jayhawk Blvd. Lawrence, KS 66045 (785) 864-4810 STUDY ABROAD @ KU: EXTENDED DEADLINES WHERE ARE YOU GOING? KU OFFICE OF STUDY ABROAD VERLINA Office of Study Abroad, 108 Lippincott Hall // 785.864.3742 // www.studyabroad.ku.edu // osa@ku.edu $11.95 every Tuesday IN Bucket of Chicken Strips feeds 3 people after 6 pm 1 $3.00 Premium Pints 1/2 8-10 p.m. price appetizers $3.00 Gustos henry t's www.henryts.com 6th & Kasold 749-2999 1 THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2009 NEWS 3A PROVOST (CONTINUED FROM 1A) said there was no way to know how long it would take to determine who that replacement would be. Drue Jennings, chair of the chancellor search committee, said Lariviere's decision to leave the University would in no way affect his committee's search for or questioning of potential chancellor candidates. Bretz said even if the search for a new provost began as soon as the new chancellor took office, the search process itself usually lasted more than six months. Edited by Melissa Johnson CHEN (CONTINUED FROM 1A) said integrated animation, circus characters and martial arts. "It tends to be more popular than any of my other work in the opera," Chen said. "It has turned into something new and it happened because people like it." Chen worked with the virtual rock band Gorillaz on his most recent production, "Monkey: Journey to the West," the story of the Monkey King's journey to enlightenment. Chen's film "Dark Matter" stars Meryl Streep, who Chen said was influential in helping the film get started. Chen said he directed the film to present the struggles and cultural differences Chinese students faced in America. "I wanted people to know what life is like to be a student from another country" Chen said. Tsutsui said Chen was one of many leading Chinese artists to work in the West and enrich American culture with her creativity. Chen moved to the United States in 1987 and lives in New York City. "He takes the traditions of Chinese culture, especially traditional Beijing opera, and infuses them into Western opera, theater, film and now rock opera," Tsutsui said. CAMPUS - Edited by Casey Miles CAMPUS Fraternity brothers plan morial for deceased Members of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity have planned an open memorial service for a fellow member who died during the weekend. The service for Jason Wren is scheduled for 6:30 Thursday evening on the front lawn of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon house, 1301 West Campus Road, said Nathan Schriner, Lawrence junior and member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon. The investigation into the cause of Wren's death continued Monday. Sigma Alpha Epsilon members found Wren, who was a 19-year-old Littleton, Colo., freshman, dead at the fraternity's house about 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Wren was a member of the fraternity. Sigma Alpha Epsilon members declined to comment. The Shawnee County Coroner's Office confirmed Monday an autopsy was performed but was unable to release any information as to its findings. Lawrence Police said no signs Wren was a member of the men's lacrosse club and was a pre-business major at the University. Before moving into the Sigma Alpha Epsilon house, he lived in Oliver Hall. of foul play were evident at the scene Sundav. "He was one of the hardest working guys on the team," said George Ressler, Chesterfield, Mo., junior and president of the lacrosse club. EDUCATION Math, science teaching program receives grant UKanTeach, a University program aimed at increasing the number of math and science teachers in Kansas, received a $25,000 gift from the Sprint Foundation, KU Endowment announced Thursday. Alexandra Garry Jan Lariviere, coordinator of UKAnTeach, said the gift would fund two part-time internships for students in the UKAnTeach program. Any student in the program is eligible for a paid internship. Lariviere said students in the program often interned at local nonprofits such as museums and schools. "Anything we can think of that will help students become better teachers," Lariviere said, "we're willing to fund an internship for." There are currently 105 students in the UKAnTeach program. The program is a collaboration between the School of Education and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Lariviere said. Unlike in the School of Education, students can receive a bachelor's degree in math or science and a state teaching license in four years in the program. Students in the School of Education generally take five years to complete an education degree and a teaching license, Lariviere said. "Both programs are excellent," Lariviere said. "Our program just allows students to keep their options open." The first graduate of the UKAnTeach program is expected to graduate in May. UKanTeach is funded by a 4-year,$2.4 million grant from the National Math and Science Initiative, primarily funded by Exxon Mobil.As a stipulation of the grant, UKanTeach is required to raise $1 million of its own funding. Kevin Hardy be a good idea for students to check over their own work. "It's convenient and it helps me feel better with my paper knowing someone else has read it," Sommer said. WRITING (CONTINUED FROM 1A) Thonus said students should always have more than one person review their work, and that it was against the center's policy for students to meet exclusively with a specific consultant. Hali Baker, a consultant at the Corbin Hall writing roost, said the majority of the residents she helped expected her to correct their work during the session and nothing else. "People come in with the idea we're an editing center," Baker. Council Grove senior, said. "But we talk with the writer to get ideas about what they want to express in their paper. A lot of times they'll correct their own mistakes." Alex Bergin, writing consultant in McCollum Hall and Leawood junior, said he helped students during sessions by addressing their specific questions and showing them ways to find the answers themselves. Bergin said each session was unique to the individual, and not a standard tutoring opportunity. "I try to make it as much as their thing as possible," he said. "A lot of people come in who aren't working on it yet, and it's just a brainstorming session." The center helps students with everything from writing a class assignment to putting together a résumé. Thomus said. Although the majority of students use roosts in the libraries or the center's online consultations, Thonus said the center worked with residence halls to expand students' support system. "We've always been very excited about it because students who live in those halls can very quickly talk to tutors and get the help they need," Thonus said. "We're getting students at the point of need, location, time and task." — Edited by Susan Melgren statistics TOTAL USERS (ALL ROOSTS)
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Lewis247181
Oliver412255
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Source: Terese Thonus, director of the KU Writing Center writing center hours HOURS FOR WRITING CENTER ROOSTS ON CAMPUS HOUSES FOR WRITING CENTER ROOSTS ON CAMPUS Location Days Times Type Wescoe Monday - Thursday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Appointm Watson Library Sunday - Thursday 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Appointm Anschutz Monday - Friday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Walk-in Multicultural Resource Center Monday - Wednesday 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Walk-in McCollum Sunday & Wednesday 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Walk-in Oliver Sunday & Tuesday 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Walk-in Lewis Tuesday 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Walk-in Templin Monday 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Walk-in Corbin Wednesday 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Walk-in Wheat Law Library Tuesday & Wednesday 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Walk-in Engineering Commons Monday & Thursday 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Walk-in Ellsworth Tuesday - Thursday 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Walk-in Online 7 days a week 24 hours a day Type Appointment/Walk-in Appointment/Walk-in Walk-in Source: www.writing.ku.edu INTERNATIONAL 간하러! STOP PEACE 대빈 여과 재공업은요 어떻게 운감해요? NO US-ROK Mar Exercises N. Korea condemns drills ASSOCIATED PRESS South Korean protesters shout slogans during a rally against annual joint military exercises between South Korea and U.S. in front of the U.S. army base in Seoul, South Korea on March 16. Some residents say annual military drills are rehearsal for future invasion BY JEAN H. LEE Associated Press Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea agreed Tuesday to allow South Koreans working in a joint industrial zone in North Korea to cross the border after Pyongyang's move to cut the last military hot line to Seoul left hundreds stranded overnight, officials said. North Korea put its troops on alert and cut the hot line Monday as the American and South Korean militaries began joint maneuvers. The communist regime warned that even the slightest provocation could trigger war during the 12-day drills. The North stressed that provocation would include any attempt to interfere with its impending launch of a satellite into orbit. U.S. and Japanese officials fear the launch could be a cover for a test of a long-range attack missile and have suggested they might move to intercept the rocket. After Lee said the North must continue dismantling its nuclear program if it wants aid, Pyongyang cut ties, suspended joint projects and stepped up its belligerence rhetoric. "Shooting our satellite for peaceful purposes will precisely mean a war," North Korea's military threatened in a statement carried by the official Korean Central News Agency. Any interception attempt will draw "a just, retaliatory strike," it said. "The danger of a military conflict is further increasing than ever before on the Korean peninsula," the North's news agency warned as The North has been on a steady retreat from reconciliation since President Lee Myung-bak took office in the South a year ago. Pyongyang put its armed forces on standby for combat. Analysts say North Korea's heated words are designed to grab President Barack Obama's attention. With South Korea cutting off aid, the impoverished North is angling for a diplomatic coup of establishing direct ties with the U.S., said Kim Yong-hyun, a North Korea expert at Seoul's Dongguk University. The North condemns the exercises as a rehearsal for invasion and last week threatened danger to South Korean passenger planes flying near its airspace if the maneuvers went ahead. Walter Sharp, the U.S. commander, said in a statement Monday. The exercises are annual drills the two nations have held for years, and are "not tied in any way to any political or real world event," Gen. NATIONAL Chimpanzee owner charged A proposed bill could crack down on exotic animal possession BY JOHN CHRISTOFFERSEN Associated Press Sgt. Anthony Lupinacci looks at online photos of Travis the chimp and owner Sandra Herold, 70, in his office at the Stamford Police Station in Stamford, Conn. on Feb. 17. The 200-pound chimpanzee was shot dead by police after amaiding a friend of its owner. NEW HAVEN, Conn. — Six weeks before a 200-pound chimpanzee nearly mauled a woman to death, state officials were cracking down on the owner of a 14-pound siamang. Pierce Onthank, the president of an oil and gas company, was charged in January with illegal possession of a primate for keeping a siamang, a type of gibbon that is native to rain forests in Malaysia and Indonesia and can weigh up to 30 pounds and stand 3 feet high. ASSOCIATED PRESS The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection said he never had the required permit. The owner of Travis, the chimpanzee who mailed the woman, also did not have a permit. But Travis was allowed to go unmonitored, while the owner of Koby the siamgibbon is facing a court hearing and possible fine. "I'm very disturbed," said state Rep. Diana Urban, D-North Stonington. "It simply points out to me why we need to have definitive legislation on this issue." The mauling triggered Congress and state officials to consider strengthening laws against keeping exotic animals. A bill proposed by Attorney General Richard Blumenthal and Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Gina McCarthy would impose penalties of up to a year in prison and a $2,000 fine. "If a statute lacks any standards or guidelines for determining what should be permitted, enforcement may look like it's very selective and even arbitrary," Blumenthal said. FIVE DOLLARS 1 L 490881199 FIVE DOLLARS Why use this See UF Army Brillias Landing! 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JEFFREY BALDRIDGE CELEBRITY ASSOCIATED PRESS TV host's dog killed in propane blast LEHIGHTON, Pa. — Martha Stewart's chow puppy was one of 17 dogs killed in an accidental propane explosion at an eastern Pennsylvania kennel. The domestic maven written on her blog that she was "deeply saddened" by the death of her dog, Ghenghis Khan, in Friday's blast at Pazzazz Pet Boarding, a kennel in the Pocono Mountains that breeds and trains show dogs. Fifteen dogs were killed in the explosion, and two more died over the weekend. The kennel was getting a propane delivery when the tank ignited, setting the pens on fire and injuring the driver, Timothy Kleinhagen, of Summit Hill. Though badly burned, Kleinhagen managed to toss a cairn terrier over the kennel fence to safety. He was listed in critical condition Monday at Lehigh Valley Hospital. "That man is a hero," said the kennel's co-owner, Karen Tracy. "My heart goes out to his family." Ghenghis Khan was a grandson of Stewart's previous chow, Paw Paw, which died last April at age 12. Stewart announced on her blog in December that she was adopting Ghenghis Khan, then 7 weeks old, calling him "very cute and square." She said she expected him to be "conquering his new territory in my home soon, with great charm and prowess. I'm also confident that Sharkey and Francesca (Stewart's French bulldogs) will be enamored with him." CHOWCHOW A fluffy dog with a black nose and bright eyes. "My heart goes out to Karen Tracy and I am hoping for a speedy recovery for those (both pets and humans) injured in this terrible event," Stewart wrote. ASSOCIATED PRESS Stewart also sent condolences to Tracy. Many of the dead dogs belonged to Tracy and her mother. Officials have said a spark or AmeriGas Propane Inc., which owned the truck that Kleinhagen was driving, has declined to comment. static electricity may have started the blaze. Martha Stewart's nine-week-old chow dog Genghicha Khan died in an explosion at a Pennsylvania kennel Friday. On her blog, Stewart said her loss "deeply saddened" her. HOROSCOPES Stick to the routine and you'll minimize confusion. There will still be some, but not quite as bad. Don't hurry through your chores; the chance of breaking something is too high. ARIES (March 21-April 19) Todav is a 6 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Today is a 7 Your attempts to find some quiet time with the one you love will be thwarted. All sorts of other things will come up to interfere with your tranquility. Try not to blow a fuse. GEMINI (May 21-June 21) Today is a 5 You're probably overdue for a moment of tranquility. You're not likely to get that now; there's too much confusion out there. It's more likely you'll ask to work overtime. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Todav is a 6 As you review financial records, you are liable to find a leak. Cancel subscriptions to magazines you never read, for example. Also, get out of an investment that keeps going into the red. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Today is a 6. Balance your checkbook before you go shopping. Avoid unpleasant surprises. If there are variables in your income, it's even more important to stick to your budget. No frills. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Today is a 7 You have a little bit more control of the situation. There's still a difference of opinion, though, on how you should proceed. Figure out what's best for you and do that. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Today is a 6 Don't gossip with co-workers. There's too likely to be somebody listening at the keyhole who's not sympathetic to your cause. Keep your opinions to yourself, even if it's uncomfortable. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Todav is an 8 Competition tends to bring out the creativity in people. They come up with new products and plans just so they can win. Encourage this kind of activity and your whole group will benefit. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Today is a 5 Watch out for a person who likes to keep everything neat and clean. There could be a surprise white-glove inspection soon. You don't want to get caught with pizza boxes all over the floor. Be prepared. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Today is a 7 Arrange your route to minimize time and energy. Both of those are expensive, as you may already know. Don't drive 15 extra miles to save a penny a gallon on gas. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb.18) Today is a 6 Your shopping trip could turn out to be frustrating. You'll have to use your imagination to keep from going into debt. It's possible, but it won't be easy. Luckily, you love a challenge. A little competition makes you put in the extra effort. You want to impress this person, so present your ideas carefully. If you can get out what's in your head, you'll convince all the critics. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Today is an 8 ACROSS 1 Coffin stand 5 Mayberry mail abbr. 8 Rams fans? 12 Run easily 13 Barce-lona bravo 14 Speck 15 Ear-related 16 Resolute-ness 18 Tasks as yet undone 20 Fuzz-buster's find 21 So five minutes ago 22 Supporting 23 Word on the street? 36 Abdomen 38 Dinner for Dobbin 39 Sass 40 As cross as — 43 Illuminated from behind 47 Setting 49 Franc replacement 50 Grades K through 12 51 Historic time 52 Okla-homa city 53 "Vaya con —" 54 Shriner's hat 55 Mexican money Solution time: 21 mins. 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FASHION McCartney's daughter shows off new collection PARIS — Stella McCartney played with opacity and transparency in her sexy, lingerie-inspired 2010 winter ready-to-wear collection Monday. McCartney, a dedicated vegetarian, also continued to highlight animal-friendly alternatives to fur and leather, sending out oversized rock star coats in piles of shaggy lambs wool and stiletto boot-cum-leggings treated to look like second-skin leather. Pop star Pink — one of a host of A-list guests that also included rapper Kanye West and McCartney's Beatle father, Paul — praised her commitment to the cause. "She proves that you can be wildly successful and creative and still have moral values." Pink told reporters at a post-show event organized by animal rights group PETA. Associated Press LIBERTY HALL accessibility info 644 Mass 149-1912 (745) 789-1972 LET THE RIGHT ONE IN(R) 9:30 ONLY MILK (R) 4:20 7:05 SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE (R) 4:15 7:00 9:35 2 for 1 2 for 1 admission tonight !! NSAN 009 Opinion THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN MIYAKAWA: SMOKERS NEED TO GIVE CAMPUS LITTER A SECOND THOUGHT United States First Amendment TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2009 COMING WEDNESDAY Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. WWW.KANSAN.COM ' C B H Y V !" E S S O S E FREE FOR ALL ly info 1972 DNLY ( ) !! To contribute to Free for All, visit Kansan.com or call (785) 864-0500. --using concrete. "It was about having written policy," Myers said. "It's not a reflection whatsoever on the security measures that we've im --- Sometimes I think college can be compared with Missouri: Wav overrated. --- I'm sitting next to the most beautiful girl in the world. I had class with her last semester and I was in love.Too bad she has no idea! I'm tired of a university.It's community college for me next semester! --using concrete. "It was about having written policy," Myers said. "It's not a reflection whatsoever on the security measures that we've im Is there anyone else who loves parties but hates alcohol? --- To the guy I just saw wearing a Texas shirt: How dare you wear your rusty orange shirt around the campus of crimson and blue. Do you not remember the game on Saturday? We won. --using concrete. "It was about having written policy," Myers said. "It's not a reflection whatsoever on the security measures that we've im To the guy who hangs the free art pieces in Wescoto; I saw you last night. You are gorgeous and I want to marry you. --- --- For those wondering, squirrel piss is disgusting and it's not worth it. A government big enough to give you everything you want, is also big enough to take everything you have. --- I just want us to get some recognition: The KU Club Tennis team won sectionals against all the odds and is now going to Arizona for nationals. Hell yes. --using concrete. "It was about having written policy," Myers said. "It's not a reflection whatsoever on the security measures that we've im How do you take a break from a guy who you're not even dating? --using concrete. "It was about having written policy," Myers said. "It's not a reflection whatsoever on the security measures that we've im My grandma just randomly told me that she wants to invite Brady Morningstar over for dinner. OK, Grandma. PAGE 5A --- My coworker gave me the stink-eye. I thought this was a place of employment, not a charm. --- If Cole Aldrich wanted to elbow me in the face, hed have to get down on his --using concrete. "It was about having written policy," Myers said. "It's not a reflection whatsoever on the security measures that we've im I'm happy it's cold outside so White Owl might go away. --using concrete. "It was about having written policy," Myers said. "It's not a reflection whatsoever on the security measures that we've im Hey Free For All: "One shining moment, I'm in Free for AllIII. One shining moment back-to-back-to-back-to-back championships for allIII." --- Tyler Waugh/KANSAN As a member of another fraternity, I just wanted to wish the men of SAE ... I don't know, I'm speechless. We'll be praying for you, and I can't imagine what you're going through right now. God Bless. --- EDITORIAL BOARD KU computer security adequate despite audit Village University of New York at Buffalo. In a recent follow-up report on a computer security audit released in 2005 by the Kansas Legislative Division of Post Audit, the University received negative marks after implementing only five of the 33 recommended policy changes. At first glance, these numbers seem alarming, but ultimately they do not represent a significant threat to the University's information system. The University is doing an adequate job with regard to computer security. Bill Myers, director of assessment and outreach for information services, said the audit was focused solely on written policy regarding security measures, not on whether or not certain practices were In an article published in The Myers said the University practiced many of the policies included in the audit but had not finalized them on paper. The audit reads: "When computer security policies aren't written, people tend to make up their own ways of doing things, or don't do anything at all. It takes only one 'hole' in an organization's computer security for its data to be compromised" This presents a problem, according to the audit report released in 2005. Kansan on March 2, Rep. Virgil Peck (R-Tyro), chairman of the legislative post audit committee, said he was "disturbed" by the KANSAN'S OPINION to meet the requirements was mainly due to its large size and the lengthy process required for implementation. He said all 33 requirements should be in written policy by January 2010. University's lack of effort to correct the problems noted in the audit. But Myers said the University's inability Myers said the University of Kansas, one of the three universities subject to the audit, had 11 policies in draft form in addition to the five already written into policy. In comparison, K-State has seven policies in draft form with seven finalized written policies. The University hasn't had a major computer-related information security breach in more than five years. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS: Contact: Bill Myers at: (785) 864-8921 or bilmyers@ku.edu "There are 16 of the policy recommendations that we don't have anything for in writing, and that's the post legislative committee's concern," Myers said. "That says nothing about whether we're practicing the kind of security those policies would relate to" Though written policy is an extremely important component to information systems security and should be completed as soon as possible, the University is taking appropriate and timely action. Danny Nordstrom for The Kansan Editorial Board CAMPUS Suspension should alert lethargic student body O Only 17 percent of the student body voted in the last Student Senate election, and it is clear that voter apathy is a major problem on this campus. As a campus issues columnist, I have often written columns about the need for students to stay informed, to vote, and, most importantly, to care. Students give several reasons for not voting and for choosing to remain uninformed. The most dangerous of these reasons is the notion that Student Senate has little influence on our lives. The issues of Student Senate may not seem as important as national issues, but student senators have power over more than just our checkbooks. Student Senate has vowed to not increase student fees for the 2009-2010 school year. But with the state of the economy and the current budget, it is clear that this promise will not come without sacrifice. Student Senate controls the amount of money students pay each year in student fees. This year students paid a total of $846.70 in required fees, which go mostly to bonds and services including campus media and the Student Senate activity fee. Services such as Watkins Memorial Health Center and the Ambler Student Recreation Fitness Center must receive fee increases to operate for the next academic year. This situation leaves Student Senate with a dilemma concerning where to cut fees. CAMPUS CONNECTIONS IN BROWN According to a Feb. 27 article in The Kansan, Adam Gmonigle, student body president, issued a recommendation to the Senate executive staff. This recommendation called for a ERIN BROWN McGonigle then suspended Student Senate treasurer Alex Porte, who released the memo about student fee recommendations to The Kansan. In a March 4 article, McGonigle claimed the matters of Porte's suspension to be confidential because of University regulations and refused to provide details. The article said McGonigle then amended his statement to recommend that no increase to the Student Senate activity fee be made. decrease in campus safety and campus media fees, while also allowing for an increase in the Student Senate activity fee, which would allow salary increases for student senators. By eliminating the campus media fee, Student Senate would cut funding for The University Daily Kansan, KJHK, Kiosk Magazine and KU Filmworks. These campus media serve as a voice for the student body and provide information crucial for students to make informed decisions. In these economic times, students need even greater access to information in order to be aware of policies that affect their lives. These events should anger students and bring attention to the power granted to Student Senate. But, although columnists do not, editors, photographers and designers receive a salary for their work with The Kansan and therefore are employees. Cutting the campus media fee would not only make access to valuable information more difficult for students, but also would likely cut student jobs. Student Senate claims it is attempting to cut fees that are not directly tied to jobs, according to the Feb. 27 Kansan article. McGonigle's original recommendation to the Senate executive staff called for senator salary increases at the cost of students' safety and media access. This information should have been made available to students, and I am grateful that it was. The actions of Student Senate should remain transparent for the student body to observe. Students have a right to know why Porte's suspension occurred and how it will affect the remainder of the academic year. No information regarding Student Senate should ever be confidential, and students have every right to know what Student Senate is doing. In fact, students should be demanding access to such information. This snowball of events starting with a memo and ending with a suspension should be a red flag to all students about the power granted to student senators and the standards to which they should be held. Whether or not you voted in the last election, the time to care is now. When it comes to power, safety and access to information, we, the student body, can no longer afford to be apathetic or ignorant. Brown is a Wichita sophomore in journalism and political science. STUDENT LIFE Search for a roommate takes more planning than you think The search for a roommate is comparable to finding your soul mate. Either decision should not be made rashly and based only on "Well, she is really nice and we have so much in common." During my past four years at the University, I've learned the key factors to determining if someone is the right roommate. Are you on the same page financially? For example, is your roommate an Internet jankie who downloads every YouTube video in existence, causing you to need the most expensive Internet package? Also, if your roommates parents are footing his whole bill, he might not mind leaving the heat at 80 degrees, but every cent you waste on gas comes from your precious paycheck. Figure out an estimated amount you are willing to pay per month. Any additional services or costs are solely up to the individual who wants them. Think about schedules. Does one of you love getting up at 6 a.m. and blaring rock music while the other doesn't exist before noon? Will one of you have a pet that needs to be let out during the day but you both have class all afternoon? Compromise and set boundaries such as "No practicing piano before 10 a.m., no matter how convinced you are that you're the next Mozart." Having a similar lifestyle is also important. If one of you wants your crib to be the party pad but the other likes staying MOUNTAIN DEW AT MIDNIGHT NY HARTZ But having a roommate who is your Mini Me, only taller, can be just as annoying. Even though you know you're the greatest person to get along with, living with someone exactly like you will also drive you nuts. Find a roommate who isn't your clone. You'll learn a lot, and it will keep your relationship interesting. For instance, if you're painfully shy, an outgoing roommate can help you broaden your social horizons and try activities you might normally avoid (such as human interaction). in watching Discovery Channel re-runs, then you will have problems. And consider if your potential roomie has a significant other who will eventually become an unplanned third roommate, while you become a third wheel. It's impossible to find a roommate who you will never have problems with. The important thing is to find someone who meets a majority of the above criteria and who is willing to compromise and talk about issues. Communication is what will keep you together, that and a shared love for fried green tomatoes. Hartz is a Stilwell senior in creative writing. LETTER TO THE EDITOR KU should cut Russell Athletic's contract after worker rights violations You might be wondering why you, as a KU student, should care. Here's why: Until its closure, this factory produced clothing bearing our university's name. Recently, a unionized apparel factory in Honduras called Jerzees de Honduras was shut down by Russell Athletic. Nearly 2,000 workers have been put out of work for nothing more than attempting to improve their working conditions. Since the closure, union leaders have received death threats, and many workers are in danger of being blacklisted (meaning they won't be able to get work at other factories). Russell's actions are in blatant violation of the University's labor code of conduct. This agreement The workers at Jerzees de Honduras have been fighting for their rights for several years. After a hard-won battle, Jerzees became one of the only unionized factories in the Russell supply chain. Unfortunately, this victory did not last, and in the middle of negotiations for better wages and working conditions, Russell announced its decision to close the factory. Russell has claimed purely economic reasons for its decision. However, Jerzees was Russell's only unionized factory in Honduras, and the company is not closing any of its non-unionized factories in the country! requires the company to respect workers' right to freedom of association and collective bargaining, among other things. Allowing Russell to cut and run from Jerzees sends the message that our code of conduct is worthless to the workers who produce KU apparel. Worse, it signals to other companies that the shameless exploitation of workers will be tolerated without penalization. It's absolutely critical that the University take immediate action to reverse the damage that has been done to workers' rights. In light of Russell's conduct and its history of workers' rights violations, it seems that the necessary course of action is to sever our licensing contract with Russell. Unfortunately, corporations don't usually alter their behavior out of the goodness of their hearts. As KU students, we cannot allow our administration to stand idly by. We have the power, and the responsibility, to demand that our apparel be produced under conditions that respect human rights. So far, 21 major universities have cut their contracts with Russell, including Duke, Harvard, Michigan, Penn State, NYU and even UNC. Our administration has chosen to "wait and see" whether Russell will comply with our code of conduct. Carrie Mendoza is a Hutchinson senior and a member of KU Students Against Sweatshops HOW TO SUBMIT A LETTER TO THE EDITOR LETTER GUIDELINES Send letters to opinion@kansan.com Write **LETTER TO THE EDITOR** in the e-mail subject line. Length: 300 words The submission should include the author's name, grade and hometown. Find our full letter to the editor policy online at kansan.com/letters. CONTACT US Brenna Hawley, editor 864-4810 or bhawley@kansan.com Mary Sorrick, managing editor 864-4810 or msorrick@kansan.com Tara Smith, manage.g edit.r 864-4810 or tsmith@kansan.com Kelsey Hayes, kanson.com managing editor 864-4810 or hunxsikasan.com Katie Blankenau, opinion editor 864-4924 or kblankenau@kansan.com Dan Thompson, editorial editor 864-4924 or dthompson@kansan.com Laura Vest, business manager 864-4358 or lvest@kansan.com Dani Erker, sales manager 864-4477 or derker@kansan.com Malcolm Gibson, general manager and new adviser 667 or mgibson@kansan.com Jon Schilt, sales and marketing adviser THE EDITORIAL BOARD THE EDITORIAL BOARD Members of the Kansan Editorial Board are Brenna Hawley, Tara Smith, Mary Sorick, Keiley Hayes and Dan Thompson. 6A NEWS THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN RELIGION TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2009 Readings and dinner help celebrate Jewish holiday BOULEVARD Rabbi Zalman Tiechtel garners the attention of members of the KU Jewish community Monday night at Fatso's in downtown Lawrence for the reading of the Megilla. The gathering was in celebration of the Purim holiday. BY DAVID UGARTE dugarte@kansan.com The Chabad Jewish Center in Lawrence will host a series of events today celebrating the Jewish holiday of Purim. Rabbi Zalman Tiechtel, executive director of the Chabad Jewish Center, said the story of Purim illustrated how Jews overcame a difficult time by being joyous. This traditional Jewish story of salvation is recorded on a scroll called the Megillah, which is handwritten in special ink. Events today include readings from this scroll, a Purim tradition. Matthew Rissien, Overland Park senior, said he celebrated Purim in Israel last year and described it as a "giant state of partying." Two years ago, he celebrated at the University, and remembered the celebration was full of students dancing and partying. WHAT: "Purim on the Go" WHEN: Noon today WHERE: Kansas Union 3rd floor, Alcove A "I think it's one of the most fun holidays because everyone is so happy," Rissien said. "It's actually a commandment to be happy on Purim." Tiechtel said the holiday was meant to encourage Jewish people to overcome challenges in life by having joy in their hearts. "The universal message about the holiday is a message of joy," Tiechtel said. The celebration began last night with a costume party open to all students held at Fatso's in downtown Lawrence. For more information, visit www.jewishku.com/purim A Megillah reading will be held on campus at noon today on the third level of the Kansas Union, Tiechtel said. Students can listen to the reading, called "Purim on the Go," and get food before going to classes. One of the traditional Jewish desserts served at the reading will be Hamentashen, a three-cornered triangle cookie with fruit filling. The Chabad Jewish Center, 1203 W. 19th St., will then host a celebration and dinner, Tiechtel said. The celebration is called "Purim under the Big Top" and will have a circus theme. It will include a barbecue dinner, cotton candy, popcorn and other treats. Tiechtel said all were welcome to join regardless of religious affiliation or background. "Students have a lot of stress in life and the Purim celebration gives them an opportunity to relax," Tiechtel said. Tiechtel said that for him, the holiday meant that regardless of how challenging life could be, there was always something to be happy about. "The holiday is universal, anyone can celebrate it with us, and with the economy the way it is, everyone should try to smile." Tiechtel said. Natalie Brown, Boulder, Colo., junior, is the party planner for the Chabad Jewish Center's celebration. She said she would describe the holiday as a mix between St. Patrick's Day and Halloween. "For people who aren't Jewish, I think it's cool to keep your mind open and try new things," Brown said. She said the holiday reminded her of her ancestors' history and made her appreciate her family. "To me it means overcoming challenges, appreciating heritage and remembering those who came before me," Brown said. "It's what being Jewish is all about, family and celebrating." Rissien said to him Purim was always a fun celebration, which brought all kinds of people together to celebrate in happiness. "It means a lot that the Jewish faith has a holiday where really everyone takes time to just come together and have a good time." Rissian said. "It's my favorite holiday for sure." Edited by Justin Leverett INTERNET Posting the 'first time' online Women go online to share stories about losing their virginity BY MICOLE ARONOWITZ maronowitz@kansan.com Women around the country have probably shared stories with friends about how they lost their virginity. $ ^{*} $ But a gutsy few have taken up an effort to share their stories on a Web site specifically designed for women to discuss the subtleties of the "first time." The Web site, Deffloweredmemoirs.com, has been taking submissions from women across the country since January. Abby Kincaid, creator and editor of the site, said the idea came about through talking with her friends about how she lost her virginity. Her original intention was to compile an anthology of other's stories; she said the Web site started as a way to attract more submissions and give her a better chance of getting a book deal. Kincaid said the Web site gave a fair voice to women and opened up the conversation of sexuality. sation and allows women to take control of their own story." "I feel like there are so many mixed messages, especially for younger women, regarding sexuality," Kincaid said. "I think this is a small way to add to the conver- Kincaid said these stories resonated with college-aged women because a lot of initial sexuality took place during late high school and story submissions Guidelines for submitting a story to Deflowered: early college years. She said it was at this time when women were coming into their own in terms of sexuality. She said it gave women a voice in situations where the protagonist was normally male. "In movies like 'American Pie' and 'Sixteen Candles', the guys are trying to hook up with the girls and the girls are almost like - Stories should be 1,500 to 2,500 words. - Copy your story into the body of an e-mail and send it to submitmystory@defloweredmemoirs.com. Attachments will not be opened. - Include a witty two-to three-sentence bio about yourself. Refer to stories online for examples. - Include contact information. - Direct all questions to abby@defloweredmemoirs.com - If you would like your story to be published under a pen name, include that information. - Include your blog address, if you have one. If you are chosen for publication online, Deflowered will link to that defender on the Web site. these passive objects in this experience," Kincaid said, adding that the Web site "allows women to own the experience." Ryan Weaver, graduate teaching assistant in women's studies, said that more than a century ago it wasn't OK for women to ever publicly discuss anything about their sexuality or desires. He said it was a woman's role to remain silent, pure and submissive. Source: http://www.defloweredmemoirs. com/submit.cfm His response to the Web site was mixed "It is the beginning of something that is an important part of adult life." sexual liberation is often equated with sexual promiscuity. We've arrived in a culture where we want women to talk about their sexual escapades because now that's seen as a form of empowerment for women." Weaver said the Internet had been a great tool for people to have a voice and express themselves in many different ways. "It is great that women have a place where they can express their stories about how they lost their virginity." Weaver said. "I'm also conscious that we live in a society and culture where ABBY KINCAID Web site creator "We are now in a culture where women have access to power by being sexual," Weaver said. "This Web site sounds like it's an instrument to do that." Patty Quinlan, nursing supervisor at Watkins Memorial Health Center, said it was important for students to have an outlet to discuss sexual issues. She said that even if students were not comfortable sharing their story with a broad audience, they should be comfortable discussing sex with their partner. She said if students were able to talk about sex with their partner, they had a solid relationship. Kincaid said the stories on Deflowered appealed more to women than men, and that's the way she intended it. Men were used to telling their stories, she said, and the Web site gave a chance for women to express their emotions. 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Below: Stuckey wipes up Texas Tech wide receiver Jacoby Franks during Aug. 10, 2008, game at Memorial Stadium. The Red Riders defeated the Jawaharks 63-21. 35 Prayer brought junior safety Stuckey to Kansas, where he leads no matter the path Ryan McGeeney/KANSAN FILE PHOTO BY STEPHEN MONTEMAYOR montemayor@kansan.com On this morning, the junior safety is up to answer a higher calling — though in an environment no less lively than Memorial Stadium on a fall afternoon. It is early Sunday on a cold first of March. Darrell Stuckey has had plenty of time to heal old bruises from last season and think about spring practices beginning in a week. Those in attendance wave back and forth like a Kansas plain. There is jumping, singing and wailing, Tears wiped away and fresh ones streaming. Little ones on laps. Hands clapping, bodies twisting. An energy showing no indications of digressing, only new ways to outdo itself. Having exchanged a blue jersey for a tan sweater pulled over a dark brown collared shirt, and pads and cleats for jeans and cream-colored shoes, Stuckey surveys this crowd rather than vice-versa. Having completed Bible Study an hour before, he is working the sound booth at Ninth Street Baptist Church. Sitting on his knees and balancing on a red felt chair, he rocks in tune to the music while responsible for those harmonies resounding in perfect balance. "Hallelujah, Hallelujah, I love to praise His name," he sings along. Suddenly he jumps up out of his chair and looks about. His fingers still tap to the music but he appears concerned. Something is disconnected. The service can be heard just fine over the speakers, but it is not recording for the archives. --- al colleges on his trail. On this particular day, though, he happened to be suspended 45 feet above the ground at the Outlook Tower at William Jewell College in Liberty, Mo., for a Fellowship of Christian Athletes leadership camp. More than four years ago Stuckey was a standout athlete at Kansas City's Washington High with sever- His partner in this challenge was barely half his size and the two of them were blindfolded. Unable to SEE STUCKEY ON PAGE 3B MEN'S BASKETBALL KAA Jon Goering/KANSAN FILE PHOTO Members of the 2007-2008 KU men's basketball team celebrate their 2008 Big 12 Championship victory. This year's tournament will be the toughest test for Kansas. Conference tournament ups the ante BY CASE KEEFER ckeefer@kansan.com Kansas coach Bill Self could be considered an expert on the Big 12 Tournament. Self's teams are 11-2 in the tournament and have won the last three titles in a row. So it's worth noting Self's thoughts on the 2009 Big 12 Tournament, which will run Wednesday to Saturday in Oklahoma City. "I think it will be the hardest tournament to win three games," Self said. "In other years — no disrespect to other years — I've felt like maybe you didn't have to play great all three nights to win." BIG 12 TOURNAMENT Kansas vs. Baylor/Nebraska Thursday, 11:30 a.m. Ford Center Oklahoma City As a result of winning the Big 12 regular season championship, Kansas received a bye on the first day of the tournament and won't play until 11:30 a.m. Thursday against the winner the No. 1 TV: ESPN2 (Channel 34) vs. Baylor first-round game. vs. Baylor is first round game. Both of these teams scare Self. Although Baylor, the No. 9 seed in the tournament, went 5-11 in Big 12 play, it was picked third in the conference at the start of the year, and Self said it has the talent to upset any team, Nebraska, the No. 8 seed, nearly knocked off Kansas early in the year before Kansas pulled off a narrow 68-62 victory at the Devaney Center. But Self's feelings on the tournament extend past Baylor and Nebraska. It's about the depth "There are going to be some good, really good second round games." BILL SELF Kansas coach in the conference. Self mentioned how sixth-seeded Texas A&M was on a six-game winning streak and how seventh-seeded Oklahoma State has won six of its last seven games. "There are WOMEN'S BASKETBALL There are going to be some good — really good — second round games," Self said. "Because as the league has gone on, what we've found out is there are a lot better teams SEE MEN'S ON PAGE 6B Senior guard helps lead the team Ivana Catic helps coach fellow players in her role as 'Bonnie on the court' BY JAYSON JENKS jjenks@kansan.com During games, coach Bonnie Henrickson stands on the sideline, only inching onto the court to briefly shout instruction. As Kansas' point guard, Catic shoulders the on-court responsibilities of a coach. During huddles, Catic is often in the center pass instructions to teammates. On offense, Catic noticeably directs players into the correct position. In such instances, when Henrickson's realm is limited to a tiny striped box near the Kansas bench, the Jayhawks turn to senior guard Ivana Catic. "My biggest responsibility is the prep and practice," Henrickson said. "Players play. That's when a lot of your leadership and coaching comes from your point guard on the floor." Basically, as Catic put it, her role is to be "Bonnie on the court." "It does get confusing and it's FIRST ROUND not the easiest job in the world." Catic said. "But if you embrace it and you learn to love it and love the responsibility, then it's a really fun job." Kansas vs. Nebraska Thursday, 1:30 p.m. Cox Convention Center Oklahoma City In Kansas' recent turnaround, Catic has played the part more than adequately. True, Catic has only averaged 3.4 points in Kansas' last five games. But Catic's job description has never included scoring many points. Instead, Catic is expected to operate Kansas' offense and place others in favorable scoring positions. Catic is averaging 3.2 assists per game and is the only Kansas player with a positive assist-to-turnover ratio. Catic playing her best games this season in Kansas'recent fourgame winning streak isn't a coincidence. "She's been steady," Henrickson said. "The W's of a point guard — who, what and where — she's done a good job with those." Yet, for Kansas' first 10 games into Caitlin. Caitlin found herself starting games on the bench. But during that time when junior guard LaChelda Jacobs earned the starting spot, Catic watched the game with, fittingly, a coach's perspective. "In the beginning of the season it taught me to see the bigger picture." Catic said. "Then, as I got my role as a starter, it helped me to be more confident and play more relaxed." Teammates and Henrickson constantly praise Catic's calm manner and approach to the game. Actually, Henrickson often pleads with Catic to "fuss more" at her teammates. Although Catic leaves that responsibility on Henrickson's shoulders, Kansas' players are well aware of her leadership abilities. "A good leader is basically a coach that's on the court. And I think she's been doing that." "A good leader is basically a DANIELLE McCRAY Junior forward coach that's on the court," junior forward Danielle McCray said. "And I think she's been doing that." The end of Catic's college career is quickly approaching and as much as any of her teammates, Catic said she's desperate to make the NCAA tournament. SEE WOMEN'S ON PAGE 6B . KANSAS 3 Weston White/KANSAN FILE PHOTO Senior guard ivana Catic drives the basket for a layup. Catic helps direct her fellow teammates on the court in her role as point guard for the team. . 4 2B SPORTS THE UNIVERSITY OF DAILY KANSAN TUESDAY MARCH 10,2009 QUOTE OF THE DAY "Darrell is a kid who has always had his spiritual life in order. That was something he has helped other guys with who came to college not knowing where they were spiritually or morally." — Dave Doeren, former Kansas recruiting coordinator FACT OF THE DAY Junior safety Darrell Stuckey has started 30 games in his Kansas career. Last season he led the team with five interceptions and ranked second with seven pass break-ups. TRIVIA OF THE DAY Q: Where does Darrell Stuckey's sister, Denae, play basketball? A: Iowa State. Against Kansas on Saturday, Denae, a junior, played 13 minutes and recorded four rebounds, one point and one assist. Are Texas'19 recruits worth it? COMMENTARY It's ten oclock. Do you know where your children are? If they can throw a half-decent spiral and are old enough to drive, chances are they may be near a University of Texas football recruiter. A perennial powerhouse on the recruiting trail, the Longhorns have found themselves ranked in Rivals.com's top five recruiting classes four times since 2002. Texas' class of 2009 includes three five-star athletes and 11 four-star recruits Brown A. D. C. fifth-overall ranking. With National Signing Day in the rearview, the Longhorns already have 19 verbal commitments for the class of 2010. Astonishing stuff. There are two perspectives here. One is that the Longhorns do such a bang-up job of recruiting that they can complete 85 to 90 percent of their 2010 class while this BY STEPHEN MONTEMAYOR montemayor.baylor.edu year's top recruit remains undecided — the Bryce Brown Circus is expected to continue until Thursday when the Wichita East running back finally announces his college choice. The other, of course, is the question of whether one can really produce a fair and accurate assessment of athletes before they even play their senior seasons. The only thing I could picture myself signing as a 16-year-old cart pusher at Hy-Vee would be a check or my parents' signatures on a permission slip. ALI OF THE OCTAGON Quintin "Rampage" Jackson (30-7) effectively set up a Light Heavyweight Championship showdown with titleholder Rashad Evans (13-0-1) after Jackson earned a unanimous- decision victory over Keith Jardine (14-5-1) at UFC 96 Saturday. After screaming, "I want my belt back!" Jackson engaged in a I trash-talking with Evans. At one point, Evans dropped the f-bomb a few times, prompting Jackson to say, "Don't say that Rashad. Jackson Don't saaay that." Stop by the Full Monty blog where we are streaming this video. The heavyweight title unification fight between champion Brock Lesnar and interim champ Frank Mir, originally slated for May 23, was reset for July 11 because of an injury to Mir. Evans' title defense was set for that date but now swaps spots. Jackson must now decide whether to take on his third fight in three months. If not, the title shot goes to undefeated Lyoto Machida (14-0). Considering his face-off with THE MORNING BREW Evans on Saturday, it's tough see either Jackson or the UFC backing off this fight, as the two already gift-wrapped a promotional video for buildup. MARCH MADNESS REQUIRED READING Looking for something to read other than the fine print on your office pool? Easy: John Feinstein's "A Season on the Brink." Feinstein had the balls and energy to accompany Bobby Knight in his profanity-laced, coaching prime with the 1985- 86 Indiana Hoosiers. The result: One of the best sports books of all time. — Edited by Melissa Johnson BASEBALL Jayhawks add another game to their schedule After playing only three of the four scheduled games against Northwestern this weekend because of rain and lightning delays, coach Ritch Price and the Jayhawks have filled in their schedule with a game today at 3 p.m. against Division II Missouri Valley College. The Jayhawks will be the Vikings' first Division I opponent of the season. Missouri Valley College has struggled to a 2-11 record so far this year, including two double-digit shellackings at the hands of Oklahoma City University. The matchup will likely amount to a warm-up game for Kansas before a brutal stretch starting Wednesday against perennial power Wichita State. The game should serve as an opportunity for Price to get a look at some of the new Jayhawks in game situations. Freshman Lee Ridenhour, who has played well for the Jayhawks in three appearances this year, is slated to start Wednesday against the Shockers. Junior Brett Bollman will start against the Vikings today. Bollman made his first appearance of the season Sunday, going one inning with one hit and no runs scored. Tim Dwyer WOMEN'S GOLF Team takes first as six place top 15 in Arizona For the first time this season, the Kansas women's golf team brought home a first-place finish this weekend. The team traveled to Rio Verde, Ariz., for the Duramed Collegiate Invitational at the Rio Verde Country Club. The final team score for Kansas was 294-295-294-883, which made them the only team to stay under 900 for the three-day tournament. Junior Meghan Gockel led the team with scores of 73 on Friday, 72 on Saturday and 73 on Sunday. Gockel's score of 218 tied her for first on the final day but she medaled for first place at the first playoff hole. This was the first individual title for Gockel and her career best score for a three-round tournament Kansas had four other athletes finish in the top 15 of the tournament. Junior Emily Powers, sophomore Meghna Bal Maryam Hassan and freshman Kalynd Carson tied for tenth place with a final score of 225. Powers went 74-75-76, Bal went 78-75-72, and Carson went 72-80-73. For Carson and Wilson this was also a career best performance. Sophomore Sydney Wilson tied for 15th place with a score of 75-73-78 with a final score of 226. The next tournament for Kansas will be the Liz Murphey Collegiate Classic in Ahtens, Georgia, March 27-29. Gockel Out in a snap Hallie Mann 92 Team South Korea catcher Park Kyung-oan breaks his bat and pops out to first against Team Japan in the third inning of the World Baseball Classic game at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan, on Monday. ASSOCIATED PRESS THIS WEEK IN KANSAS ATHLETICS Men's golf Louisiana Classics Lafayette, La. Baseball Missouri Valley College, 3 p.m. awrence WEDNESDAY Women's basketball Nebraska, 1:30 p.m Oklahoma City, Okla. Baseball Wichita State, 6 p.m. Lawrence THURSDAY TODAY Men's basketball Baylor/Nebraska 11:30 a.m. Oklahoma City, Okla 5 体 Softball Missouri State, 2 p.m. Springfield, Mo. PING PONG Tennis FRIDAY Tennis Tennis Nebraska, 3 p.m. Lincoln, Neb. + 体育运动 Baseball Arizona State, 5:30 p.m. Surprise, Ariz. 5 A Swimming & diving Zone Diving Championships All Day Running Track & field NCAA Indoor Championships college Station, Texas SATURDAY Golf Tennis Tennis lowa State, 3:30 p.m. Ames, Iowa Jaseball Arizona State, 5:30 p.m. Surprise, Ariz. 7 Swimming & diving Zone Diving Championships TBA COLLEGE BASKETBALL UNCranks No.1 in poll; Kansas falls to No.11 跑 frack & field NCAA Indoor Championships College Station, Texas North Carolina edged Pittsburgh for 1. In the Associated Press' college basketball poll on Monday in one of the closest votes ever. The Tar Heels (27-3), who were a unanimous No. 1 in the pre-season poll and for the first seven weeks of the season, moved up one place to reclaim the top spot after beating Duke on Sunday to win the Atlantic Coast Conference regular-season title. North Carolina received 35 first-place votes and 1,734 points from the 71-member national media panel. Pittsburgh was No. 1 on 33 ballots and had 1,731 points. Kansas, the Big 12champion dropped two spots to No.11. Pittsburgh (28-3) moved up one place after beating Connecticut for a second time this season when the Huskies were ranked No.1. The Panthers finished tied for second in the Big East with Connecticut, one game behind Louisville. On Jan. 27, 1981, Oregon State and Virginia tied for No. 1, the only time that has happened since the poll began in the 1948-49 season. AP men's top 25 Poll as of Monday, with first-place votes in parentheses Associated Press | | Record | Points | Prev. | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 1. North Carolina (35) | 27-3 | 1,734 | 2 | | 2. Pittsburgh (33) | 28-3 | 1,731 | 3 | | 3. Connecticut | 27-3 | 1,592 | 1 | | 4. Memphis (2) | 28-3 | 1,544 | 5 | | 5. Louisville (1) | 25-5 | 1,513 | 6 | | **6. Oklahoma** | **27-4** | **1,399** | **4** | | 7. Michigan State | 25-5 | 1,349 | 8 | | 8. Wake Forest | 24-5 | 1,246 | 10 | | 9. Duke | 25-6 | 1,237 | 7 | | 10. Villanova | 25-6 | 1,108 | 11 | | **11. Kansas** | **25-6** | **1,038** | **9** | | 12. Gonzaga | 25-5 | 978 | 14 | | 13. Washington | 24-7 | 910 | 16 | | **14. Missouri** | **25-6** | **779** | **15** | | 15. UCLA | 24-7 | 752 | 20 | | 16. Butler | 26-4 | 536 | 22 | | 17. Clemson | 23-7 | 528 | 18 | | 18. Syracuse | 23-8 | 518 | 25 | | 19. Xavier | 24-6 | 465 | 17 | | 20. LSU | 25-6 | 461 | 12 | | 21. Marquette | 23-8 | 453 | 13 | | 22. Florida State | 23-8 | 333 | 24 | | 23. Arizona State | 22-8 | 199 | 21 | | 24. Purdue | 22-9 | 169 | 19 | | 25. BYU | 24-6 | 158 | — | Others receiving votes: Illinois 131, Texas A&M 63, Saint Mary's, Calif. 56, Utah 11, West Virginia 17, Auburn 9, Dayton 7, Utah St. 6, Va. Commonwealth 6, Weber State 5, Creighton 4, N. Iowa 3, Oklahoma State 3, Siena 3, California 2, New Mexico 2, Penn State 2, Texas 2, American U. 1, Ohio State 1, Tennessee 1. Montreal head coach fired with 16 games left in season NHL ASSOCIATED PRESS Canadiens, 5-4-1 in their previous 10 games, won 3-1 at Dallas on Sunday in their last game with Carbonneau as coach. MONTREAL — Guy Carbonneau was fired as coach of the Montreal Canadiens, hockey's most historic franchise, which is in danger of missing the playoffs in its 100th season. Carbonneau officially became an NHL head coach for the first time on May 5, 2006, after serving as an associate to Gainey for the final 41 games of the 2005-06 season. Gainey took the job after firing coach Claude Julien. He announced then that Carbonneau would take over as head coach the following season. The timing of Monday's move was a bit surprising because the Canadiens are currently in a playoff position and there are only 16 games left in the regular season. Montreal (35-24-7) went into a free fall in late January and February, losing 10 of 13. The General manager Bob Gainey, who handed the coaching duties over to Carbonneau three years ago, will return behind the bench when Montreal hosts Edmonton on Tuesday. The Canadiens started Monday in fifth place in the Eastern Conference, but they were only two points above the postseason cutoff. What was supposed to be a season of celebration has turned into one of difficulty. In 230 games with the Canadiens over three seasons, Carbonneau was 124-83-23. He is the seventh NHL coach fired this season, and the fourth in five weeks. Last season, the Canadiens finished first in the NHL's Eastern Conference with a 47-25-10 record and 104 points, but were bounced from the playoffs in the second round by Philadelphia. Carbonneau was a finalist for the Jack Adams Trophy as coach of the year in 2008. The Colors of Hobo The Etc. 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General manager Brian Cashman expects the three-time AL MVP back on the field "sometime in May." Rodriguez will need a more extensive operation after the season, and Philippon said Rodriguez would be ready for spring training in 2010. sidelined Rodriguez up to four months and a conservative approach that would have included rest and treatment. Rodriguez was to start his rehab Monday. He was to perform range of motion drills and ride a stationary bike. "Alex is doing well," Philippon said. Philippon said he found a small impingement and the lining of a cyst that was removed last week. The labrum was repaired. Rodriguez was expected to be released from the hospital later Monday. Associated Press . THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAS TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2009 SPORTS 3B STUCKEY (CONTINUED FROM 1B) see a thing, all they could do was listen and believe. "I just realized the amount of faith it takes to walk and not know where you are going." Stuckey said. "And to act in such a way and not know where the finish line is and when it's coming." Weston White/KANSAN The lesson clearly resonated as the two reached the top of the tower solely by virtue of instructions shouted below. It had never been done before. Darrell Stuckey prays with a group of Christian athletes at an FCAIA meeting March 3 in the Burge Union. 25 The funny thing about that week, Stuckey says, is that it had a lot to do with why he became a Jayhawk. After agreeing to attend the FCA leadership camp, Stuckey was invited back to Lawrence for a three-day camp during the same time that would test speed and agility as well as conduct various drills. Unsure what to do, he called a then-prospective coach Mark Mangino in hopes to at least attend his camp's first day. ryan McGeeney/KANSAN Darrell Stuckey uses his faith to lead both on and off the field. He is a member and ambassador of Fellowship of Christian Athletes in Action and expects to lead Kansas' defense in 2009. So was Stuckey, at the outset. He was at or near the top of each testing category but a strained quadriceps muscle would keep him out of afternoon drills and send him to camp with a heavy heart. "One of the first impressions I had of Coach Mangino was that he told me, "You can never have too much leadership." Stuckey said. "He greeted me in stretching by saying he respected my going to the leadership camp and was glad I came for that one day." "I left there with a burden on me." Stuckey said. "When I went to that FCA camp I was down and it kind of hit me that football doesn't last forever." Suddenly this all-state recruit needed healing. --combined with another student- athlete ministry, Athletes in Action, and now calls itself "ECAIA." Once a gathering of eight athletes, the group grew to nearly 60 at one point and consistently draws 25 to 30 weekly members, said Green, who filled the head position when Baines graduated. Michelle Foulks, Stuckey's mother, chckles when reminiscing about her son before he grew into a 6-foot-1, 205-pound All-Big 12 safety. "Growing up, Darrell was always a very ambitious kid who would do and try anything." Foulks said. "He even taught himself to do back hand flips ... on a hill." Since the day he and each of his siblings could walk, faith was strong in Stuckey's household. Raised by a single mother in a family built on sacrifices, beliefs outweighed excuses for Stuckey. "The kids were always interested in church growing up," Foulks said. "They were involved with plays, poems and choir at all times. Darrell volunteered a lot and was given a lot of leading roles." Today Stuckey still finds himself filling those roles. He was the only Kansas player to earn a First Team All-Big 12 selection in 2008 and cemented himself in Jayhawk lore with a commanding performance last November against Missouri. Off the field there are just as many nights like one Friday last month when he当ned a coaching headset and suit for a Young Adult Ministry fashion show fundraiser. (He was modeling his business attire look.) When it comes to game days, if his mother is not in the stands then Stuckey's likely not in the stadium. Stuckey said he could count on one hand the times his mother had missed a game — she attended all 13 last year — whether during his career with Kansas or at Washington High where he also played basketball and baseball, ran track and wrestled at one point. "I wouldn't feel right moving across the country to where shed be limited to how many games she could see," Stuckey said. Even that may not have stopped her. One day while she coached Stuckey in basketball, Foulks noticed a number of kids getting dropped off at the court alone. They had nobody to watch them play. --combined with another student- athlete ministry, Athletes in Action, and now calls itself "ECAIA." Once a gathering of eight athletes, the group grew to nearly 60 at one point and consistently draws 25 to 30 weekly members, said Green, who filled the head position when Baines graduated. "I never wanted my kids to feel unwanted," foulls said. Lord, if it's Your will for me to play college football then let Your will be done. Regardless of what Your decision is and my opportunities are, I will always do Your will. This is what Stuckey prayed the night he reached the top of that tower at the FCA camp — a prayer partly responsible for why he wears crimson and blue on fall Saturdays and runs sound for Ninth Street Baptist on Sundays. "A Light in darkness" is what John Shore told Stuckey he saw when they first met. Shore, who recently retired as the Greater Kansas City multi-area director for FCA, began a relationship with Stuckey that led to numerous public speaking endeavors as a representative with FCA. Acommunications studies major, Stuckey continues to entrench himself in on the job training with a slew of speaking engagements ranging from his alma mater to schools in the Lawrence area. "I've worked with youths for 30 years and have never met a finer young man," Shore said. "He's a great leader and has an infectious smile and demeanor. He always looks at the bright side of life and the best of everyone." On the last night of that FCA camp. Stuckey gave a testimony about overcoming his injury and the uncertainties he came to camp with. Sports are played on faith, he said, knowing that any play could be your last. "it's about knowing that if I use the opportunities and gifts God gave me to play this sport," Stuckey said, "then I can do his will on an even bigger stage and be seen by more believers or non-believers than imaginable." Shortly after that testimony Stuckey would go to his room to pray as he faced an enormous life decision. That camp was right on time, he would say. --combined with another student- athlete ministry, Athletes in Action, and now calls itself "ECAIA." Once a gathering of eight athletes, the group grew to nearly 60 at one point and consistently draws 25 to 30 weekly members, said Green, who filled the head position when Baines graduated. Michelle Foulks was on her way to pick her son up from William Jewell's campus when she got the call — actually a barrage of calls. It was Stuckey's football coach, Darwin Franklin. Kansas had called and offered a scholarship. No cell phones were allowed at camp that week so Foulks would have to deliver the news herself. When she arrived, Stuckey was still saying goodbye to friends and she wanted to wait until they were alone. Walking back to the car, Foulks let it spill. "Darrell, KU offered you a scholarship." Silence. .. Darrell continued walking until it clicked. "What do I do, Momma?" he asked one day while she was fixing something to eat. Back at home Stuckey let the news sink in as he researched Kansas and other potential schools. His mother kept her distance from his recruiting process, offering advice when it was sought. "Really? A full scholarship?!" "Do whatever you want," she told him. "Whatever you do I support." Stuckey returned in a few hours with a decision. MARK YOUR CALENDARS Today: Kansas pro day Wednesday: Practice open to public, 3:30 p.m. March 27: Practice open to public, 3:30 p.m. April 1 1: Spring game, 2 p.m. Check the "Through the Uprights" blog for more on the start of spring practice. "Momma, I think I'm going to commit." "Why?" she replied matter-of-factly. Foulks said Stuckey enthusiastically "rambled" on about his findings on Kansas. New coach, resurgent program, Big 12 North, close to home. He could have continued.. "Okay," she answered. "That's a blessing." --combined with another student- athlete ministry, Athletes in Action, and now calls itself "ECAIA." Once a gathering of eight athletes, the group grew to nearly 60 at one point and consistently draws 25 to 30 weekly members, said Green, who filled the head position when Baines graduated. Shore's advice to Stuckey before college included starting a Fellowship of Christian Athletes chapter in Lawrence, where one had been absent for years. With connections to Shore and Kevin Wade, a former Kansas long snapper and current part time FCA field representative, Stuckey arrived on campus with those ambitions in mind. But first he had to connect with his new teammates — something the outgoing Stuckey had no trouble with. Early in his freshman year, Stuckey was invited to a weekly men's Bible study by the group's leader, then-cornerback Theo Baines. Defensive tackle James McClinton, a team captain as a senior in 2007, and wide receiver Gary Green, who completed his senior season in 2008, also held leadership roles. "One thing I noticed right away that we connected with was his work ethic," Green said. "It's easier to follow someone who does the same things themselves. Stuckey's a man of integrity." Today, that group has since grown into an FCA chapter that FCAIA meets each Tuesday night in the Burge Union and gathers with a similar group from Haskell University once a month. And while Stuckey has maintained a consistent presence as an ambassador and member, his extensive activities, including the Chancellor Advisory Committee and Student Athlete Advisory Committee, have kept him from administrative duties with FCAIA. "It was one of those things where I had the tools to build it but it wasn't for me to build," Stuckey said. "At first it kind of hurt me. I was like, 'Man, I helped start this but I'm not looked at as one of the main people.' But the whole reality check is realizing that some things are meant for you to do and some things are meant for others." Though he may not wear a label as an FCA leader, his influence does not go undetected by those he encounters. "He embodies a sense of what FCA is all about," Wade said. "Influence is the same thing Darrell brings to the equation at KU. I've never come in contact with anyone that doesn't know he's a Christian athlete." In 2009, the Jayhawk defense is Stuckey's to lead. Entering his senior year as the top returning tackler (98 in 2008), he has started every game since earning the nod the last four games of his freshman year in 2006. Since then, Stuckey has bested each previous season in nearly every major defensive stat category. In terms of both leadership and defensive numbers, Mangino is hoping for a continuation of that trend. DO YOU HAVE THE WINNING FORMULA! Coming March 11 Bb Bracket Bash THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAS "He is a developing leader on He was called down to be recognized for his Chick-fil-A Big 12 Community of Champions award. One student athlete for each Big 12 institution during the fall, winter and spring terms is chosen, judged on academics, community service and leadership/sportsmanship. --our team," Mangiro said. "Wed like to see a more active role in his development of leadership. Darrrell is very intelligent, an articulate speaker and is respected by his teammates and coaches. We all feel like he has a lot more to offer in terms of leadership this year." Back upstairs, Stuckey closes his eyes, rests a hand in each pocket and directs his face to the ceiling for a final prayer. As church concludes, Pastor White asks one more thing of the congregation. He never could get that entire sermon to record. But at least that morning wasn't like the time he welcomed a few kids up there for a tour. As he looked away momentarily, one opened a pinball game on the computer and the clinks and clanks of its sound effects bounced out of the church's speakers for 10 minutes. "Oh, no." Stuckey sighed. "Amen," Stuckey replied with a nod. Had the cassette worked on this Sunday, it would have recorded a sermon that concluded much like Mangino's pregame speeches during his program's resurgence. From the book of Matthew: "A house divided against itself shall not stand." "Look at him, acting all shy," Pastor White said as Stuckey approached the floor. "We all know there ain't nothing shy about Stuckey." It would have also captured a rare moment of bashfulness from a man known for just the opposite. And while high praise will be afforded to the player who'll help lead a young defense on Saturdays, as Stuckey retreated back to the sound booth Pastor White was sure to emphasize his accolades accrued on other days of the week. "One more thing before we start benediction," Pastor Delmar White said. "Stuckey, Darrell Stuckey. Yes, you up there!" Obeying his pastor, or perhaps concluding the service as he would normally, Stuckey embraces two individuals near him. 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ASSOCIATED PRESS Ohio State cracked the top 10 of The Associated Press women's college basketball poll Monday for the first time in two years. Louisville moved up two places to fifth. The Cardinals survived a double overtime thriller against Rutgers on Sunday and will meet Pittsburgh in the Big East semifinals on Monday night. The Buckeyes moved into ninth after beating Purdue 67-66 to win the Big Ten tournament on Sunday. Connecticut remained an unanimous No.1 for the 15th week in a row. The Huskies face Villanova on Monday night in the semifinals of the Big East tournament. Duke climbed two spots to sixth after falling just short against Maryland. Connecticut was followed by Stanford, Oklahoma, and Maryland — marking the first time in four weeks that the top four teams remained unchanged. The Terps captured their first Atlantic Coast Conference tournament crown in 20 years with a 92-89 overtime victory over then-N. 8 Duke on Sunday. Stanford is the top seed in the Pac-10 tournament this week and Oklahoma is the No. 1 team in the Big 12 tournament. Baylor and Auburn each dropped two spots to seventh and eighth. Ohio State moved up three places. The Buckeyes, who are the only team from the Big Ten in the rankings, were in the top 10 every week from Dec. 4, 2004, to the final poll of the 2007 season. Texas A&M and North Carolina remained in 10th and 11th. California fell three places after a loss to Arizona State. The Bears were followed by Florida State and Pittsburgh. Vanderbilt made the biggest leap, climbing seven spots to 15th. The Commodores captured the Southeastern Conference title. Arizona State was followed by South Dakota State, Iowa State, Tennessee, and Xavier. "I just can't wait to play again," Vanderbilt coach Melanie Balcomb said. "I know we've got to wait a while for NCAAs, but I think we're ready to do some great things." Florida, Kansas State, Texas, Notre Dame, and Virginia rounded out the poll. Arizona State moved up two spots to 16th, but lost star Dymond Simon for the rest of the season because of a knee injury. The Wildcats jumped back in at No. 22 after sweeping Texas and Colorado. International sports figures can now play longer in the U.S. ATHLETES ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON — The next big Dominican baseball prospect won't face a limit on his playing career in the United States, now that U.S. immigration officials have agreed to let foreign athletes keep playing here as long as they leave the country after 10 years and apply for a new visa. is for internationally recognized athletes or members of internationally recognized entertainment groups. The change came in a new policy memo issued by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, following months of lobbying by sports leagues and lawyers for foreign athletes. The memo, obtained Monday by The Associated Press, also came after the AP made inquiries to the agency about the limit. Under the old regulations, recipients could get five years on the visa, and extend it once for another five years, not to exceed a total of 10 years. The leagues and lawyers had complained that the agency recently began enforcing a 10-year limit, endangering the U.S. careers of foreign athletes. Agency officials countered that they've enforced the limit for years, which is based on a 1990 immigration law. Foreign athletes participate in pro sports such as baseball, basketball, hockey and golf. They can come to the U.S. and play under what's known as a P-1 visa, which NASCAR ASSOCIATED PRESS Mark Martin NACSAR driver Mark Martin smiles after posting the pole-wining time for Sunday's Kobait 500 Sprint Cup at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Ga., Friday. Driver works to stay positive despite luck ASSOCIATED PRESS He's learned that the hard way over his 27 years at NASCAR's top level. CHARLOTTE, N.C. - If Mark Martin didn't have bad luck, he probably wouldn't have any luck at all. "I do have a history of not being the luckiest guy out there." There have been four runner-up championship finishes and a myriad of small disasters on a resume that most likely will still go down as right rear tire to fail. But despite a severely damaged Chevrolet, crew chief Alan Gustafson was able to get the car back on the track so Martin could limp it home to a 31st-place finish. one of the greatest in series history one of the greatest in series history. So is it really any surprise Martin's start to the season has been hit by misfortune? It's not to Martin, who can't seem to catch a break. "I do have a history of not being the luckiest guy out there," he said Monday, softly chuckling a day after yet another malfunction ruined what was on pace to be a top-five run. He was fourth at Atlanta on Sunday when he apparently ran over something on the track, causing his That followed a pair of engine failures in California and Las Vegas. MARK MARTIN NASCAR driver Now, Martin is 34th in the standings and fighting hard not to get all negative again. His unbridled optimism at the start of the season was so out of character for the 50-year-old pessimist, who was lured back to a full Sprint Cup schedule by Hendrick Motorsports. The equipment was supposed to give him his best shot at a championship. Instead, it's failed him so far, and Martin feels obligated to put on a brave face for his new team. "I've been so bad over the years at judging my self-worth off of the results," he said. "I told everyone that I am mentally tougher now than I've ever been in my life, and I am working at living up to that." Thought Thinking of the big MOVE This Summer? Find Help in Apartment Guide Thurs, Apr. 2nd THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN Find Help in Apartment Guide Thurs, Apr. 2nd THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN Thinking of the big MOVE This Summer? 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DeBoer Chairman of the Board Consolidated Holdings, Inc. Success is Seldom Permanent Neither is Failure: 25 specific things to help you in life and business TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2009 · 6:00 P.M. THE LIED CENTER OF KANSAS FREE TO THE PUBLIC 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 OF KANSAS SCHOOL OF BUSINESS PRESENT AN EVENING WITH Jack P. DeBoer CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD CONSOLIDATED HOLDINGS, INC. Success is Seldom Permanent Neither is Failure: 25 specific things to help you in life and business TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2009 · 6:00 P.M. THE LIED CENTER OF KANSAS FREE TO THE PUBLIC KU SCHOOL OF BUSINESS The University of Kansas KU SCHOOL OF BUSINESS The University of Kansas --- 6B SPORTS THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2009 MEN'S (CONTINUED FROM 1B) in the middle of the pack than what we thought." Nationally, the Big 12 has battled a perception that it was in a down year all season. Only three teams have consistently stayed in the Top 25: Kansas, Oklahoma and Missouri. NCAA tournament projections such as ESPN's Bracketology at one point Kansas players never needed any convincing: They said they knew how tough the Big 12 was. predicted as lew for four teams making the tournament: Kansas, Oklahoma, Missouri and Texas. The conference fought the negative reputation by dispersing handouts to members of the media before games. These sheets listed some of the Big 12's strongest nonconference victories and juxtaposed favorable statistics with the Atlantic Coast Conference, which is seen as one of the nation's best. The Big 12 still ranks third, behind the ACC and the Big Ten, in the Ratings Percentage Index, a statistical system used by the NCAA Basketball Tournament selection committee, according to RealtimeRPI.com. "I think we've got some good teams in our conference, better than any other conference." But ESPN's latest bracketology has six teams making the "I don't think the Big 12 is weak," junior guard Sherron Collins said. "I think we've got some good teams in our conference, better than any other conference in the country." SHERRON COLLINS Junior guard "There are a lot of teams here that don't get credit." NCAA tournament: Kansas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Texas, Texas A&M and Oklahoma State. Fourth-seeded Kansas State is considered on the bubble. senior center Matt Kleinmann said: "There have been a lot of competitive games. Look at Texas Tech." Kleinmann is, of course, referring to Kansas' 84-65 loss to Texas Tech, who finished 11th and 3-13 in the Big 12. If that doesn't show the depth of the conference, then nothing will. Self figures that depth will make the tournament tougher than ever Edited by Casey Miles WOMEN'S (CONTINUED FROM 1B) Henrickson said Catic wont play a big part when the first step in that process starts on Thursday in Oklahoma City in the Big 12 Tournament. "She's been solid and you need that from your seniors," Henrickson said. "Seniors this time of year give you the best chance to be successful." McCray ranks second in the Big 12 in scoring, averaging 20.2 points per game. McCray scored 20 or more points McCRAY EARNS INDIVIDUAL HONORS "She's been solid and you need that from your seniors." In a conference loaded with talent, junior forward Danielle McCray was named one of the 10 best players in the Big 12 yesterday. She was selected to the All-Big 12 First Team, which consists of 10 players from the conference. BONNIE HENRICKSON Kansas coach 16 times this season and led Kansas in rebounds, made three-pointers, steals and blocks. "I thought we needed to recount the ballots if she didn't get it," coach Bonnie Hrieckson said. "She's played so well down the stretch." For the second consecutive week, and the third time this season, McCray was named the Big 12 Player of the Week. She averaged 31 points and 9.5 rebounds in Kansas' two games. Edited by Brandy Entsminger NBA Barkley released from Tent City jail Judge reduces the former star's sentence from 10 days to three L. MILLER ASSOCIATED PRESS Former NBA star Charles Barkley was released from jail Monday after a judge reduced his sentence from 10 days to three with the stipulation that he complete an alcohol-treatment program. The 45-year-old pleaded guilty last month to two misdemeanor DUI charges stemming from his Dec. 31, 2008, arrest shortly after leaving a Scotttsdale nightclub and failing a sobriety test. PHOENIX — Former NBA star Charles Barkley was released from jail Monday after serving a three-day sentence on a drunken-driving conviction. Barkley left the Tent City jail just before 8 a.m., and avoided a group of reporters by leaving through another door, Maricopa County Sheriff's Office spokesman Lt. Brian Lee said. Barkley, a TNT studio analyst, reported to the jail Saturday morning wearing a blue warm-up suit with red stripes. He was not required to wear a jail uniform or the county's signature pink underwear because he got work release, Sheriff Joe Arpaio said. Barkley spent about 36 hours in jail after getting 12 hours of work release on Sunday and Monday. He was housed in a separate tent from the other inmates for his safety, and meals were brought to him. The 46-year-old Barkley pleaded guilty last month to two misdemeanor DUI charges stemming from his Dec. 31 arrest, shortly after leaving a Scottsdale nightclub and failing a field sobriety test. He had a blood-alcohol level of .149 percent, nearly twice the legal limit. A Scottsdale judge reduced Barkley's original 10-day sentence to three days after reviewing the case and deciding that seven days should be suspended if Barkley completed an alcohol-treatment program. The Hall of Fame player also must pay more than $2,000 in fines and install an ignition-interlock device on his vehicles. Barkley said last month that he made a mistake and just had "to take the beatdown." Barkley played 16 seasons for the Philadelphia 76ers, Phoenix Suns and Houston Rockets, and played on the USA Olympic "Dream Team" in 1992 and 1996. He was an 11-time All-Star and league MVP in 1993. COLLEGE FOOTBALL Mississippi signee charged with felony, misdemeanor JACKSON, Miss. — A Mississippi football signee with a history of legal trouble faces an uncertain future after he was arrested on charges he assaulted a man at a McDonald's drive-through with brass knuckles. Starkville police arrested Jamar Hornsby on March 1 and charged him with felony aggravated assault and misdemeanor larceny after he and two other men allegedly assaulted the man. The 22-year-old Hornsby is on probation after taking a plea deal in a misdemeanor credit card fraud case that occurred while he was on the University of Florida football team. Hornsby signed a national letter of intent with the Rebels in February, but his future with the team is now uncertain. "We are looking into the matter and trying to gather all the facts." Ole Miss coach Houston Nutt said Monday. "Once all the facts are in, I will make a decision." TENNIS Agassi will return after announcing retirement Andre Agassi will make his return to competitive tournament tennis by participating in the 30-and-over Outback Champions Series event at Surprise, Ariz., in October. Tour spokesman Randy Walker told The Associated Press on Sunday about Agassi's plans. Agassi, who turns 39 next month, retired after playing in the 2006 U.S. Open. He walked away from the game with eight major titles and remains one of only five men to complete a career Grand Slam. He's the first announced member of what will be an eight-field field competing for $150,000 in prize money at the Oct. 8-11 tournament at the Surprise Tennis and Racquet Complex. Among others who have played on the senior tour this year are Pete Sampras and John McEnroe. Associated Press DO YOU HAVE THE WINNING FORMULA? Coming March 11 09 Bb Bracket Bash THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN CLUB HOCKEY LOSES ON SENIOR NIGHT Photo essay of the seniors' last game. HOCKEY 14A SIZING UP BIG 12 COMPETITION Teams begin battle for tournament crown. SPORTS 1B THE STUDENT VOICE SINCE 1904 THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KA 23 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 2009 WWW.KANSAN.COM VOLUME 120 ISSUE 88 CAMPUS Father calls for change after son's death CARLOTTE BY ALEXANDRA GARRY agarry@kansan.com Jason Wren The father of Jason Wien said Tuesday he blamed his son's death partially on what he called the fraternity environment. He said he didn't blame the members of Jason's fraternity, Sigma Alpha Epsilon and said he hoped the SAE house would become a dry chapter house in Jason's honor. Jason Wren, who was a 19-year-old freshman from Littleton. Colo., was found dead Sunday afternoon at his fraternity house, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, 1301 West Campus Road. The Shawnee County Coroner a office confirmed Monday that an autopsy had been completed but said the report was not yet finalized and might take up to eight weeks to complete. Spokespersons for the police could not be reached for comment on Tuesday. Jay Wren spoke from Colorado, saying how much Jason would be missed and how he hoped students and others would honor Jason by pledging to give up drinking. "He was a good kid. He was loved by many, and his life got cut short," he said. "In his honor, I want kids to put the drinks down, and every time I want to have a drink now, I'm going to say no. It's in honor of my son, because alcohol killed him." He said he wanted alcohol possession rules at fraternities to change, saying the current system was a contributing factor in lason's death. "Uninformed students who didn't know the dangers ended up putting his life in a terrible circumstance," he said, "and I know that they'll live with that guilt forever." Jay Wren said he had been told that Jason had drank in excess both at a restaurant and at the house the night of his death, and passed out at the house, where fraternity members put him to bed. "What they should have done is take him to the hospital," Jay Wren said. SEE CAMPUS ON PAGE 3A SIGNS OF ALCOHOL POISONING Unconscious or semiconsciousness and cannot be awakened - Vomiting while sleeping or passed out. - Not waking up after vomiting - Slow respiration of eight or fewer breaths per minute, or lapses between breaths of more than eight seconds - Cold, clammy, pale or blue skin - Call 911 and seek help immediately What to do: - Stay with your friend until help arrives turn your friend on his or her side Monitor your friend's What not to do: - Don't leave your friend alone or let them "sleep it off" Don't allow your friend to drive Don't allow your friend to drive. Don't give your friend food. ENVIRONMENT Don't give your friend food, liquid, medication or drugs - Don't make or let your friend walk, run or exercise Source: KU Student Health Services - Don't put your friend in a cold shower STUDENT LIFE Seniors to celebrate their last spring break BY RACHEL BURCHFIELD rburchfield@kansan.com Snorkeling and scuba diving are on the agenda for Katie Carr and 14 of her friends this spring break. Carr, Tecumseh senior, is driving to Florida before embarking on a five-day cruise from Port Canaveral. She and her friends will go to Nassau and Coco Cay in the Bahamas before her spring break ends. And when her trip ends, well, her spring breaks end — for good. Carr and other members of the senior class are days away from experiencing their last spring break. Although spring break accounts for just one week of every spring semester for students, it is a week most students will miss when they begin their careers. "It will be difficult," Carr said. "Hopefully I'll get it all out of my system. I have no idea — it's going to be a shock." "The main thing for me is vacationing with friends — since I'm moving overseas, I won't see everyone for a long time," Carr said. "I can't vacation like I did in college. I can't see everyone. I'll have some time off, but no vacations with my best friends." Next year Carr will move to the northwest coast of Australia to work for Schlumberger, an engineering company. She will sometimes work more than 120 hours every week on offshore drilling rigs to help make them more efficient and to find oil or gas. Carr intermed at Schlumberger for the past two summers and knows from experience that she will enjoy her job — but she will miss vacations, she said. Ann Hartley, University Career Center associate director, said she discussed the transition to the world of work in her job search strategies class. One of the issues the class focused on, she said, was the reality that her students would have less vacation time as professionals than they did as students. SEE BREAK ON PAGE 3A Plastic Pollutants Facial scrub microbeads unclog pores but can build up pollution in water supply forever BY AMANDA T HOMPSON athompson@kansan.com "It makes my face feel really clean, like it actually feels soft," Simpson said. Exfoliating face wash scrubs rough skin, leaving it feeling smooth and soft. This feeling is why Kesley Simpson, Spring Hill sophomore, uses Clean & Clear Morning Burst facial scrub every day. Though these little beads may feel good on skin, they can cause problems with the Some of the most popular facial exfoliating brands, including most Clean & Clear scrubbing products, contain plastic called polyethylene. The plastic is in the form of tiny scrubbing microbeads, which can lead to pollution in nearby water supplies because the plastic cannot biodegrade. environment and human health when they pass through water treatment systems. Stephen Randtke, professor of civil engineering, said the scientific community was concerned about nanoparticles making their way through water treatment systems. Plastic can be broken up into smaller pieces of plastic, but it never goes away. "I don't think there has been enough study and looking into it yet to really look into the issues that exist." Tate said. Mike Tate, chief of the bureau of water for the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, said plastics could be broken down into a number of compounds that could prove hazardous to human health, but he was not sure of the exact effects. Companies including Aveneo, Clean & Clear, Clearasil, Neutrogena, I/Oreal and Dove produce facial scrubs that contain polyethylene plastic. Attempts to contact those companies for comment on the use of polyethylene in products were unsuccessful. Tate said that after the beads were washed down drains, they could potentially make it through waste water treatment systems. SEE BEADS ON PAGE 3A Facial scrubs that contain polyethylene plastic on their ingredient lists Aveeno Skin Brightening Daily Scrub Clean & Clear Soft Purifying Cleaner Scrub Clean & Clear Daily Pore Cleaner Clean & Clear Blackhead Clearing Scrub Clearasil Stayclean Daily Facial Scrub Neutrogena Deep Gentle Scrub index L'Oreal Pure Zone Pore Unclogging Scrub Cleanser Dove Daily Exfoliating Wash Except for St. Ives and Biore, the following scrubs are available at the Merc. All scrubs contain natural exfoliating materials deived from walnut, sunflower, sugar, peach, almond and more. 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Bissonette FACT OF THE DAY THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 2009 — www.imdb.com Peter Cullen was the first voice of Optimus Prime and he continues to play the role today, as he will play the part in this year's "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen." MOST E-MAILED 3. Women's golf earns first place finish Want to know what people are talking about? Here's a list of the five most e-mailed stories from Kansan.com: 1. Writing center roosts see consistent use 4. Father blames alcohol for student's death 2. Faith, Fellowship and Football 5. Chancellor names interim provost The University Daily Kansan is the student newspaper of the University of Kansas. The first copy is paid through the student activity fee. Additional copies of the Kansan are 25 cents. Subscriptions can be purchased at the Kansan business office, 119 Stauffer-Flint Hall, 1435 Jayhawk Blvd., Lawrence, KS 60645. 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NEWS NEAR & FAR NORTH & TAR INTERNATIONAL 1. Panel says sea levels could rise 20 to 39 inches COPENHAGEN — Top climate scientists warned Tuesday that sea levels could rise twice as much as previously projected as they presented the latest research on global warming. A 2007 report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change predicted a sea level rise of seven to 23 inches (18 to 59 centimeters) by the end of the century. But scientists meeting in Copenhagen dismissed those estimates as too conservative, saying new data suggests that sea level rise could exceed 39 inches (1 meter) and is unlikely to be less than 20 inches (50 centimeters). 2. China's government denies harassing U.S. ship He said the ship "broke international and Chinese laws in the South China Sea without China's permission." The U.S. Defense Department BEIJING — China has rejected a United States accusation that a U.S. Navy mapping ship was harassed by Chinese vessels in the South China Sea, saying the American ship was breaking international laws. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Ma Zhaoxu said Tuesday that "the U.S. claim is totally inaccurate and wrong." says Chinese ships surrounded and harassed the Navy vessel in international waters Sunday, at one point coming within 25 feet (8 meters) of the American boat and strewing debris in its path. BELFAST, Northern Ireland The Protestant and Catholic leaders of Northern Ireland mounted an exceptional display of unity against rising violence from Irish Republican Army dissidents and vowed Tuesday to defeat hardliners with the power of popular will. 3. Protestants, Catholics unite in Northern Ireland The scene itself was an unprecedented surprise. More stunning were the clear-cut words from McGuinness, whose Sinn Fein party has faced years of outside pressure to embrace British law and order. He pledged his personal support to the English police chief, and demanded that his own police-loathing supporters abandon their traditional code of silence and expose the IRA dissidents in their Irish Catholic communities. Former IRA commander Martin McGuinness, who long hoped that slaying police officers would help him achieve his dream of a united Ireland, stood shoulder to shoulder with his Protestant partner atop the government, Peter Robinson, and Northern Ireland police commander Hugh Orde. NATIONAL 4. Collector might have found Lincoln's last photo WASHINGTON — A collector believes a photograph from a private album of Civil War Gen. Ulysses S. Grant shows President Abraham Lincoln in front of the White House and could be the last image taken of him before he was assassinated in 1865. NEW YORK - Wall Street has had its best day of the year, storming higher after some good news from Citigroup. Although authenticating the $2\frac{1}{2}$-by-$3\frac{1}{2}$-inch photo beyond a shadow of a doubt could be difficult, several historians who looked at it said the evidence supporting the claim was compelling and believable. If it is indeed Lincoln, it would be the only known photo of the 16th president in front of the executive mansion and a rare find, as only about 130 photos of him are known to exist. A copy of the image was provided to The Associated Press. Citigroup Inc. says it operated at a profit during the first two months of the year. That energized financial stocks and in turn, the entire market. Surprised investors drove the major indexes up more than 5.5 percent to their biggest one-day rally of the year. 5. Citigroup spurs best day on Wall Street this year The Dow Jones industrials shot up nearly 380 points. However, many analysts are still cautious — noting that Wall Street has seen many blips higher since the credit crisis and recession began. Word of Citi's performance broke a months-long torrent of bad news from the banking industry but analysts weren't ready to say the stock market was at a turning point and about to barrel higher after a slide that's lasted more than 16 months. 6. After 35 years, 'Cheers' bartender serves last beer BOSTON — Eddie Doyle was the guy who really did know everybody's name, at least when he started working at the tavern that inspired the television show "Cheers." To the tens of thousands of tourists that later passed through, Doyle remained behind the bar to offer a smile, a beer and tips about where to find the Boston that wasn't shown on TV Now Doyle is out of a job, laid off from "Cheers" after 35 years. The bar's owner has said a tough economy and sagging business forced the move, which was one of several layoffs. Doyle said he's not bitter, just surprised and a little sad. "This bar, for me... it was not just another job," Doyle said. "It was the perfect job." Associated Press Jayhawk Shuffle Scott Zimmerman, Overland Park graduate student TIM ROBINSON MENU 1 4 4 1 4 1 11 What is your favorite song on this list and why? "My favorite would have to be'Found Out About You'by Gin Blossoms.I've liked them since high school.It helped me get over a girl." The first 10 songs on shuffle on his iPod: 1. "Hey, Jealousy" by Gin Blossoms 2. "Title and Registration" by Death Cab for Cutie 3. "Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car" by Billy Ocean 4. "Something Happened on the Way to Heaven" by Phil Collins 4. "Something Happened on the Way to Heaven" by Phil Collins 5. "Miss Independent" by Kelly Clarkson 6. "Found Out About You" by Gin Blossoms 7. "Sweetest Girl" by Wylclef Jean 8. "Good" by Better Than Ezra 9. "I Dare You" by Shinedown 10. "Around My Way" by Talib Kweli Lindsay Frost ON CAMPUS The University Support Staff Senate governance will begin at 10:30 a.m. in the International Room in the Kansas Union. The Pizza and Politics "Blogging Kansas" event will begin at noon in the Bruckmiller Room in Adams Alumni Center. The Goldenburg Duo concert will begin at noon in the Central Court in the Spencer Museum of Art. The "Values, Art and Responsibility: Three Years after the Cartoon Conflict" university forum will begin at noon in the ECM Center. The Guggenheim Panel with Elijah Gowen, Michael Engel, & A. Mark Smith panel discussion will begin at 1:30 p.m. in the Conference Hall in Hall Center. The "Blackboard Strategies and Tools" workshop will begin at 1:30 p.m. in 6 Budig Hall. The "F-1 OPT S.T.E.M and H-1b Cap Gap Extensions" workshop will begin at 4 p.m. in the Olympian Room in the Burge Union. The "Michelangelo's David: Naked Men in Piazza" lecture will begin at 5 p.m. in Room 211 in the Spencer Museum of Art. The Etiquette Dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Malott and Kansas Rooms in the Kansas Union. "The Geography of Kansas: What Dorothy Didn't Know About a Place Called Home" seminar will begin at 7 p.m. in the Continuing Education building. The "Broadcast News: No Pants Required" seminar will begin at 7 p.m. in 156 Regnier Hall on the Edwards Campus. DAILY KU INFO KU $ \textcircled{1} $nfo Several hundred KU students attend summer classes at the KU Edwards Campus in Overland Park. Many Lawrence campus students take advantage of their upper-level undergraduate course offerings over the summer. CONTACT US Tell us your news. Contact Brenna Hawley, Tara Smith, Mary Sorick, Brandy Entsinger, Joe Preiner or Jesse Trimble at (785) 864-4810 or editor kansan.com. Kansas newsroom 111 Stauffer-Flint Hall 1435 Jayhawk Blvd. Lawrence, KS 66045 (785) 864-4810 Online College Courses BARTONline.org Having trouble getting your class schedule to work? Need to add a class? Dropped a class? 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Tate said beads would be washed back into the Kansas River if they made it past the treatment process. The Kansas River connects with the Missouri River, then the Mississippi River, and ultimately empties into the Gulf of Mexico. Plastic beads could add to the degradation of marine life in the Gulf. According to the American Chemical Society, plastic can easily from incorrect plastic disposal on land. According to a study by the Algalita Marine Research Foundation, the world's oceans contain about 100 million tons of plastic, and 80 percent of the plastic comes The foundation said that plastic outweighed zooplankton, which are small animals at the base of the marine food chain, by a ratio of sixto-one, and that marine animals could easily confuse the plastic for food. Alexis Friskel, body care buyer for the Community Mercantile, 901 Iowa St., said exfoliating washles at the Merc contained only natural ingredients, not plastic. She said she thought MyChelle Dermaceuticals Fruit Enzyme Scrub and Desert Essence scrubs were the most popular face scrubs sold. Friskel said customers at the Merc appreciated the clean products it offered. "We've been very conscious with what we've chosen," Friskel said. "And I think our customers see that." BREAK (CONTINUED FROM 1A) — Edited by Heather Melanson "This is just the reality of the work-place, and you will have to adjust to it." Hartley said. "I think everyone coming out of school and starting to work full-time goes through a period of adjustment to the work schedule. Many people are not used to having to be at work every day at 8 a.m." Hartley said she worked through college and never had time off for spring break. She said not having vacations as a professional was not a big adjustment for her and said it might not be for some students, either. "Students who work off-campus jobs do not typically get a spring break from work, so it may not be much of an adjustment for them." Hartley said. Jarrod Morgenstern moved to New York City last August and works as an assistant account executive for MS&L,a communications firm. Morgenstern works between 45 to 55 hours every week and said it was "sobering" to decide when to take vacations. He said it would be most difficult working through the coming summer — his first as a full-time employee — with no break. "It's what adults do." Morgenstern said. "You don't have a fall break, a winter break, or a spring break, but you do get a paycheck, and that's not that bad. It's what life is. Everybody can do it — but it takes a bit of getting used to." Morgenstern said he remembered last year's spring break, when he took a camping trip for a couple of days in Southeast Missouri. The year before that, he went to Chicago, where he watched the Jayhawks play in the NCAA men's basketball tournament. This year, Morgenstern is using part of his two weeks of vacation time to come back to Kansas and breathe the Midwestern air, he said. "I'm getting a little mini-spring break," Morgenstern said. "But the work is piling up while I'm gone, so it's a little different." Carr said that although she would miss vacations like her spring break cruise, in this tough economy she was thankful just to have employment next year — vacations or not. "Oh, I'm extremely grateful," Carr said. "I'm grateful to even have a job anywhere. I have a job I absolutely love and I'm moving to an awesome place to do it. I'm definitely grateful." Edited by Chris Hickerson RESEARCH Scientists to test new oil extraction methods athompson@kansan.com BY AMANDA THOMPSON athompson@kansan.com David Newell, assistant scientist with the KGS, said most oil wells in Kansas drilled straight down into the earth. The Kansas Geological Survey will soon begin testing new ways of getting oil out of Kansas ground. The KGS received a $248,000 contract from the Research Partnership to Secure Energy for America last week. Lynn Watney, senior scientific fellow with the KGS, said the end goal of the new research and testing was to revitalize older, depleted oil sources in Kansas. The new procedure the KGS will test will involve a spider-like series of tubes extending from a single oil drill. The tubes would allow for more contact with the ground and more contact with potential oil. Watney said research would be conducted primarily at the Hillsboro oil well in western Kansas. The well currently produces about 10 barrels of oil a day, far above the state average of three. He said he hoped to increase the number to 40 barrels per day with new pumps and tubing technologies. "It isn't bad right now, we're just trying to make it a lot better," Watney said. Ben Ramaker, Allegan, Mich. graduate research assistant, has been involved with other oil energy research at the University in the past, and he said he had high hopes for this research project. "For every barrel of oil produced here it gives revenue generated from taxes to the state," Ramaker said. "Local companies like trucking move the oil to pipelines, so they can also make money. It's good for the state of Kansas." Newell said about 95 percent of the fluid drawn out of the ground was water, with a small amount of oil mixed in. "These new pumps will pull a lot more fluid," Watney said. "When you pull more fluid, you pull more oil. The efficiency is what we're testing." Newell said the spider-like tubes would be several thousand feet under the ground, and said there would be less of an environmental impact with the new pump and tubing system. "Instead of drilling eight different wells, it's just a single well with perhaps seven or eight laterals extending out from it," Newell said. "There will be less of a footprint on the earth." "It doesn't leave a footprint — there's no big hole, no pits," Watney said. "It's low impact in terms of working the well over, and extending the reach of the well eliminates the need for another well. Your profile is lessened." Watney said there were a few hundred thousand oil wells like the well in Hillsboro that produced a marginal amount of oil, 10 barrels or less per day. Watney said about 18 percent of national oil production came from wells such as those Watney said the new pump design would stand only a couple of feet off the ground. "Potentially our technology could be extended to these other wells in addition," Watney said. "The idea of going with domestic energy production could help us reach our goal of being energy independent and in this case helping rural Kansas economy." - Edited by Chris Horn It's your choice. 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Students at Oliver said Jason Wren had been kicked out of the residence hall for alcohol-related violations. Before moving into the SAF house a week before his death, Jason Wren lived in Oliver Hall. Several Oliver residents said he was fun-loving, athletic and outgoing. --records, especially records concerning behavioral issues. Jay Wren said Jason had been given until Feb. 28 to leave Oliver. Jay Wren said that he had then contacted the Department of Student Housing to ask whyason had been forced to leave, but that a representative told him a privacy policy dictated that details remain confidential. University Relations confirmed Jason Wren was a former resident of Oliver but would not comment on whether he had been forced out. NEW LOCATION COMING SOON! 23rd & Naismith KU CREDIT UNION A Better Way to Bank www.kuorg.org 340th W 6th Street and 2230 W 31st Street 785 740 2224 CAMPUS (CONTINUED FROM 1A) Jay Wren said Jason had down- played his infractions, saying a resident assistant wrote him up after finding a shot glass, and later a beer can, in his room, and finally because he had been seen holding a beer can for a friend while the friend used the restroom. KU Jay Wren said he would like to see student housing's privacy policy changed, giving parents more access to student housing He also confirmed that there had been no sanctioned house event the night of Jason Wren's death. "I looked up the law — they'n release full records to other scholastic institutions, they'll release it to financial institutions, but they won't release it to the parents," he said. "There needs to be an exception; they can't block out the parents." Jill Jess, director of University Relations, said all housing issues were private, even after a former resident's death. Brandon Weghort, national SAE spokesman, said a network of alumni was working to support the fraternity members and the police's investigation. Weghort said that disciplinary action for the KU chapter was a possibility but that it was not being considered as of Tuesday afternoon. "The sororites are all bringing by cookies, things like that," Perez said. "They're focusing on the good that can come out of a horrible situation." Rueben Perez, director of the Student Leadership and Involvement Center, which oversees greek life, said the University had not yet considered revoking its chapter and would not make any decision until the police had completed their investigation. Perez said University officials planned to bring more attention to the problem of drinking — especially underage drinking — by KU students. Weghort said SAE had always educated members about the dangers of alcohol. Interfraternity Council members declined to comment. --records, especially records concerning behavioral issues. --records, especially records concerning behavioral issues. The Department of Student Housing declined to comment. "It's a problem that permeates not just the Greek community but He said members of the greek community were working to support the men of SAE. Jay Wren said he acknowledged that Jason's death was also due in part to Jason's actions. He said Jason was a Christian and had planned to have "in God I trust" added to a cross tattoo on his back. Support from community, members in Kansas and Colorado as well as the family's faith were helping him through the grieving process, he said. the whole campus," Perez said. "He has no idea how much he's going to be missed." "I know he's in God's hands and in a better place. It's the only thing that keeps my wife and I going—that one day, when our time is up, we're going to see him again. And I'm going to love him and hug him, and then I'm going to slap him on the side of the head and say, 'What in the heck were you thinking?' "I know he'll say, I'm sorry Dad, I know I messed up. Can we go throw the ball?" SAE is holding an open memorial service at 6:30 p.m. Thursday on their lawn. Jay Wren and his family plan to attend. Another memorial service will be held in Highlands Ranch, Colo., on Monday. Additional reporting by Adam Samson THIS WEEK ON CAMPUS funded by Student Senate Student Senate March 11,2009 PAID FOR BY KU PAID FOR BY KU Student Senate PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT CANDIDACY INFORMATION DUE! If you are running as a President or Vice President in the Spring Student Senate Elections, your Declaration of Candidacy form is due Wednesday, March 11, 2009 by 5pm. --- Your signatures are due by Friday March 13,2009 by 5pm. --- You can find the forms online at http://groups.ku.edu/~election/Pages/forms.htm. --- 4A NEWS THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11. 2009 Memories that stick CANSHA Senior goalie Adam Paulitsch fights to put on his jersey in theocker room before the KU Club Hockey team's game against Missouri State on Feb. 13 at Ice Midwest in Olathe. Paulitsch appeared in 11 games for the Jayhawks this season and averaged 3.12 goals-allowed per game. 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Locally Owned & Operated Since 1987 Checkers LOW FOOD PRICES 23RD & LOUISIANA, LAWRENCE, KS We RESERVE THE RIGHT TO DISTribute Your Products WE ACCEPT FOOD STAMPS, WELVET STAMPING, LABEL SALES AND MARKETING Above: Coach Tom Prendergast talks to his players before they take the ice for the start of the game. With a 17-14 regular-season record to that point, Prendergast spoke on senior night about wanting the team to play its best for the seniors, most of whom would be playing hockey competitively for the last time. KAPSA 3 LOCAL • FRESH • SAVE $$ CHARMIN BASIC BATH TISSUE 498 EA. 12 BIG ROLE PK PRICES GOOD MAR. 11 THRU MAR. 17, 2009 THURSDAY SPECIAL BANANAS 19¢ FRIDAY SPECIAL LARGE EGGS 78¢ NO ADDITIVES 90% LEAN FRESH CORNED BEEF POINT LUND 119 FARMLAND BACON 248 FRESH NO ADDITIVES BOSTON BUTT PORK ROAST 118 WHOLE FRYERS 88¢ OF WHITING FILETS 488 FRESH CUT NO ADDITIVES BONE-IN TOP SIRLOIN ROAST OR STEAK 288 PORK SIRLOIN ROAST OR CHOPS 128 BRAATWURST 689 BEST CHOICE COOKED SHRIMP 698 GREEN CABBAGE 15¢ VINE RIPE TOMATOES 68¢ WHITE CAULIFLOWER 138 RUSSET POTATOES 248 EA. NAVEL ORANGES 399 "CUTIE" CLEMENTINES 5 LB BOX 58¢ KERNEL & GRANDFLASH APPLES 58¢ ONCE TRADITIONAL FAMILY EXTRACTS TURKEY OR SALISBURY STEAK 188 ICE CREAM HALE GREASE 277¢ $4.50 8” SUB SANDWICHES All of my tasty sub sandwiches are a full 8 inches of homemade french bread, fresh veggies and the finest meats & cheese I can buy! And if it matters to you, we slice everything fresh everyday in this store, right here where you can see it. (No mystery meat here!) 1 PEPE® Real applewood smoked ham and provolone cheese garnished with lettuce, tomato, and mayo. 2 BIG JOHN® Medium rare choice roast beef, topped with yummy mayo, lettuce, and tomato. 3 TOTALLY TUNA® Fresh housemade tuna, mixed with celery, onions, and our tasty sauce, then topped with alfalfa sprouts, cucumber, lettuce, and tomato. (My tuna rocks!) 4 TURKEY TOM® Fresh sliced turkey breast, topped with lettuce, tomato, alfalfa sprouts, and mayo. (The original) 5 VITO® The original Italian sub with genoa salami, provolone, capicola, onion, lettuce, tomato, & a real tasty Italian vinaigrette. (Hot peppers by request) 6 VEGETARIAN Layers of provolone cheese separated by real avocado spread, alfalfa sprouts, sliced cucumber, lettuce, tomato, and mayo. (Totally a gourmet sub not for vegetarians only... peace dude!) J.J.B.L.T.® Bacon, lettuce, tomato, & mayo. (The only better BLT is mana’s BLT) THE ORIGINAL JYS ESTABLISHED IN CHARLESTON, IL IN 1983 TO ADD TO STUDENTS GPA AND GENERAL DATING ABILITY. JIMMY JOHN'S® Since JJ 1983 WORLD'S GREATEST GOURMET SANDWICHES Corporate headquarters Champaign, IL. $3.50 PLAIN SLIMS® Any Sub minus the veggies and sauce SLIM 1 Ham & cheese SLIM 2 Roast Beef SLIM 3 Tuna salad SLIM 4 Turkey breast SLIM 5 Salami, capicola, cheese SLIM 6 Double provolone Low Carb Lettuce Wrap JJ UNWICH® Same ingredients and price of the sub or club without the bread. JIMMY TO GO CATERING BOX LUNCHES, PLATTERS, PARTIES! DELIVERY ORDERS will include a delivery charge of 25¢ per item (+/-1¢). ✩ JIMMYJOHNS.COM ✩ ★ SIDES ☩ • Soda Pop. $1.35/$1.49 • Giant chocolate chip or oatmeal raisin cookie. $1.59 • Real potato chips or jumbo kosher dill pickle. $1.15 • Extra load of meat. $1.50 • Extra cheese or extra avocado spread. $0.79 • Hot Peppers. $0.25 FREEBIES (SUBS & CLUBS ONLY) Onion, lettuce, alfalfa sprouts, tomato, mayo, sliced cucumber, Dijon mustard, oil & vinegar, and oregano. $7.75 THE J.J. GARGANTUAN® This sandwich was invented by Jimmy John’s brother Huey. It’s huge enough to feed the hungriest of all humans! Tons of genoa salami, sliced smoked ham, capicola, roast beef, turkey & provolone, jammed into one of our homemade French buns then smothered with onions, mayo, lettuce, tomato, & our homemade Italian dressing. $5.50 GIANT CLUB SANDWICHES My club sandwiches have twice the meat or cheese, try it on my fresh baked thick sliced 7-grain bread or my famous homemade french bread! 7 GOURMET SMOKED HAM CLUB A full 1/4 pound of real applewood smoked ham, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomato, & mayo! 8 BILLY CLUB Choice roast beef, smoked ham, provolone cheese, Dijon mustard, lettuce, tomato, & mayo. 9 ITALIAN NIGHT CLUB® Real genoa salami, Italian capicola, smoked ham, and provolone cheese all topped with lettuce, tomato, onion, mayo, and our homemade Italian vinaigrette. (You have’t order hot peppers, just ask!) 10 HUNTER’S CLUB® A full 1/4 pound of fresh sliced medium rare roast beef, provolone, lettuce, tomato, & mayo. 11 COUNTRY CLUB® Fresh sliced turkey breast, applebread smoked ham, provolone, and tons of lettuce, tomato, and mayo! (A very traditional, yet always exceptional classic!) 12 BEACH CLUB® Fresh baked turkey breast, provolone cheese, avocado spread, sliced cucumber, sprouts, lettuce, tomato, and mayo! (It’s the real deal, and it ain’t even California). 13 GOURMET VEGGIE CLUB® Double provolone, real avocado spread, sliced cucumber, alfalfa sprouts, lettuce, tomato, & mayo. (Try it on my 7-grain whole wheat bread. This veggie sandwich is world class!) 14 BOOTLEGGER CLUB® Roast beef, turkey breast, lettuce, tomato, & mayo. An American classic, certainly not invented by J.J. but definitely tweaked and fine-tuned to perfection! 15 CLUB TUNA® The same as our #3 Totally Tuna except this one has a lot more. Fresh housemade tuna salad, provolone, sprouts, cucumber, lettuce, & tomato. 16 CLUB LULU® Fresh sliced turkey breast, bacon, lettuce, tomato, & mayo. (J.J.’s original turkey & bacon club) 17 ULTIMATE PORKER™ Real applewood smoked ham and bacon with lettuce, tomato & mayo, what could be better! WE DELIVER! 7 DAYS A WEEK LAWRENCE 1447 W. 23RD ST. 785.838.3737 922 MASSACHUSETTS 785.841.0011 601 KASOLD 785.331.2222 “YOUR MOM WANTS YOU TO EAT AT JIMMY JOHN’S!” Above left: Sophomore defenseman Kevin Klobenschlag gives a somber high-five to a fan as he exits the ice following the game's end. The fan support for the Jayhawks, despite suffering a tough defeat, was near-deafening throughout the game. Above right: Senior forward Matthew Zellmer struggles for the puck with a Missouri State defender during the first period. Zellmer, who scored one goal in the game, was also the captain of the team and a vocal leader in the locker room. ESTABLISHED IN CHARLESTON, IL IN 1983 TO ADD TO STUDENTS GPA AND GENERAL DATING ABILITY. $4.50 8" SUB SANDWICHES All of my tasty sub sandwiches are a full 8 inches of homemade French bread, fresh veggies and the finest meats & cheese. I can buy! And if it matters to you, we slice everything fresh everyday in this store, right here where you can see it. (No mystery meat here!) 1 PEPE® Real applewood smoked ham and provolone cheese garnished with lettuce, tomato, and mayo. 2 BIG JOHN® Medium rare choice roast beef, topped with yummy mayo, lettuce, and tomato. 3 TOTALLY TUNA® Fresh housemade tuna, mixed with celery, onions, and our tasty sauce, then topped with alfalfa sprouts, cucumber, lettuce, and tomato. (My tuna rocks!) 4 TURKEY TOM® Fresh sliced turkey breast, topped with lettuce, tomato, alfalfa sprouts, and mayo. (The original) 5 VITO® The original Italian sub with genoa salami, provolone, capicola, onion, lettuce, tomato, & a real tasty Italian vinaigrette. (Not peppers by request) 6 VEGETARIAN Layers of provolone cheese separated by real avocado spread, alfalfa sprouts, sliced cucumber, lettuce, tomato, and mayo. (Irregularly a gourmet sub not for vegetarians only)... peace dude! J.J.B.L.T.® Bacon, lettuce, tomato, & mayo. (The only better BLT is mama's BLT) THE ORIGINAL LUTS ESTABLISHED IN CHARLESTON, IL IN 1983 TO ADD TO STUDENTS GPA AND GENERAL DATING ABILITY. $4.50 8" SUB SANDWICHES All of my tasty sub sandwiches are a full 8 inches of homemade french bread, fresh veggies and the finest meats & cheese I can buy! And if it matters to you, we slice everything fresh everyday in this store, right here where you can see it. (No mystery meat here!) 1 PEPE® Real applewood smoked ham and provolone cheese garnished with lettuce, tomato, and mayo. 2 BIG JOHN® Medium rare choice roast beef, topped with yummy mayo, lettuce, and tomato. 3 TOTALLY TUNA® Fresh housemade tuna, mixed with celery, onions, and our tasty sauce, then topped with alfalfa sprouts, cucumber, lettuce, and tomato. (My tuna rocks!) 4 TURKEY TOM® Fresh sliced turkey breast, topped with lettuce, tomato, alfalfa sprouts, and mayo. (The original) 5 VITO® The original Italian sub with genoa salami, provolone, capicola, onion, lettuce, tomato, and a real tasty Italian vinaigrette. (Hot peppers by request) 6 VEGETARIAN Layers of provolone cheese separated by real avocado spread, alfalfa sprouts, sliced cucumber, lettuce, tomato, and mayo. ( truly a gourmet sub not for vegetarians only ) ... peace dude! J.J.B.L.T.® Bacon, lettuce, tomato, & mayo. (The only better BLT is moma's BLT) THE ORIGINAL J.J'S JIMMY JOHN'S JJ Since 1983 WORLD'S GREATEST GOURMET SANDWICHES Corporate Headquarters Champaign, IL $3.50 PLAIN SLIMS® Any Sub minus the vegetables and sauce SLIM 1 Ham & cheese SLIM 2 Roast Beef SLIM 3 Tuna salad SLIM 4 Turkey breast SLIM 5 Salami, capicola, cheese SLIM 6 Double provolone Low Carb Lettuce Wrap JJ UNWICH® Same ingredients and price of the sub or club without the bread. JIMMY TO GO CATERING BOX LUNCHES, PLATTERS, PARTIES! DELIVERY ORDERS will include a delivery charge of 25c per item (+/-10c). ★ JIMMYJOHNS.COM ★ $7.75 THE J.J. GARGANTUAN® This sandwich was invented by Jimmy John's brother Huey. It's huge enough to feed the hungryest of all humans! lions of genoa salami, sliced smoked ham, capicola, roast beef, turkey & provolone, jammed into one of our homemade French buns then smothered with onions, mayo, lettuce, tomato, & our homemade Italian dressing. $5.50 GIANT CLUB SANDWICHES My club sandwiches have twice the meat or cheese, try it on my fresh baked thick sliced 7-grain bread or my famous homemade french bread! 7 GOURNET SMOKED HAM CLUB A full 1/4 pound of real applewood smoked ham, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomato, & real may! 8 BILLY CLUB® Choice roast beef, smoked ham, provolone cheese, Dijon mustard, lettuce, tomato, & mayo. 9 ITALIAN NIGHT CLUB® Real genoa salami, Italian capicola, smoked ham, and provolone cheese all topped with lettuce, tomato, onion, mayo, and our homemade Italian vinagrette. (You have a order hot peppers, just ask!) 10 HUNTER'S CLUB® A full 1/4 pound of free fricased medium rare roast beef, provolone, lettuce, tomato, & mayo. 11 COUNTRY CLUB® Fresh sliced turkey breast, applewood smoked ham, provolone, and tons of lettuce, tomato, and mayo! (A very traditional, yet always exceptional classic!) 12 BEACH CLUB® Fresh baked turkey breast, provolone cheese, avocado spread, sliced cucumber, sprouts, lettuce, tomato, and mayo! (It's the real deal, and it ain't even California.) 13 GOURNET VEGGIE CLUB® Double provolone, real avocado spread, sliced cucumber, alfalfa sprouts, lettuce, tomato, & mayo. (Try it on my 7-grain wheat bread. This veggie sandwich is world class!) 14 BOOTLEGGER CLUB® Roast beef, turkey breast, lettuce, tomato, & mayo. An American classic, certainly not invented by J.J. but definitely tweaked and fine-tuned to perfection! 15 CLUB TUNA® The same as our #3 Totally Tuna except this one has a lot more. Fresh housemade tuna salad, provolone, sprouts, cucumber, lettuce, & tomato. 16 CLUB LULU® Fresh sliced turkey breast, bacon, lettuce, tomato, & mayo. (J.J.'s original turkey and bacon club!) 17 ULTIMATE PORKER® Real applewood smoked ham and bacon with lettuce, tomato, & mayo. ★ SIDES ★ * Soda Pap ... $1.35/$1.49 * Giant chocolate chip or oatmeal raisin cookie ... $1.59 * Real potato chips or jumbo kosher dill pickle ... $1.15 * Extra load of meat ... $1.50 * Extra cheese or extra avocado spread ... $0.79 * Hot Peppers ... $0.25 Low Carb Lettuce Wrap JJ UNWICH® Same ingredients and price of the sub or club without the bread. JIMMY TO GO CATERING BOX LUNCHES. PLATTERS. PARTIES! DELIVERY ORDERS will include a delivery charge of 25c per item (+/-10c). MMY JOHN Since JJ 1983 WORLD'S GREATEST GOURMET SANDWICHES Corporate Headquarters Champaign, IL. $3.50 PLAIN SLIMS® Any Sub minus the veggies and sauce SLIM 1 Ham & cheese SLIM 2 Roast Beef SLIM 3 Tuna salad SLIM 4 Turkey breast SLIM 5 Salami, capicola, cheese SLIM 6 Double provolone $3.50 PLAIN SLIMS® Any Sub minus the veggies and sauce SLIM 1 Ham & cheese SLIM 2 Roast Beef SLIM 3 Tuna salad SLIM 4 Turkey breast SLIM 5 Salami, capicola, cheese SLIM 6 Double provolone JMMY JOHN Since 1983 WORLD'S GREATEST GOURMET SANDWICHES Corporate Headquarters Champaign, IL $3.50 PLAIN SLIMS® Any Sub minus the veggies and sauce SLIM 1 Ham & cheese SLIM 2 Roast Beef SLIM 3 Tuna salad SLIM 4 Turkey breast SLIM 5 Salami, capicola, cheese SLIM 6 Double provolone Low Carb Lettuce Wrap JJ UNWICH® Same ingredients and price of the sub or club without the bread. JIMMY TO GO® CATERING BOX LUNCHES, PLATTERS, PARTIES! DELIVER ORDERS will include a delivery charge of 25c per item (+/-10c). ** JIMMYJOHNS.COM ** $7.75 THE J.J. GARGANTUAN® This sandwich was invented by Jimmy John's brother Huey. It's huge enough to feed the hungriest of all humans! Tons of genoa salami, sliced smoked ham, capicola, roast beef, turkey & provolone, jammed into one of our homemade French buns then smothered with onions, mayo, lettuce, tomato, & our homemade Italian dressing $7.75 THE J.J. GARGANTUAN® This sandwich is invented by Jimmy John's brother Nuey. It's huge enough to feed the hungryest of all humans! Ions of genoa salami, sliced smoked ham, capicola, roast beef, turkey & provolone, jammed into one of our homemade French buns then smothered with onions, mayo, lettuce, tomato, & our homemade Italian dressing. $5.50 GIANT CLUB SANDWICHES My club sandwiches have twice the meat of cheese, try it on my fresh baked thick sliced 7-grain bread or my famous homemade French bread! 7 GOURMET SMOKED HAM CLUB A full 1/4 pound of real applewood smoked ham, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomato, & real may! 8 BILLY CLUB® Choice roast beef, smoked ham, provolone cheese, Dijon mustard, lettuce, tomato, & mayo. 9 ITALIAN NIGHT CLUB® Real gena salami, Italian capicola, smoked ham, and provolone cheese all topped with lettuce, tomato, onion, mayo, and our homemade Italian vinalgrette. (You have to order hot peppers, just ask!) 10 HUNTER'S CLUB® A full 1/4 pound of fresh sliced medium rare roast beef, provolone, lettuce, tomato, & mayo. 11 COUNTRY CLUB® Fresh sliced turkey breast, applewood smoked ham, provolone, and tons of lettuce, tomato, and may! (A very traditional, yet always exceptional classic!) 12 BEACH CLUB® Fresh baked turkey breast, provolone cheese, avocado spread, sliced cucumber, lettuce, tomato, and may! (it's the real deal, and it ain't even California.) 13 GOURMET VEGGIE CLUB® Double provolone, real avocado spread, sliced cucumber, alfalfa sprouts, lettuce, tomato, & mayo. (Try it on my 7-grain whole wheat bread. This veggie sandwich is world class!) 14 BOOTLEGER CLUB® Roast beef, turkey breast, lettuce, tomato, & mayo. An American classic, certainly not invented by J.J. but definitely tweaked and line-tuned to perfection! 15 CLUB TUNA® The same as our #3 Total Tuna except this one has a lot more. Fresh housemade tuna salad, provolone, spruits, cucumber, lettuce, & tomato. 16 CLUB LULU® Fresh sliced turkey breast, bacon, lettuce, tomato, & mayo. (J.J.'s original turkey & bacon club) 17 ULTIMATE PORKER™ ©1985, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2007, 2008 JIMMY JOHN'S FRANCHISE, LLC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. We Reserve The Right To Make Any Menu Changes. 6A ENTERTAINMENT THE UNIVERSITY BARRY KANSAN Conceptis SudoKu 7 6 9 2 1 3 8 2 1 1 2 3 5 6 8 4 7 7 6 6 1 1 4 2 4 5 3/11 Answer to previous puzzle Difficulty Level ★★★ Difficulty Level ★★★ 9 8 2 4 3 1 6 5 7 3 5 1 7 2 6 9 4 8 7 6 4 9 5 8 3 2 1 8 7 5 6 4 2 1 9 3 4 9 3 1 8 5 7 6 2 2 1 6 3 9 7 4 8 5 5 4 7 8 1 9 2 3 6 1 3 8 2 6 4 5 7 9 6 2 9 5 7 3 8 1 4 CHICKEN STRIP Sometimes, I look to my favorite cartoons for inspiration. So, how bout them midterms? Yep Yep Charlie Hoogner SKETCHBOOK A boy uses a wand to spray water on an area. --- Drew Stearns THE NEXT PANEL I HATE BEING A DAMSEL IN DISTRESS... ...IT'S JUST SUCH A STEREOTYPE! 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Sara Mac SHARK'S SURF SHOP SPERRY TOP SIDER HUGE SELECTION MEN'S AND WOMENS 813 MASS 841-8289 WWW.SharksSurf.com HUGE SELECTION MEN'S AND WOMENS SPERRY TOP SIDER HUGE SELECTION MEN'S AND WOMENS 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. HOROSCOPES ARIES (March 21-April 19) Today is a 5 The job gets easier as you go along. This is particularly because you're getting better at it. You're also able to lighten your load, through the help of a very good friend. TAUURS (April 20-May 20) Today is a 7 Your work should go more smoothly now. It should be getting clear what's required and what's not necessary. That certainly makes the whole mess easier to untangle. GEMINI (May 21-June 21) Frustrations will start to lessen soon. To try be patient. Something that's got you upset now could look funny by tomorrow. Meanwhile, don't say anything you'll regret, especially in public. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Today is a 6. You might want to pass on adventures for now and stick closer to home. An evening spent with a good book or movie looks better than going out. Take care of yourself. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Put off a major purchase for just a little while. You might discover you didn't need whatever it was. Maybe you can make a better one than you could buy. Review alternatives. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Today is a 7 The combatants are beginning to tie. It shouldn't be long now before they're willing to try to get along with each other. Provide an interesting diversion and they may forget they ever fought. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) today is a G Hold off on changes for now; they'll just increase the confusion. Get everybody's opinions, and take plenty of notes. You can choose the best course of action tomorrow. Sleep on it. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Today is a 7 today at 8 a.m. Continue to review your alternatives. Don't make your decision yet. Ask for more suggestions and interview more candidates. Give extra points for ideas that have never been heard before. 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PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Today is an 8 LIBERTY HALL accessibility info (789) 147-912 544 North Street LET THE RIGHT ONE IN (h) 9:30 ONLY MILK (h) 4:20 7:05 SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE (h) 9:15 644 Mass. 749-1912 LET THE RIGHT ONE IN (853) 491-1912 9:30 ONLY students--$6.00 ACROSS 27 Two, 1 Ruin the veneer in Tijuana 4 Turf 28 Dieter's entree 7 Asian desert 30 "Gee, 8 Garden intruder ya think?" 10 "Peer Gynt" 33 Neil composer Diamond classic 11 Go ashore 36 Checked cotton 13 Where the Tar fabric River Like flows Chicago, it's said 16 Hawaiian music- maker 38 Mah- jongg pieces 17 Rock opera 39 Therefore by The 40 Roulette Who bet 18 Encyclopedia bk. 19 Courts 20 Bigfoot's cousin 21 Metallic noise 23 Senses 25 Unyielding 26 Minimal change +1 Rotation duration DOWN 1 Ripple pattern 2 Help a prankster 3 "You betcha!" 4 Whale variety 5 "Wow!" 6 Use an old phone 7 Understand, in sci-fi lingo 8 Washington's successor Solution time: 21 mins. Yesterday's answer 3-11 B I E R R F D E W E S L O P E O L E M O T E O T I C B A C K B O N E B A C K L O G R A D A R O U T F O R S L A N G B A C K B I T O E R T E X A S H B A C K H OE T U M M Y H A Y L I P A B E A R B A C K L I T B A C K D R O P E U R O E L H I E R A E N I D D I O S F E Z P E S O | | | 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 | | | | | 3-11 CRYPTOQUIP GP XQT'ED CJBXGAH BA QAJGAD PDARGAH HBLD, YNDA G MTCCQMD XQT LGHNY 9 Non sense 10 Wildebeest 12 Entanglements 14 Diner employee 15 Foreman foe 19 Pale 20 Still 21 Throng 22 Go postal 23 Phobia 24 Provided an income for 25 Egos' counterparts 26 Sculpting mediums 28 Subway entrance 29 Played a part 30 Unclean 31 Destroy 32 "Yol" 34 Eastern potentate 35 Old Italian money FD TMGAH B RXFDE -MBFDE Yesterday's Cryptoquip: AWARE THAT IT WASN'T DOING ANYTHING USEFUL AT ALL, ONE TREE YELLED TO ANOTHER "GET A LEAF!" Today's Cryptoquip Clue: T equals U DQ DQ Buy One Blizzard and Get ZZARO ONE FREE of equal or lesser size 2345 Iowa 1835 Massachusetts 842-9359 843-3588 Coupon not valid with any other offer. Expires #302009 ALESSANDRO PORTELLI Distinguished Professor of American Literature at the Faculty of Human Sciences, University of Rome-La Sapienza Ivan Kuznetsov One of the world's leading scholars and practitioners of oral history, Dr. Portelli is the author of numerous articles and books, most recently The Order Has Been Carried Out: History, Memory and Meaning of a Nazi Massacre in Rome (2007). His acclaimed study, The Voice and the Text (1994) is one of the most important for understanding the ways in which the oral and the written have shaped the foundations of American literature and identity. Working-Class Sublime: The Factory and the City Thursday, March 12 | 3:30 p.m. | Hall Center Conference Hall This event is free and open to the public. No tickets are required. KU HALL CENTER FOR THE HUMANITIES The University of Kansas www.hallcenter.ku.edu | hallcenter@ku.edu | 785-864-4798 Ian O Opinion THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN NICHOLS: IN BAD ECONOMY TURN TO 'IMAGICATIONS' COMING THURSDAY WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 2009 United States First Amendment WWW.KANSAN.COM Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. FREE FOR ALL To contribute to Free for All, visit Kansan.com or call (785) 864-0500. --- --- Never cut in front of short people. We get pissed off easily. Just a warning. --positions will need to be filled quickly by a search committee selected by the Kansas Board of Regents. I went down to K-State this weekend and used their computers. I changed the background of 15 of their computers to KU Basketball. I love being an asshole. "Don't want no short people round here." --- The Apartidment of Slovenly Balkanizing Languishes Offals Constipation in Posterior Chaldean Cabalistics. --positions will need to be filled quickly by a search committee selected by the Kansas Board of Regents. I finished today's Sudoku in about four minutes. Come on, UDK, get some hard Sudokus in there. --positions will need to be filled quickly by a search committee selected by the Kansas Board of Regents. --- So not only was the guy in the bus today wearing a gold grill that said "Big Daddy," he also pulled out a huge bag of chicken wings and was drinking a two-liter bottle of Diet Sprite. --- --positions will need to be filled quickly by a search committee selected by the Kansas Board of Regents. Is she blonde and sits toward the front? Because I completely agree. --positions will need to be filled quickly by a search committee selected by the Kansas Board of Regents. I'm still crying about a mistake I made years ago. --positions will need to be filled quickly by a search committee selected by the Kansas Board of Regents. --positions will need to be filled quickly by a search committee selected by the Kansas Board of Regents. I got the stink-eye again. I don't know whether to be angry or amused. Today I saw Cole Aldrich walking around with a brace on his leg. Should I be concerned? --positions will need to be filled quickly by a search committee selected by the Kansas Board of Regents. So everyone must think Beyonce is fat, because she definitely weighs more than 130 pounds. --- PAGE 7A You were beaten with the ugly stick as a child, weren't you? --positions will need to be filled quickly by a search committee selected by the Kansas Board of Regents. I so just thought we were having a tornado and was confused why there wasn't any wind. --positions will need to be filled quickly by a search committee selected by the Kansas Board of Regents. Sorry about the tornado siren guys. I farted. --positions will need to be filled quickly by a search committee selected by the Kansas Board of Regents. You are like a little kid. Everything you touch becomes sticky. --positions will need to be filled quickly by a search committee selected by the Kansas Board of Regents. I am the walrus. Coo coo ca choo. EDITORIAL BOARD Leadership changes come during an uncertain time The University Administration faces major changes as the University bids farewell to University b Governor Robert Hemenway and Provost Richard Lartiviere. In these economically uncertain times, both top-ranking Hemenway As the University's chief executive, Hemenway directed all the University's campuses, research facilities and educational centers. In December, Hemenway, after 14 years of leadership, announced that he would retire at the end of the 2008-2009 academic year. On March 2, Hemenway announced that Lariviere, provost and executive vice chancellor, had been selected to become the president of the University of Oregon, a position he would take on July 1. As the chief operations and academic officer on the Lawrence and Edwards campuses. Lariviere is tasked with fulfilling the mission of the University alongside the chancellor, administrators, faculty, staff and students. Lariviere has been at the University for three years. Hemenway has chosen Joseph Steinmetz, dean of liberal arts and sciences, as the interim provost and he will work alongside Lariviere until his departure. In January, the Kansas Board of Regents announced that it had selected a committee to search for and enlist three to five replace men DARRELL G. HUNTER students, faculty administration, staff and members of the Board of Regents. Drue Jennings of Prairie Village chairs the committee. Lariviere The committee consists of 18 members, including Todd Cohen, director of University Relations, said that the process of finding a new chancellor for the University was ongoing and that the search committee's goal was to have the position filled by July 1. The new chancellor will choose the permanent provost. "The chancellor created a very strong institution," Cohen said. "This should be a very exciting time. It's the end of an era with the two stepping down; change is definitely coming." At a press conference Hemenway gave on Dec. 8 to announce his retirement, he discussed what he would do to ensure that the next chancellor would be the right one. "I think that the things that should be looked for in the next chancellor are an ability to understand and handle difficult economic times. We all know we're going to be facing those kinds of times." Hemenway said. "My goal is going to be to do everything I can to prepare the way for the next chancellor and make sure that we've got a good method of succeeding in this very difficult time." But Sam Littman, Chicago senior, said hearing that both the chancellor and provost were KANSAN'S OPINION leaving made him nervous. "It seems like the University is already in trouble with the state budget cuts." Littman said, "And with the chancellor and provost leaving, it's a little scary because we're going to get people that might not have the experience that they do in these situations." Although both Hemenway and Lariviere have worked hard to look out for the University's interests, especially as the state Legislature pushed to cut funding for higher education, their departure leaves the University without crucial leadership during a moment of unprecedented uncertainty. CAMPUS — Nancy Wolens for The Kansan Editorial Board DUDE, DON'T JUST FLICK YOUR CIGARETTE BUTTS ON THE GROUND. I KEEP SEEING BIRDS PICK THEM UP. OH MY GOD! I DIDN'T REALIZE! I'LL HAVE TO START DROPING SOME NICORETTE GUM TOO. ALPHA BRAVO CHARLIE © Bryan Dobbins 8/11/2009 TYLER DOEHRING Don't cut smokers slack for casting aside cigarettes One sunny afternoon in February, I came out of Wescoe Hall, walking toward Watson Library. The sunlight was reflected on a lawn and dazzled my eyes. As I turned my eyes away from the lawn, I spied a girl in a white coat. As she passed me by, I stared at her, trying to send a signal. She quickly walked away without looking at me. I looked at the lawn by Stauffer-Flint Hall. It was scattered with a number of cigarette butts. She was walking in my direction, holding a cigarette between two fingers. She inhaled deeply, took a long puff, and blew the smoke slowly into the air. It was smooth and elegant. She then tossed away the cigarette casually, as if fixing her hair. Cigarette debris tops the list of campus litter. You can see hundreds of cigarette butts dumped on sidewalks, lawns FILLING THE GAP SACHIKO MIYAKAWA and parking lots, around the doorways and stairwells of buildings and dorms. While many people hesitate about throwing away plastic bottles or newspapers at random places, some smokers are immune to the consequences of dropping cigarettes anywhere. Many of those cigarette butts stay where they are discarded without being picked up or biodegrading. It's frustrating that a small number of careless smokers can ruin our beautiful campus. And it is not just us who are bothered by the cigarette litter. Birds may eat it, and cigarette butts can also pollute The KU campus is not very smoker-friendly in terms of the availability of ashtrays, but that doesn't mean smokers can drop cigarette butts anywhere. If smokers think looking for an ashtray is inconvenient, they should carry a portable ashtray. the environment once storm water sweeps them off campus and carries them into creeks and rivers. Most people think littering is bad manners, but when it comes to smoking, people are more tolerant and the awareness of smokers is lower, too. Smokers who have littered campus with cigarettes should give their actions a second thought. Careful smokers and non-smokers should politely show that cigarette-butt littering is unacceptable and embarrassing. Miyakawa is a Tokyo, Japan, senior in journalism. ENTERTAINMENT ASSOCIATED PRESS WAITZ WITH HABIBI Animated documentary offers new take on war For the most part I do not find documentaries to be boring. I like them just as much as I like other movies. But my roommate has a point. There is no such thing as an objective documentary, or for that matter truly objective newspapers, news shows, academic papers, etc. Every medium is unavoidably subjected to some form of bias; there is always an author. My roommate hates documentaries. He argues that they are boring and misleading because they adopt a narrative that appears to be objective, when in fact certain biases and interests drive their production. Because of this unavoidable condition, I have grown to appreciate documentaries that delve into their own subjectivity. "Waltz with Bashir" is a unique animated documentary by Israeli director Ari Folman. I left the movie theater floored. This past weekend I went to the True/False Film Fest, a documentary festival in Columbia, Mo. There I was able to watch a documentary that embraces its own limitations, both in its form and in its approach to the story presented First, it doesn't attempt to give the audience an objective assessment of the Lebanon War or of the massacres. Instead So what makes "Waltz with Bashir" different from other documentaries? The film portrays Folman's efforts to remember his experiences in the Israeli Defense Forces during the 1982 Lebanon War, memories he apparently repressed. It specifically focuses on where he was during the Sabra and Shattila massacres that occurred after the assassination of Bashir Gemayel, the Lebanese president at the time. A Lebanese Christian militia massacred hundreds of Palestinian refugees, and the IDF played a role in enabling the violence. IDIOSYNCRATIC THOUGHTS PATRICK DE OLIVEIRA "Waltz with Bashir" is playing at Cinemark Palace at the Plaza in Kansas City. Mo. It is slated to open at Liberty Hall soon. it makes it clear that the plot is based on Folman's and the interviewees' experiences. Folman emphasizes that this is the story told from the perspective of a 40-something trying to gain access to the memories of terrible events he experienced when he was 19. And he makes us aware that war is hell. Another compelling aspect of Folman's documentary is that it's almost entirely animated. Though some may argue that this form runs the risk of aestheticizing violence (which it does), it also provides a counter benefit: By relying on animation, Folman recognizes and makes it clear to the audience that these are his and his interviewees' memories, and thus personal and subjective. Perhaps all media can learn from "Waltz with Bashir". Although striving for objectivity is commendable, it is, in fact, only an ideal, something impossible to be achieved. It might be better for news media to recognize this and, instead of presenting an objective facade, actually admit and discuss the limitations of being observers who are, no matter what, involved in the issues reported. Their message would become more powerful by recognizing, and even embracing, their unavoidable subjectivity. De Oliveira is a Belo Horizonte, Brazil senior in journalism and history. 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Doors open at 9 pm $2 Domestics $2 Bacardis $3 Green Beer Draws meet me on the dance floor. 8 EAST SIXTH STREET·LAWRENCE, KS abelakes.com-841-5855·18 to dance. 3. ___ Sports THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSA LONE JAYHAWK WILL COMPETE AT NATIONALS Three others miss out on going to championship. TRACK & FIELD 18B FORMER JAYHAWKS RETURN FOR PRO DAY WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 2009 WWW.KANSAN.COM Players participate in drills, tests in front of NFL scouts. FOOTBALL 18B PAGE 1B OKLAHOMA KIDS Kansas will need to advance through a tough field in Oklahoma City to win its fourth consecutive Big 12 tournament. UP NEXT Kansas vs. Baylor/Nebraska Thursday, 11:30 a.m. Ford Center Oklahoma City TV: ESPN2 (Channel 34) FULL COVERAGE OF THE BIG 12 TOURNAMENT ON PAGE 3B BASEBALL Kansas reserves beat up on Missouri Valley BY JOSH BOWE jbowe.kansan.com It may have been a warmup game — a tuneup before Wichita State tonight — but don't tell that to Kansas, especially freshman out-fielder Jason Brunansky. Brunansky's first career home run highlighted a 10-3 Kansas victory against Missouri Valley College Tuesday afternoon at Hoglund Ballpark. "I'm more of a line-drive hitter," Brunarsky said. "Home runs are accidents." Brunansky barely snuck his home run over the right-center fence. He admitted that he didn't think the ball was going to make it. "I was hauling the entire way," Brunansky said. "I rounded first base double, triple, but I TODAY xu Kansas vs. Wichita State 6 p.m. Hoglund Ballpark Radio: 1320 AM Admission is free for students with a KUJD. saw him stop running." It was a pleasant accident to say the least for the Jayhawks. In what could have been an overlooked makeup game against a lesser opponent, Kansas came out with three runs in the bottom of the first inning to take away any hints of a lack of focus. "We're pretty much kept on alert everyday," Brunansky said. "To come out and play today was a better alternative to practice." The game — scheduled because of rain outs over the weekend — was an opportunity for coach Ritch Price to rest his regulars and give his younger players some at bats and log innings. Price was especially pleased with the way Brunansky battled back after his first few atbats of the game to hit a home run. Normally a relief pitcher, junior Brett Bollman started the game for Kansas, his second appearance of the season and the first start of his career. In three innings of work "I really like him." Price said. "He's got tremendous tools. For a little guy, he's got surprising power!" Bollman gave up one run on one hit, a home run, while striking out three. He said he didn't have to change his preparation drastically to adjust to a new role. "I warmed up and everything like it was out of the pen than a start," Bollman said. "I didn't really do the whole starting stretch or that stuff." The only regular starter to start Tuesday was shortstop David Narodowski. He responded with a 3-for-3 effort, including a double and three runs scored. Narodowski wasn't originally slated to play, but with junior second baseman Robby Price sidelined for the afternoon, Ritch Price had no alternative. Price said he thought the game would give Narodowski a boost at the plate as Kansas begins playing against better competition. "I actually think it was good for his confidence," Ritch Price said. "He got his three knocks and pulled his average to .300." RESERVES SEE ACTION Eight of the nine starters for Kansas hadn't played in more than eight games. The one exception was shortstop David Narodowski, who has started all 11 contests for the Jayhawks. Edited by Andrew Wiebe Coach Ritch Price said regular second baseman Robby Price, who doubles as the backup shortstop, was hurt; otherwise Narodowski wouldn't have played. SEE MORE BASEBALL COVERAGE ON PAGE 7B COMMENTARY Advancing is no sure thing in tournament BY ALEX BEECHER abeecher@kansan.com A 11:30 a.m. today, Nebraska will face off against Baylor for the right to get drilled by Kansas. I know, making assumptions can be dangerous. Choose any cliche you like; they all make the same general point. Nothing is guaranteed in sports, much less in conference tournaments. But seriously, what could go wrong? What's the worst that could happen? It's not like Kansas could actually lose to either of those two teams. Actually, hold up. I'm getting a sense of déjà vu. I seem to remember reading something similar to that recently... Here it is. From The Kansan, March 4: "As stupid as it is for sportwriters to make assumptions — even apparently safe ones such as this — I'll do it anyway. Kansas will defeat Texas Tech tonight, thus giving it at least a share of the Big 12 Championship for a fifth consecutive season." Man, what an idiot. Everyone knows that (insert favorite cliché having to do with the uncertainty inherent in sports here). The writer even acknowledges the faux pas while he's making it. I bet he also thought that Matt Ryan would be a bust, that Emeka Okafor projected as a better NBA center than Dwight Howard, and that HD DVD would beat out Blu-ray. I really ought to send whoever wrote that an e-mail. He needs to know he's an idiot, after all. So let's see what clown is responsible. Some guy named ... Alex Beecher. This is the part where I fess up to and (ideally) learn from my own mistakes. First of all, as I was so generously reminded of via an e-mail, one should never speak of championships (of the national variety, any-way) during March. To do so is to invite the kind of karma that allowed Alan SEE BEECHER ON PAGE 7B WOMEN'S BASKETBALL McCray improves, but can't do it all' herself BY JAYSON JENKS jionks@jayson.com During her first season at Kansas three years ago, when she was still a raw shooter from Olathe, junior forward Danielle McCray played the four position — a spot usually reserved for post players larger than her 5-feet-11-inches. jjenks@kansan.com In high school, as is the case for most talented players, McCray's principle focus was scoring. But in college, where players are expected to score as well as adequately defend, McCray struggled. "From the time she got here, she's not the same player," coach Bornie Henrickson. "We played her at the four because she couldn't guard anybody. She couldn't guard me in my heels. And then it was real simple for her: If she caught it, she shot it." McCray has come a long way since those days. Although Henrickson still views defense as an area in need of improvement, McCray is no longer a liability on that end of the floor. But the most obvious development in McCray's game occurred on the offensive end. An All-Big 12 First Team selection this season, McCray is averaging 20.2 points and, down the stretch of the season, she has placed Kansas' offense on her shoulders. Kansas vs. Nebraska Thursday, 1:30 p.m. Cox Convention Center Oklahoma City FIRST ROUND "She's always been the kid that wants to take the tough shot," Henrickson said. "She's a kid under pressure that performs better offensively." There's little doubt that McCray will need to be at her best in the Big 12 tournament if Kansas is to sneak into the NCAA tournament. But the question that has circled the Jayhawks all season still remains: "She's not going to do it all by herself; she can't do it all by herself" senior guard Ivana Catic said. "There is some pressure for her to perform but unless everybody else steps up ... We really need everybody to play." Throughout the season, Hendrickson has continually produced McCray's teammates for more support. And that lack of production has cost Kansas victories this season. The most obvious candidate on offense is junior guard Sade Morris, the team's second-leading KANSAS 4 Will others step up? SEE BASKETBALL ON PAGE 7B Ryan McGeeney/KANSAN FILE PHOTO Junior guard Danielle McCray signals to a teammate. McCray helps carry the team, but other players must step up if the team hopes to make the NGAA tournament. 