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Watkins Health Services offers free HIV testing
CHANDLER BOESES
@Chandler_Boese
Student Health Services and the Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department will be providing free HIV testing today from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Kansas Union.
This is part of several events Watkins Health Services and community partners are hosting for the World AIDS Day today.
The most common misconception that folks can have about HIV is that it could never happen to them," said Jenny McKee, a health educator at WHS.
However, of the 1 million people living with HIV in the U.S., one in six are unaware they have the disease, according to the county health department.
Individuals who wish to be
tested can go up to the WHS table on the jayhawk Walk on the fourth floor of the Kansas Union. They will be escorted from the tables to private testing rooms, McKee said. The Health Department will also offer free testing services at the Lawrence Public Library from 3-5 p.m.
This year the health department, the Association of University Residence Halls and WHS will also be hosting a screening of "Dallas Buyers Club," a movie about a man diagnosed with AIDS in the '80s. Before the movie, a Kansas resident will speak about his experience living with HIV.
The event will be held in the Ellsworth Hall living room at 7:30 p.m.
Additionally, WHS will be giving out safer-sex kits and information on HIV
"It is important for students to learn about HIV because HIV still exists and not just in Africa, but right here in the U.S. and Kansas and Douglas County," McKee said.
According to the health department's news release, there were about 3,800 Kansas residents living with AIDS in 2012. Thirteen-to 24-year-olds are especially susceptible to the infection, McKee said. One in four new HIV infections occur in this age group.
prevention measures for students, staff and faculty.
McKee said the first step that people can take to protect themselves is to get tested. Additionally, she advised anyone who is thinking of becoming sexually active with a new partner should have a discussion about
HIV FACTS
- About 1 million Americans live with HIV
1 out of 6 don't know they're infected
— 3.800 Kansans reported having AIDS in 2012
3,800 harrises reported having HIV 68 percent of Douglas County adults report they've never been tested for HIV
- 1 in 4 new HIV infections occurs in people of ages 13-24
Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department and Jenny McKee, Watkins Health Services health educator
testing before sex.
testing before. "If they haven't been tested but have been sexually active in the past, refuse to be active with them until they do get tested," McKee said.
Barrier methods such as condoms and dental dams are also an important part of prevention, McKee said, as
WHS provides resources for students year-round as well, McKee said. Its medical staff can answer any questions or test for
long as they are being used correctly. Lubrication also makes sex safer, as well as making it more fun, McKee said.
infections. Condoms cost 50 cents for a pack of three at the Watkins Pharmacy and Peer Health Educators passes out safer sex kits for Condom Sense Fridays, which is every Friday when school is in session.
Edited by Yu Kyung Lee
New program aims for more students to study abroad
MARK ARCE
@Mark_Arce13
The Office of Study Abroad is in its first year of a new initiative to increase the number of students who study abroad during their time at the University.
The initiative, called "Mapping Study Abroad to the Major" or Study Abroad Curriculum Integration, is a collaboration between the Office of Study Abroad and departments across campus to increase the number of study abroad opportunities in all degree programs. In particular, the initiative is looking to help students deal with common barriers they may have when thinking about studying abroad, such as finances and degree progression.
Alexander Lawson, a sophomore music education major from Lawrence, said both finances and completing his degree are potential obstacles for him studying abroad.
"I really want to eventually, but it's just figuring out when." Lawson said. "It's figuring out how am I still going to graduate in four years, but get those credits that are necessary."
The new plan is looking to make things easier for students like Lawson who want to study abroad but are concerned about finances or about finding a program that works with different majors.
"Curriculum Integration was the plan that was developed to really work toward ensuring every student who goes abroad or whose exploring study abroad knows that there are
programs that they can do that directly apply to their degree and will maintain their progress towards a degree in a similar fashion as if they were here on campus," said Angela Perryman, director of the Office of Study Abroad.
Around 25 percent of University undergraduates participate in a study abroad program before graduation, according to the Office of Study Abroad. During the 2012-2013 academic year, a total of 1,321 students studied abroad.
Within five years, the office is looking to increase the total number of participants in study abroad to more than 1,500. Last spring, the office announced it would try to increase the undergraduate participation rate in study abroad to 30 percent within the same period. The University also joined with the Institute of International Education's Generation Study Abroad Initiative, which seeks to double nationally the number of undergraduate students who participate in international academic study abroad programs, internships or research opportunities.
Perryman also said the office is trying to get more students to study abroad for longer periods. Perryman said in addition to more immersion opportunities, semester-long programs are more cost efficient since students will pay similar rates abroad as in Lawrence and may have more access to financial aid
STUDENTS ABROAD IN 2012-2013
SEE ABROAD PAGE 2
Europe: 761, 61%
Central/South America: 173, 14%
Asia: 157, 13%
Australasia/Pacific islands: 66, 5%
Middle East/Africa: 45, 4%
North America/Caribbean: 16, 1%
Office of Study Abroad
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A woman holds an application for a marriage license at the Sedgwick County Courthouse in Wichita on Nov. 13. The ACLU has expanded it lawsuit against Kansas' ban on same-sex marriage to include more rights, like filing taxes together or receiving benefits together, for couples.
Same-sex lawsuit expands on rights
KELSIE JENNINGS
@KeclJen
Two weeks after same-sex couples could get marriage licenses in Sedgwick and Douglas counties, the American Civil Liberties Union has now amended the lawsuit to include more rights for same-sex couples.
"Plaintiffs seek to marry and to have their marriages recognized ... and to provide the same legal shelter to their families, as different-sex spouses."
MARIE V. MOSER
Same-sex marriage case
The Marie v. Moser case filed in October by ACLU only targeted, and succeeded,
Although couples can now get married, they still are not able to file taxes as a married couple, adopt their spouse's last name on their driver's license or list their new spouse as a dependent on their health insurance plan. These problems were outlined in the amended filing of the lawsuit.
"Plaintiffs seek to marry and to have their marriages recognized for the same emotional, romantic, and dignitary reasons, and to provide the same legal shelter to their families, as different-sex spouses," the lawsuit said. The lawsuit states that the same-sex couples'
in getting same-sex marriage licenses in the two counties, but the amended lawsuit, filed on Nov. 26, aims to address some of the benefits still denied to same-sex couples.
"When I heard the news that they were legalizing it in Kansas, I was like, 'Oh, yay, the movement's moving forward,' but I feel like it's going to happen either way," Garrett said. "It's just a little step at a time."
Jay agreed with his brother that same-sex marriage should be legalized.
14th Amendment rights to equal protection and due process are being violated by their marriages not being recognized by state departments.
The amended lawsuit is now filed against the secretary of the Kansas Department of Revenue and the directors of the KDOR's Division of Vehicles and the State Employee Health Plan. The lawsuit still includes the original defendants, who were the court clerks of Sedgwick and Douglas counties and the secretary of the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. The amended lawsuit also added three more same-sex married couples; two of the couples had married in other states. These three new couples have had trouble having their marriages recognized by the tax, health
"I think if we deny it, it's against someone's right to actually get married," Jay said. "Like my brother said, someone has to start somewhere in Kansas, and it's going be a domino effect, I think."
Freshmen Garrett and Jay Fornicola, twin brothers from Chicago, said they both support same-sex marriage.
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Monday, Dec. 1
What: Festival of Trees
When: 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Liberty Hall Cinema
About: Nearly 60 trees and 25
wreaths decorated and donated by
local individuals and groups are on
display
What: World AIDS Day — Free HIV testing
When: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Kansas Union
About: Free, confidential HIV testing with results in just 15 minutes
Tuesday, Dec. 2
What: Sexual Education Committee
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Ecumenical Campus Ministries
About: Rachel Gadd-Nelson from GaDuGi SafeCenter will talk about Rape Culture
What: Stress Busting Study Break
When: 8 to 9 p.m.
Where: Anschutz Library
About: Meet the Loving Paws therapy dogs during a study break
Wednesday, Dec. 3
What: Resident Fellows Seminar When: Noon to 1:30 p.m. Where: Hall Center About: A lecture by Margot Versteeg associate professor of Spanish & Portuguese
What: Grocery Bingo
When: 7-9 p.m.
Where: Hashinger Hall, Blackbox Theatre
About: Play bingo for a chance to win food
Thursday, Dec. 3
What: Conflict Management Workshop When: 9 a.m. to noon Where: Joseph R. Pearson Hall, Room 204 About: A workshop about conflict as a natural part of relationships, including confrontation and resolution
When: 3 p.m.
What: The Great American Wheat Harvest
Study: Students who take morning classes study more
3 p.m.
Where: Dole Institute of Politics
About: A screening and Q&A with filmmaker Conrad Weaver
HALEY REGAN
@HaleyGracen
In a recent national survey conducted by vox.com, it was found that students who attend earlier classes devote more time to studying and less time partaking in social events.
The study found students who wake up earlier will spend more than 16 hours studying each week. The study also found 77 percent of students who are more likely to go to sleep earlier spend 0-15 hours socializing, whereas the other 23 percent who sleep through the morning will spend upwards of 16 hours socializing.
"College freshmen who are self-described morning people spend more time studying than their peers. They spend less time relaxing and socializing. And they said their classes were more demanding and rigorous," according to the survey.
The survey determined that students who woke up earlier believed their classes were more challenging.
"One thing that we can't argue against is that if you take earlier classes, then odds are, you have a much larger portion of the day that you can devote to other responsibilities and things."
RANDALL BRUMFIELD Director of advising
"Students who feel their best in the morning were more likely to report that their classes required critical thinking skills, that they were asked to connect what they were learning to real life, and that they had to draw conclusions based on their own analyses," according to the survey. "They also had
Nolan Scheller, a sophomore from Emporia majoring in business administration,said he believes taking earlier classes is beneficial because it leaves students with more time for school work during the day.
"I feel more productive taking earlier classes because I start my day earlier, and I finish class earlier in the day," Scheller said.
"One thing that we can't argue against is that if you take earlier classes, then odds are, you have a much larger portion of the day that you can
better study habits, both alone and in groups."
Randall Brumfield is the director of advising at the University. He said he believes it is important for students to build a schedule that accommodates their own wants and needs. But Brumfield said some students who take earlier classes tend to be more motivated and possess better time management skills.
devote to other responsibilities and things." Brumfield said. "So, many students that take later classes take later classes so they can sleep in, well, what productivity is there to be gained, other than catching up on rest?" Brumfield said.
Although students generally perform better in earlier classes, it is important each student has a schedule that works with his or her work schedule and extra-curricular involvement, Brumfield said.
"I think it depends on whether you're a first-time full-time freshman student or you're a transfer student, and you have circumstances that have competing interests involved that allow you to take earlier classes or that require you to take later classes. We're here to help students achieve long-term goals while accommodating short-term responsibilities," Brumfield said.
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Ohio St. football player found dead
RUSTY MILLER
Associated Press
COLUMBUS — A missing Ohio State football player who disappeared shortly after sending a text message about his concussions was found dead Sunday, apparently of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said.
The body was found within a couple hundred yards of Karageorge's house. The house was dark Sunday evening and no one answered when a reporter knocked on the metal door. The site was within a mile of the university's student union building and about a half block from High Street, the main artery of the campus.
Karageorge's parents filed a missing-person report Wednesday evening, and his mother, Susan Karageorge, told police he has had
Police tell media outlets the body of 22-year-old Kosta Karageorge was found near the campus after a search since he went missing Wednesday. The senior defensive tackle from Columbus had last been seen at his apartment in Columbus, when his roommates said he left to go on a walk.
A former Buckeyes wrestler, he joined the football team as a walk-on this season. He has played in one game and was among two dozen seniors slated to be recognized at the final home game Saturday against rival Michigan. The Buckeyes won, 42-28.
several concussions and a few spells of being extremely confused, according to the report. She said that at about 1:30 a.m. Wednesday he texted a message that cited the concussions and said, "I am sorry if I am an embarrassment."
During halftime at the No. 16 Ohio State men's basketball game against James Madison in Columbus, pictures of Karageorge were shown and an announcement was made urging people with any information to contact police. Defensive lineman Michael Bennett said afterward that Karageorge missed practices and that teammates started getting nervous Thursday.
University athletic officials said they were grieved to learn of Karageorge's death.
The team's physician, Dr. Jim Borchers, has said he could not comment on the medical care of student athletes.
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The program was first proposed about a year ago, after study abroad was made a part of the new KU Core curriculum in Advance Goal 4.2. When the office talked to students about why they weren't considering studying abroad, or when they seemed interested but didn't come through, the two reasons cited were finances and how a study abroad program could fit within their major.
While the three staff members — Alexis Jones, associate director of curriculum integration, Lauren McEnaney, project manager for curriculum integration and Holly Presnell, project specialist — are charged with helping realize the Curriculum Integration, they also help with the regular work of the Office of Study Abroad, such as researching programs and working closely with regional coordinators.
Jones also said working with other faculty members and departments has been exciting.
The "Mapping Study Abroad to the Major" was the plan that was developed in response. After development, it was submitted to the Office of the Provost and the Office of International Programs. The Office of Study Abroad got the green light to put the plan in place. After that, three new positions were created at the Office to help realize the new initiative.
"I'd say it's been a really positive experience," Jones said. "It's really exciting to be able to develop some new opportunities for students or at least present them with opportunities that already existed that they may not have been aware of."
"Talking about study abroad isn't just a conversation that happens within this office here, it needs to be happening with advisors and admission staff and with other faculty across campus and so that really helps us in that process."
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Darren Wilson receives no severance package
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More than 100 protesters in Kansas City rallied at the intersection of Emanuel Cleaver II Boulevard and Prospect Avenue on Tuesday, Nov. 25. The rally began at 7 p.m. and participants began to march down Cleaver Boulevard just before 8 p.m.
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Ferguson police Officer Darren Wilson did not receive a severance package when he resigned over the weekend, the St. Louis suburb's mayor said Sunday.
The Kansas City protest, which turned into a march, was peaceful for the most part. Participants and police were respectful and worked together to try and make sure no one got hurt. Police showed up in full force on foot, horseback and in vehicles to escort protesters through the metro area. The crowd marched for several miles, picking up more people as it went, before returning to the intersection of Prospect and Cleaver Boulevard just before 11 p.m.
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Wilson, 28, won't receive any further pay or benefits, and he and the city have cut their ties. Mayor James Knowles told reporters a day after Wilson tendered his resignation, which was effective immediately.
Wilson, who is white, had been on administrative leave since he killed Michael Brown, an unarmed black 18-year-old, during an Aug.9 confrontation. A grand jury decided Monday not to indict him, sparking days of sometimes violent protests in Ferguson and other cities.
Wilson wrote in his resignation letter that his "continued employment may put the residents and police officers of the City of Ferguson at risk, which is a circumstance I cannot allow."
His lawyer, Neil Bruntrager, told The Associated Press that Wilson decided to step aside after police Chief Tom Jackson told him about the alleged threats Saturday.
"The information we had was that there would be actions targeting the Ferguson (police) department or buildings in Ferguson related to the police department," Bruntrrager said. He said Wilson, who had worked for the department for less than three years, and the city were already discussing an exit strategy, acknowledging that Wilson staying on as an officer there would be impossible.
Many have criticized the authorities' handling of the case, but Knowles said no leadership changes were in
Benjamin Crump, an attorney for Brown's family, said Wilson's resignation was not a surprise.
the works. Asked if he would resign, Jackson said flatly, "No."
"It was always believed that the police officer would do what was in his best interest, both personally and professionally," Crump said. "We didn't believe that he would be able to be effective for the Ferguson community nor the Ferguson Police Department because of the tragic circumstances that claimed the life of Michael Brown Jr."
Crump said the family is still considering civil litigation such as a wrongful death lawsuit, "but don't let that get confused with the fact that they really wanted the killer of their child to be held accountable."
Victoria Rutherford of Ferguson said she believed Wilson should have not only resigned, but been convicted of a crime.
"I'm upset. I have a
Others residents were more sympathetic. Reed Voorhees said he hoped Wilson could find similar work "someplace where he would enjoy life, and move on with his life."
16-year-old son. It could've been him. I feel that he was absolutely in the wrong," she said.
Wilson fatally shot Brown in the middle of a Ferguson street after the two scuffed inside Wilson's police SUV. Brown's body was left for more than four hours as police investigated and angry onlookers gathered.
"In terms of what it (the resignation) means, it means at this point he doesn't have a paycheck," Bruntrager said. "He has no income so he'll have to make some decisions pretty quickly."
Wilson has spent his career as a police officer, first in neighboring Jennings, then in Ferguson. Bruntrager said it's all he's ever wanted to do.
Some witnesses have said Brown had his hands up when
Wilson shot him. Wilson told the grand jury that he feared for his life when Brown hit him and reached for his gun.
The U.S. Justice Department is conducting a civil rights investigation into the shooting and a separate investigation of police department practices. It isn't clear when those results will be announced.
After the grand jury's decision was announced, 12 commercial buildings in Ferguson were destroyed by fire. There have been well over 100 arrests at St. Louis-area protests in that
time.
Knowles said there hasn't been a cost assessment of the damage in Ferguson yet, and he promised residents and businesses that the city will do all it can to seek financial help.
"We are committed to rebuilding our city," he said.
Reverberations of the Ferguson events were evident at the St. Louis Rams' game.
Inside the dome, five Rams players engaged in their own apparent show of solidarity for Ferguson protesters, standing with their arms raised in a
"Hands Up" gesture before trotting onto the field for pregame introductions. Five — Tavon Austin, Kenny Britt,
— Tavon Austin, Kenny Britt,
Stedman Bailey, Jared Cook
and Chris Givens — are black.
After the game, about 100 protesters marched in the area near the Edward Jones Dome, chanting, "Ram fans—join the movement." When about three dozen St. Louis officers in riot gear showed up to make sure things didn't get out of hand, many of the fans broke out in spontaneous applause for the officers.
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— Claudius, Hamlet and Richard III probably
There should be a PSA when there is going to be tours in the underground so I know to not dress like Gollum.
TEXT FREE FOR ALL
So since McCollum Hall is going to be torn down soon, can I have a brick from McCollum? I've lived here almost four years after all.
Just FYI, you don't have to be drunk to call SafeRide.
Countdown to Thursday for a new Serial podcast!
Met the most handsome guy ever the other day ... Why didn't I get his number?? #Fail
Use a pen to push the cork down into the wine bottle. #eyeroll #rookie
I love coyotes and wolves. But I know it's bitter sweet seeing one in town because I know someone will shoot them without a second thought. #Caninelover
Perry Ellis is a beast!!
Am I the only person who isn't a big fan of Reddit?
Can we form a flash mob on Jayhawk Boulevard and do it to classical rock songs?
Tip: Guys prefer forward ladies, not mysterious ones.
Fast forward my life to winter break please ...
I had every intention of doing homework over break, but nah. Food and family over everything.
KU vs. Michigan St. almost gave me a heart attack.
Waiting another year to see Mockingjay Pt. 2 makes me want to cry...
Netflix or homework? I think Netflix.
My schedule has gotten completely screwed up from sleeping in during break ... I'm not sure if I can go back now.
60 degree weather one day and 30 degrees the next. That's Kansas for ya.
I'm craving some chili hardcore right now. Yum yum yum!
I'm still feeling the fullness from Thanksgiving.
I'm goin' gain' back back to Lawrence Lawrence...
Weigh both sides in sexual assault cases
By Helena Buchmann
@Helenabee
Sexual assault has become one of the biggest conversations at universities. It seems like every week,someone publishes a new report on sexual assault. Every time a new allegation comes to light, a popular argument pops up that I can't quite wrap my head around. It's the cornerstone of our judicial system and something I usually adamantly support: innocence until proven guilty. Look at the comment section on any article detailing sexual assault
cases and you will find someone insulting feminists and declaring the alleged perpetrators are innocent until proven guilty. And it's true, they are in the eyes of the law. However, I find it difficult to accept this concept because I instinctively believe the victims, and I don't understand how people couldn't.
family man we grew up with on television to the women who are probably just looking for money at the expense of Cosby's career. This belief culminates in the argument that Cosby is innocent until proven guilty, and these women are lying. But when were the women proven guilty of lying? Why is their innocence not upheld like Cosby's?
Recently, sexual assault accusations against Bill Cosby have blown up, and they seem to increase almost every day. For some, these allegations of brutal drugging and assault are unbelievable. I have noticed the disbelief often shifts from the beloved
The truth is, we don't know. There is no way for me, someone not directly involved in the case, to know for certain who is telling the truth and who is not.
Personally, I lean toward the victims when these stories
come out, but most of my decision has to do with how they're the only ones talking. Earlier this year, Bright Eyes frontman Conor Oberst was accused of sexually assaulting a woman when she was a minor. At first, I felt disgusted and disappointed in someone whose music I've listened to for a long time. But then Oberst came out and categorically denied it. He said, "[Her] statements ... are not only malicious lies, but they are an insult to the millions of actual rape victims around the world." He then filed a lawsuit, which was dropped when she admitted she made it all up.
The difference between Oberst and other cases I've mentioned is Oberst responded. When the accused does not respond, I find a weakness to the argument of innocent until proven guilty. If I were wrongly accused of such things, I would immediately defend my character. On a judicial level, the concept of innocence until proven guilty is paramount, but on an instinctive level, the silence of the accused indicates, to me, some level of guilt.
Helena Buchmann is a sophomore from Kansas City, Kan., studying global and
Yik Yak can be a beneficial social media app
By Maddy Mikinski
@Miss Maddy
I am behind on a few social networks compared to everyone else. I still update my Facebook status regularly, but I've never used Instagram or Tinder. That's why it was a big deal
when I downloaded Yik Yak.
when I downloaded Yik Yak. The idea seemed a bit daunting to me. I did not know how to feel about something I consider an anonymous version of Twitter. Yik Yak seemed like just another place on the Internet for people to be horrible to one another.
The final push for me was on Nov. 4, after the masked men debacle. I received the KU alert like everyone else, but that was the first I'd heard of the situation. Most
people had already found out about the situation from Yik Yak, which piqued my interest, and I decided it was finally time to stay current and join Yik Yak.
When first using Yik Yak, I had low expectations. I assumed people would take advantage of the anonymity and be rude, which some people were, but the app is a lot more benevolent than I thought. Yik Yak users, at least around here, use the app to ask for or give advice.
The spread of information on Yik Yak speaks volumes for the app. At least once, students learned about a major event on campus before the University even notified them.
It's even used as a way to spread information.
Yik Yak is a new way to inform students and community members. The information on Yik Yak is based on users' locations, instead of who they follow, and could help get important
posts out to people who wouldn't normally get them. After realizing all this, I'm a full-blown Yik Yak supporter. The app has the potential to do good throughout the University and Lawrence community and that's something that has been missing from social media for a while.
Maddy Mikinski is a sophomore from Linwood studying journalism
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Because the stars know things we don't.
Aries (March 21-April 19)
Today is a 9
You're taking control, Assuage doubts with factual data.
Secrets get revealed, Abrupt change occurs. Look forward to two days in the spotlight. Don't fall for a trick. Thoughts turn to home, family and food.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
Today is a 7
Today is 7
Finish old projects today and tomorrow. Productive creativity and thoughtful insight creep in silently Consider all options.
A partner points out a fallacy. Stand firm, and another backs down. You don't need pie-in-the-sky promises.
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
Today is an 8
A surprise could change things. Take the time to understand fully. Don't run away from a tough situation. Postpone an outing, maybe Travel beckons, but take care. Avoid distraction. Don't run away from your work.
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
Today is an 8
Enter a two-day testing phase.
Focus for intense action. There are pitfalls, but it could get profitable. It's not a good time to gamble, even if money's tight.
Draw the line.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
Today is a 9
Surprises keep your focus on immediate needs. No gambling allowed. Set long-range goals over the next two days. Pay attention to one job at a time.
Don't believe everything you hear
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Today is an 8
Changes necessitate budget revisions. Invest in your own education. Ignore someone who would deceive. Communications get garbled. Don't base your plans on fantasies. Consider an exit strategy before committing
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
Today is a 9
Today is a 9
Compromise and negotiation come easily over the next two days. Don't make expensive promises, Involve the whole group in your plans. Defer gratification for now. Don't talk about dreams and visions... just keep in action. Put in a correction.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
Today is a 9
valuable clues.
Don't fall for an impossible scheme, with Mourcy square to Neptune. Watch out for spills. Don't fall for crocodile tears or tricksters. A disagreement about priorities could slow the action. A distressing dream includes valuable clues.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Today is an 8
Romance, fun and interesting games entice you to play today and tomorrow. Don't talk about ephemeral fantasies... focus on concrete and practical efforts.
Manage resources carefully.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
Today is a 7
Handle home repairs today and tomorrow. Don't fund a fantasy.
Prioritize practical efforts that increase comfort and convenience.
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Today is an 8 Practice create a positive spin on what's happening, for entertainment. Write and record your latest collaboration. There may be a pop quiz... keep alert and do your homework. A conflict with authority could arise. Communication breakdowns slow progress. Take it slow.
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Today is a 9 Today and tomorrow could get lucrative. Manage money wisely. Don't be afraid of shadows. Make a big decision. Give in to a brilliant idea. Resist mediocrity. Look for the hidden story, with Mercury square Neptune. Abandon an old fear.
Global Scholars announces recipients
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Why are you a Global Scholar?
More than 40 students applied to be Global Scholars this year. Of the 40 applicants, 15 sophomores were selected.
Dena Register, the program's coordinator, said more students applied this year than in the past five years. Register said the 15 students chosen will receive a $1,000 study abroad scholarship to the country of their choice, and the scholars will participate in a three-hour seminar class in the spring.
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"These students get to interact with their peers who are from a variety of disciplines," Register said.
The topic for this class changes each year, as well as the professor teaching it. Register, who is also an associate professor in the School of Music, will be this year's seminar teacher. The class will expand upon the selected topic: community in a global context.
Following the seminar, Register said students will each pair with a faculty mentor and develop and carry out research projects that interest them. Past topics have included science crossing boundaries, the Americas, and education and the global economy. The students will present the outcomes of their research during their senior year at the Global Scholars Symposium.
Mara McAllister
Alex Robinson, Stillwell:
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Alex Robinson, Srinawen:
I'm a Global Scholar because I care about our world — our ever shrinking globe where news travels at the speed of light and connects everyone in a multitude of ways. We are in a new age of information and culture that has everyone on earth fighting to be heard and fighting to make a spot for themselves. I'm a Global Scholar because I want to study and know the intricacies that connect us all — be it Ferguson, Mo., Ukraine, West Africa or Hong Kong, every news story has an impact on us.
Samantha Harms
Mara McAllister, Lawrence:
I'm a Global Scholar because I value diversity and international perspective.
I firmly believe that international experiences, like studying abroad, are incredibly valuable in creating conscious, compassionate citizens.
Samantha Harms, Lansing:
Samantha Harms, Lansing:
I'm a Global Scholar because someone saw something in me. I strive to be the best I can be every day and someone saw that and wanted to help me along my way. I've traveled the world already so while I already have some knowledge of the globe, being able to look at through the eyes of a Global Scholar is something I'm extremely blessed to be able to do. All 15 of us were chosen for a reason and I'm excited to find out what my reason is.
"The process calls for an essay on what I thought
"They get to begin engaging in interdisciplinary work and start understanding how their major relates to others on campus."
'global' meant and what the program would give me as far as opportunities and how it would help me learn a
A student must be a sophomore with 3.75 GPA to be considered for the program. Students who meet the requirements and are interested in global studies can then fill out an application and submit recommendation letters.
"They get to begin engaging in interdisciplinary work and start understanding how their major relates to others on campus."
DENA REGISTER Global Scholars coordinator
wider perspective on issues we learn about in school here at KU," said Global Scholar Alex Robinson, a sophomore from Stilwell.
After he completed the application process, he was selected with a group of other students to be interviewed.
"The interview involved several professors, which was the most daunting part," Robinson said. "I needed to present myself professionally and convey
the benefits I would get from the program, as well as what led me to apply."
After the interviews, 15 students were chosen as Global Scholars. A complete list of this year's awarded students can be found at: global.ku.edu/cherry-picked-new-globalscholars-selected
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5 films to watch in honor of World AIDS Day
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Today is World AIDS Day. To honor and recognize the day, here are five films centered on the disease that will leave you with a better understanding of how HIV affects people's lives.
"Dallas Buyers Club" Matthew McConaughey won an Oscar for his terrific performance in this admirable true story as Ron Woodroof, a straight rodeo man who was given an AIDS death sentence in the '80s. He fought to keep himself alive, and to help others with the disease survive, by smuggling beneficial drugs into Dallas that were not approved by the FDA.
"How to Survive a Plague"
- This extremely powerful documentary plays out like a high-stakes thriller. The film chronicles the struggle of advocacy groups for those with AIDS trying to advance the government to produce effective AIDS medication, while millions died from the epidemic.
"Rent" — Most of the original Broadway cast stars in this adaptation of the
famous musical about artists, performers and activists half of whom have AIDS seeking seasons of love and finding strength in each other as they push through their troubles with emotional songs.
"Philadelphia" — Tom Hanks' full dramatic talent came into the spotlight in this film, and he earned his first Oscar for this legal drama. He plays a lawyer who was seemingly fired because he has AIDS, so he takes his firm to court for it, and he is represented by a lawyer (Denzel Washington) struggling with his own homophobic feelings.
"Blood Brother" This documentary follows 20-something American Rocky Braat, who devotes himself to an orphanage in India for young children with AIDS. The film shows the pain and suffering the children's affliction causes them, how everyone else is afraid of those with the disease and the truly moving connection between Rocky and the kids, who live joyously in spite of their situation.
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ANNE MARIE FOX/FOCUS FEATURES Matthew McConaughey and Jared Leto portray the lives of two men affected by AIDS in the 1980s in the 2013 film "Dallas Buyers Club."
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Claremont Colleges student newspaper staff from left, Caroline Bowman, editor-in-chief, Rachel Lang, life and style editor, and managing editors Julia Thomas and Sam McLaughlin chuckle while trying to come up with a headline for the weekly sex column for "The Student Life," newspaper.
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Sex column thrives at Claremont Colleges
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LOS ANGELES — Buried in the back pages of the Claremont Colleges student newspaper, which serves the consortium of five college in California, is a relic from a distant time when Sarah Jessica Parker was still on HBO every week and Facebook didn't exist. There, the student sex column thrives, amid a decline of such columns elsewhere.
Once common in the early 2000s, Carrie Bradshaw-style articles have become rarer, especially in California. USC, UCLA and UC Santa Cruz once published weekly articles that focused on everything from bondage to simple advice, but all have ceased.
"The full-blown, confessional, first-person story seems like it's peaked," said Dan Reimold, a professor at St. Joseph's University in Philadelphia who wrote a book about college sex journalism.
There are several reasons for the decline, Reimold and others say. Many early columnists used HBO's "Sex in the City" as a template, and as the franchise faded from screens, sex columnists did, too. Recently, college sexual assault and rape have become hot-button topics, and some undergraduates say they are reluctant to take a seemingly frivolous approach to a sensitive topic.
Students also are becoming more aware of their digital footprint and are afraid the first thing that will come up when potential future employers Google their name is
a graphic description of their sex lives.
Editors at USC's Daily Trojan recently considered reviving the sex column but found few candidates, said Euno Lee, the paper's editor in chief.
There's definitely a PR concern," said Lee, who added that he gets requests from alumni who ask him to remove stories they wrote as undergraduates from the paper's website. (Daily Trojan editors have a policy of not taking stories down.)
"The full-blown, confessional, first-person story seems like it's peaked."
DAN REIMOLD Professor at St. Joseph's University in Philadelphia
Accounts of students' sexual escapades are still popular on many campuses. The Daily Californian's weekly Sex on Tuesday column is one of the most well-read features at UC Berkeley. One columnist's recounting of her encounters in the library stacks and other academic buildings drew nearly 200,000 page views.
Reimold said he has never heard of a former sex columnist's career being harmed by his past; rather, some have gone on to other high-profile entertainment or media jobs, including writing for the TV show "Gossip Girl."
Elspeth Keller Scott, who wrote a sex and dating column for USC's Daily Trojan
and now writes screenplays, said her columns have never come up in her professional life.
But Keller Scott said she rarely wrote about intimate details. "It was never about what I did last night," she said.
Lara Lowenstein wrote a sex column for the Daily Bruin for two years in the mid-2000s and was concerned that it would come up when she was applying for jobs or to graduate school. But it was never an issue, so "that worry seems to have been unfounded," said Lowenstein, who is working on her doctorate in economics at Brandeis University in Boston.
One reason the Claremont Colleges' sex column may have had such a long run, dating back almost a decade, is that the feature has always been anonymous.
Editors go to great lengths to protect the columnists' identities. Their names aren't included in a staff directory, only their phone numbers. Columnists are invited to the paper's parties, but they don't have to reveal themselves and often just say they are contributors. "Maybe three people on staff know" who it is, said Caroline Bowman, the paper's editor-in-chief.
This year's columnist applied for the job and initially wanted to use her real name. Editors convinced her not to, so she uses a pen name that rhymes with a sex act.
Remaining anonymous "makes it easier for me to express myself," she said, "and it won't come back to bite me in the future."
Reading Harry Potter gives clues to brain activity
LAURAN NEERGAARD Associated Press
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WASHINGTON — Reading about Harry Potter's adventures learning to fly his broomstick activates some of the same regions in the brain we use to perceive real people's actions and intentions.
In a unique study, scientists who peeked into the brains of people caught up in a good book emerged with maps of what a healthy brain does as it reads.
The research reported Wednesday has implications for studying reading disorders or recovery from a stroke. The team from Carnegie Mellon University was pleasantly surprised that the experiment actually worked.
Most neuroscientists painstakingly have tracked how the brain processes a single word or sentence, looking for clues to language development or dyslexia by focusing on one aspect of reading at a time. But reading a story requires multiple systems working at once: recognizing how letters form a word, knowing the definitions and grammar, keeping up with the characters' relationships and the plot twists.
Measuring all that activity is remarkable, said Georgetown University neuroscientist Guinevere Eden, who helped pioneer brain-scanning studies of dyslexia but wasn't involved in the new work.
"It offers a much richer way
of thinking about the reading brain," Eden said, calling the project "very clever and very exciting."
No turning pages inside a brain-scanning MRI machine; you have to lie still. So at Carnegie Mellon, eight adult volunteers watched for nearly 45 minutes as each word of Chapter 9 of "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" was flashed for half a second onto a screen inside the scanner.
Why that chapter? It has plenty of action and emotion as Harry swoops around on his broom, faces the bully Malfoy and later runs into a three-headed dog, but there's not too much going on for scientists to track, said lead researcher Leila Wehbe, a Ph.D. student.
The research team analyzed the scans, second by second, and created a computerized model of brain activity involved with different reading processes. The research was published Wednesday by the journal PLoS One.
"For the first time in history, we can do things like have you read a story and watch where in your brain the neural activity is happening," said senior author Tom Mitchell, director of Carnegie Mellon's Machine Learning Department. "Not just where are the neurons firing, but what information is being coded by those different neurons."
Wehbe had the idea to study reading a story rather than just
words or phrases.
But parsing the brain activity took extraordinary effort. For every word, the researchers identified features — the number of letters, the part of speech, if it was associated with a character or action or emotion or conversation. Then they used computer programming to analyze brain patterns associated with those features in every four-word stretch.
They spotted some complex interactions.
For example, the brain region that processes the characters' point of view is the one we use to perceive intentions behind real people's actions. Webbe said. A region that we use to visually interpret other people's emotions helps decipher characters' emotions.
A related study using faster brain-scanning techniques shows that much of the neural activity is about the history of the story up to that point, rather than deciphering the current word, Mitchell added.
That suggests we're using pretty high-level brain functions, not just the semantic concepts but our previous experiences, as we get lost in the story, she said.
The team's computer model can distinguish with 74 percent accuracy which of two text passages matches a pattern of neural activity, he said, calling it a first step as researchers tease apart what the brain does when someone reads.
'Wizard of Oz' Cowardly Lion costume fetches $3M
They were among Hollywood memorabilia offered at Bonhams on Monday.
NEW YORK — The Cowardly Lion costume from the classic film "The Wizard of Oz" and the piano from the movie "Casablanca" each sold for over $3 million at a New York City auction.
The big cat outfit, which went for just over $3 million, had been authenticated as the one Bert Lahr wore in the 1939 film. Its face is a sculpted likeness of the late actor.
A spokesman for costume owner James Comisar says a secondary costume used in the film sold at auction in recent years for close to $1 million.
The upright "Casablanca" piano fetched $3.4 million.
Comisar has a trove of TV memorabilia from shows including "I Love Lucy" and "Lost." He has said he plans to use money from the Cowardly Lion costume sale to exhibit his collection.
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Bert Lahr's Cowardly Lion costume from "The Wizard of Oz, part of the "There's No Place Like Hollywood" movie memorabilia auction at Bonhams auction house in New York, sold for more than $3 million.
Letter that inspired Kerouac found
JOHN ROGERS
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Upon reading them, Kerouac scrapped an early draft of "On The Road" and, during a three-week writing binge, revised his novel into a style similar to Cassady's, one that would become known as Beat literature.
Turns out it wasn't, says Joe Maddalena, whose Southern California auction house Profiles in History is putting the letter up for sale Dec. 17. It was just misplaced, for 60-some years.
LOS ANGELES — It's been called the letter that launched a literary genre — 16,000 amphetamine-fueled, stream-of-consciousness words written by Neal Cassady to his friend Jack Kerouac in 1950.
The letter, Kerouac said, would have transformed his counterculture muse Cassady into a towering literary figure, if only it hadn't been lost.
It's being offered as part of a collection that includes papers by E.E. Cummings, Kenneth Rexholm, Robert Penn Warren
Kerouac told The Paris Review in 1968 that poet Allen Ginsberg loaned the letter to a friend who lived on a houseboat in Northern California. Kerouac believed the friend then dropped it overboard.
and other prominent literary figures. But Maddalena believes the item bidders will want most is Cassady's 18-page, single-spaced screed describing a drunken, sexually charged, sometimes comical visit to his hometown of Denver.
As for the quality of the letter, Kerouac described it this way: "It was the greatest piece of writing I ever saw, better'n anybody in America, or at least enough
That was when the operator of a small, independent music label who shared an office with publisher Richard Emerson came to the rescue. He took every manuscript, letter and receipt in the Golden Goose Archives home with him.
It turns out Ginsberg apparently was trying to get it published when he mailed the letter to Golden Goose Press in San Francisco. There it remained, unopened, until the small publishing house folded.
to make Melville, Twain, Dreiser, Wolfe, I dunno who, spin in their graves."
When it did, its owner planned to throw the letter in the trash, along with every other unopened submission he still had in his files.
"It's the seminal piece of literature of the Beat Generation, and there are so many rumors and speculation of what happened to it," Maddalena said.
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Although she knew who Kerouac and Cassady were, Spinosa had never heard of "The Joan Anderson Letter," the name Kerouac gave it for Cassady's description of a woman he'd had a brief romance with.
"It's invaluable," historian and Kerouac biographer Dennis McNally said. "It inspired Kerouac greatly in the direction he wanted to travel, which was this spontaneous style of writing contained in a letter that had just boiled out of Neal Cassady's brain."
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For the second consecutive week, Kansas found itself on the wrong end of a record-breaking day. This one came at the hands of Kansas State wide receiver Tyler Lockett, who surpassed his father Kevin to etch his name in the Wildcat record books.
Lockett hauled in nine catches for 119 yards and two touchdowns, as the Jayhawks were routed 51-13 by their in-state rivals in Manhattan on Saturday.
Prior to Saturday's contest, Lockett had already broken the K-State career receiving record for yards (3,269), putting him at sixth in the Big 12 history books. He also had 14 games with 100 yards receiving, a record previously held by Jordy Nelson.
Tasked with slowing him down was senior cornerback JaCorey Shepherd.
"For me personally, I was looking forward to it," Shepherd said. "He's shifty and quick out of the break. As a defensive back, whether he's shifty or not, I have to be there."
You can now add most career receptions to Lockett's stout resume. Lockett needed just five catches to surpass his father. He accomplished that feat in the last K-State drive of the first half, of which he had three catches on that drive alone.
Lockett is currently one record shy of sole possession for the "triple-crown," as he is tied with his father for most career receiving
touchdowns (26).
"He's got great hands, he's shifty and he runs great routes," senior wide receiver Nick Harwell said. "I feel like he will do well at the next level."
Kansas knew coming in it would be a tough task to snap its 32-game road-losing streak against the No.11 ranked team in the nation. But for the layhawks to have any shot, they understood they would need to contain the All-American receiver.
"For me personally, I was looking forward to it. [Lockett's] shifty and quick out of the break. As a defensive back, whether he's shifty or not, I have to be there."
JACOREY SHEPHERD Senior cornerback
Fortunately for Kansas, the secondary has been the strong suit of this year's team. Shepherd has been a catalyst of the group all season.
"We (Shepherd and Dexter McDonald) believe we are the best corners in the Big 12," Shepherd said after the TCU game.
game.
The stats backed Shepherd up as he came in leading all Big 12 defensive backs and ranked second in the nation in passes defended (19).
Of the senior's 19 passes defended, 16 were pass breakups and three were interceptions. Coming in, Shepherd had not
surrendered a touchdown since the season opener.
But Lockett proved to be too much for the conference's best corner, snapping Shepherd's touchdown drought in the third quarter on a six-yard out route.
The matchup proved to be much more lopsided than expected, but to Shepherd's credit, it wasn't solely on him.
K-State utilized Lockett's skillset, lining him up all over the field. Of Lockett's nine catches, five happened when Shepherd covered him. Senior safety Cassius Sendish had the coverage on two receptions, while senior cornerback McDonald and junior safety Isaiah Johnson covered him once apiece.
Although it may have been a game to forget for the senior, Shepherd will leave Kansas with success on and off the field.
Shepherd is currently a finalist for the 2014 Senior CLASS Award, the first Jayhawk football finalist since cornerback Darrell Stuckey in 2009. Shepherd is also a two-time Academic All-Big 12 Second Team honoree.
It may have not been the going away party Shepherd imagined, but at the end of the day, he can look back at his Kansas career with a feeling of accomplishment.
"I thanked the seniors for what they had done here and they had nothing to be ashamed of," interim head coach Clint Bowen said. "They are Jayhawks for life."
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"Everything you just built up gets taken away from you," Bowen said of those series of unfortunate plays. "You can't even get the momentum to swing."
Following the 38-point thrashing Saturday, Kansas State (9-2, 7-1) has won its past five games against Kansas by 31.6 points per game.
From top-down, Kansas State has Kansas football by a string. And unless the athletic department decides to take football as seriously as the Wildcats do, we'll be seeing more of the same for years to come. More appropriately named, the Sunflower Beatdown, will consist of a purple Bill Snyder Family Stadium in Manhattan and a purple Memorial Stadium in Lawrence.
In a state consisting of just 3 million people and two
power-conference schools, there is really only enough room for one successful football school. Only four times since 1990 has both Kansas and Kansas State had a winning record'of .500 or better in the same season.
From 1941-1945, Kansas went just 16-30-3. But George Sauer took over as head coach in 1946 and led Kansas to 15-3-3 over the next two seasons, including a trip to the Orange Bowl. From 1953-1957, Kansas went just 13-34-3. But Jack Mitchell took over as head coach in 1958, and by year three, Kansas finished ranked 11th in the AP poll
From 1998-2002, Kansas went just 18-38. But the following season, Mark Mangino had Kansas beating rival Missouri and playing in the Tangerine Bowl.
went just 12-41-2. But in 1991, Glen Mason had Kansas 6-5, and the following season they finished 8-4 and defeated BYU in the Aloha Bowl.
better in this since Bill Snyder resumed his tenure in 2009 after a brief hiatus, Kansas football has plummeted. In the past five seasons, Kansas has gone 12-48. It has three conference victories in that same stretch
The numbers say this is the worst stretch of football in Kansas history, but unlike the past, it's especially scary because this run of futility shows no signs of stopping
Clint Bowen will give this program his best, but he needs support from administration. The current approach can best be described as rudderless.
From 1986-1990, Kansas
Until this athletic department reinvests itself in football, expect few fans to show, even fewer to stay. Expect no one to care.
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Men's basketball rewind: Orlando Classic tourney
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Kansas coasted in the non-bracket game of the Orlando Classic last Monday en route to an 87-60 victory against Rider. The Jayhawks played the best basketball they have all season in the first half. Sophomore guard Brannen Greene led the Jayhawks with 17 points. He went a perfect 5-for-5 from the free-throw line and shot 50 percent from 3-point range.
The Jayhawks boarded the plane to Orlando prepared to play Rhode Island. The Jayhawks defeated the Rams
76-60 on Thanksgiving, Sophomore guard Wayne Selden Jr. was all over Kansas' stat line. Selden recorded 10 points, seven rebounds, four assists and two blocks. Junior forward Perry Ellis led the team in scoring with 17. Rhode Island guard E.C. Matthews had his second-consecutive 20-plus-point game.
With a quick turnaround and a game the next day, the Jayhawks continued their winning streak with an 82-67 victory against the Tennessee Volunteers. It was the thirdstraight game Kansas held its opponents to under 68 points. Ellis led the way for the Jay
hawks with his second double-double of the season and first since game one. He had a season-high 24 points and hit the glass hard with 13 rebounds.
The championship game of the 2014 Orlando Classic was a well-anticipated matchup between Bill Self and Tom Izzo. Kansas raised the trophy in the regular-season tournament with a 61-56 victory against Michigan State. Once again, there was a double-double dropped by a Jayhawk, but it wasn't Ellis this time. It was sophomore guard Frank Mason, who had 10 points and 10 rebounds.
KANSAS VS. RHODE ISLAND, QUARTERFINAL ROUND
First Half:
Kansas led 43-25
Second Half:
Kansas won 76-60
Rhode Island only tied the game once during the first half, then the Jayhawks went on a 14-1 run. Kansas was hitting on all cylinders by 11 turnovers and hitting seven 3-pointers. Ellis scored 11 points and grabbed five rebounds in the first half alone. Ellis tip-slammed following a layup Mason missed and hit a 3-pointer in back-to-back possessions. Selden assisted four baskets, as well.
After shooting 50 percent from the field in the first half, Kansas shot 33 percent from the field and turned the ball over eight times. Rhode Island outscored Kansas in the second half by two points, but the Jayhawks hit 12 of 13 free throws; Kansas had missed six first-half free throws. Ellis cooled off with six points on four shots, but Alexander scored seven points and grabbed four rebounds after playing just six minutes in the first half.
— Blair Sheade
KANSAS VS. TENNESSEE, SEMIFINAL ROUND
First Half:
Kansas led 40-33
Kansas got off to a hot start in the first half against Tennessee. After hitting a season-high eight 3-pointers Thursday against Rhode Island, sophomore Frank Mason knocked a three down to start the game. The layhawks continued to force up 3-pointers in the early minutes of the game, as they fired up five 3-pointers in the first four-and-a-half minutes, connecting twice. Kansas' size advantage was evident in the first half, pulling down 29 rebounds. After the Kentucky game, coach Bill Self stressed sharing the ball and being more unselfish. Kansas continued to put that into action recording 10 assists. Tennessee kept the game close with solid 3-point shooting of its own. Kansas' second unit struggled on defense including a four-point play when freshman guard Kelly Oubre Jr. fouled the 3-point shooter. Ellis had another strong half, leading Kansas in scoring with 11 points with four rebounds and three assists. Since the Kentucky game, Ellis has been a focal point in Self's offense. With 2:28 left in the half, sophomore Wayne Selden Jr. committed a flagrant foul on Tennessee's Kevin Punter. Punter made the basket, converted both free throws and got possession, a six-point swing, bringing Tennessee within four. Kansas headed into half with a 40-33 lead.
Second Half:
Kansas won 82-67
With only a seven-point lead to start the second half, the Jayhawks would need their strongest second half of the season to take down Tennessee and advance to the Orlando Classic Championship. Alexander had another strong performance off the bench. With efficient shooting and a strong finish, the freshman took advantage of the fact that he was the biggest man on the court. By the 16-minute mark in the half, Alexander finished his third alley-oop slam of the game, two in two straight possessions. In his first nine minutes, Alexander was 4-for-5 from the field with 12 points. On a 13-1 run, Tennessee pulled the game within one with 12:12 left to play. The rest of the half was tightly contested with both teams trading baskets and turnovers. With 5:37 left, Alexander grabbed an offensive rebound and finished it, drawing the foul and converting the free throw, giving Kansas a five-point lead. Kansas went on a 7-0 run and secured the lead for the remainder of the game. Ellis led Kansas in scoring with 24 points, and he had 10 rebounds and three assists, while Alexander finished with a career high 16 on 5-for-6 shooting. Kansas defeated Tennessee 82-67.
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First Half:
Kansas trailed 36-35
Kansas started strong with the same starting lineup as the previous three games, jumping out to an early 5-0 lead. Soon after, the Spartans took the largest lead of the game, 23-16, but the Jayhawks surged back with the help of a three off the hands of freshman guard Sviatoslav Mykhaliliuk as well as an and-1 from sophomore guard Frank Mason. The Jayhawks took a 24-23 lead when Mason made the foul shot. Ellis led the Jayhawks with 12 points and five rebounds.
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Second Half:
Kansas won 61-56
Kansas was blistering to start the second half and jumped back in front of the Spartans early, 39-38. Freshman forward Cliff Alexander started the second half and made his presence early with a block. It took nearly six minutes for Michigan State to make a field goal in the second half. Ellis was one rebound shy of his second-straight double-double.
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"There is not a whole lot of movement either way, but that is to be expected right now. We have had our calls [among team representatives and union leaders]. All the guys are on board. It's a matter of explaining it to the players."
Bobby Boswell, DC United defender (Washington Post)
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MLS' new Collective Bargaining Agreement will bring enormous change
Major League Soccer will enter its 21st season in March 2015, and the new season will come with a new Collective Bargaining Agreement. The changes are expected to be monumental due to the increase in attendance across the league and the fairly low base salary for players that the expiring deal dictates.
One of the biggest revisions to the agreement will be to the league's salary cap. MLS' salary cap currently stands at $3.1 million. Teams have three Designated Player slots, which allow three players to be payed above the maximum salary of $387,500.
Some of these players are paid well over the salary cap for the entire team, like Kaká, a player just signed by Orlando at $7 million per year. The new CBA will have to address the base salaries of non-DP's who make up most of the league.
Some DP's aren't paid very much. Sporting Kansas City's Matt Besler and Graham Zusi signed new contracts over the summer that increased their base salaries to $600,000, but both contracts include several incentives.
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MLS and US Soccer signed a deal worth $90 million with Fox and ESPN for media rights to televise MLS soccer next season. This agreement replaces 2013's deal with NBC and ESPN worth $75 million.
A new television deal with Fox and ESPN will revolutionize how soccer is watched in the U.S., and all of the money has to be shared between players, owners and league initiatives like player development. The new deal will eliminate MLS' online live streaming service and will show every non-televised MLS game on WatchESPN.
Player acquisition mechanisms within the league have been singled out for change in recent years. Players
who are released can go through a series of drafts to allocate them to different teams, but the format of this often makes the player, whose salary usually isn't terribly large, powerless as to where he ends up.
The league also "broke its own rules" to bring big new signings to teams where they wanted to end up. The first was Clint Dempsey, followed by Michael Bradley and Jermaine Jones. These players should have been drafted by an allocation order to the top team in the order, but a rule was added to MLS' regulations after the Dempsey signing that essentially said the league could do whatever it wanted when it comes to allocating a DP to a team.
The fact that all three of these players make several times over what most of their teammates make and the increased amount of money coming into the sport highlights the lack of leverage MLS commands against the players union.
As a result of the impending negotiations and possible rearrangement of player acquisition methods, teams are unsure of how to go about the offseason.
The Chicago Fire has already released almost half its roster, and Sporting Kansas City just made a few surreleases, including
THE BREW
prising releases, include
midfielder Antonio Dovale.
"All the changes that the league is going to make, or that the CBA is going to make, you may not be planning the correct way. That's a little scary, to be honest with you," said Peter Vermes, Sporting KC's coach, via MLSoccer.com.
Fortunately, revisions made in the CBA will mean that the quality of play in MLS should pick up in the years after this agreement is made. More money available for salaries will make teams able to sign better players.
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Kansas women misfire against top-ranked Notre Dame 89-47
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Coming into the game against the top-ranked team in the Coaches Poll, few thought the Jayhawks were going to be able to hang around with the Fighting Irish. Notre Dame had already cracked the 100-point mark three times this season, and managed to win games by margins of 35, 54, 60 and 75.
Kansas lost 89-47, but that large margin wasn't the story early on, as the Jayhawks jumped out to a quick five-point lead, before battling back and forth for a while. Nine minutes into the game, the women found themselves down just two;
five minutes after that the Hawks were only down six.
The final score wasn't pretty, but more than anything, the game showed a bit of promise for Kansas. The 42-point margin of victory by Notre Dame was its third lowest of the season, with Chattanooga and Michigan State being the only schools to fare better against the Fighting Irish.
Additionally, Kansas held Notre Dame to 89 points, which is its third lowest scoring total on the season, and more than seven points below its average of 96.2 points per game coming in.
Senior forward Chelsea Gardner led the Jayhawks in scoring and rebounding, with 15 points and six rebounds, to go along with
three steals. Senior guard Natalie Knight, on the other hand, probably had the best overall game for Kansas, scoring 13 points on 5-of-8 shooting, and making three of her four 3-point attempts. Knight also racked up six assists, while committing just one turnover.
Outside of Knight and Gardner, the team combined to make just nine of its 33 field-goal attempts, which rounds out to about 27 percent. Notre Dame shot 55.4 percent from the field, but the Fighting Irish did most of their damage at the 3-point line, going 8-for-13. They also won the battle at the free-throw line, hitting 19 of 21 attempts, while the Jayhawks only took three
free throws the entire game.
free throws in the game
The Jayhawks held their own on the boards, especially early on, and the only other real difference in the game came in the amount of turnovers the Jayhawks committed. Freshman guards Lauren Aldridge, Chayla Cheadle and Terrii Bradley combined for 15 turnovers, which was four more than the Fighting Irish had as a team.
Regardless, the 5-2 Jayhawks will look to bounce back against Incarnate Word on Thursday, before taking on the No.14 California Golden Bears. Both games will be played at Allen Fieldhouse.
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Thanks to K-State Kansas football beyond apathy
By Dan Harmsen
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Much like the previous four Sunflower Showdown matchups, Saturday's rivalry game between the Kansas Jayhawks and the Kansas State Wildcats lacked zest.
"It was 14-0 before anything even happened," interim head coach Clint Bowen said. "We didn't need that."
When it was all said and done, Kansas State left little doubt in this one, out gaining the Jayhawks 505 to 197, while more than doubling KU's first-down output.
Plagued by early turnovers, an ill-equipped offensive and defensive line, less than stellar wideout play, and a special teams group that looked like it was playing a man or three down at times. Kansas was outclassed yet again by its in-state competitor.
the proverbial fat lady was singing loud and clear from the opening kickoff in Manhattan, as the Jayhawks closed out the 2014 season (3-9, 1-8). Dominated in all facets of the game, it isn't too crazy to think that Wildcats coach Bill Snyder could have, and may have named the score on Saturday, which wound up being 51-13.
As they were in Norman, Okla, the Jayhawks faced an opponent for a second-consecutive week who was imposing at home and suffocating, borderline indomitable with early advantages.
Prior to kickoff Saturday, Kansas State had won 46 straight games when heading into the locker room with a lead, good for second-best behind only Oklahoma. With 10:18 left in the first quarter, Kansas had already spotted the highly favored Wildcats two scores. On its first two possessions, Kansas punted and threw an interception. The errors — unforced. In sum, Kansas football simply cannot get out of its own way.
Heading into the Oklahoma game a week ago, the Sooners had a 47-game winning streak when leading an opponent by halftime — the best in college football. At the intermission, Oklahoma led Kansas 24-0.
Example B: On its third possession of the game, in the midst of its most promising drive of the quarter, a deep pass to junior wide receiver Rodriguez Coleman was punted into the air off Coleman's left foot and intercepted by K-State's defensive back Randall Evans. The saddest part, yet, may have been the fact that it was one of Kansas' best punts of the day, as senior punter Trevor Pardula's day was rocky, to say the least.
Example C: After an invigorating six-play, 54-yard touchdown drive was capped off by a 27-yard pass from junior quarterback Michael Cummings to senior wide receiver Nick
Example A: Slanting across the middle, senior tight end Jimmy Mundine watched what would be a first-down reception glance off his hands up into the air only to drop into the arms of K-State's defensive back Dante Barnett. The Wildcats would score on the next play.
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Linemen Ben Goodman (93) and Keon Stowers (98) make their way back to the locker room after Kansas' 51-13 loss to Kansas State on Saturday in Manhattan.
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The 2014 Kansas football season is over, and it ended with a bitter taste in the players' mouths. Not only did the Jayhawks (3-9, 1-8) lose to the Kansas State Wildcats (9-2, 7-1), they did it in blowout fashion with a 51-13 loss in Manhattan on Saturday afternoon.
Twenty-one seniors played their last game in a Jayhawk uniform, and the program is at a crossroads. Interim head coach Clint Bowen has yet to find out if he has done enough for the team to earn the job for good.
However, after the game, Bowen reiterated his recent comments that the decision should be based on what will be best for Kansas, not for himself individually. He pushed the spotlight onto the seniors.
["The seniors] have nothing to be ashamed of," Bowen said. "They need to walk out of there proud. Our message to the underclassmen was to
remember the feeling that we have right now."
And that feeling wasn't great. K-State jumped out to an early 14-0 lead less than five minutes into the game, and the deficit never shrunk for the layhawks.
was losing to an in-state rival. With the loss, Kansas has now lost six straight in the Sunflower Showdown series. Senior linebacker Ben Heeney, who is from Hutchinson, grew up with the rivalry.
"We came out, they jumped all over us 14-0 before anything even happened" Bowen said. "We didn't need that coming into a road game. Everyone knows about the story of our road woes. We were looking for something good to happen early. It didn't."
Junior quarterback Michael Cummings threw two early interceptions, and the Wildcats capitalized.
["The series] is everything," Heeney said. "We haven't really brought anything to the table for these past couple years."
The first play after his first interception, K-State quarterback Jake Waters found senior wide receiver Tyler Lockett for a 44-yard touchdown. That began a career day for Lockett, who broke his father's school record for career catches with 222.
Adding to the emotion of losing the season's last game
Senior wide receiver Nick Harwell has only played with the team for this season, but said he has really connected with Kansas. Harwell caught one of Cummings' two touchdown passes.
"I look at these guys like my second family," Harwell said. "It's going to be tough leaving."
One bright spot for the senior class was tight end Trent Smiley. Early in the third quarter, Smiley caught his first career touchdown on what was only his second completion this season.
Bowen said there was an effort to get him the ball after fellow senior tight end
Jimmay Mundine was hurt during the game.
Moving forward, Bowen said the team will have a senior banquet Sunday. Then he said it's back to the weight room and getting ready for finals.
Harwell said he believes the Kansas program has a chance to get better, starting with
closing the gap between the Jayhawks and Wildcats.
"Just start believing in ourselves," Harwell said. "We haven't been winning a lot these past few seasons and we just need a little bit of confidence, a little bit of motivation."
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Tied for second in the Big 12 and boasting 22 wins on the season, Kansas volleyball's résumé prior to the NCAA selection show Sunday night all but guaranteed the Jayhawks a spot among the 64 teams.
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Rather than seeing a tense group of players await their tournament fate, there were 14 teammates enjoying the culmination of another successful season, and one that saw the team get placed as a national seed.
"I'm really proud of the effort this team has put in to be a top 16 seed," coach Ray Beachard said. "It speaks of the work they put in, the effort they put in and the type of year they had."
As the 16 seed in the tournament, Kansas (22-8) will now get to play and host Arkansas Little-Rock (28-2) in Topeka, which earned its first tournament bid since 2000 by winning the Sun Belt conference tournament championship.
Three matches into the
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RAY BEHCARD Volleyball coach
"It speaks of the work they put in, the effort they put in and the type of year they had."
"There was a point in the year, when, you know we weren't doing too well in the league, and we needed some momentum, and the last six weeks we've played very well, and this team's coming to age." Bechard said.
However, Kansas responded by finishing the rest of the Big 12 season at 10-3, which pushed the team to its third straight NCAA tournament appearance.
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"(Tiana) Dockery, (Taylor) Soucie, (Cassie) Wait, (Chelsea) Albers, and (Sara) McClinton are all in that picture. We had a lot of seniors last year, but we have a lot of kids that experienced that special season last year. It's a new season, new opponents, a lot of new things going on, but hopefully the returners, the veterans, will speak to the newcomers and show by example what it takes to have some success in the NCAA tournament."
With a win against Arkansas Little-Rock, not only will it provide future teams with the experience this Jayhawks team has, it'll also be the third year in a row in which Kansas has won an NCAA tournament match.
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University student Chelsea Whiteside, center, and graduate student Jameelah Jones, right, march in the front of the Kansas Blackout protest group.
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On a cold Monday night, students calmly and quietly marched across the University campus in remembrance of Michael Brown, the 18-year-old black man who was shot and killed by a police officer in Ferguson, Mo., this August. Marchers gathered at the Kansas Union and walked across campus to the Burge Union, where the march ended with an open discussion between members of the Black Student Union and other march participants.
Students were asked to wear white, but many students were bundled up in coats and hats as due to the chilly weather. The group was quiet as they moved across the dark campus, quietly talking amongst themselves. Some students walked with their hands raised and others carried a sign reading "Hands up, don't shoot" in reference to Michael Brown before he was shot and killed.
The march marked the first day of events that will take place on campus the rest of the week, known on social media as #KansasBlackOut week.
Caleb Bobo, president and founder of the student group, KU Black Men's Union, said that the events planned for this week were inspired by a group of black students who were upset with the negative response that came from some
University students and they wanted to show support for Brown's family since they aren't able to be in Ferguson. He said that the Black Student Union came up with the idea for the march. Bobo said this week is not just for the University, but that Kansas State, Emporia State, Wichita State and Washburn are having their own campus events.
"This was more than just a black community event, and I think that it went really, really well." Bobo said after the march and discussion at the Burge Union.
Bobo, a resident of St. Louis, said it's been hard to watch the area he grew up in get a bad reputation because of the rioting on the news.
"St. Louis is a great place to raise a family, but there are problems," Bobo said. "I wish that people would take into account the problems instead of judging the city."
Bobo estimated that there were about 50 to 75 students who participated in the march across campus. He had instructed participants before the march that it was meant to be peaceful and respectful and for marchers to stay on the sidewalk and keep their voices low. He wanted to make sure that the group followed University policy and didn't want to disrupt other students on campus.
A few students who marched said they were not really
shocked when they heard the verdict on Monday, Nov. 24, that Darren Wilson, the officer who had shot Brown, did not face charges for Brown's death.
march to honor Brown and his family.
Prechus Gillom, a freshman from Kansas City, Kan., said she was in a dining hall on campus when she heard the verdict on TV. She said she wasn't shocked by the grand jury's decision because of how the Trayvon Martin case ended, and thought there was a possibility that this case would be decided similarly. She was excited to participate in the
"I was actually excited that us as a community at KU wanted to do something in honor of Mike Brown without it being a negative connotation behind it like the people of Ferguson," Gillom said. "It was a nice, peaceful walk in honor of him and something respectful to his family that they wanted all along."
Another student, Tyler Allen from Denver, Colo., was pleased with the student participation and spoke of the
diversity of the marchers.
"It's not just black people fighting for black justice. It's people with hearts, it's people who understand equality, people who want to live in a better society who go out and do these things," she said. "If it were to be a white, young man that was done wrong, I would go out and march too because there has to be some type of equality and some type of justice in order for us to function as a society."
Adam Khalil, a senior from Kansas City, Kan., knows a
lot of people who live out in Ferguson and said his friends don't agree with how some rioters are responding to the verdict. Khalil said he likes to think long about things before forming an opinion, but he said he lost a little hope after he heard the verdict.
"Some things are just not going to go our way," Khalil said. "But I hope that, at least for this campus, that we can come together."
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Annette Bloch, president of R.A. Bloch Cancer Foundation, talks about her potential donation toward the University of Kansas Medical Hospital.
KU Medical Center receives $10M donation, if able to match
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Annette Bloch, Kansas City philanthropist, has donated $10 million to build an extension to the University of Kansas Hospital in the form of a Challenge Match. This means that the Medical Center will receive this donation, but only if they can raise an equal amount themselves.
A statement on the University of Kansas Medical Center's website says the proposed extension to the hospital in Kansas City will be called the Cambridge North Tower. It will have 92 beds and will be the home of the neurology, neuroscience, surgical oncology and ear, nose
Bloch has a personal connection with victims of illness, especially cancer. She is the widow of Richard A. Bloch, founder of H&R Block. According to the R.A. Bloch Cancer Foundation website, Richard Bloch was diagnosed with lung cancer in 1978 and was told he only had three months to live. He battled through it and lived long enough to be diagnosed with colon cancer in the 1980s. He made a full recovery both times, according to the website.
and throat departments. It is estimated to cost $279 million altogether.
Annette Bloch has a long history of philanthropy with the KU Medical Center. The
In a video release accompanying the donation, Bloch said, "There's a wonderful feeling of power when you're able to give, and to give something that you know will help so many people and save lives, and in your lifetime if you can even save one life it's a wonderful thing to be able to do."
University of Kansas Hospital website recognizes a $20 million donation that she made in 2008, as well as ongoing support of the Richard and Annette Bloch Heart Rhythm Center.
However, the medical center is not expecting to raise all the money through such substantial donations.
"There's a lot of people who
don't have $10 million to give away," said Jill Chadwick, director of the KU Medical News Network. "If they understood that if they just give $5 or $10 that's really how we're going to get this thing built. (Monday) is for cyber shopping, but Tuesday is for giving. It's called Giving Tuesday."
According to a release from Dan Margolies of the Heartland Health Monitor, the University of Kansas Hospital has been able to raise $34 million overall toward the Cambridge North Tower and $1.37 million toward the challenge match so far.
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City of Lawrence funds $10M for Rock Chalk Park
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The Lawrence City Commission is in the process of shelling out $10 million to help pay for infrastructure at Rock Chalk Park, but Athletics is in charge of the $40 million lease for the sporting facilities.
The Lawrence City Commission has paid all but $1 million of the $10 million it will take to fund the infrastructure, which includes roads, parking, sewer pipes, water, storm drainage, running trails and tennis courts at Rock Chalk Park. The process is almost complete, but about $1 million worth of work remains undone according to David Corliss, city manager of Lawrence. The city issued debt to pay for the work and will use sales tax dollars appropriated for parks and rec to pay it off.
The City Commission also paid $10 million for the construction of the recreational center at Rock-Chalk Park, which is free to Lawrence and Douglas County residents, including students. Corliss said the city thought the partnership would be beneficial to both the city and the University.
"It was a unique opportunity to partner with the University of Kansas," Corliss said. "KU is obviously an important part of the community, an important part of our community identity. It's our largest employer."
"The reason we did it is because we needed facilities for those sports," Marchiony said. "We were using sub-par facilities for those women's sports for many years, and we needed to correct that. This was a way to do that."
Marchiony said the partnership would benefit both the city and the University because it would create a new facility for sports that don't generate considerable revenue.
He added that the new facility would attract bigger events that would bring in revenue. He said whereas a normal softball game would only bring in revenue from the opposing team's arrival in town, a tournament would bring in significantly more.
The University will host an NCAA track regional tournament at Rock Chalk Park May 26-28.
The softball, soccer and track structure is currently owned by Bliss Sports, a local sporting company, but at the end of the $40 million lease, KU Athletics will become the new owner. Jim Marchiony, associate athletics director for Public Affairs, said the lease situation was the most financially sensible for the University. Funding for the lease will come from the Athletics general budget, which includes revenue from the Williams Education Fund.
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Tuesday, Dec. 2
What: Sexual Education Committee
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Ecumenical Campus Ministries
About: Rachel Gadd-Nelson from GaDuGi SafeCenter will talk about Rape Culture
Wednesday, Dec. 3
What: Resident Fellows Seminar
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About: A workshop about conflict as a natural part of relationships, including confrontation and resolution
Friday, Dec. 5
What: Undergraduate Research Office Hours
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Arts Center helps plan 9th street corridor
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Residents of East Lawrence, City commissioners and leaders from the Lawrence Arts Center met today to discuss plans and concerns for the recreation of the 9th St. corridor — the street located in the newly designated 'Cultural District.'
Many citizens voiced concerns over the project, including its placement along the street, partying, anti-family friendly themes, traffic, parking meters, how far the cor
"One of the ideas of the project is to provide infrastructure related to bikes, sidewalks and lighting. I know many University students live in the area and probably appreciate those types of amenities," McClellan said. "What exactly that will look like, we don't know at this point. We know there will be an art component and I'm sure University students
ridor would stretch and the hours of operation.
Christina McClellan, director of arts and culture for the city, said the corridor will benefit University students.
The project would include working with local artists and businesses to build the project. While a complete plan has yet to be been drawn up by officials, meetings will continue until they reach a unanimous decision.
will appreciate having this really high caliber art in their midst."
her family, doesn't think the project itself is beneficial to the community, but the methods used to come up with the idea are.
"I think the community would be fine without it [the corridor]. They talked about gentrification, which I think we have gentrified it on our own, organically," said Rooney. "It was a slow process, it's different than something coming in and putting itself in your community.
Some of the people in attendance thought that the project was gentrifying — causing a shift in the area's urban lifestyle and rising property values. Sarah Rooney, a citizen living in East Lawrence with
"But there is opportunity, they're doing a really good job opening the lines of communication, trying to involve everybody, so kudos to the commission and everybody involved. I think it was a hard place getting here, and it's uncomfortable, trying to make peace with all the different viewpoints, but it's a new way of working, and just that in itself is a benefit for everybody. Hopefully it will work out the way we've thought about it. Nothing ever works out exactly as it is planned, but at least everyone is trying, and that's what is beneficial to the community."
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IOA working on sexual harassment training
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Last year's sexual harassment training PowerPoint is soon to be replaced by a newly revamped version, created by the Office of Institutional Opportunity and Access.
Last year, the office released a sexual harassment training that about 50 percent of the student body participated in. IOA Executive Director Jane McQueeny said. However, she said this year the training will be mandatory for all students and the content will be more interactive. The new version will include videos along with the information and a final quiz.
The training was released via email last year, and McQueeny called it mandatory. However, students who didn't complete the training faced no consequences, and students could click through the basic PowerPoint in a matter
of seconds without a timer on the slides.
"I would also like to say you weren't a very engaged or knowledgeable person of our community if you didn't take the training," McQueeny said.
This year, however, students who don't complete it will receive a hold on their account similar to the mandatory Alcohol Edu, the training the University uses to teach students about alcohol consumption.
Emma Halling, a member of the Title IX roundtable and the Chancellor's sexual assault task force, expressed frustration with last year's training for several reasons including its lack of enforcement. She said she believed that the training should be equally important to Alcohol Edu.
"The quality and the demands of the trainings were so different," Halling said, "So
it seemed like the University was prioritizing alcohol over sexual consent, which was a real problem for me."
Voluntary participation was the hope when McQueeny set out to create the first training in 2012. She said she didn't believe a mandatory training would promote engagement even if it required all students to participate.
"It's important that you know what our University expectations are in terms of sexual violence, sexual harassment on campus," she said. "I have always thought that students would want to do this — would" want to do this not only to inform themselves but to make sure that they protected themselves, knew where to go, knew how to respond to things."
However, in a busy college student's schedule, a voluntary sexual harassment training may not make the cut, according to Halling. She said
she didn't believe students would willingly participate and a voluntary training wasn't enough effort on the part of the University.
EMMA HALLING Title IX roundtable member
"It seemed like the University was prioritizing alcohol over sexual consent, which was a real problem for me."
"I imagine if your professor was like, 'Well, you know, I'm having this final, but I don't want to make it mandatory. I want you to do it as a good faith effort,' and nothing happens to you if you didn't do it," Halling said. "Clearly you would think the professor wasn't taking things seriously and didn't actually want you to be responsible for the content."
This year's training will include videos, making it more interactive and beneficial in the eyes of Halling. Last year's version of the PowerPoint wasn't making the cut, she said.
"We spend a lot of money in our marketing department creating excellent videos that make KU look really good and are really compelling and engaging, and the best thing that we can come up with to educate our students about sexual assault and personal safety is a white PowerPoint?" she asked. "Those priorities are very clear, and I would like to see them put more effort into something that is so significant in people's lives."
IOA has yet to set a completion date for the training, but hopes it will take place before the end of this semester, McQueeny said.
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Campus libraries, like Watson Library, have extended their hours this week and next week for finals studying.
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Libraries on campus will be offering extended hours for next week and finals week.
"We always extend hours during finals weeks [...] we know finals week is an exceptionally busy week for students." says Rebecca Smith, executive director of communications and advancements at Watson Library.
The decision to extend library hours can be contributed to data and information collected over the years, according to Smith. The hours for next week and finals week are as follows:
Anschutz library: Will be open all 24 hours, while the circulation
desk closes at 12 a.m.
Watson Library: On Friday, Dec. 5, Watson will be open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., the following Saturday will be open 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Starting next Friday, the library will stay open until 3 a.m.
Spahr Engineering Library: Will continue their regular 24 hours.
Spencer Research Library: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays.
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Libraries close their doors for the semester on Dec. 20.
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TOP: A Kiva robot drive unit is seen, foreground, before it moves under a stack of merchandise pods, seen on a tour of one of Amazon's newest distribution centers in Tracy, Calif., Nov. 30. This Amazon Fulfillment Center opened in 2013 and was refitted to use new robot technology in the summer of 2014. ABOVE: Amazon.com employees work the shelves on along the miles of aisles at an Amazon.com Fulfillment Center on "Cyber Monday," the Monday after Thanksgiving and the busiest online shopping day of the holiday season, in Phoenix.
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TRACY, California - A year ago, Amazon.com workers like 34-year-old Rejinaldo Rosales hiked miles of aisles each shift to "pick" each item a customer ordered and prepare it for shipping.
Now the e-commerce giant boasts that it has boosted efficiency — and given workers' legs a break — by deploying more than 15,000 wheeled robots to crisscross the floors of its biggest warehouses and deliver stacks of toys, books and other products to employees.
"We pick two to three times faster than we used to," Rosales said during a short break from sorting merchandise into bins at Amazon's massive distribution center in Tracy, California, about 60 miles east of San Francisco. "It's made the job a lot easier."
Amazon.com Inc., which faces its single biggest day of online shopping on Monday, has invested heavily this year in upgrading and expanding its distribution network, adding new technology, opening more shipping centers and hiring 80,000 seasonal workers to meet the coming onslaught of holiday orders. Amazon says it processed orders for 36.8 million items on the Monday after Thanksgiving last year, and it's expecting "Cyper Monday" to be even busier this year.
CEO jeff Bezos vows to one day deliver packages by drone, but that technology isn't ready yet. Even so, Amazon doesn't want a repeat of last year, when some customers were disappointed by late deliveries attributed to Midwestern ice storms and last-minute shipping snarls at both UPS and FedEx. Meanwhile, the company is facing tough competition from rivals like Google and eBay, and traditional retailers are offering more online services.
Amazon has forecast revenue of $27.3 billion to $30.3 billion for the holiday quarter, up 18 percent from last year but less than Wall Street had expected. However, Amazon has invested billions of dollars in its shipping network and its reliability is a big selling point to customers, Piper Jaffray Investment Analyst Gene Munster wrote in a note to clients Friday. He thinks Amazon's forecast is conservative.
The Seattle-based company now has 109 shipping centers around the globe. The Tracy facility is one of 10 in which Amazon has deployed the robots, using technology acquired when the company bought robot-maker Kiva Systems Inc. in 2012, said Dave Clark, Amazon's senior vice president for operations, who gave reporters a tour on Sunday.
More than 1,500 full-time employees work at the Tracy center, which has 1.2 million square feet of space — the equivalent of 28 football fields. They are joined by about 3,000 robots, gliding swiftly and quietly around the warehouse. The robots navigate by scanning coded stickers on the floor, following digital commands that are beamed wirelessly from a central computer.
Each of the squat orange machines can slide under and then lift a stack of shelves that's four feet wide and holds up to 750 pounds of merchandise. The system uses bar codes to track which items are on each shelf, so a robot can fetch the right shelves for each worker as orders come in.
Because the robots travel underneath, the shelves can be stacked closely together, which means the warehouse can hold more goods, Clark said. The Tracy center now holds about 20 million items, representing 3.5 million different products, from bottles of gourmet steak sauce to high-end audio headsets, books and video games. Clark said it can ship 700,000 items in a day, but will hold more in a ship more by next year.
The robots will cut the Tracy center's operating costs by 20 percent, Clark said. But he was quick to assert they won't eliminate jobs.
"We're continuing to grow. Growth has always driven hiring," Clark said. The corn-
pany has, in fact, increased its workforce by more than a third over the last year to 149,500 full-time employees. Clark said workers are needed for more complex tasks such as shelving, packing and checking for damaged items.
However, a 10,000-strong fleet of robots could help Amazon save $450 million to $900 million a year in labor expenses, Shawn Milne of Janhey Capital Markets estimated in a report last summer. By allowing Amazon to store and ship more goods from each shipping center, the robots will likely reduce the number of new centers that Amazon will have to build and staff as it grows, Michael Pachter of Wedbush Securities said on Monday. He compared it to automakers' use of robots on their assembly lines, which has reduced the number of worker hours required to build a car.
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Dole Student Advisory Board planning final service project
Tonight's Dole Student Advisory Board meeting will consist of a final service project for this semester and planning for next semester.
The group will come up with ideas for next semester's Spring SAB program. The organization is considering hosting an event about income inequality, but is open to other ideas.
The fall program, "Oppression or Protection? The Militarization of Police in America," featured speakers from law enforcement, attorney offices and the University African and African-American and Communications departments.
Alex Montgomery, coordinator for the Student Advisory Board said he believes the Dole Institute is one of the best ways for students to get involved.
The meeting is open to all students who are interested, and will be held at 5:30 p.m. at the Dole Institute of Politics on West Campus. The Dole Student Advisory Board hosts events and discussions to engage students in politics.
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And all too soon break ends.
Time to attempt to suppress my panic...
Darren Wilson should have stayed on the force. *Going to be tough to find a new job*
I hope the money K-State paid the refs is enough for them to get their eyes checked. So many calls that should have happened...
Nettflix is a beautiful thing, but if you're watching it in class you might as well have stayed home. #dontdoit
What's a girl gotta do for a guy who enjoys staying in on weekends watching movies instead of going to the bars?
Woke up this morning with the unwelcome discovery:
it's December. #Nope #what
bloodhell
Cliffhangers are the
Wind + cold weather = absolute worst
I smell queso in my classroom...
This is torture! #HungryBelly
Tip: women don't care what men prefer. They'll do what makes them happy.
Halfway point until I get to see my boyfriend! #deployment-sucks
Is it sad that I want to buy a Forever Lazy? They look so comfortable!
Don't see what all the rage is about Chipotle...ain't thaaat good.
EDITOR'S NOTE: Bye, Felicia
"House of Cards" comes back in February. Life is complete.
My dog is a mix between world's cutest dog and the devil.
Only a few weeks left in this semester and then I'm outa here!!!!! #RealWorldHereCome
Bought moustache bag clips and don't know how I clipped chip bags without 'em
Alright, Fraser your classrooms are too cold and I don't know if I can handle it anymore. Someone adjust the temperature!!!
My cooking consists of food that uses microwaves and/or cereal bowls.
I want to take a poll on how many girls wear riding boots on campus. Any guesses?
I saw a man wearing a cowboy hat driving a Zamboni at a gas station. Help. Help me.
By Sebastian Schoneich
@ThingsSebiThink
Social distractions lead to unreflectiveness
I generally try to keep quiet, at least publicly, about the lack of honest motivations people like politicians, students and capitalists have. I cynically believe that they mostly satisfy big money, study and steal money. Following this line of thought, I was happy to come across Professor Leonard Kristhalka's editorial piece in the Lawrence Journal-World, "Thinking is just too painful, study reminds us," on Nov. 20. I was relieved to find
something to read other than the possible environmental and economic effects of the GOP's impending takeover of Congress in January. Krishtalka points out several ways in which our current culture is successful at being unreflective. In response to his piece, I'd like to present a case for optimism.
It is apparent that, collectively, we are not interested in thinking. Let's look at students, politicians and capitalists again. Our peers in class try to avoid thinking by asking questions like: "What exactly is going to be on the exam?" "Is there going to be a study guide?" "No way am I taking that class, I heard the professor is tough." "C's get degrees." I often doubt politicians use their brains at
all. What if they're just puppets that do what they're told by more powerful people? And finally, capitalists: When full-fledged monetary gain is the only goal in the minds of powerful capitalists, well, we've seen what can happen, like the subprime mortgage crisis of 2008.
There are too many distractions in society that make us so unreflective. Recent technological developments have definitely helped bring this culture about: Do people even read books anymore? Do they walk anywhere without staring at their phones or listening to music? Distracted from reality, we lose sight of the importance of reflection.
Despite our unreflective culture hurting our politics,
education and economy, I believe that we naturally desire to be reflective. It's what makes us human. We need to recognize those moments in which we discover we actually enjoy thinking, in order to resist our culture of mental laziness.
The kinds of moments I have in mind are analogous to the following example: "Bob" hasn't read a single reading assignment for English all semester because they are "useless" to him — he knows he can pull off an A in the class without trying. One day, Bob gets to class a half-hour early and doesn't know what to do, so he decides to read a little bit of the book they are supposed to be reading in class. Amazed by its contents, Bob discovers
the reading is actually interesting and thought provoking. Even more incredible, Bob ends up participating in class discussion and even makes some insightful comments. That day he leaves class with his brain on fire, excited about his ideas and inspired to be more thoughtful about life.
Though I always start out speaking cynically about our generation, I always end the conversation as an optimist. If we are being plagued by a lack of reflection, I believe that we will eventually recognize that to be the case, and seek to reverse the trend.
Sebastian Schoneich is a senior from Lawrence studying biochemistry and philosophy
No 'room for debate' with climate change
By Gabrielle Murnan
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Last spring, "Last Week Tonight with John Oliver" featured a spot discussing the misrepresentation of climate change in the media. Citing a poll in which one in four Americans is said to still be skeptical about climate change, Oliver stated, "You
Though I've watched the clip five times, that line always gives me the giggles because it is so true. We don't ask people's opinions on whether there are seven continents or if the earth revolves around the sun. Some may say such examples do not apply because, unlike climate change, there is no room for debate. The facts paint a different picture. When 97 percent of
don't need opinions on facts. You might as well ask, "What number is bigger: Five or 15?"
When 97 percent of
scientists agree that climate change is real and caused by humans, that is called consensus, not "room for debate." The 97 percent includes leading scientists in the U.S. and abroad: The International Panel on Climate Change, NASA and The American Association for the Advancement of Science, among others.
We live in a society where science is respected and funding for STEM fields increases each year, yet we weaken findings from these same fields of study by
allowing unnecessary debate. It is time American media, politicians and citizens stop calling it a climate change debate and start calling it a climate change discussion, or just "reality."
The announcement about the climate change agreement with China means that now, more than ever, it is crucial to utilize the power of language. When a news anchor, politician or schoolteacher calls it the "climate change debate," they give equal weight to both sides, when in reality, there is no
wiggle room. Using such language only stokes political fires over an issue that must be thought of as an environmental problem poised to impact the social,political and economic integrity of our nation. Our policies are already moving toward significant action on climate change. It is time that the language we use matches the facts.
Gabrielle Murnan is a junior from Pittsburg studying environmental studies
Group projects create problems for students
By Anissa Fritz
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Group projects create more complications for students.
They cause endless amounts of stress. One or two people do all the work while the rest sit back and enjoy the free grade. Meeting with partners is like the nearly impossible task of trying to find a parking spot on Daisy Hill. It is frustrating and exhausting. They can be a college student's dream but oftentimes end up being a nightmare.
It is common that several students in a class will moan and groan to their professors requesting that group projects be discontinued. However, these students tend to receive the response of, "You're going to have to work in groups later on in your actual career, you will need to know how to work well with others."
At first, this may seem like a plausible reason as to why group projects exist in college, but upon further reasoning, they seem less beneficial and more of a waste of time and effort. Group assignments in the professional
field do exist, however college group projects barely resemble them.
Group projects in college do not give a good reflection
Group projects in college do not give a good reflection of what group projects in the real world look like for various reasons. For one, usually in the business world you get to pick your team, whereas in college you can be assigned random partners. Being assigned a random partner can be beneficial in the sense of working with someone who has a different perspective. However, what students often find when being assigned to work with someone they don't know is a clash in personalities and
other personal issues that frequently end up negatively impacting the project.
In the real world, individuals put in group projects may work harder because they are paid for their work. If all of my group partners were paid for the work they contribute, you can bet they would put forward more effort and avoid the issue of having one person doing most of the work.
Lastly, in most jobs, you and your partners will be required to be there for a certain amount of time each day. This eliminates the struggle of trying to meet up around everyone's crazy schedules. But in college, group members must find a time to meet in between their classes, extra-curricular activities and jobs.
College group projects are unfair, overly stressful and usually not reflective of scenarios that students will face in the professional world. While group projects do offer a glimpse into the area of trying to work well with others, the stress is too high and the effort far too great for the benefits that group projects produce.
Anissa Fritz is a sophomore from Dallas studying journalism and sociology
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Black Friday sales have typically began in the early morning hours the day after Thanksgiving, but this holiday season sales started on Thanksgiving day and continued through the weekend.
Target shoppers Kelly Foley, left, Debbie Winslow, center, and Ann Rich use a smartphone to look at a competitor's prices while shopping shortly after midnight on Black Friday, Nov. 28, in South Portland, Maine. The Black Friday shopping weekend may be losing its mojo. A survey of shoppers released Nov. 30 by the National Retail Federation shows how early discounting, more online shopping and an improving economy have fewer people shopping on the weekend that kicks off the holiday shopping season.
Black Friday, which picked up popularity along with the start of the modern Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in 1924 according to BlackFriday.com, is considered the unofficial start to the Christmas shopping season. But in recent years the deals have started earlier and earlier and now start on Thanksgiving day.
This year companies such as Walmart, Target, Best Buy and more released Black Friday advertisements up to three weeks in advance. These ads gave consumers a chance to plan their gift shopping, but also helped to make consumers aware that these stores would start having sales as early as 6 p.m. on Thanksgiving.
According to National Retail Federation's Thanksgiving Weekend Spending Survey conducted by Prosper Insights & Analytics, 55.1 percent of holiday shoppers were in stores and online over Thanksgiving
weekend, down from 58.7 percent last year.Additionally, more than three-quarters (77.2 percent) say they took advantage of retailers online and in-store promotions to buy non-gift items for themselves or their family.
While consumer sales might have been down, Black Friday is still one of the biggest shopping days
in America. NRF estimates that 86.9 million shoppers were in stores and online on Black Friday; nearly one-third of the people surveyed (32.2 percent or 43.1 million) say they shop on Thanksgiving Day.
"Reports of record-breaking online sales and store crowds point to a more confident and savvy holiday shopper who knows
when, where and how to take advantage of all the promotions retailers are offering," president and CEO Matthew Shay said in a statement.
Does starting sales and encouraging shopping on Thanksgiving ruin the holiday? For Kaley Robinson, a junior from Lawrence, there can be a happy medium. I don't think it take away
from the holiday unless you do stuff with your family all day," Robinson said. "I don't need all day for Thanksgiving. I didn't go (shopping) with the expectation of finding good stuff; I just went shopping with my family."
"I don't think it takes away
Judge allows publication of 'In Cold Blood' files
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WICHITA, Kan. — The son of a Kansas law enforcement officer who helped investigate the 1959 killings that inspired the book "In Cold Blood" can publish his father's field notes that he contended Monday substantially contradict the account found in Truman Capote's literary masterpiece.
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TOP: A grain truck passes by a park dedicated to the Herbert Clutter family in Holcomb, Kan., on Oct. 19, 2009. A Kansas judge has decided that the son of a deceased Kansas Bureau of Investigation agent, who investigated the Clutter family murders and kept records at home, can publish his father's files from the 1959 murders that inspired the book "In Cold Blood." ABOVE: The former home of the Herbert Clutter family is seen in Holcomb, Kan.
In a ruling made public Monday, Shawnee County District Court Judge Larry Hendricks said he made an error when he initially blocked publication of the criminal investigation files in 2012. His decision means that Ronald Nye of Oklahoma City can use his father's files for a book he plans about the slayings of prominent farmer and community leader Herbert Clutter, his wife and two children in Holcomb.
The Kansas attorney general's office had sued Nye to keep him from publishing the files. Nye had planned to auction the records, but later decided to write a book with author Gary McAvoy. Nye and McAvoy can now work with agents and find a publisher for their book.
Nye's father, Kansas Bureau of Investigation agent Harold Nye, kept the case files at his home. Hendricks ruled Nye's First Amendment right to publish the material outweigh the government's interest in maintaining the confidentiality of its investigative records. Nye and McAvoy would not reveal exactly what is in the files, but Nye said his father's notebooks had "vast discrepancies" from what Capote wrote.
"Our belief is that there is no other reason (Kansas) would want the materials we have suppressed were it not for the information we found in them." McAvoy said. "That information connects to other research I've done and supports a pretty compelling new theory — one that I am reluctant to even discuss at this point."
The state's lawsuit also asked the court to decide legal ownership of the case files. The judge has made no ruling on that issue.
Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt's office did not respond to email and
pnone messages seeking comment Monday.
Clutter; his wife, Bonnie Mae Fox; and their children, 15-year-old Kenyon and 16-year-old Nancy, were killed at their rural farmhouse. The hunt for their killers mesmerized the nation, drawing journalists from across the U.S. to the small, western Kansas town. Parolees Dick Hickock and Perry Smith were executed for the killings in 1965.
Capote's book about the crime inspired a movie of the same name.
The judge wrote that Kansas had not shown a legal justification for suppressing the material or for interfering with the public's right to know what is in them. He also rejected the state's argument that the Clutter family's privacy concerns justified blocking their release.
"The court is sensitive to the plaintiff's concern about publicity and its effect on the Clutters," Hendricks wrote. "However, publicity continues to follow this case even fifty-five years after its
occurrence."
O. Yale Lewis, Jr., an attorney for Nye and McAvoy, said his clients hope to have their book published in time for the 50th anniversary in September of the publication of Capote's book.
Ronald Nye said his late father took detailed notes about the case. Nye recalled that his father was so disappointed in Capote's book that he read only about 115 pages before throwing it across the room. He said his dad walked out of the movie's premiere after just 15
minutes.
Harold Nye worked for the Kansas bureau from 1955 until his retirement in 1975; he was its director from 1969 to 1971.
The state's lawsuit names as defendants Harold Nye's adult children, Ronald Nye and Terry Hurley; his widow, Joyce Nye; and McAvoy and his Seattle-based auction company, Vintage Memorabilia, which specializes in film and literature relics.
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GOP aide resigns over criticism of President Obama's daughters
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President Barack Obama, joined by his daughters Malia, right, and Sasha, center, speaks at the White House on Nov. 26, in Washington during the presidential turkey pardon ceremony, an annual Thanksgiving tradition. An aide to a Republican congressman has resigned after her critical comments about President Obama's daughters touched off a backlash. Elizabeth Lauten, communications director to Rep. Stephen Fincher of Tennessee, commented on Malia and Sasha Obama's pose and dress at a White House ceremony last week in which the president pardoned a turkey. She wrote that the girls should have shown more class. Lauten later apologized for the comments on her Facebook page that had drawn harsh criticism.
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Elizabeth Lauten, communications director to Rep. Stephen Fincher of Tennessee, said 16-year-old Malia Obarna and her sister Sasha, 13, should have shown more "class" at a turkey-pardoning ceremony last week at the White House.
Addressing her comments directly to the Obama girls, Lauten wrote that they should "respect the part you play," and added: "Then again your mother and father don't respect their positions very much, or the nation for that matter, so I'm guessing you're coming up a little short in the 'good role model' department"
Lauten also urged the Obama girls to "dress like you deserve respect, not a spot at a bar."
Lauten later apologized for the comments and deleted the original post, which drew harsh criticism across social media.
Jessica Carter, chief of staff for Fincher, said Monday that Lauten resigned. Carter had no additional comment on a personnel matter.
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White House spokesman Josh Earnest said he was surprised that a congressional staffer would use a Thanksgiving-themed event to criticize the first family, adding that it's "pretty much common sense" that the first daughters should be off-limits to criticism.
Earnest said the incident is a reminder that people who frequently speak in public need to choose their words carefully and be mindful of how their words will be perceived.
Roy Herron, chairman of the Tennessee Democratic Party, called Lauten's criticism of the Obama daughters "cruel, outrageous and inexcusable."
wanted to be judged myself as a teenager," Lauten told The Commercial Appeal of Memphis in an email. "Please know, those judgmental feelings truly have no place in my heart. Furthermore, I'd like to apologize to all of those who I have hurt and offended with my words."
Herron called the comment an "unprecedented low in Washington mudslinging" and "absolutely toxic for our
After Lauten's post became the topic of conversation on a variety websites, she issued an apology, saying "many hours of prayer," conversations with her family and a re-reading of her words made her reconsider the post.
Sean Spicer, communications director for the Republican National Committee, tweeted Monday that "children, especially the first daughters, are off limits."
civic life and political culture."
But while Lauten's comments were "inappropriate and insensitive, the mainstream media's coverage of this story is appalling," Spicer said, adding that in more than 20 years in politics, he has "never seen one of the countless inappropriate comments by Democrats ever covered to a fraction of this" remark by a previously unknown staffer.
"When I first posted on Facebook I reacted to an article and I quickly judged the two young ladies in a way that I would never have
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Who will be the No.4 seed in the playoff when the standings come out?
By Nick Couzin
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"OHIO STATE"
This Tuesday, when the College Playoff committee comes
out with its weekly top four standings, there will be a shake up at the No. 4 position.
We already know the top-three seeds are locked right now with Alabama, Oregon and Florida State all winning this weekend with their conference championships coming up. The current No. 4 seed is Mississippi State, but that is going to change because it lost its in-state rivalry game to Ole Miss on the road.
The current No. 5 seed is TCU, followed by Ohio State and Baylor. TCU loses out on its top-four spot because of a loss to Baylor, in addition to nearly losing to Kansas on the road.
The Bears are favored because they won their only regular season meeting
against the Horned Frogs.
against the Horned Frogs. Now, Ohio State is in the best position at No. 6 because it can easily get into the top four. With TCU slipping out of that No. 5 seed, the Buckeyes move up after their convincing win last weekend against a falling Michigan team, 42-28. The Buckeyes will play the Wisconsin Badgers on Friday night for the Big Ten Championship at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
It will be interesting to see how this game plays out. Quarterback J.T. Barrett, who started the majority of the games this season after starting quarterback Braxton Miller went down with a season-ending shoulder injury, is now injured, too. Barrett was carted off the field in Saturday's game with an ankle injury. He most likely will be on the sideline in a cast come Friday night.
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the most important game of the season. This will definitely be a problem for them with an inexperienced leader taking the snaps and the explosive Heisman favorite, Melvin Gordon, running havoc on the Buckeye defense.
Ohio State will be starting sophomore quarterback Cardale Jones, who has only had 14 snaps all season, in
Come next week, don't be surprised if Ohio State falls out of the four spot after losing the Big Ten title to the likes of the Badgers. As of right now, the top four is as mentioned: No. 1 Alabama, No. 2 Oregon, No. 3 Florida State and No. 4 Ohio State. On Tuesday, that is what college football fans should see. However, based on what is to come from conference championship games this coming weekend ACC, SEC and Big Ten there will be changes.
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"TCU"
This season marks the first time college football will feature
football will feature a four-team playoff, which gives four teams a shot to play for the national title. From 1998-2013, the top two teams in the BCS poll played for the national title. Now, instead of debating who should be number two, we are debating who should be number four. It has been anything but easy for the committee to choose the four best teams.
choose the playoff teams based on strength of schedule, head-to-head results, comparison of results against common opponents, championships and other factors. It has also said it will take injuries into consideration, which means Ohio State's hopes ended last week when quarterback J.T. Barrett fractured his right ankle, ending his season.
Barring any upsets in the last week of the season, Alabama, Oregon and Florida State are all locked to make the playoffs. With Mississippi State losing to rival Ole Miss last week, the fourth spot is once again up for grabs. Led by Heisman Trophy candidate Trevone Boykin, TCU — who is fourth in the current playoff rankings
— should be the fourth playoff team.
The selection committee will
Baylor, on the other hand, does have an argument with its 61-58 win over TCU six weeks ago. However, Baylor was fortunate to come back from a 21-point deficit and was helped by two pass interference calls against TCU. If just one of these bad calls was called differently, there is a good chance TCU would have won this game. Baylor did not prove it was better than TCU, just that it had luck on its side that day.
There is a reason Baylor is still ranked behind TCU. The Bears' overall body of work does not measure up to the Horned Frogs' TCU's strength of schedule is No. 45, while Baylor's is No. 64. Baylor had
no impressive nonconference wins, while TCU handled Minnesota 30-7, who went 8-4 this season.
Last week, Baylor narrowly escaped Texas Tech, 48-46, while TCU dominated the bowl-bound Texas Longhorns, 48-10, in Austin. Their narrow escape over Texas Tech stripped the Bears of their only other edge against the Horned Frogs, and that was their worst win. TCU's worst win came in Lawrence, where it beat Kansas just 34-30. TCU had to play in temperatures below 30 degrees on the road, while Baylor played in-dome at a neutral site.
This week, Baylor has a chance to impress the committee against Kansas State. But the Bears will be hard pressed to be more impressive than the Horned Frogs, who blew out the Kansas State Wildcats, 41-20.
The playoffs are supposed to feature the four best teams, and TCU has 10 weeks of proof on its side, while Baylor has just one.
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Avery was thrown into the spotlight early when senior running back Brandon Bourbon and Taylor Cox were injured before the season. He never showed freshman jitters and instead became a consistent option. Despite having to play through multiple changes around him (coach, quarterback and running mates in the backfield), he never seemed rattled. He ended the season with five rushing touchdowns and added a receiving touchdown.
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Corey Avery
This freshman running back out of Dallas, Texas had a lot of expectations after choosing Kansas over powerhouses such as Baylor, Texas, and LSU. Avery was ranked the 35th best running back recruit according to ESPN.com and handled his sudden role change with ease. He led the backfield with 631 yards on 151 carries for 5 touchdowns. After an impressive rookie year, Avery will be the starting running back for the next few years.
Shane Jackson
Corey Avery
The freshman running back took the reins in the backfield to start the season—the first time Kansas started a freshman running back in the season opener since 2010 when James Sims started as a freshman. Avery averaged 12 rushes for 52 yards per game and five touchdowns on the season, which were both team highs. Avery’s 103 rushing yards against Iowa State was the most rushing yards in a game for any Jayhawk this season.
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Winner: COREY AVERY
Jimmay Mundine
The John Mackey Award semifinalist got off to a slow start, but quickly became Kansas’ go-to receiving target, especially down the middle of the field. He was one of eight semifinalists to win the award, which goes to the best tight end in the country, before failing to make the final cut. Mundine led the team with 584 receiving yards and caught three touchdowns. His best game came against TCU where had seven catches for 137 yards and a touchdown. He finished that game with the most yards by a Kansas tight end since 1974.
Stella Liang
Michael Cummings
One of Clint Bowen’s first changes as interim head coach was putting Cummings at quarterback over sophomore Montell Cozart, who was struggling. Cummings failed to throw for more than 200 yards in just two of his starts, while Cozart only had one game this year with over 200 yards through the air. Cummings had a personal best 332 yards and two touchdowns against TCU.
Shane Jackson
Tony Pierson
Senior Tony Pierson only scored three total touchdowns this season, but he was successful lining up as a wide receiver and a running back. Offensive coordinator John Reagan used Pierson as a dual threat option by rushing for 324 yards and catching 22 passes for 203 yards. His five plays over 20 yards was the most on the team, and Pierson had the longest rush (74 yards) from scrimmage this season.
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Winner: TIE
Ben Heeney
The bearded face of the team anchored and led the defense this season. Senior linebacker Ben Heeney’s 127 tackles are good for most in the Big 12. Against Texas Tech, he recorded 21 tackles, which is the most at Kansas in a single game since 1979. Just as important as his on-field play was his leadership on and off the field. Heeney, a second-time team captain, finished his career with 335 total tackles, which puts him eighth on the school list.
Stella Liang
JaCorey Shepherd
Shepherd ended his senior campaign on a low note after being torched by the conference’s best receiver Tyler Lockett. But prior to the Kansas State game, Shepherd led the Big 12 in pass defense with 19 passes defended. Of his 19, 16 of those were pass breakups and three were interceptions. Aside from the first and last game of the year, Shepherd did not surrender a single touchdown.
Shane Jackson
JaCorey Shepherd
Every Big 12 team picked on senior cornerback JaCorey Shepherd, who often guarded the opposing team’s best wide receiver. But Shepherd responded by leading the Big 12 in pass deflections. Shepherd also led Kansas with three interceptions. Bowen often kept Shepherd on an island with the opposing wide receivers, especially against TCU, where Shepherd intercepted TCU quarterback Trevone Boykin and broke up a pass.
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Winner: JACOREY SHEPHARD
Defensive Player of the Year
The bearded face of the team anchored and led the defense this season. Senior linebacker Ben Heeney’s 127 tackles are good for most in the Big 12. Against Texas Tech, he recorded 21 tackles, which is the most at Kansas in a single game since 1979. Just as important as his on-field play was his leadership on and off the field. Heeney, a second-time team captain, finished his career with 335 total tackles, which puts him eighth on the school list.
Stella Liang
Nigel King’s catch
There was not a more bizarre or fantastic play this season than junior wide receiver Nigel King’s circus reception. King was running down the sideline when the pass was thrown his way. It was batted into the air by him and the defender at least three times. Using extreme concentration, he finally ended up with the ball, evaded his defender and ran 78 yards into the end zone.
Stella Liang
Nigel King’s catch
“I don’t believe what I just saw” would suffice when describing this play against TCU. In a game in which everything seemed to be going Kansas’ way, even this play was almost hard to imagine. Many were calling it the best catch of the college football season. After being tipped up by a TCU defensive back, King bobbled it with his right hand three times down the visiting sideline, and proceeded to sprint down the sideline for the touchdown.
Shane Jackson
Nigel King’s catch
The Nigel King 78-yard catch against TCU was the play of the year and a top play on SportsCenter’s top 10 plays. King’s play was the longest reception from scrimmage and the most eye-popping play of the season. A pass thrown by Michael Cummings was tipped by TCU corner back Kevin White then, before the ball went out of bounds, King tipped the ball to himself and ran 78 yards for a score.
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Winner: NIGEL KING’S CATCH
TCU
Even though the Jayhawks ended up with the loss, this game provided the most hope and excitement for both the team and the faithful Jayhawk fans. They gave the then-No. 4 team in the country a huge scare, and the Jayhawks led that game until late in the third quarter. The offense was crisp and the defense disrupted proficient passer Trevone Boykin. King and Mundine both had over 100 yards receiving and a touchdown.
Stella Liang
TCU
It is hard to imagine a loss as the game of the year, but if there was one game where Kansas played it’s best it would be the game against TCU. Kansas took a then-No. 4 ranked TCU team to the wire in the final game in Memorial Stadium, losing 34-30. Not only did Kansas look its best in those 60 minutes than it did the entire year, but that game alone may have torched TCU’s College Football Playoff hopes. It made Kansas football seem fun once again.
Shane Jackson
TCU
A Kansas loss doesn’t mean it can’t be the game of the year because Kansas played its best three quarters of the season against TCU. Cummings threw for a career high 332 yards, and senior tight end Jimmy Mundine had a career high 137 receiving yards. The Jayhawks led No. 4 TCU 13-10 at halftime, and Kansas held a 27-17 lead in the third quarter before the Horned Frogs scored 17 unanswered points and won 34-30.
Blair Sheade
Winner: TCU GAME
The no-brainer award: TREVOR PARDULA. Pardula was the obvious choice for special teams player of the year.
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"It's a badmatchup for Florida State." — ESPN Analyst Danny Kaneil in reference to Florida State versus Georgia Tech
FACT OF THE DAY
The last time a two-loss team won the college football National Championship was LSU in 2007-2008.
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Q. When was the last time the top two teams lost in the last week of the college football season?
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(#9 Oklahoma beat #1 Missouri)
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THE MORNING BREW
College Football Playoff is all but decided
W with the college football regular season coming to a close this upcoming weekend, the first Saturday in December will paint a solid picture of how the postseason will unfold. Four playoff spots are up for grabs, and no team is guaranteed a game on Jan. 1.
For the ACC, Pac-12, SEC and Big Ten conferences, each will have their conference championship game on Saturday. Whereas in the Big 12, the championship will be decided from the results of two games: No.9 Kansas State at No.5 Baylor and Iowa State at No.4 TCU.
The ACC Championship will be between undefeated No. 3 Florida State, who survived a poor Florida team, and two-loss No.12 Georgia Tech, who defeated Georgia in Sanford Stadium in overtime.
The Pac-12 Championship features a rematch of an early October upset, when No. 2 Oregon fell to unranked
By G.J. Melia
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Arizona at home. It's a different story now with Arizona ranked in the top 10. The Ducks are again ranked second in country, and will play the No. 8 Wildcats Friday night at Levi's Stadium with revenge on their mind, and a playoff spot for the taking.
No. 1 Alabama will look to claim its third SEC Championship under head coach Nick Saban, and the first since 2012 as they face SEC East Champion Missouri. The Crimson Tide will look to tighten up on the defensive side after giving up 44 points in a win versus Auburn last Saturday.
Lastly, the Big Ten Championship was supposed to be a matchup of two Heisman hopefuls in Ohio State's J.T. Barrett and Wisconsin's Melvin Gordon. But Barrett went down with an ankle fracture against Michigan, drastically changing Ohio State's playoff chances.
THE BREW
more Cardale Jones, who will make his first start in the biggest game of the season. Jones is incredibly talented, yet the biggest question is how he will handle the pressure.
Quarterback Jameis Winston threw a career-high four interceptions
If both TCU and Baylor win on Saturday, the College Football Playoff committee will have to decide if Baylor's win over TCU is enough to put them over the Horned Frogs in the rankings.
against Florida, and Florida State has not looked convincing throughout its unblemished season. A loss against Georgia Tech could mean chaos for the playoff committee.
An upset is unlikely in the SEC Championship game, but, at the risk of sounding cliche, stranger
sounding uninterrupted things have happened. Alabama cannot overlook Missouri, and if Oregon were to drop a second game to Arizona, the Wildcats would have a case for the playoff.
After Saturday, we should have a better view of how the playoff will look. But nothing will be decided until the College Football Playoff Selection Show, Sunday at 11:45 a.m. central time on ESPN on Dec. 7.
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Conner Frankamp, who left the Kansas basketball program in October, has decided to continue his collegiate basketball career at Wichita State University.
Frankamp, who is still attending the University, is a Wichita native and 2013 Wichita North High School graduate. Frankamp decided to stay close to home to finish up his two-and-a-half years of eligibility, but also considered Colorado and Creighton.
"I really connected well with the coaching staff and I feel I
could fit well in their system," Frankamp told ESPN.com on Monday. "And of course, it's tough to say no to home."
Last season with the Jayhawks, Frankamp averaged 2.5 points in just 8.3 minutes of play, but played a larger role in the NCAA Tournament, where he scored double-digits in the Jayhawks' two games. He decided to transfer to play a larger role for another team. Coming into this season, Frankamp seemed to be behind returning sophomore point guard Frank Mason and freshman guard Devonte' Graham. With wing players such as freshman guard Sviatoslav
Mykhaliliuk getting major minutes early, and sophomore guard Wayne Selden Jr. doing the same, playing time would have been scarce for Frankamp during the 2014-15 season. There is also freshman guard Kelly Oubre Jr. and sophomore guard Brannen Greene, who round out the guard position for the Jayhawks.
Frankamp was the No. 34 recruit of the class of 2013, according to Rivals.com and ranked No. 46 according to ESPN.com. He will be eligible to begin playing with the Shockers in the spring semester of next year's season.
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COMMENTARY Jayhawks heating up thanks to Ellis, Mason
Ellis has taken the reins of Kansas' offense since the Kentucky game. He is averaging 15.3 points per game and 7 rebounds this season.
Kansas is coming off of an impressive showing at thee 2014 Orlando Classic. Kansas went 3-0 and won the title in three strong victories.
By Ben Felderstein
@Ben_Felderstein
"There is no doubt Perry Ellis is KU's best player right now" Gary Parrish of CBS Sports writes.
Junior Perry Ellis really stepped up his game in Orlando, being named both tournament MVP and Big 12 player of the week.
The Jayhawks will have to ride that momentum into their second hardest test of the early season against Florida. This will be Kansas and Florida's second match-up in as many seasons; Kansas is coming off of a loss last season in Gainesville.
One of Kansas' strong points in Orlando was the play from sophomore point guard Frank Mason. Mason struggled against a larger Kentucky team, but has had an easier time getting to the basket since. One of the keys to Kansas' success this season is Mason's ability to drive to basket and find the open shooter on the perimeter.
Kansas will need to continue its strong nonconference play in order carry momentum into the Big 12 schedule. The Big 12 is a strong as it has been in recent memory, and Texas looks as ready as ever to challenge Kansas for the Big 12 title.
Texas freshman Myles Tuner is averaging 11.2 points per game with 6.7 rebounds and has 18 blocks on the season. The Longhorns are ranked sixth in the country and are a perfect 6-0.
In comparison, Kansas' freshman big man, Cliff Alexander, is starting to come into his own. He's averaging 9.7 points and 6 rebounds in 18.7 minutes per game. The matchups between Alexander and Turner will be intriguing going forward, as they are set to face each other at least twice in the regular season, with another possible matchup in the Big 12 Tournament in March.
Alexander's minutes will likely increase as the season presses on, as long as he can stay out of foul trouble. Against Kentucky, Alexander committed fouls on his first two possessions of the game. If he is going to be an important piece for Kansas going forward, he's going to need to stay on the floor.
The Jayhawks have a few more tough tests before conference play starts, but come January, Bill Self and Kansas will be focused on one thing: an 11th straight Big 12 title.
Edited by Brian Hillix
MOVING ON
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The Kansas football team walks off the field after Clint Bowen's first home game as interim coach. One of the Kansan football writers nominated Bowen for Biggest Surprise this year.
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KU FOOTBALL AWARDS
continued on page 8
Most Valuable Player
Michael Cummings
There were multiple players who had good individual seasons, but there is not a player that was more valuable to the team than junior quarterback Michael Cummings. He was given the starting position against Oklahoma State on Oct. 11 and made an immediate impact. Since starting, he got the tight ends and wide receivers involved and overall improved the team's passing threat. He took control of the offense and really helped the Jayhawks build drives, especially at home.
Ben Heeney
Stella Liang
There is little doubt the best player to put on a Kansas uniform this season was Ben Heeney, Captain Ben Heeney's conference-best 21 tackles against Texas Tech alone was enough to win this award. Every Saturday fanc knew exactly what you were going to get out of the senior linebacker. Heeney recorded double-digit tackles seven times, and currently leads the nation in solo tackles per game. He's made a strong case to be considered an All-American and could very likely be playing on Sundays next year in the NFL.
Ben Heeney
-Shane Jackson
the defense was the consistent force of the Kansas football team and the leader of the defense was senior linebacker Ben Heeney, who led the Big 12 conference averaging 11 tackles per game. Heeney had 83 solo tackles, the next best in the Big 12 had 65 solo tackles. The MVP of the team set a career-high against Texas Tech with 21 total tackles and 17 solo tackles, which are both Kansas school records.
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Winner:
BEN HEENEY
Michael Reynolds
Most Improved Player
Senior linebacker Michael Reynolds provided energy on the field and never gave up in his pursuit of the quarterback. He ended the season with 45 tackles, 14.5 tackles for a loss and seven sacks, all up from last year. His biggest contribution this season came from forcing fumbles, which he did five times and is top in the Big 12. His tackles for a loss and sacks are good for fourth in the league in both categories. He did a little bit of everything.
— Stella Liang
Jimmay Mundine
To be fair, Mundine did come into this year with higher expectations after being named to the 2014 Mackey Award Watch List, an award for the nation's best tight end. He had 20 receptions for 229 yards and five touchdowns last year. This year Mundine took tremendous strides catching 45 balls for 584 yards and three touchdowns. He became one of Cummings' favorite targets, particularly on third down. He wound up being named a semifinalist for the Mackey Award.
Michael Reynolds
Shane Jackson
Last season, senior linebacker Michael Reynolds had 37 tackles and 6.5 sacks, which ranked sixth in the Big 12. This season Reynolds improved in both categories. The senior ranks fourth in the Big 12 in sacks and tackles for a loss. Reynolds sacked the quarterback seven times and had 13.5 tackles for a loss. Reynolds also had 45 total tackles this season, 35 of those were solo tackles, and caused a team-high five forced fumbles.
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Nick Harwell
Clint Bowen
After sitting out last season due to transfer rules, Harwell proved to be a huge contributor to the offense in his only year of eligibility at Kansas. He was one of Cummings' top targets, finishing third on the team in receiving yards with 470. He finished first on the team with five receiving touchdowns. His teammates showed trust in him by naming him captain, even before seeing him in a game.
— Stella Liang
Biggest Surprise
Winner:
MICHAEL
REYNOLDS
It surprised a lot of Kansas fans when they woke up one Sunday morning following a 23-0 loss to Texas to the news of Charlie Weis' firing. It surprised even more when Clint Bowen — not John Reagan — took over as interim head coach. While expectations were low, Bowen surpassed them in just a couple weeks. Although he will only have one win on his resume, you could see the difference in this team with Bowen in charge. Players wanted to play for this guy, something no one ever saw with Weis at the helm.
Michael Cummings
-Shane Jackson
At the start of the season, all the attention was on sophomore quarterback Montell Cozart. After the loss to Texas, newly appointed interim coach Clint Bowen gave the starting job to redshirt junior Michael Cummings. He led Kansas to its only Big 12 win against Iowa State and threw for 332 yards against TCU, which was the most passing yards in a game since 2012. Cummings finished with 13 total touchdowns and 1,715 passing yards.
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Students gathered on the steps of Wescoe Beach on Tuesday afternoon to demonstrate their frustration with the response to the Ferguson jury decision made last week. The event was part of #KansasBlackOut week, which began Monday with a march.
Caleb Bobo, a junior from Chesterfield, Mo., coordinated the demonstration in order to increase visibility of concerned black students on campus and encourage conversation among all groups. Bobo's hometown is only 30 minutes from Ferguson, but he said he believes the issue affects society as a whole.
"I want people to see that there are students here on campus who are upset not only about the case itself, but about the response from the public," Bobo said.
While Ferguson coverage has dominated both news and social media outlets, Bobo emphasized the need for personal conversation and physical demonstration as a means to better understand and mitigate insensitive backlash.
"People are comfortable saying things on Facebook and Twitter that they wouldn't say to people's faces," Bobo said. "If someone does feel like that, I encourage them to come out and express those opinions, but posting on Facebook doesn't make you an activist, and I feel it's a cheap way to say something insensitive you wouldn't sav to someone's face."
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Throughout the fall semester, there have been a number of major construction projects happening on the University of Kansas campus.
These projects include the construction of two new dormitory buildings on Daisy Hill, construction of McCarthy Hall on Naismith Drive, construction of the Capitol Federal School of Business and construction of the DeBruce Center, the facility attached to
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WILL WEBBER
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Students gathered on the steps of Wescoe Beach on Tuesday afternoon to demonstrate their frustration with the response to the Ferguson jury decision made last week. The event was part of #KansasBlackOut week, which began Monday with a march.
While Ferguson coverage has dominated both news and social media outlets, Bobo emphasized the need for person-
Caleb Bobo, a junior from Chesterfield, Mo., coordinated the demonstration in order to increase visibility of concerned black students on campus and encourage conversation among all groups. Bobo's hometown is only 30 minutes from Ferguson, but he said he believes the issue affects society as a whole.
"I want people to see that there are students here on campus who are upset not only about the case itself, but about the response from the public," Bobo said.
The demonstration was originally planned for noon at Strong Hall to maximize visibility, but it was moved to Wescoe Beach because Strong Hall is not one of the University's designated areas for student assembly.
"These designated areas are designed to make sure classes can go and people can pass through," said Tim Caboni, vice chancellor for public affairs at the University. "We want students to hear their message, but also walk by and get to class without having their day interrupted."
"It takes 30 seconds to type #SupportFerguson and be done, and it's a good sentiment, but this carries more weight with a little time."
JACK MITCHELL Sophomore from Olathe
and racial matters in general, while two other students wrote the names of victims of police brutality in chalk on the sidewalk. The group mostly comprised black students initially, but students of multiple ethnicities joined in while passing.
Jack Mitchell, a sophomore from Olathe, had no prior knowledge of the event, but stood in solidarity after stopping to read the signs. Like Bobo, Mitchell saw a disparity between discussion on social media and in public settings.
"I think [public demonstration] is better because it's more active than 'Twitter,' Mitchell said. "It takes 30 seconds to type #SupportFerguson and be done, and it's a good sentiment, but this carries more weight with a little time."
The group briefly moved across Jayhawk Boulevard to take photos beneath the flag pole of Strong Hall, but emphasized the need to comply with University policies. The demonstration ended shortly after, and succeeded in fueling
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as 24/7 hotlines and support groups. GaDuGi representatives are also able to go to the hospital with survivors when rape kits are necessary.
"I don't know if [the University is] equipped to support survivors the way we can," Heikkila said. "We can provide a safety net."
A care coordinator, Sarah Jane Russell, was recently hired by the University to help students navigate University processes and collaborate with GaDuGi and the Willow Center to make sure students receive support, said Kathy Rose-Mockry, director of the Emily Taylor Center for Women and Gender Equity.
The task force is also discussing changing the reporting procedure of the University to include a phone call to an advocacy center so students have access to that support.
"We have always been good partners, and I intend for that to continue," Rose-Mockry said. "We serve as a bridge to make sure that all the right people are coordinating services."
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The care coordinator position is currently only funded for one year. Rose-Mockry said the position will be essential in the future because of its connections on campus and its collaborative nature.
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Kansas is coming off of an impressive showing at thee 2014 Orlando Classic. Kansas went 3-0 and won the title in three strong victories.
Junior Perry Ellis really stepped up his game in Orlando, being named both tournament MVP and Big 12 player of the week.
"There's no doubt Perry Ellis is KU's best player right now" Gary Parrish of CBS Sports writes.
Ellis has taken the reins of Kansas' offense since the Kentucky game. He is averaging 15.3 points per game and 7 rebounds this season.
The lajayhawks will have to ride that momentum into their second hardest test of the early season against Florida. This will be Kansas and Florida's second matchup in as many seasons; Kansas is coming off of a loss last season in Gainesville.
One of Kansas' strong points in Orlando was the play from sophomore point guard Frank Mason. Mason struggled against a larger Kentucky team, but has had an easier time getting to the basket since. One of the keys to Kansas' success this season is Mason's ability to drive to basket and find the open shooter on the perimeter.
Kansas will need to continue its strong non-conference play in order carry momentum into the Big 12 schedule. The Big 12 is a strong as it has been in recent memory, and Texas looks as ready as ever to challenge Kansas for the Big 12 title.
In comparison, Kansas' freshman big man, Cliff Alexander, is starting to come into his own. He's averaging 9.7 points and 6 rebounds in 18.7 minutes per game. The matchups between Alexander and Turner will be intriguing going forward, as they are set to face each other at least twice in the regular season, with another possible matchup in the Big 12 Tournament in March.
Texas freshman Myles Tuner is averaging 11.2 points per game with 6.7 rebounds and has 18 blocks on the season. The Longhorns are ranked sixth in the country and are a perfect 6-0.
Alexander's minutes will likely increase as the season presses on, or as long as he can stay out of foul trouble. Against Kentucky, Alexander committed fouls on his first two possessions of the game. If he is going to be an important piece for Kansas going forward, he's going to need to stay on the floor.
The Jayhawks have a few more tough tests before conference play starts, but come January, Bill Self and Kansas will be focused on one thing: an 11th straight Big 12 title.
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Ferguson demonstration sparks racial conversation
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Students gathered on the steps of Wescoe Beach on Tuesday afternoon to demonstrate their frustration with the response to the Ferguson jury decision made last week. The event was part of #KansasBlackOut week, which began Monday with a march.
Caleb Bobo, a junior from Chesterfield, Mo., coordinated the demonstration in order to increase visibility of concerned black students on campus and encourage conversation among all groups. Bobo's hometown is only 30 minutes from Ferguson, but he said he believes the issue affects society as a whole.
While Ferguson coverage has dominated both news and social media outlets, Bobo emphasized the need for personal conversation and physical demonstration as a means to better understand and mitigate insensitive backlash.
"I want people to see that there are students here on campus who are upset not only about the case itself, but about the response from the public," Bobo said.
"People are comfortable saying things on Facebook and Twitter that they wouldn't say to people's faces," Bobo said. "If someone does feel like that, I encourage them to come out and express those opinions, but posting on Facebook doesn't make you an activist, and I feel it's a cheap way to say something insensitive you wouldn't say to someone's face."
The demonstration was originally planned for noon at Strong Hall to maximize visibility, but it was moved to Wescoe Beach because Strong Hall is not one of the University's designated areas for student assembly.
"These designated areas are designed to make sure classes can go and people can pass through," said Tim Caboni, vice chancellor for public affairs at the University. "We want students to hear their message, but also walk by and get to class without having their day interrupted."
it takes 30 seconds to type #SupportFerguson and be done, and it's a good sentiment, but this carries more weight with a little time."
JACK MITCHELL Sophomore from Olathe
Students were permitted to protest campus sexual assault issues in front of Strong Hall earlier in the year, but only as an exception because the designated areas of Wescoe Beach and the Stauffer-Flint lawn were blocked from campus construction at the time.
Bobo and others gathered on Wescoe Beach minutes before noon to make signs expressing their thoughts on Ferguson
and racial matters in general, while two other students wrote the names of victims of police brutality in chalk on the sidewalk. The group mostly comprised black students initially, but students of multiple ethnicities joined in while passing.
Jack Mitchell, a sophomore from Olathe, had no prior knowledge of the event, but stood in solidarity after stopping to read the signs. Like Bobo, Mitchell saw a disparity between discussion on social media and in public settings.
"I think [public demonstration] is better because it's more active than Twitter," Mitchell said. "It takes 30 seconds to type #SupportFerguson and be done, and it's a good sentiment, but this carries more weight with a little time."
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the group briefly moved across Jayhawk Boulevard to take photos beneath the flag pole of Strong Hall, but emphasized the need to comply with University policies. The demonstration ended shortly after, and succeeded in fueling the conversation, Bobo said.
"I want students here at KU to know you can protest peacefully and still make a difference," Bobo said. "When they see African-American students being upset and they see that people care, they may think, 'Wow I might have called those people in Ferguson ghetto or thugs, but are these students thugs?'"
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KANSASBLACKOUT EVENTS THIS WEEK
Wednesday, Dec. 3:
A statewide, online "event" where students are encouraged to post a selfie with the hashtag #KansasBlackOut and also post why they think Ferguson matters.
Thursday, Dec. 4:
Students can discuss Ferguson and "why race matters" at the Ballroom in the Kansas Union at 7 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 5:
Individuals from the universities participating in #KansasBlackOut will end the week by meeting in Topeka at the Washburn campus.
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There are several construction projects in process on campus right now including two new Daisy Hill dorms, an athletic dorm on Naismith Drive, a new business school and the DeBruce Center that will be attached to Allen Fieldhouse. All projects are set to be ready by their estimated completion dates.
Construction mostly on schedule
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Throughout the fall semester, there have been a number of major construction projects happening on the University of Kansas campus.
These projects include the construction of two new dormitory buildings on Daisy Hill, construction of McCarthy Hall on Naismith Drive, construction of the Capitol Federal School of Business and construction of the DeBruce Center, the facility attached to
As for the two new residence halls, crews are currently placing air sealants on the outside of the building and are starting to lay brickwork on the north building, said Diana Robertson, the director of Student Housing.
Crews are also building the fifth floor of the south building and are planning on putting a roof on both buildings before snow arrives, Robertson said. Construction is expected to be completed in July.
Allen Fieldhouse.
"With winter approaching.
we're definitely trying to get to where [the crews] can be focusing on interior work while it's really cold or snowy in the wintertime," Robertson said.
"I really don't mind the construction," Dotterweich said. "I know it's going to look nice in the long run."
Dotterweich said he does not find the construction to be too loud, but he has heard of students complaining about
Jacob Dotterweich, a sophomore from Olathe, lives in Templin Hall, which is on the north side of Daisy Hill.
the noise. Robertson said she has not received any complaints about construction on Daisy Hill.
"I think that most of the work is far enough away from the halls to have not been too disruptive at this point," Robertson said.
Construction on McCarthy Hall, the new dorm on Naismith for student athletes, has fallen behind schedule, Robertson said. Robertson said the
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Task force seeks to partner with GaDuGi
The chancellor's sexual assault task force is in the early stages of drafting a formal partnership with advocacy centers such as GaDuGi Safe-Center and the Willow Domestic Violence Center to recommend to the chancellor.
"It's an understanding that KU is partnering with them for services that don't have a conflict of interest;" Murphy said.
The University will adopt the national practice by modeling the agreement after the White House's partnership statement, said Angela Murphy, co-chair of the task force.
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Leaders from GaDuGi and the Willow Center spoke at the Nov. 7 task force meeting about their roles with survivors and their current relationships with the University.
Both centers currently serve to students and the campus, but the formal partnership will provide better support and more connections, said Chrissy Heikkila, the executive director of GaDuGi. The formal partnership would not require a change in services.
"Any time we can streamline services to survivors and create better access to support, the better," Heikkila said.
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"We have always been good partners, and I intend for that to continue." Rose-Mockry said. "We serve as a bridge to make sure that all the right people are coordinating services."
A care coordinator, Sarah Jane Russell, was recently hired by the University to help students navigate University processes and collaborate with GaDuGi and the Willow Center to make sure students receive support, said Kathy Rose-Mockry, director of the Emily Taylor Center for Women and Gender Equity.
The care coordinator position is currently only funded for one year. Rose-Mockry said the position will be essential in the future because of its connections on campus and its collaborative nature.
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The task force is also discussing changing the reporting procedure of the University to include a phone call to an advocacy center so students have access to that support.
"I don't know if [the University is] equipped to support survivors the way we can," Heikkila said. "We can provide a safety net."
as 24/7 hotlines and support groups. GaDuGi representatives are also able to go to the hospital with survivors when rape kits are necessary.
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delay was due to the extended time it took to acquire a building permit.
The new dorms on Daisy Hill, as well as McGarthy Hall. are expected to open before the beginning of the fall 2015 semester.
Construction of the Daisy Hill dorms have remained on track to be completed by July 2015, according to Diana Robertson, director of Student Housing. Crews plan to roof both buildings to work on the interior over the winter.
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Construction on the Capitol Federal School of Business is also expected to be completed on schedule in fall 2016, said Austin Falley, the communications director of the School of Business.
"In terms of the current construction site, utilities are done, the building piers and the building pads are complete, they are about 40 percent completed with the grade beams and the west half of the building is complete," Falley said. "We're installing the east half right now."
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house, is also in progress. Gavin Young, the associate director of strategic communications at the University, said the facility will not only house James Naismith's original rules of basketball, but will also contain a food area and a few retail shops.
According to the KU Athletics website, the DeBruce Center is expected to be completed in time for the 2015-16 basketball season.
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Group to hold meditation meetings during finals week
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Finals are quickly approaching, which means stress and studying. In order to help students relieve stress, KU Active Minds is hosting a mindfulness meditation meeting in the first floor conference room at Watkins Health Center tonight at 5:30 p.m.
Led by psychologist Keith Floyd from the Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), mindfulness meditation is a way for students to connect with their bodies, emotions and thought processes in the moment rather than focusing on the past or present, said Katelyn Cook, KU Active Minds events coordinator.
KU Active Minds holds mindfulness meditation meetings each year around finals week.
Floyd said mindfulness meditation directs attention to one's present experience and emphasizes awareness of breathing and posture. The goal is to focus on what is happening now instead of letting the mind wander.
"In a way, [mindfulness meditation] is kind of impossible to do, but with practice we can learn to be more aware of when we're lost in thoughts or reacting to the stuff in our heads and return our attention to our immediate experience," Floyd said. "It's really interesting to notice the difference between experiencing things with openness and curiosity versus our habitual judging and reactivity."
The members of KU Active Minds are invited to this free event, but everyone is welcome to come: The meeting not only teaches students to meditate, but it also encourages students to utilize the services CAPS offers.
KU Active Minds President Rachel Hagan said participating in mindfulness meditation is a different experience.
"I think it's really neat because it's 15 or 20 students who know each other in varying degrees just sitting very quietly in a room during a really hectic time in the semester." Hagan said. "It's really weirdly cool."
"I think it's really important, especially in times of high stress, that students know what resources are available to them and this is one of the ways that Active Minds tries to introduce CAPS to students because CAPS is a great resource, but is not one that is used by many students," Hagan said. "Outside of that, this is a way to practice mindfulness meditation or get introduced in case you don't know about it."
Cook tries to practice mindfulness meditation on her own despite her busy schedule.
"It's very hard to keep yourself focused at first because you start thinking about what you're going to have for dinner or how much homework you have to do." Cook said. "I try to do it, but I'm very busy so I don't think about it all the time. It definitely helps and it gets easier as time goes on."
As a student organization, KU Active Minds aims to end the stigma surrounding mental illness by leading educational and fun meetings as well as spreading the word about the organization, Hagan said.
"Basically, [with] Active Minds we try to be an outreach arm," Hagan said. "Mental health can be hard to talk about, but I think students trust other students. It's important because mindfulness meditation can be mental health care."
"With mental illness, it can sound like it's a very serious club about health," Hagan said. "Really, we're a very positive group. It's all about connecting to resources that can improve your life."
Hagan doesn't want students to shy away from joining the club because it sounds like a solemn subject.
Floyd also holds weekly mindfulness Training Groups through CAPS.
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Student Senate is continuing to work on issues with the Daisy Hill bus route and conflicts between students and bus drivers.
Jenny Erice, the transportation coordinator for Student Senate, said they have only received two formal complaints from students
"It is utterly embarrassing that due to the hostile, vocal minority of Daisy Hill students, we had to prioritize worker rights over route convenience for students."
JENNY ERICE Transportation coordinator for Student Senate
The complaints stem from issues students had regarding an additional bus stop on Daily Hill. One bus stop was removed to streamline the Daily Hill route, and multiple students began acting out toward bus drivers.
Students allegedly kicked the buses and one student threatened to spit on a driver, according to Erice.
"College students can and should do far better than this," Erice said. "We should all be aware that kicking and screaming to get our way is a strategy whose usefulness is long dead. Complaints and reasonable suggestions from students, or any resident who uses the buses, are absolutely welcome and taken into account when transit decisions are made and bus drivers do not directly make these decisions."
The bus drivers' union intervened and the stop was added back into the route for the safety of the drivers.
"It is utterly embarrassing that due to the hostile, vocal minority of Daisy Hill students, we had to prioritize worker rights over route convenience for students," Erice said.
Student body President Morgan Said wants students to stop acting out and understand that the routes are not the bus drivers' choice.
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For now, because of students' actions, the bus stop remains. Student Senate is still exploring options to remedy the situation and encourages student input.
Erice said students can contact her at KUon-wheels@ku.edu to voice concerns.
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Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel talks about his future plan for Chicago on Nov. 24 during a visit to a city maintenance facility in Chicago. Chicago is set to become the latest U.S. city to raise its minimum wage, as Emanuel fast-tracks a politically popular plan to reach $13 per hour amid his bid for a second term and criticism that he's out-of-touch with working people.
CHICAGO — Chicago's minimum-wage workers will earn $13 an hour by 2019 under a plan the City Council approved overwhelmingly Tuesday. Pushed by Mayor Rahm Emanuel, the change makes the nation's third-largest city the latest to raise its rate. Still, opponents worry about the impact on business.
Here are some things to know about Chicago's minimum wage hike.
The Chicago plan raises Illinois' $8.25 rate — which is $1 higher than the federal rate — incrementally. It'll get bumped to $10 next year, later increasing by steps of 50 cents and $1. City officials estimate more than 400,000 Chicago workers will benefit.
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The politically popular idea comes as Emanuel faces re-election and two high-profile challengers, Alderman Bob Fioretti and Cook County Commissioner Jesus Garcia, are pushing for an even higher rate of $15. Emanuel, who says the higher wage addresses cost-of-living increases, hopes Chicago's plan will "jolt" state lawmakers to act. He also cites voters' wide support of a nonbinding November ballot measure which called for a $10 rate by January.
State legislators are now considering a plan that could raise Illinois' rate over time to $11. What remains unclear is if there's the political will to do so and how it would affect Chicago. Emanuel initially fast-tracked the plan over fears that legislators would pre-empt Chicago's increase.
THE ARGUMENTS Five of Chicago's 50 aldermen voted against the proposal. Two are small business owners, including Alderman Tom Tunney who runs Ann Sather restaurants. He fears companies might leave Chicago over the increased costs of doing business. Groups like the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce, which oppose a hike, say a higher wage means disadvantages for city businesses.
mind. However, Emanuel disputed the notion of disadvantages, saying working families shouldn't live in poverty.
Emanuel also addressed business group concerns of the legality of the move by saying Chicago has the authority to raise its own rate.
Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn said he'll push for a state-level increase during his less than two months left in office, but Republican Gov.-elect Bruce Rauner says he'll support a hike only if it's done in conjunction with other reforms. He urged Emanuel to keep Chicago's competitiveness in
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Chicago is the latest major city to give minimum wage employees a raise. This year, Seattle officials approved a phased-in $15 wage. In California, San Francisco voters approved a $15 increase in November, while Oakland OK'd an increase to $12.25. Portland, Maine and Louisville are considering increases.
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I kept telling myself that I wouldn't ever read "After", but I've let boredom get the best of me, and unfortunately, I cannot stop reading...
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Adnan Syed up for appeal January 2015! Yes!! All my Serial fans know what I'm talkin about.
Looking forward to everybody lookin their worst for finals week ... sweats all day every day.
nick Jonas" "Jealous" has been stuck in my head all day. I'm not even ashamed about this.
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Proof of sexual assault varies between schools
By Preston Conner
@KansanOpinion
There are a lot of intricate factors at play with sexual misconduct cases. An issue that is particularly sticky for universities is the differences in the degree of proof required, including the appropriate due process. For breaches of university policy, only
preponderance of evidence is required, meaning that the school only has to be 51 percent sure the transgression occurred in order to administer disciplinary action. If the violation is of a sexual nature and the student is charged, then a higher standard of proof is required.
evidence (about 75 percent sure) or beyond a reasonable doubt (99 percent sure) is required to get a conviction, with rape requiring beyond a reasonable doubt.
Depending on the state and the specific charge, either clear and convincing
The reason so many colleges,including KU,dance around sexual violations is this difference in proving guilt. If a college finds a student guilty and dismisses the student,but the student is later acquitted
in court, the university could be financially liable to compensate the student for having dismissed them and it may be required to reinstate them.
Many colleges, including the Universities of Houston, Maine, Florida and Duke, among others, have all been sued in this scenario. Some cases were successful, resulting in the school paying the student tens of
thousands of dollars due to improperly dismissing students. If KU, or other schools, were to take a more aggressive stance on sexual crimes, they would be opening themselves up to a large liability risk financially.
Preston Conner is a sophomore from Independence, Mo.,studying business administration
Rolling admissions policies need to be revised
By Sebastian Schoneich
@ThingsSebiSays
Applying to medical schools this semester has made me question the rolling admissions policies that are used widely throughout the nation. Rolling admission essentially allows for applicants to be accepted or denied while applications are still being accepted for review. As such, admissions committees make acceptance decisions before they've seen all applications.
Before getting deep into the admissions process, I didn't think too much about what rolling admission entailed. Now that the admissions cycle is coming to a close, I have started to wonder why rolling admission is considered an effective method for selecting incoming students. In fact, I've come to consider it totally contradicting to the purposes of admissions committees.
The role of admissions committees across the nation is to most effectively select a certain number of students for admission into their particular school, in accordance to their admission standards. For example, if a school's entering class is set at 100 students, then the job of the admissions committee is to comprehensively select the best 100 students out of all the applications it receives. Here, the key phrase is "all of the applications."
This is impossible if a school uses a rolling admissions policy. According to such a policy, the admissions committee begins to offer acceptances before receiving all the possible applications it will receive. This means those who apply earlier have
an advantage over those who apply later on. The earlier you apply, the more spots that are open for competition. I am still trying to figure out whether the speed with which one submits an application is a mark of intelligence — I haven't found any evidence for it so far.
There may, however, be some advantages to a rolling admissions policy. It may reduce stress for applicants, allowing them a longer time to submit their applications. It may even reduce stress for admissions committees, who, instead of receiving several applications at once, receive them continuously throughout a span of several months. Rolling admissions also benefit those who apply and are accepted early on, allowing them to know earlier on how to plan for the future.
Despite the possible stress-reducing advantages, the rolling admissions process only serves to harm
applicants by doing away with the simple fairness the application process deserves. If I submit my application the day before it is due, yet end up competing with many other applicants for only a few remaining spots, I can't think of any other word to describe the situation other than "unfair." Did I do something wrong by applying by the due date?
A fair application process requires a comprehensive review of all the applications in an applicant pool. If doing this all at once is a daunting task for admissions committees — which it certainly is — then there are some simple solutions.
Here's how I would do it. First, set slightly earlier due dates for applications materials. This only means that instead of turning everything in by the beginning of December, applications would have to be due by mid-October. This would
then allow the committee several months to review all of the applications (perhaps until January). Then. the best applicants would be chosen for interviews between January and March, and notices of acceptance or rejection would be sent by April.
the two major differences between this kind of process and that of rolling admission is that (1) this new process is fair, and (2) students would not know about their admission standing until late in the Spring semester. Fairness certainly trumps needing to know about admission status early on. Perhaps applicants and admissions committees alike need a lesson on patience. After all, I think it's better at reducing stress than rolling admission will ever be.
Sebastian Schoneich is a senior from Lawrence studying biochemistry and philosophy
Stop Day causes students to procrastinate more
By Anrenee Reasor
@anreneer
The largest night of debauchery has not passed us yet. For all the freshmen out there reading this, you will soon experience the craziest night of the semester. I am not talking about when "the three Bs" (boys, booze, bars) ends, or even Halloween. Rather, I am broaching the topic of Stop Day and Stop
Day Eve. The week before finals, students only attend classes Monday through Thursday. Friday is Stop Day and classes are not held. This leads to a whirlwind of disaster in terms of going further than imagined, putting off studying for finals, and testing one's liver. Stop Day Eve leads to a den of inequity, alcohol-related infractions and other negative consequences. (We have three days off for Memorial Day weekend, but no one goes berserk then.)
I suggest we stop Stop Day and resume classes on Friday. It's unfair to our Monday, Wednesday and Friday classes.
that do not meet for the last session, whereas the Tuesday and Thursday classes do. Why don't we cancel Thursday classes as well? Having Stop Day would make sense if final week begins on a Saturday, but it does not. The first final begins at 7:30 a.m. Monday; there is no point in canceling Friday classes. This opinion will be unpopular because everyone enjoys a day off. But if thought about thoroughly, most would agree that having class Friday would be more productive.
Compared to other schools, KU is unique by having Stop Day. Some institutions
have "Dead Week" before finals. Although it varies by school, Dead Week entails all classes resume their normal schedule, but professors are not allowed to have exams or quizzes that week. Baylor and The University of Texas at Austin have finals scheduled on the weekends, but there are reading days spread throughout the week. On reading days, no final exams are held but students are expected to study for their subsequent finals. While this would drag finals week to be more than five days, it would be a better practice than having Stop Day. After Stop Day,
we have another two days to study. Having the study days during finals week would be more practical and useful. People would not blow off those study days as they do on Stop Day.
KU should change its finals schedule by ending Stop Day, or revolutionizing finals week and hosting finals on Saturday with study days mixed throughout finals week. The current status quo makes little sense.
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HOROSCOPES Because the stars know things we don't.
Aries (March 21-April 19)
Today is a 9
Get estimates or bids before signing on. It's not a good time for travel or romance. Things may not go as planned. Share the load today and tomorrow, but hold onto the responsibility.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
Today is a 7
There's plenty of work over the next two days. Finish a task you and your partner have been putting off. Avoid arguments about money. Don't gamble now. Sexual magnetism could set off soaks.
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
Today is a 6
Today is a troll. You'll soon have time to relax. Today and tomorrow favor fun and games over seriousness. Beware hassles. Friends feed you energy. Enjoy loving creature comforts with family.
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
Today is a 7
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Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
Today is a 9
Someone has valid considerations and suggestions.
Listening can be more powerful than speaking. Get all the facts.
Study new developments. The action is behind the scenes. Expensive gifts are unnecessary.
Share something you made.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Today is a 9
Finances take top priority. You can bring more into your coffers for the next two days. A brilliant idea pays off. Consider all options. Make your own choices, after hearing from the team.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Today is a 6
Today is a 6 Conditions seem unsettled, so be careful. Today and tomorrow you're more assertive. Haste makes waste. Discuss domestic issues in private. Take it slow, and mull it over. Avoid distractions. Watch when you step.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
Today is a 7
Make more time for contemplation today and tomorrow.
Slow down and think about where you're going. Postpone an outing. Watch expenses, and budget to save. It pays to advertise ... strategize to minimize cost.
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Today is a 7
Circumstances dictate your actions for the next two days.
Choose from your heart. Let an expert speak for you in a controversy or confrontation.
Higher-ups are talking about you. Associates applaud.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
Today is an 8
Career matters demand your attention today and tomorrow.
Hold off on a new idea for now.
Talk it over first. There are hurdles ahead. You can make a shrewd deal.
Choose your timing well.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
Today is a 7
Writing is possible now.
Today and tomorrow are good for exploration, research and discovery. Listen to someone who's been where you're going.
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Check references.
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It's a good time for a significant conversation about money Focus on financial strategies. New rules apply. Don't take risks. Keep track of earnings. Discuss changes. You can work it out.
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Student, 65, returns to finish degree
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LAUREN METZLER
@MetzlerLauren
Cyd Alloway will graduate from the University in December 2015 at age 65. After falling ill and withdrawing from classes in 1969, she has returned to finish her journalism degree.
Cyd Alloway, a senior from Leavenworth, first came to the University in 1967. She will graduate from the William Allen White School of Journalism in December 2015. She is 65 years old, but her bright eyes and bubbly turn of phrase show she has the energy to keep up with her fellow classmates.
"I think being around students keeps me in denial about my age because it's energizing," Alloway said.
In January, because she no longer felt mentally stimulated after retiring from her 43-year career in insurance risk management. Alloway decided she wanted to finish her degree.
Alloway did not spend 49 years total at the University. In November 1969, her junior year, she became ill. After missing two weeks of classes, her doctors suggested she withdraw. Now she is back to finish the degree she started.
"There are days that I think, 'Why am I doing this?' and I'm sure that there are faculty members that think, 'Why is she wasting time and wasting space in my class? She's not going to do anything with this,' Alloway said. "I just want to finish what I started."
She only needed 40 credit hours to graduate. With the support of her three children and husband, Gordon Alloway, who is a project manager at the University of Kansas Center for Telemedicine and Telehealth, she returned to the campus she left years ago.
"It's something she's always talked about doing and fortunately, she has the time," Gordon Alloway said. "I told
her that I think she should be teaching the courses she's taking, but she's going to see it through."
"I think being around students keeps me in denial about my age because it's energizing."
CYD ALLOWAY
Senior from Leavenworth
The reason she did not continue her coursework after she recovered from her sickness was a product of the times, Cyd Alloway said. She married her husband, whom she had dated since her freshman year, and found a career instead. It was customary in the '60s to pair off and get married within a couple of years of graduating, she said.
The '60s were a time of change. The sexual revolution was taking place and birth control was made available
by Planned Parenthood, all while the Vietnam War and anti-war sentiments were happening. The Student Democratic Society was also growing and would hold demonstrations outside of Strong Hall.
"This was the first time in my life that I had seen revolution become evolution," Cyd Alloway said. "That revolution changed history."
By the time her brother came to the University in 1972, everything had returned to normal and the radicalism had subsided.
Entertainment-wise, the place to go for dancing and drinking was called, "Red Dog Inn," which is now Liberty Hall, she said. She saw Tina Turner there before she was big.
"It was a more playful environment," Cyd Alloway said. "Kids are much more serious in classes [now]. There used to be a lot of that kind of horsing around, even horsing around in class.
Buildings:
Watkins was Twente Hall, Stauffer-Flint was the UDK printing presses and Budig didn't exist until a lightning bolt started a fire in Hoch Auditoria.
Then and Now: 8 things that have changed at KU
Tuition:
When Alloway was at the University, tuition was $120 per credit hour. In 2014, for a first-time freshman resident, tuition is $318 per credit hour.
Enrollment
Students used to "pull cards" on multiple floors in the Union, but now they use Enroll and Pay online.
Dorms:
The dorms used to be segregated by gender. Men were in Ellsworth and Templin, women were in Oliver, Lewis, Hashinger, GSP and Corbin, and McColum was co-ed. Now all dorms except Corbin are co-ed.
Dating used to occur in stages: "lavaliering," then "pinning" and finally, engagement. Now, dating occurs in many formats including friends with benefits, casual dating and serious relationships.
Dating
Hinnie movement:
Hillary movement:
Liberalism was just budding in the '60s with anti-war sentiment and protests. Now Lawrence has a reputation for being liberal.
Restrictions for women:
Smoking:
Women had to wear skirts, were required to live in University housing freshman year, had curfews and there was a Dean of Women. Now women can wear whatever they want and live wherever they want.
Everyone smoked, even in class. Now students are only allowed to smoke in designated areas/outside. "We didn't think twice about this. Instructors always had an ashtray on their desk." Cyd Alloway said. "I can remember being in Lindley Hall and I think there were ashtrays built into the armrests."
Things that never change (according to Alloway):
The Freshman 15
Staying up until 4 a.m. to get food — she would get Joe's donuts, which isn't in Lawrence anymore
Now everybody's so serious in class. You had to have a smartart sense of humor to make it and I had to learn to curb those kind of remarks [when I came back]."
Huge lecture halls
The college environment is different from the work atmosphere that she had been immersed in for decades.
"When you're working, anything less than an A performance is not acceptable. So I came into this expecting to make straight As and I did, but I'm not going to this, semester," she said. "It's really hard, I'm
sweating bullets over two classes right now."
Although returning to the University has not always been easy, Cyd Alloway's family is looking forward to watching her walk down the hill, her husband said. After graduation, Cyd Alloway said she hopes to pursue her writing talents.
"I miss casual interactions with people my own age," she said. "That's probably the thing I miss the most in coming back to school."
Edited by Kelsie Jennings
Engineering school hosts art contest
RYAN MILLER
Rvanmiller_UDK
The School of Engineering and A. Zahner Company recently announced a sculptural art competition for the new engineering building at the University. The winning entry will end up serving as an inspiration for the final piece that will be designed by A. Zahner Company and installed in the atrium of the building.
Jill Hummels, the public relations director for the School of Engineering, said she's not on the judging committee, which is still being developed, but is on the committee that is helping to facilitate the competition. Hummels said various committees from the School of Engineering were working together to ensure the furnishing of the new building looks good and had interesting displays.
"They [School of Engineering committees] met to try and identify what kind of displays they might have in the atrium of the building and hit a brick wall," Hummels said.
She said Michael S. Branicky, the dean of the school, met with A. Zahner Company and talked about the new building and what was to go inside it. It was also mentioned that Zahner hosts a competition at the University of Texas, and the two worked together to establish the framework for a competition at Kansas as well.
Hummels said there is no estimate of what the design will cost at this point, but it will become more clear after the final design is chosen.
"Since the winning design will serve as an inspiration, we're not sure what it will
CraigLong, a 2001 University alumni from Cheyenne, Wyo., and a representative from A. Zahner Company, is helping with the student design phase of the competition. He said he will help the top five finalists figure out the technicalities of their design. He will help turn their designs into a physical structure before the final design is chosen in Januarv
"It will be a collaborative process where we go back and forth to get their design into a fabricatable state, and we will problem solve to get the nuts and bolts figured out," Long said.
end up being, but it will sure be amazing at the same time," Hummels said.
Long said after the five finalists present their designs, a winner will be chosen based off what the University wants in terms of aesthetic nature the ability of A. Zahner Company to make the vision a reality.
The five finalists will be selected before finals week and will be tasked with creating a small version of their design over winter break for the judges. The winner will be announced Jan. 26.
According to the School of Engineering's website, the deadline to submit a conceptual design is Dec. 5 and official entry forms are available online.
"We're very excited about the potential that this [competition] has," Hummels said. "Some amazing things will come out of our students who are very creative and can provide some truly inspirational work."
Edited by Ashley Peralta
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Alessandra Ambrosio, left, and Adriana Lima display creations with other models at the end of the Victoria's Secret fashion show in London on Tuesday.
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Taylor Swift performs at Victoria's Secret fashion show
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Associated Press
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only be a Victoria's Secret
catwalk show.
The U.S. lingerie label brought its annual spectacle to London for the first time Tuesday, dazzling guests with a high-octane mix of fashion and entertainment that featured 47 extravagantly dressed models and performances by pop princess Taylor Swift.
Models sashayed down the catwalk wearing lingerie paired with sparkly, over-the-top costumes: think giant butterfly wings, full feather skirts, gold kneehigh stiletto boots. Top models Adriana Lima and Alessandra Ambrosio donned the brand's "fantasy bras" — encrusted with
thousands of jewels and worth $2 million each — and Karlie Kloss wore gilded angel wings made of 18K gold.
LILY ALDRIDGE Victoria's Secret model
them.
"Yeah, I'm going to dance tonight. I'm going to probably eat pizza. I'm very excited about it."
Ariana Grande and Ed Sheeran also were featured as models strutted around
Unlike most mainstream fashion shows, models walking for the lingerie label are told to have fun and flirt with the audience. They also got to wink and laugh as they shared the stage with Swift, who appeared in a glamorous pink and black lace outfit for one of her two performances.
"There's no better energy. You can be sexy and have fun and smile. You get to let your personality shine, so I love that," model Lily Aldridge said before the show.
Aldridge called the performance a "little slumber party that we get to have in London" — albeit an expensive and slickly managed one. Champagne flowed for the hundreds of guests who turned out in tuxedos and evening gowns to watch the show, and a post-show party followed late into the night.
Aldridge said she was looking forward to hitting the dance floor at the party. "Yeah, I'm going to dance tonight. I'm going to probably eat pizza. I'm very excited about it. I packed a Cadbury fruit nut bar," she said, laughing.
The show will air in the U.S. on CBS on Dec. 9.
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"The Interview" comes out on Christmas. Over the summer, North Korea warned that the release of the comedy would be an "act of war that we will never tolerate." It said the U.S. will face "merciless" retaliation.
He said the details he has seen point instead to hacktivists, who break into computers to make a political point, often one involving the free exchange of information on the Internet. Hacktivists targeted Sony in the past.
"State-sponsored attackers don't create cool names for themselves like 'Guardians of Peace' and promote their activity to the public," said cybersecurity expert Lucas Zaichkowsky.
FBI spokesman Joshua Campbell would not comment Tuesday on whether North Korea or another country was behind the attack. The FBI is investigating.
Experts doubt N. Korea hacked Sony
Pedestrians cross a street in front of the Sony Pictures Entertainment headquarters in Culver City, Calif., on Tuesday. The FBI has confirmed it is investigating a recent hacking attack at Sony, which caused major internal computer problems at the film studio last week.
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It would be unusual if North Korea was behind the breach, said Darren Hayes, director of cybersecurity at Pace University's computer science school.
Some cybersecurity experts say it is unlikely North Korea was behind the cyberattack that crippled Sony Pictures' computers and possibly leaked unreleased movies online.
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"However, there are numerous hackers for hire" in some of the shadowy corners of the Internet, he said. "If Kim Jong Un has developed his own rank-and-file cyberattack unit, with sophisticated capabilities, then we should be very concerned."