2B SPORTS THE UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON KANSAN WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 2009 QUOTE OF THE DAY "Any time you play, you play to win. If you're going to go ahead and do it, you might as well try to win. That obviously means something. For us personally, we're going down there to try to have a successful weekend, get better and prepare for the NCAA tournament." -Kansas coach Bill Self on the Big 12 tournament FACT OF THE DAY Kansas is 25-6 in the Big 12 tournament, including an 11-2 record under coach Bill Self. Kansas' last loss in the Big 12 tourney was a 78-75 loss to Oklahoma State in 2005. TRIVIA OF THE DAY Q: How many Big 12 tournments has Kansas won? A: A: Six. Entering this year's tournament, the Jayhawks had won three consecutive conference tourneys. Coach Roy Williams accomplished the same feat from 1996-99. Those were the first three years of the Big 12, and all three tournaments were played in Kansas City, Mo. Sports need money-back guarantee COMMENTARY Senior Nights in sports usually consist of the following flowers, thank yous and tears. S yous and tears. "Were gonna win a national championship," Paris said. "If we don't — which is not even an But during the Senior Night speech Oklahoma's Courtney Paris gave last Wednesday, Paris, the three-time big 12 Player of the Year, made a vow. option — I will pay back my scholarship because I didn't do what I said I was going to do" Paris' noble idea got the Brew thinking: What if others followed suit and returned it. Paris NFL THOMAS ROSS and returned money after insufficient performances in sports? BODE MILLER No sporting event unites this country quite like the Olympics. And Miller couldn't have been a bigger bonehead during the 2006 Winter Miller BY JAYSON JENKS jenks@kansan.com Olympics in Turin, Italy. Not only did Miller, one of the United States' best skiers, fail to win a single medal, but he also failed to grasp the magnitude of the Games. "It's been an awesome two weeks," Miller told reporters. "I got to party and socialize at an Olympic level." Verdict: Miller should be forced to return all the money spent to support his training, as well as any money spent on booze. DAVID BECKHAM Upon Los Angeles' signing of Beckham, the sporting world KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs have come to terms with free agent cornerback Travis Daniels, who played at Cleveland last year. The 6-foot-1, 195-pound Daniels began his NFL career as a fourth-round draft pick for instantly declared him the savior of soccer in the United States. Yet, Beckham has done little — if anything — to grow the sport. Chiefs sign free agent cornerback Travis Daniels Beckham is making 43 times the average league salary and is currently playing overseas with AC Milan. 1 Worse, reports are saying he may not return to the United States. Verdict: Eh. I feel like the winner in this deal. Here's to hoping Becks and his pampered wife stay overseas for good. KELVIN SAMPSON Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice — shame on Kelvir Sampson. Sampson started his moronic Beckham FEDERAL RESERVE BANK Oklahoma, where, according to an NCAA report, he made 577 impermissible phone calls. Sampson But then Sampson repeated the behavior at Indiana. He made 100 impermissible phone calls in his first year and resigned in less than two years at the school. Miami, where he played from 2005 to 2007 before going to the Browns. Fine, every one makes mistakes Verdict: Sampson should pay back his entire salary and should never be allowed to own a cell phone again. THE MORNING BREW NEIFI PEREZ Jermaine Dye. The Royals picked up Perez in the trade, which still may go down as one of the worst. Because I am a Kansas City Royals fan, this one's personal. In 2001, the Royals traded eventual World Series MVP — and my KC moves in Royals history — and that's really saying something. Perez couldn't hit and couldn't really field, so the Royals let him go before the 2003 season. Perez Verdict: On second thought, spending time playing for some bad Kansas City teams is punishment enough. A native of Hollywood, Fla., Daniels was a two-year starter at Louisiana State University, where he was teammates with Kansas City wide receiver Dwayne Bowe and center Rudy Niswanger on the 2003 BCS championship team. Edited by Chris Hickerson Terms of the contract were not announced Tuesday. NFL Rams let veteran Pace go because of his injuries ST. LOUIS — Orlando Pace, a seven-time Pro Bowl offensive tackle dogged by injuries in recent seasons, was released Tuesday by the St. Louis Rams. The 33-year-old Pace was the first overall pick of the 1997 Be A Professional Peacemaker. 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Federal authorities object to transferring Vick for case RICHMOND, Va. Federal authorities filed court papers Tuesday objecting to a plan to bring former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick from the federal penitentiary in Leavenworth, Kan., to testify at his bankruptcy hearing in Virginia. U. S. Bankruptcy Judge Frank Santoro said last month that Vick must testify in person at a hearing in Norfolk on April 2, even if the suspended NFL star's attorneys had to get a court order to make it happen. Santoro said he would deny confirmation of Vick's bankruptcy plan if he fails to appear. The federal prosecutor's office in Alexandria, Va., said in its objection that "Mr.Vick's testimony will offer relatively little that cannot be accomplished by alternative means." Vick, who is serving a 23-month sentence for bankrolling a dogfighting operation, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in July. 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Player To Watch Player to Watch guard Sherron Collins Junior guard Sherron Collins Collins is finally getting the recognition he deserves. After he averaged 18 points and five assists per game this season, ESPN analysts are praising him, and he was one of only two unanimous choices for the All-Big 12 first team. But, as Kansas coach Bill Self would say, it's dangerous for a player to read his press clippings. JAMES MCGEE Collins QU NO.2 OKLAHOMA (27-4, 13-3) At A Glance Oklahoma coach Jeff Capel swears the Sooners are not in a slump. But they have gone only 2-3 in their past five games, and the victories against Texas Tech and Oklahoma State were close. Of course, the likely National Player of the Year, sophomore forward Blake Griffin, didn't play in two of the losses. Player to Watch Freshman guard Willie Warren Everyone knows how good Griffin — averaging 22 points and 14 rebounds — can be and that this will likely be his last Big 12 tournament before declaring for the NBA Draft. But Warren — averaging 13 points and three assists — is quietly having the best freshman season in America and improving his draft stock. JACKSON Warren NO.3 MISSOURI (25-6,12-4) V2 At A Glance Sorry, Kansas fans, but Missouri is having a dream season. It went undefeated at home, beat Kansas once and finished four spots ahead of where it was projected in the Big 12 before the season. But Missouri could be facing a matchup against nemesis Texas A&M, which has beaten the Tigers five consecutive times, in the second round. Player To Watch Junior guard J.T. Tiller Junior guard J.T. Tiller's statistics aren't outstanding — eight points and four assists per game — but he's been invaluable to Missouri. That's because Tiller is one of the best perimeter defenders in the country and is usually able to shut down opposing team's best scoring option. MIXZOJ 4 Tiller Player To Watch NO.4 KANSAS STATE (21-10,9-7) At A Glance Kansas State won nine of its past 12 games in the Big 12 and can play with anyone. The bad news is the NCAA tournament sounds like a long shot because the Wildcats struggled early in the season and played a weak non-conference schedule. Junior guard Denis Clemente Kansas State coach Frank Martin has said the Wildcats' success came because they found their leader, Clemente, and followed him. Clemente averages 15 points and three assists per game. And who doesn't want to see how Clemente deals with Kansas in a potential semifinal showdown? C Clemente NO.5 TEXAS (20-10,9-7) If the Longhorns play as they did in the first half against the Jayhawks last weekend, they could win the whole tournament. Texas led Kansas by seven at halftime and played like the team many expected to see at the beginning of the year when it was picked to finish second in the conference. At A Glance Player To Watch Sophomore guard Dogus Balbay Balbay can do a little bit of everything. Against Kansas, he scored four points with six assists, three steals and two blocks in 38 minutes. He runs the Longhom offense flawlessly and is a premier defender. TEXAS ATM NO.6 TEXAS A&M (23-8,9-7) No team is hotter than Texas A&M, which has won six in a row, including a 96-86 victory against Missouri last weekend. The Aggies have done it with a balanced attack that includes four scorers averaging double digits Balbay Player to Watch At A Glance Senior guard Josh Carter Carter is already the winningest player in Texas A&M history, with 97 career victories. If the Aggies make the NCAA tournament, which seems almost assured with a first-round victory in the Big 12 tournament, he will be the first player in school history to make four NCAA tournaments. Josh Carter, Donald Sloan, Bryan Davis and Chinemei Eloum. 25 Through April 8 Bb Bracket Bash WIN! 1st place 46" LCD TV 2nd $300 in gift cards 3rd $200 in gift cards Just drop off a bracket with your name, phone number and email at any KU Credit Union location through April 8th for your chance to win. Bracket BASH '09 THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN KU CREDIT UNION A DIVISION OF 68 FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Drop it off @ 31st & Iowa or 6th & Kasold ough April 8! Carter Through April 8 09 Bb Bracker Bash Bracket '09 BASH WIN! 1st place 46" LCD TV 2nd $300 in gift cards 3rd $200 in gift cards KU CREDIT UNION A DIVISION OF 66 FEDERAL CREDIT UNION NO.7 OKLAHOMA STATE (20-10, 9-7) 8 STATE At A Glance The Cowboys haven't made the NCAA tournament in four years. The dry spell is crazy considering the amount of talent on their team, headlined by guards Byron Eaton and James Anderson. All they have to do is beat Iowa State and they will be in. Player to Watch Eaton Senior guard Byron Eaton Eaton came to Oklahoma State as a highly regarded recruit and McDonald's All-American. He figured he'd be playing in the NCAA tournament every year. In his final season, he's still fighting to make his first tournament. I NO.8 NEBRASKA (18-11, 8-8) At A Glance Player To Watch Freshman guard Toney McCray McCray scored 18 points off of the bench in a victory at Baylor Saturday. Maybe Baylor will have an answer for him in the rematch today at 1:30 a.m. But maybe not. The Cornhuskers recorded their best Big 12 record in 10 years despite not having a player taller than 6-foot-8 on their roster. Doc Sadler has done a great coaching job exploiting opponents' weaknesses to make up for the size disadvantage. SALON BROOKLYN CAVENON NO.9 BAYLOR (17-13,5-11) At A Glance Baylor might be the most disappointing team in the nation this season. Loaded with talent and picked to finish third in the Big 12 this season, the Bears have instead decided not to play defense and struggled. Player to Watch Player to watch Sophomore guard LaceDarius Dunn Dunn is a perfect symbol for Baylor's season. Coming off the bench, he averages 15 points and is third in the Big 12 in three-point shots. But he rarely defends and never shares, as illustrated by his 13 assists and 50 turnovers. [Image of a smiling man] Dunn Iowa State At A Glance NO. 10 IOWA STATE (15-16,4-12) Player to Watch The Cyclones are competitive at home and went 13-6 overall at Hilton Coliseum this year. On every other court, Iowa State went a combined 1-12. Unfortunately for the Cyclones, the Big 12 Tournament is not in Ames, Iowa. Sophomore forward Craig Brackins Brackins is the only All-Big 12 first team selection in action on the first day of the tournament. He finished second in the conference in points with 20 per game and third in rebounds with nine per game. Brackins T NO.11 TEXAS TECH (13-18, 3-13) At A Glance PlayerTo Watch The Red Raiders appeared to be one of the weakest major conference teams in college basketball before an 84-65 victory against Kansas. Was it a fluke or a sign? Find out at the Big 12 tournament. Sophomore guard John Roberson In only his second year, Roberson already has the school's single-season record for assists with 201. He can score, too, and over ages 14.4 points. He's the Red Raiders' only hope for competing in Oklahoma City. JACKIE HARRIS Roberson NO.12 COLORADO (9-21,1-15) At A Glance Colorado shocked everyone in the Big 12 tournament last season by upsetting fifth-seeded Baylor in the first round as a 12-seed. Could a similar upset be forthcoming against Texas? Probably not, as this Colorado team is worse than last year's. Player To Watch Sophomore guard Cory Higgins Higgins carries the Buffaloes and at times appears to be the only player on their roster worthy of playing in the Big 12. 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PETER GARRETT hawkchalk.com C 2. ___ SAN 009 NG THE UNIVERSITY OF DALY KANSAN WEDNESDAY MARCH 11, 2000 SPORTS NG 7B huge off-st. 2 BA, your Ken- BASKETBALL (CONTINUED FROM 1B) scorer with 11.4 points per game. In Kansas' 59-49 loss to Iowa State on Saturday, Morris scored eight points and made just three of 10 shots. "I'd be more worried if she After the game, Henrickson voiced her displeasure to Morris. burr, say any thing to me," Morris said. "Then I'd be like, 'Oh man, what did I just do?' But that's part of playing basketball. I can take that, I'm The same situation can't unfold in the Big 12 tournament. "I'm not going to be great every day but I can't be horrible." not going to be great every day but I can't be horrible. And that's what she's telling me." "She loves to compete and when she doesn't show up and play like she's capable of, she takes it hard and gets down on herself", McCray said of Morris. "She's not going to let us down. She hates letting teammates Morris' less-than-stellar performance against Iowa State was more of an aberration than the norm this season. But in the past two games, Morris has scored 10 points and struggled shooting the ball; She made just four of 15 attempts. settling teammate down." DANIELLE McCRAY Junior forward For Kansas to have a chance at qualifying for the NCAA tournament — a tall order for sure, but not imposible. McCauley and Morris must carry the load offensively. But, as always, the remaining Jayhawks' contributions play just as pivotal a role in determining Kansas' success. "This is the time in the season," Morris said, "where players just have to play." — Edited by Brandy Entsminger BEECHER (CONTINUED FROM 1B) Voskui to invoke the spirit of Larry Bird for a night and drain nine-of-14 threes. But even if you aren't superstitious, the second lesson still applies. That is, as cliché as it might sound, no victory can be taken for granted in sports. Anyone really can beat anyone else on any given night. It might take the underdog catching fire from downtown while the superior team can't hit anything, but that sort of thing can and does happen. Reflect on the events of Kansas' loss in Lubbock for proof. It may be easy to dismiss the game as a fluke. And it may very well have been just that. Texas Tech probably couldn't play that well in its next hundred games, whereas Kansas might not play that poorly again for a similar stretch. Raiders may have been the recipients of some good luck does not mean the game should be tossed out. But just because the Red Quite the contrary — it should serve as a reminder to fans and overzealous sportswriters alike that clichés are as often repeated as they are for good reason. Which brings us back to today, and the apparently less-than-compelling Nebraska-Baylor matchup. Sure, it's not sexy. And yes, Kansas ought to defeat whichever team it ends up facing on Thursday without any real drama. That's what ought to happen. That's what ought to happen. But just because something ought to happen doesn't necessarily mean that it will. I learned my lesson; let's hope that those who actually decide the games did, too. Edited by Brandy Entsminger WICHITA ST. (6-5) PITCHING Wichita State has a history of producing great pitchers and pitching coach W Brent Kemnitz is widely regarded as one of the best in college baseball. He's again grooming a solid young staff, Starting for the Shock- Flynn ers is freshman Brian Flynn, who has a 11. 12 ERA through two appearances, but the strength will come from the bullpen in Wednesday's name. ★★★☆☆ Taylor Brown leads the Shockers with an even.500 batting average. Wichita State, much like OFFENSE Kansas early in the year, has struggled with power at the plate. Through its first 11 games, Wichita State has managed only two home runs, W first baseman Clinton McKeever and catcher Cody Lasslev. ★★★☆☆ MOMENTUM Seniors hope to hand defeat to rival Shockers The Shockers, after winning six of their first seven games, are on a four-game skid, losing at home to Brigham Young and getting swept during the weekend at No. 11 TCU. The Shockers, however, were the only nonconference opponent to win at Hoglund Ballpark in 2008. The Jayhawks haven't defeated them since the two teams met in 2006. BY JOSH BOWE ibowe@kansan.com That's why it's understandable that senior catcher Buck Afenir has a little more invested in tonight's game against Wichita State than the 32 players on Kansas' roster with eligibility remaining after this season. Seniors are hard to come by on the Kansas roster. In fact, there are only four of them. Tim Dwyer "Honestly, I want to win. We haven't beat these guys in a long time," Afenir said. "A win against Wichita State is always a good thing for the program." "I think it's important that we get this streak stopped and headed in our direction," coach Ritch Price said. The truth is that victories against the Shockers have been hard to come by for the Jayhawks during the past three years. The Shockers have taken the last five matchups dating back to 2006. Fortunately for Kansas, this isn't the same Wichita State program it's accustomed to facing. The Shockers enter this evening's game with a pedestrian 6-5 record. They weren't even picked to finish first in the Missouri Valley Conference in the preseason. A program that is used to playing in the NCAA tournament now is hoping just to keep its winning record. The only record Afenir cares about, though, is the series history between the two teams. He knows that the Shockers are a quality program and should be treated as such every season. "They're a tough club, always every year," Aftenir said. "They always roll out somebody that's pretty crafty, so hopefully we can keep the bats going. And the bats sure are going right now. Kansas clubbed six home runs in its series sweep of Northwestern last weekend. The layhawks didn't hit a home run until sophomore third baseman Tony Thompson went deep in their sixth game. But Price sees potential power in his batting order, even though he isn't ready to make any guarantees. "Buck has hit double-digit home runs before, and that's our expectation of Thompson." Price said. "There are other guys in the lineup capable of hitting four or five and then we can be OK." So is Kansas a small-ball oriented team that has to manufacture runs, as it showed in the first six games of the season? Or is it the power-hitting team that roughed up Northwestern pitching? "I'm hoping the second one — that would be real nice." Thompson said with a smile. "I think we've got the potential to put up some pretty good power numbers." Regardless of whether or not the power surge continues, one thing is certain. The Jawhaws can pitch. Kansas has a team ERA of 2.82, a vast improvement on last year's 5.49 mark. It's one of the main reasons why the layhawks (8-3) have a better record than the Shockers entering the two team's first meeting of the season. "Certainly, our strength is our ability to play defense and our pitching is vastly improved," Price said. "As long as we continue to pitch, I think it's a good mix." Edited By Andrew Wiebe KANSAS (8-3) PITCHING key stats A double-dip of five stars this early in the season? It sounds crazy, but this team is clicking on Ridenhour CHICAGO ★★★★★ OFFENSE eyes make it right now. Sure, it's against inferior competition but, regardless, this team is leaps and bounds ahead of where it was at this time in 2008 in terms of pitching, Lee Ridenhour has lived up to his high-school hype and leads the team with two victories and a solid 2.77 ERA. 19 With Tony Thompson riding a 19-game hit streak, Buck Afenir has 1. 6 Tony Thompson hit streak 0 .316 Afenir Lee Ridenhour's strikeout-to-walk ratio Thompson's walks 10 advantage of his good fortunes, too. Afenir is hitting .500 in seven games played with two home runs, seven RBIs and an absurd David Narodowski's batting average. slugging percentage of .900. Eight home runs in four games deserves some kudos even if it came against less than stellar competition. ★★★★★ MOMENTUM Kansas has won six in a row and it's easy to see the confidence in the players. The players are loose, smiling and laughing during interviews and jovial in the dugout. The Jayhawks will be geared up to play their in-state rival and they have a chance to put the Shockers on a five-game losing streak, which hasn't happened since 2001. Josh Bowe 2009 Kansas Baseball vs. Wichita State Wednesday, March 11 6:00 PM Rock Chalk Rewards Double Points Day Students Free with KU ID J. A. VICKERS, SR. AND ROBERT F. VICKERS, SR. MEMORIAL LECTURE SERIES THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS SCHOOL OF BUSINESS PRESENT AN EVENING WITH Jack P. DeBoer CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD CONSOLIDATED HOLDINGS, INC. Success is Seldom Permanent Neither is Failure: 25 specific things to help you in life and business TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2009 • 6:00 P.M. THE LIED CENTER OF KANSAS FREE TO THE PUBLIC KU SCHOOL OF BUSINESS The University of Kansas KU SCHOOL OF BUSINESS The University of Kansas 8B SPORTS THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 2009 FOOTBALL P Ryan Waggoner/KANSAN Former Kansas football player James McClinton runs a drill for scouts at Kansas pro day at Anchorage Sports Pavilion on Tuesday morning. The event is organized as an opportunity for KU players with hopes of being drafted to work for pro in a comfortable setting. Pro day brings opportunity Former Jayhawks show off for NFL scouts at Anschutz Pavilion BY STEPHEN MONTEMAYOR smontemayor@kansan.com Shut out from this year's NFL combine, 11 former layhawk football players had their opportunity to impress NFC scouts Tuesday with Kansas' annual pro day. Scouts from eight NFL teams were on hand to observe wide receiver Ray Brown, center Ryan Cantrell, wide receiver Dexton Fields, cornerback Kendrick Harper, wide receiver Marcus Herford, linebacker James Holt, offensive guard Adrian Mayes, linebacker Joe Mortensen, safety Pat Resby, linebacker Mike Rivera and defensive lineman James McClinton. MARK YOUR CALENDARS Today: Practice open to public, 3:30 p.m. March 27: Practice open to public, 3:30 p.m. April 11: Spring game, 2 p.m. "It was an awesome day," Rivera said afterward in a released statement. "It was a lot of fun to come The players were weighed and measured, and then participated in a series of drills — including the 40-yard dash, bench press and vertical leap, among others — before finishing the day with positional drills. Check the Through the Uprights blog for more on the start of spring practice. back out here one more time with this group of seniors to see what we can do" A fixture alongside Rivera at linebacker, Mortensen also participated as a fullback in some drills. "I was all-state at fullback in California," Mortensen said. "I just love to hit, so it doesn't really matter which side of the ball it is." For McClinton, pro day was a second chance to land on a pro roster. A senior in 2007, McClinton missed the East-West Shrine Bowl in 2008 after suffering a seizure prior to that week. He didn't place in the top 10 of any combine tests posted by NFL.com and returned to campus as a student assistant coach for the 2008 season. This time out, McClinton tied with Mayes to top the bench press with 23 reps of 225 pounds. Each of his 40-yard dash times were unofficially clocked at 5.2 seconds, which — if official — would be an improvement on the 5.47 he was clocked running at the 2008 NFL combine. This year's NFL hopefuls follow a 2008 draft that saw four layhawks land on NFL rosters: Aqib Talib (Tampa Bay, first round), Anthony Collins (Cincinnati, fourth round) Derek Fine Buffalo, fourth round) and Marcus Henry (New York Jets, sixth round). Fine joined several of his former teammates Tuesday watching the evaluations. — Edited by Chris Hickerson TRACK & FIELD Only one Jayhawk qualifies for indoor national meet Jordan Scott, Watkinsville, Ga., junior, practices the pole vault in the Anschutz Sports Pavilion in late February. Scott will compete at the Indoor National in College Station, Texas HANOVER BY JASON BAKER jbaker@kansan.com Jerry Wang/KANSAN For a trio of Jayhawks, provisional qualifications weren't enough to cement spots at the NCAA Indoor National Championship. Freshman sprinter Keith Hayes, junior distance runner Lauren Bonds and senior distance runner Colby Wissel had provisionally qualified for the meet last weekend, but they learned Monday night they had not been selected to compete. Junior pole-vaulter Jordan Scott, who had automatically qualified earlier in the season, will be the lone Jayhawk competing at national, which take place in College Station, Texas, on Friday and Saturday. Only the top 14 in the country go on to compete at Indoor Nationals, whether they qualify automatically or provisionally for an event. Of the three, Wissel had the best chance of making it to nationals provisionally. In his final indoor season', Wissel was 16th in the nation in the 5,000-meter run with a time of 13 minutes, 54.95 seconds, at the Washington Husky Classic on Feb. 14. For Hayes, the news that he had missed the cut wasn't surprising. Hays took third place and also met the provisional time in the 60-meter at the Iowa State Qualifier, running a time of 7.86 seconds. "I don't know" Hayes said "It's just how things go sometimes." Hayes said that everything fell into place like it was supposed to and that he got a personal record at the right time. "In Keith's case, he's one of the top three freshman in the nation," Redwine said. "But unfortunately Coach Stanley Redwine said that although the news was disappointing, it was also encouraging. it wasn't enough to make it to the NCAAs. It's just, we have to continue to work harder." Bonds was more disappointed about not having a good performance in the one-mile run last weekend at the Alex Wilson Invitational not making it to nationals. Bonds finished 11th with a time of 4 minutes, 48.5 seconds. "It probably would have boosted my chances." Bonds said. She said it was less than likely that she would have made the cut unless she had an automatic qualifying time. Despite the disappointment, Bonds said this was her best season so far. "Looking at the whole season in its entirety, it's been a good year," Bonds said. "But it wasn't a good ending." While Scott will go on to compete next weekend at the Indoor Championships, the rest of the team will focus on the outdoor season, which begins March 27 at the Missouri Relays. "It's a work in progress right now." Hayes said. "We got to rebuild, reestablish the foundation and keep putting in work to get to those goals." Edited by Grant Treaster Now Offering Reduced Rates! Now Offering Reduced Rates! smart Place join us for our Madness in March Leasing Party! Sign a lease and register to win one year FREE! 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Top of the Hill '08 2511 W 31st Street Lawrence, KS 66047 785-842-0032 myownapartment.com lawrence@edrtrust.com --- NCAA TOURNEY SEED HINGES ON WEEKEND Hawks face Bears, hoping to land in KC with bolstered resumé. SPORTS 1TB Jayplay inside THE STUDENT VOICE SINCE 1904 THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2009 WWW.KANSAN.COM VOLUME 120 ISSUE 117 STATE Lawrence, Manhattan rapes may be linked BETTER SHOP AROUND BY BRIANNE PFANNENSTIEL AND KEVIN HARDY bpfannenstiel@kansan.com khardy@kansan.com A string of five rapes in Lawrence may be connected to seven rapes and one attempted rape in Manhattan, Steve Six, Kansas attorney general, announced Wednesday. Because the majority of the attacks occurred while classes were not in session, Six warned Kansans to be cautious during spring break. "Generally speaking, when universities are not in session, apartments and other student housing areas are often targeted because they know either no one will be there or very few people will be there," Ashley Anstaetta, a spokesperson for the attorney general's office, said. She said it was important for students to use common sense and take extra precautions to protect themselves from crime. Jill Jess, associate director for University Relations, said the University of Kansas released a press release yesterday, as well as an e-mail Monday, warning students to be safe during spring break. "The goal is to inform students so they can take proper precaution." Jess said. "We always want to keep students safe, and information is the key to keeping them safe." "The release provides general safety information for students traveling and staying home, and only mentions the rape incidents by saying, If staying in Lawrence, students should take reasonable precautions, as some reported sexual assaults and other crimes have occurred during breaks." Jess said the University would SEE RAPE ON PAGE 4A MEMORIAL SAE to hold service for Jason Wren BY ALEXANDRA GARRY agarry@kansan.com Lawrence Police will block off West Campus Road today between the Chi Omega Fountain and Memorial Drive from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. for Sigma Alpha Epsilon's memorial service for Jason Wren, Jill Iess, associate director of University Relations, said Wednesday. The memorial service will begin at 6:30 p.m. outside the fraternity's chapter house, 1301 West Campus Road, and is open to the public, a spokesperson said. Wren, who was a 19-year-old freshman from Littleton, Colo., was found dead at the fraternity house Sunday afternoon. - Edited by Susan Melgren FOOD FOR ThOUGhT Students seek out best food and lowest prices at grocery stores Product of U.S. SAMACA MEXICO 85% A Lean 15% Fat Ground Round Nutrition Packs Peel Cooked with Chamapayi Indy &amp; Turbo Fryer BY KAYLA REGAN kregan@kansan.com Tara Anderson used to go grocery shopping with her mom, throwing whatever looked good in her cart. But since entering college, Anderson, Overland Park, junior, has had to adjust her shopping habits. "I have to buy my own groceries now" she said. "It's my money." Anderson is among the many college students who prioritize saving money when shopping for groceries. But with shopper discounts, special deals and membership opportunities, students could be spending — or saving — more than they know. Lawrence discount grocers, traditional supermarkets, superstores and specialty grocers all promise students the lowest prices for the highest quality foods. Students can choose from Aldi, Checkers, Dillons, Hy-Vee, Wal-Mart, Target, The Community Mercantile (commonly known as The Merc), and The Casbah for their local grocery needs. Aldi and Checkers, two discount grocers, help students like Joseph Swisher, Topeka freshman, and Matt Rissien Overland Park senior, afford all of the food they want in order to stock their refrigerators. Nick Sprague, Concordia junior. said he shopped at traditional gro- cers such as Hy-Vee and Dillons because they offered a higher quality product at a lower price than many stores. Some students may go to super- centers such as Target and Wal- Mart for the convenience of grocery and other retail shopping under one roof. Although Laura Kozak, Kansas City, Kan., sophomore, said she spent more money shopping at The Merc and The Casbah than she would at other stores, she didn't mind the extra cost for a better product. In three visits to each store between Feb. 14 and March 8, the lowest prices for seven common items — bread, milk, eggs, apples, orange juice, pizza and ground beef — were averaged and compared to determine where students can find the best deals. Edited by Carly Halvorson SEE GROCERY ON PAGE 8A FOR PRICES STUDENT SENATE Committee upholds Porte's suspension Alex Porte, Great Falls, Va. junior, center, begins to appeal his suspension before members of the Student Senate Wednesday afternoon in the Kansas Union. Student body president Adam McGonigle suspended Porte from his duties as senate treasurer on March 3 after he determined that Porte had leaked a confidential memo to The University Daily Kansas concerning student fee adjustments. Porte and McGonigle's accounts of the events leading to Porte's suspension differed on several major points, including the chronology of events. BY BRIANNE PFANNENSTIEL bpfannenstiel@kansan.com The Student Executive Committee ruled to uphold Student Body President Adam McGonigle's decision to suspend Treasurer Alex Porte Wednesday night after 45 minutes of arguments and questioning. More than 60 people crowded into Alcove J in the Student Union to hear the appeal and await the final decision. The committee voted 5-3 in favor of overturning the suspension. However, the two thirds majority needed to overturn it was not met. Ryan McGeeney/KANSAI McGonigle and Porte each presented their arguments for about ten minutes before allowing for questions from the committee. After this release of information, McGonigle said he felt it was necessary to discipline Porte for a breach of confidentiality. In their presentations, McGonigle and Porte explained their perception of events, beginning with a confidential meeting held between certain members of the fee review subcommittee. Neither McGonigle nor Porte disagreed that information presented at that meeting was asked to be confidential. However, after the meeting, Porte released a memo at the request of The University Daily Kansan which detailed McGonigle's recommendations to cut the campus safety and campus media fees while allowing for slight increases to the Senate Activity Fee, which would fund minimal salary increases for senators. "If you disagree with a decision that your supervision makes, you tell them about it," McGonigle said in his presentation. "You discuss it with them, but you certainly don't blindside them by taking it to a media outlet without any other expression of concern." Porte argued that withholding the information violated Student Senate Rules and Regulations. which states that any program or activity funded by student fees should be open to the public. McGonigle asked Porte to write a letter of apology in exchange for keeping his job. Porte submitted one letter to McGonigle who made several edits. Porte revised and resubmitted his letter. "Among his recommendations he demanded that my letter include such things as my personal desire to apologize and the profound ethical implications of my actions," Porte said. "These SEE PORTE ON PAGE 4A index Classifieds...6B Opinion...7A Crossword...6A Sports...1B Horoscopes...6A Sudoku...6A All contents, unless stated otherwise, © 2009 The University Daily Kansan OBAMA RENDERING FOCUS OF LAWSUIT weather The Associated Press issued a countersuit against artist Shepard Fairey about the use of a photograph of President Obama. COURTS15A TODAY 43 23 C FRIDAY Mostly cloudy 4625 SATURDAY Cloudy 4729 5 weather.com 2A NEWS QUOTE OF THE DAY "Many an optimist has become rich by buying out a pessimist." THE UNIVERSITY JANLY KANSAN THURSDAY MAR 28, 2023 - Robert G. Allen Two of Optimus Prime's most famous catch phrases are "Transform and roll out" and "Let's roll." - www.ridforever.info Want to know what people are talking about? Here's a list of the most e-mailed items from Kansan.com: 1. Father calls for change after son's death MOST E-MAILED 2. Face scrubs can harm environment, health 3. Pro day offers second chances 4. Jayhawks streak into game against Shockers 5. Forum series offers student insight on war in Iraq 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 Staunter-Finl Hall, 1435 Jayhawk Blvd., Lwrnd, KS 66045. 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 and 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 MEDIA PARTNERS THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2009 For more news, turn to KUJH-TV KUJH on sunflower Broadband Channel 31 in Lawrence. The student- produced news airs at 5:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m; 9:30 p.m and 11:30 p.m. every Monday through Friday. Also, check out KUJH online at tvkuedu. KJHK is the student voice in radio. Each day there is news, music, talk, talk 907 kinh shows and other content made for students, by students. Whether it's rock'n'roll or reggae, sports or special events, KJHK 90.7 is for you. NEWS NEAR & FAR NEWS NEAR & FAR INTERNATIONAL 1. Afghanistan, Pakistan Iran join in drug crackdown VIENNA — Iran, Afghanistan and Pakistan carried out their first joint counter-narcotics operation this week, pooling intelligence to arrest suspects and seize drugs in an unprecedented show of cooperation. U.N. officials disclosed Wednesday. Officials at the Vienna-based U.N. Office on Drugs and Crime said the operation occurred Sunday at undisclosed locations along Iran's borders with the two other countries. Narcotics were seized and suspected traffickers arrested, the agency said, adding that it expected Iranian authorities to provide details. 2. Alleged Nazi guard charged 29,000 times BERLIN — Retired Ohio auto worker John Demjanjuk was charged Wednesday with 29,000 counts of acting as an accessory to murder while working as a guard at a Nazi death camp in occupied Poland. The arrest warrant could move the 30-year global legal battle over his fate closer to conclusion. The vote doesn't change existing restrictions, but prohibits spending on enforcement, reverting to travel rules before they were tightened in 2004 and 2005. HAVANA — The U.S. Senate late Tuesday approved a $410 billion spending bill that rolls back Bush administration restrictions on Cuban-Americans visiting relatives — effectively increasing allowable trips to once a year and spending to $179 a day. The bill also removes limits on how long people can stay in Cuba. The case that led to Wednesday's arrest warrant is based partly on recently obtained transport lists of Jewish prisoners who arrived by train at Sobibor during Demjanjuk's tenure 1943. SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. — Eighty-one Fords and Toyotas, valued at about $2.5 million, were taken from Legacy Auto Sales Wednesday. 3. U.S eases restrictions on travel, spending in Cuba NATIONAL 4. 81 new cars go missing from sale lot in Nebraska 5. Police shoot gunman dead in Nevada ER John Childress, Scotts Bluff County's chief deputy county attorney, said seven of the cars were found Wednesday at an auto auction in Utah. Others were found in Arizona, but he didn't know how many. Arrest warrants had been issued for owner Allen Patch, controller Rachel Fait and general manager Rick Covello, who are wanted on suspicion of theft. LAS VEGAS — A 48-year-old gunman was shot dead in the emergency room of a suburban Las Vegas hospital early Wednesday after police said he raised his weapon in their direction and No hospital employees or patients were injured in the 12:57 a.m. shooting at St. Rose Dominican Hospital Siena campus in Henderson, police said. threatened suicide 6. Dow Jones records first two-day climb since Feb. NEW YORK — Investors struggled but managed to turn Wall Street's best performance this year into a two-day advance. Stocks ended with modest gains Wednesday but the Dow Jones industrial average still recorded its first two-day climb since Feb. 5-6. The buying was far more subdued than on Tuesday when Citigroup Inc.'s upbeat assessment of its business sent investors rushing into the market in part to cover bets that stocks would continue to slide. The Dow on Wednesday endup nearly 4 points after jumping 379 the day before. Associated Press Snow day THE FOUNTAIN ASSOCIATED PRESS A man uses a snow blower on Wednesday in Jamestown, N.D. A two-day blizzard brought strong winds and several inches of snow to the state. ON CAMPUS The Senior Session will begin at 10 a.m. in the Spencer Museum of Art. The "How to review a journal article manuscript" lecture will begin at 11:30 a.m. in 706 Fraser. The Unclassified Senate full senate meeting will begin atnoon in Room 204 In the Anderson Family Strength and Conditioning Center. The Geography Brownbag Series will begin at noon in 210 Lindley Hall. The Coping with Change Panel Discussion will begin at 2 p.m. in Room 308 in the Burge Union. The sewer work is part of the preparation of the second phase of KU utility tunnels. CONSTRUCTION Mississippi St. to close during spring break Mississippi Street will be closed from the intersection of Jayhawk Boulevard to Memorial Drive March 16 through March 22 because of sanitary sewer preparation work. "It's a good time to do this because there will be fewer University students, faculty and staff on campus." Krings said. Mike Krings, a staff member of University Relations, said the area would be closed during spring break instead of a regular school week to accommodate students. The section of the street will be reopened before the end of spring break. -Mike Bontrager DAILY KU INFO KU1nfo According to KU math professor Ben Cobb, the probability of randomly picking all 32 winners in the first round of the NCAA tournament is 1 in 4.3 billion. If you take the No.1 seeds out of the equation, the probability gets much better at 1 in 268 million. CONTACT US Tell us your news. Contact Brenna Hawley, Tara Mary, Sam Sorrick, Brandy Entsinger, Joe Preiner or Jesse Trimble at (785) 864-4810 or editor@kansan.com Kansan newsroom 11 Stuaffer Fint Hall 1435 Jayhawk Blvd. Lawrence, KS 66045 (785) 684-4810 The women of Delta Delta Delta would like to thank all those who helped us raise over $26,500 for the children at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital △△△ THE UNIVERSITY OF DAILY GANSAN THURSDAY MARCH 12, 2009 NEWS 3A ATHLETICS Blog gives athletes forum for thoughts Jayhawk Chalk Talk allows student athletes to give insight into their lives off the field BY ADAM SAMSON asamson@kansan.com Kansas student athletes are now at the forefront of the blogging world. Brad Thorson, graduate student and offensive lineman, pitched the idea of a student athlete blog to the Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) in mid-February, and, with support from the committee of athletes, Jayhawk Chalk Talk was created. Jayhawk Chalk Talk, www.jayhawkchalktalk.blogspot.com, is one of the first collegiate athletics blogs started by a student athlete. So far, Kansas athletes have written nine posts covering various aspects of their lives. Thorson's first post for Jayhawk Chalk Talk highlighted the reasons for creating the blog. Thorson said the blog gave athletes an opportunity to control the information that went out through the media. He said players in big-time sports felt pressure when journalists and people asked the same question: "Why did you make that pass?" Or Thorson's case, "Why did you miss that block?" "I don't think there's really been an avenue for people to share their opinions and everybody has a blog, so why not student athletes?" Thorson said. The posts are mediated by Thorson and Mike Harrity, assistant athletics director for student athlete development and community relations, and all student athletes at Kansas have access to submit blog posts. Harrity said the blog was an opportunity to showcase personalities of athletes from a wide range of sports. "The newest feature for the blog is equal access for all." Harrity said. "You could be a freshman on rowing or a junior on track and still have your voice heard." When Jayhawk Chalk Talk began, Thorson and others who helped create the blog set a goal: to have one new post daily. He said that goal would take time to achieve, but he wanted to find a way to get all student athletes involved. Two other goals for the blog are transparency and individual freedom. "We want people to see into the organization and see the student athletes where they couldn't see before." Thorson said. "It's a way of unlocking and opening some of the doors." Thorson also said the blog allowed student athletes a free and open forum to share their ideas and opinions on other issues in sports. "Everybody has their own style of how they want to say something, and they have their own stories to tell." Thorson said. "I think the individual nature of a blog and its organic flow where there is no real structured storyline is great." Jim Marchiony, associate athletics director, said the blog allowed student athletes to showcase themselves outside of their athletic pursuits. "I think it's always positive when others can learn or get to know a student athlete as something other than somebody who runs track or plays soccer," Marchiony said. "These are smart young people who have other things to offer besides being a student athlete." Melissa Grieb, Olathe junior and volleyball player, said she thought the blog would portray athletes as normal students outside of their athletic abilities. "One of the main purposes is to have a way for people who aren't athletes to connect and see who we really are," Grieb said. Thorson said he got the idea for Jayhawk Chalk Talk when he came across Club Trillion, a blog by Ohio State basketball player Mark Titus. Titus gives a behind-the-scenes look at the Ohio State basketball team as a walk-on through his blog. Thorson said sharing the stories online was a perfect way to portray student athletes as a less secluded group from the student body. "I think it adds a more special aspect to the collegiate level of sports," Thorson said. "I wear the No. 76, but there's a lot more about me than what I do on the football field." Edited by Andrew Wiebe INTERNATIONAL POLIZEI POLIZEI German Special Police Forces leave the Albertville school in Winnenden near Stuttgart, Germany, Wednesday. Police say a gunman dressed in a black combat uniform opened fire at the high school in southern Germany on Wednesday, killing at least 10 people and injuring others before fleeing the scene. The gunman committed suicide after a shoot out with police. German teen kills 15, commits suicide BY OLIVER SCHMALE Associated Press WINNENDEN, Germany — A black-clad teenager opened fire at his former high school in southwestern Germany on Wednesday, gunning down students and teachers with a large-caliber pistol in a rampage that ended with 16 people, including the gunman, dead. The 17-year-old entered the school in the town of Winnenden at 9:33 a.m. after classes had begun and opened fire, police said. He killed nine students and three teachers, apparently singling out female victims. Eight of the students were girls and all three teachers were women. The gunman killed a male passerby outside the building before forcing his way into the backseat of a car and making the driver head south, according to Stuttgart prosecutors, who are leading the investigation. "He went into the school with a weapon and carried out a blood-bath," said regional police chief Erwin Hetger. "I've never seen anything like this in my life." swerded off the road at a police checkpoint, he managed to escape. The suspect, identified only as Tim K., ran into an industrial area in the town of Wendlingen with police in pursuit. He entered an auto dealership, killed a salesman and a customer, both men, and went back outside, prosecutors said. Police launched a land and air manhunt. When the driver The guman opened fire at police vehicles in front of the auto dealership, prosecutors said. "A gunbattle ensued between the 17-year-old and the many police," the prosecutors' office said in a press release. "According to our current information, the 17-year-old then shot himself." Two police officers suffered serious but not life-threatening wounds. Police said the attacker's father belonged to a gun club and owned 16 guns, one of which was missing. In their hunt for the gunman, police searched his parents' home in a nearby town. Police said the suspect graduated last year from the school of about 1,000 students. No motive has been identified. No injuries has been identified. The death toll was close to that of Germany's worst school shooting. In the 2002, 19-year-old Robert Steinhaeuer shot and killed 12 teachers, a secretary, two students and a police officer before turning his gun on himself in the Gutenberg high school in Erfurt, in eastern Germany. Steinhaeuser, who had been expelled for forging a doctor's note, was a gun club member licensed to own weapons. The attack led Germany to raise the age for owning recreational firearms from 18 to 21 German Chancellor Angel Merkel called Wednesday's shooting "a horrific crime" "It is hard to put into words what happened today, but our sadness and sympathy goes out to the victims' families," Merkel said at a news conference. The European Parliament, meeting in Strasbourg, France, stood in silence for a minute, to honor the victims. "It is our task as responsible politicians in the European Union and, indeed, all the member states to do our utmost that such deeds can be prevented," said EU assembly president Hans-Gert Pottering, a German. NATIONAL Shuttle launch postponed by hydrogen gas leak Shuttle managers put off the launch until Monday, although repairs could allow the launch to occur Sunday as well. CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — NASA postponed the launch of space shuttle Discovery just hours before it was to head to the international space station Wednesday because of a hydrogen gas leak that could have been catastrophic at liftoff. The leak was in a different part of the system that already has caused a vexing one-month delay Associated Press GRE $ ^{\mathrm{TM}} $ LSAT $ ^{\mathrm{TM}} $ GMAT $ ^{\mathrm{TM}} $ TEST PREPARATION www.ContinuingEd.ku.edu (keyword: testprep) du That's Right on Target. 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Your signatures are due by Friday, March 13, 2009 by 5pm. --- You can find the forms online at http://groups.ku.edu/~election/Pages/forms.htm. --- 4A --- NEWS THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2009 PORTE(CONTINUED FROM 1A) Ryan McGeenev/KANSAN P Student body president Adam McConigle, Wichita junior, addresses members of the Student Senate Wednesday afternoon in the Kansas Union during senate treasurer Alex Porte's suspension appeal. are demands that I cannot meet because I do not believe them to be true." McGonigle said the letter did not include "a real admission of wrongdoing." suspended Porte after he failed to write an apology letter that fit his qualifications. Other arguments during the appeal focused on whether the student body had the president bad "It obviously didn't go my way. I'm more shocked than anything else." power to suspend an executive staff member for a breach of confidentiality. ALEX PORTE Student senate treasurer In Student Senate Rules and Regulations, the Student Body President has the power to remove executive staff members from office if they have violated their job description or the office policy manual. Porte contended that no such violation had occurred and that the suspension was unlawful. After the arguments, the Student Executive Committee went into a closed deliberation session that lasted about 25 minutes before announcing their decision. "It obviously didn't go my way," Porte said after the ruling. "I'm shocked more than anything else." Eric Foss, a voting member of the Student Executive committee said the main reason cited by senators for upholding the suspension was an article in Rules and Regulations that states the Student Body President has the oversight to "review job descriptions, direction of employees, enforcement of the office policy manual and disciplinary procedures including removal by appropriate means if necessary." Foss said he thought using that article to uphold Porte's suspension was a very broad interpretation of the article that overextended the powers of the Student Body President. "It essentially gives the president the authority to treat executive officers as employees," Foss said. "Their interpretation allows the president to unilaterally make decisions." Bill Walberg, Eldorado Hills Calif., senior, said he voted to uphold the suspension because he thought the article did give power to suspend executive staff members to the student body president. "Even though it gives a gross amount of power to the president, even though I may not necessarily agree with it, it is in there," Walberg said. McGonigle said he did not feel he overstepped his boundaries and said he would not change his actions. "I acted appropriately and though I think this situation is regrettable, my actions were consistent with policy and with the goal of moving this situation forward and moving on with the work of the student body," McGonigle said. McGonigle said he would give Porte the opportunity to resubmit another letter of apology and would reinstate him as student senate treasurer if that letter met his qualifications. Immediately following the appeal Porte said he had not decided on his next course of action. Edited by Carly Halvorson RAPE (CONTINUED FROM 1A) not be releasing any other information to students warning them specifically about the potential threat for sexual assault over the break. The five rape cases that occurred in Lawrence took place between July 14, 2004 and Dec. 1, 2008. The University Daily Kansan reported on Dec. 9, 2008, that police suspected the rapes were connected. Lawrence Police compiled a general suspect description in December from the five cases. The suspect was described as a white old 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 was armed with a weapon. In his press release, Six said it was suspected that the five rapes in Lawrence were also connected to eight other incidents in Manhattan. Anstaeta said recently there had been enough similarities between the Lawrence and Manhattan cases to connect them. Capt. Tim Hegarty of the Riley County Police Department said the string of incidents in Manhattan began with an attempted rape in October 2000. From August 2001 to August 2007, seven other rapes were reported. Hegarty said the Riley County Police Department and the Lawrence Police Department had been cooperating with the investigation before bringing it to the attorney general's office. Hegarty said the attorney general's office could help to investigate crimes that overlapped different jurisdictions. INTERNATIONAL Edited by Heather Melanson France limits youth drinking 10 BY ELAINE GANLEY Youths drink beer in a Paris cafe on Tuesday. Lawmakers in the National Assembly, the lower house, voted Monday to approve an amendment to a vast hospital bill that would ban the sale of alcohol to teens under the age of 18 and fine violators up to £7,500 ($9,400). They also voted to forbid the overnight sale of alcohol at gas stations, thought to be a prime source of booze for the young. Associated Press PARIS — A spot of Calvados, the apple brandy, in the bottle to help baby sleep. Champagne for all at the family fete. And wine anytime, well, because we're French. ASSOCIATED PRESS All this tippling has given authorities pause as studies show that a surprising number of young teenagers are knocking it back in a serious way, often legally. France's conservative government now wants to wean the country's youth off the bottle with a ban on under-18 drinking. Lawmakers in the National Assembly, the lower house, adopted an amendment Monday that would ban the sale of alcohol to teens under the age of 18 and fine the vendors up to $9,400. They also voted to forbid the overnight sale of alcohol at gas stations, thought to be a prime source of booze for the young. The amended bill still requires approval by the Assembly and the upper house of parliament, the Senate. In a double-whammy, legislators voted to ban the sale of tobacco for those under 18, the latest step in a progressive crackdown on smoking. The new measures come three days after Assembly lawmakers voted to ban all-you-can-drink events in open bars popular with young people — while exempting wine tastings so important to the wine industry. "I think that (the health minister) put a finger in a grenade for which youths will pay dearly. She has created prohibition in France," said Bernard Quartier, president of the National Federation of Cafes, Brasseries, Discotheques, representing some 41,300 establishments. The drinking age in France varies depending on the type of alcohol involved and the place of sale. But anyone 16 or older can order beer and wine in bars. French teenagers who suddenly find themselves underage may grow jealous of neighboring countries such as Germany or Italy where the legal drinking age is still 16 for beer, wine or liquor. Europeans overall take a more liberal view of alcohol than, for instance, the United States, where the legal drinking age is 21. In most western European countries, it ranges from 16 to 18. SUPERFINGER ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS DANE COOK ISOLATED INCIDENT GLOBAL THERMO COMEDY TOUR SATURDAY, MAY 16 SPRINT CENTER TICKETS ON SALE THIS FRIDAY AT 10AM! Tickets available at all Ticketmaster outlets, Ticketmaster.com or charge by phone at 1.800.745.3000. 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BY JESSICA GRESKO AND DESIREE HUNTER Associated Press Associated Press SAMSON, Ala. — The gunman who killed 10 people and committed suicide in a rampage across the Alabama countryside had struggled to keep a job and left behind a list of employers and co-workers he believed had wronged him, authorities said Wednesday. The list, found in his home, included a metals plant that had forced Michael McLendon to resign years ago. Also on the list was a sausage factory where he suddenly quit last week and a poultry plant that suspended his mother, District Attorney Gary McAllevi said. McAlley was quoted as telling The Dothan Eagle that McLendon also listed people at the sausage factory who had complained about such things as not wearing earplugs and slicing the meat too thin. "We found a list of people he worked with, people who had done him wrong," the district attorney said outside the charred house where the rampage began. But investigators offered no immediate explanation for why he target relatives and other people who weren't on the list as he fired more than 200 rounds in a roughly 20-mile trail of carnage across two counties in southern Alabama Tuesday. In the span of about an hour, McLendon, 28, set the home he shared with his mother on fire, killed five relatives and five bystanders and committed suicide in a standoff at the metals plant. "The community's just in disbelief, just how this could happen in our small town," said state Sen. Harri Anne Smith, from the nearby town of Slocomb. "This was 20 something miles of terror." It was not clear how long McLen- don had been planning the attack, but authorities said he armed himself with four guns — two assault rifles with high-capacity magazines taped together, a shotgun and a .38-caliber pistol — and may have planned a bigger massacre than he had time to carry out. "I'm convinced he went over there to kill more people. He was heavily armed," Sheriff Dave Sutton said. Among the dead were some of the very people who might have helped explain what set off McLendon — his grandmother, his mother, an uncle and two cousins. This much is clear: McLendon had a hard time keeping a job over the years, and had been forced to resign from his position at a local Reliable Metals plant in 2003, authorities said. Investigators would not say why. That same year, he tried to join the police academy, but lasted only a week before flunking out, authorities said. His next known job came in 2007, at a nearby sausage plant operated by Kelley Foods. The company said he quit last week but was considered a team leader and was well-liked by employees. However, the district attorney said co-workers reported him for not doing things right. McAlley also said McLendon had a list of eight lawyers, a clue that he might have been planning legal action. The rampage started around 3:30 p.m. at McLendon's mother's home. Authorities said he put her on an L-shaped couch, piled stuff on top of her and set her ablaze. Before he left, he also shot four dogs. McLendon then drove a dozen miles and gunned down three other relatives and two others on a porch and shot his grandmother at a house next door, sending panicked bystanders fleeing and ducking behind cars. His uncle's wife, Phyllis White, sought refuge in the house of neighbor Archie Mock "She was just saying, 'I think my family is dead. I think my family is dead," Mock said. Then, McLendon shot three more people as he drove toward the metals plant, firing from his car. At the metals plant, McLendon got out of his car and fired at police with his assault rifle, wounding Geneva Police Chief Frankie Lindsey, authorities said. Then he walked inside and killed himself. The victims included the wife and 18-month-old daughter of sheriff's Deputy Josh Myers, who was sent to chase McLendon. Myers did not know at the time that his wife and daughter were among the dead. His 4-month-old daughter was wounded in the attack. "I cried so much yesterday, I don't have a tear left in me," said Myers, who did not know McLendon. "I feel like I should be able to walk in the house and my wife would be there, my baby girl climbing on me." COURTS Famous Obama image focus of copyright suit BY JENNIFER PELTZ Associated Press NEW YORK — The Associated Press countersured an artist Wednesday over his famous image of Barack Obama, saying the uncredited, uncompensated use of an AP photo violated copyright laws and signaled a threat to journalism. The artist, Shepard Fairey, sued the not-for-profit news cooperative last month over his artwork, titled "Obama Hope" and "Obama Progress," arguing that he didn't violate copyright law because he dramatically changed the image. The artwork, based on an April 2006 picture taken for the AP by Mannie Garcia, was a popular image during the presidential campaign and now hangs in the National Portrait Gallery in Washington. According to the AP lawsuit filed in federal court in Manhattan, Fairey knowingly "misappropriated the AP's rights in that image." The suit, also names Fairey's companies, asks the court to award AP profits made off the image and damages. "While (Fairey and the companies) have attempted to cloak their actions in the guise of politics and art, there is no doubt that they are profiting handsomely from their misappropriation," the lawsuit says. Fairey said he looked forward to "upholding the free expression rights at stake here" and disproving the AP's accusations. "They suggest my purpose in creating the poster was to merchandise it and make money. It wasn't. My entire purpose in creating the poster was to support Obama and help get him elected," the artist said in a statement. He initially made the image available as a poster, donating the proceeds to charity or using them to make more posters, he said. The red, cream and light-blue image depicts a pensive but determined-looking Obama gazing upward, with the caption "HOPE" or "PROGRESS." It went on to become a familiar sight on buttons, shirts and other objects, garnering Fairey a thank-you letter from Obama and more than $400,000 in profits, according to published reports. Fairey's lawyers acknowledge the image is derived from Garcia's photograph, made at the National Press Club in Washington while Obama was a senator. But Fairey's lawsuit says he didn't violate copyright law because he transformed the picture into a "stunning, abstracted and idealized visual image that creates powerful new meaning and conveys a radically different message." The AP argues the Los Angeles-based artist's image amounted to "blatant copying" and commercializing of another's work. Fairey piggybacked on the AP picture's "distinctive characteristics," including its composition, light and shadows, the cooperative's lawsuit says. "This lawsuit is about protecting the content that The Associated Press and its journalists produce every day, with creativity, at great cost, and often at great risk." AP President and CEO Tom Curley said in a statement. "The journalism that AP and other organizations produce is vital to democracy." The dispute turns partly on the legal concept of fair use, which allows exceptions to copyright law. Courts decide based on factors including how much of the original is used, what the new work is used for and how the new work affects the original. 1-800-467-2252 www.cleveland.edu - A variety of scholarships available offering up to $2,000 per trimester. - Three enrollment dates per year for the Doctor of Chiropractic program and the concurrent Bachelor of Science program. - Apply now for May and September 2009 classes! 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This is after filling in on NBC's "Meet the Press" for half of last year following Tim Rusert's death, and frequently appearing alongside However, Brokaw, 69, said he's careful to make sure his schedule isn't all work and no play. This year he's been hunting, skiing and fishing, and he just returned from a bike-riding trip to South Africa. "What I've learned is it's pretty hard to shift my motor into a lower gear," Brokaw said. "My generation — all of my friends — we've been in touch with each other and we've kind of made this unspoken pledge, that the best way to stay alive is to stay alive," he said. Brian Williams during coverage of high-profile events like the inauguration and election. F. W. C. HAWKINS Brokaw won't be on the trip the entire time, but said he's looking forward to driving part of it. ASSOCIATED PRESS Tom Brakaw has signed a project with the USA television network. He will travel along Highway 50, reporting about the economic crisis. 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Yesterday's Cryptoquip: IF YOU'RE PLAYING AN ONLINE FENCING GAME, THEN I SUPPOSE YOU MIGHT BE USING A CYBER-SABER. Today's Cryptoquip Clue: B equals W TELEVISION TELEVISION Chris Brown withdraws from Kid's Choice Awards NEW YORK — There won't be any awkward Chris Brown moments at the Kids' Choice Awards — the embattled pop star has withdrawn his name from the ballot. Brown had been nominated for favorite male singer and favorite song for "Kiss Kiss" at the March 28 awards show on Nickelodeon. The nominations came shortly before his arrest for allegedly attacking girlfriend and fellow pop star Rihanna. The network said in a statement that it agrees with and respects his decision to bow out. A petition had been circulated to take his name off the ballot, but Nickelodeon said yesterday he was still on. On Wednesday, Brown decided to take his name out of consideration. In a statement, his representatives said while Brown would like to speak directly to his fans, he can't because of his criminal case. He thanked his fans for their support. Associated Press KU INDEPENDENT STUDY KU Courses Distance Learning 785-864-5823 enroll@ku.edu www.ContinuingEd.ku.edu/is KU --- 4 AN 09 Opinion FOLMSBEE:DEBUNKING COMMON BRAIN MYTHS COMING FRIDAY United States First Amendment THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2009 Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. WWW.KANSAN.COM FREE FOR ALL To contribute to Free for All, visit Kansan.com or call (785) 864-0500. --- --- Regarding the article on exfoliating microbeads: Not only are they bad for the environment, they put me in an eye patch for a week! I don't think people should "hit on each other." We need to go back to old-school courting. To the girl complaining about her workload in the library: I will gladly trade your week for mine. Perhaps you should get off your cell phone and get off Facebook and plan your classes for next semester after midterms. And stop complaining. --- complaining. To the girl calling in with the squirrel comments: You're pretty cute. What do you say we "squirrel around" sometime? --a tarp. --- Since I haven't read any of my other Western Civ. books and I'm supposed to write a paper about Communism, should I not read the next one, too? --- --- --a tarp. You sound like a winner. I hate it when songs require me to use a fork to chew my --a tarp. I don't know that I'd feel comfortable leaving my money with an armored truck driver that has a busted out window that he covered with --- To the guy I passed outside Wescoe who said my name and grabbed my scarf. I'm sorry, but how do I know you? --floated a proposal to eliminate or reduce the student media fee and "retire" the campus security fee to provide the increased funding Shoe laces suck. --floated a proposal to eliminate or reduce the student media fee and "retire" the campus security fee to provide the increased funding PAGE 7A Guys just need to get the pants to hit on girls without "liquid courage." --floated a proposal to eliminate or reduce the student media fee and "retire" the campus security fee to provide the increased funding So I love how the front page has the article about Jason's death and the back has a giant Abe & Jake's ad with a beer bottle. Contradictions! --floated a proposal to eliminate or reduce the student media fee and "retire" the campus security fee to provide the increased funding Blast! The headphone gnome tangled my headphones again! --floated a proposal to eliminate or reduce the student media fee and "retire" the campus security fee to provide the increased funding My roommate went to Target and bought new underwear so she wouldn't have to do laundry. Seriously? --floated a proposal to eliminate or reduce the student media fee and "retire" the campus security fee to provide the increased funding To the makers of instant oatmeal: Banana cream is NOT an acceptable flavor. --floated a proposal to eliminate or reduce the student media fee and "retire" the campus security fee to provide the increased funding Boogie boogie hedgehog. EDITORIAL BOARD Cutting campus media fee would reduce student jobs Fallout from the economic recession is affecting campus widely. Student Senate's budget issues are the most recent in a long line of troubling financial situations. Student Senate faces inflationary costs each year, but this year Adam McGonigle, Wichita junior and student body president, has indicated no new student fees will be assessed. Recently, McGonigle But slashing the student media fee is a misguided solution that will result in fewer services from student media organizations, possible student job losses and a long-term reduction in student hiring by the organizations that receive money from the fee. needed for service fees, which fund programs such as bus transport and Watkins Memorial Health Center. As a large recipient of the student media fee, The University Daily Kansan could be heavily affected, according to Jon Schlitt, sales and marketing adviser for the paper. Schlitt said The Kansan received $111,000 from the student media fee this year. KJHK, with nearly 30,000 listeners in the Lawrence area, receives significant revenue from the fee. Tom Johnson, music and media coordinator for KJHK, said the station received two-thirds of its revenue, about $100,000, from the student media fee and raises the other third itself. According to Johnson, almost 80 percent goes toward payroll for staff that includes 12 student executive members, a part-time broadcast engineer and one full-time adviser. Without this money the station could not function on a daily basis. The remaining 20 percent pays for needs such as phone and office costs, maintenance, licensing and more. KANSAN'S OPINION "Funding we receive from Student Senate goes directly to paying for student positions here at the paper," Schlitt said. He said advertising was already down for the year, and he could not paint a rosy picture of what might happen if additional funds were loss because of a reduction of the fee. "Significantly reducing that amount would therefore lead to a significant reduction in student jobs here at the paper and in addition would also greatly damage the ability to provide news coverage to the student body as a whole," Schlitt said. In Student Senate, the money from funding fees is managed by boards of student senators. According to Felix Zacharias, Wichita junior and chairman of the Student Media Fee Board, the board draws up a budget in the preceding year to fund services in the coming year. Last year, his board distributed roughly $100,000 to KJHK, $20,000 to KU Filmworks, $15,000 to Kiosk, the student literary magazine, and $1,000 to KUPedia, in addition to funding for The Kansan. Zacharias said he doubted some of those organizations' abilities to survive without the money, and at best they "might be able to limp along." Zacharias also said maintaining First Amendment expression on VOICE CONCERNS: Contact: Adam McGonigle amtcongible87@yahoo.com campus was essential, and he felt it would be curtailed without these organizations receiving the funding they needed. The Senate's remaining options are narrow. A fee increase of any type seems unlikely. There is no political will for an increase and the University administration has not expressed support for it. This means Senate must cut existing fees to offset those inflationary costs. But balancing the entire Student Senate budget by eliminating only two fees is a shortsighted solution, especially when the costs of such action would have a profoundly negative influence on crucial student services and student jobs. STUDENT LIFE During a budget crisis, the University should be united by the common challenges of reduced funding. Everyone at the University, from undergraduates to professors, custodians to police, suffers from funding cuts. Student Senate should focus first on fees that do not support student jobs, such as the newspaper readership fee, which provides national publications such as USA Today and the Wall Street Journal to students. Senate should then spread remaining cuts widely to maintain service as close as possible to the current level. Alex Doherty for The Kansan Editorial Board THE PRICE IS RIGHT: SPRING BREAK EDITION A fabulous segway tour of a beach on the sun! This could be yours- if only you can imagine it! JAMES FARMER New kind of spring vacation for the economy of the future It's no secret that money is tigh these days. Ever since Bernie Madoff stole ALG and Citibank in order to burst the housing bubble, it seems as though nobody has the financial means to do anything fun these days. Just last week, I had to cut collector plates out of my budget entirely. That is a shame, because the 15th anniversary of the release of "D2: The Mighty Ducks" is coming up, and I won't be able to commemorate it in the manner such a film deserves; with a colorful 10-piece set of china dishes. Last year, as the economy started to collapse, TV pundits popularized the term "staycation." A staycation is kind of like a vacation, except without any of the elements that make a vacation enjoyable. The idea is that you can stay at home or in your hometown and still have "fun" without having to spend too much money. But that was 2008, and those halcyon days are long gone. Now that we're approaching Thunderdome, even staycations are too costly for the average citizen. You can't play backyard badminton The point is, in this economy, we can't afford to be happy. And with spring break right around the corner, vacation options are slimmer than ever. HOLS UNDER OBSERVATION ALEX NICHOLS or peruse the local art museum without some industry or another begging you for billions of dollars. The other day I had to tell some General Motors guys I had given my last billion to a street musician on Mass. I felt bad as they slinked away, but that guy played a mean pan flute and deserved every penny. Anyway, I have come up with a surrogate answer to that alternative solution. It's called the "imagication," and it's easy: All you need to do is find a quiet room, close your eyes and let your imagination take you where you want to go. I see imaginations as the wave of the future, a perfect way to do whatever you want without paying any money at all. Until the imaginary economy collapses, too, that is. I've scouted some of the best imagination destinations and put together this handy imagtravel guide for you to use this spring break: New York City — In many - The beach — On the imaginary beach, everybody is attractive, including you! Don't be surprised if some bottie asks you to go on a magical dolphin ride. That sort of things happens all the time there. ways, Imaginary New York City is even better than the real thing: There are no muggers, and you can avoid public transportation by acquiring the ability to fly. The sun — The beach isn't hot enough for you? Then take a trip to the sun, where it's always 10,000 degrees and sunny. And unlike in reality, you won't instantly perish if you get a few million miles too close, which would definitely put a dammer on your holiday. Segway tours — Real-life Segway tours are boring and lame, but in your imagination, you can crank that baby up to 6 mph and not be silently mocked by those around you for riding a Segway! - Imagistaycations - If you don't have a strong enough imagination for a good imagination, you can always try and imagine what it would be like to stay at home. "Whoa, I don't have a desk lamp like that in real life! Crazy!" Nichols is an Overland Park sophomore in creative writing. CAMPUS Take a break from careless lies On any given weekend, you can hear the excitement of sexually charged young students preparing for a night out on the town. After a week of a challenging college curriculum, hey, they deserve it. The evening objectives range from seeking random hookups to simply scoring some free drinks. But when I engage in this strangely acceptable behavior, I prefer to stand back and take the role of observer. I very much enjoy witnessing the humorous attempts at pick-up lines made by boys in a drunken stupor. My recent favorite: "Hey, (insert random girl's name here))" And when the girl looks at them, utterly confused, "Oh sorry, I thought you were someone else." No, you didn't! Are you seriously going to try to pull that one off? This brings me to my main complaint: unnecessary lying. According to a study performed by psychologist Robert S. Feldman for the University of Massachusetts, the average person lies two to three times within a 10-minute conversation. That's more times than Brittany has a breakdown in a year. Disturbing. Because this study was performed on students who had not been drinking, I can only imagine the plethora of white lies slurring from one's mouth after a few cocktails. I'm certainly no Honest Abe, but I'm baffled to think that nearly every conversation that takes place is largely artificial. The bar scene probably generates more lies than any other conversational locale. Just last week, I observed a friend lie about her age five or more times in a row. I wouldn't have given these guys any insight into my personal life either, but why lie your age for no reason? THE FRESH'MAN PERSPECTIVE ILSON ANN WILSON From a young age we have the "honesty is the best policy" motto instilled in our brains, but adult society seems to teach us that it's OK to lie on occasion. When friends ask for an opinion on their outfits, as my roommates know, I'm often brutally honest. But most people will say, "You look great!" with big smiles plastered on their faces. Though I agree that in some cases it is acceptable to tie to spare someone's feelings, what's the point of blatantly lying to some guy at the bar you'll probably never see again? We are all guilty of this habitual crime because it's so effortless and we think, What's the harm? The problem is, these lies start out small and can easily escalate to something much bigger. If we start saying only the things we think other people want to hear, we inevitably lose sight of our true selves. If people are going out at night hoping to encounter their true loves (or at least a date) at the bar, do they really want to start a relationship based on lies? If you're going to lie, lie about something that actually matters. If a guy is really going to dismiss you because of your age, you don't need or want him anyway. It's just better to be honest and upfront from the get-go. So save yourself some pride and dignity and just tell the truth. Wilson is a Hutchinson freshman in journalism and English. FROM TEXAS TRAVIS HOLLAND Texas A&M The Battalion America's image deteriorating In just a week, the United States' image abroad has been torn apart. A few days of haste, rash decisions have made the nation look foolish and weak on the world stage. One ironic flop was made by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. She presented Russia's foreign minister with what was supposed to be a "reset" button, starting a beginning with relations between the two countries. Instead, she made a fool of the U.S. when the button was incorrectly translated. Instead of saying "reset," the button used the Russian word for "overcharge." It was a simple enough mistake, and Clinton made light of it at the ceremony, but it certainly didn't do anything to help the way Russians view America. When using such a symbolic gesture in front of the world, someone in the administration should at least be competent enough to make sure it is properly translated. In another development, President Barack Obama told the New York Times that the U.S. is not winning the war in Afghanistan and we should begin talking with elements of the Taliban. Aside from demoralizing our troops and the general public, this sends a message that America is weak and beginning surrender talks. Despite adamant claims that this isn't a surrender, it sure looks like one. The Taliban was one of the main reasons the U.S. entered Afghanistan in the first place, and now the president wants to negotiate with them. Even with the best of intentions, other countries take notice, and it seriously reduces American bargaining power in world politics. The Obama administration also invited Iran to an upcoming international conference in Afghanistan. That may seem harmless, but many will interpret this and the other recent foreign policy actions as signs that America has no other options, and is having to negotiate with its enemies. Maybe one at a time, these moves wouldn't have been anything to worry about. But together, they portray a weakened nation, ready to bargain with anyone and everyone who poses a threat. This isn't the case, and the Obama administration should consider the message it is sending to adversaries of the U.S. UWire HOW TO SUBMIT A LETTER TO THE EDITOR LETTER GUIDELINES Send letters to opinion@exans.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 our full letter to the editor policy online at kansan.com/letters. 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GAMEDAY 10B PAGE 1B BIG 12 TOURNAMENT The road to Kansas City Jayhawks know they need to string together victories to have any chance of playing close to home in March TODAY Kansas vs. Baylor 11:30 a.m. Ford Center Oklahoma City TV: ESPN2 (Channel 34) BY CASE KEEFER ckeefer@kansan.com The players were still wearing their Big 12 Champions T-shirts. The net they cut down was still dangling from Sherron Collins' neck. The Kansas locker room was in celebration mode after the lajahwys won the Big 12 Conference championship outright after an 83-73 victory against Texas on Saturday. But Kansas coach Bill Self had a serious message to deliver to his team. "You can't take a good year away from this team," Self told the Jayhawks. "But in order for it to be a great year or a special year, we've got to play really well from this point forward." That begins at 11:30 this morning when Kansas takes on Baylor in a big 12 tournament quarterfinal at the Ford Center in Oklahoma City. The winner will advance to the semifinals and play the winner of the quarterfinal between Kansas State and Texas at 6 p.m. Friday. For Baylor, the Big 12 tournament is a fight for survival. The Bears, who finished ninth in the Big 12, will not make the NCAA tournament unless they can rally and win three more games in Oklahoma City. Kansas' motivation is less urgent. "For us personally, we're going down there to try to have a successful weekend," Self said, "get better and prepare for the NCAA tournament." Kansas is also hoping to boost its resume for the NCAA tournament selection committee. In order to increase its chances at the "special year" Self talked about, Kansas wants two things. The highest possible NCAA tournament seed and a sub-regional assignment to play in Kansas City, Mo., at the Sprint Center. Kansas City is one of eight host cities — Minneapolis, Dayton, Ohio, Boise, Idaho, Portland, Philadelphia. Greensboro, N.C., and Miami are the others — for the first two rounds of the NCAA tournament. Forget that Kansas went only 1-2 at Sprint Center this season — Collins, a junior guard, says the building still presents an advantage. "It's our backyard. I think wed have a majority of fans there," Collins said. "It would just be another great atmosphere for us. It won't feel like a road game or a tourney game. It would probably feel like a home game." Memphis, the No. 4 team in the nation, will most likely wind up in Kansas City because it's the first-round location closest to its campus. That leaves one spot at Sprint Center for either Kansas or Oklahoma. Teams with a top-four seed receive geographical consideration for the NCAA tournament. The problem is a site can only host two top-seeded teams, and one spot in Kansas City appears to be accounted for. Whichever team has more success in the Big 12 tournament between the Sooners and the Jayhawks will likely be awarded the final slot. "We hurt ourselves against Texas Tech to call it like it is." Self said. "From the national or seeding standpoint, we may have dropped a line or something if it came out now. We need to go have a really big Big 12 tournament to give us the best chance to get to Kansas City." According to bracket projections, Self is correct about last week's 85-64 defeat to Texas Tech costing the Jayhawks. Before the game, Kansas still had an outside chance at a No.1 seed in the tournament. Now, CBSSports.com projects the layhawks as a No. 3 seed, playing in Minneapolis. ESPN.com's bracketology has Kansas receiving its desired position, a No. 2 seed in Kansas City. Kansas is also set on earning a No. 2 seed in addition to landing close to home. Self remembers first-round losses as a No. 3 seed and a No. 4 seed in 2005 and 2006, respectively. Anything higher than a No. 2 seed would be a let-down. "You've got to get a good seed in the tourney," Collins said. "I know how tough it is to be one of those lower seeds and you run into a good team real early and things happen." As fun as it is to discuss NCAA tournament scenarios, sophomore center Cole Aldrich is focused. He said he knew if the layhawks faltered in the Big 12 tournament, Self's idea of a "special year" would be harder to accomplish. "We're going to start playing our best ball here in the next three games and bringing it in the tournament," Aldrich said. "These next possibly nine games are where everything is meant." - Edited by Andrew Wiebe BASEBALL Jayhawks shut out Shockers Robby Price had to sprint for his first home run this season, an inside the park job. BY JOSH BOWE jbowe@kansan.com Price's fourth-inning home run cleared the right-field wall and ignited Kansas to an 8-0 victory against Wichita State (6-6) Wednesday night at Hoglund Ballpark. Price, a junior second baseman, could get used to this jogging business. SEE BASEBALL ON PAGE 9B WOMEN'S BASKETBALL Jayhawks to face capable Cornhuskers Ryan McGeeney/KANSAN BY JAYSON JENKS jjenk@kansan.com This afternoon, senior guarо Ivana Catic will wear white shorts, her white number three jersey top, and the pain left from Kansas' 59-49 loss at Iowa State in the regular season finale. "It it definitely one of our most important games," Catic said. "To have that feeling after the game — I'm definitely going to remember that feeling going into the Nebraska game." When No. 8 Kansas (17-12, 6-10) plays No. 9 Nebraska (15-14, 6-10) in the first round of the Big 12 tournament at 1:30 p.m. today. Catic and her teammates will know the stakes. If the Jayhawks want to garner serious consideration for the NCAA tournament they must win at the very least two games in Oklahoma City. Even then, Kansas' future is Rylah McInchon RANKAS Krysten Boogard, Sade Morris, Lachelda Jacobs and Porscha Weddinggather around coach Bonnie Hickerson during a second-half timeout in their Feb. 22 game against Iowa State University. Kansas lost to Iowa State F-59 in the regular season finale. today Kansas vs. Nebraska 1:30 p.m. Cox Convention Center 1 MORRIS 20 NSAS 0 SAS 4 murky, left in the hands of the NCAA selection committee. "All we know is we have to play our way into this thing and we have to beat Nebraska", coach Bonnie Henrickson said. "There's no sense in worrying about anything past that." The sheer possibility of slipping into the NCAA tournament is enough for Kansas' players. Never in Henrickson's five-year tenure have the layhawks been this close to reaching the tournament. 9 With that possibility, Kansas still has something to play for when many teams around the country have begun looking toward next season "We do have a chance to still be in the conversation to be in the NCAA tournament," junior forward Danielle McCray said. "We all want it bad and I feel that sense of urgency." First, as Henrickson said, Kansas must take care of Nebraska. The Jayhawks and Cornhuskers played twice earlier in the season, with each team winning at home. But SEEBASKETBALL ON PAGE 3B COMMENTARY McClinton hopes for draft pick in April BY STEPHEN MONTEMAYOR .smontemayor@kansan.com MENNEDONTEMANOR A familiar face returned to Anschutz Sports Pavilion late Tuesday morning. Among the 11 former lajvahay football players auditioning for NFL scouts, one stood out. Decked in a sweat suit, lightly jogging and stretching before his 40-yard dash, james McClinton was on campus once more. A fixture on Kansas' defensive line during a career capped by an Orange Bowl victory, McClinton arrived at Tuesday's pro day looking for a second chance. Kansas' meteoric 2007 had its ups and downs for McClinton. He began the year as a holy terror for opposing backfields with 26 tackles through the first five games. A nagging leg injury hampered output afterwards but he still earned an Associated Press Second Team All-America distinction. NFL scouts called four players from that 2007 squad the following April — the most since 1996. McClinton was not one of them. See, pro scouts have body issues — only it's not their own bodies that keep them up at night and needing counseling. Instead, a prospect's Under Armour-clad frame can send a scout into a mad euphoria. Conversely, defensive tackles like M.Clinton — 6 feet 1 inch, 285 pounds — often find themselves cast off, avoided by a plaque A seizure before the East-West Shrine Game — attended by dozens of pro scouts — and an unsavory combine performance dashed McClinton's 2008 draft hopes. That's why McClinton joined this year's seniors in hopes of making one last push for a pro roster. Before Tuesday's evaluations, he also served as a student assistant coach for the 2008 season. "I picked up some more coaching and understood more about offenses and defenses and why certain ones are ran," McClinton said. "This year really helped me. People are telling me I'm underrated as a defensive lineman." Reached by phone last week, coach Mark Mangino told me hed like to see McClinton make it in the NFL and offered an assessment of his chances. "He's an outstanding football player," Mangino said. "He's not really big but is especially quick and athletic. Whatever team gets him will have a powerful kid with a huge work ethic." And so we wait. Again. And for the majority of us who don't fret over fast-twitch muscle fibers or Wonderlic tests, we sit and wait with nothing but hope. McClinton's draft day prospects are slim, but as Lloyd Christmas in "Dumb and Dumber" eloquently waxed: "So you're telling me there's a chance!" So why not hope again? Why not ignore the so-called draft gurus (one of whom still had the Chiefs drafting Mark Sanchez after the Matt Cassel trade)? And if McClinton doesn't get called this April, why stop hoping? "If I get drafted it's a blessing. If not, I could still get picked up in free agency. I'm not worried," he said. Edited by Heather Melanson 2B SPORTS THE UNIVERSITY OF JALIVA KASAN QUOTE OF THE DAY "Mike and Woody, as well as the entire organization, have been nothing short of outstanding. My teammates — Thomas and Kerry included — were a pleasure to play with. Eric [Mangini] could not have been any better. I enjoyed playing for him. My time with the Jets was short, but I'm honored to be given that chance. Brett Favre, via email, on his retirement from the NFL, www.espn.com FACT OF THE DAY Junior forward Danielle McCray has averaged 14.3 points in her Big 12 tournament career. A first-team All-Big 12 selection, McCray is averaging 21.3 points per game in conference play this season. -Kansas Athletics TRIVIA OF THE DAY Q: When's the last time Kansas played Nebraska in the Big 12 women's basketball tournament? A: 2008. Last season Bonnie Ball defeated the Cornhuskers 73-67 at the No. 11 seed. This time No. 8 Kansas meets No. 9 Nebraska less than two weeks after it won 70-57 in Lawrence. Kansas football media guide Get ready for Spring Break! 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Kansas, the Big 12's regular season champion, faces Baylor at 11:30 a.m. today in the quarterfinals of the Big 12 tournament in Oklahoma City. But here's the thing. How important is an NCAA tournament seed? Well, let's take a look. In the last 20 years, No.1 seeds have won $70\%$ of the NCAA tournament. No.2 seeds have won the title $10\%$ of the time — Duke won as a No.2 seed in 1991 and Kentucky won as a No.2 in 1998. Interestingly, No. 3 seeds have actually won 15% of the last 20 NCAA tournaments. Michigan was a No. 3 in 1989; Syracuse was a No. 3 in 2003; and Florida was a No. 3 in 2006. Add it all up, and 95% of the last 20 tournaments have been won by one, two, or three-seeds. The lone exception, of course, was Arizona, who won as a No. 4 seed in 1997. Of course, it's not impossible for a 5-seed or below to win the whole thing. After all, Kansas was a 6-seed in 1988. But it's definitely unlikely, even in a year like this one, where no clear favorite has emerged. So where does that leave Self and Kansas? SOFTBALL BY RUSTIN DODD dodd@kansan.com SOFTBALL Doubleheader cancelled; cold and snow in forecast Today's doubleheader against Missouri State was cancelled on Wednesday, because of a strong possibility of snow in the forecast and subfreezing temperatures. The Jayhawks were to face a 9-7 Bears squad led by Senior Jessie Smith, who has posted 23 hits in sixteen games this season giving her the Missouri Valley Conference's second highest batting average of .469. The games have yet to be rescheduled. March 17 marks the date the Jayhawks return to action, playing a single game at home in Arrocha Ballpark against Western Illinois. Kansas softball opens its Big 12 schedule shortly thereafter on March 21 and 22, competing in a two game series with Oklahoma State. Well, if Kansas advances to the finals of the Big 12 tournament, they will likely drop no lower than a two-seed. A convincing victory against Oklahoma in the Big 12 tournament final could propel into the discussion for a 1-seed, but Kansas' weak non-conference resume will likely prevent Kansas from earning a top seed, regardless of what they do in Oklahoma City. If Kansas loses today, or in the semifinals on Friday, it could fall to a No. 3 or No. 4 seed. Tom Powers Kansas loses to Oklahoma in the Big 12 tournament final and the Jayhawks end up as the No. 2 seed in the South Region. And guess who would likely be the No. 1 seed in the South? Well, of' Roy, Psycho T and the rest of the Tar Heels. What's our prediction? I pains us to report that two of the Morning Brew's favorite college players will likely be left out of the out of the Big Dance. D avidson's Stephen Curry and St. Mary's Patty Mills, two of the best guards in America MID-MAJOR WATCH Mills won't be playing in the NCAA tournament. We all know of Curry's exploits, but it's too bad more fans won't get to know Mills. T lust a sophomore, Mills shined for the Australian national team at the Beijing Olympics and was playing great this season before Curry breaking two bones in his hand. Mills returned earlier this month, but he looked like a shell of his former self as St. Mary's got blasted by Gonzaga in the finals of the West Coast Conference tournament. Conference Team Cornell East Tenn. St. Radford Virginia Commonwealth Cleveland State Siena Northern Iowa* Morehead State Chattanooga ALREADY IN THE BRACKET... Ivy League Atlantic Sun Big Sky Colonial Horizon Metro Atlantic Missouri Valley Ohio Valley Southern C THE MORNING BREW Legendary UCLA basketball coach John Wooden was released from the hospital on Tuesday after a battle with pneumonia. Wooden, who won 10 NCAA championships at UCLA, including seven in a row from 167 to 1973, will turn 99 later this year. There's no better time of year to honor and salute Wooden. The "Wizard of Westwood" hasn't coached a basketball game in 34 years, but the iconic Wooden is still an inspirational figure to millions of basketball fans. SALUTE TO THE WIZARD My high school basketball coach used to tack Wooden quotes on the locker room bulletin board, and start practices FOOTBALL Open practice rescheduled for March 27 Wednesday's open football practice was canceled due to cold weather, with a make-up date to be announced at a later time. Practice normally would have been moved indoors to Anschutz Sports Pavilion, but ongoing construction the facility — which would not have allowed entry for fans — prompted the team to Wooden helped build college basketball into a national sport. ing from Wooden's "Pyramid of Success." Let the madness begin. Edited by Realle Roth reschedule. The next scheduled open practice will be March 27 and the spring game is set for April 11 at 2 p.m. Stephen Montemavor NCAA Mascots live the life on the court The best view of NCAA tournament is from behind the mask BY JOE KAY Associated Press CINCINNATI — Clumps or Abby Strietmann's red hair cling to her forehead as she slips out thezipped back of her Blue Blob mascot costume. She slides her 5-foot-1, 125-pound frame wearily to the floor and leans her sweat-soaked back against a [Keeping Kansas students off the streets since 1972] Don's Auto Center 11th & Haskell 841-4833 cinderblock wall. Xavier's nationally ranked basketball team has just dashed off the court for halftime. With a double-digit lead, the Musketeers would probably rather keep playing. Ah, a little cool air. Not Strietmann. She needs this timeout. DON'S AUTO: "This is warmer than normal," she says, sticking out her tongue. "Still, it's a lot of fun. I love it." Hundreds of college students are climbing into costumes of blobs and Billikens, panthers and peacocks, demon deacons and founding fathers, and heading to far-flung arenas for their own version of March madness. She's got plenty of sweaty company now that it's tournament time. Like the players, they are fit, they vie for a competitive job, and some even get all their tuition paid. They're at center court for the best moments of the season — and some of the most grueling, given that teams can play on three or four consecutive days in conference tournaments. Consider the Hawk, mascot at Saint Joseph's in Philadelphia: As he roams the arena floor, tradition dictates that he also flap his wings during games. Constantly. Every Thursday and Game Days 50¢ DRAWS at Duffy's in EconoLodge [6th & Iowa] The further his team advances, the more the Hawk starts to stink like he's been at the gym for days with no shower. "All our coaches always joke with me about how bad I smell," said Tim Klarich, the current Hawk. But like Strietman, who will accompany Xavier's women at the NCAA tournament, students consider it the coolest thing they've ever done. "It opens opportunities that normal college kids don't usually have access to," said Steve Klarich, Tim's older brother, who was the Hawk from 2001-03. Tim Klarich called it "the next best thing to playing." THIS WEEK IN KANSAS ATHLETICS TODAY 5 Men's basketball Baylor, 11:30 a.m. Oklahoma City FRIDAY Tennis Tennis Nebraska, 3 p.m. Lincoln, Neb. 游泳 Golf Baseball Arizona State, 5:30 p.m. Surprise, Ariz. Swimming & diving Zone Diving Championships Columbia, Mo. 跑 SATURDAY Track & field NCAA Indoor Championships College Station, Texas Tennis Jennis Iowa State, 3:30 p.m. Ames, Iowa Soccer Baseball Arizona State, 530 p.m. Surprise, Ariz. 1. Swimming & diving Zone Diving Championships Columbia, Mo. 跑 Track & field NCAA Indoor Championships College Station, Texas Men's Basketball 5 SUNDAY Tennis 7 Baseball Arizona State. 5:30 p.m. Surprise, Ariz. Swimming & Diving Zone Diving Championships Columbia, Mo. 5 Women's Basketball 2009 Big 12 Championship game, 12:30 p.m. (if team advances) Oklahoma City, Okla. KANSAN.COM @the give and go The Give and Go: The road to Oklahoma City might not be the most exciting, but Kansas' game against Nebraska very well could be. Will someone besides Danielle McCray step up? And if so, who? COURTSIDE a women's basketball BLOG Courtside Kansas' postseason future starts today with the Big 12 tournament and Jayson Jenks offers his thoughts on Kansas' chances. { cherry grape cookie } just 1 of just 1 of = 72,634,054,790,000,000,000 possible combinations 6 flavors, 60 toppings you make the call. Yummy's OVER-THE-TOP FROZEN YOGURT /119 mass.| 785.838.3600 around the corner from "Brothers" 1 THE UNIVERSITY OF JAIRY KANSAN THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2009 SPORTS 3B WOMEN'S BASKETBALL Countdown to the Big 12 tournament Oklahoma 3 Danielle McCray and the Jayhawks' defense are the key factors in moving Kansas past the first round XII BIG 12 CONFERENCE Courtney Paris BY CLARK GOBLE cgoble@kansan.com TEXAS A&M 55 — Danielle Gant 5 THINGS TO WATCH FOR IN THE WOMEN'S BIG 12 TOURNAMENT 1) Will center Courtney Paris' offer to pay back her scholarship affect Oklahoma? The now threetime Big 12 Player of the Year will give back her scholarship, all $66,000 of it, if the Sooners do not win the national championship. She's committed to the cause, and you can bet she'll be using these tournament games to get ready for the dance. This brings up another question: Can Courtney's sister Ashley, forward, and point guard Danielle Robinson play to the same level? 2) Will Shalee Lehning be at 100 percent? The do-it-all K-State point guard has been plagued with mono during the past month, but she came back to record a triple-double in the last week of the season. K-State didn't struggle too much without her, but it's pretty clear they are not the same team if they don't have their leader on the floor. 3) Is Baylor really Baylor without star Danielle Wilson? It's hard to tell early on. They lost to Kansas on the road, but the Jayhawks were so hot from the field that they could have beaten just about anybody. However, Baylor finished its season with a win over No. 10 Texas A&M. It's possible that other teams won't know to expect from the Lady Bears without their huge inside presence. That could help them. 4) Which of the teams playing on the first day have a chance to make it to the title game? How about the more predictable picks? Texas and K-State are definitely capable of making it far in the tournament, but they both have issues. Texas comes in the tournament on a three-game losing streak and K-State's playmaking point-guard is under the weather. A riskier pick? They are battle-tested having played Oklahoma, Texas A&M and Baylor all twice. If Andrea Riley gets hot, the Cowgirls could pull off a few upsets. nament. But the road to the national title runs through Maya Moore and the Huskies. Oklahoma, Baylor and Texas A&M, all legitimate threats to get to the Final Four, need to start playing well. 5) Can anyone beat UConn? OK, it's the Big 12 tournament, not the Big East. And whatever happens in the Big 12 tournament will not change things too much in the tour- 4 PLAYERS TO WATCH THROUGHOUT THE TOURNAMENT 1) Marlies Gipson, KSU — Gipson can be a beast if she sets her mind to staying in the paint. Without a healthy Lehning, Gipson will need to step up to help the Wildcats improve their seed. 2) Kierra Mallard, TTU — Just a freshman, Mallard is grabbing more than eight rebounds a game. She's a poor-man's Courtney Paris. 3) Takia Starks, A&M — She is the unquestioned leader of the Aggies. Combined with Danielle Gant, Texas A&M has the talent to challenge OU for the title. 4) Heather Ezell, ISU — This is the senior's final go-around in the Big 12 tournament, and you can bet she will leave it on the floor. She has played big minutes since her freshman year. 3 FACTORS THAT WILL AFFECT KU'S GAME The referees — The only thing really stopping Danielle McCray in her games against Nebraska was Danielle McCray. She needs to be aggressive early, notice how the referees are calling the game and adjust accordingly. Energy — Both teams have something to play for, but junior Sade Morris says the Jawhaves are going to "come out on fire." "We got to give it our all," Morris said. "Give it our all, and we'll be OK." Kansas has won its first round game in the Big 12 tournament the last two years, but Henrickson and the Jayhawks adamantly said they aren't overlooking a capable Nebraska team. After all, the Jayhawks' postseason future begins with the Cornhuskers. "Going to the big dance is definitely something we've talked about since I've been here," Catic said. "But this is the first year that it is realistic to really hope and expect that we get there." "They know exactly what we're going to do and we know exactly what they're going to do," Morris said. Edited by Susan Melgren Stopping dribble penetration — Kansas has been playing much better defense lately, but against Nebraska at home they allowed a lot of defenders to get into the paint. The perimeter guards are then forced to help, which leaves open shooters, like Cory Montgomery, tons of time to get their shot off. Facing a team for the third time though leaves little surprise. because of a concussion junior guard Sade Morris, the team's second leading scorer, didn't play when Kansas lost 67-58 in Lincoln, Neb., on Jan. 21. MODEL SEARCH! 2010 Women of KU Swimsuit Calendar APPLY NOW! APPLY ONLINE AT womenofku.com womenofku.com Casting Call begins NOW! BASKETBALL (CONTINUED FROM 1A) Through April 8 Bb Bracket Bash WIN! 1st place 46" LCD TV 2nd $300 in gift cards 3rd $200 in gift cards Just drop off a bracket with your name, phone number and email at any KU Credit Union location through April 8th for your chance to win. Bracket BASH '09 THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN KU CREDIT UNION A DIVISION OF 86 FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Drop it off @ 31st & Iowa or 6th & Kasold KU Credit Union Through April 8! Danielle McCray — McCray has been the best player in the league in the last five games. She scored 30 points at Nebraska and 18 at home. 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IOWA ST 21 OKLAHOMA STATE ASSOCIATED PRESS Baylor's Josh Lomers scrambles for a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big 12 Conference men's tournament on Wednesday in Oklahoma City. ASSOCIATED PRESS lowa State's Craig Brackins drives the ball around Oklahoma State's Anthony Brown in the second half during an NCAA college basketball game at the Big 12 Conference men's tournament in Oklahoma City, Wednesday. BIG 12 BASKETBALL Cowboys defeat Cyclones Craig Brackins had 23 points and 12 rebounds for his 15th ASSOCIATED PRESS double-double of the season for Iowa State (15-17). Obi Muonelo came off the bench to score 18 points for Oklahoma State (21-10). The win, the seventh in eight games for an NCAA tournament bubble team, propelled the Cowboys into a quarterfinal showdown against second-seeded Oklahoma. It will be only the third time the Bedlam rivals will have played in Oklahoma City in a 102-year-old series and the first time since March 1942. 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For Best Consideration Apply Immediately by visiting: www.LawrenceCityJobs.org EOE M/F/D 8B SPORTS THE UNIVERSITY OF DARYA HANSAN THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2009 WORLD BASEBALL CLASSIC Venezuela beats United States 5-3 21 ASSOCIATED PRESS Venezuela's Henry Blanco hits a solo home run against the United States team during third inning action at the World Baseball Classic in Toronto on Wednesday. ASSOCIATED PRESS TORONTO — Henry Blanco homered and made a key throw in the ninth inning as Venezuela beat the United States 5-3 on Wednesday night to win Group C at the World Baseball Classic. Gregor Blanco added three hits for Venezuela, which avenged a 15-6 loss to the Americans on Sunday night. Both teams are headed to the second round of the tournament in Miami, where the U.S. will open against Group D winner Puerto Rico (3-0) on Saturday night. Venezuela will face a surprising Netherlands team earlier in the day. Chris Iannetta hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning but Team USA couldn't finish the comeback in the ninth. Jimmy Rollins walked and Derek Jeter reached on a one-out error by third baseman Luis Maza. With cleanup hitter Kevin Youkilis at the plate, the United States tried a double steal and Blanco's strong throw cut down Jeter — the trail runner — at second base. Francisco Rodriguez wrapped up the save by striking out Youkilis. Victor Zambrano allowed one run and three hits in 3:2-3 innings to earn the win before a crowd of 12,358. He walked two and struck out one. Arsenal goalkeeper Manuel Almunia, left, celebrates with midfielder Denilson, forward Theo Walcott and midfielder Samir Nasri, as AS Roma defender Max Tonetto leaves after failing to score a penalty at the end of a Champions League round of 16 second leg match between AS Rome and Arsenal, in Rome's Olympic stadium, Wednesday. Arsenal beat AS Roma 7-6 in a penalty shootout Wednesday to reach the Champions League quarterfinals. Venezuela's bullpen was tagged for 13 runs over five inning in Sunday's rout by the U.S. but redeemed itself in this one, with five relievers combining to allow two runs in six innings of work. Baltimore right-hander Jeremy Guthrie was the loser, giving up four runs and seven hits in two-plus innings. He walked two and struck out two. ASSOCIATED PRESS A loaded Arsenal Venezuela opened the scoring in the third when Henry Blanco, a veteran backup catcher now with the San Diego Padres, led off with a homer to left off Ted Lilly, the U.S. starter. Team USA tied it in the fourth. later singed, went to second on Adam Dunn's walk and scored on Ryan Braun's double down the first-base line. 19 MLB MLB Royals defeat Mariners 9-2, Meche makes return SURPRISE, Ariz. — Gil Meche's back feels better, which is great news for the Kansas City Royals. Mche threw 55 pitches Wednesday and Kansas City beat the Seattle Mariners 9-2 behind homers by Billy Butler and Mitch Maier. Mache was making only his second Cactus League start after being slowed by back spasms. He tossed 2-1-3 innings, allowing two runs, five hits and two walks. The right-hander last worked in a "B" game Friday against Texas. He said he had "no problem" with his back. "I felt like I improved from my last start just as far as arm speed and stuff," Meche said. "I hit a wall in the third. I got a little tired. I threw a lot of pitches in the second. I saw some progress. My curveball was a little bit sharper. Most of all my fastball was a little better until I got tired in the third. I had an idea I'd be a little gassed going back out there. It is only going to help me, kind of breaking down and getting tired. I'm trying to build un some arm strength." "I'm not feeling it whatsoever," Mchee said. "I don't think that's an issue anymore. It's just a matter of building from here on out and getting ready, I've got four or five starts left. Obviously, the stamina is the most important thing to build before we get out of here. I'm running and lifting, getting back to doing things I normally want to do but I couldn't do with my back two weeks ago." Jakubauskas pitched three hitless innings in an emergency start. He replaced left-hander Erik Bedard, scratched from his scheduled outing due to a sore left hip. Chris Jakubauskas is a long shot to make Seattle's opening-day roster, but he certainly helped his chances. "Right now we're not concerned because it's not in the hip joint, it's more in the muscle," Mariners manager Don Wakamatsu said. Jakubauskas walked one and struck out two after learning he would start from pitching coach Rick Adair. "I knew I was pitching. I did not know I was starting," jakubauskas said. "It was a pleasant surprise this morning when I walked in the clubhouse and Rick came up and asked me how I was feeling and told me I was starting. I felt pretty good about that. I was excited." MISS MARCH R MISSMARCHMOVIE.COM Associated Press R RESTRICTED UNDER THE RULES ACCOMPANYING STRONG CRUISES AND SEALED CONTENT NURTURE, VIRGIN LANGUAGE AND SOME DIGESTIVE USE. AFTER FOUR YEARS IN A COMA, EUGENE IS GOING TO BE REUNITED WITH HIS HIGH SCHOOL SWEETHEART... ON PAGES 95-97. YBOY SEXY GIRLS NEXT DOOR UNLEASH YOUR GIRLFRIENDS MATER BUNNY IN STORES NOW STARTS FRIDAY, MARCH 13 Check Local Listings For ALESSANDRO PORTELLI Distinguished Professor of American Literature at the Faculty of Human Sciences, University of Rome-La Sapienza Bernardo Zubrin One of the world's leading scholars and practitioners of oral history, Dr. Portelli is the author of numerous articles and books, most recently The Order Has Been Carried Out: History, Memory and Meaning of a Nazi Massacre in Rome (2007). His acclaimed study, The Voice and the Text (1994) is one of the most important for understanding the ways in which the oral and the written have shaped the foundations of American literature and identity. Working-Class Sublime: The Factory and the City Thursday, March 12 | 3:30 p.m. | Hall Center Conference Hall This event is free and open to the public. No tickets are required. KU HALL CENTER FOR THE HUMANITIES The University of Kansas www.hallcenter.ku.edu | hallcenter@ku.edu | 785-864-4798 STUDY ABROAD THIS SUMMER IN BELGIUM, FRANCE AND SPAIN DEADLINE EXTENDED TO MARCH 13th... APPLY NOW! EUROPEAN CULTURAL STUDIES PROGRAM MAY 31 - JUNE 25, 2009 Art History Honors European Studies HWC Spanish Open to all majors EARN 6 CREDIT HOURS IN: 1: "Who Owns Art? Issues of Theft and Cultural Patrimony, 1816 present" (HA 305 or 505/HNRS 492/EURS 511) Brussels, Belgium & Paris, France 3 hrs Academic Program: 2."European Cultural Exchange along the Pilgrim's Route to Santiago" (SPAN 370 or 470"/HVC 500/EURS 511) Carnino de Santiago & Madrid, Spain 3 brs Download an application at www.studyabroad.kr or (or pick up a Office of Study at 100 Lippincott rd.) 1234567890123456789012345678901234567890123456789012345678901234567890123456789012345678901234567890123456789 For More Information contact the Center for European Studies: ces@ku.edu or phone: 864-9070 Program Faculty Directors Dr. Sarah Dockler Parker (scrawp@ka.edu) Dr. Susan Foley (verginatg@ka.edu) *SPAN 470 credit given by department approval only prior to departure 1. 7 THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN THURSDAY MARCH 12, 2009 SPORTS 9B BASEBALL BOX SCORE Wichita State 000 000 000 — 030 Kansas 000 223 08X — 890 **Wichita State Shockers** ab r h rbi Letourneau lf 3 0 1 0 Jones rf 4 0 1 0 Baez 2b 4 0 -1 0 McKeever 1b 4 0 0 1 O'Brien 3b 3 0 1 1 Lassley c 3 0 1 1 Rosecrans dh 3 0 0 0 Brown lf 3 0 0 0 Hall cf 2 0 0 0 Caster ph 0 0 0 0 Totals 29 0 3 0 **Kansas Jayhawks** ab r h rbi Faounce lf 4 0 1 2 Price 2b 5 2 3 4 Narodowski ss 3 1 2 0 Afenir c 4 0 0 1 Thompson 3b 4 0 1 1 Lytle rf 1 1 0 0 Heere rf 1 0 0 0 Land 1b 3 1 1 0 Marasco dh 3 0 0 0 Waters ph 0 1 0 0 Burnansky cf 3 2 1 0 Totals 31 8 9 8 **2B-Wichita State: Jones (7) Kansas: Faunce (5); Price 2 (3); Naro- dowski (3)** **3B-Kansas: Brunansky (1)** **HR-Kansas: Price (2)** Pitchers Wichita State Shockers IP H R ER BB SO Flynn (L, 0-1) 3.1 3 2 2 3 5 Banwart 1.0 3 2 2 0 0 Hutson 1.1 2 3 3 2 1 Sossamon 2.1 1 1 1 1 2 Kansas Jayhawks IP H R ER BB SO Ridenhour (W, 3-0) 8.0 3 0 0 1 5 Smyth 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 T-2:26. A-860. Freshman pitcher Lee Ridenhour throws a pitch against Wichita State Wednesday evening. He gave up only three hits and had five strikeouts. Jerry Wang/KANSAN KANSAS Jerry Wang/KANSAN notes Kansas shut out Wichita State for only the third time in the series history. The victory marks the first time the Jayhawks have shut out the Shockers since 1956. SHUTDOWN NARODOWSKI ON BASE Narodowski raised his average to.341 during the streak. Dating back the last game against Missouri Valley, shortstop David Narodowski reached base seven consecutive plate appearances before flying out to right field in the sixth inning. Freshman pitches 8 scoreless innings BY TIM DWYEK tdwyer@kansan.com Kansas fans now understand why This past summer the Minnesota Twins spent a draft pick trying to bring a hard throwing right-hander from Shawnee Mission West High School named Lee Ridenhour into the fold. Ridenhour threw a gem of a game against the Wichita State Shockers Wednesday night, going eight scoreless innings and allowing only three hits with five strikeouts. Ridenhour, Lenexa freshman, said it was about as well as he could throw, and his teammates and coaches seemed to agree. "He was absolutely fabulous. That's probably the best outing I've ever seen since I've been here," junior Robby Price said, later mentioning that he'd even put it on the same level as Shaeffer Hall's nohitter that started the season. For Ridenhour, it was a chance to show Wichita State, who lost a recruiting battle with the layhawks for his services, what they had missed out on. "What can you say," Ridennour said. "In-state rival, coming in here wearing white pants, all cocky like they own the place. Home pants, like it's their place. Knowing the guys, a couple players on their team, I really wanted to beat them bad. Eight to zero. So, I was happy." Coach Ritch Price stayed away from the subject of Wichita State wearing home uniforms in Hoglund, but he was more than happy to talk about his prize freshman arm. "We've been looking for a signature player ever since I got here," Price said. "When you're trying to be a top-25 program, it starts on the mound." Price compared Ridenhour to former Wichita State pitchers Mike Pelfrey and Darren Dreifort, who both went on to have major league careers — Pelfrey now plays for the New York Mets, Dreifort is retired — in that he had the ability to take a program to the next level. But that's all in the future. Right now, Price is trying to take things slowly with Ridenhour, who has unquestionably thrown well enough to earn a spot in the weekend rotation and may be the Jayhawks best pitcher thus far. Price wants to keep Ridenhour as a midweek starter and throw him out of the bullpen on weekends. however, saying that if a team can win "10 Tuesdays" they can make the NCAA tournament. There was no question with Price about his talent though. Certainly since the beginning of the season he has been an impact freshman" he said. "One of the best freshman in the country." "He is the highest-profile freshman we have had walk on the mound since I have been here. Edited by Realle Roth BASEBALL (CONTINUED FROM 1B) "I should do that more often." Price said of his traditional home run. "This one was a lot more enjoyable." Price's second home run of the season got Kansas (9-3) on the board in the fourth inning. Soon afterwards, the floodgates opened as the Jaiyahws scored double-digit runs in the next two innings, capping off the scoring binge with a three-run sixth inning. Fittingly, Price finished the scoring in the sixth inning. After a sacrifice fly from senior left fielder Nick Faunce, Price roped a double to the gap in left-center field, scoring two runs and killing any opportunity for Wichita State to remain in the game. Considering that at the time of the first pitch the weather was at a chilling 30 degrees Fahrenheit, coach Ritch Price labeled this game the best so far this season for Kansas. "To play perfect defense, swing the bat, run the bases and pitch like that, that was an outstanding win in every phase of the game," Price said. For the first three innings, it looked as if the Jayhawks were at the mercy of the Shockers freshman pitcher Brian Flynn. Flynn struck out five batters and it looked like Kansas was in store for a long, cold night. But on a 1-1 count to start off the fourth inning, Price hammered a home run over the right-field fence to the left of the scoreboard. "The ball's jumping off his barrel now," Ritch Price said of Robby's increased power. "He's really worked hard to improve his strength." Flynn never recovered and he failed to retire four of the five next Jayhawks. Sophomore third baseman Tony Thompson pushed his hit streak to 20 games with an infield RBI single. That was all freshman Lee Ridenhour needed. He recorded what is easily the best start of his young career. Ridenhour went eight innings, giving up only three hits and one walk while collecting five strikeouts. "I was able to work in and out," he said. "I was really able to throw it inside effectively for strikes." Coach Ritch Price even dared to suggest Ridenhour's performance was just as good as, if not better than, Shafer Hall's no-hitter earlier this season. Price said the elements could have made it a rough outing for Ridenhour, but the freshman came through. "When you take into account the elements, it was a really tough night to pitch." Price said. "I thought he was outstanding." Senior closer Paul Smyth worked a perfect ninth. Ridenhour said he didn't mind not finishing the game, considering that his pitch count reached 100 after the eighth inning. "It was OK, as long we got the win," Ridenhour said about not pitching the ninth. "I was real happy with how I threw." As good as Ridenhour was, Robby's performance after a two-game break had the biggest implications for the Jayhawks. Kansas now leaves for a daunting west-coast trip and Price said bed leave his struggles behind. "I just try to stay within myself, Price said. "Getting those two days off really cleared my mind, and I got back out there today and did pretty well." ALFONSO XIII Edited by Andrew Wiebe It's 2 a.m. I want food delivered. What's open? theguide guide.kansan.com Brought to you by THE UNIVERSITY OF JAMY KANSAN TEACH, Learn, Travel Language and Culture Assistants in Spain • Positions in Spanish public schools. • 12-16 hours a week. • Help Spanish students with their English. • Monthly stipend 700 € + medical insurance. • From October 2009 to May 2010. 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Now, he just hopes the Jayhawks keep it together in Oklahoma City. Kansas can't afford another unraveling like last week's 84-65 blowout loss at Texas Tech without serious NCAA Tournament seeding consequences. Most indicators point toward that not happening. Kansas was resilient in a victory against Texas Saturday, overcoming a halftime deficit to win the Big 12 title outright. From Sherron Collins to Travis Releford, everyone understands their role and is ready to contribute. PLAYER TO WATCH In Kansas' last three victories, its bench has played increasingly well. Markieff Morris is the leader of the trend. Markieff is averaging Freshman forward Markieff Morris six points and five rebounds game in Kansas' last four contests. It doesn't sound like much, but it's the kind of consistent production Self is looking for. PETER TAYLOR When Markieff is inserted into the game, he immediately fights for rebounds down low. He's made some electrifying plays, too. Remember the put back dunk off of a missed layup by Sherron Collins in transition against Texas? Will the good Tyshawn Taylor show up and stay for all three games in Oklahoma City? QUESTION MARK HEAR YE, HEAR YE With freshman guard Tyshawn Taylor at his best, the Jayhawks are one of the best teams in the nation. Without him, they're still good but Bill Self tends to shake his head a lot more. It's clear that Self expects Taylor to play way above freshman level and doesn't accept any blown defensive assignments or foolish turnovers. If Taylor commits one of those gaffes, Self won't hesitate to put him on the bench. Which reverts to the original point: Kansas isn't as dangerous with Taylor watching from the sidelines. "I think there is pressure just playing at Kansas, but there is always pressure trying to repeat and go back-to-back-to-back-toback. I don't think that if we lose it will be a missed accomplishment, though." Junior guard Sherron Collins on the Big 12 Tournament "It's a small, little lingering thing. It's nothing big at all. I just wear the boot for precautionary reasons, to keep the stress off of it and to make sure my ankle is immobilized." —Sophomore center Cole Aldrich on his sprained ankle COUNTDOWN TO TIPOFF GAME DAY KANSAS (25-6,13-1) STARTERS NO.11 KANSASVS.BAYLOR 11:30 a.m., FORD CENTER, Oklahoma City, ESPN 2 BEAR HUNTING Kansas looks to snare Baylor for a second time this season Collins MURRAY N. ALEWIS Sherron Collins, 5-foot-11 junior guard Will the Ford Center be the latest venue for "Sherron's Show"? Defenses will certainly be set up to stop Collins. But more often than not, those attempts fail. BAYLOR (18-13,5-11) STARTERS ★★★★★ Taylor Tyshawn Taylor, 6-foot-3 freshman guard Taylor, 6-foot-3 freshman guard Taylor has scored in double figures in 17 games, has recorded more than three assists in 18 games and has more than two steals in 11 games. The goal: Make those statistics 20,21 and 14, respectively, by the end of the weekend. Tweety Carter, 5-foot-11 junior guard Carter is the only starter who played poorly against Nebraska. The diminutive guard committed four turnovers and shot 0-of-3 behind the three-point line. ★★★★ Carter PETER SCHNEIDER ★★★☆ Jerrells Brady Morningstar, 6-foot-3 sophomore guard Morningstar ★★★★ Curtis Jerrells, 6-foot-1 senior guard Baylor's leading scorer (16.3 ppg) shot 8-of-10 from the floor against Nebraska to lead the way with 19 points. Don't expect Jerrells to go 0-for-7 like he did against Kansas on Feb.2. Every guard in the Big 12 should fear Morningstar. If they don't, someone should show them the tape of how his defense shut down Texas' A.J. Abrams, who went 2-for-11 from the field, Saturday. ★★★★ Cole Aldrich, 6-foot-11 sophomore center Kansas has 93 dunks this season. Aldrich has accounted for 54 of them. Kansas has 136 blocks this season. Aldrich has accounted for 77 of them. Morris Marcus Morris, 6-foot-8 freshman forward Marcus Morris, 6-foot-8 freshman forward Morris has become more aggressive in the last few games. Instead of posting up opponents, he's simply facing them up and beating them off the dribble. --- ★★★★ Rogers Kevin Rogers, 6-foot-9 senior forward Against the same team that held Cole Aldrich without a first-half rebound in Lincoln, Rogers snatched a career-high 20 rebounds. He probably can't duplicate that, but a doubledouble would be enough to keep Baylor in the game. ★★★☆★ ★★★☆ Aldrich Josh Lomers. 7-foot iunior center Josh Lomers, 7-foot junior center Started for just the fourth time this season. Lomers hit 5-for-5 from the floor and blew away his season average of 3.2 points per game. ★★☆☆ Quincy Acy, 6-foot-7 freshman forward Lomers Quinney Acy, 6-foot-7 freshman forward Acy has started only 10 games this season, but he has been a constant source of energy off the bench for the Bears. Despite playing just under 18 minutes per game he leads Baylor in blocks with 32. ★★★☆★★ --- Tyrel Reed, 6-foot-3 sophomore guard Reed makes one key three- point shot per game but --- Reed ★★☆☆★ Wilson hasn't contributed much else lately. A breakout game could be forthcoming. Wilton Acy SIXTH MAN Case Keefer Henry Dugat, 6-foot senior guard senior guard In what could have been the last game of his career, Dugat came off the bench for just the fourth time this season on Wednesday. The adjustment 1 The adjustment Dugat didn't do him much good as Dugat scored just three points and committed two turnovers in minutes ★★☆☆★ Tyshawn Taylor Taylor Bern BU TIPOFF AT A GLANCE When Baylor plays to its potential, the Bears are one of the top four teams in the Big 12. Problem is the ninth-seeded Bears tripped and stumbled their way to 10 losses in their last 12 games. On Wednesday, however, Baylor played one of its best games of the season to wipe out eight-seed Nebraska. Coach Scott Drew's team has the athleticism to hang with Kansas, as long as it gets guard Curtis Jerrells involved early in the game. PLAYER TO WATCH Senior forward Kevin Rogers Rogers is the engine that runs Baylor when it's playing well, as evidenced by his performance in the first round. Rogers scored 10 points and pulled down a career-high 20 rebounds, which 5 Rogers was nearly hairy his team's total and two more than the Cornhuskers could muster. In their last match-up, Rogers had little trouble Kansas' for-wards, notch wards, notch- ing six rebounds, four blocks and 15 points on 6-of-9 shooting. Can Baylor's starters find their legs? Against Nebraska, Baylor's bench scored just three points while four starters played at least 35 minutes. In a must-win situation, Drew left his best players on the court and they came through with a 16-point victory. Now what? If Drew didn't trust his bench against Nebraska, how's he going to feel about trotting it out against top-seeded Kansas? The Bear starters are likely going to be asked to duplicate their minutes and production against the Jayhawks. That will take quite a toll with such a quick turnaround. QUESTION MARK HEARYE, HEARYE "The good thing for us because we are a more experienced team, any adjustments you make, normally we have done them --we have played a certain style, played certain plays in the past. It is a matter of telling what they are going to do." Baylor coach Scott Drew on the quick turnaround "From this point on, everybody is 0-0. You lose, you go home. We understand that. We just want to come in and our goal is to win, win, win." Baylor guard Curtis Jerrells on his team's tournament mentality BIG 12 SCHEDULE Game Time (CT) Channel Texas vs. Kansas State Big 12 Network 3 p.m. BIG 12 CONFERENCE JAMES NAISMITH WOULD APPLAUD IF... Sherron Collins and Cole Aldrich dazzle the masses at Oklahoma City. Not just today, but all weekend long. They form the most dominant one-two punch in the Big 12 and it would only be appropriate if they proved it on the conference's grandest stage. Add in a Collins-to-Aldrich alley oo for good measure. PHOG ALLEN WILL ROLL OVER IN HIS GRAVE IF... Kansas shows up without energy. It wouldn't be the first time. In its first game of the Big 12 tournament last year, Kansas lacked motivation against Nebraska and trailed at halftime before pulling out a 64-54 victory. Sometimes, an arena atmosphere away from home in the morning can have that effect on teams. PREDICTION KANSAS 72, BAYLOR 67 KU BRACKETOLOGY Strength of schedule 12 RPI 7 . > by the SHORT HAIRS the re-emergence of facial fur Ease a painful morning after foods to alleviate your hangover Not just horsin’ around a photo essay of two students’ devotion to their horses --- March 12, 2009 Volume 6, Issue 24 9 HOW WE MET: we're in the band 6 PHOTO ESSAY: hold your horses I'll just put a blank space for you to fill in. The image is not clearly visible due to the angle and lighting. Please provide a clearer image of the photo or describe it more accurately. BUSTER 4 GOOD FOR YOU/BAD FOR YOU: wax on,wax it off 13 Q & A: strike a pose with Autumn de Wilde 15 WESCOE WIT: 'I have plenty of friends with benefits' 16 DIY: travel cheap this spring break 17 GREEN IT: prep for St. Patty's Day 19 SPEAK: 'this is an essay about debauchery' 1234567890 10 FEATURE: let it grow Clockwise from top right; contributed photo; photo by Chance Dibben; photo by Tyler Waugh 2 March 12,2009 Cover photo by Chance Dibben thursday, march 12 Poker Pub Conroy's Pub, 6 p.m. and 9 p.m., free, all ages Neon Dance Party The Bottleneck, 10 p.m. prices vary, 18+ Son Venezuela Jazzhaus, 10 p.m., $4, 21+ Volunteers Jackpot Music Hall, 10 p.m.. $5 to $7, 18+ The Booty Up with Cyrus D and Godzilla! The Eight Street Taproom, 10 p.m., $3.21+ Stardeath and White Dwarfs/Balowolf Replay Lounge, 10 p.m., $2. 21+ friday, march 13 The Get Up Kids The Get Up Kids Bellery Hall, 8 p.m., $20.50 adv or $23.50 door, all ages MOKAN The Granada, 9 p.m., $5, 18+ That Damn Sasquatch/ The Delta Saints/The Hollywood Ten The Bottleneck, 9 p.m., $3 to $5,18+ Manchild with Arcane Jazzhaus, 10 p.m., $4, 21+ Steddy-P & D JGtrain/ David Hasselhoff on Acid/Johnny Quest/ Left E. Grove Jackpot Music Hall, 10 p.m. $5 to $7, 18+ The Hidden Pictures with the ACB's The Eighth Street Taproom, 10 p.m., $3.21+ Boo & Boo Too/Wrong Crowd/Fortuning Replay Lounge, 10 p.m., $3, 21+ saturday, march 14 Conroy's Pub, 6 p.m. and 9 p.m., free, all ages Poker Pub Greg Laswell with Jay Nash/Anya Marina The Bottleneck, 8 p.m., $11, all ages Scott Smith Band Jazzhaus, 10 p.m., $4.21+ Bay Boy Presents ... / Spring Bling The Granada, 10 p.m., $5, 18+ Story of D: Archetype & Friends Jackpot Music Hall, 10 p.m., $5 to $7. 18+ Candlepants and Gloria Vanderbilt's Dance The Eighth Street Taproom, 10 p.m., $3, 21+ The Dactyls & Friends EP release sunday, march 15 Replay Lounge, 10 p.m., $3, 21+ The Kellihans pre-St. Patty's Matineel! Replay Lounge, 5 p.m., $5 to $7, 18+ The Kellihans early St. Patty's warm up on the patio Replay Lounge, 6 p.m., $3, all ages The Pool Room, 7 p.m. and 10 p.m., free, 21+ Poker Pub Shellshag/This Bike is a Pipebomb/Stupid Party Jackpot Music Hall, 7 p.m. $5/$7, 18+ Smackdown! Trivia and Karaoke The Bottleneck, 8:30 p.m. prices vary, 18+ Jazz on a Sunday The Eighth Street Taproom, 10 p.m., $2, 21+ Thomas Function/ Twos Replay Lounge, 10 p.m. p$2. 21+ + Human Eye/Terrible Liberty Hall, 8 p.m. $21.50 adv, all ages Andrew Bird/ monday, march 16 Heartless Bastards Dollar Bowling Royal Crest Bowling Lanes, 9 p.m., $1, all ages Original Music Mondays The Bottleneck, 9 p.m., free. 18+ Neil Halstead of Mojave 3/Joshua James/Barclay Martin jackpot Music Hall, 10 p.m. $10 adv or $12 door, 18+ Talk Normal/Boo & Boo Too/Coat Party The Eighth Street Taproom, 10 p.m., $3.21+ Disappears/New Franklin Panthers Replay Lounge, 10 p.m., $2. 21+ The Granada, 11 a.m., free, 18+ tuesday, march 17 St. Patty's Day St. Patty's Day Show with 45 RPM! Jackpot Music Hall, 1 p.m., $2, 18+ St. Patty'o Celebration! Replay Lounge, 1 p.m., $5, all ages until 9 p.m. Tuesday Nite Swing The Kansas Union, 8 p.m., free all ages Liberty Hall, 8 p.m., $39.50, all ages Joan Baez St. Patty'o Celebration (continued) Replay Lounge, 9 p.m., $3.21+ Chairlift/Yacht/Max Justus Jackpot Music Hall, 10 p.m., $8 to $10, 18+ Thik Lizzy St. Patrick's calendar The Eighth Street Taproom, 10 p.m., $3, 21+ Day Celebration 2009! wednesday, march 18 Billy Spears and the Beer Bellies Poker Pub Johnny's Tavern, 6 p.m., free, 21+ Chess night at Aimee's The Pool Room, 7 p.m. and 10 p.m., free, 21+ Chess night at Almee's Aimee's Coffee House, 7 p.m., free, all ages The Black Lips/ Gentleman Jessee & His Men/Wrong Crowd! The Bottleneck, 7 p.m., $13.50 to $15, all ages That Acoustic Jam Thing Jazzhaus, 10 p.m., $2, 21+ Benefit for KU Queers and Allies featuring Panda Circus, Bebop Flimlamp, Boogie Nightmares and more! The Eighth Street Taproom, 10 p.m. $3, 21+ Leeches of Lore Replay Lounge, 10 p.m., $2, 21+ I'm a picker. When I get nervous, my hand heads straight for my beard. Before I know it, I've unknowingly picked a nice little patch of my facial hair (usually in the chin area). I then feel the need to grow my beard to a slightly hobo-esque length so I can have a mini comb over to cover the bald spot. My choice to have facial hair affects more than just my anxious habits, though: Keepin' it friendly I'm the go-to guy for facial hair comparison among my friends. About half of my guys friend can grow only wisps-in-the-wind, and the others are patchy at best. For a small number who occasionally have and can grow full facial hair, it's out of sheer laziness and not because they necessarily want the facial decoration. The lesser hair-endowed friends do sporadically, yet adamantly, badger me to shave it. They don't get that the beard is a part of who I am—a facial tattoo if you will. It's my choice to adorn the look. It started as a way to save some dough and to save some time during my morning routine, but now it's a part of me. Bargain grooming Those Gillette and Schick razors with an unreasonable number of blades were getting a tad pricey for my budget. I resorted to eventually using the much cheaper one-time-use blades for awhile, but eco-guilt took over from throwing away so much plastic. I've gone through three beard trimmers in my two years of beardom. Luckily, Wal-Mart has a lenient return policy, so when one hits the bathroom floor, a replacement is just waiting for me on the shelf. All in all, I've spent about $20 on my facial hair needs in the past two years. Maybe once I start making the big bucks I'll go back to the blades. I'm on the job hunt, and I'm constantly hearing that clean shavin' is the way to be. When I do trim up my beard to a respectable length, though, I think I look pretty snazzy. After all, unless a future employer has strict grooming guidelines, I'll be sporting my facial hair on the job, so I might as well break it to them in the interview. On the job It can start to look a tad unprofessional, I'll admit, after about a week and a half of letting it flourish. Once a 9-to-5 job falls into my lap. editor's note I'll be more of a stickler about my facial hair grooming. But at this time in my life, more than just coworkers see (and actually appreciate) my fuzzy mug. In the bedroom Luckily, the significant others I've had since I've had my facial hair enjoyed my beard almost as much as I've enjoyed not shaving it. They've not only enjoyed it, they've preferred it. When I do shave my facial hair, my 5 o'clock shadow shows up at about noon, and even butterfly kisses become painful for my significant others. I know facial hair is absent in my mug shot. It was taken when I was just starting to establish some great friendships, nonchalantly shelling out cash, working a mind-numbingly boring job, and dating no one. Let's just say life is much better now. Matt Hirschfeld, editor Clarification In the March 5 issue of *Jayplay*, Travis Millard's name was misspelled in the article,"It starts with a drink and ends here." Designers Erica Birkman, Lauren Cunningham Associate editor Jessica Sain-Baird Editor Matt Hirschfeld Contact Elliot Kort, Stephanie Schneider Health Sachiko Miyakawa, Megan Weltner Manual Becka Cremer, Katherine Mulder Adam Schoof Notice Madeline Hyden, Ross Stewart, Zach White Play Kelly Breckunitch, Kristopher McDonald Contributors Drew Anderson, Mark Arehart, Alicia Banister, Taylor Brown, Chance Dibben, Mia Iverson, Carly Halvorson, Daniel Nordstrom, Meghan Nuckolls, Tom Powers, Abigail Olcese, Brieun Scott, Kelci Shipley, Amanda Sorell Creative consultant Carol Holstead Contact us jayplay09@gmail.com jayplay Joyplay The University Daily Kansan 111 Stauffer-Flint Hall 1435 Jayhawk Blvd. Lawrence,KS 66045 785.864.4810 785. 864.4810 March 12,2009 3 GAMEDAY SPECIALS (INCLUDING ALL TOURNEY GAMES) BASKETBALL $.50 JELLO SHOTS $2.75 DOMESTIC BREWT BEERS SUNDAY- THURSDAY 1/2 PRICE APPETIZERS 9PM - CLOSE w/ BEVERAGE PURCHASE MONDAY- FRIDAY 1/2 PRICE APPETIZERS 3PM - 5PM w/ BEVERAGE PURCHASE WEDNESDAYS $5 BURGER BASKETS (EXCLUDES BREWTUS BURGER) 6TH & MONTEREY 785.312.9856 WEDNESDAYS $$BURGER BASKETS (EXCLUDES BREWTUS BURGER) 6TH & MONTEREY 785.312.9856 Applebee's Applebee's 6TH & MONTEREY 785.312.9856 + health Good for you Bad for you Brazil Photo Illustrations by Sachiko Miyakawa Esthetician Brendan Lehman applies wax to hair and covers it with a strip. She quickly peels off the strip when the wax has cooled. She usually uses soy-based wax, but sometimes chooses different wax that fits each client's hair type. Brazilian wax Unlike a regular bikini wax, a Brazilian wax removes all the hair from the front to back of the genital region. Warm wax is applied to hair and ripped off quickly when it has cooled. This process is repeated until the entire area is clean. Brazilian waxing can be safe if a specialist does it properly, says Lee Bittenbender, dermatologist at the Dermatology Center of Lawrence. But he says clients should be aware that waxing can still cause ingrown hairs and skin irritation. Brazilian waxing is the most popular service at Body And Soles Simply Wax. 719 Massachusetts Street, says Brenda Lehm, esthetician at the salon.The service is available for $55. About 95 percent of her clients get a Brazilian wax, she says. Lehman recommends using anti-bacterial lotion and avoiding bathing, showering or suntanning at least for 24 hours after waxing. The wax can be painful at first. She says, however, follow-up sessions are less painful once hair grows back, because the pores of skin open wider and regrown hair is weaker. Lehman says her clients can also have fun and experiment after waxing. Some of them get gem designs on their bikini area,and others leave part of their hair and have it dyed pink or blonde. VERDICT: GOOD FOR YOU WITH PROPER CARE — Sachiko Miyakawa Tax Questions? We can help. Go to www.legalservices.ku.edu for information on where you can get FREE tax assistance! LSS LEGAL SERVICES FOR STUDENTS 312 Burge Union • 864-5665 • Jo Hardesty, Director funded by: SENATE CONTRIBUTING TO STUDENT SUCCESS Tax Questions? We can help. Go to www.legalservices.ku.edu for information on where you can get FREE tax assistance! LSS LEGAL SERVICES FOR STUDENTS 312 Burge Union • 864-5665 • Jo Hardesty, Director funded by: STUDENT SENATE CONTRIBUTING TO STUDENT SUCCESS white chocolate buy reg, price shoes, get a t-shirt, a hat, or any winter item 50 percent off! sale ends Sunday, march 22 white cho colate 1005 Massachusetts 856-9246 white chocolate buy reg, price shoes, get a t-shirt, a hat, or any winter item 50 percent off! sale ends sunday, march 22 white cho colate 1005 Massachusetts 856-9246 4 March 12,2009 health + The hell of a hangover By Megan Weltner mweltner@kansan.com The science behind hangovers and what foods really work to ease the pain Your head is pounding, you feel as if you're going to vomit—thinking about last night's Jager shots sends you into a complete state of agony. As you lie in bed, your mouth longs for even the smallest amount of saliva to secrete from your tongue to moisten the cottonmouth feeling. The hangover. More than 75 percent of alcohol consumers have experienced a hangover at least once, and 25 percent of college students feel symptoms weekly, according to a study conducted by the American Medical Association. Now the big question: How do we cure our misery? Courtney Beck, Leawood freshman, says she turns to a heaping plate of hot pancakes."I crave the buttery goodness.After a long night out I just need something with a lot of substance," Beck says. Sam Douthit, Wichita sophomore, agrees. "Anything big and greasy. Usually a huge pizza is what I want." Douthit says. However, the science behind hangovers shows greasy foods are in fact a bad idea after a night out. Consuming alcohol causes dehydration and the loss of vitamins and minerals. Drinking alcohol blocks the creation of vasopressin (the antidiuretic hormone). Without the production of vasopressin, the kidneys send water directly to the bladder instead of reabsorbing it into the body. This explains why people use the restroom more than usual when drinking alcohol. The frequent urination gets rid of salt, potassium and other vital electrolytes—causing fatigue, headaches and severe dehydration the next morning. However, nausea is caused by what is going on in the stomach. Alcohol is absorbed directly through the stomach, causing the cells that line the stomach to become irritated. Also, alcohol increases the secretion of hydrochloric acid in the stomach, eventually causing the nerves to send a message to your brain that the stomach's contents are hurting the body and must get out of the body by vomiting. "Basically, how you feel after a binge is you feel like shit," says Terri Rogers, program manager with the American Council on Alcoholism. "Drinking affects every part of the body." Greasy and fatty foods It is common for people to assume that greasy and fatty foods are the best cure for a hangover, which is a myth. Sally Berry Brown, registered dietician with Body Fuel, Inc., says these foods are more likely to make your stomach irritation worse. However, Brown does say that eating fatty foods before drinking may prevent a hangover. Fatty foods stick to the stomach longer and help with the absorption of alcohol. "Drinking on an empty or near empty stomach is never good. If you have some substance in there, the body has more time to process the alcohol and increase a drinker's chances of feeling decent in the morning," Brown says. So although greasy foods the morning after are not a good idea, eating these foods before drinking may in fact help you prevent or ease a hangover. Brown and Rogers say the best way to avoid a hangover is to drink a glass of water after every alcoholic drink.The water will keep you hydrated and energized. If you are plagued with a hangover, eating a balanced meal before or after drinking could have helped prevent or alleviate it. Although these tips may help your symptoms, no matter what you eat or drink, the body still has to soak up all of the toxins that are released by consuming alcohol—so time is the only true cure. JP The ideal morning-after meal A large glass of water A multi-vitamin Two scrambled eggs on wheat toast A glass of orange juice A banana ... and a couple aspirin or ibuprofen would not hurt Hangover helpers Sally Berry Brown, registered dietician with Body Fuel, Inc., discusses morning-after foods and drinks. Water Brown says people cannot drink enough water after a long night of drinking. Drinking an alcoholic beverage causes the body to lose approximately four times that amount of water. Water is one of the best cures for a hangover because most of the symptoms that make people feel badly are caused by dehydration. Fruit juice 5128 The vitamins in fruit juice are great for replacing lost nutrients and the sugar helps to naturally increase the body's energy. However, Brown says that a piece of fruit is better than the juice. "The sugars and vitamins that come from oranges and grapefruits are especially beneficial," Brown says, "but if a glass of orange juice is what really sounds good, then go for it." Eggs Eggs contain an ingredient called cysteine. Cysteine is an amino acid that helps soak up toxins in the body.Also,the protein cysteine is a great source of energy.Brown eggs are a better source of protein the morning after because they are low in fat. Bananas The consumption of alcohol depletes the amount of magnesium and potassium in your body, causing you to feel fatigued. These magnesium and potassium rich foods can in fact refuel some of that lost energy, and more importantly replenish the electrolytes lost the night before. Brown recommends that people who crave pancakes slice some bananas to put on top. Photo illustrations by Tyler Waugh Cut the fat: Greasy food may be on the mind the morning after a hard night of drinking, but greasy and fatty food can actually irritate the stomach even more. A well-rounded breakfast of fruit juice, eggs and bananas is more beneficial. March 12,2009 5 photo essay For the love of horses By Tyler Waugh twaugh@kansan.com Two students take the reins was really nervous. I retraced the steps in my mind that led me to this fear. I had driven up to De Soto to shoot a photo essay about horses. I never thought I would be face-to-face with an animal this big. I put on a helmet and pads but still felt very afraid. I had paid close attention as Chelsea Davidson, owner of Dunrovin Farms, demonstrated how to mount a horse, but she made it seem easy. After a deep breath and a couple of botched attempts, I hoisted myself over Winston and kicked my foot into the stirrup. I was on the horse, a lot higher up than I imagined I would be. As I attempted and eventually succeeded to get Winston to walk forward and turn, I started to feel at ease. I was riding a horse for the first time, and most of the fear left me. My mom had described horseback riding to me, but it was more exciting than I imagined. Laura gives Murphy a kiss. In addition to grooming and feeding, horses also need love, attention and adequate space to frolic. CHEZ D. A TAVESON Murphy gets trimmed with a razor. Laura says she visits Murphy about four times a week depending on the weather. Some students grow up taking care of cats and dogs. Chelsea Davidson, Overland Park senior, and Laura Stephens, Lenexa senior grew up with horses. Chelsea and Laura have ridden for more than 10 years and 17 years, respectively. Chelsea recently moved into her own barn, which she lives in with eight horses, four of which are hers. Chelsea's business involves boarding and selling the horses. Winston, one of her horses, is a 10-year-old thoroughbred. Laura keeps her horse, Murphy, a 14-year-old appendix quarter horse, at the barn. Having horses is a lot of work—Chelsea and Laura have to feed, water and groom them, as well as keep the stalls clean and ride them. They also have to deal with inconsistent Kansas weather to keep their horses from getting sick. For them, horses are not so much a pet as a way of life. JP Dog's nose. SHELLY GARDEN KATHY KELLY Chelsea's English saddle is one of many different kinds of saddles, including the western saddle, which has a horn and is often used by beginners. Chelsea, left, says she spends about 21 hours a week tending to her horses. Her duties include cleaning stalls, feeding horses, and taking them indoors and outdoors. Because she lives in the top floor of the barn where the horses are kept, she can always keep an eye on them. 6 March 12, 2009 WINSTON Ryan Winston and Murphy horse around.All of the equipment on a horse is called tack, which includes the saddle, bits and lead ropes, among other parts. Chelsea snuggles with Winston. Chelsea had Dunrovin Farms built so she could have a place to keep her and her clients' horses and start a business. 1 2 3 4 5 How to mount a horse 1. Position the mounting block next to the horse to get the extra height you need to mount. 2. Adjust the stirrup to the position you want This will be used as a footrest and helps the rider mount. 3. Put your left food in the stirrup and position your hands on the horse as well as the reigns. 4. This is the tricky one..Push yourself over the horse while keeping your foot in the stirrup. 