Speculation has been rampant that the hard-line communist state sponsored last week's hack in anger over the new Sony movie "The Interview," in which Seth Rogen and James Franco play television journalists assigned by the CIA to assassinate North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
Sony Pictures hasn't said how the hackers breached its system. But such attacks often start with "phishing" attempts, a compromised website or a malicious insider, said cybersecurity researcher Craig Young at Tripwire, a security software company that works with such businesses as Visa, Mastercard, Walmart and Starbucks.
Given that the hackers were apparently able to obtain unreleased movies as well as personnel records, Social Security numbers, passport photos,
technical documents and other material. Young said it is unlikely they used just a single point of access.
"State-sponsored attackers don't create cool names for themselves like 'Guardians of Peace' and promote their activity to the public."
LUCAS ZAICHKOWSKY Cybersecurity expert
"It's much more likely that attackers were able to exploit a series of vulnerabilities, misconfigurations and poor network architecture to continuously increase their level of access over time," he said.
The increased dependence on cloud technology by nearly all major businesses to store their information has made them more vulnerable, said Carson Sweet, CEO of data-protection firm CloudPassage.
Sony workers last week logged on to see a message on their computer screens that said "Hacked by #GOP," which may be the initials of a group calling itself Guardians of Peace, according to Variety.
Some unreleased Sony movies such as "Still Alice," "Annie," "Mr. Turner" and "To Write Love on Her Arms" were later distributed online, along with the still-in-theaters "Fury," though a direct connection to the hacking hasn't been
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Sony has brought in forensic experts from the Mandiant division of FireEye, a Silicon Valley cybersecurity company, according to a person familiar with the case who spoke on condition of anonymity because the companies have not yet announced the arrangement.
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Which NBA team that's off to a hot start is the real deal?
By Joey Anguiano
@Joey Anguiano
"MILWAUKEE BUCKS"
It's widely known that basketball games aren't won on paper. If they were, the Cleveland Cavaliers would be undefeated right now, the Philadelphia 76ers would be winless (oh wait, they are) and the Milwaukee Bucks would only be slightly better than the 76ers. But, as cliché as it sounds, that's why you play the games. Right now, the Bucks (10-8) are one of the hottest teams in the NBA, and they could be the real deal.
What makes the Bucks better than expected?
ESPN.com's NBA preseason preview had the Bucks as the second worst team in the Eastern Conference. Las Vegas betting lines predicted they would only win 24.5 games. Looking at the Bucks' starting lineup, it's pretty easy to see why the expectations were low. The team is young and lacks the big names and star power of many other teams in the
league. But, both Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jabari Parker have developed into great young players who are entertaining to watch while filling up the box score. The two young stars recently combined for 36 points and 16 rebounds in a loss against the Houston Rockets.
Another thing that makes the Bucks a possible playoff contender is the way they share the ball. The team averages 22.2 assists per game, which is ninth best in the NBA. It is a team effort, with no one player averaging more than 5.9 assists a game. This means the Bucks are constantly seeking to get their teammates the ball for the better shot, even if it isn't always translating to points for them.
As a team, the Bucks' defense is doing well when it comes to stopping opponents from scoring, as shown by the fact that they are allowing the 10th fewest points per game in the NBA. The Bucks defense is suffocating opponents, forcing 15 turnovers a game (fifth best in the league)
and only allowing opponents to shoot 44 percent from the field (eighth best in the league).
right now, the Bucks are 17th in rebounds per game, which is a little lacking, but look for that number to go back up, as Zaza Pachulia is returning from a family funeral in Georgia (the country). Pachulia is a more well-rounded player than both of his backups, John Henson and Ersan Ilyasova. Pachulia averages more rebounds, assists, steals and points than Henson, and more rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Ilyasova. Once Pachulia gets back into the lineup, the difference will be noticeable for the Bucks.
Starring two of the best young players in the league, the Bucks have the tools necessary to make an impact on the NBA season no one saw coming. If they can improve on their offense a little bit, then the turnaround might be quicker than expected in Milwaukee.
By Sean Collins
@seanzie
- Edited by Ketsie Jennings
"SACRAMENTO KINGS"
Despite their recent three-game losing streak, the Sacra-mento Kings have surprised many at the start of this season with how they have held their own compared to the past few years.
The Kings have begun the young season holding a 9-8 record in the Western Conference in the NBA, which has been the dominant conference for years. The Kings haven't had an easy road and have proved they can play with anyone so far, defeating the Los Angeles Clippers, Portland Trail Blazers, Phoenix Suns, Chicago Bulls and the defending champion San Antonio Spurs.
These wins can be contributed to the rise of young star center DeMarcus Cousins, who is in his fifth year out of Kentucky. Cousins has put up 23.5 points and 12.6 rebounds per contest, ranking him seventh in scoring and first in boards. Along with the star center, Rudy Gay has proved to be a consistent
scoring option for the Kings ranking 12th in scoring at 21.1 points per game.
21.1 points per game.
Gay has been crucial in helping Cousins lead the team, and recently signed a three-year, $40 million contract. Gay has played the best basketball of his career this year, posting career bests in player efficiency rating (22.1), win shares (.181), true shooting percentage (56.8) and assist percentage (17.9), per espn.com. Both Gay and Cousins gained more chemistry over the summer playing for the USA Men's National Team, as well.
The Kings were expected to struggle after losing point guard Isaiah Thomas to the Suns, but his replacement, Darren Collison, has played exceptionally well, posting 15.9 points and 6.6 assists per game.
Along with the addition of Collision, the Kings have had a much-improved bench, with a healthy Ray McCallum, Ramon Sessions, rookie Nik Stauskas, Reggie Evans and Carl Landry. With the team gaining a head of steam, the improvement of the young players in Ben
McLemore, McCallum and Stauskas will prove to be beneficial to the future of the team.
Even with the 9-8 record, the Kings have lost to strong teams in the Golden State Warriors, Dallas Mavericks, Memphis Grizzlies, Houston Rockets and Spurs. Five of their eight losses have been to the powerhouse teams of the conference.
The Kings' December schedule will prove to be a lot easier than their schedule thus far, playing many Eastern Conference teams. They will face the Toronto Raptors, Indiana Pacers, Orlando Magic, Utah Jazz and Los Angeles Lakers in the next five games. Aside from the Raptors, who have started 13-4, the Kings should be favored in the next few games.
Because the Kings are in the tough Western Conference, they may not see the playoffs this year, but soon they will become one of the league's top teams with stars Rudy Gay and DeMarcus Cousins.
Edited by Alyssa Scott
DAILY DEBATE RESULTS:
Should Clint Bowen remain head coach for next season?
NO: 29%
YES: 71%
St. Louis Rams, police differ on Ferguson protest apology
JOE HARRIS
Associated Press
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ST. LOUIS — A St. Louis Rams official and a county police chief differed Monday about whether the team had apologized for the actions of five players who raised their hands during pregame festivities in a show of solidarity with Ferguson protesters.
On Sunday, St. Louis Rams players, (from left) Stedman Bailey (12), Austin Austin (11), Jared Cook (89) Chris Givens (13) and Kenny Britt (81) raise their arms in awareness of the events in Ferguson, Mo.
Kevin Demoff, the executive vice president of football operations for the Rams, denied in an email to the Associated Press that he'd apologized.
I expressed regret for any perceived disrespect of law enforcement," Demoff said. "Our players' goal was to show support for positive change in our community. I do believe that supporting our players' First Amendment rights and supporting local law enforcement are not mutually exclusive."
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch said County Chief Jon Belmar told his staff by email Monday
night that Demoff had apologized. The email said Demoff "clearly regretted that any members of the Rams organization would act in a way that minimized the outstanding work that police officers carry out each and every day."
In an email sent to the AP, St. Louis County police Sgt. Shawn McGuire said Belmar interpreted Demoff's comments as an apology.
Jared Cook, Kenny Britt, Chris Givens, Stedman Bailey and Tavon Austin made the "Hands up. Don't Shoot!" gesture protesters in Ferguson have been using since a grand jury did not indict police officer Darren Wilson over the Aug. 9 shooting of Michael Brown, who was black. Some witnesses said Brown had his hands up before being shot by officer Wilson. Wilson, who is white, told the grand jury that he shot Brown in self-defense.
the players. He said it was their "choice to exercise their free speech," but he would not comment further on their actions.
"It's my personal opinion, I firmly believe, that it's important that I keep sports and politics separate," Fisher said. "I'm a head coach. I'm not a politician, an activist or an expert on societal issues, so I'm going to answer questions about the game."
Rams coach Jeff Fisher said Monday that neither the team nor the NFL would discipline
rusher did say he plans to talk with the players, who are all black, but those conversations will remain confidential.
The players made their show of support before running onto the field during pregame introductions.
The St. Louis Police Officer's Association issued a statement demanding the players be disciplined and the NFL to issue an apology.
The NFL responded with a one-sentence statement Monday from spokesman Brian McCarthy: "We respect and
understand the concerns of all individuals who have expressed views on this tragic situation."
After the Rams' 52-0 rout of Oakland, the players said they meant no disrespect by their
show of support.
"We just understand that it's a big tragedy and we hope something positive comes out of it," Bailey said, following his five catch, 100-yard performance.
Added Cook: "We help build up the people around this community daily with our visiting schools and talking to kids, so coming out and showing that we're unified with the rest of them, it was key to us."
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QUOTE OF THE DAY
"At the end of the day, I didn't see enough improvement in areas that were important for us to move forward to play championship-caliber football. We just for whatever reason weren't good enough in the games that mattered against championship-quality caliber opponents."
Nebraska AD Shawn Eichorst on why Pelini was fired — BTN.com
FACT OF THE DAY
Pelini won at least nine games in each of his seven seasons at Nebraska.
Huskers.com
TRIVIA OF THE DAY
Q. When did Pelini coach his first game for Nebraska?
A: In 2003 as interim coach for the Alamo Bowl after Frank Solich was fired. Nebraska defeated Michigan State 17-3.
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THE MORNING BREW
Pelini to Kansas? A far-fetched idea
College football season has come to a close for many programs around the country. The end of the season generally marks the time when athletic departments make changes to their staffs.
One shocking change that was announced last weekend was the firing of Nebraska head coach Bo Pelini.
Pelini was 67-27 during his time at Nebraska and owned a 9-3 ledger on the 2014 season.
Pelini wasn't the first coach Nebraska fire after going 9-3 and having a winning record. Back in 2003, Frank Solich was canned after going 9-3 and having a 58-19 overall record. Bill Callahan was hired as his replacement and the program went downhill.
Kansas fans look fondly upon the days of Callahan.
By Amie Just
@Amie Just
In 2004, Nebraska barely edged out Kansas 14-8, but that was a
sign of things to come.
The following year, Kansas pummeled Nebraska 40-15.
In 2007, Todd Reesing and the Jayhawks had a record setting game against Nebraska, demolishing the Huskers 76-39.
Reesing threw six touchdown passes, setting a new school record. Those 76 points were the most Kansas put up against Nebraska over the two's 117-year history.
That was the last Nebraska-Kansas game Callahan would coach. When Pelini was named his successor, Kansas didn't win another
game against Nebraska before it would leave for the Big 10.
It's no surprise to anyone that Kansas is also currently without a head coach. Some rumors have bubbled up about Pelini moving three hours south to take over the Kansas program, but rumors are all that will ever be.
Pelini may have turned Nebraska from a 5-8 team to a 9-4, bowl-winning team in one year, but he isn't what Kansas needs.
Kansas needs a coach with an offensive mind. Pelini's claim to fame is his knowledge of defense.
Pelini would also be a very expensive hire, just like Turner Gill and Charlie Weis. Pelini was the 24th highest-paid coach in the country and most people don't like taking major salary cuts. His contract was $14,875,000. Gill's contract was for $10 million. Weis' contract was $12.5 million.
THE BREW
An expensive hire might be what Kansas needs,but having to fork over millions of dollars to hire Pelini (and his staff) might not be ideal for the athletics department.
Pelini might not even look at Kansas. One head coach (Florida) and two defensive coordinator positions (Auburn and Texas A&M) are open in the SEC. Pelini might want to return to the conference that put him on the map.
Whatever happens, seeing Pelini suited up in a gray sweatshirt bearing a Jayhawk is probably not going to happen.
- Edited by Jacob Clemen
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Texas forward Myles Turner (52) fights for the rebound with Saint Francis forward Earl Brown (15) during the second half of the Texas-Texas-Arlington game on Tuesday in Austin, Texas. Turner committed to Texas on April 30 after considering Kansas.
Turner lifts No.6 Texas over UT-Arlington 63-53
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But the Mavericks refused to let Texas pull away. Texas had three quick turnovers to start the second half and the
Holmes also had three blocks as Texas tied the school record of 13. Turner
Jonathan Holmes added nine points and 16 rebounds for Texas, which improved to 7-0 for the first time since the 2009-2010 team won its first 17 games and rose to No.1 in the country.
Texas, which beat defending national champion Connecticut on Sunday, struggled for long stretches and often got sloppy against the Mavericks, who lost by 48 to Kentucky last week.
AUSTIN, Texas Freshman Myles Turner scored 18 points to carry No. 6 Texas to a 63-53 win against Texas-Arlington on Tuesday night — a lethargic tuneup before the Longhorns head to Kentucky to play the No. 1 Wildcats.
Holmes had consecutive blocks at the rim, one denying a dunk, as Texas finally came to life. Turner made five consecutive free throws and Holmes blocked another dunk before Cam Ridley dunked on the other end for a 32-22 Texas lead.
The Longhorns got a scare in the first half when point guard Javan Felix limped to the bench with a sore left foot that had bothered him earlier in the season. The Longhorns already are missing starter Isaiah Taylor with a broken left wrist. Being down two point guards in Lexington would have been troubling, but Felix returned three minutes later.
Perhaps looking ahead to their trip to Kentucky, Texas started slow, missing 12 of its first 15 shots. The Mavericks made six 3-pointers in the first half and led 18-13 before Texas used stout defense by Holmes to start a 17-2 run for a lead the Longhorns would not relinquish.
More troublesome for Texas will be the recent lack of rebounding from Ridley, who is a key part of the Longhorns' physically imposing frontcourt. Ridley had no rebounds in Texas win over Connecticut and had only two Tuesday night.
Greg Gainey scored nine points to lead Texas-Arlington (3-4), which has lost three in a row.
was 2 of 9 from the floor but was 14-for-17 from the free throw line.
Turner then scored eight consecutive points and the Longhorns pushed the lead back to double digits on a dunk by Ridley with just over five minutes left.
Mavericks were within 44-41 with 11 minutes to play.
since that game
COLUMN FROM PAGE 10
The program has been spoiled with Jeff Withey and Joel Embid the past two seasons so Alexander comes as a curveball as a rim protector playing at a height not usually corresponding to a rim protector. He has a much stronger build than both of those options and isn't at a disadvantage when you see his talent manifest itself.
Coach Bill said sophomore forward Landen Lucas would still start Friday against Florida simply based on his view that starting can generate more nerves for a freshman.
Alexander can be an immovable force when the ball bounces off the rim and no one can rival his distinct skills on this Kansas team.
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Running back Corey Avery shakes off a Kansas State defender in Kansas' last game of the 2014-15 season. Avery, a freshman, is waiting with the rest of the team to find out about possible changes in the coaching staff.
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Kansas football faces difficult season ahead
STELLA LIANG
@stelly_liang
Kansas football faces a long road next season, and right now the only certainty is uncertainty.
As the questions of head coach and coaching staff hang in the air, the personnel on the field will also be different. There are 21 players graduating; 14 of them are starters.
"I see a team that has to continue to build and come together no matter what goes on with the situation as far as coaching," senior cornerback jaCorey Shepherd said following the 51-13 loss at Kansas State. "Like coach Bowen says, play harder, smarter and
tougher. ... Without that discipline, we will never be where we want to be."
Shepherd went on to correct himself and used the pronoun "they" instead of "we" because Shepherd is one of those departing seniors. Along with him, other major contributors departing include linebacker Ben Heeney, wide receiver Nick Harwell, punter Trevor Pardula and cornerback Dexter McDonald.
According to Rivals.com, Kansas currently has 13 commitments for the class of 2015. They are all two- and threestar recruits, mostly from Kansas and Texas. All but one committed while Charlie Weis was still in charge
of the program
said one of his main goals was to keep the already committed recruits. He said instead of focusing on the coaching staff, he wants to sell the program and the school to them
of the program.
Since taking over, interim head coach Clint Bowen has
"C
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sons that those young men chose to come to Kansas in the first place," Bowen said. "We'll
C
"There's zero doubts in my mind that Kansas football can win football games every year. There's no excuses."
On Nov. 25, Bowen said he would continue to visit those players.
"There's still a tremendous amount of positives and rea-
CLINT BOWEN
Interim head football coach
just continue to build on those and work hard to keep those moment solid."
Josh Moore, a tight end from Olathe, committed verbally to Kansas on
Oct. 23. According to Rivals. com, Moore had originally committed to Ohio State and had offers from Auburn, Kansas State, Missouri, Florida State and others. The commitment from the three-star player is the first Bowen has secured.
Whoever suits up for Kansas next season will face a tough schedule, as the Jayhawks start the 2015 season by playing host to South Dakota State and Memphis and traveling to Piscataway, N.J., to take on Rutgers. After that, it's the usual, brutal trek around the Big 12.
Kansas defeated South Dakota State, a FCS team from the Missouri Valley Conference, in 2012. Memphis is in first place in the American Athletic Conference this season. Going on the road is always tough, and Rutgers is a Big 10 team that is on track for a bowl game.
In the Big 12 next year, Kansas will host Baylor, Texas Tech, Oklahoma, West Virginia and Kansas State. This means Kansas will travel to Iowa State, Oklahoma State, Texas and TCU. As many as seven teams from the Big 12 could make a bowl game this season, with Baylor and TCU in the running for a national championship.
"There's zero doubts in my mind that Kansas football can win football games every year," Bowen said. "There's no excuses. There's not anything other than putting the work in and putting the grind in and getting it done."
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Alexander has potential to be basketball MVP
By Connor Oberkrom
@coberkro
The most important player on the Kansas men's basketball team is up for debate and you could lobby for an assortment of players from this year's roster.
One could argue for junior forward Perry Ellis for his penchant to put the ball on the floor and attack the rim offensively. Even freshman guard Sviatoslav Mykhaliuk would get some votes for being the best two-way player on the team and for his sharpshooting, which Kansas has been devoid of to start the season
Freshman forward Cliff Alexander,however,should be at the forefront.
Crashing the glass a la Dennis Rodman, Alexander is able to prolong possessions with his offensive rebounds, ranking 64th in the country in that area as he snags 15.2 percent of possible rebounds.
While Kansas collectively sits in the top-30 nationally in that department, Alexander is the main reason for that, registering seven offensive rebounds in the last two games.
Being proactive on the boards can prevent a struggling offense from stagnating. It was no coincidence Kansas posted its best points per possession output (1.28) when it grabbed 62.1 percent of its misses against Tennessee.
Against Michigan State, Alexander snatched an offensive rebound after Wayne Selden Jr. misfired on a jumper, and then followed up his own miss with another board. The sequence embodied what value he truly brings.
Almost every high caliber defensive team possesses a competent rim protector and as Cliff Alexander comes along Bill Self's slow but steady freshman learning curve, his 7-foot-3 wingspan will also pay dividends as joel Embiid's did before him.
After a cluster of commotion about him still not starting a game. Alexander began the second half with the starters and proved his worth registering a block on the first possession of the second half.
Self boldly pulled Alexander for junior forward Jamari Traylor late in the game Sunday. It's imperative for Kansas to exercise its best chance to win with its most optimal lineup, whether Self believes certain players need bench time to develop or not.
Alexander is still a project on pick and roll defense, as MSU exploited his inexperience guarding the perimeter and pulling him away from the basket. Denzel Valentine connected on a three, recognizing Alexander had sagged back and failed to contest the shot after Alexander's man had screened Selden at the top of the key.
Kansas' defense inside was disillusioned after Kentucky seemingly pushed them around with one finger to a victory. However, the defense has seemingly resurfaced and has been more of a success
SEE COLUMN PAGE 8
THEY'VE GOT HIS BACK
SHANE JACKSON
@jacksonshane3
Bowen makes strong case to be coach, has players' support
Is Clint Bowen the guy?
That has become the hottest Kansas football question this year.
Bowen should receive serious consideration. Since Clint Bowen took over as interim head coach for Charlie Weis after a 23-0 loss in the conference opener to Texas, Bowen has done everything he's been asked to do: He's given Kansas a chance to win games. He led Kansas to a conference win in his fifth game as coach and nearly led the team to an upset against TCU, the then-No. 4 team in the country.
Kansas will undoubtedly take its time to find the perfect man for the job, as it should. The hiring of former coaches Turner Gill and Weis were both as abrupt as their firings. The next head coach needs to have full support from everyone inside and outside of the program, according to Bowen.
"Whoever they choose, everyone that is a fan of KU needs to get behind it." Bowen said. "We have everything we need to be a successful program, and it will happen."
It will take time to rebuild a program from the ground up, as the Kansas State Wildcats have shown, which is why having a coach the players support is crucial.
Bowen makes the cut.
"Iwould love to come back and finish my career playing for Clint Bowen," junior quarterback Michael Cummings said.
Add senior linebacker Ben Heeney to the list of Kansas' greats who supports Bowen.
"The first step is hiring the guy we have got right now." Heeney said. "He's got this thing moving in the right direction."
Bowen also has the support of alumni. Around 200
former players came to support Bowen in his home debut against Oklahoma State on Oct. 11.
In just two months, Bowen has brought a new light to the Kansas football program. A light that hadn't even flickered in Weis' two years in charge.
"The first step is hiring the guy we have got right now. He's got this thing moving in the right direction."
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Under Weis, the Kansas offense appeared stagnant and had a revolving door at quarterback. Bowen saw something in Cummings, who had been lurking in the back end of the depth chart under Weis, and he became Kansas' most prolific passer since Todd Reesing.
With Weis calling the plays on offense, Kansas failed miserably. Bowen elected to defer the offensive play-calling duties to the far superior offensive mind in wide receivers coach Eric Kiesau. The offense averaged four more points per game once Bowen took over as head coach, and that came against much tougher competition.
Bowen led the team out on the field on game days and participated in team sprints in practice. He chest-bumped guys on the sideline after big plays and was more hands on. Weis was stationary on the sideline at game days and moved around in a golf cart at practice.
Despite all that, Bowen's future with the program remains in question. When Bowen walked away from Bill Snyder Family Stadium after a 51-13 loss to in-state rival Kansas State, he had no idea whether he had done enough to land his
dream job of being the head coach at his alma mater.
For the sixth consecutive year, Kansas found itself on the losing end of the instate rivalry. The seniors, who ended up winning just nine games total, will never know what it's like to defeat the Wildcats.
So Kansas sits as it does every December, reflecting on another underachieving year, while the Wildcats continue to succeed.
"It's not difficult, there is a plan out there," Bowen said. "It's a matter of setting a culture in your program in which K-State has done, and I think we are heading in that direction."
Bowen may not know what he's doing in the long term, but he knows what's he doing next.
"We are going to get our players in the weight room and get them ready for finals," Bowen said.
Edited by Jacob Clemen
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MIRANDA DAVIS
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Student Senate executives are hopeful that small adjustments to the current election code will help streamline next semesters' Student Senate elections.
Two election reform bills were heard by members Wednesday night and passed unanimously in Rights Committee and University Affairs Committee.
If both bills pass in full senate next week, all of this semester's election reform will have passed and all modifications to Student Senate rules and regulations will be in place before election season begins in the spring semester.
Will Admussen, government relations director and a co-author of the bill, said the goal was not to overhaul the code, but to make small adjustments. He said that way, students have the opportunity to learn and execute it from year to year.
"It's a continuation of election code that was generally good with improvements, that while they are critical, aren't going to materially alter the entire elections code," Admussen said.
The changes are small but clarify key parts of the election code that was changed drastically last fall. It makes adjustments to the requirements of poster and banner sizes. In addition, it adds intent clauses into the sanctioning process.
It's a continuation of election code that was generally good with improvements, that while they are critical, aren't going to materially alter the entire elections code."
WILL ADMUSSEN Co-author of bill
The bill changes the language of section 7.4.11.6.7. to add "intentional" violations of the section 7.4.3, which deal with campaign finances. Admussen said this is to help remove disqualifications if someone makes a clerical error on the financial reports. He said a small error shouldn't warrant the entire disqualification of a
coalition, which is the rule as it stands now.
[Image] A group of students in a classroom, with two men and two women sitting at desks. One man is holding a smartphone and looking at it, while the other woman is resting her chin on her hand.
"The way rules are interpreted is never going to be perfect," Admussen said. "So this year, with the knowledge of what happened last year, with the knowledge of all the complaints filed, we can make the rules better."
The bill also redefined the term "benefit" as it concerns elections and clarifies that coalitions cannot accept gifts of benefits as donations from outside sources.
Many of the changes stem from last spring's election, which was riddled with issues as the Elections Commission worked to interpret the new language of the election code. This resulted in the disqualification of one of the coalitions and a re-election at beginning of this semester to remedy the situation.
Admussen said the changes will ensure justice for the student body and make it easier for coalitions to interpret the rules and avoid unintentional mistakes.
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Growing up in Lawrence, freshman Maddie York took annual trips to Crown Center to ice skate during the holiday season. This year, Lawrence ice skaters won't have to make that trek to Kansas City, as the community ice skating rink opened Friday.
"I was really excited because I love to ice skate." York said. "I feel like a lot of people get bored in Lawrence and feel like they have to go to Kansas City to do a lot of things, but this is another place for families to go and have fun."
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jimmy Gibbs, recreational operations manager for Lawrence Parks and Recreation, said 400 people used the rink on opening day and 1,300 used it over the extended weekend, both of which exceeded expectations.
"We knew we would have a lot of folks out, but 400 in a short period of time was fantastic," Gibbs said. "It was really well received by the community. We knew a lot
plaza between the Lawrence Public Library and the parking garage on the 700 block of Vermont Street, the skating rink is already a popular attraction.
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MCKENNA HARFORD
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The University has offered health care to 66 employees, including students, faculty and staff, for the upcoming year. These employees are newly eligible under the Affordable Care Act.
"We had a low number of people eligible and the eligibility was largely decided with the old policy," Ola Faucher, director of Human Resources, said.
Human Resources passed a policy that limits student employees to working 20 hours a week during the school year and 40 hours during the break.
"One can speculate that in general, student employees work within the hours established," Faucher said. "If they worked significantly outside of [the policy] then the numbers would be higher. So one could
In order to ease the transition, this year the policy allows for departments to decide if students can work up to 29 hours a week.
Faucher said that Human Resources hasn't received any complaints about the policy and that low number of people eligible for health care is a good sign.
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KORA requests continue for student group
MIRANDA DAVIS
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The student group that requested documents from the University has received only part of the Kansas Open Records Act (KORA) request it filed to the University in September.
Schuyler Kraus, a senior from Allen, Texas, said the University has only provided documents pertaining to some of the request. She said the University told her it would provide the rest once it was finished processing those documents.
"I'm expecting that it will happen eventually, I'm confused as to why it's taking to long to produce that information," Kraus said. "I understand that there's probably a lot of correspondence that needs to be reviewed for the redaction process but its been a few months."
Kraus is president of Students for a Sustainable Future, the student group who submitted a comprehensive Kansas Open Records Act request
According to a press release from the department, "Officers seized all known bank accounts, on-site cash, business inventory and personal property assets belonging to owners Bradley L. and Jennifer R. Remington." The restaurant has been sealed and a public auction will be held where the assets will be sold to pay the remaining debt.
Wheat State Pizza on 23rd and Louisiana has been seized by the State because of $42,000 worth of unpaid state taxes.
Wheat State Pizza shut down for not paying taxes
This is not a new situation for the 23rd Street restaurant however, as the Remingtons only became the owners after the previous owner went through a similar situation in 2010. A Kansas Department of Revenue press release from August of that year reveals that the previous owner, Ryan Murphy, had Wheat State Pizza locations in Lawrence, Baldwin City, and Emporia all seized for failing to pay almost $234,000 in sales taxes and withholding taxes. The restaurant was then purchased by the Remingtons, whose debts date back to that same month.
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Wheat State Pizza on W. 23rd Street was seized Tuesday by the Kansas Department of Revenue for failure to pay more than $42,000 in outstanding state taxes over the past four years.
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"Only after several unsuccessful attempts does the department take the action of seizing assets," according to the press release, "which in this instance resulted in the business being closed."
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Gov. Sam Brownback listens as Tyler Tenbrink, Sr. Labor Economist, Kansas Dept. of Labor, outlines the leading Indicators of the Kansas Economy, during the Governor's Council of Economic Advisors meeting in Topeka, Wednesday afternoon.
Economist: Kansas regains lost private-sector jobs
TOPEKA — Kansas has regained the private-sector jobs it lost during the most recent recession while seeing a shift from employment in manufacturing to services, a state economist told a group of Republican Gov. Sam Brownback's advisers Wednesday.
Wages have been rising this year but haven't fully rebounded from the 2007-09 recession when adjusted for inflation, said Tyler Tenbrink, senior economist for the Kansas Department of Labor.
Bnbrink's report on employment and wages came during a meeting of the governor's council of economic advisers. Brownback saw the mix of news as positive.
The conservative governor last month won a tough re-election race after a contentious debate over aggressive personal income
tax cuts enacted at his urging in 2012 and 2013 to boost the state's economy. Critics argued the cuts didn't boost growth as much as predicted, and Kansas now faces predicted shortfall-totalizing more than $700 million in its current and next budgets.
Tenbrink said the state should continue to see growth in the number of private-sector, non-farm jobs over the next six to 12 months. An index of leading economic indicators compiled for the council — covering items such as commercial truck traffic, commercial property sales and building permits — also suggests growth.
"That's indicating a very strong up-pull, isn't it?" Brownback said.
Tenbrink answered: "Right."
In Kansas, about 1.14 million people held private-sector, non-farm jobs in April 2008, the previous peak, with the Great Recession starting in December 2007. Such employment bottomed out in February 2010 at 1.06 million, eight months after
the national recession officially ended. Kansas lost 76,900 jobs, a decline of 6.8 percent.
As of October, such employment was back at 1.14 million.
Of the jobs lost from April 2008 through February 2010, 29,300 were in manufacturing. Trinknib said the state has regained only 600 of them — replacing them largely with jobs in professional and business services.
Bob Wheeler, a council member and retired CEO for Hills Pet Nutrition Inc., said it's unlikely the lost manufacturing jobs will return.
"Manufacturing companies tightened their belt," he said. "They've become a whole lot more effective and efficient."
Meanwhile, a 12-month moving average, inflation-adjusted hourly wage in Kansas peaked at $22.53 in October 2009 and was at $22.01, or 2.3 percent lower, in October 2014.
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from the University about certain professors at the School of Business including hiring records as well as their relationship with the Koch brothers.
Kraus said they received documents about the circumstances of the hiring of three professors: George Bittlingmayer, Art Hall and Koleman Strumpf, who all teach economics in the School of Business.
Kraus and Students for a Sustainable Future became interested because they heard the Koch brothers gave donations to other universities around the country. Internal memos and emails like those at Florida State, indicate the Koch brothers had
"I understand that there's probably a lot of correspondence that needs to be reviewed for the redaction process but its been a few months."
influence over hiring and curriculum.
The University hasn't released any documents about the relationship between the business school and Kochs yet, but has released only the information about the hiring process of those three business professors.
The Kochs have given donations to the School of Business so the student group filed the KORA to learn if the case was similar at the University.
The University is also expected to release information about the correspondence between those professors and the Koch brothers. Once the University agrees to fulfill a KORA request and have determined that the documents are public record, they are obligated to produce the documents.
SCHUYLER KRAUS Senior from Allen, Texas
The KORA filed in early September came with a $1,800 price tag. The student group fundraised and were able to raise enough money to make the payment. They have been waiting ever since.
University Administration couldn't be reached for comment before publication.
were not released to the students until 4:55 p.m. Nov. 25, the day before Thanksgiving break.
Kraus said the University told her the documents would originally be sent in late October. The documents
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speculate that the policy hasn't had much impact."
Edited by Amelia Arvesen
The University has also been working on implementing the software that tracks the hours of employees and alerts the school to people trending towards the 30 hours a week that would make them eligible for benefits.
Faucher said that the progress has been good so far and that the University hopes to have the software fully implemented soon.
The policy will be reviewed again in a year to accommodate for any changes in the law and to evaluate the effectiveness.
— Edited by Logan Schlossberg
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of folks in the community were excited about it, and that just confirmed that."
"When I found it was going to be made of a plastic material, I didn't know how it was going to do," York said. "I think the real ice is easier to skate on."
The skating surface cost the city $80,000 and took city workers a week and a half to construct and install. The surface isn't actually ice; instead, it's a synthetic, plastic-like ice with an embedded lubricant. The material the rink is made of raised some questions for York.
Novice ice skaters shouldn't be worried, though. York said there isn't much of a difference for someone who doesn't skate regularly.
This surface does not require a Zamboni, an ice resurfacer vehicle, but does require sharp skates. To ensure everyone has the best experience, skaters are required to rent skates, which are included in the $3 skating fee.
"Regular skates just aren't sharp enough," Gibbs said. "If people bring their own skates from home, if they are not sharp on they are the wrong type of blade, they're not going to have a good experience at all, and we want to make sure that experience out there is good."
LPR picked the plaza for the ice rink because it met
the necessary criteria, which included access to electricity and restrooms and a building to use for skate rentals. Another important goal was for the rink to help bolster Lawrence's uniqueness.
"As we started looking at the sites downtown, whether it
be a parking lot or one of our parks, that plaza area between the library and the parking garage just became a very natural fit," Gibbs said. "We tried to as much as we could to make downtown a vibrant, fun unique area. I think having this skating rink downtown really ties into that purpose."
York agreed the location was a good fit.
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TOP: Two people hold up a black Mexican flag dotted with photos of people during a march in Mexico City on Monday. Protesters marched in several cities in Mexico to mark the second anniversary of President Enrique Pena Nieto's administration and demand the government find students who disappeared at the hands of police.
ABOVE: A protester sets on fire several busts and photographs of former Guerrero state governors outside the state government palace in Chilpancingo, Mexico, on Wednesday.
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This Friday, a student organization will hold a roundtable composed of students and faculty to discuss the disappearance of 43 students in Mexico, and among other topics, how the incident relates to violence and corruption. The roundtable will take place from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in Bailey Hall in room 318.
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Latin American Graduate Organization president Marisela Chavez, a graduate student from Colima, Mexico, sees the roundtable as a way for other members of the group to stay connected with activism in response to the event, while also contributing to the overall conversation surrounding it.
"It definitely helps us feel more connected to what's going on," Chavez said.
The panel will discuss a variety of subjects related to the disappearance of the 43 students, such as: education after the Mexican Revolution, how the government has criminalized activities like protesting, the Mexican president's response to the event and the domestic and international response to the event in Mexico.
"It's not just about learning, it's about discussing and it's about questioning, it's about being upset and it's about hearing different perspectives from different people and their interpretations and how do we make sense of that," Chavez said.
The panel will be made of University faculty as well as graduate students. Faculty includes professors Magali Rabasa, Rafael Acosta and Ruben Flores, and lecturer Elizabeth Villalobos. The faculty will be joined by graduate students Adolfo Bejar, from Mexico City, and Tomas Soriano, from Tampico, Mexico.
The panel is a part of an ongoing reaction to the disappearance of 43 students from Raul Isidro Burgos Rural Teachers' College that were abducted by local police in Iguala, Mexico, in September. The students were protesting controversial hiring and funding practices by the Mexican government.
Rabasa, one of the panelist, said the solidarity shown for the students is part of a larger problem.
problem.
"I see what's happening in Mexico right now and the case of the missing 43 students as absolutely tied to not only 500 years of resistance and exploitation, but also to the last eight years of the war in Mexico," Rabasa said. "I think it's really kind of a tipping point, which is why we've seen so many protests around it."
For Chávez, the panel format is an informal way to discuss a complex topic.
complex topic.
"I think the accessibility is an important part," Chávez said. "There will be some more experienced scholars, some emerging scholars and then everybody who really has some genuine questions."
Rabasa thinks the panel serves as a way to show struggles students in other parts of the world face, and can give insight to the place some recent immigrants are coming from as well as raise awareness.
"Raising awareness is just one of the ways we can actually intervene in what's happening.
because when a government knows the world is watching they start to pay more attention to what they are doing." Rabasa said. "It's not to say I think that the Mexican government is going to start being nice, but international attention has always been a very, very powerful strategy and so my hope is that
by adding Lawrence to the list of hundreds of cities around the world that are doing actions like this and having events to inform people, contributes to that actual awareness and that potential to intervene."
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Need for police cams strengthened after Ferguson
By Gabe Sprague
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What has happened with Michael Brown's case in Ferguson, Mo., is tragic. However, what people are not realizing is that police brutality toward African Americans is extremely widespread. According to an analysis of federally-collected data by ProProPublica, an independent nonprofit newsroom, of 1,217 total police shootings, black males ages 15-19 were killed at a rate of 31.17 per million, while only 1.47 per million white males ages 15-19 were killed. One hundred and eighty-five more whites a week would have to be killed in those three years to equal that of
African-American deaths. Ferguson is just one of many examples of racially biased police brutality and further solidifies the need for police officers to wear cameras while on duty.
Forcing police officers to wear mandatory cameras while on duty would provide a level of objectivity allowing the judicial system to know exactly what happened in a citizen-police confrontation. Eyewitness testimonies cannot be understood as fact. Even in the court case of police officer Darren Wilson and Brown, eyewitnesses provided contradictory evidence. If Wilson had been required to wear a camera, a jury would have been able to easily decide whether
to indict him. They would have had a factual — and objective — account of what happened.
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President Obama has called for $263 million to fund police body cameras in order to improve relations between police departments and minority communities.
Mandatory police cameras have been shown to be effective at reducing police
brutality. According to the Wall Street Journal, the first year of use of police cameras in Rialto, Calif., reduced the use of force by officers by 60 percent and citizens' complaints against police officers has dropped by 88 percent. These improvements could be from having an objective account of what happened or perhaps the psychological effects of having a third-party observer. Regardless, if the United States implemented these cameras everywhere, a lot of crime could be avoided.
On Dec. 1, President Obama called for $263 million to fund police body cameras in order to improve relations between police departments and minority
communities. This amount would help fund more than 50,000 cameras.
I'm glad President Obama has come to the conclusion that we need police cameras, but improving the relationship between police and minorities is too late. What happened to Brown and everyone involved has been happening to others for years. Police cameras will help, but racially charged police brutality will continue to be a problem that plagues our nation. Hopefully, police cameras will be a small step toward a police system that does not consider race when deciding to use force.
Gabe Sprague is a junior from Concordia studying English
Greek Life offers positive aspects to campus life
By Adam Timmerman
@AdamTweets4You
Based on past events and the rise of a negative perception across both campus and the nation, someone identifying as a fraternity or sorority member can meet a lot of disfavor these days. On a regular basis, anyone can find an article bashing this fraternity or that sorority, stating all the evil things they have done. It's true some members of fraternities and sororities act poorly, but when someone judges Greek Life they should look at all of the pieces involved in the system, rather than just the negativity displayed by only a few members.
Take into account the numbers that come out of Greek Life here at Kansas. According to the 2014 Greek Life Annual Report released by the Student Involvement and Leadership Center office, more than 3,400 students (18 percent of the undergraduate population) participate in Greek Life. These students saw a higher retention rate than non-greek students. The class of 2013 freshmen persistence rate was 6.3 percent higher for greeks, and the older classes for greeks have seen persistence rates range between 17 and 20 percent higher than non-greeks. The average chapter GPA was 3.17, and the 2013 Fall Semester All-Greek GPA was 9.6 percent higher than the All-University GPA.
And it's not just internally where Greek Life is succeeding. In 2013, 60 percent of ExCEL nominees were a part of Greek Life, with the winner belonging to Alpha Tau Omega. The past five Student Senate presidents have also been greek. Fraternities and sororites also completed 84,708 hands-on service hours in Douglas County last year, and it's estimated that in 2013 alone, greeks raised more than $220,000 for charity.
If you wish to ban Greek Life on campus, think about what the University is going to lose if they do so. Most of the participants in Homecoming, the KU Dance Marathon and the Big Event are Greeks. Think of the housing and all of the food plans the University would have to provide if all of the chapters were banned and the Greek houses closed. Think of the number of donations Kansas would lose if it bans a system that has produced so many successful people.
Eliminating the system
would be detrimental to the success of the University and criticizing the entire greek system because a few of its members messed up is wrong. Also, in light of recent events, the greek community has stepped up to attempt to solve the problems that have recently plagued the community. In 2013, 100 percent of the chapters participated in council-sponsored risk management training, and the sexual assault task force formed by the greek community happened this semester.
It may be true, fraternities and sororities aren't perfect. It's understood that not everyone has a positive fraternity and sorority experience and it's true that it's not for everyone. However, the greek community is not some awful exclusive club that only keeps to itself and condemns those who aren't in it. Rather, it's a community that's trying to get the most out of the college experience through bettering its members and giving back to the local community. The greek community does much more good than bad, and getting rid of the community would not be in the best interest of the University.
Adam Timmerman is a senior from Sioux Falls, S.D., studying environmental studies
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Peaceful protests more effective in sending message
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By Madeline Umali
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After a grand jury declined to indict former Officer Darren Wilson for the death of Michael Brown, the uproar across the nation did not come as a surprise. After a few destructive days, people have joined across the country to peacefully protest for what they believe in. It is our right to peacefully protest for whatever we stand for — and that right should especially be protected during difficult times.
Across the nation, a string of dangerous riots have occurred after the announcement. Ferguson was the first target of attack after the announcement; however, people have started to protest in San Francisco, Seattle and Chicago, according to USA Today. Although these protests could have been peaceful demonstrations, several ended in injuries and arrests.
Instead of causing more harm, it is time the media and the protesters support peaceful protests. There have been several acts of peace already, but to continue this pattern
These peaceful actions are examples of how we should demand change, but in a positive manner. Instead of putting others in danger by starting riots, people should be taking part in peaceful demonstrations. The best way to make a change without hurting anyone else is by standing for what you believe in with respect and peace.
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In addition, these peaceful protests have started an upbringing of street art in St. Louis. According to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, businesses in the area boarded their windows in preparation for potential unrest. The boards were painted in bright colors with messages about healing, collaboration and peace.
Madeline Umali is a sophomore from St. Louis studying journalism
we need to let people know we appreciate their protests and acknowledge their message.
According to the Wall Street Journal, people in the St. Louis and Ferguson area have started to include members of the clergy in their protests to demonstrate that they have come in peace. The protests consisted of a sunrise prayer vigil and several familiar chants such as, "This is what democracy looks like!"
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Aries (March 21-April 19)
Today is an 8
There's more work coming in.
Help your team score over the next six weeks, with Mars in Aquarius. Aim for long-range targets by considering what you'd most love to increase or protect. Money's available. Soak up the love.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
Today is an 8
Today is an 8
Others look to you for your common sense. Advance in your career for about six weeks, with Mars in Aquarius. Move forward boldly. Pour energy into your work. Others are feeling generous. A bonus is possible. Friends provide a connection.
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
Today is a 7
Keep up with homework. Don't take big risks. Avoid overindulging. Over the next six weeks, travel is likely. You'll have itchy feet with Mars in Aquarius.
Pursue travels, studies and adventures.
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
Today is an 8
TODAY IS THE
Collaboration gets you farther than Lone Ranger solitude. Rely on someone who sees from a different view. Make future plans together over the next six weeks with Mars in Aquarius. Review and revise the budget.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
Today is an 8
Today is an 8 Push the creativity envelope. It could get surprisingly fun. Work as a team and get farther over the next six weeks with Mars in Aquarius. Support your partner, and ask for help when needed.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Today is a 9
Today is a
Focus your energy on work over the next six weeks with Mars in Aquarius. There's a profitable opportunity available. Consider a new option or brilliant suggestion. Provide excellent service, and read the benefits.
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Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
Today is an 8
Intensity personal efforts. Give
family your full attention. Your
actions speak louder than words
for about six weeks with Mars in
Aquarius. Romance sparks when
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creativity infuse the atmosphere.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21 Today is a 9 Creative talents come to the fore. Present your ideas. Over the next six weeks with Mars in Aquarius, improve your living conditions. Get into home renovation, organization and beautification.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Today is a 9
Learn difficult material quickly for about six weeks with Mars in Aquarius. You're intent on getting the whole story, spurred to action. Write, record and promote. Dig deeper to find the truth. There's money available.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
Today is an 8
A positive attitude leads to increased prosperity and affection.
Go for a raise or prize without worrying about competition.
Over the next six weeks with Mars in Aquarius, avoid reckless spending.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Today is an 8 Think big. Provide excellent service. Consider an option previously rejected. You solve problems quickly over the next six weeks with Mars in Aquarius. Take decisive action, in full confidence. Let go of outgrown associations.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
Today is an 8
You're very creative now. It's easier to throw things away for about six weeks with Mars in Aquarius. Clean closets, garages and attics. Rest up and exercise close to home. Make long-term plans and set priorities.
Holiday drink specials in Lawrence
MARISSA KAUFMANN
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This season holiday drinks are so popular that some local coffee shops have been running out of their seasonal drinks and forced to order more than anticipated. Check out the specialties offered in Lawrence.
Decade:
Homemade Chai: A spin on a traditional recipe that is spicy and stronger with whole spices of cardamom, black pepper, ginger and cinnamon, and organic tea and made in house from scratch.
Mulled Cider: Hot spiced cider.
Billy Vanilly:
Hawk Chocolates: Hot chocolate flavors inspired by their cupcakes.
Billy Vanilly: Vanilla hot cocoa with whipped cream and signature Billy Vanilly sprinkles.
Death by Chocolate: Hot cocoa with dark chocolate ganache topped with whipped cream and mini chocolate chips.
chocolate chip
Oatmeal Cookie: Maple hot cocoa with whipped cream and topped with shortbread cookies.
Raspberry: Raspberry hot cocoa topped with whipped
Salted Caramel: Hot cocoa with extra chocolate topped with whipped cream and a caramel salt drizzle.
cream and chocolate chips.
Arctic White: White hot cocoa with extra white chocolate ganache, with whipped cream.
S'mores Hot cocoa complete with marshmallows and finished with whipped cream.
Persian Tiger: White chocolate mocha with cardamom.
Henry's Coffee Shop:
The Squirrel's Bounty: Latte with peanut butter, hazelnut and Amaretto liquor.
Muddy Pumpkin: Dirty chai with pumpkin spice. Caramel Apple Cider: Apple cider with caramel sauce sprinkled with cinnamon.
La Prima Tazza:
Orange Autumn Tea Harney & Sons English Breakfast Tea steeped with an orange and cinnamon syrup. Green Tea Lattes
Apples + Honey Latte:
Apple cider and chai
latte steamed with honey
sprinkled with cinnamon.
Tazza's Cherry Cloud Latte Baklava Latte
@LarryvilleLife "Yule Nog"
Steamer
Green Tea Lattes
Java Break:
Spicy JB Mocha: Mocha latte with homemade chocolate and spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg and a dash of cayenne.
Caribou Coffee:
Minty Hot Chocolate Caramel Apple Cider
Gingersnap Cookie Mocha
Ho Ho Mint Mocha:
Peppermint Mocha
Spicy Mocha: Mexican Hot Chocolate
Fa la la Latte: Eggnog Latte *On Dec. 11 (Caribou's birthday), drinks are buy one, get one free.
The Roost:
Different specials every day.
Starbucks:
Chestnut Praline Latte
Peppermint Mocha
Caramel Brulee Latte
Eggnog Latte
Gingerbread Latte
Miltons:
The most popular winter drinks include:
Bourbon Spiked Hot Chocolate
Traditional Irish Coffee
Kahlua Latte
Dunkin Donuts:
Dunkin' Donuts
Sugar Cookie Latte
Snickerdoodle Cookie Latte
Peppermint Mocha Latte
Salted Caramel Hot
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PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY JAMES HOYT/KANSAN The Spicy Mocha from Java Break is just one of the many holiday drinks available this winter from local businesses.
The Roasterie at the Union:
Candy Cane Mocha
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ArtPlace Project remodels part of East Lawrence
The Lawrence Art Center wrote a grant for a half million dollars to ArtPlace to begin the process and the city then put in about 3 million of their money making it a 3.5 million dollar project.
University alumni and active muralist David Loewenstein said the Art Center is working with ArtPlace America, a group of private foundations that pool money together in order to carry out projects intended to fuel economic development through the arts.
DELANEY REYBURN
@DelaneyReyburn
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East Lawrence, according to Loewenstein, is considered to be an old working class neighborhood and after years of tradition many residents have concerns about trusting new development projects.
The Lawrence Art Center has been working on a project to design new streets and sidewalks that are more artistic by adding sculptures and other installations in the East Lawrence community.
"Nothing will appear on Ninth Street that hasn't been a part of a public process."
As the project ideas begin to surface more and more, neighbors and residents around East Lawrence are advocating for a voice within the ArtPlace project.
Loewenstein said the idea of the project is to remake Ninth Street from about New Hampshire to Delaware streets. The project is in the process of hiring a design firm, which will help facilitate the types of renovations that will be done to East Lawrence.
SUSAN TATE
Executive director,
Lawrence Arts Center
Loewenstein said, KU's Department of Architecture is involved in helping the Art Center in regards to planning. One of the University's faculty members, Josh Shelton, is the head of the architecture
firm that the city hopes to hire, Loewenstein said.
The project has been up in the air for two to three years now, Loewenstein said, but the Art Center didn't form an official proposal until last spring. Since then, there has been much discussion among the neighborhood and residents as to the pros and cons of this project taking over East Lawrence
Lowenstein attended graduate school at Kansas in 1991 as a painter and has been an artist in the Lawrence community for 25 years. His involvement in community mural projects contributes to his passion in advocating for a voice for the East Lawrence community in this project.
"Some of the concerns have been first, this isn't a project that the neighborhood chose so it's coming sort of from outside and because of that there are a lot of neighbors that would like to have a voice in giving ideas and making decisions about the project." Loewenstein said.
Specifically, many neighbors believe the project
spending.
"I'm confident in our level of transparency," Tate said.
"Nothing will appear on Ninth Street that hasn't been a part of a public process."
attempts to tell a new story about the neighborhood which isn't a story the residents chose, leaving them with the feeling that they are losing a part of their community.
Susan Tate, executive director of the Lawrence Arts Center, said parts of the application, including the project budget, timeline and information about the leadership team, hasn't been made public because the information could compromise the identity of private donors to the arts center, and also could allow people to figure out the salaries of some arts center employees.
Tate said that the things like new sidewalks, public art, streetscape improvements or events for the corridor will go through the normal City Hall process for public spending.
The neighbors and residents that hope for a voice in the project have
been advocating this through a variety of ways. Loewenstein said neighbors and residents of the East Lawrence community have been meeting with the East Lawrence neighborhood association, have been conversing amongst themselves, have written letters to the newspaper, and many have gone to the city commission meetings to speak.
Loewenstein's personal goal in advocating for this projectis more abouthow the process goes and less about the exact outcomes. "So what I would like to see is a process that's truly inclusive; that gives East Lawrence real decision making power, instead of just input, so that everybody else is accounted for." Loewenstein said
101. Resident's with similar views to Loewenstein's hope to soon have decision making power instead of simply giving input as the project continues to progress.
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University Theatre opens 'The Last Cyclist'
RYAN WRIGHT
@RyanWayneWright
The University Theatre will open "The Last Cyclist" this weekend. The play is a satire and was originally composed by Karel Svenk, a Czech writer who lived in Nazi concentration camps. The play opens Saturday at
This is the first time the play has ever been produced by a university. After Karel
7:30 p.m. at Inge Theatre and runs through Dec. 11. The Sunday performance is at 2:30 p.m., and the other performances are at 7:30 p.m. Inge Theatre is located inside of Murphy Hall at 1530 Naismith Drive.
When: Saturday, Dec. 6 at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Inge Theatre, 1530 Naismith Drive in Murphy Hall
Cost: $10-$15
PERFORMANCE
Svenk wrote the play in 1944, the play was rehearsed inside the Terezin Concentration Camp near Prague. According to KU Theatre, "The Last Cyclist" was never performed after the final dress rehearsal because it was feared that the satire of the treatment of Jews and others by Nazis would lead to fatal consequences. The play was censored but has since been reconstructed.
PRE-PERFORMANCE
When: Saturday, Dec. 6 at 6:30 p.m.
Where: Murphy Hall, Room 354
Cost: Free and open to the public
The play follows a group of people who unite their society around a scapegoat for all of their problems people who cycle which was similar to the what the Nazis did to Jewish people. It is directed by Gina Sandi-Diaz and Rachel Blackburn, who are both KU students. Sandi-Diaz is a second-year Ph.D. student and graduate teaching assistant, and Blackburn is a Ph.D. student and a professional director.
"The Last Cyclist" sets itself apart from other plays due to the fact that it's a comedy about the Holocaust.
"Life is absurd and darkly funny; it's an honest mix of the comedy and drama that make up our lives and our history."
RACHEL BLACKBURN Director
The play is primarily about the past, but the themes of
"It's a dark comedy, and I've always been attracted to that genre because to me, it seems the most true-to-life depiction in storytelling that we have," Blackburn said. "Life is absurd and darkly funny; it's an honest mix of the comedy and drama that make up our lives and our history."
"It's absurd and laughable that there could be a human being in our day and age that learns about the histories of the Holocaust, slavery, Rwanda, etc., and then turns around and hates another group of people for whatever reason." Blackburn said.
the play can be translated to modern times. Sandi-Diaz said the play remains important today because unfortunately, history continues to repeat itself, and violence and hatred against others is still very much alive in the world.
Naomi Patz, the woman who reconstructed the play, will be in attendance on opening night and will speak before the performance.
Tickets are still available and can be purchased at kutheatre.com.
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Friday, Dec. 5
What: Mary Poppins
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Theatre Lawrence, 4660
Bauer Farm Drive
About: The play opens Friday and will run the first three weekends in December.
Saturday, Dec. 6
What: Jenny Lewis
When: 8 p.m.
Where: Liberty Hall Cinema, 644 Massachusetts St.
About: The show is open to all ages;
tickets are $21-$25.
What: Winter Wonder Weekend
When: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday,11
a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday
Where: Downtown Lawrence
About: Various holiday events taking
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What: The Last Cyclist
When: Dec. 6 and 8-11 at 7:30 p.m.
and Dec. 7 at 2:30 p.m.
Where: Inge Theatre, 1530 Naismith Drive in Murphy Hall
About: Tickets are $15 for adults,
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Sunday, Dec. 7
What: Land of the Sweets Dance Performance
When: 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Where: Point B Dance, 3300 Bob Billings #11
About: The performance is open to all ages, and entry is $5.
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What: "it's a Wonderful Life"
When: 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Where: Liberty Hall Cinema
About: The film is 130 minutes, rated PG and tickets are $8.
Relics from 'Wonder Years' series given to Smithsonian Museum
He said "The Wonder Years" was special because it was about everyone.
BRETT ZONGKER Associated Press
WASHINGTON — Kevin Arnold's green New York Jets jacket that he wore in "The Wonder Years" became a piece of history Tuesday along with other items from the popular TV show that were donated to the Smithsonian Institution. Costumes, studio tapes, scripts and Polaroid photos from the show have been donated to the National Museum of American History by several people, including Fred Savage (who played Arnold), his real-life mother and other cast members. "The Wonder Years" ran from 1988 to 1993 on ABC and was recently released on DVD.
Savage said his mom, Joanne Savage, likes to keep everything and held onto the green and white letterman style jacket since the show ended. When her children joked she was a hoarer, she would quip that the Smithsonian might want their things one day. So Fred Savage said he was surprised when the museum actually wanted his old jacket.
Curator Dwight Blocker Bowers said the show was "meticulously designed" to recall the American experience in a turbulent time of the 1960s through the simple moments of growing up in a suburban town.
achievements and the heroism of everyday life — your first day of junior high, the first time you call a girl, your first kiss," Savage said. "That's where the beauty lies — in the simplicity of the everyday, the seemingly mundane. That's what makes up our memories."
Here's a look at where "The Wonder Years" actors are now.
Savage, 38, who played the lead character Kevin Arnold, now has two young children and directs TV shows, mostly comedies, including the hit, "Modern Family." As a child actor from the age of 6, Savage said he was fascinated with the cameras and always wanted to direct TV shows.
Savage said he sees some parallels between "The Wonder Years" throwback to 1960s suburbia and "Modern Family's" take on life now as minds have opened to different ways families come together.
He said there are "still those universal experiences of parents trying to have a date when they have three young kids or a child's first kiss or going away to college. There's still a universality, no matter how a family is put together."
Jason Hervey, 42, who played Savage's bully big brother Wayne Arnold, is now a dad who lives in Nashville, Tenn. He runs his own TV production company in Los Angeles, producing re-
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One of four universities selected to partner with TransCen Inc., a nonprofit that works to provide employment for youth with disabilities, the University will help develop a program that will ease the transition from high school to employment for students with special needs.
The University will receive $1 million of a $12.5 million grant from the United States Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services. The other schools include University of North Carolina at Charlotte, University of Oregon, and Western Michigan University, according to the abstract of the grant.
"The end goal is to improve outcomes for youth with
disabilities, whether it be attending college or finding employment," said Dana Lattin, assistant director of the Transition Coalition.
The grant will be distributed over a five-year period and will be used solely for the development of the online blended program. The University was selected for this project due to its heavy involvement in the research and development of youth with disabilities.
Since the program is designed for students leaving secondary education, it will have little effect on students who are currently enrolled. Researchers are looking at students who have been through the process of transitioning from high school to college to see what can be done to make it easier, but the University does not have an active role in that
research.
The Transition Coalition at the University has collaborated with youth with disabilities for the past 20 years. Their focus is to try to prepare these youth for living in the real-world.
"Stats show that students with disabilities tend to have a lower participation rate in postsecondary education," Lattin said. "They have a higher unemployment rate than students without disabilities, and often times those who are employed will be paid less than their colleagues without disabilities."
is aimed at educators in the 15 states that have requested additional intensive training as well as for the five states who have requested additional technical training.
Each university has been assigned a different responsibility in developing this program. The University's role in developing this program is to provide online and blended professional development for educators participation in the overall program. The program
The initiative, once developed, will be provided to all U.S. states and territories. The goal of the online portion is to help train educators to better prepare students for postsecondary employment and reduce high school and college dropout rates among students with disabilities, Lattin said.
The initiative stemmed from the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) which was created in 2004 to provide educational and related services to children with disabilities. The Transition Coalition is just one part of the act.
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University of Texas Missing brains were destroyed
HOUSTON — Dozens of human brains seemed to be missing from a research lab at the University of Texas in Austin. One professor guessed students either pulled a Halloween prank or went looking for an odd home decoration in the form of formal-dehye-packed jars.
Turns out, the story wasn't so mysterious.
The university said Wednesday that environmental workers disposed of between 40 and 60 jars, some of which contained multiple brains, about 12 years ago after faculty members said they weren't in good enough condition for research or teaching.
The questions were promoted by a recently released book about a brain collection that the university received 28 years ago from the Austin State Hospital. The thought-to-be missing specimens were part of the original collection of 200 brains and had been stored at the campus' Animal Resources Center.
On Tuesday, psychology professor Tim Schallert, a co-cu
rator of the collection, told the Austin American-Statesman it wasn't clear what had happened to about half of the collection. Fellow professor and co-curator Lawrence Cormack said it was "possible word got around among undergraduates and people started swiping them for living rooms or Halloween pranks."
The university then investigated. On Wednesday, the school said it couldn't provide a specific number of how many brains were destroyed. It also said a committee would be appointed to investigate the decision to destroy some of the brains and how all the specimens have been handled since the school received the collection.
"As researchers and teachers, we understand the potential scientific value of all of our holdings and take our roles as stewards of them very seriously," the university said in a statement.
The school's preliminary investigation also found no evidence to support claims that the brain of Charles Whitman, who fatally shot 16 people from the university's clock tower in 1966, was ever part of the collection.
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NASA is on a high not felt since the space shuttle days.
Shuttle veterans, in fact, are leading the charge in Thursday morning's two-orbit, $4\frac{1}{2}$-hour test flight, meant to shake out the capsule before astronauts climb aboard eventually, perhaps, to visit Mars.
"We haven't had this feeling in a while, since the end of the shuttle program," said Mike Sarafin, the lead flight director stationed at Mission Control in Houston. "Launching an American spacecraft from American soil and beginning something new, in this case exploring deep space."
Orion is set to fly farther than any human-rated spacecraft since the Apollo moon program, aiming for a distance of 3,600 miles, more than 14 times higher than the International Space Station.
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Navy ships were stationed near the recovery zone off the Mexican Baja coast.
"It's an exciting time," Jeff Angermeier, ground support mission manager, said from Florida's Kennedy Space Center. "You can feel the buzz."
An estimated 26,000 guests were expected to jam Kennedy for the sunrise launch, as well as 650 journalists. (Actually, the unmanned rocket will blast off from the adjoining Cape Canaveral Air Force Station.) The space center press site was packed Wednesday with out-of-town reporters not seen here since the last shuttle flight in 2011.
NASA's Orion program manager, Mark Geyer, puts the capsule its inaugural run on a par with the formative steps of Apollo and the space shuttles.
"In the sense that we are beginning a new mission, it is, I think, consistent with ... the beginning of shuttle, the beginning of Apollo," Geyer said. "It's a new mission for us, starting in the region of the moon and then beyond."
Noted NASA Administrator Charles Bolden Jr.: "For the first time in more than 40 years, this nation is going to launch a spacecraft intended to carry humans beyond low-Earth orbit. That's a big deal."
Unlike the first space shuttle flight in 1981 — helmed by two pilots — Orion will not carry astronauts before 2021.
NASA wants to test the most critical parts of the capsule on this $370 million shakedown cruise, including the heat shield, parachutes and all the sections jettisoned during ascent and entry. The capsule also will travel through the high-radiation Van Allen belts surrounding Earth; engineers want to gauge the effects on the on-board computers.
A Delta IV rocket is hoisting Orion this time around. For Orion's next flight, around 2018, the capsule will fly atop the megarocket still in development by NASA — SLS, short for Space Launch System. Only after that will humans climb aboard; NASA hopes to send an Orion crew to an asteroid corralled in lunar orbit in the 2020s and to Mars in the 2030s.
Professors research suspicious online reviews
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Two years ago Fengjun Li decided she wanted to get a haircut.
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She decided to use Google user reviews since she was relatively new to the city of Lawrence to find the best salon, but what she found made her suspicious.
Li, an associate professor in the department of electrical engineering and computer science at the University, found that a majority of the user reviews were short, simple, nondescriptive and the vast majority of them were positive usually perfect scores. After checking user reviews of other products and services on a number of review sites, she noticed several occurrences of similarly worded and seemingly fake, or biased reviews.
Ultimately, this led to Li starting a research project with Hyunjin Seo, a journalism professor at the University, to help readers determine if reviews are fake or real. Their goal is to create an open-source algorithm to detect whether or not a review is fake, or if the reviewer is trustworthy or not. It will be freely available so it can be incorporated into use by other researchers, users, and companies/corporations.
"Spam behavior is not that obvious," Li said. "And because hundreds and thousands of reviews are there for one brand, it's difficult for people to go over all of them. So I started to ask myself, 'Can we use computer science techniques, can we use algorithms, to help people make sound decisions about the quality of reviews?' "
The two-year project began in early 2014 and received $206,305 in funding from the University's Internal Revenue Code. They said they hope to have everything done by the end of the two-year schedule in early 2016.
detectors, but Li said there is room for advancement, specifically in detection rates. An algorithm developed in 2011 by researchers at Cornell University is used in their website reviewkepic.com to detect fake reviews, but the detection rate is around 90 percent accurate.
The existing research in content analysis has already made progress in content analysis
Li and Seo said they hope that by first improving existing methods of content analysis, and then incorporating new information into the existing methods, such as the relationships between a reviewer and the audience, they can improve detection rates.
"We took a look at Yelp.com and found that it has a friendship structure," said Li. "It allows the reviewers to form social friendships and we wonder, 'Can this additional structure help us?' We want to incorporate the trust introduced by the friendship structure into our spam detection model."
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Additionally, Li and Seo hope to incorporate reputation into their algorithm. By looking at reviews done in the past by a reviewer, the algorithm might be used to predict the future opinions on similar items.
Today, online reviews are regularly created and used by millions of people. The popular website Yelp.com reported an average monthly rate of 138 million unique visitors just this year. Commonly viewed as more trustworthy and honest than traditional paid reviews, the popularity of user reviews has led to alltoo-common instances of fake user reviews, made to manipulate the perceived trustworthiness of the medium.
Fake reviews are created for a number of reasons — be it spam, endorsement or to damage a competitor's reputation. Aside from the legal and ethical issues that arise concerning fake reviews, Seo and Li said fake reviews are damaging to the practice of user peer-reviews for more personal, endorsement-free opinions.
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Associate professor Fengjun Li is just one University professor working on a research project to help determine if online reviews for businesses are fake.
The assumption is that these
reviews are done by peers [and] customers who voluntarily share information." Seo said. "It's considered as less biased and more trustworthy compared with reviews done by companies. It's an issue of trust. If this environment is polluted by manipulators then we can't advance the social media environment."
The hope is that through this research, the methods used to create fake reviews can be understood, making them much easier to spot and anticipate. The detector is meant to benefit the users of a review site, as well as the review site itself, and for businesses that may be negatively impacted by reviews posted without their knowledge.
"For [a business] it is in their interest to be able to say that 'we have improved our algorithms for reviews and these [reviews] are more likely to be authentic'; " Seo said. "Policy makers in particular, the Fair Trade Commission and those who regulate online content, can utilize our study, and algorithms, and findings to develop their rules and guidelines."
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NYC cop in videotaped death: No intent to harm
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NEW YORK - A grand jury cleared a white police officer Wednesday in the video-taped chokehold death of an unarmed black man stopped for selling loose, untaxed cigarettes, triggering protests in the streets by hundreds of New Yorkers who likened the case to the deadly police shooting in Ferguson, Mo.
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Benjamin Carr, stepfather of Eric Garher, talks on the phone and to reporters after a grand jury's decision not to indict a New York police officer involved in Garner's death on Wednesday in the Staten Island borough of New York. The decision not to indict Officer Daniel Pantaleo added to the tensions that have simmered in the city since Garner's death on July 17.
As the demonstrations mounted, a Justice Department official in Washington said federal authorities would conduct their own investigation into the July 17 death of Eric Garner at the hands of Officer Daniel Pantaleo.
Staten Island District Attorney Daniel Donovan said the grand jury found "no reasonable cause" to bring charges, but unlike the chief prosecutor in the Ferguson case, he gave no details on how the grand jury arrived at its decision. The panel could have considered a range of charges, from reckless endangerment to murder.
Protesters gathered in Times Square and began marching toward the annual Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting with a combination of professional-looking signs and hand-crawled placards reading, "Black lives matter" and "Fellow white people, wake up." And in the Staten Island neighborhood where Garner died, people reacted with angry disbelief and chanted, "I can't breathe!" and "Hands up - don't choke!
Garner's mother, Gwen Carr,
said the grand jury decision
"just tote me up."
"I couldn't see how a grand jury could vote and say there was no probable cause," she said. "What were they looking at? Were they looking at the same video the rest of the world was looking at?"
In his first public comment
Pantaleo said he prays for Garner's family and hopes they accept his condolences.
"I became a police officer to help people and to protect those who can't protect themselves," he said in the statement. "It is never my intention to harm anyone, and I feel very bad about the death of Mr. Garner."
Garner. Police union officials and Pantaleo's lawyer argued that the officer used a takedown move taught by the police department, not a banned maneuver, because Garner was resisting arrest. They said his poor health was the main reason he died.
As protests started to gather steam citywide, Mayor Bill de Blasio canceled an appearance at the tree lighting and met with Garner's father and other community leaders. At a Staten Island church, he said "there's a lot of pain and frustration in the room this evening," but he called on protesters to remain peaceful.
A video shot by an onlooker and widely viewed on the Internet showed the 43-year-old Garner telling a group of police officers to leave him alone as they tried to arrest him. Pantaleo responded by wrapping his arm around Garner's neck in what appeared to be a chokehold, which is banned under NYPD policy.
The heavyset Garner, who had asthma, was heard repeatedly gasping. "I can't breathe!"
A second video surfaced that showed police and paramedics appearing to make no effort to revive Garner while he lay motionless on the ground. He later died at a hospital.
later used it a trooper Experts said that without knowing how prosecutors presented the case, it's difficult to theorize how the grand jury reached its decision. Critics of the outcome in Ferguson — where a grand jury last week refused to indict a white po-
licer officer who shot unarmed black 18-year-old Michael Brown — complained that prosecutors there allowed the officer to give a self-serving account without challenging inconsistencies.
The Garner video "speaks for itself" said Jeffrey Fagan, a professor at Columbia Law School. "It appears to show negligence. But if we learned anything from the Brown case, it's the power of prosecutors to construct and manage a narrative in a way that can shape the outcome."
As with the Ferguson shooting, the Garner case sparked protests, accusations of racist policing and calls for federal prosecutors to intervene. But unlike the Missouri protests, the demonstrations in New York remained mostly peaceful.
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The case prompted Police Commissioner William Bratton to order officers at the nation's largest police department to undergo retraining on use of force.
After the grand jury decision came down, Garner's widow, Esaw, said she spoke to Attorney General Eric Holder and came away with reason to hope for justice for her husband.
and fight this fight."
"He will not die in vain," she said. "He has children. He has grandchildren that miss him a lot. I miss him every single day, and I try to keep myself busy, but I know I got to stay strong
Several dozen demonstrator at the site of the Garner's arrest scattered cigarettes on the ground in homage to him and lit candles.
"Cold-blooded murder," said Jennie Chambers, who works nearby and saw Garner daily. "We saw it on TV, it's on video. The whole world saw it. Ferguson, now us."
saying there was hemorrhaging on Garner's neck indicative of neck compressions.
The medical examiner ruled Garner's death a homicide and found that a chokehold contributed to it. A forensic pathologist hired by Garner's family, Dr. Michael Baden, agreed with those findings,
While details on the grand jurors were not disclosed, Staten Island is the most politically conservative of the city's five boroughs and home to many police and firefighters. The district attorney said he will seek to have information on the investigation released.
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Multistate coalition sues over immigration order
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AUSTIN, Texas — Texas is leading a 17-state coalition suing over President Barack Obama's recently announced executive actions on immigration, arguing in a lawsuit filed Wednesday that the move "tramples" key portions of the U.S. Constitution.
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But Texas Gov.-elect Greg Abbott took it a step further, filing a formal legal challenge in federal court in the Southern District of Texas. His state is joined by 16 other mostly conservative states, largely in the south and Midwest, such as Alabama, Georgia; Idaho, Indiana and the Carolinas.
The lawsuit could make things awkward come Friday, when Abbott travels to Washington to meet with Obama as part of a group of newly elected governors.
The states aren't seeking monetary damages, but instead want the courts to block Obama's actions.
Under Obama's order, announced Nov. 20, protection from deportation and the right to work will be extended to an estimated 4.1 million parents of U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents who have lived in the U.S.for at least five years and to hundreds of thousands more young people.
The lawsuit raises three objections: that Obama violated the "Take Care Clause" of the U.S. Constitution that Abbott said limits the scope of presidential power; that the federal government didn't follow proper rulemaking procedures; and that the order will "exacerbate the humanitarian crisis along
the southern border, which will affect increased state investment in law enforcement, health care and education."
Abbott said Obama's actions "directly violate a fundamental promise to the American people" and that it was up to the president to "execute the law, not de facto make law."
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Republican presidents, including Ronald Reagan, have issued past executive orders pertaining to immigration. Abbott said those were in response to actions by Congress — unlike Obama, who Abbott said acted in lieu of congressional approval.
Many of those were over environmental regulations or the White House's signature health care law, however. The only other high-profile lawsuit against Obama's executive order has come on behalf of Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio.
Overwhelmingly elected governor last month, Abbott has been Texas attorney general since 2002. Wednesday marks the 31st time he has sued the federal government since Obama took office.
Earlier this week, House Majority Leader John Boehner told lawmakers the GOP-led House may vote to undo Obama's executive action, but the move would be mostly symbolic, as Obama would certainly veto such legislation and the Democratic-led Senate wouldn't go for it, either.
Current Texas Gov. Rick Perry, who leaves office in January, also spoke out against the executive order earlier Wednesday, saying it could trigger a new flood of people pouring across the Texas-Mexico border and create chaos that could be exploited by drug- and people-smugglers.
"In effect, his action placed a neon sign on our border, assuring people that they could ignore the law of the United States," said Perry, who has deployed up to 1,000 National Guard troops to the border.
Perry said hours before Abbott's announcement that Obama's 2012 executive order delaying the deportation of
Abbott said his state can already predict the future effects of Obama's executive action based on the 2012 order.
children brought into the U.S. illegally by their parents triggered an unprecedented wave of unaccompanied minors and families, mostly from Central America, crossing into the U.S. this summer.
"Texas has been at the epicenter of the results of the president's executive action," Abbott said.
The federal lawsuit involves Alabama, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North Carolina, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, West Virginia and Wisconsin.
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TOP: President Barack Obama delivers remarks on his executive action on immigration at Del Sol High School in Las Vegas on Nov. 21. Obama has the upper hand in the fierce struggle over immigration now taking shape, with a veto pen ready to kill any Republican move to reverse his executive order, Democrats united behind him and GOP congressional leaders desperate to squelch talk of a government shutdown or even impeachment.
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Alexander's woes opened the starting role to redshirt sophomore Landen Lucas, who's shooting 81 percent from the field since being placed in the spot. Lucas also gives Kansas' frontcourt slightly more length in the paint, as Lucas is 6-foot-10 compared to Alexander's 6-foot-8 frame. But Self believes height isn't the most important thing on the court. He says Kansas has enough height to win.
Coach Bill Self doesn't believe the starting lineups
"And it's true," Self said. "You go from seven foot and long to 6-6.5 and not long guarding you and you can play your butt off, but still there's a comfort level being able to score over that. Doesn't mean you're playing worse defense."
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The right decision might be to stay with the slightly taller Lucas. Opposing players even agree. Self said he talked to Iowa State forward Georges Niang over the summer, and they discussed how Kansas won the first two games but couldn't win the third in the Big 12 tournament. Niang said it was easier to score on Kansas without Embiid.
starting lineups matter, and he's right. Some players are better off the bench. Take freshman forward Cliff Alexander for example. Alexander's fouling troubles have kept him from starting, Self said.
"We had (Jeff) Withey, and we had Joel (Embiid), but we won a National Championship and started 6-8, 6-8 guys." Self said. "You know, the twins (Marcus and Markieff Morris) were 6-7, 6-8 or 6-8, 6-9 maybe. But we've had teams this size before."
"It's always a nice luxury to have somebody back there to block shots and correct mistakes, but not every team has those," Self said. "Kentucky obviously has three or four of them."
University students Keaton Prather, Dakota Hamelund, Bryce Platt, Chris Sims and Alvaro Papa show their support of interim head coach Clint Bowen at Memorial Stadium on Nov. 8. Prather and Platt are part of a group of students who show up to each football game with painted chests.
"I don't know if you noticed this, but Cliff has a tendency sometimes to put his hands on others wearing a different jersey that would lead to a whistle," Self said. "And at least this way, if he gets two quick fouls, he's not going to get it at the 14 or 13-minute mark as opposed to getting it at the 18-minute mark."
Student fanatics support football team by painting chests for each game
When Self was asked about the possibility of Alexander starting, Self said he will start some point in the season. This will be a similar situation to Emibi, who wasn't a consistent starter until his start on Dec. 14 against New Mexico last year.
THROUGH THICK AND THIN
Self thinks size doesn't matter, but he remembers the outcome of the Kentucky game.
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Lawrence, located just off the banks of the Kansas and Wakarusa rivers, is home to the free-thinking individual. From afternoons spent along Clinton Lake to evening concerts at the Granada, poetry slams at The Raven, to short road trips up to Kansas City, this college town caters to wide-ranging interests and impromptu weekend adventures.
But for a handful of University students, there is really only one thing to do on a fall Saturday in Lawrence.
"What started it was two kids on my floor spelled "KU" on their chests," junior Keaton Prather from Sterling said. "Two more kids joined in for "GO KU" the next week, and the week after we had 10 guys
— it caught on and the whole
floor was doing it."
foot was using Along with juniors Bryce Platt and Jonathan Crookham, the trio spends its Saturdays in the front row, chest-painting for Kansas football games.
"It's been just about every game," said Platt, a Horton native. "We missed one or two games freshman year, but haven't missed any since then."
The three juniors are the mainstays of the group, but several other students join the group from the fabled floor in Ellsworth Hall from the students' freshman year.
"I get texts from my teachers back at home and my relatives," Prather said. "Oh hey, we saw you on TV screaming like a madman." Or a text from my mom saying I need to put a
The group has made countless television appearances, swelling with pride; family members, not so much.
Despite their unquestioned love of the football team, the Jayhawks haven't given the chest-painters reason to have much hope. With a 7-29 record in the three years the students have been attending the University; Kansas football has seen as many head coaches as conference victories since 2012.
shirt on."
each game.
"I'm a huge fan of KU football." Prather said. "I have such a good time. It's a really fun atmosphere, you're supporting KU, hanging out with friends. I don't see why students don't come."
But that hasn't deterred the group from painting up for each game.
And, by and large, the students don't come.
dents down.
After setting the stadium's attendance record in 2009 with an over-capacity,52,530 against Northern Colorado, Memorial
Stadium's announced attendance for the final home game of 2014 against No.4 TCU was 30,889. The actual attendance was closer to half that number.
"If we want the program to start doing better, we should start showing support for the team." Crookham, a Houston, Texas, native, said. "We as a student body should have more people there. Apart from that, I don't really care much. I enjoy going."
Other members of the group are unfazed by the lack of student attendance.
"It is understandable," Platt said. "It doesn't bother me. I go there with my friends to have fun. If other people are there, then that's good too."
Watching the 21 senior Jayhawks play for the final time at Memorial Stadium as 28-point underdogs in frigid conditions, the group of six, shirtless and
painted, faced its biggest test of character yet.
The students tined up, iron row an entire 90 minutes before the game, as they have every week, with a cold wind blowing and a light snow falling. One word was painted across their chests: "SENIORS."
"We made sure everyone had hats and gloves," Platt said. "Personally, I had two pairs of pants on. It wasn't as cold as it looked."
looked
In a near-upset, a 34-30 Kansas loss, the game was enough to distract from the elements
"We were cheering — a lot of movement to stay active in the game," Crookham said. "It wasn't bad because it was the best game I've seen."
For some members of the group, next year's season will be their last as students. Others
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Seniors lead Kansas into NCAA Tourney
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Kansas volleyball's two seniors, Chelsea Albers and Sara McClinton, have been here before. In fact, the duo has played more NCAA Tournament matches (six) than any player in Kansas history.
That experience will be needed as Kansas (22-8), which earned the No. 16 overall seed, heads to the NCAA Tournament to take on Arkansas-Little Rock (29-4) on Friday, with the winner facing the winner of Creighton and Oregon State on Saturday. Kansas will host the first and second rounds for the third consecutive year, with the matches taking place at the Kansas Expocentre in Topeka.
"Sara and Chelsea have played at an All-Big 12 level for years now," coach Ray Bechard said. "I think more than anything, they would rather see their postseason run go a little bit longer, a little bit deeper in years past. I think their career could be
With the two being blanketed in accolades, it's not hard to see why the team has
much more complete, but to this point they've been at a high level for many, many years."
"I think their career could be much more complete, but to this point they've been at a high level for many, many years."
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and such tremendous success.
Albers gained First Team
All-Big 12 honors in the 2014
season, duplicating her First
Team selection from a year
ago, and was named an AVCA
Honorable Mention All-
American in 2013 as well.
had such tremendous success.
Statistically, Albers' career totals of 912 kills and 874 digs make her the seventh Jayhawk ever to reach 900 career-kill and 800 career-dig plateau.
her partner in crime. McClinton, has been just as
good.
good.
With 1,533 career kills and counting, McClinton ranks seventh on the Kansas all-time kills list, eclipsing the 300-kill mark this season for an impressive third straight year
Arkansas-Little Rock receives strong contributions from the outside hitter position as well.
A 2013 AVCA All American honorable mention, McClinton will also walk away with two First Team All-Big 12 selections and three All-Big 12 teams overall, earning honorable mention this season.
A big reason for Arkansas Little-Rock's success and first NCAA tournament appearance since 2000 is senior outside hitter Edina Begic. A three-time reigning conference MVP including 2014, Begic leads the team with 517 kills, averaging 4.66 per set, and is second on the team in aces, while placing third in digs.
At 24 games, the Trojans hold the longest winning
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Kansas seeks revenge against Florida
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Coming off of an Orlando classic Championship, Kansas will host Florida at Allen fieldhouse in the Big 12/SEC challenge on Friday. Florida 3-3 in the season and coming off of a poor showing in the Battle 4 Atlantis tournament, going 1-2.
Kansas leads Florida 3-2 in the all-time series, including three separate top-ten matchups. Florida lost their two most productive players from last season — Patric Young and SEC Player of the Year Scottie Wilbiken. The Gators only have two seniors on the roster, one being Donovan's son. Junior guard Michael Frazier II leads Florida in scoring with 15.2 points per game, adding 6.5 rebounds and shooting 42 percent from the field.
"We've been playing a lot better," coach Bill Self said. "I think that was evident in Orlando."
Last season, the Jayhawks
aveled to Gainesville and
ll to Florida, 67-61, in the
uargural SEC/Big 12 Chal-
enge. Florida was ranked No.
9, while Kansas was ranked
o 13.
Kansas heads into this matchup ranked No. 11, while Florida comes in unranked. The Jayhawks will be seeking revenge against Florida coach Billy Donovan to extend their early season record to 6-1.
Junior forward Perry Ellis is coming off of one of his hottest stretches of the season, being named Big 12 Player of the Week and Orlando Classic tournament MVP. Ellis is averaging 15.3 points and seven rebounds.
Florida is a bigger team than any that Kansas saw at the Orlando Classic, but the Jayhawks' athleticism matches up well against the Gators. Sophomore guards Wayne Selden Jr. and Frank Mason III have been playing more efficiently too.
'Our so-called 'not hard games' have been real tough this year,' Self said. 'We have as tough a seven game stretch as anyone in America.'
starts, he is 9-for-11 from the field. Freshman forward Cliff Alexander has also stepped his game up as of late, leading Kansas in blocks in the last three games.
Senior center Ion Horford leads Florida down low with two rebounds per game and a total of 10 blocks on the season, while putting up 10.3 points per game.
Mason led the Jayhawks in
assists in Orlando and shot 61.1 percent from the field while Selden had 12 points against Tennessee, his tournament high.
"We're big enough to win,"
The Jayhawks have a lot of momentum heading into their matchup against the Gators and will look to use this to take advantage of a Florida team that may be lacking it.
Self said. "It's still hard scoring over length, like they have."
Sophomore forward Landen Lucas has been efficient since being inserted into the starting lineup. While Lucas hasn't gotten big minutes in his
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The Trojans outrank the Jayhawks in multiple categories, including hitting percentage (.283 to .247), blocks per set (3.0 to 2.54) and aces per set (1.5 to 1.11).
streak of any team in the nation.
straight years with an opening round victory, Bechard is still making sure no player takes the first match too lightly.
The Jayhawks have some advantages of its own, beating the Trojans in assists per set (12.85 to 12.4), kills per set (13.84 to 13.6) and digs per set (15.31 to 14.5).
Statistics aside, no match is a gimme in the NCAA tournament, and after two
"We know we've got an extremely talented and tough opponent in front of us," Bechard said. "And if we're fortunate enough to win that, we got Creighton or a Pac 12 opponent (Oregon State)."
The tournament matches have previously been held at Allen Fieldhouse, but the men's basketball game against Florida prevents the team from using the fieldhouse as a venue.
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LAMIE JUST
Indoor track and field season begins
On the men's side, Kansas lost sprinter DeMario Johnson, spinner Shawn Smith, middle distance runner Brendan Soucie and pole vaulter Alex Bishop.
For the women, Kansas lost Olympic gold-medalist Diamond Dixon, Kansas 3,000-meter record holder Natalie Becker, All-American discus thrower Jessica Maroszek and Kansas pole vault record holder Natalia Bartnovskaya.
Athletes to watch:
Michael Stigler, senior;
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Last season during his indoor campaign. Stigler from Canyon, Texas, won the 600-yard run at the Big 12 Indoor Championships and set a new school record (1:08.59). He won the 400-yard dash at the Bill Eaton Classic with a time of 48.75.
Kansas only has three home meets for the indoor season and they're all stacked at the beginning of the schedule.
With winter break approaching, Kansas track and field is getting ready to start its indoor season.
ouger is coming off a successful outdoor season. He was
Kansas has the Bob Timmons Challenge on Saturday, the Bill Eason Classic on Jan. 9 and the Jayhawk Classic on Jan. 30. The last time Kansas will be at home will be during the outdoor season for the Kansas Relays.
named 2014 Midwest Track Athlete of the Year and Kansas Athletics' Male Athlete of the Year.
Kansas football is in a state of flux, but in a 34-10 victory against Iowa State, their chests, "BOWEN," gave their stamp of approval.
Lindsay Vollmer, senior combined events
"I enjoy what Bowen's been doing," Platt said. "Hearing that Weis was falling asleep in meetings — if nothing else, he should have a better chance than Weis." Crookham agrees.
He finished second in the 400-meter hurdles at the NCAA Outdoor Championships, earning All-American status in that race. He won the race at the Big 12 Outdoor Championships and many other meets throughout the year.
Last year during the indoor season, Vollmer from Hamilton, Mo., finished 13th at the Big 12 Indoor Championships in the pentathlon and won the event at the Jayhawk Classic.
In 2013, during her indoor season, Vollmer won the heptathlon at the Big 12 Indoor Championships and finished ninth at the NCAA Indoor Championships in the event, earning All-America Second-Team status.
During her outdoor campaign, she withdrew from the heptathlon at the NCAA Outdoor Championships due to injury in the long jump.
Her sophomore year was much better. Vollmer won the heptathlon at the NCAA Outdoor Championships, earning All-America First Team status. She holds the school record for that performance. She also won the event at the Big 12 Outdoor Championships.
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will stay to complete post-grad work.
Whether Bowen is named head coach or not, you can expect to see a small contingent of letters in the front row in 2015. They say they'll be there to support whoever is named coach.
"I think it's [Bowens] job to lose," Crookham said. "Unless he does something wrong or a
big-name coach wants to come to KU, I think he'll do a good job as our coach."
"We're just friends having fun with it" Platt said.
Whatever compels them to come, one thing remains certain: There is nothing fair-weather about these fans.
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UAB eliminating its football program a bad decision.
On Tuesday, the University of Alabama - Birmingham (UAB) announced to faculty and students that it planned to cut its Division I football program at the end of the season, citing financial reasons. The football program, which has been sub-par for the last several years, cost the university $20 million in subsidies annually.
However, the team saw more success this year, finishing 6-6 with a chance at playing in a bowl game. Coach Bill Clark told AL.com he is lobbying to keep the program and also for a bowl invitation. If the team doesn't receive an invite, then UAB played its final game against Southern Mississippi, winning 45-24. After the season, the football program will be cut and the money saved will be put into furthering education and the medical research hospital on the campus.
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Without a football program, UAB will no longer meet the requirements
of its current conference, Conference USA, who requires all schools to have an active football team.
After an 18-month review of the University's finances, UAB president Ray Watts hired CarrSports Consulting to estimate how much it would cost to make the football program successful. CarrSports estimated around $49 million, which included funds for new facilities — the current stadium is in poor state — as well as football personnel, new equipment and other operating costs. Watts decided he was not willing to spend
this much money on a mediocre team.
While this decision may save money in the short run, Watts doesn't seem to have considered the long term effects it could have. Many alumni and fans have already spoken out in outrage about the decision, some threatening to withhold donations from the university. Others believe this will make the university less attractive to prospective students.
THE BREW
Football is a religion in the south, and the state of Alabama is no exception. Auburn University and the University of Alabama make that very clear. But it's hard to compete with those big-name, big-program schools when you are a small school. So it is understandable why the Alabama Board of Trustees provides less money to the UAB program.
But a school without a football program is way less attractive than a school with a mediocre football program. Imagine if Kansas cut its football program entirely Sure, we would still have men's basketball going for us, but we would lose out
on so many potential students and athletes who care about football, whether or not our team is successful. UAB has a strong basketball program itself, but without its football program, the basketball program will likely become just an afterthought to potential students.
Alabama is all about football. Football is all about Alabama. Eliminating football is a recipe for disaster.
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The 5-2 Kansas women's basketball team suffered a major loss against the undefeated Notre Dame Fighting Irish on Sunday, 89-47. The Jayhawks will try to bounce back in their two home games this weekend before they hit the road again.
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Kansas will take on the (2-4)
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coming off the field.
The Cardinals are coming in with a hit to their confidence, losing 57-31 against the University of Texas at San Antonio.
Limiting turnovers and playing better defense will be key for Incarnate Word coming in.
This game should be a better matchup for the Jayhawks, as the Cardinals have had trouble scoring in recent games. Even in the Jayhawks' biggest loss, senior forward Chelsea Gardner and senior guard Natalie Knight were still in double figures with 15 points and
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Kansas, after suffering a major blow against Notre Dame, will need be ready to play another top-ten team as California is ranked No. 10.
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Natalie Knight, senior, guard
Aidridge had a rough performance against top-ranked Notre Dame last Sunday, as she had more turnovers than combined points and assists. She'll look to recover over the weekend, and it should only get easier for the freshman.
Chelsea Gardner, senior forward
Over the last two games, Knight is averaging 13 points, four assists and three rebounds. There's no reason to expect those numbers to dip anytime soon, and she'll be key if the Jayhawks are going to win the next two games against good competition.
Gardner held her own against the Fighting Irish, leading the team with 15 points, six rebounds and three steals. She is currently tied for 46th in the nation with 19.3 points per game, and she's 46th in the nation in field goal percentage at 57.6.
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Haley Frias, freshman, guard Frias is second on the team in made field goals this year, but she hasn't been all that impressive early on. That being said, 33 of her 41 field goal attempts have been three-point shots, so the Jayhawks will need to know where she is at all times.
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Aricka Adams,junior,guard Despite standing at just 5-foot-5. Adams is far and away the best player on the Cardinals, averaging 11.8 points,3.3 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game, while shooting 41.2 percent from the floor. That being said, Adams does lead the team in fouls with 20,averaging one foul for every nine minutes of action, so the Jayhawks will likely attack her early to try to get her in fool trouble.
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The 5-foot-8 freshman has gotten off to a solid start to the season, averaging 5.5 points, 5.5 rebounds and four assists per game. Holman leads the team in minutes played on the season, with 182, and the Jayhawks will need to limit her impact on the game.
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ine b-toot-3 forward has been one of the best all-around players in the nation, averaging 15.3 points and 8.5 rebounds per game, while shooting 50 percent from three.
Brittany Boyd, senior, guard Brittany Boyd has gotten off to a fantastic start this season, and she even racked up a triple-double in the Golden Bears' last game against San Jose State. Boyd racked up 11 points, 12 assists and 13 rebounds in just 28 minutes, and she comes into the game leading the team in assists, with 9.8 per game, which is good enough for second in the nation.
with over 20 points per game, and she is shooting over 70 percent from the floor in the season, good enough for third in the nation, if the Jayhawks are going to pull off an upset victory, they absolutely must contain Gray, who is also a very capable rebounder, averaging 6.1 per game.
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Gray leads the team in scoring
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AT A GLANCE
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Alexander has flown under the raid because he doesn't start, but he remains Kansas' most physical player and is first off the bench. He scored a season-high 16 points against Tennessee. Alexander also averaged a season-high 26 minutes against Michigan State, snatching eight rebounds and rejecting four Spartan shots.
Can Kansas play the entire 40 minutes?
In the first six games, Kansas has outscored its opponents in both halves just twice and was outscored by two points in the second half against the Rider Broncs. The Jayhawks have done better in their last two games, outplaying Tennessee in both halves and winning the second half against the Spartans, but were still outscored by one point in the first half of the Michigan State game.
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Cliff Alexander, Forward.
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... Kansas can contain Florida's best player, guard Michael Frazier II. Frazier has scored in double digits in all six of Florida's games this season, including a 21-point effort against UL Monroe. In the last four games, Frazier has averaged eight rebounds, more than what both Alexander and Ellis averaged over that same span.
The number of consecutive home games Kansas has won since its last loss inside Allen Fieldhouse on Jan. 5, 2014, against San Diego State.
The number of points Kansas won against Michigan State, which is the closest final score for the Jayhawks this season.
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No.11 KANSAS (5-1,0-0 Big 12)
STARTERS
Mason averages at least 30 minutes per game. He is proving himself as the official point guard of this Kansas team and he may have sealed his case after his double-double performance against Michigan State. In each of the last three games, Mason has scored in double digits and added at least five assists.
Frank Mason, Guard
★★★★☆
JEFFREY M.
Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk, Guard
Svi is emerging as a big addition to this year's team. He started all four games of the Orlando Classic and scored 28 points in that stretch. Against Michigan State, he played a whopping 32 minutes and scored 11 points, including going 3-6 from 3-point range. "Svi for 3" seems to be a fitting slogan for the 17-year-old kid from Ukraine.
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Wayne Selden Jr., Guard
Selden is one of two Jayhawks averaging at least 30 minutes per game on the hardwood. Although he has struggled from
the field (26.5 percent), he makes his presence more other ways, including 3.8 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game.
He shot 0-10 in the Orlando Classic Championship against Michigan State, and will look to get back in his offensive groove at home against Florida.
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Perry Ellis, Forward
Ellis had a monster weekend in Orlando and won Big 12 Player of the Week because of it. He dropped a double-double against Tennessee on Friday and was one rebound shy from another against the Spartans. After shooting 1-6 against Kentucky, he's averaged almost 19 points per game.
FLORIDA (3-3,0-0SEC)
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MUSLIM KEHNAM
Lucas started every game during the Orlando Classic, but Cliff Alexander still seems to be the better forward and averages more minutes. Although Lucas only averages 11 minutes per game, he makes the most of his playing time. He scores four points a game, while also snagging rebounds on both sides of the ball, averaging 3.8 total rebounds in those 11 minutes.
Landen Lucas, Forward
STARTERS
★★★☆☆
Kasey Hill, Guard
The first-year starter at point guard leads the Gators with 3.5 assists per game. Hill scored a career-high 20 points against North Carolina, but he isn't a scorer. Hill has made one 3-pointer this season. Before North Carolina, Hill averaged 5.8 points and three turnovers per game.
★★★★☆
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Michael Frazier II, Guard
Frazier is the only returning starter and is the Gator's leading scorer, averaging 15 points per game. Even though Frazier has scored in double digits each game this season, he is having a down season. Through the first six games, Frazier's 3-point shooting percentage is down 9 percent.
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Jacob Kurtz, Forward
Kurtz is the hustle playmaker on the Gators. He doesn't score much, averaging four points per game. Kurtz抓six rebounds per game and is the third leading rebounder on the team even though he's listed at 6-foot-6. Kurtz is usually replaced by guard Eli Carter to give the Gators a three guard set.
Dorian Finney-Smith, Forward
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Finney-Smith likes to shoot the 3-pointers but is shooting a career-low 27 percent. Finney-Smith's has shot over 40 percent from the field, but against North Carolina, he shot 20 percent from the field and 0-for-4 from beyond the arc.
★★★☆☆
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Jon Horford, Forward
A transfer from the University of Michigan. Horford faced Kansas in the 2013 Sweet 16. Horford had played well for Florida, scoring 10 points and grabbing seven rebounds per game. At 6-foot-10, Horford averages three 3-point attempts per game, but has only made 26 percent of them.
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AT A GLANCE
After losing in the Final Four, the Florida Gators are 3-3 and have had a rough start to the season. Kansas coach Bill Self thinks Florida has played a tough schedule, losing its second game of the season against Miami (FL). The Gator have dropped two of their last three games against No. 5 North Carolina and Georgetown, and the only win during that stretch coming against UAB.
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CHRIS WALKER, Forward
Last season as a freshman, Walker was a major contributor during the Gator NCAA tournament run. This season, Walker is the first forward off the bench, and he has played a minor role with only 17 minutes per game, but Walker has big-game ability. The 6-foot-10 forward can cause problems for the Kansas frontcourt.
QUESTION MARKS
Can Florida's frontcourt cause problems for Kansas?
The Gator frontcourt has three players 6-foot-10 or taller and over three blocks per game. Kansas has shown it struggles against taller teams.
BY THE NUMBERS
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The Florida offense is ranked 302nd in the NCAA, shooting 38 percent from the field.
Florida averages 37 rebounds per game, which ranks 96th in the NCAA.
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The Gators have 11 assists per game, ranking 232nd in the NCAA.
BABY JAY WILL CRY IF
Florida makes its 3-pointers. The Gators have 122 3-point attempts, but have only converted on 29 percent of them. If Florida gets hot from behind the 3-point arc, Kansas could find itself scrambling to fight back. If Kansas falls into a 3-point shooting competition, the Jayhawks could find themselves in trouble.
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Political groups prepare for legislative session
ALLISON KITE
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from membership development to tabling, educating students seems to be key in programming among multiple political student organizations next semester. Chief among several groups' goals is education.
to speak. However, because she is transferring to Wichita State University, much of the planning will be up to the new president, who will be elected this week.
YOUNG DEMOCRATS
Brittany Bodenheimer, a sophomore from Topeka and president of Young Democrats, said they too would focus on outreach, hoping to attract more students and get them involved in the political pro-
zations," she said. "I think that the biggest issue that organizations in general are having right now — political or not
— is just a lack of student involvement, so I would just encourage students to get involved with whatever fits best with their ideas and really grab on to something."
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many minority students. Cota said the task force that compiled the report and sent it out to many within KU's administration and did not get a response.
Last week, student groups, including the Black Student Union, organized several events on campus to protest the issues going on in Ferguson and discuss what was happening
media. On these platforms, the dialogue has been base, racist and often hateful. This reflects poorly on the entire K-State family and even more poorly on the individuals who are making these posts. The K-State community is better than this and we expect more of ourselves," part of the message said.
Miranda Davis
The accuser, whose name was never released, claimed Bavel placed his arm around her shoulder and his hand on her knee as he helped her study material from his symbolic logic course at Perkins — a place where he has met with students to provide help for
"My son was shown the article at work, and obviously he was hurt by it," Bavel said. "There have been reactions
there have been consequences in both his personal and professional life. When the Lawrence Journal-World recently published a story on the subject, Bavel's son, who lives in Lawrence, was asked about the accusations at work.
handled his case fairly. His hearing is scheduled for jan. 14.
Aside from the accusations affecting his personal life, Bavel has also become slightly more cautious when it comes to meeting with students to help them outside of class, though he's tried to continue to provide as much assistance as possible.
"Now, anytime a student asks to sit next to me in a booth, I'll refuse." Bavel said. "However,
students between six and eight hours a week. I look at my students as my children or grandchildren, so my main goal is to help them."
While Bavel continues to be passionate about teaching at KU, he said decisions like these were typical of the University.
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Located smack dab in the middle of the country, "diversity" might not be the first word that comes to mind when people think of the University of Kansas. Jayhawks? Sure. Basketball? Definitely. But "diversity?" Say "Kansas," and people unlucky enough to not have visited here will say we're all farmers.
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This section tells those stories. From the Chancellor to the first-semester freshman, everyone has an experience or memory that makes their day unique. Some of us have a Harry Potter parody band in addition to a student career; others have already established a lengthy successful career in film or voice performance. In other words, everyone has a story to tell, and The Kansan has just barely scratched the surface.
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From membership development to tabling,educating students seems to be key in programming among multiple political student organizations next semester. Chief among several groups' goals is education.
As students wrap up the semester,political organizations are already planning their programming for next semester.
to speak. However, because she is transferring to Wichita State University, much of the planning will be up to the new president, who will be elected this week.
Brittany Bodenheimer, a sophomore from Topeka and president of Young Democrats, said they too would focus on outreach, hoping to attract more students and get them involved in the political pro-
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Last week, student groups, including the Black Student Union, organized several events on campus to protest the issues going on in Ferguson and discuss what was happening
Cota said the task force that compiled the report and sent it out to many within KU's administration and did not get a response.
media. On these platforms, the dialogue has been base, racist and often hateful. This reflects poorly on the entire K-State family and even more poorly on the individuals who are making these posts. The K-State community is better than this and we expect more of ourselves." part of the message said.
Miranda Davis
The accuser, whose name was never released, claimed Bavel placed his arm around her shoulder and his hand on her knee as he helped her study material from his symbolic logic course at Perkins — a place where he has met with students to provide help for
handled his case fairly. His hearing is scheduled for Jan. 14.
"My son was shown the article at work, and obviously he was hurt by it," Bavel said. "There have been reactions
there have been consequences in both his personal and professional life. When the Lawrence Journal-World recently published a story on the subject, Bavel's son, who lives in Lawrence, was asked about the accusations at work.
Aside from the accusations affecting his personal life, Bavel has also become slightly more cautious when it comes to meeting with students to help them outside of class, though he's tried to continue to provide as much assistance as possible.
"Now, anytime a student asks to sit next to me in a booth, I'll refuse." Bavel said. "However,
While Bavel continues to be passionate about teaching at KU, he said decisions like these were typical of the University.
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Political groups prepare for legislative session
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As students wrap up the semester,political organizations are already planning their programming for next semester.
From membership development to tabling,educating students seems to be key in programming among multiple political student organizations next semester. Chief among several groups' goals is education.
to speak. However, because she is transferring to Wichita State University, much of the planning will be up to the new president, who will be elected this week.
YOUNG DEMOCRATS
Brittany Bodenheimer, a sophomore from Topeka and president of Young Democrats, said they too would focus on outreach, hoping to attract more students and get them involved in the political pro-
zations," she said. "I think that the biggest issue that organizations in general are having right now — political or not — is just a lack of student involvement, so I would just encourage students to get involved with whatever fits best with their ideas and really grab on to something."
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Roger Bush's day is much like that of a typical student. He wakes up early to take his dog for a walk before class, comes home for lunch, walks his dog again, then returns to campus to finish classes before coming home to have dinner with his girlfriend. He spends most of his free time working on homework and uses his weekends to master algebraic jumbles. His major is undecided, and he's spending his first semester getting acclimated to the college lifestyle.
Bush, however, can hardly be considered a typical student. In his 49 years, Bush, a 24-year veteran of the Navy, has seen 22 years and 8 months of active duty, co-owned a successful entrepreneurial business and raised a family, including three children and seven grandchildren. Following a short retirement phase, Bush is back working full time this time, as a student.
"[My retirement] brought me to KU," Bush said. "I'm trying to figure out what I want to do when I grow up."
Born in 1965, Bush was raised in Parsons. The U.S. military was integral to his life from the beginning: Bush's nine uncles on his father's side were all members of the military, and his uncle on his mother's side was in the Navy, as well as Bush's older brother. Bush followed the family tradition, joining the Navy as a welder after he graduated from high school in 1984.
"About halfway through my senior year, I decided I was going to join the Navy," he said. "I wasn't interested in school at the time, and that was one way to get on a job track."
As a member of the Navy, Bush began to travel the country and, eventually, the world. Bush first traveled to Charleston, S.C., where he spent four years, met his wife and had his first child. He decided to stay in the Navy and was soon transferred to New Orleans.
In New Orleans, Bush did a short tour of duty on a patrol boat. His third child was born in New Orleans (the second was born in Kansas). Bush was soon back at sea in Northern Virginia. From there he began international sea tours, sailing to places like France, Italy and Australia.
"For me, [the military] gave me a greater sense of community and
appreciation for what we have here," he said. "When you go do tours in different countries, and see how these people live, and the lack of facilities that we have on a daily basis, it's hard to even fathom unless you've seen it."
The tours abroad were tough on Bush and his family. A self-proclaimed "mama's boy," Bush made a point to return to Kansas whenever he could, and he eventually lived in Missouri for three years as a recruiter for the Navy. However, Bush was soon at sea again in the second Gulf War.
"I got to experience some good leadership roles [on that ship]," he said. "This type of a ship was a smaller ship. In the first two ships I was on, we had maybe 1,000 or 1,500 people on them. This one had maybe 200 people, so it was a real close-knit community."
community. That tour was Bush's last sea tour After a period of shore tour in Washington, during which he was responsible for overseeing ship maintenance, he was promoted to the rank of Senior Chief. It was at this point Bush began to think about retirement — and found himself in the middle of another successful career.
"One of my friends who I had served in the Navy with called me up and was trying to get me to start a business with him," he said. "It was a spur of the moment decision. I decided, 'This is what I want to do.' So two days after I retired, I went and bought a drill and backhoe, and went to work."
Bush worked for seven years in the LMB Property Group, an underground utility and construction service based in Springfield, Mo. It was a successful career — the company installed a fair amount of the Google Fiber in Kansas City, as well as miles of cable for AT&T.
"The downside [of the success] is that it caused me to get a divorce," Bush said. "I was married to my career instead of my family. I just worked all the time."
About a year after the divorce in 2010 Bush began dating his ex-wife, Dana Bush, again — the reason he would eventually retire. Three months ago, Dana was named Dean of Nursing at Rasmussen College, responsible for both the Topeka and
Overland Park campuses. Lawrence was conveniently located halfway between, so that became Dana's new home — forcing Roger to make a decision: career or love.
"I decided, you know, life is too short," Roger said. "Four and a half hours of commute was too much on the weekends, and my partner agreed to buy my part of the business out," he said. "So I just decided I was going to go back to school, and try to figure out, for the first time in my life, what I wanted to do."
— it's terrible. Mainly, I want to do something like be a national park
"I'm a big proponent of the environment," he said. "When I first joined the Navy, I just couldn't believe that everybody just threw trash overboard into the ocean. When you go to the Philippines or someplace like that, there's just a band of trash surrounding the coastline
Like many first-year students, Roger is still deciding on a major. At this point, he is interested in pursuing geology or environmental studies. A great deal of this interest comes from his past experiences.
ranger or soil conservationist — do something outside. I don't want a desk job."
However, at the moment, Roger is focusing on the present. After 30 years out of school, readjusting to course loads and the difficulty of schooling is his top priority. Most difficult at the moment? Algebra.
"It was never required in high school," he said. "So I spend all day Saturday and Sunday doing algebra. Yesterday, I spent six hours on Skype with my son, because he's a math major, while he was teaching me algebra."
"I learn a lot from [younger students]. Yik Yak, for one," he said. "I have to go home and look stuff up sometimes, when I hear you guys talking. I've always been around younger crowds in the Navy, but it's different here. Better educated. A whole different social aspect."
Not all of Roger's learnings come from conventional classes. In addition to learning new technology systems, Roger said he has gained a different perspective from his younger classmates.
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Roger Bush, a Navy veteran, reads for class. This is Bush's first semester on campus as a full-time student. Bush said he is undecided on a major, but is interested in geology or environmental studies as a result of his time with the Navy.
may affect minority students.
Cota said the task force that compiled the report and sent it out to many within KU's administration and did not get a response.
media. On these platforms, the dialogue has been base, racist and often hateful. This reflects poorly on the entire K-State family and even more poorly on the individuals who are making these posts. The K-State community is better than this and we expect more of ourselves," part of the message said.
Last week, student groups including the Black Student Union, organized several events on campus to protest the issues going on in Ferguson and discuss what was happening
— Miranda Davis
The accuser, whose name was never released, claimed Bavel placed his arm around her shoulder and his hand on her knee as he helped her study material from his symbolic logic course at Perkins — a place where he has met with students to provide help for
handled his case fairly. His hearing is scheduled for lan. 14.
there have been consequences in both his personal and professional life. When the Lawrence Journal-World recently published a story on the subject, Bavel's son, who lives in Lawrence, was asked about the accusations at work.
"My son was shown the article at work, and obviously he was hurt by it," Bavel said. "There have been reactions
about us.
Aside from the accusations affecting his personal life, Bavel has also become slightly more cautious when it comes to meeting with students to help them outside of class, though he's tried to continue to provide as much assistance as possible.
"Now, anytime a student asks to sit next to me in a booth, I'll refuse." Bavel said. "However,
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1 still meet at *erkins* with students between six and eight hours a week. I look at my students as my children or grandchildren, so my main goal is to help them."
While Bavel continues to be passionate about teaching at KU, he said decisions like these were typical of the University.
Index
"They [KU] will not admit
CRYPTOQUIPS 6
OPINION 4
SEE PROFESSOR PAGE 2
SPORTS 10
SUDOKU 6
Don't Forget
All contents, unless stated otherwise, © 2014 The University Daily Kansan
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COLBY WRIGHT CHASES HIS PASSION FOR BASEBALL BY ALEAH MILLINER
Balancing school and athletics is not easy. However, junior Colby Wright, from Castro Valley, Calif., who plays second base on the KU men's baseball team, is able to live out his passion for baseball while still managing his education. His career on the baseball team allows him to dream of big things for his future.
A typical day for Wright is scheduled from beginning to end.
"From August through November, we practice four days a week," Wright said. "Usually I wake up and head over to Oliver to eat breakfast. I go to class from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Then, I go to the clubhouse, shower and change, and start doing early outs, which means stretching and warming up on your own. Practice lasts three or four hours, then I head straight to weights. I usually grab a muscle-milk, shower and I attend tutoring Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. After that I usually head back to the clubhouse to study."
During the baseball season, the team
practices every day besides Monday, the day it usually arrives back in town from away games.
Wright said the biggest challenge in balancing school and athletics is trying not to let his academics affect his game on
the field and not letting baseball negatively affect his academics.
"The key is to keep a clear mind," Wright said. "I think the athletic department does a good job of monitoring us. And you have to schedule your time. If you want to get good grades, you can't really procrastinate."
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Even with a tight
Even with a tight schedule, he still manages to fit in a little bit of free time. Outside of baseball and academics, Wright enjoys reading and spending time in the outdoors.
"The key is to keep a clear mind. I think the athletic department does a good job of monitoring us. And you have to schedule your time."
"I grew up next to a lake, and when I go home I like to fish," he said. "I really like to be outdoors. It's my favorite thing to do."
Understandably, Wright spends a lot of time with his teammates. He says they are all like a family to him.
COLBY WRIGHT Junior second baseman
"We have a close-knit team," he said. "It is something I think is pretty special. My favorite memory of my time so far on the team is when we traveled to the Dominican Republic. It was basically a full-paid vacation. We got to play the Indians and The KC Royals, and two random club teams. We also handed out health kits to sugar cane villages, and
we got to play with the kids there. After that trip happened, I knew I definitely want to travel the world more."
Inspired by his trip to the Dominican
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Wright is studying sports management and minoring in business. He plans to attend graduate school in the future in pursuit of a Master of Business Administration. He hopes to one day be a general manager for a sports team, ideally for a league in Italy.
Republic, Wright said he would love to backpack through Europe and also hopes to visit Alaska.
a sports team, likely too young.
"I love seeing different cultures," he said.
"I would love to go to different parts of the world and experience them. I think if I was able to travel and incorporate a job into that, I would. I would try and look at the Italian and Australian baseball leagues and maybe intern first. If I could learn the language, I would be open to working there."
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Political groups prepare for legislative session
ALLISON KITE
@Allie_Kite
As students wrap up the semester, political organizations are already planning their programming for next semester.
from membership development to tabling,educating students seems to be key in programming among multiple political student organizations next semester. Chief among several groups' goals is education.
to speak. However, because she is transferring to Wichita State University, much of the planning will be up to the new president, who will be elected this week.
YOUNG DEMOCRATS
Brittany Bodenheimer, a sophomore from Topeka and president of Young Democrats, said they too would focus on outreach, hoping to attract more students and get them involved in the political process.
izations," she said. "I think that the biggest issue that organizations in general are having right now — political or not — is just a lack of student involvement, so I would just encourage students to get involved with whatever fits best with their ideas and really grab on to something."
STUDENT LEGISLATIVE AWARENESS BOARD The Student Legislative Awareness Board, a bi-parti
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ABOVE: Junior second basemen Colby Wright practices his swing in the locker room. Wright is both a full-time student at the University and a member of the KU men's baseball team LEFT: When Wright isn't in class or at baseball practice. he said he is usually outdoors. Wright said he grew up living next to a lake, so he likes to fish when he goes home.
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may affect minority students.
Last week, student groups, including the Black Student Union, organized several events on campus to protest the issues going on in Ferguson and discuss what was happening
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i study minority students. Cota said the task force that compiled the report and sent it out to many within KU's administration and did not get a response.
media. On these platforms, the dialogue has been base, racist and often hateful. This reflects poorly on the entire K-State family and even more poorly on the individuals who are making these posts. The K-State community is better than this and we expect of ourselves," part of the message said.
Miranda Davis
The accuser, whose name was never released, claimed Bavel placed his arm around her shoulder and his hand on her knee as he helped her study material from his symbolic logic course at Perkins — a place where he has met with students to provide help for
"My son was shown the article at work, and obviously he was hurt by it," Bavel said. "There have been reactions
there have been consequences in both his personal and professional life. When the Lawrence Journal-World recently published a story on the subject, Bavel's son, who lives in Lawrence, was asked about the accusations at work.
handled his case fairly. His hearing is scheduled for jan. 14.
"Now, anytime a student asks to sit next to me in a booth, I'll refuse." Bavel said. "However,
about this.
Aside from the accusations affecting his personal life, Bavel has also become slightly more cautious when it comes to meeting with students to help them outside of class, though he's tried to continue to provide as much assistance as possible.
i smil meet at perkins with students between six and eight hours a week. I look at my students as my children or grandchildren, so my main goal is to help them."
While Bavel continues to be passionate about teaching at KU,he said decisions like these were typical of the University.
"They [KU] will not admit
Index
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CLASSIFIEDS 8
CROSSWORD 6
CRYPTOQUIPS 6
OPINION 4
SPORTS 10
SUDOKU 6
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THE MAGICAL DUO BEHIND THE 8TH HORCRUX BY LYNDSEY HAVENS
Surrounded by books, youthful grins and skeptical glances, the duo that is the 8th Horcrux prepares to dive into the beginning chords of "Bitch" by Meredith Brooks. Trina Sieg, singer and guitarist, introduces the song.
"This song is about Hermione Granger and how she liked Ronald Weasley, but he liked someone else, so here's a song about that," she said.
Sieg, a senior from Ottawa, said this is her favorite parody to perform, properly titled, "Witch." Sieg said when they start to play this song she can see parents' worried expressions fill the children's section of the given library, the duo's primary performance space.
"When we play at our library shows, every show is different," Sieg said. "You never know who's going to be there, if there's going to be two people or 200 people. You never know if your performance is going to inspire one kid to create their own band or try to do something creatively with the media
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"Witch" isn't Sieg's favorite song purely because of the shock factor, though; she said the song also has sentimental value. It was the first song she presented to her musical counterpart and boyfriend, Paul Thomas.
"It's really one of my favorites to perform because it has that sentimental value," Sieg said. "And then the parents, they're nervous about it at first, but when I start singing the chorus and it's just about witches, they start laughing with relief."
that they like."
Sieg met Thomas, a senior from Ottawa, during their sophomore year of high school through extracurricular activities. Upon realizing they shared a mutual interest for music and Harry Potter, the two started having jam sessions together. It wasn't until the summer of their junior year, when they went to see "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince," that an idea materialized.
"We reached out to each other and
were like, 'Hey, you like Harry Potter, I like Harry Potter. I can play music, and you can produce music, whoa,' Sieg said.
What started out as a fun thing to show their friends at school quickly took a turn when the Ottawa Library reached out to Thomas and Sieg and asked them to perform and present their Potter parodies at the library's Summer Reading Programs. The duo made connections through the series and embarked on a mini library tour of some of Kansas' libraries the following summer.
"That really got me going about presenting to [the children] about how books are cool," Sieg said. "It's cool to like books and be enthusiastic about what you love and 'Look at me, I'm a teenager, back then, and now 22, and I'm up here with my guitar being silly singing songs about Harry Potter."
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As students wrap up the semester,political organizations are already planning their programming for next semester.
From membership development to tabling,educating students seems to be key in programming among multiple political student organizations next semester. Chief among several groups' goals is education.
to speak. However, because she is transferring to Wichita State University, much of the planning will be up to the new president, who will be elected this week.
YOUNG DEMOCRATS
Brittany Bodenheimer, a sophomore from Topeka and president of Young Democrats, said they too would focus on outreach, hoping to attract more students and get them involved in the political pro-
zations," she said. "I think that the biggest issue that organizations in general are having right now — political or not — is just a lack of student involvement, so I would just encourage students to get involved with whatever fits best with their ideas and really grab on to something."
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her passions for music, children and reading fuels her desire to teach, and the library shows have really changed the way they thought about their band
"At first we were like, 'Oh we're a parody band that sings about Harry Potter,'" Sieg said. "And then, eventually we just started promoting reading creatively and really reaching out to kids to just tell them that it's OK, it's OK to like stuff."
What started as a jam session in a basement with a lone Logitech microphone attached to a music stand with duct tape has since evolved into over 60 songs.
"It was a pretty punk-rock setup," Sieg said. "To be specific, because I remember things, I believe it was on Harry Potters' birthday."
AND THEN, EVENTUALLY WE JUST STARTED PROMOTING READING CREATIVELY AND REALLY REACHING OUT TO KIDS TO JUST TELL THEM THAT IT'S OK, IT'S OK TO LIKE STUFF."
"We released an album and we were kind of like, well this might be sort of our last album." Thomas said. "We didn't say it was our last album but we sort of thought it. But the problem was we kept writing parody ideas; we kept having them."
"July 31,2009," the two said in unison. Sieg said Harry Potter was at its peak of popularity during that time because the sixth movie had just come out. Since its release, the two said it's possible people may be less interested since it is no longer in the public eye.
The lack of equipment that started it all proved to be insignificant when compared to the creativity shared between Sieg and Thomas. While Thomas draws his inspiration from Weird Al Yankovich and a band called Harry and the Potters, the duo also cites the White Stripes dynamic as a primary influence, as well as Lennon and McCartney in terms of their songwriting process.
"At first we were just writing parodies and recording them in the basement, and then we moved onto playing shows for kids and [the kids] were able to see us connecting with a crowd and telling our message to be enthusiastic about what you like," Sieg said.
With graduation looming, Thomas said he is really happy with where the two are currently at with their music.
"We're not super big so that it takes up all our time and we don't have any fun and we're working for The Man or something," Thomas said. "But at the same time, we're still successful enough that every once in a while I'll walk around and someone will recognize me, who I don't know, and they'll be like, 'Oh, are you from a wizard rock band,' and I'm like, 'Why yes, yes I am.'"
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may affect minority students.
may affect minority students. Cota said the task force that compiled the report and sent it out to many within KU's administration and did not get a response.
Last week, student groups,
including the Black Student
Union, organized several events
on campus to protest the issues
going on in Ferguson and
discuss what was happening
media. On these platforms, the dialogue has been base, racist and often hateful. This reflects poorly on the entire K-State family and even more poorly on the individuals who are making these posts. The K-State community is better than this and we expect more of ourselves," part of the message said.
Miranda Davis
The accuser, whose name was never released, claimed Bavel placed his arm around her shoulder and his hand on her knee as he helped her study material from his symbolic logic course at Perkins — a place where he has met with students to provide help for
handled his case fairly. His hearing is scheduled for Jan. 14.
there have been consequences in both his personal and professional life. When the Lawrence Journal-World recently published a story on the subject, Bavel's son, who lives in Lawrence, was asked about the accusations at work.
"My son was shown the article at work, and obviously he was hurt by it," Bavel said. "There have been reactions
Aside from the accusations affecting his personal life, Bavel has also become slightly more cautious when it comes to meeting with students to help them outside of class, though he's tried to continue to provide as much assistance as possible.
"Now, anytime a student asks to sit next to me in a booth, I'll refuse." Bavel said. "However,
I still meet at Perkins with students between six and eight hours a week. I look at my students as my children or grandchildren, so my main goal is to help them."
avec tuis.
While Bavel continues to be passionate about teaching at KU, he said decisions like these were typical of the University.
"They [KU] will not admit
SEE PROFESSOR PAGE 2
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CROSSWORD 6
CRYPTOQUIPS 6
OPINION 4
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to speak. However, because she is transferring to Wichita State University, much of the planning will be up to the new president, who will be elected this week.
YOUNG DEMOCRATS
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Last week, student groups, including the Black Student Union, organized several events on campus to protest the issues going on in Ferguson and discuss what was happening
media. On these platforms, the dialogue has been base, racist and often hateful. This reflects poorly on the entire K-State family and even more poorly on the individuals who are making these posts. The K-State community is better than this and we expect more of ourselves," part of the message said.
Miranda Davis
The accuser, whose name was never released, claimed Bavel placed his arm around her shoulder and his hand on her knee as he helped her study material from his symbolic logic course at Perkins — a place where he has met with students to provide help for
handled his case fairly. His hearing is scheduled for Jan. 14.
"My son was shown the article at work, and obviously he was hurt by it," Bavel said. "There have been reactions
there have been consequences in both his personal and professional life. When the Lawrence Journal-World recently published a story on the subject, Bavel's son, who lives in Lawrence, was asked about the accusations at work.
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Aside from the accusations affecting his personal life, Bavel has also become slightly more cautious when it comes to meeting with students to help them outside of class, though he's tried to continue to provide as much assistance as possible.
"Now, anytime a student asks to sit next to me in a booth, I'll refuse." Bavel said. "However,
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i will meet at rerkins with students between six and eight hours a week. I look at my students as my children or grandchildren, so my main goal is to help them."
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FROM THE COURT
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PERRY ELLIS SUCGEEDS AS ATHLETE.
STUDENT IN THIRD YEAR
BY ALANA FLINN
GEORGE MULLINIY
countless hours of practice, workouts and games are just a few of the things that consume junior Kansas-basketball forward Perry Ellis' time. Even with an impressive basketball career to maintain, Ellis insists on achieving good grades as a major priority.
"It was tough in high school, but here in college it's a whole other level and a lot tougher," Ellis said. "The key thing in high school I learned was you have to knock out assignments and don't procrastinate, and that's what I've been trying to do here in college and it's definitely helped."
Ellis said he began prioritizing grades in middle school.
"I grew into it in sixth grade," Ellis said. "Going into seventh grade, I really figured it out."
From then on, Ellis pushed himself to achieve high grades, especially after motivation from his high school coach.
"My coach taught me how to push myself in the classroom; he's the one who really pushed me to take challenging classes," Ells said.
Throughout high school, Ellis maintained a 4.0 GPA and graduated as valedictorian from Wichita Heights High School. While he managed to keep excellent grades and lead his
high school team to four-straight class 6A State Titles, Ellis said he didn't dedicate time to much else.
"I didn't really do much," Ellis said. "Just a lot of Xbox, hanging out with friends, basketball and school."
However, Ellis said basketball wasn't always his main focus. He ran track on AAU teams for a majority of his summers.
"I was real big into track at a young age," Ellis said. "It was something I really didn't like doing, I was just fast so everyone just said I should do it, and I was tall for long jump. I didn't have the love for it."
Ellis was named to the Academic All-Big 12 Second Team last season, which requires a GPA of 3.0-3.19. He is pursuing a degree in sports
pursuing a degree in management with a minor in business. While he doesn't know exactly what he would like to do with the degree, he knows networking as a player now will help him in the future.
"I just know I want to be involved around sports," Ellis said. "Being an athlete and meeting all these people will really help in the end, maybe coaching or agenting or something."
With his three years of experience on the basketball team, Ellis knows that managing time
and they love seeing us succeed so they're rooting for us and want to help."
"The key thing in high school I learned was you have to knock out assignments and don't procrastinate, and that's what I've been trying to do here in college and it's definitely helped."
"The key thing is just taking the notes and paying attention in class and studying," Ellis said. "It's real tough in postseason play because you have to travel so many days for games and you're gone for a long amount of time and you have tests you have to make up. The key thing is getting in contact with the teachers as early as possible,
PERRY ELLIS Junior forward
Ellis also knows that staying out of the public eye and limiting things such as partying are
and having a study plan is crucial for success once the season begins.
crucial, especially during tournament season.
"During March Madness, a lot more people are paying attention to you, the spotlight is on you so you have to make sure you're doing the right thing," Ellis said.
Ellis' time on the team has helped him figure out how to be both academically and athletically successful.
"Listen to your academic advisors and coaches right from the go, that's key because you're going to have to learn what they want you to do whether it's now or later," Ellis said. "The sooner you do that, the sooner you buy into the system and the better it's going to be."
To unwind at the end of a hectic day, Ellis sticks to the same routine as when he was in high school.
While maintaining grades, classes and a basketball career is challenging and time consuming, Ellis loves being a student athlete.
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"I'm just real low key," Ellis said. "I like just chilling and talking with friends and just playing an Xbox game."
"Basketball keeps me busy doing something I love," Ellis said. "It's humbling to me, getting the opportunity to play basketball here."
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CarmaHop, a ridesharing service, officially launched in Lawrence over the weekend. The service gives Lawrence residents whiteboards so they can write their desired destination for passersby to recognize.
Political groups prepare for legislative session
ALLISON KITE
@Allie_Kite
As students wrap up the semester,political organizations are already planning their programming for next semester.
From membership development to tabling, educating students seems to be key in programming among multiple political student organizations next semester. Chief among several groups' goals is education.
to speak. However, because she is transferring to Wichita State University, much of the planning will be up to the new president, who will be elected this week.
YOUNG DEMOCRATS
Brittany Bodenheimer, a sophomore from Topeka and president of Young Democrats, said they too would focus on outreach, hoping to attract more students and get them involved in the political pro-
izations," she said. "I think that the biggest issue that organizations in general are having right now — political or not — is just a lack of student involvement, so I would just encourage students to get involved with whatever fits best with their ideas and really grab on to something."
STUDENT LEGISLATIVE AWARENESS BOARD
The Student Legislative Awareness Board, a parti-
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Junior forward Perry Ellis runs the ball past an Emporia State defender in one of this season's two exhibition games. Ellis recorded 13 points in the Jayhawks' 109-56 victory against the Hornets.
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may affect minority students.
Last week, student groups, including the Black Student Union, organized several events on campus to protest the issues going on in Ferguson and discuss what was happening
Cota said the task force that compiled the report and sent it out to many within KU's administration and did not get a response.
media. On these platforms, the dialogue has been base, racist and often hateful. This reflects poorly on the entire K-State family and even more poorly on the individuals who are making these posts. The K-State community is better than this and we expect more of ourselves," part of the message said.
Miranda Davis
The accuser, whose name was never released, claimed Bavel placed his arm around her shoulder and his hand on her knee as he helped her study material from his symbolic logic course at Perkins — a place where he has met with students to provide help for
handled his case fairly. His hearing is scheduled for Jan. 14.
"My son was shown the article at work, and obviously he was hurt by it," Bavel said. "There have been reactions
there have been consequences in both his personal and professional life. When the Lawrence Journal-World recently published a story on the subject, Bavel's son, who lives in Lawrence, was asked about the accusations at work.
"Now, anytime a student asks to sit next to me in a booth, I refuse." Bavel said. "However,
about us.
Aside from the accusations affecting his personal life, Bavel has also become slightly more cautious when it comes to meeting with students to help them outside of class, though he's tried to continue to provide as much assistance as possible.
CLASSIFIEDS 8
CROSSWORD 6
I still meet at perkins with students between six and eight hours a week. I look at my students as my children or grandchildren, so my main goal is to help them."
While Bavel continues to be passionate about teaching at KU, he said decisions like these were typical of the University.
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SUDOKU 6
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CarmaHop, a ridesharing service, officially launched in Lawrence over the weekend. The service gives Lawrence residents whiteboards so they can write their desired destination for passersby to recognize.
to the Merc
Political groups prepare for legislative session
ALLISON KITE
@Allie_Kite
from membership development to tabling, educating students seems to be key in programming among multiple political student organizations next semester. Chief among several groups' goals is education.
YOUNG DEMOCRATS
As students wrap up the semester,political organizations are already planning their programming for next semester.
Brittany Bodenheimer, a sophomore from Topeka and president of Young Democrats, said they too would focus on outreach, hoping to attract more students and get them involved in the political process.
to speak. However, because she is transferring to Wichita State University, much of the planning will be up to the new president, who will be elected this week.
zations," she said. "I think that the biggest issue that organizations in general are having right now — political or not
— is just a lack of student involvement, so I would just encourage students to get involved with whatever fits best with their ideas and really grab on to something."
STUDENT LEGISLATIVE AWARENESS BOARD
The Student Legislative Awareness Board, a bi-parti
As Andrew Vogel flicks
a 6-foot graphite rod effortlessly over his shoulder, yellow fishing line follows the motion of his arm, unfurling over Lake Henry's surface.
FLIES
GUIDE WITH ATTITUDE
(The image is too blurry to accurately recognize any text.)
Vogel's fingers were almost too stiff from the cold to tie a fuzzy fly to the end of his fishing line. It was a 20-degree Friday afternoon in November, one year since Vogel visited the Lawrence lake's shore for a game of catch and release.
"It's veryzen and veryintrospective and contemplative," Vogel said. "It's a good thing to get out and hang out alone on some water."
He left that evening with an empty net, but planned to hunt whitetail deer the next day in Coffee, Mo. This is the type of weekend Vogel looks forward to most.
Vogel, a fifth-year senior, grew up in the mountainous terrain of Greenwood Village, Colo. Even without peaks in Lawrence, he's been able to maintain an outdoor lifestyle for the past five years.
"When you have access to mountains like that all the time, you just do everything there is to offer," he said. In Kansas, "you have to look harder, but it's still out here."
"If you ask too many questions you miss out on the experience," Vogel said.
the wilderness, he said, is to release control. He said it's wasted energy to try to predict the environment.
In the Altitude
He said hed consider himself a fisherman though he also hikes, runs, camps, skis and hunts. Vogel, a minimalist, has one rod, one reel, and a few flies he knows will hook a decent sized trout, brown or rainbow. In the back of his Jeep Wrangler, decorated with a Kavu and Browning Rifle decal, he packs only what he needs, including a thermal sleeping bag, a hammock and, of course, a fishing rod with tackle.
Andrew Vogel, a senior from Greenwood Village. Colo. fishes on Lake Henry in Lawrence. Vogel is an avid outdoorsman.
In August 2012, Vogel ventured from familiar mountains into new territory when he climbed Africa's 19,340-foot Mount Kilimanjaro with strangers. He was dropped off at the base where he met his guide for the first time.
first time.
Five days, and several climate changes tropical rainforest,
timberline, rock, arctic tundra later they reached the top. Different worlds, Vogel said.
"there's no preparing," Vogel said.
"You just go out there."
He said that for a while, it was hard not to drop out of school. In nature he finds himself the happiest and feeling the most authentic. The whole point of immersing himself in
Despite his mellow disposition, Vogel said he's always restless for the next adventure. During the semester, Vogel said, he tries to get out once every month, savoring the season and sounds of the ecosystem to last him until the next time he can escape.
worlds, Vogel said. "Every once in a while, you'll catch yourself. You'll look over a big drop and think 'Wow, I'm actually here,' he said.
He said he remembers feeling like he was floating in the clouds, and thought it was surreal that the same ice his boots touched had been there for thousands of years. It's what hed imagine Mars would look like.
"Its a cathartic experience to feel that small and insignificant yet at the top of something," he said.
And in only one day, he was at the bottom again. It wasn't the first time he had journeyed into higher altitude. He trained that summer, hiking six 14,000-phus-foot peaks in Colorado's range, some on his own, some with friends like Sam Ancona, a fifth-year senior from Centennial, Colo., and a middle school pal.
Together, with one other friend, they hiked Mount Bierstadt in the Rockies.
In Lawrence, the air is different
"I think it's a sense of accomplishment and you want to relive it over and over again," Ancona said.
On the plains
"My body is just used to knowing that little air doesn't mean you're going to die," Vogel said. "It just means you have to work a little bit harder."
Next on his Vogel's list is the 20,000-foot Mount McKinley in Alaska's Denali National Park. He has his sights set even higher: He said he will one day climb Nepal's monster, 29,000-foot Mount Everest, no matter how long it takes.
but nonetheless, Vogel said he appreciates what the land has to offer. Even in winter, snow won't deter him from fishing. When he does catch something, he said he prefers to toss it back, out of respect for the fish and the game.
Maybe it has something to do with seeing the fish bite the fly, but David Franco, one of Vogel's fly fishing buddies from Kansas City, said it's an intimate sport. The rhythm is meditative and even when they're together, Franco said it's easy for him to forget he's with someone.
"If I catch a good fish, I hope one day someone else gets to experience that too." Vogel said.
Vogel said he has replaced survivalist guides — what he considers childhood reading —
"The best thing you can do for a fly fishing partner is when you hit the river, you walk the other way," Franco said.
Franco said. Out on the river in their waders, Vogel and Franco exchange knowledge of trial and technique. Vogel said a lot of what he knows is either from observation or self-taught, but he'll never consider himself an expert.
"You just subject yourself to things and you learn through doing it what works, what doesn't work," Vogel said.
with more existential writings like Walden and Kerouac. He said he connects with the idea of a wandering soul.
When he graduates in May with a psychology degree, he'll have a year off before attending medical school to become a surgeon and "cut people open," a job he has always wanted. He said he plans to use the time off from school for exploring, preparing for Alaska and finding meaning in life.
"It's a constant search, the whole search is romantic in itself," Vogel said. "I think that's what makes it fun."
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A private minority students.
Cota said the task force that compiled the report and sent it out to many within KU's administration and did not get a response.
may affect minority students.
Last week, student groups,
including the Black Student
Union, organized several events
on campus to protest the issues
going on in Ferguson and
discuss what was happening
media. On these platforms, the dialogue has been base, racist and often hateful. This reflects poorly on the entire K-State family and even more poorly on the individuals who are making these posts. The K-State community is better than this and we expect more of ourselves," part of the message said.
Miranda Davis
The accuser, whose name was never released, claimed Bavel placed his arm around her shoulder and his hand on her knee as he helped her study material from his symbolic logic course at Perkins — a place where he has met with students to provide help for
handled his case fairly. His hearing is scheduled for Jan. 14.
there have been consequences in both his personal and professional life. When the Lawrence Journal-World recently published a story on the subject, Bavel's son, who lives in Lawrence, was asked about the accusations at work.
"My son was shown the article at work, and obviously he was hurt by it," Bavel said. "There have been reactions
Index
Aside from the accusations affecting his personal life, Bavel has also become slightly more cautious when it comes to meeting with students to help them outside of class, though he's tried to continue to provide as much assistance as possible.
about us.
"Now, anytime a student asks to sit next to me in a booth, I'll refuse." Bavel said. "However,
I sit meet at rerkins with students between six and eight hours a week. I look at my students as my children or grandchildren, so my main goal is to help them."
CLASSIFIEDS 8
CROSSWORD 6
CRYPTOQUIPS 6
OPINION 4
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SUDOKU 6
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Clint Bowen took over coaching the Kansas football program after former head coach Charlie Weis was let go. Bowen played football for Lawrence High School and the University.
INTERIM FOOTBALL COACH CLINT BOWEN BALANCES HOME LIFE WITH LONG WORK DAYS
It would be safe to say that Clint Bowen lives, breathes and eats football. Rather than a normal nine-hour workday, Bowen's days include 12 hours of football practices,
"When the players walk in the building, and you actually start to get to the part of the job that we all signed up for — to coach football and to be around the players — that when it's a good time," he said. "The four hours of the day that the players are here — that's the
planning and administration. Bowen looks forward to every day he gets to do what he loves-coach football.
best part."
best part.
On a typical weekday, practice is the first item on the list, with players arriving early in the morning. During the first practice of the day with the whole coaching staff, game plans and travel schedules are solidified, injuries and personnel are accounted for, and, of course, the players get a tough workout, supplied by Bowen.
After practice, Bowen prepares for
upcoming games — watching game reels and perfecting game plans. Practice rolls around again in the afternoon, and Bowen shares his game plans with his players, reports on recruiting efforts and sends his players off for another two-hour practice. While afternoon practice ends at 6:30 p.m. for the team, Bowen and the coaching staff spend the next couple of hours reviewing videos and notes from that practice.
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A few recruiting phone calls are made in the evening, game plans are once again revised and Bowen leaves the Anderson Family Football Complex late in the evening, well after the sun has set.
after the sun has set Born and raised in Lawrence, Bowen has been a Jayhawk and a football player since birth. Part of a football family dynasty — his father was a high school All-American and his brother played football for
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Political groups prepare for legislative session
As students wrap up the semester,political organizations are already planning their programming for next semester.
From membership development to tabling, educating students seems to be key in programming among multiple political student organizations next semester. Chief among several groups' goals is education.
ALLISON KITE
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to speak. However, because she is transferring to Wichita State University, much of the planning will be up to the new president, who will be elected this week.
YOUNG DEMOCRATS
Brittany Bodenheimer, a sophomore from Topeka and president of Young Democrats, said they too would focus on outreach, hoping to attract more students and get them involved in the political process. Howev�, there will
izations," she said. "I think that the biggest issue that organizations in general are having right now — political or not — is just a lack of student involvement, so I would just encourage students to get involved with whatever fits best with their ideas and really grab on to something."
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Interim coach Clint Bowen congratulates Jimmay Mundine at the Nov. 15 game against TCU.After leading going into the third quarter.Kansas lost 34-30.
Lawrence High and the University — playing football was inevitable. Despite this, Bowen did not settle into the family sport at the very beginning.
"I tried all the sports," he said. ["Football] was the one that seemed to work for me the best. I tried to play basketball, I tried to play baseball, and the success wasn't the same. It was pretty evident where my body and my physical skill set was meant to go."
"I think it helps to understand that there is a part of this that is difficult," he said. "It's physically and mentally difficult to go 12 weeks of a college football season. Your body is beat up, you get yourself on these emotional highs and emotional lows with wins and losses during the course of the season."
This skill allowed Bowen to make a name for himself as a player, first in high school and then as a defensive back at the University. Now, as a coach, Bowen brings his own personal experience into his practices.
Bowen has experienced his fair share of wins and losses at the University. The program's success has varied over the years, but Bowen remains optimistic, largely because of the team's improvement when he was a player here.
"When I first got here at the University of Kansas as a player, we weren't very good," he said. "We won three games my first year; we had won one the year before. By the time I left, we won nine. So I get the comments that get made on campus. I understood what those comments meant — I heard those same comments in the classroom. I think that's been helpful to explain to you guys that there is a chance for success. You have to work hard to get it, but we've turned it around before, from not being very good to being very good. It can be done."
Although Bowen coaches 99 dedicated football players every day, his favorite athletes aren't on the KU team roster. In fact, these athletes haven't even made it out of elementary school.
elementary school. Bowen's two sons, Baylor and Banks, are the youngest of many generations of sports-playing Bowens — 10 and 8 years old, respectively. Their father spends most of his free time watching his
sons play various sports.
sons play various sports. "My life right now seems to be going to youth sports events year-
My life right is going to youth spo round," he said. "Both of [my sons] have taken a liking to that kind of world."
Specifically, the Bowen boys enjoy playing basketball, baseball, and, of course, football. While their father has not had the opportunity to
"I kind of wish I could [coach them] at some point in time, but this job situation doesn't really
"Any time you get to represent the University of Kansas ... there's a special privilege that comes with that."
coach them as of yet, he looks forward to the possibility of doing so in the future.
allow for that," he said. "But it's also good to sit back and watch other guys deal with the things that come
CLINT BOWEN Interim head football coach
with coaching."
Coaching has always been a staple in Bowen's family life. He met his wife at the University when he was a graduate assistant working on the coaching staff. Bowen has been in the coaching
profession for the entirety of their relationship, something he says is a good thing for the two of them.
"This job can be taxing on relationships, what with the time commitment it takes," he said. "The
travel, the recruiting time — it can be hard on a relationship. The first time we ever met, that was what I was doing, that's where we've been the whole time. My boys — that's the hardest part. When I leave, they ask 'When am I going to see you again?' That part's tough, but they understand. The season is the rough part, and we always say we're going to make up for it in different ways after the season."
While Bowen's job limits some of what his family can do, they make the most of it in the little breaks that he has.
"We try to do as many fun things as we can," he said. "We like to hit the lake, do a little boating. We like to do some speed golfing, where I hit it, and [the boys] just chase their balls all over the course — it's like a
marathon for them. We're kind of a little day-trip kind of family. We'll hit little goofy places around the state and do different things."
Despite the time constraints that come with the job, Bowen looks forward to the opportunities presented to him through his profession. His love for the game and the community where he grew up motivate him to make a difference with the chance he's been given.
"Any time you get to represent the University of Kansas, and you get to wear that jersey and helmet that say KU on it, there's a special privilege that comes with that," he said, recalling his favorite part of playing and coaching football. "I think there's a lot of pride in that."
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Cota said the task force that compiled the report and sent it out to many within KU's administration and did not get a response.
may affect minority students.
Last week, student groups, including the Black Student Union, organized several events on campus to protest the issues going on in Ferguson and discuss what was happening
media. On these platforms, the dialogue has been base, racist and often hateful. This reflects poorly on the entire K-State family and even more poorly on the individuals who are making these posts. The K-State community is better than this and we expect more of ourselves," part of the message said.
Miranda Davis
The accuser, whose name was never released, claimed Bavel placed his arm around her shoulder and his hand on her knee as he helped her study material from his symbolic logic course at Perkins — a place where he has met with students to provide help for
handled his case fairly. His hearing is scheduled for Jan. 14.
there have been consequences in both his personal and professional life. When the Lawrence Journal-World recently published a story on the subject, Bavel's son, who lives in Lawrence, was asked about the accusations at work.
"My son was shown the article at work, and obviously he was hurt by it," Bavel said. "There have been reactions
accounts.
Aside from the accusations affecting his personal life, Bavel has also become slightly more cautious when it comes to meeting with students to help them outside of class, though he's tried to continue to provide as much assistance as possible.
sui meet at rekurs wnin students between six and eight hours a week. I look at my students as my children or grandchildren, so my main goal is to help them."
"Now, anytime a student asks to sit next to me in a booth, I'll refuse." Bavel said. "However,
While Bavel continues to be passionate about teaching at KU, he said decisions like these were typical of the University.
Index
"They [KU] will not admit
CLASSIFIEDS 8
CROSSWORD 6
SPORTS 10
SUDOKU 6
CRYPTOQUIPS 6
OPINION 4
SEE PROFESSOR PAGE 2
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CHANCELLOR BERNADETTE GRAY-LITTLE
P. E. A. M.
You know her as Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little, the woman who oversees the University of Kansas in its entirety. But have you ever wondered what a typical day in the life of our 17th chancellor is like, besides the dozens of meetings and events she attends?
Each morning she wakes up between 5:30 and 6:30 a.m., showers, eats breakfast and gets dressed. She takes her coffee black with sugar or sweetener, but, "If I'm feeling very expensive, I'll put cream in it," Gray-Little said.
She reads the newspaper — print edition, not online — and drives to her parking spot behind Strong Hall by 8 a.m. She walks from her big white house on campus only when she doesn't have to go anywhere else that day, which usually isn't the case.
After morning business meetings, it's lunchtime. Soup is usually her lunch of choice — the Italian wedding and Thai chicken soup are her two favorites, but the tomato soup is something Gray-Little isn't too fond of. "If they have that, I don't have soup," Gray-Little said.
Her arrival at the University
"I just wanted to go to college," Gray-Little said.
Like many little girls, she wanted to be a dancer when she was younger. By the time she reached high school, she didn't have a particular plan or specific area she wanted to go into.
Gray-Little and her husband only made it as far as the visitor's center on Bob Billings Parkway and Iowa Street when she received a phone call from the search committee, offering her the job. They talked on the phone for
The chancellor received her bachelor's degree in psychology from Marywood College in Scranton, Pa. She then went on to earn a PhD in psychology from St. Louis University.
After working 38 years at the University of North Carolina, Gray-Little interviewed for the position of Chancellor of the University in 2009. She didn't even get the chance to see the Lawrence campus until she was in her final interview and being offered the position.
"I was being interviewed in Topeka and my husband was there and I said, 'Let's go and look at the campus,' Gray-Little said reminiscently with a smile.
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As students wrap up the semester,political organizations are already planning their programming for next semester.
From membership development to tabling,educating students seems to be key in programming among multiple political student organizations next semester. Chief among several groups' goals is education.
to speak. However, because she is transferring to Wichita State University, much of the planning will be up to the new president, who will be elected this week.
Brittany Bodenheimer, a sophomore from Topeka and president of Young Democrats, said they too would focus on outreach, hoping to attract more students and get them involved in the political process. However, they will also
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zations," she said. "I think that the biggest issue that organizations in general are having right now — political or not — is just a lack of student involvement, so I would just encourage students to get involved with whatever fits best with their ideas and really grab on to something."
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about 15 to 20 minutes, and told her she had to come back to Topeka immediately for a press conference. So they turned around and drove right back.
"I didn't get to see the campus until later that day, and I was so happy it was gorgeous." Gray-Little said.
A few of her favorite things
Her favorite time of year on campus is a tie between, spring and fall. The way the streets are laid out, the hill the campus sits upon and the vibrant colors are reasons Gray-Little pridefully thinks campus is "just beautiful."
Owning between 20 and 30 blazers, Gray-Little is a very poised and put-together woman. She maintains a vegetable garden at home and tomatoes are her favorite vegetable to plant and eat. She is one of eight children, and celebrates the holidays eating and spending time with her family.
"If I have See's peanut brittle, I'll eat more than I should," Gray-Little said. Gray-Little said she has traveled all over the state, the region and the coasts for work, and doesn't have a
Italian sausage is her favorite type of pizza, although she doesn't eat it often, and See's Candies peanut brittle is her go-to guilty pleasure.
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particular favorite getaway. But there is one vacation she tries to take each year.
"I like to go to the ocean at least once a year, and spend some days there," Gray-Little said. "The Atlantic Ocean, some of the beaches on the outer banks of North Carolina."
Chancellor Gray-Little also likes to sing. She listens to jazz, rock and roll, a little bit of broadway tunes and coffeehouse music, but rock and roll is her favorite genre, which she sings along to in the car. However, even though she usually sings in the car, she's not afraid to belt out a tune in front of others.
Retired faculty were given a surprise when they first met Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little. During a meeting in which they were celebrating some birthdays, Gray-Little got up and sang a birthday tune from a Saturday morning radio show she and her family used to sing.
"I got up and sang that song, and they were just flabbergasted," Gray-Little said.
"It's not a balance in a sense of you have time to do this and you have time to do work." Gray-Little said when
Being the Chancellor and being Bernadette
asked how she manages her time between being the chancellor and living a normal, everyday life.
Because of the way things are scheduled and the times of events, she said even if it is a fun activity it might also be work, so fun and work is a true mixture for the chancellor.
"The balance has to be in the perspective that you bring to work and the way in which you approach the work. More than in terms of the time," Gray-Little said.
Being the chancellor isn't a part-time gig. Even when she's at home, Gray-Little still deals with University issues. However, she said there are many enjoyable aspects of being the chancellor.
Gray-Little and her husband do a variety of things together, many of which connect to the University and its offerings. Home games, plays on campus and events at the Lied center are a few examples. She said there are more opportunities to do things here than in a bigger city because they're all so close.
"The ones that come to mind as most memorable are the ones in which we are celebrating, such as celebrating an achievement or a performance," Gray-Little said in an email. "This includes events such as Commencement where we celebrate four or more years of
work on the part of our students, as well as events honoring our faculty, students, or staff for outstanding accomplishments."
Getting home
"There is no typical ending time of the day," Gray-Little said. She might leave at 5 p.m., and come back to an event at 5:30 p.m., then leave again at 9 p.m. She's always going somewhere or moving around.
When she finally does reach home for the evening, Gray-Little changes her clothes, eats a light dinner and rarely turns on the television. In her free time, she usually chooses to read. Gray-Little just finished reading the 2013 Pulitzer Prize for fiction novel "The Orphan Master's Son" by Adam Johnson, and is currently reading "The Bully Pulpit: Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, and the Golden Age of Journalism" by Doris Kearns Goodwin.
The chancellor said her favorite part of the University is the sense of community it encompasses and the collective identity among the students, faculty, staff and alumni. You may only know her as "the chancellor", but she is also Bernadette Gray-Little — the woman who likes to read, drinks coffee every morning, occasionally splurges on candy and loves her Jayhawks.
GEORGE MULLINIX/XANSAN Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little works in her office in Strong Hall. When she's not working, Gray-Little said he enjoys attending campus events like plays, performances and athletic games.
19 KANSAN | DITL
Last week, student groups, including the Black Student Union, organized several events on campus to protest the issues going on in Ferguson and discuss what was happening
may affect minority students. Cota said the task force that compiled the report and sent it out to many within KU's administration and did not get a response.
may affect minority students.
means, on these platforms, the dialogue has been base, racist and often hateful. This reflects poorly on the entire K-State family and even more poorly on the individuals who are making these posts. The K-State community is better than this and we expect more of ourselves," part of the message said.
Miranda Davis
The accuser, whose name was never released, claimed Bavel placed his arm around her shoulder and his hand on her knee as he helped her study material from his symbolic logic course at Perkins — a place where he has met with students to provide help for
hearing is scheduled for Jan. 14.
in both his personal and professional life. When the Lawrence Journal-World recently published a story on the subject, Bavel's son, who lives in Lawrence, was asked about the accusations at work.
"My son was shown the article at work, and obviously he was hurt by it," Bavel said. "There have been reactions
Aside from the accusations affecting his personal life, Bavel has also become slightly more cautious when it comes to meeting with students to help them outside of class, though he's tried to continue to provide as much assistance as possible.
"Now, anytime a student asks to sit next to me in a booth, I'll refuse. Bavel said. "However,
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While Bavel continues to be passionate about teaching at KU,he said decisions like these were typical of the University.
students between six and eight hours a week. I look at my students as my children or grandchildren, so my main goal is to help them."
"They [KU] will not admit
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FRESHMAN'DEVONTE' GRAHAM ADJUSTS TO LIFE ON COURT IN CLASSROOM
BY ALANA FLINN
rolled in his warm-up sweats on his way to class, freshman guard to coach Graham tackles the stairs for everyone. As he does so, many mouses do double takes at the free throw basketball player.
For most freshmen, the first months of school are dedicated to figuring out the right ways to study, what parties to go to and where to park without getting a ticket. For Graham, it's finding a way to balance school and playing for one of the top five basketball schools in the country.
"You've just got to find it in yourself to stay on top of your homework and stuff," Graham said. "It's hard with basketball and traveling, but you've just got to keep up with it."
Graham grew up in a single-parent
Graham played basketball, football and baseball through middle school before deciding to focus on basketball in eighth grade.
household with his mom and sister in Raleigh, N.C. As the man of the house from a young age, Graham immersed himself in athletics in hopes of earning a scholarship so his mother wouldn't have to pay for his college.
Graham said basketball was the best sport for him to pursue as a career.
"It's something I enjoy and love to do," Graham said. "Once you figure out something you're good at, you just like to do it all the time and I just love to play. That's one thing I can count on."
Now as a freshman student athlete,
Graham is starting to learn the ins and outs of focusing on both basketball and school.
"So far it's been great," Graham said. "A lot of people know us around campus and just being in this program has been pretty fun so far. At times it gets overwhelming, but that comes along with it, and you prepare for it."
Graham said the most overwhelming experience he has had involves a woman on campus.
"There's this one girl I always see and every time I see her she's like 'Do you remember me? I told you to come here and follow your heart.' Every single time I see her," Graham said.
["College] is way harder. The stage is way bigger and it's like a lifestyle now," Graham said. "In high school you could always goof around, but now practice is more serious and intense, and so is the competition."
The transition from being a high school athlete to a college athlete
majoring in sports management has been a big change for Graham.
"Time management might be the biggest challenge," Graham said. "It's hard to balance your time throughout the day with class, practice and tutoring."
If he didn't decide to play basketball in college, Graham said his life would be very different.
Graham estimates he spends 40 hours a week on basketball, classes, school work and tutoring.
"I think about it all the time," Graham said. "Me and Kelly [Oubre]
Graham said basketball has presented many opportunities for him.
were just talking about that the other day, saying wed probably be at some junior college at home"
"It's given me the opportunity to travel the world, play high level competition and do things I never thought I could do," Graham said. "I go places I never imagined growing up that you always see on TV, and it's given me the opportunity to get a free education."
Even with the daily pressure and busy schedule, Graham is content with his decision to attend and play basketball at Kansas.
"I felt like it was the best place for me," Graham said. "I loved it when I came to visit. It felt like home."