5. Swing your body to position yourself in the saddle while putting your right foot in the other stirrup. March 12,2009 7 photo essay Photos by Tyler Waugh Laura and Chelsea compete in the hunter/jumper circuits. "Laura and Murphy compete in the hunters, which is judged on consistency and accuracy over fences. Winston and I compete in the jumpers, which you try to go 'clear'—not knock down any poles—in the fastest time possible," Chelse says. Watch a video about horse equipment, mounting and lunging with this story at Kansan. com/jayplay. Winston and Murphy both live in the barn, whereas some of the other horses live outside. Chelsea says that she normally houses eight to 14 horses. AUGUST SATE JUNE 1912 STATE HORSE CLASS Dorothy Laura uses a lining test on Murphy Lunging is a training technique that involves the horse circling around the trainer and the trainer controls the speed and distance of the horse. Lunging calms down a horse. A I will take the lead. I will make sure it is safe for me to go on my horse. Contributed photo Tyrler rides a horse for the first time at Dunrovin Farms. Although he says the experience was a bit scary, he hopes to ride again. When the weather gets cold, the outside horses are given blankets. This keeps them warm and protects them from getting sick. 8 March 12, 2009 contact Email Bitch& MOAN I hooked up with someone over the weekend who did stuff during sex that I didn't like. How are you supposed to tell someone that you don't know that well what you're comfortable with? **Elliot:** Especially when it comes to issues of physical intimacy, dealing out criticism can get a bit dicey. I mean, really, who wants to hear they're doing anything wrong? So instead of being critical and negative about what you don't like, point out things you do enjoy and get his mind headed in a different direction. Katie, freshman with Carly Halvorson and Elliot Kort However, seeing as how you mentioned that this is a random hookup, I think you're going to have to force yourself to be more direct. If you're going to be dating someone, taking more time and care to be constructively critical makes sense. But if you're going to go out and look for different guys to sleep with all the time, you've got to get your courage up to speak your mind. Carly: In an ideal situation. I think Elliot's advice would work just fine. But this isn't an ideal situation—this is a random hookup. It's hard to stop in the heat of the moment and say, "I don't like that. I like this instead," and then proceed with your list of turn-ons. It's even more awkward to bring it up before anything even starts to happen. Instead, stick with the cliché of "actions speak louder than words." If he's doing something that you don't like, stop him and take some control of the situation. Lucy, junior You don't have time for a heart-to-heart.By doing this, you're still being honest and direct, but you're getting something accomplished. He'll pick up on what you like a lot faster than if you had said something to him. If he's not getting the hint, you have every right to stop. Sex is supposed to be enjoyable for both people involved. I was hanging out with a few friends of mine (a couple) and they invited a friend of theirs over. After a while, I realized they were trying to set me up with him. But I only figured it out after I agreed to have coffee with him. I'm not interested in him at all. How do I proceed? Elliot: Once again, honesty is the best policy here. Not clicking with someone your friends tried to set you up with isn't your fault. After all, you had no idea you were supposed to make that kind of impression in the first place. And, on top of that, your friends have no right to get huffy with you. They shouldn't have kept you in the dark. So as far as I'm concerned, you're in the clear. Get coffee with him and let him know the deal. That way, you can point out that you like him enough to hang out, but you'll avoid the awkwardness of any further advances. And you avoid blame because you didn't put yourself (or him) in that situation. After the coffee date, I'd sit down with your other buds and point out that you don't like being matched up without your knowledge. I mean, honestly, it puts you in such a discomfited position. That's simply not fair. Carly: I think you should put your friends in an equally uncomfortable position and have them deliver the bad news to this guy. It was their idea to set you up with him; it should be their responsibility to admit to him that their stupid plan failed. I don't think you have any obligation to this guy at all. They're the ones who gave him false hopes of being set up on a blind date. It's extremely rude of them to assume that you would be okay with their plan without mentioning it to you beforehand. Now you feel like a bad person because you made a commitment under false pretense. Also, make sure you tell your friends to stop playing matchmaker. I get so annoyed with couples who want their friends to partner off so that they can form their little couple-groups and do ridiculous couple-stuff. They need to back off. How We Met Marching Jayhawk band members Kyle Martin and Kristen Kelly found themselves marching to the same beat when they met in Spring 2007. It was Kyle's freshman year and Kristen's sophomore year when their mutual friend, Tyler, had them both over for a party. They had the same group of friends, and both were in the Marching Jayhawks, but they didn't know of each other at the time. Kyle, of Fort Worth, Texas, says being in the band resulted in them spending a lot of time together."We both love music, and we both love KU," Kyle says."So it's perfect." Kyle, a trombone player, says he's excited to BLOOMSBURG, MA - JULY 27 - BLOOMSBURG, MA - JULY 27 Kristen, of Estes Park, Colorado, started dating Kyle on August 23, 2007, and their first date was at their favorite restaurant, Paisanos. However, traveling with the Jayhawks around the country has allowed these two to even have dates at last year's Orange Bowl and this year's Insight Bowl. Playing at the Insight Bowl together, they both say, was the best time they have had on the Marching Jayhawks. FANCLAY AUCTIONS Contributed photos Beat of the same drum: Kyle Martin and Kristen Kelly are both members of the Marching Jayhawks. go with Kristen, a flute and piccolo player, to the Big 12 and NCAA tournaments because it's her first time being a traveling member of the Men's Basketball Band. Kyle's mother marched and played piccolo at KU from 1979 to 1982, he says, so it's easy for his mother to love Kristen. Stephanie Schneider How We Met Many corporations discourage their employees from getting romantically involved. But for Madeline Johnson, Overland Park sophomore, and Jonathan Herrera-Thomas, Topeka sophomore, her first day on the job was the couple's first date. Johnson had transferred from one of the Overland Park Target locations to the Lawrence location at the start of her freshman year.And the stress started from the get-go. "They decided to schedule me the day I moved in." Madeline says. Jonathan had already been working at the Lawrence Target, and in preparation for a massive sale, the two were paired together for a six-hour shift running the guest service desk. The two immediately clicked and started talking. "We had all the conversations you have on the first few dates." Jonathan says. After that, however, they hit a bit of a snag. After hitting it off, each had trouble defining exactly what they were becoming as a couple. (left to right) Jennifer and John. Contributed photo Right on target: Madeline Johnson and Jonathan Herrera- Thomas met while working together at Target. "The first few dates were confusing," he says, "because we didn't know if they were dates." But after three evenings they didn't want to end—during which he taught her how to drive stick shift and she insisted they stop at a playground to build sandcastles—they had the talk and haven't looked back. Neither work at Target anymore, but they admit they can't help but feel a little tug at the heartstrings whenever they walk past the guest service counter. Have relationship questions or need some advice? E-mail bitchandmoan@kansan.com. *Bitch and Moan is not to be considered as a substitute for professional help. — Elliot Kort March 12,2009 9 feature Boldly bearded and shamelessly mustached From Matthew McConaughey to Brad Pitt, the returning trend of facial hair fashion By Zach White zwhite@kansan.com Photos by Chance Dibben cdibbon@kansan.com I look around at my fellow revelers at the Replay Lounge. I see two bearded men sitting at the bar, laughing. In the corner, a man with a mustache smokes a cigarette. Two more mustached gentlemen sit along the wall and discuss favorite musicians. In fact, it appears that more than half of those able to grow facial hair in this establishment have done so. These sightings are not mere isolated instances. Bewhiskered fellows can be seen all over Lawrence. They sell you tacos. They style your hair. They even serve on the Lawrence City Commission. Our town is run by the fuzzfaces. It seems that after 30 years of hibernation, the hair is back. It is so back. Just how back is it? As the American Mustache Institute, a pro-mustache advocacy group, points out on their website, www.americanmustacheinstitute.org, the 2008 Academy Awards brought us the first mustached Best Actor winner since Paul Newman won in 1987, with Daniel Day Lewis in There Will Be Blood. Heck, facial hair has appeared in some form on People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive list—including Hugh Jackman to Matthew McConaughey—for the past four years. It doesn't get any more official than that, does it? In the world of motion pictures, the incubation of hair on the faces of famous people has also been sweeping the biz. Such immensely popular faces, such as those of George Clooney and Brad Pitt, have been covered. The anti-shaving movement has also been sweeping the world of music, with many notable indie acts sporting some distinctive styles, including Iron and Wine, The Flaming Lips and The New Pornographers. Even more mainstream acts have been jumping the ol' wagon. Dave Grohl of the Foo Fighters, Rivers Cuomo of Weezer, Brandon Flowers of The Killers and Ben Gibbard of Death Cab For Cutie have all been recently sporting some all-natural chin covers. The 1970s were a golden era for facial hair of all colors. America filled its movie houses to sit in quiet appreciation of such legendary mustaches as Burt Reynolds'. They tuned in each night as the news came forth from underneath Walter Cronkite's mustache, as if it were acting as a sieve, distilling the truth to its most reliable form. to its most reliable form. Where rock 'n' roll had its Ted Nugent and Frank Zappa, disco had ABBA and its bearded king Barry Gibb. The country had flown into face fur frenzy. And for those with the look, things were good. Then, in 1981,"Uncle" Walter Cronkite left the CBS Evening News, and took his mustache with him. This was the first step in the fall of the follicles and the rise of the razor.At least that's the way Aaron Perlut, chairman of the American Mustache Institute, sees it. "Cronkite retired and it seemed like all of the mustached newsmen went away," Perlut says. "And it just kind of steamrolled until mustaches were deemed uncool!" The following two decades, the hair had a difficult time reaching outside the realm of blue collar labor and secondary math and science education. The men came back, or rather, the hair did, bursting out of the cheeks and chins of America's men like the sprouts of a new spring, after a particularly harsh and trying winter. It seems that after 30 years of hibernation, the hair is back. It is so back. Festivals have been established in honor of the hair and the men who grow it. Driven by the Internet and pride in their innate masculine abilities, men across the nation began participating in month-long celebrations of this hair, such as "No Shave November" and "March Mustache Madness." In fact, nearly every month has established reasons to grow, so there is no excuse to shave. Ever. Since the late '90s, an international competition, the World Beard and Mustache Championships, has been held biennially in locations across Europe and the United States. Started in Germany, the competition, divided into 17 categories, continues to be dominated by the Germans each time. The competition in 2007 featured the first competitors from the United States. And the next round is to be hosted this May in Anchorage, Alaska. The American Mustache Institute hosts one such event, the annual 'Stache Bash in St. Louis, Missouri. Not so much a competition, the event is more an excuse to get together and have some drinks with several hundred people who have a similar interest in the advancement of hairy faces. Aside from admiring masculinity, it is also a charity function. The money raised by the event goes to Challenger Baseball, a St. Louis baseball league for people with disabilities. And it is not the first time that a man's natural ability to yield hair with absolutely no effort has been used to help others. Since 1999, a group called Mustaches for Kids has been accepting monetary pledges from friends, family and well-wishers to donate to charities. In doing so, the group has raised more than $150,000 for various children's groups. During last year's television writers' strike, the chin-ful was once again utilized to aid a cause. Late night talk show hosts Conan O'Brien and David Letterman stopped shaving for the duration of the strike to show their sympathy for their staff's cause. Not everyone is so noble in their growings, though. Most people's reasons for fostering their follicles fall between vanity and laziness. Not that there's anything wrong with that. Gavon Laessig, a writer for Lawrence.com and local purveyor of fine facial coverings, is rarely seen about town without some sort of decoration adorning the lower reaches of his face. Recently, he shaved his mustache in order to move in a more beardy direction. For him, facial hair is an accessory, a distinctive complement to one's overall look. Whereas women have makeup, all manner of jewelry and a number of hair-oriented accessories, Laessig is of the mind that we must work with what our gods gave us. Nick Kellerman, a Kansas City, Kansas, iunion, studying Japanese, thinks similarly. "People associate all of their clothing and things as ways to define yourself as a man, and what better way to do that than with facial hair;" says Kellerman, who has personally been growing sideburns since the age of 16, inspired by Elvis Presley, and braving some ridicule at the time. And though the reception to his facial hair around here may have warmed recently, he actually just returned from a land of little appreciation for it. Kellerman spent a year 10 March 12,2009 Top left: Eric Margules, Kalamazoo, Michigan, senior, says that his beard is a result of laziness. "It's just too much of a pain in the ass to shave every day," Margules says, "plus my face is really sensitive." Dominant photo: Samuel Weber, former KU student from Wichita, says he grew his beard out of necessity while on a month-long camping trip. He plans to shave soon because his beard becomes too much of a topic."I don't want to talk about it every time I go out,"Weber says. Facial Hair Months Manuary Facial Hair February / Furbruary Mutton Chops / Masculine March Atrocious April Manly May No Shave November Don't Shave December abroad in Asia,where he was forced to bear the brunt of Eastern prejudices. Kellerman says in those exotic cultures,facial hair is considered dirty and suitable only for an old man,which coincidentally became his nickname among the company he kept. He also says most of the guys he met had a bit of difficulty growing facial hair. So this writer suspects a mere case of jealousy. Which brings up one of the pitfalls of a man's pursuit of facial greatness. What will the ladies think? "It keeps you warm in winter," he says, "and if your relationship is going too good, it can give your girlfriend something to bitch about." Aside from a completely logical idolatry of the King, Kellerman holds a few more reasons for his sported scruff. Perlut of the American Mustache Institute says he believes that most women find the mustache objectionable and that men who wish to have something on their face will engage in what he calls the "spousal compromise" of a full beard. He also believes these men to be weaker-willed and at odds with the essential principles—for example, that the beard is weaker than the mustache—of the Institute. Sarah Hicks, Bennington freshman, corroborated Dr. Perlut's assessment. "I don't mind, I guess," Hicks says. "I don't think I'd be attracted to it." She did, however, express an interest in trading natural abilities. "If guys would carry a baby for nine months and we'd get facial hair, I'd switch," she says. continued on page 12 March 12, 2009 11 Left and for right: Facial hair comes in all kinds of styles and colors, from mustache-dominant patterns to full-on beards. Center: Eric Margules strokes his burgeoning beard. He cites Richie Tenenbaums from 'The Royal Tenenbaums' and Ewan McGregor as Obi-Wan Kenobi in the 'Star Wars' movies as primary beard influences. S. Center below: Samuel Weber and Robert Knapp, Houston, Texas, senior, model their bristly visages. Knapp's succinctly elaborates on his reason for his beard: "Tools shave." THE RAINBOW MUSIC COMPANY continued from page 11 those that see some similarities between our world and that one. The American Mustache Institute has launched campaigns to fight this discrimination. In one case, a high school student in Royse City, Texas, was forced to leave class to go shave his mustache. The student, Sebastian Pham, proceeded to approach the Institute to intercede on his behalf. The Institute sent an e-mail to the school board about how it felt the school's actions were discrimination. The incident led to a comment on the Institute's blog, allegedly from a school district employee. Joshua Anderson, Perry junior, says his wife possesses a similar kind of ambivalence toward his beard, with a hint of positivity. This works for Anderson, as he possesses one of the most popular styles of facial hair in the Lawrence area: the "laziness beard." The laziness beard can be recognized by its uniform length and complete lack of signs of grooming. This is because it is never groomed. The laziness beard is the official facial hair of those who prefer to ask not, "Why grow facial hair?", but rather, "Why shave? Why go through the effort of scraping hairs from your face, day after day?" It would be very easy and possibly offensive to confuse an ordinary laziness beard with a beard that is grown as a religious practice. Certain Orthodox groups of Judaism do not allow shaving, as it is prohibited in the Talmud. Monks of Orthodox Christianity refuse to shave their facial hair as a demonstration of their lack of concern with the values of this world, and highlight their focus on the next. The act of growing facial hair as an act of rebellion is not limited to those following some divine law. Such secular facial rebellion was quite popular in the ultra-rebellious 1960s, and has been carried on by both fans of the era, and Another cause picked up by the Institute was that of a police officer from Sylvania, Ohio, being suspended for having too stupendous a mustache and refusing to do anything about it. The Institute's objection again led to no real change. Because it is 2009, KU students, Lawrence city commissioners, our mustached U.S. attorney general and even this writer are all joining hands with millions of men across this country to let the world know we will not shave. 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I was hired to shoot the White Stripes and we got along so Jack called me to shoot The Racenteurs. The first time I met Jack [White] officially I was hired to take some pictures on the set of the "My Doorbell" video. They needed a few more publicity photos. We just really liked each other and he called me up and asked me to do the first Racenteurs record. You know he didn't call me on my phone; I was called by someone. I didn't really pursue it originally. It's just something we do in our family. We take pictures of our friends and what we're doing, like my dad had. When I started taking pictures of my friends or my friends in a band, I didn't know when I went to a show. It was just a natural thing because it was what my dad did. It wasn't in order to be famous or in order to have a career. So, as more and more people started liking the photos that I took I realized how often I felt compelled to take a photo and I slowly started taking myself seriously as a photographer. I didn't really think that the way I liked to take pictures would be a career, which is good, because if you're going in to photography to be rich and famous I really think those are the wrong reasons. Known for her work with bands and musicians such as Beck, the White Stripes, Elliot Smith, Fiona Apple, Spoon and many more, Autumn de Wilde is a renowned photographer. Her photos have been featured in Filter, The New York Times and have been used as artwork and covers for many groups' and artists' CDs. She gave some time to Jayplay to talk about her art, her motivations and some of her inspirations. Do you usually have a prior relationship with the people that you're photographing, such as Spoon or the White Stripes—how does that work? Why do you do this as an art? What makes you want to do this? 'Broken Boy Soldiers,' The Raconteurs because I'm a fan. That was the first time extending myself to a band I didn't know. Beck I met before I was a photographer. He was one of the first people to really encourage me to take it seriously. Beck and I both grew up in L.A. but we didn't meet until '95 or '96. It's really hard work preparing for something and getting all the parts you need together and the money to do it. It's really hard Are you planning on working with anyone new soon? I hope so (laughs). Long term I document Death Cab, Jenny Lewis. That doesn't mean that I'm on her doorstep every day. But it's someone whose career and art I'm very interested in. When there's something important going on I try to get out there and document it. And Spoon is ongoing. I don't like to talk about it 'till it's out. I don't like to jinx it. What I did just do is the Eels' new record. That record is coming out soon, The Decemberists as well. And I'm working on a couple of books but I don't like to talk about them until they're finished. It's obvious that you love what you do. What are some of the stresses that go along with doing this? Do you have anybody in mind? Paying the rent (laughs). A career as a photographer is always unstable and anyone entering into it should understand that and that's part of what's exciting about it. You're never sure if what you're doing is going to be important. It's kind of exciting. It's always fun to make a mess and paint; it's not fun to lay out the paints and put them away. You know? It's a lot of work being a photographer and I think over the years I've developed a system to making my job enjoyable whether there's a big budget or a small budget. I feel like once you're committed to something, no matter how hard it is, it needs to be fun for the people involved and professional enough where the chaos is only creative chaos in an exciting way. keeping everything delivered in high quality on time. I'll tell you my biggest frustration right now is keeping track and overseeing quality. People are so interested in getting things done quickly and multitasking that they're not always double-checking that the scan is the right color of blue. And once it's out on the Internet or printed, it's out there forever. You can't fix it. Who are some of your favorite artists, musicians, photographers authors, anything right now? And I shoot film only. I have my film scanned and there are really specific tones and colors and depths that I want. And you know when you're doing multiple jobs it's really hard to make sure that everything that is going out a month later after the shoot, or a week later, or two days later 'cause it's a rush, is going out in the highest quality that it should. I'm obsessed with Ang Lee because of how distinctive his style is without his style dominating over his work. I think that all of his movies are in such far reaching places that are obviously places he doesn't live. I think what's so amazing about his work, besides it's all so visually stunning, is that his focus is on the relationship and the relationship according to the rules of the time period or the scenario that they're in.And he always does that so well. He's a big inspiration to me. I think the way he steps out of his shoes and into somebody else's is really awe-inspiring. New artists that I admire are, luckily, most people I photograph. I'm really drawn to artists that draw other great artists around them. That's an exciting artist to be around: someone that's not just the star. They crave to be inspired and they like to point out how inspiring those people are to them. I will bring up a new band that I have recently shot and love is Tiny Masters of Today. They're teenagers, brother and sister, and their record is coming out soon and I love it. They're songwriters and there's something awesome about them. 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PATTY'S WARMUP SPM THOMAS FUNCTION 10PM THE TERIBLE TWOS MON 16 DISAPPEARS NEW FRANKLIN PANTHERS Out&About [what actor or actress would play you in a movie about your life?] "Probably Eva Longoria-Parker, because my sister said I looked like her" Rebecca Schottler, Shawnee freshman Praveen Kumar ALFREDO ROSA Cameron Diaz because she's really goofy." Kelsey Nance, Overland Park freshman "Ben Stiller because he's an innocent guy that all the bad stuff happens to." Matt Thiessen, Topeka sophomore P "Jessica Simpson because she's silly and funny and kind of dumb." Kelsey Smith, Topeka sophomore A. D. "George Lopez. He's a funny, Hispanic comedian and that's my background. That would definitely represent me, even though his head is pretty big, and that's not me at all." Josh Sharp, Mission sophomore I will do my best to make sure you are happy. I am very proud of you. "Will Arnett. He's just pretty crazy and off the wall and spontaneous and likes to have fun and is just a comedic guy. I kind of think of myself that way too." PENNY SCHLITZMAN Garrett Petty,Topeka freshman "Denzel Washington because he fought for what he believed in all the time in his movies and he never gave up." A Carlos Hernandez, Caracas, Venezuela, junior 10 "Kate Winslet because I really like her and I really respect her as an actress." Kelly Anderson, Overland Park senior "Brad Pitt because, well, he's pretty fluent in how he speaks and he's good looking." Alex Fredrickson, Fort Scott senior Jonathan "Jessica Alba because she's really pretty and she's mixed like me." Stephanie Walters, Overland Park freshman — Kelly Breckunitch, who would be portrayed by Philip Seymour Hoffman because he's a respectable actor who would bring a lot of gravitas to the role, but he can still cut loose and get a little crazy March 12,2009 17 reviews VIDEO GAME: Killzone 2 The original Killzone was produced for Playstation 2 and arguably a mediocre first-person shooter. Killzone 2 is by no means mediocre but far superior to its predecessor. This game is extremely addictive and the battle sequences are graphically intense. Killzone 2 picks up where the original concluded. The war between the Helghast and the Interplanetary Strategic Alliance has intensified. Now the ISA invades Helghan, home to the Helghast, to try and capture their leader and stop the war. The gamer plays as Sergeant Tomas Sevchenko, who, with his Alpha Team, drops down behind enemy lines to try and eliminate the Helghast threat. Graphically, Killzone 2 is a sight for the eyes. Lots of time was spent designing this game and the fighters in this game look pretty dang real. The objects found throughout the game have a real textural look about them. Another aspect that makes this game so nice is the variety of weapons. What gamer doesn't love to choose his killing tool? These guns range from a simple revolver, to the ISA assault rifle, and the sniper rifle. Then, there are the really big guns like the always entertaining AA gun or the ISA tank. No matter what the preference, there's a gun for everyone. Killzone 2 is probably the best first- KILLZONE 2 person shooter released by Playstation 3 thus far. The game is fairly simple to play and the gamer can run through the entire storyline in less than a week. So this game does not have time to become boring but leaves the gamer anticipating the next addition to the Killzone series. ★★★☆ Drew Anderson MUSIC: Middle Cyclone, Neko Case Neko Case uses her fifth album, Middle Cyclone, to tear her way through the world of music much the way a tornado would, leaving listeners affected and impressed by her captivating voice and beautiful music. Her nature-filled lyrics and storm metaphors only add to the charm and creativity of the album, and the album features a number of impressive collaborations, with guests including M. Ward, members of Calexico, The Sadies, and Sarah Harmer. The track "People Got A Lotta Nerve" is bright and perky but empowering at the same time, with Case describing herself as a "maneater;" though "Middle Cyclone" is a more mellow addition to her collection of storm-related songs. Case morphs from a maneater into an animal on"I'm an Animal," a track with a catchy beat and a striking melody. The album ends with "Marais la Nuit," which means "The Night Marsh," and is a collection of exactly that—31 minutes of swampy, nighttime noises heard on a farm in Vermont, which ties the nature references throughout together in an MIDI MIDDLE Cyclone NEW ALBUM DUT NOW! NEKOCASE BATTLE outdoorsy conclusion.With this album, Case brings her talent and creativity together in a whirlwind of beauty and ingenuity to create music that will leave its mark on any listener standing in its path. ★★★ — Amanda Sorell MOVIE: Let the Right One In The horror of Sweden's Let the Right One In is not contained in its brief flashes of gore, but rather in how serious it treats the vampire myth and combines the myth with an astute coming-of-age tale. But don't get me wrong. Let the Right One In is effectively unsettling, even perverse, in its juxtaposition of adolescence and horror-fantasy. The filmmakers draw resonate emotions from the story of a fragile 12-year-old boy named Oskar; who struggles with his own weaknesses and frustrations. Tormented by bullies at school, our introverted protagonist can only fantasize about revenge, miming it against trees in his courtyard late at night. It is in this courtyard that he meets Eli, a 12-year old girl with her own source of isolation and revulsion; she is in fact a 200-year-old vampire. Their love develops as awkwardly as any young adult's but each of them gains something deeply valuable through the relationship; Eli is able to reclaim some aspect of humanity and Oskar is empowered to defend himself against his tormentors. Photographed with obsessive austerity, the film's atmosphere of dread is soberly stated. Where most horror movies are punctuated with blood splatter or obtuse camera angles, the filmmakers of Let the SENSATIONAL! A drama about the life of a woman living with a serious disability. Tropical film that challenges societal norms and expectations. TRIBECA LET THE RIGHT ONE IN A FILM BY TOMMA ALFREDSON BASED ON THE INTERNATIVELY BESTSELLER NEW IN PAPERBACK Right One In never exaggerate, heighten or underline rendering the film all the more stark and creepy. In many ways heartbreaking but overall terrifying,Let the Right One In is a penetrating horror film because of its seriousness and sensitivity. ★★★ — Chance Dibben MOVIE: Watchmen Based on the 1980s comic book series of the same name, Watchmen is a feast for the eyes and damn fun to watch. The story takes place in an alternate 1985 and revolves around the death of Edward Blake, otherwise known as the former masked crime fighter The Comedian. Upon the discovery of the murder, the psychopathic and lone active masked vigilante Rorschach pieces together a conspiracy to rub out all of the former Watchmen. For those who have read the book, all your favorite characters are here and pristinely represented. Rorsarch, with all his vile and tormented domineer, is played by Jackie Earle Haley, whose raspy voice stings with insanity. Billy Crudup lends his detached and almost inhuman voice to Dr. Manhattan—the only Watchman with super powers. But the real acting gem is The Comedian, played by Jeffrey Dean Morgan. Every move he makes, even the way he smokes his cigars, is exactly the way he is portrayed in the book. For those who haven't read the book, there is still plenty to be seen. The story, just like the comic by Alan Moore, is incredibly gripping. The movie runs almost three hours but never bores. Everything from Dr.Manhattan's fortress on Mars to Nite Owl's II flying ship are an WATCHMEN FROM THE VISIONARY DIRECTOR OF '300' 03.06.09 amazing sight.The way this film looks is nothing short of spectacular. Some might be perturbed at the slightly changed ending and the sometimes hokey soundtrack, but overall Watchmen is both faithful to its source material and straightforward enough to entertain. ★★★☆ 18 Mark Arehart March 12, 2009 speak The seven sins of a supercar By Adam Schoof aschoof@kansan.com Hedonism in a BMW Z8 This is an essay about debauchery. I did not learn any life lessons from the experiences mentioned below, but simply drank them in. There is no moral to this story, only hedonism. My friend Sam has a friend who lets him drive his BMW Z8. Sam drives me around Kansas City in the Z8 because I am such an excellent and worthy friend.The car in question is a black, phallic, wasteful, overpriced and sinful convertible, complete with a red leather interior.I love it. The Z8 bellows like a WWII fighter plane, looks like it belongs in the 1950s and has a V8 engine that shows a Teutonic show of force. All these aspects make it a perfect car for me, a car-loving German who wishes cars would revive to the styling of bygone eras. As I mentioned before, this car is sinful. It has exposed the aspects of my character I previously had not known. Specifically, it has shown me that I am a sinful person. Although I am not Catholic, I know of the religion's most reprehensible vices. They have come in handy in categorizing my various evils. Lust When I'm in the Z8, I'm a different person. I look at myself in the side-view mirror with my hair blowing back and I know I would sleep with myself on that given night. Sometimes I think it might be the car I want to sleep with because I find myself dressing up whenever I know I will ride in it. It's like I feel the car judging whether I am worthy to sit on its red leather. Dressing up is simply a precautionary measure, however, because I am excessively handsome, clothed or not. Gluttony The EPA gave the Z8 a rating of 15 mpg. Simply put, this car drinks like a German. Yet I don't care how many penguins it kills or how many children's lungs it blackens because it's all worth it in my opinion. The thrills I get from this car are far more gratifying than any experience I've had stumbling around in nature. It could be said that the Z8 quickens the movement from fossil fuels by burning them up, but I digress; this is an essay about sins, not virtues. As previously mentioned, this car is overpriced. The $128,000 it takes to buy the car could feed thousands of starving children. Or you could buy a house. If you buy this car, you do so with the knowledge that it is a colossal waste. Greed This car will also depreciate faster than former President Bush's popularity. The Kelley Blue Book values a 2000 Z8 in excellent condition at $65,000, which is less than half the original price. All in all, I think it's entirely worth it. Sloth When I ride in the Z8,I want to ride in it everywhere.I have imagined a world where everyone drives Z8s and never has to get out of them. Everything we would need would be in a drive-thru format. Our world would be shaped by our laziness,and it would be perfect. But these are simply idle daydreams,for not everyone can afford a Z8.Nor does everyone have such good friends who take them out in them (see Pride). Wrath Americans like to think they make fast cars. However, when compared to the Z8's German muscle, American cars can't keep up. Let me recount one of the many street racing stories I have accrued while riding in the Z8. At a stoplight we pulled up next to a Camaro SS, a reasonable opponent for the Z8. I could tell it had been souped up from the steady thumping of its exhaust. The driver of the Camaro revved his engine and Sam revved his in turn, and everyone involved knew the race was on. When the streetlight turned green, both cars screeched their tires and sped off. When the Z8 accelerates, it feels like angels are lifting up my stomach and butt at the same time. In a comfortable, not creepy, way. The Z8's top was down, so the sound of the wind was deafening. Lights became lines, like we were going into hyperspace. By time we reached 90, the Camaro was a shameful number of car lengths behind us. The German part of me swelled with pride and I patted the Z8's dashboard.Ah, this sin has become a two-for-one. Pride When Sam and I drive in the Z8, we know we are the top dogs of the road. The Z8 is faster than almost any car on the road. This gives us a "let them eat cake" mentality about almost everything.I wish everyone's car can go as fast as the Z8.I wish everyone could look as good as I do in the Z8.I wish everyone could be as self-assured as I am in the Z8.Sadly, the Z8 only seats two. Envy conditioning is broken, its alignment, its paint is coming off, and I can the notion that there's a carbon monoxide leak in the cabin. I don't feel ashamed to have this car, but when I see a sports car I'd rather be in, I feel a rush of envy. Sometimes I'm able to convince myself that sports cars are a waste but such solace is only short-lived because I've been in the Z8. I know the sins I experienced with it will never be forgiven, nor do I want them to be. 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LSS...because knowing the law is your best defense. Jefferson's RESTAURANT WINGS-BURGERS-OYSTERS $1.50 Miller Light and Coors Light Draws $3 Smirnoff Vodka (any flavor) $1.50 Bud Draws $3 Bacardi $3 Bloody Marys $2 Domestic Bottles $4 Wine by the Glass $2.50 All Bottles Brought to you by: Jayplay Pool Room Astro's Brought to you by: Jayplay FORD CENTER FOLLY Kansas loses 71-64 in Big 12 tournament quarterfinals. SPORTS | 1B THE STUDENT VOICE SINCE 1904 THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2009 WWW.KANSAN.COM VOLUME 120 ISSUE 118 REMEMBERING JASON WREN Mourners gather at fraternity SIGMA ALPHA EPSILON Several hundred students and family friends gather in front of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon house Thursday night. The fraternity held a memorial service for Jason Wren, Littleton, Colo. freshman, who was found dead in his bedroom Sunday afternoon. Ryan McGeeney/KANSAN Campus, community join to celebrate life of student who died Jay Wren, father of former University student Jason Wren, speaks to those gathered for Thursday's memorial service for his son. He urged members of Sigma Alpha Epsilon, the fraternity Jason was a member of, to make their alcohol-free in JasoN's honor. BY KEVIN HARDY AND ADAM SAMSON khardy@kansan.com asamson@kansan.com As the sun set, the bells from the Campanile rang and the flag of Sigma Alpha Epsilon flew at half-staff. Several hundred people gathered on the lawn of SAF, 1301 West Campus Road, in nearfreezing temperatures Thursday evening to commemorate the life of Jason Wren, who died in the house Sunday. After the ceremony began with a prayer and a moment of silence, members of SAE shared memories of Jason Wren, who was a 19-year-old freshman. Patrick Stacy, vice president of SAE, said he had known Jason Wren for about a month. He said the two became instant friends when Wren moved into the house. Stacy said he hoped some positive results would come from Wren's death "We must continue to look after our friends while they are intoxicated," Stacy said. "We must be our brother's keepers — if not, this death will have been in vain." Mark Giuliani, an SAE member, said Jason Wren had the ability to become best friends with everyone he met Giuliani said before Jason Wren went to bed on Saturday night he was "smiling and giving out high fives like it was his job" Jason's father asked the frater- tribute, Jay Wren read an e-mail he had received from a former member of the KU Greek community, and another from a friend of Jason's in Colorado. "I can't tell you what a shock it was for me, as I'm sure it was for all of you." Jay Wren, the father of Jason, introduced Jason's mother, older sister and girlfriend. Jay Wren said Jason's younger sister "couldn't bring herself to be here." "I can't tell you what a shock it was for me, as I'm sure it was for all of you," Jav Wren said. Jay Wren thanked members of the fraternity and the University for their support. During his JAY WREN Father of Jason Wren nity again to make SAE a dry house in honor of his son. "Please don't raise a glass to my son," Jay Wren said. "I want you to instead, in honor of Jason, to say 'In honor of Jason Wren. I put my drink down.'" Jay Wren said. Many students from the greek community attended the service. Dane Wooldridge, St. Louis sophomore, said he and other members of Delta Chi attended the ceremony to show their support. Wooldridge said it was "definitely reasonable" for Jay Wren to ask SAE to become a dry house. "I think when something to this extent happens, everyone does consider it,"Wooldridge said. The KU Lacrosse club also attended the memorial service and donned their team jerseys in honor of Jason Wren, who was a member of the club. Kevin Munch, Denver sophomore and lacrosse club member, said Jason Wren was well loved by his teammates. Munch said alcohol was always an issue at the University. "But when something like this happens, it makes it more of a reality," Munch said. Students who did not know Jason Wren were also present for the ceremony. Katie Schaetzel, Lawrence sophomore, said she thought Jason Wren's death affected the student body at large, not just the Greek community. "It's sad it had to hit so close to home." Schaelet said. Schaetzel said there was a widespread problem of drinking on campus, and the blame couldn't be placed solely on SAE or the Greek community. "It happens in every fraternity and every sorority and residence hall." Schaetzel said. Schaetzel also said she thought someone from the University should have spoken at the service. "I don't know what our leaders of KU have been doing." Schaetzel said. "Maybe people are scared or maybe it's embarrassing for KU nationally" Wren's funeral is scheduled for Monday in Littleton, Colo. - Edited by Sam Speer REGENTS Proposal could freeze next year's tuition costs BY BRIANNE PFANNENSTIEL bpfannenstiel@kansan.com The Kansas Board of Regents voted Thursday to approve a proposal that, if approved by the state legislature, would put a freeze on tuition costs for in-state students for the next academic school year. The move could jeopardize the University's four-year tuition compact. The compact guarantees incoming freshman a fixed tuition cost for four years. Regent Donna Shank, chairwoman for the Kansas Board of Regents said in a press release that this was a way for the board and legislature to provide "meaningful financial relief to Kansans." Lynn Bretz, director of communications, said the University would not be able to financially sustain the four-year compact if a tuition increase was frozen at zero percent. She said a one-year tuition freeze essentially amounted to a four-year tuition freeze because of the compact. However, she said that the University had seen overwhelming support for the compact from students and families and that the University had every intention of finding a way to continue it. "They asked us to be working on some creative proposals to sustain the compact and maintain the affordability and predictability of college tuition even during these challenging budget times," Bretz said. The Regents plan would also allocate $9.6 million in federal stimulus funds to the state's public higher education institutions in fiscal year 2009. The funds would be used for deferred maintenance projects if the state was able to receive funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. In fiscal year 2010, this same proposal would allocate $40 million toward higher education for deferred maintenance and tuition assistance if funds are available from the ARRA and if budget cuts do not exceed 7 percent. - Edited by Liz Schubauer TOM PARKER Lucas Lux, Topeka senior, asks the panel a question Wednesday afternoon at Pizza and Politics held in the Adams Alumni Center. Lux's question was about the coal power plants and how they expected the rule of law would have looked if followed. Pizza and Politics is a monthly event put on by the Dole Institute of Politics. Jenny Terrell/KANSAN POLITICS Bloggers discuss strengths of their medium On 'Wednesday, March 11. Kansas-based political bloggers gathered at the Adams Alumni Center to discuss what it takes to be a successful blogger, and why more young people are turning to the Web for coverage. In the expanding age of technology, more students are turning to blogs-for coverage of politics instead of traditional media. BY BETSY CUTCLIFF bcutcliff@kansan.com Chelsea Mertz, Topeka junior, said speed of access was a factor in the importance of political bloggers. "It's a hyper-political time right now," Mertz said, "and blogs have constant updates." Political bloggers in Kansas cover a wide range of topics in the national arena and in smaller communities. They update their blogs constantly, and this gives impatient young adults faster access to what might take news organizations 24 hours to publish or broadcast, Mertz said. Consistently updating content was one aspect Ben Hodge, a blogger for Kansasprogress.com, said was necessary but frustrating at times. He said that in order to be successful, bloggers had to push themselves to provide readers with opinions about new events as quickly as possible. One reason Jon Simon, Lenexa senior, said that blogs were updated faster was because of the informal- ity of the writing. In newsrooms, a story goes through editing processes, which Jon said could delay them from getting information out as soon as possible. Blogging can be done live. index "You can think something and then blog about it 30 seconds later," Simon said. Another difference between political blogs and mainstream SEE BLOGS ON PAGE 4A Classifieds. ... 8A Opinion...11A Crossword. ... 10A Sports...12A Horoscopes. ... 10A Sudoku...10A All contents, unless stated otherwise; © 2009 The University Daily Kansan COURT GIVES IRAQI JOURNALIST 3 YEARS The writer who threw a shoe at former president Bush was sentenced in an Iraqi court yesterday. INTERNATIONAL 4A weather MATTHEW JOHNSON SATURDAY TODAY 50 24 54 30 Partly cloudy Partly cloudy 1. SUNDAY 回 61 38 Partly cloudy 11 weather.com 2A NEWS THE UNIVERSITY OF DAILY KANSAN FRIDAY. MARCH 13, 2009 QUOTE OF THE DAY "Freedom is the right of all sentient beings." Optimus Prime FACT OF THE DAY Gary Chalk is the secondmost popular voice for theleader of the good Transformers. His most notable performance is the voice of Optus Primal, leader of the Maximals,in the television series "BeastWars: Transformers." www.imdb.com MOST E-MAILED Want to know what people are talking about? Here's a list of the five most e-mailed stories from Kansan.com: 1. Baylor upsets top-seeded KU 71-64 2. Father calls for change after son's death 3. Men of Merit highlights masculinity 4. Green it! Sustainable beet 5. SAE to hold memorial service for Jason Wren 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. 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NEWS NEAR & FAR 1 2 3 4 5 INTERNATIONAL 1. Helicopter crash leaves one dead, 16 still missing ST. JOHN'S, Newfoundland — Rescuers searched freezing waters for 16 missing people Thursday after a helicopter reported mechanical problems and ditched into the Atlantic Ocean off Newfoundland. WINNENDEN, Germany — "You will hear from me tomorrow, remember the name of a place called Winnenden." 2. Internet chat provides insight in school shooting Of the 18 aboard, one was rescued and one was confirmed dead. The others were missing about 30 miles out to sea, officials at a news conference said. Authorities say a 17-year-old left that message in an Internet chat room six hours before he went on a rampage in his former high school and killed 15 people in this southwest German town. The survival window is about 24 hours — but only if the people were wearing the required survival suits with water-activated locator beacons, said Major Denis McGuire of the Rescue Coordination Center in Halifax. The transcript released by authorities gave the first indication of what might have driven Tim Kretschmer, described by his peers as withdrawn and shy, to carry out a bloodbath on Wednesday before turning a 9 mm Beretta pistol on himself after a shootout with police. 3. Journalist gets three years for throwing shoes BAGHDAD — A court convicted an Iraqi journalist of assault Thursday for hurling his shoes at George W. Bush and sentenced him to three years in prison. Although al-Zeidi received the minimum sentence — it could have been 15 years behind bars — his lawyers denounced the verdict and said they would appeal, possibly hoping a public outcry would aid their cause. NATIONAL 4. International space station hit by tiny debr WASHINGTON — The crew of the international space station had a close call with space junk Thursday. The three astronauts briefly took refuge inside a Russian escape capsule before going back inside the space station. Officials moved them into the capsule because they were worried that the orbiting outpost might get hit with a small piece of passing space debris. Tiny pieces of debris could cause a fatal loss of air pressure in the station. OMAHA, Neb. — Police have arrested three executives from a troubled Nebraska car dealership where 81 vehicles worth roughly $2.5 million vanished in recent days. 5. Nebraska dealership suspected of auto theft Legacy's owner Allen Patch, 52, and controller Rachel Fait, 37, were arrested separately in Toolee County, Utah. The dealership's 53-year-old general manager, Rick Covello, turned himself in to Scottsbluff police Thursday morning, Capt. Kevin Spencer said. An arrest warrant affidavit said that Fait may have embezzled more than $46,000 from the dealership in Scottsbluff, a western Nebraska town. The three were wanted on suspicion of theft. 6. Wall Street investor pleads guilty to charges NEWYORK — Bernard Madoff pleaded guilty Thursday to pulling off perhaps the biggest swindle in Wall Street history and was immediately led off to jail. Madoff pleaded guilty to charges including fraud, perjury and money-laundering. He told the judge that the scheme began in the early 1990s, when the country was in a recession and the market was not doing well. Associated Press Cuisine Critique Students' view on the food BY KIRSTEN HUDSON khudson@kansan.com Casa Aqave 3333 Iowa Street Monday Chicken Salad: Fajita chicken garnished with cilantro, shredded lettuce, rice, green onions, green peppers, pineapple and sour cream. Served in a fresh tortilla shell, $7.99 and the Queasadilla Agave, $10.99 Type of restaurant: Mexican Overall star rating: 3 out of 5 OCEAN Most Popular dish: Quesadilla Agave: Chicken, beef, shrimp and bacon cooked with tomatoes, peppers and onions. Served with lettuce, guacamole and pico de gallo. $10.99 Price range: $5-$14 Tastes like: El Mezcal Review: A flashing purple and orange neon sign in front of Casa Agave describes the restaurant as an "authentic Mexican restaurant and cantina." Despite this assurance, when visiting for the first time, I expected the food to taste Americanized. Instead, it was more like a combination of Americanized and authentic Mexican food, a blending of On the Border and El Mezcal. From its large menu, I ordered the Quesadilla Agave, Casa Agave's most popular dish. This above-average quesadilla was filled with chicken, beef, shrimp and bacon. Even though the food wasn't completely authentic, the fast service and low prices made the meal a good value. The loud atmosphere at Casa Agave reminded me of a bar and grill. Casa Agave has a large bar in the back of the restaurant. Kristin Hudson/KANSAN With the bar and several flat screen TVs scattered around the restaurant, Casa Agave would be a good place to go to spice up a game day. It would also be a convenient place to eat before seeing a movie because Hollywood Southwind 12 Theater is located behind the restaurant. Casa Agave is open on weekdays from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and on weekends from 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. — Edited by Susan Melgrem STUDY ABROAD THIS SUMMER IN BELGIUM, FRANCE AND SPAIN DEADLINE EXTENDED TO MARCH 13th... APPLY NOW! EUROPEAN CULTURAL STUDIES PROGRAM MAY 31 - JUNE 25, 2009 EARN 6 CREDIT HOURS IN Art History Honors European Studies HAWC Spanish Open to all majors CENTRAL PLAZA DE BERLINA 1 'Who Owns Art? Issues of Theft and Cultural Patrimony, 1861-present' (HA 305 or 505/HNRS 492/EURS 511) brussels, Belgium & Paris, France 3 hrs 2. "European Cultural Exchange along the Pilgrim's Route to Santiago" (SPAN 370 or 470*/HWC 500/EURS 511) Camino de Santiago & Madrid, Spain 3 hrs Academic Program: Download an application at www.ucylibrary.edu kua (or pick up at Office Study Abroad 11.04 (11pm)) For More Information contact the Center for European Studies: ces@ku.edu or phone: 864-907 Program Faculty Directors D. Sarah Crawford-Parker (email: scrawfordkaisha.edu) S. Sarah Crawford-Parker (email: scrawfordkaisha.edu) *SPAN 470 credit given by department approval only prior to departure LAWRENCE Voter registration for April election ends March 23 March 23 is the deadline to register to vote in the upcoming city election. The elections will take place April 7. The Student Legislative Awareness Board has voter registration forms available in room 410 at the Kansas Union. Students can also register at Douglas County offices at 1100 Massachusetts St. Ryan Lawler, community affairs director for SLAB, said SLAB would be open during break from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily to accept registrations. SLAB will also deliver the forms to the county free of charge. Those who have registered to vote within the last seven years do not need to re-register. Those who are unsure about their voting status, prefer to register online or want to know who is running in the elections should check "Voting and Elections" at http://www.douglas-county.com. — Mike Bontrager ARCHITECTURE London-based company to rename Sears Tower That's right, the tallest building in the United States is getting a new name later this year, building management said Thursday. It's all part of a deal with London-based Willis Group Holdings. Along with moving 500 employees into 140,000 square feet on multiple floors of the 110-story building this summer, the Willis Group gets the naming rights as part of its lease agreement with the real estate investment group that owns Sears Tower. CHICAGO — The Sears Tower is turning into something called the Willis Tower. "We certainly appreciate and understand the sentimental attraction to the Sears Tower name, and it's certainly a Chicago icon," said Will Thoretz, a spokesman in New York for Willis Holdings Group. "Our move into Chicago is a good thing for the city. We're bringing hundreds of jobs into the city." Associated Press ON CAMPUS . "The Economic Stimulus Bill: Implications for Higher Education" panel discussion will begin at noon in the Apollo Room in Nichols Hall. The "Learning to Hear the Stories X. A Ten-Year Retrospective" oral history workshop will begin at 8 a.m. in the Ballroom in the Kansas Union. The "TGIF" social event will begin at 4 p.m. in Adams Alumni Center. The "Exploring the Nano and Cellular Worlds using Fluorescence Spectroscopy" seminar will begin at 3:30 p.m. in 1001 Malot Hall. The "Understanding Solute Transport in Extremely Heterogeneous Porous Media: Lessons Learned from 25 Years of Research at the MADE Site" lecture will begin at 4 p.m. in 106 Lindley Hall. DAILY KU INFO KU(1)nfo Forty-one years ago, KU classes were cancelled so that students might see Robert F. Kennedy speak at Allen Fieldhouse. Kennedy opened his presidential campaign with his appearance on KU's campus, and was assassinated just weeks later. PSYCHOLOGY Positive emotions linked to better health A study of the correlation between emotions and health proves positive emotions are linked to better health. Sarah Pressman, assistant professor of psychology and Gallup senior research associate, said the association between emotion and physical health was more powerful than the connection between health and basic human physical requirements. Pressman, the only researcher from the University pursuing the research, said positive emotions are linked to better health even when considering a lack of fundamental needs. Data was collected from more than 140 countries, which provided a representative sample of 95 percent of the world's population. She said the emotions of a person are associated with the life expectancy of a country. Countries with higher life expectancy include Japan, Switzerland, United States and China. The countries with the lowest life expectancies include Nigeria, Rwanda, Angola and Zimbabwe. - Micole Aronowitz She said the reason for this correlation was because of access to medical care. "If you perceive yourself to be more positive you'll feel healthier," Pressman said. "It matters more to be positive in the countries where you are going hungry and you have no shelter." CRIME Depression may have led to Alabama murders Authorities say 28-year-old Michael McLendon killed five family members and five other people before fatally shooting himself Tuesday. GENEVA, Ala. — Officials say the man blamed for the worst massacre in Alabama history was depressed and frustrated with his inability to become a Marine or a police officer. Associated Press CONTACT US Tell us your news. Contact Brenda Hawley, Tara Smith, Mary Sorick, Brandy Entsinger, Joe Preiner or Jesse Trimble at (785) 864-4810 or editor@kansan.com. Kansan newsroom 111 Stauffer-Flint Hall 1435 Jayhawk Blvd. Lawrence, KS 66045 (785) 684-4810 . + THE UNIVERSITY HARY KANSAN NEWS 3A ALUMNI After graduation, sports fans unite 10 BY RACHEL BURCHFIELD Danae DeShazer, Overland Park 2008 graduate, center, gathers with friends in the Village Pourhouse, a bar in the East Village of New York City, to cheer on the Jayhawks from afar. Although it is a 40-minute subway ride from her home, she makes the trip twice a month to relive the feeling of watching KU sports in Lawrence. rburchfield@kansan.com CONTRIBUTED PHOTO In the thick of the Big 12 tournament and with the NCAA tournament on the horizon, March Madness is under way, and Lawrence has basketball fever once again. But what happens at tournament time after layahyaks graduate and fly away to somewhere else? Aaron Dickson can't imagine it. Now an upperclassman, the Kansas City, Kan., junior will soon have to face the reality that he won't be in Lawrence forever. No longer will he arrive at Allen Fieldhouse three and a half hours before game time, wearing his lucky shorts and hat, newspaper in hand to rip up. Instead, he will have to find somewhere else to watch his boys in blue. Though he said he planned to buy a big screen television with a large surround sound system, Dickson said he would also consider watching basketball games at one of the KU Alumni Association's basketball watch sites, which pop up all across the country. "It won't be the same as Allen Fieldhouse," Dickson said. "But it will be very similar to being in Lawrence." The Alumni Association provides a list of watch sites on its Web site, places that have committed to show KU games when they air. Nineteen states have at least one watch site, and they range from coast to coast. "It was a really, really fun experience. I thought, 'Where am I right now, at The Wheel?" Jennifer Alderdice, assistant vice president of student programs for the Alumni Association, said the watch sites develop lasting friendships and renew old ones. "Designated KU watch sites were created to help Jayhawks gather together to cheer on KU sports teams, from basketball to football." Alderdice said. "It's always fun to find a place where other KU fans are watching the games." DANAE DESHAZER 2008 graduate Miami. Florida's watch site, located on South Beach, is called Quarterdeck. Sean Maher, managing partner, said he had seen Jayhawk fans in his establishment and called them a good group with a recognizable chant. Maher, an alumnus of the University of Florida, said that Jayhawk fans came out in their school colors to Quarterdeck and that they made a good showing. "Loyal fans stay loyal after they graduate," Maher said. "I'm from Gator Nation, so for KU I'm assuming it's similar." Danae DeShazer, Overland Park 2008 graduate, had an internship in New York City for one of her classes the winter break of her senior year. During her visit, DeShazer visited the Village Pourhouse, an East Village bar where KU sports frees quently gather. There she watched the Orange Bowl with fellow lahawks. "It was so awesome." DeShazer said. "We were all packed up against each other. I was around all these people dressed in KU blue, jumping up and down and going crazy — waving the wheat and of course doing the Rock Chalk chant. It was a really, really fun experience. I thought, "Where am I right now, at the Wheel?" 'I'll keep my closet shock full of blue, and 'I'll always wear it on game day." DeShazer moved to New York City permanently on July 31, and since then has taken the 35 to 40 minute subway ride to the Pourhouse about two weekends a month, she said. The Pourhouse, which DeShazer called the haven AARON DICKSON Kansas City, Kan., Junior for all KU alumni that live in New York City is a place where, DeShazer and her friends go even when there isn't a game playing because of its young, hip vibe. She said she would definitely watch NCAA tournament games there this month. Dickson calls himself a Jayhawk since birth. Though his accounting "I'll definitely be there," DeShazer said. "March Madness is my favorite, favorite holiday of the year. I want to feel like I'm still a part of it and the Pourhouse is the perfect place to do that." WATCH SITES AROUND THE COUNTRY Alabama: Alabama: Indigo Joe's Sports Pub and Restaurant in Madison Arizona: Fort Lowell Depot Bar and Grill in Tucson Buffalo Wild Wings in Bentonville Arkansas: California: Victory Grill in Fresno Players Sports Pub and Grill in Fair Oaks Connecticut: Connecticut: Buffalo Wild Wings in Windsor Florida: Nick and Stella's Family Sports Pub in Fort Meyers Quarterdeck in Miami JB'S Sports Restaurant in Orlando Beef O'Brady's in Tampa Beef O'Brady's in Wildwood Illinois: Hot Shots Bar in O'Fallon Kentucky: Beaumont Bar and Grill in Lexington Champps Americana in Livonia Michigan: Classics Sports Café in Spring field Missouri: New Mexico: The Game in Las Cruces New Mexico: North Carolina: Dilworth Neighborhood Grill in Charlotte Mulligans Hyde Park in Cincinnati Ohio: Oklahoma: Leon's in Tulsa South Carolina: Kings' Street Grill in Mt. Pleasant Tennessee: Sams Sports Bar and Grill in Nashville Texas: Hummer's Sports Café in Amarillo Humberdin's in Arlington Utah: Iggy's Sports Grill in Midvale degree may not keep him in Law- rence, he said he would be jayhawk proud forever. Wisconsin: "I have been so far," Dickson said. "I'll keep my closet chck full of blue, and I'll always wear it on game day." The Irish Pub in Milwaukee Source: www.kualumni.org Edited by Justin Leverett Student group works at Jo Shmo's for a worthy cause PHILANTHROPY Nine members are waiting tables and donating tips to battered women's shelter BY MICHELLE SPREHE msprehe@kansan.com Members of the graduate student group Masters in Social Welfare will be serving customers Monday night at 10 Shmo's to raise money for Women's Transitional Care Services, Inc. The tips earned from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. will go to WTCS, which is a local shelter for battered women and their children. Kavya Velagapudi, Denver graduate student, said MSW members voted to raise money for WTCS because it was a familiar program within the community. Rena Reynolds, Lawrence graduate student and social chairperson for MSW, said she hoped for a good turn out. "I think we'll have a lot of com-munity support," Reynolds said. This is the first event of its kind at Jo Shmo's, 724 Massachusetts St., owner Josh Mochel said. "We'll make sure everything goes well," Mochel said. "We're looking forward to having people out and supporting the cause and I think it should be a good time." WHAT: Master Social Welfare Mutual Aid Society Fundraiser "I think the MSW student group is an opportunity for students to get involved in all aspects of the school," Kim said. "It's important to have a student voice and this is an opportunity for students to get their ideas heard." After becoming an official student group last year, MSW held multiple social events, however this is its first fundraiser for a nonprofit organization. Previous events hosted by the group have included a MSW launch party, an election watch party and a Christmas party. WHERE: Jo Shmo's, 724 Massachusetts St. WHEN: Monday, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. "We think that'll be part of the funny part, we have no idea what to do." Reynolds said. "We're hoping people understand it's for charity and we hope that's going to make it more fun" Tips will go to Women's Transitional Care Services, Inc. "It's important to have a student voice and this is an opportunity for students to get their ideas heard." serving food had one training session at Jo Shmo's on Tuesday. Johnny Kim, assistant profes- JOHNNY KIM Assistant professor The nine members who will be assistant professor in the School of Social Welfare and MSW faculty advisor, said he planned to go to the event. "The events I'll attend will be to show my support in terms of fund-raising," Kim said. "I wanted to support them in whatever way possible." So far this year, members of MSW have used their own money to support the events. But the group started selling School of Social Welfare T-shirts last week to assist with group events, Velagapudi said. "We're hoping we don't have to rely on someone else to fund us." Velagapudi said. "Right now, students are just pitching in personal money for fliers and posters so this is an opportunity to raise funds so individual students don't have to pay." Edited by Sam Speer CRIME 53-year-old convicted in shooting of KC policeman KANSAN.COM Post Comments | Join Discussions The Kansas City Star is reporting that Wyandotte County jurors found 53-year-old Nolden Garner guilty Thursday of several charges, including attempted second-degree murder. Garner also was charged with attempted capital murder, but the jurors opted for the lesser charge. 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Wichita State University and Kansas State University also competed in the summit. KansasBIO, a nonprofit trade group for the bioscience industry in Kansas, presented $3,000 in awards — $500 to two students from each university. Audra Sterling, South Bend, Ind., doctoral student, and Brittany Gorres, New Ulm, Minn., doctoral student, received the University's awards. The eight KU students were chosen from the University's graduate research competition, which was held Feb. 23. Ryan McCabe, executive director of the graduate and professional association at the University, said researchers whose work was pertinent to the entire state were chosen to represent the University in Topeka. McCabe said the summit was a great way to influence policy makers both in the state legislature and the Board of Regents. "It's a chance for people who make decisions on educational funding to see what it is that graduate students do — that they're not just sitting in some ivory tower," McCabe said. Gov. Kathleen Sebelius proclaimed the week of Mar. 9 to Mar. 13 to be Graduate Student Research Week. In that proclamation, Sebelius said, "Cutting-edge research that is conducted by students highlights the importance of the integration of higher education, research and the health of our state MIGRAINE MANAGEMENT Nicholas Stucky, Spokane Wash., medical student, presented his research on how chemicals in the brain affect migraine headaches. Because women are three times more likely to suffer from migraines, Stucky said he was examining the role played by hormones such as estrogen. "As we learn more, we plan to identify therapies that can shut down these pain pathways," Stucky said. CANCER TREATMENT Natalie Ciaccio, Champagne, Ill., doctoral student, is currently researching a new type of brain cancer treatment. Because of the dangers associated with surgery and the severe side effects of chemotherapy and radiation, Ciaaccio said she was studying new protein treatments that could give new hope to patients. "It is apparent that new and improved treatment options are needed for this disease," Ciaccio said. Ciaccio is studying the way a particular protein affects survival in brain cancer patients. Ciaccio said she and others hoped to eventually develop a new drug to help treat brain cancer. BILINGUAL LEARNING Leah Kapa, Cedartown, Ga., doctoral student, presented research on the differences in learning cognition between monolingual and bilingual students. Kapa said her research showed bilingual children had an increased ability to ignore misleading information during problem solving because of the constant need to manage two languages. RESEARCHERS COMPETING IN THE SIXTH ANNUAL RESEARCH SUMMIT Students from the University of Kansas, Lawrerr campus: Madhav Ghanta Jing Guo Leah Kapa Shuang Cai Natalie Ciaccio Audra Sterling Kapa said her research suggested children who were learning English as a second language should be encouraged to maintain their native languages in order to maintain increased learning abilities. James Stoutenborough John Shelley Kapa said the research summit was a great opportunity to reach Students from the University of Kansas Medical Center: Brittany K. Gorres Katryn Allen Brian R. Earl Carol Kemper Nicholas Stucky out to policy makers in Topeka. "Specifically, the summit allows legislators to see how the research that graduate students are conducting around the state may affect various policy decisions in Kansas." LAWRENCE Edited by Liz Schubauer City proposes transit system changes Recommendations include fewer bus routes, more stops BY MIKE BONTRAGER mbontrager@kansan.com KU on Wheels and the Lawrence Transit System will have fewer bus routes and more stops if the city supports recommendations for a consolidated transit system. "The proposed service better connects students to south Iowa commercial shopping or downtown entertainment." Meier said. "Students living along the route corridor will have decent transit service even on days when the University is not in session, and also two hours later into the evening." Derek Meier, Independence, Kan., sophomore and transportation coordinator for KU on Wheels, said the recommendations would provide benefits for students. 9th St. Iowa St. Mass St. 19th St. 23rd St. City route No. 8 Proposed new route (currently KU on Wheels routes 24 and 25) 31st St. The recommended changes include combining KU on Wheels to 31st and Iowa streets. Alyssa Jordan, Olathe freshman, lives in McColllum and said she would use the bus on the evenings and the weekends because of the convenience. "As long as it came up to Daisy Hill," Jordan said. "Normally I have to take a bus to get down to campus." Bo Herring, Lenexa freshman, said he would use the bus to go shopping. routes No. 24, 31st and Iowa and No. 25, Downtown, into what would be route No. 11. The proposed route No. 11 would run an alternate route in the evening and on the weekends, stopping at Daisy Hill and Oliver Hall and traveling downtown and City route No. 8 would also be added into route No.11., Route No. 11 currently runs through Daisy Hill, around Pioneer Cemetery near West Campus to 19th Street, and down to Ousdahl Road from 19th to 23rd streets. "The proposed service better connects students to south Iowa...and downtown entertainment." "With Wal-Mart being right there, I would definitely use that bus," Herring said. A minor change is also suggested for KU on Wheels route No. 26, 25th and Melrose. The proposed change would cut Oread Avenue from the current route. Other changes include coordinating city route No. 1 with route No. 2, and city route No. 3 with route No. 4. The current system interlines city route No. 3 with route No. 2 and city route No. 1 DEREK MEIER KU on Wheels Graphic by Nick Gerik with route No. 4. The KU Transit Commission will hold a public hearing from 4 to 6 p.m. this Wednesday in the Relays Room at the Burge Union for students to give feedback on the recommended changes. Meier said KU on Wheels would explore the possibility of implementing a designated-stops-only system at off-campus locations. This would replace the current flag-down system, which allows students to hail buses off campus at locations other than at designated stops. Meier said there would be more stops put in place to compensate for the change to the system. "Designated stops only improve the safety, reliability, and timeliness of the transit system." Meier said. "If the Transit Commission decides to move forward with implementing such policy, sufficient time will be given for students to request stop locations." There will also be a Public Transit Advisory Committee meeting from 4:10 to 5:30 p.m., March 24 in the Lawrence Public Library Auditorium for any member of the public to comment on the route recommendations. Casey Toomay, budget manager and interim transit administrator, said PTAC would take any public comment into consideration and then give recommendations to the city commission. The recommendations are on the agenda for the March 31 city commission meeting, where commissioners will decide whether to approve the new routes. Edited by Susan Melgren Shoe-throwing Iraqi journalist gets 3 years INTERNATIONAL BAGHDAD — A court convicted an Iraqi journalist of assault Thursday for hurling his shoes at George W Bush and sentenced him to three years in prison, prompting an outburst from his family and calls for his release from Iraqis who consider him an icon for a nation decimated by war. Muntadhar al- zeidi, 30, defiantly shouted, "Long Live Iraq" when ASSOCIATED PRESS the sentence was imposed, according to defense lawyers. Some of his relatives collapsed and had to be helped out of the courthouse. Others were forcibly removed by guards after shouting "Down with Bush!" "This judiciary is unjust," al-Zeidi's brother, Dargham, said tearfully. Other family members shouted insults against Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki, who like Zeidi Although al-Zeidi received the minimum sentence — it could have been 15 years behind bars — his lawyers denounced the verdict and said they would appeal, possibly hoping a public outcry would aid their cause. is a Shiite. Al-Zeidi's brazen act during a Dec. 14 press conference by Bush and al-Maliki in Baghdad's Green Zone turned the young reporter into a folk hero across the Arab world, where the former U.S. president is reviled for invading Iraq in 2003 and for other policies highly frowned upon there. Many Iraqi interviewed after the verdict believed the sentence was too harsh and that al-Zeidi was a hero for standing up to the American president. Supporters defended his act as a political statement in Arab culture, where throwing shoes at someone is considered an especially serious insult. BLOG (CONTINUED FROM 1A) media is that political blogs are usually visibly biased toward one party or another. Hodge said that unbiased content in mainstream media was hard to come by and that at least with blogging, the writer is honest about his or her affiliation. Danedri Thompson, blogger for Redcounty.com, has worked in five newsrooms. She said journalists don't necessarily mean to be partisan. She found that the subjects reporters chose to write about were largely based on their political affiliation. A benefit of blogging, she said, was that readers could get multiple viewpoints while understanding exactly what the blogger's agendas, intended or unintended, were. Although some readers may be skeptical of the credibility of bloggers, Jason Croucher, who writes for the left winged blog Kansas Jackass, said a blogger's credibility stemmed from his content. He said readers would hopefully be able to verify facts on their own, and understand a blog was more like the opinion page than the front page. "There are tons of small bills in the Legislature that affect us that Another benefit Simon saw was the scope blogs could cover that mainstream media couldn't. SOME KANSAS POLITICAL BLOGGERS Jason Croucher http://kansasjackass. blogspot.com/ Ben Hodge http://www. kansatProgress.com Artur Bagyants http://www.bagyants.com Danedri Thompson http://www.redcounty.com aren't worth a whole news story but you can find a blog about, Simon said. NATIONAL Croucher said the key to having a successful blog wasnt just credibility and coverage, but also exposure. Croucher puts links to his blog on internet pages like Twitter and Facebook to reach a broader audience. He said that using free advertising always helps attract more readers. Edited by Justin Leverett In her first major advocacy mission, the wife of President Barack Obama spent the afternoon visiting with soldiers and their families at North Carolina's sprawling Fort Bragg. She then told a crowd of community leaders in nearby Fayetteville that Americans need to reach out to members of the military. "Our soldiers and their families have done their duty — and they do it without complaint," Mrs. Obama said. "And we as a grateful nation must do ours — do everything in our power to honor them by supporting them." FORT BRAGG, N.C. — First lady Michelle Obama, venturing away from Washington to define her White House role, called on the American people Thursday to embrace the military families in their communities. Mrs. Obama has said she wants to focus on military families during her time as first lady. She spent time hugging military members at a dining facility and talking with their spouses in a private session — all in a support center that had some windows boarded up with plywood. First lady visits with families of U.S. soldiers BY MIKE BAKER Associated Press Writer "Military family members have their own special courage and strength," she said later. Later she visited a classroom of kids, ages 3 to 5, at a Fort Bragg child development center. She gave an animated reading of "The Cat in the Hat" — a book she used to read to her daughters — and then did a few minutes of crafts with kids preparing "Thank You" cards for wounded soldiers. To emphasize her commitment to the military community, Mrs. Obama also gave her first network television interview since her husband took office, sitting down at Fort Bragg with ABCs "Good Morning America." + { { cherry grape chocolate just 1 of = 72,634,054,790,000,000,000 possible combinations 6 flavors, 60 toppings. you make the call. Yummy's OVER-THE-TOP FROZEN YOGURT In the interview, to be broadcast Friday, she said she wanted military families to know they have a friend in the White House. 1119 mass. | 785.838.3600 around the corner from "Brothers" "It hurts. It hurts," the first lady said of hearing about military families on food stamps. "These are people who are willing to send their loved ones off to, perhaps, give their lives — the ultimate sacrifice. But yet, they're living back at home on food stamps, it's not right, and it's not where we should be as a nation." 6 THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2009 SPORTS 5A ARIZONA ST. (12-2) PITCHING Simply put, the Sun Devils are No. 4 in the country because they have, arguably, the best pitching staff in the nation. Arizona State has an incredible 10 pitchers with a sub-1.00 ERA. Junior Mike Leake is coming Leake off a season that saw him earn Pac-10 Pitcher of the Year and has kept it up this season. He's 3-1 with a 0.64 ERA. ★★★★ OFFENSE The Sun Devils are led on offense by juniors Carlos Ramirez, who is hitting .327 with seven home runs and 20 RBIs, and Kajinipis, who is hitting .481 with five home runs, 18 RBIs and seven stolen bases A Ramirez Oh, and Leake has a great bat, too, too. He batting .625. MOMENTUM How Narodowski came to Kansas Even with all that talent, the Sun Devils have had a couple surplaining losses. After starting with right straight wins, Arizona Statenas lost to a pair of middling Big 12 teams. Kansas State split a two-game series earlier this week, winning the first 6-2 before falling 11-1. Missouri lost twice before taking their final match 5-2. The shortstop has made splash in the infield and at bat BY JOSH BOWE jbowe@kansan.com — Tim Dwyer Oh, the places you'll go. Back in high school, David Narodowski probably didn't think a Dr. Seuss book would describe his baseball career. And for the Jayhawks, it'd be hard to imagine how the season would be going without Narodowski. After a rough start that saw Narodowski's batting average below 200, he's now raised it to .341 in the last week. Price always knew Narodowski was a solid hitter after watching him play during the last fall semester. "He pulled his average close to .300 and a week ago against Northwestern he was close to .200." Price said Tuesday after the Missouri Valley game. "But he hit .400 in the fall." Narodowski, junior shortstop, traveled great lengths before finding a home at Kansas. He grew up learning and playing the game in Vancouver, British Columbia, all the way up in the great white north of Canada. Junior infilfered David Narodowski warms up before Wednesday night's 8-0 victory over Wichita State. His batting is picking up after he started the season cold. Today at Arizona State, 6:30 p.m. Looking to continue his impressive high school career — he played on the Canadian junior national team — Narodowski didn't have too many offers before the last day to sign with a college. Luckily a small junior college in Wichita Falls, Texas, came through. Tomorrow at Arizona State, 6:30 p.m. "It was lucky, it was on the last day one of the Vernon College coaches offered me a scholarship," Narowdowski said. "So I had to SPRING BREAK SCHEDULE Jerry Wang/KANSAN March 15 at Arizona State, 6:30 p.m. March 17 at San Diego State, 8:30 p.m. March 18 at San Diego State, 8:30 p.m. March 20 vs. Texas, 3:00 p.m. KANSAS 17 March 21 vs. Texas, 1:00 p.m. March 22 vs. Texas, 1:00 p.m. take it." For his only season at Vernon, Narowdowski hit .450 with eight home runs and 42 RBIs. But for all his impressive stats, he again received few offers, including one from Kansas coach Ritch Price. "My sophomore season, towards the end, I still didn't really have anywhere to go," he said. "I'm glad coach Price kept talking to me. He was talking to me for about a month towards the end of the season." Price lured Narodowski to Kansas with the opportunity of playing against the rest of the Big 12 Conference because Price was short on scholarships. Narowdowski's other offers were to smaller schools such as St. Edwards, a private school in Austin, Texas. "He turned down substantial scholarship offers because he wanted to play at a major university in a major conference," Price said. "He's here on just a little bit of scholarship money because that's all we had." on even more over spring break. Kansas faces off against two stellar programs during a west coast trip. First up is national powerhouse No. 4 Arizona State starting this afternoon at 6:30 p.m. Narodowski's bat will be counted "It's a great opportunity for us. We're going to go play one of the finest teams in the country," Price said. "One of the most storied teams in the country." Edited by Chris Hickerson KANSAS (9-3) PITCHING Lee Ridenhour continues to impress. Wednesday against Ridenhour he only allowed five base runners, something that troubled him in his first two outings. It's hard to tell how great the pitching will be against the No. B 4 team in the country, but right now you can't ask for much more. OFFENSE ★★★★ Stuck in slumps for a majority BENNETT ROBINSON key stats of the season, second base- man Roby Price and David Narodowski have produced big numbers. Price hit his second home run Wednesdav. Price Runs per game for Kansas in the last six games 9. 7 15 and Narowdowski has reached base in seven of his last eight plate appearances. Narowdowski's batting average has risen to .341, and the Jayhawk offense is clicking on all cylinders. 12 Prestond Land strikeouts MOMENTUM David Narodowski runs 0 14 David Narodowski hits Earned runs in Paul Smyth's last three appearances ★★★★ Kansas has won six in a row. The team was especially psyched in the locker room after their defeat of rival Wichita State. This West Coast trip might bring the Jayhawks back to earth, but right now they are storming into Arizona at full speed. SVIMMING & DIVING — Josh Bowe Two swimmers qualify for NCAA Championship at Texas A&M BY HALLIE MANN hmann@kansan.com After 17 meets, it all comes down to his: the NCAA Championships. The goal for the swimmers who quilted: beat their incoming seed tins. The payoff for six months of swimming and training: a shot to break another record. lansashastwo swimmers, senior Maia Mayrovich and sophomore Iulia Kuzr, who will make their NOA Championship debuts in College Station, Texas, next week. Marovich qualified in the 50-yard, 100-yard and 200-yard freestyle and Kuzhil qualified in the 100-yad backstroke. Mayrovich helped set the school records in the 200- and 400-yard freestyle relays, and the 200- and 400-yard medley relays at the Big 12 Conference Championship meet. Mayrovich also had seven season-best times at the meet. "I told myself I have to make it no matter what," Mayrovich said. "I've been training and planning to "I've had a really good season and I can't complain about the way things have turned out," Mayrovich said. "I made all of my goals and times that the coaches and I laid out for me for the season." Mayrovich said she had come close the last two years and she finally made it to the NCAA Championships this season. make it to this meet all season." Kuzhil, who has only been in the country and at Kansas for six months, broke the school record in the 100- and 200-yard backstroke at the Big 12 Championships. "All of [the season] went by so fast," Kuzhil said. "This has been so exciting and I'm glad that I was able to come to school here and be a part of this team and this atmosphere." ZONE DIVING CHAMPIONSHIPS Before Kansas divers sophomore Erin Mertz, junior Meghan Proehl and senior Hannah McMacken can even think about the NCAA Championships, they will be tested again this week at the Zone Diving Championships, a regional competition needed to qualify for the NCAA Championship tournaments. The three divers qualified for the zone meet at the first meet of the season. Proehl made it to the finals in the 1-meter and 3-meter competitions at the Big 12 meet. Proehl said that the Big 12 meet was the most important meet of the season for her but she is looking forward to another competition. "Conference is great because I'm competing for the whole team," Proehl said. "Zone is like icing on the cake for me. If I do well, great. If not, it's okay." McMacken said that this has been her best season by far and that this meet should be solid competition for the team. Although this could be her last meet ever, McMacken said that she couldn't be happier with the way things have gone this season. “it's kind of weird to think that this could be it,” McMaken said. The divers will head back to Columbia, Mo., to compete in the Zone D Diving Championships today through Sunday. If they qualify, they will go to the NCAA Championships next weekend. — Edited by Sam Speer 200-yard Freestyle Friday, March 20 100-yard Freestyle Saturday, March 21 50-yard Freestyle Thursday, March 19 schedule Maria Mayrovich: luliia Kuzhil: 100-yard Backstroke Friday, March 20 MARCH 13, 14, & 15 2009 | HYATT REGENCY | CROWN CENTER, KC NAKAKON 09 GUESTS INCLUDE AMELIE BELCHER BRINA PALENCIA LEAH CLARK CHRIS PATTON CHUCK HUBER LEETSTREET BOYS AND PLENTY OTHERS REMEMBER THE MOMENT 34 00 KANSAS 35 47 KANSAS 30 MI KANSANSALES.COM Your source for The University Daily Kansan memorabilia and merchandise. T-shirts, posters, specials sections, and much more all available online at kansansales.com 6A KU 64,BU 71 THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2009 BAYLOR 37 34----71 KANSAS 33 31----64 JAYHAWK STAT LEADERS Points P. W. ROBERTS Sherron Collins 16 Rebounds FRED HOFFMAN 14 Assists Cole Aldrich KANSAS (25-7) PHOTO: RENEED GARRISON Sherron Collins 6
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Marcus Morris5-110-14012
Cole Aldrich3-50-01408
Sherron Collins6-204-124616
Brady Morningstar1-50-4152
Tyshawn Taylor4-72-32312
Tyrel Reed2-52-5406
Markieff Morris1-40-0402
Mario Little3-50-0516
Travis Releford0-00-0000
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Kevin Rogers6-120-05214
Josh Lomers1-30-0313
Curtis Jerrells3-102-86310
LaceDarius Dunn9-166-116024
Tweety Carter1-50-3212
Henry Dugat2-50-1346
Mamadou Diene4-40-0409
Anthony Jones1-50-2303
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SCHEDULE Date Opponent Result/Time Date Opponent Result 11/25 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 W, 86-62 12/13 vs. Massachusetts (in Kansas City, Mo.) L, 61-60 12/20 vs. Temple W, 71-59 12/23 at Arizona L, 84-67 12/30 vs. Albany NY W, 79-43 1/03 vs. Tennessee W, 92-85 1/6 vs. Sierra W, 91-84 1/10 at Michigan State L, 75-62 1/13 vs. Kansas State W, 87-71 1/17 at Colorado W, 73-56 1/19 vs. Texas A&M W, 73-53 1/24 at Iowa State W, 82-67 1/28 at Nebraska W, 68-62 1/31 vs. Colorado W, 66-61 2/2 at Baylor W, 75-65 2/7 vs. Oklahoma State W, 78-67 2/9 at Missouri L, 62-60 2/14 at Kansas State W, 85-74 2/18 vs. Iowa State W, 72-55 2/21 vs. Nebraska W, 70-53 2/23 at Oklahoma W, 87-78 3/1 vs. Missouri W, 90-65 3/4 at Texas Tech L, 84-65 3/7 vs. Texas W, 83-73 3/12 vs. Baylor L, 71-64 Selection Sunday March 15 First Two Rounds March 19, 21 Greensboro Coliseum (Greensboro, N.C.) Sprint Center (Kansas City, Mo.) Wachovia Center (Philadelphia) Rose Garden (Portland, Ore.) March 20, 22 Taco Bell Arena (Boise, Idaho.) UD Arena (Dayton, Ohio) American Airlines Arena (Miami) HHH Metrodome (Minneapolis) MEN'S BASKET Weston White/KANSAN KANS BAYLOR 23 Wilson Junior guard Mario Little gets trapped along the baseline after picking up his dribble during the first half against Baylor. Baylor forced 11 Kansas turnovers Thursday on its way to forks Kansas out of the conference tournament. Baylor's zone defense limits Aldrich's scoring BY TAYLOR BERN tbern@kansan.com OKLAHOMA CITY — Kansas coach Bill Self has said center Cole Aldrich does his most damage in the opening minutes of the second half. The reason is that at halftime Self almost always has to remind his guards to feed Aldrich in the paint, and then they respond by immediately passing him the ball. Thirty seconds into the second half on Thursday, Kansas was true to form as Aldrich cut the deficit to two with a short jumper from the side. However, those were his only points in the final 20 minutes. The sophomore finished with a game-high 14 rebounds, but mistered only eight points on 3-of-5 shooting. Baylor's LaceDarius Dunn, who led all scorers with 24 points, said Thursday's game was the best zone his team has played all season. Baylor coach Scott Drawe pointed to his defense as the key to keeping the team calm despite "It's kind of tough to get the ball inside when they have so many big guys," Aldrich said. "The middle was wide open, but they kind of clumped up the sides." Baylor's sagging 2-3 zone defense was a constant problem for Aldrich, who has only attempted fewer than five shots in one game this season. While Self normally blames the guards for not getting Aldrich enough touches, Thursday he placed equal blame on his guards, the zone and Aldrich himself. "I think all were equally valued as far as not letting the ball go inside." Self said. Kansas' ability to erase a 17-point deficit. "You are always adjusting throughout the course of the game with personnel and what they are doing." Drew said. "The big thing throughout the game, the common thing, is our defense was tremendous." Baylor's zone left a hole for a high post player around the free-throw line. Kansas' guards often passed to Aldrich or Marcus Morris in that hole, but most of the time those two kicked back out and the guards fired three-pointers. ( ） Kansas made 8-of-25 behind the three-point line. Self said he was upset his team didn't drive to the basket instead of settling for contested jumpers. "What a zone does, it creates doubt," Self said. "We weren't aggressive. We didn't play up against it." Sherron Collins agreed. Collins, who was 6-of-20 from the field and 4-of-12 beyond the arc, said the zone wouldn't have been a problem if Kansas didn't play passively. The guards settled for jumpers instead of drives and the zone trapped big men Aldrich, Mario Little and Markieff Morris several times. Of course, everything was more difficult for Aldrich. The center said he would try to find something positive from the loss. That won't be easy considering Baylor's zone did exactly what it was designed to do. Stop Aldrich. "This was a game in which he labored probably as much as he has at any point in time this year." Self said. Edited by Susan Melgren BIG 12 COPHERES Baylor center Josh Lomers dunks the ball over Kansas forward Markieff Morris. Morris played 14 min KANSAS 4 DIEE 15 BAYLOR 24 WestorWhite/KANSAN @ Junior guard Sherron Collins drives for a layup. Collins led the Jayhawks with 16 pins, but only made six of the 20 shots he attempted. @KANSAN.COM BEWARE OF "THE BLOG" For more men's basketball coverage, check out Case Keefer's "Blog" Allen on Kansan.com. If you would rather kick back and rest your eyes, listen to the postgame edition of The Jay Report podcast. The Jay Report Bring in your completed bracket to the Tech Shop department in the KU Bookstores, Kansas Union. Level 2 by 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 26. Final Four champions final score Name Email Phone No, I wouldn't like to receive KU Bookstores emails about the latest book news, coupons, special offers, pro ites for the (CCC) eneren postin lavay get a N lavah Theing from from T shoot 1.6 in a turn point T commutes block it th idim co-d cam K 12 to thou enten num to it char tour THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2009 KU 64,BU 71 7A ved 14 min BALL REWIND Weston White/XANSAN e/KANSAN but only doc for the Javahawks with two points in Thursday's quarterfinal loss. The loss ended Kansas' bid for a fourth consecutive Big 12 tournament title WILSON BRECKUNITCH (CONTINUED FROM 12A) Weston White/KANSAN energy was never apparent in KU's post play as the Morris twins continued to settle for jumpers and layups and Aldrich battled just to get a shot off. Nothing seemed to go the Jayhawks' way on Thursday. Three-point-shots weren't falling; the team shot 32 percent from behind the arc in the game. Sherron Collins shot one of eight from the floor. The post play was the most shocking, though. Diene averages 1.6 points per game and turned in a performance to rival that of Aldrich. Freshman Marcus Morris turned in a solid effort with 12 points, but no one else did much. The turning point may have come with just under eight minutes left in the game when Diene blocked Collins' layup. Self called it the "biggest block in the game". Yes, the biggest block in the game didn't come from Aldrich. Big 12 co-defensive player of the year; it came from Diene. Kansas can't win every Big 12 tournament championship, though. The fact that the team entered the tournament as the number-one seed is a testament to its skill and it will get another chance to prove that in the NCAA tournament. KAU A dejected Kansas bench looks on as Baylor regains the lead over Kansas late during the second half. Kansas lost 71-64 against Baylor and will wait for Sunday evening selection show to find out its NCAA tournament seed. — Edited by Liz Schubauer TECH MADNESS win an apple macbook Sweet 16 toys and events. Sweet 16 for every team you guess correctly you receive 1 point Apple Final Four for every team you guess correctly you receive 4 points for every team you guess correctly you receive 2 points instructions (HOW TO WIN) Elite Eight championship for each team you guess correctly you receive 6 points. If you guess the winner you receive 10 points. 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No one could make sense of the defeat. "I don't know what went wrong," junior guard Mario Little said. "We just stopped playing, I guess." Edited by Sam Speer VIEW FROM PRESS ROW IT WAS OVER WHEN ... Baylor guard Henry Dugat made two free throws with 20 seconds remaining. It came moments after Sherron Collins air balled a three-point shot. More importantly, it made it a two-possession game at 69-64. With the way Kansas was playing, it had no shot at a late miracle to win the game. Dugat had six points and four assists, but arguably recorded the two most significant points of the game. GAME TO REMEMBER ... Baylor guard LaceDarius Dunn SADU MORIKE Dunn Put simply, Dunn torched the Jayhawks. He came three points away from tying a career-high with 24 points and also had six rebounds and three steals. He went six-for-11 from three-point range. During the season, Dunn primarily came off of the bench and won the Big 12 Sixth Man of the Year award. Maybe that was a mistake by Baylor coach Scott Drew. Dunn has started both games in the Big 12 tournament and had a significant impact. GAME TO FORGET ... Kansas coach Bill Self Actually, he needs to make sure his team forgets about it. With the defeat, Kansas is now likely to be a No. 4 seed in the NCAA Tournament — prime position to fall victim to a first round upset. If the Jayhawks let this linger, that might just happen. Self now has a week to prepare his team for the rigors of the tournament and he'll need every minute of it. PETER HOLLINGTON Self STAT OF THE NIGHT ... 8-for-25. That's what both teams shot from three-point range. What's that mean? Probably nothing, just a coincidence. But teams matching each other shot-for-shot certainly doesn't happen very often. PRIME PLAYS 11:10 — Normally a spark off the bench, LaceDarius Dunn started for the second game in a row and scored 11 points in the first nine minutes. Dunn's three-pointer put Kansas up 24-11. Case Keefer 0:06 — Yep, they did it again. The first half isn't over until Kansas hits a buzzer-beater. Sherron Collins drove the lane and kicked out to Tyshawn Taylor, who drilled a three-pointer to pull within four. 7:06 — Baylor's Curtis Jerrells called his own number and hit a three-pointer with the shot clock winding down. Jerrells' shot put the Bears up 17. 4:05 — Kevin Rogers couldn't duplicate his 20-rebound performance from Wednesday, but this dunk did liven up a Baylor bench that was watching its lead slip away. Rogers' slam put the Bears up 10. SECOND HALF 9:39 — Tyrel Reed gave Kansas its first lead since it was up 1-0 with a three-pointer from the corner. Things were looking up for the Jayhawks. 6:40 — With his team trailing by three, Dunn hit a three-pointer and then a layup to go up two. Baylor would never trail the rest of the way. 2:50 — After a Reed three, Collins' three-pointer rimmed in to make the score 65-64. Less than a minute later, Collins missed a layup that would have put Kansas ahead. 0:27 — With the game in his hands, Collins chucked up a three-pointer that hit neither the rim nor the net. Collins' uncharacteristic airball put an ugly bow on a disappointing day for the Jayhawks. Taylor Bern NCAA TOURNAMENT IMPLICATIONS WE TALKIN' ABOUT PRACTICE GAME NOTES Kansas coach Bill Self kept his address to the team in the locker room after the game short. The way Self makes it sound, it might not be the most fun time to be a Jayhawk the next couple days. "We'll practice as hard the next two days as we ever have." Self said, "and a couple times on Saturday" "He was just talking about practice," junior guard Mario Little said. "That was it." Ten days ago, Kansas looked like a dark horse candidate for a No.1 seed in the NCAA Tournament. Instead of staying in Oklahoma City for two more days to play in a semifinal and championship, Kansas returned back to Lawrence Thursday night. Now, it would be lucky to get a No. 3 seed. After losing two of their last three games, the Jayhawks are likely going to be a No. 4 seed. "We've hurt ourselves. There's no doubt about it." Self said. "We've put ourselves in a position where we are going to have a very difficult first round game." The Jayhaws also probably knocked themselves out of a sub-regional at Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo. Geographical considerations are taken into account for anyone with a top-four seed, but the higher seeds are considered first. A few days after stressing the importance of a high seed, junior guard Sherron Collins contradicted himself after the defeat. "It will make the tournament harder now," Collins said. "But it doesn't matter — anybody can beat anybody in the tournament." COLLINS INJURED Well, not really. He just walked with a slight limp after a Baylor guard bumped into his leg at some point in the game. "I don't think it was on purpose. 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NEBRASKA 32 24----56 N R KANSAS 2833-61 KANSAS (18-12,6-10) Player FG-FGA 3FG-3FGA Rebs A Pts Krysten Boogaard 2-3 0-0 6 0 4 Sade Morris 12-19 0-2 7 4 24 Nicollette Smith 1-3 1-3 2 1 3 Ivana Catic 0-1 0-0 0 8 0 Danielle McCray 8-17 3-5 7 3 22 LaChelda Jacobs 0-0 0-0 0 1 0 Aishah Sutherland 3-7 0-0 3 0 8 Team 1 Total 26-50 4-10 26 17 61 Nebraska (15-15,6-10) Player FG-FGA 3FG-3FGA Rebs A Pts Yvonne Turner 6-14 0-3 5 3 13 Dominique Kelley 2-7 1-3 1 1 7 Tay Hester 1-7 0-1 5 1 3 Cory Montgomery 9-16 0-2 9 1 20 Catheryn Redmon 0-2 0-0 8 0 4 Nicole Neals 1-5 1-2 0 1 3 Kala Kuhlmann 1-3 1-1 1 1 3 Jessica Periago 0-1 0-1 3 1 0 Kaitlyn Burke 1-1 1-1 1 0 3 Team 4 Total 21-56 4-14 37 9 56 BY CLARK GOBLE Defensive intensity stops Nebraska cgoble@kansan.com And the way they did that has nothing to do with changing the plays. "We stepped it up on defense to get our offense going because we were struggling a little bit," Morris said. 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Hundreds of people packed the nightclub at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach hotel after the doors opened at 10:30 p.m. Wednesday night. Several of those in the audience said they came just to see Phoenix, who left them cooling their heels for almost four hours while disc jockeys played house and hip-hop music. ( ) Phoenix came out on stage before 2 a.m., smoking a cigarette and wearing a disheveled dark suit, sneakers and his scraggly long hair and beard. He began rapping to a beat played by the DJ and nodding to the music, although most of the lyrics were unintelligible. Then he responded to an apparent heckler near the stage. "We have a (double-expletive) in the audience," he said before jumping into the crowd. It was not immediately clear whether the two men exchanged any blows. FR To All, call Ilo U.S. It Associated Press Dudd and the Hidd pro any Why do sc Ma the Stro MAT What uses (!) at in I "Hey just I N becau acce result Incio Zea Opinion HAVE A GREAT SPRING BREAK! THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN United States First Amendment Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2009 WWW.KANSAN.COM FREE FOR ALL To contribute to Free for All, visit Kansan.com or call (785) 864-0500. --- Just so everybody is clear on the issue: The way to a man's heart is through his sternum. --- --have to be constantly productive. Whoever is smoking in the Templin stairwalls, stop, because it smells like ass. To the blond-haired ref in the championship intramural game: There's nothing like a power trip. Thanks, bro. --have to be constantly productive. --- 3-1-6 = Championship I love that clubs outside the U.S. don't close till like 5 a.m. It's pretty much amazing. --- Dude, I swallowed something and it hurt. I guess that is why they say don't put random junk in your mouth. --have to be constantly productive. That was the most profound statement in the history of man --have to be constantly productive. My genes aren't selfish enough. --have to be constantly productive. My stomach just growled really loudly. I thought someone was whispering at me through my door. --have to be constantly productive. --have to be constantly productive. Why is it every time I need to do something, I forget to do it? Hidden talent that I'm secretly proud of but will never have any use for or show anyone: I can spit like four feet. --- I'm preparing for my Bio100 test right now by watching videos I found on Youtube made by little boys explaining DNA. SO much easier than reading the book. --- --- MATLAB needs to die in a fire. Maybe one day I will have the size and strength of the Strongman, Ryan Madden... --- What does it mean when a guy uses lots of explanation marks (1) at the end of his sentences in his text messages? Like, "Hey!" Does he like me, or is it just because he's a happy type of a guy? --have to be constantly productive. No, he doesn't like you, because you're dumb and said explanation marks. --have to be constantly productive. Breathing like Darth Vader using my hands will never cease to cheer me up. I dressed this morning according to the Google results for "Lawrence Weather." Incidentally, Lawrence, New Zealand had a beautiful 65 today. --have to be constantly productive. Left with no jobs, failing economy, our generation deserves its breaks EDITORIAL BOARD ASSOCIATED PRESS 1028 We live in fiscally downtrodden times. The economy is in a recession. We face budget cuts, a falling stock market and rising unemployment. This is the worst crisis of its kind since the Great Depression and it is the greatest challenge facing our generation. We get it. No matter how many different ways you spin it, the economy looks just as bad as a Missouri Tiger in Allen Fieldhouse. Despite this, it's time for students to take a break — spring break, to be exact. This is not to negate the severity of the situation our school, country or world is facing. For college students, however, taking seven days to think about something aside from finance, stimulus packages and budgets is not only permissible, but absolutely necessary. Starting today, as soon as you hand your last midterm to your weary-eyed professor, as soon as your hear that final blow of the steam whistle and walk out into the unpredictable Kansas weather, you realize that for at least the next couple of days you do not PAGE 11A Stop worrying for now. The awful economy has affected students, but this KANSAN'S OPINION doesn't mean you shouldn't enjoy the break from class. If you're leaving town — lucky you — just avoid any situations that resemble the movie "Taken." If you're staying in Lawrence, find a green T-shirt and check out the downtown St. Paddy's Day Parade. It's free. The economy is still going to be here for us to fix after the break. So read a book you don't have to highlight, see a movie you're not writing a paper about, go out realizing you won't have to feel guilty about skipping class in the morning. Our generation is facing an incredible challenge, but in order to conquer it we have to make it through the semester first. Cheers. — Caitlin Thornbrugh for The Kansan Editorial Board STUDENT LIFE $3x + y = \infty + 6z$ $\frac{(x+z+y)}{2(g+x)} + \frac{2z+6y}{9x} = ?$ BEN COLDHAM Universities should leave laptop decision to students It's an average day on campus, and you're just settling into your classroom. In the moments before the official lesson begins, numerous other students, maybe including you, yank a laptop out of their backpacks and settle it comfortably on their desks. In today's technology-crazed society, it's not surprising to hear several sets of furious fingers grazing across a keyboard while in class. But the glow of computer screens during lessons may soon be a thing of the past. Eric Thibault, writer for the GW Hatchet at George Washington University, wrote that a number of professors were limiting laptop use during class. This issue has also been addressed at other universities, including Yale, Georgetown and the University of Pennsylvania. Though the University does not have any such proposal, expecting one isn't farfetched. With the freedom to roam the Internet during class, many choose to stalk a crush on Facebook, develop Tetris skills or finally write that e-mail to mom instead of typing notes. Many professors, and even students, are sick of it. P R U S E R THINGS OF RELEVANCE RICHELLE BUSER So why don't all colleges just ban laptops? Well, that's where things get tricky. While some hooligans fool around on their computers, there are also dedicated individuals trying to catch every important word of a professor's lecture. I am personally more of a notebook-and-pen kind of gal — I prefer traditional notes I can flip through easily — and can attest that many teachers breeze through material faster than my hand can jot down fragments. With several students typing 90-plus words per minute, using a laptop makes capturing verbatim notes a real possibility. The ease of Microsoft Word leaves students the option to return to their notes later, add more information and still maintain organization. Accessing Powerpoints, further reading and syllabi on Blackboard sites adds to the effectiveness of laptops in the classroom. Some students in class feel distracted by laptops, but others can't imagine passing a class without them. It doesn't seem fair to punish those correctly using laptops because of a few jokers. After all, those screwing around in class will pay the price come test day. And, of course, notes written with a hand cramp can become more difficult to translate than Mandarin Chinese. Unlike us handwriting devotees, those using laptops to type notes never have to decode quickly written sentences. Laptops in classrooms are a choice that should be decided by each person, not by the University. Certain students may have to learn the hard way by failing a class they regularly attended (but rarely took notes in) before changing their habits. Classroom information isn't absorbed through osmosis, and laptops during lecture are only beneficial if used to amplify learning opportunities. Buser is a Columbia, III., junior in journalism and English. SCIENCE Common myths hamper understanding the brain The brain is both the most important and most misunderstood organ in the human body. It coordinates all our actions, from our ability to run to our capacity to love. But with its complex function come many misconceptions that permeate popular culture. One old adage says "you only use 10 percent of your brain." Often this proverb is accompanied by some inspirational remark on the vastness of human potential. But any reinforcement of humanity's image gained through this myth is undeserved. All of your brain is important, and all of it gets used for some purpose. Consider this: the brain may take up only a small portion of your body, but it can use up to 25 percent of the body's energy. Because evolution is such a conservative force, it seems natural that it would maximize the efficiency of the brain. Using only 10 percent would not only be wasteful — it would jeopardize our survival. Another popular myth about the brain is the idea of "left-brained versus right-brained." If you like oil paintings and romantic poetry, you are labeled as "right-brained." If you spend your evenings working calculus problems and building model bridges, you are "left-brained." Such a distinction is both inaccurate and misleading. It is true that the brain does have certain functions that are localized to specific hemispheres. For example, sensory and motor information for the left and right halves of your body are segregated in the brain, and language abilities tend to be contained within the left hemisphere. But complicated mental abilities such as creativity and logic are not isolated in either hemisphere of the brain and certainly require all of the brain to operate effectively. This left-right SAI THE SCIENCE GUY SAI FOLMSBEE The final myth is the most pervasive and fools even the college-educated: It is the idea that each part of the brain has a specific function. In most introductory psychology courses, the functionality of different parts of the brain is boiled down into easy factoids, such as "the amygdala controls emotion" or "the occipital lobe controls vision." But this is a gross oversimplification. Most brain structures participate in many activities and functions, and many of those functions are collaborative efforts among different areas of the brain. brain model also incorrectly supports the false stereotype that individuals must be either artistic or mathematical, an idea that stifles potential. For instance, it is true that optical information is relayed to the occipital lobe, but it further spreads to many other areas of the brain for processing. This complex interaction weaves the living picture of the world we see, going beyond just simple visual input. In the brain, there is not always a one-to-one ratio between structure and function. Properly understanding the brain may seem irrelevant or unnecessary, but the brain defines every person's desires, beliefs, creativity, and personality. A proper appreciation of the brain helps develop a proper appreciation of oneself. These myths distort the beauty of the biological workings of the mind and oversimplify a wonderfully complex organ. Folmsbee is Topeka junior in neurobiology. Alcohol problems exist at all universities LETTER TO THE EDITOR In light of the Jason Wren tragedy, it does not come as a surprise that he died, allegedly from alcohol poisoning. What is surprising is that it does not happen more often. First and foremost, as much as many of you don't want to read this, it isn't a greek problem. Acute alcohol abuse runs rampant through this and many other campuses in the U.S. and it's not going to change because fraternities and sororites decide to go dry. No matter how much you like or dislike Greek life (of which I am not a part) this is a problem with the perceived college lifestyle pictured by beer bongs, Irish car bombs and keg stands. The Greek community doesn't deserve this ire. The college lifestyle isn't "Animal House," folks. The college lifestyle is learning how to be responsible and independent and prepared for work life, and it shouldn't take the loss of a student to tell us that. So how can we change this? I honestly don't know. There are always going to be people whose goal for the day is to drink 24 Keystone Lights and eight shots of Patron and black out. As horribly dumb as that is, they are entitled to do it. But they have to know that there are consequences that can't be fixed with orange juice and aspirin, and that sometimes they involve a coffin. In an area filled with, seemingly, adults, alcohol poisoning should never happen. I don't see the allure of taking 20 shots in 10 minutes, pissing myself and making my friends responsible for my actions. But, hey, who am I to judge? Alcohol is going to kill another person on this campus, but the least you could do is make sure it's not you. -Zachary Aaron Graham is a graduate student from Columbus, Ohio. HOW TO SUBMIT A LETTER TO THE EDITOR LETTER GUIDELINES Send letters to opinion@kansan.com Write LETTER TO THE EDITOR in the e-mail subject line. Length: 300 words The submission should include the author's name, grade and hometown. Find our full letter to the editor policy online at kansan.com/letters. 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WWW.KANSAN.COM CANADIAN SHORTSTOP MAKES BIG DIFFERENCE Narodowski bounced around schools before landing at KU. BASEBALL18B BAYLOR 71, KANSAS 64 PAGE 12A ONE AND DONE KANSAS 4 Junior guard Sherron Collins looks to the video board above to see who touched the ball last after annealing Baurl had deflected it. Kansas lost 71-64 Thursday, ending their home of neither Pin 12 tournament championship. BY CASE KEEFER ckeefer@kansan.com OKLAHOMA CITY — Sherron Collins will rise, swish the three-point shot and Kansas would somehow win in the final 30 seconds. That's what anyone who has followed Kansas this season thought when Collins, a junior guard, got an open three-point attempt with 38 seconds, remaining against Baylor in the quarterfinals of the Big 12 Conference tournament. Kansas trailed 67-64 at the time. It was the kind of situation Collins had shined in all season. Only this time, Collins elevated freely from the right wing and completely missed. Air ball. "It it just got away from me. I felt it at the end when I let it go" Collins said. "I just lost it. I don't know what happened to it." That summarizes Kansas' feelings as a whole after it lost in its first game of the Big 12 tournament to ninth-seeded Baylor 71-64 at the Ford Center. It was only the second time in the history of the tournament that the top-seeded team lost in the quarterfinal round. For the first time in four years, Kansas won't be the Big 12 tournament champions. And the layhawks had no explanation for it. Kansas coach Bill Self, who said the layhawks had practiced "really well" all week, was particularly astounded. "I don't know what went wrong. We just stopped playing, I guess." "You're the Big 12 champs and you've got a chance to come down here and validate your regular season." Self said. "and to not play with more energy than we did is just totally inexcusable." But not totally unpredictable. For the fourth straight game away from Allen Fieldhouse, Kansas tell behind by double digits early. Baylor guard Curtis ferrells gave the Bears their largest lead of 30-13 when he hit a three-pointer at the end of the shot clock with seven minutes remaining. Clearly, Baylor was playing better than its 5-11 Big 12 record. It didn't look like the No. 9 seed. MARIO LITTLE Junior guard "Then again," sophomore guard Brady Morningstar said, "we didn't look like the No.1 seed." Morningstar blamed the defeat on himself multiple times for his defensive effort against Baylor's LaceDarius Dunn, who scored 24 points and made six three-pointers. Dunn made some key plays late in the game, but his most devastating stretch came when he scored 11 points in the opening nine minutes of the first half. "I feel like I let them get off to a good start and let him get him off to a good start," Morningstar said, "Which hurt our team and eventually led us to lose the game." Even when the Jayhawks were down by 17, however, there was no reason for panic. Kansas had recovered from similar double-digit deficits in road games against Kansas State and Oklahoma by cutting down the lead by halftime and taking control midway through the second half. This one appeared to be on the same path. The Jayhawks trailed only 37-33 at halftime. They went ahead 58-53 with less than nine minutes remaining when freshman forward Marcus Morris, who had 12 points and five rebounds, made a shot under the basket. Then, the unexplainable part of the game started. Kansas went the next five and a half minutes without scoring any points, and Baylor regained the lead at 65-58. "We let it slip away," Collins said. "I don't think I led the team as well as I should have." He still had a number of chances for redemption in the final minutes. Collins made a three-point MEN'S REWIND D PAGE 6A SEE MEN'S ON PAGE 7A BAYLOR BEARS For Full coverage of the men's basketball game against baylor, check out the rewind on Page 6A. @KANSAN.COM There won't be a paper during spring break, but all the coverage you have come to expect from The Kansan will still be available at Kansan.com. Follow reporters Case Keefer and Taylor Bern as they keep you up date on the Jayhawks' fortunes in the NCAA tournament. Kansas frontcourt outperformed as Aldrich struggles BY KELLY BRECKUNITCH kbreckunitch@kansan.com Baylor's Henry Dugat intercepted Sherron Collins pass and all Cole Aldrich could do was look on. It was unexpected, but Baylor upset top-seeded Kansas and left KU fans in attendance at the Ford Center in awe. Despite managing to come back after trailing by 17 at one point, the lajahaws came up short. In the end, post play was the biggest factor in the game. Baylor's big men put on a better performance than Cole Aldrich and the Morris twins. Aldrich ended the game with eight points and took only five shots from the field. Kansas coach Bill Self could tell Aldrich was struggling through the game. "He labored probably as much as he has at any point in time this year," Self said. It wasn't a good day for Aldrich to be off, because Baylor's Kevin Rogers and Mamadou Diene played extremely well. Rogers was coming off a 20-rebound effort against Nebraska in the opening round. He continued his hot streak with 14 points and five rebounds, but Diene had the more impressive performance. After playing only three minutes against Nebraska, Diene played 25 minutes against Kansas, scored nine points and blocked five shots. Self said that Diene played fabulously and that that was one reason KU struggled. Baylor coach Scott Drew felt the same and understood Diene's motivation. WOMEN'S BASKETBALL "I think that's a senior not wanting to play his last game," Drew said. Baylor's post players played with an intensity that KU couldn't keep up with. Even when Rogers missed an alley-oop dunk, he almost brought the rim down. That SEE BRECKUNITCH ON PAGE 7A BY JAYSON JENKS jenks@kansan.com McCray, Morris lead Kansas to crucial victory The moment fortunes seemed to change — the moment Kansas began clawing their way back in its game against Nebraska — occurred with a loose ball bouncing at players' ankles. Kansas' offense was floundering in the first three minutes of the second half, and with the layhawks already slim tournament hopes beginning to fade altogether, junior forward Danielle McCray ripped the ball from defenders, muscled a layup and finished the play with a free throw. WOMEN'S REWIND It is insignificant that Nebraska still had its 39-31 lead after McCray's play. Using timely scoring and key defensive stands, the Jayhawks topped the Cornhuskers' lead. In doing so, Kansas also toppled Nebraska, 61-56. $ ^{*} $ PAGE 9A N XO PAGE 9A N For full coverage of the women's basketball game against Nebraska, check out the rewind on Page 9A "At the beginning, I couldn't make nothing." McCray said. "But I just felt I needed to get something different. My teammates felt how emotional I was, and they just ted off of it. We didn't want to go home tonight." She scored 17 of her 22 points in the second half, and all of them came against a defense determined to stop her from even catching the ball. McCray's season, especially down the stretch, has been defined by big game after big game. But McCray was never so tough, so relentlessly determined to score, as she was Thursday afternoon. "What made Danielle's performance so tough is that she struggled in the first half," coach Bonnie Henrickson said. "But I thought that kid had perseverance." Weston White/KANSAN True, but McCray also had help. Kansas' best scoring threat in the first half — and at times in the second half — wasn't McCray. Instead, junior guard Sade Morris filled that role, scoring a career-high 24 points and igniting Kansas late in the Kansas coach Bonnie Henrickson pumps her fist as her team huddled around her after a 61-56 win over Nebraska. Kansas scored 25 points off turnovers after forcing 18 during the game Thursday afternoon at the Cox Convention Center in Oklahoma City. ( "We call them Batman and Robin. [Texas A&M coach] Gary Blair calls them Pippen and Jordan," Henrickson said. "I mean, they're great together. When De stays aggressive, it makes them better." KAM 3 game with two hard-fought steals she converted into laups. Morris carried Kansas before halftime. She scored 12 points, including big shots to keep Nebraska from building a big lead. Still, the first half played out much the way an eight seed vs. nine seed matchup should: a tightly contested game with plenty of give and take from both teams. But late in the first half, Nebraska controlled the game. The Cornhuskers continuously pounded the ball inside to Cory Montgomery, and the layhawks struggled to stop her. Montgomery finished with 20 points, but didn't score in the final eight minutes. "I didn't want to go home. I With Kansas' postseason fate up for grabs, the Jayhawks clamped down defensively and held the Cornshucks to just eight points in the final 10:20. wasn't ready to leave," Morris said. "We came here to go to the NCAA tournament. We came here to win. We needed it to win and we needed it to get on a roll." - Edited by Justin Leverett --- } P CE 118B LOOKING ABROAD FOR HERITAGE Student explores Prague to find family ties. ABROAD | 10A BASEBALL TEAM SWEEPS NO.1 TEXAS Jayhawks undefeated in Big 12. BASEBALL 16B THE STUDENT VOICE SINCE 1904 urt as es CH 1 with keep missed s said. CAA o win. eeded THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAM a game everett 6B 28 KANSAS VOLUME 120 ISSUE #14 MONDAY, MARCH 23, 2009 WWW.KANSAN.COM VOLUME 120 ISSUE 119 KANSAS 60,DAYTON 43 INDIANAPOLIS BOUND KANSAS 4 Junior guard Sherron Collins raises his arms to get the Kansas fans off their seats with 1:20 left on the clock. Collins led all scorers with 25 points in a 60-43 victory against the Davton Flvers, advancing the Javhawk to the Sweet Sixteen. Check page 18 for more men's backeth Weston White/KANSAN LAWRENCE Voter registration ends today past student participation low BY MIKE BONTRAGER mbontrager@kansan.com Today is the last day to register to vote for the city election on April 7, but records indicate students don't consider local politics high on their priorities list. County clerks' records show that precincts in Lawrence composed primarily of 18- to 24-year-olds usually have the lowest percentage of voters participating in local elections. Precinct 10, which includes the residence halls on Daisy Hill, had the lowest voter turnout rate of any precinct and the highest concentration of young voters in 2005. With 18- to 24-year-olds accounting for 75 percent of the precinct, it had a 17-percent voter turnout. Spenser Fitzpatrick. Leavenworth junior, said he voted in the national election, but didn't know there were upcoming city elections. Fitzpatrick said he thought the disconnect between students and local government was due to the way the city viewed students. "They probably just think of us as temporary residents," Fitzpatrick said. John Nalbandian, professor of public administration, served on city commission from 1991 to 1999. "We thought that if there was a polling place closer to campus it would go up." Nalbandian said. "That didn't work either." During his first campaign for city commission, Nalbandian said. he was surprised by the low student voter turnout. said he didn't necessarily consider the disconnect between students and the city government to be a negative. "If a student is a permanent resident, then I think they should get involved," Nalbandian said. "For a person who's coming for four years and then leaving, I think Nalbandian "I'm graduating in May and I'm leav ing...I'm not going to be here to see the impact." it's an unrealistic expectation that they would get involved." Amanda Young, Olathe senior, agreed and said she didn't plan to vote in the upcoming election because she didn't think she had a vested interest. AMANDA YOUNG Olathe senior Nalbandian said that in order for students to get involved they would really have to care about their city. feel the need to vote in local elections." Young said. "I'm not going to be here to see the impact." it, I mean care about it. Care about it enough that you feel responsible enough for it in some ways," Nalbandian said. Stuart Bell, Lawrence junior, said he was voting in the upcom- Ryan McGeeney/KANSAN SEE LAWRENCE ON PAGE 6A "I don't mean like 10 Emily Blair, 5, watches a demonstration featuring a hydrogen peroxide catalyst Thursday during the Natural History Museum's Body Science exhibit. DRAWING Ryan McGeenev/KANSAN Andrew Forgey, 8, tries to extricate an organ from the giant "surgery" game Thursday at the Body Science exhibit, held at the Natural History Museum throughout spring break. Several hundred people attended the exhibit each day. Forgey's family traveled from Topeka to see the exhibit. CAMPUS Hands-on anatomy provides education BY KEVIN HARDY khardy@kansan.com Against a backdrop of live fish, a working beehive and a skeleton of an extinct giant sea lizard, guests of all ages explored the marvels of mucus, goose bumps and the human nose. The Natural History Museum hands-on exhibit "Body Science: blood, boogers and bones" brought in thousands of guests from Tuesday through Saturday last week. Jen Humphrey, communications director for the museum, said the exhibit was always popular because it provided an educational activity for families during spring break. SEE BODY ON PAGE 6A index Classifieds. 8B Opinion. 5A Crossword. 4A Sports. 1B Horoscopes. 4A Sudoku. 4A All contents, unless stated otherwise, © 2009 The University Dairy Kansan KANYE WEST RAPS TO PROMOTE LABEL weather West puts on a performance at South By Southwest to get out the name of his music record label G.O.O.D. 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Each day there is news, music, talk 907 kjhx shows and other content made for students, by students. Whether it's rock'n' roll or reggae, sports or special events, KJHK 90.7 is for you. NEWS NEAR & FAR 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 INTERNATIONAL 1. Pope to address crowd for open-air mass event LUANDA, Angola — Hundreds of thousands of Angolans have gathered for an open-air mass that is the last major event of Pope Benedict XVI's first African pilgrimage. Officials expect 500,000 people while state television says it could be 3 million. Portuguese news agency LUSA reported at least two people were killed in a stampede at a stadium before the pope addressed young people there Saturday. 2. Missing Egyptian coffin discovered in the U.S. CAIRO — Egypt will soon file an official request with U.S. authorities to return a 3,000-year old wooden coffin illegally smuggled out of the country more than a century ago, the country's top archaeologist said Sunday. In a statement, Zahi Hawass said the nearly 5-foot-long coffin was taken from Egypt in 1884 after it was stolen from a tomb in Luxor, an ancient pharaonic capital in southern Egypt. Hawass says the ornamented coffin belonged to Pharaoh Ames of the 21st Dynasty, which ruled over Egypt from 1081-931 B.C. 3. Gang fights stir up impending biker war SYDNEY — Warring bikers brawled through Australia's largest airport Sunday, beating one suspected gang member to death and brandishing metal poles "like swords" as they rampaged through the main domestic terminal in front of terrified travelers. Police Detective Inspector Peter Williams said said one man died in a hospital from head injuries after the brawl, which appeared to bear out warnings of an impending biker war in Sydney. Police said a group of suspected gang members were ambushed as they disembarked from an airplane. NATIONAL 4. Man pays $35 million to visit space second time NATIONAL CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Recession or no, billionaire Charles Simonyi couldn't pass up another shot at space, even if it meant shelling out $35 million more. Besides, it may be one of the last times the Russian government allows tourists to hitch a ride to the international space station. A computer genius who helped build Microsoft, Simonyi (sih-MOHN'-ee) will become the world's first two-time space tourist when he leaves Earth behind Thursday. He'll be accompanied by two professional astronauts who will be going up for a six-month stint at the space station. His own trip will last under two weeks, and it will be his last. ST. PAUL, Minn. — The two candidates locked in a lengthy fight over a Senate seat from Minnesota are getting their own 5. Two Senate candidates acquire own bobblehead bobblehead doll. That's just one bobblehead doll, but with two faces — one for Republican Norm Coleman and one for Democrat Al Franken. It's more than four months since Election Day and a Minnesota court is still considering Coleman's lawsuit to overturn the results of a recount that gave a narrow lead to Franken. 6. New horror film causes stir at actual residence SOUTHINGTON, Conn. — "A Haunting in Connecticut," opens on Friday, but curious fans are already making a beeline for the Connecticut home that inspired the movie. "it's just been really, really stressful," said Susan Trotta-Smith, who bought the home 10 years ago with her husband and doesn't believe the house is haunted.The movie, starring Virginia Madsen and Kyle Gallner and released by Lionsgate, is loosely based on stories that revolved around the house in the 1980s. Associated Press What do you think? BY ALICIA BANISTER ALEX KOEP STATEFED Edina, Minn., senior "March Madness. It's fun to lay around and watch basketball for seven hours a day." Penny M. Hutchison KRISTIN CONNOY KRISTIN CONNOY Bloomington, Minn., junior "Laying on the beach and tanning:" WHAT IS THE BEST PART OF SPRING BREAK? LIZ HUGHES Omana, Neb., senior "Not going to school and hanging out with my friends in warm weather." JAYMAR DAVIS ANDREW BOOS ANDREW BOUS Olathe senior "Watching basketball and drinking beer." of an office machine business being used "as a shelf for empty plastic bottles and other useless objects." The committee planning the city's 400th anniversary celebrations later this year had been searching for the location of the 150-pound steel tube from 1960, the Santa Fe New Mexican reported in Friday editions. ODD NEWS Missing city time capsule rediscovered, never buried The New Mexican said one of its reporters in 1964 discovered the unfilled tube in a back room SANTA FE, N.M. — The mystery surrounding the buried location of a time capsule marking Santa Fe's 350th anniversary more than four decades ago has been solved: It was never underground. Mayor Leo Murphy told the paper in the story more than 40 years ago that the project was abandoned because he was too busy trying to pay for bills incurred from the city's 350th anniversary. "Those were days of confusion, days of chaos," he had told the New Mexican. "I was more interested in getting some friends to sign a note with me to cover the deficit the celebration ran up than I was in what happened to the capsule." Associated Press ON CAMPUS The New Staff Orientation will begin at 8 a.m. in 204 JRP Hall. "The Devil in the Mix": Selling One's Soul at the (Disciplinary) Crossroads* workshop will begin at noon in 135 Budig Hall. The "Blackboard Strategies and Tools" workshop will begin at 1:30 p.m. in 6 Budig Hall. The Linguistics Colloquy will begin at 3:30 p.m. in 206 Blake Hall. The "How to Write a Successful Grant Proposal" panel discussion with KU Faculty will begin at 3:30 p.m. in the Conference Hall in Hall Center. The "Plecnik in Prague: Religion and Modern Art in Central Europe, 1910-1935" lecture will begin at 7 p.m. in the Malott Room in the Kansas Union. The free film screening of DJ Spooky's "Rebirth of a Nation" will begin at 8 p.m. in Alderson Auditorium in the Kansas Union. JOBS Kansan to begin hiring for summer, fall jobs The University Daily Kansan is hiring for Summer and Fall 2009. Applications for editor-in-chief and business manager will be due at jobs.ku.edu by Tuesday, March 31. Hiring for other positions will take place after this hiring is complete. If you're interested in applying, interviews will be conducted April 6. Please direct any questions to bhawley@ kansan.com. ODD NEWS Man accused of shooting daughter on holiday KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A 59-year-old man is accused of shooting his daughter when she emptied his gin bottle after seeing him drunk on St. Patrick's Day. Prosecutors on Thursday charged William James Smith with first-degree domestic assault and armed criminal action. Associated Press CONTACT US Tell us your news. Contact Brenna Hawley, Tara Smith, Mary Sorryk, Brandy Entsminger, Joe Preiner or Jesse Trimble at (785) 864-4810 or editor@kanan.com. Kansan newsroom 111 Stauffer Flint Hall 143 Jayhawk Blvd. Lawrence, KS 66045 (785) 864-4810 KU MEMORIAL UNIONS Eagle Weekly deal for Mar.27 $9.99 for a t-shirt* and 20-oz. 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V KU KU DINING SERVICES Compliance for hotel services KU Dining Services | kudining.com SUR WORLD SERIES OF POP CULTURE WITH: LUMBERMAID'S LOCAL SPECIAL GUEST ERIC MELIIN ON MONDAY, THE 10TH OF MARCH SATURDAY, MARCU 1:00 - 4:00PM SATURDAY. MARCH 28 KANSAS UNION OVER $300 IN PRIZES SIGN UP IN THE UNION PROGRAMS BOX OFFICE, LEVEL 5 KANKSUN UNION 1:00 - 4:00PM SAMPLE @ 3PM IN ALDERSON AUDIOTORIUM 4 PERSON TEAMS 50 TEAM ENTRY FEE WITH REGARD TO NTS PROVIDED Union Programs | unionprograms.ku.edu THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS MONDAY, MARCH 23, 2009 NEWS 3A GAMBLING Student creates Web site for legal sports wagering BY ADAM SAMSON asamson@kansan.com Throughout the year, events such as the Super Bowl, the World Series and college basketball's March Madness create a stir in the sports gambling market. Although sporting event gambling is illegal, new Web sites are allowing people to bet legally. Grayson Ediger, Olathe junior, collaborated with two friends from the University of Missouri, Jermemiah Reardon and Taylor Swartz, to launch Quarterbets, com, a free and legal sports betting Web site. “Technically in legal terms, we a sweepstakes company.” Reardon said. "In everyday terms to explain to everyone, we say betting because people understand it more." Ediger, Reardon and Swartz had been using offshore sports betting Web sites and bookies to place bats during last year's March Madness, but decided it was too risky and came up with Quarterbets.com. "The offshore betting Web sites got so complicated to deposit money into the Web site and it was becoming a huge process to get around the rules," Reardon said. Congress prohibited Internet users from depositing their own money into betting Web sites with the SAFE Port Act of 2006. Quarterbets.com is legal because it gives users 25 cents to begin with and users don't deposit money into the site. Once a user reaches $20, the user can cash out and the trio will send a check in the mail for the account balance. "We did a lot of different research for this." Ediger said. "From searching Google to calling lawyers to make sure everything we were doing was legitimate." Quarterbets.com features seven categories: NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, tennis and NCAA basketball and football, but Ediger said he would consider adding more sports in the future. To cover upkeep of the Web site and start up costs such as the server and domain name, the three students spent close to $5,000 of their own money. Ediger said they also found ad agencies that would pay the site for each time a user accessed Quarterbets.com. Ediger, Reardon and Swartz said the biggest way of getting advertising and marketing for the site was by word of mouth. The trio has done everything from posting on Internet discussion boards, to putting fliers on cars and spamming their friends on Facebook. In the month and a half Quarterbets,com has been fully functional,Ediger said, more than 1,000 users have joined. Of the 1,000 users, only three have been able to cash out. Ediger said they started with a handful of people from Kansas and Missouri,but spread to other states and reached users in Camada as well. "It's very gratifying having an idea, finishing it, and then seeing it gain momentum," Ediger said. Ediger, who described himself as a huge sports fan and very competitive, said the Web site was an entertaining way for users and sports fans to wager legally on sports and make a game more interesting. "It's a very fun feeling watching a sports game with money on the line," Ediger said. "It makes any game, the game you want to watch." Although Quarterbets.com is a legal site, offshore betting Web sites and sports betting are still a problem. Last week the NCAA issued a news release about education outreach on the participation of sports wagering for student athletes, coaches, administrators and fans. The NCAA also created a multi media feature with real-life experiences of those affected by gambling. Rachel Newman Baker, director of agents gambling and amateurism for the NCAA, said in the news release, "We want people to realize that money and gambling do not have to be involved for our games to be exciting and fun." Edited by Carly Halvorson CRIME Convicted officers still have power to arrest, carry a gun ALEXANDER BOWMAN Investigation reveals 10 Ohio officers, including Bobby Cutts, Jr., haven't been decertified ASSOCIATED PRESS Bobby Cutts Jr. listens during the closing arguments in his trial, in Canton, Ohio, in this Feb. 12, 2008 file photo. Cutts kills his lower and their unborn child while he was still a police officer. He was one of 10 officers convicted in the past five years that the AP found still had the authority to make an arrest or carry a gun. BY ANDREW WELSH-HUGGINS Associated Press Writer Under state law, police officers Ohio, with about 35,000 police officers, decertified 19 officers in 2007, the last year full data on all completed cases was available. COLUMBUS, Ohio — Bobby Cuttz Jr. was notorious in the law enforcement community because of his crime: While still a police officer, he killed his lover and their unborn child. Stripping him of his police powers should have been routine. But the state didn't begin the process until The Associated Press asked about his status. Cutts was one of 10 officers convicted in the past five years that the AP found still had the authority to make an arrest or carry a gun, at least on paper. The state now says it's taking a more aggressive approach to finding such convictions in hopes of catching the cases that fall through the cracks. charged with serious crimes are decertified once they are convicted. Merely resigning or being fired does not mean an officer would lose his police powers. The crimes include murder, theft and robbery. Once the process begins it's a simple matter of paperwork. But it can be difficult finding those academy said. "It's all law enforcement's responsibility to take care of our own" The state relies on courts to report convictions and tracks media reports of arrested officers. In the past, the academy asked officers, with timing and the type of court sometimes complicating matters. But it's still unclear how Cutts slipped through the system. Fiatal, until recently the academy's interim director, knew about the case from the day in June 2007 that Cutts was arrested in the slay- "I was aware of it ... As to why there was no action taken on it, I can't respond." prosecutors to verify a conviction if there wasn't official notice. Now the agency assigns investigators to verify the information themselves. "We just can't dump on the courts on this thing," Bob Fiatal, a liaison with federal police for the BOB FIATAL Federal police academy liaison ing of Jesse Davis. Most police officers did. But for whatever reason, that knowledge didn't transfer to decertification. "I was aware of it. And I the staff was even aware of it here." Fital said. "As to why there was no action taken on it, I can't respond." Canton police Chief Dean McKimm said the department notified the state once Cuts resigned in 2007. State law requires a judge who sentences a police officer to notify the clerk of courts of the conviction. The clerk must then tell the state. But Cutts resigned before going to trial. That meant he was no longer a police officer when sentenced last year by Judge Charles Brown of Stark County Common Pleas Court. Brown noted that fact when asked whether he should have reported Cutts' conviction. He declined to comment further or to say whether he thought there was a problem with the law. Cutts was convicted Feb. 15, 2008. He was decertified Feb. 2 of this year. Another problem with the reporting system: Officers who commit crimes are often prosecuted by federal courts, which aren't bound by state laws. No federal law requires such reporting. The state began decertifying six former officers convicted in federal courts after their cases were pointed out by the AP. Have You Ever Considered Teaching Secondary Science or Mathematics? COME TO AN INFORMATIONAL MEETING ON THURSDAY, APRIL 2ND AT 5:00 P.M. IN JRP 150 AND BE ENTERED TO WIN ONE OF TWO iPod SHUFFLES! U KAN START AS A FRESHMAN. SOPHOMORE, OR JUNIOR. 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You can find the forms online at http://groups.ku.edu/~election/Pages/forms.htm. 4A ENTERTAINMENT THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN Conceptis SudoKu By Dave Green MONDAY, MARCH 23, 2009 | | | 5 | | | 4 | 1 | 2 | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | | | | | 5 | | 3 | | | 2 | | | 9 | 8 | 1 | | 7 | | | | 4 | | | 5 | 7 | 3 | | | 5 | 1 | | | | 2 | 9 | | 9 | | 8 | 2 | | | 4 | | | 7 | | | 4 | 6 | 3 | | 1 | | | 4 | | | 2 | | | | | 5 | | 9 | 8 | | | 6 | | Answer to previous puzzle Difficulty Level ★ Difficulty Level ★★★★ answer to previous puzzle 3 9 8 1 7 2 5 4 6 2 6 7 9 4 5 8 1 3 1 5 4 6 8 3 2 7 9 4 3 9 5 6 1 7 2 8 6 2 1 7 3 8 9 5 4 7 8 5 2 9 4 6 3 1 8 4 6 3 2 7 1 9 5 5 7 3 8 1 9 4 6 2 9 1 2 4 5 6 3 8 7 CHICKEN STRIP This is your captain speaking, I'm going to go ahead and turn the fasten seat belt sign back on now. Wow. What a buzz-kill. I'm totally excited about Who am I kidding? This sucks. This is your captain speaking. I'm going to go ahead and turn the fasten seat belt sign back on now. Because all of you students headed back from spring break have nothing but the rigor of classes to look forward to until May. It's going to be a bumpy ride. Wow. What a buzz-kill. I'm totally excited about. Who am I kidding? This sucks. CHARLIE HOOGNER SKETCHBOOK Oh yeah. THE GENIUS SCHOLARSH The HI coolest kid EVER! DORTY-FIVE KAJILINN $125.00 COLLEGE! Municipal Magellan THE RISE AND FALL - PART ONE WHY I AM BETTER THAN YOU AT EVERYTHING Oh yeah. Oh yeah. Drew Oh yeah. THE GENIUS SCHOLARSH The #1 coolest kid EVER! DRTY-FIVE KANJILION COLLEGE! Principal Maglane DREW STEARNS THE NEXT PANEL The beautiful swan gazed into the water, and in its reflection saw an ugly duck. ... The scars of childhood taunting. NICHOLAS SAMBALUK FESTIVAL ASSOCIATED PRESS West promotes label's music AUSTIN, Texas — For a night, it was South By Kanwe West. The rapper performed twice Saturday at the annual South By Southwest music conference and festival, dominating the final night of the live music event mostly populated by lesser known acts. In an expected but not officially announced show earlier in the evening. West performed beneath a tent as part of a party sponsored by Fader Magazine and Levis. He put on a lengthy show, mostly alternating songs with lesser known rappers from his G.O.O.D. Music record label (it stands for "Getting Out Our Dreams"). "It feels so good to rock for you tonight," said West, who also streamed the concert online West was clearly out to promote his label's talent, including rappers Consequence and Kid Cudi, who performed his hit "Day 'N Nite." But the concert culminated with cameos from West's fellow Chicago rapper Common and the R&B singer Erykah Badu, both of whom were cheered wildly by the thousands in attendance. West, who noted that Fader was the first magazine to put him on the cover, may have been feeling nostalgic. He played a number of "old school joints" from his first album, 2004's "College Dropout." A few hours later, West also made an unexpected appearance at Perez Hilton's party, held a few blocks north in downtown Austin in a converted grocery store. Hosted by the celebrity gossip blogger, the party has become one of the bigger private events at XSXW. West performed a handful of songs (this time without guests) and said he respected Hilton (whose real name is Mario Lavandeira) for being "real" even when he had made fun of the rapper. Hilton was redeemed after another performer, the British rapper Lady Sovereign, canceled on him. An angry Hilton — who said Lady Sovereign was a late scratch due to sickness — bragged that his slandering of Lady Sovereign would be big news. 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March 13 Cryptoquip: NAME OF AN IMPORTANT FLAGSHIP STORE THAT ONLY SOLD LARGE, PRICEY PIANOS; "GRAND CENTRAL." Today's Cryptoquip Clue: Z equals H OBITUARY Funeral held on Sunday for Natasha Richardson OBITUARY MILLBROOK, N.Y. — A funeral service for actress Natasha Richardson was held in the hilly Hudson Valley town where she wed actor Liam Neeson and raised their two sons. Neeson was among the pall-bearers for his wife's coffin as it was taken into St. Peter's Episcopal Church early Sunday. He arrived at the tiny, white clapboard church with his sons and mother-in-law, Vanessa Redgrave. Plav Kansan Trivia! Log on to Kansantrivia.com to answer! QUESTION: PRIZE: $25 Hy-Vee $25,000 gift that will fund two UKanTeach students to assist teachers at Southwest Early College Campus, in the Kansas City, Mo., school district? KU ENDOWMENT The University of Kansas STUDENTS FOR KU.ORG Need a hint? Visit: ( 2345 lowa 1835 Massachusetts 842-9359 843-3588 of equal or lesser size DQ Buy One Blizzard and Get ONE FREE Coupon not valid with any other offer. Expires 4/30/2009 Others at the funeral included actor Ralph Fiennes. The 45-year-old Tony Awardwinning actress died at a Manhattan hospital from a head injury suffered while skiing in Canada. Millbrook is about 90 miles north of New York City. POLITICS POLITICS Biden jokes about Obama at Gridiron Club digner WASHINGTON — Vice President Joe Biden poked fun at Barack Obama's do-no-wrong reputation as he spoke at an annual white-tie gathering of journalists and top officials Saturday night. Obama, the first president in decades not to attend the Gridiron Club dinner during his first year in office, couldn't make it because he was busy preparing for Easter, Biden said. "He thinks it's about him," Biden said of the holiday. Obama spent the weekend at the Camp David presidential retreat in the Maryland mountains with his family. The dinner, the journalistic club's 124th such event, was an opportunity for reporters to make fun of public figures. It also allowed prominent politicians to needle each other. In a sendup of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., someone impersonating the top Democrat in the House sang "Imperial Girl" to the tune of Madonna's "Material Girl." Associated Press Opinion THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN MCNAUGHTON: TIME TO RETHINK IMAGE OF LAWRENCE 'PLEASANTVILE' MONDAY, MARCH 23, 2009 COMING TUESDAY United States First Amendment WWW.KANSAN.COM FREE Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. FOR To contribute to Free for All, visit Kansan.com or call (785) 864-0500. To the kid who found my ID and then Facebooked me: if everyone was like you, there would be world peace. --- President McGonigle should be impaired. If he is not, I will throw a peach at him. --- I'm looking at the upside-down KU flag on top of Fraser Class should be illegal when KU basketball is on. --- Free-for-All, I just saw a dude with a United Students shirt and Uqg boots. --- I just saw this girl's status on Facebook that said she's going to AA. I hope she knows that by doing so she is removing the second A from AA. --- I have to go to class after a week of lying out on the beach and sleeping 12 hours per day. FML. --to "retire," especially given the recent trend of increased crime against students in Lawrence? My mom just seriously asked me, "How many teams make it to the Sweet Sixteen?" I think I went temporarily insane when I was doing my bracket — I put Missouri in the Final Four. I'm ashamed of myself --- --- This dorm is like 100 degrees. Someone bring me a beer. --- That Coke commercial that features a KU home game is glorious. --- I'm falling for one of my friends but I can't tell if she feels the same way. --- I have a seven-hour drive that I still need to find to get back to KU. Hitchhiking anyone? --- Jeez Brady, if you are not getting the three, at least stay in front of your man. --- Please note: Expecting Obama to clean up eight years of disarray in two months is ridiculous. Sometimes things have to get more messy in order to be cleaned up properly. --to "retire," especially given the recent trend of increased crime against students in Lawrence? PAGE 5A Somehow I don't think that adding deficit spending on programs we can't afford and wouldn't have been able to afford without the current deficit counts as cleaning up Rush's mess Bush's mess. How do I know spring break is over? 'Cause Free for All is active again. --- EDITORIAL BOARD Students should oppose retirement of safety fee In the wake of budget cuts at the University, Student Senate is looking for ways to keep student fees constant. One proposal is to "retire" the student safety fee for a three year period, after which the fee would return. During these three years, student safety programs would run on the money in its reserve account. But is safety really something we want McGonigle, who authored the proposal, said the board that oversees student safety currently did not spend anywhere near the amount allocated to it and student money already paid should be used first before cuts were made into other fees. McGonigle said student safety should use the remainder of the unallocated account before it collected the fee again. One of the greatest concerns is the recent highly publicized incidents of sexual assault on or near campus. On March 1, the Lawrence Journal-World published a map of assault locations in Lawrence during the past four years, with the majority of these occurring in areas populated with student residents. Most notable of these assaults is the suspected serial rapist, who has been linked to 13 rapes in the last eight years at both the University and Kansas State University. Marcy Brammer, Wichita junior, said she had spent countless late nights on campus studying or working in a design studio before walking back to her sorority house on Emery Road. "A lot of times I can find someone to come pick me up, but sometimes I have to walk home at one. KANSAN'S OPINION two in the morning. Brammer said, "I don't know that I feel comfortable with the idea of cutting safety, even if it is just a temporary thing." Security services such as the emergency blue phones located around campus are provided by the student safety fee. These phones are directly connected to the KU Public Safety Office's dispatch center. According to the Public Safety Office's Web site, an officer will be dispatched to the location whether or not a person talks on the phone Other safety programs on campus include SafeRide and SafeBus. SafeRide is available to students who need a ride home from anywhere in Lawrence free of charge between 11 p.m. and 2:30 a.m. SafeBus operates from 9 a.m. to 3 a.m. on Fridays and Saturday, giving students a free and safe ride home. Programs and services like these not only help ensure student safety, TO VOICE YOUR OPINION ON THE SAFETY FEE: Call the Student Senate office at (785) 864-3710 but give many students peace of mind while on campus at night. Brammer said although she had never used the emergency blue phones and rarely used SafeRide for a ride home from campus, she felt better knowing these were available to her. The KU Public Safety Office's Web site offers students helpful information on how to deal with various safety issues. Students should be sure to be aware of safety services available to them through the University and should always be aware of their surroundings, especially while on campus late at night. Awareness of the proposed budget cuts is also very important, especially when they're regarding student safety. Senate should consider cutting fees that won't harm students, rather than cutting those that directly benefit them. EDITORIAL CARTOON — Amy Johnson for The Kansan Editorial Board PLEASE HELP! THE WINTER OF OUR DISCONTENT GIVES WAY TO THE SPRING OF OUR UNCERTAINTY NICHOLAS SAMBALUK IN CASE YOU MISSED IT 1,000 Last week's items you might have missed. Check out Kansan.com Roundup for full stories. About the number of people who attended the funeral service of Jason Wren, who was a 19-year-old KU freshman and member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. The funeral was held on March 16 in Littleton, Colo., Wren's hometown. About 10 KU students joined Wren's family and friends at the service. File photo by Ryan McGeeney CITY OF LAWRENCE KANSAS CHARTER February 1858 The room number at the Kansas Union where students can register to vote in the upcoming city elections. The Student Legislative Awareness Board students will deliver them. Students can also register at Douglas County offices at 1100 Massachusetts St. Monday, March 23, is the last day to register. 4 THE CONTEXT THE CONTEXT The number of years covered in the University's current tuition compact. A recent proposal approved by the Board of Regents would freeze tuition for in-state students for the next academic year. The proposal, if passed in the Legislature, could make it difficult for the University to continue its four-year tuition compact. THE CONTEXT 9th St. IOWA St. Mass St. 19th St. 23rd St. City route No. 0 Proposed new route. 31st St. March 24 Nick Gerik/KANSAN THE CONTEXT The date of the Public Transit Advisory Committee meeting from 4:10 to 5:30 p.m., in the Lawrence Public Library Auditorium. At the meeting, the public can comment on any of the proposed route changes for KU on Wheels and the Lawrence Transit System. The current recommendation includes fewer routes but more stops in a consolidated system of KU on Wheels and Lawrence Transit. ECONOMY Tips for recovering from spring break spending A messery, the real world has slammed you in the face. You had to wake up before 1 p.m., classes are in full swing, and you're scheduled for an eight-hour shift tonight. All this, and your hangover from the last night in paradise is still lingering. Then, as you try to buy more ibuprofen, you're forced to focus your bleary eyes long enough to see "insufficient funds" on the register. Where did all your money go? 1. Know how much money you have and how much you make. Break your income into monthly and weekly increments and then forecast your income for at least three months Those memories you don't remember are conveniently listed on your bank statement. $50 at La Vela, $60 at Schooners, $100 at Boatyard, and the list goes on. Getting out of the hole will take some successful money management. Here are some tips for getting out of the spring-break sink-hole and making sure you don't fall in again: 2. Know where your money is going. Rent and utilities typically don't change; the hard part is determining where the rest of your money goes. Take a week and keep track of all your expenses: food, gas, movies, bars, etc. Group these expenses into categories (housing, car, food, luxuries). 3. Combine your info and calculate your income and expenses for at least the next three months. Are you in the red or black? 4. Now comes the hard part: cutting out the waste. Turn off the lights, unplug appliances, don't use the TV for background noise and soak up free air conditioning in Anschutz while keeping your AC off. Before you go shopping, make a list and find coupons. When you're shopping, buy the off-brand and look at the unit price (at Wal-mart it's the FOLLOWING THE INVISIBLE HAND TORD DAVIDSON BIDSON Now that you've got the basics of budgeting down, here are some advanced tips for becoming financially savvy. orange price). Change your way of thinking about dollars and cents. Instead of "It's only $1," think "That's one more McChicken sandwich." Throw the McChicken sandwiches that you and your stomach don't need into a savings account for next year's spring break. 1. Keep three months' worth of rent and utilities in a savings or money market account. These types of accounts usually require a minimum balance and have restrictions on how many withdrawals you can make each month. Because of these restrictions, the banks pay a higher interest rate. Rent and utilities are once-a-month bills, so you won't have a problem with too many withdrawals. Staying three months ahead should cover the minimum balance and give you a sound footing in case you lose your job. 2. Get a credit card with rewards. This is going to require discipline on your part, because it will only pay off if you don't carry a balance. Use the rewards card on all your basic necessities, because, unlike a debit card, when you swipe a rewards card you get points which can be redeemed for cash, travel, or retail rewards. The trick is to treat this credit card as if it were debit. Do not spend money you don't have, because the second you carry a balance you will more than pay for those once-free rewards. With good money management, spring break 2010 will be twice the party. Good luck! Davidson is a Tonganoxie senior in economics. Response to student's death should not be shifting of blame LETTER TO THE EDITOR I read the Kansan article about the SAE memorial service for the very sad death of Jason Wren. A couple of online comments following the article troubled me as I thought more about them. One or two comments sing- gled out and criticized the SAE house for lack of leadership and its members for not looking out for their brothers. The comments sound as if looking after your brother stops at the fraternity's external walls. Why wouldn't the Inter-fraternity Council (and the University, for that matter) have strong policies about excess drinking in any fraternities and exercise fines and responsible oversight? And if there are policies why do some fraternities follow them while others don't and are then simply condemned rather than corrected? Putting others down to put yourself up is false empowerment. And, sadly this was a palpable aspect of the greek life at the University that my son found distasteful, one reason he transferred to another school. From what he said, there seemed to be a fairly dominant pecking order. It's natural for people to feel defensive when tragedy strikes, but I would hope and expect that this very sad incident will be responded to with a sense of community responsibility, not as yet another way for some to put themselves above others. — Melanie Barton, mother of former KU student HOW TO SUBMIT A LETTER TO THE EDITOR LETTER GUIDELINES Send letters to opinio@okansan.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 our full letter to the editor policy online at kansan.com/letters. Brenna Hawley, editor CONTACT US Tara Smith, managing editor 864-4810 or tsmith@ikansan.com Brenna Hawley, editor 864-4810 or bhawley@kansan.com Mary Sorrick, managing editor 864-4810 or msorick@kansan.com Kelsey Hayes, kansan.com managing editor 664.412.7830 Katie Blankenau, opinion editor 864-4924 or kblankenau@kansan.com Dan Thompson, editorial editor 864-4924 or dthompson@kansan.com Laura Vest, business manager 864-4358 or lvest@kansan.com Dani Erker, sales manager 864-4477 or derker@kansan.com Malcolm Gibson, general manager and news adviser 864-7667 or malcolm@gibson.com Jon Schitt, sales and marketing adviser 864-7666 or jschitt@kansan.com THE EDITORIAL BOARD Members of the Kansan Edison Board are Brenna Hawley, Tara Smith, Mary Sorick, Kelsey Hayes and Dan Thompson. 