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CarmaHop, a ridesharing service, officially launched in Lawrence over the weekend. The service gives Lawrence residents whiteboards so they can write their desired destination for passersby to recognize.
Political groups prepare for legislative session
ALLISON KITE
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As students wrap up the semester, political organizations are already planning their programming for next semester.
From membership development to tabling, educating students seems to be key in programming among multiple political student organizations next semester. Chief among several groups' goals is education.
COLLEGE REPUBLICANS
College Republicans, headed
to speak. However, because she is transferring to Wichita State University, much of the planning will be up to the new president, who will be elected this week.
YOUNG DEMOCRATS
Brittany Bodenheimer, a sophomore from Topeka and president of Young Democrats, said they too would focus on outreach, hoping to attract more students and get them involved in the political process. However, they will also place emphasis on equipping its current members with skills
izations," she said. "I think that the biggest issue that organizations in general are having right now — political or not — is just a lack of student involvement, so I would just encourage students to get involved with whatever fits best with their ideas and really grab on to something."
STUDENT LEGISLATIVE AWARENESS BOARD
The Student Legislative Awareness Board, a bi-partisan civic engagement group on campus, will likewise be paying close attention to the
GIVING BACK
STUDENT PLANS TO OPEN NON-PROFIT AFTER BATTLE WITH LYMPHOMA
BROOKLYN ALEXANDER IS A FRESHMAN MAJORING IN COMMUNICATIONS FROM ENGLEWOOD, CALIF.
Q: What made you choose communications?
A: I want to have my own non-profit foundation and I want to have a PR firm. Basically I want to take cancer kids and children out to events and make them feel as normal as possible and educate them on natural health that will counteract the chemotherapy.
Q: So what inspired you to do that?
My 10th grade year in high school I was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma, so basically I want to share my experience. I guess it's kind of like my inspiration, so I want to share my story with others and help them on their journey as well, just like mine was helped by others. I'm actually two years in remission.
A: The biggest challenge, 1 guess, basically would be feeling normal. Everyone looks at you differently, it's
Q: What was your biggest challenge in overcoming that, that normally people wouldn't think of?
like everyone talks to you differently, they make you feel kind of like you're worthless. I felt like everyone wanted to do everything for me and I hated that, and people would like, come around you and they'll make you feel like you're gonna die the next day type stuff and I didn't like that either. I guess it's feeling normal because I couldn't do certain things that everyone else could do.
A: My faith. God, and believing in him and depending on his strength.
Q: What do you think got you through that whole process?
Q2: So what's the name of your foundation?
A: It's gonna be called Brooklyn's Build-a-Bridge. We're building bridges with families, kind of filling that gap that doctor's don't give. Because they really tell you that you can do anything, you can eat anything you want, when in reality the food that you eat is like hurting you and it breaks down your immune system more.
u: What's the breakdown of your foundation? It sounds like you will have a lot of different things going on with it.
A: I want to be the one to emotionally, and in a way financially, support children who are going through cancer. I want to take them to events and places like to the movies or going to get their wigs. Like maybe shut down a whole movie theater, because when you have cancer, you don't want to be in big crowds because you're more likely to get sick in big crowds. I also want to educate them on natural health because that can be really beneficial during chemotherapy. I got sick one week, that was the week I lost my hair. Basically what brought that down was stress from seeing my hair fall out — it was just a lot to handle. Other than that I didn't feel too sick, I was tired sometimes, but not really.
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Last week, student groups, including the Black Student Union, organized several events on campus to protest the issues going on in Ferguson and discuss what was happening
Cota said the task force that compiled the report and sent it out to many within KU's administration and did not get a response.
drugage has been base, resistor and often hateful. This reflects poorly on the entire K-State family and even more poorly on the individuals who are making these posts. The K-State community is better than this and we expect more of ourselves." part of the message said.
Miranda Davis
The accuser, whose name was never released, claimed Bavel placed his arm around her shoulder and his hand on her knee as he helped her study material from his symbolic logic course at Perkins — a place where he has met with students to provide help for
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professional life. When the Lawrence Journal-World recently published a story on the subject, Bavel's son, who lives in Lawrence, was asked about the accusations at work.
Index
"My son was shown the article at work, and obviously he was hurt by it," Bavel said. "There have been reactions
Bavel has also become slightly more cautious when it comes to meeting with students to help them outside of class, though he's tried to continue to provide as much assistance as possible.
"Now, anytime a student asks to sit next to me in a booth, I'll refuse. Bavel said. "However,
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my students as my children or grandchildren, so my main goal is to help them."
While Bavel continues to be passionate about teaching at KU, he said decisions like these were typical of the University.
SEE PROFESSOR PAGE 2
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"They [KU] will not admit
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SUDOKU 6
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CarmaHop, a ridesharing service, officially launched in Lawrence over the weekend. The service gives Lawrence residents whiteboards so they can write their desired destination for passersby to recognize.
Political groups prepare for legislative session
ALLISON KITE
@Allie_Kite
As students wrap up the semester,political organizations are already planning their programming for next semester. From membership development to tabling,educating students seems to be key in programming among multiple political student organizations next semester. Chief among several groups' goals is education.
COLLEGE REPUBLICANS
College Republicans, headed
to speak. However, because she is transferring to Wichita State University, much of the planning will be up to the new president, who will be elected this week.
Brittany Bodenheimer, a sophomore from Topeka and president of Young Democrats, said they too would focus on outreach, hoping to attract more students and get them involved in the political process. However, they will also place emphasis on equipping its current members with skills
YOUNG DEMOCRATS
izations," she said. "I think that the biggest issue that organizations in general are having right now — political or not — is just a lack of student involvement, so I would just encourage students to get involved with whatever fits best with their ideas and really grab on to something."
STUDENT LEGISLATIVE AWARENESS BOARD
The Student Legislative Awareness Board, a bi-partisan civic engagement group on campus, will likewise be paying close attention to the
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There's a grand piano in the center of the room draped in a vibrant red cloth, covered almost in its entirety with music and photographs. There's a record player against the wall, supporting a mass quantity of leaning vinyl records. The bookshelves that line the room are filled with knick-knacks, keepsakes, and recordings—lots of recordings. The room is covered so heavily with photographs, drawings, posters and programs that the wall beneath them is practically invisible. This office hosts a vast accumulation from Joyce Castle's accomplishments over her 40 years and 135 roles as a professional opera singer.
Castle is currently in her 13th year of teaching for the School of Music, but being a distinguished professor of voice is only one small part of her career. She spent 25 years at the New York City Opera and 14 years at the Metropolitan Opera. Castle's voice has also taken her all over the world. She lived in Paris for seven years, Berlin for a short time, and has sung in Canada and Japan. She has sung for the New York Philharmonic, and London Symphony Orchestra. Just this past summer, Castle was in Brazil.
"I just was in Brazil this summer for the second time, doing Bernstein's Candide," Castle said. "I sang with Bernstein—obviously when he was alive—Candide is a fabulous piece of Bernstein's. Anyway, that's where I got the Grammy. I got a Grammy for Bernstein's Candide. That's what I did in Brazil. In June. During the World Cup—that was wild."
Castle was born and raised in Baldwin. Upon coming to the University of Kansas, she was given the choice to pursue a major designed specifically for her. The University's Bachelor of Fine Arts with a major in voice and theatre can be accredited to Joyce Castle.
Castle's performance background is evident upon meeting her. Her voice resonates and fills the room whenever she speaks due to all of the time she spent projecting her singing voice over symphonies and orchestras. She recalls details of her performances as if they just happened the day before. Her facial expressions communicate her thoughts nearly as well as her words, and she somehow managed to pose mid-sentence for photos.
"I had been doing so many plays and contests, and some people in the faculty here had seen me out there, you see," she said. "And so they just made a particular major for me. Very exciting to have a lot of
theatre and a lot of voice."
Castle has spent a large amount of her career singing, but said she is passionate for the theatre. When asked about her favorite role, Castle quickly responded with
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MRS. Lovett, from the popular Broadway show, "Sweeney Todd." Stephen Sondheim, the composer of the show, happens to be an acquaintance of Castle's, and she mentioned him attending some of her shows in New York. She continued to list others, like "Candide" and "The Ballad of Baby Doe" by Douglas Moore, as her favorites to perform.
"Mostly I'm a theatre animal," she said. "I love to go into many different kinds of roles, you see. That's my voice type too, I'm a mezo soprano. And we have a wonderful voice faculty here-- I did Sweeney [Todd] in
"I'm ever looking at how I can be better. Looking at new works, looking at new roles, as long as I can."
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Little Rock with John Stephens. John Stephens is on the faculty [at KU].
Castle went on to talk about the opening of Swarthout Recital Hall this coming spring. She expressed excitement while describing the opening event, and said that she looks forward to performing in it at some point. Famous pianist Leon Fleisher will be opening the hall on March 30.
Despite the fact that Castle has
"Anybody in piano would say, 'wow,' because he's 85 years old, he's had an enormous career," she said.
already had such a successful career in music, she says that she is constantly looking for new ways to broaden her experiences and learn new things.
"I'm ever growing, hopefully. I'm ever looking at how I can be better. Looking at new works, looking at new roles, as long as I can," she said. "I will be singing until I feel that I don't have something to give. And it's health. It's a lot about health."
Castle radiates with passion when speaking of not only her own personal relationship with music, but also the impact music has on people all over the world.
"It is my life. Music is my life," she said. "It's a very spiritual thing. It's a very universal, encompassing word for me, the arts. That's what I think. I think it's the thing that keeps us together and brings peace where it can. Brings laughter where it can. Brings coming together where it can. I think it really can elevate a situation, or calm somebody down. Or make somebody happy."
Distinguished professor of voice Joyce Castle is in her 13th year of teaching at the University. Throughout her career, she has had 135 roles as a professional opera singer.
Last week, student groups, including the Black Student Union, organized several events on campus to protest the issues going on in Ferguson and discuss what was happening
Gota said the task force that compiled the report and sent it out to many within KU's administration and did not get a response.
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The accuser, whose name was never released, claimed Bavel placed his arm around her shoulder and his hand on her knee as he helped her study material from his symbolic logic course at Perkins — a place where he has met with students to provide help for
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professional life. When the Lawrence Journal-World recently published a story on the subject, Bavel's son, who lives in Lawrence, was asked about the accusations at work.
"My son was shown the article at work, and obviously he was hurt by it," Bavel said. "There have been reactions
Bavel has also become slightly more cautious when it comes to meeting with students to help them outside of class, though he's tried to continue to provide as much assistance as possible.
"Now, anytime a student asks to sit next to me in a booth, I'll refuse." Bavel said. "However,
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While Bavel continues to be passionate about teaching at KU, he said decisions like these were typical of the University.
my students as my children or grandchildren, so my main goal is to help them."
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CarmaHop, a ridesharing service, officially launched in Lawrence over the weekend. The service gives Lawrence residents whiteboards so they can write their desired destination for passersby to recognize.
Ridesharing service hits Lawrence streets
DALTON KINGERY
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After nearly two years of research and development, the ridesharing project CarmaHop officially launched in Lawrence over the weekend. The project aims to bring Lawrence's own community ridesharing program into the mainstream, and the early results are promising — 36 riders have already signed up and completed rides, and so far, riders have had to wait about seven minutes before being picked up.
CarmaHop Director jenny O'Brien said she foresees the project becoming a
useful asset to University students, especially those who don't have cars and rely on public transportation or the University bus system.
"This is something that everyone can use, and that includes students," said O'Brien, who gave a TED talk about the project in August. "If you don't have a car and need to get to the other side of town, this makes it much easier to do that."
"I got a little dry-erase board and walked outside to hold it up on the side of the street," O'Brien said. "I told myself that I'd give it one hour, and if nobody picked me up then I would just move on and be done with the idea."
the side of the road.
Looking back over the past two years, O'Brien said that her friends had told her that the idea simply wouldn't work and that nobody would ever stop for random strangers holding destination signs on
It took less than five minutes for someone to come down the road and offer her a ride.
Research into the viability of the project began in the spring of 2012, and the project has gone through significant changes since then, with the name change from Lawrence OnBoard to CarmaHop
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Political groups prepare for legislative session
ALLISON KITE
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As students wrap up the semester, political organizations are already planning their programming for next semester. From membership development to tabling, educating students seems to be key in programming among multiple political student organizations next semester. Chief among several groups' goals is education.
COLLEGE REPUBLICANS
COLLEGE REPUBLICANS College Republicans, headed by President Morgan Anderson, is focusing on educating students in the group and reaching out to students to share ideas. Anderson, a sophomore from McPherson, said she believes students were able to see the importance of the political process in this year's unusually close race.
"They were able to see how critical votes are during this election," Anderson said. "While it ended up not being as close as we thought it was going to be on election day, polls even a couple days out had the governor's race neck-and-neck and the Senate race neck-and-neck. I think even if students weren't happy with the outcome, they were able to see that they do have an opportunity to get involved in the political process."
Anderson said College Republicans will educate through tabling and bring in people
to speak. However, because she is transferring to Wichita State University, much of the planning will be up to the new president, who will be elected this week.
YOUNG DEMOCRATS
Brittany Bodenheimer, a sophomore from Topeka and president of Young Democrats, said they too would focus on outreach, hoping to attract more students and get them involved in the political process. However, they will also place emphasis on equipping its current members with skills like campaigning, fundraising and advocating on an issue.
"I want to be catering to what students care about rather than just what the exec board thinks we should be pushing." Bodenheimer said.
She said the organization would pay close attention during the legislative session and advocate on behalf of students on issues that will affect them. A great deal of emphasis will be placed on the budget.
Like College Republicans, Young Democrats is looking for politically engaged students to join them. Bodenheimer expressed concern that student organizations as a whole are struggling to find members and keep them engaged.
"Even if Young Dems doesn't match up with your ideologies and your politics, just get involved in some facet because we're also wanting to partner a lot more with other organi-
izations," she said. "I think that the biggest issue that organizations in general are having right now — political or not — is just a lack of student involvement, so I would just encourage students to get involved with whatever fits best with their ideas and really grab on to something."
STUDENT LEGISLATIVE AWARENESS BOARD
The Student Legislative Awareness Board, a bi-partisan civic engagement group on campus, will likewise be paying close attention to the legislative session while also educating its members.
SLAB and the Future Majority, a fellow bipartisan group, will be attending Kansas Higher Education Day Feb. 10. Higher Education Day brings students from the Kansas Board of Regents universities and Washburn University together in Topeka to advocate for student interests. SLAB will be advocating for a tax exemption on textbook purchases, amnesty for those seeking medical attention while underage drinking and higher education funding.
University fails to respond to Ferguson protests
SLAB will continue to pursue those issues throughout the semester by paying close attention to the activities of the legislature, making students aware of the issues and voicing student concern to legislators, according to SLAB chair Will
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Students at the University have taken to Twitter to ask why the University hasn't released a statement about the protesting in nearby Ferguson, Mo.
With hashtags like #RacistHawk and #RockChalkInvisibleHawk, students took to Twitter to voice concerns with how the University has stayed silent about the racial tension in Ferguson and how the University handles minority students overall.
Mitchell Cota, a senior from Overland Park, said this is an issue that affects a lot of University students, and many are from the area where protests and unrest are taking place.
"They haven't said anything at all, and this is something that's affecting a significant portion of the population in a big way, a lot of students are from St. Louis, a lot of students of color are being put through the wringer right now," Cota said.
Cota, Student Senate chief of staff, said last year Senate released a report on the status of minorities at the University. He said the report shows concern over how the University's choice to raise admission standards may affect minority students.
Cota said the task force that compiled the report and sent it out to many within KU's administration and did not get a response.
Last week, student groups including the Black Student Union, organized several events on campus to protest the issues going on in Ferguson and discuss what was happening
with students.
"There was event after event, every day, Monday through Friday and there was not a word from administrators on campus and I feel that that shocked many students, it shocked me," said Cassie Osei, a senior from Shawnee.
Osei, who created the hashtag #RochChalkInvisibleHawk said it came out of her shock about the lack of University response.
Kansas State University president Kirk Schulz and Provost and Senior Vice President April Mason released a statement to students and encouraged them to engage in a positive discourse when it came to conversations involving race.
"The university family applauds recent efforts by the Black Student Union, Staley School of Leadership Studies and other groups to have a wide-ranging dialogue on racial tensions," the statement said. "Given recent national events, this thoughtful approach is a shining example of student and campus leadership. We encourage all students, faculty and staff to engage in conversation about how we can be respectful in our differences."
"In stark contrast to these positive efforts, another dialogue has been taking place behind the anonymity of social media. On these platforms, the dialogue has been base, racist and often hateful. This reflects poorly on the entire K-State family and even more poorly on the individuals who are making these posts. The K-State community is better than this and we expect more of ourselves," part of the message said.
University professor Zamir Bavel has appealed the decision of his sexual harassment case in 2011. The hearing is scheduled for Jan. 14.
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After professor Zamir Bavel was accused of sexual harassment by one of his female students in May 2011, the University conducted a six-month investigation and found Bavel guilty. He was suspended for two weeks without pay, ordered to take sexual harassment training and denied a salary raise for the next year. Now, three and a half years later, Bavel said the claims are still affecting his life both personally and professionally.
Bavel, 85, has decided to go down fighting this decision. After originally being found guilty by KU, Bavel took his case to the Douglas County District Court, where the court sided with the University. In response to that decision, Bavel took his case to the Kansas Court of Appeals and is currently waiting for that court to make a ruling on whether the University handled his case fairly. His hearing is scheduled for Jan. 14.
The accuser, whose name was never released, claimed Bavel placed his arm around her shoulder and his hand on her knee as he helped her study material from his symbolic logic course at Perkins - a place where he has met with students to provide help for
Bavel also said he provided evidence that his hand was never on the accuser's knee. The two were sitting in a booth right next to the kitchen where the serving staff is often going in and out, and Bavel is well known by the staff because of how often he visits the restaurant. Bavel also cited the accuser's unusual behavior.
"One of the original charges was that I had my arm around the accuser's shoulder for half an hour," Bavel said. "I showed the dean evidence that I'm unable to do that for even five minutes because of arthritis in my shoulder."
"The accuser always sat across from me, but this time she asked to sit next to me," Bavel said. "The request seemed odd, but nevertheless I moved deeper into the booth to make room for her."
Whether KU made the right decision on the case, Bavel said there have been consequences in both his personal and professional life. When the Lawrence Journal-World recently published a story on the subject, Bavel's son, who lives in Lawrence, was asked about the accusations at work.
years. Bavel, however, said he provided sufficient evidence demonstrating these two charges were impossible.
about this."
"My son was shown the article at work, and obviously he was hurt by it," Bavel said. "There have been reactions
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Aside from the accusations affecting his personal life, Bavel has also become slightly more cautious when it comes to meeting with students to help them outside of class, though he's tried to continue to provide as much assistance as possible.
1 still meet at Perkins with students between six and eight hours a week. I look at my students as my children or grandchildren, so my main goal is to help them."
While Bavel continues to be passionate about teaching at KU, he said decisions like these were typical of the University.
"Now, anytime a student asks to sit next in a booth, I'll refuse." Bavel said. "However,
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Eight students will participate in the Linkugel Speech competition finals today from 5-7 p.m. in the Woodruff auditorium. This year the annual competition became semi-annual to create more opportunities for speakers, said Phillip Wagner, assistant basic course director for the communications studies department.
The competition is hosted to honor William Linkugel, who was a professor in the public speaking department, and it showcases the best and brightest of the University's Communications 130.131 and 132 classes, Wagner said.
Students are nominated to
Jacqueline to compete.
Lauren Schleicher, a freshman from Germantown,
Wis., said the student-nomination process was a good validation experience.
"It one thing to have your professor nominate you, but the fact that your peers actually got something out of what you were saying and they thought that your message was carried well across ... was a really good honor, that your peers recognize your accomplishment as well as your professor," Schleicher said.
She will speak at the competition as the winner of the Honors Communications
category.
One of the finalists Patrick Spanier, a freshman from Mount Prospect, Ill., also said he enjoyed having his classmates' support.
"People can share that in a way that helps other people understand that tonic."
JOSHUA SLOCUM Junior from Olathe
"I'm from a small town near Chicago, so I don't have that many classmates here," Spanier said. "A few of my classmates specifically went to see me, and it was really cool to see that support I
had."
Around 100 students have participated in the competition this year. Wagner said the competition was a good way for University students to see how public speaking can be beneficial to students after college.
"I think this gives the whole student body the opportunity to step back and say, 'Wow, you can really do something with public speaking skills;'" Wagner said.
Garrett Fornicola, a freshman from Naperville, ill., who is also a finalist, agreed the competition had been a good experience for himself and fellow competitors.
"I think the best thing is you get to see everyone
else speak," Fornicola said. "There's usually good speakers and good points on things."
Joshua Slocum, a junior from Olathe, who will also compete with his speech on pro-nuclear environmentalism, said he thought it was important to the University to showcase the Linkugel competition.
"It shows that for hardwork, people can really shine and do well, and that everyone comes from different walks of life, especially when it's a topic you're interested in. People can share that in a way that helps other people understand that topic." Slocum said.
Chabad hosts eighth Hanukkah celebration
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The Chabad Center for Jewish Life hosted the eighth annual Chanukah Festibowl at the Union yesterday. The event included bowling. Jewish holiday foods and various activities and entertainment.
Rabbi Zalman Tiechtel said the Festibowl is a chance for all members of the community to come together and celebrate Chanukah, more commonly spelled Hanukkah.
Hanukkah is a holiday that has a common theme across the community.
"So many students are away from home and so many miss the opportunity to celebrate with family, so this is family."
"So many students are away from home and so many miss the opportunity to celebrate with family, so this is family," Tiechtel said. "This is how we get together and have the foods we have at home and celebrate just like we would at home."
ZALMAN TIECHTEL Rabbi
Tiechtel added that
"It's all about bringing light to the world," Tiechtel said. "There's such a dark world and so much hate and racism with what's going on in the world these days. Hanukkah is a universal message: bring light."
Sophomore
Melissa
Stasi from Overland Park volunteered at the event in hopes of spending time with other Jewish community members.
"It's a community that everyone can be together with and have fun with and celebrate together" Stasi said. "I love eating all of the different foods and playing dreidel."
Freshman Emma Bernstein from Chicago celebrated Hanukkah with Chabad since she can't be home with family for the holiday.
"I celebrate Hanukkah because it's very important to me, because it's a family holiday and reminds me of happy times," Bernstein said.
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Members of the Chabad Center for Jewish Life bowl at Jaybowl on Sunday in the group's eighth annual Chanikikah Festibowl.
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Admussen, a sophomore from Urbandale, Iowa.
Admussen said he believes SLAB is a valuable organization to be part of because of the ability to bring students together over common issues.
"We encourage all political perspectives to come. That's actually what makes us as strong as we are — that we have diverse perspectives that can all kind of take off their party hat and put on a general civic engagement hat."
This semester, the group hosted an event about police brutality, and this week it will host the Post Election Conference, an event that brings together pollsters, journalists and political strategists from
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The Dole Institute Student Advisory Board will be working on programming throughout the next semester, but has started brainstorming ideas for their primary semester program. Alex Montgomery, a senior from Overland Park and coordinator of the board, said the group is considering income inequality for the issue to be discussed.
Montgomery encouraged students to get involved with the board because he believes it's a good way to make the University feel smaller without a stressful organization. He said board welcomes all students and doesn't place attendance requirements or heavy responsibility on them.
if you are going to KU and not getting involved with groups like the Dole Institute and those groups that kind of give you those individualized resources, then you are missing out on a lot of what KU has to offer."
Though the group has yet to formalize plans, Joey Hentzler, a senior from Topeka and the events coordinator, said the group would use its ties to local officials to bring speakers or panel events. He said the whole leadership team will be interning for officials in Tope-
both sides to discuss the 2014 midterm election.
FUTURE MAJORITY
The Future Majority, which participated heavily in the 2014 midterm election through voter registration efforts, will be hosting a variety of educational events and participating in Higher Education Day along with SLAB.
"We can leverage our legislators on a more personal level and that's just because of the dream team that we have assembled of student leaders," Hentzler said. "Back home, I personally know my senator and representative. I go to church with my representative and I've campaigned for my senator twice and that's true for a lot of our members."
ka, and many leaders have personal ties to their home-town legislators.
Hentzler said the leadership team has been vital to the group's success, and they hope to recruit additional successful leaders as the current ones prepare to graduate. Leaders in the Future Majority come up with ideas and execute events with the support of the rest of the group.
"When a member wants to host an event, the group surrounds and supports them in any way possible," he said. "The really great thing about the Future Majority has been that everyone involved has been experienced. Really it was like this fantastic coming-together of campus-wide leaders who already know how to do it."
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being the most noticeable. CarmaHop also no longer requires drivers to sign up with CarmaHop to provide rides. This change came after O'Brien noticed that trying to register both drivers and riders was impractical and overly limited the number of vehicles that could provide rides.
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After a Lawrence city ordinance prohibiting hitchhiking was altered to allow CarmaHop to operate in October, O'Brien said the project is now in "listening mode" and they will carefully monitor feedback from riders and drivers alike to further refine the program.
"We're optimizing this for randomness," O'Brien said. "And we've had some pretty amazing experiences already."
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Looking forward, O'Brien is interested in expanding CarmaHap into other small college towns, such as Grinnell, Iowa, and Maryville, Mo. Concurrently, O'Brien will continue to promote the project in Lawrence using events like Ride Days, which take place every Wednesday and Sunday and give interested Lawrence residents a chance to try out the program in a controlled environment.
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wrong," Bavel said. "They will change the rules so that the next time things are OK, but they will not admit wrong."
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"The district court rejected professor Bavel's claims, finding that the University's conclusion was supported by substantial evidence." Barcomb-Peterson said in an email. "The University is confident the court of appeals will
Despite Bavel's claims, the University is confident in the court system and its case, said Erinn Barcomb-
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Peterson, KU's director for news and media relations.
Although Bavel remains unsatisfied with the way KU has handled his case, he said he continues to teach here because of his initial desire to make the University better.
agree with the district court's findings and deny professor Bavel's appeal."
"I came here to invest
myself, make a better University and department, and to help the students." Bavel said. "I chose to come here because of what I saw as a suppleness and a dedication to research and teaching. KU is no longer what it used to be, but I am too old to move now."
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Buffalo Wild Wings relocated from Massachusetts Street to Iowa Street. The business attributed the move to a desire to appeal more to Lawrence families.
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Buffalo Wild Wings will open at its new location at 2624 Iowa St. today. The first 100 customers who attend the ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. will receive a coupon book with 52 vouchers for snack-sized wings, one order for every week of the year, said Nikki Butler, the regional marketing manager for Buffalo Wild Wings.
The new location is about twice the size of the previous location on Massachusetts Street and features more large-screened televisions and seating, in addition to a Jumbotron over the bar area, said Morgan Cormack, a junior from Overland Park. She has worked as a server at the original location since August and will continue to work at the new location.
"It'll be pretty exciting to move and see what happens there," Cormack said.
Greg Johnson, the general manager of the new location, said there were many reasons for the move from the old location downtown.
"We wanted a bigger, brighter concept," Johnson said. "All of our new stores have a little bit different design than the older style from Mass Street. We also were looking for a larger location."
Rumors had circulated that problems with fake IDs were the reason for the change of location, but Johnson said that
rumor was incorrect.
“There is no truth to that rumor at all,” Johnson said. “We have our own responsible alcohol service team that comes in and monitors us and we have had glowing reports from them and we have never been with any violations as far as the city, state or judicial level.”
Rather, Cormack said, the lack of enough parking spaces and the desire to connect to the family atmosphere of Lawrence were a couple of the reasons for the move.
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"They [Buffalo Wild Wings corporate] wanted it to be more of a family-oriented restaurant and the one on
Mass was more college-oriented," Cormack said. "They were just really wanting to just change it up a little bit and they wanted to connect more to the family side of Lawrence. That's kind of the impression that I got."
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With countless websites, used bookstores and online capabilities, students have many options beyond buying the traditional bound textbook from the campus bookstore, especially for next semester.
Last fall, the University bookstore partnered with RedShelf, an online textbook distributor, to offer digital course materials to students. RedShelf allows students to read textbooks on any device that connects to the Internet, said Kyle Uhelski, RedShelf's marketing manager, in an email.
Uhelski said some students prefer the digital platform for the affordability, access and portability.
be a custom edition, specific to the University. Because of this, the bookstore's price comparison tool only provides the option of buying a new loose-leaf copy from the University bookstore.
"Our platform provides tools that mimic how students interact with traditional print books while providing the ease of technology. With our platform, students can highlight (with multiple different color options),
"If it's a custom book, it only has value [in Lawrence]," said Dan Keating, owner of Beat the Bookstore, a local retailer that offers new, used and rented books. "If it's a national book, I can rent it one semester here and then rent it to someone in Florida,
Students can take advantage of RedShelf by using the KU bookstore's price comparison tool, said Kyle Whitley, the bookstore's textbook manager.
take notes, define and search keywords, bookmark and much more," Uhelski said.
so I can lower that book price."
However, RedShelf does not always offer the specific edition required by the course. For example, the Public Speaking & Civic Engagement textbook for COMS 130 is required to
a used copy for $73.87.
Another local retailer, the Jayhawk Bookstore next to
the Chi Omega fountain,
offers a new copy for $106.95.
For example, Public Speaking and Civic Engagement, which is offered at $110 at the University Bookstore, costs $99.50 for a new copy at Beat the Bookstore. Since the book is looseleaf, the University Bookstore won't buy it back from students, so it's only offered as a new book there. Beat the Bookstore offers
offers a new copy for $108.95.
To rent a new copy of the book, Beat the Bookstore charges $99.50. A semester rental of a used book only costs $44.12. The University bookstore's rental affiliates do not offer Public Speaking and Civic Engagement, as it is a custom edition.
Students have many options for textbooks, but they can change drastically depending upon the class, Whitley said. Custom books like Public Speaking can limit national distributors and suppliers, and supplemental materials that some classes require, like access codes and online texts, make the process more complicated for students.
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I am constantly going through phases of PANICPANICPANIC then having absolutely no energy. Only a few breaks of feeling normal. This is exhausting.
I think if you are writing two undergrad theses you should get extra printing credit...
Printing them both used all of mine up. :{
I think Adnan knows more than he's letting on, but that Jay is the real culprit. Thoughts? Editor's Note: I completely agree — Jay is a shady character! #TeamSerial
The 43 drivers are awesome. Please quit bullying them.
I'm a hot-blooded young male seeking hugs and high-fives.
The "Day in the Life" section was cool. Nice to see the university focusing on people; a real feel of community.
Sure, some things would go away if Greek Life was banned, but think of all the money we non-Greeks would save! #beingrobbedblind
Awkwardly teared up while reading NASA is eventually sending astronauts to Mars. Science, man.
My professor just caught a girl trying to sleep in class. He gave her a sleep mask to block out the light.
The week before finals is seriously the worst! Professors assigning a whole load of crap just to be jerks... : (
That moment when you realize that someone can tell what your major is just by the pictures on your phone. #toomanylabs
Criticizing a FEW rioters in Ferguson is a red herring, and a too easy way to dismiss injustice for those uncomfortable with race issues... or just lazy.
This girl I don't know just waved emphatically to me in Anschutz ... I waved back so she wouldn't look crazy.
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For it being December, the weather is pretty tame ... we shouldn't be complaining! It could be worse.
I didn't think that my motivation could be any lower, but somehow I have succeeded at that.
All I want for Christmas is to not take my finals.
Media is not to blame for Ferguson events
Maddy Mikinski
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McCulloch.
When St. Louis County prosecutor Bob McCulloch announced the grand jury's decision regarding Darren Wilson, many people — around the country and around the world — were stunned. I was among those who were confused and frustrated, not just by the jury's decision, but statements made by
During his address, the prosecutor blamed the media for escalating events in the town of Ferguson.
"The most significant challenge encountered in this investigation has been the 24-hour news cycle and its insatiable appetite for something, for anything to talk about, following closely behind with the non-stop rumors on social media," McCulloch said at the press conference.
To me, this felt like an overused cop-out. McCulloch never mentioned the appearance
of the Ku Klux Klan as being an accelerator to violence or the military-grade weapons as instigators. Instead, he solely blamed news reporters and social media users.
Blaming the media for traumatic events such as riots and school shootings is as fruitless and senseless as blaming the Queen for being British. The primary aim of news and social media is the spread of information. Sometimes this information is inflammatory and sometimes it's a cute cat video. The media's job is to tell events as they truly are.
Its intention is not to garner ratings or send large masses of people into riots but to inform the public on issues they otherwise wouldn't know about.
This is my third semester as a journalism student and also my third semester on the Kansan staff. With all of these journalism classes and staff meetings, never once was I told that the ratings a story receives, or the amount of people it riles up, is more important than the story itself. As journalists, we're taught not to create news but to report news.
Yes, there are bad
journalists in the world, but they're outweighed heavily by the journalists who want to report the truth and accomplish more than high viewership.
Before blaming CNN. Twitter or violent video games for the traumatic events in our lives, we should look to our society and ourselves. Viewers should ask what they should have done, before telling the media how it should have acted.
Maddy Mikinski is a sophomore from Linwood studying journalism
Excessive PDA on campus is discomforting
Anissa Fritz
@AnissaFritzz
Walking down Jayhawk Boulevard, I notice a variety of things. A guy riding a unicycle, professors attempting to parallel park, someone lifeguarding the Chi Omega fountain and occasionally, a student tripping up slippery steps. But lately I have been seeing
something far more awkward than someone running to catch the bus. What I am referring to is PDA, also known as a public display of affection.
As the weather gets colder, couples on campus seem to be cuddling to keep each other warm. However, some of these acts of affection have gone from sweet, to just plain uncomfortable.
I am not writing this to discourage or send negative feelings to those in healthy, happy and affectionate relationships. However, the
line between appropriate and inappropriate PDA is very thin and oftentimes it gets crossed.
Wescoe Beach, the bus and lecture halls are prime examples of where PDA is not appropriate. No, I am not saying this because I am jealous of your love life; I am saying this because it makes other students around you uncomfortable. No one should be subjected to feel uncomfortable and out of place just because two people cannot keep their hands off each other. It creates an
environment where students have to turn the other way in libraries, pick another seat on the bus or be subjected to the sound of lips smacking.
When a student is trying to study or get from point A to point B on campus and is faced with relentless and awkward PDA, it starts to not only affect that person's inner emotions, but it also interferes with their day. I highly doubt I am the only one who was late to class because a couple linked together — by what appeared to be super glue — wouldn't
walk fast enough for me to get by. I have also missed out on what my professor had said due to theiggly and overly touchy couple sitting near me.
Your significant other is, well, significant, but so are your fellow students and their feelings. PDA has its time and place. The University, where a high population of students will be, is not the place due to the discomfort and inconvenience that ensues.
Anissa Fritz is a sophomore from Dallas studying journalism and sociology
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HOROSCOPES Because the stars know things we don't
Aries (March 21-April 19)
Today is a 7
For the next few months during
Jupiter's retrograde, reaffirm
your commitment to the game.
Concentrate on the finer details
of an enthusiasm.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
Today is a 7
Jupiter stations retrograde in Leo until 4/8/15, for domestic retrospection. Don't dip into savings. Let your imagination flower with ideas for home improvement. Make charts, drawings and plans. It's amazing what a coat of paint will do. Freshen your space.
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
Today is a 9
Today is a 9
With Jupiter retrograde in Leo until 4/8/15, review and revise communications for greater effect. Study, research and edit what you've written. Publish after Jupiter stations direct.
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
Today is a 7
Today is a 7 Send in those coupons and rebate requests. Make do with what you have, Save as much as you can. Over the next few months with Jupiter retrograde, review and revise financial matters
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
Today is a 6
today is a b Practice to achieve mastery over the next few months, with Jupiter retrograde in your sign. Personal growth and discovery allows new capacities.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Today is a 7
today is a 7
Begin a re-examination of your personal priorities. Take time while Jupiter's retrograde for peaceful contemplation and introspection. Spirituality and ritual comfort. Embrace healthy lifestyle practices.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
Today is a 7
Refine your style over the next four months. Now that Jupiter retrograde (until 4/8/15), it's easier to collect old debts. Get nostalgic with friends, and enjoy old photos and memories.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
Today is an 8
For about four months with Jupiter retrograde, refine your plans for fame and fortune. Revive an old dream. Quietly and secretly review your action plan, and prepare to launch after 4/8/15. You have what you need.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Today is a 7
Figure a clever way to earn more. You're pushed to grow. Review and refine the itinerary over the next four months. Reconsider your educational plans, especially long-term.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
Today is an 8
Make sure you know what's required. Don't make assumptions. Confer with your team. For about four months with Jupiter retrograde, review and revise financial matters. Prepare taxes, and file after Jupiter goes direct 4/8/15). Get your numbers in order
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
Today is a 9
today is a 4
For about four months with
Jupiter retrograde, invent new
possibilities in a partnership.
Review and revise your collaboration over the next four months.
Choose someone who believes
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Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
Today is a 7
You're especially brilliant at your work now. For about four months with Jupiter retrograde, old methods work best to advance your agenda. Secure your holdings and nurture work relationships. Excellent quality and service never go out of style.
Alumna creates successful lifestyle brand
MARISSA KAUFMANN
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Blaine Muhl, a 2011 University graduate from Leawood, was in a car accident that resulted in a concussion and brought her competitive equestrian season to a severe hault. The accident took her away from her normal routine and Muhl turned the experience into something positive by shifting her focus away from the sport onto creating a successful lifestyle brand.
"That accident kind of took me away from horseback riding," Muhl said. "And in the midst of recovering, I just picked up this fun, little habit that is now turned into something I did not expect."
Muhl said while recovering, her thenboyfriend and now-fiance convinced her to do something to get her mind off of everything because she was accustomed to her equestrian riding and show schedule.
She loved art and taking classes, and when her drawings started to become more extensive, her boyfriend suggested she start turning her drawings into actual jewelry pieces and apparel, Muhl said. Soon enough, her family and friends started asking for her designs for various occasions or gifts.
Muhl's creativity and drive has expanded and formed into her own lifestyle brand called Blaine Bowen; Bowen is Muhl's middle name. After two years of officially selling and distributing, the brand currently has a website with production and employees. But Muhl said owning a
company at 26 years old can be overwhelming.
"When you own your own company there are no holidays and there is no really time off," she said. "Getting used to this schedule is pretty crazy. The further I get into it, the more worth it it is and it has definitely evolved 110 percent in the last 10 years to being something I have never expected but we have all worked really hard for it." Her company is now located in Dallas. She moved there two months after starting the company and her family was also moving there at the time.
"Dallas has been pretty great and it has got a really great fashion community," Muhl said. "It is considered the fashion hub in between New York and L.A., so it is a great place to live without having to be on either one of those coasts. We get access to a lot of great stuff here so it has been really beneficial for the brand to make this move."
Her brand has been on the cover of magazines, and her clothing items and jewelry have been spotted on A-list celebrities. The brand has been featured in Seventeen Magazine, on the cover of Fit Pregnancy. The Everygirl and People StyleWatch, said Katie Compton, brand manager & marketing executive of Blaine Bowen.
Muhl is the official jewelry designer for Seattle Seahawks cornerback and Super Bowl 48 champion Richard Sherman, Compton said. Celebrities such as Shay Mitchell, Eva Marie and Kourtney Kardashian have been spotted wearing
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"I'm an industrial design student because it lets me use both my logical and creative side to solve a problem and ultimately make a difference. I've always noticed how a product or experience could be improved, and industrial design allows me to explore that."
AMBER HANSCHU Senior, Wichita
"I really wanted a way to dream up a better future, and make it happen. And not just dream it up in a vacuum, but find the people who have studied it, and talk to them. It's a great field for applying creativity and science to the activities we do every day."
BRANDON CLAY Senior, Olathe
"I'm an Industrial design student because I have the freedom to pursue people's problems and create positive experiences in creative, alternative ways."
JAY LIVINGSTON Senior, Independence, Mo.
Industrial design trio wins competition, cash
ALLISON CRIST
@AllisonCristUDK
University seniors Brandon Clay from Olathe, Amber Hanschu from Wichita and Jay Livingston from Independence, Mo., recently won the "Bragging Rights Competition," put on by the Industrial Designers Society of America.
The St. Louis chapter of IDSA hosted this competition and asked students to imagine how a library might look in 2040, brainstorming services that might be offered to the community, while also acknowledging changes in technology.
University professor Huw Thomas teaches the industrial design thesis class the three students prepared for the competition in. He
said the students' projects focused on library cards items that are key for library facilities to loan materials to the public.
"The students saw that it was important to try and hang on to this traditional idea, all the while updating the concept." Thomas said. "They chose to treat the card as a personal navigator, by helping users locate items within the library space."
Thomas said the card would access tools not limited to books, but also services like 3D printing, sound recording, etc.
After weeks of preparing Thomas and the students traveled to St. Louis for the competition on Oct.4.
The students gave a 10-15 minute verbal presentation supported by a few other
visual materials to their competitors and the jury panel.
Thomas said there were only four teams in total, and their team was the smallest by far.
"It made our win a lot more satisfying," Thomas said.
With a glass trophy and a check for $2,000, it was unanimously decided the three students would each get $400. The remaining funds will stay with the Industrial Design department and be subsidized for student events the University runs for IDSA.
"The students who put in major effort received a prize, but so did other industrial design students because they will benefit from the new funds." Thomas said.
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Student gets backlash from Ferguson post
ALLISON CRIST
@AllisonCristUDK
University student Shelby Lawson, a sophomore from Derby, has experienced backlash after over 1 million people viewed a blog which featured a Facebook status she made about the Ferguson decision. The blog "Kansas Exposed" promoted the status, which described a long list of misconceptions about the case and included citations for each point.
"I posted my status after my family's Thanksgiving because I was very frustrated with a lot of the things that
my relatives were saying," Lawson said. "It seemed like every time I tried to correct them or to tell them something was wrong, they'd say, 'Oh, well, you can't prove that,' so really it was mostly a passive-aggressive post directed at certain family members."
That same day, "Kansas Exposed" posted an article quoting the entire status. By the next day, it had more than 300,000 hits.
"When it reached over 300,000 views, I think that was Tuesday, I actually had a panic attack," Lawson said. "For someone who has only
had my writing read by my professors and my mom before this point, hundreds of thousands of views is really intimidating, and it's scary to have something you worked on vulnerable to criticism from that many people."
Lawson said her other issue with the article going viral was she felt she didn't say anything black activists haven't already said in the past months.
"Black activists have been doing research, citing a lot of the same sources that I did, and coming to the same conclusions that I came
to since Michael Brown's "murder," Lawson said.
As the article continued gaining popularity, Lawson began receiving a large amount of messages from strangers. She set all of her social media accounts to private and even took her email address off the University's online directory.
"I would say about half the negative messages I receive are just name-calling, while the other half are threats," Lawson said. "Of the threats I receive, a few are the actual I want to hurt you' direct type of threat, but one thing that surprised me was that
the majority of the threats are very indirect."
are very indirect.
Lawson said people have said things like, "You will regret talking sh't on cops when a man decides to beat you," and "I hope when your husband hits you that the cops don't come to save you."
Other messages are entirely too explicit and racist to be repeated, Lawson said. She has stopped reading her Facebook "filtered" messages inbox, as those are from people she's not friends with.
Alex Robinson, a
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QUICK QUESTION WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE VIDEO GAME YOU'VE PLAYED THIS YEAR?
"I'm liking Destiny a lot right now, and The Crew. Those are up there for sure."
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Don Corcoran and Ty Crotts are freshmen from Haven and met each other in elementary school. The two bonded most over a mutual enjoyment and appreciation of video games, specifically World of Warcraft. Crotts started playing because his friends were, while Corcoran saw the games as a way to stay in touch with friends when his family moved to different places. Video games remain a big part of their lives today, and the Kansan caught up with them this week to talk to them about their friendship and video games.
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"Hmm. Probably Mario Kart.
It's not new but it's a classic."
DON CORCORAN
FRESHMAN FROM HAVEN
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"I thought some of the sources were tenuous sometimes, linking to sites that may not be the most trusted sources, and that's why I think most people are angry," Robinson said. "But the issue remains that if even a fraction of it is true, then it points to institutional racism and a system that is defending itself despite standing for impartiality and justice for all."
This wildly enjoyable '80s classic finds Kurt Russell in his iconic role of Snake Plissken, a rebel operative sent into Manhattan island — now a sealed off maximum security prison where all the inmates roam around as violent street gangs — to rescue the trapped president.
One of the two movies that made up "Grindhouse," this wonderfully campy and ultra-gory zombie movie follows a group of survivors, including a go-go dancer (Rose McGowan) with a machine gun for a leg, in a deliriously entertaining fight through the carnage of their infected town to escape.
This heartfelt comedy cleverly shows people living out the remaining days before the world's impending end. Some have drunken orgies, some try to continue on normally with work and for Steve Carell and Keira Knightley, they become close with each other on a fulfilling road trip.
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While traveling, Muhl is inspired by different cultures, such as the color palettes used to create the fabrics. Last summer she traveled to Croatia, Greece, Istanbul, Turkey, Armenia and Ireland. Blaine Bowen's target market is women in their twenties but there are customers in all age ranges.
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Blaine Bowen also has a Pay it Forward collection inspired by Blaine's extensive volunteer work in high school and in college including being actively involved in Delta Gamma's Service For Sight philanthropy at Kansas. The brand has recently worked with Coral Reef Alliance, African Wildlife Foundation and the Mountain Gorilla Conservation. The brand has also worked with some animal rehabilitation facilities and bases their charity off of environmentally related and wildlife organizations, which Muhl loves and finds important.
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Jayhawks end No.10 California's undefeated streak
SCOTT CHASEN
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"This team needs to grow up and find our competitive spirit on [the defensive] side of the floor."
that was the message from head coach Bonnie Henrickson to the Kansas women's basketball team following an 85-80 home defeat to the Alabama Crimson Tide. Just 16 days later, the team has done exactly that — they've grown up.
Yesterday, the California Golden Bears entered Allen Fieldhouse ranked No. 10 in the country, looking to start the season off with eight consecutive wins.
California came into the game with one of the nation's best players, Reshanda Gray, who was 34th in the nation in scoring, at over 20 points per game. The Jayhawks (7-2) were up to the task as they dominated the game from the start, defeating the undefeated Golden Bears, 62-39, on Sunday evening in Allen Fieldhouse.
"It was totally a Kansas style of game," California head
coach Lindsay Gottlieb said in the postgame press conference. "They made us play in the half court, but we want to get up and down [in transition], and we didn't do a very good job of anything that we wanted to do."
The Golden Bears (7-1) shot just 15-of-62 (24 percent) from the floor, as the Jayhawks really stepped up on the defensive side of the ball. Kansas held California to just 39 points, almost 50 points below its season average of around 90 points per game coming in.
While the jayhawks' stifling defense helped them take a quick lead in the game, as Kansas jumped out to an early 11-4 advantage. Henrickson noted that defense wasn't the only area that the team thrived in.
"Your defense can be the reason you win, but your offense is going to tell you how much you win by," Henrickson said. "We're growing and building and trying to become a better team, [and overall] I thought we did a really good job."
ANSA
Senior guard Asia Boyd gets on the ground for a loose ball in the second half of the Friday, Nov. 21, game against Alabama in Allen Fieldhouse. Boyd finished with 13 points in the Jayhawks' 62-39 victory against California.
got the job done at the free-throw line, hitting 19 of 20 foul shots. The impressive shooting performance came just three days after the Jayhawks made less than 50 percent of their free throws against Incarnate Word, and afterward senior forward Chelsea Gardner admitted that it was more mental than anything.
The lajhawks shot a blistering 85.7 percent from 3-point range in the first half, and they
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"I think it's a focus thing," Gardner said. "Coach has been saying that we've struggling at the line, [and finally we're] just knocking down free throws and focusing."
Carder ended with a game-high 22 points, going 8-for-8 at the free-throw line, as the Jayhawks upset a top-10 ranked opponent inside Allen Fieldhouse for the second straight year.
Kansas also got big performances out of senior guards Asia Boyd and Natalie Knight, who chipped in with a combined 22 points and 14 rebounds, while shooting 6-of-7 from behind the arc. When asked about how she was able to get so open against the Golden Bears, Boyd had a simple answer.
"Chelsea [Gardner] demands a lot of attention down low, and luckily for me, I get to stand on the backside of her," Boyd said. "When that happens I'm usually just out there by myself."
Boyd provided a big spark for the team, and she even provided the final nail in the proverbial coffin, draining a 30-foot 3-point shot late in the game, with the shot clock buzzer winding down.
The lajayhawks will have to move forward quickly as they'll play a tough Purdue team on
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Kansas volleyball upset in first round of NCAA tournament
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Arkansas Little-Rock, winners of 25 straight, came into the opening round as the small school underdog, but its stature on the volleyball court suggested otherwise.
Using four players 6-foot-2 or taller, the Trojans out blocked the Jayhawks 18.5 to 9.5, as Kansas lost in the first round of the NCAA Tournament 25-25, 25-19, 25-22, 18-25, 10-15
at the Kansas Expocentre in Topeka on Friday evening.
"Extremely disappointed," coach Ray Bechard said. "Wasn't our best effort, or best execution, but that's the abruptness of this tournament if you don't play at the level that you really need to play at." Overall the jayhawks committed 40 hitting errors and 10 service errors in the game, all but negating any momentum the team built during the match.
"Once again 40 hitting errors in five sets is too much," Bechard said. "They did a good job physically of blocking and getting in front of us, but we've got to do a better job at taking care of the ball."
Arkansas Little-Rock narrowly edged Kansas in the first set, combining for 8.5 team blocks while the Jayhawks committed 18 total errors.
Whether it was shaking off tournament nerves or becoming familiar with a new opponent, Kansas finally looked like the national No. 16 seed in the second set.
Instead of trying to hit through Trojan blockers, layhawk players took smarter swings and used tips effectively, limiting Arkansas Little-Rock to just two blocks in the set.
ravili rifled off four serves in row, including one ace, as Artansas Little-Rock had no answer for her aggressive serving.
Arkansas Little-Rock senior outsider hitter Edina Begic ended with a match-high 27 kills, but nine of them came in the fourth set, leading the Trojans to its most comfortable set win of the night.
In turn, that led to Kansas winning by a sizable margin at 18-9, but not before the Trojs mounted a run to make the second set look a bit closer.
All season long the Achilles heel for Kansas has been fifth sets, and that weakness reared its ugly head one last time.
Playing in front of a "home" crowd, the Jayhawks looked fatigued and distraught coming into the fifth set, while Arkansas Little-Rock looked just the opposite.
that's on all of us, but they had more energy and they kept it throughout the entire set."
Kansas ended the season with a respectable 22-9 record and finished tied for second in the Big 12 at 10-6. But with Creighton losing to lower-seeded Oregon State earlier, the Jayhawks had a great shot of making back-to-back Sweet Sixteens.
"They had a lot more energy than us," Havili said. "And
"It's going to hurt for a while," Bechard said. "But at some point in time I'm sure we'll look back on this season and appreciate first and foremost the great career of two seniors, and the young group that we had."
The third set featured both teams going point-for-point with each other, until Arkansas Little-Rock opened a small gap at 18-16.
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QUOTE OF THE DAY
"David Beaty is well respected in the football community and brings KU great vision, passion and energy. He has a bright football mind and is known as one of the best recruiters in the nation."
Sheahon Zenger, University of Kansas athletic director
David Beaty is the 38th head coach for Kansas football.
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Beaty not flashy, but the right guy for Kansas
The Kansas Jayhawks have found their next head coach. No, it's not Jim Harbaugh.
It's not Bo Pelini, either. Kansas has hired former Texas A&M wide receivers coach David Beaty to lead the football team for the foreseeable future.
Beaty may not be the most attractive name in the college football coaching community, but he might just be the right one for the Jayhawks. Beaty has a history in Lawrence, as he was the wide receivers coach under Mark Mangino during the 2008 and 2009 seasons. He was also Kansas' co-offensive coordinator and wide receivers coach in 2011.
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He will also not demand a ridiculous amount of money. There have been reports that Beaty's initial contract is $800,000 with added incentives. This relatively cheap contract can allow Kansas Athletic
Director Sheahon Zenger to spend a decent amount of money to build a solid staff around Beaty.
Clint Bowen, who served as interim head coach for the Jayhawks this past season, will stay on as defensive coordinator and assistant head coach. Bowen brought a ton of energy to the Jayhawks during his tenure and has been incredibly popular with the team.
A Texas native, Beaty has had success with the wide receivers who he has coached at Kansas and Texas
A&M. At Texas A&M, he coached wide receiver Mike Evans to 2,499 yards and 17 touchdowns. At Kansas, Beaty coached wide receiver Dezmion Briscoe to 2,744 receiving yards and 24 touchdowns.
THE BREW
Beaty knows how to work with receivers and with contributors like wide receivers Nigel King and Rodriguez Coleman, Jayhawk fans should see a lot of production from the wide receiving corps in the future.
Beaty also has age on his side. At 44 years old, Beaty can stay at Kansas for as long as he wants without worrying about age slowing him down. As long as he consistently produces positive results, Beaty can produce a great legacy at Kansas.
Just like Bowen, Beaty has also shown a deep love for Kansas and the
city of Lawrence. He has witnessed the best and worst of Jayhawk football and understands what it takes to build a successful football team. As he said during his introduction to Kansas fans at halftime of Friday night's men's basketball game against the University of
game against the University. Florida, "I won't sleep until we can give you something to be proud of."
Yes, Beaty does not have the name recognition or track record of someone like Jim Harbaugh or Bo Pelini. But what he does have is a deep love for the University of Kansas and reportedly an infectious energy with a way of getting the most out of his players. Jayhawk fans should be encouraged that the right guy is finally in charge.
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Kansas swimmers Chelsie Miller, Hannah Driscoll, Bryce Hinde and Lydia Pocisk suited up for their biggest meet of the season at the USA Winter Nationals and churned out season-best results.
Miller, a junior, finished third in the preliminary heat of the 400-yard IM, but surged back in the finals, swimming two seconds faster to receive the silver medal. Miller touched the wall with a time of 4:10.01, just .14 of a second behind the winner.
Miller placed 21st in the 1,650-yard freestyle in 16:34.48. Miller swam in the same heat as Stanford's Katie Ledecky, the current American record-holder in the event. Ledecky out-swam her old American record, and Miller finished 1:21 behind her.
Miller's times in both events pegged her as the fastest
in the Big 12.
Driscoll, a freshman, finished the 100-yard freestyle with a time of 51.18. She finished 48th and swam the fastest time by a Jayhawk all season.
Hinde, a junior, cut nearly five seconds off her season-best time and finished 33rd overall in the 200-yard breaststroke at 2:16.54. Hinde's time sits in the top-five swims in the conference and is getting close to her career best swim she had at the end of last season. Pocisk, a freshman, followed suit and finished 59th with a time of 2:19.10.
The four KU swimmers weren't the only ones at the meet who have been coached by Clark Campbell. Former Jayhawk Danielle Herrmann made an appearance and finished in the top 10 in three events over the weekend. Herrmann swam at Kansas from 2005-09.
Back in the Robinson Natorium, the rest of the Jayhawks competed in the Jayhawk Open
— a meet where scores weren't kept, but the times were competitive.
Sophomore Yulduz Kuchkarova's 54.24 time narrowly missed the pool record in the 100-yard backstroke set by Sam Corea of Denver earlier in the season. Despite Corea holding the record with a time of 54.13, the poolside record board hasn't been updated and still shows Iuliia Kuzhill's old record of 55.12.
"I was really happy when I saw the 55 hanging up," Kuchkarova said. "I was like 'I went a 54. I beat it. Oh wait ...' I remembered the girl from Denver had gone faster, so I knew I didn't really beat it."
She wasn't done. Kuchkarova still had the 200-yard version to go.
"Coach Jen (Fox) talked to me and told me I was ready for the 200 record, even though I didn't think I was," Kuchkarova said. "it gave me the courage, and I just went for it."
She didn't just go for it, she succeeded, beating Kuzhill's four-year-old pool record by half a second, etching her name into Kansas history with a 1.57.83 finish.
Several other Kansas swimmers chalked up season-best times as well.
Juniors Haley Molden and Laura Bilsborrow and freshman Madison Straight all finished with season-bests in the 500-yard freestyle, along with Molden winning the event.
Seniors Deanna Marks and Caroline Patterson, sophomore Gretchen Pocisk and
freshman Anna Peirano also achieved season-best times in the 50-yard freestyle.
Kansas returns to competition on Jan. 10, 2015, at the UCLA/ San Diego double-dual in Los Angeles.
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FLORIDA 39-26 65
Florida 65
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21 The number of points Wayne Selden Jr. had in the game.Fourteen came in the second half. It's also the number of points Kansas outscored Florida by in the second half.
35 The number of total rebounds for the Jayhawks. Twenty-four of those came on the defensive side of the ball.
9 The number of assists Kansas had all game. Graham had a third of them (3).
GAME TO REMEMBER
Selden is the reason Kansas came back against Florida. During the 17-point run, Selden scored nine of the points. He scored 14 of his season-high 21 points in his second half to lead the 18-point comeback. Selden played 19 minutes in the second half and shot 6-for-9 from the field.
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GAME TO FORGET
The sophomore who's been averaging over 13 minutes per game only played six minutes against Florida. Greene took a contested 3-pointer during his three minutes in the first half, but was subbed out shortly after turning the ball over. Greene
In nond against Devin Robinson on defense and was forced to击坐m of the second half.
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After being unsuccessful in the first half against the Florida frontcourt, Alexander said he needed to be more aggressive. In the second half, Alexander scored 10 points in 11 minutes and was a perfect '6-for-6 from the free-throw line. Alexander also had eight second half rebounds.
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Kansas overcomes 18-point deficit
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Kansas got off to a quick start against the Gators, but Florida was never very far behind in the early minutes. The two teams started the half trading buckets and leads. Florida took advantage of sloppy play by the Jayhawks on both the offensive and defensive sides of the ball, going on a 14-0 run to extend its lead to as much as 10. The Jayhawks continued to struggle offensively, as they shot only 32 percent from the field.
The Gators dominated every facet of the game, taking a 39-24 lead into the half. Florida was out-hustling and outplaying the Jayhawks on both ends of the floor. Sophomore guard Wayne Selden Jr. and junior forward Perry Ellis led the Jayhawks with seven points each in the first period. Kansas committed nine turnovers and had only five assists while Florida committed only six turnovers and had 11 assists. The Jayhawks went 6-8 from the free throw line, but struggled shooting from every other area on the floor. On top of the 32 percent shooting from the field. Kansas shot 2-7 from behind the free throw line. Florida also doubled Kansas' offensive rebound numbers
(6-3). However, the Jayhawks looked to quickly bounce back in the second half.
Second half Kansas won 71-65
Headed into the second half trailing 39-24 the Jayhawks had a lot of work to do to not drop their second game in two years to Florida. All Kansas had to do was win four minute segments, one at a time. After the first four minutes, Kansas cut the 15-point lead to 13. Florida and Kansas traded buckets for the first segment of the half. The next four were better for the Jayhawks, behind the strong play of Selden, Kansas was able to cut the lead to 10. Between the 12 and eight minute marks,
Kansas was able to pull even closer to the Gators, trailing by only five with 7:58 left on the clock. With 6:18 left to play, Ellis drew a foul and was sent to the line. He missed the first and sunk the second to tie the game at 52. This was the last Florida saw of the lead, as Kansas went on a 17-0 run to extend the lead to 60-52. Selden finished the second half with 14 points and ended the game with a season-high 21. The Jayhawks finished off the Gators at the free-throw line and went on to win 71-65, earning their revenge against Florida. In the last two matchups against Florida, the Gators have won one by six, and now, so have the Jayhawks.
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PRIME PLAYS
With 16:20 to go in the second half, sophomore forward Landen Lucas slammed home a dunk, which made the score 45-29 and sparked a 9-0 run for the Jayhawks.
With 11:18 left in the game, freshman forward Cliff Alexander made a layup, which brought the game within 10 points, 49-39, and helped lead the way for Alexander's eight points in the later stages of the second half.
With just over seven minutes to go in the second half and Kansas trailing by five points, freshman guard Devonte' Graham stole the ball from Florida to give Kansas the possession just before the media timeout. With that same possession, sophomore guard Wayne Selden Jr. made two of his 21 points to bring Kansas within one possession for the first time since the 10:49 mark of the first half.
At the 6:18 mark of the second half, junior forward Perry Ellis made one of two free throws to officially tie the game for Kansas at 52. It was the first time the two teams were even since 12:31 to go in the first half.
With 5:44 minutes left in the game, Seiden drilled one of his many jumpers and gave Kansas its first lead, 54-52, since the 11-minute mark of the first half. The Jayhawks kept the lead all the way until the final horn.
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Halftime spark fuels Kansas over Florida
By Blair Sheade
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W when a young team is down 18 points in the first half, usually that team will curl into a ball, take the loss and fight another day.
"It's just chipping away," sophomore guard Wayne Selden Jr. said. "The TV timeouts, just going to try to win that four minutes and just chip away at it."
A special spark happened during halftime. Kansas pulled off an 18-point comeback and won, 71-65, against Florida. The win sent Kansas to 6-1 on the season and 1-1 in the SEC/Big 12 Challenge, which began last year.
When a team comes out in the second half and plays a totally different game, similar to Kansas' Friday night performance, many wondered, "What happened in the locker room during halftime?"
Kansas coach Bill Self said there wasn't much to say to the team in the locker room, and he didn't give the team any special, motivating speech to hype them up. Selden said the team picked each other up and had a lot of energy.
At halftime, Kansas Athletics introduced newly appointed head football coach David Beaty — could that have been the difference? Self said the halftime stuff is irrelevant, Kansas just played better than Florida in the second half.
That seems unusual for a team down 15 points at halftime to have a lot of energy in the locker room. The energy was something Florida coach Billy Donovan noticed, as well. He said he saw Kansas play with a lot more energy than Florida, which was the complete opposite from the first half.
Donovan said the first half was due to the height advantage Florida had over Kansas. Florida forward Chris Walker caused havoc for the Kansas frontcourt, scoring 12 points.
A reason for the high energy in the locker room could have been sophomore guard Frank Mason's layup as time expired in the first half that lit the flame under Kansas.
The energy must have ignited something because Selden couldn't be stopped in the second half. Selden scored 14 second-half points.
The size advantage was a major adjustment in the second half, especially for freshman forward Cliff Alexander, who couldn't get anything started in the first half with two points.
Alexander said the aggression took over in the second half, and he attacked the basket more, which led to his career-high eight free throws, with six coming in the second half. Kansas was 21-of-24 from the free throw line in the second half as the Jayhawks held on for the win.
"Everybody shot [free throws] great," Self said. "Of course nobody shot them better than Cliff, but everybody shot their free throws great. Of course, we needed them ton,ght."
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Kansas rallies from 18-point deficit to take down Florida, 71-65
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After defeating then-ranked No. 20 Michigan State in the Orlando Classic Championship five days prior, Kansas (6-1) struggled to get much of anything going against unranked Florida in the Big 12/ SEC Challenge on Friday. In the first half, anyway.
The Jayhawks were outplayed in the first half, but the Gators (3-4) fell to pieces in the second, paving the way for a monster Kansas comeback in the second half, leading to a 71-65 victory inside Allen Fieldhouse.
Sophomore guard Wayne Selden Jr. led the way for the Jayhawks with 21 points, helping Kansas erase a deficit that was as much as 18 in the game.
"It was just chipping away at it," Selden said. "There's no 18-point plays, 10-point plays. We got to stay persistent"
Freshman gaurd Devonte' Graham pumps up the crowd in the win against Florida. Graham recorded nine points.
Kansas slowed down after jumping out to an 11-5 lead, allowing Florida to go on a 10-0 run. The Gators took their first lead on a Kasey Hill field goal nine minutes in.
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"We moved the ball very well," Florida coach Billy Donovan said of his team's first-half dominance. "We kept it ahead of their defense, we had
penetration, we were playing inside and out."
The Gators outplayed the Jayhawks in all facets of the first half. Kansas struggled to score points and failed to keep possession of the ball while on offense. The Jayhawks committed nine turnovers, were outrebounded 18-11 and were only able to score 24 points, the fewest first half total this season.
"Well, it was a terrible start and our best players were not very good at all in the first half," coach Bill Self said. "And our bench didn't give us anything when they came in for the most part."
Florida led by 15 at the end of the first half and Kansas shot just 35 percent from the field, going 8-for-23. In one of the few good things that happened, sophomore guard Frank Mason got a last-second layup to give Kansas a small momentum push heading into the locker room, ashove the Jayhawks desperately needed.
Freshman guard Devonte Gruntsin pull back into the game in the second half. As the Jayhawks were streaking, Mason got a hand on the ball for a block when Florida knocked it out of bounds. On the next play, freshman forward Cliff Alexander laid the ball off the glass, inching Kansas closer, 49-41, starting what would be a crucial stretch for the Jayhawks.
"Who would have thought Frank cutting the lead to 15 right before halftime would be a big play," Self said.
But it turned out to be the pivotal turning point in Friday's game as it made room for Florida's second-half collapse.
Kansas climbed all the way
A few Kansas possessions later, junior forward Perry Ellis was fouled and made one of two free throws, tying the game at 52 with just over six minutes to play. Soon after, Kansas regained its first lead since 13:41 in the first half on one of Selden's nine field goals. The Jayhawks left the Gators in the rearview mirror the rest of
the game.
"It was a bad team to play in the first half and a terrific Florida team and the roles reversed in the second half," Self said. "We played very,very well. They missed some shots, but we also defended them so much better."
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David Beaty named football head coach
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Not a week after the conclusion of the 2014 season, Kansas Athletics named former Texas A&M wide receivers coach and recruiting coordinator David Beaty as the next head football coach at Kansas — the 38th in school history. Former interim coach Clint Bowen will stay on staff as assistant head coach and defensive coordinator.
"I am very excited to be back at Kansas," Beaty said in a Kansas Athletics press release. "I am especially excited that Clint Bowen has agreed to stay on as assistant head coach and defensive coordinator. Clint will be a huge part of our success going forward and I am fortunate to have him on my staff."
Succeeding Charlie Weis after his firing in September, the 44-year-old Garland, Texas, native makes a return
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David Beaty, the new football coach, speaks to the crowd at Allen Fieldhouse during Friday's basketball game against Florida.
"Coach Beaty developed me as a receiver, but he also developed me as a man," Briscoe told Kansas Athletics. "When he came to KU, he took me under his wing and really helped me mature off the field. We have a great relationship and still communicate to this day."
During that tenure, Beaty's most notable work on the gridiron came with the development of receivers Kerry Meier and Dezmon Briscoe, who both received All-Big 12 accolades. Briscoe was also named an All-American in 2009.
During Meier's junior season and Briscoe's sophomore season in 2008, a season which ended in an Insight Bowl win against Minnesota, the wide-receiving corps as a whole set school records in season receptions, game receptions, season yards, game yards and season touchdowns.
trip to Lawrence, after spending the 2008 and 2009 seasons with the Jayhawks as the wide receivers coach.
Athletic Director Sheaon Zenger points to Beaty's past success, particularly at Kansas, as one key reason of the hire.
"David Beaty is well-respected in the football community and brings to KU great vision, passion and energy," Zenger said. "He has a bright football mind and
is known as one of the best recruiters in the nation."
While at Kansas, Beaty's forte off the field was his recruiting ties to Texas. Coaching at the collegiate level since 2006, Beaty uses his connections from high school stints at Naaman Forest, Garland, North Dallas and Irving MacArthur High. Beaty's notable signees from Texas include former Kansas running back James Sims, running back/defensive end Toben Opurum and Texas A&M quarterback Kenny Hill.
But after former coach Mark Mangino's resignation in December 2009, Beaty left Kansas and became Rice's offensive coordinator in 2010. While there, Beaty led the Owls' offense to 28.7 points and 375 yards per game.
He returned to Kansas in 2011, joining Turner Gill's staff as the co-offensive coordinator. In 2011, the Jayhawk offense averaged 22.3 points per game, the only time it averaged more than 20 points a game since 2009. In the four seasons since 2009, excluding 2011 with Beaty on staff, Kansas averaged just 17.1 points per game.
Since his last stop at Kansas three seasons ago, Beaty spent time as Texas A&M's wide receivers coach and recruiting coordinator. In 2013, the Aggies set school records for receiving yards, receiving
touchdowns and completion percentage. The unit was led by first-team All-American Mike Evans, who set the Aggie record with 1,394 receiving yards.
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"David is a great recruiter, a great coach and a great man," Texas A&M coach Kevin Sumlin said in a Kansas Athletics press release. "He was one of the first people I hired at Texas A&M and he's been a huge part of what we've been able to accomplish here. He's earned this opportunity to be a head coach, and I believe he will do a tremendous job with the Jayhawks."
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"I am pleased to welcome Coach Beaty back to the Jayhawk family," Kansas Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little said. "He is an outstanding fit for the University of Kansas and his work to build a competitive football program will advance our athletics department and the reputation of KU nationally."
A 1989 graduate of Garland High School in Texas, Beaty attended Lindenwood University from 1990-1993 to play football. A four-year starter at wide receiver, he led the team in receptions his final three seasons and was named team captain the final two.
Two University student athletes were arrested Sunday morning outside the Oread Hotel.
lamari Traylor, Rodriguez Coleman arrested
According to the Dougias County Sheriff's website, Kansas basketball player Jamari Traylor and football player Rodriguez Coleman were arrested on different offenses.
Coleman, a junior wide receiver.
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Traylor, a junior forward, was booked at 2.17 a.m. for interfering with an officer. Traylor was released at 3.18 a.m. on a $100 bond.
was booked for battery at 1:53 a.m.
and released at 4:18 a.m. on a $100
bond.
"We were made aware of the situation concerning Jamari
(Traylor) late last night." Kansas basketball coach Bill Self said. "We have been gathering information all morning and will continue to do that. This will certainly be addressed and handled as we receive complete information."
New head football coach David Beaty said the situation
"The situation concerning Rodriguez was brought to our attention in the early morning hours," Beaty said. "We are in the fact-gathering process at this time and will handle this matter internally."
with Coleman will be dealt with internally.
Traylor and Coleman were arrested with former Kansas football cornerback Kevin Short, who was booked for failure to appear in court Short paid a $210 bond and was released this morning.
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STUDENT SURVEY OF TEACHING : THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
Впервые на основании исследования П. Коврика в 1982 году обнаружили, что в среднем возрасте с одной стороны, люди, которые не занимаются никаким учебным работом, меньше изучают все subjects, кроме те, к которым они посещают classes. Проведенный анализ показал, что наиболее подходящими для студентов являютсяSubjects, которые не занимаются никаким учебным работом.
Примечание: Рассмотренные нами методы обучения (количество часов и время обучения) позволяют определить некоторые особенности процесса обучения, таких как:
- Дistance learning (взрослых и дистанционных учреждениях)
- Вход в состав школы
- Активность students in the classroom
- Активность students in the online classroom
- Смена roles among students
- Сообщение between students
- Вопросы关于教学方法和策略
- Дiversity among students
- Регулярное attendance and participation
- Encouragement of students to participate in various activities
- Use of technology in teaching
- Communication with students
- Collaboration among students
- Feedback from teachers on student performance
- Continuous assessment of student progress
- Evaluation of student learning outcomes
- Feedback from parents and caregivers
- Feedback from teachers on student performance
- Feedback from students on teacher feedback
- Feedback from students on parent feedback
- Feedback from students on caregiver feedback
- Feedback from students on teacher feedback
- Feedback from parents and caregivers
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Professors: Evaluations important for performance
Students are required to fill out evaluation forms at the end of each class to give feedback on professors.
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the fall semester is ending and students likely have a lot on their minds. With exams and assignment due dates on the horizon, student-teacher evaluations can seem inconsequential.
"When you get to evaluation time you're in the heat of a million things to do," said Troy Dargin. PhD student in the department of speech language pathology. "The last thing on your mind is to put an indepth analysis of your instructor together."
With so much going on, student-teacher evaluations can feel like one more checkbox on a list of things to do, but several administrators at the University insist that the feedback gained from student-teacher evaluations matters.
If students feel like they are not being effectively taught, or if their professors are lacking in teaching skills, student-teacher evaluations serve as a way for students to convey this information to the department.
"We do care that the students are receiving an excellent classroom experience," said Melanie Wilson, associate dean for academic affairs in the School of Law. "If they're not, some of that, we hope, will be reflected in the student evaluations. We read them to assess and improve what's going on in the classroom."
student-teacher evaluations factor into evaluating a professor's teaching. Teaching is one aspect of what is generally referred to as the 40-40-20 rule in a faculty member's annual evaluations. Though it can vary from one faculty member to another, professors generally are expected to spend 40 percent of their time teaching, 40 percent on research or creative activities and 20 percent on service.
Positive evaluations can help a professor to acquire tenure, or receive a pay raise, so it is in their best interest to take what their students are saying about their classes seriously. Sally Roberts, associate dean of the department of education, said while it is unlikely for a faculty member to be punished for one semester of negative evaluations, the department would step in if it was a continuous problem.
"A series of poor evaluations is going to usually result in the chair setting up an improvement plan," Roberts said. "That usually involves having peers observe, or the chair will observe; it would take a number of years of poor performance. But chairs are very conscious. We care what (students) think, so a chair's not going to keep someone in a class if that person is doing poorly and getting bad evals."
Dr. Ruth Ann Atchley, chair of the department of psychology, compares evaluations given by students to a piece of evidence in an investigation, and that it would not make sense to only use them to gauge a faculty's overall performance.
"There was once a time where that (evaluations were) the only data we had," Atchley said. "One of the things we've been trying is make sure that there's more than one piece of data as we evaluate teaching. When we engage in promotion and tenure discussions, every time, teaching evaluations are part of the conversation, [they] just [aren't] the only thing."
Marta Caminero-Santangelo, vice-provost for faculty development, expressed sentiments similar to Atchley's, saying that while the University takes evaluations seriously, there are several factors students might not consider while evaluating a professor.
"Students can't necessarily tell you accurately about the knowledge of the instructor about their subject," Caminero-Santangelo said. "Students can't tell you with authority if the professor is using the latest teaching methods. Just because you have one bad class doesn't mean you're a terrible teacher. It might mean you've had a bad semester or need some mentoring. As a student, you wouldn't want to be kicked out of the University for one bad class."
The student-teacher evaluation policy applies to all schools, but it is up to the departments themselves what goes on the evaluations. Most departments use the Standard Curriculum Instruction Survey. The SCIS does not
University to update Social Media Policy next spring
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The University Senate recently finalized a procedure that outlines what would happen if someone was reported to have violated the Kansas Board of Regents' (KBOR) social media policy. According to Breeze Richardson, director of communications for KBOR, the social media policy states that employers have the right to discipline employees for speech and allows for individual universities to decide how to handle a violation of the policy.
Currently, the University doesn't
"The first part of the process is called the initial review panel and it's made of certain people appointed by different entities," said Student Vice President Miranda
The policy will implement a two-step procedure that will be used to determine the validity of accusation and what measures the University would take if someone were found guilty of violating the Board of Regents' social media policy.
have an official social media policy in place. As of fall 2014, if someone were to violate the Board of Regents' social media policy the decision would rest with the chancellor and provost as to whether or not the University should take disciplinary action against the accused.
The second part of the investigation process involves a hearing and another panel meeting in order to provide a complete cross examination, Wagner said. From there, a recommendation would be made by the panel to the provost as to what kind of action should be taken.
Wagner. "The panel would decide whether or not there is enough grounds for a full investigation. If the panel decides that there aren't enough grounds for investigations that's where the process stops."
Wagner said this policy is expected to be implemented by the University next March and will apply to all staff, students and faculty
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Budget shortfall a concern in new legislative session
ALLISON KITE
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Though the start of the Kansas legislative session is still a month away, legislators are beginning to prioritize and consider issues that may come up, including the budget and voter registration. For Lawrence-area representatives and senators, this means paying attention to the needs of students.
Revisions to the fiscal year 2015 budget, which runs from July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015, will be a major issue during the session because the state must make up a $279 million shortage in funds. Little can be done short term regarding revenue, which means the $279 million must be made up by cuts in expenditures. For Senator Marci Francisco and Representative Barbara Ballard, the University is going to be a concern when deciding what to cut.
Ballard said she worried that education would be cut because it makes up more than 60 percent of the budget.
"It's a very simple reason why you go there," Ballard said. "It's
"I think at this point, we're going to have to say, 'Which services can we cut?' Not just take another across-the-board cut" she said.
Through the recession and into recent years, Kansas has faced a tight budget, which means it will be a challenge to make yet another cut to budgets across the state, Francisco said.
Ballard and Francisco both attributed the shortfall to the tax cuts implemented in 2012, and Francisco suggested that a long-term solution to the fall in revenue must include a look at the tax codes, including those cuts.
the only place. It's where the bulk of the money is. Where else can you cut? When some people are getting five percent, seven percent; you can't go cut them. You have to cut where the bulk of the money is, and that's where the concern comes in: how are you going to cut?"
"We are not probably going to have the money to cover all the expenses that I think the state should take responsibility for," she said.
The governor will propose a budget for the remainder of this fiscal year and the one to follow prior to the start of the legislative session. Following his proposals, the legislature will be able to look into possible solutions, including the ones suggested in Governor Brown-back's budget.
The upcoming legislative session will mean a variety of topics to be talked about, including expanding KanCare, the private system that handles Medicare and Medicaid in Kansas, and gun legislation. A proposed expansion of Medicare would be provided completely by federal funding or at least 90 percent by federal funding. Ballard said.
Francisco said a major concern at universities, including the University of Kansas, will be open-carry of firearms on campus. The University and the city have two years to install safety checkpoints at entrances to public buildings or prepare to allow open-carry of firearms on campus.
The legislature will reconvene Jan.12 at 2 p.m.
Local churches react to new gay marriage laws
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HANNAH SUNDERMEYER
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"I was envious that their denomination would allow the clergy to perform a same-sex marriage, while ours prohibits it," the Rev. Tom Brady said.
the minister of the First United Methodist Church says he experienced a twinge of jealousy when he learned a gay couple was married recently at Plymouth Congregational Church.
Reactions to the Nov. 17 ceremony by other Lawrence pastors was mixed, with some saying they would perform a gay marriage ceremony if their churches allowed it and others not even entertaining the idea.
The Rev. Mark Rich of Trinity Lutheran Church said like Brady, he would perform such ceremonies if his denomination allowed them.
"I know that a lot of Christians believe that the church is supposed to be the official sponsor of heterosexuality, but it's not," Rich said. "The church exists in order to carry and embody the gospel of Jesus Christ, and the gospel is not about sex."
in contrast, Pastor John M. McFarland of Christ Covenant Reformed Presbyterian Church, said he would never perform gay marriage ceremonies, no matter what the state allows or mandates.
"While I aim to be as agreeable as possible, I am being unaffairful to my calling as a minister in the Christian church if I say yes to practices about which God's word says 'no'" McFarland said.
McFarland said he supports the ideals of the strength of Biblical Christianity standing as faith that is permanent and unchanging.
"Every culture of man has
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Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormonism)
Does not believe in gay marriage
Lutheran — Does not permit gay marriage
Muslim — Does not permit gay marriage
Judaism According to information posted by Pew Research Religion & Public Life Research, "The Reform and Reconstructionist Jewish movements have supported gay and lesbian rights, including same-sex marriage, since the mid-1990s. In June 2012, the Conservative Jewish movement approved a ceremony to allow same-sex couples to marry. All three movements also allow individual rabbis to choose not to officiate at the weddings of gay and lesbian couples. Orthodox Judaism does not accept same-sex marriage."
Hinduism There has not been an official decision made on gay marriage. There are some practicing Hindus who accept it and others who do not.
United Church of Christ Advocates in favor of same-sex marriage and performs ceremonies, however this differentiates between congregations.
— issued a decision allowing Presbyterian ministers to bless same-sex unions as long as those ceremonies do not equate same-sex unions with marriage." (Pew Forum)
Catholic Opposes gay marriage because of the belief that a union should remain between man and woman
Methodist - While proposals have been made to support the blessings of same-sex couples, marriage ceremonies are not performed or allowed.
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Presbyterian — Same-sex marriage is not permitted. "In 2000, however, the General Assembly Permanent Judicial Commission — the denomination's highest judicial body
this tension of trying to respect what is from former times, hopefully representing what endures, while adjusting to the best of what is developing" McFarland said.
The Catholic Church is also set against gay marriage, although under Pope Francis there has been more discussion about whether the church should be more welcoming to gay members. Traditionally, the church has said homosexual acts are sinful but not necessarily just having a gay orientation.
"The Catholic Church makes
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Tuesday, Dec. 9
What: KU Chairs: Bales Chorale
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Bales Organ Recital Hall
About: A KU Choirs concert that is free and open to the public.
Wednesday, Dec. 10
What: Stress Busting Study Break
When: 8-9 p.m.
Where: Anschutz Library
About: Meet the Loving Paws therapy dogs during a study break.
What: Hamstring Strain Lecture When: 6:30 p.m. Where: Joseph R. Pearson Hall,150 About: A presentation of several studies about human motion and two rehabilitation programs.
Thursday, Dec. 11
What: English - Espanol
When: 7-8:30 p.m.
Where: Ecumenical Campus
Ministries
About: Practice Spanish with other students of different fluency levels.
What: Last day of classes
When: All day
Where: All university
About: The last day of classes for this semester.
What: Yule Ball
What: Yule Ball
When: 7 p.m. to midnight
Where: Ecumenical Campus Ministries
Abut: Dance at this fundraiser for ECM programs.
What: Stop day
When: All day
Where: All university
About: No classes scheduled today.
Friday, Dec. 12
What: Canadian Brass: A Holiday Concert
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Lied Center
About: Featured music is from the album "Christmas Time Is Here."
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The Lawrence Salvation Army said it collected $3,000 so far from its annual kettle collection. The collection continues until 2 p.m. on Dec. 24.
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Donating small change is the simplest, yet biggest, way to help the Salvation Army, said Lt. Marisa McCluer, the corps officer in Lawrence. The money collected from the kettles makes up about 30 percent of the Lawrence Salvation Army's income for the year. She said this money is the foundation that supports the other programs they do throughout the year.
The red kettles and jingling bells are familiar sights and sounds outside stores this time of year. The volunteers who ring the bells play an important role in raising money for the Salvation Army and the Lawrence location said it is in need of volunteers.
The goal for this year is to raise $100,000, according to Jim Evers, director of development.
other programs for the season such as a coat drive, a toy drive and Adopt-A-Family, but it's still looking for volunteers to ring bells for the kettles. They've only filled about 20 percent of their time slots with volunteers, Evers said.
The Lawrence Salvation Army has already completed
"It really is the change in people's pockets that makes a huge difference," Evers said. He said they have reached 30 percent of their goal, which is $30,000.
"Sometimes we get calls about 'your kettle stand's empty' and I'm like, 'well we don't have anybody to stand there.' McCluer said. "We can only do so much with the manpower that we have."
If students want to help out, they can sign up at www. ringbells.org where they can pick a location and time. Volunteer hours are available every day except Sundays and will go until 2 p.m. on Dec. 24.
CHECK KANSAN.COM FOR A FEATURE ON A LAWRENCE WOMAN WHO RECEIVED A COAT FROM THE SALVATION ARMY COAT DRIVE.
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specifically devote room for leaving written comments, but if it is decided they would be beneficial, a professor can request students write on the back of the sheet, have a unique survey developed that includes room for comments
— or find other ways to gain commentary from the class.
Edited by Ben Carroll
While the psychology department does not include a comments section on their evaluations, Atchley said many professors find time to collect comments multiple times throughout the semester. James Guthrie, associate dean for academic affairs in
the School of Business, believes comments can be invaluable to a professor wanting to better understand their students.
"We do care that the students are receiving an excellent classroom experience."
MELANIE WILSON Associate dean
"I've learned a lot over the years from the open commentary," Guthrie said. "If you can explain on the back
in the comments, what is it that I've done that illustrates the effectiveness or ineffectiveness of my performance of the quantitative stuff on the front I can make changes in how I approach things."
Jeffrey Moran, chair of the history department, also said student-teacher evaluations are important, and that students should take care when filling them out.
"We take them very seriously." Moran said. "Students are paying for an education, and you would think they would want to have some sort of say in how that education is being carried out."
a distinction between people with a homosexual orientation and homosexual acts," said Father Steve Beseau of the Saint Lawrence Catholic Campus Center. "Too often, in discussions and debates, people fail to make that distinction, leaving some with the impression that the Church considers persons as evil because they are homosexual. That is not true."
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Beseau said the Church believes the traditional marriage covenant is between a man and a woman, which would make a Catholic marriage between two people of the same sex impossible.
"Both the state and the Church recognize the value in protecting that union because the family is the best place to raise children as members of society and members of the Church." Beseau said.
But at Plymouth, gay marriage has the blessing of the church, said the Rev. Dr. Peter Luckey, senior pastor.
Luckey was one of the officiating pastors alongside Rev. Eleanor B. McCormick during the Nov. 17 marriage ceremony, which was covered in the Lawrence Journal-World and the Kansas City Star.
"It's a big community that is encouraged to love one another," Luckey said. "We hope to spread the light beyond Lawrence, beyond Kansas, as God intends us all to live in loving relationships regardless of sexual orientation."
"It was a very moving experience," Luckey said. "The couple has been in our church and has been long time members and have been in a committed relationship for quite
some time. It was a day where they could celebrate legally and publicly and affirm their relationship, which was a very humbling experience. When I declared their marriage, through the power of the state of Kansas, a cheer erupted. Years of pent up desires to celebrate the moment were released."
Meanwhile, University of Kansas students who are members of Spectrum KU, a student group that supports gay rights, said they were positively surprised the ceremony occurred, and hope it sparks more inclusion of gays by congregations.
For some students, the event was a surprising and positive development.
"I think [having] the first same-sex marriage is a tipping point for the state on LGBT rights, said Marcus Pepperdine, a sophomore from Olathe, and administrative manager of Spectrum KU (formerly known as Queers and Allies). "I'm still hoping for full legalization in all Kansas counties and for the marriages to recognized in Kansas and all the other states."
Another member of Spectrum KU, Garrett Fugate, a graduate student from St. Louis, expressed a similar excitement.
"I didn't think this would happen so soon, that we would get same-sex marriage here in Kansas," Fugate said. "It was kind of personal to me because I have met people who were allies and people who are gay themselves. So it's really moving that it's happening, especially in faith communities."
Fugate, who is Muslim, also said he has hope for a more progressive outlook in the
Muslim community: While he does not expect rapid or monumental change in the near future, Fugate hopes that in his lifetime there will be an increase in open and affirming mosques.
"This is forcing people to make conversation," Fugate said of gay marriage. "The Catholic Church has been talking about it. Same thing with Muslims."
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The Kansan Board of Directors named Brian Hillix editor-in-chief and Sharlene Lu business manager for the spring 2015 semester. Hillix is a graduate student from Camden Point, Mo. He has a bachelor's degree in journalism with an emphasis in strategic communication and is pursuing a master's degree in the School of Health, Sport, and Exercise Sciences. Hillix is the current sports editor, and he previously covered men's basketball and volleyball for the Kansan.
Xu is a senior from Overland Park studying strategic communications in the School of Journalism. She joined The Kansan as an account executive during the summer semester and is currently an account executive.
"I'm hopeful that other congregations will become a part of this movement and that over time we can reverse some of these denominational decisions," he said.
I was envious that their denomination would allow the clergy to perform a same sex marriage, while ours prohibits it."
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The nation's highest military court will hear oral arguments on Dec. 9,2014 in the case of David Gutierrez,pictured,the Kansas airman who was convicted of assault for exposing multiple sex partners to HIV at swinger parties in Wichita.
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WICHITA — A Kansas airman accused of aggravated assault for exposing multiple sex partners to HIV at swinger parties in Wichita will have his appeal heard this week before the nation's highest military court.
The Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces will on Tuesday take up the case against David Gutierrez, an appeal the defense contends could upend similar prosecutions in the U.S. military.
"This case will have the potential of decriminalizing sexual contact with someone with HIV" Defense Attorney Kevin McDermott said.
Air Force prosecutors have declined comment.
Gutierrez was a sergeant at McConnell Air Force Base in Wichita in 2011 when he was stripped of his rank and sentenced to eight years behind bars.
In addition to aggravated assault, Gutierrez also was found guilty of violating an order to notify partners about his HIV status and to use condoms. He was also convicted of indecent acts and adultery. He has not been accused of actually infecting anyone with HIV.
In his appeal, Gutierrez has challenged whether the risk to his sexual partners was high enough to constitute aggravated assault, arguing that laws covering exposure to the disease are outdated since the statistical probability of heterosexual transmission is low and medical advances have made the disease treatable.
"About 100 years ago we used to have a lot of laws on the books that threw people in prison for having syphilis because you couldn't cure it. Once they came up with a cure a lot of those laws went
The risk of infection by an HIV-positive man during sexual intercourse with a woman varies widely, and each side in the case is citing the statistic within that range that is most favorable to their argument.
along the wayside," McDermott said.
Defense lawyers say the risk of infection ranged from a 1-in-10,000 to 1-in-100,000 chance per sexual encounter, which they contend is so low that it doesn't meet the legal standard for assault.
Prosecutors counter that the exposure risk was closer to 1
in 500. "A 1-in-500 chance of receiving a deadly, incurable disease is not merely fanciful, speculative, or remote possibility. It is a real possibility," they wrote. "That real possibility of harm, when balanced with the magnitude of harm, certain death, provides more than enough justification to hold (Gutierrez) criminally liable here."
A rare friend-of-court filing has been made in a similar case winding through the Army appeals process. In that brief, defense lawyers said an "epidemic of fear" pervaded the nation in the in the mid 1980s, when many of the applicable laws were written.
fied that they would not have done so if they had known he was HIV-positive. The government is playing up that testimony on appeal.
HIV as a treatable condition.
Government lawyers argued at trial that Gutierrez played Russian roulette with his sexual partners lives and several people who had sex with Gutierrez and his wife testi-
they said that panic led to an expansion of criminal liability, and they urged the military appellate court to see
HIV as a treatable condition. As of early this year, there had been more than 900 arrests or prosecutions in at least 38 states and the military of HIV-positive people accused of exposing others to the disease, according to the Global Network of People Living with HIV.
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Defense lawyers also say Gutierrez shouldn't have been convicted of adultery since he and his wife participated in group sex. They also contend that their client's due process rights have been violated by a long appeals process.
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That guy who drives the 29 bus looks like a Samurai warrior with that beard.
My voice decides to desert me when I really need it in the next few days! Nooo!
The bow-legged guy in my western civ discussion class makes me thirsty.
I think bus drivers enjoy pressing the brakes a lot to watch people struggle to keep balance.
Mad props to the person playing "I Want It That Way" on the piano in the Union. Day made.
Shoutout to the Athletics people for not letting me into the Florida game WHEN I HAD A TICKET.
I wonder if Bernadette Gray-
Little ever texts the FFA??
You know it's time to stop the "woo" when Big Jay shushes you
Listening to the Interstellar score makes me feel just epic enough to get these research papers done.
Currently eating a free and expired PB&J at Watson. I've hit a new low. #thanksfinals
I got a blank space baby, and it's my paper that's due tomorrow
I agree, it doesn't seem likely it's Adnan. I really hope they don't leave it hanging unknown in the end.
I hate to break it to anyone who thinks otherwise, but the main intention of the media is, in fact, to garner high ratings. Wake up people!
Arguing that you can regulate a smoking ban on campus is laugable, so smoke 'em if you got 'em!
Be aware that white men have been brutalized by cops (both black and white), and nothing ever becomes of it. For some reason if whites are the victims, it is not considered racist...
"I have the right to never feel uncomfortable" is what's wrong with America.
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Ran to catch a bus and it drove away without me when I was right outside it. Happy stop week to you too, bus. >:!
To any Furries on campus, hope everyone from Midwest Fur Fest is ok after the chlorine gassing
I need a drink and it's Tuesday.
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Americans should reevaluate priorities
Ike Uri
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The German government has recently proposed
I recently proposed to ban employers from emailing their employees after 6:00 p.m. This practice has worried German labor officials, who believe that workplace communication outside of normal working hours unduly increases stress. According to National Public Radio, the country mandates four weeks of paid vacation and only allows individuals to
work an average of 35 hours a week. Proponents claim that these practices, along with paid maternity and paternity leave and an earlier retirement age, yield a happier and more productive workforce. Many European countries have similar regulations, maintaining a strong barrier between work life and home life. Americans, who are increasingly prioritizing their careers over other aspects of life, could benefit from similar practices.
The average American employee works 47 hours per week, with almost 20 percent of employees working over 60 hours, according to Gallup. Workers are increasingly unhappy with their jobs and
are more disengaged while working.Many professions, particularly in law,business and medicine, necessitate longer workweeks while demanding engagement when at home or on vacation. Professionals today are striving toward some arbitrary goal, working incredible hours with the intent of increasing wealth and reaching the elusive American dream. This type of worker — the modern ideal employee — too easily neglects family, social connections and personal well-being.
personal well-being Americans are obsessed with constant growth. The nation's success is measured by its continually expanding economy while an individual's success is measured by home
square footage and number of possessions. Since the end of World War II, when the American dream became a tangible option for the burgeoning middle class, growth has been viewed as a panacea for every problem. The idea that working more, owning more and achieving more will bring about happiness has not only proven to be wrong, but harmful to the individual and to society.
According to Forbes America is the 17th happiest country in the world. The countries that rank higher have high levels of social services and workers' rights as well as personal attitudes that prioritize personal life over work. Norway, Denmark.
Sweden and other countries that beat the United States focus legislation on the well-being of their citizens rather than on the growth of GDP Americans may be beating these countries in GDP per capita and the number of hours worked per week, however we need to consider whether our staggering rates of poverty, depression, inequality pollution and unhappiness are worth it. It is time for America's government to start taking care of its citizens and Americans to start taking care of themselves.
Ike Uri is a sophomore from Concordia studying sociology
Approach controversial topics with care
Jesse Burbank
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Politics is a touchy subject. Odds are, you learned this firsthand over Thanksgiving Break. You may have heard how the White House has been commandered by a lawless tyrant, hell-bent on destroying American constitutional democracy. Perhaps you were told of the nihilist winners of the last election and the usage of "scorched earth politics" under the Republicans.
Either way, you most likely received an earful from a relative who is deeply
concerned with the course of this nation. Because this was probably not your last Thanksgiving, nor your last conversation regarding politics, you should know about a few tips that can radically improve your ability to discuss politics or any other subject of national interest.
First, you should be informed on a topic before engaging in any sort of debate about it. This means learning about it from a few reputable news sources. Reading an article from the Kansan and listening to a story about it on National Public Radio is a great course of action, but watching only Fox News or MSNBC is not.
all arguments on an issue and see which ones are most persuasive.
Next, you should form a reasoned opinion on the subject. Do to this, weigh
Maybe you feel America needs to seriously look at the way it approaches race in the wake of the Ferguson riots. You point to the trends of much higher rates of incarceration, profiling and police shootings of minorities as evidence that action must be taken. This is a reasonable position. Saying you don't see a problem with the existing system because personally you are not racist, or are scared of speaking about race, is not.
Most importantly, you need to remain calm and remember to be humble in your knowledge. Nothing will turn a debate into a screaming match faster than snide arrogance on the part of one
of the participants. Admitting to yourself that you don't know everything surrounding an issue will make the conversation infinitely more pleasant, and maybe even educational.
In addition, you need to realize that arguments exist for all sides of an issue. Even if you do not agree, you must consider the contentions made by others. If the other person's points are not convincing, you can explain why you feel differently.
difference.
Keeping an open mind will encourage the person with whom you are speaking to do the same. This leads to fewer bruised feelings and maybe even one of you adjusting your views. Sounds better than a hoarse-voiced shouting match, right?
It's important to recognize that you should not discuss controversial topics with certain people. These individuals are so fiery in their beliefs that it would be best to quickly diffuse anything that may set them off. This may not be optimal, but it's a reality that has to be accepted.
Remember these steps next time you end up in a conversation over politics, or any other controversial topic. Following these can keep a dignified exchange of ideas from devolving into a dramatic mess and help all involved to develop a more nuanced view of current affairs.
Jesse Burbank is a sophomore from Quinter studying history and political science
Apple Pay could increase security on campus
Madeline Umali
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Ever since Apple released the iPhone 6 and details on Apple's smart watch, people haven't stopped talking about Apple Pay. Apple Pay seems to be the future for all credit and debit cards. Without the hassle of storing cards in your
wallet or the potential threat of credit card theft, Apple Pay is a simpler way for people, especially students, to make everyday purchases.
Many companies, including Sports Authority, Macy's, Office Depot and even McDonald's, are starting to accept contactless payment methods. A contactless payment method, like Apple Pay, is a way for people to purchase something with a smartphone, key fob or another device without having to physically swipe a card. The
University of Kansas should join in on this trend. By installing contactless payment methods to our on-campus stores, the University can make life a little simpler for students.
According to a Nov. 14 article in The New York Times, Apple Pay has become popular with many large companies' customers. Whole Foods has had 150,000 Apple Pay transactions, and McDonald's has stated that Apple Pay has accounted for 50 percent of its tap-to-pay transactions.
By these numbers alone, it is obvious that contactless payment is the future for payment methods.
Furthermore, Apple Pay would be a great addition to the campus because of its secure payments. College students are often susceptible to credit card fraud or even misplacing their card. By using a contactless payment method, students' credit cards and identity are more secure.
If KU added Apple Pay to campus, we would stand out as a University dedicated to
new technology. It would set our University apart from every other large state school. No other university has fully adopted contactless payment, so it could possibly be the first to incorporate Apple Pay. Although it is just a small addition, it could potentially influence future students' decisions to come to the University.
Madeline Umali is a sophomore from St. Louis studying journalism
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HOROSCOPES Because the stars know things we don't.
Aries (March 21-April 19)
Today is an 8
You're sharp as a tack for the next few days. Figure out what you want, get the tools you'll need and inspire your team.
Expect the best from them. Love goes both ways.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
Today is an 8
Today is an 8
You're spurred to take action.
With study and a loved one's
backing, you can win. You're
good at finances now, so estimate your income and expenses.
Ask your partner's advice. Score ton billing.
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
Today is a 7
Spend less and save more.
Don't argue about money (or
anything else). Increase self-discipline and gain productivity.
Practice looking at things from a different viewpoint.
Cancer (June 21- July 22)
Today is a 6
Definitely cut costs wherever possible. You're under pressure with deadlines, but don't let them get you down. Keep chugging along. When in doubt, breathe deep. Oxygen does wonders.
Today is a 6 Consult with your partner. Leadership comes with listening. Love wins again to surprise a cynic. Don't be afraid to ask others to contribute. Likewise, offer to make a difference for others.
Leo (Juty 23-Aug.22)
Today is a 6
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Today is a 7
You're a true artist and have a lot to say. Say it. Don't worry if you're misunderstood; that's part of the process. Repeat yourself using new words and different expressions. Friends help you get the word out. Follow
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
Today is a 6
It's adventure time! Water is definitely involved. Set social priorities. Postpone a romantic interlude, but don't obsess.
When in doubt, consult with your team. Study options. You'll know what to do.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
Today is a 7
If you're not sure what you want next, ask your partner or someone that knows you as bigger than you see yourself. Take a survey. Circumstances open up time in your schedule. Gamble later. Gather opportunity ideas.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Today is an 8
Today is an 8
Don't fall for a trick. Anticipate some friendly ridicule. Take it slow to get farther. Spend time with your partner now. Repay a favor. Limit sweets in your diet for balance. Follow a strong recommendation.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
Today is a 6
Fantasy clashes with facts. Offer your wisdom to a person who's feeling sad. Work interferes with travel. Call upon energetic friends. Your idea may take several tries. Avoid frivolous distractions. Add to your holdings.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
Today is a 5
today is a 5
Anticipate disagreement. Your partner may misunderstand you.
Just talking really does help.
Don't travel right now. Answer questions directly. Your luck's improving today and tomorrow.
Take your work home with you,
and stay respectful!
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
Today is a 6
Learn something new. Watch for hidden agendas dotting the trail. Take a breather. Expand later. Don't be stopped by failure, you're gaining skills.
Check instructions for errors or changes. Replenish reserves. Get the facts.
COMIC CREATOR
Comic book writer Jai Nitz discusses upcoming film releases by Marvel and DC
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Comic book writer and university lecturer Jai Nitz has written for Marvel, DC and Dark Horse. He sat down with The Kansan to talk about movie adaptations, superheroes and female heroes.
HANNAH PIERANGELO
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Jai Nitz is primarily a comic book writer but also a lecturer at the University for the Department of Film and Media Studies. He has written for the popular comic book publications Marvel, DC and Dark Horse, among others. With the recent roster announcement of both Marvel and DC movies to be released over the next six years, Nitz weighs in on superheroes, supervillains and the introduction of female heroes in the new movies. Nitz will lead a course on the topic of Graphic Novels in the spring of 2015.
Kansan. How consistent and accurate do you think the movies are to their comics?
Nitz: Well, they don't have to be at all, and they almost shouldn't be. If you want to get really pedantic about it, then you can skewer everything because Batman and Superman are 75 years old (apiece). They don't have to be accurate and they shouldn't be. There's too much to cover, and there's too much that doesn't make sense anymore. One of my favorite things that I talk about is that Rick Jones is a character that most people have no idea who he is, but he's actually the guy that summoned the Avengers. The way he summons the Avengers in Avengers number one from 1963 is he uses a ham radio. That doesn't make any sense. I can't tell you how it works. I can't tell you anything about them other than I know what they are. So the stuff that is the real, truest origins of these characters doesn't make any sense today. The origins just don't matter.
What you need are the core pieces of the mythology.
Kansan: Marvel has been a lot more successful than DC, at least in its movies. Why do you think this is?
Nitz: DC stuff is greater mythology. Superman is an infallible sun god, and Batman is an infallible moon god. They (aren't related). The reason why they work is the same reason mythology works. Spider-Man is much different than that. Spider-Man hates his own powers because he feels selfish for not preventing the death of his uncle. It's a completely different thing. The Hulk is a cursed monster. He's the smartest guy in the world and he turns into pure rage. The Marvel stuff is very tragic and we tie to that immediately. We understand Spider-Man's tragedy immediately. People don't glob onto Captain America the way they do Iron Man because he's a narcissist. Because he's an alcoholic. He's too smart for his own good. He's very human. Iron Man gets to put on his suit and gets to go be awesome. Batman has to. The difference between the fundamental universes is that with Marvel, everything is very tragic with how their heroes are born and with DC everything is very mythological with how their heroes are born. There's a lot more human interaction with tragedy. Batman's an idea that is so powerful. Iron Man is not an idea, he's a character. We don't love ideas. We want to be a part of ideas, but we love characters. We connect to characters.
Kansan: Do you think DC has a chance to match or surpass
Marvel with its new slate of movies?
Nitz: The short answer is no. DC comics' biggest icon in the world, the most globally recognizable pieces of American fiction, is Superman. There has never been a piece of American fiction inflicted on the world that is more recognizable than Superman. And Superman just got beat at the box office by a raccoon with a shotgun. So, they [DC] don't have a chance.
Kansas What do you think makes a good superhero? Why are Batman, Superman and Ironman so much more popular than Antman and Aquaman?
Nitz: I think that the main thing behind any of those is the creative teams behind them at their inception, and then as they're introduced for awhile. My favorite example is Wolverine. People love Wolverine, but nobody knows where he comes from. And in his very original incarnation is a lot like Superman — it's kinda stupid. Then, they put him in the X-Men, and the X-Men became super popular because of one writer, a guy named Chris Claremont. Being a mutant became an allegory for being different, whether it was being black or being Asian or being gay. It took on a life of its own and it became the most popular monthly comic book for decades. It was because of the delivery system. If you ask anybody who's an X-Men fan, they will tell you Chris Claremont and John Byrne are the guys who made X-Men into the biggest comic book franchise in the world. The comics outsold everything else.
So that's why a character like Wolverine ended up being more popular than Antman, even though Antman is 50 years old now. Antman never had Chris Claremont behind it. It actually had a bunch of fifth-stringers. It had people from Marvel who weren't at the top of their game. It's more about the creators than it is the ideas.
Kansan But Marvel's making an Antman movie. Do you think that has hope for success?
Nitz: Yeah, Paul Rudd's gonna be Antman. KU alum. I think it's gonna be awesome. Marvel has proved they can have a raccoon with a shotgun be the number one movie in America, they can have America's sweetheart Paul Rudd do jus* fine as Antman.
Kansan What do you think makes a good villain?
Nitz: The villain has to be right. In Batman Begins, Ra's al Ghul is right. Humanity sucks and needs to be purged. He goes about it in an extreme way, in a way that many people wouldn't pull the trigger on, but he's right. Loki is right. Humans suck, especially compared to Asgardians. Now what he does after that is what makes him villainous. But in Batman Begins, Ra's al Ghul is right. That's why he's convincing. And that's also why other movies don't work. For the villain to be convincing, he has to think he's right in his own mind. In Superman, Lex Luthor is the hero of the story, from Lex Luthor's point of view. It's also why The Dark Knight is the most popular superhero ever made. The Joker is very clear — chaos reigns. And anybody who's lived 20 minutes of life agrees. So then when that idea is presented, and he's right, and then he's so convincing, we all buy in.
Kansan Why do you think Marvel and DC are just introducing their female superheroes now?
Nitz: You're a fool if you think women aren't going to see these movies. Women are going to see these movies in droves. Simple market research is the main reason. The NFL many, many years ago realized that they had as many (male fans) as they were ever going to get. If you said, of the male population we have 72 percent of all men are football fans. NFL was like, the place to court (a) new audience is not to go after the remaining 28 percent of men who don't like football, it's to go after the 100 percent of women that they aren't even looking at. It's the same thing with superhero movies. When you have the right people in place, that being like Christopher Nolan and Joss Whedon, they go, "OK, I want there to be extremely strong female characters in these films." Because that's the best thing for any story. It's to have female characters who are not damsels in distress or trophies to be won. The only A-list hero on any list is Wonder Woman. But the people at Warner Brothers were saying "I don't think a Wonder Woman movie is viable financially," and they might be right. Except Marvel just won the summer with a raccoon with a shotgun. So it doesn't matter. Just make it good.
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Comic book writer introduces goddess of thunder
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Jason Aaron, a Marvel comic book writer and Kansas City, Kan., resident, shook up the Marvel universe earlier this year. Thor lost his ability to wield his hammer and, for the first time, a woman picked it up.
The hammer, known as Mjolnir, can only be picked up by someone who is worthy to wield it. This is because of an enchantment placed on it by Thor's father, Odin, who wanted to teach Thor humility. This enchantment limits the number to those able to wield the weapon in the universe, with a few exceptions, to only one. Throughout Thor's 52-year comic book history, others have tried to pick up the mighty Mjolnir, including Captain America and Wonder Woman, but never has a woman actually become a goddess
of thunder.
With only two issues released so far, plenty of questions have yet to be answered, with the biggest being: who is she? It's the guiding mystery of the new storyline.
"It's a story we haven't seen before," Aaron said. "We have seen a lot of different Marvel characters being replaced by other versions. I really liked the idea of replacing a character like Thor with a female version."
"It wasn't about changing Thor to a woman and figuring out as we go who she is," Aaron said. "It's really telling a very specific story with a very specific character even though we don't know exactly who she is yet."
Aaron said his motivation behind this switch was solely a storytelling one.
In the past couple of years, there has been a trend with more diversity in comic book
characters, a female Thor is just one example. Last year, Detective Comics replaced Spider-Man/Peter Parker with Miles Morales, a kid of African and Latino descent. Last month, Marvel announced that Sam Wilson was to drop his Falcon alias and take up the red, white and blue shield to become Captain America.
everyone to read commen Reception of this new Thor, while predominantly positive, has been mixed. Aaron said the negative reception was disappointing but not discouraging. Readership has gone up since the first issue was released in October.
"We are no longer seeing women as sidekick heroes. We are seeing them in a very high rank in comic books."
HEATHER LOPEZ Senior from Lyndon
"Certainly I think there is more awareness these days of everyone wanting to do (a) more diverse mix of heroes and characters at the forefront of the Marvel universe," Aaron
said. "Which is great, we want everyone to read comics."
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Jai Nitz, a film professor at the University, is a big fan of what Aaron is doing. Nitz said the argument against a female wielding Mjolnir is a frivolous one.
He said while Thor is generally boring and a "plain Jane" character, the ability to wield Mjolnir is the most intriguing idea of the Thor story.
"Thor is the most ultimate
"Thor is replaced by a woman and people are like 'Whoa,' Nitz said. "It's kind of a facetious argument. Why wouldn't a particular woman be worthy enough to lift the hammer of Thor?"
white guy ever," Nitz said. "But the concept behind Thor and the hammer and being worthy to carry it, that's powerful!"
"It's refreshing to see female heroes in the spotlight," Lopez said. "When I read how they were integrating her as the Thor I was intrigued."
Heather Lopez, a senior from Lyndon, is another fan of the switch.
Lopez was tired of seeing women in supporting roles in movies like Scarlett Johansson's Black Widow in the Avengers movie.
"We are no longer seeing women as sidekick heroes." Lopez said. "We are seeing them in a very high rank in comic books. We think of those big action heroes as men. Hopefully with this we can see more women heroes hold their own in a male-dominant genre."
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Last Standing: From those hired in 1966, only four professors remain
CASSIDY RITTER
@CassidyRitter
Of the newly hired staff in 1966, four professors remain at the University today, all of whom are still teaching. James Woelfel, 77, is a philosophy, humanities and western civilization professor. Jim Sherman, 76, is an applied behavioral science professor. Jack Porter, 76, is a mathematics professor and F. Allen Hanson, 75, is an anthropology professor.
These four professors have seen Kansas basketball win two NCAA National Championships, seen, and in some cases participated in, the Civil Rights and Women's Rights movements on campus and adapted to changing technology in classrooms. In separate interviews with the Kansan's Cassidy Ritter, each professor reflected on how the University has changed over the years. Here are excerpts from the interviews:
S. P. S.
James Woelfei
Kansan. What are some of the changes you have noticed at KU?
Woelfel: The town and the University have really grown. I think Lawrence had a population of 35,000. When I first came here there were about 15,000 students at KU and that's all more than doubled in the years since then. The University was just run more informally the first years I was here. We didn't have an extensive system of faculty and student governments at that time. Things were pretty much run by deans and vice chancellors and chancellors and their staff. These were all things that grew over the years and I think particularly in the 1970s. The first on campus civil rights protest at KU took place. A group of students sat outside the chancellor's office in Strong Hall and had a list of demands to end a lot of discrimination and segregation on campus. Then the women's movement really got going at KU in about 1965. When I was coming here it was a time of anti-war protests, Vietnam, and there was a lot of activity on the KU campus then. So it was an exciting, kind of an exhilarating time; it was
also a very challenging time for just about everybody. The spring of 1970, there had been demonstrations against ROTC the previous year and then in 1970, that spring, the shooting at Kent State University and here the Union was burned. That whole period, about the first 10 years I was here was a time of great ferment and change and there were permanent changes that resulted in all of that — in curriculum, in formation of new programs, the African and African American Studies program, the Women's Studies program.
Woelfel: I can't think of just one. I will say when we won the NCAA basketball championship in 1988. The celebration was kind of focused on the campus rather than downtown which it was in 2008. It was just wild. The traffic was bumper to bumper and everyone was honking, students were up in trees on Jayhawk Boulevard. Unfortunately, they broke some of the trees, which had to be replaced, and it was one of those things where when the game was over, you know everyone was watching it on television, people went out into the street from their house and were cheering. So that was fun. There have been many, many [memories] that will pop into my head time to time.
Kansan What has been your most outstanding memory of KU?
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Woelfel will retire in May of 2016 after teaching at the University for 50 years.
Jim Sherman Kansas: What has it been like being at KU for so many years?
Sherman: If you look up where Wescoe is, Wescoe wasn't there essentially when I first came. There were some buildings there but it wasn't Wescoe. I came to Kansas because there was a group of faculty members, some of whom I knew very, very well and some of whom I had worked with before. So I stood right at the top of that hill in the middle of August and it was hotter than heck.
I looked out, and you have to understand that I grew up in Washington [State] where there are big trees and all of that sort of stuff. And I looked over the valley and I said, 'There are no trees.' It isn't true. There were trees and [I said] it's really hot and it's really humid and it's really this and that.' Then I stood there a little longer. I looked out and said, "You know," — this is all talking to myself, — "The people here are really, really nice. They are helpful, they're friendly, they are doing all these things and that wins hands down over trees and mountains and other kinds of things." But I did grow to love the beauty of it; the weather, you know, you get what you get, but the whole thing, at least on my part, it was a great decision because the people here that I worked with and people you just met going downtown, it's an unusually friendly place. It's not to say it's perfect or anything, but it's probably one of the nicest towns that I've ever been in for any period of time.
Sherman says he has seriously considered retiring and likely will within the next couple years.
Jack Porter
Kansas What is the biggest change you've noticed at KU?
Porter: First of all the University has grown quite a bit by not only student enrollment but by the number of buildings here. When students would come back and visit with me, you know they'd be gone for two or three years, they'd say I can't believe the change in campus. And I'd say, "What changes are you talking about?" And then they would say, "Oh, you know, there's this new building here or there." Finally, after I've been here for 20 years or so, I realized that all this is going on all the time and I, since I'm part of the campus, I didn't realize it was changing so much and that's always a surprising part to me. So when students come by and visit after they've been gone for a couple of years I usually ask and we talk about the changes in campus and so forth. It's been interesting in that sense."
Porter said he plans to retire
in the next four years.
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Hanson: The campus is less politically active and engaged than before, although right now with the protest about the Ferguson situation it's changing but for a long period it was sort of diminished.
F. Allen Hanson
Kansan What has been the biggest change since your first day here at KU?
Hanson: One of the classes I teach is called Technology and Society in the Contemporary World. The information technology has been massive. My lectures I would prepare on a typewriter and all that is completely gone now. I do everything by computer. I don't even have students turn in anything by hard copy to me anymore; everything is online. So it's made a huge difference. I mean, I have a bibliography online, my notes for research and teaching online, I have my courses with my class notes online, everything.
Kangan How has technology changed?
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Hanson: The environment here of a faculty member has been always very,very positive in terms of nobody tells you,what to teach,nobody really tries to control you or really govern you in any way so you are always very,very free. My education has been so much more since I got my degree than before I got it and it was mainly these associations with other faculty and this university.
Kansan Why stay at KU this long?
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NEW YORK — An independent film that will dramatize President Barack Obama's first date with Michelle Obama is in the works.
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President Barack Obama kisses his wife Michelle after the third presidential debate on Oct. 22, 2012 at Lynn University, in Boca Raton, Fla. An independent film called "Southside With You" is currently in development that will dramatize President Obama's first date with Michelle Obama in 1989.
Producer Stephanie Allain confirmed Monday that she and producer Tracey Bing are developing "Southside With You," a drama about the first summer afternoon the Obamas spent together. Tika Sumpter will play the future
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The Obama's first date took place in 1989 in Chicago when both were working at the law firm Sidley Austin. They visited the Art Institute of Chicago and went to see Spike Lee's "Do the Right Thing."
Richard Tanne will write and direct the film.
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Independent film will dramatize Obamas' 1st date
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Was Beaty the right hire for the KU football head coaching position?
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"YES"
W When new Kansas head football coach David Beaty
was introduced during halftime at the Florida versus Kansas basketball game on Friday, a few small voices could be heard yelling, "We want Harbaugh!" over the rest of the crowd.
Sure, Beaty isn't the first person who comes to mind when you think of football greatness. But just because he isn't considered that now, doesn't mean there isn't potential.
in the final season of the BCS, Texas A&M wide receiver Mike Evans was named a consensus All-American after catching 69 passes for 1,394 yards and 12 touchdowns. As an NFL rookie, Evans has caught 57 passes for 935 yards and 10 touchdowns so far on the season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers who are 2-11. He's also in talks of being on the ballot for the Rookie of the Year Award.
Who coached him? Beaty.
Who coached him? Beaty. Beaty began coaching high school in 1994 as the assistant coach at Naaman Forest High
School, later moving to Garland High School in 1997, then North Dallas High School in 2001 and finally Irving MacArthur High School in 2002.
In 2006 he began his college coaching career as the wide receivers coach for Rice University before moving to KU in 2008. Since then, he has worked at Rice University, as well as Kansas, before finally landing at Texas A&M as the wide receivers coach in 2012. Throughout his college career, Beaty has been known as a great recruiter of high school talent.
Having coached high school kids for 12 years, he knows what high school recruits want to hear. Many kids these days like the new bells and whistles that teams like Oklahoma and Baylor have. Kansas doesn't have much of that, but during Beaty's inaugural press conference he said he's working on creating something that's had a ton of success at Kansas State: a walk-on program.
If a high school player isn't offered a scholarship, he could essentially play on the team without one and possibly earn a scholarship down the road.
When the term "walk-on" is introduced, it's generally
thought that the kids will be on the practice squad for four years,but that is definitely not the case.
J. J. Watt, Clay Matthews and Jordy Nelson, all of whom play for the NFL, were all college walk-ons, with Nelson walking on at Kansas State.
"We want it to be the most powerful walk-on program in the country," Beaty said. "That's a goal of ours. The margin between a scholarship player and a walk-on is razor thin. And sometimes you don't make the right decision. That's the reason I think it's so important to give those kids the opportunity to represent the Jayhawks."
Looking at the head coaching salaries in the Big 12 from 2012, Beaty would be dead last in the conference. Based on those numbers, Iowa State's Paul Rhoades is getting paid around $1.6 million every year. Beaty's contract is $800,000 every year. Why so low? Because he wants to bring the best staff possible to Kansas.
Reviving a football program from the dead isn't an easy task, but Beaty is up for it.
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"NO"
W When I was first informed Kansas Athletics
had hired David Beaty, I said to myself, "Who?" After researching his coaching career and seeing that he was a wide receivers and recruiting coordinator at Texas A&M, it tells me he isn't the right coach for our football team. He's had no head coaching experience whatsoever.
His hiring came way too fast. The season ended for Kansas last Saturday with a 51-13 loss in Manhattan to Kansas State, and by Friday afternoon, they had their coach picked out. On Thursday, according to Football Scoop, Kansas was going to interview 15-20 coaches in the next two weeks, and then the next week, they already had their coach.
Our football program has been poor. Since 2009 the last year we had coach Mark Mangino and a winning record starting 5-0
we have been 6-39 in five seasons. Not good. You need a big name coach like a Bo Pelini or Will Muschamp who are known for recruiting talent. In seven seasons at Nebraska, Pelini had won nine games every season. Muschamp had the same deal in Gainesville, excluding this year when the Gators went 7-5, but 3-5 in the SEC, which caused him to resign. I'm sure as KU football fans, we wouldn't mind seeing either one of them roaming the sidelines of Memorial Stadium. Unfortunately, we missed that chance. I'm sure the University would be happy with nine or even seven wins, which is better than the three we had all season.
Reaction from fans has been back and forth. Some say a big name didn't want to come here and take over a struggling program when he could be a coordinator for more money somewhere else coaching a more successful team. I disagree. If Kansas spent more money on its football program, it could be just
as successful in bringing in the likes of a Pelini and Muschamp. Bringing in a big name coach would have also brought more fans and more coverage to Lawrence during football season.
I'm glad new coach Beaty can recruit well, recruiting players like current Texas A&M quarterback Kenny Hill. He has also mentored current NFL receiver Mike Evans, who is tearing it up for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this year in his rookie season. Sure he knows the system, as he was an offensive assistant under Turner Gill in the 2010-11 season. But can Beaty run a football team? Can he help this team become a winning team? As of now, we will have to wait and see. I'm glad Clint Bowen is staying on staff, but it would have been nice to see him earn the job, too.
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Self went on to explain that Trayor is struggling
him out of the game Wednesday. He will travel with us."
"[Smith's] huge and he's got soft hands," Self said. "He's good on his feet and is a great passer"
Traylor's absence won't have a tremendous impact on the game in terms of individual players' minutes. Georgetown forward Joshua Smith is listed at 6 foot 10, 350 pounds and Traylor's absence will be one less defensive body to put on Smith and absorb fouls.
"He's a good kid, he just made a bad choice," Self said. "He just made a poor choice. He should
Self: Traylor won't suit up against Georgetown
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with his decision and regrets it immensely.
have handled it better."
Kansas coach Bill Self has decided to sit junior forward Jamari Traylor against Georgetown. Traylor was arrested early Sunday morning outside of the Oread Hotel for interfering with an officer.
felling with an uncle
"He realizes he was wrong." Self said. "He feels bad about what happened and understands why he won't play. I'm going to hold
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College Football Playoff causes as much controversy as BCS
the final standings for the inaugural College Football Playoff were released this past
Sunday. Alabama, Oregon, Florida State and Ohio State all won their respective conferences, placing them in the top four of the standings and in contention for the National Championship. Alabama will play Ohio State in the Sugar Bowl while Oregon will face off against reigning National Champion Florida State in the Rose Bowl. The two winning teams will meet in Dallas at AT&T Stadium to play for the National Championship.
Since the selections were announced this Sunday, the many people plugged into football have noticed the apparent snub of TCU, replaced by Ohio State, after being ranked No. 3 the previous week.
Even after a 55-3 win versus Iowa State, TCU fell down to No. 6 in the final standings behind Big 12 co-champion Baylor. Baylor defeated TCU earlier this season by three points at home although TCU claims
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to have had a stronger non-conference schedule.
Point being: both are equally qualified. So the question is this: Why is neither TCU nor Baylor selected for the Playoff? Both completely deserve and have strong enough resumes to grab one of the spots. Even though they lost in the head to head at Baylor, TCU has more of a reason to be in the playoff than Ohio State.
How is it that TCU drops three spots in the rankings while Ohio State scores four more points than TCU to shutout Wisconsin and moves up one spot to get into the playoff? Yes, Ohio State did win its conference championship outright, but at the same time, TCU was co-champions of its conference after a more than convincing statement to be in the playoff — this just a week after the committee said TCU was a playoff caliber team at No. 3. Baylor
also is completely deserving of being in the playoff as well. The problem is that the Big 12 does not have a conference championship game leaving out Baylor and TCU in this situation. They both have no conference championship game trophy to say that they deserve a chance like Ohio State does.
THE BREW
The answer is the College Football Playoff expanding to eight teams. Each conference champion from the five power conferences would have an automatic bid into the playoff with room for three more deserving teams. This would eliminate the current TCU/Baylor/Ohio State debacle of who should get the final spot. All three would be in with room for two more teams, in this case being Mississippi State and Michigan State. This year, no other team outside the Top 8 teams has a valid argument for competing for the National Championship.
The playoff system set out to resolve the BCS's problem that the third best
team didn't get a shot at the title while still being a legitimate title contender. In 2012, conference champion Oklahoma State was left out of the National Championship game only to see Alabama jump in the
to see Alabama jump them in the rankings to play SEC Champion LSU who defeated Alabama previously that year. Sports fans were in a rage over Oklahoma State not getting a shot to play in the National Championship
That is the same problem that is still occurring right now. The four-team playoff has not solved the issue it set out to tackle in the first place. TCU and Baylor have a legitimate shot at being title contenders by winning their conference but with the current format, they don't quite make the cut. With an eight-team playoff, it is safe to say that each legitimate title contender and conference champion would have an equal shot at making it to the National Championship and winning it.
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Bill Self's weekly press conference
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1. Frank Mason is limited in practice Monday after injuring his ankle Friday night against Florida
"Now, Frank's not healthy, obviously," Self said. "He's hopefully going to do some limited things today and hopefully be able to practice tomorrow."
2. Freshman forward and ESPN 100'S No. 3 recruit Cliff Alexander is progressing nicely
sively. I've been real pleased with him."
"When you just look at inside guys, Cliff's probably played as well as anybody," Self said. "I do think that he will emerge as a guy that we can play through. His passing has improved dramatically. His rebounding outside the areas improved dramatically. He's getting a better understanding of what we're trying to do offensively and defen-
3. Tough non-conference schedule will help the Jayhawks improve
"There's probably nobody out there that will be playing a tougher stretch than what we will, but I do think it will be good for us," Self said. "This is the toughest non-conference week we have. We will definitely be challenged."
"Santa Barbara was good for us. Rhode Island was good for us, and Tennessee in a tie game with six minutes left was good for us. Michigan State was good for us. And Florida being down 18 was good for us, even though we didn't like it. So there's been something we can draw from. And of course if was good for us to get handled [against Kentucky]."
4. Wayne Seiden has a lot of potential with some great qualities
"Wayne can be an NBA player," Self said. "He's got all of the physical attributes. He's big, he's strong, he's explosive. He works hard. He hasn't shot the ball constantly well, but he's a good shooter. He's got vision, he's tough. He's got some things that he can do that allow him to be not only a very good college player, but play well beyond here."
5. Self briefly spoke with newly appointed Kansas football head coach David Beatty
"I haven't had a chance to talk to him a lot," Self said. "I know he's a night owl. He texted me at midnight, waking me up and stuff like that. But I can tell he's excited. It's nice to see guys with energy and I'm sure that will feed off on many others. So, I'm happy for him."
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Svi showing he's college ready early in season
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A late addition to recruiting class than featured blue-chip prospects Cliff Alexander and Kelly Oubre Jr., 17-year-old Sviatloslav Mykhailiuk was, predictably, a bit of an after-thought for many entering the season.
Now, seven games into basketball season, the freshman from Cerkasy, Ukraine, is arguably the team's biggest surprise. He leads all Jayhawk newcomers in minutes per game and is the only freshman to start more than one regular season game thus far.
Though, in hindsight, maybe we should have seen this coming.
After all, as coach Bill Self noted before the season, Mykhailuk has likely seen the stiffest competition of any current Kansas player during his time as part of the Ukrainian national team.
"When you stop and think about who has played against the best competition? [Svi] may have," Self said. "And who has played against the strongest men? [Svi] may have."
Still, like most freshmen,
Mykhalliuk hasn't been without his share of bumps in the road.
He's gone cold from long range at times and appears to still be shaking off some early-season litters.
Both factors have likely contributed to Self's apparent reluctance to use Svi in pressure situations; he saw only four minutes of second-half action in the jayhawks' comeback win against Florida and only five minutes against Tennessee the week prior.
For one, Mykhailiuk resoundingly passes the "eye test."
But for a freshman whose ability to provide an immediate impact was often questioned in the preseason, the positives vastly outweigh his minor early-season struggles.
Toss in an impressively quick release and silky smooth stroke from behind the arc, and it's hard not to get excited about Mykhailluk's potential.
Concern over his capability to physically match up with opponents has quickly been quelled. He moves his feet and body as well as any Kansas player — on both offense and defense. And though he clearly has room to grow strength-wise, it hasn't been nearly the bugaboo that many imagined it to be prior to the season.
Last week, CBS Sports' Gary Parrish wrote a piece titled "Is Svi Mykhalliuk the real prize of Kansas' heralded freshman class?" In it, he talks to several NBA scouts concerning Svi possible future in the league.
"What NBA scouts told me is that Mykhaliuk is the best long-term prospect on KU's roster," Parrish wrote. "He's a 6-foot-8 wing who is a good-enough player, a willing defender, and a top-shelf shooter even though he hasn't actually shot the ball well through six games."
For now, SvI remains somewhat of an enigma — albeit, an intriguing and talented one.
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New Kansas head coach David Beaty addresses the crowd during the basketball game against Florida on Dec. 5.
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David Beaty begins new role as head coach
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Quarterback Michael Cummings knew the drill, or so he thought. The soon-to-be senior quarterback was about to meet his third head coach (not counting Clint Bowen) during his Kansas career.
"I was actually early, sitting in the regular meeting room," Cummings said. "I was looking at the clock and looking around like, where is everyone at?"
But what Cummings didn't realize is new head football coach David Beaty, who was hired on Dec. 5, had a different plan for the setting of his first meeting with the team.
"We went down to the weight room for our first meeting." Beaty said. "The reason I did that is because I want to send a message real quick of where we are going and how we are going to get there. Championships are won in weight rooms."
It can be difficult for a new coach to make a connection with his players, particularly soon-to-be seniors like Cummings and linebacker Jake Love, who are experiencing their third different head coach. But from the moment they met, Beaty made it clear he wanted to have a relationship with his players.
Beaty even plans to visit his players' homes to build that relationship.
"He just came in and told us that he is here for us," Love said. "He told us his door is always open for us. He might have the big office in the corner but if we got questions on anything he said he is there for us."
"I will start meeting with them individually," Beaty said. "For some if not all, I'm going to see where they live. I learn a lot about who they are, just by walking into their place."
"Our number one priority will be getting the best players from the state of Kansas to stay here in the state of Kansas."
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For now, Beaty's attention will turn to adding talent to the Kansas program. The former wide receivers coach and recruiting coordinator out of Texas A&M will now have the tough task of adding the best available recruits to a program, a daunting task for anyone. But if anyone was capable of completing this tough task, it would be Beaty. He is viewed as one of the best recruiters around, which is one of the many reasons Kansas decided to name him its 38th head coach in program history.
"I believe we found the man that has that 'it' factor, with a capital 'I'." Athletic Director Sheahon Zenger said.
will attract the top recruits
Beaty is viewed as one of the better recruiters around for many reasons. He plans to install a fast-paced offense that
"During my first stint here we ran the spread offense," Beaty said. "It was a lot of fun and the stadiums were full every week because of it. If we have an up-tempo offense, we will attract the top recruits."
He also plans to make a concerted effort in landing the best recruits out of Kansas' backyard.
"Our number one priority will be getting the best players from the state of Kansas to stay here in the state of Kansas." Beaty said. "We truly want to build a Kansas identity"
But the biggest strength to Beaty's recruiting is his emphasis on the importance of his relationship with his players and how to further develop them.
"This is a player-develment business, it's one of the things we want to hang our hats on," Beaty said.
Just ask Cummings, who not too long ago was sitting
in his living room listening to a similar recruiting message.
"Beaty actually helped recruit me when this thing started," Cummings said. "He is a good recruiter. He told me it was going to be a family atmosphere and that's exactly what I have experienced. For him to come back my fifth year, it's kind of like it came full circle, just funny how things work out."
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As the Jayhawks' 2014 volleyball season finished with a five-set loss to Arkansas-Little Rock in the NCAA Tournament on Dec. 5, so did the careers of two of the greatest players to ever play for the club: senior outside hitters Chelsea Albers and Sara McClinton.
The two have been named to four All-Big 12 first teams four times and had more than 2,000 kills. McClinton ranks seventh all-time on the Kansas kill list, while Albers has contributed as a six-rotation player for four years, and is only the seventh Jayhawk to pick-up 900 career kills along with 800 career digs.
Unfortunately for coach Ray Bechard, both will have to be replaced in 2015.
"I love Sara McClinton, and I love Chelsea Albers," Bechard said after the loss. "I love what they've done of the last four years. That's going to leave a void in that. These two have been extremely productive."
Next year, Bechard's squad is set to return 12 players, including four who notched All-Big 12 honors in 2014. Those players, five of whom have experienced the NCAA tournament for at least two years, now have a feel for what's expected of them.
"We hope that, as we leave, we can leave to our under-classmen that they need to be in the NCAA tournament every year, and how hard they
nave to work to get here," McClinton said, failing to hold back tears in what would be her last press conference as a Jayhawk "Hopefully next year they'll have a lot more success when they get here."
Performances from the underclassmen Friday night gave the loss a bit of a silver lining. however.
Most promising is freshman setter Ainise Havili, who tabbed 54 assists — her fourth-highest total of the year — just days after she was named to the All-Big 12 Freshman Team. She has totaled more assists than any other freshman in Jayhawk history.
"She's just a stud." Bechard said of Havili. "She wasn't full speed tonight, but you
But Havili wasn't the only one. There was a cluster of productive underclassmen in the loss, and all season long, too.
wouldn't have known it the way she played ... I'm really proud of her. We're in good hands for the next three years with her leading our team."
Freshman middle blocker Kelsie Payne tied McClin-
ton with a team-high 15 kills against Little Rock and posted a team-high attack percentage (250). Sophomore All-Big 12 blocker Tayler Soucie claimed the team's second-highest attack percentage and knocked down nine kills. Junior outside hitter and All-Big 12 honorable mention Tiana Dockery downed 14 kills in the loss, good for third on the team.
RAY BECHARD Volleyball coach
"You've got to play better, longer in this league. Our newcomers got a good sense of that."
Those players are the reason why Bechard and the jayhawks can keep their heads high after a season-ending loss. While 2014 was a bright season, 2015 is set to be every bit as bright with the class of players who are returning.
"We lose two really outstanding players, but we bring 12 kids back who obviously will learn from this and get a sense for the level we're going to have to compete and train at to be successful," Bechard said. "You've got to play better, longer in this league. Our newcomers got a good sense of that."
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Kurt Watson, the co-chair for the Far Above campaign, speaks about the $58 million donation to programs in the School of Engineering. The estate of Al and Lila Self made the donation, bringing their total contributions to the University to more than $1.2 billion.
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The University announced a gift of $58 million Tuesday afternoon to be given to programs in the School of Engineering by the estate of alumni Al and Lila Self.
In December 1989, the Selfs, who both graduated from the University in 1943, established the Self Graduate Fellows Program with their first gift. Throughout the following years, they continued to give to the University, creating the Self Engineering Leadership Fellows Program for undergraduates, even sponsoring the Self Computing Commons in Eaton Hall.
Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little, who announced the donation, said, "At the heart of both of these programs was a conviction that there could be no greater investment than the development of student leadership excellence."
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The Selfs, who both passed away in 2013, planned to continue giving to and supporting the University even after their deaths.
"Through their estate they
"At the heart of both of these programs was a conviction that there could be no greater investment than the development of student leadership excellence."
BERNADETTE GRAY-LITTLE Chancellor
planned to build upon and enhance that which they had established at KU during their lifetimes," Gray-Little said.
Including this donation, they have contributed $106 million to the University over their lifetimes, she said.
Of the $58 million recently donated through the Self's estate, $39 million will go to the Self Graduate Fellow
University. Kurt Watson, cochair of the campaign, said the Selfs' donation will bring the campaign's total donations to more than $1.2 billion.
Program, Gray-Little said, which provides $29,500 a year to graduate students who participate in the Fellow Development Program, according to the School of Engineering's website.
Also, $15 million will support the SELF Program which, according to the engineering website, provides select junior and senior undergraduates with $7,000 a year and a program to help develop their leadership skills.
Amanda Parks, a senior from Leavenworth and current participant in the SELF Program, spoke at the event.
"The experiences I've had as a participant in the Self Program have shaped who I am and who I will be," Parks said. "I had the opportunity to interact with alumni and professions to help me learn about engineering."
Another opportunity for undergraduates will be established with the
remaining $4 million. The Self Graduating Senior Fellowship fund will offer scholarships to newly graduated seniors for "their achievements and for their ability to achieve goals that require exceptional tenacity," said Lisa Scheller,
the media relations manager at KU Endowment. "Details about the fund are still being worked out," she said.
This donation is included in the Far Above campaign, KU Endowment's effort to support and better the
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Dr. Clarence Lang mediates discussion over the Ferguson, Mo., shooting earlier this semester in Spooner Hall. The open forum aimed to get talks going in the community over the shooting of Michael Brown with goals of understanding and progression.
Professor discusses Ferguson's history
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Clarence Lang, professor of African and African-American Studies at the University, has researched and taught in the areas of African-American working-class and labor history, the Black Freedom Movement and black urban communities in the 20th century Midwest. Lang led an open forum on racial disparities in the criminal justice system earlier in the year and continues to advise students looking to be more involved and informed. Recently, he spoke with the Kansan's Will Webber about the public's response to the Ferguson grand jury decision and issues in the police force.
Kansan: Your book "Grassroots at the Gateway: Class Politics and Black Freedom Struggle in St. Louis,
1936-75" highlights many of the racial and civil inequalities in not only St. Louis, but also in the surrounding area. What role does this setting play in how civil unrest has developed in Ferguson?
Lang: The St. Louis area, historically, was a pioneer in methods of racial segregation. It was one of the first to pass a housing segregation ordinance by initiative and petition ... and so it becomes no accident that St. Louis then becomes a pioneer in efforts to roll back housing segregation policies. St. Louis is surrounded by
Kansan: In your book, you emphasized how different social classes fought for civil
... African-Americans moved west, or north or wherever, these municipalities basically became racial enclaves. Ferguson was, until not too long ago, an example of this.
rights. Does that still persist today, and how do the actions vary across different segments of the population?
Lang: Even in the civil rights movement, African Americans agreed they needed to fight segregation, but there wasn't necessarily agreement on the methods ... We're seeing that there's segments of the movement who clearly favor more strident, more militant forms of protest with regard to the burning of vehicles or confrontations with the police ... There are some African Americans who can see more of a stake for themselves in the status quo than others who are completely locked out from the war on drugs, incarceration or unemployment. So you have a segment of the black population who trend younger and feel they don't have much to lose. But then others are critical of what's occurred,
but could never engage in the kinds of raucous protests that people have been focusing on.
Kansan: Speaking of the war on drugs, evidence suggests use and trafficking is consistent across demographics, but police target concentrated areas where they know you'll find drugs. How does that play into the relations between a community like Ferguson and the police force?
Lang: What we're seeing in Ferguson and around the nation is a more open form of the low-intensity warfare that's been ongoing between black communities and police. The war on drugs helped to reinforce the criminalization of black community spaces and citizens ... In Ferguson in 2013, 92 percent of the searches and 86 percent of
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Students utilize social media as liftoff for change
She and others created the hashtag #AGreatPlaceToBeUnsafe on Twitter, playing off KU's marketing slogan, "A great place to be."
When a Sept. 2 Huffington Post story about the University's response to a sexual assault case hit the Internet, Katherine Gwynn president of Students United for Reproductive and Gender Equity, wanted to spark discussion on the issue.
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"The first thing you can do at 9 p.m. on a Tuesday night at the end of the day to try to get things started. We said, 'OK, a hashtag,' Gwynn said. The hashtag served its purpose, causing a torrent of comments from the KU community about the minimal punishment KU issued to a male student who admitted sexually assaulting a female student. But the social media activity soon died down.
Social media efforts succeeded in raising awareness about sexual assault and the shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Mo. However, it's the work offline that is more likely to bring about deep-seated change, experts and activists say.
"You had the big, loud conversation at first that was very attention-grabbing, but that was short-term," Gwynn said. "But now you need to have the long-term discussion for a long-term solution."
The challenge for activist groups is to build on the awareness created via social media, said Peter Levine, director of the Center for
Social media researchers sometimes refer to short-term engagement on social media as "clicktivism" or "slacktivism." Though the practice has benefits, they say it also has its share of shortcomings.
"Even in the old days when we didn't have the Internet, there were actions that were pretty superficial and dead end kind of actions, like putting up a yard sign or having a quick conversation but not doing anything," Levine said.
One example was this summer's ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, a viral video campaign that raised $115 million for the ALS Association. However, although thousands of people made videos, the campaign didn't necessarily bolster in-depth knowledge of the disease or a commitment to long term action by participants. According to an RJ Metrics study, only 26 percent of ALS Ice Bucket Challenge participants mentioned the disease in their videos.
Levine also said shallow engagement by citizens is not a characteristic exclusive to the social media generation.
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"If you're trying to address Ferguson, you have to still be there five years from now because it's not going away," Levine said. "That ability to not just capitalize on what's hip or in the news, but to keep people involved in the long haul — I think that's a skill."
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Wheat State Pizza reopens
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Wheat State Pizza on West 23rd St. reopened Friday after being seized and shut down the Tuesday before by the Kansas Department of Revenue. According to the business owners, they were able to come to an agreement with the state regarding unpaid taxes, following a discrepancy in payments on outstanding taxes.
"We had a payment plan, and there was just a discrepancy between what was supposed to be paid and what was paid, so they came in and shut us down," said Bradley Remington, co-owner of Wheat State Pizza. "We got our attorney, hooked up with them [the attorney], said, 'What's the deal? They've been making payments, they're on time, they're current.' Thursday they called us back and said you can come have your keys back."
Last week customers were
met with a sign announcing its seizure without any forewarning, but any confusion was clarified by the Kansas Department of Revenue, which posted a press release on its website last Wednesday.
The press release revealed that civil tax enforcement and Douglas County Sheriff's officers had seized the business' assets due to owing more than $42,000 in taxes and that a public auction was to be held to repay what was owed.
After avoiding a public auction by working out the payment plan with the state, Wheat State Pizza's re-opening was met with support from other local businesses. Both Pet World and the Lawrence Journal-World tweeted that Wheat State's re-opening was good news.
"I don't know exactly what happened, it was not a great explanation (from the state)," Remington said. "We made up a payment that they said we missed,
and we showed that we made it, so we made it and it went toward our back tax debt, and (now) they've got us back on the payment plan."
Since the closure, there has been no comment provided on the situation from Wheat State Pizza through either its social media or through print media, though Remington feels that making such comment is important.
"Without our side or what really happened, it looks like we're deadbeats, (and) that's not the case." Remington said. "We're trying to make it up, we got behind, we got in over our heads. We're trying to do some damage control and let people know were back open. Some people might be a little iffy about it, (but) I think most people are pretty happy with us. People do like us, and we try as hard as we can."
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Students help decrease Lawrence greenhouse gases
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Students who bike, walk and take the bus to campus are helping decrease Lawrence's greenhouse gas emissions, whether they know it or not.
Efforts to reduce the University's carbon footprint are also important to Lawrence. Lawrence is hoping to reduce greenhouse gases by 80 percent by 2050, according to a City Hall report that measured greenhouse gas emissions. This report also showed a 2.8 percent drop in greenhouse gas emissions in Lawrence between 2005 and 2012. Overall, 28 percent of Lawrence's greenhouse gas emissions come from transportation. "Students are a great example for the rest of the Lawrence community as far as walking and biking goes," said Eileen Horn, the city and county sustainability coordinator.
Lawrence's emission levels already fall below the national average, said Johannes Feddema, professor of environmental studies. He says reducing emissions is important in helping reduce global warming,
increasing energy efficiency and ultimately saving money.
According to George Werth, a campus energy engineer, KU's facility services have been working to make improvements in these areas.
Recently, there have
"Students are a great example for the rest of the Lawrence community as far as walking and biking goes."
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been projects to replace old light bulbs with more energy-efficient bulbs and to improve heating in the older buildings on campus, Werth said. He also said the University is in the process of installing solar panels on some of the buildings, which could help it become more self-sustainable.
we may see our emissions increase as we continue to grow." Werth said. "But we are designing the new buildings to have about 30 percent less emissions."
Anything the University does will help the city achieve its reduction goals, but real changes need to come from the behavior of students, staff and faculty, said Jeff Severin, the director of the Center of Sustainability.
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Getting students, faculty and staff to turn off lights or computers on campus when they aren't in use is one behavior Severin and student groups are trying to promote.
"Students have a very powerful voice on this campus," Severin said.
This powerful voice could potentially be used to make changes and spread the word about the importance of lowering greenhouse gas emissions, Severin said.
traffic stops involved African Americans even though their white counterparts were more likely to have illegal drugs ... It's not simply that you have these tragic, deadly encounters with police, but it's also that there's a significant portion of the population who don't see any problems with how those encounters end with an unarmed citizen dead, whether it's by a revolver or a choke hold.
Severin is working with groups such as Bike KU, which is trying to get more students to bike to class and help reduce the city's transportation emissions.
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Kansan: Can you remember a time when there's been so many high-profile cases, like with Mike Brown and Eric Garner, and such a disconnect between the decisions regarding indictment and the public sentiment?
Lang: I can remember in the 90s, and that's not ancient history, there were very different perceptions about the video encounter with Rodney King and LAPD. We have survey data that indicates black people approach these issues differently than their white counterparts. I think there's a growing minority, particularly after the
Michael Brown shooting, where there's a snake in
James Brown shooting, where there's a spike in the percentage of whites who perceive the police treating African Americans differently.
Kansan: With these high-profile cases, and the resultant conversations, has there been a positive effect or are racial tensions getting worse? Or simply more highlighted?
Lang: They reflect ongoing tension and we're more aware. These local incidents on the streets become national news, and social media allows the rapid circulation of news. But these issues have been here since African Americans migrated to the cities. They are exacerbating a crisis of legitimacy for law enforcement, that's not going to be solved by further arming police. This is the second time in a month we've had a grand jury neglect to indict an officer who utilized deadly force, and that can be demoralizing. What's occurred is that the state is essentially sanctioning these efforts.
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activism can be most effective sometimes is when it's in response to, I would say, an entity that needs to keep good PR and needs to bring dollars in," Gwynn said.
Since the Huffington Post article, she and other students at KU have pushed for revision to the University's student code, punishments for perpetrators of sexual assaults, and harassment and bystander prevention training for the University. In response, the Chancellor created a sexual assault task force to develop recommendations and is instituting mandatory sexual harassment training and increased attention to the issue. Gwynn said the process to solve the issue will be a long one, but the semester has provided a good start.
Students have also been active in offline events, many of which were organized online, in response to tensions in Ferguson. Clarence Lang, an associate professor of African and African-American Studies who led a discussion on Ferguson at The Commons
in August, said he was concerned students wouldn't go beyond social media. However, he said he saw continued offline conversation throughout the semester.
"I think sometimes people can lull themselves into believing that because they've posted something or they're tweeting something that that is in and of itself political action," Lang said.
At KU, the sexual assault conversation on social media seemed to push the Ferguson conversation off the docker for weeks. However, as the grand jury approached a decision Nov. 24, the conversation started again. After the grand jury failed to indict Officer Darren Wilson, students organized #KansasBlackOut Week, a week of protest activities organized via social media, in coordination with a host of protests nationwide.
"I know that there has been activism, organizing and mobilization occurring in Ferguson since August and here we are ..." Lang said. "I think that people have proven themselves to be resolute on this issue."
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WASHINGTON — Time running short, Republicans and Democrats agreed Tuesday on a $1.1 trillion spending bill to avoid a government shutdown and delay a politically-charged struggle over President Barack Obama's new immigration policy until the new year.
In an unexpected move, lawmakers also agreed on legislation expected to be incorporated into the spending measure that will permit a reduction in benefits for current retirees at economically distressed multiemployer pension plans. Supporters said it was part of an effort to prevent a slow-motion collapse of a system that provides retirement income to millions, but critics objected vehemently.
There was no immediate reaction from the White House to the bill.
At 1,603 pages, the spending bill adheres to strict caps negotiated earlier between the White House and deficit-conscious Republicans, and is also salted with GOP policy proposals. As described by unhappy liberals, one would roll back new regulations that prohibit banks from using federal deposit insurance to cover investments on some complex financial instruments.
Elsewhere, there were trade-offs. Republicans won a $60 million cut at the Environmental Protection Agency, and said the agency's workforce would be reduced to the lowest level since 1989. Democrats emerged with increases for enforcement activities at the Securities
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Speaker John Boehner said he hoped for a vote on the measure on Thursday, and officials expressed confidence they could overcome opposition from tea party-backed Republicans and avoid a government shutdown.
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Not only a two-year Congress, but also a political era was drawing to a close as the lights burned late inside the Capitol on a December night.
Senate approval would then be required to send it to Obama — one of the final acts of a two-year Congress far better known for gridlock than for accomplishment.
midterm election, and newly elected GOP senators-elect participated in closed-door strategy sessions during the dav.
For the first time in eight years, Republicans will have a Senate majority in January after their hugely successful
Before time runs out on his majority, Reid said he wanted to assure confirmation of nine more of Obama's judicial nominees and approve the appointment of Vivek Murthy as surgeon general.
Also on Congress' must-do list is legislation to renew a series of expiring tax breaks, and a bill to authorize the Pentagon to train and equip Syrian rebels to fight Islamic State forces in the Middle East.
Proponents of campaign finance reforms decried a provision slipped in at the last minute that would sharply increase limits on the amount that an individual can contribute to various national political party accounts and committees each year from $32,400 to $324,000. That means individuals could give $648,000 per two-year campaign cycle, with a married couple capped at almost $1.3 million for an election cycle.
The compromise spending bill will permit virtually the entire government to operate normally through the Sept. 30 end of the fiscal year, with the exception of the Department of Homeland Security.
Funds for that one agency will run out again on Feb. 27, when Republicans are expected to try and use the expiration as leverage to force Obama to roll back a decision suspending the threat of deportation for an estimated 4 million immigrants living in the country illegally.
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This time my supply chain professor set 11 American records in powerlifting. What a beast.
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I think I've worn flats to every job interview I've ever had and I'm doing just fine. #feminist
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Why are more people not talking about Serial??!
Bernadette Gray Little has people to text the FFA for her.
"I wonder if Bernadette Gray-Little ever texts the FFA??" = Bernadette Gray-Little in disguise, I'm on to you Bernie. I'm on to you!
Just realized the 3 finger salute from hunger games is the same as Kendrick Lamar's from "Hiiipower."
Fashion rules during finals: Wear something warm.
All I want for Christmas is for the 30 bus to be on time.
To the person who thought they had a Florida ticket... YOU DID NOT HAVE A TICKET OR YOU WOULD HAVE GOTTEN IN. It's not our goal to piss you off despite what you might think.
Newsflash: when the bus driver tells you to scoot back and there's a line of people out the door, shuffling over two inches won't cut it.
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This whole week has been such a crazy week and it's only Tuesday.
Cumulative finals are the worst!! You can't really expect me to remember all the stuff I learned this semester do you?
Of all these flavors and you choose to be salty.
Definitely think that math is my worst subject this semester, probably gonna fail; (
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Group conducting witch hunt against professor
Benjamin Chappell
In an editorial published Sept. 21, 2014, in the Lawrence Journal-World, Schuyler Kraus, president of Students for a Sustainable Future asked, "If there's nothing to hide, why so much secrecy?"
If this sounds unsettlingly familiar to you, it's because
Benjamin Chappell is a senior from Coffeville studying microbiology
you've been paying attention to history. This is the rallying cry of the Reverend Hales and the Joe McCarthys of the world.
opinion is, that it is robbing the human race; posterity as well as the existing generation; those who dissent from the opinion still more so than those who hold it."
impropriety. SSF claims to support academic freedom but seems to have trouble believing its lip service. Rather than cite specific examples of professor Hall's curriculum or research that may have been influenced by outside money, they attempt to silence Professor Hall by abusing the Freedom of Information Act in an attempt to make him a pariah among his
SSF has singled out professor Art Hall for a dragnet requiring University staff to sort through 10 years' worth of correspondence, contracts, research data and financial records in a warrantless search for evidence of
colleagues.
If you disagree with the policy and curriculum and research of professor Hall, why not engage him on that front? Surely you believe your ideals will stand up to scrutiny while his will not. Why not prove it?
I will let John Stuart Mill conclude for me: "The peculiar evil of silencing the expression of an
Campus needs more stress relief activities for finals
Madeline Umali
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KANSAN CARTOON:
The semester is coming to a bittersweet end and, as students, we know what that means — finals. Every semester,students procrastinate their final projects and study until the last minute, which can lead to some stressful nights at the library.Because of this, the University should start incorporating more stress-relieving activities for students during finals week.
KU is headed in the right direction by already offering a few special services for students during the busy week, like extending the libraries' hours and the bus services. The KU Alumni Association even offers a quiet space for students to study at the Adams Alumni Center. However, it seems we are lacking in stress-relieving activities for students.
Organizations like Active Minds are setting a good example for other campus organizations
oy offering meditation meetings for students. In addition, several of the dorms and libraries offer breakfast and snacks for students. Pause for Pups is another organization that offers stress relief services for students to take a break from studying. The group sets up times to bring dogs to a campus library for students to pet and play with during finals week.
The University also offers meditation seminars and breathing demonstrations during finals week, and students can attend a wide variety of free exercise classes at the Ambler Student Recreation Fitness Center.
Many organizations on campus are helping students relieve stress during finals week. However, it is important the University continues to increase the number of activities offered for students during finals week. It would be interesting to have more clubs or organizations on campus host fun events or activities during the day for students.
Madeline Umiali is a sophomore from St. Louis studying journalism
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Take on more responsibility for the next month, with Venus in Capricorn. Assume authority, and watch for career advances.
Romance blossoms for the next few days, although complications could arise. Issues at home draw attention from work.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
Today is a 7
Your old skills impress a new crowd. Accept criticism, if it's right. Begin two-day period of home improvement. Practice a creative art form. It's easier to venture forth for the next month, with Venus in Capricorn.
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
Today is a 7
Get the word out over the next two days. Dig deep into a favorite subject, and share discoveries with like-minded friends. The next few weeks are good for saving money, with Venus in Capricorn.