6A NEWS BODY THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAS MONDAY MARCH 23 2009 "One of the great things about doing this over spring break is that it gives people an entertainment option that they otherwise wouldn't have," Humphrey said. (CONTINUED FROM 1A) She said it was the sixth year for the spring break exhibit. This year's exhibit brought in more than 4,000 visitors, exceeding all previous attendance records. "As we like to say, 'School out, science is in.' Humphrey said. The exhibit featured Anatomy Alex, a life-size version of the board game Operation. Guests used tongs to simulate removing bones during surgery, just like in the board game, touching the metal edges resulted in a loud buzzing noise. The museum also had a seven-foot nose complete with Velcro nose hairs, a game to test patrons' sense of smell Marcus Gomez, of Topeka, brought his 9-year-old son Jaden to the museum for the third year in a row. Gomez said the two always enjoyed the varying exhibits and that it was a great way to entertain his son while he wasn't in school. Jaden said the giant nose and Anatomy Alex were his two favorite exhibits. "I would rather go to Disney World," Jaden said, "but it's still fun." Saira Khan, Lawrence junior, was among the 18 employees who staffed the museum for the exhibit. She said children enjoyed the exhibit because the activities were interactive and sometimes messy. "The kids seem to be pretty excited about it," Khan said. Danielle Mears, of Overland Park, said her family chose to stay at home this spring break because of the poor economy. "I think this is the first spring break in many years that we haven't traveled," Mears said. Mears and her 9-year-old son Devan have been to the museum before, but never to the spring break exhibit. "We're staying local and free." Mears said. "I think a lot of people Dawn Kirchner, museum educator, said the video displayed how the brain uses "inattentional blinding" to concentrate and focus. Devan said his favorite part of the exhibit was a video about concentration. are." The video asked viewers to focus and count how many times a group of people passed a basketball back and forth. What many viewers didn't see was a person in a gorilla suit walking onto the screen. "They missed it because they were so concentrated on the task at hand, the brain just chops it out," Kirchner said, "Of course, when we play it again, people kind of laugh." Devan admitted he missed it the first time. "I didn't even see the gorilla!" Devan said. Humphrey said that students and museum employees worked on the exhibit for about a year and plans for next year's exhibit were already underway. Edited by Realle Roth BODY SCIENCE KANSAS Alex Vidian, 6, left, stands against the "trait wheel" at the Natural History Museum's Body Science exhibit Thursday as Avery Bolar, 11, examines her hair line. The exhibit was open Tuesday through Saturday, drawing several hundred onepole each day. LAWRENCE (CONTINUED FROM 1A) ing city election because he was interested in how politics could effect change "I got really involved in the presidential campaign and learning about the issues," Bell said. "It made me more aware, "I think it's important to have a say in those decisions," Bell said. Ryan Lawler, Bolingbrook Ill. senior, is the community affairs director for the Student Legislative Awareness Board. not only of the "I think it's important to have a say in those decisions." STUART BELL Lawrence junior national scene, but the local scene." Bell said he thought it was important to have a voice in local government because there were many issues, such as zoning ordinances and the smoking ban, that affected students. Lawler said the goal of SLAB was to promote student interest in government at the city, county, state and federal levels and educate voters. SLAB is currently working to student issues, campus related ... especially neighborhood issues as well." create a forum for the local candidates where students can ask them questions about their campaigns. Lawler said he hoped SLAB would have the forum organized soon. "We are looking to put together a student-run forum," Lawler said. "Particularly pertaining to "I haven't done anything of that nature before, so it will be interesting to see how it turns out," Lawler said. SLAB is also working to create a candidate issue packet explaining the stances of each candidate and the issues they will face in the future. The packets will be distributed to residence halls, sororities, fraternities and other organizations on campus. "It's a matter of reaching out to the students," Lawler said. "Instead of expecting them to come to us." Edited bv Sonva Enalish GET INVOLVED STAY INVOLVED On March 16, Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner makes remarks to small business owners, community lenders and members of Congress in the East Room of the White House in Washington. Geithner is putting the finishing touches on a plan to get toxic assets off the books of the country's struggling banks, according to administration and industry officials. The plan could be announced as soon as Monday. David Wilcox JOHN BUSH "I get involved to surround myself with talented individuals who help make the KU experience so valuable. One day, I hope to encourage, inspire and support the next generation of Jayhawks through my alumni involvement." Junior in English and Chemistry, Manhattan, Kan ORGANIZATIONAL INVOLVEMENT: University Scholars, Class XXVII 2008 Homecoming Steering Committee, Co-Director KU Honors Program, Ambassador Owl Society Jubilee Café Alternative Breaks Beta Theta Pi Fraternity Phi Beta Delta Honor Society for International Scholars KU ENDOWMENT The University of Kansas KU Endowment and the KU Alumni Association want all students to know that students who get involved stay involved. ALUMNI ASSOCIATION The University of Kansas KU Obama focuses on budget ECONOMY WASHINGTON — Amid the continuing backlash over AIG bonuses, President Barack Obama is defending his embattled treasury secretary and touting his ambitious $3.6 trillion budget proposal as a boon for ordinary Americans. Obama used his weekly radio and Internet address to turn the focus back to his budget proposal, calling it "a firm foundation of investments in energy, education and health care that will lead to a real and lasting prosperity." He plans a network television interview airing Sunday and a prime-time news conference Tuesday to continue bolstering his case. And, as early as Monday, the administration is expected to roll out a plan to rid banks of their toxic assets and speed the flow of loans. Some industry officials familiar with the details said they expected the approach would try to remove as much as $1 trillion from banks' books. The disclosure that American International Group Inc. paid out $165 million in bonuses to employees, including to traders in the financial unit that nearly collapsed the insurer, has dominated the news this week. It has left the Obama administration on the defensive and seeking to refocus attention. Obama said that if Geithner offered his resignation, the answer would be, "Sorry buddy, you've still got the job." CBS released excerpts Saturday. Minutes," Obama made clear he was standing behind bequealured Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner, who was roundly criticized over the bonus flap and steps to revive the economy. Obama said ordinary Americans are more concerned about having a paycheck and being able to pay college or medical bills than they are about "the news of the day in Washington." Those are the concerns, he said, that he addresses in his budget, which he calls an economic blueprint for the future. 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And now, after five decades of wide-ranging research that sometimes got word-gatherers run out of suspicious small towns, the job is almost finished. The dictionary team at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is nearing completion of the final volume, covering "S" to "Z." A new federal grant will help the volume get published next year, joining the first four volumes already in print. The dictionary chronicles words and phrases used in distinct regions. Maps show where a submarine sandwich might be called a hero or grinder, or where a potluck "It will be a huge milestone," said editor loan Houston Hall. — as in a potluck dinner or supper — might be called a pitch-in (Indiana) or a scramble (northern Illinois). It's how Americans do talk, not how they should talk. scholarly activities and people will be reading it for a century learning about the roots of the American language," said William Safire, who frequently cites the dictionary ASSOCIATED PRESS Editor of The Dictionary of American Regional English Joan Houston Hall is seen in her office in Madison, Wis. The Dictionary of American Regional English, founded by English professor Frederic Cassidy, at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is nearing completion of its final volume of text covering "S" to "Z". A new federal grant will help the volume get published next year and allow the dictionary that linguists consider a national treasure to prepare to go online. "It's one of the great American in his "On Language" column in The New York Times Magazine. "It shows the richness and diversity of our language." Doctors have used it to communicate with patients and investigators have referred to it in efforts to identify criminals AMERICAN REGIONAL ENGLISH AMERICAN REGIONAL ENGLISH AMERICAN REGIONAL ENGLISH AMERICAN REGIONAL ENGLISH including the Unabomber. Dialect coaches in Hollywood and on Broadway have used the dictionary's audio recordings of regional speakers to train actors. Author Tom Wolfe has called the dictionary "my favorite reading." chased out of a few Southern towns. The field work alone took five years and collected 2.5 million different words and phrases. In awarding the two-year, $295,000 grant that will get the final volume into print, National Science Foundation reviewers called the dictionary "one of the most visible public faces of linguistics," and a "national treasure." The concept dates to 1889, when the American Dialect Society was formed. But the project did not start in earnest until 1965, when English professor Frederic Cassidy dispatched workers to 1,000 carefully chosen U.S. communities to interview residents and make audio recordings of their speeches. Since then, linguists have painstakingly researched the words using print materials to decide which should be included. The dictionary project has about a dozen workers and a $750,000 annual budget. Workers often slept in "word wagons" — vans emblazoned with the UW logo — and even were Cassidy died in 2000, still looking toward publication of the final volume. His tombstone reads: "On to Z!" Draft entries for the final volume are still being reviewed. During a recent visit to their offices at UW-Madison's English department, one was tracing the history of the word "stone tooter," a type of fish found in parts of the eastern U.S. Hall, who has worked at the dictionary since 1975 and been editor since 2000, said the complete series of five volumes published by Harvard University Press will contain about 75,000 entries. After the final volume is pub ished, the next phase of the project will be to put the dictionary online. Hall envisions an online edition that will be updated constantly. Hall said her all-time favorite word is bobbasheeely. comes from the language of the Choctaw tribes. Two people interviewed in used in Gulf Coast states as a noun meaning a good friend or a verb to hang around with a friend. It National Science Foundation reviewers called the dictionary "one of the most visible public faces of linguistics" and a national treasure." interviewed in Texas and Alabama in the 1960s used the word. Further digging revealed that Nobel Prize-winning author William Faulkner had once used it in a novel, and it was used in the early 19th century by a colleague of former vice president and duelist Aaron Burr. The dictionary has occasionally been put to serious use. Forensic linguist Roger Shuy said he occasionally referred to the dictionary when he studied the Unabomber's writings in the 1990s for clues to the writer's identity. His profile didn't help catch Ted Kaczynski, but it turned out to be pretty accurate: He guessed the Unabomber had a doctorate, grew up near Chicago and was older than some investigators initially believed. Hall said she has uncovered flaws in a test routinely given to diagnose a brain abnormality in which people have difficulty coming up with words for everyday items. The test's answer key does not allow regionalized answers; for instance, referring to a harmonica as a "mouth harp" is counted as a mistake. She hopes to help the authors rewrite the test to avoid misdiagnosis. Hall also was sought for help by reporters who didn't understand President Bill Clinton's comment in 1993 that an Air Force official who had criticized him "doesn't know me from Adam's off ox." Hall said the phrase is used west of the Appalachians in place of the more popular "he doesn't know me from Adam." The "off ox" refers to one of the two oxen once used to plow fields. ACCIDENT Children among 17 killed in plane crash in Montana The single engine turboprop plane crashed about 500 feet from the airport in Butte while attempting to land, said spokesman Mike Fergus. Preliminary reports indicated the dead included numerous children, he said. There were no known fatalities on the ground, he added. The aircraft had departed from Orville, Calif., and the pilot had filed a flight plan showing a destination of Bozeman. But the pilot canceled his flight plan at some point and headed for Butte, Fergus said. BUTTE, Mont. — A small plane crashed Sunday as it approached an airport in Montana, killing 17 people, including several children, a Federal Aviation Administration spokesman said. "We think that it was probably a ski trip for the kids." Fereus said. The plane was registered to Eagle Cap Leasing Inc. in Enterprise, Ore., Fergus said. He didn't know who was operating the plane. Fergus said the Pilatus PC-12 aircraft was manufactured in 2001. He said the National Transportation Safety Board has an investigator located in Butte who was thought to be on scene. The FAA's flight standards investigator was en route. CRIME Officer pronounced dead is still alive on life support Calls to local authorities were not immediately returned. Oakland police department spokesman Jeff Thomason said 41-year-old Officer John Hege was pronounced brain dead but was still on life support Sunday afternoon. OAKLAND, Calif. — Oakland police are backing off an earlier statement that a fourth officer shot Saturday had died. Thomason said that a final decision was still being made about donating Hege's organs. Authorities say a 26-year-old parolee opened fire on Hege and 40-year-old Sgt. Mark Dunakin after they pulled him over on Saturday, killing Dunakin. Suspect Lovelle Mixon was slain later that afternoon in a gunfire with police that left two more officers dead. Thomason identified those officers as 43-year-old Sgt. Ervin Romans and 35-year-old Sgt. Daniel Sakai. Associated Press MODEL SEARCH! 2010 Women of KU Swim suit Calendar APPLY NOW! APPLY ONLINE AT womenofku.com womenofku.com Casting Call begins NOW! .. 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Now, as a dancer at Chicago's Pink Monkey gentleman's club, she makes almost that much in one good night. The tough job market is prompting a growing number of women across the country to dance in strip clubs, appear in adult movies or pose for magazines like Hustler. Brebcca Brown begins her first three-song set of the evening at the Pink Monkey gentleman's club in Chicago, Feb. 23. Brown, 29, is among a growing number of women across the country who, faced with a tough job market and bills to pay, have left their day jobs to work in adult entertainment. Employers across the adult entertainment industry said they're seeing an influx of applications from women who, like Brown, are attracted by the promise of flexible schedules and fast cash. Many have college degrees and held white-collar jobs until the economy soured. "You're seeing a lot more beautiful women who are eligible to do so many other things," said Gus Poulos, ASSOCIATED PRESS general manager of New York City's Sin City gentleman's club. He said he got 85 responses in just one day to a recent job posting on Craigslist The transition to the nightclub scene isn't always a smooth one — "In the past, people have said this industry is recession-proof ... maybe recession-resistant." from learning to dance in five-inch heels to dealing with the jeers of some customers. ERIC WOLD Director of research Eva Stone, a 25-year-old dancer at the Pink Monkey, said dealing with occasional verbal abuse from patrons required "a thick skin." "Once you decide to be an adult actress, it impacts your relationship with everyone," said Steven Hirsch, co-chairman of adult film giant Vivid Entertainment Group. "Once you make an adult film, it never goes away." Makers of adult films cautioned that women shouldn't rush into the decision to make adult movies without considering the effect on their lives. For some, dancing is temporary, a way to pay for college loans or other bills. Others say they've found their niche. Dancers at the upscale Rick's Caberet clubs in New York City and Miami can make $100,000 to $300,000 a year — in cash — even with the economic downturn, club spokesman Allan Prialy said. Priaux said 20 to 30 women a week applied for jobs at the New York club, double the number of a year ago. Rhode Island's Foxy Lady held a job fair Saturday, seeking to fill about 35 positions for dancers, masseuses, bartenders and bouncers. The Providence Journal reported that more than 150 job seekers showed up to apply for work at Still, analysts say, the industry isn't immune to the eco- the strip club. Foxy Lady co-owner Tom Toumas said a recent promotion to cut prices helped the club regain business lost due to the bad economy, forcing it to hire more employees. nomic recession. Business is down an estimated 30 percent across all segments, including adult films, gentleman's clubs, magazines and novelty shops, said Paul Fishbein, president of AVN Media Network, an adult entertainment company that has a widely distributed trade publication and an award show. 4612 "In the past, people have said this industry is recession-proof," said Eric Wold, director of research for financial services firm Merriman Curhan Ford. "I definitely don't see that; maybe resistance-resistant." Strip club dancers and managers said they were drawing in the same number of customers, but fewer high rollers. Wold and others said it was almost impossible to estimate the size of "They're not getting the big spenders," said Angelina Spencer, executive director of the Association of Club Executives, a trade group for adult nightclubs. "They're not getting the guys who come in and drop $3,000 to $4,000 a night anymore." Still, the clubs' operating structure leaves them with low overhead and profit margins of up to 50 percent. Wold said. the adult entertainment industry because few companies were publicly traded. He does pay close attention to three that are: Lakewood, Colo.-based VCG Holding and Houston-based Rick's Caberet, which own clubs, and New Frontier Media, a Boulder, Colo.-based adult film producer and distributor. Rebecca Brown talks about the economics of being a stripper as Eva Stone, background, works on her makeup before dancing at the Pink Monkey gentleman's club in Chicago. From strip club owners to filmmakers, employers across the adult entertainment industry said they were seeing an influx of applications from women like Brown and Stone, who were drawn in by the promise of flexible schedules and fast cash. Dancers are independent contractors, paying clubs a nightly flat fee depending on how long they work. At the Pink Monkey, for example, dancers who arrive at 7 p.m. Sunday through Thursday pay a $40 "house fee," while women who don't arrive until midnight pay $90. And they keep their tips. ASSOCIATED PRESS All three are profitable. Adult magazines also are struggling along with the larger publish Rick's Caberet had $60 million in revenue in its 2008 fiscal year, up from $32 million the year before, Wold said, and he estimates VCG will have $57 million for last year, compared with $40.5 million in FY2007. New Frontier Media generates more than $400 million in consumer buying a year. 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Work was abundant in Spain then, but now Montoya is unemployed and has to go every month to the employment office, catching a bus to save gasoline, and takes his place in a sullen, ever-growing line of jobless people. Spanish real estate was booming, jobs were abundant, and as Montoya would drive past the unemployment office, he felt like he was gazing at another planet. "I would say to myself, I'd never be in that situation." Now, once a month, Montoya goes to that same office, catching a bus to save on gasoline, and joins the sullen, ever-growing line. He sniffs out job offers, signs for his 750-euro ($970) monthly benefit and goes back home, often to meals of leftovers. "Iimagine now, here I am at age 54, without a job," Montoya says in disgust. "I don't know how long I will be able to hold on." Almeria Province, a bone-dry patch of coastal southeast Spain, was once the setting for spaghetti westerns such as "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly." Later it became a place to make fortunes building sun-drenched vacation homes and golf courses. High-tech green-houses sprang up, offering Europe a year-round source of fruit and vegetables. ASSOCIATED PRESS Now, two years after the real estate bubble burst, the province is one of the gushing wounds in Spain's recession-plagued economy. Almeria's unemployment rate of 25 percent is one of Spain's highest, and makes the nationwide figure of 13.9 percent — already the highest in the European Union — seem mild. As the global meltdown worsens, it offers a glimpse of where Spain may be heading. The government says unemployment will reach 16 percent this year, and some forecasters say it may approach 20 percent. In many ways Almeria mirrored the nationwide model of construction serving a key engine of more than a decade of solid and sometimes robust economic growth, until mortgage rates rose and credit conditions tightened. At first glance, as in much of Spain, not much seems to be wrong in Almeria, the provincial capital. At midday, bars fill with people sipping a pre-luncheon glass of vermouth or beer, restaurants are packed and movie theaters do a decent business. But "for sale" signs hang from apartment balconies. Many storefronts are shut and their windows whitewashed. Construction sites stand half-finished and abandoned. On the outskirts of the city lies one particularly grim example: idle cranes next to the skeletons of two high-rise apartment buildings that were to be part of a huge subdivision with the chirpy name Pueblo de Luz, or City of Light. Its developer ran out of money. Antonio Rosal, an official of the Spanish labor federation Comisiones Obrera, says his office in Almeria simply cannot keep up with all the mass-layoff cases his office is negotiating with Spanish companies. Under Spanish law, talks with unions on severance terms are mandatory. Hard times are nothing new to those old enough to remember the economic stagnation of General Francisco Franco's dictatorship, when Spain's economy was a backwater closed to modernizing influences. It would take a decade of hard work to whip Spain into shape for its 1986 admission to the European Union, the economic engine that would turn it into the world's eighth biggest economy. Now, Rosal said. Almeria is realizing that many low-skill workers such as construction laborers overspent on houses and cars, believing the good times would last forever, but that its economy lacked a stable core of "Here we have been living the high life for 10 years, and it turns out there was not as much of a middle class as we thought," Rosal said. "To be honest, I don't think we will ever get back to the way things were." higher-level earners who could weather bad times. Even when he was doing well, Montoya earned just 1,200 euros ($1,550) a month. 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No one in the family knows when the first Dufeks arrived in the United States, whether we still have relatives in the Czech Republic or what the ancient Dufeks did for a living. Truth be told, I'm more of a mutt than a pure-bread Bohemian. I'm about 12 percent Bohemian and a mix of other Middle-European nationalities. I always felt unique telling people that Dufek was a Bohemian last name, mostly because no one ever knew what that meant. I didn't really know either, to be honest. Prague was my second stop on a three-city tour of central Europe. After a fun but draining stay in Munich and a train ride to Prague, I woke up my first morning in "The New Paris" with an empty stomach. Scanning a list of recommended restaurants in Prague, my finger stopped at a breakfast place called "Bohemian Bagel." It described the restaurant as a tasty American breakfast joint. I hadn't had a good American breakfast during my six weeks in Italy. Italians like croissants, pastries and coffee for a morning meal, hardly a filling or nutritious breakfast. I mean Bohemia is my fatherland; I came to reawaken any Bohemian still in me. How could a restaurant with 'Bohemian' in the name serve an American-style breakfast? Regardless of the confusion, I decided out of curiosity to taste the place for myself. Boheman Bagel serves American breakfast? That can't be right. At Boheman Bagel, I ordered the Charles IV Breakfast Platter. complete with two pancakes with syrup and cinnamon, two scrambled eggs, two sausages, three strips of bacon and a mini bagel, which I then cleverly reconstructed into a breakfast sandwich — an "Egg McDukef." BY ALEX DUFEK editor@kansan.com As I devoured the meal a smile spread across my face. I had been waiting for this meal for a month. In that moment, I was convinced it was the greatest food to ever enter my mouth. As I continued my destruction of Charles' Platter, a question entered my mind. I've lived in America all my life and this breakfast feels like home, so how much Bohemian could really be left in me? Prague and the Czech Republic are different from most of Europe, because after two world wars and 45 years of Soviet control, their ancient buildings remain intact. The reason behind their preservation is that Czech people have always used thoughts before fists and fought oppression with words rather than bullets. Even their revolt against the Soviets, the Velvet Revolution, was nonviolent. Regardless, I continued searching Prague for any Bohemian ties. Dufek, I thought to myself. If I simply mention my surname, I'm sure Czechs would be delighted to share interesting stories of Dufeks that they know and love — maybe I would even meet one. However, my thoughts weren't completely idealistic. I had researched Prague inside and out. I was prepared to absorb a city with one of the most original histories in all of Europe. Their actions have kept Prague a gem in the heart of central Europe. It's truly a remarkable sight. Each building in the city looks different from its neighbor. If you pick any random street in the old town district and walk down it, your irises will be ambushed by an astonishingly unique blend of pastel-colored architecture. Many different-sized buildings push together, some with spires rising up into the sky and others with gargoyles opening their wide, hungry mouths toward you. The only similarity between many of Prague's well-preserved buildings is their trademark red-tiled roofs. If you can manage to turn your head down and away from the magnificent buildings, you will notice cobblestone streets below, each stone looking handlaid and as if it has its own individual identity. Tourists can enjoy a weekend in I loved the city and its vibes, but I struggled to find any meaningful connection to it. I thought maybe some Prague simply by walking around the city and admiring it for what it truly is — a city that's stood the test of time. I walked over the Vltava River on the famous Charles Bridge, a marvelous quarter-mile-long structure that has stood strong since Emperor Charles IV himself ordered its construction in 1342. In the middle of the bridge I rubbed the engraving under the statue of St. John of Nepomuk. Legend has it that if you rub one of the two bronze spots on the engraving, any one wish you have will come true. I regret not wishing for a connection to my ancestors to be revealed to me. historic sights would awaken an inkling of Bohemian belonging. During the next three days, I went to the great Prague castle, built up on a hill overlooking the entire city. I saw the famous changing of the guard and wondered if any distant relatives of mine ever guarded the city or even died for it. I celebrated the ringing of the new hour at the towering Astronomical Clock. As the new hour comes, a statue of death tips his hourglass and the 12 apostles take turns bowing to the mob of spectators below. For the first time in my life I saw what the Bohemian clock looked like, but I couldn't read it correctly and none of the Apostles appeared to resemble me. I perused the eerie and dark Jewish Cemetery. With crooked tombstones topping over one another on a cold and dark February day, it felt like the perfect setting for a horror film. My imagination, fed by too much American cinema, began to run wild and I envisioned the bodies of the dead rising up and walking Prague's medieval streets. I saw and appreciated the sights in Prague but I couldn't find anything Czech that looked like me. I enjoyed Bohemian Bagel more than the traditional Bohemian lunch. My feet were blistered from the cobble-stone streets and I never met one person with a name like Dukef. I wanted to feel a deep natural pull to the country, but there wasn't one. I loved the city, but only as a tourist. When our train crossed over On my bus ride out of Prague I began to wonder if I had any connections. Was I really all American? Could I not find one single link? It was during this pity party that I remembered a Good Samaritan named Steven from the train ride in. I never would have guessed that what I discovered would be something that I already should have known. from Germany into the Czech Republic I was giddy with anticipation. As soon as the drink cart came by I didn't waste any time before getting my hands on a traditional Bohemian brew — a Pilsner Urquell. I guzzled it down and felt more at home already. As our train rolled into the main station in Prague, Steven, a friendly 30-some-year-old Czech man, overheard us spouting off our travel guidebook knowledge. Because it was the city he was born and raised in, he offered a few helpful suggestions. When we got off the train we suddenly realized we had no clue how to find our hostel. Steven took it upon himself to guide us through the station and walk us five blocks down the street to a metro line where we could catch a tram to our hostel. Spangles I was naturally drawn to the first Czech I had ever met. I started asking questions along the walk in an attempt to discover something about my origins. Steven told me that he had heard the name Dufek before, but didn't think it was common. He also told me he was trying to open an American company in Prague and that he was a huge admirer of the United States. NOW ACCEPTING BEAK-EM BUCKS!!! When he dropped us off at the Metro line he gave a heartfelt 40-second farewell about how he dreamed of someday standing "with one foot back in the Czech and the other standing firm in the United States" Thinking back, this was as close as I felt to my Czech ancestors. Steven was a walking, talking recreation of what they once were and many Czechs still are — dream chasers. The goal of discovering my heritage seemed much less ambitious and romantic than Stevens dream of discovering a better life in the United States, which is what the first Dufeks no doubt wanted when they became Americans. On campus Location Private Pool Movie Theatre House Keeping Service Unlimited Meal Plan Computer Lab Single Rooms On KU Bus Route Tanning Bed Semi-Private Bathrooms Naismith™ to 47484 for information: Naismith Hall dream. The ONLY privately-owned residence hall on campus! study. do it all at naismith hall. Come Visit Us! On the corner of 19th St. & Naismith Dr. 785 843 8552 My blistered feet and strictly American taste buds showed me my true colors are red, white and blue, but in the end, a Czech named Steven was able to give me a brief glimpse into what my family once was. And, as far as dreamers go, still is. Maybe there is a little Czech running through my veins after all. Alex Dufek, a Green Bay, Wisc., junior in journalism, is one of 71 KU students studying in Paderno Del Grappa, Italy, this semester. Edited by Liz Schubauer Sports THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN KANSASTO HOST WNIT AGAINST CREIGHTON Women's team fails to make NCAA tourney. WOMEN'S BASKETBALL I 10B MONDAY, MARCH 23, 2009 WWW.KANSAN.COM JAYHAWKS TRIUMPH BY BREAKING RECORDS PHOTO Members place in top 20 in NCAA competition. SWIMMING & DIVING 13B TRIPLE-DOUBLE TIME NSAS 5 3 PAGE 1B Sophomore center Cole Aldrich smacks away a shot for one of his ten blocks during Kansas' 60-43 victory Sunday against Dayton. Aldrich is the first player since March 19th, 1992, to record a triple-double with blocks, the last to do so was Shaquille O'Neal. Weston White/KANSAN Jayhawks soar past Flyers on the way to the Sweet Sixteen in Indianapolis Minneapolis block party BY CASE KEEFER ckeefer@kansan.com MINNEAPOLIS Five national championships. Fifty-two conference titles. Forty one straight home victories. And now, one official triple-double. Cole Aldrich accomplished something nearly impossible Sunday at the Metrodome: He became the first player in Kansas' storied basketball history to reach a milestone. "This will go down, because of the stage, as one of the best individual performances we've had," Kansas coach Bill Self said. Aldrich, a sophomore center, scored 13 points with 20 rebounds and 10 blocks in a 60-43 second round NCAA Tournament victory against Dayton. Kansas, a three-seed, is headed to the Sweet Sixteen in Indianapolis where it will play Michigan State on Friday. At the beginning of the season, a sweet Sixteen berth for the Jayhawks would have sounded even more improbable than an Aldrich triple-double. "I couldn't write it any better," Aldrich said. "You couldn't have a Hollywood writer write it any better." But Aldrich's speedy maturation process has allowed the Jayhawks to exceed expectations. Therefore, it's fitting that Aldrich — in his hometown, nonetheless — was the centerpiece of the Jayhawks' triumph against the Flvers. Aldrich's triple-double was the first recorded in the NCAA Tournament in the last six years — ironically, the last one also came in the Metrodome when Dwyane Wade did it for Marquette. It was the first triple-double to include blocks since Louisiana State's Shaquille O'Neal had 10 for Louisiana State in 1992. So yeah, Aldrich put together a performance for the ages. "But I could also say this." Self said, "for the weekend, have SEE MEN'S ON PAGE 6B MEN'S BASKETBALL REWIND PAGE 6B KU DAYTON FLYERS KU For full coverage of the men's basketball check out the men's basketball rewind on PAGE 68 NEXT UP Kansas vs Michigan State Friday, TBA Indianapolis, Ind. BASEBALL Jayhawks sweep No.1 Texas Longhorns BY JOSH BOWE ibowe@kansan.com David Narodowski couldn't wipe the smile off his face. LAST WEEKEND AT HOGLUND BALLPARK Friday — Kansas 5, Texas 4 Saturday — Kansas 4, Texas 3 Sunday — Kansas 4, Texas In fact, none of the Jayhawks could stop smiling, laughing, or even dancing for that matter as they completed their first-ever series sweep of the No. 1 Texas Longhorns with a 4-3 victory at Hoglund Ballpark on Sunday afternoon. KU ku "I've never been apart of anything like that ever," Narodowski, junior shortstop, said. "Just feeling that, I don't know, it's definitely good." A Sunday's contest wasn't for the faint of heart. It took a sacrifice fly to dead center in the seventh inning from senior catcher Buck Afenir to bring sophomore right fielder Brian Heere home. It broke the 3-3 tie after Texas (14-6, 2-4) scored one run in the fifth, sixth and seventh innings to tie the game. "The wind was blowing in," coach Ritch Price said. "So I thought we did a nice job of executing and moving guys into scoring position and finding a way to get the runs home as well." Freshman pitcher Lee Ridenhour hurt a fast pitch over the plate during the fifth inning of Sunday's 4-3 victory over the No. 1 Texas Lonhouks in the final game of a three-game series. Chance Dibben/KANSAN Kansas (13-7, 3-0) scored in only one other inning, a three-run outburst in the fourth. It wasn't a power showcase to say the least as the Jayhawks only sent only two hits to the outfield. Senior first baseman Preston Land had a bunt single to third that loaded the bases and Narodowski also had an infield single to third base that scored the last of the runs in the fourth inning. Freshman pitcher Lee Ridenhour impressed yet again. "We knew going into the game we couldn't count on the long ball," Narodowski said. "Everyone worked hard before the game, prepared to get bunts down." But the only reason Kansas was able to win the game with the small ball approach was the effective pitching the Jayhawks delivered all afternoon. He played six and two-third innings, allowing the three runs while surrendering eight hits and zero walks, and picking up four strikeouts. He also threw 63 of his 91 pitches for strikes, keeping the Texas hitters on their toes. Pricehas raved about Ridenhour all season and it looks as though it wasn't for nothing. Although he didn't pick up the victory, Ridenhour still leads all Kansas starters in victories and ERA. "Every time I go out it seems all the teams are amazing." Ridenhour said. "I just have to go out there and pound the zone." "He's a very special freshman," Price said. "He's done a really nice job of making adjustments." After Price handed over a tieball game to his bullpen in the seventh inning, junior Travis Blankenship, ) freshman Colton Murray and senior Paul Smyth pitched an almost perfect session, allowing only one hit and no walks. SEE BASEBALL ON PAGE 5B Smyth picked up his third save in a row, all against Texas this weekend, and sixth of the season. Smyth blew a save last For complete coverage of the KU baseball game against Texas, check out PAGE 5B Go to Kansan.com for more coverage at the First Pitch blog and The Strike Zone podcast. COMMENTARY Jayhawks close to sweet perfection BY STEPHEN MONTEMAYOR smontemayor@kansan.com Good (or terrible) storylines often are the difference between successful network dramas and early flameouts. In sport, they fill the margins of newsprint and oftentimes give a father something to point out to his son while in the seats. That Cole Aldrich and Sherron Collins comprised 63 percent of the Jayhawks' offense during Sunday's 60-43 victory over Dayton after combining for 55 points in the tournament opener would be one of them — albeit a story as original as Lost's plotlines. Aldrich's triple-double on the other hand (13 points, 20 rebounds and 10 blocks) was the stuff of headlines, billboards and history books. His performance earned him a spot next to Wilt Chamberlain on Kansas highlight tapes and in the same sentence as Shaquille O'Neal (Louisiana State, 1992) as NCAA tournament masters of the paint. The sophomore center and Bloomington, Minn., native was at home inside Minneapolis' Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, having his way below the basket early and earning Kansas' first six points. The bulk of his game afterwards saw him tear down all those rebounds and block seemingly all Dayton upset hopes. Per usual, Collins also jumped out early to lead Kansas as the junior point guard — coming off a career-best 32 points in the first round against North Dakota State — combined with Aldrich to score 23 of Kansas' 29 first-half points. Storylines preceding Sunday's tip-off warned of Dayton's sophomore Chris Wright, whose 27-point 10-rebound game fueled a first-round upset of West Virginia. Also in the papers, Dayton's full-court, high-pressure defensive attack, reminiscent of Missouri and Michigan State. The Big Two couldn't say they didn't try to share Sunday. Collins often found his teammates for open looks as all great floor generals do. Trouble was, tew outside junior guard Mario Little (seven points off 3-for-4 shooting) could convert. Freshman guard Brady Morningstar — among the best in the Big 12 beyond the arc — missed every one of his shots and freshman guard Tyrel Reed was 1-of-5 in comparison. Overall, Kansas players not named Aldrich or Collins shot 6-of-22 Sunday. That is 27 percent. That is also terrible. The stat sheet tells us freshman forward Marcus Morris played 14 minutes but I'm not so sure he left the hotel. One foul, a turnover, a steal and zero points. Wright got in a dunk or two but was effectively silenced, finishing with just six points off 4-for-16 shooting. Dayton's defense kept it close at times and held Kansas to its second lowest first half total this year. But 22 percent shooting offensively grounded the Flyers and earned the Jayhawks all superlatives to be bad Dark clouds encase the news- SEE MONTEMAYOR ON PAGE 6B 2B SPORTS THE UNIVERSITY HAILY KANSAS MONDAY MARCH 23, 2020 MONDAY MARCH 23 2009 QUOTE OF THE DAY "I think it's fun just because I wouldn't have had it anywhere else than being at home. I think that's kind of one of those things that got me amped up more was just seeing familiar faces in the crowd." — Cole Aldrich, after registering Kansas' first official triple-double FACT OF THE DAY Cole Aldrich's 13 points, 20 rebounds and 10 blocks against Dayton represents the first official triple-double in Kansas history. Wilt Chamberlain is recognized as recording two during the 1957 season, but blocks were not an official statistic. TRIVIA OF THE DAY KU Athletics Q: When was the last time a player registered a triple-double in the NCAA tournament? A: Dwyane Wade recorded a triple-double against Kentucky in the 2003 NCAA Tournament. Wade had 29 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists. His Marquette team eventually lost in the national semifinals to Kansas. @KANSAN.COM "Blog" Allen: Kansas is marching on to the Sweet 16 and The Morning Brew had to weigh in on Cole Aldrich's historic performance against Dayton. The Morning Brew: The Morning Brew is back for day two of the NCAA tournament. We're back on the couch, we're watching the Jayhawks, and yes, we have more obsure YouTube videos. COMMENTARY 16 notes from the first two rounds The greatest four days of the year are over. It doesn't get any better than nonstop basketball for 96 hours, but just because it's over doesn't mean we have to move on. With a nod to the Sweet Sixteen next weekend, here are 16 notes, thoughts and observations in no particular order from the first and second rounds: L. On Thursday morning, ESPN's Doug Gottlieb was with his wife for a planned cesarean sea tion to have his first son. Thursday afternoon he was on air breaking down the first round. Now that's dedication. C. BALDI Gottlieb 2. My worst nightmare: 12 seeds were 3-1 against 5 seeds. The one defeat? Northern Iowa five-point loss to Purdue. 3. The two best games of the first round came at the very end with simultaneous overtime thrillers. It took a while but those games were well worth the wait. 4. I was completely wrong about BY TAYLOR BERN tbern@kansan.com Arizona. The Wildcats clearly belong in this tournament. 5. Downtown Minneapolis has so many sky bridges that a person would never have to step outside, which is just awesome. 6. Sherron Collins on Cole Aldrich's defense: "He always boilers when he is coming. It's a little goofy sound. It's just a, 'u Ahb. I don't really know. I know he is coming and I get out of his way' Woodside 7. North Dakota State's Ben Woodside and Dayton's Chris Wright are absolutely amazing players for completely different reasons. 8. I'm disappointed neither of the bands of USC's opponents learned any Lil' Romeo songs Miller (Romeo, aka Percy Miller, is a freshman for the Trojans). 9. One seeds will never lose until the committee starts rewarding Miller small schools with 11 and 12 seeds and putting the last teams in as 16 seeds. 10. Dream national championship game: Connecticut and Syracuse go to seven overtimes. 11. Why did Western Kentucky forget to play defense in the final 10 seconds against Gonzaga? 12. I hate the Big 10 — especially because it doesn't seem to know how many teams are in its conference — but even I'll admit that Michigan State and Purdue are Final Four contenders. 13. Bill Self on Cole Aldrich's return to Minnesota: "He's different. I asked him how many tickets he needed and he said five. I said, 'Five? Cole you've at least got a couple friends.'" 14. Vitamin Water has advertising on lockdown. We were forced to hide all other brands (including my Reese's Peanut Butter Cup) and THE MORNING BREW put all liquids (including coffee) into Vitamin Water Revive cumps. 15. This is a very chalky tournament — all of the 1, 2 and 3 seeds are still alive. Maybe that will set-up great matchups, but I think it's a bummer. 16. Marquette got screwed. I have no problem with Kim English ing" for J.T. Tiller, but if you're going to call overstep- ping the baseline at the end then call it the whole game. There's heartbreak in ever PETER KENDRICK MLB tourney game, but I'm still hurting for Marquette the Lazar Havward. Howard — Edited by Liz Schubauer Wind helps teams blast 15 home runs SURPRISE, Ariz. — Matt Brown went 6-for-6 with two home runs. He wasn't the only batter to have a good day. ASSOCIATED PRESS The Angels and Royals combined for 15 home runs and 40 hits Sunday in Los Angeles' 18-12 win. With wind gusting up to 36 mph, Juan Rivera homered and drove in four runs, and Mike Napoli had three hits, including a home run. Brandon Wood, Robb Quinlan, Jeff Mathis and Ryan Budde also horrified for the Angels. Miguel Olivo homered twice for Kansas City, which trailed 10-1 after three innings. Ryan Shealy, Mike Jacobs, Coco Crisp, Tony Pena Jr. and Albert Callaspo hit one each. "It was not good pitcher's weather," Angels starter John Lackey said. "It was a good day to hit." Lackey, the Angels' scheduled opening-day starter, allowed two runs in the first four innings, giving up solo homers by Shealy and Olivo. He allowed all six batters he faced in the fifth to reach, and five of them scored. "When I made good pitches, the wind didn't matter." Lackey said. "It was when I didn't make good pitches I got hurt. The wind didn't help, but I wasn't making good pitches at the end, either. I got a little tired in the fifth. 'I got to my 90 pitches. I pushed through it.' Kansas City's Horacio Ramirez lasted only two innings and faced 18 batters, nine on whom scored. He gave up 10 hits, including three homers, and walked two. "There wouldn't have been 15 home runs had it not been for the wind, so you do take it into consideration." Royals manager Trey Hillman said. "Even some of the low pitches went out of the ball park. We didn't pitch well. They outhomered us, outhit us and outs scored us. Horacio really scuffled with location." Ramirez is 1-2 with a 10.29 ERA in five spring training outings. 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UberDuzi.com SCREENVISION 1 THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN SPORTS 3B SWIMMING & DIVING All-American Jayhawk places in top 20 at NCAAs BY HALLIE MANN hmann@kansan.com NCAA Swimming & Diving Championships It took the whole team to get to the NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships, not just the three athletes, senior Maria Mayrovich, and sophomores Julia Kuzhil and Erin Mertz. The coaches, the trainers and the nutritionists all played their parts in getting the two swimmers and one All-American diver to this point. NCAA Swimming & Diving Championships Maria Mayrovich Erin Mertz 200-yard freestyle 21st 1-meter diving 7th 1:46:19 298.40 points 100-yard freestyle 19th 3-meter diving 17th 48:51 306.05 points 50-yard freestyle 20th Platform diving 17th 22.39 229.15 points lullia Kuzhil 100-yard backstroke 21st 53.06 "It's not just one individual out here by herself competing towards her goal," diving coach Eric Elliott said. "This was about the program and all we've worked towards to make it here." MARY S. MURRAY "To me, the (All-American) thing is just a title." Mertz said. "I was just Mertz's seventh-place performance on the 1-meter board made her the first All-American diver from the University in 13 years. For divers, the All-American title is given to the top eight in each diving competition. In her first appearance at the NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships, Mertz finished in the top 20 in all three diving events. maria Mayroich leads the 150-yard freestyle Feb. 6 against Iowa State. Mayroich finished first in her event and went on to break the pool record for 50-yard freestyle with a time of 22.72 seconds. super excited to be here and compete against girls at this level" Mertz finished on the 1-meter board with a score of 298.40 points. She finished 17th in the 3-meter and the platform diving competitions. Elliott said Mertz was mentally tough and was able to dive consistently throughout the competition. He said he hoped Mertz's and the other athletes' performances this season would help with recruiting for next season. Jerry Wang/KANSAN "Hopefully Erin will build from this experience," Elliott said. "I think she realized that she has what it takes to come out here and beat these good divers at this level of competition." Kansas' two swimmers also made impressive performances at the NCAA Championships. Mayrovich swam in the 50-, 100- and 200-yard freestyles and finished 20th, 19th and 21st respectively. On the 200-yard freestyle Mayrovich swam 1:46:19 — beating her seed time of 1:47:22. "I had a lifetime best on the 200 and I can't really ask for more." Mavrovich said. Mayrovich said this tournament gave her a chance to see what she needs to improve on and was a great competition experience. Mayrovich said she and Kuzhil planned to use their experience as a boost for the team and wanted to inspire them to compete even harder next season. Kuzhil only swam in one race, the 100-yard backstroke. She finished 21st with a time of 53.06 seconds, beating her seed of 34th with a time of 53.45 seconds. Kuzhil said that this was a hard race for her because it was early in the morning but she said that she was pleased with her finish. "I did everything I could in my race and I beat my seed time so I was happy," Kuzhil said. Coach Clark Campbell said he was also pleased with all of the results from this meet. Campbell said both Kuzhil and Mayrovich finished with, or better than, their seed times. "This one of our best NCAAs in quite a while," Campbell said. "Fullia and Maria both still have a long ways to go in their potential and I'm looking forward to watching them in the future." — Edited by Jesse Trimble SOFTBALL Jayhawks' offensive shortfalls give Cowgirls victory BY BEN WARD editor@kansan.com Just when the Jayhawks appeared to be hitting their stride at the plate, their bats were silenced against Oklahoma State this weekend, as they dropped both games to the Cowgirls to open up Big 12 conference play. Coming off the KU Invitational two weekends ago, the Jayhawks were knocking the ball around the park, tallying 31 runs in five games. Against Western Illinois on Tuesday, Kansas continued its torrid pace at the plate, led by home runs from sophomore Allie Clark and junior Sarah Ramirez en route to a 9-4 victory. The Jayhawks, unable to maintain the momentum, were shut out 2-0 on Saturday night. Cowgirl ace, Anna Whiddon, only gave up two hits and notched her 12 victory of the season. The Cowgirls (25-6) overpowered Kansas on Sunday with a 6-2 win, propelled by three home runs off senior pitcher Valerie George. George hung tough in what was a busy weekend for her — as she hurled all 12 innings, striking out 15 batters. Senior outfielder Dougie McCaulley had four hits on the weekend to lead the Jayhawk offense, which just couldn't get in gear against OSU, leaving 16 runners on base and scoring only two runs. Despite the lack of production by Jayhawk hitters, head coach Tracy Bunge said it was all part of the game. "Sure, leaving runners on base hurts, and it puts added pressure on our pitchers; but it all balances out," she said. "Oklahoma State just did a better job taking advantage of their scoring opportunities than we did." At 10-16, the layhawks began collecting victories in order to compete in a crowded Big 12 conference where they're currently in 11th place. Though the outcome of the weekend wasn't positive, Bunge remained confident in her club to get the job done. energy and enthusiasm; we've got to keep fighting," she said, "We've just got to keep working through it, you've got stay positive and have a short memory in this game." "We played with tremendous The Jayhawks will have to regroup in a hurry, as they return home to Arrocha Ballpark to host Missouri State on Tuesday afternoon, followed by a doubleheader against Creighton on Wednesday. Edited by Realle Roth Results during spring break March 17 Kansas 9, Western Illinois 4 March 21 Oklahoma State 2, Kansas 0 March 22 Oklahoma State 6, Kansas 2 Record: 10-16 (0-2) NCAA TOURNAMENT Pittsburgh's Sam Young lets the music lead to victory DAYTON, Ohio - As his teammates buzzed around him during warmups, Sam Young lost himself in the funky sounds pumping through his headphones. Young, whose words are his second love after basketball, let the music carry him far away. 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He competed against 13 of the best collegiate pole vaulters in the country and placed third overall with a best jump of 5.45 meters. Scott said his performance that day wasn't an ideal one. JORDAN SCOTT Junior pole vaulter "I'm not upset about it, but I could've done better," he said. Scott cleared the 5.45-meter mark several times this season, but said that the main thing was using the right pole at the right time. Scott said he had difficulty matching the right pole with the bar in order to have a successful jump. He also said his strategy of which jumps to attempt was a factor in his performance. In the pole vault, the athlete has the option of passing on different jumps. If they do choose to attempt to clear a mark, they have three consecutive chances to clear it before being eliminated. Scott cleared 5.45 meters on his while the second place finisher, junior Yavgeniy Olhovsky of Virginia Tech, cleared it on his first attempt. Had Scott cleared on his first attempt, he would have he would have tied for second place. Junior Jason Colwick of Rice University won first place with a jump of 5.60 meters. said of Colwick. "He will definitely be a threat at outdoors." Scott may not have been happy with his performance, but he said he was glad his performance was beneficial to the team. "He jumped really well," Scott Scott's performance earned the team six points and 33rd overall place in the men's overall standings. "He jumped really well. He will definitely be a threat at outdoors." Scott earned his second All-American Honors. Scott said he felt as though he earned it this time around. The top eight places received All-American Honors. Last year, Scott placed ninth but received the title on a technicality because one of the top eight wasn't JORDAN SCOTT Junior pole vaulter American. With the indoor season now over, Scott and the rest of the layhawks will focus on competing in the outdoor season, which will begin this weekend as the team travels to Columbia, Mo., to the Missouri Relays 27 to 28. Edited by Liz Schubauer compete in the Missouri Relays from March 27 to 28. LETTER Jordan Scott, Watkinsville, Ga., junior, practices the pole vault in the Anschutz Sports Pavilion in late February. Scott took third in the NCAA National Indoor Championships on March 13. KANSAN FILE PHOTO NCAA TOURNAMENT Freshman Kim English makes key plays in Mizzou victory BY EDDIE PELLS Associated Press BOISE, Idaho — Four unbelievable minutes. Two gargantuan free throws. over Marquette in the NCAA tournament. Freshman Kim English came off the bench to "pinch shoot" for injured J.T. Tiller and made two free throws with 5.5 seconds left Sunday to give Missouri the goahead points in an 83-79 victory It was quite an encore for English, who had an out-of-body $4 \frac{1}{2} $ - minute shooting spree in the first half, scoring 15 points and helping third-seeded Mizzou (30-6) turn a six-point deficit into a 16-point lead. English was on the bench for most of the second half, watching sixth-seeded Marquette chip away at the lead and eventually go ahead. But when Tiller fell hard and hurt his right wrist after being fouled with the score tied at 79, coach Mike Anderson took advantage of the college rule that allows teams to substitute for an injured free-throw shooter. He chose English, who made both. "I'm so happy that he had faith in me to get up there and knock them down," English said. "I think anybody on the bench would've knocked them down, actually." After the English free throws, Marquette's Lazar Hayward stepped over the baseline on the ensuing inbounds pass, and the Golden Eagles (25-10) were forced to foul. Leo Lyons made two more free throws to ice the game and Missouri moved on to the West Regional semifinals to play Memphis. It ruined a wonderful effort from Marquette senior Jerel McNeal, who matched his career high with 30 points, and Wesley Matthews, who scored 24. It also brought lusty boos from the Marquette fans and others in the crowd, especially when they saw Tiller re-enter the game a second later to help the Tigers run out the clock. What they may not have known was that Tiller was a 76 percent free-throw shooter coming into the tournament while English, icing on the bench for most of the second half, shot only 65 percent. "I knew, right when I looked at him, if coach chose him he was going to knock 'em down," teammate Matt Lawrence said. 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Smyth, who has seen some early struggles this season with three blown saves, showed the ice water that runs through his veins when he silenced the potent bats of the No.1 Texas Longhorns. Just two days before, what Smyth said was one of the best moments of his Jayhawk career, struggled in a mid-week save opportunity against San Diego State. He gave up a couple runs and earned the loss in one and a third innings of work. Coach Ritch Price said Smyth's ability to rebound as well as he did is a testament to the character of the closer. "Especially when you look at that he's blown three saves earlier in the season," Price said, "for him to come back out and hold on to three one-run victories I think speaks volumes about him. I was real proud of how tough he showed he was this weekend." Smyth talked earlier in the season about having a short memory after coming off two blown saves in the first weekend. Apparently, that holds true with the good moments too. "I remember select things, I don't really remember specific pitches," Smyth said. "I don't even remember the first two hitters from today, just the last batter." Lee Ridenhour, freshman pitcher, who set the stage for the jayhawk victory by going six and two-thirds innings with three earned runs in his first weekend start, said that the entire bullpen would take away a confidence boost from the jayhawks sweep. "It will just give us a boost for everyone," Ridenhour said. "Blank (junior reliever Travis Blankenship) comes in and gets the lefty-on-left, Colton (Murray) comes in and just throws that nasty slider, and it's just altogether, just a huge team effort." Smyth couldn't have returned to form in the more influential situation for the Jayhawks, who for the first time in the school's history swept Texas, a perennial baseball powerhouse. "Every year they're going to end up in the top three or four in the conference, if not number one," Smyth said. "So to fend off the losses that people predict against Texas and to come away with three wins, it sets you up to finish top-five in conference." Edited by Realle Roth BOX SCORE No. 1 Texas 0 00 011 100 — 390 Kansas 0 00 300 X 491 Texas Longhorns ab r h RBI Tucker 2b 4 0 1 1 Torres 3b 4 0 1 0 Belt 1b 4 1 2 0 Moldenhauer lf 3 0 1 0 Shepherd ph 1 0 0 0 Keyes rf 4 0 0 1 Rupp dh 4 0 0 0 Clark c 4 1 2 0 Mickan pr 0 0 0 0 Loy ss 4 1 2 0 Rowe cf 2 0 0 0 Maitland ph 2 0 0 0 Totals 36 3 9 2 Kansas Jayhawks ab r h RBI Narodowski ss 4 0 2 1 Heere rf 4 1 2 0 Price 2b 3 0 1 0 Afenir c 3 0 0 1 Thompson 3b 3 1 0 0 Waters dh 3 1 1 0 Land 1b 4 1 2 0 Faunce lf 3 0 1 1 Burnansky cf 3 0 0 1 Totals 30 4 9 4 2B-Kansas:Heere (3) 3B-Texas: Belt (1) Pitchers Texas Longhorns IP H R ER BB SO Green 3.0 7 3 3 1 3 Shinaberry 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 Dicharry 2.0 0 0 0 1 1 Jungmann (3-2) 2.0 2 1 1 0 0 Kansas Jayhawks IP H R ER BB SO Ridenhour 6.2 8 3 2 0 4 Blankenship (3-0) 0.2 0 0 0 0 0 Murray 0.2 0 0 0 0 1 Smyth (S,6) 1.0 1 0 0 0 1 T-2:34. A-871 notes WEEKEND OF FIRSTS The Jayhawks were 11-33 all-time against Texas entering this series, and they've won only two in a row against the Longhorns. Kansas now owns a four-game winning streak against them. It was also the first time Kansas has swept a No. 1 team as far back as school records go — to 1991. HOME COOKING The Jayhawks have been unbeatable at Hoglund Ballpark this year, winning their first ten home games of the season. It's the first time Kansas has won ten straight at home since a 12-game streak spanning the last five games of the 2001 season and the first seven of 2002. BASEBALL (CONTINUED FROM 1B) "He's a great competitor and he relishes the opportunity to Wednesday against San Diego State, but he didn't let that bother him this weekend. compete at a high level." Price said. "I was really proud how tough he showed he was this weekend." Kansas now sits as the only undefeated team in the Big 12. Though all the players agreed being 3-0 in the Big 12 Conference mattered most, Narodowski played junior college ball in Texas last season and said Texas' baseball history makes the sweep all the sweeter. — Edited by Sonya English "That's all you hear is Texas baseball, and Texas this and Texas that," Noradowski said. "After two rough years, coming here I feel like I have new hope, new life, I love it." MLB Pitcher earning $6 million sent to minor league team SURPRISE, Ariz. — Yasuhiko Yabuta is among four players the Kansas City Royals has assigned to minor league camp. The 32-year-old Yabuta pitched 12 years for Chiba Lotte in the Japanese League before signing a two-year, $6 million contract before last season with the Royals. In seven appearances in spring training, Yabuta had an 8.53 ERA with opponents hitting .375 off him. He allowed a dozen hits, including two home runs, and five walks in 6 1-3 innings. 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Call 864-4358 or email lvest@kansan.com THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN ADVERTISING STAFF 6B KU 60, UD 43 --- SETTING FILTER THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN MONDAY, MARCH 23, 2009 DAYTON 23 20----43 12 KANSAS 2931-60 JAYHAWK STAT LEADERS Points MICHAEL SALMON Sherron Collins 25 Rebounds Cole Aldrich 20 KANSAS (27-7) Assists Assists Tyshawn Taylor 3 Player FG-FGA 3FG-3FGARebs A Pts Marcus Morris 0-1 0-0 0 0 0 Cole Aldrich 6-12 0-0 20 1 13 Sherron Collins 11-19 1-4 7 2 25 Brady Morningstar 0-4 0-4 2 0 2 Tyshawn Taylor 1-5 0-1 3 3 3 Tyrel Reed 1-5 1-5 3 0 9 Markieff Morris 1-3 0-1 5 1 2 Mario Little 3-4 1-1 6 0 7 Travis Releford 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Brennan Bechard 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Quintrell Thomas 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Tyrone Appleton 0-0 0-0 0 0 1 Matt Kleinmann 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Team 4 Total 23-53 3-16 50 9 60 DAYTON (27-8) Player FG-FGA 3FG-3FGA Rebs A Pts Charles Little 2-10 0-0 9 2 6 Chris Wright 4-16 0-1 9 0 10 Kurt Huelsman 0-2 0-0 3 1 2 London Warren 2-5 0-0 1 2 4 Marcus Johnson 1-11 0-4 3 0 2 Mickey Perry 4-12 1-4 4 1 10 Chris Johnson 0-3 0-1 1 0 0 Stephen Thomas 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Paul Williams 1-3 1-2 5 0 3 Luke Fabrizius 2-7 2-7 1 0 6 Luke Hendrick 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Dan Fox 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Devin Searcy 0-3 0-0 1 0 1 Team 6 Total 16-72 4-19 43 7 43 SCHEDULE Date Opponent Result/Time 11/25 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 W, 86-62 12/13 vs. Massachusetts (in Kansas City, Mo.) L, 61-60 12/20 vs. Temple W, 71-59 12/23 at Arizona L, 84-67 12/30 vs. Albany NY W, 79-43 1/3 vs. Tennessee W, 92-85 1/6 vs. Siena W, 91-84 1/10 at Michigan State L, 75-62 1/13 vs. Kansas State W, 87-71 1/17 at Colorado W, 73-56 1/19 vs. Texas A&M W, 73-53 1/24 at Iowa State W, 82-67 1/28 at Nebraska W, 68-62 1/31 vs. Colorado W, 66-61 2/2 at Baylor W, 75-65 2/7 vs. Oklahoma State W, 78-67 2/9 at Missouri L, 62-60 2/14 at Kansas State W, 85-74 2/18 vs. Iowa State W, 72-55 2/21 vs. Nebraska W, 70-53 2/23 at Oklahoma W, 87-78 3/1 vs. Missouri W, 90-65 3/4 at Texas Tech L, 84-65 3/7 vs. Texas W, 83-73 3/12 vs. Baylor L, 71-64 3/20 vs North Dakota State W, 84-74 3/22 vs Dayton W, 60-43 3/27 vs Michigan State Weston White/KANSAN MEN'S BASKET AYON 41 Collins' coaching earns Hawks a Sweet 16 trip BY TAYLOR BERN tbern@kansan.com Junior guard Sherron Collins drives over Dayton center Kurt Hueblman for a layup. Collins led all scorers in 15 scores in Kansas '64 win Sunday afternoon. MINNEAPOLIS — Sherron Collins played 35 minutes Sunday afternoon, but he was never really out of the game. Collins put Kansas up 40-30 midway through the second half, which forced Dayton to call a time out. Kansas coach Bill Self pulled his floor general and gave him some rest on the bench. "That just shows what type of leader he is," junior guard Mario Little said. "Making sure everything goes smooth even though he's not in the game." Instead of sitting down, Collins stood and mimicked Self's play calls and directions for two minutes. In his home state, sophomore center Cole Aldrich made history with the first triple-double in school history. But after acknowledging Aldrich's game as one of the greatest performances in KU history, Self had a question. "For the weekend, we have we had a guard play as well as Sherron since I've been here?" he said. In two games Collins scored 57 points on 23-of-45 shooting and dished out 10 assists while committing just two turnovers. Against Dayton he scored 14 in the first half, which carried Kansas until Aldrich took over. As the only returning player this year with significant playing experience, Collins knew the team was in his hands. His safety Asked if the determined look in his eyes was about defending his title, Collins shook his head. "I just don't want to lose," Collins said. "That's the look in my eyes." net left for the NBA and he was toeing the high rise by himself. "Last year I could have played 10 minutes and played terrible and wed still win by 30," he said. That certainly hasn't been the case this season as the Jayhawks have gone 1-4 when Collins has shot 30 percent or worse. That's why Collins never stops yelling and motivating, even when he supposed to take a seat on the bench. During his two minutes on the bench, Collins didn't like the way freshman guard Tyshawn Taylor was running the offense. "It looked like we weren't going to run a set," Collins said. "We needed to get a good possession because we were up and we didn't need to rush anything. I just told them to pull the ball back out and run a play and that's what they did." "Nobody thought we could get this far," Collins said. "Nobody thought I could lead a team. It just feels good to be there, and I'm proud of my young guys." The play ended with Tyrel Reed missing a three-pointer. The score didn't change until Collins re-entered the game, but he still liked the way his guys re-grouped and played within the offense. Now Collins' team is headed to the Sweet Sixteen. It's the third straight trip for Kansas, but Collins has made this one all his own. Earlier this season, Collins was dogged by weight concerns and the layhawks were picked to finish fourth in the Big 12. "If you tell Sherron what he can't do, it's just motivation for him to do it," Self said. — Edited by Grant Treaster @KANSAN.COM BEWARE OF "THE BLOG" For more men's basketball coverage, check out Case Keefer's "Blog" Allen on Kansan.com. If you would rather kick back and rest your eyes, listen to the postgame edition of The Jay Report podcast. The Jay Report MONTEMAYOR (CONTINUED FROM 1B) paper business of today. But whether delivered by courier or through fiber optic cable, whether printed in ink or displayed on an iPhone, there will be storylines. Squeezing some production from the Big Two's supporting cast and improving free throw shooting team-wide are two that come to mind early. I'm sure plenty more will be inspired by Friday's rematch with Michigan State. But right now Aldrich and Collins have given us a few stories we'll think about for quite some time. Not to mention, Bill Self's Jayhawks are headed to the Sweet Sixteen for the third consecutive year. How sweet a story it is. — Edited by Jesse Trimble KANSAS 45 Sophomore center Cole Aldrich is greeted with high fives after being pulled with 1.20 left on we had a guard play as well as Sherron since I've been here?" MEN'S (CONTINUED FROM 1B) Two days after scorching North Dakota State with a career-high 32 points and eight assists in the first round, junior guard Sherron Collins recorded 25 points and seven rebounds against Dayton in the second round. Collins gave the game a pace that even Mario Andretti would have appreciated "That's just Sherron," freshmar guard Tyshawn Taylor said. "He lives for the big stage." Andreene would have appreciated. On every opportunity, Collins raced the ball up court on fast breaks. Dayton, a team known for its athleticism, couldn't keep up. Collins scored 14 of his points in the first half to ensure the Jayhawks never trailed after falling behind 2-0. Collins and Aldrich led the defensive charge, too. Kansas the clock. A used man- triang Dayt It Flyers field- — wh held, The make day — the th 22 fro KANS. 23 Junior guard Mario Little sinks a jump shot just outside the lane Sunday afternoon against D seven points against the Flyers. 3 ayton. Little sh 1 NSAN 2009 THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN MONDAY, MARCH 23, 2009 KU 60, UD 43 7B BALLREWIND AS the clock. Aldrich finished with 13 points, 20 boards and 10 blocks for Kansas' first ever triple- double Weston White/KANSAN reciated. Collins on fast known n't keep of his o ensure ed after 1:20 left on freshmanaid. "He It worked to perfection. The Flyers shot 22 percent from the field - making only 16 of 72 shots led the Kansas used a combination of its standard man-to-man defense and a triangle-and-two zone to keep Dayton off balance offensively. — which was the best Kansas has held an opponent to all season. The Jayhawk defense helped make a relatively stale offensive day — Kansas went 3-for-16 from the three-point range and 11-for-22 from the free-throw line — Self prefers to win with defense, anyway. "These are the games I've always loved," Self said. Because of the sloppiness, the Flyers were able to stay in the game for most of the afternoon. Kansas didn't lead by double digits until just more than 12 minutes remained when Collins penetrated the lane for a lawup. Aldrich added a layup a couple minutes later to give the Jayhawks irrelevant. Dayton forward Chris Wright attempted a flatter in the lane, but Aldrich swatted it for his 10th block of the day. He had officially reached a triple-double. a 42-30 lead. It wasn't until six minutes remained, however, that it became clear the Flyers were done. Aldrich, however, didn't find out until the end of the game when senior center Matt Kleinmann checked in for him. The Kansas fans began chanting "I think you got it," they said. "triple-double" and a few of Aldrich's teammates came up to him. Got what? Aldren asked. "A triple-double" they said. "Really? That's pretty sweet," Aldrich said. It was an appropriate response for the player most responsible for sending the Jayhawks to the Sweet Sixteen. Edited by Jesse Trimble against Da 3 . wyton. Little shot three--of-four with one three for Weston White/KANSAN SAS 22 Weston White/KANSAN **Freshman forward Markieff Morris** snags a loose ball to maintain possession Sunday afternoon during Kansas' 60-43 victory against the Dayton Flyers. Morris pulled in five boards with just two points. VIEW FROM PRESS ROW Cole Aldrich got his 10th block of the day when Chris Wright went up from about five feet away from the basket. The Jayhawks had just taken a 13-point lead at 49-36 off of a Sherron Collins free throw with six minutes remaining and the Flyers were desperate. They needed something good to happen immediately to prove they could stay in the game. Aldrich didn't let it. He tortured Wright below the basket all day and that play was no exception. IT WAS OVER WHEN ... GAME TO REMEMBER ... Sophomore center Cole Aldrich Aldrich MARK TOMLINSON Aldrich said he wanted to leave his hometown with a smile on his face. He got a little more than that. He put smiles on everyone's faces. His teammates. His parents. His grandparents. Self said he didn't know how Aldrich would handle returning home to play in the NCAA Tournament before the week began. The final verdict? Perfectly, in Self's words. GAME TO FORGET ... Freshman guard Tyshawn Taylor SANDRA L. KINCOLN Taylor Because Aldrich and Collins both had career days, Taylor's off-day was easily overlooked. That probably won't be the case with the rest of the tournament. As the level of competition increases so must Taylor's contributions to the Jayhawks. Against Dayton, he had three points on 1-for-5 shooting and six turnovers. He looked out of control and routinely made foolish passes. Taylor has been inconsistent all year. Most freshmen tend to be. But it's time for it to come to an end. STAT OF THE NIGHT ... 16-for-72. That's what Dayton shot from the field. Pretty bad. PRIME PLAYS FIRST HALF Case Keefer 0:53 — Aldrich finally made a layup and free throw after going scoreless for more than 16 minutes. He finished the first half with nine points, 11 rebounds and four blocks. 10:45 — Dayton forward Chris Wright's nickname is Superman. He probably can't leap tall buildings, but Wright does have the hops to stare at the rim. He flashed that skill midway through the first half as Cole Aldrich could only look up and stare. 5:08 — Dayton's Marcus Johnson dove into CBS' Gus Johnson to save a loose ball. The play eventually led to a Wright tip-in that pulled the Flyers within 23-21. 2:30 — Kansas' never-ending possession — the Jayhawks grabbed four offensive rebounds in a row — ended strangely. With Cole Aldrich at the free-throw line, a Dayton band member stood up and waved two trombones while his band-mates yelled "Two Trombones." Affected or not, Aldrich missed both free throws. Tavlor Bern GAME NOTES COLLINS, ALDRICH ADDRESS FUTURES With the NCAA tournament comes increased national media attention. SECOND HALF 1:20 — Conner Teahan and Matt Kleimann subbed in for Collins and Aldrich. On Sunday they combined for 38 points and 27 rebounds. Kansas' two-headed monster is the main reason coach Bill Self is heading to his third-straight Sweet Sixteen. With increased national media attention comes increased questions about the NBA for Cole Aldrich and Sherron Collins. Aldrich and Collins, however, have answered the questions the same as they have all season. 4:48 Collins dribbled around the baseline and lofted a turnaround jumper. Collins rarely smiled on Sunday, but the ease of what should have been a difficult shot brought a grin to his face. "I haven't thought about leaving," Collins said. "As of right now, I'm staying." "I haven't though about it at all," Aldrich said. "The one thing I'm trying to do is get better as a player." 14:00 — This was the beginning of the end for Dayton. Sherron Collins banked a turnaround jumper just inside the three-point line to beat the shot clock and put Kansas up 35-28. 5:43 — Aldrich stuffed Chris Wright to make Kansas history. With his 10th block, Aldrich became the first player in school history to record a triple-double. ESPN.com's Chad Ford currently lists Aldrich as the 16th top prospect in the draft and a lottery pick. Ford ranks Collins as the 47th best prospect and a late first to early second round selection. APPLETON RETURNS 1. Junior guard Tyrone Appleton missed Saturday's practice to return home to Gary, Ind., to attend a funeral of one his best friends, who was shot and killed earlier in Appleton, however, got back to Minneapolis late Saturday night to play in the game against Dayton. He got in for one minute at the end of the game and scored one point on a free throw. the week. "I've been all right," Appleton said. "It's a totally opposite emotion — go home to bury my close friend and then come back to a game. But I've had my teammates around here to tell me it's all right." FUTURE OPPONENTS If Kansas wants to reach the Final Four, it could potentially have to avenge two defeats from earlier in the season. Kansas lost to Michigan State, who it will face Friday in Indianapolis, 75-62 on Jan. 10 in East Lansing, Mich. Another non conference loss came at Arizona, where the Wildcats beat the Jayhaws 84-67 on Dec. 23. 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Horvath and freshman Kate Morozova were the only KU pair to earn a victory, winning 8-2. But coach Amy Hall-Holt said the team still had to learn how to win doubles matches. The Jayhawks began the singles round strong, but were overmatched by the Tigers, Junior Kuni Dorn and Morozova won their first sets but dropped their second and third sets to Missouri's Kaitlyn Ritchie and Mallory Weber, respectively. 2009 TENNIS SEASON SO FAR "We got out-competed. Missouri competed, and we did put it out Victories Losses Conference: 1 3 Non-Conference: 5 5 Total: 6 8 Victories Losses Ranked Opp: 0 8 Non-Ranked Opp: 6 0 there today," coach Amy Hall-Holt said. Defeating Missouri was one of the team's top goals this season, and not performing that task — a task that the entire team felt was possible — showed that something was lacking within the team. 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Room/Work Out Facility - Cable/Internet Paid Freshman Ekaterina Morozova returns a valley during Sunday's meet against Missouri in Lawrence. The Jayhawks lost to No. 67 Missouri, 5-2 this weekend. Ryan McGeenev/KANSAN - 3BR come w/ Large LCD/Plasma TV - Free Carports - Pool/Hot Tub Open House M-F 1-7 PM www.leannamar.com "It stinks. You try to instill passion and pride in the girls; some have it and some don't. And when you don't have it together as a team, especially in an individual sport like tennis, it's tough," Hall-Holt said after the loss. 10 The two seniors, Horvath and Yuliana Svistun, showed their passion as the only KU players to win their singles matches. Sunday was their final opportunity to defeat the Tigers, and even though they had their individual success, they were still overcome by the loss. "I won my doubles and singles, but I am very sad; it doesn't mean anything. Everyone's goal was to beat Missouri," Horvath said. Hall-Holt recognized the senators' efforts. "It says a lot about our seniors. Right now they know how bad it hurts to lose to Missouri, and they were prepared today. I'm very proud of our seniors today," she said. After the dual match, Hall-Holt said that the team still had a long way to go, and that it just had to focus on what its purpose was. She said she felt that a lot of the girls did not have a purpose. "It's going to come down to whether or not they know what they're fighting for and continue on having pride in being a Jayhawk," Hall-Holt said. — Edited by Grant Treaster START THINKING AHEAD. START RAISING YOUR EXPECTATIONS. START ABOVE THE REST. START BECOMING A LEADER. START RISING TO THE OCCASION. [ ] START THINKING AHEAD. START RAISING YOUR EXPECTATIONS. START ABOVE THE REST. START BECOMING A LEADER. START RISING TO THE OCCASION. START REACHING YOUR GOALS. START STRONG. There's strong. Then there's Army Strong. Enroll in the Army ROTC Leader's Training Course at University of Kansas. When you attend this 4-week leadership development course, you'll take on new challenges. And be on course for a career as an Army Officer. U.S.ARMY ARMY ROTC To get started, contact MAJ Ted Culbertson or http://www.armyrotc.ku.edu/. ARMY STRONG. $5,000 BONUS, 2 YEAR SCHOLARSHIP AND $450 A MONTH SPENDING MONEY AFTER SUMMER LEADERSHIP COURSE FOR FALL 2009 JUNIORS OR FIRST-YEAR GRAD STUDENTS CALL 785-864-1113 OR EMAIL TMCALBERT@KU.EDU ©2008. Paid for by the United States Army. All rights reserved. Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at the University of Kansas KU THE UNIVERSITY KANSAS Invites you to the 2009 Verne I. Wagner Visiting Professor Lecture By Rickie Solinger OTIVE CIVIL "The First Welfare Case: Money, Sex, Marriage, and White Supremacy in Selma, 1966—A Reproductive Justice Analysis" March 26, 4:00-5:30, Alderson Auditorium, Kansas Union A public lecture; all are invited! A book signing will follow. Dr. Solinger is an independent historian of reproductive politics and welfare policy. She is also a curator, organizing exhibitions about motherhood, race, class, and incarceration; these installation-based, photography shows have traveled to over one hundred and forty college and university galleries and community venues since 1992. Solinger's latest book is Pregnancy and Power: A Short History of Reproductive Politics in America (2005); she is co-editor of Telling Stories to Change the World (2008) and Interrupted Life: Experiences of Incarcerated Women in America (2009). ) 10B SPORTS THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN MONDAY MARCH 23,2009 WOMEN'S BASKETBALL Kansas plays Creighton tonight in second round of WNIT KANSAS 2 WEDDINGT 3 JACOBS 00 BY JAYSON JENKS jjenks@kansan.com Junior guard Kelly Kohn is greeted by junior guard LaChelda Jacobs after a victory in the 2008 WNIT against Evansville. The Javahaws play Creighton tonight in the second round of this WNIT Photo by Jon Goering Seated at a large table inside Hadl Auditorium, coach Bonnie Henrickson called this season a failure. Moments before, up a winding flight of stairs and inside a basket ball office on the second floor, the Jayhawks watched as their NCAA tournament dreams were put to rest. For Henrickson, that alone deemed the season unsuccessful. "Our goal is to make the NCAA tournament and you can't look at being 2-9 in the league at one point as being a success," Henrickson said. "Yes, they should take some pride away from it, but we missed opportunities earlier. If we play with that same sense of urgency earlier, we're having a different conversation." Kansas' current conversation — that of a team having just missed the NCAA tournament — lends itself to introspection. File photo by Jon Goering For the second consecutive year, the Jayhawks finished nonconference play with an 11-2 record. But even that healthy start foreshadowed Kansas' problems this season. WNIT SECOND ROUND Kansas committed 28 turnovers in a loss at Marquette. In that game, the layhawks held a six-point lead at halftime. Two weeks later, Kansas never grasped control of a game at UCLA, letting another solid chance at a road victory slip away, 67-64. "That's a big kick in the but when you lose to those teams and then those teams aren't even playing now," junior forward Danielle McCray said. "They're done with their seasons." The Jayhawks began conference play 2-9 and all indications pointed toward a miserable end to a once-promising start. Yet, after Kansas vs. Creighton Tonight, 7 p.m. Allen Fieldhouse Admission is free for any KU student with a valid ID Perhaps Catic's summation fits Kansas' season best. Sure, the Jayhawks were deeply disappointed with being left out of the NCAA tournament — a fact Henrickson and her team blamed on themselves. But moments after learning the Jayhawks were destined for the WNIT, McCray stood and offered an optimistic assessment of the situation. "In a micro season, the last five or six games we really turned the corner and played with a sense of urgency," senior guard Ivana Catic said. "Overall, I wouldn't say it's a failure or it's a success. There's always better. We didn't make the tournament but we did a lot of good things." Kansas won five of its final seven games, including a blowout victory against then-No. 5 Baylor, a team that earned a No. 2 seed in the NCAA tournament. losing four consecutive conference games, something clicked — or perhaps snapped — with Henrickson's team. The layhawks will finally escape the grind of conference play, where every team knows every oppo- "We can be in the WNIT, and it still means something." McCray said. "A tournament is a tournament. When you're playing for something, you might as well win it." But, more importantly, the WNIT simply allows Kansas the opportunity to continue playing "That's what I told Ivana and the seniors: There are a lot of seniors who have been done and crying for meaningful games late in the season. "Our team needed to hear that from someone!" Catic said. nent's defensive scheme and offensive set. the WNIT offers Kansas a fresh start. And after the self-inflicted disappointment of being spurned by the NCAA selection committee. a week already." Henrickson said. "We are fortunate to still be playing in a quality tournament." — Edited by Realle Roth COLLEGE BASKETBALL Michigan State squeaks past USC The Spartans will face the third-seeded Jayhawks in the Sweet Sixteen at Indianapolis state Michigan State's Travis Walton, left, and Southern California's Leonard Washington go to the floor for a loose ball during the second half of a second-round men's NCAA basketball tournament game Sunday in Miamisburg. Michigan State won 74-69. ASSOCIATED PRESS MINNEAPOLIS — An unexpected scoring binge from the Big Ten's defensive player of the year propelled Michigan State to a familiar place. Travis Walton scored a career-high 18 points to lift the second-seeded Spartans to a 74-69 victory over 10th-seeded USC on Sunday in the Midwest Regional, putting Michigan State in the round of 16 for the eighth time in 12 years. "I was shocked that he did make some of those shots," coach Tom Izzo said of Walton, who entered the game averaging 4.9 points and was shut out against Robert Morris in the first round. Durell Summers added 11 points and eight rebounds for the Spartans (28-6), who have advanced to the regional semifinals more times in the last dozen years than any team besides Duke. They'll play third-seeded Kansas on Friday in Indianapolis. Dwight Lewis scored 19 points and DeMar DeRozan added 18 points for USC (22-13), which is starting to look like more than just a football school under coach Tim Floyd. "You look at me as a defensive stopper, but I've been practicing my shot," Walton said. "Kalin put the ball in my hands. I had high confidence when I shot them and they went in." Walton hadn't scored in double figures since he had 11 against Kansas on Jan. 10. But with the offense sputtering and the Trojans attacking, the senior could not have picked a better time to come through. Floyd worried that the lack of depth -- three Troians played all 40 minutes and star Taj Gibson played 36 against Boston College -- would hinder them against Michigan State, which goes 10 deep. Gibson fouled out with 5:38 to play, but these kids showed plenty of California cool even without their leader on the floor. Lewis scored six straight points for the Trojans, including two free throws that tied the game at 69 with less than 4 minutes to go. Walton drilled his third tie-breaking jumper of the final 10 minutes on the other end. After Daniel Hackett lost the ball on a drive to the basket, Nikola Vucevic was whistled for a questionable* foul on Goran Suton. Floyd flopped to the court in fury, but Suton made both free throws for a 73-69 lead with 1:19 to go. Lewis and Hackett missed 3-pointers on the other end and After going a perfect 10-for-10 with 24 points and six rebounds in the Troians' opening-round victory over BC on Friday, Gibson scored just three points with no rebounds and five blocks in 23 minutes. With USC out, the Pac-10 only has one team remaining in the field in Arizona, California, Washington, UCLA and Arizona State also failed to make it out of the first weekend, making it the first time since 2004 that at least two Pac-10 teams aren't in the round of 16. the Trojans missed their final nine shots from the field to help the Spartans survive. But the best may be yet to come for these Trojans, who have appeared in a school-record three straight NCAA tournaments. DeRozan, Leonard Washington (10 points, seven rebounds) and Vucevic (six points, four boards in 22 mim- "I'm really proud of them," Floyd said. "We're a team that has talent, and it's young talent. .. If there's some way we can keep them together, we have a chance to be a very special team." utes) are freshmen. If Hackett, Lewis and Gibson return for their senior years and DeRozen sticks around, the Trojans will be loaded. For Walton, there is no next year. In the last 12 years, every Spartan who has stayed four years has played in a Final Four. Now, thanks to his 8-for-13 shooting, Michigan State has a chance to keep that impressive and treasured statistic going. "I was surprised. I am sure Tim was," Izzo said. "I am sure their players were. I am sure, if you are honest, our players were. Because he really hasn't shot the ball well lately." NFL BY BARRY WILNER No proposals to change overtime regulations Associated Press Overtime isn't likely to be discussed at the league meetings that began Sunday after the NFL competition committee came up with no proposals to change it. The players themselves support the current system — coin flip and all — so the owners will consider other issues; rules changes regarding player safety; the collective bargaining agreement with the players; and the state of the economy. DANA POINT, Calif. — Fans overwrought by the NFL's overtime system won't be getting any relief this year. Those aren't hot-button topics for most NFL fans, who saw 43 percent of overtime games won on the first possession by the team that won the coin toss in 2008. Ray Anderson, the league's vice president of football operations, believes overtime and player safety are interconnected. "I was a bit surprised at how adamant the players were with not wanting to change the system," Anderson said. "They were pretty adamant an extended playing time would expose you to injury risk. If you can't win it in regulation, you take your chances in overtime." With the NFL considering extending the regular season by one or two games once it reaches a new CBA with the union, the possibility of overtime stretching beyond one extra period — yes, Donovan, there are ties after 15 minutes of OT — does not appeal to the union. That might disturb fans who wonder about the fairness of the current format, particularly when their team loses the coin toss to start overtime, then never sees the ball. But as Indianapolis Colts president Bill Polian said about his team's 23-17 loss at San Diego in a wild-card game that finished with exactly that scenario: "We had our chances to win the game and our chances to stop them." As for an eventual extension of the regular season, something commissioner Roger Goodell champions, it would not alter the 20-game format currently in use (16 regular-season games, four exhibitions). The league would eliminate one or two preseason matches to accommodate more "real" games. Atlanta Falcons president Rich McKay, a longtime co-chairman of the competition committee, recognizes there has been an undertow for overtime change among certain constituencies. "That has drawn a lot of attention from the media and is brought up a lot by our fans," McKay said. "Talking to the players union and advisory council, we have no proposal at this time. Overtime achieves the major goal in that it breaks ties. And it is extremely excited." But with significant improvement in field goal kicking accuracy and distance, McKay isn't so sure such a move would work again. He also noted the average distance of successful overtime field goals last year was 37 yards, which means teams were able to move the ball well before sending in the kicker. The owners will be given information this week by the competition committee regarding competitive issues with a 17-game or 18-game regular season, but Anderson contemplates no action until a CBA is reached. "I think everyone feels comfortable with the system," he said. One change that McKay suggested could make overtime more equitable would be moving the kickoff back 5 yards. When the NFL moved the kickoff back to the 30 several years ago, it had a definite effect on field position. The Jacksonville Jaguars have proposed reseeding the playoffs so that a wild-card team with a superior record to a division winner will be at home in a first-round matchup between those teams. Last season, the Colts (12-4) played at the Chargers (8-8) and the Falcons (11-5) were at the Cardinals (9-7). Both home teams won. . --- NSAN 2009 TOP FIVE CAREER PATHS FOR NEW GRADUATES Goering Experts in each field offer input on what students can expect. LIFE AFTER COLLEGE | 6A JAYHAWKS ADVANCE IN WNIT VS. BLUEJAYS THE STUDENT VOICE SINCE 1904 Danielle McCray scored 25 in the 79-64 second-round victory. SPORTS 1B THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSA TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2009 KANSAS 4 WWW.KANSAN.COM VOLUME 120 ISSUE 120 SPEAKER Author to talk on cars BY KEVIN HARDY khardy@kansan.com Within 20 years, the world's car population is expected to double from 1 billion to 2 billion cars. Sperling attributed much of the growth in worldwide auto sales to the booming markets of China and India. Dan Sperling, author of "Two Billion Cars: Driving Toward Sustainability", will offer his take on the booming car population at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday in Eaton Hall. Sperling, professor of civil engineering and environmental science and policy at the University of California-Davis, will discuss risks to the environment and how new technologies in the automotive industry could help slow down global warming. "They're now able to afford them, and they want them just like we do in the U.S." Sperling said. THE RETURNING | This is part 1 of a 3-part series on veterans' views of the war in Iraq Although new technologies, such as fuel cell, hybrid and hydrogen, are gaining popularity, Sperling said the environmental effects of automobiles were still getting worse. Lou McKown, Downington, Pa., senior, said, "No matter which type of vehicles we're looking at now, there's still going to be some form of pollution." "This is a market economy," Sperling said. "It's not just the companies. It's the consumers — it's you and me." Sperling said new technologies needed to be encouraged, but that change couldn't be forced on the auto industry. "People are not buying what's new, whether it's because they don't need it, or just don't want it," he said. McKown said neighborhood electric vehicles, such as the small egg-shaped vehicles seen SEE CARS ON PAGE 6A McKown, an engineering student, said U.S. automakers were already displaying a shift in auto design by moving toward smaller and more environmentally friendly vehicles. McKown attributed the change to consumers. Shattered perceptions Soldiers arrive in Iraq and quickly realize that the portrayals don't mirror reality BY BETSY CUTCLIFF bcutcliff.kansan.com March 20 marked the sixth anniversary of the United States' initial invasion of Iraq, and the beginning of an uncertain fight to establish stability and peace in a divided country. Despite President Barack Obama's promise to withdraw troops by August 2010, the day was greeted with anti-war protests in Washington and U.S. flag-burning in Baghdad. This week, The Kansan takes a look at the students who have already returned, and what they took away from their experiences in the war in Iraq. The explosion that shattered the leg of Army Capt. Gates Brown wasn't anything like the theatrical blasts hed pictured at home. There was no cloud of fire or dramatic chaos depicted in Hollywood movies and that he had come to expect before his deployment to Iraq. Brown, Lansing graduate student, was traveling in a convey in the southern part of Baquba, Iraq, when suddenly his Humvee jerked and jolted to a stop, surrounded by a showering cloud of dust and sand. An Improvised Explosive Device, or IED, had been planted underneath the road and exploded beneath the captain's feet. "It itted like our Humwee had just fallen off a six-foot drop," Brown said. "At first I looked over at the driver and was like, 'Dude, what the hell did you just do?' Then I looked around and it slowly sunk in what had happened." Although he didn't know it at the time, the pressure forced outward from the anticlimactic bomb had fractured Brown's lower right leg in seven different places. It was only after a dull pain began throbbing in his feet that Brown said he even considered he was hurt, and it never crossed his mind that he would never be able to run again. The reality of the explosion that would keep Brown from his dream of competing in the Boston Marathon is just one of the many misperceptions he said the public had about violence and warfare in Iraq. The romantic or gory views of soldiers' lives don't tell the whole story of everyday life in the military, something veterans said they wished would change. Joseph H. SEE RETURNING ON PAGE 6A Gates Brown, Lansing graduate student, returned from Iraq after being injured six months into his first deployment. Brown suffered multiple fractures to his right leg when an improvised Explosive Device detonated underneath the Humeee he was riding while en route to another vehicle that had been ambushed. Brown wore an external fixator for several months during his recovery. Although he will not be able to return to combat, Brown will begin teaching at the Command Staff College at Ft. Leavenworth after completing his graduate studies in history. Ryan McGuireey KANSAK Rvan McGeonev/KANSAN FRIENDSHIP PHARMACY CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Tian Yaw, right, studies pharmacy and worked in the Netherlands last year to complete her required rotations. Yaw said she went to the Netherlands to observe socialized health care. Imagine walking into a hospital where the floors are made of dirt and cement and walls stand completely blank. Patients are sandwiched together on their hospital beds and the medical equipment is dated and broken. Around the corner a sick man lays in an isolation room, separated by screened walls meant to isolate his disease. Rotations abroad offer new views of health care This image was real for Kristen Powell, who is part of a growing number of pharmacy students who are choosing to complete their degree requirements abroad. Powell, Topeka graduate student, spent last October in Roatan, Honduras, filling prescriptions at the Clinic Esperanza, "Clinic of Hope." Powell spent one month working as a pharmacist at Clinica Esperanza to complete one of her nine pharmacy rotations. While BY LAUREN HENDRICK lhendrick@kansan.com the conditions at the clinic were better than those at the local hospital. Powell said health care in Roatan was incredibly poor. "You know places like that exist, but you don't want to believe it," she said. James Kleoppel, clinical assistant professor in the department of pharmacy practice, said that while pharmacy students had been completing rotations abroad for years, he had seen an increase in interest. Students are required to complete nine rotations, and the School of Pharmacy offered rotation opportunities in partnership with the Office of Study Abroad in countries including Australia, Peru, Scotland and the Netherlands. "It's more than an education — it's getting involved in the culture;" Kleopel said. "I really wanted to bring my n雪珠 of pharmacy to a dif- index Classifieds...3B Crossword...4A Horoscopes...4A SEE PHARMACY ON PAGE 6A Opinion...5A Sports...1B Sudoku...4A All contents, unless stated otherwise; © 2009 The University Dallv Kansan PENGERTA ASSOCIATED PRESS POET'S SON KILLS SELF weather Nicholas Plath took his own life at his home in Alaska. DEATH I 4A THIS IS A MUST-READ BOOK. TODAY 57 29 Partly cloudy FRIDAY 5937 SATURDAY 5940 Monthly charge weather.com 2A NEWS QUOTE OF THE DAY "Aren't you a little short for a stormtrooper?" - Princess Leia Some of the 20th Century Fox board of directors fell asleep during the first screening of "Star Wars." FACT OF THE DAY — neatorama.com MOST E-MAILED Want to know what people are talking about? Here's a list of the five most e-mailed stories from Kansan.com: 1. KU alumni find watch sites far away far away 2. KU baseball sweeps No. 1 Texas Longhorns 3. Editorial: Students should oppose retirement of safety fee 4. Student creates Web site for legal sports betting 5. NCAA Second Round, Dayton Flyers ET CETERA The University Daily Kansan is the student newspaper of the University of Kansas. The first copy is paid through the student activity fee. Additional copies of the Kansan are 25 cents. Subscriptions can be purchased at the Kansan business office, 119 Stauffer-Flint Hall, 1435 Jayhawk David, Loveland,KS 66045. 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Whether it's rock 'n' roll or reggae, sports or special events, JKH 90.7 is for you. JOBS Kansan to begin hiring for summer, fall jobs The University Daily Kansan is hiring for Summer and Fall 2009. Applications for editor-in-chief and business manager will be due at jobsku.edu by Tuesday, March 31. Hiring for other positions will take place after this hiring is complete. If you're interested in applying, interviews will be conducted April 6. Please direct any questions to bhawley@kansan.com. Brenna Hawlev 1 2 3 4 5 6 INTERNATIONAL 1. Armstrong iffy for Tour after collarbone injury NEWS NEAR & FAR BALTANAS, Spain — Lance Armstrong fractured his collarbone Monday during a race in Spain, leaving in question his participation in the Tour de France in July. The seven-time Tour champion said he will fly to the United States and meet with medical experts to decide whether he needs surgery. "We'll go from there," he said. "I think for the Tour it's a very big problem." Armstrong was knocked off his bike during a pileup in the first stage of the Vuelta of Castilla and Leon race and was taken to a hospital by ambulance. Armstrong was grimacing and trying to hold his right arm as he entered the ambulance. 2. Religious cop attacks woman at training center RITADH, Saudi Arabia — Visitors to a women's job training center heard terrified screams The woman had apparently run for shelter in the center after the religious police caught her alone in a car with a man she is not related to — a violation of Saudi Arabia's strict gender segregation, one of the visitors, Nasreen Qattan, told the Associated Press. LONDON — U.S. authorities asked a Guantanamo Bay detainee to drop allegations of torture and agree not to speak publicly about his ordeal in the overseas prison in exchange for his freedom, according to British court documents. and rushed to see an agent of the religious police dragging a woman by her hair down the stairs of the building. 3. U.S. offered detainee freedom if he kept quiet A ruling by two British High Court judges, issued in October but released only on Monday, said the U.S. offered former detainee Binyam Mohamed a plea bargain last year — six years after he was first detained as an enemy combatant. NATIONAL 4. Alaska volcano erupts, flights canceled for ash WILLOW, Alaska — Alaska's Mount Redoubt volcano erupted five times overnight, sending an ash plume more than 9 miles into the air in the volcano's first emissions in nearly 20 years. Residents in the state's largest city were spared from falling ash, though fine gray dust was failing Monday morning on small communities north of Anchorage. The ash began falling around daybreak and continued into midmorning. They were supposed to end by noon. Alaska Airlines on Monday canceled 19 flights in and out of the Anchorage international airport because of the ash. 5. Students get day off class to help secure river FARGO, N.D. — High school and college students were let out of class Monday to help with sandbagging as residents raced to hold off a threat of flooding from the rising Red River. City officials planned to fill more than 1 million sandbags, but with more rain forecast they increased the need to nearly 2 million sandbags — about 500,000 each day by the end of the week. 6. Defense presents its case for abortion doctor WICHITA, Kan. — The defense in the trial of one of the nation's few late-term abortion providers says the Kansas Board of Healing Arts approved of his relationship with a referring physician. Dr. George Tiller is charged with 19 misdemeanors alleging he failed to obtain a second opinion for late-term abortions from an independent physician, as required by Kansas law. Defense attorney Dan Monnaat told jurors in opening statements Monday that board former director Larry Buening first suggested to Tiller that he get Dr. Kristen Neuhaus for that second opinion. He also says Tiller's attorneys told him it was legal. Associated Press RESEARCH New autism study center to hold open house today The Kansas Center for Autism Research and Training (K-CART) gives parents, teachers and professionals a resource for learning A new center for autism research and training opens its doors at the Edwards Campus today for an open house from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. about children and adults with autism. Debra Kamps, director of K-CART, said the center has books, DVDs and printed documents for children with autism. "Some are related to teaching social skills and some are related to teaching language," Kamps said. The center will also have a list of therapists and resources for parents who have children with autism. The earlier a child can receive therapy, the better, Kamps said. "Often children with autism do not develop a language as quickly as children without autism and they need therapy and sometimes hours of intervention to teach them language and how to interact with parents and siblings." University Provost Richard Lariviere and Barbara Atkinson, executive vice chancellor of the University of Kansas Medical Center, allocated funds from their budgets to support K-CART "That's a commitment from them and they believe this is an important investment for the community," Kamps said. The center is located in 270 Regnier Hall at 12600 Quivira Road in Overland Park and is open on Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. — Michelle Sprehe STATE Bill allows one day per month to honor militar TOPEKA — A bill to allow the governor to honor Kansans killed in combat is a step closer to becoming law. Senators gave tentative approval to a bill Monday that would allow the governor to designate one day a month to honor men and women from Kansas killed in combat. Approval sends the measure to the House for consideration. The lowering would be in honor of those in the military who were killed in the previous month.The honor applies to Kansans on active duty or members of the Kansas National Guard. The bill doesn't specify which day each month the governor should order flags lowered across Kansas, following a federal law against such a practice. However, the bill suggests the first Thursday of the month. The Nebraska Supreme Court ruled last year that the state's use of the electric chair was unconstitutional. Some people in McCook — population just under 8,000 — think "Old Sparky" could be a tourist attraction and have offered to take it off the state's hands. now with NEW click- worthy features Post Comments Join Discusions Live News Updates KANSAN.COM ODD NEWS Group thinks old electric chair may spark tourism LINCOLN, Neb. — Residents of a small southwest Nebraska town have a question for state officials: You're not doing anything with that old electric chair, are you? Fifteen men were executed in the chair, which is about 210 miles east of McCook at the Nebraska State Penitentiary in Lincoln. Corrections department spokeswoman Connie Nemec says there are no immediate plans to move the chair. New York state lottery officials said Monday the winner is from Wyandanch, on Long Island. The identity of the El Salvador native was not revealed. NEW YORK — ignoring his friends has paid off big for a New York man. He won $26 million in a Friday the 13th lottery draw. Officials said the man didn't heed the warnings of well-meaning friends who told him to stay away from the lottery on Friday the 13th. New Yorker wins lottery on the unluckiest of days WEATHER Blizzard closes Mount Rushmore National Park one mountainous area might get as much as 40 inches of snow. Mount Rushmore National Memorial closed because of the icy, blinding weather in South Dakota's rugged Black Hills. Temperatures plummeted as the storm moved eastward and wind gusted to more than 60 mph. THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2009 The weather service said accumulated of up to 20 inches were possible in parts of Wyoming and northwest South Dakota, but 30 to 40 inches was possible in the northern Black Hills, where Rapid City, S.D., recorded a 63 mph gust CHEYENNE, Wyo. — A blizzard shut down major highways Monday in Wyoming and South Dakota, and meteorologists said "To give you an idea of the storm's intensity, it's 28 degrees at the Rapid City airport and 64 at Winner (S.D.). That's a distance of 170 miles," Susan Sander of the weather service said at mid-afternoon in Rapid City. Just 24 hours earlier, Rapid City had measured a record high of 77 degrees. Associated Press The "Copyright and Fair Use: An Overview" workshop will begin at 3 p.m. in the Instruction Center in Anschutz Library ON CAMPUS The "Dreamweaver: Getting Started" workshop will begin at 9:30 a.m. in the Instruction Center in Anschutz Library. The "Obama's First 100 Days" study group will begin at 4 p.m. in the Dole Institute of Politics. The University Senate Executive Committee Meeting will begin at 3:30 p.m. in the Provost Conference Room in Strong Hall. The "Success is Seldom Permanent, Neither is Failure: 25 specific things to help you in life and business" lecture will begin at 6 p.m. in the Lied Center. The "In Search of American Music: The Music of Aaron Copland, Leonard Bernstein and Samuel Barber" seminar will begin at 7 p.m. in The Town Hall in Brandon Woods Retirement Community. The "EndNote: Power Hour" workshop will begin at 5 p.m. in the Instruction Center in Anschutz Library. The Undergraduate Honors Recital will begin at 7:30 p.m. in Swarthout Recital Hall in Murphy Hall. ON THE RECORD Bambino's Restaurant, 1801 Massachusetts St., reported a left of an upright commercial freezer at a loss of $1,800 on Friday, Lawrence Police reported. Criminal damage of a car parked at the chancellor's guest house was reported Sunday. The damage resulted in a loss of $100, campus police reported. The "Global Partners for Local Organic Food: Connecting the U.S. and Japan through Kansas and Saitama" lecture will begin at 4 p.m. in the Pine Room in the Kansas Union. DAILY KU INFO KU(1)nfo Cole Aldrich's triple-double was the first since Kansas began recording blocks and assists in 1986. It is only the sixth in NCAA tourney history and only the second including points, rebounds and blocks. Shaquille O'Neal had one in the 1992 tourney, two years after his LSU team was upset by Kansas in a preseason tournament. CONTACT US Tell us your news. Contact Brenna Hawley, Tara Smith, Mary Sortick, Brandy Enstminger, Joe Preiner or Jesse Trimble at (785) 864-4810 or editor@kansan.com. Kansas newsroom 111 Stauffer Flint Hall 1435 Jayhawk Blvd. Lawrence, KS 66045 (785) 864-4810 Why use this THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 1 123456789012345678901234567890123456789012345678901234567890123456789012345678901234567890123456789 ONE DOLLAR 50% Off Any Brellas Sandwich* Brellas SUN RESORTS FREE UNLIMITED TANNING UNTIL 2009! Free or Qualify For Reduced Value Meal BRELLAS SANDWICH SUN RESORTS FREE HOTEL When you could use these Every MONDAY & WEDNESDAY KANSAN COUPONS THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS KANSAS TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2019 NEWS 3A STUDENT SENATE ELECTIONS 2009 United Students platform highlights financial issues Textbook and tuition refunds, reduced cost of sports tickets make the cut BY BRIANNE PFANNENSTIEL bpfannenstiel@kansan.com Campaigns are in full swing for Student Senate coalitions as they prepare for the April 15 and 16 elections. The Kansan will be running a three-day series explaining the issues each coalition plans to run on. UNITED STUDENTS United United Students, the incumbent coalition, nominated Mason Heilman, Lawrence junior, and May Davis, Clay Center junior, to run as president and vice president. They said their platform issues were ones that were feasible and practical. 1986 Heilman "We are about implementing practical measures that improve students' experiences of KU." Heilman said. "We don't want to propose something that we know can't be done. What we want to do are things that will save students money, give them more freedom in their choices." Davis CREATE A CLASS "SHOPPING WEEK"WITH 100 PERCENT TUITION REFUND If students choose to drop a course, they receive a 90 percent refund during the first week of classes and a 50 percent refund after the first week. United Students said they wanted to give students a full refund for courses dropped during the first week of classes. After the first week, the tuition refund scale would be gradual. EXTEND THE TEXTBOOK REFUND DEADLINE KU Bookstores currently gives students a full refund for textbooks returned within 30 days, but students are able to drop classes for up to two months. United Students would like to allow students to return unused textbooks for a full refund for the full period they are able to drop classes. It would also like to allow students to return prepackaged books that have been opened for a partial refund. PROTECTING AND INCREASING STUDENT VOICE IN DECISIONS - Increase student representation on University governance committees from 20 to 30 percent Recommend all University governance committees meet after 5 p.m. to accommodate students' class schedules Facilitate board orientations each spring for new members and all interested KU students to explain what each committee has done, what it will do and how it operates - Create a "suggestion box" on the main KU Web site that poses questions for students and faculty to respond to. Responses would be sorted and sent to the appropriate governing board for revision. Use increased student voice to achieve other platform goals such as: ■ Reviewing the +/- grading sys- *om Saving Stop Day THREE-ALLOWANCE POLICY FOR THE AMBLER STUDENT RECREATION FITNESS CENTER - Saving Stop Day - Lowering the price of a yellow parking permit Students are not allowed to enter the Ambler Fitness Recreation Center without their KUID. United Students said a system change that would cost about $50,000 would be able to access online photo identification so recreation center staff could admit students without their KUIDs. United Students said it wanted students to be able to access the recreation center without their ID up to three times per semester. United Students suggested closing the recreation center between the end of the spring semester and the beginning of the summer session. It said the savings could be used to finance the system change. LOWER ALL-SPORTS COMBO PRICE AND INCREASE STUDENT SEATS FOR BIG GAMES United Students said it wanted to eliminate winter break games from inclusion in the All-Sports Combo Pass and in return lower the overall price of the pass by $15. It said many students went out of town for the break and were not able to take advantage of those tickets. It would also like to make tickets to those games easily accessible to recent alumni and available to students for $5. United Students also wants to make more student tickets available for big-ticket games, such as the Border Showdown and Sunflower Showdown rivalries. FINANCIAL PLANNING CENTER MULTICULTURAL LITERACY CERTIFICATION United Students said it wanted to create a Multicultural Literacy certification that would appear on student transcripts, indicating they had completed a curriculum in multiculturalism. It said it hoped the certification would encourage more students to take part in cultural programming. Heilman and Davis said they planned to help foster financial literacy on campus by creating a financial planning center in the Kansas Union. Business students would volunteer to work and provide free financial advice to their peers.The center would help students with taxes,loans, rent contracts and financial aid applications. A COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINABILITY - Place recycling bins in central locations for students to use as drop-off points. The bins would circulate around campus on a schedule so students would know when and where they could take their recyclables. - Phase out unnecessary inter campus mail. United Students said it would like to see departments on campus use more e-mail and eliminate excess mailing. - A greater use of native plants in campus landscaping. Heilman said plants that are better suited to the area required less maintenance, returned year after year and would add a historical aesthetic to campus. - Increase student, faculty and staff education regarding energy saving and environmentally friendly practices. - Work with the campus Coke contract to provide reusable mugs NATIONAL Octomom nixes nonprofit nannies LOS ANGELES — Octuplets mother Nadya Suleman has fired a nonprofit group of nurses that helped care for her children, accusing the group of spying on her and reporting her to child welfare officials, her spokesman said Monday. Jeff Czech, Suleman's attorney, said the relationship started badly between Suleman and Angels in Waiting, which has been training nannies paid by Suleman at her La Habra home. Last month an attorney for Angels in Waiting filed a complaint against Suleman with child welfare officials, seeking an investigation into whether the mother could provide suitable care for her 14 children. to incoming freshmen. Suleman later had several confrontations with the nurses, Czech said, and the situation grew unbearable Sunday when Suleman came to believe that Angels in Waiting founder Linda West-Conforti was allegedly filing a report against her. Harness kinetic energy from the Ambler Recreation Center for use as an energy source. later scaled back its offer to only provide training to Suleman's nannies. Suleman has said the offer was changed because the group wasn't receiving donations, but Allred has denied that claim. "It started out adversarial and never really resolved itself," Czech told The Associated Press. "Nadya felt that she was being judged wrongfully and she didn't need it. All it did was make a difficult situation worse." Use inter-residence hall, scholarship hall, student organization and Greek house competitions to encourage energy saving. Angels in Waiting had initially offered to provide around-the-clock care, to be paid for by public donations, but Associated Press Czech said that Suleman will have her nannies trained by nurses from the Kaiser Permanente Bellflower Medical Center, where the octuplets were born on Jan. 26. United Students said it would like to see various departments take responsibility for funding various projects. Through April 8 Bb Bracket Bash WIN! 1st place 46" LCD TV 2nd $300 in gift cards 3rd $200 in gift cards Just drop off a bracket with your name, phone number and email at any KU Credit Union location through April 8th for your chance to win. Bracket BASH '09 THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN KU CREDIT UNION A DIVISION OF 66 FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Drop it off @ 31st & Iowa or 6th & Kasold KU Credit Union Through April 8! MAINTAIN AND SEEK FURTHER GUARANTEED ENERGY SAVINGS The University currently pays Chevron Energy Solutions to determine energy saving opportunities and to train faculty and staff to be more energy conscious. United Students said it would like the company to expand its training to students. United Students said it planned to work with corporations to ensure the entire KU community was aware of and actively engaged in efforts to minimize energy consumption. INCREASE CITY OF LAWRENCE PARTNERSHIPS NATIONAL Plane in Montana crash carried too many people For more information about United Students' platform issues, visit its Web site, www.unitedstudents09.com. Check with the Kansan throughout the week for information about Students of Liberty and Envision. BUTTE, Mont. — Investigators say a plane that plummeted into a cemetery next to Butte, Mont.'s airport — killing all 14 people aboard — was designed to hold just 10 people. United Students said it wanted to strengthen existing relationships with city officials to maintain a student voice in city decision making. Edited by Susan Melqren The National Transportation Safety Board said Monday it first thought the plane could hold 11 people. But after talking to the owner, they realize it was designed only for 10. Seven of the 14 passengers were under 10. Mark Rosenker, chairman of the NTSB, says children under 2 years old can sit on adults' laps but only one of the children was that young. Associated Press LATE NIGHT DELIVERY NEVER DELIVERED LATE™ JIMMY JOHN'S JJ GOURMET SANDWICHES 1447 W. 23RD ST. ~ 785.838.3737 922 MASSACHUSETTS ~ 785.841.0011 601 KASOLD ~ 785.331.2222 LATE NIGHT DELIVERY! © 2002 JIMMY JOHN'S FRANCISSE, LLC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. U KAN GRADUATE IN 4 YEARS WITH A DEGREE IN MATH OR SCIENCE & Have You Ever Considered Teaching Secondary Science or Mathematics? COME TO AN INFORMATIONAL MEETING ON THURSDAY, APRIL 2ND AT 5:00 P.M. 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RUMBLE F@#x!!!!!! KATE BEAVER Stupid devil! you can't keep this up! you will get bored! Three days LA+ER -HA! JEFFREY BALDRIDGE DEATH Son of poet Sylvia Plath takes own life after'battling depression for some time' BY HILLEL ITALIE Associated Press When Nicholas Hughes was in his early 20s, his father, poet Ted Hughes, advised him on the importance of living bravely. "The only calibration that counts is how much heart people invest, how much they ignore their fears of being hurt or caught out or humiliated." Hughes wrote to his son, who committed suicide at 47 last week at his home in Fairbanks, Alaska, 46 years after Nicholas' mother, poet Sylvia Plath, killed herself. "And the only thing people regret is that they didn't live boldly enough, that they didn't invest enough heart, didn't love enough. Nothing else really counts at all." From the time that Plath died, in 1963, Ted Hughes had tried to protect and strengthen their children, Frieda and Nicholas, from their mother's fate and fame. He burned the last volume of his wife's journals, a decision strongly criticized by scholars and fans, and waited years to tell his children the full details of Plath's suicide. And only near the end of his own life, in his "Birthday Letters" poems, did he share his side of modern poetry's most famous and ill-starred couple. "What I've been hiding all my life, from myself and everybody else, is not terrible at all. Though you didn't want to read it," he wrote to Nicholas in 1998, months before Ted Hughes died of cancer. "And the effect on me, Nicky, the sense of gigantic, upheaval transformation in my mind, is quite bewildering. It's as though I have completely new different brains. I can think thoughts I never could think. I have a freedom of imagination I've not felt since 1962. Just to have got rid of all that." "But I tell you all this." Hughes added, "with a hope that it will let you understand a lot of things. ... Don't laugh it off. In 1963 you were hit even harder than me. But you will have to deal with it, just as I have had to." Nicholas Hughes, who was not married and had no children, hanged himself March 16, Alaska State Troopers said. He was a man of science, not art, the only member of his immediate family not to become a poet. A fisheries biologist, he spent more than a decade on the faculty of the University of Alaska Fairbanks as a professor of fisheries and ocean sciences. Marmian Grimes, the university's senior public information officer, said he left about a year ago. Hughes' older sister, poet Frieda Hughes, issued a statement through the Times of London, expressing her "profound sorrow" and saying that he "had been battling depression for some time." "His lifelong fascination with fish and fishing was a strong and shared bond with our father," Frieda Hughes wrote. "He was a loving brother, a loyal friend to those who knew him and, despite the vagaries that life threw at him, he maintained an almost childlike innocence and enthusiasm for the next project or plan." Nicholas Hughes graduated from the University of Oxford in 1984 and received a master's of arts degree from Oxford, in 1990, before emigrating to the United States and getting a doctorate from the University of Alaska. Hughes' family history was an "urban legend" that was passed around from student to student. But it was a subject no one discussed with him, said Kevin Schaberg, a former student in a fish ecology class taught by Hughes. "It was obviously something he did not want to talk about," said Schaberg, who added that he knew Hughes struggled with depression. "I never brought it (his family) up. He never brought it up." CAROLINE HAYS ASSOCIATED PRESS Famous poet Sylvia Plath committed suicide in 1963. 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WWW.KANSAN.COM FREE FOR ALL To contribute to Free for All, visit Kansan.com or call (785) 864-0500. --for four years. The Board of Regents has now approved a measure that would freeze tuition increases, a measure --for four years. The Board of Regents has now approved a measure that would freeze tuition increases, a measure Fifty-some-odd days until summer! --- My bed at home is an old twin-sized one, because I brought my ginormous bed to school with me. The springs kill me a little more each night I sleep at home. I miss my bed at home. --for four years. The Board of Regents has now approved a measure that would freeze tuition increases, a measure First rule of life: People are idiots. --for four years. The Board of Regents has now approved a measure that would freeze tuition increases, a measure My queen Tempur-Pedic was so nice to go home to. I hate dorms; they remind me of how I am not on my queen Tempur-Pedic. --- OMG. That photo of Sherron Collins on the front page of the UDK. have mercy... --- I don't actually want you. I have a boyfriend. I just like seeing you try to impress me. It's cute. Tyrel Reed, please share your neck-beard. Sincerely, Society Against Akward Facial Hair. --for four years. The Board of Regents has now approved a measure that would freeze tuition increases, a measure --for four years. The Board of Regents has now approved a measure that would freeze tuition increases, a measure Hey Missouri, at least we won without cheating. --- Tyrel Reed, please hit those threes. Sincerely, Society Against Air Balls and Bricks. (But we still love you!) --for four years. The Board of Regents has now approved a measure that would freeze tuition increases, a measure I actually missed Free for All and The Daily Kansan during spring break. I know. Pathetic. Who pissed off the wind? --- I'm skipping all my classes and having a personal day. I would watch "SafeRide Confessions." --- My cat peed on me this morning. Isn't it enough that I let him sleep on my head? --- The wind outside is brutal ... almost as brutal as Titanic on repeat in my living room. PAGE 5A To the kid who likes Journey's "Don't Stop Believing": You forgot to put your phone on vibrate. --for four years. The Board of Regents has now approved a measure that would freeze tuition increases, a measure Ah. I want to go to the Silverstein concert, but I have too much homework! --for four years. The Board of Regents has now approved a measure that would freeze tuition increases, a measure I just moved to the fifth floor of Mac, and there are two boy wings. I think I'll like the last two months of school. --for four years. The Board of Regents has now approved a measure that would freeze tuition increases, a measure --for four years. The Board of Regents has now approved a measure that would freeze tuition increases, a measure EDITORIAL BOARD Proposed tuition freeze bests four-year compact In June 2007, the Kansas Board of Regents gave the University of Kansas permission to implement a tuition compact. The compact, which is now in its second year, gives incoming freshmen a locked-in tuition rate The tuition compact gives freshman students a guaranteed tuition cost by charging them the increases, a measure that would provide immediate financial relief to all KU students. However, the University administration contends that its Tuition Compact would not be sustainable if such a freeze were implemented. If the tradeoff is indeed unavoidable, the University should scrap the compact, which benefits only traditional four-year students, and implement the freeze, which benefits KU students. If the legislature approves the freeze in tuition, it will provide financial relief for students and their families that is not provided by the tuition compact. KANSAN'S OPINION average estimated tuition cost for the first four years of their studies. Essentially, the tuition compact does not save students and their families money. It is beneficial because it helps them plan their projected college "The compact doesn't help transfer students at all." Spears said. "We don't get to plan the cost of tuition." expenses. Anna Spears, Dorrance sophomore and a transfer student, says the tuition compact is not fair to compete is not fair to the students who do not qualify While the tuition compact was created to encourage students to come to the University for four years, it does not provide financial relief to students, or their families. The Regents proposal would provide material assistance to in-state students, including transfers. TO VOICE YOUR SUPPORT OF THE TUITION FREEZE: In a press release from the Kansas Board of Regents on March 12, Donna Shank, chair of the board, said the plan "would help to keep higher education affordable in these tough economic times." Shank said the Call the Board of Regents at (785) 296-3421 or visit www.kansasregents.org. tuition freeze would help students and their families keep more money in their pockets. According to the Office of the University Registrar's 20th Day Report for Spring 2009, 69 percent of KU students are Kansas residents. If the Legislature passes the Regents' proposal, these students should have the opportunity to pay the standard tuition rate for the 2008-2009 academic year. Because the tuition compact assumes a 6 percent tuition rate increase per year, students would benefit much more from paying the standard tuition rate if the tuition freeze was implemented. — Samantha Foster for The Kansan Editorial Board NOTES FROM ABROAD Students overseas find U.S still 'king of convenience' THE BIG MONSTER [Image of a person] BY HELEN MUBARAK and MICHAEL HOLTZ hmubarak@kansan.com and mholtz@kansan.com Helen Makrobavisks the Torre de Hércules in A Coruna, Spain, on a day trip to Galicia from her apartment in Santiago de Compostela. Courtesy photo Michael Holz stands outside the Hauptgebäude, the main school building at the University of Born in Germany. Courtesy photo The United States is a country famous for convenience. We Americans live our lives with ease, a fact made apparent by our experiences in Spain and Germany. These first-world countries may be among the richest on earth, but in terms of convenience, the U.S. remains king. Helen: My first task upon arriving in Santiago de Compostela was to find an apartment to rent for the upcoming semester. This assignment — to negotiate housing in a foreign country and language — was my first clue into the nature of student life in Spain. When apartment searching in Lawrence, considerations are usually limited to location and price. Apartment-searching in Santiago includes many more factors. Unlike in Lawrence, Internet access is not available in the majority of locations. Like many students, I live in an apartment without Wifi. This means a grand reduction in the time I spend on the Internet. I used to check my e-mail and Facebook more than five times a day and watch my favorite television shows online in the comfort of my dorm room. I took for granted being able to check the news and weather when I woke up in the mornings. Now, I'm lucky to send important e-mails once per day at a nearby café. One must also consider heating and hot water — or, rather, the lack of heating and hot water. My room is the only one in my apartment with a non-functioning heater. This means I'm cold while wearing long underwear, pajamas and six blankets. A friend of mine who has no heating either can sometimes see his breath in his bedroom While my roommates and I are lucky enough to have automatic heating for water, others must deal with bombonas, gas canisters that heat barbeque grills in the United States and apartments and water in Spain. Changing bombonas is an ordeal in and of itself, and if someone forgets to order the next one, all residents of the apartment must live without heat until the next one arrives. Showering in freezing water is certainly not the most pleasant of experiences, but it does encourage the limited use of natural resources. For example, Mrs. Ex offers countless dinner combinations. Want a bowl of Coco Puffs and a chicken wrap for dinner? Go right ahead! Michael: Once arrived in Bonn, Germany, it didn't take long for me to discover that convenience and variety may only go hand-in-hand in America. The Local QuikTrip provides dozens of soft drinks. And if a Diet Coke with Lime isn't quite right, why not add a vanilla "flavor shot" to top it off? An over-abundant selection is even a point of pride for some. Consider the "ultimate drink stop" — Sonic. It's more then 168,000 drink combinations means "you could have a new drink every day for the next 462 years," according to its advertisement. Never mind that no one in his or her right mind In Germany, variety is exchanged for simplicity. Menus rarely exceed tep pages, Pepsi is non-existent and the student cafeteria has two options — vegetarian or meat. would ever order a blue coconut and chocolate root beer. As for Sonic — McDonalds, Subway and the occasional Burger King are the only American fastfood restaurants I've found here. I guess my cravings for a vanilla Dr. Pepper will have to wait another five months. America — home of one-hour photos, self-checkout lines and drive-thru restaurants, banks and even marriages — remains unmatched by two of the world's most prominent countries in terms of convenience. Mubarak is a Shawnee sophomore in journalism and Spanish. Holtz is a Topeka sophomore in journalism and German. CRIME Time to modify our image of'Pleasantville'Lawrence Spate of assaults should concern students It's not uncommon to have a distorted image of the town you grew up in or the one in which you currently reside. I have discovered that I viewed Lawrence in a very picturesque way. Part of my naivete could be because Lawrence is nestled between Topeka and Kansas City, two metropolises with very noticeable crime rates. Perhaps this allowed the crime rates in our own city to seem minor in contrast. I thought of it as a friendly town, where neighbors stroll by walking their dogs, and sometimes I didn't even lock my car at night. Unfortunately, my comfort and that picturesque image have been shattered. But the truth is that we need to shed some light on these darker criminal acts that occur in and around our city. Beginning March 1, the Lawrence Journal-World did a 3-day spread on sexual assaults in Lawrence. According to its numbers, there have been more than 600 reported assaults since 2005. Not only did that number surprise me, but quite frankly, as a 22-year-old female, I was scared. I grew up fearing the dark NOT SO ANGELIC ANGELIQUE MCNAUGHTON nationalen I'm not trying to shatter anyone's "Pleasantville" image of Lawrence but I was surprised by the numbers and frequency of physical assaults. In light of these articles and certain events that have occurred over the past couple years around our campus, it is important to know the reality of our city and to realize that no place is sheltered from the unforeseeable situations that can forever alter a life. McNaughton is a Topeka senior in English and journalism. alleys and streets. But, as the article reminded me, a common theme amongst these occurrences is that the victims tend to be acquainted with their attacker and the assaults often occur in well-populated areas. We don't need to be petrified by our apartment complexes or our friends, but we do need to be wary. Cuts are hard, but Student Senate will not increase student fees LETTER TO THE EDITOR The University is facing tough times. Our academic departments are facing record budget shortfalls. Our professors are losing their jobs and more and more students are having trouble paying for their tuition. In light of these economic struggles, I am asking the student body to rally behind my proposal for a zero-percent fee increase for next year. Let me be clear, I do not believe that any of our fees are unimportant, that any of them are being wasted, or that any should be cut under normal economic conditions. But these are not normal times. As your president, I am not willing to increase your fees. Students are struggling to pay their rent, their utilities and their tuition. They cannot find jobs and some cannot afford to continue their college education if the price keeps rising. For this reason, I recently recommended a series of fee reductions to help offset the increased maintenance and operations costs at Watkins hospital. I have aimed these reductions in areas that would least affect employment and at departments that have the ability to generate their own additional revenue. Rest assured, no cuts will be made in either media or safety that will cripple the operations of any campus department. Even so, I know that these cuts will hurt. Like every academic department on campus, departments operated by student fees will be asked to do more with less. If a fee is reduced, it's not because we don't value their contribution to the University, it's because we simply can't ask struggling students to give more. Student Senate has led by example. A pending bill would reduce executive staff salaries to the university minimum wage and cut our office budget in half. These cuts will hurt our operations - but we can do it. Jayhawks are resilient. We have seen tougher days and come out better from them. We have tough decisions to make, but I am confident we will come out with a more fiscally responsible and economically sensitive fee proposal that won't increase your fees. I won't have it any other way. 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Brown's leg was fractured because of the pressure wave emitted when the IED exploded beneath his Humvee. Brown said that he had planned on running the Boston Marathon someday, but would no longer be able to because of his injuries. Right: Because he can no longer run due to his injuries, Brown now uses a bicycle for regular exercise. Brown said that transitioning from a regular running regimen was difficult at first, because it was so integral to both military culture and his marriage to his wife, a long-distance runner. CANNONDALE Ryan McGeeney/KANSAN RETURNING (CONTINUED FROM 1A) Meredith Kleykamp, assistant professor of sociology, said society's lack of exposure to the military was part of the reason behind mistaken views about troops' daily lives. When a military is volunteer-based, fewer people are exposed to the military lifestyle than when a draft is in place, she said. "It would be nice if the general public had a better overall sense of what the military is, how it operates and what the rules are," Kleykamp said. One technicality Brown said most civilians didn't understand was how IED-related injuries occurred. According to globalsecurity.org, most injuries caused by IEDs aren't caused by shrapnel, but by a pressure wave given off by the primary blast, which usually has the power to shatter bones and inflict severe internal damage. But technic knowledge wasn't the only aspect of war Brown said the American public didn't understand. He said the belief that soldiers and Marines had Rambo-esque attitudes of kicking in doors and shooting M46 rifles for far the truth, and troops with that outlook of heroism and bravery were quickly disabused "When something happens that's real, whether it's an IED or shots fired at you, that's when you realize that the thing you see in the movies, something that's just going "Your priorities shift from proving yourself to making sure you and your guys get home alive." GATES BROWN Army captain to 'make a man of you,' it's actually for real," Brown said. "You realize that people don't come back, and your priorities shift from proving yourself to making sure you and your guys get home alive." It was after watching a piece of a Humvee fly through the air from an IED explosion early in his 2006 deployment that the seriousness of the situation sunk in. The violence came in short bursts. Although the platoon was hit by five or six IEDs during his time there, Brown said he was the only casualty it suffered. During the stretches of calm, Brown said it wasn't uncommon to see troops playing football or taking advantage of the satellite internet the base provided. Brown's wife Marty, a physical therapist and KU Medical School graduate, said it was the humdum of everyday life in Iraq that surprised her the most. "I was expecting him to be in the thick of things all the time," Marty said. "That's what I thought of war." Dan Parker, McPherson senior and former Marine, said the public didn't know how low the level of intensity was in the majority of the country because media coverage focused on the violent areas. "It doesn't make good copy to show people sitting around Skypeing or playing football. It doesn't make headlines," Kleykamp said. Brown said he was open to questions about his time overseas, but only if students were open to different answers. For more coverage on Iraq veterans' views after the fact, check tomorrow's Kansan. Check Kansan.com to see a video of an interview with Capt. Gates Brown. Edited by Casey Miles @KANSAN.COM CARS (CONTINUED FROM 1A) on campus we gaining popularity because of their lower fuel costs "If a family can find a way to decrease their overall fuel costs per month, that's definitely something worthwhile," McKown said. McKown said the vehicles could be purchased for less than $10,000 and traveled at speeds as fast as 55 miles per hour. The cars are designed for driving around neighborhoods, not for cross-country traveling, he said. In his presentation, Sperling will discuss how China and California "If you don't need to drive more than 100 miles per day, you really don't need a full-fledged vehicle," McKown said. — two of the world's heaviest polluters — are implementing innovative technologies in the auto industry that could help the industry eventually become sustainable. Charles Sprouse, Tecumseh senior, said Sperling's book brought up important issues. He said he thought other engineering students and professionals in the auto industry should take global warming and pollution issues more seriously. "For me personally it's a pretty big issue," Sprouse said. "As for other people in engineering, I don't think it's a huge deal to them." Although car manufacturers have started to move toward more environmentally friendly cars, Sprouse said that there was more that companies could do to increase efficiency and decrease the environmental consequences of automobiles. Sprouse said hybrids were a good step forward for the industry. "Even though there was a lot of joking," Sperling said, "I think the key points got across." LECTURE DETAILS Sperling discussed his book on "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" Feb. 11. WHO: Dan Sperling, professor of civil engineering and environmental science and policy at the University of California, Davis WHAT: Discussion of Sperling's book "Two Billion Cars: Driving Toward Sustainability" WHEN: 3:30 p.m. Wednesday WHERE: Spahr Engineering Classroom in Eaton Hall COST: Free and open to the public Sperling's presentation, sponsored by the KU Transportation Research Initiative, is free and open to the public. Edited by Susan Melgren PHARMACY (CONTINUED FROM 1A) ferent part of the world and to be able to have diverse learning experiences as part of my pharmacy education career," Tiam Yaw, Malaysia senior in pharmacy, said. Yaw spent September 2008 in the Netherlands. "My experience in the Netherlands alleviated some of my worries that pharmacy is drastically different across the globe," she said. very deep appreciation for the United States' health care system. "The situation made me brokenhearted to how greedy we have "I took away a very deep appreciation for our health care system." Powell said she took away a KRISTEN POWELL Graduate student Yaw said she chose to study in the Netherlands because she wanted to observe socialized health care. She said everyone in the Netherlands had access to health care, but that the coverage of specific medications was limited. become in the U.S., where so many people have lost sight of how fortunate they are." Powell said the experience also solidified her desire to work in an impoverished country when she graduated. Mark Stanfield, New Concord, Ohio, senior in pharmacy, said going abroad to Scotland influenced his career aspirations. During his month-long rotation in August 2008, he observed pharmacists working personally with their patients. He said pharmacists in Scotland were able to help diagnose their patients, much like physicians. "There is no perfect system, but I think theirs works better," he said. Stanfield said the health care he observed provided everyone with quality services. "They're not into profiting from illness." Stanfield said. Stanfield said he was the first KU student to study pharmacy in Scotland and that the School of Pharmacy helped him arrange his rotation. Stanfield planned the majority of his experience with his own funds. Stanfield said traveling to Scotland was one of the best experiences of his life. He said his passion for helping people only grew LIFE AFTER COLLEGE "It's rewarding to find this passion because I'll be doing it for the rest of my life." - Edited by Casey Miles Experts weigh in on top 5 career paths BY RACHEL BURCHFIELD rburchfield@kansan.com Medicine, music, law, nursing and art are the five most chosen career paths among students, according to data from the National Center for College and University Admissions for fall 2008. These five career paths top a list of 20 compiled by the center. The center surveys more than 5 million students annually about their post-college plans. Experts in the top five career paths weigh in on what, realistically, students pursuing livelihoods in these lines of work can expect to make when they graduate and why their particular profession matters. MEDICAL PHYSICIAN Monetarily Speaking: According to the Medical Group Management Association, median compensation for medical physicians who have worked for fewer than two years in their specialty ranges from $132,000 to $259,000. Medical physicians who have worked more than one year in their specialty make anywhere from $156,000 to $321,000. But More than the Money: Money shouldn't be the only motivating factor in pursuing a career in medicine, premedical advisor Paul Crosby said. Crosby said the work ethic necessary to complete a premedical course load was a much better predictor of the ability to become a physician than potential income. Why Be a Medical Physician: "Most of us want to help others, to solve problems, and to make our parents proud," Crosby said. "And becoming a physician can also feed desires for personal accomplishment, higher learning, respect, prestige, authority, and, admittedly, money." 2 MUSIC Monetarily Speaking: Because there are so many careers in music — ranging from singer to instrumentalist to instructor or Broadway performer — pinning down an average salary for a beginning career in music is nearly impossible, said Mark Ferrell, associate professor of music and dance. Careers in music could range from minimum wage to six figures per performance, he said. 2 "No matter what, though, I know of no professional musician who is in it for the money," Ferrell said. "That would be insane. The life is too challenging to do it simply for monetary rewards." Why Choose a Career in Music: "My best guess would be that if you love to do something, anything, a dream come true would be to make a living actually doing that something," Ferrell said. "That's my story anyway — and from talking to other musicians I think it's true for most, at least on some level." 3 LAWYER/LEGAL SERVICES Monetarily Speaking: Todd Rogers, assistant dean for career services at the KU School of Law, said the most recent data from the National Association for Law Placement showed the average salary of 2007 KU School of Law graduates was $62,813. Private versus Public: KU School of Law graduates who entered a private practice of law made more money annually than their public sector counterparts. Those in private practice made an average of $73,192 and those in the public sector averaged $45,338. If You Pass the Bar: KU graduates who had to pass a bar exam for their job earned a slightly higher average of $64,869. Monetarily Speaking: Last year, KU School of Nursing graduates reported starting salaries at around $45,000 per year, said Rita Clifford, associate dean of student affairs at the School of Nursing. Salaries vary depending on geographic area — for example, new graduate nurses in California make about $83,000 per year. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual earnings for registered nurses in 2006 was $57,280. 4 NURSING/HEALTH CARE An In-Demand Profession: Despite the nation's economic "In fact, there will be a shortage of nurses in the future which will allow nurses to get work in almost any part of the country and in a variety of settings." Clifford said. struggles, it is a profession that will be needed in the foreseeable future, Clifford said. Why Be a Nurse: "It is a great way to combine an interest in science with the desire to help people." Clifford said. "It is interesting, challenging, and never dull. It is wonderful to be able to see the results of your efforts with patients and their families. There are, of course, difficult situations but, even in most of those, you can see how you have impacted patients and families." 