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
Today is an 8
Today and tomorrow could get extra profitable. Don't get stopped by the past, or fear of failure. Reaffirm bonds and agreements. Partnership increases the scope of what you can accomplish over the next month, with Venus in Cooperation.
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Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
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You're extra hot for the next two days. Be dependable. Liven up the party. There more work coming in the next few weeks with Venus in Capricorn - the kind you like.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
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Talk strategy. Envisioning and imagining come easier today and tomorrow. Draw your own maps. For the next month with Venus in Capricorn, love's easier to find.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
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Your home is your love nest. You're more domestic this month, with Venus in Capricorn. Focus on home and family. Beautify your living space, in practical and useful ways. Your team comes to the rescue.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
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You especially love learning this month, with Venus in Capricorn. Study, research and writing come easier. You're even smarter than usual, and words just flow. Attend to career goals today and tomorrow. Friends compete for your attention.
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Complications could arise with an action or purchase. Wait for better terms. Use today and tomorrow for long-range planning. The next month with Venus in Capricorn can get quite profitable.
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Work together to make joint financial choices today and tomorrow. Prioritize your future. For the next month with Venus in Capricorn, your luck improves greatly.
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Stick to the routine and prosper. A partner's a big help today and tomorrow. Finish old jobs and enjoy peaceful introspection this next month with Venus in Capricorn.
Allow more time for daydreaming and fantasies. Guard secrets and nurture seeds with love and care.
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Today is an 8 Increase efficiency and self-discipline for great results. Keep to the rules. Provide great service today and tomorrow. You're especially popular for the next month with Venus in Capricorn. Group activities go well. Enjoy the public spotlight. Social activities benefit your career.
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Local resident works to raise disability awareness
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Accomplished is a mild way of describing Lorraine Cannistra, a Lawrence resident. She has a bachelor's degree in English and a master's degree in rehabilitation counseling from Emporia State University, along with a plentiful list of other personal achievements. She also happens to have cerebral palsy.
Cannistra may live with a disability, but she has not let that stop her in any way. To date, she boasts several accomplishments such as qualifying for the 1986 Paralympics in the 400-meter dash; winning Ms. Wheelchair Kansas in 2007, which allowed her to tour Kansas speaking about disability issues; and getting published in five "Chicken Soup for the Soul" books.
Although she has done so much, the true passion of her life is disability awareness.
"Disability is a part of my life, in the same way that I have brown hair and freckles." Cannistra said. "For people to look at me and only see the disability, that gets under my skin. It gets under my skin that, in 2014, it's socially acceptable to treat me like a 2-year-old because I have a disability."
"I can pretty much say with conviction that my team of four people right now is the best team of caregivers that I've had in my 28 years of hiring caregivers," Cannistra said. "My caregivers now are so incredibly supportive. They do so much more than help me put on my socks. There's so much that I physically cannot do for myself. If I didn't have the team that I have I could not live the life that I live."
She is capable of many things, but she needs caregivers to help her with day-to-day tasks like cleaning and household maintenance. A team of four University students, Aspen Gordon, Chloe de la Pena, Burke Slocum and Dan Aul, currently handles these responsibilities.
Gordon was the first of the four hired by Cannistra. Gordon answered Cannistra's ad on Craigslist searching for caregivers and was hired shortly after. A couple of days after hiring Gordon, Cannistra's two other caregivers quit without notice. Gordon worked two shifts a day for a couple of weeks, without complaining, Cannistra said.
"It was really hard on both of us because I knew how hard she was working and I was looking for people, they just weren't coming so I felt really bad." Cannistra said.
After a week or two of being Cannistra's sole caregiver, Gordon joined in the search for more help and pulled together the current team from previous connections.
Gordon and de la Pena had worked at Walgreens together, she is Slocum's roommate and she recruited Aul after speaking at the beginning of an anatomy lecture.
"I'm not going to change the world by myself, but I can do my small part of shifting somebody's focus, or trying to, for the five minutes of my dance," Cannistra said.
One of Cannistra's hobbies is ballroom dancing with her partner, Brandon. Cannistra wants to use dancing to help change negative perceptions about disabilities.
In order to reach the most people, she had to think the largest audience imaginable to her. She came to one conclusion — "The Ellen DeGeneres Show."
"Disability is a part of my life, in the same way that I have brown hair and freckles. For people to look at me and only see the disability, that gets under my skin."
LORRAINE CANNISTRA Lawrence resident
"I've always liked her because she does so many good things for so many good people," Cannistra said. "I want to [dance on "Ellen"] because disability awareness is in my soul."
to help Cannistra in her mission to dance on the show, see her Facebook page, "Help Lorraine and Brandon dance on the Ellen DeGeneres Show," and her Thunderclap campaign at www.thunderclap.it called "Wheelchair Dancing on Ellen!"
It's definitely helped with holding myself accountable because I can't call in sick; she needs help getting up for the day and getting put to bed. And just life lessons, you see her go through the struggles every single day, but she still ends the day with, "Hey, I got through the day. It's OK." It's just really cool to see someone struggle, but still overcome so much in the same day. It's just really rewarding with that.
"I don't want there to be another 30 years before I am a mainstream part of society so I will talk about disability awareness and disability awareness issues until my dying breath," Cannistra said. "It's what I'm made of."
Kansan: What is the most rewarding part of working with Lorraine?
Chloe de la Pena, junior from Legaxa
de la Pena. The most challenging, obviously, is with struggles, comes frustration. It's a very personal job, so I know everything that she's going through and the fact of helping her through stuff like that is challenging, but it's
Kansan: What is the most challenging part?
Kansan: What will you take away from this position?
de la Pena. I want to go to nursing school and it's going to help look good on nursing school applications but it's just helping another person with so much I think will really help my perspective. It's just really nice to finally understand what people like that go through and it just makes you appreciate your life a lot better.
rewarding.
Aspen Gordon, senior from
Wichita
Kansan: What is the most rewarding part of working with Lorraine?
Bordon. The most rewarding part is just what I've learned about disability awareness. There's so much stuff I've learned through her about what's acceptable and what's not. You think that you're being really respectful, but if you can't see it through someone else's perspective, it's so hard to know.
Kansan: What is the most challenging part?
Gordon The most challenging part was just when I had to work by myself, but ever since she hired the whole team as a collective, it's been a lot easier, a lot better. I mean, there are some days when it's rough, we have 'problems when we're going out or whatever, but I just like working there.
Kansan: What will you take away from this position?
Bardon Basically, how to treat people more respectfully and looking at stuff from other people's perspectives and not just how I think it should be.
Dan Aul, senior from Lawrence
Kansan: What is the most rewarding part of working with Lorraine?
I would just say it's pretty cool to give her a sense of accomplishment, whatever it is we're doing. I'm just there to aid her in any way that I can. Her big thing is trying to feel good about what she can do instead of focusing on what she can't do and that's pretty inspiring.
Kansan: What is the most challenging part?
Ans It can definitely be a little difficult at times due to her physical limitations. Just simple tasks like getting her in the car and going out to eat somewhere or what have you. It's a pretty big process but you get used to it after a while. Kansan: What will you take this position?
Kansan: What will you take away from this position?
All She's really changed my perspective on people with disabilities. It doesn't mean that you're inferior; it's just a different perspective on life. It's been pretty cool just looking at people with disabilities and what they can do as opposed to just seeing their limitations and judging them based on that.
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Alumna opens new stationery store downtown
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Despite the dog logo and punny name, the new Ruff House Art business in Lawrence has nothing to do with dogs.
It's actually a stationery store that sells greeting cards, wedding invitations, gift-wraps, notebooks and other crafted paper goods. The shop opened Nov. 28 and is owned by 2004 University alumna Jill Shephard and her husband Brian. It houses four vintage letterpresses and a vintage paper cutter, which both date to the early 1900s and mid-century era.
Though Ruff House may be new to Massachusetts Street, it took over the space formally occupied by the hat store Lids at 729 Massachusetts Street, it's not exactly new to Lawrence. The Shephards have been working on running their business for almost six years. Now that the shop is open, Jill primarily works with production, pressing and design of the stationery. Brian manages the website and photography of products on top of his own business as a web developer. Brian also built all of the natural wood furnishings and organizers in the store.
"I never envisioned myself owning a stationery company," Shephard said. The 31-year-old majored in visual communications with an emphasis in graphic design and previously designed for a marketing firm in Denver. After being laid off in 2009, she decided to follow her dream.
"I always wanted to own my own business and be an entrepreneur, but the timing was never right," Shephard said. "It's scary to quit your job and go out there and do it." Shephard started by designing wedding invitations for friends and printing them on her inkjet printer at home. She said she decided to put some of her designs on Etsy, a site where customers can buy homemade products online.
"It exploded from there," Shephard said. "The orders rolled in, so I created a few more. I thought, this is way more fun than marketing work. So I said goodbye to marketing and proceeded with wedding invitations."
Now, Shephard said her products are sold in national chain stores such as West Elm, World Market and Nordstrom, as well as in boutiques across the country and in Australia and Canada.
Even with national outlets for her products, Shephard is striving to maintain a local focus in the stationery store She said she is currently it talks with the University licensing department with hopes of being able to use the layhawk and Kansas
logos on her stationery and graduation cards.
Shephard also hopes to host a few creative classes for the Lawrence residents and University students at the new location. She said she would like to teach a class about the letterpress and another that features a guest calligrapher to discuss the art of hand lettering, which Shephard said is a popular stationery trend at the moment.
Shephard began working with letterpresses in college after taking a class, but she said she only gained a basic knowledge of how it worked. When she ran into her first letterpress, a 1915 Chandler and Price, Shephard said it required a little more time to learn.
"It was pretty intimidating at first," she said. "It sat there until I could wrap my head around how to use it. The presses that we run are a little different than the ones at the school. And the presses are [about] 100 years old, so there's no user manual."
Shephard said she eventually got the hang of it and the shop now runs a total of four vintage presses as well as a vintage paper cutter.
"I feel like there's been a little resurgence of the letterpress, so people are really starting to appreciate the art," Shephard said. "They're probably more valuable than they were 20 years ago."
She said the cost of a letterpress ranges from $1,500 to $6,000 to buy the kind of the presses that Ruff House Art uses. Shephard said the varying price relies on the condition of the press. What makes the letterpress special is the look and feel of the finished product. Shephard said the letterpress creates an impression on the paper, which gives it a tactile feel.
"We have one greeting card that says 'I love you as big as the world,' " Shephard said. "That's something that my daughter always says to me, so we turned it into a greeting card."
Shephard said she likes to draw inspiration from her everyday life. Her designs are inspired by popular trends, colors and sayings, including favorites from her 4-year-old daughter.
Brennan Coleman, a junior from Dothan, Ala., visited the store Friday and said he thought the cards were distinctive.
"Some of the designs they had I had never seen anywhere else before," Coleman said. He said he doesn't usually buy stationery, but likes having a local store downtown as an alternative to buying greeting cards from larger chains such as Walmart.
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HANNAH PIERANGELO
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Jackpot Music Hall will host a Music Revolution Project reunion show Dec. 19 and 26. At least one member of each band performing participated in the music project.
Wiedel went through the program in June 2013 and
The Music Revolution Project takes place every year, giving high school students in and around the Kansas City area the opportunity to advance their musical talent and learn about the business of the music industry. The project takes place in Kansas City at the Sprint Center and is also offered in Tampa Bay, Fla.
"I learned a lot through the project, and it helped me realize music is my true calling."
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"! got to meet a lot of people, and it was a blessing working with such big names," said Hank Wiedel, a freshman at Johnson County Community College from Kansas City. Wiedel is a member of Lawrence-based band Captiva, as well as a Music Revolution Project alumnus.
"It really does form those connections," he said. "I learned a lot through the project, and it helped me realize music is my true calling."
Max Griffith, a junior at University of Missouri-Kansas City from Lawrence, developed an interest in music production after going through the Music Revolution Project.
"I get to help with workshops, conferences and all sorts of music expositions that go on around the country," he said. "I am a student member of Grammy U, which focuses on music education. I get to be a part of voting for who wins the Grammy Awards."
Griffith plays guitar and engineers music for bands at Weights and Measures Sound Lab in Kansas City, Mo. Griffith took an interest in the studio he was working with and began interning for the owner, and he now works on recording music for various bands.
Griffith said he enjoys engineering music because it gives him the ability to make the best product possible.
"In the studio, you get to make [the song] the best you can," Griffith said. "It's not like a show where you could be on or off depending on the night."
The reunion show at Jackpot will feature eight acts over the course of the two nights, celebrating the musicians who previously took part in the Music Revolution Project.
has recently been made a recording member of the project's Chicago Chapter.
He says if he could produce music for any band right now, it would be The 1975 or Phoenix.
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CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Music producer Brian "Raydar" Ellis, left, and Hank Wiedel hang out as part of the Music Revolution Project.
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Where: 943 Massachusetts Street
When: Friday, Dec. 19 and Friday, Dec. 26
Times: Doors open at 6 p.m.
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"It seems strange that there aren't as many women involved in music," Schoenherr said. "We wanted to instill the idea in younger girls that they can play music too. It is a great
Monica Sigler Brooks Brown Half Salty Kate Caggianelli
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Camp promotes girl power
Schoenherr said it is an empowerment camp that hopes to help girls grow in confidence and have a safe place to talk about relevant issues such as body image, media literacy and what it means to be a female. Through music, the camp helps girls find their voices. The women decided to bring Girls Rock to Lawrence after visiting a camp in Columbia, Mo.
A new event for young girls in Lawrence is in the works for next summer. Girls Rock is a nationwide summer camp for girls ages 12 to 18, The Lawrence camp was founded by Angie Schoenherr and Kelly Nightengale from Lawrence, Monica George from Manhattan and Sally Sanko-Brown, a graduate student from Great Bend.
Girls Rock is a weeklong summer camp in which young girls come together in groups to create their own band and then spend time writing a song to perform at the end of the week at a music venue. Throughout the week, the campers will attend workshops to address different issues, as well as work on creating their own band merchandise.
Girls Rock Lawrence will be hosting a film showing Dec. 15 from 6-8:30 p.m. at the Lawrence Public Library. The film will provide a more in-depth look into what the camp is and what participants will do at the camp. The event will show potential volunteers how the camp is run and present the values the camp instills.
The women are doing a lot of planning and fundraising for the camp. On Nov. 14, they hosted an event at the Lawrence Creates Makerspace that consisted of five bands with female leads playing music. They also had various artists display art for sale to raise money.
There are many ways for students to get involved. The women are especially looking for females with musical experience to volunteer, help teach workshops and work
skill to have and a way for them to share their thoughts and feelings in a healthy way"
"My favorite part of the fundraiser over the weekend was seeing an outpouring of support from the Lawrence community," Sanko-Brown said. "It makes me feel a part of the community more."
The planning process for the Lawrence camp is still ongoing, but the founders are hoping for a date in June. Schoenherr said if there is an overwhelming interest, they have also talked about doing another event in the fall. She said they have also talked about doing a Women Rockcamp, as well.
"We would really like to expand in the future, but right now we are just laying the groundwork," Schoenherr said.
on music with the bands that will be formed. Schoenherr said musical experience is not a must, as they will need other female volunteers to help counsel girls and provide moral support.
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Professor at Edwards Campus wins HOPE Award
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David Pendergrass, a biology professor at the Edwards Campus, was named the winner of this year's Honor for an Outstanding Progressive Educator award
David Pendergrass, professor of biology at the Edwards Campus, is this year's winner of the H.O.P.E. Award, Honor for an, Outstanding Progressive Educator. The senior class decides the winner each year. Pendergrass has been at the University for 12 years and prior to being at the University, he was an instructor at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, Northeast High School in the Kansas City Missouri School District and Johnson County Community College.
Kansan: How did you feel when you found out that you won the H.O.P.E. Award?
Pendergrass: I was thrilled and so humbled. Especially because I'm at Edwards Campus, it was just being nominated, that was the bigger thrill. The idea that clearly there were Lawrence students that voted for me and put me in the top four. That was a surprise because I'm not really in Lawrence.
Kansan: Does it mean more to you that the award is selected by the students?
Pendergrass: Oh my god, yes. That means everything. For an instructor, that's the highest honor, that the students themselves recognize you. It really, really made me extremely happy. I was thrilled. I couldn't believe it.
Kansan: What was it like to be honored at the KU vs. TCU football game?
Pendergrass: About a second before they made the announcement, I knew because the camera guy started looking at me. So I was already in the process of just being surprised. I was speechless actually, when I first won the award, and that doesn't happen very often. I was just thrilled to no end. Really, it meant the world to me.
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dents, that we don't know each other.
Pendergrass: One of the things that I value strongly, as long as students are willing to do this, I really want to know who they are. I want to get to know them as people, not (just) students. I really believe that that's something missing between professors and stu-
Kansan: What is your favorite thing about teaching?
Pendergrass: The "aha moment," when a concept suddenly gets into your head, and you've been working so hard, making mistakes trying to learn it. All of a sudden, it just kind of flies in and there's clarity. That's really what this is about.
Kansan: Your course material is challenging, how do you draw the line between saying that you want students to look at the material in your abstract thinking method and making concessions for them?
Pendergrass: For many students, what I do is so different. Many students are very successful memorizers. I actually make them come my way with it and I have that discussion with them. You can kind of identify those left-brain, rigid thinking people right away. I talk to them, I say, "OK look, this is going to be a hard class for you because you're not used to somebody asking you to learn things in this particular way. But the good news is, you have the most to gain. You will get the most out of the class because you're going to struggle so much." There are
students [like that] and they all hate me, because I'm pushing them a way that they really don't want to do. It seems like I'm almost being mean and petty, even, because it seems like I don't care about how they're feeling, which is absolutely not true.
Kansan: After teaching for so many years, some professors might come to feel jaded a bit. Do you ever feel that way?
Pendergrass: No, I never do. The second I go into a classroom it's like, "OK, this is where I belong and this is a fantastic place to be." I always have come to love what I do on the teaching side and the interactions that I have with students are energetic and fun.
Kansan: How does it make you feel when students tell you that your teaching helped them later in life?
Pendergrass: Those are precious. Those are the most precious things 1 get from students: Somebody sending me a note saying, "Hey, I got this so well that I'm able to use it in this particular situation." That's such a powerful thing. It makes me get teary-eyed.
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"Repeat after me. 'Owahhhht, aiiigooou, siaamm.' I have them repeat that until they understand what that really means. If you do this, then eventually it goes, 'Oh what a goose I am.' It's just a moment to relax." — Pendergrass
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Assistant Professor of English Kim Lacey at Saginaw Valley State University will use the show about inmates of a female prison as a basis when she teaches Writing about Oppression on TV this winter. She plans to discuss issues related to race, gender, class and sexual orientation with examples from the show's plotlines.
"I don't think we know how to have conversations — or more intelligent conversations — about those types of issues," Lacey said.
Her students will supplement episodes of the show
with a textbook that delves into the same issues presented in other media. Actress Laverne Cox, who plays Sophia Burset on the show, will speak on campus in February.
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FORT WORTH, Texas — Trevone Boykin and sixthranked TCU finished the regular season as Big 12 cochamps. There is no sharing for the Horned Frogs of the top two player awards on the AP All-Big 12 team.
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Kansas senior linebacker Ben Heeney joins TCU's Trevone Boykin and Paul Dawson on the AP All-Big 12 team. Heeney was second in the Big 12 for tackles with 127.
Boykin, the quarterback who has also caught touchdown passes and was almost a running back for the Horned Frogs, was a unanimous pick Monday as The Associated Press Big 12 offensive player of the year. TCU linebacker Paul Dawson was the top defensive player.
Fourth-ranked Baylor had a league-high five first-team picks, including Spencer Drango as a unanimous pick on offensive line. Oklahoma joined TCU with four selections.
The Horned Frogs, in only their third Big 12 season, became the first team since Texas in 2008 to sweep the top two individual awards that have been named annually since the league's inaugural 1996 season. Oklahoma was the only other team to do that, in 2000 and 2003.
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In his first full season as TCU's quarterback, Boykin leads the Big 12 and ranks third nationally with 363 total yards per game. The dual-threat junior has thrown for 3,714 yards with 30 touchdowns and seven interceptions, along with 642 yards rushing and eight more scores.
"The difference between 4-8 and 11-1," coach Gary Patterson said of Boykin, referring to the improvement in TCU's record from last year to now. "The guy has been able to make things happen. ... You have to have people step up to change things, and Trevone has been one of those who's done that."
Dawson, the only unanimous selection on the firstteam defense, got nine of the 20 votes for top defensive player. Texas defensive tackle Malcom Brown, a first-team pick on defense, got six votes.
Oklahoma freshman running back Samaje Perine, who joined Boykin and Drango as only unanimous first-team picks on offense, was named the Big 12 offensive newcomer of the year with 18 votes in balloting by 20 media members who cover the league on a regular basis. Baylor freshman linebacker Taylor Young was the top defensive newcomer.
son surpassed his father as Kansas State's career leader in receptions, yards and touchdown catches, is a repeat first-team selection. The other first-team receivers, also who averaged more than 100 yards receiving per game, are West Virginia senior Kevin White and Baylor sophomore Corey Coleman. Coleman matched the league lead with 10 TD catches while playing only
Tyler Lockett, who this sea-
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Perine leads the Big 12 with 131.6 yards rushing per game and 21 touchdowns. He set the NCAA single-game record with 427 yards against Kansas on Nov. 22, a week after Wisconsin's Melvin Gordon had 408 to break what had been a 15-year-old record held by TCU's LaDainian Tomlinson against UTEP.
Texas Tech junior left tackle Le'Raven Clark was also a first-team pick last season. The other first-teamers up front are Kansas State center B.J. Finney and offensive linemen Drango, West Virginia senior Mark Glowinski and Oklahoma senior Daryl Williams. Iowa State's E.J. Bibbs was the first-team tight end.
Dawson was the league's
leading tackler with 128 and tied with 18 1/2 tackles for loss. His 41-yard interception return for a touchdown put the Frogs ahead to stay in a 37-33 win over then-No. 4 Oklahoma in their Big 12 opener.
The other first-team linebackers are Kansas' Ben Heeney, Big 12 sack leader Pete Robertson from Texas Tech and Oklahoma's Eric Striker.
Brown is on the defensive line with Baylor teammates Andrew Billings and Shawn Oakman, and Oklahoma State's Emmanuel Ogbah.
TCU's Chris Hackett and Oklahoma's Zack Sanchez, who tied for the league lead with six interceptions, were first-team defensive backs, joined by TCU's Sam Carter and Baylor's Orion Stewart.
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Kansas State's Thomas Gipson shoots under pressure from Bradley's Jermaine Morgan on Tuesday. Kansas State shot 23 percent from the field and had 11 turnovers in the win.
Williams, Foster raise Kansas State above Bradley, 50-47
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MANHATTAN — Nino Williams had 14 points and 12 rebounds and Marcus Foster had 13 points as Kansas State (5-4) defeated Bradley 50-47 on Tuesday night at Bramlage Coliseum.
Foster kick-started a 20-10 run in the opening 9 minutes of the second half, providing a much-needed edge after scoring only two points off of free throws in the first half.
Auston Barnes scored a career-high 21 points to pace the Braves (3-6).
It was Williams' second-career double-double, with the last coming against Baylor on March 8.
The sophomore knocked
The third make gave Kansas State a 38-27 lead with 12:40 remaining, which was also its largest lead of the game.
in three-straight 3-pointers, giving him 10 makes from behind the arc in the last two games.
Barnes, who came in averaging 10.7 points per game, answered the Kansas State run by scoring five-straight points and tying the game at 39 apiece with 7:55 left.
Free-throw shooting gave the Wildcats the edge, finishing 21 of 30 for the game as well as 11 of 12 in the opening half.
After taking a 6-4 lead with 16:59 left in the first half, Kansas State went scoreless from the field until Nigel
The Wildcats shot 3 of 13 from the field (23 percent) and turned the ball over 11 times in their second-straight game of less than 20 points in the first half.
The Braves pestered Kansas State defensively, forcing 11 first-half turnovers and 16 for the game.
Johnson sank a 3-pointer just before halftime.
Two 3-pointers from Barnes in the final 1:11 of the opening half gave the Braves a 19-18 edge at the break. The combined 37 points were the fewest points in a half in Bramlage history, beating a combined 42 points between Kansas State and Arkansas Pine-Bluff on Nov. 29, 2004.
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Wichita State's Ron Baker shoots between Seton Hall's Angel Delgado (31) and Isaiah Whitehead (15) on Tuesday.
No.11 Wichita State takes down Seton Hall, 77-68
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WICHITA — Every time Wichita State's Ron Baker picked the pocket of his player, or cruised to the basket for an easy layup. Seton Hall coach Kevin Willard stood in front of his bench and cringed.
He said it was hard to believe that Baker was once a walk-on.
"I might go back and start looking for some guys in my gym. My rec gym," Willard said with a sly grin. "He's a special guy, fun to watch."
Baker scored 22 points, Fred VanVleet added 18 points and eight assists to help the No. 11 Shockers beat the Pirates 77-68 on Tuesday night.
Darius Carter finished with 16 points and 12 rebounds, and Tekele Cotton had 11 points as the Shockers (6-1) extended their home winning streak to 22 games dating to the 2012-13 season.
"We knew they were going to be very athletic. They've got some good players," said Baker, who was 9 of 11 from the field and perfect on three-3-point attempts. "They weren't going to come in shy, we knew that. We made some big shots and big plays."
Isaiah Whitehead had 23 points and Sterling Gibbs
Turning up the pressure, the Shockers forced turn-overs on four straight possessions, most of them turning into easy run-outs. Rashard Kelly began the run with back-to-back baskets, but it was Baker who shook the entire building when he slammed home a one-handed dunk on a fast break.
The Shockers started off poorly, missing eight of their first 11 shots. That allowed Seton Hall to build a 13-8 lead, along with some confidence.
"Our turnovers really hurt us, and that's a credit to their defense and the way they got after us," Willard said. "And the crowd was terrific. This was our first true road game for six of our guys, their first time experiencing a true road game."
By the time Baker curled in a 3-pointer, the Shockers forced another turnover and Shaquille Morris made a pair of foul shots, a 13-0 run had produced a 21-13 lead.
scored 19 for the Pirates (7-1), who defeated another Missouri Valley team in Illinois State earlier this season, but had not played anybody as deep, talented and filled with seasoned veterans as the Shockers.
Everything turned around the final 12 minutes of the first half.
Whitehead eventually returned with about 15 minutes to go.
By that point, Baker had knocked down a 3-pointer off a nifty feed from VanVleet, and then converted an open layup to lift Wichita State to a 53-32 advantage. The Shockers cruised from there, with Seton Hall hitting a series of late shots to make the final score respectable.
Whitehead hurt his right shoulder early in the second half when he got tied up jumping for a rebound. While he lay on the court, Willard walked onto the floor — apparently trying to stop the game — and was whistled for Seton Hall's second technical foul.
Wichita State stretched its run to 26-5 near the end of the first half, with each of the Pirates' points coming from Whitehead, who had 18 at the break. But even his virtuoso performance had a noticeable blemish -- after knocking down a 3-pointer in front of Wichita State coach Gregg Marshall, Whitehead was whistled for a technical foul for celebrating.
"It was a good win. I like Kevin's team," Marshall said. "I would hope his team continues to play well and goes to postseason play and this is a quality win at the end."
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AT A GLANCE
Can Kansas restrain Georgetown's center Joshua Smith from having a bir day.
The Kansas Jayhawks are riding a five-game winning streak since their 72-40 drubbing to Kentucky. Last week, the Jayhawks took down the Michigan State Spartans to claim the 2014 Orlando Classic Championship, and also overcame an 18-point second-half deficit to defeat Florida on Friday night. The Jayhawks outscored the Gators by 21 points in the second half and will look to carry that momentum over against the Georgetown Hoyas, who have also defeated the Florida Gators this season.
PLAYER TO WATCH
Cliff Alexander, forward
Alexander is the player to watch for the second-straight game. Alexander continues to gobble up rebounds for the Jayhawks, and coach Bill Self said Monday he is pleased with Alexander's progress. He practices his free-throw shooting every day in practice, and he proved his hard work is paying off by going a perfect 8-for-8 from the free-throw line against Florida. He also tallied his first double-double in college, scoring 12 points and snagging 10 rebounds. He played a huge role in Kansas' second-half comeback Friday.
Joshua Smith is a gargantuan center at 350 pounds. There is no doubt he will pose problems for the Kansas frontcourt, but it's how the Jayhawks handle him that will make the difference. They will need to step up and help when he has the ball on the offensive side and box him out of the paint on the defensive side of the ball. Most of Alexander's evening will be spent trying to minimize his damage. Lucas will need to aid his freshman teammate as well.
QUESTION MARK
40
BY THE NUMBERS
KU
The number of rebounds the Jayhawks average per game, which is good for 45th in the nation.
69.4
The number of points Kansas scores per game. In only one game this season have the Jayhawks allowed the opposing team to score more than that — Kenntucky scored 72.
The number of blocks the lajwhays average per game, which gives them an overall ranking of No. 88.
4.4
BABY JAY WILL CHEER IF
Kansas can outplay Georgetown for both halves. Against Florida, Kansas was outplayed in the first half, but surged back to win the game in the second. Against Rider and Rhode Island, Kansas was outscored in the second half. If Kansas plays the full 40 minutes with consistent intensity, it will leave the nation's capitol with a win.
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PROJECTED STARTERS
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Wayne Seiden Jr., sophomore, guard
Selden is coming off of his best offensive game of the season. He scored 21 points against Florida on Friday night while shooting .600 from the field. He has played at least 30 minutes in each of the past four games and will look to continue that
★★★★
PETER MCKAY
Frank Mason III, sophomore, guard
Although Mason hurt his ankle playing against Florida and was limited in practice Monday, he should be ready to suit up in Washington, D.C., against Georgetown. Last game, he scored 12 points for the third time this season. He also added two key steals.
★★★☆
Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk, freshman, guard
Mkyhailiuk will try to improve offensively Wednesday, as he is coming off one of his slower games in a Jayhawk uniform, only scoring three points in Friday night's win against Florida. It was his second-lowest scoring total of the season — he was held scoreless against Rhode Island.
★★☆☆
M. MUNIZAH
Perry Ellis, junior, forward
Ellis scored 10 points and contributed five rebounds against Florida. Ellis continues to play major minutes for the Jayhawks.
Ellis scored 10 points and contributed five rebounds against Florida. Ellis continues to play major minutes for the Jayhawks, and that should continue as long as he stays out of foul trouble. Ellis will try to tack on another double-digit scoring performance, just like he has done in every game this season with the exception of the Kentucky game.
★★★★★
A. Prabhu
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Landen Lucas, sophomore, forward
Lucas continues to start for Kansas, but still only averages 10.7 minutes per game. He makes every minute worth it, though. He played just nine minutes against the Gators, but grabbed six rebounds and swatted two away Florida shots. He will have a shared responsibility with Cliff Alexander to contain Georgetown's mammoth center, Joshua Smith, who is 6-foot-10 and
★★★☆☆
PROJECTED STARTERS
D'Vauntes Smith-Rivera, junior, guard
D'Vauntes Smith-Rivera, junior, guard Smith-Rivera is Georgetown's leading scorer (14.4) and leads the team in assists per game (3.3). On Sunday against Towson, Smith-Rivera scored 16 points in 25 minutes of action. He shot a perfect 2-for-2 from behind the arc and 6-for-6 from the free-throw line.
★★★★☆
Jabril Trawick, senior, guard
Trawick is one of four seniors on Georgetown's roster.
He averages 7.4 points per game, 3.4 rebounds and 2.3
assists. He was one of five players Sunday to score at least
10 points, and he drilled the only 3-pointer he took.
★★★☆☆
L.J. Peak, freshman, forward
Peak is still young, but his skill set comes in a complete package. His shooting started out much better in the first four games scoring just over 13 points per game, but has since slowed down, scoring just seven points in three games. He only scored five points Sunday against Towson, but contributed three steals and two assists.
★★★☆☆
1.
Mikael Hopkins, senior, forward
Hopkins seems to be more of a defensive guy for Georgetown than an offensive player. He averages about 24 minutes per game on the hardwood, but only scores five points and adds 1.1 assists. He flourishes on the defensive side of the ball, though, where he averages 6.9 rebounds per game and two blocks. He has four steals in the past three games.
★★☆☆
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Joshua Smith, senior, center
Smith is 350 pounds this season, and that's after he dropped about 30 pounds in the off-season. He is big, he is bulky and he is Kansas' biggest threat in the game. Coach Bill Self said Monday it is difficult to prepare to play against a player like Smith because of his size. He averages nearly 13 points per game and seven rebounds, and you can expect a significant amount of bumping down low between Cliff Alexander and Smith all night.
★★★★
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AT A GLANCE
The Hoyas are an older, more experienced team than the Jayhawks. They have four upperclassman in the starting lineup. They own a record of 5-2 on the season, but both losses came to top-25 teams in Wisconsin and Butter. They also defeated the then-ranked No. 18 Florida Gators in overtime in the Bahamas. They are a perfect 4-0 at home inside the Verizon Center.
PLAYER TO WATCH
Prediction: Kansas 75, Georgetown 71
D'Vauntes Smith-Rivera, guard
Smith-Rivera is a streaky shooter and if he gets going early, he could raise many eyebrows for Kansas fans. After scoring a combined 15 points in the first two games of the season, Smith-Rivera has scored at least 12 points in every game since, including a 29-point outing against No. 2 Wisconsin. He shot 5-for-6 from 3-point range that game while shooting 11-for-18 from the field.
QUESTION MARK
Which Georgetown offense will show up Wednesday night?
The Hoyas seem to have nights when their offense is clicking on all cylinders, but also seem to have nights when they can't net many shots. Georgetown has scored more than 77 points in four of the seven games it has played so far this season. The Hoyas lost two of three games in which they failed to break the 70-point mark. If Kansas gets Georgetown under that total, it will win.
BY THE NUMBERS
50.1
The percentage the Hoyas are shooting from the field, which is ranked 16th overall in the nation.
72.6
The average number of points the Hovas score per game. That total is higher than Kansas' season total
32
The number of points Georgetown defeated Towson by Sunday afternoon, the largest gap this season.
BABY JAY WILL CRY IF
Georgetown's bench players have a big scoring day. The Hoyas had 32 bench points Sunday against Towson. The starters only scored 14 more points than that. In a game in which the final score will be much closer than 78-46, 32 bench points is way too many to give up to the opposing home team. If they do score 30-plus points off the bench, the Hoyas could be celebrating an upset against a top-10 team.
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THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
THE DAILY DEBATE
Who deserved the No. 4 college football playoff seed?
By Sean Collins
@seanzie
"BIG 12 TEAM"
Let's start off by saying that once again, college football has proved it is incapable of fairness. This situation, however, is a tough one to figure out. Should Ohio State make the top-four teams for the playoff? Probably. On the other side, why was TCU ranked third in the country in the first place?
The argument for this is that TCU (11-1) won its final game of the year against Iowa State by 53 points and still got knocked out. This shows that no matter what TCU did, it wasn't going to make it as long as Ohio State won against Wisconsin.
Baylor got screwed the most after dominating teams all year long and handling Kansas State (ranked ninth in the country) in its last game of the season. The Bears were the only top-six team all year to defeat another top-six team, defeating TCU 61-58. Dominating on the offensive end, the
Bears held the second-largest margin of victory in the country with 25.9 points per game.
ESPN ranked the Big 12 as the best power conference in the 2014 season (over the SEC and Big Ten). If this was the case, then either Baylor or TCU should've made the playoffs. TCU's only loss of the season was to Baylor by three points, and Baylor's lone loss came to West Virginia, who will make a bowl game. Ohio State had the worst loss of any of these teams, losing to Virginia Tech at home in the second game of the season.
Selecting Ohio State is understandable after the Buckeyes massacred No. 13 Wisconsin, but they are down to their third-string quarterback, Cardale Jones. Even though Jones played a great game against the Badgers, Ohio State could be all over the place in its next game, as it will have to play the Alabama Crimson Tide, which has dominated college football through the past five years.
Baylor, however, could match up well against any of the teams in the top-four as
of now with its high-powered offense. In the 2013 All-State Sugar Bowl, Oklahoma defeated Alabama 45-31, proving the Big 12 can not only play with the SEC but win. But apparently, two of the top teams from the top conference don't deserve to be in the final playoff.
Baylor has the top offense in the country, averaging 48.8 points per game, and blew out the Oklahoma Sooners earlier in the year, 48-14. Outside of Wisconsin, the Big Ten was a weak conference while Baylor won against strong teams all year long in TCU, Oklahoma and Kansas State. Even with Baylor's dominance, Ohio State made it in, carrying one impressive win. We just have to wait till next year to prove that once again the Big 12 is the most dominant and overlooked conference in America.
Edited by Ashley Peralta
By Joey Anguiano
@Joey_Anguiano
"OHIO STATE"
The college football playoffs were supposed to eliminate
posed to eliminate all doubt of the teams in the national championship game,but unfortunately,all it's done in its first season is create more controversy.
Fans of the University of Kansas have seen fellow Big 12 teams like Baylor and TCU play, but not many know just what Ohio State has done this season. The Buckeyes have been through adversity. They played the 38th toughest schedule, according to teamrankings.com, and still had a statistically impressive season.
Not to mention the money, which matters to the NCAA. Ohio State has a more national fan base compared to Baylor and TCU, which offers more in television revenue, ticket sales and merchandise sales.
Adversity is a term every player for Ohio State is probably familiar with. It began in August, when the team's then-starting
quarterback and Heisman hopeful Braxton Miller injured his shoulder in practice and would sit out the entire season. The team would then turn to freshman J.T. Barrett, who would lead the team to a 10-1 record before breaking his ankle in a 42-28 victory against rival Michigan. Enter Cardale Jones, a sophomore, who previously was most known for his tweet questioning the validity of academics to student athletes. Jones led the Buckeyes to a 59-0 demolition of No. 13-ranked Wisconsin in the Big Ten Championship game. Just because a team lost a quarterback or two doesn't mean it shouldn't have a chance to play for the national championship.
Statistically, Ohio State had the 50th most passing yards in the nation, even while running an offense that was run-heavy. They had the 11th most rushing yards in the nation, averaging 260.8 yards per game The offense is extremely efficient, as they are the fourth-highest scoring offense in the nation, averaging 45.2 points per game.
When it boils down to it, there is money to be made in the college football playoffs, and the committee might have that as a motive. While Baylor and TCU are both great schools, their enrollment numbers are just one indicator of their size. Baylor has 13,859 undergraduate students, TCU has 8,647 undergraduate students and Ohio State has 44,201 undergraduate students. But Ohio State is bigger in more ways than undergraduate enrollment. The record for attendance at the Horseshoe, or Ohio Stadium, is 108,610 people for this season's Ohio State-Michigan game. Baylor's stadium holds less than half of that attendance at capacity. More fans of a program just equals more money the college football playoff can make for the NCAA. Whether fans like the fact, money may have been just as important, if not more important to the committee, than any stats or advanced metrics.
— Edited by Ashley Peralta
DAILY DEBATE RESULTS:
Was Beaty the right hire for the KU football head coaching position?
YES: 72%
NO:28%
By the numbers: Head football coach David Beaty
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Edited by Casey Hutchins
On Friday evening, Kansas Athletics confirmed that David Beaty will become the next football head coach at Kansas. A wide receivers coach and recruiting coordinator at Texas A&M, Beaty has led Texas A&M to impressive numbers in each of those categories. Below is a by-the-numbers breakdown of the layhawks' 38th coach in school history.
BACKGROUND
Age: 44
Years of coaching experience: 21
Years coaching in high school: 12
Years coaching in college: 9
RECEIVING STATS (2014 SEASON)
Texas A&M receptions: 310
Texas A&M receiving yards: 3677
Kansas receptions: 204
Kansas receiving yards: 2435
Texas A&M receiving touchdowns: 35
Kansas receiving touchdowns: 14
RECRUITING STATS
*Texas A&M 4-star/5-star recruits, class of 2015:10
*Kansas 4-star/5-star recruits, class of 2015:0
*Texas A&M recruiting ranking, class of 2015:8
*Kansas recruiting ranking, class of 2015: 72
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"As a society, we have to do better. We have to be better for one another, no matter what race you are. But it's more of a shout-out to the family more than anything. They're the ones that should be getting all the energy and effort." — Lebron James via
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Athletes should not promote protests on social issues
THE MORNING BREW
In light of recent racially charged events, numerous professional athletes have been making public statements and stirring up controversy on the court and the field. Unfortunately, these acts are only adding fuel to the fire of an already messy problem.
On Monday, two Cleveland Cavaliers players, most noticeably LeBron James, and four New York Nets players donned "I can't breathe" shirts during warm-ups, which refer to the recent death of Eric Garner. Garner was killed after being put in a chokehold by a Staten Island police officer.
"This is more of a motion to the family more than anything," James said in a Wall Street Journal article.
By Alana Flinn
@Alana_Flinn
A week ago, five St. Louis Rams players walked onto the field with their hands raised in the air. This was to demonstrate the "don't shoot" motion Michael Brown allegedly used before being killed by a police officer in Ferguson, Mo.
Accompanied by these athletes support, thousands of protesters around the country have been staging "die-ins" on major highways and at major sporting events, posing safety concerns.
While I admire these athletes' passion for supporting the families of the victims, the fact is a grand jury found the officers innocent of any
foul play. These athletes are sparking more controversy involving national cases that need to be put behind us. I sympathize with the families who have lost their sons, but violent protests are not the way to handle it.
Even NBA commissioner Adam Silver was perturbed about the
THE BREW
Athletes, including James, need
performed usurped player's behavior, saying: "I respect ... all of our players for voicing their personal views on important issues but my preference would be for players to abide by our on-court attire rules." That is exactly what needs to happen.
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to reserve their opinions on national issues for their own social media. Sports are supposed to be about clean, family-oriented enjoyment. Dragging social issues onto the court and the field does nothing but damage the of the game.
It's the age-old adage "there's a time and a place for everything," and professional athletes need to learn that on the court and the field is not the place to take a stand on social issues.
Edited by Ashley Peralta
This week in athletics
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Track and field take 17 first-place finishes in opener
No events
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AMIE JUST
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Kansas track and field started the 2014-15 indoor season with a bang. The Jayhawks secured 17 first-place finishes at the Bob Timmons Challenge.
"For the most part I was pleased with our athletes' performances today," coach Stanley Redwine said. "We have a lot of young athletes (who) were competing for
the first time and I thought they handled whatever nerves or jitters they may have had pretty well. I was impressed with the level some of our more veteran athletes are already at so early in the year, which really has me excited to see what they will be able to do this season."
Junior All-American Sydney Conley took the gold medal home in both the long jump and the 60-meter dash.
Senior All-American Lindsay Vollmer looked to rebound from her injury at the NCAA Outdoor Championships last season. She won the 60-meter hurdles event and placed second in the high jump, behind her teammate
Senior All-American hurdler Michael Stigler ran in the first 800-meter race of his career, and won, defeating the second-place runner by roughly two seconds.
sophomore Grace Pickell. Kansas pole vaulters took home both men and women's gold medals. Junior Casey Bowen took the pole vault title with a performance of 5.31 meters, putting him among the best in the NCAA in the season. Freshman Alexis Romero vaulted 3.80 meters to secure her victory.
sophomore Grace Pickell.
Kansas throwers picked up multiple wins in the ring. Sophomore Mitch Cooper
won the weight throw, tossing the 35-pound ball 16.04 meters. Junior Daina Levy won the women's edition of the weight.throw, throwing the 20-pound ball 18.89 meters. Junior Anastasiya Muchkayev won the women's shot put and blew everyone else out of the water.Muchkayev threw the shot 15.79 meters, more than two meters farther than the second-place finisher.
Other Jayhawks winning
events in the season opener were junior Drew Matthews, seniors Teddy Oteba, Stigler and Kenneth McCuin in the 4x400-meter relay, redshirt freshman Adel Yoonis in the 3,000-meter run, Oteba in the men's 600-yard run, sophomore Adriana Newell in the women's 600-yard run and senior Sarah Kelly in the 1600-meter run.
Edited by Ben Carroll
TCU coach is Big 12 Coach of Year
Associated Press
STEPHEN HAWKINS Associated Press
FORT WORTH, Texas — Defensive-minded coach Gary Patterson knew he was going to make changes after TCU's first two seasons in the Big 12 conference. What a difference they made in year three.
The Horned Frogs last year had a 4-8 record filled with close losses before Patterson hired new co-offensive coordinators to install a more spread, up-tempo scheme. They were still one of the league's top defenses this season, but outscored opponents by 26 1/2 points a game while going 11-1
and sharing the Big 12 title
Patterson was named Tuesday as The Associated Press Big 12 coach of the year after getting 17 of 20 votes in balloting by media members who cover the league on a regular basis. The other three votes went to Baylor's Art Briles, who last season was the unanimous pick by AP voters as the league's top coach. The Bears, the only team to defeat TCU this year, claimed a share of their second consecutive Big 12 title.
Sixth-ranked TCU plays No. 9 Mississippi in the Peach Bowl on Dec. 31 after the Horned Frogs were left out of the fourteam playoff. They dropped
from third to sixth in the final College Football Playoff rankings even coming off a 52-point win against Iowa State.
While disappointed about missing the playoff, Patterson feels better than he did at the end of the 2013 season when "changing jobs and changing offenses and all the things that we had go through a year ago to get where we're getting to right now."
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Patterson is TCU's winningest coach, with a 131-45 record in 14 seasons. He was the Frogs' defensive coordinator for three years under coach Dennis Franchione before that.
Led by quarterback Trevone Boykin, a unanimous pick Monday as the AP Big 12 offensive player of the year, the Frogs had 542 total yards and 47 points a game in their new offense. They scored at least 30 points in every game, including a Big 12 record for a conference game with 82 against Texas Tech.
Before moving to the Big 12 in 2012, Patterson and the Frogs won or shared seven titles in the Western Athletic Conference, Conference USA
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"He's a great guy and he's our leader," Boykin said of Patterson. "We follow him, he's a winner."
TCU head coach Gary Patterson is doused by his players after their 55-3 win against Iowa State on Dec. 6 in Fort Worth, Texas.
and the Mountain West. TCU left the MWC after three consecutive championships without losing a conference game, including a 13-0 record in 2010 capped by a Rose Bowl victory and a No.2 ranking in the final AP poll.
The Frogs went 7-6 in their inaugural Big 12 season, finishing with a 17-16 bowl loss to Michigan State. They then had four conference losses by three points or less in 2013, three of those in the final month of the season.
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Hindsight may be perfect, but before the start of the season
there were cries that extending Alex Smith to a four-year contract was premature, considering they had a year remaining to decide.
As favorable as the approval rating of Smith was after he gashed the Indianapolis Colts in last year's first round playoff exit, it has taken a sharp turn into doubting the Kansas City Chiefs' long-term future.
Propped up by Andy Reid's smoke and mirror offense, Smith hardly ever improvises at the line while making pre-snap reads. Last week in Denver, he had trouble reading the blitz, as he got sacked six times, including twice by Bronco safeties.
The last sequence of the game against the Arizona Cardinals was a dark moment for someone deemed as a high-IQ quarterback.
With a little over one minute remaining and the Chiefs down by three, Smith threw a 2-yard pass, 4-yard pass, 6-yard pass and two incomplete passes behind the line of scrimmage after failing to get past midfield and thus, surrendering the game.
Not even attempting a downfield throw doesn't inspire the utmost confidence in your $17 million quarterback and severely hampers any offense to become productive.
It becomes an even more untenable task when your best playmaker gets only 10 carries. Smith's best throws that go downfield result mostly from play-action, which includes faking the ball to the running back.
Smith has a disclaimer in that he has arguably the worst offensive line in the NFL. The Chiefs offensive line has been playing like mannequins and has been patched together after losing three starters on the line from last season.
Smith's style isn't getting rid of the ball immediately after the snap, and this formula doesn't bode well with an offensive line of this ineptitude. On Sunday, Smith held on to the ball for at least 2.5 seconds on more than half of his dropbacks.
Don't forget about the receivers. They haven't received much. But they celebrated their one-year anniversary of not catching a touchdown pass this week.
Alex Smith can succeed with the right amount of playmakers, but that might not happen if the Chiefs continue to be strapped of cash with his sizable contract.
The caveat of having Smith at the helm is that the offense has to cater to him instead of working with the pieces in front of him. Smith doesn't have one game under his belt where he was the primary reason the Chiefs won the game; it has always been other circumstances.
It's almost better to keep trying to draft a quarterback until you hit on one instead of just treading water with a fairly average one. You are going to be severely limited otherwise.
Edited by Jacob Clemen
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After moving up to No.10 in the national polls, the Kansas Jayhawks will head to Washington, D.C., to take on the Georgetown Hoyas. They Jayhawks are winners of five straight games since the Champions Classic and will carry over a lot of momentum into Georgetown after defeating Florida 71-65 on Friday night.
The Hoyas are 5-2 on the season and are coming off of a blowout victory against Towson on Sunday. Head coach John Thompson III has a 232-105 record at Georgetown and is 300-147 overall.
Sophomore guard Wayne Selden Jr. is coming off his best performance of the season against Florida. Selden scored 21 points on 9-of-15 shooting from the field and had many key defensive plays
This will be the fourth time the two teams meet, with the Jayhawks leading the series 2-1, including a 86-64 Kansas victory at Allen Fieldhouse last season. Their first meeting came in 1987, with the Hoyas knocking Kansas out of the Sweet 16.
Freshman Cliff Alexander is continuing to improve as he has in every game this season. Alexander went 2-for-4 from the field, but went 8-for-8 from the free-throw line, tallying 12 points. He added 10 rebounds to his effort, posting his first career double-double. Alexander will be one of many Kansas big men who will look to slow down Georgetown's 6-foot-10, 350-pound forward, Joshua Smith. The senior is averaging 12.7 points and seven rebounds a game on the young season with three blocks and a 67 percent field goal percentage.
centage.
"He's huge and he's got soft hands," coach Bill Self said of Smith. "He's good on his feet and is a great passer."
Kansas sophomore forward Jamari Traylor will not be one of Kansas' bodies to go up against Smith. Traylor was arrested early Sunday morning outside of a club in Lawrence. Self announced at his weekly press conference that Traylor will sit against Georgetown, but he will still make the trip.
"He realizes he was wrong." Self said. "He feels bad about what happened and understands why he won't play. I'm
going to hold him out of the game Wednesday. He will travel with us."
Fellow sophomore guard Frank Mason has really stepped up his play as of late. While Selden and junior Perry Ellis are making the headlines, Mason is pulling the strings and quietly holding down the point guard spot. He has four straight double-digit scoring games, has 24 assists and is shooting 42 percent from the field. Mason and fellow point guard freshman Devonte' Graham saw a lot of the court together against Florida, especially in the second half.
"Those guys [Mason and Graham] need to play together some," Self said. "Everyone noticed the increased defensive pressure."
Mason and Graham will look to lead the way for the jayhawks as they attempt to defeat the Hoyas for the second straight year and extend their win streak to six.
"The thing that makes our schedule so hard is we haven't played gimmes," Self said. We knew we can win but we have to play to win."
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Beaty lays out plan for Kansas football
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The newly appointed head football coach David Beaty was introduced to the University on Monday morning. Beaty discussed his new staff and how he plans to win at Kansas.
New Kansas football head coach David Beaty introduces himself to the media at Anderson Family Football Complex on Monday. Beaty said he plans to recruit more players from Kansas.
"Kansas, the University and the students deserve a successful football program," Beaty said. "The foundation of our plans rest squarely on hard work and earning everything. We earn the support of our students, our fans, high school coaches of this great state and the recruits of this great state, earn them one relationship at a time."
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Beaty, who has 20 years of coaching experience, said he came back to Kansas because he genuinely loves Lawrence and the Kansas football program. He said while at Texas A&M, he would watch the Jayhawk football games.
This is the third stint Beaty has spent at the University, but the first as a head coach. He was the Kansas wide receivers coach for three seasons (2008, 2009, 2011), and has spent the past three seasons at Texas A&M as the wide receivers coach and recruiting coordinator.
"I have a love for the University of Kansas, I have a love for this football program," Beaty said. "It matters to me what happens with this place. When I had a free moment, I was watching to see how my layhawks were doing because it was important to me."
Beaty knew he wanted to keep former interim coach Clint Bowen on his staff as defensive coordinator because Bowen is highly recognized as a defensive mind in college football.
"I'm very fortunate to have kept Clint Bowen here," Beaty said. "The guy is one of the best in the country, if not the best in the country."
Bowen is known to be the only Kansas current staff member to return next season. Beaty said he'll bring in assistant coaches that are high-class coaches, who will be involved in developing players and being apart of a winning mentality.
"We will bring a staff here that is second to none in the country," Beaty said. "Not just men [who] can teach, but men [who] can recruit and develop relationships and produce productive citizens off the field. The pool of people that can do both teach and recruit is small, and relationships are key to bringing those men here."
The staff will have a lot of new faces, which will be ironed out in the next couple weeks, Beaty said. One position on staff Beaty said he thinks is the most important is the strength and conditioning coach. Beaty said he believes the weight room is one of the most important resources — Beaty met the team for the first time in the weight room.
"The most important hires that I will make here is the leader of our strength and condition program," Beaty said. "That program will be based on three simple things: hard work, discipline and accountability."
Athletic Director Sheahon Zenger said he hired Beaty because of his recruiting ability in the Big 12 conference, and his relationships with high school coaches in the state of Texas. Beaty compares recruiting to a relationship business.
"Our relationships we have already developed with high school coaches of this state and in states in other areas that we will recruit are key pieces to our success." Beaty
In the sense of recruiting, Beaty said it should be easy to recruit players to Kansas because of the fast-paced, up-tempo offense that Beaty will install — similar to the offense Texas A&M operates under coach Kevin Sumlin.
said. "We also want to do a great job of keeping the best players in the state of Kansas right here at home at their University. That is a top priority to us."
Beaty said a lot of recruits will want to play at Kansas, and said the program will implement a walk-on program, which allows Kansas to recruit more players than the program.
"We want to develop a walk-on program because
we only get so many scholarships a year." Beaty said. "That walk-on program can be powerful. We want it to be the most powerful walk-on program in the country and that's a goal of ours. We want to open the door to more than just 25 a year."
Beaty said the next few days will be very busy in order to put a staff together and hit the recruiting trail for the next couple weeks before the recruiting season dies down.
"We will be on planes, trains and automobiles all over the country, and it's going be very busy in that regard," Beaty said.
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Emma Halling, former student body vice president, founded the Title IX roundtable last year and has been a part of the conversation unfolding on campus about sexual assault and related University policies and procedures.
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The Sept. 2 Huffington Post article about a student's mishandled sexual assault case spurred campus-wide outrage and semester-long conversations about ineffective policy, breaking the silence and rape culture. Since then, changes have been made, but there is more to be done in the coming semesters.
WHERE WE WERE
On July 16 the University was added to a list of 76 (now 85) schools under federal investigation by the Office of Civil Rights regarding the administration's handling of sexual assault cases.
Last semester, former student body vice president Emma Halling proposed a reform of the University's sexual harassment training; however, she said she was ignored by administrators, including Jane McQueeny, director of the Office of Institutional Opportunity and Access (IOA). Halling wanted interactive, mandatory training; McQueeny wanted it to be voluntary.
"I understand that that's a good aspirational goal, but you're not going to get there without a cultural shift, and those are very difficult," Halling said.
Halling's suggestions were brushed aside, but Tim Caboni, vice chancellor for public affairs, said the University has been working diligently since IOA was founded in 2012 to investigate complaints of sexual assault.
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"The creation of that office predates the visible and heightened conversation we've had this semester." Caboni said.
The campus-wide conversation among students may be new, but Kathy Rose-Mockry, director of the Emily Taylor Center for Women and Gender Equity, said the concern isn't new for administration.
"We have a lot of caring, concerned individuals, especially administratively," Rose-Mock-
ry said. "I think there are many of us that have an ongoing concern."
Some students were talking about sexual assault last semester, Halling said, but only those who knew someone who had gone through or was going through the complaint reporting process with IOA. At that point, it was an individualized issue that wouldn't be understood as something greater until the Huffington Post article.
"I think the beginning of the year was a shift from individual problems to a systematic problem," Halling said.
A CULTURE SHIFT
Students responded with outrage to the female student's experience detailed by the Sept. 2 article, inciting criticism of the University's handling of sexual assault and demands for change.
September Siblings, a student group that formed as a result, released an anti-recruitment video on Sept. 9 titled "A Great Place to be Unsafe." The title alludes to the University's slogan "A Great Place to Be," but instead, advised prospective students to avoid the University until policies and procedures improved.
On the same day, The Kansan published an account of another student's disappointment with how administration mishandled her case. Under particular scrutiny in the account was how Nick Kehrwald, then director of student conduct and community standards, handled implementing recommended sanctions for the accused student.
Many students also used social media to express their anger and disappointment with the University by using the hashtag #AGreatPlaceToBeUnsafe. The evening of Sept. 9, September Siblings hosted an open forum at the Ecumenical Campus Ministries (ECM) to discuss the issue and give victims a platform for sharing their experiences.
Two days later on Sept. 11, Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little announced the creation of a task force as a step to better prevent and respond to sexual assault. She also held an open forum on Sept. 18 to answer questions.
"Some of you have shared heartbreaking stories of your own sexual assault, while others have made recommendations about actions we can take to improve our prevention and response efforts," Gray-Little wrote in the announcement. "Our university has a responsibility to create an environment where every member of our community feels safe."
Gray-Little identified four areas needing improvement for the task force to address: student policy, the investigation and resolution process, victim support and advocacy, and prevention and education.
Alesha Doan, co-chair of the task force, said since the formation of the task force, she has been approached by alumni who see it as a step forward.
"Everyone's been really supportive," Doan said. "I've also
The addition reinforces the change that Gray-Little approved to the code on Nov. 24. In a press release, Gray-Little said the change makes it clear that the University has jurisdiction for cases of sexual assault and harassment occurring off campus.
heard from alumni that have said, 'I was sexually assaulted when I was a student and didn't know what to do and didn't know where to go.' And this could be from students that attended literally decades ago."
Halling said the continued pressure from students is a driving factor in any change in policies and procedures.
Dec. 5: an addition to the Student Code of Rights and Responsibilities that would solidify the University's jurisdiction over sexual misconduct occurring off campus. The addition would clarify the University's authority to investigate and discipline students for sexual harassment, sexual violence or intimate partner violence as long as the perpetrator was a student at the time of the offense.
"It's students who have been made aware of the shortcomings of the system, and KU responded to the Huffington Post story by saying, 'We have an effective system,' while student activists continued to say, 'We don't think so,' " Halling said. "Now, the students are coming forward and saying, 'OK, if you think it's such a great system, then show it to us. Give me the help that I need.'"
On Oct. 1, it was made public that multiple allegations of sexual assault were filed with IOA after an impromptu party at the
The task force submitted its first policy recommendation
Kappa Sigma fraternity during the early morning on Sept. 28. In a statement released Oct. 1, Gray-Little announced the fraternity would be placed on interim suspension because of the allegations, which Gray-Little described as "disturbing and serious."
On Oct. 9, two men, one a University student, were each charged with one felony count of rape of two women incapable of giving consent, according to Capt. James Anguiano of the KU Public Safety Office. The alleged rapes also occurred on Sept. 28 in Hashinger Residence Hall.
Trent McKinley, the Lawrence Police Department spokesman, said the allegations at Hashinger Hall and Kappa Sigma are not related.
In response to the alleged sexual assaults at Kappa Sigma, greek community members formed a greek task force to encourage dialogue about sexual assault prevention and consent. The group met throughout the semester and is reviewing the Greek Community Standards to promote a culture that discourages sexual assault, said Colin Thomas, a senior from Baldwin City in Beta Theta Pi fraternity and member of the Greek Task Force.
IOA's investigation of the Kappa Sigma incident is ongoing, and Kappa Sigma has remained on interim suspension this semester after several extensions.
Thomas said they're talking with University and greek alumni to create a curriculum for a values-based education program for fraternity pledges
What we really hope to do is look at men that are really leaders in their community, real gentlemen, really demonstrating what if look likes to be a man and seek their advice so we can put together the best program we can," Thomas said.
Within the administration, the University hired Sarah Jane Russell as Campus Assistance, Resource, and Education (CARE) coordinator to assist students through the IOA investigation process. The full-time position, as part of the Emily Taylor Center, began Oct.27.
Student Senate hosts forum to discuss multicultural needs
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A forum about multicultural and diversity issues was the focus of the last full Student Senate meeting of the semester.
The forum was necessary as student unrest grew on social media as many students felt the University wasn't doing enough to show students it cared about multicultural issues, like the protests in Ferguson and general issues on campus. Students voiced concerns starting Sunday night with the hashtag #RockChalk-InvisibleHawk.
Students from many groups
Jeffrey Vitter, provost and vice chancellor, came to the event and spoke about how he didn't want students to think the University is ignoring issues minorities face on the University's campus.
on campus representing students of color, such as the Black Student Union, spoke at the forum, which preceded typical weekly meeting activities.
"Regardless of the frustrations that we have the first step to rectifying this situation is to have our voices heard," said Jameelah Jones, a graduate student in African American Studies.
"I don't want to be silent,"
Vitter said. "I don't want you to think we're silent."
"...we've opened a new door to all of the responsibilities we still have for the year."
After the forum, a bill that failed earlier this semester was reintroduced, creating a Director of Diversity and Inclusion within Student Senate's executive staff.
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"It's really great to be able to check off the fact that this position was created but in accomplishing the creation of the position we've opened a new door to all of the responsibilities we still have for the year." Said said.
The person's sole job would be tackling issues relating to all minority groups across campus. The bill passed nearly unanimously, and Student Body President Morgan Said will hire the student next semester.
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Graduate student Jameelah Jones speaks on the topic of social equity and diversity at the University. Jones was one of many students and faculty who took to the podium at the Student Senate's forum on Wednesday night.
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What: Last day of classes
When: All day
Where: All university
About: The last day of classes for this semester.
Friday, Dec. 12
What: Yule Ball
When: 7 p.m. to midnight
Where: Ecumenical Campus Ministries
About: Dance at this fundraiser for ECM programs.
What: Stop day
When: All day
Where: All university
About: No classes scheduled today.
What: Canadian Brass: A Holiday Concert
When: 7:30 p.m.
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What: KU Choirs: Bales Chorale
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Bales Organ Recital Hall
About: A KU Choirs concert that is free and open to the public.
What: Stress Busting Study Break
When: 8 to 9 p.m.
Where: Anschutz Library
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School of Social Welfare seeks new dean
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The School of Social Welfare's search for a new dean is getting closer to completion now, after the visit of the second and final candidate to campus last week. Rick Ginsberg, Dean of the School of Education and Chair of the Search Committee for the new Social Welfare dean, said the decision is expected in the next few weeks.
Harold Briggs, associate dean at the University of
Georgia in their School of Social Work, followed the first candidate Paul Smokowski, a Foundation Professor in the School of Social Work at Arizona State University, who came in mid-November, and made a public presentation to the Search Committee and any other interested parties.
We work[ed] with an executive search firm and put together an extensive document about the position that we've advertised nationally," Ginsberg said.
"We didn't specifically choose candidates from outside of Kansas, you pick the best from the pool of candidates you do have."
The position is open after the previous dean, Mary Ellen Kondrat, who retired in March, and stepped down on June 1, after being in charge of the School of Social Welfare for six years. The incoming dean will be only the sixth in the school's history, according to the University's Office of Public Affairs.
According to a School of Social Welfare release announcing the dean search, the appointment to the position of dean will be for five years initially starting from July 1 2015, at the pleasure of the Provost, with an in-depth review occurring at the end of this five-year period to consider whether or not to retain whoever is selected. When asked whether or not
When asked whether or not it was expected for the dean to make any changes to the school, Ginsberg said it wasn't
an either/or situation.
"They'd each have their own vision for the school, and I think that they'd keep some aspects that were working, while working to improve in other areas that do need it, though how quickly those changes would occur, I don't know." Ginsberg said. "There might be a bit more finality to these kinds of questions in two or so weeks as we get closer to a decision."
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Watkins Health Center will allow students to enroll for spring and summer coverage under the Kansas Board of Regents student health insurance plan from now up until Jan. 19, 2015.
"KBOR recognized several years ago that providing a source for comprehensive and affordable health insurance for University students in Kansas was an important step in helping students be successful in their academic careers," said Diana Malott, associate director at Watkins.
This plan has been offered in the past, but last August, many benefits were added because of the newfound unlimited coverage offered
by the federal Patient Protection Affordable Care Act (Obamacare), opposed to the ceiling of services that existed before, Malott said. Last year, around 4,000 students at the University had the health insurance plan.
Currently, the plan is underwritten by United Healthcare Student Resources and is available to students on an annual or semester basis.
While the plan pays for most of the services Watkins has to offer, it can also be used anywhere in the U.S.
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Malott said the plan is generally priced lower than most employer-sponsored plans or what is available through federal exchanges.
"The price for this student health insurance plan is balanced out through the two semesters," Mallot said. "It
doesn't cost more for a student to choose, a semester rather than an annual plan, it's just divided in half."
Watkins encourages anyone interested in insurance to look into this plan. Students can complete the online application process to check their eligibility and will then wait to be notified for further instructions to finalize enrollment.
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KU male enrollment follows national trends
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Statistics from the Office of Institutional Research and Planning show male enrollment among many liberal arts and education majors is drastically low.
The three majors with the lowest male enrollment rates at the University are social work with 12 percent, 7 percent in dance and elementary education with 5.7 percent.
The low male enrollment trends per major are also a low nationwide average. Many people contribute the overall trend of low male enrollment to gender typecasts.
"There's still a stereotype that there wouldn't be enough money to support a family in elementary education and it's true," Associate Dean of the School of Education Sally Roberts said. "When I say stereotype, the world still thinks the guys need to be breadwinners and get a degree in something that will allow you to make good money and [doesn't] view
For Joseph Hammer, a junior from Overland Park, the stereotype of elementary education being a female job has never stopped him from pursuing the major.
Michelle Heffner Hayes, the chair of the dance department, said male versus female enrollment in dance is not Kansas sensitive, because the numbers are low at a national average.
elementary education as a path to making good money."
My ultimate goal is to be an effective teacher and be a successful educator and eventually to find a job in elementary school," Hammer said.
"There's still a lot of belief that dance is a feminine pursuit rather than a masculine one," Heffner Hayes said.
Heffner Hayes said gender stereotypes are a large factor of low male enrollment in dance. "There's still this idea that dance is feminine in its character." Heffner Hayes said. "The highest paid occupations for dance are held by men. To break in the field as a male dancer, you are part of a privi-
"We want to improve enrollment, so we have done some targeted recruiting at dance studios in the region," Heffner Hayes said.
The School of Social Welfare has low male enrollment as well, especially in social work. However, they are putting forth major efforts to combat these numbers.
"The main issue we have found with social work degrees in general is there's a misunderstanding about the degree and the profession or a lack of understanding," said Valerie Hawley, marketing and communications director for the School of Social Welfare. "Our marketing plan is based more around communicating with all prospective students and continuously communicating with them once they're at KU to raise awareness about the profession and all the aspects of it."
To improve enrollment numbers, a scholarship is offered for males pursuing a major in dance.
leged minority."
Dean of the School of Education Rick Ginsberg said many career fields are becoming less female dominated, but many of the stereotypes will continue to exist for awhile.
"We have a number of homes now a days and the male stays home and the woman works, but those kinds of things are slow to change and we're battling societal norms here and it has nothing to do with KU." Ginsberg said. "Another example: Why are most nurses female? Most social workers are female. These are female dominated occupations that have traditionally been the case for generations and it's started to break down a little bit, but [those are] the challenges we're facing."
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Caboni said the CARE coordinator was an important role to fill, and the provost allocated resources to get someone quickly. He said the position is temporary and will be reevaluated at the end of the year.
"One of the things that was clear is that the investigative process is confusing and overwhelming and so ensuring that complainants, victims, respondents, all have someone to assist them with navigating the process is something that we heard early on," Caboni said.
The OCR said it strongly encourages that universities have confidential reporters, but currently, the University has none.
However, in a discussion with task force members, Chrisry Heikkila, executive director of GaDuGi SafeCenter, said the CARE coordinator position does not meet the definition of a victim advocate. A policy states all University employees are required to report incidents of sexual harassment, including sexual violence, to IOA and the position serves the dual role of supporting both the victim and the perpetrator through the investigation process.
"OCR wants students to feel free to seek their assistance and therefore interprets Title IX to give schools the latitude not to require these individuals to report incidents of sexual violence in a way that identifies the student without the student's consent," it said in a Title IX Q & A on its website.
Doan said addressing prevention and education is a bigger undertaking that will take more time. She said currently, prevention and education measures are not centralized, and there is minimal communication or awareness among different people.
Doan said although national statistics say one in five women are sexually assaulted during their college careers and task force members have heard many personal anecdotes from
Erinn Barcomb-Peterson, a University spokeswoman, said in an email that "the task force was given the climate surveys in October. When they will be distributed to campus hinges on [the Office of Institutional Research and Planning's] capacity to send them out."
Doan said the task force is reviewing the climate survey drafted by IOA and developing recommendations to maximize the efficacy and validity of it. Doan said the biggest challenge for the task force is gathering and sifting through information and figuring out what recommendations would be most effective.
student victims, that they don't have statistics specific to the University or other climate information.
"There a lot to get our arms around and the challenge is acquiring all of this information, making sure we're talking to all of the relevant people, and getting the right information," Doan said.
WHAT ELSE MUST BE DONE
Since Jan. 1, IOA has received 161 complaints, of which over 75 percent are related to sexual assault, battery, harassment, stalking and dating and domestic violence. Currently, approximately 41 cases related to Title IX are open.
Murphy said because of the increased discussion, more survivors are coming forward despite the fear that nothing will be done.
"These women are going forward knowing that nothing will change, but they're doing it because they want there to be a paper trail and they want there to be a conversation and they want to stand up anyway," Murphy said.
Once a 2014 climate survey is released to students, information collected will be sent to groups including the chancellor's task force and the Emily Taylor Center. Doan said the task force will gain insight about the specifics of sexual violence on campus from the
Barcomb-Peterson said the CARE coordinator office will move to Watkins in early January to provide students more anonymity and accessibility. In the spring, the CARE coordinator "will be focused on making the campus more aware of the position and building a sense of trust with the campus community."
Rose-Mockry said they will use the information to direct programming and create informational resources, like websites and flyers or pamphlets for students.
survey that is a challenge to get elsewhere.
In order to educate men on campus and encourage them to ask for consent, report sexual assaults and support victims, IOA was awarded a $25,000 grant in the fall from the Kansas Health Institute. According to Caboni, the programming is still being discussed.
The task force is drafting a formal University partnership for victim support with the Ga-DuGi SafeCenter and the Willow Domestic Violence Center. They are also going to make a recommendation for a clear consent policy. They hope to have all of their recommendations to the chancellor by April.
"I think that that will be an important on-going effort during the course of this year and years to come," Caboni said.
"We hope that [the memorandums] being in progress while we are drafting the official recommendations will contribute to some of them going into effect," Murphy said. "I don't foresee all of them going into effect; there's just not a way for that to happen. But that doesn't mean that we can't make recommendations about what we think is best and point out where the holes are."
as we go about doing Title IX investigations they also do not get in the way," Caboni said. "We want to make sure that we're all aware of the work that each entity is doing and doing it in such a way that complainants and victims are treated with care."
According to Caboni, the Office of General Counsel is drafting a formal partnership with the Lawrence Police Department so investigations don't interfere with one another.
"We want to make sure that
Kehrwald, who previously handled the sanctioning of students involved in the reporting process, has left his position. According to Barcomb-Peterson, Jane Tuttle, assistant vice provost of student affairs, and Joshua Jones, student conduct coordinator, will be responsible for Kehrwald's work until a replacement is hired. The candidates were interviewed the week of Dec. 1 and Barcomb-Peterson said the position will be filled early next spring.
"An adequate solution and an adequate response... involves institutional change. It involves education and prevention.It involves cultural changes."
ALESHA DOAN Co-chair, chancellor's task force
"The ongoing conversations need to keep happening," Rose-Mockry said. "I think we all need to be creative because some people will come to conversations specifically about this topic, but some won't. So we need to be a little more creative about how we engage those students as well."
The Emily Taylor Center has plans to bring in several speakers, host events and encourage discussion next semester, which it will schedule after the office moves to Wescoe Hall. The center will also work with many offices on campus to promote national Sexual Assault Awareness month in April.
Student initiatives include the new member sexual violence education program that the
Greek Task Force has created. The program will be part of new member orientation and will include sexual violence education and information on how each house handles sexual violence. They plan to pilot the program in a few chapters next semester so it can be in place for the next academic year.
According to Thomas, the Greek Task Force also hopes to start a peer-to-peer program that would involve pairing sororities and fraternities to talk to each other about sexual violence and relationships between members.
Doan said there is no quick fix and that solutions will have to address multiple aspects of the issue of sexual assault in the University community.
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"This is a student-led effort and I think a student-to-student component like that can be very,very helpful." Thomas said. "I think as long as it remains student led I think there will be very few challenges with implementation."
The Kansan submitted an Open Records Act requesting a tabulation of policies violated and sanctions implemented from IOA and Student Conduct since IOA's creation in 2012. The Kansan is waiting to hear back from the records custodian with a clear fee estimate
Kappa Sigma remains on interim suspension after a Nov. 24 hearing to determine the fraternity's status. The investigation of the Sept. 28 incident is ongoing because the fraternity is not fully cooperating with the University, Caboni said.
William Noah McCoy, a University student, and John Jossie, who were charged with rape on Oct. 9, have a scheduled hearing through the District Court on Dec. 16 to move forward with the case.
"An adequate solution and an adequate response involves multiple levels," Doan said. "It involves institutional change. It involves education and prevention. It involves cultural changes."
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Apparently police officers can decide someone is guilty when they weren't present for the incident. I have soo0 much trust in our public safety office...
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We should start a petition to have a "stop week" like OU does. No classes the week before finals so students can study and prepare. I would support it!
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My S/O and I broke up, and I've pulled two all-nighters this week. But I graduate in a week, so I've got that going for me.
Very happy with the fact Watson is now open til 3am... Goodbye sleep, see you again after finals.
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I can't get sick... not now!!
There's no better feeling than knowing you rocked the exam you were stressing out over.
Being a human cuddle burrito is my favorite part of the day.
Pharmacy school: where you learn that pharmacy is going down hill and your career will suck.
I have survived my first semester.
Almost there! #Imnotentirelyinsane
I'm pretty positive someone in my class is eating BBQ, but I don't want to turn around and stare awkwardly...
to the Athletics person who says their job isn't to piss us off: your system fails all the time and has screwed me and my friends over many times. I'm with the first person on this one.
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Two of my classes were optional on Wednesday and I still went! dedication
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Let it go, let it go, my perfect grade is gone. Let the finals rage on, school never bothered me anyway.
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This weather seems like snowy weather, minus the snow. It sucks! If it's not snowing, it shouldn't be cold.
Small steps for KU, but a long way to go
Sept. 2 is a day that will live in infamy for students, faculty, alumni and administrators at the University.
The publication of a Huffington Post article on Sept. 2 described with agonizing detail a student's mishandled sexual assault complaint and finally prompted the conversation this campus desperately needed.
It's because this student is one of us. It could have been any one of us. It was not an isolated incident.
The outcry on social media was widespread and damming, as it should have been. But over the course of the semester, the conversation shifted from outrage to progress. The administration heard us. Campus leaders heard us. The scrutiny attached to the article and subsequent coverage prompted everyone to $ \mathrm{a}_{\mathrm{e}}^{+} $
The Kansan Editorial Board applauds this action. However, among the talk of progress and policy we hear every day, we see a lack of enough real, tangible change on this campus in terms of policy and procedure.
The Chancellor's task force is a step in the right direction, and its members are tasked with the difficult goal of understanding the intricacies of campus culture and making recommendations to change policies that have been in place for years. The chancellor has already made an clarification to the Student Code of Rights and Responsibilities that solidifies its ability to investigate sexual assaults that occur off campus.
But the task force should prioritize quickness and efficiency. Meeting once every two or three weeks for two hours, we believe, will not yield the results this campus needs in a timely manner, especially when there are students affected by sexual assault every day that demand our attention and swift action. There is much more to be done.
The Board commends the students who have joined the conversation and the student groups who have chosen to take an active role to perpetuate change, including the Greek Task Force. However, in order to maintain progress, members of the Greek community must understand how serious these issues are. For change to be effective, future education, such as proposed pilot programs for new members, should not be taken lightly. Change starts within the system, and it is a group effort to make sure our University is headed toward the right direction.
We were initially enthralled with the University's quick action in hiring a victim advocate, but were dismayed to find that the coordinator position is a mandated reporter that doesn't quite fit the description of a true victim advocate. It is our hope that this position can ultimately reflect the needs of student victims to have a safe space on campus to share their stories in confidence, while receiving the support and care they deserve. We call on the University to make this a priority.
The Office of Institutional Opportunity and Access (IOA) has seen a dramatic increase in sexual assault complaints since September, and that number continues to rise. We're hopeful this is a result of more students feeling comfortable reporting to the University and not simply an increase in the number of sexual assaults. However, with only three investigators, IOA is swamped with investigations. We call on the University to allocate funds to hire more personnel skilled in sexual assault investigation on campuses to fit the increased workload of IOA.
Finally, we have and always will be advocates of transparency at our University. We have filed
and revised several Kansas Open Records Act requests to examine the extent of this issue. While our hope of seeing the full picture, including internal documents, is not attainable at this time, we are expecting to receive a tabulation next semester of violated policies and corresponding sanctions since IOA opened. We wish we would have been able to share that information with the student body this semester.
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We respect the fact that their schedules are busy, but we are trusted with reflecting the student voice, and we hope a two-way discussion with reporters from The Kansan will eventually be considered a priority for these administrators, especially when addressing this incredibly important, sensitive topic that affects so many students each day.
What happened on Sept. 2 shook this campus from the
WHAT HAPPENED ON SEPT. 2 SHOOK THIS CAMPUS FROM THE GROUND UP, AND THE CRACKS ARE JUST BEGINNING TO BE REPAIRED. WE LOOK FORWARD TO BEING A PART OF THE CONVERSATIONS AND CHANGE IN THE COMING MONTHS AS THE STUDENT VOICE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS.
We have seen a shift in University tactics from open access to administrators to being funneled through Erinn Barcomb-Peterson, the University spokeswoman. While we have been able to on occasion talk to integral players in this issue—Tim Caboni and Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little, for example—most of our efforts to reach administrators for comment or clarification has been met with more challenges than
ground up, and the cracks are just beginning to be repaired. We look forward to being a part of the conversations and change in the coming months as the student voice of the University of Kansas.
Members of the Editorial Board are Cecilia Cho, Emma LeCault, Christina Carreira, Madison Schutz and Hannah Barling.
Rec needs to re-evaluate winter break hours
Anrenee Reasor
@AnreneeR
the holidays are upon us. This entails Christmas music, being scolded when we wish "Merry Christmas" instead of
"Merry Christmas" instead of "Happy Holidays," and New Year's resolutions. I don't go to the Ambler Student Recreation Fitness Center as much as I should, but I know it will be inundated with students striving toward their resolutions in January. As annoying and cumbersome as it can be, I think it's uplifting to know so many people are dedicated to their goals even if only through mid February. However, it would be easier if people could just start their goals over Winter Break.
I will be in Lawrence for the better part of winter break, and I know many of my peers will be here intermittently working various jobs. Although it's difficult for freshmen to stay over break because of on-campus housing, many upperclassmen are here for some portion of break. This means there are students here who can, and do, use the Rec.
I believe the Rec Center's hours are too limited over winter break. The hours are Monday through Friday 8 a.m to 8 p.m. This means if you want to work out on the weekend, you're out of luck. The cold weather makes it difficult for people to exercise outside as well. Opening at 8 a.m. excludes those who work out early, around 5 or 6 a.m. While it might be hard for us to imagine, a small population of early risers exists. They work out, shower and then go to work
or class. But it also does not stay open late for people who are getting off work. Many people who stay in town are doing so because they have to work. If most people work from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., they only have a small window to work out.
There are several solutions to this problem. If the Rec would like to keep the same number of hours, they could shift it to 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. If someone does not have an "8-5" job, then they are perhaps sleeping in and not exercising. Therefore, a later opening time would make sense. This allows people who would like to work out later to do so. The Rec already eliminates working out before a typical 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. job, so just shift the hours later. Another solution would be to extend its hours, and the days it's open, during break.
Being open Saturdays from noon to 5 p.m. would help.
If cost is an issue, then maybe funds could be diverted from a less utilized area to extend Winter Break hours. If staff is an issue, then maybe lesser-used areas of the Rec could be closed. For example, the auxiliary multipurpose courts could be closed. When I visit the Rec, the areas I see used most include the main basketball courts, the weight room and the track. Therefore, the cycling studio, racquetball courts, and Chalk Rock climbing wall could be closed during the break. The climbing wall also requires a different staff, so limiting the rock wall's hours would be an excellent way to trim costs.
The University must save money over Winter Break. The libraries don't stay open for the same hours, classrooms aren't used, and the Union and Underground operate on a limited schedule. Money saved here has already
been factored into budgets. But can we not pinch a penny here or there to keep the Rec open a few more hours? Or at least shift the hours? The Rec is open to various people other than KU students for weekly, monthly semester and annual rates For $20.83 a month, faculty staff, domestic partners and spouses can utilize the Rec. This means by limiting the hours, not only are KU students affected, but it also gives less incentive for potential users to buy a month-long pass. I am graduating this May, so I will probably not be able to take advantage of longer Winter Break rec hours if they are put in place. Until then, I will just have to face the cold and run outside.
Anrenee Reasor is a senior from Thayer studying economics and East Asian Languages and Cultures
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HOROSCOPES Because the stars know things we don't.
Aries (March 21-April 19)
Today is a 9
Get estimates or bids before signing on. It's not a good time for travel or romance. Things may not go as planned. Share the load today and tomorrow, but hold onto the responsibility.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
Today is a 7
There's plenty of work over the next two days. Finish a task you and your partner have been putting off. Avoid arguments about money. Don't gamble now. Sexual magnetism could set off sparks.
Gemini (May 21-June 20) Today is a 6
Be gracious to a troll. You'll soon have time to relax. Today and tomorrow favor fun and games over seriousness. Beware hassles. Friends feed you energy. Enjoy loving creature comforts with family.
Cancer (June 21-July 22) Today is a 7
Today is a 7
Listen to objections before just plowing ahead. Hold your temper and proceed with caution. It's time to clean up a mess. Open a new account or procedure. Home's the best place for you tonight.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
Today is a 9
Someone has valid consider-
ations and suggestions.
Listening can be more powerful than speaking. Get all the facts.
Study new developments. The action is behind the scenes. Expensive gifts are unnecessary.
Share something you made.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Today is a 9
Finances take top priority. You can bring more into your coffers for the next two days. A brilliant idea pays off. Consider all options. Make your own choices, after hearing from the team.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
Today is a 6
Conditions seem unsettled, so be careful. Today and tomorrow you're more assertive. Haste makes waste. Discuss domestic issues in private. Take it slow, and mull it over. Avoid distractions. Watch where you step.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
Today is a 7
Make more time for contemplation today and tomorrow.
Slow down and think about where you're going. Postpone an outing. Watch expenses, and budget to save. It pays to advertise... strategize to minimize cost.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Today is a 7
Circumstances dictate your actions for the next two days.
Choose from your heart. Let an expert speak for you in a controversy or confrontation.
Higher-ups are talking about you. Associates applaud.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-jan. 19)
Today is an 8
Career matters demand your attention today and tomorrow.
Hold off on a new idea for now.
Talk it over first. There are hurdles ahead. You can make a shrewd deal.
Choose your timing well.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
Today is a 7
Writing is possible now.
Today and tomorrow are good for exploration, research and discovery. Listen to someone who's been where you're going.
You can find ways around roadblocks and traffic jams.
Check references.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) Today is an 8 It's a good time for a significant conversation about money Focus on financial strategies. New rules apply. Don't take risks. Keep track of earnings. Discuss changes. You can work it out.
Alumni host annual ugly sweater party
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MARISSA KAUFMANN
@mariss193
A decade ago, University alumni Ramsey Mohsen and Scott Aripoli hosted their first ugly Christmas sweater-themed party.
"It started at our house, and I remember we were cleaning up and there had probably been 100-150 people at our house and we thought, this is a ton of people and we can take this sort of momentum and use this party as a way to raise money for a good charity," Aripoli said.
This year, the steering committee for the event decided to do something epic for its 10th year. After a long brainstorming session, they decided upon the goal of rallying all of Kansas City to celebrate the fusion of the holidays, ugly Christmas sweaters and charity in their own way, Mohsen said.
"You only get the 10th annual once in your event planning," Mohsen said.
Mohsen said the steering committee contemplated several questions while brainstorming, such as, "What does the 10th annual mean to us? Do we want to raise more money? Do we want to make the event bigger? Do we want to generate more awareness?"
The committee contacted Mayor Sly James and without hesitation, he declared Dec. 12 Ugly Christmas Sweater
ANATOMY OF AN UGLY CHRISTMAS SWEATER
Day in Kansas City. Mohsen said since poverty is not a new issue to the mayor, he thought it was a chance to raise awareness in a creative way.
In previous years, there were limited ways to get involved with the event. Aripoli said people could either attend the party, or businesses could become sponsors. This year, because there is an Ugly Christmas Sweater Day in Kansas City, there are opportunities for different kinds of unique participation, Aripoli said.
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All profits are donated directly to a charity organization called Operation Breakthrough, which seeks to help children and families living in poverty in the Kansas City area.
level by providing teachers, therapists, dental services, a full library and more than a typical school offers, Mohsen said.
Mohsen said Operation Breakthrough is a nonprofit charity started by two nuns who had a vision to provide opportunities for people who did not always get started on the right foot. It helps people living under the poverty
1. SNOWFLAKES APLENTY Because: winter.
THE ORGANIZATION
"We have always had this motto that no dream or no idea is too big, and nothing is impossible," Mohsen said. "Every year we sit down and we dream big and we literally try to think of things that are fun [and] exciting, but can also help with our goal of driving awareness and funds for Operation Breakthrough."
The Ugly Christmas Sweater Party impacts Operation Breakthrough in three ways:
"You can see it in the eyes of the people who work here, you can see it in the eyes of the children, that something amazing is going on here, and we have got to help these guys," Mohsen said.
3. RED AND GREEN COLORS
This one is a no-brainer. A Christmas sweater isn't Christmas-themed without its traditional holiday colors, just like Santa isn't Father Christmas without his reindeer squad.
He said the committee toured a few organizations, but they knew immediately after leaving Operation Breakthrough that it was the one they wanted to become involved with.
2. VARIOUS FUZZY ANIMALS What ugly sweater wouldn't be complete without spreading holiday cheer using fuzzy creatures?
all proceeds from the event go directly to the charity, the party helps collect toys and it ultimately generates awareness, Aripoli said.
THE PARTY
The 10th annual Ugly Christmas Sweater Party will be at 8:30 p.m. on Friday at Tower Tavern, 401 E. 31st St., in Kansas City, Mo. The party has come a long way from its original house party, Aripoli said. When guests arrive, they can expect to encounter a photo booth, a bar lit up with Christmas lights and a large dance floor where DJ Ashton Martin will spin. Guests can also participate in the silent
auction offered at the event.
There are also different titles the steering committee awards to deserving party-goers. Titles include: most Christmas spirit, sexiest sweater, most creative and best sweater, Mohsen said.
"It is amazing how far people go just to have extremely creative ideas." Aripoli said.
Aripoli said the event also offers a rent-a-sweater service. At the end of the night, you can return the sweater and get most of your money back.
"This is one party where you cannot show up in your normal Friday night clothes, you have to have an ugly Christmas sweater on," Aripoli said.
Students celebrate culture during holidays
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MARIA SANCHEZ
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When Emily Wolf was young, she remembers her father picking her up so that her small hands could reach the candles and watch the dancing flames. It was her turn to light another vibrant candle on the Hanukkah menorah.
Junior Chase Ensz, top left, poses with his family.Ensz is one of many students who celebrate a variety of religions during the holidays.
"It's all of our family, with the lights turned off and just the menorah is lit," Wolf said. "I think it's really beautiful."
Within another family and another tradition, junior Chase Ensz from Prairie Village remembers a Christmas Eve filled with Nerf gun darts. Ensz and his cousins battled for hours with the gift that his grandmother gave to all eight grandchildren, as she does every year.
Kwanzaa is yet another tradition and holiday celebrated through the end of December into the first of the year. Kwanzaa celebrates family, community and African culture, as it is a Pan-African, non-religious holiday, according to the creator of Kwanzaa, Dr. Maulana Karenga.
However, being born into a Christian household, the winter
holiday that Ensz has grown up celebrating is very much a religious phenomenon. For him, this holiday holds spiritual meaning that marks the birth of Jesus Christ.
"The religious side, I've always enjoyed because it's the time of the year that Christ was born," Ensz said. "We celebrate that and we celebrate why he came."
The idea of presents and spending money during the Christmas holiday is something that Ensz said he personally does not agree with. As gifts for the family, Ensz's mother donates a certain amount of money to causes in each of her children's names. Ensz said like his mother, he enjoys buying gifts for others that are meaningful.
"I think people care too much about certain things," Ensz said. "I think giving presents is more of a relationship thing rather than a gift thing."
On the other hand, Wolf has never celebrated Christmas in her life. Although she said nothing ever felt out of place when she was young, she was conscious of the difference.
"What I can remember was being little and knowing I shouldn't tell the other kids that Santa wasn't real," Wolf
said. "I've never thought I was missing out on anything."
Hanukkah is the winter holiday Wolf and her family celebrate, as her parents are Jewish. Although religion is a large part of this celebration, Wolf said it's not the religious aspect of Hanukkah that draws her to it, but rather the heritage of it.
"I'm not a religious person, but I like the culture and the
tradition — learning about Judaism and the history of it," Wolf said.
Although Hanukkah is by no means the biggest Jewish holiday, Wolf said she thinks sometimes it's forgotten that Christmas isn't the only holiday of the season. Growing up celebrating this holiday, Wolf said she often hoped for more recognition for Hanukkah.
"I don't really mind it because
for the 19 years of my life, that's how it's been," Wolf said. "But I always wished there was more Hanukkah related things."
For Wolf, Hanukkah does not just mean an opportunity to learn more about her own culture or history, but it also means getting to see her family.
"Even though they're not that far, I don't get to see them a lot," Wolf said. "I'm really excited for this year just because some of my cousins are off at college, too, so we'll get to come back and have Hamukkah [together]."
No matter the religious or cultural ties within just three of the winter month holidays, the comfort of family and warmth rings through them all.
"I really like Christmas Eve—the feeling of Christmas Eve," Ensz said. "Just the idea of it's usually cold Christmas Eve so you go into a warm house with a fire burning and you sit down with your family, talk with them and enjoy the company."
If you celebrate Kwanzaa and would like to share your memories and insight, the Kansan would love to tell your story. Tweet at @KansanNews.
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Massholes to debut third show this week
RYAN MILLER
Puynmiller. UDK
@Ryanmiller_UDK
Want to become Mayor of Lawrence? It might be easier than you think.
Massholes 3, a Lawrence-based comedy quiz show, will take place this Friday. The show is hosted by A Card Table Production with Harpoon and will take place at the Eagles Lodge #309 at 1803 W. 6th Street. The winner of the show earns the "title" of "Mayor of Lawrence".
Will Averill, a 2013 University alumnus from Lawrence, will host the show. He said the event is a comedy quiz show that pits Lawrence comedians against the host as well as the audience in a fun comedy event.
Averill also said this is the third installment of Massholes and the event has been taking place every few months since
it began six months ago. For this installment, Averill said they're adding some new elements. He said this is the first time they will have special guests, including local artists Jason Barr and Amber Fraley, as well as the state representative Boog Highberger who will act as a judge for one of the rounds.
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Averill said the most challenging aspect about Massholes is trying to get special guests from around Lawrence.
"We're trying to get famous local folk to come in and be guests, eventually wed like to try and get Bill Self, so it's something we're working on," said Averill.
Massholes is also pairing up with the Ballard Center in Lawrence for the first time to help them with canned good donations. The cost to get in the event is $5, but only $4
if you bring a canned good donation.
Averill said that the show is similar to an improv game, similar to "Whose Line is it Anyway?" He said there will be two panels of three guests apiece. If the panel doesn't get the question correct, the audience can have their turn at answering the question.
Matthew Gaus, a University alumnus from Lawrence, is one of the panelists for the event. Gaus said he joined up with Massholes once Averill approached him about it.
"I've been doing comedy stuff with him for 15 years at this point, and he had this big idea he'd been talking about and I thought it sounded like fun." Gaus said.
Gaus said he's done a lot of sketch comedy and stand-up comedy over the years, and the most challenging part was participating in a comedic
event that didn't allow for any preparation, unlike the improv style of Massholes.
Comedy Quiz Show
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"It's good to flex your comedic muscles [in ways] you don't get the chance too in other circumstances," Gaus said.
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Cost: $5, or $4 with a canned good donation
"From my experience in
Gaus said one of his goals for this go around with Massholes is to be elected "Mayor of Lawrence," and that the host gives you a platform speech to give to help with the "elections."
college, there's a lot of people who insulate themselves, but there's so much cool stuff going on in this town, and this is a great way to get your feet wet if you haven't had the chance to explore around a bit," he said.
One goal the group has for the future is to set up a YouTube channel, and hopefully get a podcast, or video broadcast of their shows online, so people can watch the shows later or are easily accessible to people that no longer live in Lawrence.
"It's not only for people who have been here a long time but also for people new to town, so they can learn the strange and quirky things about Lawrence," Averill said. "We welcome everyone."
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Sarah Maner, a sophomore from Lenexa, was one of 100 people awarded with a year of free wings after waiting a strenuous, but well-rewarded, 10 hours in the cold.
Buffalo Wild Wings held its new Lawrence opening on Iowa Street on Monday and promoted the opening by offering a year's worth of free wings to the first 100 people who lined up outside of the restaurant.
Elizabeth Romme, a sophomore from Lenexa, said Maner convinced her to participate as
outside of the deal from "I heard about the deal from a friend of mine's Snapchat My Story on the evening of the event," Maner said. "I love Buffalo Wild Wings and anything free, so I figured, 'why not?' "
"[She] called me at 8, and I had known about it and really wanted to go." Romme said. "I would have been all in if not for my test, but I just stayed up all night studying, so it worked out and I don't regret going for a second."
Romme said it took them about three hours to decide if they were going to go, and they eventually ended up arriving around 12:30 a.m.
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"I feel very accomplished," Romme said. "It was a mess at the end, in the morning."
Romme had to go take her test that morning and was lucky enough to have Maner stand in line for her so she could still receive her free wings.
Sarah Maner, left, and Elizabeth Romme, left center, enjoy their coupons for free wings for a year from Buffalo Wild Wings after waiting 10 hours for the restaurant's grand opening.
Helping out: How to give back to the community this holiday season
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The holidays are almost here. While we look forward to receiving gifts from our loved ones, the true essence of the holidays is giving back to others. Here are a few local charities in Lawrence and surrounding areas that are looking for donations and volunteers, especially during the holiday season.
Toys for Tots
Toys for Tots is one of the most well-known charities in the country. It's run by the United States Marine Corps and it accepts donations of toys for less fortunate children. However, there is no Marine Corps Reserve Unit in Lawrence, so it is coordinated by a group of volunteers. The organization is accepting toy donations for children of all ages.
There are many drop-off locations throughout Douglas County. Two that are close to campus are Dunn Bros. Coffee, 1618 W.23rd St., and Checkers, at 23rd and Louisiana streets. You can also donate by eating at Morningstar's Pizza on Mondays during December. Fifteen percent of sales will be given to Toys for Tots.
"I plan to eat Buffalo Wild Wings at least once a week, if not more, for the next year," Maner said.
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The Johnson County Christmas Bureau is a non-profit organization devoted to providing low-income families with groceries and products for personal care and general well-being. The organization has drop-off locations at Commerce Bank, 11080 Oakmont St. in Overland Park, and Black Dog Coffeehouse, at 12815 W. 87th St. in Lenee
The Christmas Bureau is also looking for volunteers for donation sorting and other tasks. For more information about volunteering and other donation locations, visit jccb.org.
Ugly Christmas Sweater Party Each year there is an ugly Christmas sweater party in Kansas City run by a group of volunteers. The proceeds of
The party will have an open bar, and food will be provided. The party is this Friday at Tower Tavern at 401 E. 31st St. in Kansas City, Mo. Tickets start at $50 and are still available for online purchase. If you can't attend the party, you can donate online at kcswaterparty.com.
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the party are donated to Operation Breakthrough, an organization dedicated to helping underprivileged children in Kansas City.
Similar to Toys for Tots, the Salvation Army is another popular charity. The Salvation Army aims to provide services and programs for those in need. Outside of any Dillons, Walgreens and Walmart you will most likely see a person standing with a red kettle to collect donations for the Salvation Army.
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The Lounge, Level 4: The Union's thoroughfare. Tables and chairs for laptop work as well as lounge chairs if you're there for the long haul. Coffee and snacks are plentiful in the Hawk Shop-open till 11:00p every night but Sunday, when the store closes at 9:00p.
Just Food is the primary food bank in Lawrence and its mission is to fight hunger in the community. It is currently taking donations to provide families with Christmas boxes. They are also in need of volunteers.
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The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies - Dec. 17
FIVE ARTHES — DEC. 17
The conclusion to "The Hobbit" nilogy promises to be the best and most epic entry, with the titular battle lasting a whopping 45 minutes and the scale of the film on par with "Lord of the Rings." This is the blockbuster of the holiday season.
James Corden, left, and Meryl Streep star in "Into The Woods," opening Christmas Day. "Into The Woods" is just one of many movies opening over the holidays.
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The Imitation Game — Dec. 25
This top-notch British period drama shows the exciting true story of how mathematician Alan Turing (Benedict Cumberbatch) created the world's first computer in order to break the Nazi Enigma code and help win WWII. Cumberbatch's sharp performance, like a more sensitive, heartbreaking version of Sherlock, is a lock in the Best Actor race.
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Into the Woods — Dec. 25
This excellent Stephen Sondheim musical subverts the classic fairy tales of Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel and Jack and the Beanstalk by playing them out normally then continuing past the endings we know, growing dark and realistic as the characters learn to be careful what they wish for.
the interview — Dec. 25
Seth Rogen and James Franco team up for another ridiculous buddy movie guaranteed to score big laughs, playing celebrity talk show hosts who go to interview Kim Jong-un in North Korea. Recruited to assassinate the dictator, they get hilariously out of their depth when things don't go according to plan.
Unbroken — Dec. 25
Angelina Jofie directs this inspiring true story of an Olympic athlete and soldier who was shot down in WWII, survived for 47 days on a raft at sea, then stayed strong through several years of Japanese POW camps before making it back home. Though told with heavy-handedness, it's a powerful journey nonetheless.
Selma — Jan. 9
In the wake of the Ferguson, Mo., protests, this potent historical drama about Martin Luther King Jr.'s crucial civil rights marches in Selma, Ala., in 1965 is especially timely, with both a mighty screen portrayal of MLK by David Oyelowo and brutal, gripping depictions of the protests.
Inherent Vice — Jan. 9
Paul Thomas Anderson has crafted some of the most fascinating American dramas of recent years ("There Will Be Blood," "The Master"). So his latest, a comedic crime noir about a stoner detective (Joaquin Phoenix) in 1970s L.A. that's comparable to "The Big Lebowski," will be a particularly strange and special treat.
American Sniper — Jan. 16 Clint Eastwood has been losing his directing strength with his most recent films, but his new war movie about the career of the deadliest sniper (Bradley Cooper) in American armed forces history ensures extreme intensity on the battlefield if not much weight outside of that. It won't quite be on the dramatic level of "The Hurt Locker," but it sure will exhilarate.
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Before coming to the U.S., Thuy Nguyen, an English teacher from the mountainous province of Hà Giang, Vietnam, never imagined using a rubber band to teach pronunciation to her students. But after taking a University language and speaking class and seeing how a rubber band helps visualize where to put the stress in a word, she can't wait to show her students when she returns home.
"We learn a lot from the way teachers here teach international students, especially the techniques they use in their lecture," said Nguyen, as she explained the rubber band method.
Nguyen is one of 13 high school English teachers from underserved and remote areas of Vietnam enrolled in a yearlong teacher training program at the University. Though the University has previously had groups of teachers from Brazil and China stay for a training program, this is the first group of teachers entirely from Vietnam.
At home, these teachers help gifted high school students improve their English, but here, the teachers are polishing their own ability to speak the language and learning new methods of teaching, like the rubber band example, to take back home with them next May.
The idea for the group's stay sparked when Kellie Smith Herrod, a language specialist at the University's Applied English Center, traveled to Vietnam last year. During her stay overseas, Herrod conducted English language research as a Fulbright scholar and made important connections at the U.S.
Embassy. Herrod discussed the idea of connecting the University and Vietnam through a teacher training program.
"One of the biggest things that I wanted to do was connect the University of Kansas with a university in Vietnam or some kind of exchange," Herrod said. "It didn't matter to me what it was, or who it was, but that KU had some kind of connection with Vietnam."
"I think the influence that these teachers are going to have on their students will be just unbelievable because they have such a long time that they're here."
KELLIE SMITH HERROD Language specialist
The Embassy and the AEC turned in a proposal eight weeks later and welcomed the English teachers to the University in August. The program is sponsored by the U.S.Department of State Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs in Hanoi, Vietnam.
As part of their visit, the teachers are also involved in many community activities to let the group experience as much American culture as possible. The 10 women and three men currently live in Naismith Hall, each sharing a room with a college student. Though the teachers' ages range from 28 to 40 years old, well above the average age of a student living in the dorms, coordinators say they are doing well in the environment and get to see another facet of American culture.
["The embassy] wants as much people-to-people contact
The group attended KU Homecoming Week and international orientation week, in addition to a professional conference on teaching English hosted in Missouri. They have gone on a Kaw Valley farm tour, thrift store shopping and stayed with an American family for the Thanksgiving holiday. For the next two weeks, the group has a full schedule volunteering around the community.
as possible," Herrod said. "Not just with college students, but with people in the community and expose them to the diversity of the U.S."
Nhung Truong, a teacher from Yen Bai, a province in North Vietnam, said the United States is the best place to practice English. $ ^{b} $
"My dream [was] to go to an English-speaking country and see the culture and lifestyle and enrich my knowledge," Truong said. "When I come back [to Vietnam], I will have so many things to tell [my students] about the world."
Next semester, the teachers will take more intensive training courses for teaching English. Each teacher will also spend a day experiencing a high school class in a local school next January. When the 13 teachers return to Vietnam, they will lead workshops of their own, training other Vietnamese teachers with the methods they learned during their time in Kansas.
"I think the influence that these teachers are going to have on their students will be just unbelievable because they have such a long time that they're here," Herrod said. "They'll be able to share their experiences for many years."
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Anschutz Library is expected to receive around 22,000 visits from students during finals week, according to data from KU Libraries.
In the wake of multiple incidents concerning campus safety this fall, University Police Captain James Anguiano said while no policy changes are currently planned, students should stay alert as they pack into campus libraries to study for final exams.
"If you see something, say something. Nothing is too unusual for the Public Safety Office to come out and investigate," Anguiano said.
One of the campus incidents in question is the Nov. 5 arrest of an individual who disrupted classes while wearing a mask and military garb at the University. Another is the Nov. 25 shooting at Florida State University's Strozier Library that left one dead and three injured.
FSU graduate named Myron May, encountered security systems installed at the entrance of the library, which prevented more harm from being done, according to FSU Deputy Chief of Police Jim Russell.
"One of the things was, apparently, the guy (May), to go into the main library, he couldn't get past the turnstiles, and he turned around and walked back outside," Russell said.
The shooter at Strozier, an
FSU installed turnstiles at the entrance of the library after a woman was sexually battered there in 2008. Students must swipe a valid student ID card to enter the library.
Anschutz Library is staffed by student security guards after the circulation desk closes at midnight. Anguiano said the building is also subject to occasional patrols by campus police officers.
Student Safety Advisory Board chair Garrett Farlow said other circumstances must play out before the University considers policy changes that could lead to similar security
measures.
"It is something that we are looking at, especially with concealed carry coming up in 2017." Farlow said. "I think they're trying to see what happens with that law before we place turntails in the library. It's definitely something that would help."
Anguiano said there are no current plans for any changes to building security policy.
"A lot of times, we do things over the Winter Break. That's when conversations really start to progress," Anguiano said.
Russell, who is still presiding over the review process over the FSU incident, said reviewing facility safety policies should be a priority for all universities.
"I would just encourage any facility to make analysis of security, and make hardware measures and procedures, and make that an ongoing thing... there could always be improvements if your environment changes," Russell said.
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One of Kansas' weak points coming into the game against Georgetown was its three-point shooting. Before Wednesday night, the Jayhawks were averaging 32.2 percent from beyond the arc.
Kansas' 3-point shooting bailed it out of a tough situation against Joshua Smith and the Georgetown Hoyas on Wednesday night. Led by sophomore Brannen Greene, the Jayhawks shot 55.6 percent from the three, making 10 out of 18 attempts in a 75-70 victory at the Verizon Center in Washington D.C.
Greene was 5-for-5 from behind the line, and fellow sophomore guard Wayne Selden Jr. added two 3-pointers of his own.
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The improved 3-point shooting came at a good time, as Kansas couldn't get much going inside. Smith, a 6-foot-10, 350-pound big man helped Georgetown dominate Kansas in the paint most of the night. Smith recorded 20 points on 8 for 13 shooting with five rebounds and three blocks.
Georgetown was able to record 10 blocks on Kansas throughout the game, compared to only four from the Jayhawks. Georgetown's Mikael Hopkins helped anchor their defense down low, recording five of their 10 blocks.
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Junior Perry Ellis had one of his worst shooting nights on the season, going 4-for-15 from the field for 13 points.
Kansas has increased its free throw percentage this season. The Jayhawks started the season off missing 22 free throws in their first two games, but have improved this number as of late.
The Jayhawks were two free throws shy of their season high against Georgetown, sinking 25 shots from the free-throw line. Sophomore Frank Mason and freshman Kelly Oubre Jr. led the way with five free throws each on six attempts. Against Florida, Kansas made a season-high number of free throws (27) and shot the highest percentage of the year (84.4 percent).
Come conference play, if the Jayhawks can't go toe-to-toe with big men like Texas freshman Myles Turner, 3-pointers may not be there to bail them out. Teams can either live or die by the three, the numbers say. At the end of the day, most teams die by it.
On top of Kansas' 3-point shooting, its shooting from the free-throw line provided much needed offense as well.
If it weren't for 3-pointers and accurate free-throw shooting, the Jayhawks may not have escaped Washington, D.C. with a victory. The Jayhawks have now defeated the Hoyas in back-to-back matchups.
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Unlike the Florida game, the No.10 Kansas Jayhawks (7-1) weren't down by 18 points at any time against Georgetown (5-3). But similar to the Florida game, Kansas made large runs to keep the lead out of reach for Georgetown.
Greene was 4-for-4 from the line. It put the game out of reach in the 75-70 Kansas victory in Washington D.C. on Wednesday night.
Sophomore Brannen Greene, who scored a career-high 19 points, led the Jayhawks on two 7-0 runs in the second half. The last 7-0 run started by Greene hitting his last two free throws
"I felt well since shoottaround today," Greene said. "I like the gym, like the arena so I played within the team."
Greene was able to get hot in the second half by hitting four of his five made 3-pointers. The last Greene 3-pointer was the dagger as it put Kansas up 68-63 with a minute left in game, and Georgetown couldn't respond.
Wayne [Selden] drove to the middle and Landen [Lucas] set a big-time screen, it wasn't even part of the play, and I found myself wide open, I took my time and knocked it down," Greene said about his last 3-pointer. "I loved that three honestly, it was a big three for me."
Kansas started the game hot by reaching out to a 7-2 run, and then an 8-0 run a few Georgetown baskets later to put Kansas ahead 22-11.
The 8-0 was started by none other than Greene with his first 3-pointer, and he said he was feeling the rhythm. He
said the basket looked extra wide tonight for him.
"I just play my role," Greene said. "It was my night, sometimes you see a big basket and that's what I saw tonight."
The 11-point lead halfway through the first half was the largest lead of the game, but that didn't stop Georgetown from making a comeback. In the last three minutes of the first half, Georgetown went on an 11-0 run to give the Hoyas its first lead of the game. The Georgetown run was ignited by a variety of Hoyas.
"I think they are good," Self said. "I think they have some nice pieces and I bet you they have end up having a nice year. [Georgetown] is well-coached and well drilled, and I'm sure Georgetown will be right in the middle in the Big
Kansas looks to stay hot against Purdue
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The Kansas women's basketball team is coming off an incredible upset win against No. 10 California on Sunday at Allen Fieldhouse, a 62-39 win that improved Kansas' record to 7-2. The Jayhawks will take on the Purdue Boilermakers (3-4) on Thursday at the Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, In.
The Boilermakers are hoping to end their three-game losing streak against the Jayhawks. Purdue suffered a close loss
against Dayton, 63-61. Senior forward Whitney Bays carried the team and with 19 points, 18 rebounds and 5 steals for the Boilermakers.
Boilermaker sophomore guard Bridget Perry will also be a key player for the Jayhawks. Against Dayton, Perry finished with 15 points, eight rebounds and three steals.
Purdue seemed to have trouble from the 3-point line against Dayton, but had 42 points in the paint. The Jayhawks will need to capitalize on that and force 3-point shots, just like they did in the
Senior guard Asia Boyd is coming off of an incredible game, going 5-for-6 from the field and making all three of her 3-point attempts. Boyd stepped up her game against a nationally ranked team, but the real question is if she can keep up her strong offense.
win with California, who only made 2 of 11 attempts from long range.
When Kansas played against Incarnate Word, coach Bonnie Henrickson, senior forward Chelsea Gardner and senior guard Natalie Knight all admitted that they lacked
focus because they were more worried about the game against California than the game they were playing in.
Kansas will need to learn from their past and focus on the game at hand rather than look two or three games ahead.
The Jayhawks need to watch out for fouling, because the Boilermakers can make free throws. Purdue was 13-for-19 against Dayton.
This game will be a rebound battle. Both teams have quite an impressive total in their last games; Kansas had 45 rebounds and Purdue had 51.
This game could fall into the hands of whichever team is the most aggressive and has the most rebounds.
Kansas continues to have a turnover problem, and gave up 21 possessions to California in their last game. Kansas also gave up 10 points off turnovers against California.
To have success against the Boilermakers, Kansas needs to force Purdue to shoot threes and stayed out of foul trouble.
— Edited by Jordan Fox
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Lauren Aldridge, freshman,
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Senior guard Asia Boyd drives to the basket in the second half of Friday's game against Alabama in Allen Fieldhouse.
Aldridge is coming off a complete game against California, where she scored 11 points while adding four rebounds, five assists and two steals. The freshman was key as the Jayhawks took down a top-10 opponent for the second year in a row, and she'll continue to grow as the team's third option behind Chelsea Gardner and Natalie Knight.
Knight has been on fire from three-point range, shooting a ridiculous 17-23 (73.9 percent) from deep over the last six games, moving her up to 26th in the country. For reference, the current women's college basketball leader in three-point percentage is shooting just over 67 percent on the year, which is more than six percent lower than Knight in the last six games. If Knight is hitting her threes early on in this game, the Jayhawks become incredibly tough to beat, as opponents won't be able to double Chelsea Gardner inside for fear of leaving someone open on the perimeter.
Natalie Knight, senior, guard
Chayla Cheadle, freshman, guard
Statistically, you could make the argument that Asia Boyd should be starting over Cheadle, especially after Boyd's 13 point, six rebound performance against No. 10 California, but that wouldn't really tell the whole story. Cheadle has been one of the best players for the Jayhawks on the defensive side of the ball, as she has been asked to guard the other team's best player night after night, and she's done a pretty good job of that. However, if Boyd continues to play at this rate, she might be inserted back into the starting five, especially considering that Boyd is a senior this year.
Jada Brown, sophomore, forward Brown is having a bit of a rough stretch, as she hasn't made more than one field goal in a game since her 5-of-5 shooting performance against Alabama on November 21. Regardless, Brown has done a good job rebounding the ball this year, averaging 8.5 rebounds per 40 minutes. She's second on the team with 12 offensive rebounds, so her scoring woes really haven't hurt the team that much.
Jada Brown, sophomore, forward
Chelsea Gardner, senior, forward Gardner has been one of the best players in the nation this season, and it was no surprise when she was added to the
Naismith Trophy Watch List this week. Gardner put up 22 points and 8 rebounds in the Jayhawks' upset of No.10 California, and she's a big part of why the team received votes to be ranked in the most recent AP Poll.
PURDUE (3-4)
Bridget Perry, sophomore, guard
Judge Perry, sophomore, guard Perry has been hit-or-miss this season, and her numbers have certainly reflected that. In seven appearances this year, Perry has three games with 10 or more points and at least five assists or five rebounds, but she's also had three games where she's failed to total more than five points, rebounds or assists. Perry will need to have one of her better games of the year if Purdue is going to beat Kansas, especially considering how good the Jayhawks' guard play has been.
Ashley Morrisette, sophomore guard
There's an argument to be made that much of the Boilermakers' struggles early this season can be attributed to Morrisette's shaky play. More than 51 percent of Morrisette's shots have been threes this year, despite the fact that she is shooting a pedestrian 30 percent from long range (2.3 percent below team average). Of players who have attempted at least five shots, Morrisette is dead last on the team in
Wilson has done a bit of everything this year, as she's third on the team in points, first in assists and third in steals. Wilson has also been one of the best free throw shooters for the Boilermakers, shooting seven percent above the team average. That being said, Wilson did have a rough outing in the team's last game against the Dayton Flyers, missing all six of her field goal attempts, and she'll be looking to bounce back against Kansas.
field goal percentage, and she'll need to be much more efficient against the jayhawks.
Whitney Bays, senior, forward
Whitley Bay, Sonner, torrents Bays has gotten off to a strong start this season, leading the Boilermakers in points,
April Wilson, junior, guard
rebounds and steals. Bays is coming off a dominant 19 point, 18 rebound performance against the Dayton Flyers, although the effort did occur in a loss. That being said, the 6-2 West Virginia native will have her hands full with Chelsea Gardner.
Liza Clemons, senior, forward
Liza Clemons, Senior, forward Clemons is typically a good barometer for how the team is playing, averaging 9.3 points per game on 64.7 percent shooting in victories, while averaging 6.8 points per game in losses, shooting a combined 8-of-26 (30.8 percent) in losses. If the Jayhawks can frustrate Clemons and force her to miss early, it could be a long night for the Boilermakers.
— Edited by Jordan Fox
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Zenger now sits in hot seat after Beaty hire
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In baseball, a batter gets three strikes before he's out. The same applies to Kansas athletic director Sheahon Zenger.
On Friday, Zenger hired his second football coach since taking over for Lew Perkins in 2011, announcing David Beaty as the school's 38th coach.
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Whether the Beaty hire pans out or not in the next five or so years, it will likely be Zenger's last. If things go according to plan, Beaty will lead Kansas to several bowl games and some hardware. Zenger will only have to make another football hire for Kansas in the event Beaty heads for greener pastures.
Football is by no means the athletic director's lone measuring stick. As the face of athletics, Zenger's job is multifaceted and isn't strictly score-related.
But if by year four, Kansas still slogs its way to two-, three- and four-win seasons, a new athletic director will be in charge of rallying up a search committee amid apathy.
Athletics Director Sheahon Zenger speaks before coach David Beatty's introductory press conference on Monday.
To date, Zenger has been exceptional with regard to academics across all sports, and on-field performance in all sports except football. Basketball hums along as usual, although it may be able to run itself, and nonrevenue sports such as volleyball have excelled to unprecedented levels.
not go unnoticed, as Zenger was appraised in 2013 and enjoyed a 33 percent raise, equal to Oklahoma State's athletic director Mike Holder at $600,000 per year.
But for all his good doings, wins on the football field are imperative to keep up in college athletics, and Zenger has not gained much ground on this front.
And these successes did
With more than 90 student athletes on roster, and a majority of them on full-ride scholarships, factoring in all the expenditures for each player, football is the most expensive endeavor Kansas Athletics takes on each year. Kansas dropped $31 million on the Anderson Family Football complex in 2008, and as recently as this summer, it spent $3.64 million to remove the track.
Unfortunately, the high-earning potential of college football has not been tapped into during Zenger's reign. Attendance and interest are waning throughout the program over the worst five-year stretch in school history.
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mistake, but Zenger has to be right on this decision, which may ultimately lead to a tough decision from Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little.
Desperate times call for desperate measures. Like all athletic directors, Zenger is in the business of making tough decisions. September's firing of two-year head coach Charlie Weis — his own hire — was a prime example of that.
The firing marks the first of many tough decisions Zenger faced in the past months. This time around, he appointed a search committee with an understanding of Kansas football: former players, a former Big 12 commissioner, people who appreciate the challenges KU football presents.
Kansas football does not become better by virtue of the fact that old coaches Turner Gill and Weis are gone. Neither does everyone involved in the program get a free pass.
Strike one was Turner Gill. Unfortunately, Zenger was hosed by the umpire in this instance. He didn't make the hiring, but oversaw a 2-10 season in 2010.
He did learn from his
Strike two was Weis. Zenger swung for the fences with a coach that excelled in various aspects of football, but never at the college level. A rash high-risk, high-reward decision that he missed badly.
Down in the count 0-2.
Zenger needed to learn what it takes to hang in there and get a hit when the count is against him.
With the firing of Weis, Zenger told fans it was his mistake. But at the same time, he may have done himself a favor. If Zenger finds Beaty to be the right coach, someone who understands the challenges of the Kansas head coaching position, in recruiting, in its brand, in a disheartened fanbase. If Zenger finds a coach who is meticulous, vivacious, and is still young enough to relate to his players and their challenges, get players to buy in, win games and not press conferences, then yes, he will have done himself a favor.
The hot seat that Weis vacated is now inherited by Zenger himself.
For the first two years of Weis' time at Kansas, Gill
With a 9-39 record and just two conference victories under his watch since 2011, Zenger needed an answer for his own sake, and with an offense that averaged 16 points per game while Weis was here, a new face on the sideline was necessary.
was the scapegoat. But by year three, Kansas fans grew weary of Weis not taking ownership for the on-field performance. Weis made a habit of pointing to how Kansas hadn't won a conference game, or road game, or against top-25 competition in "an eternity". In other words, he flaunted the fact that he was attempting to make lemonade out of the half-sliced, green, cerebrum-looking lemons.
In dire need of change. Clint Bowen was named interim to change the culture surrounding football and to salvage a senior-heavy roster.
And he did. Bowen's devotion to Kansas football emanated from the podium on a weekly basis. It's been well-documented that he coached an Orange Bowl Champion, but he also played in bowl games for the Jayhawks as well. For a program entrenched in five years of losing, memories of better times have become fuzzy. But there are still people like Bowen around that remember them vividly.
And he did.
Add in the fact that he's also seen the other side of things: Kansas dropping seven straight games in 2009 after starting 5-0, and now this, a program whose worst enemy is itself, the 44-year-old has been a part of both winning and losing Jayhawk cultures. He knows what works; he knows what doesn't.
That's what made Bowen's name so compelling during
this coaching search.
For a program needing a breath of life, Zenger gave Bowen the remainder of 2014 to see what he could do. During that eight-game stretch, Kansas found an offensive identity with Michael Cummings, won a conference game by 20 points nearly knocked off the No. 4 team in the country, and sure, it got whipped a few times - talent was sorely lacking.
Not many people care more about Kansas football or have spent more time around the program than Bowen, but after his press conference on Monday, Beaty is nipping at his heels.
A Beaty/Bowen combo is one Kansas fans can get behind, could resurrect Kansas football, and save an athletic director some embarrassment.
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"This is certainly one of the toughest decisions — the toughest decision in my coaching career — to tell a player like him with everything he's done and what he represents, to tell him that you're not part of those 23 right now. I just see some other players slightly ahead of him."
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— Jurgen Klimmann on leaving Donovan out of the 2014 World Cup US Soccer
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Landon Donovan holds the Major League Soccer scoring record with 137 goals.
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A: Clint Dempsey and Brian McBride
Landon Donovan retires from soccer with incredible but incomplete career
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United States soccer legend Landon Donovan played and won his last career game in
Sunday's Major League Soccer Cup final with the Los Angeles Galaxy. The championship was Donovan's sixth MLS Cup and the Galaxy's fifth in franchise history, making the team the first to win five Major League Soccer (MLS) Cups.
Donovan is responsible for some of the most iconic moments in U.S. soccer. His goal against Algeria in stoppage time of the United States' final group stage game in the 2010 World Cup was possibly one of the greatest moments in American sports. He retired as the highest scorer to ever wear a U.S. national team shirt and with the highest scoring and assist titles in the MLS.
Also, many credit Donovan for the growing popularity and notoriety of MLS, although tangible evidence of that is difficult to point out, to say the least.
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ovan's career, things are a lot more complicated than they seem.
While Donovan has been the face of MLS since 2003, when he led the San Jose Earthquakes to an MLS Cup win, he was on the verge of joining a top club in Europe before opting to stay in southern California.
Donovan signed his first professional contract with German club Bayer Leverkusen. However, he spent most of his time with Leverkusen back in the U.S. training with the United States under-17 team. A common theme across his career was the reluctance to play in unfamiliar, uncomfortable settings. He would return to Germany in 2009
with FC Bayern Munich only to make six appearances under then-coach and current U.S. coach Jurgen Klinsmann.
Between seasons with the Galaxy (the MLS plays its seasons opposite from other leagues), Donovan played for Everton FC in the English Premier League. He had success with Everton, scoring only two goals but being named the league's Player of the Month in January 2010. In the 2011 MLS off-season, Donovan returned to Everton and assisted seven goals.
Everton wanted to sign Donovan to a permanent deal in 2011, but the Galaxy's stingy valuation of $15 million kept Everton or any other Premier League team from signing him. Any possibility of Donovan testing himself at the highest level ended in August 2013, when he signed a long-term deal with the Galaxy.
His petty, passive-aggressive reaction toward being left off the 2014 World Cup roster by Klinsmann, who may have held a grudge from the Bayern Munich grade, proved a disappointing
end to Donovan's national team career
"I think I was one of the better players in camp." Donovan said via goal. com. "If I had gone in and didn't think I deserved it then I can live with that, but that is not the case here."
Along the way, Donovan made some controversial career decisions. First, he decided to take a few months off from soccer and miss the first month of the 2013 MLS season. Second, he made the choice to retire at 32 in a year that he led MLS with 19 assists. Donovan could easily have played another year or two, but the length of his career is, and always should be, completely up to him.
What isn't up to Donovan is how people see his career. For the national team's leading scorer to never have played a full season in one of the world's top leagues shows that any comparison with the rest of the country's Premier League stars, like Clint Dempsey or Brian McBride, is apples to oranges.
Roster overhaul for next Sporting KC season underway
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In the weeks after Sporting Kansas City was eliminated from 2014 MLS Cup contention with a 2-1 loss to the New York Red Bulls in the opening round of the playoffs, manager Peter Vermes made it clear that changes to the squad were imminent.
Those changes came into full swing this week after Sporting KC surrendered its MLS crown to the Los Angeles Galaxy on Sunday.
"We need players on all lines," Vermes said via the team's official website. "We need players on the defensive line, we need players in the midfield and we need players up top. Until any of these deals get secured, we're going to keep working towards improving the roster."
On Monday during a 12-hour trade window, the team sent center defender Aurelien Collin to Orlando City SC — one of the two MLS expansion teams — for 26-year-old defender Jailal Anibaba, a third-round pick in January's MLS SuperDraft, and cash considerations. Collin was hoping for a new contract with the club after his current deal was set to expire in 2014, but the sides couldn't come to an agreement.
Ike Opara — who Vermes expects to be ready for the start of the 2015 season — is a shoe-in for Collin's role on the back-line, while Anibaba will play a sporadic role as a reserve.
"It wasn't easy," Vermes said. "But I think all of you know that in the (salary) cap world of all sports, there are always going to be challenges trying
to keep your team together. In this situation, it became a cap casualty."
"There's a lot of time to build a team and try to put something together, and we're going to work towards that."
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The Collin trade was followed by another trade, which moved forward C.J. Sapong to the Philadelphia Union for a first-round pick in the SuperDraft. In the final deal of the 12-hour window, the team acquired Bernardo Anor from the Columbus Crew to shore up the midfield.
Olum mutually agreed to terminate the defender's contract in late November, and the team declined contract options on Toni Dovale, Andy Gruenebaum, Michael Kafari, Eric Kronberg, Victor Muñoz, and Sal Zizzo. Earlier this week, forward Soony Saad signed with the Thailand Premier League side BEC Tero Sasana FC.
Those trades came after Sporting KC and Lawrence
Añor is expected to serve as a direct replacement to Sal
Although the moves weren't easy, each of them made sense. While Sapong was drafted by the club in 2011, he peaked with the team in 2012 with nine goals in 31 MLS appearances. But with the emergence of Dom Dwyer in 2014, Sapong started only seven times in 2014 and notched just two goals, and was forced to play outside of his natural position.
Zizzo, who was selected by New York FC in the MLS Expansion Draft on Wednesday. The 26-year-old Venezuelan notched six goals with Columbus in 2014, which would have been good enough for second on the current Sporting KC roster.
Gruenebaum and Kronberg, both goalkeepers, struggled down the stretch. They allowed two goals in each of the team's final four games, all of which were losses. Homegrown Jon Kempin is the only goalkeeper remaining on the squad. The man between the pipes is the glaring gap in the Sporting KC squad right now, but it's expected to be addressed in the coming months.
"We have some good targets, and we're moving closer and closer to securing that position," Vermes said. "We want
to make sure it's somebody that's going to be able to play at the style and level we want to play at."
All in all, the team has sent out $966,000 and brought in only Anor, who is slated for $48,000. While the team is still working on deals for Kevin Ellis and Jacob Peterson, it's clear that Vermes will have plenty of room to work with to bring in players and complete his squad over the next couple of months.
"We've still got some work to do," Vermes said. "The things that happened today are the things we worked towards ... There's a lot of time to build a team and try to put something together, and we're going to work towards that."
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11 - Brannen Greene points during a four-minute stretch in the second half
39 - Minutes for Perry Ellis, a season-high
32 - Kansas free throw attempts, second-most in a game this season
The sophomore forward logged a career-high 19 points and made all five of his three-point field goal attempts. Four of them came in the second half, helping Kansas hold off a stingy Georgetown team. He was extremely efficient, only missing one field goal and making all of his four free throw attempts. All of this came in 18
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Despite starting, the freshman only recorded five minutes of playing time after one field goal attempt. All of his playing time was taken up by Greene and Kelly Oubre Jr., who were both playing well on Wednesday. Mykhaiilu remains one of the team's best three-point shooters and on-ball defenders, so don't expect too many losses for him. This season forward.
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Mason hit one of the most important shots in the game in the second half as he made a 3-pointer to break a 7-0 Georgetown run. He scored 14 points on 50-percent shooting and also added three rebounds, three assists, two steals and a blocked shot. He continues to play big minutes for coach Bill Self during crunch time.
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A 7-0 run in the second half was anchored by Greene hitting 3-pointers in back-to-back possessions. The two 3-pointers came after Georgetown took its first lead of the second half, and Kansas responded with the run to get the Jayhawks back on top, 51-47, with 10 minutes left.
The second half started similar to the first half — Kansas went on a 5-0 run led by sophomore guard Frank Mason, who was second on the team with 14 points and led the team with three assists.
"[Greene] did what he does," Georgetown coach John Thompson said. "He's a terrific shooter. I don't think he did anything different from what he's been doing. If he gets an open shot, it's going to go in and we gave him too many open shots."
Even though the Hoyas made a 7-0 run late in the second half, Georgetown wasn't able to recapture the lead. But the Hoyas did tie the game at 61 with three minutes left in the game.
Georgetown center Josh Smith, who had two blocks and scored a team-high 20 points, caused a lot of problems for Kansas, and was the reason the Hoyas kept the game close throughout the second half. The Kansas frontcourt couldn't contain him and struggled to shoot over him.
"That vas a big dude we played against," freshman Kelly Oubre Jr. said.
The tie didn't last long. On the next two possessions, with Smith on the bench, Kansas went to the paint and convert on two layups by junior Perry Ellis and freshman Cliff Alexander. Ellis had his second double-double of the season, recording 13 points and 10 rebounds. Alexander played a season-high 26 minutes due to junior Landen Lucas's foul trouble.
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like he was focused of late. He's a talented kid."
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Cliff Alexander free throws (.59 left in second half)
"According to [Greene], if I let him play, he can do it every night," Self said. "He seemed
After seven straight points by Georgetown, Mason hit a key 3-pointer to silence the crowd and help Kansas regain control
Like he did against Florida on Friday. Mason gave Kansas some momentum going into halftime by making a layup with seven seconds to go, giving the Jayhawks the halftime lead.
Frank Mason 3-pointer (7:44 left in second half)
the Jayhawks up five and out of reach for Georgetown.
Up by one point with about a minute to play. Alexander continued his success at the free throw line by sinking two important free throws to extend the Kansas lead to three. Georgetown would never get closer the rest of the way.
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DEC. 13, 2:15 P.M., KANSAS CITY, MO.
Kansas didn't have the prettiest game against Georgetown on Wednesday, but it was good enough to pull out the win. After defeating the Hoyas 75-70, the Jayhawks are on a six-game winning streak and heading into the Utah game with a lot of confidence. In the midst of a tough stretch against multiple NCAA Tournament-caliber teams, Kansas should be battle-tested heading into a clash with No. 13 Utah.
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Freshman Kelly Oubre Jr. and sophomore Brannen Greene received increased minutes against Georgetown, suggesting the Kansas rotation is far from being solidified. Sviatosvlad Mykhailiuk, who has started multiple games, played only five minutes with one field goal attempt on Wednesday. Oubre, Greene and Mykhailiuk seem to be battling for playing time.
One of the most inconsistent players for Kansas this season, Greene exploded for a team-high 19 points on 5-for-6 shooting. He made all five of his 3-point attempts and all four of his free throws. With Kansas trailing, Greene made three 3-pointers in a three-minute span to help the Jayhawks regain the lead in the second half.
QUESTION MARK
PLAYER TO WATCH
KU
Brannen Greene guard
59 3-point field goal percentage.
BY THE NUMBERS
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Brannen Greene misses from 3-point range (5 attempts) and free throw line (4 attempts).
Kansas can find ways to stop Utah's offense from taking control of the game. With Utah averaging 80.6 points per game and Kansas only scoring more points than that just two times this season, the Jayhawks will need to defend the Utes better than what other teams have this season to leave the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo., with a win.
Kansas defense held Georgetown guard D'Vauletes Smith-Rivera to 20-percent shooting, 26 percentage points below his season average.
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No.10 KANSAS (7-1, Big 12)
PROJECTED STARTERS
MAYAN SMITH
Wayne Selden Jr., sophomore, guard
Selden is one of three Jayhawks, playing major minutes, at least 25 per game. In the first seven games, Selden has scored at least nine points in five of them. In games in which he doesn't score many points, he finds other means of contributing — for example, his nine assists against Rider.
No.13 UTAH (5-2, Big East)
★★★★
PETER E. HOWARD
Mason is another major provider for the layhawks this season. He, too, averages major minutes (31.6), which is nearly double what he played last year. He is an 87 percent free-throw shooter and a 50 percent 3-point shooter (7-14).
Frank Mason III, sophomore, guard
★★★☆
PETER HAWKINS
Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk, freshman, guard
Svi is budding into a key addition to this year's Kansas team. He set career highs in minutes played (32) and points scored (11) against Michigan State. He snags 2.7 rebounds a game and shoots just under 30 percent from 3-point land.
★★★☆☆
P. SAVANEZ
Perry Ellis, junior, forward
Ellis is the third jayhawk averaging major minutes (28.3) and leads all other jayhawks in points per game (14.6) and rebounds (6.7). Ellis has four of Kansas' 16 dunks this year.
★★★★
M. HASAN
Landen Lucas, sophomore, forward
Lenton Lucas, Signatories to the
Lucas averages 10.7 minutes per game, but he works hard for his playing time and makes the most out of every play. Against Michigan State, he only played eight minutes but scored six points, which put him on pace for a 30-point game if he played the entire 40 minutes. In just nine minutes against Florida, Lucas seized six rebounds.
★★★☆☆
PROJECTED STARTERS
D. S. HARI
Brandon Taylor, junior, guard
Taylor was one of three starters to score in double-digit figures against Wichita State, scoring a game-high 17 points. He averages 11.3 points, 2.4 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game.
★★★★☆
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Delon Wright, senior, guard
Wright is in many 2015 NBA mock drafts and he should be. He averages major minutes every game (31.1), while scoring 15 points on 75 percent, 4.7 rebounds and 5.1 assists. He also has eight blocks in seven games and shoots 47 percent from 3-point range.
★★★★
Kenneth Ogbe, sophomore, guard
Kentem Goble, sophomore, guard
Ogbe is from Germany and stands at 6-foot-6. He scores 7.1 points and pulls down 2.7 rebounds per contest. His best game of the season came against Alabama State. He shot 50 percent from the field and from behind the 3-point line while scoring a season-high 19 points.
line while scoring a season-high 19 points.
★★★☆☆
PARKS FIELD MFG.
Jakob Poeltl, freshman, forward
Poettl is only a freshman, but he is already a main part to this Utah team. He averages 12 points and 9.6 rebounds. He is 7 feet tall, a player the Jahywhas are missing this year on the roster. He is Utah's best rebounder, grabbing at least 10 boards in five of Utah's first seven games. He also blocks three shots a game. He will be a key player Saturday.
★★★★
Chris Reyes, sophomore, forward
Reyes is not much of a scorer and averages more rebounds per game. He averages 4,7 points and 4,9 rebounds. His best game came against No.16 San Diego State when he scored eight points and nine rebounds.
★★★☆☆
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AT A GLANCE
The Utah Utes moved way up the polls this week and now sits at No. 13 in the AP, just three spots behind Kansas. Just like the Jayhawks, the Utes have played two other top-25 teams, winning one and losing the other. They lost by a slim margin of four points on the road against San Diego State, but overcame Wichita State by one point in overtime last Wednesday.
PLAYER TO WATCH
Dakarai Tucker,
guard
The junior guard has flares of bright spots in the early season. He missed the first four games for the Utes due to injury, but has been a big-time scorer since coming back, netting 31 points in three games. He came off the bench against Wichita State and dropped a season-best 13 points, while adding four rebounds.
QUESTION MARK
Will the offense slow down against 10th-ranked Kansas?
As mentioned before, Utah has played two top-25 teams and its offense has dwindled drastically in those two games. When not playing a ranked team, the Utes score an average of 89.2 points, while scoring 59 points when matching up against ranked teams.
BY THE NUMBERS
The average number of points Utah scores per game this season. That number is ranked No. 22 nationally.
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Utah's field-goal percentage. It is good for eighth overall.
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The number of times Utah has scored at least 90 points in a game this season
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No. 10 Kansas took on the Georgetown Hoyas at the Verizon Center in Washington, D.C. The Jayhawks walked away winners of a 75-70 contest, and the majority of the scoring came off the bench.
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The Jayhawks threw the usual starting five at the Hoyas, who scored 36 of the 75 total Kansas points. There's a reason why that number seems low for a 75-point game. It's because the four bench players who saw action Wednesday night outscored the five starters. The bench tallied 39 points.
Junior forward Perry Ellis and sophomore guard Frank Mason III scored a combined 27 points, but Kansas didn't see much contribution from the other three starters Wayne Selden Jr., Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk and Landen Lucas only scored a combined nine points.
Sophomore guard Brannen Greene carried a full load for the Kansas bench, scoring a hefty 19 points. He shot a near perfect 5-for-6, and in fact, 15 of his points came from a perfect stroke behind the three-point line, drilling all five of his 3-pointers. The other four points came from the free-throw line where he went 4-for-4. He missed the only two-point shot he attempted.
Freshman forward Cliff Alexander, who was ESPN's 100 No. 3 recruit, didn't record a double-double like he did Friday, but he made his presence felt in other ways. While netting seven points on 50-percent shooting, he added two clutch free throws in the final minute to widen the Kansas gap over Georgetown to three points. He swatted away two Hoya shots and pulled down six rebounds, four on the defensive side of the ball.
Freshman guards Devonte' Graham and Kelly Oubre Jr., both played crucial helping hands to aid the jayhawks in leaving the nation's capital with a victory and a six-game winning streak. Graham connected for six points and three rebounds, and Oubre linked up for seven points and five boards, his best showing in a Jayhawk jersey.
The bench shot 75 percent (6-for-8) from 3-point land, while the starters shot 44 percent (4-for-9).
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Who should be the Royals' starting right fielder next season?
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"JUSTIN UPTON"
Heading into the offseason, one of the clear areas of need
for the Kansas City Royals was an impact right fielder. While the Royals were able to make it to the seventh game of the World Series last season, their offense was an area of concern all season.
The expectation was that the Royals would look to sign a free agent to replace Nori Aoki but many of the top free agent outfielders have already been swept up off the market.
Nelson Cruz signed with the Mariners and Torii Hunter returned to the Minnesota Twins. Nick Markakis will replace the recently traded Jason Heyward in Atlanta while Michael Cuddyer will roam right field for the Mets.
This leaves pretty slim pickings for the Royals to choose from. Players like Ichiro Suzuki, Reed Johnson and Endy Chavez aren't exactly in the prime of their careers, and Alex Rios, Michael Morse and Jonny Gomes have solid track
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There is, however, a player that could be had via trade that would immediately change the projection for the Kansas City offense: Justin Upton. The Braves have shown a willingness to listen to offers on their star outfielders already having dealt Heyward, Upton is in the final year of his contract and Kansas City has some pieces it could offer to complete a deal.
Now, the Royals would rather not give up assets in order to acquire a player but Upton is the sort of impact bat worth a gamble. The Royals currently have a window to contend for a championship that might not come around again for a long time and they can't sit on their hands waiting for young players to advance through the minor leagues and make an impact in the MLB.
Justin Upton fits in well with what the Royals have in place and also fills a need. He is not an elite defender by any means but should be solid in right field, and any shortcomings he has can be covered by the elite glove and range of centerfielder Lorenzo Cain.
The Royals hit just 95 home runs in the regular season last year and 41 of those came from Alex Gordon, Mike Moustakas and Eric Hosmer, all left-handed batters. Billy Butler and Salvador Perez provided the power from the right side and with Butter signing with Oakland the Royals need a right-handed power bat.
Over the past three seasons, Upton posted a .266 average, .345 slugging percentage and hit 17, 27 and then 29 homeruns in those seasons. That sort of production would fit nicely sandwiched between Hosmer and Moustakas.
He even has a bit of speed, though his stolen base numbers went down in his two years in Atlanta', that Kansas City would be able to utilize in the manner that carried it deep into the postseason.
The Royals would need to give up some prospects to reach a deal but it shouldn't take much more than what the Cardinals gave up to get Heyward. It could catapult the Royals to favorites to repeat as American League champions.
Edited by Logan Schlossberg
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"ALEX RIOS AND JARROD DYSON"
Going into MLB winter meetings, the Kansas City Royals have multiple unanswered questions on the roster. Specifically, the Royals' needs fall in the rightfielder slot. Outfielder Nori Aoki filled the spot for the majority of the year in 2014, but Kansas City did not re-sign him.
The Royals could look at the trade market or free agent pool, which has multiple players to fit the role.
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Melky Cabrera is a viable candidate for the job, but he will be high in the Royals' price range. In addition, he will get offers from other teams. The Blue Jays have also been making a large push to lock-up Cabrera for the next few years.
13 seasons in the league. He will also help the Royals previouly hitting struggles. Rios hit a .280 batting average in one season with Texas, and has a career average of .278.
Another option for Kansas City is going after Texas Rangers outfielder Alex Rios. Many say Rio's best years are behind him, but he has veteran experience with
Rios would be a cheap, viable option for Kansas City, but a name with a history of success. In Rios' best season, he hit 304 with 91 RBIs, 25 home runs and had an on base percentage of .334.
As far as trading goes, outfielder Justin Upton of the Atlanta Braves is one of the best options for Kansas City, but also one of the most difficult to acquire. Getting Upton means the Royals would likely be forced to deal a young starting pitcher, such as Danny Duffy or Yordano Ventura.
The Royals could also go the route of not picking up new players and rely on minor league prospects. Outfieldier Carlos Peguero made four appearances for the Royals in 2014, but spent much of the season with Kansas City's Triple A affiliate, the Omaha Storm Chasers. In those four appearances, Peguero hit .222 with two hits and one RBI.
Outfielder Paulo Orlando has also made appearances with the Storm Chasers, dating back to 2011. Orlando was brought up to Kansas City's 40-man roster following the 2014 season. Orlando hit 63 RBIs and had a .302 batting average with Omaha this past year
Dyson is known for his baserunning, stealing 36 bases in the 2014 regular season. He became a great commodity in the postseason, pinch-running in late game situations.
Rios and Dyson appear to be the most feasible choices for the Royals in 2015.Both are within their price range, and both will be able to produce for Kansas City in the upcoming season.
On the roster now, outfielder Jarrod Dyson would slide into the slot if they were unable to fill it in the offseason. Dyson made appearances throughout the season and playoffs, including starting three World Series games.
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One man wearing military uniform and Guy Fawkes masks, recognizable from the movie and novel "V for Vendetta," entered University lecture halls during classes around 1 p.m. Wednesday in Budig and Wescoe halls to protest the University's handling of sexual assault.
"I am here on behalf of the victims of the sexual assault and rape cases that have been happening on campus," the masked man said. "I am here to let them know that they are not alone."
He was arrested on campus around 2 p.m. by the Office of Public Safety, Captain James Anguiano said.
PSO has not confirmed the exact number of individuals associated with the protest, but sent a campus-wide alert at 2:30 p.m. saying two individuals were in custody after "disrupting classes wearing masks."
One of the individuals, who did not give his name, said his message was a peaceful demonstration and "the only way to be heard." He said most students laughed and pulled
PSO sent officers to perform a safety sweep of Wescoe Hall, according to an alert updated at 3:32 p.m. Anguiano said an investigation of the individuals' connections to the protest is ongoing.
out their cell phones, but the only physical interaction he had was with a professor who tried to grab him and remove his mask.
Courtney Voorhees, a sophomore from Shawnee, said she was in the Budig 110 lecture hall when one of the masked men entered her classroom.
"The people all around me said we all thought he was going to shoot everyone," Voorhees said. "It got to the point where we all started ducking down and me and my friends next to me all grabbed each other's
arms."
Nick Benetti, a sophomore from St. Charles, Ill., said the man visited Wescoe 3140 and relayed his message.
"Everyone got quiet, and we didn't really know what was going on," said Benetti.
He said the professor, Brian Staihr, started walking toward the man, which prompted him to leave the classroom.
Jade Hall, a senior from
Jamie Gadd-Nelson, a junior from Kansas City, said she supports victims for victims of sexual assault, but didn't agree with the masked
"After that it started getting kind of scary because I hadn't really been thinking about that and then people brought it up," Hall said. "I was kind of like, 'Wow, this could be really bad.' "
Derby, was in Budig when the man came in. She said she thought little of it until others around her started wondering if he had a gun.
"I am here on behalf of the victims of the sexual assault and rape cases that have been happening on campus. I am here to let them know that they are not alone."
man's approach.
"People were terrified," Gadd-Nelson said. "Maybe hang out on Wescoe Beach and talk about it, but to go into the classrooms like that I think was definitely overstepping some boundaries."
One of the masked individuals threatened the Kappa Sigma fraternity, saying to a class in Wescoe, "All members who do not dissociate themselves with this fraternity will be seen as guilty parties and they will be dealt with
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Kappa Sigma president Jack Schwartz, a junior from St. Louis, said he contacted police after he heard about masked men making threats against the fraternity.
Lawrence Police Department officers patrolled the area around the fraternity Wednesday night and will potentially for the next few days. Schwartz said they want to be prepared for the worst
and are taking the situation seriously to ensure everyone's safety.
"You can't let these things go lightly, but you also have to keep in mind that this could be anything," Schwartz said. "It could be just, you know, some people trying to gain attention."
Morgan Said, a senior from Kansas City, Mo. and student body president, said Greek Life emailed members during the afternoon of Nov. 5 to say they are not aware a real threat exists but advised them to remain alert and report
A masked man is arrested following in-class protests concerning the University's handling of sexual assault allegations. The man entered classrooms in Budig and Wescoe halls around 1 p.m. on Nov. 5.
suspicious activity to PSO and the Lawrence Police Department.
Will Nye, a junior from Dallas and director of public relations for Interfraternity Council, said Wednesday afternoon that they don't know anything more than the public.
Kappa Sigma is under investigation for an alleged sexual assault. The University extended the fraternity's suspension on Oct. 31. The University is also investigating two rapes that occurred in Hashinger Residence Hall after two men, one a University student, were arrested on Oct. 3.
PSO said anyone with information should call (785) 864-5900.
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"The bakery helps solidify Alchemy," Alexander said. "An equal amount of people
The warm smell of coffee that fills Alchemy Coffee is now paired with the fresh scent of baked goods, a new addition to the shop since it has added Bake House to its title. After a successful first year with just a coffee menu, shop owner Ben Farmer and his partner Joni Alexander added a bakery inside the shop.
come for the food as for the coffee."
"The cupcakes are one of my favorites to bake," Kelley said. "There are so many different combinations, and it is a really pretty process from start to finish. It's weird to say it is pretty, talking about baked goods, but they are gourmet and smell amazing."
Alexander said the ingredients are always purchased fresh from local farmers to support the community that supports her in return. Alexander bakes with no preservatives and
She recently hired two assistants to help with the baking: Farmer's mother, MaryBeth, and Jenna Kelley, a graduate student at the University.
Kelley was originally hired to be a barista but became an assistant baker as the success of the bakery grew. She said she grew up baking with her mother and grandmother, and her kitchen was always full of good food.
"The style of baking I do is Southern French baking," Alexander said. "It is down-home Southern food, but I add in a lot of French recipes."
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Alexander said she did not grow up with a love for baking. Rather, throughout years of traveling, cooking shows were the only TV show she could follow in different languages that sparked her interest. Now, she does extensive research on recipes she would like to make. After finding a base recipe, she then tweaks them to make the final product her own.
Pie, cookies, granola bars, bread, cakes, cinnamon rolls, jams and more can be found on the menu. Sandwiches on homemade biscuits were added to the menu last week. Alexander said the menu changes often so that nobody will get bored of the food.
The Merc recently added Alexander's pies to its store. It already carried Alchemy coffee and approached Alexander about bringing her pies to its store. The first 20 pies to hit the store sold out within 24 hours. The flavors of the pies at The Merc change every week.
"I have always wanted to own a bakery and it happened," Alexander said. "It has been a lot of work, but we love it."
Alexander said she and Farmer have worked to create a "mom and pop" sort of feel for their shop, as they both feel that is what the community wants. While talks of expansion are taking place, she said their goal is not to be too big that it becomes about a brand. They want the local feel of the shop to remain.
"It is amazing to be able to make a living off of your passion," Alexander said. "Ben and I both feel really blessed."
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Following a stagnant game day for the Kansas football team, Sunday morning was a busy one. Coach Charlie Weis has been relieved of his duties, Kansas Athletic Director Sheahon Zenger said in a Kansas Athletics press release after a 23-0 loss to Texas on Saturday, Weis' 22nd loss in 28 attempts. The firing ends a five-year contract prematurely, just four games into Weis' third year.
"I normally do not favor changing coaches mid-season," Zenger said in the release. "But I believe we have talented coaches and players in this program, and I think this decision gives our players the best chance to begin making progress right away."
After dismissing 29 players for mostly academic or behavioral reasons, Weis' watch saw the highest GPA the football program has recorded during the fall since the school began keeping track in 1986: 2.83 in 2012 up from 2.46 in 2011. But the results weren't as promising outside of the classroom.
"I appreciate what coach Weis did with several facets of our football program," Zenger said. "But we have not made the on-the-field progress we believe we should. I believe new leadership gives our coaches and players the best chance to make a fresh start."
In 19 conference games, Weis' teams were outscored 719-267, which averages to 37.8- 14.1 per game.
Known best for his previous work with quarterbacks including Tom Brady and Brady Quinn, Weis struggled to find a reliable one at Kansas. In less than three seasons, Weis filed through four different starting quarterbacks: Dayne Crist, Michael Cummings, Jake Heaps and Montell Cozart. Under Weis' direction, the quarterback position completed just 47.6 percent of its passes for 5.4 yards per attempt, 21 touchdowns and 32 interceptions.
Defensive coordinator Clint Bowen has been announced the interim coach for Kansas (2-2). A Lawrence native, Bowen helped lead Kansas to a No. 27 national ranking as a defensive back, following its win against Brigham Young in the 1992 Aloha Bowl. Kansas finished the 1992 season 8-4, and in 1993, Bowen recorded the third-most tackles by a Jayhawk defensive back in school history, leading the team with 114.
For the 1995 Kansas grad, Bowen's coaching career began shortly after his playing career. He began his work as a defensive graduate assistant coach in 1996, and after a brief stint with Minnesota, Bowen returned to Kansas
in 1998. Bowen spent time coaching the tight ends, running backs and safeties until 2009.
His time at Kansas included three bowl victories, including the most successful season in Kansas football history, when the Jayhawks
finished 12-1 with a 24-21 BCS Orange Bowl victory against Virginia Tech in 2007-08. A codefensive coordinator, his defense allowed just 16 points per game that season.
Bowen rejoined the staff in 2012 as the special teams coordinator and defensive backs coach under Weis before moving over to linebackers, and ultimately being named the defensive coordinator in December 2013.
With a senior-laden roster — seven starters on offense and six starters on defense — this appeared to be Weis' best team at Kansas. But through four games, Kansas has
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"But we have not made the on-the-field progress we believe we should. I believe new leadership gives our coaches and players the best chance to make a fresh start."
averaged a big 12-worst 15.3 points per game. For an offensive-minded Weis, the most strides on the field appeared to be made on the defensive side of the football.
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without cause came with a stamp of approval from Chancellor Bernadette Grav-Little.
"As we continue to elevate the national stature of the University of Kansas, our pursuit of excellence extends beyond our research and instructional missions," Gray-Little said in the release. "KU alumni, students; fans and supporters expect that Kansas Football will match the other areas in which we excel as a university. After consulting with Dr. Zenger, I am in agreement that it is time for new leadership of our football program."
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Kansas next faces a tough road test against West Virginia on Saturday. Last fall, the Jayhawks snapped a 27-game conference losing streak to the Mountaineers at Memorial Stadium in Lawrence. This year, the Jayhawks will look to end a 28-game road losing streak.
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The arrest of the masked man on the KU campus on Nov. 5 causes students to worry about the University's completion of security checks allowing for concealed carry. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY GEORGE MULLINIX/KANSAN
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A few weeks ago I was taking a nap when I was awakened by a call from my mom. She had just gotten a text message from KU about masked men who had been arrested on campus. I checked Twitter to see what was going on and I saw a borderline panic.
Reading eyewitness accounts on social media, there was a shocking number of students who said they believed they were in the middle of a school shooting. Their fear was justifiable and, though the intruders didn't have guns, the threat was real.
That's why I was surprised when just a short time later, I read that the University had completed its security checks to allow for concealed carry on campus. This couldn't have come at a more inappropriate time. Students were still talking about the masked men, how threatened they felt and the discrepancies in the University's alert system.
The alert system received widespread criticism following the Guy Fawkes incident. KU didn't alert students that there were masked men on campus until after they had been apprehended.
I'm forced to agree with my peers — an alert should have been sent out informing students of what was going on especially when no one knew if the intruders were armed. The lack of an informational alert caused more panic than was necessary. KU's delayed texts should make it clear: this campus is not ready for concealed carry.
I've never been a fan of guns, especially concealed guns. I don't think they're cool, fun or a basic human right. I see no point in carrying a gun with you to the grocery store or the gym. I can never think of a reason to bring a concealed gun to class.
Maybe, instead of encouraging concealed carry
on campus, we should start focusing on how to prevent violence from happening in the first place.
Concealed carry on campus is a frightening concept. Guns wielded by students, faculty and visitors have no place on a college campus. The state legislature and University administrators need to
focus on preventing threats on our campus rather than multiplying them.
Maddy Mikinski is a sophomore from Linwood studying journalism
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