5 5 ART Monetarily Speaking: With such a broad range of careers — careers ranging from of careers — careers ranging from working in a gallery or a museum to painting or sculpting to teaching art — nailing down an exact average salary is impossible, said Matthew Burke, assistant professor of art. "The field is too varied, and the job one may have after a college education in art may not even be in art," Burke said. "One may work as an office assistant, for example, and paint at night." Anything Goes: Dawn Marie Guernsey, professor of art, said some art careers had no income possibilities and others had high incomes. the top 20 3. Lawyer/Legal Services 1. Medical Physician 2. Music 4. Nursing/Health Care 5. Art 6. Psychology/Psychiatry 8. Business Owner/Entrepreneur 9. Athletics/Coaching 10. Law Enforcement/ Criminal Justice 11. Engineering (Mechanical) 12. Computer Sciences 13. Drama/Atheatre Arts 14. Child Care/Development 17. Business Administration 15. Veterinary Medicine 16. Architecture 18. Dance/Choreography 19. Sports Medicine 20. Mathematics Edited by Melissa Johnson Source:National Center for College and University Admissions "A degree in art is really a degree in creative thinking and productivity," Guernsey said. "It is a good preparation for nearly anything. And incomes are just as varied." HEALTH HEALTH Colonoscopy patients told to get HIV testing MIAMI — Officials say more than 3,000 patients at a Veterans Affairs hospital in Miami had colonoscopies with equipment that wasn't properly sterilized. The VA insists the risk of infection is minimal and only involved tubing on equipment, not any device that actually touched a patient. But it's the second recent announcement of errors during colonoscopies at VA facilities. They've been told they should be tested for HIV and other diseases. Last month, more than 6,000 patients at a clinic in Tennessee were told they may have been exposed to infectious body fluids during colonoscopies. MILITARY Death toll of invasion overseas reaches 595 As of Monday, March 23, 2009, at least 595 members of the U.S. military had died in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Uzbekistan as a result of the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan in late 2001, according to the Defense Department. The department last updated its figures Monday at 10 a.m. FDT Of those, the military reports 439 were killed by hostile action. There were also four CIA officer deaths and one military civilian death. Associated Press Sports THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSA YOUNGER PLAYERS WILL SEE MORE TIME Keeping focused on midweek game is key for Jayhawks. BASEBALL 15B WWW.KANSAN.COM TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2009 JAYHAWK SOFTBALL COVERAGE ONLINE Kansas to play a doubleheader against Missouri State. KANSAN.COM KANSAS 79,CREIGHTON 64 CLEVELAND 5 KANSAS 4 KU PAGE 1B Junior guard Danielle McCray lunges toward a loose ball during Monday's game against Creighton at Allen Fieldhouse. The Jayhawks defeated the Creighton Bluejays 79-64, and will play again Thursday night against Arkansas. Kansas wins WNIT game at home BY JAYSON JENKS jjenks@kansan.com This is familiar territory for Kansas, a team that played in the Women's National Invitational Tournament a season ago, winning one game before losing the next. But the Jayhawks hope the similarities between last season and this current one end there. After barely missing the NCAA tournament last week, Kansas defeated Creighton 79-64 in the second round of the WNIT. And this much quickly became clear in the moments after the victory: Kansas' sights are set squarely on a tournament championship. "This year's it's glaring. It's starring us in the eyes," junior forward Danielle McCray said. "Being so close to the NCAA tournament, we're just trying to prove to the committee that we should be a team that could be in it next year and we will be in it next year." Last year, McCray said Kansas lacked the drive to desperately want to win the tournament. But the Jayhawks made their aspirations well-known, even in the moments following the announcement that they failed to make the NCAA tournament. In the past week, players and coaches looked into the past for inspiration by finding teams that played well in the WNIT one season and used it as a platform to make the NCAA tournament the next. "Last year, we weren't even hopping we would be in the NCAA tournament," senior Ivana Catic. "When it didn't work out this year, we said, 'let's take advantage of what we had.'" But the story of Monday night's game lay in the first half, when Kansas started miserably before eventually finishing magnificently. The jayhawks appeared thoroughly uninterested in the opening five minutes. They missed open shots, turned the ball over and played rather soft and unaggressive defense. And, consequently, Creighton began the game on a 6-0 run. "Coming off about a week of practice with no games, it kind of showed," McCray said. "If we play like we did tonight, we won't have success Thursday (against Arkansas)." Yet Kansas flipped those trends quickly, taking control of the game midway through the first half and never relinquishing the lead. PAGE 4B "The game got away from us in the first half." Creighton coach Jim Flanery said. "We missed layups and then gave up layups." As slow and sluggish as Kansas looked in the beginning of the WOMEN'S REWIND KU Jays For full coverage of the women's basketball game against Creighton, check out page 4B. game, the Jayhawks looked like a completely different team in the half's final eight minutes. And, in many ways, they were. Early in the game, Kansas allowed Creighton open and relatively easy shooting attempts. But the Jayhawks clamped down defensively as the half wore on. The Bluejays made just three of their 21 shots in the final 11 minutes of the first half. Sure, Creighton missed some open looks and tumbled at away some golden chances at layups, but Kansas' defense had a lot to do with the poor shooting numbers. "We turned up our defense and they didn't score," Sade Morris, junior guard, said. "We just turned up our defense." On the other end of the floor, Kansas executed on offense, placing scorers in more favorable positions. McCray turned in a performance that has become the norm this season: 25 points and 13 rebounds. Morris though, regarded as Kansas' best perimeter defender — and matched up against Creighton's best scorer in Chevelle Herring — provided a spark in a SEE WOMEN'S ON PAGE 4B Newcomers realize dream of NCAA tournament MEN'S BASKETBALL KANSAS KANSAS KANSAS 32 23 Freshman guard Tyrone Appleton (32) screams after a basket by junior guard Sherron Collins as newcomers Travis Releford, Quintrell Thomas, Markieff Morris and Mario Little watch on. All of them, as well as Marcus Morris and Tyshawn Taylor, logged at least one minute of playing time in Sunday's game against Dayton. BY CASE KEEFER ckeefer@kansan.com MINNEAPOLIS — Six years ago, Mario Little went to the store, bought all the junk food he could and settled down in front of a television. It was the night of the 2003 national championship between Kansas and Syracuse. Little hated Syracuse. He wanted nothing more than for the Jayhawks to be crowned national champions. Little remembers his disappointment after watching Carmelo Anthony record 20 points and 10 rebounds to lead Syracuse to an 81-78 victory. But the feeling he remembers better from that night is a positive one. "I just sat there and watched it," Little, a junior guard, said. "Just thinking, 'maybe someday, I'll be there." Kansas vs. Michigan State ku SPARTAN Not playing at Kansas - Little SWEET SIXTEEN Around 8:35 p.m. Friday in Indianapolis. said that never crossed his mind. Not even necessarily playing in the national championship. No. Little just wanted to be a part of the NCAA tournament. Now, it's happening. Kansas has won its first two NCAA tournament games and is headed to Indianapolis for the Sweet Sixteen later this week. No one is enjoying the experience more SEE MEN'S ON PAGE 5B COMMENTARY Team hints at future talent BY ANDREW WIEBE awiebe@kansan.com Eight games is just a glimpse into the women's basketball season. Not enough to judge season. Not enough to judge the lajahawks comprehensively, but plenty of time to see the tantalizing potential hiding behind their inconsistent play. Then again, if you had watched Monday night's lackluster 79-64 victory against Creighton, you might agree with the selection committee's decision to leave Kansas out of the field of 64. Kansas isn't an NCAA tournament team. Early-season stumbles and conference letdowns ensured that. But if you had watched coach Bonnie Henrickson's team rack up six victories in its last eight games, you might think differently. Not exactly what you would expect from an NCAA tournament embark, let alone a team hoping to embark on a lengthy WNIT run. The Jayhawks missed their first seven shots. Creighton collected 15 offensive rebounds with only one starter taller than six foot. The Bluesjay even outscored the home team by two in the second half after Kansas ended the first half on a 23-6 run. Henrickson said she asked her players how they would grade their defensive performance in the locker room after the game. The consensus answer, which Henrickson said she was inclined to agree with, was a D. At least they are honest. The most frustrating part is that the Jayhawks know what heights they're capable of reaching Victories against No. 5 Baylor and No. 21 Iowa State during Kansas' current run speak to that. And even though their performance Monday night wasn't perfect, there were still those signs of superior talent and potential poking through all the imperfections that make you wonder what could have been. Juniors Danielle McCray and Sade Morris combined to score 46 points and pull down 16 rebounds against a Creighton squad unable to deal with their superior athleticism and length. Kansas shot 54 percent from the field, bouncing back decisively from its sluggish start. Even freshman forward Aishah Sutherland, who didn't see a second of playing time in the two teams' matchup earlier this season, contributed a career-high 15 points and 12 rebounds. There were a few rough spots, streaks of inconsistency and even a lack of effort at times, but Kansas is still to the WNIT third round. The season continues, and hope remains that this postseason run — NCAA tournament or not — will better prepare the Jayhawks for a make-or-break season next year. Kansas will play host to Arkansas Thursday at 7 p.m. in Allen Fieldhouse, where it is 14:3 this season. A victory against the Razorbacks would send the Jayhawks to the WNIT's equivalent of the Elite Eight. Kansas may not be an NCAA tournament team now, but inconsistencies aside maybe these past eight games are an indication of what is to come. Edited by Melissa Johnson --- 2B THE UNIVERSITY OF JARY KANSAN TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2009 SPORTS QUOTE OF THE DAY "In watching the selection show there's obvious disappointment that we're not up on the board. But there's excitement that we still get to play in the WNIT. We have an opportunity to use how we played down the stretch to get in this tournament and win it." Coach Bonnie Henrickson FACT OF THE DAY Kansas is 11-5 all-time against Creighton in Allen Fieldhouse. The last time the Jayhawks lost to the Jays at home was on Dec. 14, 2002. TRIVIA OF THE DAY kuathletics.com Q: What happened when women's basketball played Creighton earlier this season? A: On Dec. 13, the Jayhawks went to Omaha, Neb., and won 59-58 in overtime. Creighton's Chevelle Herring scored 31 points while Danielle McCray led Kansas with 16 points. @KANSAN.COM The Give and Go: Jayson Jenks and Josh Bowe react to Kansas' second-round WNIT match-up against Creighton. Courtside: Everything you could ever want to know about Kansas' WNIT game will be on the Courtside Blog, the premiere women's basketball blog in the greater Lawrence area. Missed free throws hurt Jayhawks COMMENTARY Take a bag of potato chips Any brand, your pick. Open it, leave it on the counter and revisit it in May. That's how stale the Kansas Jayhawks two-man shows supporting cast was Sunday It is why Dayton missed nearly 80 percent of its shots, scored just 16 baskets and was still within five points of Kansas in the second half. Read that sentence again. A historic performance from sophomore center Cole Aldrich and the 25 points we've come to expect from junior guard Sherron Collins this tournament delayed discussion of a few factors that, unaddressed or overlooked, can and will send the lajwhays home empty handed Friday night. Apart from the need for sophomore guards Brady Morningstar and Tyrel Reed to hit open shots, the Morris twins to sink anything at all, and freshman guard Tyshawn Taylor to return to relevance, every player will want to make good on a few more freebies Friday if this squad intends to be Elite. BY STEPHEN MONTEMAYOR smontemayor@kansan.com MARCH MADNESS REQUIRED READING Perfect lead-in to this week's March Madness Required Reading, courtesy of the latest Sports Illustrated. Alexander Wolff pens an essay on free-throw shooting, titled "Pressure Points." It begins with Memphis coach John Calipari and his team's famous missing four of five free throws within the final two minutes of last year's title game. You know the story. It goes free throw-miss, miss, miss, Mario's Shot, overtime. bedlam on Mass Street Wolff's article reveals a number of telling facts on an elementary component of the game that, with proper teaching and Wolff an attention to mechanics, few Division I college players should ever struggle with. Wolff To name a few: Since the NCAA tournament expanded to 64 teams in 1985, only two teams have won it all behind free-throw shooting of less than 66 percent. No team has cut down the nets having shot less than 62 percent from the line. (Through two games, Kansas is making 64.3 percent.) Also, a study found that while just a quarter of a team's scoring comes from the charity stripe, winning teams score two-thirds of the game's final points from the foul line. And of course any tournament free throw story would be remiss without mentioning the 2003 title game, which Wolff calls "especially egregious." Recall that Kansas lost by three points while missing 18 freebies. Yep, Kansas may want to practice hitting a few free throws before Friday. If you take away Reed's 6-for-6 performance, the rest of the team shot 5-of-16 for a Daytonesque 31.3 percent Sunday. Former Kansas City Royals great George Brett once broke his toe after running to watch Bill Buckner's at-bat on television. Former Arizona FISHY INJURY THE MORNING BREW Cardinals kicker Bill Gramatica once tore his ACL while jumping to celebrate a field goal. And now NASCAR driver Greg Biffle delivers the latest trophy injury. Biffle missed Saturday's Nationwide Series race MILLER Biffle because of a rib injury sustained after he slipped and fell while exiting his fishing boat. Biffle gutted it out to compete in Sunday's Sprint Cup race in Bristol, Conn., but early engine failure saw him finish 39th and likely longing to be back out on the water. - Edited by Melissa Johnson INTERNATIONAL Dalai Lama banned from S.Africa peace meeting ASSOCIATED PRESS JOHANNESBURG — South Africa barred the Dalai Lama from a peace conference in Johannesburg this week, hoping to keep good relations with trading partner China but instead generating a storm of criticism. Friday's peace conference was organized by South African soccer officials to highlight the first World Cup to be held in Africa, which South Africa will host in 2010. But because the Dalai Lama isn't being allowed to attend, it is now being boycotted by fellow Nobel Peace prize winners, retired Cape Town Archbishop Desmond Tutu and former president F.W. de Klerk as well as members of the Nobel Committee. J. A. VICKERS, SR. AND ROBERT F. VICKERS, SR. MEMORIAL LECTURE SERIES An eclectic mix of Nobel laureates, Hollywood celebrities and other dignitaries are coming to discuss issues ranging from combating racism to how sports can unite people and nations. THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS SCHOOL OF BUSINES PRESENT AN EVENING WITH Jack P. DeBoer But Thabo Masebe, spokesman for President Kgalema Motlanthe, said a high-profile visit by the Tibetan spiritual leader would have distracted from the conference's focus. Samdhong Rinpoche, the prime minister of the Tibetan government-in-exile, said South Africa was under pressure from Beijing and its decision to bar the Dalai Lama was a business matter. CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD CONSOLIDATED HOLDINGS, INC. Masebe said the spiritual leader had been welcomed twice previously in South Africa and would be welcome again in the future. KU SCHOOL OF BUSINESS The University of Kansas Success is Seldom Permanent Neither is Failure: 25 specific things to help you in life and business TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2009·6:00 P.M. THE LIED CENTER OF KANSAS "South Africa is a newly emerging country and China is giving it considerable economic resources so it is understandable," he said Monday in Dharmsala, India. "Every country has to protect its economic and political interests." FREE TO THE PUBLIC Last week marked the one-year anniversary of anti-government riots in Lhasa, Tibet's regional capital, and 50 years since the Dalai Lama escaped into exile in India after Chinese troops crushed a Tibetan uprising. Kjetil Siem, chief executive officer of South Africa's Premier Soccer League, said the conference was a chance to show what South Africa has accomplished. Soccer was once as segregated as the rest of South African society, with four race-based leagues. Today, the nation is proudly united behind the upcoming World Cup. "South Africa would have been the source of negative publicity about China," he said Monday. "We do value our relationship with China." South Africa is Chinas largest trading partner on a continent in which China is heavily and increasingly involved. South Africa decided last month to refuse to issue an official invitation, without which, Masebe said, the Dalai Lama cannot visit. The controversy over the Dalai Lama shows the peace conference is "more needed than ever," Siem said. NCAA The Birmingham (Ala.) News Anderson doesn't comment on Alabama, Georgia jobs COLUMBIA, Mo. — Missouri coach Mike Anderson on Monday sidestepped talk of his possible interest in going to either Alabama or Georgia. Anderson is a Birmingham native and coached four years at Alabama-Birmingham before joining Missouri in 2006. has reported that Anderson is one of several possible candidates to replace Mark Gottfried, the Alabama coach who resigned in late January. His name also has been linked THIS WEEK IN KANSAS ATHLETICS TODAY X Softball Missouri State, 3 p.m. Lawrence, Kan. SHOOTING Baseball Western Illinois, 3 p.m. Lawrence, Kan. WEDNESDAY Softball Creighton, 4 p.m. Lawrence, Kan. Tennis Softball Creighton, 2 p.m. Lawrence, Kan. Baseball Western Illinois, 3 p.m. Lawrence, Kan. Tennis 体育 THURSDAY No events Men's basketball Michigan State, 8:37 p.m. Indianapolis 5 FRIDAY Tennis Oklahoma, 6 p.m. Norman, Okla. Tennis Baseball Texas A&M, 6:35 p.m. College Station, Texas Women's Gon Liz Murphey Collegiate Classic Athens, Ga. Tennis X Track & Field Missouri Relâys Columbia, Mo. 跑步 SATURDAY GOLF Softball Texas A&M, 2 p.m. Lawrence, Kan. 跑 Soccer Creighton, 2 p.m. Lawrence, Kan. 体育运动 Baseball Texas A&M, 2:05 p.m. College Station, Texas - Rowing Oklahoma, TBA Oklahoma City Women's Golf Liz Murphey Collegiate Classic Athens, Ga. 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WOMEN'S (CONTINUED FROM 1B) Morris scored 14 of her 21 points in the first half and continuously attacked the basket against a Creighton team lacking an inside defensive presence. somewhat sloppy first half. "It was just in the flow of the game," Morris said. "When (Catic) started pushing it, I just realized how much they sucked up to her and she realized it too. We just have to do that every time." In the second half, Creighton managed to make the game somewhat interesting. The Bluejays cut the Jayhawks' lead to nine on multiple occasions but never crawled over that hump. Part of that had to do with Kansas' defense, and part of it had to with Creighton's shooting: The Bluejays made just 35 percent of their shots in the game. "We just couldn't cut that deficit," Flanery said. "And then that's when they finished us off." Edited by Susan Melgren GAME NOTES MCCRAY CONTINUES OFFENSIVE OUTBURST After a slow start, junior forward Danielle McCray heated up as the game progressed. She finished with 25 points, the 19th time she has scored at least 20 points in a game this season. McCray entered Monday's game second in the Big 12 in scoring average and has scored 20 points in five consecutive games. LOOKING TO MOVE BEYOND FIRST ROUND Kansas has been to the WNIT three times in coach Bonnie Henrickson's five years. Yet, in the previous appearances, the Jayhawks won one game before losing the second game. Kansas will play Arkansas at home on Thursday night in the third round of the WNIT. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. Jayson Jenks Sutherland performs well off the bench BY JOSH BOWE jbowe@kansan.com Less than four minutes into the first half, Sutherland, a freshman forward, relieved starting sophomore center Krysten Boogaard as Sutherland was on her way to the first double-double of her career. She played 31 minutes, scored a career-high 15 points, and tied her career high with 12 rebounds in the 79-64 victory over Creighton. Aishah Sutherland came off the bench last night, but if you blinked you might not have known she started the game there. Sutherland understands her role on the team, and the flux in minutes from coach Bonnie Henrickson never surprises her at all. "I already know it's going to be like that." Sutherland said of her playing time. "If I play good she'll (Henrickson) keep me in. If I don't play good she'll take me out." Sutherland feasted in the paint, along with the rest of the Jayhawks, against a small Bluejay lineup. For the majority of the game, Creighton didn't have a player taller than six feet on the floor. Kansas outscored Creighton 48-22 in the paint as Sutherland collected eight rebounds in the first half alone. "When I jump I'm over everybody." Sutherland said. "You can't get a rebound if I jump and work hard for it." Boogaard was ineffective in her 16 minutes against the small-ball lineup of the Bluejays, scoring only three points and grabbing four rebounds. Sutherland stepped in to fill the void down low, much to the delight of Henrickson. "She made an impact," Henrickson said. "She rebounded the ball really well early." The epitome of Sutherland's game came when the Jayhawks needed a bucket the most. After a 29-18 run by Creighton cut what was a 20-point lead in the second half, Sutherland took a pass from junior forward Danielle McCray into the paint. CREIGHTON 44 KANSAS 1 Sutherland was just shore of the rim, but she grabbed her own rebound among two Bluejay defenders and muscled it back in, plus the foul. Her three-point play pushed the Jayhawks' lead to 67-55, creating a lot of breathing room with less than six minutes left in the game. Chance Dibben/KANSAN "When she did, it kind of drew the energy to us," McCray said. "Whenever you get an 'and one' play it always brings energy and it gets the fans in it." McCray also said that when Sutherland makes that type of play, the rest of her game elevates. Kansas will look to Sutherland more often if she performs as well as she did against the Bluejays last month. "That (and one play) gives her CARD INDEX/KANSA Freshman forward Aishan Sutherland goes up for a shot during Monday's game against Creighton. Sutherland finished the night with 15 shots and 12 reboundes. confidence too," McCray said. "When she makes a shot and she knows she's in a groove, that's when she plays her best." JOIN THE BEST We don’t appreciate laziness. In fact, we can’t stand it. The Kansan Advertising Staff is now hiring for the summer and fall semesters. We’re looking to hire the most driven students at KU for positions in advertising sales or design. Be a part of the best college advertising staff in the nation*, where the result of your hard work is success in the real world. Interested? Informational meetings will be held in April. Attendance to one session required to apply. Watch in the paper for more information. Questions? 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Although their combined impact was minimal — the seven combined for only 13 points and 14 rebounds Sunday — junior guard Sherron Collins knows Kansas' success for the rest of the tournament will continue. with the production of the newcomers. That's why, as the Jayhawks' leader, he's attempting to keep them all comfortable. "I'm talking to them, joking with them here and there and trying to keep them loose. Collins said. "I'm not letting them get to nervous." "I'm talking to them, joking with them here and there and trying to keep them loose." Dakota "State. But they say it all goes away after the referee throws a jump ball to start the game. Taylor and the Morris twins admitted they were nervous before the first round game against North SHERRON COLLINS junior guard Kansas coach Bill Self doesn't necessarily see the nerves as a bad thing. "I think if you don't have a few butterflies, you're probably not human or it doesn't mean much to you." Self said. "I don't think that's totally unusual — I don't want them uptight, but I think we usually perform our best when we're a little bit nervous or anxious." Of course, there's not a much better security blanket the newcomers could possibly have than Collins and sophomore center Cole Aldrich. So far, Collins and Aldrich have accounted for 65 percent of the Jayhawks' offense in the tournament. While the media and fans are amazed at how the two can take over a game even when the rest of the team is laboring, the newcomers almost expect it. "I see it every day in practice," Taylor said. "I know what they can do." But Taylor says he's capable, too. Like Little, he's been waiting nearly his whole life for this opportunity. That 2003 National Championship also inspired Taylor. He counts Syracuse's run through the tournament as his finest NCAA tournament memory. Stop for a second. Did a Jayhawk just say Syracuse's national championship was exciting? "Watching Carmelo put Syracuse on his back and take them all the way was kind of exciting to me," Taylor said. "I can't remember what grade I was in but 'Melo was my favorite college player ever." "I didn't even realize that," Taylor said. "It is kind of ironic. I wasn't a big Kansas fan back then. That's funny." WRITERS NAME SELF COACH OF THE YEAR One day after making his third- straight Sweet Sixteen. Kansas coach Bill Self was named the Henry Ira Coach of the Year by the U.S. Basketball Writers Association. After losing all five starters from his national championship team, Self led Kansas to a 25-6 regular-season record and its fifth-straight Big 12 regular-season title. Self beat out finalists such as Missouri's Mike Anderson, Oklahoma's Jeff Capel and Memphis' John Calipari, among others, for the award. This is the second time a Kansas coach has received USBWAs annual coaching award. Roy Williams was honored with it in 1990. — Edited by Melissa Johnson Jayhawks look to keep focus for Western Illinois BASEBALL E KANSAN FILE PHOTO Sophomore Tony Thompson follows a hit during the Jayhawks' March 22 victory against the Texas Longhorns in Hogglund Ballpark. Despite defeating Texas and facing an upcoming series against Texas A&M, the Jayhawks will stay focused on this afternoon's game against Western Illinois. BY JOSH BOWE jbowe@kansan.com Neither of the two highly toured freshmen has played in a game since a 9-8 loss to San Diego State on March 18. Price was particularly concerned for Elgie, especially since starting first baseman Preston TODAY Kansas vs. Western Illinois 3 p.m., Hoglund Ballpark Admission is free for students with a valid KUID. After sweeping the No.1 team in the country, today's game against Western Illinois doesn't really matter, right? "It's a developmental series for our younger players," Price said. "Obviously when you put yourself in a position towards Top 25 you have to make sure you don't have a setback against a midweek opponent." Not if you talk to any of the Jayhawk players or coaches. While today's game could be forgotten following a weekend of success, the two-game series against the Leathernecks is still important for coach Ritch Price and his young team. Price said he wanted to give playing time to younger players who didn't see action against Texas over the weekend. He specifically mentioned two freshmen, first baseman Zac Elgie and outfielder Jake Marasco. Land's batting average has been up and down.The senior is currently batting .261, his highest point of the season. Narodowski understood that sometimes it's harder to focus on these midweek games, but they still shouldn't be overlooked, even though No. 15 Texas A&M looms "I need Elgie to make progress, so if Land struggles with the bat I can put him in the lineup." Price said. "I need Morasco to get more at bats, because he's in a little bit of a funk right now." Starters like junior shortstop David Narodowski will most likely be spending a majority of the series in the dugout. Narodowski was actually supposed to receive a break last time the lajhawks played a midweek game, but junior Robby Price, starting second baseman and backup shortstop, was hurt. this weekend. "They're (Western Illinois) probably not going to be as good as Texas or Texas A&M," Narodowski said. "We just have to go out and be positive that we can beat them, be loose again and do what we do." Freshman starter Lee Ridenhour echoed the same sentiments as Narodowski. Focusing on the game will be even more difficult for Ridenhour however, because he won't pitch again until the Texas A&M series. "Definitely we got to win those two," he said of the weekend series. "We need to go in there and play how we've been playing." Ritch Price said he will also use this series to get some of his pitchers some innings to work with. Juniors Cameron Selik and Brett Bollman will start the two games, with a plentiful amount of pitchers rested and ready to be used from the bullpen. "We have really good arms that we haven't thrown yet," Ritch Price said. "Selik is going to start Tuesday and we'll use Bollman Wednesday and we still have (Kevin) Burk in the bullpen and (Thomas) Marcin in the bullpen." Edited by Carly Halvorson Apple TECH MADNESS win an apple macbook More Madness: Correctly pick all of the Elite Eight, Final Four, or both and win a 1GB Sandisk Cruzer Pattern Flash Drive Bring in your completed bracket to The Tech Shop in the KU Bookstores, level two, Kansas Union by 10 a.m. on Thursday, March 26 final score ___ to ___ "If we have a tie score we will award the person the closest to the final score" Authorized Campus Store 苹果 --- 6B THE WASHINGTON JAYS VS. 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NEWS | 8A THE STUDENT VOICE SINCE 1904 SANDERS NIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 2009 WWW.KANSAN.COM VOLUME 120 ISSUE 121 SAYING GOODBYE THE AFTERMATH FUNERAL IN MEMORY OF ANDREW WILSON THE AFTERMATH FUNERAL IN MEMORY OF ANDREW WILSON Jay Wren, Jason Wren's father, speaks at Wren's funeral on March 16. Among the almost 1,000 people who attended the funeral were about 10 KU students who made the trip to Littleton, Colo.. during spring break. Tyler Waugh/KANSAN Remembering Jason Wren Nearly 1,000 people attend the freshman's funeral in Colorado during spring break BY ALEXANDRA GARRY agarry@kansan.com The following story about Jason Wren's funeral in his hometown appeared at Kansan.com on March 16. LITTLETON, Colo. — The palbearers entered the church hand-in-hand. They were tough, football-playing young men, back at home for spring break from colleges across the country. They had grown up with the man in the casket — "Wreckin' Wren," as some had called him, "The Mayor," to others. They were Jason's brothers, they said. X They sobbed. The sound of their grief — and that of hundreds of other mourners — resonated throughout the large church. Nearly 1.000 people gathered on March 16 at Cherry Hills Community Church for the funeral of Jason Wren, a 19-year-old freshman from this quiet suburb outside Denver who was found dead in Sigma Alpha Epsilon, 1301 West Campus Road, the afternoon of March 8. Included in the crowd were about 10 KU students who made the eight-hour drive to attend the service. The University of Kansas has lost a great person, said Ben Fohrman, St. Paul, Minn., freshman. It was a large church, but it had to be, one of lason's relatives said during the service. It was the only place big enough to fit lason's heart — and all his friends. "He always used to tease us by saying, 'I'm so popular.' Katie SEE WREN ON PAGE 5A Coroner's office will release autopsy in June The coroner's and toxicology reports in the case of Jason Wren, a 19-year-old freshman from Littleton, Colo., who was found dead in Sigma Alpha Epsilon, 1301 West Campus Road, on March 8, will not be released until the beginning of June, a representative of the coroner's office said. All autopsies take eight to 12 weeks from the date of death until the coroner finalizes and releases the results, because samples must be sent to labs in St. Louis, the representative said. The office will release the reports to the police, who are unlikely to release them to the public because of privacy concerns. The police will release the information to Wren's family. The coroner's report is expected to show the cause and manner of death. Wren's family has said his death was caused by excessive drinking, but they do not know whether it was caused by alcohol poisoning or a secondary cause of death such as asphyxiation. The toxicology report is expected to show Wren's blood alcohol content at the time of death treated as a criminal case but was still an open investigation because the coroner's report had not yet been finalized. The family said they had been told by SAE members that Jason was served margaritas at a Mexican restaurant the night of his death. The family also said the police had in their possession a fake ID owned by Wren. Murphree said she could not confirm or deny the presence of any evidence. Lawrence police have not filed requests to pursue any criminal charges in the case, Cheryl Wright, a representative of the district attorney's office said. Kim Murphree, a spokesperson for the police, said Wren's death was not being Jay Wren, Jason's father, said Jason drank heavily the night of his death because he was upset with himself for missing a bus to a club lacrosse game "I'm sure he felt like he let the team down," Jay Wren said. - Alexandra Garry PHILANTHROPY Volunteers donate extra food to shelters BY MIKE BONTRAGER mbontrager@kansan.com Students often have elaborate vacation plans for spring break, but Sylvia Niccum already had a plan in place to help the community. Niccum, Olathe senior, founded Daily Bread in October 2008, the first food recovery program at the University. Daily Bread is a group of volunteers who collect bread and produce that the KU Dining Services' food centers don't use during winter, spring and summer break. The food is collected and then donated to the Salvation Army, 946 New Hampshire St., and the Lawrence Interdenominational Nutrition Kitchen, 221 W. 10th St. Niccum said the idea for Daily Bread occurred after she realized how much food was going to waste at the University. She researched other food recovery programs and presented KU Dining Services with a proposal for Daily Bread last September." Niccum said she found about a dozen volunteers through the Center for Community Outreach for pick-ups during both winter and spring break. Volunteers are required to participate in only one pick-up but can volunteer as many times as they want. The volunteers collect the food and transport it in their own cars to the Salvation Army and L.I.N.K. Niccum said the difficulty of tracking students' travel plans meant that KU Dining Services had leftover food. "I tried to make it as easy as possible for them." Niccum said. "If you guys get it ready, I'll get volunteers through CCO." Nona Golledge, director of KU Dining Services, said Daily Bread was a great opportunity for KU Dining Services, the Salvation Army and L.I.N.K. "We're not quite sure how many students are going to be leaving. SEE DINING ON PAGE 5A CAMPUS Wind energy will power Anschutz Library for a year BY AMANDA THOMPSON athompson@kansan.com A miniature 6-foot version of a wind turbine on display in front of Anschutz Library this morning signifies a first in University history. For one year, the library will be powered by wind through Westar Energy. The library started running on wind power at the beginning of the month, and will continue until March 2010. Lorraine Harcombe, dean of libraries, and Doug Sterbenz, chief operating officer of Westar, will speak on the steps of the library Ryan Callihan, Lenexa senior and vice president of KU Environs, is the vice chair of the Student Environmental Advisory Board. The board recently voted to pay the cost difference between wind energy and conventional at 10:30 this morning about what sustainable energy can mean for the University. energy for the library. Callihan said the difference was about one cent per kilowatt hour. England Porter, Independence senior and chair of the SEAB, said the library used roughly 2.89 million kilowatt hours per year, which meant $28,000 would be needed to switch to wind power. Porter said the money would come from a renewable energy and sustainability student fee, which "It passed with the greatest majority that we know of in Student Senate history" ENGLAND PORTER Independence senior Student Senate approved in 2007 The referendum set a goal for the University to get 20 percent of its energy from renewable sources by 2020. "It passed with the greatest majority that we know of in Student Senate history," Porter said. Westar announced last month that it hoped to more than double its use of wind energy in the next four years. Westar is making wind SEE WIND ON PAGE 5A The Student Environmental Advisory Board will use student fees to pay for powering Anschutz Library with wind. Turbines such as the one pictured at right provide wind energy to power companies such as Westar. Amanda Thompson/KANSAN index Classifieds. 3B Opinion. 7A Crossword. 6A Sports. 1B Horoscopes. 6A Sudoku. 6A All contents, unless stated otherwise; © 2009 The University Daily Kansan LOPEZ TO GET NEWTBS SHOW Comedian George Lopez will get a new late-night show on TBS. 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Each day there is news, music, talk 90.7 AIBJ shows and other content made for students, by students. Whether it's rock'n'roll or reggae, sports or special events, KJHK 90.7 is for you. 1 2 3 4 5 6 NEWS NEAR & FAR INTERNATIONAL 1. Short skirts, dancing land TV manager in jail KABUL — The manager of an Afghan television network who refused to censor images of women dancing in short skirts and plunging necklines was arrested in what appeared to be a new sign of the government's struggle to define the role of Islam in a country once led by extremists. The government has previously censured television stations and taken others to court, but the arrest of Emrose TV's Fahim Khodamani on Monday was the first for airing overly salacious content, the Afghan deputy attorney general said Tuesday. 2. Bank governor calls for world to abandon dollar BEIJING — China is calling for a new global currency to replace the dominant dollar, showing a growing assertiveness on revamping the world economy ahead of next week's London summit on the financial crisis. The world economic crisis shows the "inherent vulnerabilities and systemic risks in the existing international monetary The surprise proposal by Beijing's central bank governor reflects unease about its vast holdings of U.S. government bonds and adds to Chinese pressure to overhaul a global financial system dominated by the dollar and Western governments. Both the United States and the European Union brushed off the idea. system." Gov. Zhou Xiaochuan said in an essay released Monday by the bank. He recommended creating a currency made up a basket of global currencies and controlled by the International Monetary Fund and said it would help "to achieve the objective of safeguarding global economic and financial stability" 3. Mass beachings continue as 70 whales,1 dolphin die Zhou did not mention the dollar by name. But in an unusual step, the essay was published in both Chinese and English, making clear it was meant for a foreign audience. That may help explain why the animals accompany each other in what turns into a mass beaching, but as Australian officials work to rescue survivors from the latest group to strand itself, scientists still cannot explain what draws the deep-sea animals so close to shore in the first place. The latest group — 87 longfinned pilot whales and five bottlenose dolphins — stranded on a beach in Western Australia state Monday. Before rescuers could respond, more than 70 whales and one dolphin had died. SYDNEY — The whales that have been beaching themselves in Australia in recent months are from an extremely social species, known to follow pod members into danger. Five large pods, totaling more than 500 animals, have beached themselves in Australia since November, with most of them dying NATIONAL 4. Judge rejects bid to save $8 billion on prison health SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A federal judge on Tuesday denied Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's request to remove a court-appointed receiver who wants the cash-strapped state to spend $8 billion on new health care facilities at state prisons. U. S. District Judge Thelton Henderson rejected, among other things, the state's claim that the receiver, J. Clark Kelso, is violating federal law by seeking the money. Henderson appointed the receiver in 2006 after finding conditions in the state's 33 adult prisons so bad that an average of an inmate a week was dying of neglect or malpractice. The Schwarzenegger administration argued that Kelso is no longer needed because the state can run its own prison health care system. While rejecting that argument, Henderson promised to make sure Kelso's plans don't exceed what is needed to improve conditions. 5. Wife handcuffs herself to husband as he sleeps FAIRFIELD, Conn. — A woman attempting to reconcile with her estranged husband handcuffed herself to him as he slept and then bit him on his torso and arms as he phoned for help, police said. Helen Sun, 37, told police she wanted to have a conversation with Robert Drawbaugh without him leaving. She changed the locks on their bedroom door and, while he was sleeping Monday, handcuffed herself to him, authorities said. Drawbaugh was able to dial 911 from his cell phone. Nearly out of breath, he told dispatchers he woke up handcuffed, was still bound to his wife and was holding her down, according to a recording released by police. Dispatchers heard Drawbaugh scream in agony, apparently as his wife bit him. 6. Sheriff given 79 years for five counts of rape OKLAHOMA CITY — A former western Oklahoma sheriff was sentenced to 79 years in prison Tuesday for using his power over female drug court defendants to force them to have sex with him. Former Custer County Sheriff Mike Burgess, 56, apologized to two victims but maintained that he was innocent of allegations that he had also abused others. Defense attorney Steve Huddleston described the sentence as "way too harsh" and said an appeal is planned. A jury in Major County found Burgess guilty in January of 13 felony counts, including five counts of second-degree rape. But jurors acquitted him of 23 other counts, including second-degree rape, forcible sodomy and rape by instrumentation. Associated Press Jayhawk Shuffle Haley Wenthe, Salina freshman MENU >>>>> >>>>> What is your favorite band or artist? "Definitely Coldplay — they are in all of my playlists." The first nine songs on shuffle on her iPod: 1. "Message in a Bottle" by John Mayer 2. 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THE UNIVERSITY DARY KANSAN NEWS 3A STUDENT SENATE ELECTIONS 2009 Students of Liberty seeks green efforts, no fee hikes Platform also includes more accountability within Senate leadership BY BRIANNE PFANNENSTIEL bpfannentiel@kansan.com This story is part two of a three-part series explaining the issues Student Senate coalitions plan to run on for the 2009 Student Senate elections, which take place April 15 and 16. STUDENTS OF LIBERTY Students of Liberty, which ran last year with only seven sena- is back on the campaign trail. It has chosen Adam Wood, Lawrence senior, and Johnathan Wilson, Paola junior, as its presidential and vice-presidential nominees. 103 Wood JACKSON HENDRICKS Wilson The coalition said it wanted to run on a simple, threefold platform that included student fees, green energy and Senate accountability. "We're focusing our campaign this year on the idea of common sense." Wood said. "We think what needs to happen at KU is very straightforward. Stop raising my fees, be honest, be sustainable." NO NEW FEES Wood said Students of Liberty wanted to reverse the trend of rising student fees. He said Student Senate needed to be critical of how it was spending its money, espe- cally during this time of economic decline. "If a student comes here for four years, and let's say fees don't go up, they're paying over $3,000 in fees," Wood said. "That's about a semester's worth of tuition. I think that's kind of unfair. At the very least we can do better." He said he wanted to emphasize that Students of Liberty had absolutely no intention of cutting the campus media fee, which funded KJHK. The University Daily Kansan, Kiosk Magazine, KU Filmworks and KUpedia. "You have to have a kind of cost-benefit analysis." Wood said. "If you've got a fee and it's going to hurt students if you cut it, you might want to look somewhere else." He said among the fees he thought should be reconsidered were the campus safety fee and the women's and non-revenue sports fee. Wood said cutting the campus safety fee would not hurt students because enough funds had built up in the reserve account to continue funding safety projects for several years. He said the women's and non-revenue sports fee was something he thought should be funded by the Athletics Department, not by students. He said a thorough auditing of student fees by the Senate was something that needed to happen. "That's not even a campaign issue," Wood said. "It just needs to be done." GREEN ENERGY Wood said Students of Liberty was focused on improving campus sustainability. He said he thought the best way to achieve that goal was through making capital improvements to the campus as opposed to doing things such as purchasing wind credits that would not directly benefit the campus. "It all depends on how long term you want to look," Wood said. "If you want to look really long term you could look at wind turbines. Short term you want to talk about solar panels." Wood said he wanted the funds for the projects to come entirely from the campus environmental improvement fee, which costs students $10 per year. Wood said his biggest concern was a bill recently passed by Student Senate that said a fee could be used for educational purposes. "We've got five different environmental education groups on campus," Wood said. "We live in Lawrence, Kansas. People should know what green energy is and if they don't'll explain it to them." He said he would like to see the environmental improvement fee banned from using funds for educational purposes and refocus it on campus improvements. "If anybody's able to develop these things, KU can," Wood said. "Maybe instead of redoing the sidewalks in front of Watson, maybe we should be installing solar panels." ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY Wood said Students of Liberty was interested in redefining different roles within Student Senate by creating a more distinct separation of powers. "Does it make any sense that if the president suspends somebody that the people he appointed to the Student Executive Committee should decide whether to uphold it or not? Of course not," Wood said. "That's being the judge, jury and the executioner." Wood said there was a hole in Student Senate Rules and Regulations concerning a judicial branch. "There's a statute that says complaints go to the judicial committee and it says refer to this statute," Wood said, "but that statute doesn't exist." He said he was already taking part in an exploratory subcommittee to determine possible ways to address the oversight. He said he would like to see a judicial board that functioned like the parking appeals court as an unbiased third party. He said he would like to see law students working for the board who could not be affiliated with any Senate coalition during the past year. Wood also said he wanted to increase transparency within Senate by using clickers during meetings to track senators' votes and posting voting records in an online database. He said a database would enable the student body to be more informed, helping them choose between candidates during elections. "What that will do is possibly bring more than 15 or 20 percent of the student body out to vote because they'll actually know what they're voting for," Wood said. "If you had a voting database you could say for instance United Students votes more this way and Envision votes more this way or this independent guy votes this way." Check The Kansan tomorrow for information about Envision. Edited by Chris Horn CRIME Funeral held for last victim of gruesome murder scene BY ANDALE GROSS Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. — As the last of the four victims in a suburban Kansas City slaying case was laid to rest Tuesday, police continued to investigate the killings that community members were calling the work of a "monster." No arrests have been made in the slayings in the suburb of Raytown, and it's unclear whether investigators are any closer to charging someone. The service for the final victim, 33-year-old Andre Jones Sr., was held Tuesday inside a packed Kansas City funeral home. Some mourners wore T-shirts with the words "Help Us Catch a Monster!" printed on them, along with photos of the victims: Jones, his 21-year-old girlfriend, Precious Triplett, and Triplett's nephews, 10-year-old Amir Clemons and 7-year-old Gerard Clemons. A funeral for Triplett and the boys was held Monday. "An animal did what's taken place here," community activist Alvin Brooks told mourners at Tuesday's service, adding there was no acceptable explanation for the killings. Jones' father, Huey Ross, lamented the deaths and other recent homicides. STATE Two die in collision with school bus near Topeka ROSSVILLE — Two people are dead after their car collided with a school bus in the northeast Kansas town of Rossville. "This killing among us is just ridiculous," Ross said to those who gathered to remember his son. The Shawnee County Sheriff's Department told The Topeka Capital-Journal the bus driver was flown to a Topeka hospital with serious injuries from the crash Tuesday afternoon. Amir and Gerard were on spring break from school and had gone to the apartment the night before to stay with their aunt. The boys' father found the bodies when he went to the apartment after not hearing from them. Investigators declined to say how the four victims were killed. But Raytown police Capt. Ted Bowman said detectives who saw the scene described the killings as "nothing short of vicious." The four victims were found dead March 16 in a Raytown apartment. Triplet's 18-month-old son was there, but was not harmed. Those who knew the victims said they didn't know why anyone would kill them. Some neighbors said they thought they heard gunshots, but investigators have not said whether the victims were shot. "This is a hard one," said Sean Williams, a brother-in-law of Jones, as he and other mourners left the funeral home Tuesday. "It just doesn't make sense. These were senseless murders. Andre was such a good man. And Precious didn't deserve this, or the kids. "They better get who did this." Three children, ages 5, 10 and 11, were on the bus when the collision happened around 3:30 p.m. on U.S. 24. Emergency crews evaluated the children, but officials said their injuries weren't considered life-threatening. Rossville is about 15 miles northwest of Topeka.The crash closed the highway while emergency crews responded to the accident. THIS WEEK ON CAMPUS funded by Student Senate Associated Press International Awareness Week '09 March 30th– April 4th Flavors of the World Monday, March 30th First Presbyterian Church- 2415 Clinton Pkwy 6:30 PM 55 tickets at the Door Vagabond Rolf Potts and Fashion Show Tuesday, March 31st Alderson Auditorium- Kansas Union 6:00-8:00 PM World Expo Thursday, April 2nd Ballroom- Kansas Union Noon- 5:00 PM The 57th Annual Festival of Nations Friday, April 3rd Variety Show Woodruff Auditorium- Kansas Union 7:00 PM Free Admission! World Cup Soccer Tournament Saturday, April 4th Shenk Fields 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Trophies for 1st Place! Email mhgegerhan@ku.edu to sign up For description and sign-up of events check: http://groups.ku.edu/~isa/ or our event on Facebook. 图 1000 Pay heed all who cheer "Rock Chalk", our Championship Visa® hath arrived. 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"We hope that the film and the **WHAT:** "Enter the Intifada: Colonization and Resistance from California to Palestine" **WHEN:** 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. today **WHERE:** Kansas Room on the sixth level of the Kansas Union 'TAKE A STANCE'EVENTS activists giving the presentations will give people an idea of the positive resistance to the occupation that takes place all across Palestine on a daily basis," Anderson said. "Take a Stance" will end Thursday night with a screening of the grassroots documentary "Slingshot Hip-Hop," which was a 2008 Sundance Film Festival Selection. WHAT: "Making the Hip-Hop Indianous Peoples Project, a student group at Haskell, is helping put on "Take a Stance." Joshua Anderson, Perry junior and president of Voices for Palestine, said the group would hold two sessions of a multimedia workshop called "Enter the Intifada:Colonization &Resistance from California to Palestine." The workshops coincide with events held Thursday at Haskell Indian Nations University. **WHAT:** "Making the Connections" panel discussions led by American Indian Studies Students **WHEN:** 11 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. **Thursday** **WHERE:** Stidham Union, Haskell Campus The workshops today and Thursday include hip-hop videos and lyrics, theater exercises, discussion, digital stories and documentary footage. "Take a Stance' provides the opportunity for dialogue and learning about a topic that greatly affects the United States and indigenous nations, and certainly one in which the U.S. plays a great deal of influence," said Julia Good Fox, founder of HIP. Fox, a faculty member at Haskell, said she founded HIP after she returned from a 2008 trip to Israel. She said the mission of the group was to strengthen and WHAT: Hip Hop Panel: Savage Family with Ras K'Dee on the 1's and 2's WHEN: 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday WHERE: Stidham Union, Haskell Campus "Take a Stance" will also include a performance by Savage Family, a politically conscious hip-hop group. The group will perform Thursday at 5 p.m. at Haskell's Stidham Union. **WHAT:** 'Slingshot Hip-Hop' Screening **WHEN:** 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. tomorrow **WHERE:** Haskell Indian Nations University Audit Ora Wise, associate producer of "Slingshot Hip-Hop," contacted Fox last fall about collaborating on Melissa Franklin. Haskell junior and American Indian Studies major, has been with HIP since January and is coordinating the events. "We also want to highlight the issues of human rights and sovereignty in the two regions while promoting artistic, intelligent, creative and educational solutions to the challenges that confront the ideas of dignity and self-determination with regards to a peoples' right to their land," Fox said. develop a bond between indigenous and Palestinian peoples through socially conscious hiphop and related artistic and educational media. "This is a solution-based event that provides a positive message of survival," Franklin said. "It has been an honor to coordinate such a big project and I just hope to take away a better understanding of the struggles of Palestinian peoples and witness their personal survival and perseverance through such atrocities." Franklin said the events that were taking place in Palestine and Israel had parallels to what happened to the American Indians in the U.S. "Take a Starce" and will be a guest speaker at the event. Wise currently works as education director for the Palestine Education Project to develop curriculum materials for using the film in youth organizing and education. The Palestine Education Project was created to engage students in critical thinking about the culture, history and current living conditions of Palestinians and Israelis. "We are coming to KU and Haskell to connect with indigenous students and their allies in order to build partnerships between those struggling for self-determination and land sovereignty in this country and in Palestine." Wise said. Anderson founded Voices for Palestine in the spring of 2008. He said he started the group to do something about the Israeli occupation in which people were killed or forced to live in despair. Anderson said he called the group Voices for Palestine because of the lack of voices speaking out on behalf of Palestinians. "Our aim is to present a side of the narrative that isn't present in the media in the U.S. and let the people make up their own minds." Anderson said. HOUSING - Edited by Brandy Entsminger RoomBug offers new way to find roommates BY MICOLE ARONOWITZ maronowitz.kansan.com maronowitz@kansan.com Selling your couch, adding friends or sending pieces of flair are all norms on Facebook. But now students use the social networking site to find a roommate. The University of Kansas has joined Florida State University, the University of Central Florida and the University of Florida on the new RoomBug application on Facebook. RoomBug has also added several other universities to its application. application was different from the normal process of applying for a residence hall and being paired with an unknown roommate. He said the difference was that it was a matching utility. Zdebski said students could choose lifestyle preferences for their ideal roommate, including neatness, whether they were more academically or socially focused and what time they like to go to bed. Peter Zdebski, marketing associate at RoomBug, said the Scott Smith, Lawrence sophomore said he would add the application to his Facebook page. "It sounds, in theory, like it would work great," Smith said. "There are also others out there like MySpace that could utilize this." Going potluck can be a risk for students. RoomBug is an alternative to the stress that it can bring. "If you go with something like RoomBug you can provide your schedule so that you and your matches can get a hold of each other and work out a time to meet and see if you are compatible," Smith said. Jennifer Wamelinck, associate director for residence life, said most residence hall roommate matches were successful. She said currently there were about 3,600 students living in the residence halls. She said a majority chose to mutually request their roommates on their contracts. Students can mutually request to live together when they sign housing contracts, but there is no guarantee that they will room together. RoomBug was started in 2007 by Michael Hacker, who is currently the CEO. Zdebski said Hacker thought that because students were going to Facebook to look up their assigned roommate, they should bring them there directly to choose their roommate. - Edited by Grant Treaster EAT PRESENTS CONCERT READINGS OF FOUR NEW ONE-ACT PLAYS BY K.U. STUDENTS IDEAURE AND YOU GET TO PICK THE WINNING BABIES IN THIS FINAL FOUR! 7:30 PM Friday March 27: Vote for "The Tragedy of Empty Streets" by AJ Matthews or Eli Touched, Whitney Ginned"by Brett Runyon 2:30 PM Sunday March 29: The two winning babies get paired in one final showdown! 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"Prior to extended break periods, the largest dining operations on campus evaluate which perishable products will not make it through an extended break," Golledge said. "These items include produce — tomatoes, lettuce, cucumbers, et cetera, and bread — buns, sandwich slices." Golledge said each location typically donated between one to three cases of these products to Daily Bread. Greg Moore, L.I.N.K. coordinator, said food recovery programs were important now because of the tightening economy. "Things are getting so expensive," Moore said. "This is open to anybody; it's for anybody." L. I.N.K. serves more than 100 meals each Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, all with donated food. The organization provided 3,948 meals in January INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING WITH DAILY BREAD? extend the group's next meeting When: March 26 Time: 7 p.m. Where: The Kansas Union Room: Alcove A Contact Sylvia Niccum at sylvia@ku.edu with questions. and 2,774 meals in February this year. "We have different churches and different civic groups and they prepare it all and they bring it in here," Moore said. "It just depends on how much extra they have." Moore said that with the exception of one employee the organization was run by volunteers. Amanda McIntosh, December 2008 graduate, said she decided to volunteer because of her experience while living in a scholarship hall. "I remember moving out of the scholarship hall my freshman year and seeing the sheer amounts of edible produce and non-perishable items taken to the dumpster," McIntosh said. "Daily Bread seemed like such a simple answer for two problems: incredible waste and incredible need." McIntosh said she found the experience rewarding. "It takes no more than an hour of your time," McIntosh said. "It makes quite an impact when you pack your car with food and realize that if this program had not been in place, no one would have been able to use it." Andrew Stanley, Overland Park senior and volunteer for Daily Bread, said the program had more importance than just recycling food. "It it not only provides an excellent outlet for the otherwise wasted food," Stanley said. "It raises homelessness awareness and promotes community involvement." Niccum said the program would continue to take place during breaks,but said she hoped the program would expand. "I'm hoping that they'll maybe start donating more often," Niccum said. "Maybe like once a month, maybe even more than bread and produce in the future." Niccum said more activity would depend on how many participants assisted with the program. Guess whose faces Edited by Chris Horn A man paints a large silhouette of two faces. ASSOCIATED PRESS A worker paints a wall next to a sculpture by New York artist Padraig Tarrant called "Castrobama" at the National Museum of Fine Arts in Havana, Friday, March 20, 2009. The piece is part of the "Chelsea Visits Havana" exhibit, the largest collective display of contemporary American art in Cuba in nearly a quarter-century. WREN (CONTINUED FROM 1A) Wren, Jason's older sister, said, "Turns on, he's right." Family and friends remembered Jason through stories, prayers and a video collection of photographs from throughout his life put together by one of his uncles. Fohrman, who lived near Jason in Oliver Hall, read a poem he had written, while Jason's former resident assistant stood at his side. Save Lives." An aunt and uncle sang a song called "Wish You Were Here." A friend told of a time he flipped a golf cart, to Jason's extreme amusement. Vicky Wren, Jason's 15-year-old sister, spoke of an English paper written in September she found on Jason's laptop titled "Friends "He would have saved anyone's life," Vicky said, "and he probably did. I hope he will continue to save people." The weight of what so many referred to as a tragic loss at the hands of alcohol was expressed throughout the service. "the reality of this moment — the 'couldas', 'shouldas', 'wouldas' — in light of the hopes and dreams of a young son, brother, teammate, friend and boyfriend, are crushing," said Brett Garretson, the service's religious leader. John Wren, Jason's uncle, spoke about his family's desire for positive changes to come from Jason's death, which the family says was caused by excessive drinking. "You don't have to fight it alone." John Wren said of problems with substance abuse. John Wren and others asked attendees to consider their habits, to "put the drink down in honor of Jason Wren" and to seek help in times of need. Jay Wren. Jason's father, said he wanted college students to reconsider the widely accepted drinking culture. Jason, he said, had all the qualities he had hoped for in a son, including loyalty, a strong work ethic, smarts, honesty and athleticism. "Jason, you'll always be my "Don't let this happen to another family," he said. buddy," he said. Nick Parker, Jason's childhood friend and one of the pallbearers, repeated sentiments expressed by many of the 12 people who spoke at the service. Parker spoke of Jason's passion for life, his big heart and his natural magnetism. "He was like an earthbound sun," he said. "Whenever someone was in Jason's gravitational pull, he always warmed them." As the service closed, Parker and seven others helped Jay Wren carry the casket, leading the group of grieving family and friends through the church and into the sun of a warm Colorado day. - Edited by Grant Treaster WIND (CONTINUED FROM 1A) energy available to public institutions such as the University before making the option available to households. Craig Hansen, energy program manager for the University, said he had been involved in the Anschutz wind energy project since it began. "I do believe we need to increase our renewable portfolio," Hansen said. "I am encouraged that our utility provider is taking a more proactive approach toward offering renewable energy options." Callihan said he was optimistic about Wester's wind energy initiatives and what they could mean for Kansas. "Western Kansas has an abundance of under-utilized wind potential," Callihan said. "As a state, we have the potential to be third in the nation in wind energy production, but currently only derive 1 percent of our energy from wind." Porter said that along with the miniature wind turbine and speakers at Anschutz this morning, there would be a box that showed how much coal was used to power the library for just one hour. Porter said he hoped students would see the need for renewable energy. "Our generation at KU may not see as many of the benefits, but I think the next generation at KU will," Porter said. — Edited by Brandy Entsminger LIMITED TIME OFFER! 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I'm a girl who came up the hard way on the street, and I speak to people who have the same life story." Lopez O'Brien takes over the "Tonight" show in June and Jimmy Fallon recently started in O'Brien's "Late Night" time slot. Late-night television, and TV entertainment in general, "is a place where everything is geared toward Caucasians," Lopez said. He said he wants to be inclusive, not divisive, in much the same way as Arsenio Hall's early-1990s talk show. "The music was from salsa to Led Zeppelin," he said. "Look, you can either go to Nieman Marcus or you can go to a flea market. When you go to a swap meet, there's just a ground-level feel that you can find anything there. At Nieman Marcus, you're not going to find tube socks and pliers. This will be a flea market feel." Lopez and his producers approached TBS with a pilot episode filmed on an outdoor soundstage, with Eva Longoria, Dane Cook and Samuel L. Jackson as guests. 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KU INDEPENDENT STUDY KU Courses Distance Learning KU 785-864-5823 enroll@ku.edu www.ContinuingEd.ku.edu/is 14 SAN 009 Opinion ME UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN LUCERO: BLACKBOARD STILL NOT USED, APPRECIATED COMING THURSDAY United States First Amendment WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 2009 Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. WWW.KANSAN.COM FREE FOR ALL To contribute to Free for All, visit Kansan.com or call (785) 864-0500. --period as both Chancellor Robert Hemenway and Provost Richard --period as both Chancellor Robert Hemenway and Provost Richard These aren't even cookies. They're like no-bake pieces of pane. Last year I had two pairs of sunglasses stolen. This year I drop them at Wescoe and someone returns them. KU is a better place. My friends and I went to see the psychic on Mass. yesterday. She had just left — shouldn't she have known we were coming? --- The University of Kansas has posted a recording of the campus steam whistle on its profile but doesn't endorse using it to try to get out of class early. --- I saw a hot dog vendor at Wescoe today. Perhaps White Owl finally got a job. Just so you out-of-staters know, whenever a tornado is predicted, 99.9 percent of the time it will not happen. --- --- I have this awesome habit of putting white out-on my white teeth with stains on them. I'm so crafty. --period as both Chancellor Robert Hemenway and Provost Richard Pork rinds and thunderstorms, an epic combination. --period as both Chancellor Robert Hemenway and Provost Richard I'd be willing to help a girl with math so long as she's hot by my standards and not hers. --period as both Chancellor Robert Hemenway and Provost Richard Wow, a guy who has standards! That's hard to find! Maybe I'm just looking in all the wrong places. --- When Cole Aldrich does a pushup, he isn't lifting himself up, he's pushing the Earth --- FML = Find Me a Life. --period as both Chancellor Robert Hemenway and Provost Richard Is it strange that in every show I watch there are commercials for power chairs and old men chamers? --- Looking into what I have to do today, I'm pretty sure today just might suck a bit more than I thought PAGE 7A --- My psych professor just told us taking Adderall to stay up and study isn't a big deal. --- Don't go to Mexico. There are Mizzou fans there. Canada has better weed anyway. --period as both Chancellor Robert Hemenway and Provost Richard I woke up at 2 a.m. to that huge thunderclap. I jumped and gasped, and freaked my cat out to the point that he bolted from my room and hid in the tub. --period as both Chancellor Robert Hemenway and Provost Richard EDITORIAL BOARD Liberal arts dean good pick for interim provost position The administration has made a commendable choice by appointing Joseph,Steinmetz, current dean Joseph,Steinmeier of liberal arts and sciences, as the interim provost. The University is going through a transitional leadership Steinmetz Lariviere are leaving their positions. Steinmetz is highly qualified and has the experience necessary to ensure the transition is smooth. transition is a smooth one. Steinmetz plans to focus on the challenging financial difficulties facing the Universit Though he has been the dean of CLAS only since 2006, he had 19 years of experience at Indiana University, where he was the associate dean for the College of Arts and Sciences and chairman of the department of psychology. Since coming to the University, he has been the leader of the 17,000 students and 53 departments that comprise CLAS. "In my role as dean, I've had to manage budget cuts we've already seen," Steinmetz said. "We can't predict what's going to happen down the road in the national and world economy. This will require long-term effort." KANSAN'S OPINION Being named interim provost adds more work to his already extensive number of responsibilities. To balance the two jobs, he said he wanted to work closely with Hemenway and Lariviere to "ensure that there is a continuation in the He also has other leaders to assist him in CLAS. "I have a great set of associate deans, program directors, and chairs that I will depend on during the transitional period to step up and help in running the college," Steinmetz said. "My knowledge base and the potency and procedures going on right now at KU" leadership model here in the college is a team-based model. The deans are very involved in the decision-making that goes on. I've already been able to delegate while I'll still provide the oversight." Steinmetz will serve in this position until at least July 1, 2009, which is also when Chancellor Hemenway is stepping down. It will be up to the new chancellor to elect a permanent provost. "I want to move forward in developing research, teaching and developing academic programs," Steinmetz said. "This is not a time to sit on the sidelines and be passive. We should be developing new ideas." Even though he is filling this position at arguably one of the most strenuous times for the University, he remains optimistic about the future. He is the best choice for this position because he represents the largest portion of the student body and thus the students' interests. Caitlin Thornbrugh for The Kansan Editorial Board EDITORIAL CARTOON Please! Pay no attention to the man behind the bill! THE FEDERAL RESERVE BANK OZ JAMES FARMER STUDENT LIFE Secular University still practices fervent local basketball religion It is a common assumption that the campuses of colleges and universities tend to be some of the most secular areas of society. I recently Googled "secular college campus" and found more than 500,000 results. Many of the links that came up were to Web sites that gave advice about how students could keep their religion when going off to college. From my time here, I've found the University generally fits the reputation as one of the "secular campuses" religious parents are sometimes worried about. But during the past couple of months, I've been wondering whether this campus really is as secular as it seems to be. This religion comes in the polytheistic flavor, with the major gods of Aldrich, Collins, Morningstar, Little and Morris and many other lesser gods. All these gods are governed, of course, by the head god Self. The more I have observed, the more I'm convinced that not only is this campus not secular, most of the people here are actually deeply religious. But what is our religion of choice? It is, simply, the Religion of Basketball. Forefathers in the faith built a temple for the religion, Allen Fieldhouse. Now, followers of the FROSH THINKING JONATHAN SHORMAN faith congregate regularly during the winter to worship. A typical service in the temple of Allen Fieldhouse begins with the invocation ("Hail to Old KU") and, to show our congregation is technologically savvy, showing a video recounting the past conquests and accomplishments of the gods. There is no sermon here. The main focus of the service here centers around sacrifice. Each service revolves around offering up another community's set of gods to be devoured. This religion even has a televangelism operation: ESPN and CBS. The reward for our worship is glory. If the gods are successful, then we can brag to our family and friends about what awesome gods we serve. They might even convert. Our worship, then, is extending praise, clapping, shouting, jumping and raising our hands. The followers' devotion also extends beyond the service. Followers scour the writings of the prophets in their newspapers, attempting to find meaning in the actions of the gods and predict the future. The followers of the Religion of Basketball have many reasons and justifications for their devotion. Undoubtedly some of those reasons are good. But is all this healthy? In all seriousness, I fear that our fervent following of KU basketball sometimes causes problems. We give up so much energy on games, camping and ESPN highlights that it can become an unhealthy obsession that isolates us from other interests. We invest so much time in the Religion of Basketball that when the unthinkable happens and the gods fail, our mood suffers not just for minutes, but for hours or days. There has to be a better way. There has to be a way that we as a community can enjoy basketball for what it is without putting it up on a pedestal and deifying it. I'm not exactly sure what that looks like, but I invite you to join me in figuring it out before next winter. Shorman is a McPherson freshman in journalism. SCIENCE Buyers trust shaky science when making food choices I is hard not to be strenched with awe and amazement when one thinks about the rich American history of scientific progress. During his presidential campaign, President Obama reminded us of how "federally supported basic research, aimed at understanding many features of nature ... has been an essential feature of American life." Despite science's great achievements, however, things go awry when we depend on it too heavily. Scientific information must be respected for its uncertainty and limited scope. When science is not respected, and when it is instead used for profiteering, people and the environment get hurt. This hurt is most readily seen in the food industry. We used to go to the supermarket to buy food, but instead one is now confronted with a zoo of edible food-like substances. America, the melting pot, has never had a strong food culture. After all, historically we never developed through trial and error that rice and beans, for example, are an excellent way to obtain many different proteins. In absence of this cultural underpinning, we've looked to science to help lead the way. But science's good intentions are often led astray by the profit-hungry. We find ourselves bombarded monthly by diet books of what we should and should not eat, often to be repealed in subsequent months. Michael Pollan, a food expert, wrote for the New York Times Magazine that "humans deciding what to eat without expert help — something they have been doing with ICE BREAKERS JOHN KENNY notable success since coming down out of the trees — is seriously unprofitable if you're a food company, distinctly risky if you're a nutritionist and just plain boring if you're a newspaper editor or journalist." This "spin" on scientific information exacts a large toll on the environment. The current system encourages copious consumption of meat. Meat production is extremely energy intensive, and feedlots are an unregulated, yet intensely concentrated, pollutant source. Grains that also require large amounts of energy, through fertilizers and pesticides, are put at the base of the old food pyramid (which the food lobby heavily influenced). Going forward requires that we respect science. We have to use its information to benefit all people and not the few looking to make a quick buck. Declaring his own stance, Obama said that "promoting science ... is about ensuring that facts and evidence are never twisted or obscured by politics or ideology." A more comprehensive rendition might include — in addition to "politics" and "ideology" — the "free market," where we're all encouraged to seek profit, for the supposed benefit of everyone. Kenny is a Leavenworth senior in civil and environmental engineering. FROM SOUTH CAROLINA Twitter takes scary turn BY AMANDA DAVIS U. South Carolina Daily Gamecock You want to hear something scary? Even though I may not have seen you since our freshman year of high school or have only met you a few times through a mutual friend or maybe have only recognized your name, I can know almost everything you are doing when you do it. Most have probably heard of Twitter by now. I finally had to find out what it was a few weeks ago when the new verbs "tweeting" and "twittering" started coming out of the mouths of professors who can't even work Blackboard. It sounds like something out of a science fiction movie, and yet most of us have given in to the digital community that has pulled us into a stalker's dream. And I have to admit I've given in. Although Facebook statuses creeped me out when New Facebook came out and disrupted our lives, I eventually started filling out the little line of text available to me. Twitter is a little much for me. It's nothing but a list of who does what, when and where. I used to get tired of my cell phone, never getting a chance to really be separate from the world. Now, the connectedness of cell phones meets a whole new level. You know how people call dating legal prostitution? The whole point of Twitter. I have discovered, is legal stalking. And now we return from spring break to discover the Twitter Facebook. The main page, as I'm sure you saw, is a simple stream of what your friends are up to. Not your messages or your updates, not friend's requests or wall posts, but status updates. We have multiple feeds with the same purpose; to share pointless information with people who only read it for something to do. They can't log in to one? No worries. There are dozens of other outlets to let them know that you are studying in the third cubicle from the left on the third floor of the library for your international studies exam that starts at 8 a.m. Don't we miss our privacy? Don't we miss not knowing every detail about everyone's life? While these online community sites take over my procrastination time as much as the next person's, this latest Facebook change was a wake-up call. — UWire HOW TO SUBMIT A LETTER TO THE EDITOR LETTER GUIDELINES Send letters to opinion@kansan.com Write LETTER TO THE EDITOR in the e-mail subject line. 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Please provide a clearer image or more details about the scene. Sniper's shot takes soldier's vision but not his loyalty to the men who saved his life Ryan McGüney/KARIAN Tim Hornik, Chicago graduate student, is attending the University through the Wounded Warrior Education Initiative Program. Hornik, who was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds he sustained when a shot him in the head in Iraq, hopes to help counsel soldiers dealing with PTSD once he completes his Masters degree in Social Welfare. Ryan McGeeney/KANSAN BY BETSY CUTCLIFF bcutcliff@kansan.com The Iraqi snper had eluded American soldiers all morning. Army Captain Tim Hornik scanned the busy intersection through binoculars, searching for the shooter who had successfully wounded another soldier in the security team only 20 minutes before. It was early November 2004, and citizens of Baghdad had been on edge since U.S. Marines began their bloody assault on Falluja, an insurgent stronghold 43 miles west of the capital. Hornik and his men had been assigned to provide security for the Iraqi Army as it quelled possible uprising against the operations in Falluja. "It started out as a crappy day," Hornik, Chicago graduate student, said of the chilly afternoon. It was about to get worse. With Hornik in his sights the It was a clean, straight shot that pierced Hornik's left temple. The bullet traveled behind his left eye and exited millimeters away from his right one. Hornik collapsed trigger one more time. DEVOTION SAVES LIVES from the turret of the Bradley vehicle held been commanding and was caught by his comrades, who methodically applied primary first aid as the tank-like vehicle roared through the pock-marked streets toward Baghdad Hospital. P. B. The dependency troops have on one another is one reason Horniks The immediate attention Hornik received from his squad saved his life, according to Hornik's wife Cate, an army captain. would want to return to Baghdad and finish his deployment, despite injuries that would eventually cause him to lose his sight. The camaraderie formed between soldiers is an unbreakable bond, Hornik said, and it isn't uncommon for troops to want to deploy to a war zone in order to stay with their units, no matter the cost. "I have unfinished business," he said, "Many of us who had it short often want to go back. I only spent 49 days there." Lt. Col. John Basso, battalion commander and professor of military science, said the camaraderie was also necessary for safety reasons. Basso said soldiers and Marines worked in small groups where each person had a different, specific duty. @ @KANSAN.COM Check Kansan.com to see videos of interviews with Capt. Tim Hornik and other veterans of the war in Iraq. "Many of us who had it short often want to go back. I only spent 49 days there." Cate said she understood the desire to stay together as a team and the disappointment that came with being left behind. Cate was about to embark on her first deployment to Iraq when her husband was injured. She wouldn't be "If anyone gets injured or fails in that mission, there's an increased chance another one might lose their life." Basso said, "If something happens to you and you can't be a part of that team, it's a real blow because you feel like you've let them down." TIM HORNIK Chicago graduate student "All's fair in love and war, and, well, he just happened to be a little better than we were." TIM HORNIK Chicago graduate student Part of the disappointment Cate said she felt in not being able to deploy was because of the desire to look after the men and women of her unit. going. When a direct family member is injured in action other family members are no longer deployable to combat zones. "You spend this time training with these people and you develop these unique friendships," Cate said. "It makes you a lot closer to be with them 24-7; they're your family." "It's sort of hard to watch your friends go down range because you're worried about them too and when you see what happened with your husband, you know that that could happen with them too." Cate said When Brown learned he wouldn't be returning to Iraq after being injured he said he felt guilt and frustration at having to leave his comrades. Captain Gates Brown, Lansing graduate student, said he understood wishing to return to combat after being injured because of the loyalty to the other men and women in a unit. "I realized, I'm leaving them," Brown said. "It didn't matter the circumstances, I wasn't there, I wasn't going through the same things they were; I had abandoned them." DISCOVERING A NEW PURPOSE Hornik said he didn't feel any anger that his assailant would probably never be captured or punished. It was a time of war," he said. "It's the antics that, 'All's fair in love and war,' and well, he just happened to be a little better than we were." Though he wasn't able to return to Baghdad and finish his deployment with the rest of his unit, Hornik is thinking positively. He said the ordeal had strengthened his marriage and given him a new lease on his passion: helping those who need it most. He currently works with the Douglas County Correctional Facility's pilot re-entry program, designed to help imate learn skills for the future. He has a new desire to work with the disabled and said his ordeal had given him the ability to identify with those who had experienced a physical loss. Edited by Chris Hickerson Ryan McGonow/KANEAN Ryan McGeenev/KANSAN Left: The sniper's bullet severed Hornik's left optic nerve and partially destroyed his right ocular orbit when it exited his skull. Special surgical stitches now secure a prosthetic lens and corneal transplant to Hornik's right eye. Right: Doctors work at reconstructing Hornik's eyes and face. They were able to restore sight in Hornik's right eye and repair his facial wounds during the course of a dozen surgeries. MAY 11 9 CONTRIBUTED PHOTO --- --- --- NSAN 2009 Sports THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN TEAM AVOIDS BLOWOUT BUT MISSES THE VICTORY Kansas loses 13-8 to Missouri State after trailing by 11. SOFTBALL 7B WOMEN KICK OFFENSE INTO ANOTHER GEAR WWW.KANSAN.COM WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 2009 Addition of transition game boosts WNIT hopes. WOMEN'S BASKETBALL 18B HOMECOMING HEARTACHE PAGE 1B Kansas guard deals with tragedy Tyrone Appleton faces playing after close friend's death BY CASE KEEFER ckeefer@kansan.com KANSAS 32 ORE 32 4 Iyronte Appleton will be in his home state, Indiana, for the second time in the past six days, when Kansas arrives Wednesday in Indianapolis. But the circumstances of the two visits couldn't be more different. The layhawks will arrive in Indianapolis, just more than two hours away from Appleton's home-town, Gary, to begin preparing for their sweet Sixteen game against Michigan State on Friday. "it's a blessing." Appleton, a junior guard, said. And the reasons go far beyond basketball. 'ast Friday, after Kansas' 84-74 victory against North Dakota State in the first round of the NCAA tournament, Appleton flew home to Gary to attend a funeral. One of his closest friends since childhood, Dennis Williams, was shot and killed earlier in the week. "It does put a perspective on everything," Kansas coach Bill Self said. "Because basketball is important and why were all here and all that stuff, but it is certainly not life or death." Williams repeated that same message to Appleton every time they talked. Appleton hadn't enjoyed an easy year to begin with. "He told me, 'No matter what, whenever I got out there to just do my best.' Appleton said. "He's always going to be on my mind when I'm playing basketball." Appleton averages only two minutes per game and didn't appear in 13 of Kansas' 32 regular season Appleton committed to Kansas out of Midland Community College, where last year he won a junior college national championship as a freshman, and expected to make an immediate impact. It hasn't worked out. SEE APPLETON ON PAGE 7B SWEET SIXTEEN RU Kansas vs. Michigan State 8:37 p.m., Friday Lucas Oil Stadium Indianapolis, Ind. TV: CBS (Channel 5, 1) BASEBALL Junior guard Tyrone Appleton will be heading back to his home state, Indiana, this weekend for Kansas' Sweet Sixteen game against Michigan State. It will be Appleton's second trip home in a week, but for a much happier occasion this time. Last Friday, he attended the funeral of his close friend Dennis Williams, who was shot and killed earlier in the week. Kansas fans' cheers for Mizzou have explanation BY ALEX BEECHER abeecher@kansan.com A funny thing happened on Sunday. Marquette trailed Missouri by two points. The Golden Eagles had enough time left to win with a three, or tie the game with a Tyus Edney-esque layup. Lazar Hayward, a Marquette junior forward with big-game experience to spare, took the ball to in-bound it. Only he never got to. He stepped over the line, effectively gift wrapping a Sweet Sixteen birth for Missouri. And that funny feeling became more prominent in my gut. I was — dare I say it? — happy Missouri had won. The subdued fist pump with which I saluted the victory only served to make official what I had desperately wanted to deny the entire game — I had been rooting for Missouri. My only source of solace — and similarly, confusion — was the fact that I was hardly alone in my treachery. First, Facebook statuses (the best barometer for telling what our generation thinks about anything) spelled out begrudging admissions of having rooted for the Tigers. Brief conversations have since provided further evidence — however anecdotal it may be — that seemingly significant portions of Jayhawk nation found it somewhere within their hearts to do the sacrilegious. The obvious question is: "why?" The most obvious question is: Why? The most obvious answer is brackets. More than anything else, people like being right. Especially in the context of competition. If there happens to be money at stake, all the more motivation. But although this may explain the Mizzou cheering for some, it should be noted that people often seem to abandon their brackets and let the emotions evoked by March Madness take over. I doubt anyone had East Tennessee State offing Pittsburgh, but most were probably cheering for it, however badly it would have ruined their brackets. Perhaps it's conference loyalty that can explain matters. Perhaps KU fans were merely supporting the Big 12. That Mizzou was facing off against Marquette (of the endlessly hyped Big East) may have been enough to switch the sympathies of some Jayhawk fans. SEE BEECHER ON PAGE 7B Jason Brunansky, freshman outfield, bats during the game against Western Illinois at Hogland Ballpark on Tuesday afternoon. 17 Jenny Terrell/KANSAN BASEBALL Kansas lays 14 runs on Western Illinois in victory RY JOSH BOWE jbowe@kansan.com Worries about Kansas' hitting after the Texas series were put to rest Tuesday afternoon. The Jayhawk bats put on an impressive display during the 14-3 victory against the Western Illinois Leathernecks (3-11) at Hoglund Ballpark. "That was a good team win," coach Ritch Price said. "That what I was hoping would be accomplished today, to get a chance to play a lot of my backup guys." Junior second baseman Robby Price, who had one hit and one "So far every game, it seems, is one-run, two-run and real close," Robby said. "It's nice to see us put a 10-spot on some team and try to get those bats going and carry it through the weekend." RBI, said it was nice to finally see some runs on the board. Kansas has played in five consecutive one-run games dating back to last week. Six of the nine regular starters received the day off. The reserves took advantage of their playing time and Kansas (14-7) collected a season-high 14 hits with sophomore outfielder Casey Lytle tying junior shortstop David Narodowski with a game-high For full coverage of the game against Western Illinois, check out page 6B. BASEBALL REWIND WESTERN ILLINOIS three hits and also adding two RBI. "You come to the field every Even though he usually comes off the bench, Lytle has raised his batting average to .424. After the game players and coaches were relaxed, Ritch Price admitted that entering the third inning with his team down 2-0 he was anxious. day to prepare and you get your chance and hopefully you make the best of it." Lytle said. "So far I'm making the best of my opportunity right now." "It didn't start out as good as I would have liked," Price said. "It was a little scary there in the first couple of innings." But once Kansas entered the second inning the floodgates opened and runs came in bunches. SEE BASEBALL ON PAGE 6B 2B THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAS 2B SPORTS QUOTE OF THE DAY WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 2009 "This sweep has an unbelievable impact in a short nine-series Big 12 season." — Kansas baseball coach Ritch Price after the Jayhawks swept No. 1 Texas FACT OF THE DAY After yesterday's game, Kansas baseball is 15-0 all-time against Western Illinois. The Jayhawks' series with the Leathernecks dates to 2003. TRIVIA OF THE DAY Q: How many times has Kansas started 3-0 in Big 12 play? KU Athletics — KU Athletics A: Never. With this weekend's sweep of No. 1 Texas, Kansas opened Big 12 play at 3-0 for the first time since joining the conference in 1996. 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All 12 teams with one, two or three seeds are still around after two games for the first time in tournament history. What happened to the Davidsons (10-seed),the Western Kentuckys (12-seed) or even the Villanovas (12-seed) of 2008? Even worse, only Arizona — a 12-seed, but traditional power nonetheless — is seeded higher than five. BY ANDREW WIEBE awiebe@kansan.com Where are the darlings of 2006? It was arguably the NCAA tournament that most belonged to the underdog. George Mason (11-seed and eventual Final Four participant), Bradley (13-seed) and resurgent Wichita State (7-seed) made appearances in the tournament's second weekend. Even the Sweet Sixteen in 2007, which didn't feature a team seeded lower than seven, still had two 5-seeds, a 6-seed and a 7-seed, spoiling the tournament runs of the supposed favorites. 1. for one, am disappointed in the complete lack of Davids around to hurl rocks at the foreheads of the proverbial Goliaths The potential for upsets was there, too. Three of four 12 seeds won in the first round. Only Arizona — not exactly the prototypical little guy — remains Other underdogs, such as, Siena, Western Kentucky and Cleveland State all came up short in their bids to crash the Sweet Sixteen party. And although there are teams remaining from Conference USA (Memphis), the Atlantic 10 (Xavier) and the West Coast Conference (Gonzaga), all three are about as far from underdog as it comes. Memphis, of course, just barely fell short against Kansas in last year's national title game, and John Calipari has what is arguably the most powerful program in the nation. Xavier has won the last three Atlantic 10 championships and finished runner-up four years ago. Gonzaga has transformed itself from perennial underdog to national power. So although this weekend will probably feature some down to the wire games between 16 of the nation's best teams, something will be missing. The dance is already over for Cinderella. THE MORNING BREW WHERE IS THE SUPPORT? It may not the NCAA tournament, but March Madness is taking place at Allen Fieldhouse this week and nobody is paying attention. The Kansas women's basketball team is in the Sweet Sixteen as well, albeit in the WNIT. Either way, it was just plain embarrassing to see only 1,981 fans show up on Monday night for Kansas' second-round game against Creighton. a 79-64 victory. But fortunately for the Jayhawks and their fans, there will be another chance to show up in force on Thursday when Arkansas comes to Allen Fieldhouse. Kansas barely missed out on an NCAA tournament appearance but appears to be capable of making a prolonged run in the WNIT and even winning the whole thing. To do that, they will need support from students. Admission is free with a valid KUID. MLB Edited by Jesse Trimble at second base after he played most of the past two years in the outfield. Royals right-fielder builds batting average PEORIA, Ariz. — Mark Teahen may not play second base like Frank White, who won eight Gold Gloves for the Kansas City Royals, but he is hitting like Hall of Famer George Brett in spring training. Kansas City is trying Teahen He had three more hits, including a double, Monday in a 9-7 loss to the San Diego Padres to hike his average to .514. Teahen has not played second base since he was a freshman at St. Mary's, but his offense could give him the advantage over Alberto Callaspo and Willie Bloomquist in the three-way competition to replace Mark Grudzielanek. "We all like the way he is swinging the bat," Royals manager Trey Hillman said. "We'll see if that continues. The old adage is always true. You like them a little bit better if they're going to hit." Teahen said. "Obviously, I would like for that to be second base." Hillman bank decided not. Teahen's last hit against the Padres was a fly ball to shallow left-center that dropped between three fielders. Hillman hasn't decided yet. "I'll make that decision when we have to make it. It could be opening day. It could be sometime during the season," he said. "I don't want those right now, the bloops to fall in," Teahen said. "I'd like to save those for the season. You don't want to use up all your cheap ones in the spring. I'll take all the line drives." Will Teahen become the first 500 hitter in the majors? "Probably, the percentages are with me,"Teahen said with a laugh. Associated Press THIS WEEK IN KANSAS ATHLETICS TODAY Tennis Softball Creighton, 2 p.m. Lawrence Golf 体 Baseball Western Illinois, 3 p.m. Lawrence Softball Creighton, 4 p.m. Lawrence THURSDAY No events FRIDAY Men's basketball 五 Men's basketball Michigan State. 8:37 p.m. Indianapolis Tennis Baseball Tennis Oklahoma, 6 p.m. Norman, Okla. Day one and the possibilities are endless Day one. 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The Jayhawks finished with season-highs in hits and runs, including six runs in the fourth inning, their largest single-inning output of the year. Herbst started that rally, knocking in the first run of the inning on a single to left field. That was the attitude that prevailed throughout a lineup that featured only three upper-classmen, none of them seniors. Sophomore outfielder Casey Lytle is one of the young players scratching at the door of the regular lineup. He has started 11 games for the Jayhawks (14-7) but didn't see any time in Kansas' sweep of then-No. 1 Texas. A 3-for-6 effort Tuesday raised his average to team-leading .424, though, and he'll likely see action this weekend against No. 15 Texas A&M. "I just try to play every day and maximize the opportunities that I do get." Herbst said, "Just never give an at-bat up." "Basically, you've got to come to the field prepared every day," Lytle said. "The midweek games prepare you for these big weekend series against these top-10 teams." The success Lytle and Herbst experienced permeated through most of the Kansas lineup. Eight Jayhawks drove in a run, and nine of the 11 who got at-bats finished the game with at least one hit. Success doesn't always come that easy, though. Freshmen Jake Marasco and Zac Elgie were both prolific hitters in their high school careers. Elgie hit the ball well enough to get drafted in the 12th round by the Oakland Athletics. Coach Ritch Price said Marasco was the top hitter in Kansas coming out of high school. Since coming to Kansas, though, the two high-school stars have hit a steep learning curve while getting accustomed to baseball at the college level. Through April 8 Bb Bracket Bash WIN! 1st place 46" LCD TV 2nd $300 in gift cards 3rd $200 in gift cards Just drop off a bracket with your name, phone number and email at any KU Credit Union location through April 8th for your chance to win. 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"It was good to see Joe Lincoln contribute," Price said. "He's been out for the last 10 days and that's the first time he he's played since he got hit in the face on a check-swing (against Missouri Valley)" Only two players in the lineup failed to have a hit and it was that type of balance and production throughout the lineup that had Narodowski especially pleased with the victory. "It's good to see everybody hitting," Narodowski said. "The guys that came in — they were hitting laser beams to the gaps and it was good just to have them hit, get comfortable too if we need them later on." But coach Price knows the Leathernecks aren't going to roll over for Thursday's 3 p.m. game. After losing the first game against then-No. 11 Oklahoma State, Western Illinois pulled out a 7-4 victory the next day. "The great thing that these guys understand is that every day you play, a different guy walks on that mound." Price said. "Anybody can beat anybody in college baseball depending on what kind of pitching performance you get." Edited by Chris Hickerson box score Western Illinois 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 - 3 7 4 4 Kansas 0 3 1 6 1 0 10 X - 14 1 6 1 E-Western Illinois; Metcalf (3); Gallaga (2); Kansas; Narodowski (4) B2-Kansas; Brunansky (2); Price (4); Lisher (1); Lincoln (2) Western Illinois AB R H RBRI Stewart C 4 0 0 0 Myers PH 1 0 0 0 Wolf LF 2 1 2 0 Lilja LF 0 0 0 0 Laidig 3B 3 0 0 0 Spicer 1B 0 0 0 Price RF 4 0 1 0 Anderson CF 0 1 0 0 Johnson 2B 3 0 0 0 Metcalf 1B 4 2 2 2 Hagins CF 3 0 0 0 Tilbury RF 1 0 0 0 Koszulskii DH 3 0 1 0 Waropay 1 0 0 0 Gallaga ss 4 0 1 0 Totals 33 3 7 2 Pitches Western Illinois IP H R ER BB SO Sneegas L (1-2) 3.2 9 10 7 2 1 Simon 2.1 5 4 4 2 1 Dugay 1.0 2 0 0 0 0 Hill 1.0 0 0 0 1 2 Kansas Jayhawks AB R H RB Brunansky CF 4 3 1 1 Lytle RF 6 2 3 2 Price 2 B 4 2 1 Narodowski SS 3 2 3 1 Stanfield PH 3 0 1 2 Eligie 1B 4 1 2 0 Lisher DH 3,1 2 1 Lincoln C 3,2 1 2 Manship C 2 0 0 0 Herbst 5 1 2 2 Marasco 4 0 0 0 Totals 41,14 16 12 3B-Kansas: Lytle (1) HR-Western Illinois: Metcalf 2(4) T-2:49. 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Held in check for most of the afternoon, Kansas mounted a five-run rally in the bottom of the fifth inning to narrow the margin to 12-6. The Jayhawks tacked on two more runs with Kocoron's homerun in the sixth, but Missouri State (13-12) added a run in the seventh and Lady Bear pitcher Lauren McGinley slammed the door, picking up her eight victory of the season. Coach Tracy Bunge seemed to agree. With the 13-8 loss to the Lady Bears, Kansas (10-17) has now lost three games in a row. Though they broke out of their recent offensive slump with nine hits and eight runs, the Jayhawks found little consolation despite their late-game rally. "To come back and threaten them like that, it's a positive you want to hold onto," she said. "But we played with no passion, energy or confidence until we faced being run-ruled — we have to be tougher than that mentally." "Sure, the eight runs help," Kocon said. "But it's no closure for the loss; it's embarrassing." That lack of energy was evident on the field, where the Jahawks were both ineffective in the circle, allowing 13 runs on 14 hits, and sloppy with the ball — committing four errors, which led to eight unearned runs for the Lady Bears. "Defensively we stunk, and we didn't pitch well," Bunge said. "And it all kind of snowballed on us, but it was really mistake-driven." Mistakes or not, Missouri State out-hit Kansas as well, with four of the 14 hits coming from senior shortstop Jessie Smith. Coach MISSOURI STATE 13, KANSAS 8 WP — McGinley (8-3) LP — Verteika (3-4) HR — Replogle (MSU, 1); Kocon (KU, 1) TODAY Kansas vs. Creighton Double header starting at 2 p.m. at Arrocha Ballpark Bunge was quick to credit the Lady Bears. "Give Missouri State credit," Bunge said. "They did a lot of good things out there and capitalized off of every opportunity." With little time to rest before tomorrow's doubleheader against Creighton (15-8), Bunge expects her team to shake off this defeat and move forward. "We have no time to sit and wallow over this loss," she said. "We need to forget about it and play our butts off tomorrow against a very good Creighton team." "We need to keep the energy up and stay focused," said sophomore Allie Clark. "If we do that, good things will happen." Bunge's resolve appears to be rubbing off on her team. games. Back in Gary, some of Appleton's friends couldn't help but ask why. "Everyone wonders what's going on because I was highly recruited out of juco," Appleton said. "But I tell everybody I'm new to it, too. Just like a freshman." APPLETON (CONTINUED FROM 1B) Edited by Brandy Entsminger Despite Appleton's disappointment, he was never negative. Appleton said he never considered leaving Kansas and was fully committed to the program. Part of his positive outlook came from telephone conversations with people such as Williams. Now, Appleton has to deal with knowing he'll never have one of those again "It's a hard situation for me" Appleton said. But something weird happened at Williams' funeral the day before Kansas' second-round game against Dayton. People kept coming up to Appleton. They wanted to talk about the Jayhawks. They told Appleton to advance to the Sweet Sixteen. Get to Indianapolis. That way, they could all go watch him perform on one of college basketball's grandest stages. It would help the healing process. Well, Kansas beat Dayton 60-43. Now, Appleton needs a few extra tickets. "We're going back to my home," Appleton said. "It's going to be real exciting." The most exciting part? Appleton even has a chance to contribute for the Jayhawks. In their first-round victory against North Dakota State. Appleton tied a season-high by playing six minutes. These weren't meaningless minutes, either. Self watched as North Dakota State guard Ben Woodside dominated the first three jayhaws to defend him in the first half. "Let's put some guys in there who give us the best chance to get some stops," Self said he thought to himself. Self looked down to the end of the bench and called on Appleton in the middle of the first half. Appleton thought he heard Self wrong. But when Self repeated himself, Appleton ripped off his warm-up suit and sprinted to the scorer's table. Although no one stopped Woodside that day — he scored 37 points, third most against Kansas in NCAA tournament history — Appleton did arguably the best job containing him. Self praised Appleton's defensive effort after the game. "That's what he does." Self said. "If he just focuses in on that then he 'can be really effective.' There's no guarantee Appleton will play a similar role against Michigan State, but the Spartans' personnel suggests he might. Their leading scorer is sophomore guard Kalin Lucas, who was the Big Ten Player of the Year and averages 15 points per game. Appleton guarded Lucas for a stretch when Michigan State beat Kansas 75-62 earlier in the season. If the rest of the Jayhawks struggle to match up with Lucas, don't be surprised if Selfs in Appleton. program. Like the Joker needs Batman, and Duke needs North Carolina, maybe Kansas needs Missouri. Whether Appleton plays or not, he'll have someone on his mind: Dennis Williams. — Edited by Grant Treaster But neither these nor any other explanatory mechanism seem to justify rooting for a rival as hated as Missouri. But, justified or not, it could happen again as soon as tomorrow, when Mizzou plays Memphis. And although Jayhawks for Missouri makes about as much sense as a screen door on a submarine, March Madness has been known to produce some crazy happenings. "Always," Appleton said. 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Washington Square, The Real, New Horton Heath, The Sounds, Republic Tigers TECH MADNESS win an apple macbook More Madness: Correctly pick all of the Elite Eight, Final Four, or both and win a 1GB Sandisk Cruzer Pattern Flash Drive Bring in your completed bracket to The Tech Shop in the KU Bookstores, level two, Kansas Union by 10 a.m. on Thursday, March 26 final score to *If we have a tie score we will award the person the closest to the final score Authorized Campus Store 8B SPORTS THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25. 2009 WOMEN'S BASKETBALL Jayhawks turn to fast break for offense jjenks@kansan.com BY JAYSON JENKS Junior forward Danielle McCray grabbed the ball high out of the air and flipped it ahead to senior guard Ivana Catic, who quickly moved up the court. Soon after, Catic found junior guard Sade Morris streaking toward the basket for a transition layup. Yes, that's correct, a transition basket for a Kansas team that has often appeared to be moving at a slower-than-slow rate on offense this season. But in the 79-64 victory against Creighton on Monday in the WNIT second round, Kansas shed its slow-paced, halfcourt offensive approach and pushed the ball up the court in a hurry on a consistent basis for the first time this season. "It was something new that we needed to do, and we're a good enough team to push the ball," McCray said. "When you push the WNIT THIRD ROUND Kansas vs. Arkansas 7 p.m. Thursday Allen Fieldhouse Admission is free for students with a valid KUID. The most obvious reason was that Kansas held a huge advantage in terms of team speed and athleticism, especially with McCray and Morris flying down the sides of the court. But why now? Why, after a season filled with offensive possessions lasting until the end of the shot clock, did the Jayhawks suddenly look so eager to push the ball up the court? "Most of the year, I don't think we've been that aggressive throwing stuff over the top," coach Bonnie Henrickson said. "I realized if Ivana was pushing it, we could both run instead of just coasting," Morris said. "Tonight, she was running. And we were running right along with her, which helped." But, as has been the case this season, the Jayhawk's defense triggered its offense. Only this time, instead of Catic's walking the ball up the court, Kansas didn't allow Creighton's defense to set up. and just hope that your shot will fall." Catic said. "It's much easier when you get out. It takes the weight off your shoulders." Perhaps more than any Jayhawk, Morris's game is suited to a quicker tempo. She scored 21 points, including 14 in the first half, and many of those baskets came by way of transition surges up the court. Added Morris: "I mean, it's just fun. And it's so much easier, especially when we were struggling so much on offense." break, McCray and Morris finished opportunity after opportunity against overmatched Creighton defenders. Morris noticed a change in Catic's approach to the point guard position early and, along with McCray, the two took full advantage of it. On many missed shots, and in favorable situations, Kansas beat Creighton down the court to get easy buckets. The Jayhawks' 13 fastbreak points were their most since they scored 15 on Dec. 10 against Western Illinois. After running the length of the court the entire night, Morris took a seat in the media room to discuss the victory that sent Kansas to the third round of the WNIT. When asked whether Kansas had attacked in transition much this season, she smiled. With Catic feeding them on the "You know, it's not really fun to just sit in halfcourt offense all night "No, not like this," Morris said. "This was good. This was good for us." 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New sports facilities proposed BY ADAM SAMSON asamson@kansan.com Kansas Athletics has another big project in the works after completing the $33 million Anderson Family Football Complex in July 2008. An initial report issued Wednesday by the University of Kansas featured a proposal for the Kansas Olympic Village, a $24.6 million project. The Olympic Village would focus on combining the fields and facilities for soccer, softball and track into one location and would also increase the spectator capacity for those sports. According to the master plan, all of the facilities would meet the requirements for NCAA championship competition. The proposed facilities would include a new soccer competition field with a press box, a new soccer practice field, and a new track and field facility with a press box. The plan would also add grandstand seating and a press box to Arrocha Ballpark, as well as a centralized plaza area with a ticket SEE ATHLETICS ON PAGE 5A facilities SOCCER COMPETITION FIELD Cost: $4.5 million Includes: Natural sand-based turf soccer field, grandstand seating for 2,500, press.box, scoreboard, sound and sports lighting SOCCER PRACTICE FIELD Cost: $2 million Includes: Natural sand-based turf soccer field SOFTBALL IMPROVEMENTS Cost: 51.1 million Includes: New grandstand seating for 1,200 (400 seat backs and 800 bleacher seats) and press box TRACK & FIELD Cost: $6.5 million Includes: New 400-mete Includes: New 400-meter track and field, grandstand seating for 5,000, press box, scoreboard, sound and sports lighting AUXILIARY BUILDINGS & FACILITIES **Cost:** $5.5 million **Includes:** Concessions, restrooms, visiting team locker rooms, KU Store area, ticket booth and entry, and landscaped plaza area SUA Crews to compete tonight at dance off BY MICHELLE SPREHE msprehe@kansan.com Five student dance groups will be surrounded by audience members on all four sides of the stage at 7 tonight as they compete to be KU's Best Dance Crew. Grace Sha. Student Union Activites cultural arts coordinator, organized the event. Audience members will decide which group will win the grand prize of $500. "The groups have to have a minimum of four people and there's no maximum," Sha, Derby junior, said. "The only challenge they have is to put on a show that will be performed toward all four edges of the stage so all the audience is included." The event is aimed at giving cultural groups on campus an opportunity to showcase the different types of dances from their culture. Groups will perform hip-hop, break dancing, classical Indian and Asian styles of dances. "We wanted the cultural groups to come do their dances all together and show them to different audiences who may not see them usually," Sha said. HOUSING Roya Ibrahimi, Shawnee freshman, is a member of leeva, an Indian dance group on campus that will perform tonight. "We'll be doing classical Indian dancing, hip-hop and a kind of a step dance where we have bells on our feet so when we stomp the floor we make a rhythm," Ibrahimi said. SEE SUA ON PAGE 5A Increased rainfall could cause flooding BY KAYLA REGAN kregan@kansan.com April showers bring May flowers, and possibly more flooding. According to the National Weather Service, increased rainfall, along with melting snow packed into the ground, makes the chance of flooding across the midwest higher than normal. For students like Brandon Worley, Wichita junior, heavy rainfall can cause flooding outside and inside their homes. Brian Jimenez, city code enforcer, said landlords could take steps to help prevent home flooding, but sometimes it was something tenants would have to deal with Jimenez said students renting homes that "The last time the basement flooded it ended up being a quarter inch of water," Worley said. "Everything on the ground was soaking wet." flood could still be proactive to lessen any damage to their property. He said older houses were more susceptible to flooding because of aging foundations, but all homes were at risk. "Any time a tenant has a problem with a dwelling unit that is leaking or flooding they can call us," Jimenez said. "There may not be much we can do, but we can make sure the dwelling gets appropriately cleaned." Because he and his roommates didn't know what to do when their house flooded, Worley said the water sat in their basement and eventually dried up. Jimenez said students shouldn't wait until standing water evaporated to solve any flooding issues, and instead should call their landlord to dry out the home. "Water gets stagnant," Jimenez said. "You never know what's in the "Water gets stagnant. You never know what's in the basement. It's just not sanitary." BRIAN JIMENEZ City code enforcer Jimenez said landlords should make sure their property's downspouts were directed away from the house to keep water from the gutters away from reaching the foundation. Proper draining around a home isn't foolproof protection from flooding though, Jimenez said. Worley said heavy rainfall found other ways of getting into his home. "I could see where the water had been leaking in at cracks in the side of the house." Worley said, "If basement. It's just not sanitary." it does it again we will probably tell the landlord." Jimenez said the best way for students to prevent home flooding from damaging property was to purchase renter's insurance and use common sense. Students shouldn't store valuable items in unfinished basements, for example, without taking steps to make sure water can't reach them, Jimenez said. Mitch Jones, Burlington junior, said he practiced with his band in a friend's unfinished basement. After a heavy rainfall, Jones said their practice space flooded and the standing water in the basement could have cost him as much as $1,000 to replace his amp and bass guitar. Jones said he was lucky his equipment was not damaged, but he and his band made sure they didn't leave their gear where water could get to it. Edited by Melissa Johnson THE MOVIE OF THE YEAR Mitch Jones, Burlington junior, dries out the basement where his band practices on Tuesday afternoon. None of the band's equipment was damaged because of the flooding. Matt Bristow/KANSAN index Classifieds...7B Crossword...6A Horoscopes...6A Opinion... 7A Sports... 1B Sudoku... 6A All contents, unless stated otherwise, © 2009 The University Daily Kansan IRISH DEFEAT THE WILDCATS BYTEN Notre Dame will play Kentucky in the NIT semi finals in New York. 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American journalists being held in North Korea SEOUL, South Korea — Two American journalists being held by North Korea may have been led across the border from China by a guide promising them exclusive footage of human trafficking or drug deals, an activist who helped organize their trip said Wednesday. The guide and a third American, cameraman Mitch Koss, reportedly escaped arrest last week but were detained by Chinese border guards. A South Korean newspaper said the two were undergoing "intense interrogation" at a military guesthouse in Pyongyang's outskirts for alleged espionage and for crossing the border illegally. 3. Sudanese leader visits Egypt despite warrant CAIRO — Egypt welcomed Sudan's president on Wednesday despite an international warrant seeking his arrest. Omar al-Bashir was making his first high-profile journey abroad since the warrant was issued March 4 by the International Criminal Court. The ICC charged a Bashir with leading a counterinsurgency against Darfur rebels that has involved rapes, killings and other atrocities against civilians. NATIONAL 4. F-22 fighter jet crashes in southern California desert EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — One of the Air Force's top-of-the-line F-22 fighter jets crashed Wednesday in the high desert of southern California. There was no immediate word on whether the pilot ejected. Rescue crews were en route and the status of the pilot was unknown, said Air Force Maj. David Small at the Pentagon. Small said the jet, assigned to the 411th Flight Test Squadron of Edwards' 412th Wing, was on a test mission but he did not know its nature. The crash occurred at midmorning. NEW YORK — A teenager with a Web site describing him as a sadomasochist and featuring photos of a knife collection was arrested Wednesday in the stabbing death of a veteran New York City radio reporter he met on the Internet. 5. New York City teenager murders radio reporter Police officials said that John Katehis, 16, confessed to killing George Weber shortly after being taken into custody late Tuesday in Middletown, N.Y. Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly said at a news conference Wednesday that the meeting between the suspect and Weber, 47, involved "an exchange of money" A law enforcement official, speaking on condition of anonymity because charges were still being up, later said the suspect claimed Weber had offered him $60 to have rough sex. 6. Alaskan volcano erupts twice: minimal ash fall ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Volcano monitors indicate that there have been two small, brief eruptions at Alaska's Mount Redoubt. Shortly after 5 a.m. Wednesday, the volcano emitted an ash plume about 15,000 feet high that appeared to be drifting north to northwest. The second explosion occurred about five hours later. Associated Press ODD NEWS DENVER — Willie, a Quaker parrot, received the local Red Cross chapter's Animal Lifesaver Award after his cries of alarm alerted his owner to a little girl who was choking. Red Cross honors parrot for saving choking girl In November, Wille's owner, Megan Howard, was baby-sitting for a toddler. Howard left the room and the little girl, Hannah, started to choke on her breakfast. Willie repeatedly yelled "Mama, baby" and flapped his wings. Howard saved Hannah by performing the Heimlich maneuver but said Willie "is the real hero." Willie got his award during a "Breakfast of Champions" event Friday attended by Gov. Bill Ritter and Mayor John Hickenlooper. Water rescue AIRCRAFT CO. Emergency workers use an air boat to rescue Destiny Dolan, front left, 15, and friend Kayla Weston, 15, on Wednesday from a home that was surrounded by Red River floodwaters in Oxbow, N.D. south of Fargo. Dolan said the experience of being trapped was terrifying. The home was one of several evacuated on Wednesday in rural areas outside of Fargo, which is preparing for a flood of its own that could come in the next few days. Associated Press MODEL SEARCH! 2010 Women of KU Swimsuit Calendar APPLY NOW! APPLY ONLINE AT womenofku.com womenofku.com Casting Call begins NOW! "They try to make things a little better for the working men and women at KU" Alvarez said. EMPLOYMENT Laborer's Union increases awareness of fair wages The Kansas City chapter of the Laborers' International Union is hosting a drive to increase University employees awareness about their right to fair wages and representation. Today and Friday, the local chapter will host a lunch and a drawing for a new plasma T.V. for new members. "The situation right now is that employees are unaware they have Union representatives," Jeremy Hendrickson, the local labor union's business manager, said. At the University of Kansas, the labor union has increased its involvement in the past few years, and increased wages of 197 members by an average of 7 percent. Hendrickson said the problem with union representation in the past and negotiate wages and working conditions for member employees. The role of union representatives is to approach employers was little or no involvement by representatives. The Laborer's International Union will be stationed in Alcove K in the Kansas Union until Friday, and will be serving lunch today in Alcove K in the Kansas Union and room 307 Drive in the Burge Union. Steve Alvarez, an electrician for student housing, has been a union man since 1994, and said he liked the collective voice that belonging to a union gave employees. NURBEST STATE PIZZA Gourmet Pizza, Superior Taste! 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The "Stay Safe Online" workshop will begin at 11:30 a.m. in the Instruction Center in Anschutz Library. ON THE RECORD A vehicle registration decal was reported stolen from a car in KU parking lot No. 59 at a loss of $10 Tuesday. "The Essentials of Export Control" seminar will begin at 11:30 a.m. in Room 152 in the Smissman Research Laboratories. The Unclassified Senate Executive Council Meeting will begin at noon in Alcove G in the Kansas Union. The "Windows: Vista" workshop will begin at 1 p.m. in the Budig PC Lab. The Research Audits and the Audit Process panel discussion will begin at 1 p.m. in Simons Auditorium in the Higuchi Biosciences Center. The "InDesign: Introduction" workshop will begin at 2 p.m. in the Instruction Center in the Anschutz Library. The "Papyrus, Parchment, Paper: A Brief History of Map- Making" seminar will begin at 2 p.m. in the Spencer Research Library. Voted Best Pizza in Lawrence! Almost the Weekend! Thursday Special: 16" Pizza 2 Toppings 2 Drinks ONLY $13.05 plustax PIZZERIA FreeDelivery! 749-0055 • 704 Mass. • rudyspizzeria.com Teller's SUNDAY BRUNCH Only $9.95 with Student ID www.tellerslawrence.com St M cap most accu drud of M Belt arm H start other held H traff the pub The Belta with feree his c THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2009 NEWS STUDENT SENATE ELECTIONS 3A Envision coalition calls for changes in Senate ethics Other campaign issues include creating a financial planning center and making campus sustainable with recycling and wind power BY BRIANNE PFANNENSTIEL bpfannenstiel@kansan.com Envision, a new coalition this year, nominated JJ Siler, Overland Park junior, and Alex Porte, Great Falls, Va., junior, as its presidential and vice presidential candidates. Siler Oklahoma City Porte "As we've seen in the past few years, Student Senate is irrelevant to a lot of people here at KU." Siler said. "Our issues are broad enough that anyone can get behind them. They're things that can help KU in concrete ways that we C. MARSHAL can achieve within a year." TAKING ON STUDENT SENATE: ETHICS REFORM — The creation of the Student Senate Judicial Branch: Envision said it wanted to create a judiciary branch within Student Senate that would hear appeals. It said appeals were currently sent to a board that was essentially biased, because board members were all political allies of the student body president. Envision said too much power was given to one individual and one branch of the governing body. It said adding an impartial judiciary system could create a check on power as well as oversee purchases of the Executive staff. — Separation of powers: Envision said currently there was no separation of powers between the Executive and Legislative branches of Student Senate. It said it thought the current administration chose to consolidate its power and assume seats in the legislature rather than extending representation to many campus groups. Anti-bribery legislation: Envision said it wanted to propose new legislation to define gifts. Currently, Student Senate is allowed to accept gifts from the chancellor and the Athletics Department without declaring them. Envision said it planned to enact legislation that would require senators to declare when they received a gift, the value of that gift and who gave it to them. TAKING ON THE CITY: GIVING STUDENTS A VOICE IN LAWRENCE Changing zoning laws and noise ordinances in the Oread neighborhood: Porte said the city of Lawrence had disenfranchised students by making unreasonable zoning and noise ordinances within the Oread neighborhood. Envision said the coalition planned to attend every city commission meeting to create a more solid student presence. It said it wanted to propose several ideas to the city and the Oread Neighborhood Association, including exemptions for students from such ordinances or reworking the current laws to make them more student-friendly in order to minimize student evictions. - Increasing off-campus lighting; Envision said most of the crimes that occurred in Lawrence happened on and around campus. In order to combat this, Envision said it wanted to create a lighted pathway from Massachusetts Street to campus. They said increased lighting had continuously been shown as a deterrent to crime, especially robberies and sexual assaults. Porte said the coalition was already working with the School of Engineering to determine where the most effective light placement was. FISCAL LEADERSHIP: GIVING STUDENTS THE TOOLS TO SUCCEED Envision is seeking to provide students with the tools they need in order to succeed at the University. This means providing affordable financial planning for the students who need it, as well as opportunities to manage money for students interested in careers in finance. Using a model that reflects Envision's research into this project, it hopes to create a self-sustaining center within a matter of years. - Envision's financial planning center; Envision said it planned to provide free financial counseling and planning services to students through a financial planning center. Students would receive advice from KU employees about things such as paying bills and creating budgets. The center would also help students apply for scholarships and financial aid. - Interactive programming: Envision said the financial planning center would provide hands-on advice and host workshops for students regarding issues such as the current recession, how to begin an investment portfolio or how to get involved in the financial sector of business. The student investment fund: Envision has proposed creating an investment fund in which students could gain experience investing money into the market. Financial planning center faculty would oversee the investments. Student Senate would be responsible for a significant portion of the initial investment into an endowment account, but it said it would also seek private donations. Envision said the ultimate goal of the student investment fund was to provide operational funding for the financial planning center so that it could become self-sustaining. TAKING ON THE UNIVERSITY: ENVIRONMENTALISM AS AN ECONOMIC SOLUTION Envision said it was committed to environmentalism for its own sake, but also realized that it was one of the best ways for the University to cut budgets in a time of need. It said it planned to push sustainability to the top of the agenda and planned on spending capital improvement funds from both student fees and Student Senate. "There's an attitude of sustainability." Porte said. "Last year it was an idea, but this year it's a way of life." - ReRev Investment in the Ambler Student Recreation Center: Envision said it planned to outfit 15 elliptical machines in the recreation center with generators that would capture energy created by students while they exercised to power the recreation center. Envision said they were the most efficient machines at transferring energy and there would be room on the grid to expand the system by 10 more machines in the future. - KU Recycling/ Environmental Stewardship Investment: Envision said it planned to expand recycling on campus. It said new equipment had already been purchased, so the only restriction to how much could be recycled on campus was the number of recycling pick-up sites on campus. Porte said Envision planned to start putting recycling bins in all the residence halls, which would require a one-time cost of about $10,000 from the Student Senate reserve account. — 'Revolving sustainability fund: Envision said it met with KU Endowment leaders to create an account that would fund campus sustainability initiatives. "It's essentially a loan from Endowment, and we use this loan to pay for big, cost-sustainable projects on campus," Porte said. "From these projects we save a lot. That saved money we put directly as a down payment on the loan and we get more back. We reinvest the dividends. It's deceptively simple." He said with money going into campus and money flowing back into the account through smart investment, it would create a revolving endowment fund that wold have the potential to grow immensely in a small time frame. Envision said it had already received support from KU Endowment leaders. Envision's pledge to accountability: "Have a say before you pay" "This is something that has been tossed around Senate for a long time," Porte said. "Any fee increase would have to be voted on by students. Every student should know exactly what fee increases are going on and more importantly why. That will foster a culture of accountability." More information about Envision and its platform issues is available on its Web site at envisionku.org. AWARDS Edited by Carly Halvorson AWARDS Students honored for work on campus media Students in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication have been honored for their contributions to campus media. John Hudnall, director of Kansas Scholastic Press Association, said KU campus media was one of the major successes of the University. "I think student media is a reflection upon the school," Hudnall said. "Any time we see success in the media that generally reflects positively on the School of Journalism and the curriculum we're trying to provide." The Kansas Association of Broadcasters gave the following 14 awards to students involved with KJHK. Mike Williams, News and Information Chair, said the awards were a result of hard work from the students and the school's standard of excellence. 1ST PLACE "Regardless of what's happening in the profession people still want info and our students are doing a great job of giving it to them." Best Public Affairs Program: The KJHK News Staff Best Complete News Feature: Danny Spence and Derek Zarda Best Station Website: Zach Gardner Best 30 Second PSA, Graduate: Peter Adany Best Station Promotion Announcement, Graduate: Peter Adany Best Station Promotion Announcement, Undergraduate: Annie Harrigan 2ND PLACE Enterprise News Package: Connor Donevan Complete News Feature: Justin Leverett Complete Sports Feature: Sean Levine, Taylor Witt and Alex Beecher Sports Play-by-Play: Michael Spero and Kyle Larson Promotional Event/Activity: Rachael Gray HONORABLE MENTION Enterprise News Package: Abby Olcese Sports Play-by-Play: Kyle West and Kyle Larson Complete News Feature: Justin Leverett Station Promotion Announcement: Sean Wilson and Taylor Ford The University Daily Kansan, Kansan.com and KUJH received the following regional Society of Professional Journalists Mark of Excellence Awards. General News Reporting: Haley Jones, Alex Parker Feature Writing: Thor Nystrom In-Depth Reporting: Brenna Hawlev. Rvan McGeenev Sports Writing: Thor Nystrom Online In-Depth Reporting: Alex Parker Television In-Depth Reporting: Wendy McCart Best All-Around Daily Newspaper (published at least four times a week): The University Daily Kansan staff Television Feature: Wendy McCartt The Associated Collegiate Press Online Pacemaker Award: Kelsey Hayes Huerta is the first most-wanted trafficker to be captured since the government on Monday published a list of top suspects. The list identified him as a top Beltran-Leyva cartel lieutenant, with a $1 million reward offered for information leading to his capture. It was not clear if a Huerta was arrested on an out standing homicide warrant; the other four suspects were being held pending charges. The SPJ regional awards will be presented to students April 25 and the recipients will advance to the national competition. Winners of the national awards will be announced Oct.8 to Nov.1. —Kayla Regan INTERNATIONAL 'Most-wanted'trafficker four suspects captured The announcement came hours before U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrived in Mexico promising to do more to help Mexico crack down on drug violence that is spilling over into the U.S. MEXICO CITY — Soldiers captured one of Mexico's most-wanted smugglers, a man accused of controlling the flow of drugs through the northern city of Monterrey for the powerful Beltran-Leyva cartel, the Mexican army said Wednesday. Gen. Luis Arturo Oliver said Hector Huerta was detained Tuesday in a Monterrey suburb, along with four men identified as his bodyguards. Soldiers also seized assault rifles and four grenades. Two men on the list had already been captured by the time it was published. reward was paid in this case. The mustached, chubby- cheeked Huerta is nicknamed "La Burra" or female donkey. 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The former Illinois governor filled in as a local radio talk show host Wednesday, a morning gig complete with Elvis Presley introductory music, rants against the government "I feel like Laurence Olivier meeting Hamlet. ... This is big for me, so it's a little surreal. I wonder how sure I this is for you?" comedian Joy Bland said. Associated Press THIS WEEK ON CAMPUS PAID FOR BY KU GIVE BACK TO YOUR COMMUNITY Student Senate Sponsored by the Honors Program and the Honors Program Student Council Saturday, April 4, 2009. - 9:30 am MEET on the 4th floor of the Kansas Union (we will carpool to sites) - 2 - 4pm RELAX! Party for volunteers at Nunemaker with Ice cream, Music, Prizes,and FUN! - ```markdown - 10AM - 2pm VOLUNTEER across the Lawrence community Volunteering Sites Include: - Habitat for Humanity - Lawrence City Park Clean-Up - Lawrence Multiple Sclerosis Walk - Pioneer Ridge Retirement Home - Lawrence Humane Shelter 北门大街西侧二单元八楼 To sign-up, you must email hpstuco@gmail.com and let us know which site(s) you prefer! --- 6 4A NEWS THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2009 ENGINEERING Students rebuild Katrina home Group will also travel to Latin America BY MICHELLE SPREHE msprehe@kansan.com msprehe@kansan.com Seven student members of Engineers Without Borders went south for spring break — but not to relax on a tropical beach. Instead, they spent the week in New Orleans applying their knowledge from engineering classes to real life by rebuilding a house that was damaged by Hurricane Katrina. Imila Saadi, Topeka senior and outreach coordinator for EWB, said she heard about the trip from a professional engineering group in Kansas City and helped organize it for the students. "We thought it be a great way to get our members involved and get hands on experience, especially with the construction aspect," Saadi said. Contributed photc 1234567890 Students spent the week removing nails from boards to be reused in houses and installing insulation in a 1,500 square-foot house. After a long day of volunteer work, Connor Donevan Dexter, Mich., senior, boards up the last window on a house in New Orleans to prevent break-ins while the house is vacant. Donevan went to New Orleans during spring break with six other members of Engineers Without Borders to help reconstruct the area. James Lillif, Topeka freshman, joined PWB in January and went on the trip to gain experience using different tools and to help a community in need. "It was wonderful to learn how to work with your hands and apply stuff that we'd learned in class," Hiff said. "A lot of the stuff that was talked about in my intro to engineering class really came to life when I went down there." Jodi Gentry, Topeka graduate student and president of EWB, helped start the KU chapter of the group two years ago and said she hoped it would give engineering students a way to socialize and spark the interest of a diverse group of people. "A group like EWB helps to attract women and minorities to engineering who normally wouldn't be attracted to such a hard science." Gentry said. The organization is open to all majors and has more than 100 members. "We really try to get lots of people from all over campus involved," Gentry said. "Our goal is to have one third of our membership be non-engineering maids." Since the group started, members have worked on Habitat for Humanity projects in Lawrence and volunteered to help with reconstruction in Greensburg after a tornado damaged the town. EWB has planned two more trips this summer to Bolivia and Guatemala where students will work on projects such as reinstalling water systems and building latrines. Iliff plans to go on the trip to Guatemala to help educate schools about clean water. can participate in any type of community service, not only at home but abroad," liff said. "I can hardly "I think it's wonderful that KU pass up any experience they give me." Edited by Heather Melanson INTERNATIONAL Clinton: U.S., Mexico have 'co-responsibility' to up security MATTHEW LEE Associated Press MEXICO CITY — Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Wednesday that America's "insatiable" demand for illegal drugs and its inability to stop weapons from being smuggled into Mexico are fueling an alarming spike in violence along the U.S.-Mexican border. Clinton said that the United States shared responsibility with Mexico for dealing with the violence and that the Obama administration would work with Mexican authorities to improve security on both sides of the border. President Barack Obama himself said Tuesday that he wanted the U.S. to do more to prevent guns and cash from illicit drug sales from flowing across the border into Mexico. But Clinton's remarks appeared more forceful in recognizing the U.S. share of the blame. In the past, particularly under the Bush administration, Mexican Teller's SUNDAY BRUNCH Only $9.95 with Student ID www.tellerslawrence.com officials have complained that Washington never acknowledged the extent that the U.S. demand for drugs and weapons smuggling fuels the violence. "I feel very strongly we have a co-responsibility." Clinton told reporters accompanying her to Criminals are outgunning law enforcement officials, she said, referring to guns and military-style equipment like night vision goggles and body armor that the cartels are smuggling into Mexico from the United States. "Our insatiable demand for illegal drugs fuels the drug trade," she said. "Our inability to prevent weapons from being illegally smuggled across the border to arm these criminals causes the deaths of police officers, soldiers and civilians." "Our insatiable demand for illegal drugs fuels the drug trade." "Clearly, what we have been HILLARY CLINTON Secretary of state doinghas not worked and it is unfair for our incapacity ... to be creating a situation where people are holding the Mexican government and people responsible," she said. "That's not right." ment as loudly and as often as needed during her two-day visit to Mexico City and the northern city of Monterrey during which she will brief Mexican officials on U.S. plans for the border and counternarcotics aid to Mexico. INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATED PRESS Czech Prime Minister Mirek Topolanke puts on headphones Wednesday at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, eastern France. Topolanke has told the European Parliament that the collapse of his government will not affect his running of the EU presidency. Czech PM calls U.S. stimulus 'road to hell' Major EU leaders ignore negative remarks AOIFE WHITE Associated Press BRUSSELS — The head of the European Union slammed President Barack Obama's plan to spend nearly $2 trillion to push the U.S. economy out of recession as "the road to hell" that EU governments must avoid. The blunt comments by Czech Prime Minister Mirek Topolanek to the European Parliament on Wednesday highlighted simmering European differences with Washington ahead of a key summit next week on fixing the world economy. It was the strongest pushback yet from a European leader as the 27-nation bloc bristles from U.S. criticism that it is not spending enough to stimulate demand. Shocked by the outburst, other European politicians went into damage control mode, with some reproaching the Czech leader for his language and others reaffirming their good diplomatic ties with the United States. The leaders of EU's major nations — France, Britain and Germany, among others — largely ignored Topolanek and his remarks. Obama pays his first official visit to Europe next week, aiming to thrash out reforms to the global financial system with the group of 20 nations and call on NATO allies to commit more troops to the U.S. war in Afghanistan. Europeans leaders hope the new U.S. administration will agree with them on tightening oversight over the global financial system which they see as crucial to fixing the economic. Instead, the United States is focusing its efforts on economic stimulus and plans to spend heavily to try and lift itself out of recession with a $787 billion plan of tax rebates, health and welfare benefits, as well as extra energy and infrastructure spending. To encourage banks to lend again, the U.S. government will also pump $1 trillion into the financial system by buying up treasury bonds and mortgage securities in an effort to clear some of the "toxic assets" — devalued and untradeable assets — from banks' balance sheets. Obama insisted Tuesday that his massive budget proposal will put the ailing U.S. economy back on its feet. "This budget is inseparable from this recovery," he said, "because it is what lays the foundation for a secure and lasting prosperity." But Topolanek took aim at Washington's deficit spending. "All of these steps, these combinations and permanency is the road to hell." Topolanek said. "We need to read the history books and the lessons of history and the biggest success of the (EU) is the refusal to go this way." "Americans will need liquidity to finance all their measures and they will balance this with the sale of their bonds but this will determine the liquidity of the global financial market," Topolanek said. Topolanek spoke the day after he was ousted by his own parliament. The Czech Republic currently holds the six-month rotating EU presidency but its leadership is in question, with Topolanek hanging on to a caretaker government at home after losing a "no confidence" Tuesday. Bring your recycling to campus Anytime in the West Park & Ride lot recycling trailer in parking lot or Sat., March 28 at 10 am - 2 pm at Memorial Stadium Mixed paper Newspaper Cardboard Aluminum Tin cans Plastic bottles *please bag your recyclables www.recycle.ku.edu RECYCLABLE RECYCLING Every Thursday and Game Days 50¢ DRAWS at Duffy's in EconoLodge [6th & Iowa] XTR Trek Bikes Demo Day! Test ride some of the best bikes on the planet...for free! Sunday, March 29 Kansas River Trails 10AM-3PM SUNFLOWER OUTDOOR & BIKE 804 Massachusetts St. Downtown Lawrence (785) 843-5000 www.sunfloweroutdoorandbike.com SUNFLOWER OUTDOOR BIKES THE UNIVERSITY JAILY KANSAN THURSDAY MARCH 26, 2009 NEWS 5A ATHLETICS (CONTINUED FROM 1A) booth, restrooms, and concession building with merchandise sales. Jim Marchiony, associate athletics director, said the Athletics Department had been discussing the Olympic Village for at least a year now and was actively fundraising for the new facilities. Marchiony also said the Olympic Village was another step in improving facilities, which is a part of Athletic's five-year strategic plan for 2006-2011. "I would say that the football facility and the basketball practice facility is a very important part, the new academic center, and other renovations for Allen Fieldhouse," Marchiony said. "This Olympic Village is another step toward what we want to provide our coaches and student athletes." Ryan West, Ellsworth freshman, regularly attends baseball games, but said this was the first time he had heard of the Olympic Village. West said he thought it would be a nice addition for some of the nonrevenue sports. Marchiony said that Athletics wanted to put the Olympic Village master plan into action as soon as possible and that the time frame for the start of the project was wide open. "I think it's needed and a good idea if you're trying to give more money for the non-revenue sports and get the facilities in a compact area." West said. West said he thought the Olympic Village process could take more time than projects such as the construction of the new football facility. "These sports don't bring in as much money for the Athletics Department," West said. "I think the football stadium was on a tighter timeline and the Olympic Village involves more sports and facilities to improve." Marchiony said Kansas Athletics Director Lew Perkins was leading the push for the Olympic Village. "As director of athletics, he takes the lead on setting our priorities," Marchiony said. "And after talking to a lot of people involved in Athletics, this became one of our next projects." Edited by Melissa Johnson SUA (CONTINUED FROM 1A) Dance groups had the opportunity to sign up starting in November and ending Wednesday — which one group took full advantage of. Italian French, Shawnee senior, said his urban hip-hop group signed up at the last minute yesterday. "I think we're going to do pretty decent and as long as we can perform well to our standards, that'll be enough satisfaction for me," French said. Rondo! Lauren Winchester, Olathe sophomore, is co-director of the morale committee for KU Dance Marathon in April and will be dancing with nine other members of the committee tonight. If her group wins the grand prize they will donate the money to Children's Miracle Network. "None of us are great dancers but I think our dance is pretty fun," Winchester said. "The coolest thing would be to win because that would be $500 we could put toward Children's Mercy." Sha said that she hoped the competition would be an annual event and that more people would be involved next time. "We didn't think of it so much as a serious dance competition as much as a way for people to show off their particular style," Sha said. "But I think some groups are taking it seriously so I'm fairly certain that we're going to get some impressive performances." — Edited by Heather Melanson Members of the group Unity rehearse for KU's Best Dance Crew Wednesday night at the Kansas Union Ballroom. The event, hosted by Student Union Activities, will start tonight at 7. Matt Bristow/KNSAI Matt Bristow/KANSAN 220 cal. frozen yogurt 520 cal. ice cream the (un)guilty pleasure. yummy's frozen yogurt has less than half the calories of ice cream and no fat. 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INVESTIGATION Police ask public for help finding Aasha Davis'sister Detective Chris Gable told a news conference Tuesday that Lesley Herring, 46, hasn't LOS ANGELES — Police appealed to the public for help in finding the sister of TV actress Asha Davis, saying the woman vanished six weeks ago after an argument with her husband. been seen since Feb. 8 and her husband, Lyle Herring, had not cooperated fully with authorities Davis, who has had recurring roles on "Friday Night Lights" and "South of Nowhere," reported her sister missing after discovering she had not been to work. "She is a creature of habit," Davis said at the news conference. "And this is why her disappearance is so alarming to us." Gable said Lyle Herring, who was standing nearby at the news conference, was not considered a suspect, but added that he had not been fully forthcoming. "I would describe his cooperation as fragmented and less than helpful, not someone I would expect as a grieving husband." Gable said. Teller's SUNDAY BRUNCH Only $9.95 with Student ID www.tellerslawrence.com Lyle Herring appealed for his wife to come home. "Please give us a call" he said. "Let us know what's going on. We have a lot to talk to about." He did not take questions, but in an interview with KCAL-TV, he denied any involvement in his wife's disappearance and said police had not asked him to take a polygraph test. Gable said detectives were pursuing leads stemming from threats Lyle Herring received over money he owed. 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In response, Piven spokeswoman Samantha Mast said in a statement that the actor was looking forward to testifying. "The fact that the producers issued a statement announcing the arbitration dates suggests that this is part of a punitive strategy to intimidate actors so that they ignore serious health symptoms and the advice of medical professionals due to fear that they will be sued," she said. "Speed-the-Plow" opened last October to favorable reviews and by the time the revival ended Feb. 22 at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre, it had recouped its $2.26 million production costs. Three different actors — understudy Jordan Lage, Norbert Leo Butz and William H. Macy — followed Piven in the role of movie mogul Bobby Gould. Mamet's three-character play about Hollywood glamour, sex and power, also starred Elisabeth Moss of AMC's "Mad Men" and Raul Esparra. 5. Associated Press Opinion THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN NEUBAUER: TIME TO REVOLT AGAINST RECYCLING CRAZE United States First Amendment THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2009 COMING FRIDAY WWW.KANSAN.COM Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. FREE FOR ALL To contribute to Free for All, visit Kansan.com or call (785) 864-0500. --- PAGE 7A --- So my friend was trying to submit a Free for All and thought that there was a registration fee of 2 cents ... It says "share your 2 cents." I just learned I can lick my elbow ... You ask what I did last night. I say I did the impossible. --cent for those with some college or an associate degree. 9.6 percent for Is it time for a new roommate when you find him maxing out in squat, wearing nothing but underwear and shoes? --cent for those with some college or an associate degree. 9.6 percent for Murdoch,why didn't you see the damn iceberg? --cent for those with some college or an associate degree. 9.6 percent for To the guy wearing a K-State shirt: Shouldn't you be mowing my lawn? --cent for those with some college or an associate degree. 9.6 percent for Why is KU getting rid of all the trees? --cent for those with some college or an associate degree. 9.6 percent for Thanks UDK for printing United Students' program. I thought they were all about showing off sorority chicks on Wesco before. Is it sad that one of the best things about dating a deaf person was that they couldn't be heard. --cent for those with some college or an associate degree. 9.6 percent for First rule of being a KU student or fan: Never, ever, EVER root in favor of Missouri unless it will benefit Kansas! --- --cent for those with some college or an associate degree. 9.6 percent for Thank you to everyone who gets dressed without checking the weather for providing my daily entertainment. --cent for those with some college or an associate degree. 9.6 percent for I get the greatest joy out of the most mundane activities, like cleaning out the lint trap of the driver. I just saw a guy who looked exactly like Will Smith. --cent for those with some college or an associate degree. 9.6 percent for Dear Tyrel Reed, I'm sorry people are dissing you. They are just jealous they don't look as beautiful as you do. --cent for those with some college or an associate degree. 9.6 percent for I am quite happy with life. I need a girlfriend to ruin that. To the apartment below me: Let your cat inside or tell your girlfriend to quit being so --cent for those with some college or an associate degree. 9.6 percent for --- Dear Guy playing the piano on the fourth floor of the Kansas Union this morning: I listened for an hour and a half and I think that's long enough to know that you should marry me. Sincerely, Head-over-heels --- Usted piensa el FFA pondria comentarios en el papel si están en otra lengua? --cent for those with some college or an associate degree. 9.6 percent for EDITORIAL BOARD Lessons in unemployment ARNESBERG'S U unemployment rose to an unnerving 8.1 percent in February, up from 4.5 Tyler Waugh/KANSAN In February, up from 4.8 percent during February last year. For this year's graduating class, the increasingly dire economic picture means that finding a job or getting into grad school will be more difficult than ever. But most of the media's economic coverage does not convey exactly how the recession will impact employment prospects for the class of 2009. The Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that a net 651,000 Americans lost their jobs in February, and unemployment in March will likely be higher still as the recession deepens and more firms are forced to make layoffs. Graduates will face more competition for fewer jobs. However, the impact of the economic downturn has not been felt evenly. Some regions and some industries have fared much better than others. KANSAN'S OPINION The Bureau of Labor Statistics breaks down the unemployment rate by state, by type of work and by education level, and these numbers can tell us a lot about the best options for graduating seniors. Lesson #1: Finish your degree It goes without saying that getting a bachelor's degree will increase your potential income, but a degree also makes it much easier for you to find a job. For individuals with a bachelor's degree or higher, the unemployment rate was 4.2 percent in February, compared with 7.2 per- those with only a high school degree, and 15.1 percent for those who didn't finish high school. Lesson #2: Stay in the Midwest. In January, the unemployment rate in Kansas was 6.1 percent, the thirteenth lowest in the nation. The rate in Lawrence was even lower, at 5.3 percent; it was 5.8 percent in Wichita, 6.6 percent in Topeka, and 8.2 percent in the Kansas City Metropolitan area. Kansas and other Midwestern states have fared well compared with the places like California, which was hit hard by the crash of the housing market, and Michigan, which has been economically devastated by the failing automobile industry. One in 10 Californians and one in nine Michiganders are unemployed. EDITORIAL CARTOON The only (faintly) bright spot in the economy can be found in education and the healthcare industry. Their combined unemployment rate is only 4.1 percent, and it's even lower for those with college degrees. In contrast, the unemployment rate in the construction industry is 21.4 percent, 11.5 percent in manufacturing, 10.8 percent in professional and business services, 11.4 percent in leisure and hospitality, 7.1 percent in information services and 8.9 percent in retail. Lesson #3: Look for a job in healthcare or education Lesson #4: Persevere All things equal, 2009 is an unlucky year in which to graduate, but the job market will eventually recover, just as it always has. In the meantime, good luck. Dan Thompson for The Kansan Editorial Board MADOFF 61727-054 YOU KNOW, BERNIE, YOU'RE KIND OF A JERK. NICHOLAS SAMBALUK BLOGS An American (runner) in Paris BY MARK DENT mdent@kansan.com It felt slick on the bottom of my shoes, too, as if the pavement wasn't actually pavement. The sidewalk must have been made of marble or something fancier, something even more French, something magical. PARIS — The sidewalk gleamed on the Champs-Elysees. That's what I'll remember. It was barely 7:30 in the morning. The sun hadn't quite crept all the way over the Louvre on the east end of the avenue, and only a handful of cars circled the Arc de Triomphe a few meters to the west. Five people, maximum, walked down the glossy sidewalk. I had my running shoes on, iPod shuffle clipped to my shorts and a wide smile on my face, knowing I had the Champs Elysees all to myself. Runners are a strange type. We live for pushing our body in ways that create new types of pain on an often daily basis, and usually do so early in the morning before school or work, or late at night, after the day is over and we should be watching TV or at least doing something that doesn't cause exhaustion. Worse, then we go and tell all of our friends how great running feels as they not their heads disinterestedly, thinking someone must have spiked our sports drink. But I love running, especially vacation running. I remember the first time I ran on vacation. It came the summer before my freshman year of high school. My family was at a hotel on the beach. That morning I ran through the white sand and the sticky Florida humidity that didn't feel so bad after I dove into the ocean when I finished running. This is what runners live for. The perfect run. But the Champs-Elysees had a hold over me. I'm not really sure why, it's basically just a street, one with a bunch of overpriced stores and cafes and a totally out of place McDonald's. But the name Champs-Elysees stands for something. It stands for elegance. It stands for history. As the French say, it's "la plus belle avenue du monde." So far in Europe, I've run over the canals of Venice in the falling snow, I've run along the Appian Way, the most famous road in all of Rome, and I've run on the Ponte Vecchio, a bridge so beautiful that even Hitler ordered the German troops not to destroy it. Since then, I've tried to replicate those kinds of runs when I travel. Vacation running is the best. It's a taste of the unknown at a frenetic pace, and it's done best early in the morning. So that's why I crawled out of the hotel room at 6:45 a.m. on Saturday. Soon, I was near the famous avenue, under the Arc de Triomphe. Two tourists walked around with brochures in their hands. Green @ Follow Mark's travels during his last semester of college in Rome at www.kansan.com/blogs/ notorious blog/ KANSAN.COM I took off, nearly sprinting toward the sidewalk. I nearly slipped. It was that slick. That unreal. That magical. street lights glowed down the street, preparing for the messy traffic that hadn't congested yet. That wouldn't happen until later in the day. Now it was my time. I floated until I reached the halfway point of Champs-Elysees. At this point, I had to turn back for the hotel. I'd been running for too long, and paradise is best enjoyed in small doses anyway. Later that afternoon, I went back to the Champs-Elysees with a few friends. People crowded both sides of the street, creating a sea of smashed bodies and shopping bags. Scammers asked if we spoke English so they could tell us a story about how we needed to give them money. The sparkle on the sidewalk had faded, and worst of all, it felt like pavement, definitely not marble. That's the bad part about the magic of running. You always have to stop. STUDENT LIFE It's all about maintaining a healthy relation-sheep Pope: Hey Ryan, I just came up with a great idea for our new column. Which do you think is better: owning a pet or having a boyfriend or girlfriend? Ryan: That's funny, I just found this crumpled letter in our trash asking that same question. Pope: 1 ... I don't know anything about that. Ryan: Actually, that's not entirely true. I've met someone who qualifies as both. I'd like you to meet Shirley. Ryan: But it has your hand-writing all over it. "Steal this idea, burn this paper, buy: axe, raincoat, milk". Shirley: Baaah. Pope: I knew my cereal tasted weird this morning! Anyway, I think we're perfectly qualified to preside over this case, seeing as how neither of us have a pet or a relationship. Pope: I think I speak for everyone when I say "Ewe." Let's start by breaking down the mess each one makes. It's safe to say that you're all for owning pets, in which case I should have things wrapped up pretty easily. With significant others, you only have to occasionally pick up their dirty clothes, and clean their dishes, and take out their trash, and tidy their side of the bathroom, and dispose of their used pregnancy tests... Ryan: Sounds like a lot of work. All I do is roll up the old copies of our columns that she eats and poops on, and throw them away. And I hardly ever spend money on her. Our idea of a romantic dinner is for me to walk her to Mass, so she can nibble on garbage. Are you as excited for our date tomorrow as I am, darling? YOU'RE WELCOME MICHAEL ROPE & BRYAN SNITTER MICHAEL POPE & RYAN SNYDER Shirley: Baaah. Pope: But what about those things that only humans can give each other? Meaningful conversation. Words of encouragement. Sweet nothings and sappy love poetry and venereal diseases. How can you connect with someone when you have no real way of communicating with them? Ryan: We communicate just fine. Nothing I say or do could ever result in an argument because she can't speak English. Or speak at all, for that matter. Plus, meeting her parents is highly unlikely, and if her mother doesn't approve of me I can just have her put down. Pope: You know, I had planned to discuss intimacy as my trump card, but now I'm not sure that's such a good idea. Ryan: Suffice it to say, we give a whole new meaning to the term "heavy petting". Pope: I guess what we've learned here is that owning a pet and having a relationship are actually pretty similar. Each requires only that you follow a few basic rules: feed them, care for them, and if they try to run away chain them to a tree in the backyard. Ryan: Love truly knows no bounds. Isn't that right, my dear? Shirley: You guys are idiots. Pope is a Kansas City senior in English. Snyder is a Leawood senior in English. Students should stop hoarding cash and spend LETTER TO THE EDITOR A specter is haunting Lawrence — the specter of frugality. This ghost has scared our nation and our community into the terrible affliction of thriftiness. How did this happen? When economies are in recession, people start penny-pinching to save for a later date, spending less money on "feel-good" items such as new shoes or organic bread. Being parsimonious during this time of crisis displays poor confidence in our nation and our community. Our economy is only as strong as the confidence that is placed in it, and right now, we students have not fulfilled our roles as protectors of our community's future. Therefore, as the economy stabilizes from a very volatile year, every student should start focusing more on their own contribution to our nation's troubles by going out and enjoying themselves during these next couple months before summer. Yes, that means every student We can create experiences that we will remember for our lifetimes when we simply go to see that extra movie, or buy that extra margarita. Our lives are too short and our local economy needs you. Therefore, do the right thing and splurge. Although spending more money to some might seem egregious, there are other benefits as well. In his March 24th column for the New York Times, John Tierney highlighted a study that proves that consumers are experiencing what he terms "hyperopia," or "farsightedness," when they are faced with the problem of thinking about the future too much, ignoring the present. He says people "end up looking back sadly on all their lost opportunities for fun." This is another reason why we should not sew our wallets into our pockets and our purses, and we should go out and spend. should spend more money especially in Lawrence where some businesses are in risk of closing. Michael Stock is a junior from Merriam HOW TO SUBMIT A LETTER TO THE EDITOR LETTER CUIDENA LETTER GUIDELINES Send letters to opinionkanans.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 our full letter to the editor policy online at kansan.com/letters. 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Print off the coupon and bring it to the Legends Leasing Party on March 26th join us for our Madness in March Leasing Party! Sign a lease and register to win one year FREE! Thursday, March 26th 3pm-8pm in the Clubhouse. 2,3 and 4 bedroom apartments Fully furnished Private campus shuttle Waiving all reservation fees for one day only! 24-hour computer lab Legends Place smart student living.com 4101 W.24th Place, Lawrence,KS 66047 (785) 856-5848 sponsored by THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2009 NEWS ARCTIC ART 9A Visiting artists to speak about climate change CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Paul Miller, also known as DJ Spooky That Subliminal Kid, describes his music as "classical music meets hip-hop." He will be performing at the Lied Center at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. DJ Spooky's multimedia performance uses photos, sounds of ice falling in Antarctica Climate change meets music beats and turntables when DJ Spooky brings a multimedia performance to the Lied Center on Friday evening. Paul Miller, aka DJ Spooky That Sublime Kid, will perform "Terra Nova: Sinfonia Antarctica" on Friday evening at the Lied Center. The performance features music matched with field recordings and images from Miller's 2007 trip to Antarctica. Miller combined the sound of ice with his photos of the landscape. "It's like classical music meets hip-hop," Miller said. "It's a climate change symphony." A trio of KU students — violinist Kelly Simmons, pianist Nathanela May and cellist Tom Maples — will provide the music for the performance. May, Janesville, Wis., doctoral student, said it would be his first time performing with sounds that were manipulated live on stage. "It's not that often that I get to collaborate directly with someone with more mainstream music," May said. During his time at the University, Miller will also participate in several events on campus, including a book signing this afternoon. Tim Van Leer, executive director of the Lied Center, said Miller's performance would give students an intellectual and entertaining experience dealing with a contemporary topic. "As we look to this important issue of global warming, I think students will be interested in how he might bring this scientific matter with his artistic matter to the audience," Van Leer said. Here's a closer look at DJ Spooky: Basically the Terra Nova project and Antarctic symphony is a musical meditation on climate change, and what it means to go away from everything you know, everything you're familiar with and see what happens when you're out of your comfort zone. It's a DJ mix applied to cinema. I wrote the score to the piece and am having a string ensemble play the score while I DJ it. My biggest influence for the project is John Cage's piece "Imaginary Landscape" — it's the first composition written for turntables — in 1939. It's 2009 now, so she... Describe your performance on Friday. Why did you pick climate change as your "topic" of performance? The city is an ecosystem. Everyone tends to think that somehow we're separate from nature, and that somehow if we just change our consumer habits, and you know, don't have as much plastic bags et cetera that things will all of a sudden get better. We need massive change to match the way the planet is changing. Describe your trip to Antarctica. The whole idea was getting out of your comfort zone. I wanted to go to think about not only the climate issue but to also think about how the city has changed. It's an art piece and I'm an artist. It's a lyrical take on the ice. I went for about four weeks and went to several of the main ice fields. I brought a system to Antarctica and we had to get equipment out there to record the ice. DJ SPOOKY EVENTS PRESENTATION AND BOOK SIGNING **WHAT:** A presentation featuring DJ Spoody's books "Sound Unbound" and "Rhythm Science." Copies of DJ Spoody's film "Rebirth of a Nation" will also be available for purchase. **WHEN:** 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Friday WHERE: Oread Books on level two of the Kansas Union COST: Free COST: Free "TERRA NOVA: SINFONIA ANTRCTICA" **WHAT:** A multimedia performance featuring music, field recordings and images of Antarctica **WHERE:** 7:30 p.m. Friday **WHERE:** Lied Center **COST:** $12 KU students, $24 adults CHRIS H'S BREAKFAST FOR BEAT LOVERS What: DJ Spooky will be answering questions, providing music and talking about his Friday appearance. When: 9 a.m. to noon today Where: KJHK 90.7 FM or www.kjhk.org I was never really planning on being a DJ. I majored in macroeconomic policy the first couple of years of university, and then switched to philosophy and French literature. How did you get involved with music and performing? 1 ended up doing 2 degrees. Music was basically always a hobby and I never really took it seriously. Basically it's still a hobby, but a globalized and totally bizarre hobby. It's basically when you press play and there's no one there. I gave myself the name as a sense of humor about music in the 24-hour info-drenched world we all call home. How did you get the name DJ Spooky That subliminal Kid? It's an English update of what Sigmund Freud was talking about when he came up with the term "Unheinlich" — uncanny. I took my other nickname "That Subliminal Kid" from William S. Burrough's novel "Nova Express." It's all samples! — Edited by Carly Halvorson BY JENNIFER TORLINE jtorline@kansan.com Two artists — musician Paul Miller, known as DJ Spooky That Subliminal Kid, and photographer Stephen Williams — are appearing on campus this week in connection with the Spencer Museum of Art's "Climate Change at the Poles" exhibit The two men will appear on a panel discussion on climate change this evening at the Spencer Museum of Art and will be involved with separate events Friday. "CLIMATE CHANGE AT THE POLES PANEL DISCUSSION" Here's a look at how a musician and a photojournalist approach climate change. **WHO:** Paul Miller (DJ Spooky), photojournalist Stephen Williams, photographer Jonathan Chester and Brandon Gillette of PolarTREC and CReSIS. **WHAT:** Guest speakers share their experiences at the North and South Poles. **WHEN:** 5 p.m. Thursday **WHERE:** Spencer Museum of Art **COST:** Free Teller's SUNDAY BRUNCH Only $9.95 with Student ID www.tellerslawrence.com Photojournalist discusses work from his book, invites students to share their pictures When photojournalist Stephen Williams attended the University of Kansas in the 1960s, the Spencer Museum of Art building did not exist yet. Williams, who has worked for publications such as Life Magazine and National Geographic Magazine, now works as a family therapist in Philadelphia. Jennifer Talbott, the museum's assistant to the director, said Williams was encouraging students interested in photography to bring some of their work to share during the gallery talk. Now Williams will return to the University to give a gallery talk on Friday in the art museum, which is featuring some of his photographs in its "Climate Change at the Poles" exhibition. "He wants to give back to the next generation." Talbott said. Williams photographs on display in the Climate Change exhibition come from his book, "In the Middle: The Inuit Today." Williams traveled to the Quebec province in the 1970s to take photos of the Inuit people. "His work background and his schooling background give him a good perspective on how people live and operate," Kate Meyer, the museum's curatorial assistant, said. "That comes through in his observations and his lens." "My still photography career started at Kansas," said Williams, a 1965 journalism graduate who worked for the yearbook and The University Daily Kansan. Here's a closer look at Stephen Williams: Describe your time at the University. I remember campus being much smaller. Friday nights in the basketball arena taking photographs and then taking classes and doing photography - I was in seventh heaven. I had my first published article in The Daily Kansan. I attended from 1964 to 1965, and that when we had protests and it was a hot political time. It was a pretty intense period at Kansas. Virtually that time, I learned how to process film and make prints from my classmate Roy Inman. He introduced me to doing photography on the yearbook. The biggest memory I have is I had to produce a 10-minute television film and I chose to interview Gale Sayers. I didn't know what I was doing, but I sure had fun. While I was at KU, I looked at as many Life magazines as I could that had the photographer Eugene Smith in them. He was my mentor without knowing it, and I met him many years later. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO This photograph, which appears in the Spencer Museum of Art's current exhibition "Climate Change at the Poles," was taken by photojournalist Stephen Williams during a trip to the Quebec province in the 1970s. Students can talk with Williams at 1 p.m. at the Spencer Museum on Friday, during a gallery talk about his work at the North Pole. Oakman, the last of the Nunatsuk Indians living in Alaska. He was a pioneer in the fur trade and a leader in the settlement of the Nunatsuk territory. He is known for his hardiness and dedication to his people. Describe your book "In the Middle: The Inuit Today." Why did you decide to write it? The book came from wanting to visit the north and the Inuit ever since I saw the documentary "Nanook of the North" by Robert Flaherty while I was at KU. I was commissioned to go north with a friend, Charles Kirk, to a village. While I was there, it felt to me that there was the process of assimilation happening in the culture. I traveled there three more times from 1974 to 1979. The book was published in 1984 Why did you become a family therapist? STEPHEN WILLIAMS EVENT: GALLERY TALK WHAT: Photojournalist Stephen Williams will discuss his photographs in the "Climate Change at the Poles" exhibition and look over the work of KU students. WHEN: 1 p.m. Friday I changed careers. I originally went to college to be a social worker. I went to Temple University and got my degree in psychology. I've been doing narrative family therapy and working for the same group for 17 years. In 2002, I called my publisher out of the blue because my kids had been bugging me to take WHERE: Spencer Museum of Art, North Balcony COST: Free pictures again, and he said I could do a new book if I wanted. I'm back to doing photography. From 2002 to 2004. I photographed the Shaker site in Maine and produced my third book of which I am particularly proud because it is a small book but it turned out well. How do you see photography and therapy relating to each other? I have to separate them. I make my living being a family therapist, but I would prefer doing photographs. I'm trying to do both. In the meantime, I exhibit photographs and I'm represented by Sanford Smith Fine Art. I'm getting recharged to do some more work. Edited by Carly Halvorsom Women's NIT 800-34-HAWKS KUATHLETICS.COM 20 3 vs. Arkansas KANSAS BASKETBALL THURSDAY 3/26 @7 P.M. IN ALLEN FIELDHOUSE KU Adults $5 / Youth $4 Students admitted FREE with KU ID 10A NEWS THE UNIVERSITY JAIL KANSAN THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2009 A shift in perspective Collateral damage during war in Iraq forces veterans to question U.S. involvement BY BETSY CUTCLIFF bcutcliff@kansan.com IRAQ VETERANS AGAINST THE WAR Shoot to kill Habbantyah Baghdad William Stewart had seen the deadly force of that concept before, but this time was different. As his unit's medic, Stewart was obligated to provide aid for the man who now had no face, even though he knew the Iraqi civilian was beyond his help. "Before then, everything I'd seen was justifiable, like they'd deserved it." Stewart said. "This was the first time I questioned another soldier's judgment." Watching the Iraqi civilian lose his life was the tipping point for Stewart, Lawrence senior, making him rethink his support for the war in Iraq. The fact that warfare in an urban setting creates an unavoidable danger for civilians is one of the reasons some veterans like Stewart are rethinking The driver of the man's car hadn't understood the checkpoint, and an American soldier had opened fire when the vehicle didn't stop. It wasn't the first time Stewart had been called to help fatally injured Iraqi civilians, but it was the first time hed witnessed both the cause and effect of deadly force. BATTLEGROUND BATTLEGROUND BATTLEGROUND the actions of the United States military in the Middle East. The difficulty in discerning friend from foe was one reason civilian casualties were high during the Iraq campaign, said Dan Parker, M. Pharron senior and former Marine. "The medic who was sent out, he just started stuffing body parts into his pockets so we could try to save the limbs," Stewart recalled. "Any time that there's armed conflict, innocent people are going to die," Parker said. "Civilians are going to die, especially in urban warfare, and especially in modern times." "That's a scary place to be, when you throw out your compassion, and then you start doing some really fucked up shit" he said, "and that's the point that we were at." As violence became more and more frequent in late 2004, Stewart said he and his men hardened, treating every civilian as a terrorist suspect and every movement as a possible explosion. Felix Zacharias, former Marine and Wichita junior, said it was difficult to forget the reality of death while in action. He said the urban warfare setting put extra stress on soldiers and Marines trying to combat an enemy who bid in plain sight One day, the back hatch of the medic vehicle dropped to show what Stewart described as a bloodbath, and two of his comrades were in the middle of it all, stumps where their legs had once been. The unit had been on a foot patrol when an Improvised Explosive Device, or IED, had detonated, instantly killing the unit's Iraqi translator and seriously wounding those around him. Stewart saw every kind of injury, from bullet wounds to lost limbs, but was never quite prepared for what would come next. Master Sergeant John Peacock, senior Army ROTC_instructor at the University, said although soldiers and Marines tried their best to limit collateral damage as much as possible, not having an easily recognizable enemy made the task more difficult. Stewart's typical day began with the crackling of a radio. The medics listened over the military's frequency, catching the chatter and preparing the first aid station for the injuries that day's operations would bring. "Before then, everything I'd seen was justifiable, like they'd deserved it." At the beginning of his 2004 deployment to Habbaniyah, Iraq, Stewart said he held the same view of war as many soldiers who hadn't been exposed to combat: They were liberators, flushing out the enemy so democracy could flourish. But the bloody realities of warfare hit him hard, he said. WILLIAM STEWART Former U.S. Army medic "There's no uniform — they're mixed in with the people." Zacharias said. William Stewart, Lawrence senior, is president of the KU chapter of Iraq Veterans Against the War. Stewart, who served as a medic with the U.S. Army in 2004, draws upon his personal experiences during the war to create large-scale works of art and to speak at public events for IVAW "A lot bad to do with the fact that the soldiers' jobs they were trained for were done." Stewart said. "As crazy as it sounds, a soldier isn't trained to Ryan McGeeney/KANSAN The day the Iraqi man lost his face at the checkpoint, Stewart said the soldier at the checkpoint's fear of a vehicle-borne IED overrode his fear of accidentally killing a civilian. Though Stewart later testified on the soldier's behalf at a military trial, he said it was after the entire ordeal that he thought the war had turned into an occupation, and, initially, U.S. soldiers weren't prepared to police the streets. "We need to at least stay until we said we would, would until we have a successful transition." Parker said, "We can't leave." But many soldiers, such as Parker, think stability has become the military's responsibility. provide stability." Still, Stewart isn't alone in his point of view. He works as the president of the KU chapter of Iraq Veterans Against the War to increase awareness of American policies being put in place overseas. He kept his thoughts about his role in the war to himself until he heard members of IVAW speak out about their concerns. "I knew I had to do something, and it made perfect sense." Stewart said about joining the group. He said that he wanted potential enlistes to understand what they were signing up for, and neither the national media nor the recruiters could tell them how their lives would change. Edited by Andrew Wiebe HOME NOW Photos by Ryan McGeeney/KANSAN MARCUS GUILLIER ABOVE: Stewart helps decorate a protest banner during a March 14 event in downtown Kansas City sponsored by Iraq Veterans Against the War. LEFT: Stewart addresses a small crowd near the Plaza in Kansas City during a March 14 anti-war event sponsored by Iraq Veterans Against the War. Ryan McGeeney/KANSAN A stewart applies a red banner to a large-scale drawing that represents an incitation of the flag, portaged through scenes of torture. Stewart said occurred during his time in trag 1 Sports THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSA HOME RUNS PROPEL KANSASTO VICTORY Tony Thompson goes deep twice against Western Illinois. BASEBALL 3B THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2009 SOFTBALL TEAM LOSES PAIR OF CLOSE GAMES WWW.KANSAN.COM Kansas played solidly, but still fell to Creighton. SOFTBALL 16B PAGE 1B KANSAS VS. MICHIGAN STATE S SWEET SIXTEEN, 8:37 P.M. FRIDAY, LUCAS OIL STADIUM, INDIANAPOLIS WILSON KANSAS 15 SPARTAN SEQUEL KANSAS 15 KANSAS 4 KANSAS 45 Jayhawks don't try to hide their drive for revenge in Sweet Sixteen game BY CASE KEEFER ckeefer@kansan.com No verb can accurately describe the physical domination Kansas encountered in its 75-62 defeat to Michigan State earlier in the season. So Kansas coach Bill Self made up one his own. "We got big-bowed" Self said How exactly does a team get big-boyed? Self identified three main criteria: getting thoroughly out-rebounded, allowing a monstrous individual performance, and not dealing with a road environment effectively. Kansas did all three in its beatdown at the Breslin Center in East Lansing, Mich., on January 10. The Spartans out-rebounded the Jayhawks 42-31. Michigan State guard Kalin Lucas, the Big 10 Player of the Year, scored 22 points and controlled the pace of the game. The Breslin Center crowd became a major factor when Michigan State went on a 19-1 run in the first half. State 10 state 5 Junior guard Sherron Collins cringes at the mention of being big-boyed, but he knows that's what happened. "That doesn't sound good," Collins, whose nose was bloodyed by a Michigan State player in the game, said. "Big-boy only works for us when we big-boy each other in practice. We don't want to hear it with any other team." And the layhawks certainly don't want to hear it associated with another team twice in the same season. Yet that could easily happen if Kansas repeats its performance from earlier in the year when it meets Michigan State again Friday at approximately 8:37 p.m. in the Sweet Sixteen at Indianapolis' Lucas Oil Stadium. But no one is expecting it. The Jayhawks say they aren't even the same team that the Spartans pounded earlier in the season. "Michigan State played a team in East Lansing that was not the Big 12 Champion," Self said. "They played a pretty good college basketball team, but not one that played to the level we played at." State 10 State 15 'in Lucas, izzo SEE SEQUEL ON PAGE 5B State 15 Kansas From Top: Tyshawn Taylor, Sherro Collard, Cole Aldrich, Belf Michigan State From Top: Kalin Lucas, Delvon Roe, Durrell Summers, Tom izzo WOMEN'S BASKETBALL Confidence issues hurt Morris' game this season BY JAYSON JENKS jienks@kansan.com The best defender junior guard Sade Morris faced this season resided in the depths of her own mind. Morris is Kansas' second best scorer — a player who possesses speed, impressive wingspan for a guard (she's 5-foot-11) and the ability to be a lockdown defender. But, at times, Morris' thoughts subtly betrayed when she was on offense with the ball in her hands. "I don't understand it because if I was De, I'd be puffed up, walking around here like I owned everything," coach Bonnie Henrickson said. Morris' struggles with self-con fidence have always been present, but her tale is one that's familiar to many athletes playing Division I sports. "Every player goes through maybe I'm not good enough to be at this level," Morris said. "But The competition for playing caliber of athletes leave many questioning their own abilities. Morris did not appear confident, often deferring instead of attacking. Morris said, but then you figure out "Every player goes through 'maybe I'm not good enough to be at this level." There's no doubt that Morris is talented enough to compete in the Big 12. But in games this season Sometimes, she simply lacked the aggressive, take-it-to-the- that you wouldn't be here if you weren't good enough" SADE MORRIS Junior guard basket style that serves as her greatest strength. "I never want to be the person that wants to be selfish," Morris said. "There will be times when I say 'De, you're doing way too much." In return, Henrickson's pleas with Morris have been relentless and seemingly neverending. The goal, the purpose behind the constant prodding for more hinges on Morris' 8 WNIT THIRD ROUND Kansas vs. Arkansas 7 p.m., Today Allen Fieldhouse Admission is free for students with a valid KUID. COMMENTARY natural ability and noticeable importance to Kansas' success. When Morris missed two games and the second half of another earlier in the year, Kansas went 0-3. But when she's healthy and at her best, as was the case when she scored 24 points against Nebraska in the Big 12 tournament, Kansas' offense changes from two-dimensional (junior forward Danielle McCray and everyone else) to a three-dimensional offense capable of competing with any team in the Big 12. "Sade is a great player, and I always tell her that to booster her confidence. I tell her that she can take anyone to the basket." McCray said. "She's a good player like that. And once she's aggressive, you can't stop her." Indeed, Morris has been difficult to stop, let alone slow down, in Kansas' past three games. In that stretch, she's averaged 20 points per game and made 54 percent of her attempts. SEE WOMEN'S ON PAGE 5B Going fishing: a tale of the walleye BY STEPHEN MONTEMAYOR smontemayor@kansan.com Hopes of catching spawning walleye invited us to cast our bait into the water. Kansas had just won its first round game when we — my father, brother and I — began to navigate the jagged bank of Clinton Lake's dam. No luck. In fact, I had caught a cold just days before, so even that old axiom was out the window. The wind, not as biblical as Monday's offering, was enough to upset my line, creating a nasty backlash to end the day. To be more accurate, relative inexperience with open-faced fishing reels and a lengthy hiatus from fishing may have played a small role in my folly and frustration. In place of success was a perspective of the time off the water — time that grows with age and obligations. Textbooks, keyboards and money occupy increasing amounts of our time. Diversions sometimes include house parties, hurried jogs and maybe a trip to a game or two. Despite my lures being ignored and my mishandling of fishing equipment, the freedom of shutting it all down was welcome. With the University, East Lawrence and workplaces out of sight, all to be seen was miles of choppy water. Out there was a fish that would take the bait. Maybe. Roy Williams once said he didn't give a s---- about North Carolina. While at the lake, neither did I. Honestly, Quality time with family — another element growing in relation with the passage of time — took precedence over bracketology. That and I wanted a walleye. The walleye, which is from the perch family, is among the many fish of Clinton Lake. It is among the best-tasting fish as well, but upon first sight its distinctive features stand out. Its eyes sport a haunting glow like something out of a science fiction. Its thick body, colored yellow, brown and black, is crowned by a spiny dorsal fin that means business. April, May and early June are the prime months for hooking these fish. Fishingnotes.com says they are coming off the spawn now and will be aggressively feeding in the months ahead. The key is to beat the other fisherman to the walleye. If you are too early or simply unsuccessful — like we were — Culvers offers a consolation prize with its fried walleye basket. There are plenty of other fine fish in that lake. Crappie, for instance, will soon be ready to be caught en masse and later fried or smoked to perfection. And so while our dollar gets us little more than toilet tissue these days, a few bucks spent on a license and a few supplies make for a cost-efficient diversion. Fishing offers one more thing we could all use: Hope. Hope that tomorrow things will be better. You may have no luck, but there's always tomorrow. Edited by Melissa Johnson 2B SPORTS THE UNIVERSITY DIARY HANSAN THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2009 QUOTE OF THE DAY "Similar to us, they've had big wins down the stretch. They are so different. I started with the most recent film and then went backwards and it got to the point where I said 'Let me start over at the beginning again because they don't look like that anymore.' But they are literally a completely different team." Coach Bonnie Henrickson on Arkansas FACT OF THE DAY Arkansas' women's basketball team is 1-3 against the Big 12 this season.The Razor-backs suffered regular-season defeats to Missouri (56-55), at Kansas State (55-56) and at Texas Tech (75-60) before defeating Oklahoma State (61-60) in the WNIT second round on Monday. Arkansas Athletics TRIVIA OF THE DAY Q: When's the last time the women's basketball team defeated Arkansas? A: On Dec. 9, 1989, Kansas defeated Arkansas 56-51 in Fayetteville, Ark. The teams last met in 1998 when the Razorbacks' 79-63 victory ended the Jayhawks' season in the NCAA Regional Semifinals. KU Athletics The guide to the Sweet Sixteen COMMENTARY life in March is a funny thing. Office sick days go up. Production goes down. Beer consumption goes up. Test scores go down. Gambling debts go up. Marriage counseling bills go up . well, up. Anyway, the point is there's nothing like the KU campus in March. You know, I love that feeling when everyone has one collective thought on his or her mind. On Facebook right now, I think there are about 700 million statutes about KU basketball. And after a three-day break, the big dance is back. The Sweet Sixteen round starts tonight with regional semifinals being played in the West and East Regions. And of course, Kansas plays Michigan State at 8:37 p.m. on Friday at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Here's the Morning Brew's 10-minute guide to the Sweet Sixteen. COACH SPEAK It's really no big secret that coaches are the stars of college basketball. Of course, you've heard the argument that coaches are one part CEO, one part general manager, one part coach, one part parent, one part recruiter and so on. Of course, coaches have always been stars. Just go back to Dean Smith and John Wooden and Knight and Rupp and Allen and so forth. And so here we are in the Sweet Sixteen, and we have a collection of coaches that would rank up there with any in the history of the game. Yep, this year it's truly about the guys in Armani. just look at this list. 1. Duke: Mike Krzyewski - 3 titles, 10 Final Fours BY RUSTIN DODD dodd@kansan.com 2. North Carolina; Roy Williams - 1 title, 6 Final F 3. Louisville: Rick Pitino - 1 title,5 Final Fours (And the only coach to take three different teams) 4. Michigan State: Tom Izzo, 1 title, 4 Final Fours 5. Syracuse: Jim Boeheim - 1 title, 3 Final Fours 6. Connecticut: Jim Calhoun 2 titles, 2 Final Fours 7. Kansas: Bill Self, 1 title, 1 Final Four 8. Memphis: John Calipari, 0 titles, 2 Final Fours LOUISVILLE SLEEPER If Kansas can knock off Michigan State in the Sweet Sixteen, the Jayhawks will most likely have a date with No. 1 seed Louisville in the Elite Eight. The Cardinals' season has taken on a interesting narrative. A trendy Final Four pick in October, Louisville scuffled in November and December, losing games to Western Kentucky, Minnesota and UNLV. And of course, the Cardinals were quickly resigned to the college basketball scrap heap. Now three months later. Louisville has a Big East regular season championship and postseason tournament title on its resume, and the Cardinals are the tournament's overall No. 1 seed. So how did Louisville do it? Well, of course, there's not one answer. But much of the turnaround should be credited to the brilliant play of senior forward Terrence Williams. Williams is a rare species in the college game. He's a hybrid point-forward, who has the abil- jump MOTHERS' WEEKLY ADVANCE STEVE BRIALTON start Louisville's offense from the forward position. Williams, a 6-foot-6 forward, averages just 12.7 points per game, but rebounds remarkably well for his size — 8.7 rebounds per game —and hands out five assists per contest. He doesn't have gaudy stats like Blake Griffin, he isn't a physical specimen like Deluan Blair, and he isn't worshipped by ESPN like Tyler Hansbrough. But Williams may just be the most valuable player in the country. Williams WANDA MULUNGA WHO'S CUTTING DOWN THE NETS? Therea a great story about Russell Robinson after Kansas beat Davidson and advanced to the Final Four last year. The lavhays took There's a Robinson their time and snipped down the net at one end of the court. It took about 25 minutes, and by the time Bill Self cut the last strands of net, the Kansas players and coaches were ready to get back to the locker room to celebrate. Robinson had another thought. His eyes were focused on the other end of the court. THE MORNING BREW AS SEEN ON VH1 NICKELDOWN SUR WORLD SERIES OF POP CULTURE SUAEVENTS.COM SUAEVENTS.COM A LAWRENCE LOCAL SPECIAL GUEST ERIC MELIN FROM SEASON TWO OF THE VH1 SERIES SATURDAY, MARCH 28 KANSAS UNION 1:00 Pomeroy gives Louisville a 47.6 percent chance to come out of the Midwest Region, while he gives Pittsburgh a 40.1 percent chance to come out of the East. Memphis is his pick in the West, with a 40.8 percent chance, and he goes with North Carolina in the South with just a 35.4 percent likelihood. As for Kansas, Pomeroy gives Kansas a 26 percent chance to make it to the Final Four, but just a 5 percent chance to win it all. SATURDAY, MARCH 28 KANSAS UNION *Seriously, we don't have enough ink to explain it. I know I sound a little like former treasury secretary Henry Paulson right before Congress passed the $700 billion bailout plan, but it's true. 1:00 - 4:00PM FINALE @ 3PM IN ALDERSON, NY According to Pomeroy's complicated* formula, these teams have the best odds of making it to the Final Four in Detroit. Four teams will get to climb a ladder and cut down the nets as Regional Champs. So who will it be? Well, let's go to basketball statistics guru Ken Pomeroy at Basketball Prospectus. "Hey," Robinson shouted to nobody in particular. "What about the other net? Can we get that other net?" If you recall, Pomeroy gave Kansas the best odds to win it all at this time last year. Just saying. 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Admission to Memorial Stadium will be free and the team is asking that fans don't bring cameras and turn phones off MLB Royals' Buck prepares for season as backup SURPRISE, Ariz. — John Buck, the Kansas City Royals opening day catcher for the past four years, won't be in the lineup when the Royals start the season against the Chicago White Sox on April 6. But Buck said he still views himself as a starting catcher, even after losing the starting job to Miguel Olivo. "I don't look at myself as a backup at all." Buck said. "I don't think the Royals want me to, either. I'm not content with it, but at the same time Miguel has been named the starter. I'm going to support him. I want him to succeed, as much as I want myself to succeed. Cause if he succeeds, that means the team is doing good. I think ultimately, we all want to get to the playoffs." 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April 17-19 April 24-26 For course times and pre-registration Call 785.843.3550 (Class size is limited) LIFEGUARD American Red Cross Douglas County Chapter GUARD Prerequisites required THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN THURSDAY THURSDAY 26.000 SPORTS 3B BASEBALL CORNERSTONE Ryan Waggoner/KANSAN Nan Wagner Wagoner Sophomore third baseman Tony Thompson hit a solo home run left, his team leading sixth of the year in the 7-4 victory against Western Illinois on Wednesday at Hofstadl Ballpark. Thompson hit two home runs and had three RBIs in the kearns. Long balls fuel Kansas victory When you're batting average is still .360 heading into a game, it's hard to say that you're in a slump. BY JOSH BOWE jbowe@kansan.com Consider the slump busted. But that's what Tony Thompson found himself in entering Wednesday game after the Texas series. Picking up only one hit in 11 at-bats during last weekend's sweep was abnormal especially considering Thompson, a sophomore third baseman, had a 23-game hit streak stretching from last season. Thompson went 3-for-4 with two home runs and three RBI to propel Kansas (15-7) to a 7-4 victory and a series sweep of Western Illinois Wednesday afternoon at Hoglund Ballpark. "It just felt good to finally put some good at-bats together, more than one a game." Thompson said. "Put our team in the lead by another run so I guess that's the most important part." Thompson's second home run in the bottom of the fifth inniput put the Jayhawks up 5-2, and finally gave them some breathing room against the Leathernecks (3-12) who put up a fight all the way to the end. It helped Thompson to log attbits against a lower level of competition, coach Ritch Price said. Against Texas, Price felt the supe- ritor velocity of the Texas pitching staff disrupted the timing of Thompson's swing "He wasn't as sharp as he had been earlier in the season as far as getting his bat released," Price said. "Usually when he's going good, he's dialed in on a fastball regardless of what the velocity is." Both of Thompson's home runs were to left field and were well on their way to clearing the fence by the time Thompson reached first base. "It was good to see him absolutely smoke those two balls," Price said. "Those two balls were crushed." Unfortunately for Kansas, it needed all the runs it could get on Wednesday a day after after blowing away Western Illinois 14-3 on Tuesday. The Leathernecks kept it a scoreless game until the third inning, and they never fell behind by more than four runs, much to the chagrin of Price. "Without question," Price said when asked if the game was too close for comfort. "I didn't think our energy was very good yesterday, and I didn't think it was very good in the dugout today." Even after Thompson's first home run ignited a three-run fourth inning for Kansas, Western Illinois responded immediately in the top half of the fifth with two runs of its own. Then after a two-run eighth for Kansas, Western Illinois responded yet again with back to back hits. The first was a home run by former Jayhawk Travis Metcalf's younger brother Tyler, to keep the game within reach before Smyth induced a ground ball to get a double play to end any possible comeback. "We could of put a few more runs up and had a couple better at-bats," junior shortstop David Narodowski said. "But we managed to score a few runs late which just made everybody comfortable at the end." With upsets seemingly occurring all across America in college baseball, Thompson said a victory is all that matters in the end. "I think any win is good," Thompson said. "You like to have a little padding in between but you take whatever win you can get." Thompson has now surpassed his home run total of a year ago (five) with six home runs through 22 games. Which begs the question: Does he consider himself a power hitter now? "I guess I'd like to think so sometimes," he said. "I try to hit some balls in the gap and hit a few out of the park once once in awhile." Thompson smiled before answering. — Edited by Andrew Wiebe BASEBALL Double plays help kill rallies 4 Ryan Waggoner/KANSAN Junior shortstop David Noradowski turns a double play during the third inning of Kansas' game against Western Illinois on Wednesday at Hodgkins Ballpark. BY TIM DWYER tdwyer@kansan.com The last time shortstop David Narodowski and second baseman Roby Price turned a double play together was March 6 against Northwestern—13 full games and 119 innings ago. Then in the fifth inning of Tuesday's game, that all changed. Western Illinois cleanup hitter Kenny Price chopped a grounder to short, Narodowski fielded it, flipped to Robby, who fired a throw over to first baseman Zac Elgie. All of a sudden, it was like the Jayhawks' junior middle infielders couldn't help themselves. They turned three in Wednesday's game, each turning in one by themselves before collaborating on a textbook 4-6-3 double play in the ninth. Seven times in Wednesday's game the Leathernecks found themselves with a runner on first and less than two outs, only three runners made it past that. Price and Narodowski are quick to share credit, though. "Every time there's a guy at first," Narodowski said, "Paulie (Smyth, senior closer) runs that fastball in on right handed hitters and gets them to hit little knuckle ground ball and after that it's just routine." Price was quick to give the pitching credit as well, saying the Jayhawk pitchers weren't letting the Leathernecks hit anything hard and were giving them a chance to "roll them up," but he also said he and Narodowski have started to recognize each other's tendencies on double-play balls. "I'm starting to get a feel for what he's going to do on what type of feeds," Price said, "and the same with me for him. He's been real smooth out there and it's been real easy to work with him." Coach Ritch Price, Robby's father, said that double plays make a huge impact in a game, especially with Kansas' style of baseball. "I think, especially when you're trying to pitch to contact like we are," he said, "if you can execute in the middle of the diamond then you can get out of a lot of jams." It's not easy work for Nardowski and the younger Price, though. It's their first season working together, and Price spent last season playing with Texas Rangers draft pick Erik Morrison. "In the fall we practiced that a lot, actually." Narodowski said. "In practices during the week, too, we spend probably 15 or 20 minutes just working on double plays, so we've started to get used to each other with that." While Price and Narodowski are getting used to each other in the field, it's a safe bet that the Kansas pitchers won't have any trouble getting used to the results. Edited by Heather Melanson box score Western Illinois 0 00 0 20 011 — 4103 Kansas 0 00 320 02X — 7111 Western Illinois AB R HRB Stewart C 4 0 1 1 Wolf LF 4 0 1 1 Laidig 3B 4 0 1 1 Price RF 4 0 0 0 Metcalf 1B 3 1 1 Johnson 2B 3 1 2 0 Spicer DH 2 0 0 0 Koszukiens 2 0 1 0 Hagins CF 4 1 1 0 Gallaga ss 2 1 2 1 Totals 32 4 10 4 E-Western Illinois: Metcalf (4); Gallaga 2(5); Kansas: Thompson (1) Kansas Jayhawks AB R H RBI Narodowski CF 4 0 1 1 Heere RF 3 1 1 1 Price 2B 4 0 0 0 Afenir SS 4 1 1 1 Thompson 1B 4 3 3 3 Waters DH 4 0 0 0 Lytle PR 0 1 0 0 Land 1B 4 0 0 0 Lincoln C 4 1 1 1 Faunce 3 0 2 0 Totals 34 7 11 6 Pitchers Western Illinois IP H R ER BO Brough L (0-2) 4.2 7 5 4 1 1 Lingle 3.1 5 2 1 0 3 HR-Western Illinois: Metcalf 1(5) Kansas: Thompson 2 (6) Kansas Jayhawks IP H R ER BB SO Bollman W (2-0) 5.0 5 2 1 1 5 Murray 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 Blankenship 1.0 1 0 0 1 1 Boyer 0.2 2 1 1 0 1 Bochy 0.1 0 0 0 0 1 Smyth 1.0 2 1 1 0 0 T-2:22. A-655. baseball notes Family Ties Western Illinois first baseman Tyler Metcalf's brother Travis set a Kansas record with 18 home runs in the 2004 season. The younger Metcalf sent two balls sailing over the outfield wall Tuesday then hit another Wednesday. "I got a text from Travis that said, 'That's how the Metcalfs roll in Hoglund Ballpark,' coach Ritch Price said, laughing. Two for Thompson Tony Thompson hit his fifth and sixth home runs of the season Wednesday night. It is the first time in his Jayhawk career that Thompson has had a multi-homer run game and it is the first one for KU since Erik Morrison did it last year against Baylor. "Those two balls were crushed," coach Ritch Price said. Tim Dwyer Teller's SUNDAY BRUNCH Only $9.95 with Student ID www.tellerslawrence.com GRE LSAT GMAT TEST PREPARATION That's Right on Target. 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The Irish will go on to NIT in New York ASSOCIATED PRESS SOUTH BEND, Ind. — By the time Jodie Meeks got going for Kentucky, Notre Dame was all but packing its bags for New York. The Irish were up by 15 points before Meeks made his second basket, on just his fourth shot with 12:18 left in the game, and the Irish survived a 17-5 run late by the Wildcats to end a 10-game losing streak to Kentucky with a 77-67 victory Wednesday night to advance to the National Invitation Tournament semifinals. "They did a great job of guarding him," Kentucky coach Billy Gillispe said. "You think about what he's been through all season, as far as the physical stress, the mental stress, he's handled it well." Notre Dame coach Mike Brey said the Irish (21-14) threw a variety of defenders at Meeks, who finished with 21 points on 6-of-10 shooting, although Ryan Ayers had the most success against Meeks. "He only had three shots in the first half," Brey said. "But a guy like that, he got going a little bit in the second half. But overall I thought we did a really good job." Kentucky, meanwhile, had no answer for Luke Harangody, who had 30 points and 11 rebounds. "He was pretty much scoring all over the court," said Kentucky forward Patrick Patterson, who guarded Harangody. Kentucky (22-14) cut the lead to 67-62 on a slam dunk by Perry Stevenson with 2:42 left. But the Irish were 8-of-8 from the free-throw line over the final 1:29 to end the game on a 10-5 run to hang on. "We're all super excited," said Notre Dame guard Kyle McAlarne, who added 15 points. "This was our goal coming into the NIT. We put all the talk about us getting to the NCAAs way behind us and we focused on getting back to New York." The Irish, who hit 12 3-pointers in the win, will face Penn State (25-11) Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden. A large number of Kentucky fans, including its pep band, made the trip to South Bend, which is about 325 miles away from Lexington. It appeared about a quarter of the 7,636 fans were wearing Kentucky blue. When Meeks hit a pair of 3-pointers midway through the They were quickly drowned out by Notre Dame fans charting: "Let's go Irish" "They brought their band and cheerleaders like a high school game," Harangody said. "It was kind of fun, the fans going back and forth. It was neat. It was a good crowd." The scene was reminiscent of when red-clad Nebraska fans filled about a third of Notre Dame Stadium for a football game in 2000 and chanted: "Husker, home game!" It was Notre Dame's first win over the Wildcats since an 80-67 victory in 1990 during Rick Pitino's first year as Kentucky coach. Gillipie now returns to Lexington with many fans wondering about his future. MLB Angels' Torii Hunter leaves the game after being hit in the nose with baseball ASSOCIATED PRESS TEMPE, Ariz. — A stiff wind blowing out to center field made things difficult for the pitchers Wednesday. Torii Hunter had it worse, though. The Angels center fielder had a ball deflect off his nose in the first inning, turning a drive by Jeff Baker into a two-run inside-the-park homer, but Los Angeles beat the Colorado Rockies 18-11. Hunter tried to make a leaping catch at the wall but the ball hit the padding and struck him in the face. He had to leave the game. X Rays game. X-Rays were negative. "I thought he went head first into the wall. I think for the most part, his playing hard keeps him away from injuries. That was a fluke." Angel! manager Mike Scioscia said. "He wants to play tomorrow, but I don't think we're going to. We'll give him a little time to (recuperate)." "I think for the most part, his playing hard keeps him away from injuries. That was a fluke." Jered Weaver was hit hard again, giving up seven hits, six runs — five earned — and three of the homers in 4 1-3 innings. Weaver made his fourth spring start after a slight delay at the start of camp due to shoulder soreness. He was coming off his best outing on March 20, when he limited Arizona to one run and four hits in four innings, but he has a 7.94 ERA. MIKE SCIOSCIA Angels manager "I thought his stuff did better than the results would show," Sciosia said. "His arm felt great. His stuff was good. Just a couple of his fastballs they got out of here." Weaver was considerably better than Rockies right-hander Jason Marquis, who allowed 10 hits, 12 runs — 11 earned — with four walks over 3 1-3. Marquis, who was making his fourth Cactus League start and sixth appearance of the spring, has allowed 22 earned runs over his last 14 innings. "It goes without saying, he's still trying to get some things squared away," Rockies acting manager Jim Tracy said. "He had a very good first inning. From there, he was doing a decent job of getting ahead of hitters but then he'd give the count right back to them. "He got some pitches up and they hit him. When he gets pitches up, they hit him." Manager Clint Hurdle stayed back in Tucson with the Rockies that were playing in a minor league game. Baker finished 4-for-4. Baker's homers were his first two of the spring. Ryan Spilborghs hit his fourth and Yorvit Torrealba his second. Sean Rodriguez hit his first spring header. Erick Aybar had four hits in five trips to the plate, raising his spring average to .389. EAT PRESENTS CONCERT READINGS OF FOUR NEW ONE-ACT PLAYS BY K.U. 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This program will help you prepare financially for your future. Join us for free food and prizes! RSVP to sgerson@kualumni.org by March 30. This event is free and open to all students. KU ALUMNI ASSOCIATION The University of Kansas . THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS Office of Student Financial Aid --- 1 THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN THURSDAY MARCH 26, 2009 SPORTS 5B WOMEN'S (CONTINUED FROM 1B) Morris' statistical improvement is drastic — she scored just 10 points combined in Kansas' final two games of the regular season. But more startling is her recent resolve to continue attacking the basket throughout the game's entirety. "With Danielle bringing to the table her outside shot, we definitely need a slasher – somebody who draws defense and then she can kick it out and create easier shots," senior guard Ivana Catic said. Attribute at least a portion of Morris' recent improvement to McCray, Kansas' leading scorer this season. In watching how McCray continually looked for shots on offense, Morris adopted a similar mindset. "I realized that if I have a girl beat and she's on my shoulder, I can still shoot it because she's not going to stop me." Morris said. "And I took to that from Daniel. She does that all the time." Yet, beyond that, Morris' key to success has been simple: Continue being the aggressor. In Kansas' last three games, that's what she's done. "I don't even know how to describe it. I guess I'm in a better rhythm, a better flow," Morris said. "I'm looking for things I didn't look for in the beginning." Edited by Susan Melgren kansas vs. arkansas P No. Kansas Ht. Yr. PPG G 3 Ivana Catic 5-8 Sr. 2.5 F 4 Danielle McCray 5-11 Jr. 20.5 G 20 Sade Morris 5-11 Jr. 12.3 F 24 Nicollette Smith 6-2 So. 6.9 C 14 Krysten Boogaard 6-5 So. 8.8 P No. Arkansas Ht. Yr. PPG G 2 Shanita Arnold 5-4 So. 5.6 G 22 Ceira Ricketts 5-9 Fr. 12.5 G 33 Lyndsay Harris 5-9 Fr. 9.9 G 34 Ayana Brereton 5-10 Sr. 10.1 F 31 Whitney Jones 6-0 Sr. 10.5 When/Where... Tipoff scheduled for 7 p.m. tonight at Allen Fieldhouse. Who to watch for... Freshman Geira Rickets. It was pretty apparent Ricketts was going to be an impact freshman at the college level way back in the seventh grade. Ricketts started for her high school team for six years and had four quadruple-doubles in her career at Fairdale High in Kentucky. Her most impressive line: 21 points, 17 rebounds, 10 assists, 10 steals and 7 blocks. She continues to do it all for the Razorbacks A very close game. Arkansas lost at Kansas State in December by nine and just beat Oklahoma State by one in the second round of the WNIT. Arkansas didn't play too well in the SEC this season, but it was a tough conference and the Razorbacks are very young. They just might be coming together a little too late. Why Kansas will win... Simply, Kansas is taller. The tallest player who played in the Razorbacks' victory over Oklahoma State is 6-1. 6-5 sophomore Krysten Boogaard will seize the opportunity to pull down rebounds and go back up without much interference. How the game is important... Magic number... It's the Sweet 16 of the WNIT, and the Jayhawks are set on winning the whole tournament to show the NCAA tournament committee they made a mistake by leaving Kansas out of their field. A loss ends steady senior point guard Ivana Catic's career. 192 Number of three-point attempts for freshman Lyndsay Harris on the season. That's more than six a game. She was one of eight against Oklahoma State, and you can bet she'll be the first one to put it up from deep if the Razorbacks fall into a hole. Clark Goble NCAA TOURNAMENT Travis Walton gets ready to play Kansas after making 18 points in round two Michigan guard scores career-high LARRY LAGE ASSOCIATED PRESS EASTLANSING,Mich.—Travis Walton strolled onto Michigan State's practice court shortly after midnight with a McDonald's cup a basketball in another. "Just getting some shots up and watching more film," Walton said Wednesday in an interview with The Associated Press. "Just cherishing this moment." The second-seeded Spartans still have a chance to soak up and create memories because the Big Ten's defensive player of the year had his best game offensively in the second round against USC. Walton scored a career-high 18 points in the victory, putting Michigan State in the regional semifinals for the eighth time in 12 years and keeping his hopes alive to continue a streak for the elite basketball program. "The key is keeping [Collins] off the line this time. But that's easier said than done because he's really good." Since Tom Izzo succeeded Jud Heathcote in 1995, every player who has played for the Spartans for four years has been on a Final Four team. TRAVIS WALTON Michigan guard If Walton can help the Spartans defeat defending national champ- Despite Walton's breakout game, the Jayhawks probably won't have to worry about him making rain-bow jumpers from all angles as he stunningly did against USC. "It's something you think about, but it takes patience." Walton said. "We just have to focus on Kansas." pion Kansas on Friday night and the winner of the Louisville-Arizona game on Sunday, he and his fellow seniors will extend the feat. Collins made 11 of 14 free throws and scored 25 points in Michigan State's 13-point win. They will, though, have to hope Sherron Collins can score against him on Jan. 10 in East Lansing. "The key is keeping him off He is scoring just 5.3 points a game, ranking seventh on the team, and averaging 3.2 assists, 2.3 rebounds and 1.5 steals. the line this time," Walton said. "But that's easier said than done because he's really good." Walton's statistics aren't good, but his impact is great. Michigan State won the 2000 national championship during a four-year run that included four Big Ten titles and three Final Four appearances because it was mentally and physically tougher than many of its opponents. The guard has made his greatest contribution with intangibles Izzo needed again. Izzo said he made the mistake of valuing talent over toughness before recruiting Walton out of Lima, Ohio, to bring the program back to its blue-collar roots. Then, the Spartans went seven seasons without a conference championship and advanced to the national semifinals once. "We went from tough to a little soft to tougher," Izzo said. "Travis has been a big part of the upgrade." SEQUEL (CONTINUED FROM 1B) Freshman guard Tyshawn Taylor agrees. That's why he told his teammates he was rooting for Michigan State to beat Southern California in the second round of the NCAA Tournament in Minneapolis after Kansas beat Dayton to move to the Sweet Sixteen. Taylor wanted another shot at Michigan State. He's not hiding the revenge factor. Some of the Jayhawks believe the defeat in East Lansing, which in reality was more lopsided than the 13-point deficit, shaped them into the team they are today. Sophomore center Cole Aldrich hasn't forgotten the disappointment in the Kansas locker room after that game. But he also remembers how Kansas used it to mature and women 13 of its next 14 games. "People are going to notice how much we matured when we play Michigan State again." Taylor said. "This is a totally different team." "It's something you don't want to go through as a team or as a player — learning through a loss," Aldrich said. "But sometimes that's the best way to learn. through defeat, and we definitely learned from that." But don't misunderstand: No one has positive memories from what happened at the Breslin Center. Collins said he remembered being shell-shocked. Self called the experience humbling. Can all that negativity be used as motivation to give Kansas an edge in the re-match? "Since we lost the first match-up." Self joked. "I'm saying we have a huge advantage." FIGURE SKATING - Edited by Carly Halvorson KANO YOSHIKA ASSOCIATED PRESS United States' Evan Lysacek skates during the men's short program at the World Figure Skating Championships in Los Angeles Wednesday. Frenchman wins the short American gets second and the competition continues today NANCY ARMOUR ASSOCIATED PRESS LOS ANGELES — Forget the quad. It was another jump that put Brian Joubert ahead of Evan Lysacek. The Frenchman bothed his quad combination yet still edged Lysacek in the short program at the world figure skating championships on Wednesday, bolstered by a more difficult solo jump, joubert, the 2007 champion, scored 84.40 points, putting him 1.7 ahead of Lysacek going into Thursday night's free skate. Patrick Chan, Canada's up- and- comer, is third, and the audience thought he deserved better, booing when his marks were posted. Chan shrugged and, when the boos continued, smiled and put his finger to his lips. Brandon Mroz showed his second-place finish at his first senior U.S. championships was no fluke, finishing eighth with a solid, clean skate. U.S. champion Jeremy Abbott, however, ran into a few problems and is in 10th place. The pairs final is later Wednesday, with reigning champions Aliona Savchenko and Robin Szolkowy of Germany in the lead. Joubert found himself in a dust-up with Chan earlier this week over the importance of the quad; Joubert thinks it should be a staple of men's skating. Chan thinks it's the overall quality of a program that should matter most. Both wound up being right Wednesday A painstakingly slow entry into his quadruple toe loop-triple toe combination forced Joubert to put his right hand all the way down on the ice to save the landing. That made for a crooked takeoff on the second jump, and another ugly landing. But because loubert had done the quad toe, he could do a triple lutz as his required solo jump. Lysacek had done a triple lutz as the opening jump in his required combination, so he had to do a triple flip for his solo jump. Throw in style points, and Joubert's lutz ended up being worth two points more. As Chan pointed out, however, it's the whole program that gets it done and Joubert had it with a playful, entertaining number that was just the right fit for Hollywood. Through April 8 09 Bb Bracket Bash WIN! 1st place 46" LCD TV 2nd $300 in gift cards 3rd $200 in gift cards Just drop off a bracket with your name, phone number and email at any KU Credit Union location through April 8th for your chance to win. Bracket BASH '09 THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN KU CREDIT UNION A DIVISION OF 86 FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Drop it off @ 31st & Iowa or 6th & Kasold KU Credit Union Through April 8! WESTBROOK Classes at KU in KC Helping you graduate sooner! edwardscampus.ku.edu KU EDWARDS CAMPUS The University of Kansas KU EDWARDS CAMPUS --- 6B SPORTS THE UNIVERSITY DARY KANSAN THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2009 SOFTBALL Kansas loses two one-run games against Creighton Jayhawks performed solidly in both games BY TOM POWERS tpowers@kansan.com The Jayhawks just can't seem to catch a break as the Creighton Bluejays did just enough to squeak by and steal two victories Wednesday during a chilly doubleheader at Arrocha Ballpark. Kansas suffered two tightly contested one-run losses. Creighton barely etched out a 2-1 victory in the first game with a suicide squeeze in the top of the fifth inning. Game two went into extra innings, ending 4-3 in the tenth on a sacrifice fly by Bluejay first baseman Renae Sinkler. "Those were two good ball-games," coach Tracy Bunge said in a postgame interview. "Creighton's a very good ball club, they've got an all region kid on the mound and they hit the ball well. I'm not displeased with our play." Kansas indeed played two solid ball games, the first being a pitcher's duel. Jayhawk senior Val George racked up a career-high fourteen strikeouts in the first game, allowing only two runs on five hits in a complete game performance. "My riseball was my most effective pitch today," George said after the game. Also pitching a complete game, Creighton's Tara Oltman recorded eight strikeouts, holding the Jayhawks to one run on four hits. Kansas' sole run came in the bottom of the seventh off of a towering home run shot over the left field wall by left fielder Alice Clark. In game two, the layhawks got off to a hot start in a hurry. Third baseman Val Chapple and right fielder Liz Kocon got the layhawks on the board in the first inning, both scoring on a pair of singles. The Bluejays answered back quickly, scoring one run in the top of the second inning and two in the third. Kansas knotted up the score in the fifth inning with an RBI double by Kocon before suffering the loss on Sinkler's sacrifice fly in the tenth. box score Creighton 2, Kansas 1 WP: Tre Oltman (13-5) LP: Val George (7-9) HR: Rena Sinkler (CU, 5) HI: Allie Clark (KU, 3) Creighton 4, Kansas 3 WP: Tara Olltan (14-5) LP: Valge (7-10) HP: Lepal (7-10) Kansas battled all afternoon and came away with nothing to show for it, so it comes as no surprise that what's plaguing the fayhawks is a lack of confidence. Chance Dibben/KANSAN LANSAS "It's definitely been a big issue this season," senior center fielder Dougie McCaulley said. The lack in confidence was personified with the play of shortstop Stevie Crisosto. Crisoto was pulled in the second inning of yesterday's contest against Missouri State and, after committing her tenth error of the season in the top of the seventh inning of the first game, was replaced by sophomore Kolby Fesmire in the second game versus Creighton. It visibly affected her overall performance. "Stevie is an experienced senior, a player that has been there and fought the good fight." Bunge said of the struggling Crisosto. "She's a good hitter, she just needs to compartmentalize. She's not pouting or putting her head down, she's in it for her teammates." Kansas will have to regain that confidence in a hurry as it faces No. 23 Texas A&M in a two-game series this weekend. The Aggies were last year's runner up in the NCAA College World Series, losing to Arizona State in two straight games. The games will be at 2 p.m. Saturday and noon Sunday in Arrocha Ballpark. Pitcher Sarah Vertelka, Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., junior, pitches during the second game of Wednsday's doubleheader against Creighton. The Jayhawks lost to the Bluejays in both games. They lost the first 2-1 and the second 4-3. — Edited by Liz Schubauer AMES Chance Dibble/KANSAN First baseman Amanda Jobe, shawnee junior, slides into third base during Wednesday's game against the Bluejays. Creighton swept Kansas in the doubleheader, winning the first match 2-1 and the second 4-3. JOIN THE BEST We don’t appreciate laziness. In fact, we can’t stand it. The Kansan Advertising Staff is now hiring for the summer and fall semesters. We’re looking to hire the most driven students at KU for positions in advertising sales or design. 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Carter was a two time MVP of the Missouri Valley Conference with the Shockers. The outfielder won the 1993 World Series for Toronto with a home run in the bottom of the ninth inning of Game 6 against Philadelphia closer Mitch Williams. Other 2009 inductees announced Tuesday include pitchers Darren Dreifort of Wichita State and Kirk Dressendorter of Texas;toshortstop Barry Larkin of Michigan; second baseman Todd Walker of LSU and catcher Keith Moreland of Texas. The late Branch Rickey, most famous as the Brooklyn Dodgers executive who broke baseball's Morristown or Teens Longtime coach Ron Polk also made the list. He's the only coach to lead three teams to the College World Series: Mississippi State Georgia and Georgia Southern. Joe Carter, two-time MVP of the Missouri Valley Conference, won the 1993 World Series for Toronto with a home run in the ninth inning. color barrier with Jackie Robinson in the 1940s, was the vintage-erainducte. Rickey played at Ohio Wesleyan and coached at Michigan. The first small-school inductee is St. Francis coach Gordie Gillespie. The 82-year-old startet the season with 1,783 wins, most in col- coach inducted into the college hall. The small-school designation is for two- and four-year schools other than NCAA Division I. Palmeiro was an outfielder for the Bulldogs when he became the Southeastern lege baseball, and is the first active performance-enhancing Conference's first triple crown winner in 1984. He became an All-Star at first base in the majors before his career ended with a positive test for In 1984, Rafael Palmeiro became the Southeastern Conference's first triple crown winner. He hit 569 home runs in the major leagues. Dreifort led Wichita State to three consecutive College World Series appearances from 1991 to 1993, and Dressendorfer was one of the winningest pitchers in Southwest Conference history with 45 wins. fies for the Longhorns. Larkin, the starting shortstop for the Cincinnati Reds when they won the World Series in 1990, was a. 361 career hitter at Michigan. A 12-time All-Star in the majors, Larkin twice led the Wolverines to the College World Series. Walker, a second baseman who was a career .289 hitter in 12 Major League seasons, was named the Most Outstanding Player at the College World Series when LSU won the title in 1993. Moreland led the Longhorns to three consecutive College World Series appearances and the 1975 national title. Texas was 160-21 in his three seasons. The 2009 class will be inducted July 3. KANSANCLASSIFIEDS HOME housing SALE SALE announcements 785-864-4358 for sale MEDIA ... HAWKCHALK.COM jobs textbooks O FOR SALE 2007 Orange Genuine Buddy Scooter 50cc - Great Condition! Over 80 mpg Park it on campus at any bike rack! $1500 obo 913-424-5099/afell@ku.edu. hawkchalk.com/3130 Small white refrigerator (about 1.7cu ft.) Used, $13, 785-393-5145, hawkchalk.com/3128 Studio full of stuff! 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Vick's lawyers have said they expected him to be moved any day into a halfway house in Newport News, Va, or to his Hampton, Va, home as soon as May 21. LARRY O'DELL ASSOCIATED PRESS RICHMOND, Va. - The U.S. Department of Labor filed complaints Wednesday accusing suspended NFL star Michael Vick of illegally spending about $1.3 million in pension plan funds for his own benefit, including paying restitution ordered in his dogfighting conspiracy case. The department filed the complaints in federal district and bankruptcy courts the same day Vick left a federal lockup in Kansas, apparently bound for Virginia to appear at a bankruptcy hearing next week. Vick was at the Federal Transfer City in Oklahoma City late Wednesday afternoon. Mark Lichtenstein, one of Vick's bankruptcy attorneys, declined to comment on both the Labor Department allegations and the details of Vick's apparent temporary move to Virginia for the April 2 hearing. The Labor Department said Vick made a series of prohibited transfers from a pension plan sponsored by MV7, a celebrity marketing company owned by the former Atlanta Falcons quarterback. The department alleges that Vick violated his duties as trustee of a pension plan that covered nine current or former MV7 employees. "This action sends a message that the Labor Department will not tolerate the misuse of plan The filing further complicates Vick's bankruptcy case, which has money and will take whatever steps necessary to recover the assets owed to eligible workers." Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis said in a prepared statement. The department also accused two of Vick's former financial advisers, Mary R. Wong and David A. Talbot, of participating in some of the transfers. Vick left Leavenworth on Wednesday, bound for Virginia. The judge for the bankruptcy case has ordered Vick to testify in person next week. gradually moved along in Newport News while Vick serves a 23-month prison term in the federal penitentiary in Leavenworth. The judge presiding over the bankruptcy case has ordered Vick to testify in person at next week's hearing on confirmation of his Chapter 11 plan. U. S. Bureau of Prisons spokeswoman Felicia Ponce said Wednesday that Vick was at the Oklahoma transfer facility but added that she could not disclose the inmate's ultimate destination until he arrives. There was no indication of when Vick left Leavenworth or when he would arrive in Virginia. Vick will likely be kept in a southeastern Virginia jail until the hearing, but it wasn't known which one. Newport News Sheriff Gabe Morgan said he had not been notified that Vick would be staying in the city jail, but it was possible Vick and federal marshals could show up unannounced. U. S. Bankruptcy Judge Frank Santoro earlier this month rejected the idea of allowing testimony by video hookup, saying he needed Vick in the courtroom so he could assess his demeanor and credibility. Vick's plan for paying his creditors is based largely on his intention to resume his NFL career. Vick was suspended indefinitely after his 2007 indictment, and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has said he will review Vick's status after he is released. The Falcons still hold the contract rights to Vick but have said they will try to trade him. Vick's bankruptcy plan would allow him to keep the first $750,000 of his annual pay. After that, a percentage would go to his creditors based on a sliding scale. Vick is eligible to move into home confinement no earlier than May 21 and is scheduled to be released from custody July 20. CYCLING Doctors repair Armstrong's collarbone uREQ JIM VERTUNO ASSOCIATED PRESS AUSTIN, Texas — His broken collarbone surgically mended, Lance Armstrong is on the clock. The seven-time Tour de France champion will be back on his bike in days even though the bone may take eight to 12 weeks to fully mend. Armstrong must resume training almost immediately if he's to meet his goal of racing in the Giro d'Italia, which begins May 9. The 37-year-old American cyclist also plans to ride in the Tour de France this July. Surgeon Doug Elenz inserted a stainless steel plate and 12 screws to stabilize the broken collarbone on Wednesday, two days after Armstrong crashed in the first stage of the Vuelta of Castilla and Leon race in northern Spain. Lance Armstrong listens to Dr. Douglas Elenz before surgery on his broken right collarbone on Wednesday in Austin, Texas. Armstrong broke his collarbone in the first stage of the Veuleta of Castillo cycling race in Napoleon on Mayday. "Lance is going to be a patient who is going to push the envelope," Elenz said. After taking a few days off, Armstrong will be allowed to ride a stationary bike. Then doctors will monitor his arm strength, range of motion in his shoulder, as well as his pain, to decide what kind of training he can do. "Howdy folks. Made it thru. Took longer than we thought. Playing with my kids right now. Making me feel A LOT better," he wrote. Elenz said the 12 screws were more than he might normally use, but he felt they were needed knowing Armstrong's goals. The surgery to stabilize the bone required about a 5-inch incision and the steel plate measures about the same length, said Elenz, who added it's likely doctors will someday remove the plate. Just hours after the surgery, Armstrong was posting to his Twitter feed, reassuring fans. Although doctors initially thought it was a simple fracture, Elenz said X-rays showed it was broken in four pieces. Armstrong returned to elite cycling this year after a 3-year layoff. "This was a challenge." Elenz said, "It was a hard case." During a conference call Tuesday night, he said he was frustrated the injury came just as he was getting into top shape. He was among the top 10 riders for much of the race Monday before he crashed about 12 miles from the end of the stage. "I think the Giro is still very doable," Armstrong said. "This is definitely a back, no doubt. It's the biggest setback I've ever had in my cycling career, so it's a new experience for me." Now, he's determined to get back to the front. Teller's SUNDAY BRUNCH Only $9.95 with Stud www.tellerslaw KU INDEPENDENT STUDY KU Courses Distance Learning KU 785-864-5823 enroll@ku.edu www.ContinuingEd.ku.edu/is KU I WOMEN'S BASKETBALL Powerhouse teams already knocked out of tournament Goodbye Tennessee. So long Duke. See you next time North Carolina. Thirty-two games into the NCAA women's basketball tournament and three of the powerhouses have already been bounced. Throw-in LSU, which had made the previous five Final Fours, and it would be easy to see a transformation under way There is a lot of championship experience left with UConn Stanford, Baylor and Purdue still playing. Those four teams have combined to win seven of the past 10 national titles. No mid-major team made it to the second weekend as all 16 teams left come from power conferences. The Big 12 and Big East each have four teams, the Pac-10 and Big Ten are sending three. The SEC and ACC only have one representative each. Of the major upsets that happened so far in the tournament, none is more talked about than Ball State's victory over Tennessee. Any other season it might have been considered the great. est upset of all time, surpassing top-seed Stanford's loss at home to Harvard in 1998. But the Lady Vols were already suffering through the worst year in Pat Summitt's career. With all five starters gone from the two-time defending champs and the team being inconsistent all season, the Lady Vols were vulnerable to see their unbelievable streak of making it to the regional semifinals every season come to an end. Yet the UConn express keeps rolling as the unbeaten Huskies (35-0) have shown no signs of weakness routing both Vermont and Florida in their first two games. Now if Connecticut had lost to Vermont in the opener, that would have been something. "As much as everyone focuses on Connecticut, there are going to be some great stories coming out of the tournament," Connecticut coach Geno Auriemma said. "The tournament has just become an unbelievable event for these kids. There are no guarantees. We want to get a lot better this week than we were this weekend." 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No one from North Dakota State believed that. Neither did any of the 10,000 fans who drove down 1-94 from Fargo to cheer the Bison on in their first NCAA tournament appearance. "It's obvious that if anyone needs a helping hand, they can expect to get help." "My last memory of college basketball was walking off the court to their cheers," senior Brett Winkelman said. "They've given us so much over the last few years." BRETT WINKELMANN North Dakota State basketball player Had a few more bounces gone their way they might be in Indianapolis right now, practicing for a third-round game against Michigan State. Instead they're working on something a little more Working right alongside them, shovel for shovel, are coach Saul Phillips and the Bison basketball team. Now the Bison are giving back. They're trying to save their town. Once again, the odds are against them. Snow was falling Wednesday in Fargo, just more bad news in the city's fight against the swelling Red River. The bad weather was hampering efforts to fill a staggering 2 million sandbags to protect the city amid new projections that the river would crest at levels never before seen by the weekend. Thousands of people from all walks of life, many of them with vivid memories of the disastrous 1997 floods, are racing around the clock to keep the city dry. With school canceled, students are stacking sandbags, while others are taking time off from work to do what they can to help. urgent - saving people's homes. "It's just the way of life around here," Winkelman said. "It's obvious that if anyone needs a helping hand, they can expect to get help." People in Fargo first began worrying about a possible flood about the same time the Bison were eliminated by Kansas in the first round, a game they were in until the final minutes. The Red River is bloated from heavy winter snows made even worse by spring rains, and has risen some 20 feet in the last week alone. The prognosis isn't good, which makes the sandbagging even more critical. Every able body is needed including the big bodies of the Bison. Phillips began calling his players during the weekend when it became apparent how bad things might get. He hoped to have the entire team working together, filling and stacking the sandbags. His players beat him to it. Half of them were already on the front lines. "You go from a terrific diversion like the NCAA tournament to everybody literally walking down streets asking if anyone needs help," Phillips said. "It's a really weird dynamic. I don't think you could find two more opposite deals." The team has worked together the last few days, going house-tohouse near the river to offer help. Like all volunteers, they're braving freezing temperatures and muddy lawns that quickly give way to size 17 boots. The people being helped are not only grateful, but eager to talk some hoops. "They want to talk about the Kansas game and how much fun it was to watch," senior center Lucas Moormann said. The basketball players are just a small part of an army of thousands of volunteers, some from other towns, who have been working long hours to protect homes and businesses along the river that separates the city from Moorhead, Minn. They work in shifts as dump trucks loaded with sand rumble by on a continuous loop. Phillips worked an extra shift, from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., figuring that would be a time the city would be hurting for volunteers. He was wrong. "I went to the Fargodome to hop on a bus and the buses were all jam-packed," the coach said. "There were so many college students on them going out to help." A week ago those students, like the rest of the town, were ready for a wild ride in the NCAA tournament. It didn't happen. Now, instead of coming together for a team, they're coming together for a town. "If this is our country's future." Phillips said "then we're in awfully good shape." NCAA Tigers duke it out in Sweet 16 No. 2 Memphis takes on No.3 Missouri in third round of the tournament BOB BAUM ASSOCIATED PRESS Energy, intensity and speed will be on display in this Tiger vs. Tiger semifinal at the NCAA West Regional Thursday night. GLENDALE, Ariz. — Missouri and Memphis have much more in common than a nickname. "You will see some things that you marvel at." Missouri coach Mike Anderson said. "You will probably see some things like 'Wow, did he do that?'" "You will see some things that you marvel at." "We saw each other in the hallway out there and I said 'It is going to be another boxing match, I can just see it coming.' John Calipari said after the teams worked out at University of Phoenix Stadium. "And he laughed, because we have had wars." Anderson needs MIKE ANDERSON Missouri coach Missouri's Leo Lyons said that when Anderson first arrived in Anderson, a disciple of Nolan Richardson at Arkansas, coached the Tigers to the Big 12 tournament championship in just his third season at Missouri. The last time Memphis lost a Conference USA contest — to UAB 62 games ago — Anderson was the opposing coach. everybody to keep up with the deep, talented Conference USA champions, and he got a scare Wednesday when one of his most relentless players DeMarre Carroll twisted his left ankle in practice and limped off the court. Carroll downplayed the incident. And he knows how to beat Memphis. "Trying to make a move and I tweaked my ankle a little bit," he said. "But at this point, it is the Sweet Sixteen, I'm 100 percent." Missouri (30-6) and Memphis (33-3) are right where they were supposed to wind up after being tabbed the No. 3 and No.2 seed in the region, respectively. Columbia, one of the first things the new coach did was show the videotape of that UAB-Memphis game. "And we watched that UAB tape, watched how they pushed the ball." Lyons said. "I think we are pretty close to where he wants us to be. We are still trying to get better every single day" Anderson gives Calpari and Memphis the edge in pure talent, though. "He has probably three or four guys that are going to the NBA," the Missouri coach said. "I got some guys that are 'hoping' they get into the NBA." No program has won more games since the start of the 2005-06 season than Memphis' 137. Memphis carries a schoolrecord 27-game winning streak into Thursday's game, the team's fourth consecutive appearance in the round of 16. Tyreke Evans is the slick freshman at the controls, but the heart and soul is senior Antonio While this team has, Calipari said, developed an identity separate from the one that nearly won the NCAA title a year ago, Anderson is a common denominator. Anderson', the Conference USA defensive player of the year and the only player in school history with at least 1,000 career points, 500 rebounds and 500 assists. "He is a guy that comes out on our team and does everything on the court," teammate Robert Dozier said. "You don't have to pep him up, talk to him like 'We need you' in a game. He has been that since he has been a freshman." Anderson is concerned about rebounding with the athletic talent of the 6-6 Anderson, 6-9 Dozier and 6-10 Shawn Taggart. The Missouri coach remembers Dozier and Anderson from his days at UAB. "One of the things they do is "They feel unleashed, and that's what I'm always trying to get my teams to be." JOHN CALIPARI Memphis coach things they do is crush people on the boards," he said. "Their best offense was to throw it up there and go get it. We can't afford to let that happen." When told of Anderson's comments, Memphis' Taggart said, "he should be worried about it (rebounding). But there are other things he should be worried about, too." Missouri's LT. Tiller said that Memphis controls the game with its offense. "With us it is more we try to control the game with our defense, control the pace with our defense," Tiller said. "I think that's the tale. It will be our defense against their offense, and try to keep them off the glass." Teller's SUNDAY BRUNCH Only $9.95 with Student ID www.tellerslawrence.com And it all should be played at a fever pitch. "One of the things I have always respected about his (Coach Anderson's) teams is they play. They get after it," Calipari said. "They feel unleashed, and that's what I'm always trying to get my teams to be. I want them to have more fun than anybody in this tournament." 1 life. and how to have one. MARCH 26, 2009 RINGSIDE SEAT behind the theatrics of professional wrestling Dress to the nines suiting up for your next job interview Fool me once... 5 tips for pulling off the perfect prank --- table of contents March 26, 2009 Volume 6, Issue 25 4 DIY: make your own fortunes 8 CONTACT: reading between the stares ding between 26, 2009 June 6, Issue 25 4 DIY: make your own fortunes 4 IN THE LIFE OF ...: play nice with a 'toyologist' 6 NURTURE BY NATURE: heal your pain with cayenne 6 THAT'S DISGUSTING: the danger of dirty socks 14 OUT & ABOUT:'I'd never had a Barbie on a cake before' 16 WESCOE WIT:'I almost fell into the toilet' 19 REVIEW: take a spin with Waltz with Bashir SSCAI 10 FEATURE: laying the smackdown Clockwise from top right: photo illustration by Jerry Wang; photo by Ryan Waggoner; photo by Becka Cremer 2 March 26,2009 Cover photo by Ryan Waggoner thursday, march 26 Poker Pub Conroy's Pub. 6 p.m. and 9 p.m., free, all ages Umphrey's McGee/ Film: Bolt The Ugliysuit Liberty Hall, 8 p.m., $19, all ages Woodruff Auditorium, 8 p.m., $2 to $3, all ages Granada Post Spring The Granada, 9 p.m., $4.18+ Neon Dance Party The Bottleneck, 10 p.m. prices vary, 18+ Marshall Brown and the Baggs Jazzhaus, 10 p.m., $3, 21+ HOT MESS with Johnny Quest Jackpot Music Hall, 10 p.m., $5 to $7, 18+ Left E. Grove's Birthday Celebration The Eighth Street Taproom, 10 p.m., $3, 21+ Little Brazil/Cowboy friday, march 27 Indian Bear DJ Spooky perfoms: Terra Nova Sinfonia Antarctica Replay Lounge, 10 p.m., $2, 21+ The Lied Center, 7:30 p.m.. $12 students, all ages Signs of Life Friday night concert series Signs of Life, 7:30 p.m., free, all ages Film: Bolt Woodruff Auditorium, 8 p.m., $2 to $3, all ages Central Atmosphere with Archetype jazzhaus. 10 p.m. $4.21+ The Fourth of July The Fourth of July The Eighth Street Taproom, 10 p.m., $3, 21+ U The Prids/Everthus The Prids/Everthus The Deadbeats/I Love !! Replay Lounge, 10 p.m., $3. 21+ Phat Fridays with DI Soap Johnny's Tavern, 10 p.m., free, 21+ saturday, march 28 Jackpot Music Hall, 6 p.m. $20, 18+ Doug Stanhope! Early Comedy Matineel Kansas City Blues Kansas City Blues Festival Kemper Arena, 8 p.m., $47.50 to $52.50, all ages Eagles The Sprint Center, 8 p.m. $70 to $128, all ages Afroman The Granada, 9 p.m., $12, 18+ Head for the Hills/Billy the Squirrel The Bottleneck, 9 p.m., $7, 18+ Jazzhaus, 10 p.m., $4,21+ Delorean Polar Bear Club Jackpot Music Hall, 10 p.m. $10 to $12, 18+ The Breakdown with Bsears and DJCyrusD and Stackswell and Stackswell The Eighth Street Taproom, 10 p.m., $3, 21+ Nanda's Las Pintas Replay Lounge, 10 p.m., $3 + Fundraiser! The Pool Room, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.,free,21+ Black Sheep with Poker Pub sunday, march 29 Stig Figa and Johnny Quest The Granada, 8 p.m., $10, all ages Smackdown! Trivia and Karaoke The Bottleneck, 8:30 p.m. prices vary, 18+ The Eighth Street Taproom, 9 p.m.. $2, 21+ Jazz on a Sundav Bishop Allen/ Miniature Tigers/Mt. St. Helens Vietnam Jackpot Music Hall, 10 p.m., $8 to $10, 18+ Band Mad Happy with Made Happy With Candlepants and Gloria Vanderbilt The Eighth Street Taproom, 10 p.m., $3, 21+ The Gloves Replay Lounge, 10 p.m., $2, 21+ Topeka Exocenter, 7 p.m. $19 to $72, all ages Harlem Globetrotters KU Wind Ensemble monday, march 30 The Lied Center, 7:30 p.m. $5 Student, all ages Original Music Mondays The Bottleneck, 9 p.m. free, 18+ Dollar Bowling Royal Crest Bowling Lanes. 9 p.m., $1, all ages The Spinto Band/ **Maps & Atlases** jackpot Music Hall, 10 p.m. $6 to $8, 18+ Mountain Sprout Replay Lounge, 10 p.m., $2, 21+ tuesday, march 31 The Battle for Music as a weapon calendar The Granada, 4 p.m., $11, all ages Joy of Singing The Lied Center, 7:30 p.m. $5 students, all ages The Kansas Union, 8 p.m. free, all ages Tuesday Nite Swing Laura Lisbeth Signs of Life, 8 p.m., free all ages Bowerbirds/ Bowerbirds/ Suzannah Johannes/ Ample Branches Jackpot Music Hall, 10 p.m., $7 to $9, 18+ Wrath & Ruin/The Cast Pattern Replay Lounge, 10 p.m., $2.21+ wednesday,april 1 Baby years and the Beer Bellies Johnny's Tavern, 6 p.m., free, 21+ Poker Pub The Pool Room, 7 p.m. and 10 p.m.,free,21+ Chess night at Aimee's Coffee House, 7 p.m., free, all ages Aimee's The Americana Music Academy Jam Signs of Life, 7:30 p.m. free, all ages Cornmeal Receiving End The Bottleneck, 8 p.m., $9, all ages Masshysteri/Weird Wounds/The Receiving End Jackpot Music Hall, 8 p.m. $8, all ages Cyrus D Super Fresh with CYRUS Harbour Lights, 10 p.m., $2, 21+ Fresh Ink The Jazzhaus, 10 p.m., $3, 21+ OhMr! presents "Get Foolish" with DJ Spence The Eighth Street Taproom, 10 p.m., $3, 21+ The Spook Lights Debutante's Ball! Replay Lounge, 10 p.m., $2, 21+ M. K. H. editor's note I have two definitive birthday memories from my childhood. One lasted through high school, the other was a moment in time. For every birthday, my mom made me a dessert all the way through high school. I didn't want any old sweet treat. I requested a whole array of treats—something different for every year. Variations of brownies, rice cereal squares and cheesecake dominated my birthdays, along with the occasional piñata and balloon animals. I once even had puppy chow. Whatever I craved that week before my birthday, I got. My other birthday memory was in grade school, a time when all the boys in my class were invited to the party because of gender; not because we necessarily liked each other. We ate brownies, they watched me open presents, and I wore a king crown from Burger King. We separated half and half and pulled as if our lives were at stake. No winner triumphed after about a minute, but before any of us could call it quits, the hose snapped. About a dozen boys flew in opposite directions just as my dad let out a yelp. Because boys will be boys, we played games. My dad's wisdom came into play, especially for tug of war: Rope burn, little did my friends and I know, would have destroyed our little hands. My dad's solution: his garden hose. His hose was now useless,and he wasn't happy. He tamed his temper as my friends scattered and he firmly told all of us to go eat more cake. Check out Kelly's Out & About on page 14 for some other students' most memorable childhood birthday moments. I guess along with another year of life, I gained another year of wisdom. --- I decided to hold my tongue and not tell my dad I actually had brownies. Matt Hirschfeld, editor jayplayers Associate editor Jessica Sain-Baird Editor Matt Hirschfeld Designers Erica Birkman, Lauren Cunningham Contact Elliot Kort, Stephanie Schneider. 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A toyologist Working at a toy store could be many people's idea of being in hell, but Rachel Ybarra, a "toyologist" at The Toy Store, says she loves it. Ybarra, a former KU student, has worked at The Toy Store, 936 Massachusetts Street, for two years. Her job entails showing customers toys they might be interested in. PRESENTED BY Instead of just talking with the parents, it's important you treat children like customers and get their input. Ybarra says. Photo by Adam Schoof One of the difficult aspects of the job, Ybarra says,is parents who have a vague notion of the toy they want to buy their children and often expect her to know what they are talking about. Toy story. Rachel Ybarra, former KU student and The Toy Store employee, says it's important to treat children as customers, too, to get their input on toys. "I get people looking for a toy who say, 'It's orange, it bounces, and it's ten dollars.'" Ybarra says. "The description could be for several toys in the store. It takes time to learn all the products the store offers. The worst part of her job is unsupervised children, particularly teenagers. Ybarra says they'll ride on toys too small for them, knock things off shelves, and disrupt other customers. In the summer, The Toy Store offers "kidtivities," during which Ybarra supervises and teaches kids how to build volcanoes and make birdhouses, among other activities. The Toy Store also has lots of classic toys adults can enjoy, Ybarra says, so it isn't all about the kids. Adam Schoof "SO, WHAT DID YOU GET OVER SPRING BREAK THIS YEAR?" 1234567890 "ONE FREE PHONE CALL." LSS Sound familiar? Call us! LEGAL SERVICES FOR STUDENTS 312 Burge Union • 864-5655 • Jo Hardesty, Director 785-864-5665 funded by: STUDENT SENATE DIY: Make fortune cookies [do it yourself] Photos by Becka Cremer 100g Lucky numbers: Create your own fortune by making fortune cookies at home. I Ingredients 2 egg whites 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 8 tablespoons flour 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch 8 tablespoons sugar 1/4 teaspoon of salt 3 teaspoons water 2. In a bowl, beat the egg whites.Add 1. Make fortunes on strips of paper that are about 3 inches long and 1/2 inch wide. 2. In a bowl, beat the egg whites Add vanilla extract, almond extract and oil. 3. Put flour, cornstarch, sugar and salt into a separate bowl. Stir in the water. 4. Add the flour mixture to the egg mixture. Stir until smooth. 5. Spray a cookie sheet with cooking spray. Space four tablespoons of batter evenly on the sheet.Tilt the cookie sheet back and forth and side-to-side, until each tablespoon of batter forms a 4-inch circle. 6. Bake 15 minutes at 300 degrees. Remove the sheet from the oven when the outer halves of the cookies turn golden brown and the cookies are easy to remove from the cookie sheet. 8. Fold the cookie in half, then pull the edges downward over the rim of a glass or a wooden spoon. 9. Place the finished cookie in the cup of a muffin tin so it keeps its shape. 7. Remove a cookie with a spatula and flip it over in your hand. Place the fortune in the middle of the cookie. 10. Repeat with the rest of the cookies. Source:Adapted from a recipe on Wikihow 1 MONTH UNLIMITED Regular Bed for $30 Super Bed $45 (no membership fees & no contracts) 4 March 26, 2009 manual Hand How to dress to impress and get the job By Adam Schoof aschoof@kansan.com Buff your shoes and press your shirts for success When Scott Galloway saw the sandals on the fellow interviewee's feet, he knew he would probably get the job. Galloway, Sioux City, Iowa, senior, says he dressed appropriately for the interview, and this gave him an advantage against his casual competition. When you can go to class in your pajamas, it's sometimes hard to remember what the real world expects from you in an interview. Dressing too casually or wearing unpressed and dirty clothes will tell your interviewer that you haven't put time and energy into preparing for your interview, says Wendy Shoemaker, senior assistant director at the University Career Center. "You should always dress as formally as you can for an interview." Shoemaker says. "When in doubt, dress conservatively." Chris Pavlacka, Topeka senior, says he overdressed when he applied at an Apple store; the manager was wearing jeans and a T-shirt. Despite misjudging the manager's expectations, he got the job. Ron Ash, professor of business, says you should dress like your interviewer because you'll take advantage of the "similar-to-me" dynamic during the interview. You should research the dress environment where you will be interviewing, says career coach Hallie Crawford, because knowing what others wear will help you judge what you should wear. However, you should "err on the side of being more professional and formal than casual." Crawford says."Not all workplaces are as casual as Google." "If your mom would approve, chances are you'd dress OK for an interview," says Meg Montford, a career coach of 22 years in Kansas City, Missouri. "She's a good barometer." Where to start? The first thing you need to do. Shoemaker says, is buy a quality interview suit in a conservative color such as blue, black or gray. "Don't try to make a major statement with your clothes," Crawford says. "You want to stand out your personality and qualifications, not the funky clothes you are wearing. If you want to show your personality with your clothing, wear a scarf, tie or something else small that expresses it." Crawford says you should wear something you feel confident in, and you should dress as someone who already has the job. Finally, you should wear a smile, Montford says. "Even though you're nervous, it will help you relax and make you appear more approachable." JP All tied up Photo Illustrations by Allison Richardson Guys, the knot you use to tie your tie can be a place to show your personality. One of the commonly used knots is the four-in-hand knot. This is a small knot, which, if you're hard, you can use to make yourself appear taller. To tie it, you start with the wide part of your tie on the right and the slim part on your left, with the wide part being about twice as long as the slim. Wrap the wide part around the slim, bring the wide part up to your chin and then put the wide part through the loop you've made. The knot is complete, so tighten it up to your collar carefully. For a more complicated and larger knot, you might try these steps to make the half-Windsor knot. This knot is wider and has a triangular shape, which could give you the appearance of wider shoulders. 1 As in the four-in-hand, start with the wide part on your right. Remember, my right is your left. Bring the wide part over the slim. 2 Take the wide end around and behind the slim ... 4 3 Bring the wide part to your left ... ... then through the hole under your chin. 6 ...and finally through the loop you just made. 5 ... go up and around ... done Tighten the knot, and you're good to go. Dos and don'ts of interview prep Do wear clean and polished shoes, says Wendy Shoemaker, senior assistant director at the University Career Center. Your footwear says a lot about you; clean and polished shoes tell the interviewer you are prepped.The color of your shoes should match your suit,says career coach Hallie Crawford,so don't wear brown shoes with a black suit. Shoemaker says you should break your shoes in before wearing them,or else your feet may ache during the interview. "When your feet hurt, it shows on your face," Shoemaker says. Do wear a tie. It's critical for a guy. Do have a recent haircut, Crawford says. Keep your hair simple, though, with natural colors. Don't smoke in your interview suit, otherwise you'll smell of smoke. Don't wear perfume or cologne because your interviewer may have a sensitivity to it, Shoemaker says. The last thing you want to do is give your interviewer an allergic reaction. Do wear pantyhose if you are a woman, Shoemaker says: "This is coming from someone who despies pantyhose." Don't wear too much jewelry,says Meg Montford,a career coach, because it distracts the interviewer's attention from you. If you are a guy, take your earrings out.If you have earrings in other places, remember to keep them covered up. Do shave. If a beard is a must, Montford says, then see what the culture in the company is beforehand. Don't wear short skirts or low necklines. Montford says. March 26,2009 1022.0711.1451. 5 $25 Tastings of 7 wines hors d'oeuvres served with every tasting 6:30PM, 1ST TUES. EACH MONTH WINE SPECTACULAR AWARD 2007 & 2008 $25 Tastings of 7 wines hors d'oeuvres served with every tasting 6:30PM, 1ST TUES. 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Photo by Megan Weltner "I mix the spice with some olive oil and apply it as a topical. But be careful, too much of the cayenne can be a problem. But with the right amount, it can ease the pain of a bruise quite quickly." Stutzman says. Hot health: Cayenne can help relieve pain caused by arthritis, stiff necks, muscle soreness, sprains and bruises. Capsaicin is the true pain reliever in cayenne. Used in topical ointments such as Zostrix, the compound Capsaicin may initially cause the skin to become red and inflamed with minor pain and burning, but over time the initial reaction lessens and the inflammation is reduced in the affected area. Capsaicin alters the compound that transfers pain messages to sensors in the brain, therefore eliminating or lessening pain. Although the initial pain may intimidate some, Stutzman says the pain relief through natural means is worth the short burning sensation. Cayenne is available in liquid extracts, creams, ointments and—for those who just can't give up the bottle—capsules. Megan Weltner that's disgusting Dirty socks College students are known to leave piles and piles of dirty laundry sitting in their rooms for days. Once in a while, they may even reach into a pile to retrieve a piece of clothing to wear again. Well, you might think twice next time you reach for that soiled, sweaty sock to wear again. Moist, dirty socks are a perfect breeding ground for athlete's foot, says Michael Bell, associate director for infection control at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 图 Athlete's foot is common in gyms, locker rooms and community showers, but you may be surprised at the likelihood of your socks carrying the disease as well. Photo Illustration by Megan Weltner The common fungal infection on the skin of your feet is also called tinea pedis. The fungus is contracted in public environments and then grows in the warm and moist environment of your socks. Though letting your dirty socks sit before rewearing them "just that one time" may not seem like a bad idea, that day or two they have been sitting in the laundry bin moist from sweat allows fungus the time to grow. Photo illustration by Megan Weltner What stanks? Moist and dirty socks can cause athlete's foot, which can blister, dry out and peel skin. 6 The truth is that it is fairly simple to avoid the red, itchy, blistering, dry and peeling skin that comes with athlete's foot. Don't wear dirty socks, and when you are in public places such as locker rooms, gyms and public restrooms, always have a barrier, such as clean sandals, between your skin and the ground. — Megan Weltner March 26, 2009 》 SOURCE 1001 health + Suddenly salad Rediscover the health benefits of salad and find some varieties you may have overlooked By Sachiko Miyakawa smiyakawa@kansan.com On Tuesdays and Thursdays, Dustin Nye stops at The Underground in Wescoe Hall for lunch. About a month ago, his regular lunch, a Chick-fil-A sandwich, was replaced with salad. "I started to work out, but I also try to eat better," says Nye, Lawrence senior, while eating lettuce salad topped with chicken, hard-boiled eggs and light Italian dressing. He also makes salad at his fraternity house when possible. He says he lost 20 pounds after starting to work out and changing his diet. Losing weight is among health benefits that eating salad can offer.Vegetables contain various nutrients, and eating raw vegetables in salads is one of the most efficient ways to consume the nutrients. Why eating salad keeps you healthy Vegetables contain higher concentrations of vitamins A and C, folic acid, lycopene and carotene,says Rachel Barkley,associate professor of allied health and a registered dietician. The health benefits of those nutrients include an improved immune system, and healthier skin and eyes. Barkley says fiber found in vegetables helps weight control because it prevents constipation and high-fiber diet can keep you feeling for a longer time. Fiber has become more popular because of its possible ability to lower blood pressure and prevent cancer. Barkley says people can consume vitamins more efficiently from salad, because some vitamins are water soluble,and they can leach out of the food through cooking. Eating salad can be also more effective for the human body to absorb nutrients and vitamins than taking nutrient supplements separately, says Joseph Su, associate professor of epidemiology at the Louisiana State University School of Public Health. He says some nutrients in raw vegetables are absorbed better when consumed with other vegetables and salad dressing. How to make salad more appealing and healthy Michael Kim cooks often, but he usually doesn't make salad for himself. "Salad is dull. I'm tired of regular dressing like ranch," says Kim, Topeka senior. He bought lettuce several times, but it always went bad before he finished it, he says. Whether you eat at home or at a salad bar, variety is the key to enjoying your healthy diet. If you are bored with regular salad, or don't like vegetables, adding slices of apples or oranges to salad will make your salad more tasty, says Stephanie Cundith, media representative of the Kansas Dietetic Association and registered dietician. She also recommends using low-fat yogurt or sour cream as an alternative to dressing. Salsa mixed with yogurt or sour cream.can go with salad, too, she says. Nye, the Lawrence senior,says when making salad, he often adds grilled chicken to make it more appetizing and filling. Salad has numerous health benefits, but it can be unhealthy without moderation.Cundith recommends using olive oil or vinegar based dressing instead of cream based products that are high in calories, such as ranch dressing. Two tablespoons of regular ranch dressing contain 148 calories and 15 grams of fat, which is more than 20 percent of the daily fat value for the recommended diet, according to The Calorie Counter. If you pick up vegetables at a salad bar,you should also pay attention to the colors of the vegetables. Cundith says the more colorful and vivid the vegetables are,the more nutritious they are. For example,lettuce that is darker green is higher in vitamins than iceberg lettuce. Cundith says eating three to five cups of vegetables daily would be ideal,but if that's not possible,you should try at least two cups of vegetables a day. JP Make salad at home These recipes serve two to four people. MILKY TOFU WITH POTATOES Tofu salad I pound of garlic herb tofu or regular firm tofu, diced 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 tomatoes, diced 1/2 medium onions, chopped 2 ribs celery, thinly sliced on the diagonal 1/2 cup fresh basil, thinly sliced 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar or balsamic vinegar Salt to taste Pepper to taste In a large bowl, toss all the ingredients and mix. Let chil in refrigerator for one hour. Vegetable Raita — Sachiko Miyakawa 1 large cucumber, peeled and chopped 1 large tomato, chopped 1 1/2 cups yogurt 3/4 teaspoon red chili powder 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder Salt to taste Add all the ingredients and mix well. Eat it as salad or side dish with curry. Amruta Bhadakkar, Mumbai, India, junior Avocado and tomato salad 2 avocados, ripe but not too soft, peeled and diced 1 tomato, diced 1/4 pounds medium shrimp (optional) shelled, cooked in hot water and drained 2 stems fresh coriander, minced 1/2 tablespoon soy sauce 1/2 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 rice wine vinegar 1/2 teaspoon Japanese wasabi paste Dissolve the wasabi in the soy sauce, vinegar and olive oil. In a bowl, toss the other ingredients and add the soy sauce dressing. Let chill in refrigerator for one hour. Wasabi paste is available at Checkers, Walmart and The Community Mercantile. — Sachiko Miyakawa A plate of chopped vegetables. March 26, 2009 7 contact [已授权用户] No more guessing How to read body language and an overview of non-verbals that signal attraction By Stephanie Schneider sschneider@kansan.com A guy and a girl eye each other at a bar. He's with a group of his guy friends, but ventures away. He walks up to her, asks her name, touches her back, and starts a conversation. Then she does something unusual. She takes her shiny brown hair out of the elastic band and flips it from side to side. Is she interested? She is. The night is over, and he leaves her. She's left puzzled because she thought they hit it off. How many times have you thought someone was attracted to you, but then second-guessed yourself because you didn't know if the signals were right? You questioned whether you should respond with interest. When that guy at the bar bought you a drink, or that girl at the bus stop talked to you, were they really interested, or just being friendly? Is that guy in class going to ask you out, or are you imagining he is interested? Understanding the language of desire does not have to be complicated. You just need to know what signals to look for. This can save you the aggravation and confusion that comes from misreading other people's cues. When trying to detect whether someone is attracted to another person, Mike Anderson, host of KJKH's Kansas In Heat, a radio talk show that focuses on relationships, says men need more help than women. Men tend to perceive the slightest signal or display of interest to be cues of sexual attraction, Anderson says. Men have a tendency to overanalyze encounters with women, making the potential signals even more confusing. Flipping your hair, making eye contact, and touching someone's arm are more than just movements—they're part of your non-verbal communication. When it comes to understanding women, Tanner Tolbert, Kansas City senior, says they are hard to figure out. He says a woman's eye contact seems to signal "I'm interested." But he says he can't always tell for sure. "Girls are wack," he says. AYale and Indiana University study indicates men are more likely than women to confuse friendly signals with sexual ones, and sexual ones with friendly ones. In the study, 280 heterosexual men and women were asked to organize photos of women into four categories: friendly, sexually interested, sad or rejecting. Of the men who viewed the images of friendly women, 12 percent mistakenly labeled those images as sexually interested. Women got it wrong 8.7 percent of the time. Here are some cues to help you decipher what somebody of the opposite sex is trying to tell you with their body language. Non-verbals that women use Hair flipping: This can be a big sign of interest, Anderson says, but it's important to pay attention to what signals are given beforehand, because a woman may be flipping her hair out of habit. The foot dangle: If a woman has her legs crossed and has slipped her heal out of her shoe, letting the shoe dangle on her toes, she's interested. Anderson says. Non-verbals that men use Preening: Loosening a tie, collar or shirt sleeve while talking is a dead giveaway of interest, Anderson says. This signals men's effort to look their best for women they are engaging with. The jewelry heist: If a guy asks about jewelry a woman is wearing, he's interested. "Especially if he uses the line,'I bet there is a story behind that ring/necklace/bracelet you are wearing," Anderson says. "Someone with very strong eye contact with their eyes narrowed is showing interest," Anderson says. Holding strong eye contact for a few moments, with a smile, shows your interest, but reciprocating is important. The eyes have it all The eyes have a body language of their own. Rich Nicasto, author of ABC's of Effective Communication, says if you want to tell somebody you're interested, make eye contact. But it's not just eye contact that's telling—it's what people do with their eyes. When meeting a guy, Shannon Bridger-Riley, of Lawrence, says, "He needs to be able to make eye contact, and actually interact." Anderson references body language expert R. Don Steele, saying he believes if a woman looks down right before she looks away, she is showing interest. "Breaking eye contact and hunching over signals the message that you don't find the other person interesting." Nicastro says. Eye contact, and the way you present yourself have a powerful effect. And you actually can and should learn to control your body language if you don't want to send mixed signals, Nicastro says. Learning to use correct signals helps you accurately read other people you're interested in. Often men and women think they are giving off one particular type of impression,but others may have a totally different interpretation of that message. Nicastro says you do have control over your overt, explicit body language, such as sustaining eye contact, smiling and nodding your head while interacting. To correct this, Nicastro says, "People need to rehearse to make sure their body language is congruent with the goal of their message." He encourages people to pretend they are having a conversation in the mirror or on tape, and notice what they do with their bodies, arms and hands. JP ALEXANDRA MILTON Photo illustrations by Jerry Wang Making a move: More overt actions, such as a leg touch, are easy to read. A slight lean in or constant eye contact, though, can be misconstrued as romantic interest when they could actually be just habitual actions. Body language cheat sheet Five additional body language cues provided by Mike Anderson, host of KJHK's Kansas In Heat. a radio talk show that focuses on relationships. 1. Smiling: Very powerful for increasing attraction. A smile of interest that is a sensual one, is one in which the person's eyes are narrowed, mouth slightly open, and teeth are only partially seen. 2. Posture:The movement of the body from casual to energized and erect is a sign of interest.Also, it is a sign of interest if someone has an open body position to you with both shoulders open to you. 3. A tilted head: This means they are interested in you. In Anderson's opinion, it is one of the easiest body cues to detect, and one of the surest signs of interest. 4. Drinks: Pay attention to what they do with their drink. If someone lowers their drink, they are removing their barrier and showing interest. If a woman strokes her glass up and down, or a man runs a finger around the lip of his glass, it is a sure sign of interest. 5. Leaning: If someone leans forward either sitting or standing, it is a clear sign of interest and intrigue in that person. More often than not this interest is one of attraction; otherwise they would not want to be closer to you. 8 March 26, 2009 contact Email Bitch& MOAN with Carly Halvorson and Elliot Kort My roommate left our apartment before I did for spring break and it was a complete wreck. I know I'm responsible for my stuff and my messes. But how am I supposed to deal with her stuff and not encourage her? I mean ... was I supposed to leave her dishes untouched for a week straight? Sandra, junior Carly: This is a really uncomfortable situation to be in. On one hand, you want to live in a clean apartment and not have to see a pile of dirty, gross dishes just sitting there. On the other hand, you don't want to clean up after someone who's in college and should know that she needs to take care of her own mess. I know you don't want to create any conflict between you and your roommate because you live together and that would make your situation awkward. However, you're going to have to say something. Be direct. People don't pick up on hints. You need to tell your roommate, flat out, "I don't expect you to clean up after me. Please don't leave a mess like that again." Sure, she may get mad, but that will blow over. It's better to get it out in the open now instead of letting your resentment stew inside you as you count the days until your lease is over. Elliot: Sandra. I think your question comes down to a much simpler one: How much are you willing to put up with? You were in an especially tight spot considering the fact that you had to deal with it every day of your break. If it were me, I would've cleaned it up and yelled at your roomie when she returned. The reason? If you leave them there on principle, you're punishing yourself by forcing yourself to deal with them every day. Your roomie gets no consequence either way. So talk to her about it when she gets back and point out that you're not going to put up with it anymore. In all likelihood, she'll apologize. If she doesn't, maybe her dirty dishes should end up in front of her door next time. I was supposed to go play soccer with a girl yesterday. She ditched me and didn't call to hang out. Later on that night, I go to the bar and see her making out with another dude. What should I do? Adam, sophomore Carly: You should take it as a sign that you don't need to be making plans with this girl anytime in the future. She seems flaky, inconsiderate and rude. Would you really want to hang out with her again? Obviously this girl has some sort of hold on you. Otherwise, you would know what to do without even giving it a second thought. If she does regain some sense of manners and apologizes for what she did, accept her apology—but then move on. Apparently, it was very easy for her to ditch you. She showed no remorse (or class) by making out with another guy at the bar This seems like a clear indicator that she will probably do it again. If you hang out with her then you're just showing her that it's okay for her to treat you like a chump or some sort of backup plan in case nothing else comes along Don't do that to yourself. Move along. **Elliot:** Carly couldn't be more right here. You need to expel this girl from your mind and keep it that way. I don't know who this girl thinks she is, but she's not worthy of the effort you've already gone through. But ... as much as I'm sure you'll agree with us now, things might feel different in a couple of weeks if she apologizes to you and asks for a second chance. But remember this: People don't change if the status quo works for them. So, unless she's discovered the pool of eligible males at Lawrence's bars has dried up, I wouldn't give her a second chance. She's playing you. So don't give in. Stand strong. 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He knees him in the stomach and Sydal roars out in pain. Wyatt saunters around the ring, triumphant. Then he goes in for the kill, pushing Sydal against the ropes. The referee begins the count to three. I hear Wyatt whisper; "Catch my leg when I kick you." Wyatt releases Sydal and kicks him; Sydal catches his leg and spins them both to the floor. The referee, Barber, counts to three. Sydal wins. Because this is only practice, Wyatt compliments Sydal. And then they're back to wrestling. The wrestlers wrestle for Dynamo Pro Wrestling, which Barber owns. It's in Ottawa in the back of a video rental store. Barber calls professional wrestling "sports entertainment." He says there's a definite athletic aspect to professional wrestling and it takes a strong person to do it. "This is something not everyone can do," Barber says. To be a wrestler at Dynamo Pro, you have to pass a cardiovascular workout test. Your body has to be in top shape, or "ring shape," says wrestler Tyler Cook, a 24-year-old 2008 graduate. He says he works out three hours a day. Wyatt, who's been wrestling for seven years, says you "learn wrestling through repetition, a lot of it's instinctual." Wyatt says your body callouses from the falls and eventually falls don't hurt as much. However, Wyatt says he's still sore every morning after he wrestles. As a wrestler, you have to be ready for pain. "People do get hurt," Wyatt says. "You got to fight through it." Perhaps the most exciting thing about wrestling is when things go wrong. Wyatt says he ripped his nipple open in a match where the ropes of the wrestling ring were replaced with barbed wire for a special match. When I ask him why he would wrestle in such a ring, Wyatt shrugs. Now Wyatt's nipple looks like an exclamation point. ... From left, Andrew Gindlesberger, Ariel Melin, Mike Sydal and Mark Sterling stretch before a practice session at Dynamo Pro Wrestling gym in Ottawa in February. Gindlesberger and Melin, who were both relatively new to the sport, were trying out to become part of the Dynamo Pro company that evening. Larry Barber, owner of the gym, explained that although these men practice here, most of them wrestle for numerous other groups in addition to Dynamo Pro. Wrestling lingo How to taunt like a wrestler For a good wrestling taunt, you should imply that your opponent is weak and diminutive. Usually, a heel, or "bad guy," will do most of the taunting. Taunts try to incite emotional responses from the audience. Much like schoolyard name-calling, taunts focus on the physical attributes of each wrestler. Wrestlers will call their opponents fat, skinny, weak and short. Taunts make the 'good guy' wrestler's revenge all the more sweet. Babyface: A wrestler who's a good guy. Babyfaces usually have "pretty boy" features, such as perfect hair, tanned skin and shaved legs. Babyfaces try to get the audience to support them by countering their opponents' moves. The best taunt I heard during my time at Dynamo Pro Wrestling was when a "bad guy" wrestler had a "good guy" wrestler's head locked between his legs and said,"I lost my contact! Ref, can you see contact?" A runner-up was when a "bad guy" wrestler poked a "good guy" in the eyes and proclaimed, "Man can't see, man can't fight. Cobra Kai!" Heel: A bad guy, who usually cheats in an attempt to win. Heels will anger the crowd to draw up emotion. Bump: When wrestlers hit the mat. They should fall so as to make the most noise and sounds painful. I begin to realize what Melin meant about the "story" aspect of the match. At first, Wyatt is dominant and keeps Cook on the ground and Heat: Crowd reaction. Usually, this means cheers for the babyface and boos for the heel. Job: When a wrestler is scheduled to lose. finish' The two wrestlers are Cook and Wyatt. Cook, a seasoned wrestler with a 3XW Pure Heavyweight Championship to his name (3XW is a wrestling group in Iowa), has his legs shaved and sports a perfect tan. Cook says his cared-for appearance is part of his act: He is a "babyface," the "good guy" wrestler who vies for fan attention. Wyatt, on the other hand, is a "heel," or a "bad guy." A heel's function is to taunt the babyface and incite crowd emotion and make them care about the outcome of the match. I learn the promoter decides who is the babyface and the heel, so wrestlers have to be ready for both. Sandbag: When a wrestler doesn't cooperate with another wrestler, making it hard for the other wrestler to properly execute moves. Selling: When you act as if you're in pain when you get hit or make the crowd think no one is holding back. Spot: A planned move, usually flamboyant, used to begin or finish a match. Despite the danger, two wrestlers are trying out to join Dynamo Pro tonight.Andrew Gindlesberger says he became attracted to wrestling because of its mixture of theatrics and athletics. Gindlesberger, a 21-year-old Lawrence resident, says he was involved in both in high school. This is Gindlesberger's first practice. This is Ariel Melin's second practice. Melin, a 25-year-old El Dorado resident, says he likes the "story" of the ring and calls it a form of art. taunts him. But then Cook starts countering Wyatt's moves and eventually wins, becoming a hero. I watch closer at the practice match to see what Melin is talking about. When a wrestler gets up from a bump, they "sell," or act as though the hit was as bad as it sounded. Selling is perhaps the string the "story" of the match is sewn with; it's the theatrical part of the sport that makes it different than any other. Good wrestlers need to be in physical shape, but they also have to be One of the main ways the wrestlers do this is by falling on the mats loudly, which is called "bumping" in wrestling jargon. When wrestlers bump, they fall with their chins tucked to protect their heads and slam their feet and arms down in unison to their back. This makes a near-deafening noise and sounds bone-crunchingly bad. I learn that a major aspect of wrestling is showing more pain than you're feeling Without the suffering of the "hero," there is no plot to the story. continued on page 12 Mike Sydal is slammed into the corner of the ring by Mark Sterling during a wrestling match. Sydal says the reaction from the fans is what motivates him every time he steps into the ring. --- Patrick Berry: The saint of spandex When Patrick Berry made a baby blue gay pride-themed wrestling costume with rainbow tassels for a 400-pound man, he didn't bat an eye. "In a business where everyone is larger than life, weird is the normal." Berry says. "Everything is kind of out there." Berry, a Lawrence resident, makes custom wrestling gear. He has several clients in the WWE, or World Wrestling Entertainment, which is a major professional wrestling venue. A good wrestling costume "has to fit, has to stay put and has to last." Berry says. His wrestling gear costs $50 and up and is custom fit to a person's measurements. The bad economy has hit Berry's business hard. "When everybody's falling on hard times, something you don't absolutely need has to wait." Berry says. "That new set of trunks—you might have to put it off." Thankfully, Berry says, he has several clients for whom wrestling is their livelihood and order from him regularly. Berry says he got interested in wrestling because his brother watched it on television. He started going to live wrestling shows, and he says the experience enchanted him. "Once you're there live and it's so close you can touch it and you can feel your chair shake when the guys hit, you're hooked," Berry says. Berry's website is www.maineventringwear.com A primer on wrestling styles There are four major variations of wrestling, each with their own distinctive style. Mark Sterling, a wrestler of eight years, gave me a run-down of each. The most popular around these parts is, not surprisingly, American style. This style has the most "entertainment value," in that the wrestlers each have a "storyline." This means that wrestlers have a history and become stars such as Hulk Hogan or The Rock. Fans follow their favorite wrestlers through each match. American style features flamboyant moves that define hyperbole, so American style is not as believable. Choreography and superhero costumes dominate the Mexican style of professional wrestling. Masked wrestlers do high-flying moves and fight with a fast pace. Think Jack Black in Nacho Libre. Sterling says Mexican style has the least believability because of its showy flair. Japanese style is the most hard-hitting style. Sterling says. This style has no storyline; it's simply two athletes competing, which makes it the most believable. Similar to Japanese style is European style, which has little to no choreography. European style features three-minute rounds and is similar to a boxing match. Sterling says. This style is also the most stringent in rules; if you do something wrong, you can get disqualified from the match. Because professional wrestling has declined in popularity. Sterling says, most wrestling shows feature matches with each style to draw the most fan. Sterling says he wrestles with a hybrid of American and European styles, although he can do "a little bit of everything." continued from page 11 competent actors. Part of this acting ability is being able to make the impossible look plausible.Wyatt has a signature move called a lightning spiral, in which he flips his opponent backwards to make him land on his head. "The crowd doesn't know that because they don't know what's supposed to happen." Sterling says. "They just watch what's happening in front of them. They only know you mess up if you acknowledge it." Keeping the illusion up as a whole, Barber says, is not easy. To hold a wrestling event, you have to get a permit from the Kansas Athletic Commission and have an emergency medical technician on duty for the duration of the event, Barber says. Then you need to rent your venue, pay your wrestlers, get sponsors and promote. Barber says he's been affected by the poor economy because he can't find as many sponsors for his events. Barber says he only does charity events, and recently raised money for a boy who needs a heart transplant. As a wrestler, don't expect to make much, or any, money—unless you are in the big leagues. All the wrestlers I talked to had full-time jobs; wrestling was their full-time hobby. Cook says he had been backup talent for a WWE, or World Wrestling Entertainment, match. The WWE is the dream for most wrestlers. Cook says, because that is where someone can wrestle profitably. Mike Sydal, who's been wrestling for a year and a half, says he wrestled for free for his first event and many thereafter. His first wrestling paycheck was $10, and now he makes about $40. Although Sydal has a full-time job, he says wrestling remains his passion. Sydal's brother, Matt Sydal, is a wrestler for WWE and wrestles under the name Evan Bourne. Mike says he was inspired to wrestle by his brother. "I'd knew I would regret it if I just watched him." Sydal says. I think about why people would want to watch professional wrestling knowing that it's fake. Barber says the outcome of the match is predetermined by the promoters, so watching the match is a moot point. However,the drama comes from making the fake look as real as possible, which means wrestling is quite close to real.Wrestlers are actors in a ring who have to take falls, insults and wake up the next morning and do it again. "The only thing fake is the finish," says Mark Sterling, a wrestler for eight years. Go to Kansan.com/jayplay to see an audio slideshow of a wrestling practice. Dynamo Pro's next match will be Saturday at the National Guard Armory in Ottawa. J Members of Dynamo Pro Wrestling from top left, clockwise: Mark Sterling; Larry Barber, owner of the gym; Mike Sydal; Jeremy Wyatt; Tyler Cook, 2008 graduate; and the two newest members of the company, Andrew Gindlesberger and Ariel Melin. The gym, which has been open since January 2009, provides a place to practice for the group. Most of the shows are done for charities, with a portion of the proceeds supporting local communities. Top: Tyler Cook, 2008 graduate, crushes Jeremy Wyatt into the ropes as reaffere Lylar Barber watches closely during a wrestling match last month at Dynamo Pro Wrestling. "Now that I get to do it, it's everything I thought it would be," says Cook, who has wanted to be a wrestler all his life. Right: Mike Sydal screams and grimaces in pain during a wrestling match against Mark Sterling, as Larry Barber looks on. Barber, who owns Dynamo Pro Wrestling in Ottawa, also serves as the referee during practice sessions. WU SORIA! 12 March 26,2009 play ▶ The art of the prank April Fool's Day is much more fun when you aren't the butt of a joke By Kristopher McDonald kmcdonald@kansan.com Some good-natured fun at a friend's expense is always a nice way to pass the time, so with April Fool's Day just around the corner, prepare yourself properly. Follow these five basic steps and you will master the art of the prank—yes, it is an art, as you'll see, that has never been more alive and sophisticated. First, strategically pick your mark. Whether it is revenge you seek or simply a nice chuckle,it is important to begin the mischievous art of pranks by selecting a qualified target. Sam Bartlett, author of The Best of Stuntology, says to avoid targeting gullible fools. "How lame is it to pull a prank on an oblivious person?" Bartlett says. "It's like shooting fish in a barrel. Go after a crafty person!" However, many times your target will present itself to you as was the case of a recent prank masterfully created by the Mountain Dewds, a group of male student pranksters who share two houses near campus. The Dewds were seeking to get redemption after their neighbors ambushed several of them with water balloons. Soaking wet and slightly perturbed, the Dewds knew they must respond. They didn't want to hastily construct their retaliation so they properly prepared and personalized their prank. "We don't pull a lot of pranks," Lauridsen says, "but when we do, we make sure it's awesome. It's never fun to simply repeat someone else's work. Our motto is to 'Go big or don't go at all.'" Adam Lauridsen, Lawrence junior and current member of the Dewd household, says the group wanted to make its revenge a memorable experience for everyone involved. The Dewds chose to add a touch of annoyance with a hint of mind altering experience: They decided to move their neighbors out, or at least, borrow their belongings for a short while. They knew it wasn't going to be easy, says Matthew Shaw, Heidelberg, Germany,junior. "We wanted our revenge to be difficult," Shaw says. "Something that they couldn't easily recover from. It took of lot of organization and planning and a lot of guys." The Dewds checked schedules and found a time that worked for each member of the house, and made sure their unsuspecting neighbors wouldn't be home. You might be wondering how much time they allowed themselves to complete this task: A day? A weekend? Try less than 20 minutes. "We knew we had to get in and get out," Shaw says. When the Dewds were fully prepared, they carried out their plan. The 25 guys mostly Dewds with a few associates—acted in perfect harmony as if they were an Army platoon orchestrating a valiant mission. "It was a beautiful experience," Shaw says. "It was awesome to see them come home to nothing." The only mistake the Mountain Dewds made was not recording their tomfoolery. In a world with YouTube, it is important to let everyone in on the fun. Of course, the Dewds' neighbors were at first confused, then mad, and finally just annoyed. They wanted their stuff back, which the Dewds had always intended to return, but not until a truce had been negotiated. Lauridsen says the Dewds decided it was necessary to write up a peace treaty and used the Treaty of San Fransisco as a model. This treaty was signed by the United States and Japan after World War II. The Dewds recommended the two sides of this prank war meet at the Japanese Peace Garden in Lawrence. Honestly, would there be a more appropriate place? "We wanted a peaceful end to the battle," Lauridsen says."It was all in good fun,if we had messed anything up,we were fully prepared to replace it." Despite their neighbors' refusal to sign the treaty, the Dewds gave up the location of their stuff—a shortage unit in Lawrence—and ended the brief battle. The Dewds went big and accomplished their goal of altering their neighbors' reality. They carefully found a mark, prepared their plan, executed it to perfection and came to a peaceful conclusion despite failing to record the fun for everyone. But four out of five isn't bad. JP Simple pranks anyone can tackle - Suspension of the goods (gelatin in the toilet): To make this prank happen, grab a package of plain or yellow gelatin at the grocery store (any brand works). Next, dump the gelatin into the target's toilet and wait. It is ideal to do this early in the evening so the goods have plenty of time to harden before the unsuspecting fool arrives. When the victim does make an appearance, try not to snicker when he heads to the john. Soon after, he will turn around to flush and find his damage miraculously suspended. Not to worry, clean up is easy. Just break up the gelatin with a plunger and everything will flush away. - *it's raining ... purple?* (drink mix in the showerhead): This prank is as simple as it gets. The only supply needed is a packet of drink mix, any color works so decide if you would like your target to be Barney purple or rosy red. Then, unscrew the showerhead, dump the packet of drink mix in the inside of the showerhead and screw it back on. Finally, wait for your target to jump in the shower and listen for inevitable four-leetter words to start flying. Source: www.thegag.com Pranks for college students from Sam Bartlett, author of The Best of Stuntology 1. Change all of the light bulbs in your target's room to very low wattage and put out a brochure about cataracts. 2. Go into someone's kitchen at a party and when no one's looking, fill as many rubber gloves as you can with water and stick them in the freezer. Photo illustrations by Tyler Waugh Gotcha! Rearranging a friend's room is just one way of pulling a prank around April Fool's Day. 4. Conceal a large square of red gelatin in your hand, walk up to a friend reading, pretend to cough and launch the gelatin onto his lap. 3. Hand a guy a piece of paper with the words "Dixie Wrecked" on it and challenge him to shout it as loud as he can in a public place. and April Fool's Day. I will not reproduce any images from this document without proper authorization. March 26,2009 301-489-1657 13 Gallery FREE EVENTS March 26. 2:30-4 p.m. DJ Spooky presentation & book signing. Oread Books, Kansas Union. Level 2. Co-sponsor: Oread Books, division of KU Bookstores March 26.5 p.m. PANEL DISCUSSION: Climate Change at the Poles. Spencer Museum of Art w/DJ Spooky and other guest speakers, Co-sponsor: Spencer Museum of Art $5 TICKETS FOR KU STUDENTS* REGULAR PRICE $24 DJ SPOOKY THAT SUBLIMINAL KID PERFORMS TERRANOVA SINFONIA ANTARCTICA *USE PROMOTION CODE $5STU Call 785-864-2787 for details. Offer expires 3-27-09, 6 p.m. FRIDAY, MARCH 27 7:30 P.M. A MULTIMEDIA EVENT FEATURING DJ SPOOKY'S ORIGINAL ANTARCTIC FIELD RECORDINGS. LIED CENTER OF KANSAS 785-864-2787 lied.ku.edu play [what is your most memorable childhood birthday moment?] Out&About "Having a birthday party at Magic Forest and playing in the ball pits, because you get to throw balls at people and that was fun—and it was my birthday so I wouldn't get in trouble." Chelsea Mertz, Hoyt junior 100 1 "I was in Morocco for one of my birthdays and cried the whole time because my sister pissed me off." Lena Houfaidi, Overland Park freshman "My most memorable birthday was breaking my first piñata. It was my first huge birthday, my one-year birthday, and my first piñata in my first year." Marcos Barbosa Carlos Muñoz, Garden City freshman Maria "My most memorable moment was when I had a mermaid birthday cake, because the mermaid was my favorite character." Kayla Tran,Garden City juniio "I'd have a birthday party, and we had a pretty big backyard, and my dad would hide baseball cards in the backyard and we'd have a big baseball card hunt. It was a lot of fun, and plus, when we were out doing yard work and stuff later in the year, we'd find cards hidden that nobody had found." Bryce Jones, Salina senior M. "Playing laser tag at the Main Event with a bunch of friends. It was a lot of fun. I think it was my thirteenth birthday too, so I was turning into a teenager." "I was turning 6 and we had all my friends over and we had a pinata in my driveway, but it was overcast because my birthday's in May so it was starting to rain. I remember that because it was kind of sad, and then I was like, 'I hate that my birthday's in spring.'" Kevin Tietz, Plano, Texas, sophomore MILWAUKEE CITY SCHOOL Katie Ashley, Lawrence sophomore "When my mom made me a cake and it had a Barbie on top of it dressed like a mermaid, because I'd never had a Barbie on a cake before." I am so happy to be with you. "When I went to Chuck E. Cheese with my twin sister, because my whole family was there and my twin sister got into the balls and she pulled out a diaper." Katelyn Johnston, Chicago freshman Alisa Medina, Lumberton, New Jersey, sophomore M. "Having chicken pox when I was 7 or 8 years old, because I couldn't have any friends over or anything like that, so it was kind of a lonely birthday." 14 Brett Salsbury, Chapman freshman — Kelly Breckunitch, whose favorite memory was having a sky fort built as a "surprise" for his eighth birthday, even though he could hear it being built the week before his birthday March 26, 2009 Q&A with Jucifer Jucifer is made up of married couple Amber Valentine and Edgar Livengood, who just began their ninth straight year on tour. Priding themselves on shows that give audiences a mix of mind-bending heavy metal with precision rock and lighter vocals. Jucifer promises a live performance that will convert any dubious listener. Jucifer will perform at the Jackpot Music Hall on April 3. What do you like best about your fans? The coolest thing about our fans is that they span the greatest section of humanity. They listen to our music because it's trendy to do so. When they're with us, they're with us for good. One thing that blows my mind is how so many fans come to shows bearing some kind of gift. One girl brought us a handmade guillotine in reference to one of our albums; other people bring us their artwork or samples of their writing. Sometimes people will just bring gas money. One person gave us three prepaid gas cards, which blows my mind that someone would do that for a stranger. How has your experience as musicians changed because you two are a couple? Our ups and downs don't come necessarily because of our romantic relationship, but because we're the forces in the band who both write the music. It's sort of like having two strong partners, like Lennon and McCartney, who are trying to be democratic but both have strong ideas. Where did the name Jucifer come from? Edgar was working in a restaurant kitchen during the O.J. Simpson trials. He was listening to NPR in the kitchen while he was working and they were talking about whether O.J. was guilty and someone said, 'If he was guilty, then he's the devil and the juice is Lucifer.' When Edgar heard that he made up the name 'Jucifer.' We ended up using it for our next show and the rest is history. What can you say to those who aren't familiar with your music? If you're into the heaviest music in existence, you'll love our music. But some fans of heavy music don't like our albums because we do notice 12 Contributed photo Devil juice. Jucier is made up of married couple Amber Valentine and Edgar Livengood and promises live performances that will leave listeners wanting more. record things that are quieter and prettier and delve away from completely assaulting the audience. 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Expire 6/30/09 TAKE A MASSAGE reviews MUSIC: The Decemberists, The Hazard of Love The Decemberists create a unique blend of folkish-indie music and British pop rock on their fifth studio album, The Hazards of Love, but fail to accomplish much musically or lyrically. The concept album tells the story of a fairmaid named Margaret who is haunted by an evil demon. If it sounds a little over the top, it is. Though the album has some definite high points, its overall dreary tone and repetitive song-structure make for a lame experience. The Decemberists are known for their excellent storytelling and smooth melodies. Both are lacking on The Hazards of Love.The medieval fairy tale story is difficult to follow and a little too intense to take seriously. The album definitely has some great melodies, but overall the reoccurring medieval-esque sounds The Decemberists try to produce don't have the fundamental musical qualities their earlier work does. "Isn't It a Lovely Night?" is a slow-moving medieval folk tune that sounds as if it could be from The Legend of Zelda games with its ancient organ work and simple rhythm. "The Hazards of Love 1" is a decent song that incorporates an eerie acoustic guitar melody with some expressive lyrics. However, the album is truly at its best when it digresses from the majority of the music and takes a creative turn. The album does this on THE DEGEMBERISTS THE HAZARDS LOVE "The Rake's Song" when The Decemberists get away from the folky story telling and head for the poppy electric sounds and smooth melodies they have the ability to produce. The Hazards of Love is a creative idea, no doubt. The actual music, however, falls short of the original concept and listeners are left with an over-the-top, illegitimate attempt to sound original. ★★★★ Danny Nordstrom boards : trucks : wheels : bearings : longboards : helmets : tools : wax sk8boards www.whitechocolate.net yo! here's the small print talk about this advert or bring 10 beer cans and get 10% off one item cans can be empty whitecho colate™ ten-o-five massachusetts lwrnc 66044 MOVIE: Waltz with Bashir Waltz with Bashir presents Israeli director Ari Folman's personal quest to explore his participation in the 1982 Lebanon War, memories of which he cannot remember. Collecting interviews from friends and fellow soldiers, Folman uses highly stylized animation to dramatize their stories. This hallucinatory take on war succeeds as an exercise in exploratory filmmaking mostly because of the energy that informs the film. The images Folman and his team of animators create are exotic, terrifying and sublime. However, Waltz with Bashir loses as it gains, with the film's stirring images overwhelming the simplicity of Folman's mission. We are approached with the horror of war, but it is impressionistic and diluted by time and memory loss. Nothing feels concrete and instead the film slips into a haunting phantasmagoric freeform, punctuated by Max Richter's pulsing electronic score, which is not a slight per se, it's just that this overdrive in tone questions the self-importance of the film (animated documentary), especially when the subject is worthy of a more concrete handling.As a history lesson, Bashir is less successful. But BRISTOL FILM MARKET PRESENTS WALTZ WITH BASHIR AN ARI FOLMAN FILM as a record of loss, the film is a brazenly brilliant nightmare through the corroded hallways of memory. ★★★ — Chance Dibben Waltz with Bashir is playing at Liberty Hall, 644 Massachusetts Street. MUSIC: Chris Cornell, Scream After 20 years, Chris Cornell continues to leaves his everlasting presence of talent and individuality in the music world. In his latest album, Scream, Cornell offers energetic beats and grungy vocals that make fans move. His collaboration with mega-producer Timbaland gives Scream the edge and variety that is necessary to keep fans dancing. This album demonstrates why the multi-Grammy winner is still ahead of the game. Cornell gets in deep when he breaks the line between hip hop and rock, combining the two genres into his own unique sound. Though his redefined tunes are not what fans are used to, the new sound is fresh and vigorous. The album kicks off with retro sounds in "Part of Me," which later picks up and gives a lively tone that brings fans to the dance floor. In "Scream,""Get Up" and "Watch Out," fans experience the upbeat tempo and diversified sounds rock, hip-hop and techno sounds. Some songs are chorus-heavy in ballads such as "Never Far Away" and "Sweet Revenge." But the eclectic beats make the lack of lyrics bearable. Scream is an album that fans would enjoy CHRIS CORNELL SCREAM because of Cornell's ability to mix tunes and blend genres.This is one album worth listening to. ★★★☆ Brieun Scott March 26, 2009 ( ) 19 WEEKLY SPECIALS Thursday Friday Pool Room Saturday $2 Imports $3 Jäger Bombs $3 Guiness Sunday $3 Miller High Life Liters $2 Boulevard Draws $2 Capt. 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A man was arrested Thursday afternoon in connection with the shooting on three counts of aggravated battery. Arrest made in drive-by shooting Police apprehend man believed to be connected to incident BY ALEXANDRA GARRY agarry@kansan.com A 22-year-old Overland Park man was arrested Thursday afternoon in connection with a drive-by shooting near 14th and Ohio streets at about 2 a.m. Thursday morning, a Lawrence police representative said. Joseph Abdullah Muhammad was arrested on three counts of aggravated battery at 1 p.m. Thursday afternoon in Johnson County. Overland Park police assisted in the arrest. Muhammad was transferred from Johnson County to the Douglas County Jail at about 5 p.m. morning. One KU student and one University of Chicago student, who was visiting Lawrence on spring break, were shot. Another KU student was grazed by a bullet. Sgt. Susan Hadl said Thursday Matthew Lett, Salina senior, 22, and the University of Chicago student, Justin Lucas, 21, were taken to Lawrence Memorial Hospital to be treated for injuries to their legs and arms. Alex Thies, Shawnee sophomore, 19, was treated at the scene for a minor injury to his right arm and later went to the hospital for X-rays but was not admitted. Lett and Lucas were released from the hospital Thursday afternoon. afternoon, and information about the weapon used in the incident, as well as what information led to Muhammad's arrest, has not been released. The investigation is ongoing. Lawrence police said Thursday Thies said he was waiting for a ride outside The Hawk, 1340 Ohio St., just before the shooting. He said he heard five to eight gunshots but did not see the suspect or the suspect vehicle. "It just happened so quick that it blended together," he said. Thies said the scene was crowded because the bar had just closed, but that "people started to walk off pretty soon" after the shooting. Thies said his injuries amounted to "just a nick" and that he was shocked by the incident, but happy his injuries weren't worse. "I certainly didn't think it would end that way." Thies said of his night celebrating a friend's birthday. "But thank God nothing else happened." No information as to a possible motive has been released. Check Kansan.com for continuing updates. — Edited by Liz Schubauer CAMPUS Monologues will inform students about femininity BY AMANDA THOMPSON athompson@kansan.com Vaginas will be the topic of conversation this weekend at Hashinger Hall. The Vagina Monologues is a play centered around a series of monologues discussing women's feelings about their vaginas. The play will begin at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday in the Hashinger Theater. Tickets will cost students $5 at the door, and proceeds will be donated to three places: Women's Transitional Care Services, the GaDuGi Rape Crisis Center, both located in Lawrence, and a nationwide campaign aimed at stopping rapes in the Republic of the Congo. Elise Higgins, Topeka junior and president of the Commission on the Status of Women, helped to organize the play by holding THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES **WHAT:** The Vagina Monologues play **WHEN:** Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. **WHERE:** Hashinger Theater **WHY:** Raise money for local organizations **COST:** $5 auditions and rehearsals for students. Higgins said she appreciated the play because it was a "frank conversation" about a topic not often spoken about. "It was wonderful to read this play that was not only honest, but funny and encourages women to know their bodies and know what makes them happy," Higgins said. Shesaid shewould beintroducing each of the monologues in the play and there would be informative facts about the vagina between the monologues. Corey Flanders, Salina junior and outreach coordinator for the CSM, worked with Higgins to hold auditions and rehearsals. She said she will also be doing one of the monologues, called "Reclaiming Cunt." "There will be happy vagina facts and sad vagina facts," Higgins said. "There will be information about rape to information about the clitoris." "It discussing how'cunt' is used as a derogatory term and kind of degrades women," Flanders said. "It's about the act of reclaiming the word and using it as a good thing, like a compliment or a word to SEE MONOLOGUES ON PAGE 3A PETER HARRIS Lavinia Roberts, Parsons senior, performs her portion of the Vagina Monologues during a rehearsal at the theater in Hashinger Hall on Thursday night. The Vagina Monologues will be performed Friday and Saturday night at 7:30 p.m. at Hashinger. Tickets are $5 for students. Ryan Waggoner/KANSAN STUDENT SENATE Budget cuts halt plans for new pool BY ADAM SAMSON asamson@kansan.com Plans for a new aquatic center at the University are being put on hold, with budget cuts for fiscal year 2010 possibly totalling more than $20 million. Last year, when coalition group United Students ran with the platform to create a new aquatic center, the University was in a stable financial situation. Now, because of the poor economy, the University faces the prospect of laying off faculty and eliminating funding for campus programs. Adam McGonigle, student body president, had proposed the idea for new aquatic center and pool. He said the University had decided 2009 was not the proper time to bring the aquatic center to a student vote. McGonigle also said the University and Kansas Athletics officials would sign a letter of intent stating that because of current fiscal constraints, they would delay the aquatic center addition to the Ambler Student Recreation Fitness Center until Fall 2011. "We considered the appropriateness of the project at this time and decided it was necessary to delay the project," McGonigle said. "We could not, as students, contribute to an aquatic center when professors at the same time are being laid off." McGonigle said $18,000 was spent on hiring a consultant to design three potential floor plans for the University. The funding came from a recreation center account that had been specifically designated for the project. Each of the plans would remove the outdoor basketball courts and SEE POOL ON PAGE 3A WEATHER Bundle up: Heavy snow forecasted for weekend BY BRENNA HAWLEY bhawley@kansan.com The National Weather Service is reporting a high possibility of heavy snowfall in northeast Kansas Friday. The area is under a winter storm watch from Friday evening to Saturday evening. Rain is expected to turn into snow, but the heaviest snowfall is expected to be south of 1-70. As much as eight inches of snow accumulation is possible in areas of the state. index Classifieds...4B Crossword...4A Horoscopes...4A Opinion...5A Sports...1B Sudoku...4A All contents, unless stated otherwise, © 2009 The University Daily Kansan ALLEGED JOHNSON STALKER CHARGED weather - Upon arresting the man, police found a loaded shotgun and a handgun in his vehicle. ENTERTAINMENT L 4A Snowman SATRUDAY TODAY 39 30 Rain/snow/wind SATRUDAY 35 20 Snow and wind SUNDAY / ] 2A NEWS THE UNIVERSITY JALY KANSAN FRIDAY MARCH 27, 2020 "If this is a consular ship, WHERE is the ambassador?" QUOTE OF THE DAY Darth Vader FACT OF THE DAY In 1989 Star Wars was selected as one of the first 25 films placed in the National Film Registry, an act of Congress to preserve American movies of significance. 3. Thompson swats two home runs in victory MOST E-MAILED — home.cc.umanitoba.ca/~kuppem Want to know what's going on with what's going on? Here's a list of the most e-mailed items from kansan. com: 4. What it means to get bigboyed by Michigan State 2. Three injured in drive-by shooting 1. Do it yourself: Making fortune cookies 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 Staufer-Flint Hall, 1435 Jayhawk Blvd., Lawrence, KS 66045. 5. Athletics department proposes new facility 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 and weekly during the summer session excluding holidays. Periodical postage is paid in Lawrence, KS 66044. Annual subscriptions by mail are $120 plus tax. Student subscriptions are paid through the student activity fee. Postmaster: Send address changes to The University Daily Kansan, 119 Stauffer-Flint Hall, 1435 Jayhawk Blvd., Lawrence, KS 66045 MEDIA PARTNERS For more news, turn to KUJH-TV on Sunflower Broadband Channel 31 in Lawrence. The student-produced news airs at 5:30 p.m., at 7:30 p.m., at 9:30 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. every Monday through Friday. Also, check out KUJH online at tvku.edu. KJHK is the student voice in radio. Each day there is news, music. Each day there is ne sports, talk shows and other content made for students. by students. Whether it's rock 'n' roll or reggae, sports or special ever is for you. 907 kind sports or special events, KJKH 90.7 is for you. DAILY KU INFO KU$\textcircled{1}$nfo How many trees are there on campus? A global information systems class did a campus tree density study in 2007 and helped KU Info determine that there are 29,525. Just a bit less than one for every KU student! NEWS NEAR & FAR 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 INTERNATIONAL 1. No injuries as pieces of airplane fall from skv Residents said the piece was still on fire after hitting a parked car. Pieces of one of the turbines of the DC-10 plunged to the ground in the Amazon jungle town of Manaus in northern Brazil. The plane is owned by the Miami, Florida-based Arrow Cargo company. SAO PAULO — Engine pieces from a U.S. plane fell from the sky early Thursday in Brazil, hitting 22 houses and a car, but sparing passengers and residents on the ground. 2. Third monthly attack kills 20 in capital city BAGHDAD — A car bomb exploded Thursday along a bustling commercial street in a mostly Shiite area of north Baghdad, Television images showed houses with damage to their roofs as an engine piece nearly 6 feet (2 meters) long lay nearby in front of amazing onlookers. Recent high-profile blasts suggest that Sunni insurgents are trying to mount a comeback as the U.S. prepares to leave Iraqi cities in three months and hand over responsibility for security in the capital to the Iraqis. The U.S. 5th Fleet, which patrols the pirate-infested Gulf of Aden, confirmed both hijackings and said they happened in the same area but separate from the gulf, one of the world's busiest — and now most treacherous — sea lanes. BRUSSELS — Pirates armed with machine guns pursued and captured a Norwegian chemical tanker off the coast of Somalia on Thursday, the owners said, less than 24 hours after a smaller Greek-owned vessel was seized in the same area. killing at least 20 people in the third major attack in the capital this month. Both vessels are chemical tankers but their cargoes were not immediately made public. 3. Pirates take control of another chemical tanker NATIONAL 4. Nurse charged with stealing patient's drug NATIONAL ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Prosecu tors have charged a nurse with stealing morphine by using a syringe to siphon the narcotic painkiller from the bedside of a dying woman. A warrant issued by Washtenaw County authorities said Esther Najer, 48, stole morphine four times on Sept. 6 from the room of meningitis patient LaKrisha Dobbins, who died later that day. Najer, of Willis, was not immediately arraigned on the four counts of larceny. Najer entered Dobbins' room at the University of Michigan hospital and appeared to be checking the patient's intravenous drip. Dobbins' mother, Janette Birton of Ypsilanti, told The Ann Arbor News in an article published Thursday. 5. Volcano erupts twice, sending ash high into air twice, with the larger burst sending an ash cloud 65,000 feet into the air. The Alaska Volcano Observatory says the eruptions were about an hour apart on Thursday, with the first and smaller one about 8:30 a.m.The ash cloud in that eruption reached about 30,000 feet. 6. Man indicted for killing pastor during sermon EDWARDSVILLE, III. — The man accused of shooting a southwestern Illinois pastor through the heart during his Sunday sermon has been indicted on murder charges. A Madison County grand jury handed down the indictment Thursday against 27-year-old Terry Sedlacek. He's charged with first-degree murder in the death of the Rev. Fred Winters of First Baptist Church in Maryville. Sedlacek also is charged with two counts of aggravated battery in the stabbings of church members. Associated Press Cuisine Critique Students' view on the food BY BRET PHILLIPPE bphillippe@kansan.com Jefferson's 740 Massachusetts Street What I had: Wings with a side order of onion rings currency, which gives it a fun feel. Depending on when you go in there, you can get a loud bar-like environment or even possibly a quiet evening. The food here is some of the best local cuisine I have had since arriving in Lawrence with their signature wings and their unbelievable onion rings. Along with great food and a great environment, the only thing that beats out both of these is the great service. Each waiter or waitress treats the customers with a big smile and the utmost courtesy. Now, if there was any room for improvement it would have to be the wait getting seated. Because of Restaurant name: Jefferson's type of restaurant: American Overall star rating: 4.0 out of 5. Jefferson's being as popular as it is, you are often left waiting for around 20 minutes, which isn't all that bad considering other restaurants in town. I Signature dish: Wings Tastes like: Buffalo Wild Wings Price range: $9-15 Review: When there's a big game on or you just want to go out and celebrate with the guys, there could not be a better place then Jefferson's. This institution of fine American cuisine has possibly the best or one of the best atmospheres in town. The layout of Jefferson's is very unique in and of itself. It is decorated from wall to wall with dollar bills with different drawings on the 21 give Jefferson's a 4 out of 5 for being such a delightful establishment. KANSAN FILE PHOTO Edited by Liz Schubauer ODD NEWS Dirty behavior in car wash results in 90-day sentence The 29-year-old Swan Creek Township man was sentenced Wednesday in Saginaw County Circuit Court. Savage pleaded no contest to indecent exposure last month. The song tells about New Mexico, like the beautiful landscape, wildlife, the flowers and the beautiful mountains of New Mexico — the things that we are proudest of", said state Rep. Gloria Vaughn, a Republican from Alamogordo. SAGINAW, Mich. — A man police caught performing a sex act with a car wash vacuum has been sentenced to 90 days in the Saginaw County Jail. Singing cowboys have been a dominant part of American culture, said cowboy music expert Jana Fallin, a professor and music after a resident called officers early on Oct. 16 to report suspicious activity at a car wash in Thomas Township, about 90 miles northwest of Detroit. harmony for the chorus. "Because we have so many ranchers and cattle people, this is important for New Mexico." New Mexico songwriters picked Masters' tune in 2008 from 26 other songs, and he performed it on the state House floor this month. The true-to-tradition tune, with a rolling melody and catchy lyrics, features guitar and acoustic bass with a twangy male voice that breaks into three-part ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Cow-pokes now have a good reason to gather 'round the campfire and break out the guitar — New Mexico's got an official state cowboy song. Gov. Bill Richardson signed legislation Wednesday declaring New Mexico the first state to adopt an official cowboy song: "Under the New Mexico Skies" by Syd Masters, a 42-year-old musician from Edgwood. "They sang to keep the cattle moving along, they sang to keep the cattle calm and they sang to entertain each other," she said. New Mexico first to have official state cowboy sonc education division chair at Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kan. While New Mexico's cowboy song is the country's first, several other Western states already have official songs with a cowboy twist: Kansas"Home on the Range" and Oklahoma's "Okla-homal!" 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The "Evaluation of SEM Fit Indices for Growth Curve Models: Sensitivity to Different Sources of Misspecification and Cutoff Criteria" lecture will begin at 2 p.m. in 547 Fraser. The Stitch Tactics Improv Comedy show will begin at 7 p.m. in the Hawks Nest. The "DJ Spooky performs Terra Nova Sinifonia Antarctica" concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Lied Center. The "Un Enfoque Historico del Desarrollo de Costa Rica" seminar will begin at 3:30 p.m. in the Seminar Room in Hall Center. The SUA showing of "Bolt" will begin at 8 p.m. in Woodruff Auditorium in the Kansas Union. CLARIFICATION CORRECTION Wednesday's article "Coroner's office will release autopsy in June" said Jay Wren, Jason's father, believed Jason drank heavily because he was upset after missing a bus to a club lacrosse game. Sigma Alpha Epsilon members told Wren Jason was upset he had missed the bus and that perhaps that was why he chose to drink heavily. Wren said he thought it made sense Jason would be upset because Jason would have been in the starting lineup for the game. Wren said it was unlike Jason to miss a commitment and that he did not know why Jason missed the bus. Thursday's brief on 2A misstated information about The Associated Collegiate Press Online Pacemaker Award. Kansan.com is one of ten national finalists for the award for the third year in a row. Winners will be announced between April 16 and April 19. CRIME CRIME Man attempts to steal books from bookstore Steve Rhodes, KU Book-stores director, said textbook theft was "a major security concern" of the store and something it always worked to prevent. An unidentified male attempted to shoplift three to four books from the KU Bookstore in the Kansas Union Thursday afternoon. The suspect put the books into a backpack and walked out of the store. An employee who had seen him pursued him and the suspect dropped the books on the floor and ran from the store. The suspect was not aprehended. - Alex Garry CONTACT US Tell us your news. Brenna Hawley, Tara Smith, Mary Sorrick, Brandy Entsminger, Joe Preiner or Jesse Trimble at (785) 864-4810 or editor@kanan.com Kansas newsroom 111 Stauffer Flint Hall 1435 Jayhawk Blvd. Lawrence, KS 66045 (785) 684-4810 4 THE UNIVERSITY DAILY GANSAN FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2009 NEWS 3A THEATER Students compete for best play jtorline@kansan.com With March Madness underway, a group of student playwrights will compete in their own Final Four this weekend. particpants The following student plays will be competing: Friday night: "Cheeseburger Nation" by Brian Highberger Saturday night: "The Tragedy of Empty Streets" by A.J. Mathews Lim, the founder of English Alternative Theatre, organized the event. He chose four student plays — two comedies and two serious plays — from his Introductory Playwriting class to be performed in the Final Four competition. English Alternative Theatre is bringing back its Final Four competition of one-act plays after a more than five-year absence. The student plays will be performed Friday, Saturday and Sunday in the Black Box theater at the Lawrence Arts Center. "It's always interesting to me to see what students are writing about," Paul Stephen Lim, professor of English, said. "The Importance of Conversation in a Monologue" by Joe Scott "Eli Touched, Whitney Ginned" by Brett Runyon The comedies are "Cheeseburger Nation" by Brian Highberger, Garnett junior, and "The Importance of Conversation in a Monologue" by Joe Scott, Wichita senior. The serious plays are "The Tragedy of Empty Streets" by A.J. Mathews, Overland Park The winning plays from each night will compete on Sunday. senior, and "Eli Touched, Whitney Ginned" by Brett Runyon, who graduated in December. The comedies will be performed on Friday night and the serious plays will be on Saturday night. The audience votes on the plays each night, and the two winning plays will compete again on Sunday afternoon. The winners from each night will receive cash prizes. "The plays are in progress and the audience writes down feedback notes so that the playwrights will benefit from viewer feedback." Lim said. Faculty, staff and students will act in the plays and have been rehearsing all week. All four student playwrights have only recently begun playwriting, and this is the first time for each of them to have one of their plays produced. "What makes it so scary is having another person portrait a character you created." Mathews said. "It's nerve-wracking." "I took a lot of language for my play from that series," Runyon said. The students' inspiration for the plays ranged from history classes to family members to the HBO series "Deadwood." Lim founded English Alternative Theatre,the department of English's producing organization, in 1989 to help develop new scripts by KU students and to nurture local FINAL FOUR COMPETITION OF ONE-ACT PLAYS **WHAT:** English Alternative Theatre's competition of four student plays **WHEN:** 7:30 p.m. Friday, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday WHERE: The black box theater in the Lawrence Arts Center, 940 New Hampshire St. HOW MUCH: Free talent. Lim said that throughout the years, nearly 30 student plays and programs had received awards from around the country. He said the competition would give the audience a chance to enjoy local talent from students. "It's terrific to be able to contribute to the process because something that the audience says by way of feedback is going to be considered seriously by the playwrights." Lim said. "The audience will be able to shape and make the plays better." EAT EAT EAT The "Final Four" has come early for University of Kansas student playwrights. Professor Paul Lim has chosen four students from his introductory playwriting class to compete in the English Alternative Theater at the Lawrence Arts Center. Wichita senior Joe Scott, Garnett junior Brian Highberger, Overland Park senior A.J. Matthews and Overland park graduate Brett Runyon are involved in the March Madness. Edited by Liz Schubauer Libby Napoli/KANSAN POOL (CONTINUED FROM 1A) build the aquatics center southeast of the building. McGonigle said the three different options would vary in price, but costs would be divided proportionally between the students and the department. Sandi Differding, Lawrence junior, and Robinson Center pool manager, said she thought there would be plenty of student support in 2011 when the new aquatics center proposal would be voted on. Robinson currently has a 25-meter pool, built in 1980, and a 25-yard competition pool and diving well, built in 1969. "The new pool would make the students happy," Differding said. "Robinson is still a good pool and serves its purpose, but it's getting pretty old and it would be nice to have a recreational area that isn't strictly limited to a pool with just lane ropes." McGonigle said the student body president for the 2011-2012 school year would be given all the floor plans, cost estimates, a general idea where funding was coming from and how the partnership was going to work. "The economic aspect supersedes this project," McGonigle said. "We're just waiting for the right time and it's disappointing, but it would not be the responsible thing to do right now." "It's really been so impressive to see the impact that one student can proposed pools Mike Harrity, assistant athletics director for student athlete development and community relations, said any time a student leader like McGonigle came to the Athletics Department with an idea, it would listen and support it if it could. OPTION #3 would have the most amenities with a 50-meter pool, a separate diving well and both indoor and outdoor aquatic spaces at an estimated cost of $19 million in student recreation fees and $19.2 million from Athletics Department funding. OPTION #1 would be the most basic plan, with a 50-meter pool and indoor aquatic spaces, at an estimated cost of $17 million in student recreation fees and $13 million from Athletics Department funding. OPTION #2 would include a 50-meter pool, indoor aquatic spaces and outdoor aquatic spaces at an estimated cost of $19.1 million in student recreation fees and $17.3 million from Athletics Department funding. have on a campus our size."Harrity said. "He's been phenomenal in his research, in exploring the whole issue, the feasibility of it, and when he came here and said the delay was the best thing for the student body, we fully agreed and supported him." Harrity also said his department was always trying to raise funds and it had come a long way under Lew Perkins' direction. "This delay in the project does give us more time and that's always a good thing." Harrity said. what we've completed, they're going to be able to move forward with this project swiftly and an aquatic center will be built on this campus," McGonigle said. 85% of those polled favored the Aquatic Center 15% of those polled opposed the Aquatic Center Edited by Justin Leverett Despite the postponement, McGonigle said he had complete confidence that the project would happen. "When those senate leaders come together in 2011, and look at what we've accomplished and use for women and by women in general." Dana Schmidt, Wichita junior, is the director of the play and said that she recited one of the monologues in the play performance last year, but that this year the play was centered around her vision. MONOLOGUES (CONTINUED FROM 1A) Focus groups consisting of 525 students from student groups who voted on the Aquatic Center. Although the project has been delayed, it is expected to be completed in two years. "I did the set design and have been holding rehearsals and helping the actors to develop the monologues," Schmidt said. Schmidt said she appreciated the variety of the monologues. "Some of them are hilarious, some of them are more moving, and some of them are pretty depressing, actually," Schmidt said. "But they're just really well-written and pretty simple, which is always nice." Flanders said she hoped students would see the play because it was a topic that women could benefit from, and because the proceeds were going to a good cause. 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West Hills apartments pet friendly near campus KU bus route coffee bar onsite laundry all electric updated summer leases walkin closet huge floorplan HOROSCOPES You practically invented networking. You have more friends than Carter has peanuts. They'll come to your rescue again. Let them know what you want. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Today is a 5 Set priorities first; otherwise, you'll be swamped. Take on more responsibility so you can call the shots. You're getting stronger by the day. Put yourself in line for a promotion. A controversy arises. Keep your opinions to yourself. Let the others duke it out first, while you consider your options. Include potential fringe benefits. Proceed with caution. R L C L I K D S C R I M H Y W S I E I U N U N C T U R L A S R L U B U M P E C D L D L U T R S U L M C L N A U N K P C N E S R E I U I I D E I M E L E R N R A R H U S I N A L P R O O L F E G U H R C C E C I U E E P F U E L F L R L E C T E A W I M C N T O A L M I E E S B L F T T E S E A S R A B E E F F O C P E N N O L ( W E S T H I L L S ) T O ( A P A R T M E N T S ) O C U P D A T E D L F C A S E C You generally fall for the wild, adventurous type. You're not that outrageous yourself, but you do find it quite attractive. Somebody like that is driving you crazy now. Settle down and start making plans. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Today is a 5 Conditions are perfect, but you'd better get into port before nightfall. Complications are brewing and there could be trouble this weekend. Be tucked away in a safe harbor by then. Don't give somebody else's problem give you a big headache. Instead, offer your services to someone who's planning-challenged. Help get past this emergency and prevent the next one. GEMINI (May 21-June 21) Today is a 9 LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Today is a 9 LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Today is a 9 Put everything into order, both down and across. Focus on the details, and the puzzle falls into place. Stick to your plan and you'll be successful. And don't look down. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Today is a 9 Launch new projects, make commitments, decide what you want to happen. Visualize yourself 10 years from now, happier than ever. Describe what that looks like and half the battle's won. Looks like you're making money from your home as well as pouring money into it. Maybe you're selling old furniture so you can buy some new. Whatever, it works out. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Todav is a 5 Tackle the problem with enthusiasm and energy. The more you learn, the more questions pop to your mind. There doesn't seem to be an end to it, and this is good. You look forward to the challenge. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Today is a 5 SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Today is a 5 It should be pretty easy to get what you want under these conditions. Go ahead and say you can do what's required, even if you know you'll have to study to keep that promise. You know you will. Bring in completed search to West Hills to receive ONE FREE TAN AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Today is a 9 PISCES (Feb.19-March 20) Today is a 5 ULTIMATE TAN Limit 1 per customer. Exp. 3/31/09 at VIAJE Trek Bikes Demo Day! Test ride some of the best bikes on the planet...for free! Sunday, March 29 Kansas River Trails 10AM-3PM SUNFLOWER OUTDOOR BIKE 804 Massachusetts St. Downtown Lawrence (785) 843-5000 ACROSS 1 Washer phase 6 Yon maiden 9 Squabble 12 Less infirm 13 Pick a target 14 Will Smith biopic role 15 Pedro's pal 16 Sleep 18 Unassuming 20 Reed instrument 21 "CSI" workplace 23 Preceding 24 Off somehow 25 Neighborhood 38 Arab bigwig 41 “— Poetica” 43 S.A. nation 44 Dumbo’s “wings” 45 For now 47 Snake handler? 49 River bend 52 Matter-horn, for one 53 Gls' entertainers 54 La Scala show 55 Allow 56 Comprehended 57 “Two Women" Oscar winner Solution time: 25 mins. A S K S A P R P A R S M A I M M O A O M A N O G E E A D Z N A T O S A V A N T Z A G R E B R Y E L E I M A Y S U N P E E L E D B I O R I A L A Y A R K A N S A N M O R E O R E O H O E C H O E S R E R E A D S L A M U S A T A X I P U M A N A M A S E A Y E A S G P A L E S S DOWN 1 Half a dance? 2 Sweet potato 3 Mountain-eer 4 Building block name 5 Wear down 6 Talks back to 7 Sword handle 8 Flightless bird 9 Shul VIP 10 Bread spreads 11 Mess behind a desk 17 Second 19 Obliterate 21 Restroom, for short 42 45 46 48 50 5 Solution time: 25 min A S K S A P R P A R S M A I M M O A O M A N O G E E A D Z N A T O S A V A N T Z A G R E B R V E T L E M A Y S U N P E E L E D B I O R I A L A Y' A R K A N A S N M O R E O R E O H O E C H O E S R E R E A D S L A M U S A T A X I P U M A N A M A S E A Y E A S G P A L E S S 22 Onassis, to pals 24 Commotion 26 Bias against the elderly 28 Preamble 30 Mork's home planet 32 Room 33 "— the ramparts " 34 "Family Guy" daughter 36 Snowman's nose 38 Calyx component 39 Actress Berry 40 Blow one's top 42 Perry Como prop, often 45 Mexican money 46 Big fair, briefly 48 Glitch 50 Tramcar load 51 Ashy Yesterday's answer 3-27 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | | 6 | 7 | 8 | | 9 | 10 | 11 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | 13 | :--- | :--- | :--- | 14 | :--- | :--- | | 12 | | | | | | 16 | :--- | :--- | 17 | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 15 | | | | | | 19 | :--- | :--- | 20 | :--- | :--- | :--- | | □ | | 18 | | | | 23 | :--- | :--- | 24 | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 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 | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | 3-27 CRYPTOQUIP MRPAI GI BIEITFICHO MEBRPVM RPFN FGI TRB KGRHI FTJRPV MFBRCIM, ANQHC ONQ MTO GI'M HITEKTHJRPV? 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Delivery Fee Applicant M-Wil 11 p.m. • Thur & Sun til 1 a.m. Fri-Sat 9 a.m. WE DELIVER LATE Teller's SUNDAY BRUNCH Only $9.95 with Student ID www.tellerslawrence.com Opinion THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN ED BOARD: WISHING THE JAYHAWKS GOOD LUCK United States First Amendment COMING MONDAY FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2009 Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. WWW.KANSAN.COM FREE FOR ALL To contribute to Free for All, visit Kansan.com or call (785) 864-0500. --- --- Cutting educational positions and building an Olympic Village? My brain thanks you!!! --- Girls in E's today who were laughing at me for drinking my cereal milk! It was cinnamon grahams, best kind Dear KU on Wheels: Please stop training new drivers. You're ruining my poop schedule on campus. Thank you. I started watching VH1's "I Love the New Millennium" when it started on the year 2000, and that was four hours ago. --- I just gooqled "Google." --- Note to self: When choosing classes for next semester, never look the professor up on Facebook to see if he's hot He's gonna turn out to be an --- I'm wondering why my blue gatorade tastes like oranges... False advertising! --- Beautiful, single brunette out there? --- To the guy in the Malott walkway who put a basket on his head when he thought no one was looking: I saw that. --- I'm single and brunette, but you aren't going to find them sitting at your computer. --- Well that's it! From now on I'm going to my classes dressed in a floor-length, sage green evening gown. Look for me. PAGE 5A --- Oh, Anderson Cooper, that silver fox! --- Hey, Mountain Dewds: It isn't over till the fat lady sings. Sincerely, your neighbors. --- The USS Dallas collided with the USS New Orleans. Our tax dollars pay for great sonar equipment and yet we ruined two subs? --- Finding people who don't drink is like finding people in China who are not Asian. There are some but very hard to find. --- I got boogers on my nose ring, but don't call me a boogring. --- Dear boys, please read the article about non-verbal flirting. Sincerely, all the girls. --- BAD!! BEN COLDHAM I think my hair might be too greasy to go to class... MUSIC Choosing rap genre's top artist no Big deal BQQ" NOTES FROM A HIP-HOP HEAD BEN COLDHAM Finally we arrive at the great debate that has had hip-hop heads vigorously bickering with one another for more than three decades: Who is the best rapper to ever live? Although the answer to this question usually comes down to a handful of heralded candidates, opinions on the matter often differ greatly from one hip-hop head to another. There are several plausible reasons for this: Fans from different regions of the country may be biased toward a local rapper because they come from the same locale and social environment as the artist, or, more frequently the case, different heads just prefer different styles of rhyme. Certainly, several emees deserve serious consideration when determining the best rapper of all time (Jay-Z, Big L, 2 Pac), but personally I find it perplexing that any true head could ultimately come up with any other name than Christopher George Latore Wallace, fondly known to the world as The Notorious B.I.G., Biggie Smalls, Frank White or simply "Big." In every rough, rugged and raw way, Big epitomized everything that is hip-hop. The man revolutionized the entire game, from the way it was produced and marketed to his continued influence today on encees too young to even remember his tragic death. "Life After Death" was the final album over which he had complete artistic control as a bona fide superstar throughout the next few years. On this record, Big showcased his versatility by choosing to take on more of a kingpin, mobsister persona, as opposed to reflecting the life of the street hustler he so vividly portrayed on "Ready to Die." Also widely acclaimed and regarded as one of the best hip-hop albums ever made, this diamond-certified double-disc was released on March 25, 1997, 16 days after Big was shot to death in Los Angeles. "Born Again," a posthumous marriage of old verses and new production, was then released in 1999. Despite having no input whatsoever from Big in the production, the album includes many classics the hip-hop world still enjoys today thanks to Big's blazing rhymes. It is a somber reminder of the immense talent and potential that Christopher Wallace possessed. "Ready to Die" was released as Big's debut album on Aug. 1, 1994, and from that date on the hip-hop has never been the same. An intricate tapestry of chart-toppers beautifully complimented by brutally raw gangster anthems, this record brought something for every hip-hop fan. Big's peers on the streets couldn't help but identify with his gritty and familiar outlook on life, while the ladies loved his unmistakable voice and the club-bangers he churned out so effortlessly. A legendary and ground-breaking record, this is still the greatest hip-hop album of all time. The Notorious B.I.G. is loved and respected to this day by all in the hip-hop world on both coasts of the nation, and the extent of his influence can be witnessed all over the world. Three years ago, a DJ in Cape Town, South Africa, told me that Biggie Smalls was the reason he initially became enamored with hip-hop and its culture, the reason he realized what he wanted to dedicate the rest of his life to. BEN'S BEATDOWNS Hot New Album:"Picture This"by DJ K.O. HotForgotton Album:"A Prince Among Thieves" by Prince Paul Upcoming Show: Reflection Eternal (Hi-Tek and Talib Kweli) April 16 at The Granada This is only one example of a man whose life was drastically altered by a fat man rapping on a microphone halfway around the world. The influence Big has had on hip-hop and all those who devotedly follow its culture is incredible. These are all valid points as to why Big is indeed the best rapper ever, but by far the most effective way to prove it is also the easiest: Listen to the man do his thing. Play "Ready to Die" the whole way through, then do the same with "Life After Death." I would be surprised if you can think of any rapper who's truly better than Big Peace. Coldham is a Chicago senior in journalism and English. CAMPUS Students, faculty ignore advantages of Blackboard My experience at the University of Kansas has opened my eyes to changes in the way teachers and students communicate. Office hours or telephone calls used to be the only way for the two sides to talk at all. Nowadays, near instantaneous communication has made things exponentially easier. But in a way, it has also spoiled us and led us to take that communication for granted. Having something so readily available is not an excuse for refusing to use such things as e-mail and, more specifically, Blackboard. Blackboard is an online teaching tool that allows teachers to post notes for classes, announcements from the instructor and grades for students, to name a few. More than 1,000 educational facilities worldwide use Blackboard to enhance teaching strategies and make life easier for the students and teachers who use it. But I'm sure everyone has had an instructor who thinks they're above all that. And I know plenty of students who haven't checked their student e-mail or logged on to Blackboard once. So when I was attempting to do interviews, I --- THE BEE'S KNEES CHRISTIAN LUCERO couldn't decide on a good source. Students were out of the question because the common theme among us is that the evil teachers have it out for us and we do everything right. And I could talk to my teachers, but what would I save? CHRISTIAN LUCERO "Hi, could you please elaborate on the fact that you haven't replied to a single e-mail or posted any grades ... ever?" These facts lead to an obvious problem: the inability or refusal of students and teachers to use such technology as Blackboard hinders the easy communication and enhanced learning we might otherwise achieve. Take high school, for example. Doing the bare minimum would get you a passing grade back then, while the bare minimum now will get you a bus pass home when you flunk out. Blackboard simply helps students take that extra step outside the classroom. It also expedites the process getting a hold of instructors and other students without having to track them down face-to-face. Blackboard even allows teachers to post students' grades for immediate feedback. And yet some of us still refuse to use it. Both sides, instructors and students, have a need for e-mail, and Blackboard makes it easy. But if students have a question pertaining to class they should be able to get a timely response via e-mail from their instructors, so long as the e-mail is written in a professional manner. I don't think Professor Whatisfhisace enjoys reading e-mails filled with "lol" and 20 uses of the word "like." And aside from their personal use, instructors also need e-mail to communicate changes in schedules, assignments, etc., with students in order to efficiently run the class. There's really only one solution to this problem: use Blackboard and e-mail. People a lot smarter than anyone reading or writing this came up with them to make life easier. I doubt they invented these things with the hopes that we would take them for granted. Lucero is a Farmington, N.M., junior in journalism. STUDENT LIFE Be cool; don't recycle Today I committed the single most satisfying act of my college career: I took a Snickers wrapper and threw it carelessly at the ground Initially, I believed I had done something wrong, but as I turned around to pick it up and dispose of it properly, I stopped and analyzed the effort that I was about to expend. Why the hell was I bothering? I was wasting my valuable, valuable time acting as a chauffeur for the cheap plastic that encapsulated my delicious candy bar. Was the wrapper going to metastasize into a giant Fern Gully smog beast? How many tears would the poor roadside man really shed? I suspected that he wouldn't even notice, and that Fern Gully was a cartoon. So I turned around and left that wrapper where it sat, and to be honest I felt like a much cooler person because of it. I felt something like a Velociraptor in a Mexican standoff with a Great White Shark while both of them were driving '67 Mustangs. We are talking really friggin' cool. I felt like a great burden had been lifted off my back. I mean, really, what has this stupid planet done for me lately? Pretty much every animal on the planet exists either to mutilate me or to be delicious. Fresh air makes my sciatic nerve act up. The sun emits harmful radiation that burns my face. Besides, I can't waste all my time separating my office pak from my newspaper or my plastics from my glass, prancing around recycling bins all nimbly-pimbly like. Hell, when I lived in Germany I was required to recycle by law. The way I see it, I'm behind in my lifetime allotment of littering anyway. 'THIS THINGS I BELIEVE' ANDREW NEUBAUER Just like William Jennings Bryan arm-wrestling another obscure Dennis Miller reference, recycling is stupid. I will fist-fight any of you who disagree with me. I exhort you, fellow students, to litter to your heart's content and be as cool as I am. Wouldn't it be cool to live in piles of garbage? Aerosolized freshening spray will take care of the stink. You could, like, Feng Shui the garbage and get a better spiritual flow going through your apartment. Or you could pile it up into a nity little garage fort to protect you and your family from roving banditos Will this mentality lead to six-pack wrappers strangling a number of dolphins? Probably, but I'm not really fond of dolphins either. Let's face it, people who will undoubtedly and angrily e-mail me: The earth is completely screwed anyway. We have enough nuclear weapons stockpiled to destroy the place several times over, the sun is going to fizzle out soon and the Mayan apocalypse is coming in December 2012. Let's let our kids worry about this one while we recline on a pile of half-full lcee cups. By worrying about picking up and sorting trash, we're just wasting time that we could instead be spending cultivating rich relationships with our loved ones. Neubauer is a Lynn Haven, Fla., senior in journalism. Dangers of scientific food production extend to stem cell research LETTER TO THE EDITOR In John Kenny's piece, "Buyers Trust Shaky Science When Making Food Choices," he brings to mind a paradox that is likely played across this campus and throughout the nation. Kenny firmly opposes large-scale profit-driven agriculture, its adverse environmental record and strong-arm lobby in government. But many of those sharing Kenny's negative view of the agricultural industry and the science behind the potent chemicals, the frankenfood and cloned livestock easily drop this hesitance toward the scientific community in another area. I am not speaking for Kenny, but many who share his views on the dangers of science in modern food will gleefully forgo hesitation with modern science when it is dealing with a matter of much higher consequence: stem cell research. Many will fret about pesticide residues that could linger in their body from food products, though few are unnerved by the scientist fiddling with the very body that could one day consume the food. As for the fear of an unfettered free market, as Kenny laid out in relation to the agricultural industry, the same discontents could easily be brought about by use of stem cells. Already states such as California have put $3 billion toward the research. If breakthroughs occur, it would not take too much imagination to see a commoditization of human embryos, where one would trade away embryos for profit to cover a mortgage or allow for a larger shopping budget. Likewise, many of the diseases that stem cells could potentially cure are ones that are more problematic in the West, such as heart disease, diabetes, and arthritis; therefore stem cell treatment would be in high demand and elicit cool profits for the medical industry. Eating genetically modified corn or meat from a cloned animal is enough of an abomination of nature. So let us carry that fervor through to protecting the very vessels that enjoy nature, humans, and not allow our bodies to become a scrap yard for the scientific community to profit from, while dehumanizing us all in the end. Brad Pillsbury is a freshman from Tyler, Texas HOW TO SURMIT A LETTER TO THE EDITOR LETTER GUIDELINES Send letters to opinionikansan.com Write LETTER TO THE EDITOR in the e-mail subject line. 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Brenna Hawley, editor 864-4811) or bhawley@kansan.com CONTACT US Tara Smith, managing editor 864-4810 or tsmith@kansan.com Mary Sorrick, managing editor 864-4810 or msorrick@kansan.com Kelsey Hayes, kanan.com managing editor @664_10_40_100khan.com kanan.com Katie Blankenau, opinion editor 864-4924 or blankenau.uk an.com Dan Thompson, editorial editor 864-4924 or dthompson@kansan.com Laura Vest, business manager 864-4358 or lvest@kansan.com Dani Erker, sales manager 864-4477 or derker@ikansan.com Malcolm Gibson, general manager and news advisor 964.2166.7 or mathewgibson@mailbox.com Jon Schitt, sales and marketing adviser 864-7666 or jonschittjkansan.com THE EDITORIAL BOARD Members of the Kansan Editorial Board are Brenna Hawley, Tara Smith, Mary Sonick, Kelays Hayes and Dan Thompson. 6A NEWS THE UNIVERSITY OF DARYL KANSAN FRIDAY MARCH 27, 2009 RECREATION CENTER FRIDAY MARCH 27, 2009 Boot camp workout returns for another session BY LAUREN HENDRICK Ihendrick@kansan.com KU students who whipped into shape during the Ambler Student Recreation Center's Boot Camp Challenge that wrapped up before spring break. Back by popular demand, session two of the Boot Camp Challenge will begin Monday. "The early mornings were tough," Megan Hicks, Oxford freshman, said. Hicks met with her fitness group twice a week at 7:30 a.m. for an hour-long workout. She said each day emphasized the same exercises but each workout was different. The boot camp groups meet at various times during the week and trainers plan their group's workout schedule. Every group member takes a fitness assessment at the beginning of the program and participants make personal goals. The boot camp workout increases in intensity over the weeks. Travis Coberly, Gove graduate student, said the diverse workout routines kept him interested and dedicated. "Apparently I have severe ADD when it comes to working out and I enjoyed the fast pace," Cobberly said. "I was looking for a way to get a good cardio workout without all the mind-numbing boredom of a treadmill or stationary bike." Cobberly credited his trainer, Alex Miller, for keeping workouts entertaining. "Alex was entertaining, original and enthusiastic with his workouts so I knew to expect some interesting twists on cardio work," Coberly said. "Keeping it challenging for everyone was key." Miller said. Miller, Bonner Springs junior, was one of six trainers involved with the six-week program. He said one of his workouts consisted of back-to-back intervals of running, sit-ups, push-ups, tricep dips, and pull-ups. Participants would repeat the intervals with just a few minutes of rest in the entire hour. He said the boot camp provided a good foundation of basic exercise combinations. Partner work was also effective in keeping people motivated. "It would have been easy to just quit but I kept going." Ashlie St. Clair, Stilwell senior, said. "You knew someone else was depending on you to complete the exercises." Hicks, Coberly and St. Clair said they noticed a difference in their cardio fitness after the six weeks. "Apparently will power alone was not enough, but a $50 investment was." Coberly said. The Ambler Center's second session of the Boot Camp Challenge, beginning next Monday, is open for registration until 6 p.m. today at the Ambler Center business office. The cost is $50. The Ambler Center will also host a Boot Camp Challenge Field Day from 10 to 11:30 a.m. April 25 at the Adams Outdoor Education Center, 1010 E.750 Rd. The cost of the outdoor-based program is $15. PITCHER TOWN — Edited by Liz Schubauer Megan Hicks, Oxford freshman, stretches before her KU Fit班 at the Amber Student Recreation Fitness Center Wednesday night. Hicks participated in the Boot Camp challenge earlier this year. Sign-ups for the second session of the program end at 6 p.m. today. NS CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Group members garden to donate A member of The Environmental Action to Revitalize the Heartlands pulls out radishes to donate to local Lawrence charities. The group harvests vegetables and donates them to ECKAN Just Food Pantry, which distributes the food to the needy and other food pantries. PHILANTHROPY Students grow vegetables, donate them to local charities BY AMANDA THOMPSON athompson@kansan.com Students will have the chance to get their hands dirty this Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the campus garden, located behind University Relations on Louisiana Street between 13th and 14th Streets. Margaret Tran, Derby junior and co-coordinator of EARTH, said tomatoes, radishes, lettuce and spinach were some of the seeds that would be planted. Tran said the food would be donated to the ECKAN Just Food Pantry in Lawrence. Tran said group members usually contacted workers at Cottins Hardware & Rental, Sunrise Nursery or Clinton Parkway Nursery to ask for seed donations. Tran said most seeds for the first planting came from Cottins Hardware & Rental. "We take seeds that local businesses would normally throw out," Tran said. "It just depends on who approaches us or who has stuff available. Whoever has some thing, they just let us know." Tran said the campus garden was open for students to visit and enjoy, and said volunteering to plant would not only help the community, but would also help the student volunteers. "It's a great way to meet people and do something hands-on with sustainability," Tran said. "And there are a lot of rising food costs, and as college students it's important to learn how to grow food yourself to decrease how much money you spend." Teller's SUNDAY BRUNCH Only $9.95 with Student ID www.tellerslawrence.com Tran said for the first planting day last year, around 20 volunteers showed up to help plant. She said she hoped to see a similar number at the campus garden this year. Tran said this Sunday would kick off regular volunteer hours, which would be every Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to noon, and every Tuesday from 5 to 7 p.m. more environmentally aware Maddie Fry, co-coordinator of EARTH, said her work with the group helped her become Tran said the vegetables ripened at different times during the season, and that radishes were usually ready for harvest first. "I've learned a lot about how eating locally benefits the environment," Fry said. "It's ongoing, so whenever something is ripe we pick it and start donating it," Tran said. "Last fall we were donating stuff like once a week." Fry said the ECKAN Just Food Pantry not only distributed food to low-income families in Lawrence, but also to other food pantries around Lawrence. Edited by Sam Speer CAMPUS Graduate architecture course to receive award BY KAYLA REGAN kregan@kansan.com For 14 years, graduate students in the School of Architecture and Urban Planning have built houses, community centers, meeting places and other structures for different communities. The class, Graduate Design Studio VII, typically referred to by students as "Studio 804," will be recognized for its work by the American Institute of Architecture. The class is receiving a Education Honor Award for Excellence in course development and teaching. "It is always an honor to receive awards based on the work of Studio 804," professor Dan Rockhill said. "This award is especially important because it serves to award Studio 804 for its entire body of work as well as the dynamics and structure of the class." Rockhill said AIA selected the course because it "strived to benefit communities and focused on the most progressive architectural practices." The 22 students in the course collaborate to design and construct a new structure each semester. "Professor Rockhill uses this class to bridge the gap between the architect and the building" Stephanie Winn, Wichita graduate student and also a member of the class, said. "Most architects sit at a computer eight hours a day and we actually get to build what we draw on paper." Last year, the class built a community center in Greensburg after a tornado destroyed the town in May 2008. Rockhill said the building served as a prototype for sustainable design and building. Currently the class is working on a sustainable house in Wyandotte County. The home includes a wind turbine, solar panels, a geothermal heat pump, recycled materials and a water reclamation system. The structure is expected to be completed in Mav. "Studio 804 has always focused on the most sustainable architectural practices and we hope to educate people by setting good examples in the building industry," Rockhill said. This is the third Education Honor Award for Rockhill, who has taught the course since it began in 1995. Rockhill said he wasn't a prescriptive teacher, meaning he taught students to find their own solutions to problems by leading them in the right direction. "He always says, 'You're the architect, you figure it out,' Winn said. "But that doesn't mean he's not there guiding us and helping us figure out the answers." lared Eder, Aitkin, Minn., graduate student, said he chose to attend the University's graduate school specifically because of the class. Eder said although working with other students wasn't always easy, collaborating with class members was a rewarding experience. "We all sink or swim together," Eder said. "I have learned more in the past few months than I ever could have dreamed of learning from a book or in a classroom." Rockhill said watching students grow from the course was the greatest reward of teaching the class. "Every student shapes and inspires myself and their peers to do something they have never experienced before," Rockhill said. — Edited by Sam Speer --- Thinking of the big MOVE This Summer? Find Help in Apartment Guide Thurs, Apr. 2nd THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN Thinking of the big MOVE This Summer? MARCUS MELVILLE GET CONNECTED KU Hillel Join us for Falafel on Stauffer-Flint Lawn Present this coupon for $1 off Monday March 30th from 11:30-1:30 Through April 8 Bb Bracker Bash Through April 8 09 Bb Bracket Bash WIN! 1st place 46" LCD.TV 2nd $300 in gift cards 3rd $200 in gift cards Just drop off a bracket with your name, phone number and email at any KU Credit Union location through April 8th for your chance to win. Bracket '09 THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN KU CREDIT UNION A DIVISION OF 66 FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Drop it off @ 31st & Iowa or 6th & Kasold KU Credit Union Through April 8! 1 Sports THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN JAYHAWKS LOOK TO KEEP SEASON ALIVE Kansas takes on Michigan State in Indianapolis. GAMEDAY I 8B FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2009 WWW.KANSAN.COM EXTRA, EXTRA! FIND IT ONLINE AT KANSAN.COM Check out NCAA tournament updates, tennis and softball online. COMMENTARY PAGE 1B Memphis Tigers deserve respect BY KELLY BRECKUNITCH kbreckunitch@kansan.com Edited by Justin Leverett Let me take this time to dole out my respects to the Memphis Tigers. The Tigers, the team that KU defeated to earn the national championship last season, lost many players to the NBA just like the Jayhawks. The Tigers are very similar to the Jayhawks and that's why their run in the tournament so far, discounting last night's loss, has been extremely impressive. Memphis and Kansas both lost numerous starters from last year's teams. The Tigers lost three while the Jayhawks lost all of their starters. Both entered the season with lower expectations than during the previous year, even with star recruits such as Tyreke Evans for Memphis and Marcus and Markieff Morris for Kansas. At the beginning of the season these lower expectations held strong for a time. Both Kansas and Memphis exited the top 25 rankings at nearly the same time. Kansas was out in week five and Memphis followed in week six, but both teams eventually made it back into the rankings. That really speaks to what coaches Bill Self and John Calipari have been able to do with these teams. They've each taken a group of less-experienced players and gotten them right back to the same high level of competition that got them into the national championship game last year. It's no wonder both coaches are highly respected in their profession. You can't help but notice the phenomenal job both coaches have done this season, not to mention Calipari's recruiting sweepstakes or Self's already numerous coaching awards. Memphis even parallels Kansas in terms of its basketball history. Memphis has been dominant recently, winning the last four Conference USA tournaments, similar to Kansas' three straight conference tournament championships from 2006-2008. Kansas has the most tournament championships of any Big 12 school and Memphis is tied for the most wins with Cincinnati, a team no longer in the conference. Calipari brought prominence to the Memphis basketball program, while Self brought another national championship to Kansas. Calipari hasn't gotten there yet, but his time is looming down the road, especially with the top recruiting class for the 2009-2010 season, which includes the second and third overall recruits in the nation, DeMarcus Cousins and Xavier Henry. Jayhawks fans will obviously applaud the efforts of Self and his ability to hold this Jayhawk team together with so many inexperienced players, but Jayhawk fans should also applaud the effort of the Memphis Tigers, who, to a lesser extent, were able to bounce back from similar adversity to make another run in the NCAA tournament. There are similarities between the two teams that fans should be able to respect, leading to a mutual appreciation of the two teams. Besides, it's not like any true Jayhawk fan could have rooted for Missouri to win anyway. SWEET TIME TO STEP UP Ready for the challenge Self knows how to motivate Collins to play his best BY CASE KEEFER ckeefer@kansan.com INDIANAPOLIS — Bill Self has a story he loves to tell. It's a story about Sherron Collins. A story that perfectly illustrates Collins' personality. It was April 6, 2008 — the eve of Kansas' national championship game against Memphis in San Antonio. Self didn't know which of his players should guard Derrick Rose, Memphis' point guard and eventual No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft, so he asked them. "Watch," Collins responded. Just put me on him." "No," Self said. "We're going to have to put someone a little bigger, a little stronger, a little tougher at point." That's what Self wanted to happen all along. The question and the subsequent challenge were both a part of Self's plan to motivate Collins. TONIGHT Kansas vs. Michigan State 8:37 p.m. Lucas Oil Stadium Indianapolis, Ind. Collins, then a sophomore guard, responded first. Collins told Self he wanted to defend Rose. Collins said he could do it. — he forced Rose into a number of tough shots and guarded him well enough for Kansas to prevail. While Collins didn't shut down Rose — he still scored 18 points "I love toughness and I love guys that you can't tell them what they can't do." Self said. "If you tell Sherron what he can't do, it's just motivation for him to do it." Self knows how to inspire Collins, now a junior guard, and Collins knows how to react to it. TV: CBS (Channel 5, 13) Collins s a i d Thursday at Lucas Oil Stadium that he expected a challenge from Self before Kansas tips off against Michigan State at approximately 8:37 "I think he'll challenge me somehow in the next day or two," Collins said. "I'm going to respond to it well. Every time he challenges me, I take it up." an 8:37 In fact, this season started with Self challenging Collins. When the Jayhawks traveled to Ottawa, Canada, for three exhibition games in Angust, Self was upset because Collins arrived to practice out of shape and overweight. Self said he didn't think Collins could be the team's leader. "We go with him," sophomore center Cole Aldrich said. "We follow him." Turns out Self was dead wrong. Collins has averaged 19 points and five assists per game this season and is a second-team All American. Most importantly, he's led this young group of Jayhawks to the Sweet Sixteen — further than most analysts expected at the beginning of the season. The Jayhawks have definitely stuck with that theme through the first two games of the NCAA tournament. Collins recorded a combined 57 points, 11 rebounds, 10 assists and only two turnovers in the victories against Dayton and North Dakota State. Self put it, Collins "has made every play." The two games have arguably been the best of Collins' career. Not surprisingly, they've come following yet another challenge from Self. Collins has told Self all season that as a leader, he's in charge of making sure the Jayhawks play with maximum effort. It's Collins' job to keep the energy level high. When Kansas lost to Baylor 71-64 in the quarterfinals of the Big 12 Conference tournament, Self blamed the defeat on a lack of energy. Collins took the statement personally. SEE COLLINS ON PAGE 7B U.S.A. That didn't happen against Baylor. Now, Collins is determined to make sure the Jayhaws never have a similar letdown again. In the two tournament games, KANSAS 4 Weston Whit KANSAN Junior guard Sherron Collins celebrates after draining a three against North Kansas 4 TEXAS 20 TEXAS 32 Photos by Ryan McGeeney/KANSAN Freshman forward Aishaah Sutherland fights for position against Arkansas Ayana Brereton during the third round of the WNIT game on Thursday. Sutherland had two blocks and 11 rebounds. The Jayhawks play the winner of the Oregon State/ New Mexico game in the WNIT's round of eight. KANSAS Tyler Waugh/KANSAN WOMEN'S BASKETBALL McCray, Morris step up big in victory The action on the screen revealed a noticeable and glaring concern: Sometimes during games, junior forward Danielle McCray and junior guard Sade Morris failed to look for one another on offense. Before the Big 12 tournament, Kansas' two best scorers sat and watched film together with position coach Katie O'Connor. First, McCray and Morris discussed the situation at hand. Then,the two's talks delved into the bigger picture. "We just said, 'Hey, this is our postseason and we need to go far,' McCray said. "We can't rely on other people. We have to be the ones that step up this team." This season, Kansas has depended on McCray and Morris for the bulk of its offensive production. And, for much of the year, the pair has filled the role adequately. "They get confused on how and when to guard us," Morris said. "If they come out too far, we'll shoot it. If they want to guard us, we'll bring it off the dribble." McCray and Morris thoroughly dominated in Kansas' 75-59 victory against Arkansas — a result that pushed Kansas into the final eight of the tournament. The two combined for 58 of Kansas' points. McCray tied a career-high with 35 points, an impressive total for sure but nothing unexpected from the Big 12's second leading scorer. Morris filled the Jayhawks' remaining scoring needs by pouring in 23 points. WOMEN'S BASKETBALL REWIND PAGE 38 KU RakutenS KU KU Арканса ARKANSAS For full coverage of the women's basketball game against Arkansas, check out the rewind on page 38. Coach Bonnie Henrickson and her staff call the duo Batman and Robin. Texas A&M coach Gary Blair refers to the pair as Jordan and Pippen. Whatever nickname SEE WOMEN'S ON PAGE 3B --- 2B ... SPORTS THE UNIVERSITY OF LAKE KANSAS FRIDAY MARCH 27, 2000 FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2009 QUOTE OF THE DAY "Their freshmen have gotten better, I think they've gotten a little more consistent. And they have two players that are as good as anybody in the tournament." Michigan State coach Tom Izzo on Kansas, The State News FACT OF THE DAY Michigan State out-rebounded Kansas 42-31 in the teams' previous meeting this season on January 10 in East Lansing, Mich. Six Spartans had three or more rebounds apiece in a 75-62 victory over their Big 12 opponent. KU Athletics Q: Who won the only NCAA tournament meeting between Kansas and Michigan State? TRIVIA OF THE DAY A: The Jayhawks defeated the Spartans 96-86 in overtime in Kansas City, Mo., in the 1986 NCAA Midwest Regional Semifinals. @KANSAN.COM BEWARE OF "THE BLOG" "Blog" Allen: Can't watch the game on TV2 Taylor Berm will be live blogging before and throughout Kansas' matchup with Michigan State. Through the Uprights: On the heels of today's open football practice, Stephen Mon- temayor breaks down the day's THROUGH THE UPRIGHTS developments and the team's progression this offseason on Through the Uprights. Courtside: Jayson Jenks provides his unique brand of commentary after the Jayhawks WNIT game against Arkansas. Will Kansas play another game? Is the WNIT title within their grasp? COURTSIDE BLOG The Give and Go: After a brief hiatus, Clark and Jayson are back with another podcast following Kansas' WNIT Sweet Sixteen games the give and go against Arkansas at Allen Fieldhouse. Would Stephenson fit in at Kansas? COMMENTARY Let's play investigator. Recruiting Investigator. No, not in the way Yahoo! Sports did earlier in the week in exposing Connecticut and coach lim Calhour of recruiting violations. Let's just find out who Kansas' next commitment will be. Right now, it sure looks like Lance Stephenson. "Born Ready," Stephens's nickname, is set to make his announcement at the McDonald's All-American game next week in Miami. Stephenson Stephenson, Rivals.com's No. 9 player in the nation, is deciding among Kansas, Maryland and St. John's. Well, not really deciding among. Those are his finalists, but Stephenson told reporters earlier in the week that he already knows where he's going. And he WILLIAM S. dropped a clue while doing it. dropped a clue while doing it. "I just want to have a chance to win the tournament," Stephenson BY CASE KEEFER ckeefer@kansan.com said, according to Rivals, "so I'm picking by that." The last time the Red Storm won an NCAA tournament game, Stephenson was probably playing with Pokemon cards. That was 2000, and it was only one game. St. John's has never won a national championship. The Terraplas won the national championship in 2002. But Maryland hasn't made the Sweet Sixteen in six years and at this point is a perennial bubble team. If Stephenson is truly selecting his college based on championship potential, it's Kansas. But how would Stephenson fit in with the lawhawks? That's the better question. Assuming junior guard Sherron Collins and/or sophomore center Cole Aldrich return to school next year. Stephenson would not be the star. It would be interesting to see how the all-time leading scorer in New York City high school basketball history deals with that Stephenson, who won four New York City titles at Lincoln High School, broke Sebastian Telfair's record last month and finished high school with nearly 3,000 career points. Stephenson has also admitted that if it weren't for the NBA's requirement to spend one year in college, he would jump straight to the league. On the surface, he isn't the kind of player Kansas coach Bill Self has filled his teams with here. Kansas hasn't featured an outlandish one-and-done talent or dominant scorers. The Jayhawks have relied more on tough, team-oriented players. Maybe that's what Stephenson will be in college. Self certainly wouldn't be interested if he didn't believe Stephenson could adapt. If Stephenson commits to Kansas, there's one final piece of the puzzle to be figured out: He THE MORNING BREW would be Kansas' 15th scholarship player for next season. That's two more than the NCAA limit of 13. Unless both Collins and Aldrich declared for the NBA Draft, the Jayhawks would be over the limit. At this point, it looks unlikely that Kansas would lose both of them. The only other options would be players transferring or getting scholarships pulled from them. That's an issue for another time. This weekend, enjoy Kansas's fight to reach the Final Four. A week from now, the Stephenson mystery will be solved. Edited by Casey Miles Scribble dribble 4 Weston White/KANSAN Purdue University senior Justin Dalton gets a piece of basketball memorabilia autographed by junior guard Sherron Collins. Dalton, who has no ties to the Jayhawks, said that he wanted Collins' autograph because he is a good player. MLB Tejada sentenced for misleading Congress ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON — The prosecutor's words were delivered in the matter known as "The United States of America vs. Miguel O. Tejada," spoken during Thursday's 23-minute hearing in which the Houston Astros shortstop was sentenced to one year of probation for misleading Congress. The message — famous or not, you must tell the truth — also could be interpreted as a warning to another baseball star, Roger Clemens. His case, involving sworn testimony to the House of Representatives, is currently before a grand jury in the very same federal courthouse where Teiada appeared. "People have to know that when Congress asks questions, it's serious business," Assistant U.S. Attorney Steven Durham told the court. "And if you don't tell the truth — and we can prove you haven't told the truth — then there will be accountability." Durham talked. Tejada was the past American League MVP receiving his punishment after pleading guilty last month and admitting he withheld information about an ex-teammate's use of performance-enhancing drugs when questioned in 2005 by congressional investigators. Congress referred Tejada to the Justice Department in January 2008, a little more than a year before it asked that Clemens be investigated to determine whether he lied when saying he never used performance-enhancing drugs. Standing at a lectern facing Kay, Tejada spoke softly for less than a minute, the talented hands he normally uses to grip a bat or field ground balls stuffed in the pant pockets of his pintriped, three-piece suit. He apologized to Congress, to the court, to baseball fans — "especially the kids" — and added: "I learned a very important lesson." Tejada is the first high-profile player convicted of a crime stemming from baseball's steroids era. Tejada was the All-Star sitting in court this day, his chin resting on his right hand while "What people are not entitled to do, your honor, is to provide untruthful or dishonest answers. No one has that right." Durham told the court. "Not the people who are well-known — and not the people who are unknown." Tejada faced up to a year imprisonment and a fine up to $100,000. But Kay followed the recommendation of prosecutors who said he deserved a lighter punishment, issuing a sentence of probation, 100 hours of community service and a $5,000 fine. THIS WEEK IN KANSAS ATHLETICS TODAY Men's basketball Michigan State, 8:37 p.m. Indianapolis 5 Tennis Oklahoma, 6 p.m. Norman, Okla. 体育运动 Golf Tennis Baseball Texas A&M, 6:35 p.m. College Station, Texas A Women's golf Liz Murphey Collegiate Classic Athens, Ga. Track & field Missouri Relays Columbia, Mo. SATURDAY P Softball Texas A&M, 2 p.m. Lawrence RUNNING Soccer Creighton, 2 p.m. Lawrence Sports Jaseball Texas A&M, 2:05 p.m. College Station, Texas A Rowing Oklahoma, TBA Oklahoma City 跑 A Track & field Missouri Relays Columbia, Mo Women's golf Liz Murphey Collegiate Classic Athens, Ga. SUNDAY 奔跑 Soccer KU Mens Club Team, 10 a.m. Lawrence Tennis Tennis jennis Oklahoma State, 11 a.m. Stillwater, Okla. Softball Texas A&M, noon awrence Jaseball Texas A&M, 12:05 p.m. College Station, *texas* Golf Women's golf Liz Murphey Collegiate Classic Athens, Ga. 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ARKANSAS 23 36 - 59 KANSAS 36 39 - 75 KANSAS (20-13) Player FG-FGA 3FG-3FGA Rebs A Pts Danielle McCray 11-17 4-7 8 1 35 Nicollette Smith 0-2 0-1 6 3 1 Krysten Boogaard 1-1 0-0 0 0 2 LaChelda Jacobs 0-2 0-0 3 0 2 Ivana Catic 1-2 0-0 2 8 2 Aishah Sutherland 4-9 0-0 11 1 8 Kelly Kohn 0-1 0-1 1 0 0 Sade Morris 9-12 2-3 4 2 23 Porscha Weddington 2-7 0-0 2 0 4 Marija Zinic 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Rebecca Feickert 0-1 0-1 0 0 0 Team 8 Total 28-54 6-13 46 75 18 ARKANSAS (18-14)
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GAMENOTES Junior guard Danielle McCray pushes through Arkansas' Charity Fly and Brittney Richardson during the third round of the WNIT Thursday. McCray tied her career high with 35 points in the lakers' 79-64 victory. Tyler Waugh/KANSAN WEDDINGTON SEES INCREASED MINUTES Junior forward Porscha Weddington logged 18 minutes against Arkansas after playing just seven minutes in Kansas' last four games. Facing a quick Arkansas team, Weddington afforded Kansas a better option in the post. FORD 32 24 "I told her two days ago, 'Porscha, you have to be ready'; figuring she could match some of that athleticism,"coach Bonnie Henrickson said. KANSAS GRABS VICTORY NO. 23 For the first time since the 1999-2000 season, Kansas reached the 20-win mark. By defeating Arkansas, Kansas improved to 20-13 on the season. "That's a benchmark in basketball," Henrickson said. "I would've liked to have gotten there sooner but we'll take it." WOMEN'S BASKETBALL Jayson Jenks Catic emerges as postseason leader BY CLARK GOBLE cgoble@kansan.com Apparently senior Ivana Catic believes in jinxes. When told after Kansas' win over Arkansas she has had just three turnovers in four postseason games, Catic laughed and scooted her chair to the nearest table. There she performed one of the oldest superstitions around: knocking on wood. "It has really helped me," Catic said. "As a senior, I kind of wish I would have started that earlier because I think it really opened my eyes to some things." In Thursday night's game, Catic continued to control Kansas offense with extreme efficiency. She turned it over once to go with eight assist in the 75-59 win in the third round of the Women's NIT. She attributes the increased efficiency to watching more film. Coach Bonnie Henrickson says she felt Catic has improved in the postseason as well. "She has done a good job of managing possessions and making good decisions," Henrickson said. Catic said her understanding of the offense helped her pace the layhawks when a few of the starters picked up two fouls and were relegated to the bench. Sophomore Krysten Boogaard picked up two fouls in three minutes and didn't check back into the game until the second half. Sophomore Nicollette Smith also picked up two early fouls. Late in the first half, Catic was the lone starter on the floor. In order to keep the offense flowing until halftime, Catic huddled her teammates after every dead ball. "I just told whoever was in to stay aggressive and not turn the ball over," Catic said. "Sometimes I think we get nervous when [Danielle] and [Sade] aren't in." Her contributions didn't just show up in the box score. She went to the floor several times to either maintain or reacquire Kansas' possession. Henrickson also noted that Catic tipped a few rebounds to teammates. Catic's steady point guard play helped the Jayhawks acquire a 13 point lead at halftime. She recorded seven assists to go with no turnovers in the first half. The differences in body language between the Razorbacks and Catic were striking. Arkansas looked confused and unorganized when warming up for the second half and their bench rarely showed much support. Catic yelled and swung her arms in the air after junior Danielle McCray buried a threepointer early in the second half and applauded every Kansas effort when she took a quick break on the bench. Catic said her energy and hustle plays mostly come from her extreme desire to keep her season going. "It's exciting to still be playing in March when a lot of teams aren't playing anymore." Catic said. "It's March Madness, and it's a once in a lifetime opportunity for me to go all the way." — Edited by Justin Leverett WOMEN'S (CONTINUED FROM 1B) suits them best, McCray and Morris have thrived in Kansas' last four games. "This time of year, those players that play those kinds of roles, you gotta be able to step up and play," Hemrickson said. During that stretch, McCray has averaged 26 points per game, while Morris has contributed 21 points per game. Yet, just as important, Kansas appears to have found the third scorer that has eluded the Jayhawks for much of the season. While McCray's and Morris' scoring performances have been well-noted, freshman forward Aishah Sutherland has quietly developed into a productive post option. She's averaging 10.3 points and 7.8 rebounds in her last four outings, providing Kansas with much needed balance. "I've noticed that we win a lot when I play a good game," Sutherland said. "These teams are fighting for the same thing. They're trying to win, they're trying to advance." Kansas neither generated nor answered runs. Not surprisingly, DANIELLE MCCRA1 Junior guard There's an old cliche in sports that states basketball is a game of runs. In the beginning of the season, the Jayhawks began conference play 2-9. But as the season progressed, and Kansas began winning, that trend no longer held precedent. Take Thursday night as a perfect example. Early on, Kansas grabbed control of the game after a sloppy beginning. The layhawks pieced together a 14-0 run midway through the first half, building a significant cushion. Sparking that run were, of course, McCray and Morris. The duo combined for 12 of the 14 points in helping Kansas create separation from Arkansas. " (Sade) has even been bringing energy to me" McCray said. She's been doing good and we're in a rhythm and in a tempo and that "I've noticed that we win a lot when I play a good game." the first half had little to do with defense or offense. Four of Kansas' starting five found themselves AISHAH SUTHERLAND Freshman forward makes me feel good about myself. "That's when everyone feels good about themselves" seated on the bench for large chunks of the first half. But Kansas' biggest problem in The rest of the Jayhawks managed just two points in the final five minutes of the first half. But here's the key: Kansas allowed Arkansas to score only six points in that same stretch. us confidence that 'hey, we made this great run, let's knock them out when we come back out' "It gives us that edge going into halftime." Morris said. "It gives Arkansas opened the second half with a 7-2 run, giving the impression that Kansas lead may not have been so secure. But the Jayhawks quickly squelched any comeback hopes and enhanced their lead as the second half continued. "We know that you can't settle for anything in any basketball game," McCray said. "These teams are fighting for the same thing. They're trying to win, they're trying to advance." — Edited by Sam Speer Teller's SUNDAY BRUNCH Only $9.95 with Student ID www.tellerslawrence.com Teller's GRE ™ LSAT ™ GMAT ™ TEST PREPARATION That's Right on Target. 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STONECREST APARTMENTS 1000 MONTEREY WAY - 2 & 3 BEDROOM FLATS AND TOWN HOMES FROM $605 · QUIET AREA · SMALL PETS WELCOME hawkchalk VILLAGE SQUARE 850 AVALON - 2 BEDROOMS * STARTING AT $535 * SMALL PETS WELCOME HANOVER PLACE - STUDIO, 1 BDRM, 2 BDRM • $405 -615 • WATER PAID • SMALL PETS WELCOME • NEAR DOWNTOWN • CAMPUS 200 HANOVER PLACE - Phone: 785-842-3040 E-mail: village@sunflower.com --- 7 3. $ \begin{array}{l} - 2 x - 1 > 5 \\ x < - 4 \end{array} $ THE UNIVERSITY HAIRY KANSAN SPORTS 5B : BASEBALL Jayhawks prepare to face big stadium and big fan base in Texas Kansas plays in Olsen Field this weekend, a stadium that can hold more than 7,000 fans JOSH BOWE jbowe@kansan.com A stadium that's known to house around 7,000 fans at a time, Olsen Field, home to Texas A&M baseball, is a notable destination on the Jayhawks' schedule every other year. And filled with so many Aggie fans, who are known as relentless hecklers, the stadium can second in morning destination: Nonetheless, coach Ritch Price is looking forward to when the Jayhawks (15-7, 3-0) face the No. 15 Aggies (15-9, 3-3) this weekend, starting this Friday at 6:35 p.m. KANSAS AT TEXAS A&M ment. In 2004 Sports Illustrated "Without question it's my favorite place to play in America," Price said. "It'll be the best environment some of those kids will ever play in." "Without question it is my favorite place to play in America." College Station, Texas Friday, 6:35 p.m. Saturday, 2:05 p.m. Sunday, 12:05 p.m. RITCH PRICE Kansas coach And Price isn't alone in his assess 004 Sports Illustrated ranked Olsen Field the best venue in college baseball. With so many fans filling the stadium (the largest recorded being 11,052 in 1999), the Kansas players know and expect to hear their fair share of chants and heck- line. The far from a family-friendly setting of Hoglund Ballpark. "You just embrace it, go in there and have fun," junior second baseman Robby Price said of the sometimes-hostile environment. "During fly balls they (Aggie fans) scream. When it's sold out, you can't really hear, but at the same time it's fun." Ryan Waggoner/KANSAN Junior shortstop David Narodowski will be playing at Olsen Field for the first time in his career. With Kansas in first place in the Big 12 for the first time since the early 1990s, Narodowski said he understands the importance of this series, and will be ready for the crowd. He said it was the biggest series of the season. "When I've taken my teams there some success in College Station, Texas, Kansas took one game in each of the last two series at Olsen Field "When it's sold out, you can't really hear, but at the same time it's fun." "Their fans are going to be heckling us, that's what I've heard from the guys," Narodowski said. It will be even more fun for the Jayhawks if they surprise another Big 12 perennial power. Last weekend Kansas swept No. 1 Texas for the first time in school history. In the past, the Jayhawks have seen ROBBY PRICE Junior second baseman S in the past we have played very, very well". Ritch Price said. "If you're said, you have goose bumps during the national anthem." Sophomore third baseman Tony Thompson hones in on a runner during the Jayhawks' March 25 7-4 victory against Western Illinois at Hogwoll Ballpark. The Jayhawks travel to College Station, Texas, to play Texas A&M this weekend. "He (Price) said that we should be excited, they've sold out and there's going to be 7,000 fans there." Narodowski said. "I got goose bumps when he told me that. I'm so excited for that. I can't wait to see 7,000 fans watching us." Robby Price said playing clean baseball will be the key. Over spring break against talented programs such as Arizona State and San Diego State, Kansas had five errors in four close losses. During the Texas sweep, Kansas only had one error in the three victories. "We can't beat ourselves, our pitching has to give us an opportunity, but most importantly we've got to catch the ball defensively," Robby Price said. "The only games that got out of reach was when we were making two errors, three errors—setting the table for the big innings." WOMEN'S GOLF Edited by Sonya English BY HALLIE MANN hmann@kansan.com Kansas to face strong competition in Georgia tournament The women's golf team will head to Athens, Ga., this weekend to play in the Liz Murphy Collegiate Classic hosted by the University of Georgia. The three-day tournament will feature teams and individuals from all over the country including No. 4 Oklahoma State. Leading the Jayhawks is junior Meghan Gockel, who took the first place individual title at the Duramed Collegiate Invitational before spring break. Gockel's performance helped the women's golf team take the first place team title at the Duramed Invitational as well and earned her Golf World's player of the week. Gockel said she was surprised by the award and said she thought that it would help boost the confidence of the whole team. "I just see this award as a bonus to our win in Arizona," Gockel said. "We're getting down to business now and I'm glad our hard work is paying off." Coach Erin O'Neil said that Gockel had worked really hard over the season and that she was glad to see her finish with this win and this award. O'Neil said Gocke' led on the final day of the tournament and showed she was a strong player by keeping her composure and finishing strong. "It was good to see it all come together for Meghan," O'Neil said. "We're taking it one day at a time and just looking to keep moving up in the rankings." "It was great to see her recognized on the national level like that." The women's golf team was also honored with Team of the Week by Golfweek.com after its victory competitive." at the Duramed Invitational. O'Neil said this award got the team fired up and excited to keep competing. ERIN O'NEIL Women's golf coach "The girls were so excited," O'Neil said. "It just makes us as a team that much stronger and that much more The golf team will take five players to Georgia: Gockel, junior Emily Powers, sophomores Meghn Bal and Sydney Wilson and freshman Kalind Carson. All of five th "We're taking it one day at a time and just looking to keep moving up in the rankings," O'Neil said. golfers finished in the top 15 at the Duramed invitational. O'Neil said she thought the junior class had really stepped up to lead the team and that she was expecting another good performance from them. "It's going to be a strong field in Georgia and it will be some good Kansas will face off against teams including Georgia, Auburn, Coastal Carolina and Florida State. Oklahoma State will be the only Big 12 team at the tournament. O'Neil and Gockel said that the level of competition at this tournament would be a good test for the team coming off of their recent win. LIZ MURPHY COLLEGIATE CLASSIC Team Rank Oklahoma State No. 4 Kent State No. 20 Ohio State No. 28 Kentucky No. 44 Kansas No. 71 NCAA.com Edited by Liz Schubauer competition for us," Gockel said. The tournament will be held at the University of Georgia golf course on Friday March 27 through Sunday March 29. KANSANCLASSIFIEDS housing 785-864-4358 SALE for sale HOUSING 家园 housing SALE for sale SALE for sale announcements jobs textbooks HAWKCHALK.COM CLASSIFIEDS-KANSAN.COM Available now: 1 and 3 BR, 1 Mo. FREE, only $99/BR Deposit. 842-3280 Hurry. limited availability Houses available for August 2009. See what is available at kawentrans.com or call Jim at 785-979-9120 Beautiful 2, 3 & 4 BR homes. Available immediately. We love pets. Call for details. 816-729-7513 Cootest apartments in town. 2BR & 4BR loft apartments in N. Lawrence located at 642 Locust St. Hardwood floors and all modern conveniences. $875 for 2BR and $1575 for 4BR per month. Available Aug 1st. Call 785-550-8499. 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He's started in 147 games during his career in San Diego and Cincinnati. The Peru, Ill.:native started every game in his four-year college career at Iowa. He's also started 106 consecutive games since an Oct. 27, 2002, game when Cincinnati played Tennessee. STADIUMS Disagreement shouldn't impede sports complex KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Jackson County officials say negotiations with two construction labor unions shouldn't delay opening the Royals and Chiefs stadiums. The unions for carpenters and ironworkers doing construction at the Truman Sports Complex are locked in contract talks with the Builders Association. More than 5600 million in improvements are under way at the stadiums for Kansas City's professional baseball and football teams. A 3/8-cent sales tax that taxpayers approved in 2006 is financing most of the work. Mike Smith, chairman of the Jackson County Sports Complex Authority, said the Arrowhead Stadium might feel the most impact from a work stoppage because it has extensive renovations now under way. Most of the heavy work at Kauffman Stadium, where the Royals play, has been finished. But workers still have been keeping late hours to be ready for the Royals' home opener on April 10. Negotiations continued Thursday. Current contracts with both unions expire Tuesday. County officials said they are confident that a settlement will be reached between the negotiating parties, allowing work to continue at the sports complex. Officials for both the Chiefs and Royals say they're also hopeful that the parties can come to an agreement and finish the project. "Should that not occur, we are optimistic that we will be ready for the open house on April 5 and obviously the home opener scheduled for April 10 against the New York Yankees," said Kevin Uhlich, senior vice president of business operations for the Royals. Associated Press Copyright © 2018 by Wiley Blackwell. 6B SPORTS THE UNIVERSITY HAIRY KANSAN CLUB SPORTS FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2009 Kansas club softball starts spring season with new coach BY CHRISTIAN LUCERO clucero@kansan.com Growing pains are synonymous with the beginning of any season. Inaugural season is even tougher to handle, but the Kansas club softball team is taking its in stride. "We are lucky to have a coach and a very talented group of girls" said Bailey Gray, Fort Scott junior and team co-captain/vice president. "I am really looking forward to seeing how we improve as we learn to play together." The first season of KU club softball has presented many leader to help its cause. challenges, including not having a coach for the fall season. Although the team lacked a coach, it found an inspirational "The fall was rough because no one really knew what to expect," said Shea Scanlon. Shawnee Mission junior. "We didn't have a coach that was really in charge." "My dad, John Gray, had a big impact on our team in the fall." Gray said. "It was important to have that support because the teams we were playing had quite a few fans." "We just want to get the word out that we exist and are competitive." "Daddy G," as John Gray is affectionately known to the team, drove to every fall game from Fort Scott. KYLIE WILLIAMSON coach "The head coach at Haskell (Gary Tanner) has been a huge help, he has no affiliation with KU but he has helped out tremendously." Scan After the fall season Katy Saunders, team president, searched for a coach through the department of health, sport and exercise sciences. lon said. "Aside from putting us on their schedule he has allowed us to use their indoor batting facility every week this spring simply because he is a nice guy." After coming into contact with Kylie Williamson, the team found itself a coach before spring semester started. Williamson mentioned the ease of coaching the girls as one of their strengths. KANSAS SKELL "They love the game and they really want to do well," Williamson said. "They are eager to learn." Their first scrimmage of the spring season against Haskell Indian Nations University's competitive softball team ended in a loss for the Jayhawks, but the team focused on the positives after the defeat. Lenexa junior Shea Scanlon attempts to tag a Haskell runner. The first home game will be against Kansas State University at Holcom Sports Complex, Weston White/KANSAN "We have had one scrimmage against Haskell and I think we learned a lot," Williamson said. "I feel that the team will be very competitive and will have a lot of fun." "We just want to get the word out that we exist and are competitive," Williamson said. "I am happy to Williamson said the team will also play the club teams from Kansas State and Nebraska University as well as the competitive teams from Baker University and Kansas City Kansas Community College. be a part of this group and hope to pass some of my knowledge to the team." The club softball teams first home game will be against Kansas State University on March 28 at Holcom Sports Complex. - Edited bv Sam Speer TRACK & FIELD KANSAS 207 Kansas travels to Columbia, Mo., for a cold outdoor season opener BY JASON BAKER jbaker@kansan.com Two things the Kansas track and field team have to look forward to this weekend: Tough competition and bad weather. "I would love to have some good weather," said junior Lauren Bonds, who will compete in the 1500-meter run. Unfortunately it doesn't appear that way on Saturday with temperatures only in the 40s and a 70 percent chance for Ryan McGeeney/KANSAN Senior distance runner Colby Wissel enters the final lap during the men's indoor 10K during the Jayhawks' Jan. 16 track meet against Missouri in the Anschutz Sports Pavilion. KU INDEPENDENT STUDY KU Courses Distance Learning 785-864-5823 enroll@ku.edu www.ContinuingEd.ku.edu/is 34 00 KANSAS 47 3 30 KANSANSALES.COM REMEMBER THE MOMENT Your source for The University Daily Kansan memorabilia and merchandise T-shirts, posters, specials sections, and much more all available online at kansansales.com rain at the 10th annual Missouri Relays in Columbia, Mo. The Missouri Relays are the start of the Jayhawks' outdoor season and the team couldn't be more ready to compete. "We're looking forward to doing great things” sophomore Keron Toussaint said. “I think we have a good team; we're going to accomplish more than we did indoors.” Toussaint will be competing in the 800-meter run and the 4x400-meter relay "I think we have a good team; we're going to accomplish more than we did indoors." The Jayhawks mostly remember last year's meet for its bad weather throughout the weekend. "The weather was horrendous and we didn't want to put any of the athletes in jeopardy of getting injured for the rest of the season" coach Stanley Redwine said. and make sure they have a really good base to last throughout the season." Redwine said. The team was able to train on its own over the break to get refocused and prepared for outdoor contests. In order for the Jayhawks to have a successful outdoor season, the team has been doing a lot of base training. "We went back to base work KERON TOUSSAINT Sophomore sprinter "As coaches, we evaluated the This season marks the return of spinner Nickesha Anderson. It's the Jamaica senior's last season to compete. Anderson will compete in indoor season and what we need to work on to be better for the outdoor season. Redwine said. the 400-meter dash and the 4x400 relay. In the 2008 outdoor season, Anderson set school records in the 100-meter and 200-meter dash. Along with Anderson, senior Charity Stowers will compete in the 4x400 relay and in the open 800-meter run. For Stowers, the challenge is going from the 600-yard run at indoor meets to the 800-meter run during the outdoor season. In the field events, freshman Corey Fuller will be switching from the triple jump to the long jump this weekend, but Fuller said that the two events were very similar. said. "But my workouts are going to be less speed and more endurance until we get closer to conference." "It's a lot different," Stowers "Dustin (Turner), the long jumper, he trains with us and I train with him, like everything goes hand in hand," Fuller said. In the pole vault, junior Jordan Scott may not compete in Columbia with the team. But the team is excited about the return of junior Ryan Hays. Hays is one of the team captains for this year's squad. Hays redshirted from last year's indoor season until now to work on getting his technique down. "I think I covered a lot of stuff, learned a lot of things and had a real open mind because I had a lot of time to work on the vault and my technique ... I think it went really well," Hays said. Teller's SUNDAY BRUNCH Only $9.95 with Student ID www.teller's NOW ACCEPTING BEAK-EM BUCKS!!! Spangles - Edited by Casey Miles 1 MONTH UNLIMITED Regular Bed for $30 Super Bed $45 (no membership fees & no contracts) ULTIMATE TAN 2449 Iowa St. Holiday Shopping Plaza (785) 842-4949 MLB MLB After surgery Mets player is ready for regular season JUPITER, Fla. — John Maine took another step toward being ready for the regular season, throwing 95 pitches in the New York Mets' 9-5 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday. . Maine, who had a bone spur shaved in his right shoulder in September, gave up six hits and three runs — one earned — in five innings. He struck out five, walked three and threw two wild pitches. "This whole spring has been working on things," said Maine, who entered with a 10.38 ERA. "That's what I did today. I pitched a little more in situations where I didn't early in the spring." Maine, slated to be the fourth starter, has been working on his slider, his changeup and lengthening his stride. "I got some swings and misses on changeups, gave up a couple hits with it, but they're still good pitches," he said. "My slider, it feels good. I threw some good ones but I threw some bad ones. I just have to be more consistent." The Mets rallied from a 3-2 deficit with seven runs in the seventh inning off Trever Miller. Five of those were uneared after Colby Rasmus' error in right field. Jose Reyes drove in two run, giving him three for the game, and Omir Santos' two-run pinch-hit home run concluded the scoring. J. J. Putz pitched a perfect sixth for the win. Associated Press --- THE UNIVERSITY DAILY GANSAN SPORTS MEN'S BASKETBALL 7B Rebounds could win or lose the Michigan State 'war' BY TAYLOR BERN tbern@kansan.com INDIANAPOLIS — Coach Bill Self didn't preach rebounding fundamentals leading up to tonight's game against Michigan State. When these teams last met, most of the final stats mirrored each other. Both squads hit about 40 percent from the field, both had similar assist-to-turnover numbers and had three players score in double figures. However, the most glaring difference was on the glass, where Michigan State pulled down 13 offensive boards and out-rebounded Kansas 42-31. Weston White/KANSAN "It's not just me always grabbing every rebound, even though it may seem like it." Asked if his team just needed to do a better job of boxing out, Self shook his head. COLE ALDRICH Kansas center Michigan State has been outrebounded just three times this season, the last one coming in a 67-63 victory against Texas on "If you're going to value what is important in rebounding, boxing out is definitely 25-50 percent part of it," Self said. "The other part is having guys who are relentless on the glass, not said, by the Spartans on the glass. Coach Tom Izzo's team leads the nation in rebounding margin at +10.1. Kansas is tied for 10th at +7.2. Kansas coach Bill Self responds to a question regarding Michigan State's ability to out-rebound its opponents by an average of 10 a game. Self said it was not a matter of boxing out, rather it was a desire to get to the ball. allowing yourself to be blocked out." Basically, Self said, desire outweighs footwork when it comes to crashing the glass. That was on display in East Lansing, Mich., when Cole Aldrich, who grabbed 11 boards, was the only Jayhawk to pull down more than three rebounds for Kansas. AA.com BASKETR KU BILL SELF Dec. 20. The layhawes are hardly the only team to get "whipped," as Self "You have to hit and go get it as opposed to hit and wait." The Spartans credit their rebounding prowess to a drill Izzo created in the late '90s. The drill, aptly named 'War', pits five players outside the three-point line against five players inside. The goal: relentlessly attack the basketball and anyone who gets in the way. "It gets physical, it gets rough," senior center Goran Suton said. "I think that's the reason we're one of the best rebounding teams in the country." Suton said he enjoyed it at first, but the fun wore off after he had been doing the drill every practice for two years. BILL SELF Kansas coach PHOTO COURTESY OF THE STATE NEWS "Throw a ball up and see who can knock somebody down and get a rebound," Izzo said. "It's not very Tyrel Reed guards the change of Raymar Morgan, junior forward, during the Jayhawks 75-62 loss to Michigan State in January. Coach Tom Izzo's unique drill *Hav* won the Spartans the top rebounding marion in the nation. at -10.1 Michigan State Rebounding Year Rebound Margin Rank (Big 10 Rank) 2008-09 +10.1 1(1) 2007-08 +6.8 9(1) 2006-07 +7.0 8(1) 2005-06 +5.2 21(2) 2004-05 +6.8 11(1) 2003-04 +1.7 115(8) 2002-03 +5.5 21(1) 2001-02 +7.9 6(1) Izzo said he originally came up with the idea because his overmatched team couldn't win any other way. A decade later and Michigan State is consistently one of the top rebounding teams in the country, which has helped lead Izzo to four Final Fours. sophisticated, but I think it has helped us" "Tom, over time, has done the best job in America of coaching NCAA.com rebounding"; Self said. "They are relentless on the glass." Self's players are well aware of the Spartans' rebounding prowess. Freshman forward Marcus Morris said he learned in East Lansing that putting a body on someone is only half the battle. That's easy to say, but flipping a mental switch to ramp up aggressive play rarely just happens in a matter of five days. Of course, Kansas could always just hope its 6-foot,11 rebounding machine gobbles up every miss he did 20 times against Dayton. boxing out isn't enough, you've got to go get it." "We need to play with the same intensity they play with." Morris said. "In these type of games "It's not just me always grabbing 11 State 8 Those guys include freshman Marcus Morris, twin brother Markieff and junior Mario Little. Combined with Aldrich, that group has averaged 27.5 rebounds per game in the tournament. every rebound, even though it may seem like it," Aldrich said. "We've got other big guys who are able to grab a lot of rebounds." Considering the size difference between Michigan State and Kansas' first two opponents, it will be a real battle to reach that number tonight. And that's exactly what Self has been telling them. "You have to hit and go get as opposed to hit and wait," Self said. "They're very, very good at not allowing themselves to be blocked off and keeping balls alive. A lot of rebounding is fundamental, but most of it is want-to." So, who wants it more? Edited by Justin Leverett ICE DANCING Americans neck and neck with Russians Associated Press BALLERINA BARRY WILNER Associated Press LOS ANGELES — Olympic silver medalists Tanith Belbin and Ben Agosto took ice dancing from the 21st century back to the Roaring Twenties. It was a good thing. The five-time U.S. champions won the original dance Thursday at the World Figure Skating Championships with a perky performance straight out of a speakeasy. That drew them closer to the leaders from Russia, Oksana Domnina and Maxim Shabalin, as both couples pursue their first world title. Tanith Belbin and Benjamin Agosto of the United States skate during the ice dance original dance competition at the World Figure Skating Championships in Los Angeles Thursday. "It always means something to beat a Russian," Belbin said with a laugh. Russia or the Soviet Union has dominated ice dancing for decades, while no Americans have ever won a world or Olympic crown. Belbin and Agosto, who own a world silver and two bronzes, get their shot Friday night in the free dance. "This is what we've been working for," said Agosto, whose back injury in December forced the duo out of all competitions until these worlds. "And it's only just the beginning," Belbin said. "We've come so far in less than a year, with a major injury. I can't even imagine what we can accomplish with a full summer and another ASSOCIATED PRESS year of training under our belts before the Olympics." They earned 65.16 points Thursday to 64.58 for Domina and Shabalin, who won the compulsory dance on Tuesday. The Americans are 0.64 behind the Russians, a minuscule margin. And more time with new coaches Natalia Linichuk and Gennadi Karpanosov, who they joined last April. Belbin and Agosto were joined by fellow Americans Meryl Davis and Charlie White in the top three of the original dance, requiring music from the 1920s, '30s and '40s. Davis-Wite stood fourth overall behind Canada's Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir, but only by .09 points. "We've,fallen back a lot more than where we were at the beginning of the day.Not our plan," Moir said. "But we're still in third." Belbin's red beret almost served as a beacon as they danced across the ice, especially when Agosto twirled her 'round and 'round. They got the fans involved from the outset of their lively routine that began with Agosto nearly tap-dancing a hole into the ice while she flirted with him. It was as if he was saying, "Come over here and dance." She did and off they went, never looking a bit rusty. Their energetic original dance was a good test, and they passed it with the crowd and, more significantly, with the judges. Americans winning worlds would be a huge leap, as Davis noted. "It felt really good. The original dance is so quick and so short, and it's packed with elements (in 2 1/2 minutes)," she said. "It's a real thinker, but we wanted to have fun out there and we think we achieved a balance." for the U.S., I hope, but for the rest of the world," she said. "The face of ice dancing has changed dramatically over the last few years, and to have an American team on top would mean a lot not just for our country, but the world as a whole." "Not only would it be exciting They did just enough to stay on top in what's become a twoteam race for the prize. Their highest finish at five previous world championships was fifth; they were favored to win last year, but had to withdraw because of Shabalin's knee injury. The Russians probably wouldn't agree. And they are, after all, still in the lead. Davis and White, coming off their first U.S. title with Belbin- Agosto absent, were sixth in the 2008 worlds. Their strong showing Thursday puts them in position to join T&B on the medals podium, which would be a U.S. first since 1966. COLLINS (CONTINUED FROM 1B) he's done a better job than ever in getting teammates involved. "A lot of people criticize Sherron for not being a playmaker and just being an undersized two-guard who just scores," freshman guard Tyshawn Taylor said. "But Sherron is a playmaker. He gets guys open shots. When he can do both, score like he scores and gets people open shots, then I think he's the best guard in the country." And if Collins elects to stay in college for his senior season, one of the best guards in Kansas history. Collins already ranks 26th on the Kansas all-time scoring list with 1,310 career points. If Collins came back next year, hed have a good chance of eclipsing 2,000 career points and ranking in the top five on the all-time scoring list. Collins, however, isn't thinking about his legacy. Self is. "I think he can go down as one of the most unbelievable success stories," Self said. "He's had the deck stacked against him and now he's on a level playing field. We're just watching him start to grow and flourish." Perhaps Self will have new Collins stories to tell after this weekend in Indianapolis. If Kansas beats Michigan State, it will play the winner of Louisville vs. Arizona Sunday for the chance to go to the Final Four. For that to happen, the laj Hawkes will count heavily on Collins. Self wouldn't want it any other way. "I know at the end of the day, there's nobody I'd rather have standing next to me than him because I know he'll fight." Self said. "Hell fight for whatever the cause is." 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The Jayhawks rushed out to a 40-12 lead against North Carolina in the Final Four en route to a resounding victory. The pressure for that team was to get past the Elite Eight. The pressure for this team was to get to the second weekend. Now, let's see if the results are similar. PLAYER TO WATCH Junior guard Sherron Collins Sure, this selection is about as surprising as a small bag of pretzels on an airplane. But where Collina could be. Collin could be most valuable against Michigan State might be unexpected: defense. Collins has to be able to guard Kalin Lucas, even if that means exerting less effort NORTHERN AFRICA offensively. On big stages, Collins has thrived defensively. See last year's match-up against Derrick Rose in the national championship. But North Dakota State's Ben Woodside owned Collins in the first round of this year's tournament. Look for Self to challenge Collins on the defensive end. QUESTION MARK Who will step up to help out Sherron Collins and Cole Aldrich? In the second round victory, Kansas' other three starters combined for three points, five rebounds and seven turnovers. But it won't happen again. At least one of the other three will have a good game. The questions are who and will it be enough. The Jayhawks could look to their bench for more production also, but Tyshawn Taylor, Marcus Morris and Brady Morningstar are starters for a reason. They are supposed to be difference-makers. HEARYE. HEARYE "We're better than what we played against Dayton. We're better than that offensively. Those guys are better than that. I'm not making excuses because we're young — and I haven't made excuses I don't think all year long — but that was the first time on that stage." —Kansas coach Bill Self "I told Cindy, 'It's a little bit different going to the Sweet Sixteen here than it was at Tulsa.' At Tulsa, there were parades and everything else going on. And now, it's like well, OK that's what we're supposed to do." —Kansas coach Bill Self on a conversation he had with his wife COUNTDOWN TO TIPOFF GAME DAY SCRAPPING WITH SPARTANS Collins B. SIBATI KANSAS (27-7) STARTERS KANSAS VS. MIGHIGAN STATE 8:37 p.m., LUCAS OIL STADIUM, Indianapolis, CBS Rematch is expected to be just as gritty on the boards. Sherron Collins, 5-foot-11 junior guard He's a second team All-American according to United States Basketball Writer's Association. He's been the Jayhawks' leading scorer in 26 of 34 games this season. Right now, Collins is larger than life. ★★★★ A. Taylor Tyshawn Taylor, 6-foot-3 freshman guard Taylor could be the key to the game for Kansas. When he shows up, the Jayhawks are one of the best teams in the nation. But a lot of times he fails to do so, like in the victory against Dayton when he scored three points with six turnovers. M. BENOY ★★★☆★ Morningstar Brady Morningstar, 6-foot-3 sophomore guard Morningstar will defend Raymar Morgan most of the game. It is a mismatch as Morgan is significantly taller than Morningstar, who will need to find a way to make his height disadvantage a nonfactor. Morris Morris played 14 minutes against Dayton. Didn't notice? It was quite difficult as he failed to record a single point or rebound. His only contribution was one turnover and one foul. ★★☆☆ Marcus Morris, 6-foot-8 freshman guard ★★☆☆☆ Aldrich Mr.Triple-Double will face the best frontcourt since Kansas ended its regular season against Texas and Dexter Pittman. Win or lose, Aldrich is going to be the sorest Jayhawk Saturday morning. M. BALCOTT ★★★★ SIXTH MAN R. AYINO A bona fide X-factor for the Jayhawks and Self isn't even trying to hide it. Self has praised Little this week for his performance in the first two Mario Little, 6-foot-5 junior guard ★★★☆★ tournament games and mentioned that he wasn't healthy for the first Michigan State game. Little NASA MICHIGAN STATE (28-6) STARTERS JOHN D. BECKHAM Case Keefer Kalin Lucas, 6-foot-0 sophomore guard Lucas ★★★★★ Rain Leces's foot Sophomore guard Lucas hits 40 percent from the floor, 39 percent behind the three-point line and 81 percent at the free-throw line. Add in 152 assists and 34 steals and you've got the runaway Big 10 Player of the Year. Travis Walton, 6-foot-2 senior guard KANSAS 45 A lockdown defender, Walton can score when his team really needs it (See: 18 points against USC). Lucas' backcourt mate also dished out 109 assists and led the team with 51 steals this season. M. MAYA ★★★★☆ Walton ★★★☆☆ Raymar Morgan, 6-foot-8 junior forward A versatile big man, Morgan was Michigan State's co-MVP last season. This year he's taken more of a balanced role, pouring in 10.7 points on 54 percent shooting and grabbing 5.5 rebounds per game. BENNETT BOWMAN Delvon Roe, 6-foot-8 freshman forward Morgan Last year Roe was a Sporting News First Team All-American at St. Edward High School. This year Roe has been coach Tom Izzo's biggest surprise. He leads the team with 56 percent shooting (for 6 points per game) and 26 blocks. WILSON ★★★☆ C JOHN R. HUBER Roe n't Yeefer Goran Suton, 6-foot-10 senior center Michigan State's leading rebounder (8.3 rpg), Suton did much more than that to get the Spartans into the Sweet Sixteen. Suton drew a foul with just three seconds on the shot clock and hit both free throws to put the Spartans up 73-69 with 1:19 remaining. ★★★☆ Suton SIXTH MAN 6-foot-3 sophomore guard Allen's spark off the bench comes from beyond the arc. He leads the Spartans with 51 three-pointers and I Allen ★★★☆★ averages nine points per game. Taylor Bern Cole Aldrich MSU TIPOFF AT A GLANCE The Spartans didn't get to the Sweet Sixteen easily. After rolling through Robert Morris, Michigan State ran into a determined USC squad that led late in the game. But a career-high 18 points from Big 10 defensive player of the year Travis Walton helped Sparty escape with a 74-69 victory to move into the Sweet Sixteen for the eighth time in 12 years. Coach Tom Izzo's crew was the class of its conference all season and, despite a minor scare, it's playing some of its best basketball of the year. PLAYER TO WATCH Sophomore guard Kalin Lucas The Big 10 Player of the Year led his team in points, assists and free throw percentage while ranking D. J. M. O. second in steels The sopho- more floor general also plays nearly 32 minutes per game, but he's almost never in foul trouble and doesn't show any signs Lucas of wearing down after a long season. Lucas is Michigan State's motor and as long as he's running it has the ability to do just about anything. QUESTION MARK Will Kansas resort to a junk defense to control Michigan State's balance? A few teams have tried this, most recently USC, but few have found much success. Of course no team, no matter what it did, has had much success against the Spartans this season. Coach Tom lzzo's team rivals Bill Self's national championship team in balance as seven players average at least five points but none score more than 15 per game. A possible counter to that is a constant rotation of 2-3, 3-2 and box-and-one zone defenses. HEAR YE. HEAR YE "You have to keep him away from the basket. But at the same time you can't front him too much because they'll throw an over-the-top pass for an easy layup or a dunk." MSU center Goran Suton on how to guard Cole Aldrich "He is a (Ty) Lawson-type player, except I think he shoots it better. He can go north and south as quick, and I think he can go east and west. His strength, his intelligence and his ability to shoot it make him a hard cover." — MSU coach Tom Izzo on Sherron Collins NCAA TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE Game Time (CT) Time (CT) Chai Arizona vs. Louisville 6:07 p.m. CBS Syracuse vs. Oklahoma 6:27 p.m. CBS Kansas vs. Michigan State 8:37 p.m. CBS Gonzaga vs. North Carolina 8:57 p.m. CBS Channel NCAA JAMES NAISMITH WOULD APPLAUD IF... PHOG ALLEN WILL ROLL OVER IN HIS GRAVE IF... Kansas limits its turnovers. In their first-round game, the Jayhawks turned the ball over a season-low five times. In the second round, they reverted to a more ordinary 17 times. Foolish turnovers are the quickest way to start a run for Michigan State. All eyes are on you, Tyshawn Taylor. SNAPSHOT Michigan State dominates Kansas on the boards again. When these teams met in January, the Spartans had 42 rebounds and the Jayhawks had only 31. it's the statistic that irks Self the most from that loss and with good reason. Self said if the rebounding margin was any greater than three in favor of the Spartans this time around, the Jayhawks were in serious trouble. Prediction: MICHIGAN STATE 74, KANSAS 72 KANSAS KU Kansas coach Bill Self, left, and Tyrone Appleton laugh during practice Thursday in Indianapolis. With expectations the, the Jayhawks are free to play without pressure now. ASSOCIATED PRESS --- STUDENT SENATE DEBATE THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KUJH Have questions for your Student Senate candidates? E-mail them to senatedebate@kansan.com HENRICKSON GIVES PEP TALK BEFORE N.M. THE STUDENT VOICE SINCE 1904 learn needs to keep a cool confidence WOMEN'S BASKETBALL | 1 B THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANS ISSUE 124 PRESS dia- WWW.KANSAN.COM MONDAY, MARCH 30, 2009 VOLUME 120 ISSUE 124 ON THE EDGE OF THEIR SEATS Repeat dreams end in Indy ANSA Freshman forward Marcus Morris covers his mouth with his jersey as Kansas inbounds the ball down five with 3.5 seconds left on the clock. Kansas' Elite Eight chances slipped awav after a 67-62 loss. See page 1B for more coverage. CRIME Shooting, robbery occur over weekend BY ALEXANDRA GARRY agarry@kansan.com Lawrence police are investigating a number of unrelated and as of yet unsolved crimes that occurred early Sunday morning. The following is the information that was available as of Sunday afternoon: SHOOTING AT CLUB AXIS PARKS A 25-year-old Lawrence resident was shot just after 2 a.m. in the parking lot of Club Axis, 821 Iowa St. Police arrived at the scene at 2:05 a.m. after an officer on routine patrol heard a single gunshot, Sgt. Richard Nickels said. TEACH FOR AMERICA The victim was taken by friends to Lawrence Memorial Hospital for non-life threatening injuries. SEE CRIME ON PAGE 4A Kristen Watkins, Lenexa senior, John Babcock, Holton senior, Bill Walberg, El Dorado Hills, Calif., were among the 12 KU students selected to work for Teacher for America next year. Teach for America employs seniors and recent teachers to teach in low-income areas. 12 among the few hired by non-profit BY RACHEL BURCHFIELD Caleb Sommerville/KANSAN rburchfield@kansan.com Twelve University of Kansas students will join the Teach for America corps next year and work to end educational inequality in the United States. Teach for America employs seniors and recent graduates to work for two years to help raise the quality of education in low-income areas across the country. Whitney Walden, Teach for America recruitment director, said that getting into Teach for America was a very competitive process and that the program's acceptance rate had gone down in the last year. "We had about a 20-percent acceptance rate last year, and this year around 36,000 people applied," Walden said. "This year our acceptance rate has gone down because of competitiveness." Bill Walberg said when he found out three weeks ago that he would be teaching middle school math in Kansas City, Mo., for teach for America, it was the biggest excitement of his life. Because only approximately 4,500, or 12 percent, of those 36,000 who applied got accepted to the program, Walberg, El Dorado Hills, Calif., senior, said he was extremely honored. Teaching math wasn't Walberg's first choice, but Teach for America placed him in that subject area because of a lack of teachers and because students were often behind in the subject. "From what I've heard from friends already in the program teaching kids math, they're about two to three grade levels behind, so even in sixth grade they'll be at the third-grade math level." Walberg said. "I'll be catching kids up in the course of one year - getting them up three grade levels or more." John Babcock, Holton senior, will also be teaching middle school math in Kansas City, Mo. He said he hoped to take math — a subject that was "notoriously and historically known as boring" — and make it as interesting as possible for his students. He said that he was excited and nervous at the same time to begin teaching and that he couldn't wait to see the students improve. "The best part will probably be the first sign of success, of improvement, after working so hard," Babcock said. "To see students be so excited about their success and learning — that will be the first real SEE TEACH ON PAGE 4A application process Becoming a Teach for America corps member is a two-month interview process open to students of all majors. The process can be broken down into three steps. 1. Applicants submit an online application with their resume and two 500-word essays. The topics of the essays are "Why Teach for America?" and "Describe an obstacle you have overcome." 3. Following the phone interview is a full-day interview where present a five-minute sample teaching lesson, engage in group discussion, do a problem solving activity and have a one-on-one interview with a Teach for America staff member. 2. Next comes a 30-minute phone interview with a Teach for America representative. After the last interview, applicants wait two to three weeks to hear Teach for America's final decision. Source: Whitney Wollan, Tearch for Arica recruitment director CAMPUS Club will prepare meal of authentic foods Indian feast will aid India's needs BY DAVID UGARTE dugarte@kansan.com Authentic, homemade Indian food will be a feature of KU Cultural India Club's fundraising dinner tonight. The dinner starts at 7 p.m. at the Ecumenical Christian Ministries and tickets are $10. Amruta Bhadkamkar, Mumbai, India, junior, is president of KUCIC and has been a member for two and a half years. He said KUCIC would donate the funds to one or two charities that alleviate poverty in India. One supports the educational and personal development of Adivas, the indigenous tribes of India, and the other is Save-A-Mother, an organization working to reduce maternal mortality in India. "If we don't collect enough money to split, we will choose 'an organization after the dinner,' Bhadkamkar said. "But for now, we are hoping that we'll be able to help both the organizations." Sudarshan Loya, Aurangabad, India, second-year graduate student, said the charity for the Adivasis provided medical aid and schools for Adivasis living in the Vidarbha region of India, where those services wouldn't otherwise exist. CULTURAL INDIA CLUB DINNER WHAT: Charity Dinner for Adviasis and Save-A-Mother **WHEN:** Tonight at 7 **WHERE:** Ecumenical Christian Ministries **COST:** $10 (Can be purchased at the door or by e-mailing kucicindia@gmail.com) "We are in a very secure country, but there are people around the world who only have one meal a day," Lova said. Bhadkamkar said the charity for the Adavasis was started by Prakash Amte, an Indian social activist, 30 years ago. The Adavasis are undernourished and living below the poverty line without good roads and electricity, he said. "For us students, $10 in exchange for good food would not make or break us. But for these people, the same amount would mean more than a month's worth of good food, medicines or other hygienic materials." Bhadkamkar said. Varsha Desai, Gujarat, India. SEE INDIA ON PAGE 4A index Classifieds... 8B Opinion... 7A Crossword... 6A Sports... 1B Horoscopes... 6A Sudoku... 6A BLIZZARD CAUSES 2 DEATHS IN KANSAS All contents, unless stated otherwise, © 2009 The University Daily Kansan weather Ice, slush and snow prompted a disaster declaration for the state and two died in Marion County and Arlington. 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Australians celebrate mass killing of cane toads five communities across northern Queensland celebrated as the toads were weighed, measured and killed in the state's inaugural "Toad Day Out" celebration. 3. North Korea plans to launch rocket in defiance SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea's plans to launch a rocket as early as this week in defiance of warnings threatens to undo years of fitful negotiations toward dismantling the regime's nuclear program. The U.S., South Korea and Japan have told the North that any rocket launch — whether it's a satellite or a long-range missile — would violate a 2006 U.N. Security Council Resolution and could draw sanctions. North Korea said sanctions would violate the spirit of disarmament agreements, and said it would treat the pacts as null and void if punished for exercising its sovereign right to send a satellite into space. NATIONAL 4. Coyotes have adapted to urban areas in Colorado DENVER —Thanks to suburban sprawl and a growth in numbers of both people and animals, a rash of coyote encounters has alarmed residents. After generations of urban living, some coyotes navigate subdivisions as easily as the cactus and scrub oak of the high desert where their ancestors roamed. Wildlife officials are working to educate the public: Coyotes have always been here, they've adapted to urban landscapes and they prefer to avoid humans. ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Alaska's Mount Redokub continued to erupt Saturday, sending plumes of ash tens of thousands of feet into the air that rained down on at least one Alaska town 5. Alaska volcano erupts, leaving thin layer of ash Also, for the first time, the volcano spewed a thin layer of ash on Anchorage — enough to force the shutdown of the state's largest airport. 6. Fargo residents pray together about Red River FARGO, N.D. — Fargo residents came together at churches Sunday and prayed they would be spared the Red River's wrath as water burst a levee and swamped a school, providing a powerful omen for the type of disaster that could strike at any time. Church services that are a staple of life on Sunday mornings in Fargo took on greater significance as people gathered after a week of sandbaggaging, worrying and helping neighbors and prayed that their levees would keep holding the water back. The mayor opened his morning briefing with a blessing. Associated Press What do you think? BY ANDREW ROGERS Bernard Bantuwa DO YOU THINK ALL THE MONEY BEING SPENT ON NEW ATHLETIC FACILITIES IS GOOD OR BAD FOR THE UNIVERSITY? Kansas City, Kan., senior "I think it will generate revenue for the sports part, but it won't help academics." PHILLIP BROWN PRAIRIE VANDENBURG BRIDGETTE WEBSTER Mulvane freshman Mulvane freshman "I think it will be beneficial in the long run. It will update the athletics and bring in more people." --- ZACH KAHLER Overland Park juni EARLY PRACTICE Overland Park junior "I'm in favor of doing it. It won't bring as much money as a new football stadium, but it's definitely needed." competition's 49th year and 110 college undergraduate programs participated Deters wrote his award-winning profile on Julian Wright, who played basketball for KU from 2005 to 2007, before jr Amy KYLIE WINGATE AWARDS 2007, before joining the New Orleans Hornets. Liberty, Mo., freshman "There are already sports complexes. if they are going to renovations, do it to other programs or housing." The Hearst Journalism Awards Program announced the top 10 winners in the college personality/profile writing competition. Two students place top 10 in Hearst writing contest Mark Dent, Overland Park senior, placed third and won a $1,000 scholarship, and Jeff Deters, Centralia 2008 graduate, finished in eighth place and won a $500 scholarship. This was the 10 Dent "When you write your stories, you're not really worried about awards," Detears said Deters traveled to New Orleans to write about Wright's life. He said he tried to write every word to boring readers into the story. "It was probably my best Deters work, I would say," Deters said. Deters is now working as the sports editor for the Eudora News. "A lot of what we do is reflective of the teachers we learn from," Deters said. "KU probably has the best journalism teachers." The University is in first place overall in the competition. David Ugarte ON CAMPUS Junior Day will begin at 9:15 a.m. in the Kansas Union. The "Shakespeare's Sonnets" seminar will begin at 1 p.m. in 151 Regnier Hall. The "Dreamweaver: Creating Web Pages" workshop will begin at 1 p.m. in the Instruction Center in Anschutz Library. The "C.S. Peirce and the Habit of Theatre" seminar will begin at 3:30 p.m. in the Seminar Room in the Hall Center. The KU Wind Ensemble concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Lied Center. The Hallmark Design Symposium Series lecture will begin at 6 p.m. in 3139 Wescoe Hall. CRIME CRIME Man accused of drive-by was on probation before The 22-year-old Overland Park man accused of a drive-by shooting outside the Hawk Thursday morning was on probation in Johnson County at the time of his arrest. Joseph A. Muhammad was convicted of two counts of aggravated assault in July, Johnson County court records show. Muhammad made his first appearance in the Douglas County court Friday afternoon on three charges of aggravated battery for the shooting, which injured Matt Lett, Salina senior, Alex Thies, Shawnee sophomore, and Justin Lucas, 21, of Chicago. During the hearing, Douglas County prosecutors said Muhammad posed a danger to the public and was a flight risk. The judge set Muhammad's bail at $250,000 and appointed a public defender to represent him. As of 10 p.m. Sunday, he remained in custody in the Douglas County Jail. Muhammad's next court appearance will be 2 p.m. Wednesday. Alexandra Garry DAILY KU INFO KU$\textcircled{1}$nfo Frederick J. Kelly, University of Kansas psychologist, is credited for designing the first ever multiple-choice test in 1914. CONTACT US Tell us your news. Contact Brenna Hawley, Tara Smith, Mary Sorrick, Brandy Entsinger, Joe Preiner or Jesse Trimble at (785) 864-4810 or editor@kanasan.com. Kansan newsroom 113 Stauffer Flint Hall 1435 Jayhawk Blvd. Lawrence, KS 66045 (785) 864-4810 KU KU MEMORIAL UNIONS The University of Kansas Weekly deal for April 3: 30% off when you buy a royal t-shirt & any Coca-Cola product LIVE POSITIVELY Coca-Cola Visit store or kubookstores.com for details. 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To get his girlfriend back. At least, that's what he says in a YouTube video released March 24. The video, which describes student politicians as "sycophantic resume builders" before leading into a montage of Lee and his vice presidential candidate, Rahul Desai, shooting handguns in a field, already has more than 1,000 views. He has not yet been approved to run by the elections commission, but Lee, Overland Park senior, said he didn't need the elections commission to approve his candidacy. He said his bid for the presidency would not be the typical Student Senate campaign. "We don't need to fucking park ourselves on Wescoe Beach and harass people like we're selling fucking Girl Scout cookies." Lee said. "That's absolutely insane. There's no common sense in that, but that's what characterizes these elections." Ask Lee why he is running for Student Senate and you probably won't get a straight answer. He'll tell you he doesn't care about Senate and he doesn't care about the student body and he definitely doesnt 1. care about the other coalitions. "I'm running in a sense, because I came to this epiphany, this recognition, that in order to do good sometimes you have to engage in the evils of this world, and I think Student Senate most certainly deserves that description" Lee said. Lee, however, has been involved with Senate since he came to the University through various campaigns and also comments frequently on Student Senate articles on Kansen.com "I think he has been involved with it because he does care," said Jack Connor, Overland Park senior and Lee's former roommate. "Say what TUCKER you will about it being a stunt or whatever, but he's still running for Student Senate. If he didn't care about it I don't think he would be doing it." Connor, off-campus senator. Desai said he thought Lee, a quantitative psychology major, understood how to run elections better than almost anyone else in Senate. "He always has an objective in mind," Connor said. "In some ways he's the most rational person I know. He can completely think through a problem and find the most reasonable answer." Lee said this campaign was no exception. When asked if he was being deceptive or duplicitous. Lee responded without hesitation, yes. "I am being completely manipulative and everything I've done, this entire campaign is. I would say, nominally well thought out." Lee's campaign has already raised suspicions within University administration as well as discomfort among the student body. They said specifically that they were concerned with the presence of guns in Lee's YouTube video. KU spokeswoman fill less said the University did not condone the content of Lee's video, but respected his First Amendment right to produce it. "It's violent," said Sarah Bluvas, Atlanta junior and elections commission chair. "If you see someone saying they want to run for a public office and then spending two or three minutes on a video that you post online, that anyone can watch, at a shooting range, it raises questions. It makes you wonder what is this person really capable of." After conversations between members of the elections commission and the vice provosts office, a decision was made to have a police officer sit outside an elections commission meeting last Tuesday and the Senate meeting Wednesday. Lee said he didn't intend for the guns to be intimidating or scary, but instead as a way to show something unique about himself that he enjoys. When asked to sum up his campaign, to define a purpose. Lee will still avoid giving a straight answer. "I know you have to wrap it up. You have things to do" Lee said. "You want a message, a mission statement, Tutu Lee thinks this. Doesn't work this way. Here, write this: I'm confused. Tutu Lee's confused. He doesn't know what's going on. Tutu Lee's confused. Or: I'm a mystery. An enigma Wrapped in a riddle." Lee plans to appeal on Tuesday the elections commission's decision to not allow him to run for student body president. Lee's video can be seen by searching YouTube for "Free State Campaign Red Band Trailer." CRIME - Edited by Jesse Trimble Man kills seven residents and nurse in nursing home BY KEVIN MAURER Associated Press CARTHAGE, N.C. A gunman burst into a North Carolina nursing home Sunday morning and started "shooting everything," killing seven residents and a nurse and wounding at least three others. Robert Stewart, 45, of Moore County, was charged hours later with eight counts of first-degree murder and a single charge of felony assault of a law enforcement officer. Authorities offered few other details, allowing only that Stewart was not a patient or an employee at the nursing home, and isn't believe to be related to any of the victims. "It's a horrible event in any size town, particularly, though, when you deal with a small town such as Carthage," said Police Chief Chris McKenzie. "It's hard. This is my home, my small town. I was born and raised here so, yeah, I take it to heart a little bit. All you can do is move forward." Authorities said Stewart began his rampage around 10 a.m. at Pinelake Health and Rehab, a nursing home in the North Carolina Sandhills about 60 miles southwest of Raleigh. A police officer, 25-year-old Justin Garner, was "comes in and just starts shooting everything around." The victims were identified as residents Tessie Garner, 88; Lillian Dunn, 89; Jessie Musser, 88; Bessie also wounded before Stewart was shot and apprehended. "It's hard. This is my home, my small town. I was born and raised here ... I take it to heart a bit." CHRIS MCKENZIE Carthage, N.C., police chief Hendrick, 78; John Goldston, 78; Margaret Johnson, 89; Lee Disque, 98; and nurse lerry Avent, whose age wasn't immediately available. spokeswoman at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in nearby Pinehurst, said six people were brought to the hospital from the nursing home. Two died, two were discharged and two were still being treated. She wouldn't release further details on the injuries or Gretchen Kelly, a conditions of those hospitalized. Late Sunday afternoon, authorities appeared to be conducting a search of the nursing home's parking lot, which they had blocked off with yellow police tape. Among the items they found was a camouflaged-colored rifle or shotgun, which was leaning against the side of a Jeep Cherokee. The road leading to the home was filled with parked cars, both of police and relatives of those living at Pinelake. Howard McMillian, of Lakeview, said he raced to the scene as soon as he heard about the shooting. His 56-year-old sister lives at the nursing home, and McMillian said his brother had gotten a call from officials saying she was unharmed. "I know she's real nervous," McMillian said. "I just want to make sure she OK." STOP ASSOCIATED PRESS A Moore County sheriff's deputy redirects traffic from the area where a gunman opened fire at a nursing home Sunday morning, killing eight and wounding several others in Carthage, N.C., Sunday. The gunman was also injured before he was apprehended by police after the 10 a.m. shooting at Pinkelbeck Health and Rehab, Police Chief Chris McKenzie told several television stations. A police officer was also injured. Have You Ever Considered Teaching Secondary Science or Mathematics? COME TO AN INFORMATIONAL MEETING ON THURSDAY, APRIL 2ND AT 5:00 P.M. IN JRP 150 AND BE ENTERED TO WIN ONE OF TWO iPOD SHUFFLES! 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Volunteering Sites Include: - Habitat for Humanity - Lawrence City Park Clean-Up - Lawrence Multiple Sclerosis Walk - Pioneer Ridge Retirement Home - Lawrence Humane Shelter To sign-up, you must email hpstuco@gmail.com and let us know which site(s) you prefer! --- 4A NEWS THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN MONDAY, MARCH 30, 2009 TEACH (CONTINUED FROM 1A) sign of progress." Elizabeth Roybal, 2007 graduate, is a second-year member of the Teach for America corps in Las Vegas. She works as an eighth-grade English and publications teacher at Dell H. Robison Middle School and called Teach for America one of the hardest things she has ever done. "You'll certainly get confronted with a lot of experiences that you're maybe not prepared for," Roybal said. "Going into it, my advice would be to just keep going and no matter what, work your hardest and never stop — always do what is in the best interest of the students." Roybal said what kept her going was the 150 students she taught. "They're counting on me to teach them information that they're already so far behind on due to their economic situation and where they live." Roybal said. "I'm always working toward doing my best work for them." Kristen Watkins, Lenexa senior, will teach high school social studies in Dallas next year. Watkins already has some hands-on experience with the program after participating in an alternative break in Chicago last January, where she volunteered in a seventh-grade math and science classroom. She said that what these students were learning was two years behind what she learned when she was in seventh grade. "I fell in love and I applied for it when I was still up in Chicago," Watkins said. "Seeing all the inequalities made me want to do it." Teach for America corps members are paid a normal teacher's salary, which for Walberg will be $35,000. After six weeks of training in Chicago this summer, Walberg will begin teaching on August 11. He said he hoped to coach basketball at the middle school where he would be teaching and said he was extremely honored to have the job. "It's a great corps program that's main mission is to close the education gap between classes in America," Walberg said. "It's really a program focused on giving a good education to every kid in America, because every kid does deserve a great education." Edited by Casey Miles INDIA (CONTINUED FROM 1A) sophomore, and vice president of KUCIC, said almost 160 women died daily because of medical complications during pregnancies in India. Save-A-Mother helps pregnant mothers with their diets, surgery or any medical issues that could result in maternal mortality, Desai said. "Education is important and by educating this backward youth of India, somewhere we are further securing the future of the country and uplifting these poverty-ridden individuals," Desai said. "Being involved in any work which helps the needy provides me with great satisfaction and I consider that as the most efficient usage of my time." Desai said there would be about 15 kinds of authentic Indian food and all the items would be prepared using Indian spices. She said the dinner would include several types of vegetarian and nonvegetarian curries, a variety of rices, several lentil soups, Indian snacks, also called "chaats," along with other side dishes and Indian sweet dishes. Also, Indian chai and lemonade would be provided, Desai said. Loya said he helped make the Mattar Paneer, an Indian dish of peas and cheese. He said the Indian food would have spices from India that cannot be found in Lawrence, which gave students an opportunity to try food they had never eaten before while donating to help feed the hungry. 1 16-ounce bag of frozen green peas 3 medium size tomatoes 1/2 pound paneer 3 tablespoons oil Pinch of asafetida (hing) 1 teaspoon cumin seeds (jeera) 2 bay leaves (tajpat) 1/2 inch of cinnamon stick (dalcheene) 1 tablespoon chopped ginger 1 tablespoon coriander powder (dhania) 1/2 teaspoon turmeric (haldi) 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon salt or adjust to taste 1/2 teaspoon sugar 1 tablespoon cornstarch mattar paneer ingredients mattar paneer recipe 1. Cube the paneer into half-inch pieces and deep-fry them on medium-high heat. Fry until the paneer becomes a light golden color. Take the paneer out and place on a paper towel so the extra oil is absorbed. 2. Mix cornstarch with three tablespoons of water and keep aside. 3. Blend the tomatoes and ginger to make a paste. 4. Heat the oil in a saucepan. Test the heat by adding one cumin seed to the oil. If the cumin seed cracks right away, the oil is ready. 5. Add the asafetida (hing), cumin seeds, bay leaves and cinnamon and stir-fry for a few seconds. 6. Add the tomatoes, coriander, turmeric, chili powder and paprika. Cook until the mixture reduces to half. 7. Add the green peas and 1/4 cup of water. Cook on medium heat. Pan should be covered. When the peas are tender, add the salt and paneer. 8. To thicken the gravy, add corn starch mix. Cover the pan and let it cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Source: manjulaskitchen.com authentic Indian food with real Indian spices" "We really wanted to help a charity, but most students don't have the time to do lots of work." Loya said, "This way people can give money to the charity and eat Edited by Sonya English CRIME (CONTINUED FROM 1A) ROBBERY AT KNIFEPOINT IN OREAD NEIGHBORHOOD Police were called to a house near 11th and Vermont streets just after 1 a.m. in connection with an aggravated robbery and aggravated assault. Three Lawrence residents, believed to be KU students, reported that they had been confronted by a man with a knife who demanded their wallets. The suspect punched one of the victims and then fled, running northwest from the scene, Nickells said. The suspect was described as a white male in his late 20s, about 5 feet and 9 inches tall, with a goatee and wearing a brown hoodie. DISCHARGE OF A FIREARM ON OAK HILL AVENUE Police were dispatched to gunshots heard in the 1500 block of Oak Hill Avenue at 12:42 a.m. Officers found bullet holes in a vehicle and a residence at the scene but no one was injured, Nickells said. Anyone with any information relating to any of these crimes is asked to call the Lawrence Police Department at 785-832-7509 or leave an anonymous message at 785-832-TIPS. Edited by Jesse Trimble INTERNATIONAL MARCOS CABALLERO ASSOCIATED PRESS A Christian man guards the Kirkuk Cathedral in Kirkuk, 290 kilometers (180 miles) north of Baghdad, Iraq. Thursday Seeking to head off a wave of ethnic violence, the United Nations will call for a new and risky power-sharing system of government in the northern region Kirkuk, according to officials in one of Iraq's most deeply divided provinces. UN plan aims to steer Iraq from violence Plan proposes a power-sharing system BY LARA JAKES Associated Press KIRKUK, Iraq — Seeking to head off an explosion of ethnic violence, the United Nations will call for a power-sharing system of government for Iraq's deeply divided region of Kirkuk in the oil-rich north. A draft U.N. plan, outlined to the Associated Press by two Western officials, aims to defuse dangerous tensions. Kurds, a majority in the region, have been trying to wrest control from Arabs, Turkomen and other rival ethnic groups. If open warfare breaks out, it could jeopardize the U.S. goal of stability across Iraq before elections at year's end. Peaceful elections are critical to reducing the U.S. presence in Iraq, promised by President Barack Obama. when its Baghdad headquarters was destroyed by a truck bomb. Now, officials in Kirkuk say the U.N. efforts may be the last chance for a peaceful outcome. The U.N. has played only a minor role in Iraq since 2003, Deputy Gov. Rakan Saeed al Jubouri, a Sunni Arab, agreed. "Violence is very easy to start in Iraq," he said in a separate interview. Kirkuk's future hinges on whether its 1.3 million people will be run by Baghdad or by Irbil, the capital of the politically autonomous Kurdistan region in northern Iraq. 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NEWS 5A CRIME Man decapitates 5-year-old sister and stabs other sister Police officers walked into'a killing field'in home of what neighbor called a solid family Happy birthday to you. BY GLEN JOHNSON Associated Press Sherlie Cordice, left, consoles her mother Mavis Phillips outside the scene of a double murder Sunday in Milton, Mass. Phillips said she was a co-worker of Regine Revelus whose son murdered two of his sisters and injured a third before being shot by police on Saturday. MILTON, Mass. — A man on a rampage fatally stabbed his 17-year-old sister, decapitated his 5-year-old sister in front of a police officer and then headed toward his 9-year-old sister with a knife in his hand before officers shot him what chief described as "a killing field." a killing field. There was no clear motive for the events that unfolded Saturday in a tiny Boston suburb that's home to Gov. Deval Patrick. But there was no doubt at the amid what their chief described as ASSOCIATED PRESS carnage wrought by 23-year-old Kerby Revelus against his three sisters in the two-family home they shared with their parents and grandmother. "... To think that a human being could afflict such an atrocious, violent act on his own family is unbelievable." Bianca was killed as a cake for her fifth birthday sat on the kitchen table. It was not immediately clear when she turned 5. Sarafina dialed 911 and watched police shoot her brother as her elder sister, Samantha, lay dead on the floor. Sarafina was hospitalized Sunday with defensive wounds to her hands and stab wounds in her abdomen and one of her legs. RICHARD G.WELLS JR. Milton police chief "In policing, we see the raw human emotion every day, but to think that a human being could afflict such an atrocious, violent act on his own family is Investigators believe Revelus 24 hours after Revelus had gotten into a fistfight with a man living next door. Wells said. unbelievable," Milton police Chief Richard G. Wells, Jr. said. "When I walked up to the first officer (on the scene), I could see the whole story right in his face. This just told me that this was something very bad." "Blows were exchanged," he said. "I don't know the cause of it, but we're confident that did happen. He had been agitated in the hours that followed that, going into the day and last night." targeted Samantha, a senior at Milton High School, and fatally stabbed her with a household knife while their grandmother, who neighbors say lives on the first floor, was doing laundry in the basement. The children's parents where identical. "As the officer entered the door (Revelus) decapitated (Bianca) in front him." ties weren't immediately revealed, were away; their mother is a nurse at a Boston hospital, Wells said. Sarafina, a student at the Tucker Elementary School, just behind the house, called 911 just before 5 p.m. An officer on patrol in the neighborhood arrived within a minute, Wells said, and could hear an altercation inside as he reached the second floor. The 911 operator tried to persuade Sarafina to oper the door, but when she didn't the officer broke through. RICHARD G. WELLS JR. Milton police chief "As the officer entered the door, (Revelus) decapitated (Bianca) in front of him," Wells said. "He actually walked into a killing field. He walked into such carnage, as far as the atrocity of it, I've never seen it." he tried to get to Sarafina, Wells said. Revelus fell, still clutching the knife. Details about the number of shots and who killed Revelus were pending the outcome of an autopsy Sunday. jail time on a gun charge, Wells said, but the details would not be released until courts opened Monday. Neighbors said Revelus was in a car that was pulled over by police and from which one occupant threw a gun into a sewer. Police had been called to the family's house in 2004 after a domestic violence report that Revelus had punched a woman living there, Wells said. A neighbor, Norm Walsh, said his daughter Kate Walsh, a Hollis, N.H., police officer, reported hearing two shots as she went outside to bring in groceries from the family car. Moments later, a blood-covered officer emerged carrying Sarafina, seeking towels to stanch her bleeding. “It’s shocking to me,” said Walsh, whose son is the same age as Revelus. “He played a lot of pickup hoop in the driveway." Walsh said the family had lived in the neighborhood for over 20 years and was warm. They were of Haitian descent, as are many residents in a neighborhood, where Creole is spoken alongside English. "The family is a solid family. Both parents worked; good "Both parents worked; good kids. Completely makes no sense." kids. Completely makes no sense" he said. and friendliness. She had been one of about 20 students who had been at the high school Saturday afternoon to rehearse for a poetry jam on Thursday. Saturday morning, Samantha also had practiced for a school fashion show. Samantha's classmates referred to her by her nickname, Princess, and remarked at her grace, class NORM WALSH Revelus' neighbor "She had a stage presence like you couldn't believe," classmate Kassi Stein said. "She had just a soft voice and everyone would lean in to hear what she was saying." Sobbing, sheadded: In one of the poems Samantha was to recite, "Acquaintance," she wrote of the strength of women in the face of "ignorant souls" The poem closed, "So what lousy wind brought you here? What values you offer? She's a woman, a queen, a goddess. Don't treat her like any other." A two-hour grief counseling session was held at the school Sunday afternoon and will be offered Monday to students and employees. 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We are now crossing the Wabash River, also known as urine --- Did anyone see the guy wearing the Wichita State Shockers shirt during the KU-Michigan State game? What's that about? --- I just saw a police car get in a wreck with Safelidle. If that is not the epitome of irony, then I don't know what is. --- --- Two SafeRides and a police car, all down on a Friday night The apocalyptic is upon us. --- What's the point of having Sudoku in the paper if it doesn't work? Dave Green, please get it right next time --- Why do they make so many KU shirts that are Missouri yellow? --that had been all but written off came so far Just because we have the exact same name, doesn't mean I want to be Facebook friends with you. --- --that had been all but written off came so far To the girl who let me in to Ellsworth Sunday morning: I had my card. 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He can't help but pace around the room excitedly, imitating one of Collins' three-point baskets against Oklahoma. Both KU students love Kansas basketball, and both are perfect examples of lavahawk fans. When Kansas was defeated by Michigan State in the Sweet Sixteen Friday, Hines, Moller and Jayhawk fans around the globe were saddened by the tough loss. However, it's important to reflect on the season as a whole, and how the team written-off came so far. Going into the 2008-09 basketball season, expectations werent high for the "I thought we were going to be terrible." Moller said. "I was not looking forward to the season and I wasn't sure if we were going to make the tournament." "Late in the season I started to realize that we had a chance to do some damage in the tournament," Moller said. "We pulled out a lot of big wins and had a solid season Moller's expectations changed, however, as Kansas proved it was a legitimate threat in the Big 12 Conference over the course of the season. young Jayhawks. After winning the national championship in 2008 and losing six of its best players, no one thought Kansas had a chance. KANSAN'S OPINION after losing our top six players" had a solid season after losing our top six Hines, on the other hand, felt the Jayhawks had potential to be great early in the season. "My expectations were higher than most," he said. "I thought we had a chance to win it all from the beginning of the season. People had doubts, but I had confidence." Looking back on the season, both are pleased with the Sweet Sixteen result, but know there's great room for improvement. "After winning the national championship, nothing is as satisfying as winning it all," Hines said. "But it was a great year, our players played really well. Cole definitely asserted himself as one of the best big men in the country, Sherron as one of the best point guards. I just hope everyone stays for one more year." Hines raises the question that is on the mind of every Jayhawk fan: will Aldrich and Collins come back for one more season and bypass the NBA draft? Kansas fans can only hope they will stay, as every member of this season's team will be eligible to play next year. The Kansan would like to extend its congratulations to the Jayhwaks for their outstanding performance this season. Watching a young team mature into a dominant basketball program was a wonderful experience. Sherron and Cole; please stick around for one more! EDITORIAL CARTOON Danny Nordstrom Kansas Editorial Board LET'S SPEND FOUR WAYS FROM SUNDAY AND HAVE A BALANCED BUDGET TOO! SOMEDAY, THAT KID WILL BE IN POLITICS. A FOR EFFORT, D FOR MATH. NICHOLAS SAMBALUK IN CASE YOU MISSED IT $24.6 M 3 Last week's items you might have missed. Check out Kansan.com Roundup for full stories. The cost of the proposed Kansas Olympic Village. Kansas Athletics proposed the village as part of its campaign to improve athletic facilities. The new facility would include a soccer competition field, a new soccer practice field and a track and field facility. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO CONTRIBUTED PHOTO THE CONTEXT 2011 1¢ The cost per kilowatt hour to power Anschutz Library with wind turbines for one year. Anschutz's year of wind energy began this month. THE CONTEXT KANSAN FILE PHOTO The new projected year for the addition of an aquatic center to the Ambler Student Recreation Fitness Center. Adam McGonigle, student body president, said the University decided that building the pool and other additions were no longer feasible in the face of large budget cuts. THE CONTEXT THE CONTEXT The number injured in a drive-by shooting at the Hawk Thursday morning. The injured students were Matthew Lett, Salina senior, University of Chicago student Justin Lucas, and Alex Thies, Shawnee sophomore. Joseph A. Muhammad was charged in connection with the shooting. 5 ASAS 12 THE CONTEXT Number of points the Jayhawks lost by on Friday night. The final score of the Sweet Sixteen game against Michigan State was 67-62. ENVIRONMENT New look at coal mining after visit to reservation There is no word for "relocation" in the Navajo language. Bu Navaio language. But 12,000 Navajo have been forced to move off their traditional homelands ever since Congress passed Public Law 93-531 in 1974. The cause of this massive removal of Native Americans was coal and the vast wealth it can produce. About one-third of the coal in America lies under Native American reservations, and energy corporations, working within the capitalistic game for profit, are not always kind to everyone in pursuit of the mineral. I traveled to the Navajo Reservation on an alternative spring break through Ecumenical Christian Ministries. I went intending to experience a different culture, and to witness its sustainable lifestyle. However, I found it impossible not to become politicized when I heard their stories of what Peabody Energy, the world's largest private-sector coal company, has done to the Navajo people. The Reservation, centered in the Four Corners region of Arizona, offers a rugged, yet beautiful, landscape. The flat red land stretches almost endlessly with intermittent interruptions by awesome, black volcanic peaks and plateaus. The Navajo herd sheep daily through this landscape of tumbleweeds and desert grasses. But what was once a thriving community, with many head of horse, sheep and cattle, lively传统 ceremonies and amazing blanket weaving, now instead is a place that the National Academy of Science has termed a "national sacrifice area" in the interests of energy development. In addition to relocation, the Navajo have experienced other ill effects of mineral extraction on their land. The Black Mesa ICE BREAKERS JOHN KENNY coal mine is the only place in America that uses a coal slurry line to transport mined coal 273 miles out of Arizona and into Nevada. This slurry line has been using a billion gallons of water annually for the past 30 years, and has been draining water resources on which the native people greatly depend. This method of mining, strip-mining, literally strips the landscape down to the depth of coal. In addition, acid runoff from the mining operations contaminates nearby water sources, a scarce resource in this region. As Martin Sheen narrated in "Broken Rainbow," the 1985 Academy Award winning documentary on the issue, "it is no longer possible to separate environmental issues from Native American survival." In this case, the destruction that Peabody Coal creates is simply a side effect of its efforts to increase profitability for its shareholders. It is often helped along by the tribal councils — which should not be confused with the native population — who seek personal gain through piggybacking off this giant corporation. Unfortunately, Judith Niles, writing for Orion magazine, says that what is happening on the reservation is just one example of a global trend, a "syndrome in which transnational corporations take and exploit indigenous lands with the cooperation of host governments." Are we choosing profit over people? Kenny is a Leavenworth senior in civil and environmental engineering. Choosing Biggie as top rapper unfounded LETTER TO THE EDITOR While Biggie was an extremely talented rapper, and you'd be hard-pressed to find any hip-hop fan that isn't fond of him, the notion that he's the greatest rapper of all-time is undercut by one simple fact: He only released one truly great album. As for influence, Biggie's impact can hardly be compared with rappers such as Rakim (the first rapper to set a high standard of lyricism), KRS-One (who brought street consciousness and hard-core black militancy to rap), Chuck D (the first rapper to establish rap as a viable "Ready to Die" is a stone-cold classic that deserves every bit of acclaim it's received, but even then, it isn't the best rap album of 1994 (Nas's "Ilmatic" takes that title). And "Life After Death," while boasting a number of classic tracks, suffers from the same blast and filler that has plagued every hip-hop double album yet. 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Time zone by time zone, nearly 4,000 cities and towns in 88 countries joined the event sponsored by the World Wildlife Fund to dim nonessential lights from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The campaign began in Australia in 2007 and last year grew to 400 cities worldwide. Organizers initially worried enthusiasm this year would wane with the world focused on the global economic crisis, said Earth Hour executive director Andy Ridley. But he said it apparently had the opposite effect. protests, it's the idea of hope, not despair. And I think that's something that's been incredibly important this year because there is so much despair around," he said. "Earth Hour has always been a positive campaign; it's always around street parties, not street Crowds in Times Square watched as many of the massive billboards, including the giant Coca-Cola display, darkened. Steps away, the Majestic Theater marque at the home of "The Phantom of the Opera" went dark, along with the marquees at other Broadway shows. Mikel Rouse, 52, a composer who lives and works nearby came to watch what he called "the center of the universe" dim its lights. "C'mon, is it really necessary? ... All this ridiculous advertising ... all this corporate advertising taking up all that energy seems to be a waste." Rouse said. behind him went dark. In Chicago, one of 10 U.S. Earth Hour flagship cities, a small crowd braved a cold rain to count down as Gov. Pat Quinn flipped a 4-footall mock light switch that organizers had to brace against high winds. A second later, the buildings "I don't see why people shouldn't always turn off the lights," pondered 15-year-old Chicagoan Tyler Oria, who was among those gathered. More than 200 buildings pledged to go dark in the city, including shops along the Magnificent Mile. "No matter what your individual beliefs are about climate change, energy efficiency is something everyone can understand in this economic environment," said WWF managing director Darron Collins, who helped Chicago officials organize for the night. The Smithsonian Castle, World Bank, National Cathedral and Howard University were among several buildings that went dark for an hour in the nation's capital. The skyline of Toronto's downtown is dimmed as many of the lights are turned off for Earth Hour on Saturday. "This was the first year that Washington, D.C., became an official Earth Hour city," said Leslie Aum, WWF spokeswoman. In the Chilean capital of Santiago, lights were turned off at banks, the city's communications tower and several government buildings. including the Presidential Palace where President Michelle Bachelet hosted a dinner for U.S. Vice President Joe Biden. ASSOCIATED PRESS The two leaders and dozens of guests dinned at candlelight. In Mexico City, the city government and business owners turned off all "nonessential" lights at more than 100 buildings. in San Francisco, some of the city's best-known landmarks went dark, including Coit Tower, the TransAmerica building and the Golden Gate Bridge. Storms cause two deaths, disaster declaration in Kansas WEATHER 10 ASSOCIATED PRESS Charles Ledbetter looks out of his garage at a snow drift that covers his neighbor's car Saturday in Hutchinson. About 18 inches of snow fell in Hutchinson from the two-day storm. Associated Press BY DAVID TWIDDY KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Storms spread misery Saturday from the Great Plains to the Gulf Coast, dumping spring snow that cut power to thousands of Kansas utility customers and spawning tornado warnings and heavy rain across the South. Two deaths were reported in Kansas as a spring blizzard buried parts of the state in ice, slush and up to two feet of snow. A 72-year-old man shoveling snow died of a heart attack Saturday while waiting for an ambulance slowed by impassable roads in Arlington, in central Kansas, authorities told The Hutchinson News. On Friday, a 58-year-old woman was killed in a car accident on icy roadways in Marion County. The system also prompted a disaster declaration in Kansas and was blamed for two traffic deaths in Oklahoma. The National Weather Service warned eastern Iowa about a narrow band of snow that will be particularly nasty, with forecast accumulation of 4 to 6 inches. Mixed in with the heavy snow could be thunder and lightning, a phenomenon called thundersnow, which typically produces heavy snow over a brief period. "Snow, and lots of it," was Kyle Obert's laconic assessment of the weather conditions in Iowa City, Obert, 23, a clerk at a Casey's General Store north of downtown, said snow began piling up at about 4 p.m. on Saturday. 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Fewer than 800 homeowners in the North Dakota and Minnesota communities most threatened by the swollen river hold insurance policies covering flood damage despite a decade-long push by state and federal officials to get people signed up, according to federal records obtained by The Associated Press. Like the Narums, who bought their home five years ago, many farms. because they have never seen a historic flood. Others don't want to shell out up to $800 a year for coverage, instead gambling that city dikes will protect their homes. That leaves residents exposed to huge losses, and they can't count on a government bailout. People who don't have insurance can get limited federal help if their county is declared a federal disaster area, but it's usually in a loan that must be repaid. hours before she and her husband evacuated Friday, giving up on their six pumps as water seeped under sandbags topping a permanent levee and water filled their basement. "This was never supposed to happen here," Denette Narum said. Thousands of volunteers reinforced miles and miles of dikes with sandbags as the river rose to record levels. Even though the National Weather Service said the river appeared to be receding, it was still more than 20 feet above flood stage Sunday and expected to remain that way for days, testing the integrity of dikes that have already suffered some breaches. FederalEmergencyManagement Agency reports show that in the besieged city of Fargo, N.D., with a population of 92,000, only 586 homeowners have policies — including just 90 in the area of highest flood risk. In neighboring Moorhead, a city of 30,000, that number is a mere 145. "People think manmade structures protect them from Mother Nature." BUTCH KINERNEY National Flood Insurance Spokesman In fact, only 4,558 homeowners in the entire state of North Dakota and fewer than 9,000 in Minnesota carried FEMA and state officials tried to get the message out about flood insurance after the devastating 1997 Red River flood, which submerged Grand Forks, N.D., and caused an estimated $4.1 billion in damage. flood insurance as of January, the most recent figures available. Only 743 homeowners in Grand Forks now carry flood insurance. "Memories are short, and people don't remember the 1997 flood," said Butch Kinerney, spokesman for the National Flood Insurance Program, managed by FEMA. "You see it time and time again. People forget the past." FEMA doesn't require people to buy flood insurance unless they're in a designated flood plain and have a federally backed mortgage. Butch and Janet Johnson have lived in Fargo for 35 years, just half a block from the Red River, and don't know any neighbors who have flood insurance. They've received a few fliers in the mail but never considered getting a policy. Flood waters of the Red River are seen in the backyard of Denette and Alden Narum's home despite the sandbags dike Sunday in Moohead, Minn. The Narum's had an extra incentive to pull their sandbags back. Like almost everyone in the flood zone, they have no flood insurance. 1 "Our house is 100 years old and if it's going to go, they can have it," Janet lohnson said. The Narums' mortgage company didn't require the insurance, and the previous owner told them there was only an inch of water in the basement during the 1997 flood. "And that was considered a 100- year flood," said Billy Narum, who built an earthen berm to protect his home, in 2006 after he had to sandbag during late spring floods. Kathy Beckius' duplex about a block from the Red River in Moorhead also was untouched by water during the 1997 flooding, so she and her husband decided against flood insurance. On Saturday, Beckius watched river water backing up in nearby storm drains, flooding streets in the area up to 2 feet deep in spots. "It's your choice whether you get it or not where we live, and we just ASSOCIATED PRESS chose not to." she said. After flooding in Minnesota in 2007, Gov. Tim Pawlenty advocated for a law requiring insurance companies to notify homeowners annually about flood insurance. However, there has been little change in the number of policies in Minnesota since Pawlenty signed the law last May, sad Ceil Strauss, who coordinates the flood insurance program for the state. "For the most part, people just don't want to spend the money," Strauss said. "They think they're safe and don't believe they're in a flood plain most of time, even if they are." Jeff Klein, North Dakota's flood insurance coordinator, said some people buy coverage only in years when the risk is high — usually when there's been a lot of snow — then drop it. In 1997, more than 12,000 homeowners had flood insurance, Klein said, and he suspects the number of current policies is higher than shown by FEMA data, updated through January. This February, FEMA urged homeowners to buy insurance because of a record snow pack and the 30-day waiting period for a policy to take effect. Anyone can buy the federal insurance from most private insurance agents, as long as their community participates in the National Flood Insurance Program. Policies start at under $100 a year, and homeowners can insure the structure, contents or both. The average policy for people in a high-risk flood plain is about $600 to $800 a year. FEMA officials say they encourage everyone to buy flood insurance, even though people behind levees or dams certified to withstand a 100-year flood — one so big that it has only a 1 percent chance of happening in any given year — aren't required to. "People think man-made structures protect them from Mother Nature, but Mother Nature does not pay attention to lines on a map or man-made levees," Kinneyey said. "Insurance is not cheap, but it's more expensive if you suffer a disaster." Tell that to Billy Narum, who has no intention of buying flood insurance after the current flood threat is over. Instead, he said he'll build a higher berm and maybe get rid of the walk-out basement, assuming he can return home. "Within three years of paying insurance premiums, I would be able to replace everything I lost anyway," he said. Snowy solace SNORE Vanessa Ediger, 11, loses her sled as she shes over a jump at the K-61 overpass on Avenue A on Saturday in Hutchinson. About 18 inches or snow fell in Huttinship from the two-day storm. ASSOCIATED PRESS POLITICS BY JOHN HANNA Associated Press Status of economy may lead to revisions of state budget TOPEKA — A $13 billion-plus state budget is likely to win approval from legislators this week, but it's built on what seems a convenient fiction. The apparent fiction is the notion that state revenues won't fall short of expectations again for the rest of the current fiscal year or the state's 2010 fiscal year, which begins July 1. Few, if any, legislators expect the state to have such good luck in the current economic climate. If tax collections continue to fall as short of expectations as they did through February, the budget about to win approval fiscal 2010 won't balance, and legislators will be forced to revise it. If the state's finances get significantly worse, legislators might even have to revise the current budget, too. The next forecast won't be issued until April 17, two weeks into legislators' annual spring break. 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NATIONAL Per-pack cigarette tax rises 62 cents this week BY RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR Associated Press WASHINGTON - However they satisfy their nicotine cravings, tobacco users are facing a big hit as the single largest federal tobacco tax increase ever takes effect Wednesday. Tobacco companies and public health advocates, longtime foes in the nicotine battles, are trying to turn the situation to their advantage. The major cigarette makers raised prices a couple of weeks ago, partly to offset any drop in profits once the per-pack tax climbs from 39 cents to $1.01. Medical groups see a tax increase right in the middle of a recession as GET INVOLVED STAY INVOLVED Laura Wolfe "Getting involved makes KU feel more like a community. It helps me meet new people, give back to the university, and raise money for students and local and national organizations. I'll stay involved after graduation by donating to organizations I took part in and by going to KU games!" 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Standing outside an office building in downtown Washington last week, 29-year-old Sam Sarkhosh puffed on a Marlboro Light. His 8-year-old daughter has been pleading with him to quit, he explained, and he has set a goal to give up smoking by his 30th birthday. "I'm trying to quit smoking, and it could help," said Sarkhosh, an information systems specialist. "I don't think it will stop me from buying cigarettes every now and then, but definitely not as often." A friend who smokes Camels went out and bought four cartons in advance, he said. The tax increase is only the first move in a recharged anti-smoking campaign. Congress also is considering legislation to empower the Food and Drug Administration to regulate tobacco. That could lead to reformulated cigarettes. Obama, who has agonized over his own cigarette habit, said he would sign such a bill. Prospects for reducing the harm from smoking are better than they have been in years, said Dr. Timothy Gardner, president of the American Heart Association. The tax increase "is a terrific public health move by the federal government," he said. "Every time that the tax on tobacco goes up, the use of cigarettes goes down." About one in five adults in the United States smokes cigarettes. That's a gradually dwindling share, though it isn't shrinking fast enough for public health advocates. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says cigarette smoking results in an estimated 443,000 premature deaths each year, and costs the economy $193 billion in health care expenses and lost time from work. 1 Sports THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN NORTH CAROLINA WILL PLAY 18TH FINAL FOUR WWW.KANSAN.COM MANGINO EVALUATES POSITIONS IN PRACTICE MONDAY, MARCH 30, 2009 Mangino will review two players' suspensions this week. FOOTBALL 13B MICHIGAN STATE 67, KANSAS 62 ALDRICH 45 COLLINS 4 PAGE 1B Weston White/KANSAN Sophomore center Cole Aldrich puts his arm around junior guard Sherron Collins as they walk to shake hands with the Michigan State players. Kansas ended its season with a 67-62 defeat in the Sweet Sixteen. Collins' contributions bittersweet BY CASE KEEFER ckeefer@kansan.com INDIANAPOLIS — It had to end like this. Not necessarily in the Sweet Sixteen at Lucas Oil Stadium in a 67-62 defeat to Michigan State. But from the beginning of the year, it was clear that Kansas would go as far as Sherron Collins could take it. In the end, Collins willed the layhawks to a 65-60 lead with just more than three minutes remaining against the Spartans. And no further than that. From there, Collins, a junior guard, committed a key turnover, made a key foul and missed a key free throw. Then, it was over. "I can take the loss or whatever," Collins said. "I take it on my shoulders." But it's not that simple. Because without Collins, the lajwahaws would have never stood a chance against the Spartans. He played a game-high 38 minutes, scored a game-high 20 points and led Kansas out to a 32-19 lead in the first half. No, the blame could go around to everyone after the loss. Collins' teammates knew it. thing for us to win," Aldrich said. "Sometimes, that's what it comes down to." Didn't happen again. Collins and Aldrich — who finished with 17 points, 14 rebounds, four assists and four blocks — accounted for 60 percent of Kansas' offense. "Everybody that played in the game did things that if they think Taylor was part of one of the major problems. Before the Sweet Sixteen, Kansas coach Bill Self talked about how players other than Collins and sophomore center Cole Aldrich needed to contribute more than they had in the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament. back, they could be like, "Well, this cost us this game," freshman guard Tyshawn Taylor said. "Sherron and I will do any- Collins specifically carried the burden Friday. He got a one-minute break before checking back into the game with 6:45 remaining and the score tied at 51. Three minutes later, Collins had helped the Jayhawks regain the lead at 60-55 with two baskets off of nifty drives through numerous Spartan defenders. Perhaps one more field goal would have clinched a Jayhawk victory and SEE MEN'S ON PAGE 7B MEN'S BASKETBALL REWIND PAGE 6B KU For full coverage of the men's basketball game against Michigan State, check out the rewind on PAGE 6B. WOMEN'S BASKETBALL Controlled confidence will be key against collective-natured Lobos BY JAYSON JENKS jjenks@kansan.com While equipment and food were being loaded and stored onto a bus outside Allen Fieldhouse Sunday, coach Bonnie Henrickson stood on the layhawk at halfcourt with her players gathered around. Soon after, the jayhawks boarded a bus — and eventually a plane — destined for their WNIT game at New Mexico (25-10, 9-7). But first, Henrickson wanted to leave her team with one final thought for the lengthy trip ahead. Henrickson wanted to make ummistakably clear that Kansas couldn't overlook New Mexico — a team that lacks one standout player, but plays well collectively. "Those teams, like New Mexico, are harder to beat because you have to guard everybody" Henrickson said. Perhaps the mental aspect of KU TODAY ARMY Kansas vs. New Mexico 8 p.m. Albuquerque, N.M. Radio: 1320 AM WOLF tonight's game at 8 p.m. poses the biggest challenge for Kansas (20-13, 6-10). The Jayhawks have won seven of their last nine games, and the only losses in that stretch were to top-25 teams that made the NCAA tournament. Still, something didn't sit right for Henrickson — or her players for that matter — in Kansas' last two practices. And the Jayhawks insisted they weren't overlooking a New Mexico In the middle of her team Sunday afternoon, Henrickson used her best player, junior forward Danielle McCray, as a perfect example. In a 69-62 loss at Colorado on Feb. 18 — arguably Kansas' lowest point season — McCray struggled, scoring just 11 points. "I can't tell you why, but the feel was different," senior guard Ivana Catic said. "Even if there was some thought that they weren't an SEC or Big 12 team, they still have (25) wins and they're still a good team." team that plays in the lesser-known Mountain West Conference. And Henrickson noticed something with McCray, something she pointed out to the rest of the team. "She's a very confident kid, which makes her a great player. And I'm not trying to take any ounce of confidence from her," Hendrickson said. "But at times I think her confidence KANSAS 1 ARKANS 31 SEE WOMEN'S ON PAGE 4B Tyler Waugh/KANSAN Freshman forward Aishah Sutherland struggles for a shot from under the basket during the Jayhawks' 75-59 victory against Arkansas on Thursday in Allen Fieldhouse. COMMENTARY BY TIM DWYER tdwyer@kansan.com Jayhawks fought hard until the end Coach Bill Self put it bluntly. After being asked to reflect on the season shortly after the loss to Michigan State, the national coach of the year had one thing to say. "We weren't a very good basketball team early," Self said. "The guys really came together and they gave us a chance to be good." Kansas, after losing all five starters and a key reserve, simply never should have made it this far. The Jayhawks earned a low-20s preseason ranking on the strength of a national title reign, an unproven nucleus of Sherron Collins and Cole Aldrich, a seven-deep recruiting class that Rivals.com ranked as the second-best in the country and a coach who is arguably the best in the game. But, beyond Self, nothing was proven. The Jayhawks, who represent one of the top college basketball programs in history, were for the first time in a long time an unknown commodity. They were unproven, untested and unqualified. In East Lansing in January, Kansas didn't belong on the same court as the Spartans. Michigan State dominated the first half, holding the Jayhawks to only 19 first-half points with their physical play. But in Indianapolis in March, the Jayhawks were tougher, stronger and refused to go quietly into the night. But that's what made this year's Jayhawks so fun to watch. No one knew what to expect, and the Jayhawks redefined unpredictable, going from the highest highs — a 25-point dismantling of a solid Missouri squad — to the lowest lows — a 19-point loss three days later to lowly Texas Tech — without any seeming reason. Once the young jayhawks hit the bottom of the barrel, though, it took little time at all to float back on top. After that Tech loss, Kansas rebounded to knock off Texas and clinch an improbable fifth-straight conference title. The maturation of this year's inexperienced team was plain to see, and perhaps nothing demonstrates it better than their fourth loss and the one that ended the season. Those two losses, both to national title contender Michigan State, couldn't have gone differently. It took a coaching performance from Self that has racked up multiple national awards to get the Jayhawks this far. It took Collins developing into a dominant scorer and all-conference guard. It took Aldrich growing from a virtual unknown to a potential lottery pick if he decides to leave Kansas for a shot at the NBA. The best thing about this year's team, though, might be its potential for greatness down the line. "If we're able to keep these guys together," Self said. "I really believe that this could be a special group, based on how much they improved over the course of the season." Edited by Jesse Trimble 2B SPORTS THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN MONDAY, MARCH 30, 2009 QUOTE OF THE DAY "One thing coach wanted to do is just spread the floor. That's all I tried to do, tried to create. I just got lucky and I got him with the bump and I scored." MSU guard Kalin Lucas on his and one to put the Spartans up 65-62 FACT OF THE DAY Kansas is now 4-4 all-time against Michigan State in a series that dates back to 1960. The Spartans last victory against the Jayhawks came in 1999 when the two met in Chicago. TRIVIA OF THE DAY -KU Athletics Q: What is coach Bill Self's NCAA tournament record at Kansas? A: After losing to Michigan State in the Sweet Sixteen, Self is now 14-6 in NCAA tournament games as the Jayhawks coach. This is the first time Self lost in the Sweet Sixteen as Kansas' coach. —KU Athletics @ KANSAN.COM Through the Uprights: On Through the Uprights, Stephen Montemayor THR#UGH shares THE additional UPRIGHTS observations from recent spring football practices. Courtside: Jayson Jenks discusses Kansas 'WNIT COURTSIDE quarterfinal BLOG game against New Mexico. NASCAR Hendrick celebrates first victory in premier series MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Jimie Johnson nudged Denny Hamlin aside in the third and fourth turns with 15 laps to go and gave team owner Rick Hendrick a perfect place to celebrate the 25th anniversary of his first victory in NASCAR's premier series: Victory Lane Johnson lived up to his moniker, winning for the fifth time in the last six races on the smallest, trickiest track in the series. It was his sixth victory at the 0.526-mile oval. UNI Panthers predict NCAA champs COMMENTARY Marcus Morris has a message for you: Don't bet on me. One day before the forward injured his ankle in the final minutes of his freshman season, Morris was playing with a miniature basketball in Kansas' locker room. Marcus and twin brother Markieff were dribbling the squishy toy when I noticed the slogan, "Don't Bet On It," emblazoned over its tiny orange bumps. Gambling education is a top priority to the NCAA, which is why it hung anti-gambling posters in the locker rooms at the Metrodome and Lucas Oil Stadium.* *The poster shows an orange prison jumpsuit hanging in a locker and tells student athletes they will don this new uniform if they gamble on sports. I actually had the same poster in my high school locker room, though I doubt there's a bookie in the country putting odds on high school cross country. Marcus said the ball was his reward for listening to a speech about gambling in college athletics. Topics included odds, point shaving and the consequences for BY TAYLOR BERN tbern@kansan.com any student athlete caught in a gambling allegation. A woman held a box full of the children's toys and after the lecture Marcus wanted one. "I asked her for a ball and she said, 'All right, you've got to answer a question. What year was coach Self born?' I said 1960, and she just threw me the ball," Marcus said. The correct answer is 1962, but the woman's arbitrary question was intended to simply get a response, not necessarily the correct one. So he got a souvenir, but Marcus also learned about an aspect of sports he never considered before. "I never thought about it, but I think about it now and I just think about how many people are losing money," Marcus said. "Definitely if they're betting on how many points I had." "If they're betting on how many points I'm going to score, they're losing a lot of money." Wait, what? While most athletes live on confidence, this was Marcus' response when asked to set the over/under on his points: "Psh, hopefully I get 10," he said. "But if you want to win I'd say six. Yeah, take the under." Considering Marcus scored a combined 12 points in the tourney, it seems like sound advice. UCONN DO IT The University of Connecticut will win the 2009 NCAA Championship because it defeated Purdue, which defeated the University of Northern Iowa. Let me explain. From 2004-06, UNI made the tournament each season and lost by five points in the first round each time. After '06 my dad pointed out this unique coincidence: In all three postseasons the team that defeated UNI lost to the THE MORNING BREW eventual national champion. 2004: Georgia Tech defeats UNI 65-60, and then loses to UConn in the title game. 2005: Wisconsin defeats UNI 57-52, and then loses to North Carolina in the Elite Eight. UNC defeated Illinois in the title game. 2006: Georgetown defeats UNI 54-49, and then loses to Florida in the Sweet Sixteen. Florida defeated UCLA in the title game. 2009: Purdue defeats UNI 61-56, and then loses to UConn in the Sweet Sixteen. Could this all mean absolutely nothing? Of course, but don't say I didn't warn you. Edited by Casey Miles Royals MLB Seattle's poor pitching leads to KC victory Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Zack Greinke delivers to the Seattle Mariners in the second inning of a spring training baseball game in Peonia, Ariz. Sunday, The Royals won 17-12. TIM BOOTH Associated Press PEORIA, Ariz. — Seattle's struggling pitching staff gave up more than 15 runs for the second consecutive day in a 17-12 loss to the Kansas City Royals on Sunday. A day after getting tagged for 16 runs by the Los Angeles Angels, Mariners pitchers allowed 22 hits and a nine-run inning to the Royals. Alberto Callaspo went 4-for-6 with three doubles and scored three times. Coco Crisp and Billy Bulter each had three hits as Kansas City finished with 11 extra-base hits. "If spring training stats were a guarantee wed all be hanging ourselves right now," Seattle manager Don Wakamatsu said. "You've got to think positively and now is not the time to give up on your club pitching-wise. We'll just keep working." Seattle starter Jarrod Washburn was rocked for seven runs and nine hits in the first two innings, although Kansas City starter Zack Greinke wasn't any better. Greinke, slated to pitch the second game of the season for the Royals, gave up eight earned runs and 10 hits in just two innings. All eight runs came in the second, when Seattle sent 13 batters to the plate, rattled off five straight singles and took an 8-7 lead. "I didn't want them to take me out. I still felt pretty strong," Greinke said. "But they thought it would be better to throw in the bullpen than face more hitters." Greinke was scheduled to throw about 90 pitches, but was pulled after 52. pair of sharp singles. Mike Sweeney had three hits and two RBIs for Seattle, Yunieski Betancourt and Kenji Jobimma homered, while Ken Griffey Jr. added a Aardsma walked the first two batters, then got a pair of outs. That's when things unraveled. Seattle led 10-7 entering the seventh inning before bullpen candidates David Aardsma and Roy Corcoran collapsed. Callaspo doubled to score a pair and Tony Pena Jr. followed with a two-run homer. After another double, Aardsma was replaced by Corcoran, who allowed a pair of RBI singles before Ryan Shealy's three-run homer. Denny Stark got the final out of the inning. strike zone. He was hit hard, including five doubles and Alex Gordon's homer in the first two innings. But Washburn adjusted and as he tired was able to hit more spots. After giving up hits to six different batters in the first two innings, he allowed just four hits over his final four innings. Washburn struggled at the start, unable to keep pitches down in the "I kind of got a little tired after (the second). I think I was a little too strong and felt too good those first two innings and everything was up and flat," Washburn said. 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All rights reserved. to a free lunch with your KU Alumni Association and Office of Student Financial Aid Noon-1 p.m., Tues., March 31 Adams Alumni Center 1266 Aroad Avenue 2nd floor, Bruckmiller Room We are offering a free pizza lunch and informational session about paying off your student loans, creating a budget and evaluating your financial planning. This program will help you prepare financially for your future. Join us for free food and prizes! RSVP to sgerson@kualumi.net or by March 30. This event is free and open to all students KU ALUMNI ASSOCIATION The University of Kansas THE UNIVERSITY OF KUANSAS Office of Student Services THIS WEEK IN KANSAS ATHLETICS TODAY Women's basketball New Mexico, 8 p.m. Albuquerque, N.M. Men's Golf Western Intercollegiate All day Santa Cruz, Calif. A TUESDAY Baseball Northern Colorado, 3 p.m. Lawrence Men's Golf Western Intercollegiate All day Santa Cruz, Calif. A X Baseball Northern Colorado, 3 p.m. Lawrence WEDNESDAY Softball Missouri, 6 p.m. 'awrence Sports Softball Missouri, 4 p.m. Lawrence STANDING BALL BY Tennis FO THURSDAY No events 1 Tea sch yard 15 fina all FRIDAY Women's tennis Baylor, 6 p.m. Waco, Texas E Sports BALL Baseball Baylor, 6 p.m. Lawrence Women's rowing Texas, TBA Kansas City, Kan. SATURDAY Baseball Baylor, 2 p.m. Lawrence Softball Texas Tech, 2 p.m. Lubbock, Texas Women's soccer Saint Louis, TBA St. Louis, Mo. Women's soccer Marquette, TBA St. Louis, Mo. Track Arizona Invitational, All day Tucson, Ariz. X A N run TF A 游泳 Blue Jackets aiming to get into eighth play-off spot NHL Patrik Berglund had a goal and two assists and the Blues moved a step closer to a playoff spot with a 5-2 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Sunday. COLUMBUS, Ohio — The prize is just around the corner, yet the St. Louis Blues won't permit themselves to take a peek. TJ. Oshie and David Perron each had a goal and an assist, Brad Boyes and David Backes also scored, and Chris Mason gave up two shaky goals but stopped the other 26 shots he faced. Columbus is sixth in the West with 86 points, two points ahead of Nashville and three in front of St. Louis. Edmonton, which began the day in a virtual tie with the Blues for the last of the eight playoff spots, is ninth — two points behind St. Louis. The Blues have won five in a row and earned points in seven of eight, rising from the dregs of the West to a tenuous grip on one of those eight precious postseason spots. "If we're there at the end of the year, then we'll be happy because every night it changes," Mason said. He said the Blues aren't taking time to savor how far they've come. } "It feels good to be where we're at, considering where we were," he said. "We all know we're not done yet. we've got games left. It's definitely not settled." Associated Press THE UNIVERSITY HAIRY KANSAN MONDAY, MARCH 30, 2009 SPORTS 3B FOOTBALL Briscoe, Greene suspended for spring practice BY STEPHEN MONTEMAYOR smontemayor@kansan.com Sophomore wide receiver Dezmon Briscoe and sophomore defensive tackle Jamal Greene have been suspended for a violation of team policy and have not practiced this spring, coach Mark Mangino said Friday. "I'll review (Briscoe's) case next week, him and Jamal Greene both," Mangino said. 2 3 CHEATHAM 23 Briscoe, an All-Big 12 Second Team selection last year, set a school record of 1,407 receiving yards off 92 receptions and a record 15 touchdowns. Greene started the final seven games and appeared in all 13. Sophmore wide receiver Dermon Briscoe blocks against a Kansas State defender during the Jayhawks Nov. 1 victory in Memorial Stadium. Briscoe has been suspended for the spring because of an unspecified violation of team rules. File photo by Ryan McGeeney/KANSAN Usually reserved for assessing personnel and tweaking game plans, this spring has challenged the Jayhawks with the always tough to scout Kansas weather. "So far practice has been going well ... when we're on the field," Mangino said. "It's just that Mother Nature has been our biggest challenge so far DETAILS Wednesday's practice, scheduled for 3:30 p.m. at Memorial Stadium, will be open to the public. Park on the east side of the stadium and enter the southeast gates. Cameras will not be allowed. We've got positions we've got to get better at and areas of the game to improve" Check back all week for coverage of spring football practices. public. Winter storm threats moved Friday's practice, originally open to the public, indoors to Anschutz Sports Pavilion. Wednesday's practice, scheduled for 3:30 p.m. at Memorial Stadium, is open to the "We're trying to get to a situation where Kale is really comfortable with the entire system." MARK MANGINO Kansas coach "it's that Kansas weather," junior wide receiver Kerry Meier said. "I've grown up in it and I've never known what to expect. It definitely affects practice. I try and relay to other guys that were still going to practice, we're still going to bang." Regardless of the venue, spring practices have offered a first glimpse of players transitioning to new roster positions. Before this offseason, Mangino announced the moves of redshirt freshman Tanner Hawkinson from tight end to left tackle, freshman Jeremiah Hatch from tackle to center, junior Angus Quigley from running back to linebacker and freshman Isiah Barfield from cornerback to wide receiver. Also on the agenda has been easing Meier into practicing solely with receivers and moving freshman Kale Pick to the backup quarterback by spring's end. "We're trying to get to a situation where Kale is really comfortable with the entire system and feels good about everything and to get Kerry full work at wide receiver," Margino said. "We won't do that until we're sure that Kale is ready to be that backup guy." Mangino said Pick has practiced very little with the first-team offense but did rotate with Meier and junior starter Todd Reesing in drills toward the end of the day Friday. For much of the day he had little trouble locating open receivers and at one point took off upfield for a quick first down. Pick's teammates at the position have offered him perspective on the importance of experience "Right now going through spring ball and sitting with (Pick) in the film room, he knows what he's doing." Meier said. "He has the physical abilities to keep it going but that game experience is irreplaceable" Meier set a school record with 97 receptions last season, doing so while splitting time between practicing at wide receiver and quarterback. At this point, Meier estimated his reps as being 70 percent wide receiver, 30 percent quarterback providing extra incentive for excitement. "That's what keeps me kind of excited and high about next year is that spending just half the amount of time at receiver I had that many catches and if I increase it," Meter said. "But that could be all talk." Edited by Sam Speer TRACK & FIELD Missouri Relays canceled Saturday because of weather First full outdoor meet will be this weekend at Arizona Invitational MISSOURI RELAYS RESULTS Man's 12-motor hyundai KANSAS 05 51 BY JASON BAKER jbaker@kansan.com MISSOURI RELAYS RESULTS Men's 110-meter hurdles 1. Keyen Porter 10. Lawson Montgomery 12. Jacob Breth 14.29 seconds 15.60 16.74 The track and field team was planning on competing in its first outdoor meet this weekend, but the weather stopped it halfway through. The 10th annual Missouri Relays canceled its Saturday events because of below-40-degree temperatures and the possibility of snow. Men's 200-meter dash 11. Jarrell Rollins 12. Chandler Frigon Women's 200-meter dash 7. Aubree Dorsey "The decision was solely due to the weather," coach Stanley Redwine said. 25. 36 Ryan McGeeney/KANSAN Redwine said that he was fine with the decision and that meet officials had canceled the events with the athletes' health in mind. nika litttleton, senior hurdler, sprints toward her first obstacle during the Jayhawks Jan. 16 meet against Missouri in Anschutz Sports Pavilion. Kansas first scheduled outdoor meet was cut short because of bad weather. "They gave us the choice if we felt like we were warmed up Although Saturday's events were canceled, Friday's were held. Meet officials gave the athletes the option of competing Friday. "We didn't want any of the athletes to be injured." Redwine said. enough that we could run. If not, we didn't," freshman Keyen Porter said. Porter decided to compete in the 110-meter hurdles and won his heat with 14.29 seconds in the preliminary rounds. "I was already there so I might as well run." Porter said. Porter had the fastest time going into the finals, which were supposed to be held on Saturday. With Saturday events canceled, meet officials decided to use Friday's times as the final times, thus giving Porter the victory overall in the event. run a decent time and that's pretty good," Porter said of his performance. "I'm pretty happy. I wanted to Porter said that the weather could have played a factor in his performance. "I know the wind helped, but the cold might have canceled it out," Porter said. Having run the 60-meter hurdles during the indoor season, Porter said he preferred running the 110-meter hurdle event because he felt like he had a whole race. "Usually the beginning of my races are like my worst part," Porter said. "So after I get going, it gets better." Porter said he hoped that he could build off his first outdoor race experience. The team as a whole will have its first meet of the outdoor season in Tuscon, Arizona, at the Arizona Invitational next weekend and coach Redwine hopes for cooperative weather. "It would be great to have great weather but it's definitely out of our hands," Redwine said. "As for the team, I hope that the things we weren't able to do last weekend, we'll be able to accomplish this weekend." - Edited by Liz Schubauer Join us for a National Poetry Month event :: Michelle Boisseau :: John Gallaher :: Wayne Miller Three visiting poets reading new books :: Thursday :: April 2 :: 3-5 p.m. OREAD BOOKS A DIVISION OF THE KU BOOKSTORE book signing and light refreshments to follow Visit store or oreadbooks.com for more information :: Oread Books :: Level two :: Kansas Union LAW STUDENT Q&A PANEL TUESDAY, MARCH 31ST 6PM EVERYTHING YOU WANT TO KNOW ABOUT LAW SCHOOL ?? KANSAS UNION, CENTENNIAL ROOM SUBMIT ANONYMOUS QUESTIONS! - Will my classmates really sabotage my work? - Do law students ever go out? - What's the most you've had to read in one night? - Can I ever skip class? HOSTED BY PHI ALPHA DELTA PRE LAW FRATERNITY CHECK OUT OUR BLOG: WWW.PADUKANS.WORDPRESS.COM 4B SPORTS THE UNIVERSITY OF DAILY KANSAN MONDAY, MARCH 30, 2009 BASEBALL One, two, and gone: strikeouts cost Jayhawks the series BY JOSH BOWE jbowe@kansan.com It's been a nagging problem all season. During the five-game winning streak it wasn't brought up too much. But now it's at the forefront: the Jayhawks' strikeouts. "We've got to reduce the number of strikeouts," Price said. "It's embarrassing the number of strikeouts that we had the last couple of series." Texas A&M struck out Kansas 12 times on Sunday, and 40 times during the weekend sweep of the Jayhawks. Coach Ritch Price looks at the strikeouts as an embarrassment. The 6-5 victory for the Agagies (18-9, 6-3) ended another comeback bid. The layhawks' (15-10, 3-3) inability to get the big hit — and usually have a strikeout instead — cost them the chance to keep their Big 12 record above the .500 mark. Instead, after sweeping Texas to get to 3-0 in conference play, Kansas is right back where it started. "Our goal is to usually cut down the strikeouts to five or less," junior shortstop David Narodowski said. "That's definitely what hurt us offensively. Not getting runners on bases, not hitting the ball, and not putting it into play with two strikes." Texas A&M starters accounted for 32 of those 40 strikeouts. The superior pitching that Kansas faced against Texas ended up costing them over the weekend. With the Aggie starters having their way with the jayhawk hitters, Kansas typically started down a three- to four-run deficit throughout the series, and a six-run deficit on Sunday. After freshman starter Lee Ridenhour kept Kansas in it during the first three innings, the bottom of the fourth inning broke what was a 2-0 game into a 6-0 blowout waiting to happen. A defensive miscue in the outfield allowed the inning to get away from the Jayhawks. "When you're in trouble you got to make all the plays behind your pitchers in order to give them a chance to get out of the inning without the inning blowing up." Kansas did not bow out though, when the road environment certainly would have expected it to. After expending a lot of energy the previous night to lose 7-6 in the bottom of the ninth, the layhawks rallied to score five runs throughout the six, seventh, and eighth innings. Narodowski said once the A&M starters were out that Kansas was able to do damage. Problem was though, that the Aggie starters were able to last until the sixth inning. "We just let the starters go a little bit too long when we could of gotten a couple hits earlier to get them out," Narodowski said. Missed opportunities were the story of the game. Kansas left six runners on base on Sunday. Price doesn't expect his freshman- and sophomore-heavy team to win on the road against ranked teams without bringing runners in when given the chance. "You have to take advantage of those kind of chances if you are going beat someone as good as they are," Price said. "The one last hit to score the run to tie it up or put us ahead, that just didn't happen." Narodowski said. The big hit just couldn't come, however. After sophomore Tony Thompson knocked in two runs with the Jayhawks' third consecutive hit in the bottom of the eighth, the next three hitters proceeded to go 0-3 and left one runner on base. It ended up being Kansas' last rally. The bottom of the ninth Kansas went down 1-2-3. The last at-bat? It summed up the game and the weekend series for the Jayhawks. - Edited by Casey Miles Struck out looking. BOX SCORE Kansas 0 00 001 220 -5 81 Texas A&M 0 20 400 000 -6 41 WP- Loux (1-0) LP- Ridenhour (3-2) KU ATM notes A TM FRESHMAN FINALLY STRUGGLES Lee Ridenhour, who was on a run of three consecutive quality starts (six innings pitched with no more than three runs allowed) had to come back down to earth sometime, right? The wunderkind freshman pitcher had his first rough outing of the season against the potent Aggies lineup to fall to 3-2. POWER OUTAGE The Jayhawks have yet to hit a ball out of the park in conference play, and in only one of the last eight games have they managed to hit a home run. The one was a notable exception — Tony Thompson's two home run game against Western Illinois — but Kansas needs to find a consistent power threat in their lineup. — Tim Dwyer SOFTBALL Border Showdown to take place at Arrocha, April 1 The Kansas softball team's two games against No. 23 Texas A&M were canceled over the weekend due to the inclement weather. The contests have yet to be rescheduled. Big 12 Conference play resumes Wednesday, April 1, when Kansas will play host to Missouri (29-4, 2-1) for a doubleheader. The No. 23 Tigers will pose a challenge for the Hawjawks, as they come in to Lawrence winners of nine out of their last 10 games. Border Showdown action will kick off at 4 p.m. at Arrocha Ballpark. The event is free with a KUID. Ben Ward WOMEN'S SOCCER Weather postpones first spring game for Jayhawks Inclement weather forced Kansas to cancel its opening game of the spring season against Creighton on Saturday. The Jayhawks were expected to play the KU men's club team at 10 a.m. on Sunday with the contest likely taking place in doors at Anchutz Pavilion. Kansas' next spring games will be next Saturday in St. Louis, Mo., against Marquette and Saint Louis. Kansan staff WORLD CUP Stampede in Ivory Coast causes 22 deaths,132 hurt ABIBJAN, Ivory Coast — A stampede at a World Cup qualifying soccer match in the Ivory Coast killed at least 22 people and wounded 132 Sunday, authorities said. Fans at the Felix Houphouet Boigny arena pushed against each other shortly before the game between Ivory Coast and Malawi, setting off a panic that led to the stampede, Interior Minister Desire Tagro said on state television. WOMEN'S GOLF Jayhawks finish 18th in tournament Sunday BY HALLIE MANN hmann@kansan.com Associated Press After two days of rain and cancellations at the Liz Murphey Collegiate tournament, the women's golf team finished 18th overall. Only one round of 18 holes was played on Sunday due to bad weather Friday and Saturday. Up against some of the top-ranked teams in the country, the team struggled to keep up. The final team score for Kansas was 327, which was 39 over par. The team was led by junior Emily Powers, who finished 30th in the field of 96 individuals at the tournament. Powers ended with a score of 77 strokes, being over par by five. Powers, who usually averages 75.33 strokes, started off with a birdie and stayed under par for the next three holes. Following Powers were sophomores Grace Thiry and Meghna Bal who both tied for 79th place individually and finished 11 over par, with 83 strokes total. Both athletes average under 80 strokes. Sophomore Sydney Wilson and junior Meghan Gockel tied for FINAL STATS
ScorePlace
Emily Powers77 (+5)T30
Grace Thiry83 (+11)T79
Meghna Bal83 (+11)T79
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Limited time offer. ask listen solve and call click come by are trademarks of Commerce Bancshares, Inc. © 2008 COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN MONDAY MARCH 30, 2009 SPORTS 5B NCAA North Carolina reaches record 18th Final Four Tar Heels speed past the Sooners 72-60 in South Regional final BY NOAH TRISTER Associated Press Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Tyler Hansbrough deferred to his team-mates — just as he'd hinted he might. This was no one-on-one match up down low. Instead, North Carolina rolled past Blake Griffin and Oklahoma with a total team effort. Ty Lawson scored 19 points and top-seeded North Carolina overcame a quiet game from Hansbrough to beat the Sooners 72-60 Sunday in the South Regional final. North Carolina (32-4) advanced to the Final Four for the second straight year and will play Villanova in the national semifinals. "This is what we work for," the Tar Heels' Wayne Ellington said. "We put so much work in and sweat in the offseason to get not to this point, but past this point. It means a lot to be able to get to this point and have an opportunity to win the whole thing." Danny Green scored 18 points for the Tar Heels and Deon Thompson added 10. Hansbrough was in foul trouble early and finished with only eight points, but hed said the previous day he wasn't going to be caught up in a head-to-head battle with Griffin. Griffin scored 23 points with 16 rebounds for second-seeded Oklahoma, but the Sooners (30-6) went 2-for-19 from 3-point range. "One thing about Blake is I think he's tough down low to box out," Hansbrough said. "I think one thing about him is he's one of the best rebounders I've played against and so that was very tough. I think he gets a lot of stuff off offensive rebounds and his rebounding ability was something I think I'm not really used to seeing." Still, it was Hansbrough who was standing on the court after the game, posing for pictures while the Tar Heels cut down the nets. That's a routine this program has down pat. North Carolina reached a record 18th Final Four. UCLA has been to 18, but the Bruins' 1980 appearance was later vacated by the NCAA because of rules violations. This will be the Tar Heels' second Final Four in a row and ninth in 19 seasons — and it will be played at Detroit's Ford Field, where they routed Michigan State 98-63 in December. Earlier Sunday, the Spartans also reached the Final Four. North Carolina lost in the semifinals last season. "This team has dealt with a great deal of adversity and a great deal of expectations from other people and they have us going to Detroit," coach Roy Williams said. North Carolina led 61-40 before Oklahoma scored nine straight points, including its first 3-pointer after 15 misses to start the game. Lawson made a couple free throws with 4:12 to play to halt that run. "We fully believed we were going to win this basketball game today, but this is how life is sometimes. It doesn't happen the way you want "We put so much work in and sweat in the offseason to get not to this point, but past this point." WAYNE ELLINGTON North Carolina guard it," Oklahoma coach Jeff Capel said. "I thought the game would've been a lot more interesting if we could've made some shots, but I thought we had some really good looks." Hansbrough was The Associated Press player of the year in 2008, and Griffin has made an impressive bid for this year's honor. It wasn't much of a contest on the stat sheet, but the Tar Heels set the tone by swarming Griffin early with double teams. He didn't score before making two free throws with 8:29 remaining in the first half. "That's something we faced as a team all year," Griffin said. "Teams might not have as many guys like that." Both teams appeared tight at the start, but the Tar Heels loosened up quickly. Lawson pulled up for a jumper from the free throw line that gave North Carolina a 13-2 lead and forced Oklahoma to take a timeout less than six minutes in. At first, Griffin was content to pass out of the double teams, and Oklahoma accomplished one of its goals by controlling the pace. North Carolina didn't have many "We fully believed we were going to win this basketball game today, but this is how life is sometimes." JEFF CAPEL Oklahoma coach early fast breaks and even tossed up several uncharacteristic air balls. At the other end, however, the Sooners were stagnant. After a 3-pointer by Green put the Tar Heels ahead 28-16, the shot clock ran out on Oklahoma when Griffin was double teamed and the Sooners didn't react quickly enough. With his teammates shooting poorly, Griffin became more aggressive, scoring Oklahoma's last seven points of the half, but the Sooners still trailed 32-23 at intermission — their lowest-scoring half of the season. Oklahoma scored all its first-half points from the paint or the foul line. Green scored 14 points in the first half. Hansbrough picked up two fouls in the first seven minutes and played only nine in the half. North Carolina made its first six shots of the second half, and the Tar Heels were able to maintain a comfortable lead. North Carolina eventually went ahead 53-38 on a 3-pointer by Lawson. On Saturday, Williams uttered perhaps the week's most prescient quote: "If you say, Tyler, you're going to have eight points and seven rebounds but North Carolina is going to win, he's going to be the happiest guy in town." Hansbrough had eight points and six rebounds, and he and his teammates were happy and headed back to the Final Four. "It's a different team," Green said. "It's a new year, a new day. It's a new game, and we know what our goals are." 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E. SMITH Sherron Collins 20 Rebounds AUTHORITY OF INSTITUTE OF RESEARCH Cole Aldrich 14 Assists KANSAS (27-8) Cole Aldrich 4 Player FG-FGA 3FG-3FGA Rebs A Pts Marcus Morris 1-4 0-0 2 0 4 Cole Aldrich 6-13 0-0 14 4 17 Sherron Collins 9-13 2-5 2 3 20 Brady Morningstar 3-8 0-2 3 2 6 Tyshawn Taylor 2-4 0-1 1 2 8 Tyrel Reed 1-2 1-2 1 0 3 Markieff Morris 1-7 0-2 7 0 2 Mario Little 1-2 0-0 1 0 2 Team 6 Total 24-53 3-12 37 11 62 MICHIGAN STATE (29-6) Player FG-FGA 3FG-3FGA Rebs A Pts Raymar Morgan 1-6 0-1 1 0 4 Delvon Roe 0-0 0-0 1 0 2 Goran Suton 8-16 1-3 9 0 20 Kalin Lucas 5-15 1-4 2 7 18 Travis Walton 1-5 0-0 5 5 2 Idong Ibok 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Chris Allen 2-7 1-4 3 3 7 Durrell Summers 3-4 2-3 5 0 9 Draymond Green 3-6 0-0 1 0 7 Korie Lucious 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Marquise Gray 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Team 4 Total 23-59 5-15 31 17 67 SCHEDULE Date Opponent Result/Time 11/25 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 W, 86-62 12/13 vs. Massachusetts (in Kansas City, Mo.) L, 61-60 12/20 vs. Temple W, 71-59 12/23 at Arizona L, 84-67 12/30 vs. Albany NY W, 79-43 1/3 vs. Tennessee W, 92-85 1/6 vs. Siena W, 91-84 1/10 at Michigan State L, 75-62 1/13 vs. Kansas State W, 87-71 1/17 at Colorado W, 73-56 1/19 vs. Texas A&M W, 73-53 1/24 at Iowa State W, 82-67 1/28 at Nebraska W, 68-62 1/31 vs. Colorado W, 66-61 2/2 at Baylor W, 75-65 2/7 vs. Oklahoma State W, 78-67 2/9 at Missouri L, 62-60 2/14 at Kansas State W, 85-74 2/18 vs. Iowa State W, 72-55 2/21 vs. Nebraska W, 70-53 2/23 at Oklahoma W, 87-78 3/1 vs. Missouri W, 90-65 3/4 at Texas Tech L, 84-65 3/7 vs. Texas W, 83-73 3/12 vs. Baylor L, 71-64 3/20 vs North Dakota State W, 84-74 3/22 vs Dayton W, 60-43 3/27 vs Michigan State L, 67-62 1 MEN'S BASKET State 14 KANSAS 45 Sophomore center Cole Aldrich fails to hold on to the ball after Sherron Collins misses his one-and-one free throw attempt with 19 seconds left Kansas lost by five with a final score of 67-62. Weston White/KANSAN Kansas fails to grab late-game rebounds BY TAYLOR BERN tbern@kansan.com INDIANAPOLIS — The Jayhawks had a plan, and for more than 36 minutes they executed it to near perfection. With 3:22 remaining, Kansas was out-rebounding the nation's best rebounding team 35-25, and it was a big reason the Jayhawks led 60-55. Then, everything went wrong. Kansas couldn't hit a field goal and Sherron Collins, an 80-percent free-throw shooter, missed the front end of a one-and-one. But the Jayhawks' demise began on the glass, where the Spartans erased their deficit with four offensive rebounds in just over a minute. "Down the stretch, when it counts the most, we just kind of let our guard down and they out-rebounded us," sophomore guard Tyrel Reed said. "It just takes one possession to lose a game." That damning possession differs depending on who's speaking. However, the consensus play seems to be Michigan States offensive rebound after a missed free throw with 2:06 to go and Kansas still clinging to a 60-58 advantage. Two possessions before that, Michigan State pulled within three thanks to Durrell Summers' tip-in. Kansas had two chances to secure a rebound on that possession, but instead each went to a Spartan. Kansas eventually fouled Summers and he hit the first Michigan State center Goran Suton, who registered 20 points and nine rebounds, started the next possession with a defensive board. Again the lahawkes forced a missed shot, only to watch the ball end up in Sparty's control once more. free throw, which set up Kansas' nightmare scenario. "It came down to a free throw" Kansas coach Bill Self said. "They missed their free throw and come away with two points on a missed free throw because we didn't secure the rebound." Summers' second shot bounced off the left side of the rim, dropping toward big men Cole Aldrich and Suton. The two staged a low-post battle all evening, but Suton's fingertip won the war as he outreached Aldrich and nudged the ball towards Michigan State's bench. Summers hustled over from the free-throw line, toed the sideline and saved the ball to Kalin Lucas before falling out of bounds. "That was a big change in the flow of the game because it gave them an extra possession and it led to points," Aldrich said. Spartan coach Tom Izzo called a timeout after Summers' save and drew up a play that resulted in a wide-open dunk to tie the game. “(Coach) always told us games always come down to one possession,” said freshman forward Markieff Morris, who pulled down seven rebounds. “That was the possession that hurt us” Lucas put Michigan State ahead for good with his and-one bucket against Collins. Although Kansas' big men — Aldrich, Marcus and Markieff Morris and Mario Little — combined for 24 rebounds, the layhawks only boards in the final four minutes came as the last eight seconds ticked off the clock and their season was already over. "They wanted it more," Marcus Morris said. "We can't teach that; they just out-worked us at the end." Edited by Sam Speer THE WEEKEND EDITION Sophomore guard Tyrel Reed scrambles for a loose ball on the floor Friday night against Michigan KANSAS 4 SUTC 14 Junior guard Sherron Collins drives to the basket to put Kansas up 58-53 with 4-10 left on the clock to score from the field during the last 32:17 in Friday's loss. State F @KANSAN.COM For more men's basketball coverage, check out Case Keefer's "Blog" Allen on Kansan.com. If you would rather kick back and rest your eyes, listen to the postgame edition of The Jay Report podcast. 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Collins raced to the basket on the other end, but got careless with the ball and lost it when attempting a pass to Aldrich. Turnovers plugged the Jayhaws all night. Collins had six of Kansas' 19. Taylor said the biggest thing was that Kansas just couldn't get a stop with the game on the line. Michigan State's possession after Collins' turnover was the best example. Lucas, who finished with 18 points and seven assists, blew past Collins and rose for a 10-foot jump shot. Collins fouled him and the shot still swished. After the three-point play, Michigan State led 63-60. "The biggest thing," Self said, "was we turned the ball over." After Collins' two uncharacteristic gaffes, he still received a final shot at redemption: a free throw. "I got an 'and-one' called on me," Collins said shaking his head. "It was a big play." With 19 seconds remaining and Kansas trailing 65-62, Collins got to the line for a one-and-one, Collins, who earlier in the season set the Kansas record by making 35 straight free throws, shorted the first attempt and Michigan State corralled the rebound. The Spartans had knocked off the defending national champions. "I think we were relying too much on Sherron to make plays for us," Taylor said. That was the story all year, Most of the time, it worked. Friday night, it failed. Edited by Sonya English VIEW FROM PRESS ROW IT WAS OVERWHEN ... Junior guard Sherron Collins missed the front end of a one-and-one with 19 seconds remaining. The free-throw attempt hit off the front of the rim and Michigan State's Travis Walton got the rebound. Kansas trailed 65-62 when Collins got to the line after being fouled by Walton. A comeback looked improbable at that point, but not impossible. After Collins' missed free throw, a victory did become impossible. Collins said everything about the free throw felt right when he released it, it just didn't go in. GAME TO REMEMBER... Senior center Goran Suton To be honest, no Kansas player is going to want to remember this defeat. But, depending on how Michigan State's NCAA Tournament runs, this was Suton's finest hour. He aggravated Cole Aldrich in the low post and recorded nine rebounds, five steals and a block. Offensively, Suton was even better. He routinely hit outside shots thought to be out of range for most big men and recorded 20 points. He went 8-for-16 from the field and 1-for-3 from three-point range. Suton P GAME TO FORGET ... Sophomore guard Tyrel Reed Reed fouled out in 21 minutes of play, but that wasn't his only offense. He had three points and passed up a number of open looks. He finished 1-for-2 from the floor. Defensively, he also looked helpless — letting his man penetrate without much resistance. It's too bad this distinction can go to only one player, but everyone not named Sherron Collins and Cole Aldrich probably deserved it. The role players didn't, well, play their roles. DANIEL J. HARTLEY Reed STAT OF THE NIGHT ... 11:19. That's the Jayhawks' assist-to-turnover ratio. It's simply not good enough to win an NCAA tournament game. Case Keefer FIRST HALF PRIME PLAYS 12:28 — A defensive specialist, Brady Morningstar isn't known for his dunks. In fact, Friday's breakaway slam may have been his first successful dunk of the season. 6:00 Lightning strikes again as Morningstar makes his second steal and finishes his second breakaway with another slam. Morningstar had six points at halftime but missed all three of his second-half shots. 0:00 — After originally waving it off, the referees looked at Goran Suton's last-second jump shot and ruled that he beat the clock. Suton's buzzer-beater gave him 13 first-half points and pulled Michigan State within seven. 3:27 — Cole Aldrich's dunk put Kansas up 13, its largest lead of the game. Aldrich finished the first half with 10 points, eight rebounds, four assists and two blocks. 0:19 — A questionable foul sent Collins to the line, where the 80 percent free-throw shooter missed the front end of a one-and-one. It was just Kansas' second missed free throw of the game. LOCKER ROOM SCENE 0:14 — Cole Aldrich couldn't corral Collins' missed free throw, which forced Tyrel Reed to foul Lucas — Michigan State's best free throw shooter. Lucas drilled both to propel his team into the Elite Eight while ending Kansas' season. SECONDHALF — Taylor Bern GAME NOTES 0:48 — in a play that involved eachteam's star, Kalin Lucas pump-faked Sherron Collins to drawa foul while hitting the jumper. Lucas added the free throw to move ahead 63-60. It's the most emotional setting in sports — the loser's locker room in an elimination game. 2:07 — After missing a free throw, Durrell Summers saved the looseball from going out of bounds and Spartan coach Tom Izzo called a timeout. On the next play Michigan State scored to tie the game at 60-60. Kansas' was no exception. Sophomore guard Brady Morningns star bawled. Sophomore center Cole Aldrich sobbed.Most of the other Jayhawks stared straight down at the floor. There was certainly no lack of emotional comments to match the mood. "We all didn't want it to end." Aldrich said. "We've got 16 brothers on our team. I would not trade any of them." Collins' frustration showed in a couple of puzzling comments. "feel like, right now, if we play this game again," Collins said, "we win by 20 or something." "I didn't want it to end this way," Collins said. "I would have rather gotten blown out than lose in a close game." A hot topic of conversation in the locker room was whether the COLLINS, ALDRICH TALK ABOUT LOOMING DECISION defeat to Michigan State would be Sherron Collins and Cole Alrich's last game as Jayhawks. Both have the opportunity to declare for the NBA Draft. Although neither gave a definitive answer on their future, Collins was a little clearer. "Right now', Collins said, "I'm coming back." Collins said the only way he couldvisionhimself leaving was ifKansas coach Bill Self does research and determineshis draft stockwas the highest it could get. Aldrich laid out no specific plan. He kept his responses to NBA Draft questions vague. "I'm not worried about that right now," Aldich said. "it's going to take me a good while to get over this one, because this one really hurts." Collins and Aldrich have a while to decide as the deadline for early entry applicants to the NBA Draft is not until April 26th. 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Goran Suton had 19 points and 10 rebounds as the second-seeded Spartans (30-6) played the pace game to perfection and reached their fifth Final Four in 11 years — the most trips of any team in the nation during that span. CHAMPIONS Only 90 miles from Only 30 miles from their campus in East Lansing, the Spartans will play Connecticut on Saturday at Ford Field in Detroit. A crowd of 72,000, the largest ever for college basketball's signature event, is expected for each game. "Detroit, here we come," said Izzo, a Michigan native. "I can't tell you how much I'm looking forward to that." "I'm just hoping we're a silver lining in what's been kind of a cloudy year for us." Michigan State coach Tom Izzo raises the trophy after a 64-52 victory against Louisville in the NCAA Midwest Regional men's college basketball tournament final Sunday in Indianapolis. Michigan State advances to the Final Four in Detroit. Michael Conrov/ASSOCIATED PRESS The Spartans made it 30 years after Magic Johnson led them to a national title over Larry Bird and Indiana State. "Detroit needs something, Michigan needs something to feel good about," said Johnson, who was at the game. "And right now, the whole state is feeling good about this Michigan State team." Michigan has one of the nation's highest unemployment rates and Detroit's economy, which is heavily reliant on the failing auto-making industry, has been reeling. The Along with advancing, the Spartans prevented a Big East blitz in the Final Four — coach Rick Pitino and Louisville (31-6) were trying to become the third school from the power-packed conference to make it. Next week's short trip will be a special treat for many Spartans — eight Michigan residents are on the roster. TOMIZZO Michigan State coach defense was more physical and we couldn't turn them over like we wanted to." "They were the better team," Louisville's Terrence Williams said. "They were quicker than us, their Durrell Surmers, who delivered 10 second-half points, grew up in Detroit. Kalin Lucas, the Big Ten player of the year, was raised 10 minutes from the giant stadium. team is certainly aware of the state's plight. "I'm just hoping we're a silver hling in what's been kind of a cloudy year for us." Izzo said. "I'm hoping that we're the sunshine, I'm hoping we're something to embrace." After traveling to Indianapolis, Minneapolis and back to Indianapolis the last three weekends, the Spartans showed their zeal at the end. Exuberant players were hugging with more than a minute to go, and as the buzer sounded, Isaiah Dahlman tossed the ball high into the air as players and coaches jumped for joy then took part in a group bug just in front of the bench. The game went nothing like louisville expected. Its vaunted thanks to Earl Clark's 3-pointer with 12 seconds left. Louisville scored 51 points against Connecticut on Feb. 2. pressure defense produced no fast-break points. After committing nine turnovers in Friday's 39-point rout over Arizona, the Cardinals matched that total in 18 minutes Sunday. They opened the game on a scoring drought that lasted nearly four minutes. The biggest problem was Michigan State's aggressive man-to-man defense, which kept Louisville out of sync all day. And two days after scoring 103 points, they barely avoided setting a new a season-low point total "I think that was our biggest problem, the fact that the last six, seven games we probably have had 90 percent zones," Pitino said. "We got very good at going against zones, but that man-to-man gave us trouble tonight because our inside attack wasn't there." The combination sent Louisville to its second straight regional final loss and marked the third straight year Pitino's team was eliminated on the second day of a weekend. But Pitino didn't blame this one on fatigue. Instead, he credited Michigan State for playing a physical, deliberate style that finally broke the Cardinals — just as Izzo choreographed it. "The game plan was beautiful. The guys executed the game plan to perfection," Johnson said. "The key to the game was going to be the pace of the game and our defense. We got the pace and we played great defense and that was the key." The Cardinals never figured it out, and rever managed to produce one of those trademark scoring "The game plan was beautiful. The guys executed the game plan to perfection. MAGIC JOHNSON Former NBA and Michigan State player runs. Clarkled Louisville with 19 points, but the only other player to reach double figures was backup guard Preston Knowles, who had all 11 points in the first half. Williams finished with five points, six rebounds and four assists. Just about everything went the Spartans' way. Although Lousvilletrailed 30-27 at the hall, Williams acknowledged the sluggish start affected the Cardinals' second-half performance. They did manage to take a 34-32 lead with 15.3:3 to go, but then the Spartans took control. With Suton on the bench, Michigan State went on a 9-2 run to rebuild a 41-36 lead. Then Summers got going. He hit a long jumper, just inside the 3-point line, followed that with a 3 and ended the 17-7 spurt with another three to give Michigan State an insurmountable 58-43 lead with 5:50 to go. Louisville had only one more basket the rest of the way, finishing this part of Michigan State's drive to the Final Four. "It's as big a win as our school has had because we're going to Detroit, and that's been a dream and a goal since they announced where the Final Four was in 2009," Izzo said. Stop by and check out Lawrence's MLB Apparel Headquarters! 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Associated Press Live in affordable lux $300 rent credit (restrictions apply) Tuckaway www.tuckawaymgmt.com 2600 W. 6th & 3401 Hutton Dr. 785-838-3377 · 785-841-3339 TEAM MAKES WNIT SEMIS Hawthorne in Wednesday. SPORTS 112A KANSAS 3 INVESTIGATING HOUSING PRICES See what keeps local home values aloft KANSAN CONDUCTIONS See what keeps local home values afloat. KANSAN.COM/VIDEOS THE STUDENT VOICE SINCE 1904 KUJH ss TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 2009 WWW.KANSAN.COM VOLUME 120 ISSUE 125 PRO POTENTIAL THE BIG QUESTION Will Kansas' star players continue to lead, or will the allure of the NBA Draft steal the heart of the team? WILLIAMS BY CASE KEEFER ckeefer.kansan.com KANSAS 4 KANSAS 4 adidas Sherron Collins is coming back to Kansas for his senior season — if he had to decide right now. Problem is, the deadline for underclassmen to declare for the NBA Draft isn't until April 26. So Collins, a junior guard, still has more than three weeks to debate returning to college or declaring for the draft. Collins said the only way he could envision leaving was if Kansas coach Bill Self thought it was best for him. "Some things would have to happen," Collins said after Kansas' 67-62 Sweet Sixteen loss to Michigan State. "Coach would have to tell me something. If Coach doesn't tell me nothing, I'm coming back. Whatever he decides, that's what I'm going to do." STEPHENSON TO ANNOUNCETODAY Collins said he had no financial concerns or family problems that could sway his decision. In fact, the only other factor Collins shared was the decision of sophomore center Cole Aldrich, who could also declare for the NBA draft. Collins said he hoped to confer with Aldrich before either made a definitive statement. "I love him like a little brother" Collins said. "So Cole will play a big part in what will happen with me next year." Kansas' players continue to lead, will the allure the NBA Draft the heart e team? 43 Lance Stephenson will reveal where he will attend college today in Miami at Both players were honored by the Associated Press on Monday, Collins was named a third team All-America, and Aldrich was given honorable mention While Collins was open in discussing his future after the Sweet Sixteen and throughout the NCAA tournament, Aldrich offered little insight into how he felt. He set no criteria for his decision. He gave no indication of which way he was leaning. When the NBA Draft questions came up after the Michigan State defeat, Aldrich quickly changed the subject. "I'm not worried about that right now," Aldrich said. "It's going to take me a good while to get over this one because this one really hurts." Self said he would gather information about where Collins and Aldrich would likely be drafted and present it to them and their families. Self went 43 adidas SEE DRAFT ON PAGE 3A the McDonald's All-American Game. Stephenson, a 6-foot-5 shooting guard from New York, has narrowed his choices to Kansas, Maryland and St. John's. He could also decide to play professionally overseas for a year. Rivals.com ranks Stephenson as the No. 9 player in the class of 2009. He led Lincoln High School to four New York City championships while in high school and is the city's all-time leading scorer. Stephenson is expected to announce his decision at around 10:45 this morning during a media session at the All-American Game. Case Keefer STUDENT SENATE Campus media sponsors debate BY RACHEL BURCHFIELD rburchfield@kansan.com Students pay approximately $450 in student fees annually. Why not have a say in the process? That is the thinking behind The University Daily Kansan, KUJH-TV and KJHK's second annual Student Senate debate, scheduled to take place from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Monday, April 6 on the lawn of Stauffer-Flint Hall. "If students don't vote, they have no say in where the money goes, and it's important that students spend their money wisely," said Brenna Hawley, Salina junior and editor-in-chief of The Kansan. This year's debate is designed to appeal to the everyday University student who may or may not know much about Student Senate, Hawley said. Last year, the debate was in the evening, the candidates were dressed formally, and the audience consisted mostly of student senators. This year, candidates will be speaking to students midday on campus in casual clothes, and this, Hawley said, will hopefully attract as many students as possible. "The more people we get interested in what the candidates have to say, the better the election could possibly be," Hawley said. "That is definitely the goal." Yelena Pavlik, Plano, Texas, senior and managing editor of KUJH-TV, said it was the student media's duty to inform students about the upcoming election. "Being a campus media, we feel it's a very integral part of our job to sponsor the Student Senate election debate so that we help create awareness about it to students on campus," Pavlik said. Malcolm Gibson, general manager and news adviser for The Kansan, said students typically failed to realize the importance of elections. SEE DEBATE ON PAGE 3A ADMINISTRATION Athletics Department conducts self-study BY ADAM SAMSON asamson@kansan.com Frank DeSalvo, associate vice provost for student success and chair of the Self-Study Steering Committee, said the purpose of the report was to document the areas of excellence and areas for improvement within the department. In addition, DeSalvo said the self-study would provide the The Athletics Department held a public town hall meeting Monday afternoon to discuss its draft of an NCAA self-study. Every 10 years, the NCAA requires Division I athletics departments to carry out self-studies, and DeSalvo said that Kansas was the first institution to be reviewed in this 10-year cycle of self-studies. University and the general public an overview of the athletics program and provide a transparent look at the affairs of the department. Steve McAllister, professor of law and member of the panel, identified the operating principles, or the main criteria, of the self-study and said the report was a culmination of the principles and not the success of the University's athletic teams. "There are things you obviously know about athletics like the Orange Bowl, the Insight Bowl and the National Championship, but that's not really what this report is about," McAllister said. "The NCAA is measuring the department on lots of things that don't have to do with success on the field or on the court." The study focuses on the areas of governance and rules compliance, academic integrity, gender issues, diversity issues and student athlete well-being. McAllister said the study's improvement plans included the monitoring of academics for the men's track and field team, a gender equity plan and a diversity plan. The gender equity plan focuses on establishing equal facilities for both men and women's sports, and the diversity plan will bring an auditor to address diversity issues within the department. Another issue addressed at the JOHN KING SEE ATHLETICS ON PAGE 3A Cancellor Robert Hemenway, center, speaks about the relationship between athletics and the University at a town hall-style meeting Monday afternoon. Hemenway said athletics had an important role in the University because a large segment of the population shared an interest in them. Associate athletics directors Chris Howard, left, and Jim Marchiony, right, also addressed concerns of the crowd. Rachael Gray/KANSAN index Classifieds. 10A Opinion. 5A Crossword. 4A Sports. 12A Horoscopes. 4A Sudoku. 4A All contents, unless stated otherwise; © 2009 The University Daily Kansan 100 ASSOCIATED PRESS ANOTHER ADOPTION? Some think Madonna is paying her way past inspection. ENTERTAINMENT I 4A weather HURRING HARDER THAN THE BOSS TODAY 51 28 Partly cloudy/wind ( ) 59 34 5. THURSDAY Mostly cloudy 54 29 Wind weather.com 2A NEWS THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN TUESDAY MARCH 21, 2020 QUOTE OF THE DAY "Remember that there is nothing stable in human affairs; therefore avoid undue elation in prosperity, or undue depression in adversity." - Socrates FACT OF THE DAY — soccerholics.com Twenty red cards were shown during a 1993 soccer game between Sportivo Ameliano and General Caballero in Paraguay. Want to know what people are talking about? Here's a list of the five most e-mailed stories from Kansan.com: 1. Student announces run for Senate with YouTube video 2. An all-out 'War' for rebounds 3. 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U.S. government to stop saying 'war on terror' The top U.S. diplomat told reporters Tuesday that the Obama administration has quit using that line to describe the effort to fight terrorism around the world. THE HAGUE, Netherlands — The phrase "global war on terror" is finished, at least as far as U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is concerned. "The administration has stopped using the phrase and I think that speaks for itself," Clinton said. The phrase is also now associated with a range of Bush administration policies such as harsh interrogation practices that President Barack Obama has pledged to abandon. 2. Countries prepare for N. Korean rocket launch SEOUL, South Korea — Japanese, South Korean and U.S. missile-destroying ships set sail to monitor North Korea's imminent rocket launch, as Pyongyang stoked tensions Monday by detaining a South Korean worker for allegedly denouncing the North's political system. North Korea says it will send a communications satellite into orbit between April 4 and 8. Opponents suspect the regime is using the launch to test long-range missile technology, and warn that it would face U.N. sanctions. 3. Troops regain control of Pakistan police academy LAHORE, Pakistan — Black-clad Pakistani commandos overpowered a group of militants who had seized a police academy, took cadets hostage and killed at least six of them Monday in a dramatic challenge to the civilian government that faces U.S. pressure to defeat Islamic extremists. The security forces stormed the compound on the outskirts of Lahore to end the eight-hour siege by the grenade-throwing gunmen, with three militants blowing themselves up and authorities arresting four, officials said. At least three other unidentified bodies were recovered. NATIONAL 4. Governor's mailbox full after threat to veto bill MONTPELLIER.Vt. — Some called him a homophobe. Some accused him of spreading hatred. Some thanked him, or applauded him for showing "backbone" in the face of pressure from gay rights advocates. In the first two days after he pledged to veto a same-sex marriage bill, Vermont Gov. Jim Douglas mailbag and e-mail inbox runneth over, with about 1,500 letters and messages pouring in. Democrats in the Legislature say they plan to pass the bill, but the Republican governor said Wednesday he will veto it if they do. His announcement has galvanized forces on both sides of the issue, prompting the flood of mail from around the nation. BALTIMORE — A religious cult member accused of starving 5. Mother wants to drop plea if son is resurrected her 1-year-old son to death is making an unusual deal with prosecutors — she wants her guilty plea to be withdrawn if her child is rescured. Ria Ramkissoon, 22, also agreed Monday to testify against four other members of the now-defunct religious group known as I Mind Ministries. After Javon died, Ramkissoon satnext to his body and prayed for his resurrection. She pleaded guilty to child abuse resulting in death. 6. News museum honors journalists killed at work WASHINGTON — The journalism and free speech museum called the Newseum added 77 names to its Journalists Memorial on Monday to honor reporters, photographers and broadcasters who died while covering the news, including several killed in Mexican drug violence. Mexico ranked second only to Iraq among the deadliest places for journalists last year. Associated Press Who's Who at KU Robin Bedenbaugh dheady@kansan.com BY DANIEL HEADY In a small stone building hidden behind Smith Hall lives one of the most public aspects of the University of Kansas. The KU Web site receives about 1.7 million hit per month and is run and operated there, in the University Relations Office. Robin Bedenbaugh, the associate director for digital media services, and her team are responsible for maintaining the image and appearance of the University through the school's Web site. coordinator, is in charge of all the slideshow content and the news and events sidebar on the front page. "Our focus is to make sure people understand the breadth and depth of what goes on at KU," she said. Bedenbaugh's team updates all the content on the homepage and secondary pages of the site. Libby Napoli/KANSAN Justin Henning, the content "The stories start out in a content meeting and from there we decide what stories we want to go up on the Web site." Henning said. "It is generally decided on what do we think will show what is going on at KU and what will make us look the best." The slides range from pictures of winter weather at the University to stories about different departments' projects. The site's "Remaking Greensburg" story followed students in the school of architecture and their work in Greensburg, Kansas. The four-part series won the American Graphic Design Award from Graphic Design USA. n AMERICA NITE Tu Temprano Cabe Aqua KU THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS "That story was good because it showed how KU gives back to the state of Kansas." Bedenbaum said. Robin Bedenbaugh is working on her master's in Communication Studies and is currently the Associate Director of Digital Media Services for the University. Stone had designed a new template for the homepage that will Corey Stone, the interaction designer, maintains the layout and has designed many features of the Web site, including the weather icon on the top of the homepage. "There are a lot of reasons to take pride in this institution," Bedenbaugh said. "And there is a lot of cool stuff at KU and we want people to know about it." be launched in July that reflects feedback of students and other site users. "You only get one chance to make a first impression of KU. Whether it is prospective students, alumni, or students, it is important to have a good representation of our school" Bedenbaugh said. Edited by Justin Leverett Next Wednesday, April 8, is the final day to register teams to CAMPUS Mud volleyball games will raise funds for scholarship compete in the Hawk Mudfest '09, a mud volleyball tournament hosted by Students for KU. The tournament will take place on April 25. obert egger founder and director of D.C. Central Kitchen Students for KU is hosting the HUNGER & HOMELESSNESS BE A PART OF THE SOLUTION! D.C. control Kitchen ond Street NW ington, D.C. 2001H entraikitchen.org MARCH 31 7:00PM ALDERSON AUDITORIUM *FREE & OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY ONE OF THE 50 MOST POWERFUL AND INFLUENTIAL LEADERS IN THE NON-PROFIT WORLD TZEDEIK THE MAKE A DREAM KU Hillel Effective for the fall 2009 semester, Students for KU's Leadership scholarship will be awarded to a student who has stood out from others as a leader on campus. Students for KU is the KU Endowment Center's student philanthropy committee, which serves to increase student awareness about alumni donations. Sarah Phillips, assistant director of annual giving for KU Endowment, said many student scholarships came from donations by alumni, and it was im- tournament to raise funds for a new scholarship the group is sponsoring. Registration is $15 per team, and the number of scholarships awarded for the fall will depend on how much money the tournament brings in. "We wanted to host an event that could educate students while they're still students why it's important to give back," Phillips said. portant for students to see how that money was put to use. For more information on Hawk Mudfest'09, or to download applications, visit www.hawk-mudfest.org. Betsy Cutcliff Voted Best Pizza in Lawrence! RudyTuesday 2 Small Pizzas 2 toppings 2 drinks ONLY $12.99 plastax PIZZERIA FreeDelivery! 749-0055 • 704 Mass. • rudyspizzeria.com ON CAMPUS The Senior Retreat event will begin at 9 a.m. in the Big 12 Room in the Kansas Union. The KU Hoopla event will be gin at 10 a.m. in the East Plaza in the Kansas Union. The Pizza and Politics with CNN Political Director Sam Feist event will begin at noon in the Resource Center in Stauffer-Flint Hall. The "British Guarantee to Poland of March 1939; Did it Make WWII inevitable?" lecture will begin at noon in 318 Bailey Hall. The "Lunch & Conversation: Hybrid Courses: Shifting Student Engagement" workshop will begin at noon in 135 Budig Hall. The "Environment Protection at the Court of International Trade" lecture will begin at 12:30 p.m. in Room 104 in Green Hall. The "Observational estimations of Cosmological Parameters using the Cosmic Microwave Background" seminar will begin at 12:15 p.m. in 1089 Maclure. The "From Myths to Molecules: Changing Ways of Seeing Life" seminar will begin at 2 p.m. in 151 Regnier Hall on the Edwards Campus. The KS Lt. Governor Mark Parkinson on National Policy & Climate Change event will begin at 3 p.m. in The Commons in Spooner Hall. The Faculty Senate Executive Committee Meeting will begin at 3 p.m. in the Provost Conference Room in Strong Hall. The Resume Doctor event will begin at 4 p.m. in the Regents Center Lobby on the Edwards Campus. The "Study Group: Obama's First 100 Days" event will begin at 4 p.m. in the Dole Institute of Politics. The Adventures of Rolf Potts event will begin at 6 p.m. in Woodruff Auditorium in the Kansas Union. The SUA Videogame Series Gears of War 2 tournament will begin at 6:30 p.m. in Ellsworth Hall. The Turkish Film Series will begin at 7 p.m. in 318 Bailey Hall. The PSI CHI/PA.PA. Graduate Panel discussion will begin at 7 p.m. in 547 Fraser Hall. ON THE RECORD A 28-year-old KU employee reported aggravated battery, criminal threat, criminal damage and battery in the 5000 block of West Sixth Street on Friday. A 21-year-old KU student reported criminal damage to a 2003 Volkswagen at a loss of $2,400 on Friday. DAILY KU INFO KU$\textcircled{1}$nfo KU $ \textcircled{1} $nfo Believe it or not, a jiffy is precisely 0.01 seconds. It varies in certain disciplines, sometimes measuring the travel of light or electric current. But the most common interpretation is one hundredth of a second. Consider that the next time you tell someone you'll be there in a jiffy. CONTACT US Tell us your news. Contact Brenna Hawley, Tara Smith, Mary Sorrick, Brandy Entsinger, Joe Preiner or Jesse Trimble at (785) 864-4810 or editor@kansan.com. Kansas newsroom 11 Stauffer Flint Hall 1435 Jayhawk Blvd. Lawrence, KS 66045 (785) 864-4810 U THE UNIVERSITY OF DAILY JANSAN TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 2009 NEWS 3A DRAFT (CONTINUED FROM 1 A) through this process last year with three underclassmen — Brandon Rush, Mario Chalmers and Darrell Arthur. All three declared for the draft. But Self said he wouldn't be surprised if both Collins and Aldrich came back to Kansas next year. "I do have an opinion on both of them — what I think would be best for their lives — but my opinion doesn't always matter in certain situations, 'Self said. "We'll wait and see how it plays out.' Collins and Aldrichs teammates are also waiting to see. In the Kansas locker room at Lucas Oil Stadium after the loss, the rest of the layhawks seemed to be at a consensus. They're hoping to have their two leaders back, but understand if either leaves. "They've got to do what's best for them," freshman guard Tylysaen Taylor said, "If being here next year is what they think is best for them, we are going to love it because we will be back in the same situation and the outcome will be different next year if we've got those two guys with us." How different? "Wed be a contender for a national championship next year," Collins said. "Possibly the winner." — Edited by Casey Miles DEBATE (CONTINUED FROM 1A) "A lot of their money is spent by Student Senate, and they should participate because it is important for that money to go where they want it to go." Gibson said. important than national decisions. Gibson said Student Senate elections were in many ways more ways, and I hope this debate raises the awareness of that." "Leaders in Student Senate have a much more significant effect in the day-to-day lives of the average students than the federal government." Gibson said. "It is just as, if not more, important in many Questions for the candidates can be submitted to senateddebate@ kansan.com. Edited by Melissa Johnson ATHLETICS (CONTINUED FROM 3A) meeting was the role of athletics and its connection with the University "We are hopeful that we can all begin to understand the symbiotic nature of the connection and the importance of having a strong university and how athletics reflects the overall strengths of the University," Desalvo said. Kyle West, Ellsworth senior was one of the only students who attended Monday's town hall meeting. West said he liked the different viewpoints of how athletics felt it fit in with the rest of the University. "I appreciated the opportunity to hear from the athletics administration and what they're doing to try and improve the overall experience for the student athlete." West said. "But also what they're doing to improve the responsibility to the institutional setting of the University of Kansas." West said he was also interested in the discussion of the Olympic Village. Many of the questions directed toward the panel were about plans for the Olympic Village and what the time frame was for the new facilities. Sean Lester, associate athletics director, said that the Olympic Village was in in the "grassroots phase" and that it was only one facet to the large self-study. The first draft of the self study is due to the NCAA by May 1. The committee will receive feedback from the NCAA and have an opportunity to respond and make changes. The committee said it was open to suggestions and improvements, which can be made to the self-study before April 10. Edited by Susan Melgren Yummy falafel SDSU Jenny Terrell/KANSAN Michael Gropper, visitor from San Diego, and Chelsea Papish, Clearwater sophomore, watch as Blaire Pina, Seattle sophomore, makes a falafel during KU Hillel's Falafel on the hill event Monday afternoon in front of Stauffer-Flint Hall. The group makes falafels on campus two or three times each semester. POLITICS McCain may not support Palin for president WASHINGTON — Sen.John McCain isn't committing to supporting his vice presidential pick, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, if she runs for president in 2012. McCain — the GOP's presidential nominee last year — says he wants to see who the other candidates are and what the situation might be. The Arizona senator elevated Palin to the national stage with his surprise pick. He says he has great affection for Palin and her family. But he also cites three other governors — Utah's Jon Huntsman, Louisiana's Bobby Jin dal and Minnesota Tim Pawlenty as potential candidates. McCainjoked he was going to get himself in trouble for forgetting a name. McCainappeared on NBCs "Meet the Press." NEW YORK — Now you can trade your two Ponzis for a Macdoff. ECONOMY Maddo and Ponzi's faces to grace trading cards The Topps Co. Inc. says jailed Wall Street financier Bernard Madoff will be featured this summer in a set of trading cards dubbed the "world's biggest hoaxes, hoodwinks and bamboozoes." The New York-based marketer of entertainment products says the cards show scoundrels and villains such as Enron, D.B. Cooper and Charles Poni. Madoff pleaded guilty this month to 11 felony counts, including securities fraud and perjury. His scam cost investors billions of dollars. Ponzi was a notorious swindler who ran what is now known as a Ponzi scheme — the kind Madoff pulled off for years until authorities busted him. The 70-year-old former Nasdaq chairman could get up to 150 years in prison when he's sentenced in June. Associated Press FRESNO, Calif. — Food safety officials said Monday they were investigating a California plant that processed pistachios tied to nationwide recalls of trail mix and bagged nuts because of possible salmonella contamination. HEALTH Pistachio processor called to account for bad nuts The California Department of Public Health said it was tracking nuts processed at Setton Fams, whose Web site describes it as the second-largest pistachio processor in the United States. State officials said Setton sent its roasted pistachios to the Georgia Nut Co., which recalled its Kraft Back to Nature Nautucket Blend trail mix on Wednesday. DON'S AUTO: Associated Press BON'S AUTO: [Keeping Kansas students off the streets since 1972] Don's Auto Center 11th & Haskell 841-4833 HEALTH JerryWang/KANSAN Chancellor Robert Hemenway speaks to students of Pearson Scholarship Hall about his accomplishments and future goals Monday evening. The meeting was arranged as part of the "Meet A-Professor" event sponsored by the health chairman of the scholarship hall. Scotsman tries to exit delayed plane on tarmac Lessons over lunch Coffee Robert McDonald, of Glasgow, was charged Monday with reckless endangerment and criminal tampering for opening an emergency exit hatch as the plane waited out an hours-long delay due to bad weather, prosecutors said. ASSOCIATED PRESS NATIONAL NEW YORK — A Scottish air traveler got so fed up during a delay on the tarmac at John E. Kennedy International Airport that he tried to open a jet's door and get out, prosecutors said. Flight attendants stopped him from fully opening the door and activating the emergency chute, they said. The incident happened Sunday evening aboard a Delta Air Lines flight that had arrived at the Queens airport from Rome and was scheduled to go on to Las Vegas. Flight 149 pulled back from the gate just after 5 p.m. but was delayed on "Apparently, the defendant wanted to get off the plane, so he opened the emergency exit door." the taxiway for more than 2 1/2 hours due to bad weather and congested skies, common issues at JFK. Around 7:45 p.m., McDonald, who was traveling with his wife, lost his cool, executives said. vened, the jet returned to the gate. The flight, with 146 passengers aboard, was canceled. RICHARD BROWN N.Y. district attorney was arrested by airport police. He was arraigned Monday evening but didn't enter a plea; he was released and was told to return to court May 18. His attorney, George Welch, didn't immediately return an after-hours telephone message "eeking comment." McDonald was arrested by a "Apparently, the defendant wanted to get off the plane," District Attorney Richard Brown said, "so he opened the emergency exit door." After flight attendants inter- McDonald, 60, could face up to a year in jail if convicted. 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JEFFREY BALDRIDGE CELEBRITY Adoption bid stirs debate Madonna has applied for custody of a second Malawian child CELEAN JACOBSON Associated Press JENNIFER LOS ANGELES ASSOCIATED PRESS Madonna, left, and her daughter Lourdes walk during a visit to Chinkhota village near Lilongwe on Sunday. Madonna arrived in Malawi as part of a bid to adopt a young girl, accordino to a social welfare official in Malawi. LILONGWE, Malawi — A Malawian judge held a closed-door hearing Monday on Madonna's application to adopt a second child from this southern African nation but delayed ruling on the matter until Friday, a court official said. Child advocacy groups, meanwhile, renewed their criticism of the adoption, saying Madonna was acting like a rich "bully" Madonna spent about an hour in court Monday in the Malawi capital of Lilongwe. Court official Thomson LGiwore confirmed that Madonna's adoption application was adjourned until Friday but said he could not reveal any more details. Monday's court docket listed only the child's name — Chifundo james, which means "Mercy" in a local language. A Malawian welfare official and another person involved in the proceedings say the girl is about 4 years old. The girl's father is believed to be alive but no other details were available. They spoke on condition of anonymity because the case is considered sensitive. The girl's unmarried 18-year-old mother died soon after she was born, according to an uncle, John Ngalande. Madonna has not commented on the adoption application and did not speak to reporters Monday morning. Children's advocacy groups have accused Madonna of wielding her wealth to circumvent a Malawian law requiring an 18- to 24-month assessment period before adoption. David's adoption was a trying process for the singer, who has said the storm of criticism hurt. son, David, whom she met at a Malawian orphanage in October 2006, was finalized last year. 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Today's Cryptoquip Clue: Z equals H CRIME Police nab Atlanta rapper Andre 3000 for speeding MCDONOUGH, Ga. — Andre 3000 of the hip hop duo Outkast has been charged with driving 109 mph on a highway in suburban Atlanta. Henry County Police Capt. Jason Bolton says the entertainer, whose real name is Andre Benjamin, was clocked speeding in a 65 mph zone in his Porsche south of Atlanta about 12:30 a.m. Saturday. The 33-year-old Benjamin is free on $1,200 property bond pending a court date on April 29. Benjamin's publicist, Eufaula Garrett, did not immediately return a call seeking comment. Police said Benjamin told them he was going so fast because he missed an exit and had to turn around. Fire destroys ski resort partially owned by Willis FAIRFIELD, Idaho — Authorities say a fire has destroyed the main lodge at a small ski operation co-owned by Bruce Willis. Camas County Chief Deputy Brian Miller said the Soldier Mountain Ski Resort lodge and an adjacent ski rental building were destroyed in the Monday morning blaze. No one was injured. LIBERTY HALL accessibility info (785) 749-1912 644 Mass. 749-1912 TWO LOVERS (R) 4:30 TWO 9:30 SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE (R) 4:35 TWO 7:55 WALTZ WITH BASHIR (R) 9:35 ONLY 2 for 1 admission tonight! COURTS COURTS Dillon's case dismissed after guilty plea. paid fine CHELSEA, Vt. — Matt Dillon had his case dismissed after pleading guilty to speeding and paying an $828 fine. The 44-year-old actor was stopped Dec. 30 on Interstate 91 while driving 106 mph in rural Northern Vermont. Because of the excessive speed, he was also charged with negligent operation of a motor vehicle. Prosecutor Will Porter said Monday that Dillon agreed to plead guilty to speeding in exchange for having the negligent operation charge dismissed Wednesday, which he said is common in such cases. Dillon's lawyer, Mark Kaplan, said the plea was a fair resolution CELEBRITY Hartnett's publicist says actor taken to hospital LOS ANGELES — Josh Hartnett's publicist says the 30-year-old actor has been taken to a Los Angeles hospital with gastrointestinal problems. Publicist Susan Patricola said Hartnett was transported by ambulance at 1:45 a.m. Monday to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. She said in a statement that he "is under observation but is resting comfortably." Patricola said Hartnett had a flare-up of a gastrointestinal issue that affected him while he was starring in an onstage production of "Rain Man" in London last year. Associated Press Opinion THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN NICHOLS:SAGE ADVICE FOR APRIL FOOLS TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 2009 COMING WEDNESDAY United States First Amendment WWW.KANSAN.COM Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. FREE FOR ALL To contribute to Free for All, visit Kansan.com or call (785) 864-0500. --serve as a powerful reminder to students that we all must be aware of the effects of binge drinking and take all precautions necessary to avoid more fatalities in the future. I need to be hospitalized for my senioritis. --- --- So is it sad when your parents tell you that they're ready for you to start dating again? Why do Mizzou fans only play 14 holes in a round of golf? 'Cause they never make it to the Final Four! Freezing rain on Friday. Blizzard on Saturday. 50 degrees and no trace of snow on Sunday. Class on Monday? Not fair --serve as a powerful reminder to students that we all must be aware of the effects of binge drinking and take all precautions necessary to avoid more fatalities in the future. --serve as a powerful reminder to students that we all must be aware of the effects of binge drinking and take all precautions necessary to avoid more fatalities in the future. I think my roommate is starting a cult. --serve as a powerful reminder to students that we all must be aware of the effects of binge drinking and take all precautions necessary to avoid more fatalities in the future. My brain has died in the clutches of math. --serve as a powerful reminder to students that we all must be aware of the effects of binge drinking and take all precautions necessary to avoid more fatalities in the future. To the girl who has my cell phone and called my dad to find out how to get it back to me: Please give it back to me! I am dying without it! --serve as a powerful reminder to students that we all must be aware of the effects of binge drinking and take all precautions necessary to avoid more fatalities in the future. I burned my lip on my first joint. --- --- --- Hey Free for All. It's officially Spanish Appreciation Week. Everybody change your ringtone to a Spanish song. --- Who else thinks the Kansas meteorologists need to be fred? Being clever is so 1000s PAGE 5A --serve as a powerful reminder to students that we all must be aware of the effects of binge drinking and take all precautions necessary to avoid more fatalities in the future. --- Zing! --- I think my roommate gave up showering for Lent. --serve as a powerful reminder to students that we all must be aware of the effects of binge drinking and take all precautions necessary to avoid more fatalities in the future. Studying is not mandatory. Beer, however, is. --- Is it bad that I laughed when I read about the ShamWow guy beating up a hooker? --serve as a powerful reminder to students that we all must be aware of the effects of binge drinking and take all precautions necessary to avoid more fatalities in the future. I want to get married in Allen Fieldhouse. --- This is for the person who left the blue and silver bicycle chained up outside Watkins Health Center: it has been there for about a year. That's where it's at. I'm addicted to "Millionaire Matchmaker" — and I'm a guy. --- --serve as a powerful reminder to students that we all must be aware of the effects of binge drinking and take all precautions necessary to avoid more fatalities in the future. EDITORIAL BOARD Knowing the signs is vital in case of alcohol poisoning Earlier this month, Jason Wren died, possibly from alcohol poisoning after a night of binge drinking, prompting Wren's father and others to speak out about the consequences of abusing alcohol. The death of Wren, who was a Colo. freshman should Jenny McKee, a health educator for the Student Health Services Wellness Resource Center at Watkins Memorial Health Center. said a national survey of drinking habits among college students was done every three years. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defines binge drinking as "a pattern of drinking that brings a person's blood alcohol concentration to 0.8 grams percent or above." For the average man, this means five or more drinks in a two-hour time period, and for the average woman, four or more in the same amount of time. said they had five or more drinks in one sitting three to five times in the preceding two weeks, up from 16 percent in 2003, and substantially higher than the national average in 2006, which was 11 percent. In the most recent survey, from 2006, 21 percent of KU students Sharon Ramos, Junction City senior who works at The Ranch. give shots of water to people when they wanted more alcohol but had clearly had too much to drink. a local bar, said she and other bartenders often had to prevent people from passing out on the bar. Ramsa said she often had to Bartenders such as Ramos know how to deal with inebriated customers, but many students have misconceptions about the effects of binge drinking. McKee said students often didn't realize the seriousness of other students' conditions. "We can't let people pass out," Ramos said. "If someone looks like they're going to pass out, we have to either get them to where they're able to leave or get someone to watch them." "A lot of students think that if someone is passed out, it's not cause for concern." McKee said. "Too many people think it's normal." Passing out is a sign of alcohol poisoning. McKee said. You should never leave such a person alone to "sleep it off." You should not give the person liquid or food to make him or her vomit. You should monitor the person's breathing and turn them on their side in case they do have to throw up. If your friend passes out or starts vomiting during or after binge drinking, it is a sign of alcohol poisoning and you should seek immediate medical help. Mckee said students became responsible by association when they were with friends who began showing signs of alcohol poisoning. "That's the responsibility you sign up for when you choose to drink in excess," Mkee said. Because drinking is part of college life for many students, knowing the signs of alcohol poisoning is important for everyone. This knowledge may help save someone's life. "The take-home message is that if you know the signs, it is most important to take action as quickly as possible," McKee said. "The time it takes you to think it can be life-threatening" — Samantha Foster for The Kansan Editorial Board SALE!!! FREE MUSIC! MUSIC STORE ZUME Lime Wine iTunes It's not still rock and roll What we miss by relying on digital music sources We have been feasting on free lunches of digital music for years with little thought as to how free they are and a total disregard to their nutritional value. Within seconds, we can own any song from a vast online musical spectrum and can either fork over a few bucks on iTunes or Zune or rip it free from LimeWire. Any guess as to what the majority of us cash-strapped college students opt for? My laptop is in exile at a repair shop in Kansas City, bugged to oblivion. Though it holds every piece of music I've ever owned hostage, I began wondering whether digital music was worth it. Did this instantaneous method of acquiring music trump the feeling I once had tearing wrappers off CDs, poring over the album's artwork and liner notes and sliding the disc into the nearest player? Fitfully tucked away, up a flight of stairs at its 936 $ \frac{1}{2} $ Massachusetts St. location, Love This is not going to be a discussion of the ethics of file-sharing and free music, nor a bold forecast of things to come. Instead, let's step back and observe what our generation's consumption of music means for tangible media (read: records and compact discs), whether "free" music is ever actually free and, if we do pay for it, do we ever actually own it? SEEK AND INFORM STEPHEN MONTEMAYOR And Love Garden defiantly breathes with ease. It is enjoying one of its best sales months in the past year and a half, owner Kelly Corcoran said, attributing it to a rapport between him and his customers that allows him to know how many and what records and CDs to provide. On any night, one could walk into the shop to see records lining the walls, any of the four store cats walking along a sea of used and new CDs and real people with real opinions sipping Hamms Beer. Here, music is still purchased and collected. You can see what you buy. Garden Sounds is like that rare park surrounded by a metropolis. It's evidence that, amidst a music marketplace that needs wires and cables to exist, one can still hold real music and interact with living, breathing people. "People who have digital music don't necessarily feel the need to have the music long term," Corcoran said. "They view it as disposable and don't worry about it being lost since they can just download it again for free." Corcoran quickly agreed when I suggested that CDs are evolving into a nostalgic niche much like vinyl records. But they are also insurance. See, I was able to copy my MP3 music back onto my repaired computer, but what happens if my Zune crashes? All it takes is a permanent error or another computer bug to make every song I've owned disappear. "American consumers seem happy to make the trade-off of sound quality in exchange for portability and massive storage libraries," said Paul Marshall, DJ from Kansas City's 98.9 The Rock, in an email. "What they need to realize is that you don't really own anything tangible when you 'buy' an MP3, and it's never forever." All hard drives crash eventually, he continued, thus necessitating the use of blank CDs or external hard drives for backup. But any real personal connection is still missing There is something to be said for digital music; I've begun downloading legally but still purchase entire CDs I really want. A final thought: Years spent downloading "free" music off LimeWire were responsible for my computer's debilitating virus. The repair costs? $170. Funny, that would've gotten me almost 17 CDs. Montemayor is a Mission junior in journalism. POLITICS Disturbing absence of outrage at politicians' childish behavior This Week's Soundtrack of a Life song: "CONVICTION OF THE HEART" BY KENYN LOGGINS "Y you say you're aware, believe, and you care, but do you care Wherever your conviction enough? Where's your conviction of the heart?" Hercules: "You know, when I was younger, I would've given anything to be like everyone else." Last Saturday, there was a marathon of animated Disney movies — "Tarzan," "Hercules," "Aladdin," "Mulan" — that I watched for the first time in ages. I could not help but remark at the references to other Disney classics, the enchanting stories and the sheer superiority of the music in the films. But what struck me the most were the allusions to less than fairy-tale realities, such as this one in "Hercules": Meg (his love interest, if you've forgotten): "You wanted to be petty and dishonest?" Having political aspirations, I could only think of the similar response I get from friends and family about wanting to be a public official. And who can blame them? First our president went on "The Tonight Show" and compared his bowling capabilities to those of Special Olympians (though, get this, apparently his scores still would fall below those proud competitors); next, he's just a voice in the crowd in an absurd Congressional raid on corporate bonuses. Then, perusing Whitehouse.gov for the president's education agenda, I found this statement: "Obama and Biden are committed to meeting this challenge with the leadership and judgment that has been sorely lacking for the last eight years." Who puts partisanship on the Web site of the president? I don't care how poorly he esteems his predecessor, I expect my president to move on — to lead, not to blame. But it's not just him. Where's the outrage about a Democratic Senatorial Campaign SOUNDTRACK OF A LIFE TYLER HOLMES DLMES And finally, (I am all about equal opportunity here) where's the outrage about Republicans attacking pork barrel spending? Some of the worst pork projects have been of their own making. You might think that the party of competition would develop a scenario that removed the ability to tack irrelevant projects to any bill, or perhaps setting up a pool of funds each year, either department by department (transportation, energy, etc.) or in a new administration that would field applications for programs seeking funds, and choose which received funds based on merit. Perhaps there could even be a clause allowing representatives and senators to sponsor one or two projects each fiscal year, allowing them to continue to have ways to give back to their constituents. My point, though, is that we should demand more of our public servants in the consideration of the future of our country (especially considering the debt that is being run up) and show them that our loyalties lie not down party lines, but with those who can "stop somehow" and display real "conviction of the heart." Committee that unashamedly claims in its e-mails that a 60-plus seat majority in the Senate is the only way to "truly deliver on universal healthcare, better education and a real plan to get us off foreign oil?" What, they can't do any of that with a soon-to-be 57 seats? You have got to be kidding. As if I would do my part to give the 60 seats anyway; the ability to fillbuster is a significant check on the potential tyranny of the majority. Holmes is an Overland Park freshman in political science. Today is the day to end the R-word LETTER TO THE EDITOR "Stop shooting three's, you retard!" I heard this comment during Saturday's game directed toward Markieff Morris. Now, sporting events often foster profanalties but this one I hear frequently, and I despise it. Although it is similar to any ethnic slur or defamatory language, "retard" has become socially acceptable. This word propagates the stereotype that people with intellectual disabilities don't have a place in our society. It's hateful. Today is Spread the Word to End the Word Day, a day to bring about awareness and discussion of the R-word. It's not political correctness we desire. We don't want to replace "retarded" with "intellectually disabled"; we want people to quit associating poor acts with this group of people altogether. Many brush off this move ment, saying. "It's just a word"; "it's my right to say whatever I want." To that I respond, "You're correct." We don't want to ban or mandate anything. We're raising social awareness. You can also say the N-word but most of us would prefer that you didn't. The R-word hurts 200 million people worldwide with intellectual disabilities, not including family and friends, like me. When you use that word, probably unintentionally, you insult some of my dearest friends. And they won't fight back. My friends never hate; they only give joy, acceptance, and friendship. Putting down this demographic only demonstrates the weakness and insecurity of the aggressor. Why would you make fun of a person who only wants to give love? Maybe you didn't know it hurt, but now you do. So, please, don't use the R-word. - Clint Armistead is a sophomore from Overland Park. HOW TO SUBMIT A LETTER TO THE EDITOR LETTER GUIDELINES Send letters to opinionokansan.com Write LETTER TO THE EDITOR in the e-mail subject line. Lengte 300 words The submission should include the author's name, grade and hometown. Find our full letter to the editor policy online at kansan.com/letters. CONTACT US Brenna Hawley, editor 864-4810 or bhawley@kansan.com Tara Smith, managing editor 864-4810 or tsmithikansan.com Mary Sorick, managing editor 864-4810 or msorick@kansan.com Kelsey Hayes, kansan.com managing editor K64A-1019.ogv www.kansan.com Katie Blankenau, opinion editor +1 4924 or kblankenau@kansan.com Dan Thompson, editorial editor 864.4924 or dthompson@kansan.com Laura Vest; business manager 864-4358 or lvest@kansan.com Dani Erker, sales manager 864-4477 or derker@kansan.com Malcolm Gibson, general manager and news adviser Jon Schlitt, sales and marketing adviser 864.7664 or jschlitt@ucdavis.edu THE EDITORIAL BOARD THE EDITORIAL BOARD Members of the Kansai Editorial Board are Hines Hawley, Tia Smith, Mary Sorrick, Ketley Hayes, and Dan Thompson. 6A NEWS THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 2009 ACTIVISM Homelessness continues to be problem Shelter closing leaves more out on local streets BY KAYLA REGAN kregan@kansan.com Homelessness in Lawrence is on the rise. The city estimated that more than 318 homeless people lived in Lawrence as of May 2008, up from 112 in 2005. The 2008 estimate is the most current data available, but David Tucker, homeless outreach specialist for Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center, said he expected the number would increase even more during the year. On March 25, The Oread Neighborhood Association met with homeless-outreach workers and community members to discuss possible solutions to the homeless problem. Tucker, one of three panelists at the meeting, said it was important for students to be part of the problem-solving process. "College students come in and see us as a loving and open-minded town," Tucker said. "A reason to try and help the homeless is so we actually try and make the city that kind of town." April Rend, Missouri Valley, Iowa, graduate student, said she and other students attended the meeting to hear how community members planned to solve the issue and offer their own input. She said students should be part of the solution. "I think every person in the community has something to offer," Rend said. "It's important to get several different perspectives on how to solve an issue and that's how we're going to come up with good solutions." where to go The Lawrence Community Shelter and Salvation Army are the two largest service providers to the city's homeless population, but Tucker said the agencies could only offer overnight help to one out of ten homeless people in Lawrence. The LCS has beds for 31 individuals who need a place to sleep, and United Way — (785) 843-6626 Lawrence Community Shelter — (785) 832-8864 Hillcrest Transitional Housing — (913) 400-2573 Community Commission on Homelessness — (785) 843-0286 Jubilee Cafe — (785) 864-407 Lawrence Interdenominational Nutrition Kitchen — (785) 331-3663 Salvation Army — (785) 843-4188 Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center — (785) 843-9192 The East Central Kansas Economic Opportunity Corporation — (785) 242-7450 For a full list of volunteer opportunities, contact the Center for Community Outreach at (785) 242-7450 or www.ku.edu.cgi/cco programs.php turns away 15 to 20 people eligible for space each night. The Salvation Army is set to close its underfunded homeless shelter May 1, forcing approximately 40 individuals who use the service to join the population of people already competing for minimal space. Tucker said he expected more people who couldn't find shelter to join the growing number of illegal "campers," people who sleep outdoors when other shelter is unavailable. "When people don't have a place to sleep they're treated as criminals," Tucker said. "If you don't have a place to stay, or you don't have the money to stay there, it's illegal to fall asleep." Meredith Caldwell, Jubilee Cafe coordinator for the Center for Community Outreach, said the majority of the 100 to 120 people the program fed every day were homeless. Currently, the University doesn't offer a program focused solely on homeless relief, but Caldwell, Dallas sophomore, said she doubted students would take advantage of such an opportunity if one existed. "A lot of the homeless have mental problems or depression," Caldwell said. "So, I don't think a KU student would be prepared to help somebody out like that." Tucker said 30 to 60 percent of homeless people suffered from a mental illness. Some mental illnesses make it difficult for people to keep their jobs or live on their own and can make them more likely to fall into homelessness, Tucker said. Enduring the hardships of a homeless lifestyle, Tucker was, a traumatic experience and could cause an otherwise stable person to become mentally ill. Although this correlation may lead people to believe they're unable to offer support, Tucker said it was important for students to try to connect to an individual's story or situation. "I would hope people would be supportive." Tucker said. "It's a community issue, but it's going to affect all of us." The KU Work Group for Community Health and Development is made up of KU community members who help agencies plan, execute, evaluate and advocate potential solutions to social problems. Christie Holt, WGCHD director of training and technical support, helped organize Thursday's discussion. She said students were capable of helping the homeless, and could take advantage of opportunities such as alternative breaks or service learning to better themselves and the community. "You can get professional experience from volunteering and it's good to put into practice what you're learning." Holt said. "You get credit, help people and have a better college experience." Edited by Melissa Johnson BY DAVID UGARTE dugarte@kansan.com Speaker will address being 'part of the solution' The word on the streets is that students are being taught new ways to address homelessness in the Lawrence community. The Jewish student organization KU Hillel, along with the CocaCola Grant Foundation, is hosting "Robert Egger Presentation — How You Can Be A Part of the Solution" Egger, an influentialleader in the nonprofit world, will discuss the issues of hunger and homelessness in Lawrence at 7 p.m. tonight in the Alderson Auditorium, Egger is the president and founder of the D.C. Central Kitchen, where unemployed men and women learn marketable culinary skills while donated food is Egger converted into balanced meals for homeless people. The theme of the presentation is youth empowerment and social entrepreneurship, to motivate students to be active in their communities. "Robert will be speaking to the students, not just about the importance of youth being involved in their community," said Jonathan Eisen, justice intern at KU Hillel and organizer of the event. "He is developing programs that are geared towards student participation such as Campus Kitchens, which is based off of the D.C. Central Kitchen concept and we here at KU have the opportunity to bring this great program to our campus," he said. Eisen, St. Louis junior, said that J-Lead Tzedek, a KU Hillel group, brought Egger to speak as a part of the group's effort to focus on issues of hunger and homelessness. After Egger's discussion, J-Lead Tzedek will host an opportunity fair, which will highlight the work that nonprofit organizations in the community provide. Signed copies of Egger's book, "Begging for Change," will also be available. "Our community is currently facing a lot of issues such as the closing of the Salvation Army emergency shelter," Eisen said. During an alternative spring break last year, Eisen learned that in the National Coalition for the Homeless "10 meanest cities towards the homeless," Lawrence was ranked second, but had been number one in the past. "I feel that we are making a huge difference for the Lawrence Homeless Shelter." Dena Hart, Chicago senior, went on the alternative spring break to Washington, D.C., with Eisen. Hart said during the first part of the trip NORA FREYMAN St. Louis freshman they visited soup kitchens such as D.C. Central Kitchen and So Others Might Eat (S.O.M.E). at one of the after-school programs, where they played with children who live in impoverished neighborhoods, Hart said. She said the group had heard from people who were homeless or who had overcome it. "The highlight of the trip was the National Coalition for the Homeless Urban Plunge program. For 48 hours, we were put on the streets of D.C. with only identification, sleeping bag, jackets, and anything else that could fit in our details **Who:** Robert Egger **What:** Presentation — How You Can Be A Part of the Solution **When:** Tonight at 7 **Where:** Alderson Auditorium at the Kansas Union **Cost:** Free large, black garbage bag we carried around with us," Hart said. "At last, we lobbied on the Hill about homelessness issues in D.C. It was very powerful to be able to express ourselves after such an intense experience." Anne Bracker, a member of the board of directors for the Lawrence Community Shelter, said that local results from the 2009 Point-In-Time Survey on Homelessness wasn't available yet but that the latest numbers available identified half of the homeless individuals in Lawrence as members of families with children. Additionally, 54 people were chronically homeless, 23 percent had a disability and 4 percent were veterans. Nora Freyman, St. Louis freshman, and member of J-Lead Tzedek said she learned at J-Lead meetings that the city of Lawrence is one of the cruelest cities to the homeless population. Freyman said there was only one homeless shelter in Lawrence so the homeless had few places to turn to. "I feel that we are making a huge difference for the Lawrence Homeless Shelter," Freyman said. "After volunteering there first semester, I realized how much they really need our community's help." Edited by Melissa Johnson UNLIMITED FUN. LIMITED VACANCIES. 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In Hatch's place is redshirt freshman Tanner Hawkinson, who came to Kansas as a defensive end, converted to tight end and has since moved to a position his coaches are counting on translating into years of success. When Mangino informed reporters of the transition at a press conference last month, he remarked that the 6-foot-6, 260-pound Hawkinson could become the school's next great left tackle. Sophomore defensive end jake Laptad, Hawkinson's new sparring partner this spring, has been able to offer a firsthand scouting report. "He's developing very good," Laptad said. "He's going to be a good player for us if he keeps putting on that weight and gets his steps and technique down. He's really strong." Sophomore Sal Capra lined up at right guard for the first-team offense while freshman John Williams appeared at left guard and took little time earning an endorsement from his coach. "He's going to be a starter if he keeps up at this pace," Mangino said. "He's a powerful guy that is really quick and just needs to learn." Edited by Susan Melgren GOLF (CONTINUED FROM 12A) over. For Kansas, this was a new tournament and the unfamiliar course made it difficult to compete. O'Neil said that the wind and cold weather also made it hard when they finally got to play on Sunday. "They played the best they could," O'Neil said. She said she saw competing against some of the nation's best "We got to see how we could play under rough conditions and we know now what we need to work on." Powers said that because of the finish for the layhawks, said she was glad they played against these teams despite the loss. EMILY POWERS Junior golfer teams as a way to improve. Junior Emily Powers, who had the best weather, most of the players at the tournament didn't play at their best and weren't ready to play once the delays had ended. "It was really an eye-opening experience," Powers said. "We got to see how we could play under rough conditions and we know now what we need to work on" "I'm not looking at this as a terri- ble experience for us," she added. Powers said that she wanted to use the tournament as a learning experience. She said that her driving was good at the tournament and that she would focus on her putting for the next matchup, the Susie Maxwell Berning Classic this weekend in Norman, Okla. "There were a few key putts that I missed." Powers said. "We have a few days to work on our confidence and work on what we struggled with." Edited by Casey Miles BIG 12 BASKETBALL Mizzou's Anderson named in coaching carousel rumor ALAN SCHER ZAGIER Associated Press Associated Press COLUMBIA, Mo. — After Missouri's basketball program defied expectations and nearly led to a Final Four trip, university officials are turning their attention to keeping the coach who led the resurrection. Mike Anderson capped his third year coaching the Tigers with a Big 12 Conference tournament title, a school-record 31 wins and a narrow loss Saturday to top-seeded Connecticut in the West Regional final. University leaders want to increase Anderson's $850,000 annual salary to at least $1 million and extend his contract for five more years. The coach has been coy about his intentions. His name had been linked to several vacancies, including the top job in his home state of Alabama. But that position is off the table after the Crimson Tide on Friday lured Anthony Grant from Virginia Commonwealth. Speculation that Anderson would be the top choice at Memphis to succeed John Calipari grew Monday when Kentucky received permission to talk to Calipari for its vacancy. Missouri basketball spokesman Dave Reiter, noting that Calipari hadn't yet taken the Kentucky job, said Monday evening that Memphis had not requested permission to talk to Anderson. Before the Connecticut game. Anderson offered one of his few public statements about his coaching status. He didn't acknowledge interest in any other jobs but also didn't say anything to put the rumors to rest. "I'm excited about what we're doing at Missouri," he said. "We are doing some great things. If you look at these kids I have up here, I'm excited about the future." son, is also gone. But Missouri will have starting guards J.T. Tiller and Zaire Taylor returning as seniors next season. They will be joined by three backcourt players who earned valuable experience as freshmen: Miguel Paul, Marcus Denmon and Kim The Tigers, who finished with a 31-7 record, lose seniors DeMarre Carroll, Leo Lyons and Matt Lawrence. The three starters combined for nearly half of the team's scoring average of 81.5 points this season. Team leader Michael Anderson Jr., the coach's "We are doing some great things. If you look at these kids I have here, I'm excited about the future." English. Filling the front-court gap created by the loss of Lyons and Carroll will be more challenging. But after watching sophomore Justin Safford and junior Keith Ramsey more than hold their own against the Huskies in the regional champi- onship's tense final minutes, Lyons said he expects Missouri's return to the elite ranks of college basketball to be more than one-and-done. "A lot of people don't get to see what those guys can do because they come in the game with the defensive mind-set," he said after the Connecticut loss. "But this program is going to be the same or even better. ... Now they know success and hopefully they will keep it up." Royals, Cubs end in tie MLB ASSOCIATED PRESS Kansas City couldn't close despite facing an ill opposing pitcher GUILDER 11 ASSOCIATED PRESS Kansas City Royals Jose Guillen, left, congratulates Alex Gordon on his two-run home run that scored Guillen in Surprise, Arizi., on Monday. The game was called an 8-8 tie when neither team took the lead after 10 innings. SURPRISE, Ariz. — Rich Harden returned to the mound for the first time since March 15 because of food poisoning and gave up three horners and five runs in the Chicago Cubs' 8-8, 10-inning tie with the Kansas City Royals on Monday. Harden gave up four hits in 4 2-3 innings while walking two and striking out four. Milton Bradley went 4-for-4 with a walk for the Cubs, extending his hitting streak to 10 games. He is 19-for-31, a .613 average, during the streak. "I'm feeling good and got my strength back," Harden said. "I threw 80 pitches and was still feeling just as strong at the end of it, which is good. We'll extend it a little more next time. My body is as strong as it's going to be. I'm ready to go." Harden lost seven pounds after eating tainted chicken salad. "I'm starting to put some weight back on," he said. "I'm still down a couple of pounds, but that's it. I'm definitely feeling a whole lot stronger now and it's back to normal, back to where I was before. My shoulder is feeling really strong, which is good." Harden's next start will be Saturday at the new Yankee Stadium in the Cubs' final exhibition game. "It's going to be nice being in Yankee Stadium, a big game like that," Harden said. "It will be like regular season. It will be packed there." Kansas City's Alex Gordon hit a pair of home runs — a two-run shot in the second and a leadoff homer in the fifth — off Harden. Mark Teahen hit his sixth home run in the fourth. Right-hander Kyle Davies, who will start Kansas City's third game of the season, yielded four runs and eight hits, while walking one and striking out three. "I thought I made good pitches when I had to," Davies said. "I was behind in the count a lot, probably 10 of the first 15 batters. "I can't pitch like that during the season. I kept the ball in the ball-park, walked only one. It wasn't as efficient as I wanted to, but you're going to have days." --- Thinking of the big MOVE This Summer? Find Help in Apartment Guide Thurs, Apr. 2nd THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN "I wish to publicly and sincerely apologize to the Moats family, my colleagues in the Dallas Police Department, and to all those who have been rightfully angered by my actions on March 18, 2009. After stopping Mr. Moats' vehicle, I showed poor judgment and PARKER NFL "I loved Jo ... my mother-in-law We call her Jo. She was just like my mom basically," Ryan Moats said. Moats accepts apology from Dallas police officer DALLAS — NFL player Ryan Moats said Monday he accepted the apology offered by a Dallas police officer who stopped him with a drawn gun in a hospital parking lot as his mother-in-law was dying. Powell, who has been placed on paid leave pending an investigation, issued a statement Friday through his attorneys. The Houston Texans running back said on ABC's "Good Morning America" that he hopes Officer Robert Powell was sincere in his apology. Powell stopped Moats' SUV outside Baylor Regional Medical Center in suburban Plano on March 18 after the vehicle rolled through a red light. Moats' wife, Tamishia, and other relatives were also in the car. The officer pulled out his gun and threatened Moats with jail as the player pleaded to be allowed to go inside the hospital. Moats' mother-in-law, 45-year-old Jonetta Collinsworth, died while Powell wrote Moats a ticket and lectured him. insensitivity to Mr. Moats and his family by my words and actions," Powell's statement said. Tamishia Moats said she'd like to hear the apology personally, but that she, too, would definitely accept it. According to video from a dashboard camera, Tamishia Moats and another woman disregarded Powell's order to get back inside their vehicle, and they rushed into the hospital. She was by her mother's side when Collinsworth, 45, died a short time later from breast cancer. Associated Press Stop by and check out Lawrence's MLB Apparel Headquarters! Royals 1000 Massachusetts St • (785) 832-0806 Royals THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 1 10 1 1 ONE DOLLAR 10 Why use this Bretts SUN RESORTS FREE UNLIMITED TAMMING WEEKEND 2008! 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GAME NOTES QUICK TURNAROUND After a long trip home, the Jayhawks don't get much time to celebrate their victory against the Lobos. Kansas will host Illinois State at 7 p.m. on Wednesday in semifinals of the WNIT. Illinois State (27-7) advanced the semifinals by defeating Indiana, 66-55, on Sunday. And, despite coming from what is considered a mid-major conference, Henrickson and the Jayhawks know the Redbirds are talented. chance to go to the NCAA tournament." "Illinois State is good," coach Bonnie Henrickson said. "They are very good in the Missouri Valley Conference. They got upset in the conference tournament or I'm sure they felt like they had a EFFECTIVE POST PLAY Coach Bonnie Henrickson and her staff issued a simple message to Kansas' post players against New Mexico. "We told the post players, any time you're setting a screen for Danielle, you're going to be wide open because everyone is chasing her" Freshman forward Aishah Sutherland and sophomore center Krysten Boogaard combined for 26 points, 14 rebounds and seven blocks. Vanessa Sanchez/DAILY LOBO KANSAS 1 NEW MEXICO 15 Jayson Jenks McCray's production is a testament to her supporting cast. For the first time in seven games, four players scored in double digits. Freshman forward Aishah Sutherland looks for a teammate to pass to after getting trapped near the baseline in Monday's victory. Sutherland scored 15 points and grabbed seven rebounds coming off the bench for the Jayhawks. Freshman forward Aishah Sutherland's ups and downs throughout the season have been well-documented. But, once again, Sutherland displayed her ability to change names. WOMEN'S (CONTINUED FROM 12A) change games. She tied a career-high with 15 points, grabbed seven rebounds and added four blocks. Junior guard Sade Morris chipped in 14 points, while sophomore center Krysten Boogaard added 11. "It it creates and opens up things for other players to play their games," Boogaard said. Early in the game, a trend became very clear: If the Jayhawks lost to the Lobos, turnovers would be the main cause. Kansas' miscues — the Jayhawks biggest problem in losses this season — allowed New Mexico to jump out to a quick lead. The Jayhawks committed 10 first-half turnovers, but handled "That was our emphasis going into the second half. We knew we had to be better and buckle down." the ball with more care in the second half. Throughout the game, New KRYSTEN BOOGAARD Sophomore center The Jayhawks shot a season-high 36 free throws, making 26. The Lobos, meanwhile, made 21 free throws but took just 24 attempts. They had eight turnovers after halftime, but many of those came with the game already in hand. "That was our emphasis going into the second half," Boogaard said. "We knew we had to be better and buckle down." in the game, New Mexico fans voiced their displeasure with fouls. And the numbers indicate they may have had a case. But more than lopsided officiating, those numbers indicate an aggressive Kansas team — one that desperately wanted to continue playing in March despite a slow start to the season. "I thought we were aggressive and I thought we used our length," Henrickson said. "And I thought both teams were going at each other and battling. At this time of year, that's going to happen." - Edited by Susan Melgren GOBLE (CONTINUED FROM 12A) and faced an elite team with no desire to lose to the Jayhawks. Although Danielle McCray might have scored 45 points to carry her team to victory, it's doubtful she would have. By playing in the WNIT, the Jayhawks have gained experience playing semi-quality teams from other conferences. By playing in the WNIT, the Jayhawks have gained experience playing semiquality teams from other conferences. Three But it was the freshman who provided the most hope for the present and future. Sutherland came off the bench to score 15 points and grab seven rebounds players have seen tive possessions with the game on the line. It's about time to pencil McCray in for more than 20 points on any given night. She Junior Sade Morris, averaging nearly 20 points a game in the postseason, played Robin to McCray's Batman, scored 14 points and effectively kept New Mexico's defense honest the most growth in the five-game postseason thus far, and they all brought their games last night. McCray scored 32 points, including eight on three consecu hasn't scored less since February. for a team desperately needing a post presence. Sutherland has enormous she changed shots Sutherland has enormous potential, which she showed when on the defensive end and pulled down huge rebounds on the offensive end. If she can grasp the offense this summer, she will become a force in the Big 12. And with neath the basket, the Jayhawks are likely the favorite to win the WNIT. A championship in the lesser "We've really grown as a team that plays together and plays for each other." BONNIE HENRICKSON Kansas coach McCray scoring like she's playing a video game on easy mode, Morris driving and taking attention away from McCray, and Sutherland providing tough, physical play under- tournament won't satisfy the layhawks' desires to make it to the NCAA tournament. However, it will make them a better team and provide the players with a reason to work hard in the summer. The drive for next year's NCAA tournament has already started. It continues Wednesday night. 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At the Final Four in St. Louis the Cardinal will meet the winner of Connecticut's Trenton Regional final meeting with Arizona State. Appel scored 27 points in the first half, two more than the fourth-seeded Cyclones' entire roster. The junior barely let up in the second半分, breaking Wiggins's school record on one last low-post move with 1:43 to play. Only eight players in NCAA tournament history have scored at least 41 points in a game. Stanford has done it three times in the last two years: Wiggins twice last season, including a 41-point effort in the regional final, followed by Appel's biggest game yet. Louisville moves on to Final Four for first time RALEIGH, N.C. — Louisville is headed to the Final Four for the first time, after Angel McCounghy finished with 21 points and 13 rebounds in a 77-60 upset of top-seeded Maryland in the Raleigh Regional final Monday night. Deseree Byrd added 17 points and nine assists and Candyce Bingham had 15 points for the third-seeded Cardinals (33-4). by double figures. On virtually the entire second half, continuing an improbable march through the bracket that started on LSU's inhospital'-home court. Marissa Coleman finished with 18 points two nights after scoring a career-high 42 against Vanderbilt and Marah Strickland added 15. The top-seeded Terrapins (31-5) finally ran out of comebacks. Two nights after rallying from 18 down to beat the Commodores, the Terps turned it over 21 times—a major reason why they were denied their fourth trip to the national semifinals. Headed there instead is a Cardinals team led by a Baltimore native, McCoughtrry, and coached by Walz, a former Maryland assistant. Associated Press N. COLORADO (8-15) PITCHING BASEBALL While the offense has been putting up an impressive eight Sawicki the defense has been allowing even more, giving up more than 12 runs per game. A lot of the blame for that staggeringly high number lies with the YOUNG pitching staff. Not a single pitcher has an ERA below 5.00, the lowest being Joe Sawicki, who is 0-1 with a 5.95 ERA. ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ OFFENSE The offense really produced in its last series against Nebraska, putting up 23 runs in two games. It's led by senior Kevin Sandberg, who has 10 home runs and 29 RBI in 23 games. Sandberg is Y Sandberg Ryan Waggoner/KANSAN also hitting .330 for the Bears in the designated hitter spot. ★★★★☆ Junior pitcher Brett Bolman attempts to pick off a runner at first base during KU's game against Western Illinois last week at Hoglund Ballpark. Following victories over Texas and Western Illinois, Kansas lost to A&T. The Bears are coming off a big victory against the Nebraska Cornhuskers. The victory bumped their record to a still lowly 8-15, but Northern Colorado has shown it can compete with top-flight competition. The Bears split a four-game series last year against the same Texas A&M Aggies that just swept Kansas. MOMENTUM Tim Dwyer KAUFI Loss to Texas A&M marks middle of difficult schedule for Kansas BYJOSH BOWE jbowe@kansan.com What a difference a week makes. Last week, Kansas (15-10, 3-3) was on the ultimate high after sweeping then No. 1 Texas. Now, after being swept themselves by Texas A&M, the Jayhawks have returned back down to Earth and are facing the difficult challenge of finding the momentum they gained against the Longhorns. "We're down and disappointed. There's no doubt about that," coach Ritch Price said after Sunday's 6-5 loss to the Aggies. "We just got to keep playing, man. Keep playing, keep grinding." While the midweek series against Northern Colorado (8-15) — which starts today at 3 p.m. - should help get things back on track, the last midweek series against Texas A&M was thought to do the same. Last week Kansas scored 21 runs in two games against Western Illinois but only 13 in three games against A&M. While the difference in each team's quality of talent is obvious — the Aggies are a ranked Big 12 opponent — Price wasn't able to make adjustments to his lineup over the weekend with such a young team. "I've got to get some of those young guys more experience," Price said. "So if I've got guys really struggling I can make some changes to my lineup." The relief for many of the players is that they are expected to win their games against Northern Colorado. The combination of less talent and the return to Hoglund Ballpark has junior shortstop David Narodowski excited to get his groove back. "The midweek series we know we can win," Narodowski said. "They're not the Big 12 conference." Price's players can rest easy knowing they won't have to play another conference game until the weekend. The Big 12 has a staggering five teams ranked in the top 25, and the Jayhawks just finished playing two of them. The past two weeks Kansas faced off against ranked teams such as Arizona State, Texas, Texas A&M and once ranked San Diego State. Price has often said those two weeks we're the "toughest in America". But what was once though to be the most brutal part of this year's schedule never ends. Kansas' next two Big 12 series are against two other Top 25 teams. Which is why this week's series against the Bears will be even more important. 257. Price said, "The reality is we've got about three more weeks of it." After the sweep by the Aggies, the Jayhawks really do need a fine retooling. Kansas only hit .224, with an ERA of 5.33, while also committing five errors this past weekend. That's a recipe for disaster that could see the Jayhawks slide even further in the big 12 as the season progresses. "We have to play better in every phase of the game," Price said. "We've got to get good starting pitching, we've got to play outstanding defense and we've got to be more competitive at the plate." Price said it's difficult to focus on one aspect of the game to work on against Northern Colorado. All components of the game will be tweaked and tuned starting this afternoon. "We've still got No. 8 Baylor coming up, and then we've got Oklahoma State, who's in the Top But the focus is on Northern Colorado right now, and Narodowski expects the losing streak to end at three. key stats KANSAS (15-10) PITCHING "We'll bounce back because we just lost three in a row," Narodowski said. "Nobody wants to keep losing." Edited by Susan Melgren It was impossible to expect the starting pitching for the week- Bollman 20 0 .438 ★★★☆☆ Errors for right fielder Brian Heere 40 produce like it has all season. Freshman Lee Ridenhour had his first bad start of the season, and junior Shafer Hall David Narodowski's batting average was the only starter to throw a quality start. Look for junior Brett Bollman to continue his trend of starting midweek games and watch for his trend of pitching well in those starts to continue OFFENSE Strikeouts against Texas A&M 22 Total hits against Texas A&M Narodowski Narodowski Even though this rating might be a little low considering the PGA pulled off two comebacks, the key word is almost. Coach Ritch Price even acknowledged that the strikeout total has reached an embarrassing level. But junior David Narodowski seems to be unaffected by the poor swinging. He now has a team-high tying 33 hits and raised his average to a season high. 333. ★★☆☆☆ MOMENTUM It was the highest of the highs for the Jayhawks. Nothing could have stopped them. Except for a visit to College Station, Texas, Texas A&M did a number against Kansas and the players realized afterwards that the undefeated Big 12 record is now a distant memory. Beating a small school out of a small conference should boost Kansas' confidence, even if it is just a little. Tim Dwyer ASSOCIATED PRESS Woods' victory, renewed strength put golf back in the spotlight ORLANDO, Fla. — Tiger Woods was down to his last shot at Bay Hill, tied for the lead as he measured a 15-foot birdie putt. Woods knew the putt was going in when it was a few feet from the hole. He crouched and began to backpedal, then planted on his left knee, proof of the knee is stronger - more proof the knee is stronger than ever - to wind up and pound his fist like a sledge hammer. The putt capped a dramatic final hour at Bay Hill that ended in near darkness and terminated golf what it had been missing during Woods's eight-month absence while recovering from surgery. "It's just about being there and somehow timing it right, and making putts at the right time, and pulling off shots at the right time." Woods said. "We're all trying to do it." Woods doesn't make them all. 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The previous late game was March 27, 2008, when Kansas lost at Michigan State in the second round of the WNIT. Virginia, Maryland make history COMMENTARY Seven overtimes. Eighty-five minutes. A coach who ran out of things to say. Virginia's top-ranked men's lacrosse team outlasted No. 9 Maryland 10-9 in a seven-overtime thriller Saturday — history's longest Division I lacrosse game. After his team rallied from three goals down late in regulation and withstood more than 30 extra minutes of play, Virginia coach Dom Starssia had a simple request of his offensive coordinator: Let them play. Virginia didn't bother calling any more timeouts once the ball was in its offensive end. Actually, Starsia told reporters afterward that he had simply run out of things to say. Instead, in the first minute of the seventh overtime, junior midfielder Brian Carroll whipped a left-handed shot that finally, mercifully, hit the inside net of the goal. What makes this story even more remarkable is how close it became to not being much more than a box score. See, nine seconds into the first overtime Maryland notched an apparent BY STEPHEN MONTEMAYOR simonemayor@latex.com But a mistaken whistle from a referee, who thought Maryland had called for a timeout, negated the goal and altered the course of events sevenfold. game-winner that seemed to end Virginia's undefeated streak. Men's lacrosse is played at Kansas as a club sport. The Jayhawks compete in the Men's Collegiate Lacrosse Association, a national organization of nonNCAA college lacrosse programs. The MCLAs Web site, www.MCLA.us, describes itself as operating in the United States and Canada with 213 teams in two divisions across 10 conferences. The team's next home game is against Missouri at 2 p.m. on April 11 at the Shenk Sport Complex. JAYHAWK LACROSSE MARCH SADNESS REQUIRED READING For those not quite ready to revisit a NCAA tournament now devoid of crimson and blue, let's stick with today's topic in our latest required reading. Titled "Spin Right and Shoot Lett." John McPhee's March 23 essay in the New Yorker is a perfectly crafted account of lacrosse for novices and seasoned fans alike. McPhee illustrates the vast parallels between America's original pastime and its siblings: basketball, soccer, hockey and water polo. larms Naismith — the father of hoops — played lacrosse a decade prior to inventing the sport we all get mad about this time of year. Also duly noted is hockey legend Wayne Gretzky's obsession with lacrosse and football great Jim Brown — considered by many the greatest modern lacrosse player — being a lacrosse player who played football and not the reverse. Those seeking further details of the game's strategy and the intricacies of the equipment — today's sticks are made of patented aluminum alloys, weapon grade titanium and various other elements — will be well served giving this essay a look. And who knows, maybe any more essays and epic overtime battles may find the uninitiated lacrosse fans mirroring McPhee's Irish cabdriver. THE MORNING BREW Escorting the writer to a game, the driver picks McPhee's brain on all there is to know about the sport. Upon arrival, he adds that he's like to stay around and watch. — Edited by Carly Halvorson COLLEGE BASKETBALL JUNIOR ASSOCIATED PRES North Carolina forward Tyler Hansbrough stretches out for a layup against Oklahoma's Blake Griffin in the Tar Heels' victory Sunday. The two frontcourt stars were the top owl-etters for the Associated Press All-America team. All-America team revealed Oklahoma's Griffin leads honored few, becoming unanimous choice JIM O'CONNELL Associated Press Blake Griffin and Tyler Hansbrough spent a lot of time together on the court last weekend and were back together Monday as the top vote-getters on The Associated Press All-America team. Griffin, the sophomore forward from Oklahoma who led the nation in rebounding, was the only unanimous selection for the team. Hansbrough, the consensus player of the year last season as a junior, repeated as a first-teamer the day after the Tar Heels beat the Sooners 72-60 to advance to the Final Four. Griffin, who averaged 21 points and 14.3 rebounds while shooting 63.5 percent from the field, became college basketball's image for toughness when he returned from a concussion only to drive headlong onto the scoreer's table. Joining them on the team were players from schools with little All-America history, sophomores Deluan Blair of Pittsburgh, James Harden of Arizona State and junior Stephen Curry of Davidson. He received 71 first-team votes and 335 points from the same national media panel that selects the weekly Top 25. Balloting was done before the NCAA tournament. "Those are some of my favor- Hansbrough, a unanimous pick "When Coach (Jeff) Capel started recruiting me, he talked to me a lot about changing the culture of this program and getting it back to a place where guys like Wayman Tisdale and Stacey King and those guys came to play," said Griffin, a native of Oklahoma City. "It's definitely an honor." NFL Griffin, the Big 12 player of the year, is the third Oklahoma player to be selected and the first since Stacey King in 1989. Wayman Tisdale of the Sooners was a three-time All-America from 1983-85. last season along with Kansas State's Michael Beasley, got 50 first-team votes and 304 points. This is the fourth straight season the 6-foot-9 forward received All-America recognition. He was a third team pick as a freshman and was on the second team after his sophomore season. Blair is Pittsburgh's second first-teamer, joining Don Hennon in 1958. Curry, who led the nation in scoring, is Davidson's second as well. Fred Hetzel was Davidson's first first-teamer in 1965. Hansbrough, who is in his second straight Final Four with the Tar Heels, is the third North Carolina player to repeat. He joins Phil Ford (1977-78) and Michael Jordan (1983-84). "That's pretty big. That's total," the 6-7, 265-pound sophomore said when told he made the team. "I worked hard, and the hard work paid off. It's pretty cool just to be up there with those guys and to be talked about." Harden is Arizona State's first AP All-America. League reveals teams' preseason schedules weekend of Aug. 13-17. Dates and times for each game will be announced later. ite Carolina players. To be up there with them — that's special." Hansbrough said. "I never dreamed of that when I came here" Harden, who received 290 points, was the Pac-10 player of the year after a sophomore season that saw him average 20.8 points. 5.5 rebounds and 4.4 assists in 35.8 minutes. He led the Sun Devils to their first NCAA bid since 2003 as they posted consecutive 20-win seasons for the first time in 28 years. Blair, who was third in the voting with 294 points, averaged 15.6 points and 12.2 rebounds, was the only postseason All-America player not to be on the preseason team. One of the best offensive rebounders in recent years, Blair became a fan favorite when he was often caught smiling during games. COURTS NASCAR driver testifies at IRL driver's tax trial KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs open their first preseason under new head coach Todd Haley with a home game against the Houston Texans. The Chiefs will close the four-game preseason against the Rams at St. Louis in the annual Governor's Cup game. Kansas City won last year's contest 21-17 at Arrowhead Stadium. "There have been a lot of great players in this program and to be the first to get this is quite an accomplishment," Harden said adding it's all part of making the Sun Devils a national program. "That's the reason I came here, to help get the respect, and hopefully we can keep it up." The schedule announced Monday by the NFL also has Kansas City at Minnesota in the second week of exhibition play, followed by a home game against the Seattle Seahawks. The three-time Sprint Cup champion testified Monday as a character witness for Michigan attorney Alan Miller. Miller is charged along with Castroneves and the driver's sister with conspiring to help Castroneves evade U.S. taxes on about 55.5 million from 1999 to 2004. MIAMI — NASCAR race driver Jimmy Johnson has testified in Miami federal court in the Helio Castroneves tax evasion case. Preseason play begins the Associated Press THIS WEEK IN KANSAS ATHLETICS TODAY A Baseball Northern Colorado, 3 p.m. Lawrence Golf Men's Golf Western Intercollegiate All Day Santa Cruz, Calif. WEDNESDAY Tennis Baseball Northern Colorado, 3 p.m. Lawrence PLAYING TERRAIN GAME Softball Missouri, 4 p.m. Lawrence PLAYING GOLF Softball Missouri, 6 p.m. Lawrence FRIDAY 体育运动 Women's Tennis Baylor, 6 p.m. Waco, Texas Baseball Baylor, 6 p.m. Lawrence X SATURDAY 体育运动 Baseball Baylor, 2 p.m. Lawrence X 足球 Softball Texas Tech, 2 p.m. Lubbock, Texas Women's Soccer Marquette, TBA St. Louis, Mo. 体育 Women's Rowing Texas, TBA Kansas City, Kan. 跑步 Track Arizona Invitational, All Day Tucson, Ariz. Women's Soccer Saint Louis, TBA St. Louis, Mo. 跑步 KANSAS ATHLETICS ATHLETICS BORDER SHOWDOWN Kansas Softball vs. Missouri Wed. April 1st 4 PM (DH) FREE HOTDOGS! The first 250 KU students to enter will receive free hotdogs between games! '09SOFTBALL KU Students admitted to all Kansas Baseball and Softball games free with KU ID. Kansas Baseball vs. Northern Colorado Tuesday, Mar. 31 3 PM Wednesday, April 1 3 PM Earn 2 Rock Chalk Rewards Points for each Kansas Baseball and Softball game attended. '09BASEBALL --- Sports THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN BASEBALL TAKES ON NORTHERN COLORADO Kansas tries to bounce back from a bad weekend. BASEBALL19A TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 2009 WWW.KANSAN.COM MORNING BREW: AN EPIC LACROSSE GAME Stephen Montemayor relives a 7-overtime thriller. MORNING BREW I 11A KANSAS 78, NEW MEXICO 69 PAGE 12A Jayhawks defeat Lobos on road By surviving, Kansas returns home for semifinal matchup BY JAYSON JENKS jjenks@kansan.com In the end, with ice raining down from the stands and fans erupting into a chorus of boos, Kansas' season came full circle. WOMEN'S REWIND PAGE 8E KU OBUG KU LOBOS Not long ago, Kansas couldn't win on the road, unable to pull out victories down the stretch of games. At one point this season, coach Bonnie Henrickson called her team soft, reduced to questioning their competitiveness after a string of disappointing and frustrating losses. For full coverage of the women's basketball game against New Mexico, check out page 8B. Yet, there were Henrickson and her players, standing on a basketball court far from Lawrence, basking after defeating New Mexico on the road 78-69. KANSAS 4 "This was a good, tough, gutsy win in a tough environment and a great environment for women's basketball." Henrickson said. "I thought we had great focus and concentration." Those descriptive words were far from Henrickson's mouth three months ago when Kansas' season appeared to be slipping away. Now, the layhawks find themselves in the semifinals of the Women's NIT. And maybe, as Henrickson hinted at after the game, the improvement has as much to do with Kansas' off-court developments as with the fundamental steps the team has made on the basketball court. "We talked today about how much we enjoy each other because we can laugh and make fun of each other," Henrickson said. "You have to have confidence and you have to trust people to do that. I know that sounds silly because it's not a basketball thing, but it's a chemistry thing." Still, don't be mistaken: The Jayhawks are playing much better basketball than earlier in the season, and that trend continued last night. Kansas held New Mexico to just 35 percent shooting, while converting 49 percent of its attempts. Late in the game, as the Lobos clawed back, the lajhawk defense provided key stops. "We just locked down," junior forward Danielle McCray said. "Before, we just let them cut across our faces on the on-ball screens and they were just doing whatever they wanted to do." For the first eight minutes in the second half, with the game up for grabs. McCray's right hand fell silent. This season, McCray has piled big performance on top of big performance. But perhaps never before this season has McCray been held scoreless for so long. After that brief stint of inactivity, McCray erupted for eight consecutive points midway through the second half. She finished with 32 points and nine rebounds. "I'm the type that likes to be under pressure," McCray said. "I knew I had to step up for our team to win." Yet, the fact that Kansas managed to maintain a lead without SEE WOMEN'S ON PAGE 8A Western White/ANSWER Senior linebacker James Holt moves in for a sack during Kansas' Insight bowl victory in December. Holt, along with other graduating seniors will leave several key spots on the team. Vanessa Sanchez/DAILY LOBO Junior guard Jaince McCray leaps for a layup in the jawhawks' quarterfinal victory against the New Mexico Lobos Monday night. By virtue of the victory, Kansas gets to play at home against Illinois State on Wednesday evening. 12 FOOTBALL Team works to fill key spots left by seniors BY STEPHEN MONTEMAYOR smontemayor@kansan.com Calisthenics had barely concluded before a sense of urgency could be detected from linebackers coach Bill Miller and his 10 practicing players. "You've got to get pissed off!" he shouted among other, more colorful counsel at the start of last Friday's position drills. Two sets of linebackers faced the other as each rotated, charging head-on, to meet the other and simulate an open-field tackle. One bad step or a head down instead of up would instantly draw Miller's ire. Face turning red, he shouted at the pair to line up again until they got it right. Weston White/KANSAN Wednesday's practice, scheduled for 3:30 p.m. at Memorial Stadium, will be open to the public. Park on the east side of the stadium and enter the southeast gates. Cameras will not be allowed. Check back all week for more spring football coverage. If Miller and his linebackers are preparing at a more hastened pace than usual it is likely because that the unit has five months left to fill a void that hasn't existed for three years. Linebackers James Holt, Joe Mortensen and Mike Rivera have moved on, taking with them 288 tackles from a year ago. Among this year's group are a converted fullback and running back, two players who had more than 15 tackles last year and one player who started a game in 2008. SPRING PRACTICE But a position that has had each of its top players lead the team in tackles over a three-year span, as 2008's senior trio did, makes it tough for anyone else to gain much experience. Sophomore Justin Springer had a career-best eight tackles against Oklahoma before a torn ACL against Kansas State cut his season short — he won't be ready to practice until August. Junior Arist Wright finished the year with 33 tackles and started against Sam Houston State — Iowa State. While experience is still to be gained by this unit, coach Mark Mangino has already noticed their initiative. "One of the things right now I like about that position is the intensity and tempo that we're getting out of those kids." Mangino said. "You can see they're playing 10 at a fast tempo and we need that." Friday's first-team linebacker corps saw walk-on freshman Steven Johnson at middle linebacker with Wright and junior Jake Schermer on each side. Junior Angus Quigley, who moved to linebacker from running back during last December's Insight Bowl practices, continues to work with the second-team defense as he learns a playbook — not exactly light reading. "He's learning," Mangino said. "Our defense here is fairly complicated. That's why we've been pretty good over the years, because they give you a lot of looks." OFFENSIVE LINE COMING TOGETHER that has three key holes to fill. Center Ryan Cantrell and guards Adrian Mayes and Chet Hartley are now gone after starting every game in 2007 and 2008. COMMENTARY The only two starters remaining from 2008's offensive line are freshmen right tackle Jeff Spikes and Jeremiah Hatch, who has Linebacker isn't the only spot SEE FOOTBALL ON PAGE 7A 4 WNIT better for the Hawks BY CLARK GOBLE cgoble@kansan.com The women's basketball team wanted to make the NCAA tournament, not the WNIT. But looking back on it, playing more games in the WNIT is much better for Kansas in the long run than going one-and-done in the Big Dance. Monday, Kansas took home a 78-69 victory against New Mexico to advance to the WNIT's "Formidable Four." It'd be wrong to call it the Final Four with the women's NCAA tournament advancing to its semifinals as well. It was the third game in the WNIT for the Jayhawks, who will play at Allen Fieldhouse on Wednesday against Illinois State. They've got a shot at winning the whole tournament Saturday if they can beat the Redbirds. That could mean five tournament games for a team with freshman Aishah Sutherland, a freakishly athletic post who is getting better by the game, and junior Danielle McCray, a forward making sports writers look ludicrous for leaving her off one of their three All-America teams. WOMEN'S GOLF Jayhawks learn from difficulty of tourney If the Jayhawks had crept into the NCAA tournament field two weeks ago, they would have likely drawn a double-digit seed SEE GOBLE ON PAGE 8A "We've really grown as a team that plays together and plays for each other," coach Bonnie Henrickson said. BY HALLIE MANN hmann@kansan.com Cold weather and tough competition may have kept the women's golf team out of the medal ceremony for the Liz Murphey Collegiate Classic this weekend in Athens, Ga, but the team is using it as a learning experience. Coach Erin O'Neil said the team was taking the rest of this week to focus on the mistakes they made and come out with confidence at the next tournament. "It just wasnt all quite there for us on Sunday," O'Neil said. "We didn't play as well as we would've liked but we'll work on it in practice" O'Neil said the women got only one day to play because of the weather instead of the usual three days they spread a tournament SFE GOLF ON PAGE 7A ---