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President Barack Obama to make first visit to University on Thursday
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President Barack Obama speaks in Kansas City, Mo., on June 30, 2014. Obama will be the first sitting president to visit campus since William H. Taft in 1911
ALLISON CRIST
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President Barack Obama will visit the University this week for an event, according to a KU News press release. The president will come to campus on Thursday, Jan. 22.
The press release included a statement from Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little.
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"Our community will be honored to welcome President Obama to the University of Kansas," Gray-Little said. "This is an exciting time for KU, and to welcome the President of the United States and have an opportunity to share our bold aspirations with him only adds to that excitement."
This will be Obama's first time coming to the University, after having to cancel his first scheduled visit in April of 2013 to attend a memorial service after the tragic events of the Boston Marathon.
There were no details about the nature of his canceled speech, but this time around. President Obama will be at the University two days after his State of the Union address.
The President plans to roll
out a new tax code during Tuesday night's State of the Union. Major points include closing the trust fund loophole that allow for the wealthiest tax brackets to avoid some taxes on inherited funds, according to a White House press release.
Obama will be the fourth sitting U.S. president to visit the University. In fact, no siting president has visited the University since William H. Taft in 1911.
Other U.S. presidents have come to the University, but only after they left office. George H.W. Bush was the most recent, who visited in 2008. Bush received the Dole Leadership Prize from the Dole Institute of Politics. He spoke at the Lied Center, and discussed a multitude of topics, mostly focused on his political career.
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Along with former President Bush, four other presidents — Harry Truman, Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton — visited the University after leaving office, according to the University's news release.
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PHOTO IDENTIFICATION OF DETAILS IN ENTRIES TO smoke outside 20 feet away from buildings.
Breathe Easy at KU is an initiative to make the University a tobacco-free campus. Current policy allows people to smoke outside 20 feet away from buildings.
Policy changes work toward a tobacco-free campus at KU
ALICIA GARZA
@AliciaoftheUDK
Members of an initiative for a tobacco-free campus met on Jan. 12 to discuss proposed revisions to the University's smoking policy. Ola Faucher, director of human resources, moderated the meeting, which covered the future implementation of the possible changes and the cultural and environmental aspects of smoking.
Faucher and Ashley Hrabe, a senior from Salina, are members of Breathe Easy at KU, the group pushing for policy revisions. Breathe Easy is working with Student Senate and reaching out to the student body to see about changing the current tobacco policy. Currently, the policy is still in the pre-formal stage of the policy review process.
The current policy for smoking cigarettes on campus limits people to smoking outside and at least 20 feet away from any buildings. Hrabe and Faucher wish to eliminate smoking cigarettes and electronic tobacco products from the University campus.
“[We want to] enhance the university, and not just for a short time period, but in the long-term policy to better the institution,” said Hrabe, president of Breathe Easy at KU. “We want to harness a more respectful environment.”
The negative effects of secondhand smoke is one reason why a tobacco-free campus would be beneficial to the University, said Hrabe. Other topics touched on at the meeting included environmental consequences from smoking as well as littering.
Faucher said it is important
for the University to be healthy and be a part of the cultural change regarding tobacco.
"[We want to] enhance the university, and not just for a short time period, but in the long-term policy to better the institution."
"This is part of a national trend," said Faucher. "Universities are thought leaders, universities are creative in looking for new ways to improve our community and our world at large. There are over a thousand universities nationwide who are moving or have
ASHLEY HRABE President of Breathe Easy at KU
moved in the direction already of tobacco-free."
However, some students don't see smoking as a big deal on campus. Courtney Menifield, a freshman from Oak Creek, Wis., said she feels indifferent about the proposed policy changes.
The proposed policy changes are expected to take time. Faucher and Hrabe recognize that not every person on campus will be happy with policy changes, but agree that over time the students will begin to embrace the changes.
"I've never thought that smoking on campus was an issue," she said. "I don't see cigarette butts all over the ground or anything and I think those who smoke are pretty respectful and don't smoke wherever they feel like it — they're always in the designated area."
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Lawrence dubbed 'Most Hungover Place in America'
ALLISON CRIST
@AllisonCristUDK
Business Insider recently pegged Lawrence as the No.1 "Most Hungover Place in America."
The article provided the methodology that named the 25 cities, calling it the "Hangover Index." The indicators for the index, like binge drinking and number of bars, come from results from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's 2011 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System and the Census Bureau's 2012 County Business Patterns program.
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The Hangover Index then created the "Hangover Score," the average of the percentile rankings of the five categories, with a theoretical range from 0 to 100.
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Lawrence's score was a 90.22.
There's more to it than the numbers, though.
"We were aiming to capture the amount of alcohol production, the availability and ease of purchasing alcoholic beverages, and actual levels of heavy alcohol use in each metro area," said Andy Kiersz, the author of the article.
These factors were the highest not only in Lawrence, but throughout the entire Midwest.
"There are a few interesting geographic patterns: Midwesterners are much more likely than Southerners to admit on the CDC health behavior survey that they had binge drank in the last month," Kiersz said. "Similarly, 19 out of the top
Some bar owners, like James Shaffer, owner of RBar & Patio, had neither a positive or negative reaction to the study's findings.
"My initial reaction was to smile and laugh," Shafer said. "As far as the number of bars compared to the number of residents, I'm not sure it really says much about Lawrence as a city. In most towns with a big college, there will be more bars. Some students responded with the same attitude on Twitter.
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"Same as I feel when Kansas is ranked 'most bong state.' It's an arbitrary study that shouldn't affect anyone." Tyler Daniels, a sophomore from Hutchinson, tweeted.
20 metro areas with the most bars per capita were above the Mason-Dixon line. Whether or not these are good things or bad things is in the eye of the beholder."
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New business building gets $300K gift
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Wichita accounting and advisory firm BKD, along with 11 of its employees, will donate a total of $300,000 toward the construction of KU's new business school building. Managing partner at BKD's Wichita office Bill Pickert led the fundraising efforts.
"We were impressed with the leadership of the dean of the School of Business," Pickert said. "We had an opportunity to reflect our appreciation for
our own experiences at the School of Business."
The contributing employees, all of whom are KU business school graduates, raised the majority of funds. The firm has a policy of matching employee contributions to a maximum of $500. Since the firm recruits KU business school graduates, Pickert said it was even more important to contribute to the new building.
"They're very supportive," said Austin Falley, the communications director for the business school. "It's good
to see them all supporting the next 50 years of Jayhawks."
The project was originally estimated to cost $65.7 million, but has since risen to $70 million. The opening of the building is still set for fall 2016, Falley said. Pickert said the new building will usher in a new phase of education.
"It's a new, state-of-the-art facility that has the potential for outstanding faculty to come teach and top-notch students from the Midwest and certainly Kansas to come," Pickert said. "This project
has the potential to build the School of Business to be even better in years to come"
More specifically, Falley said the openness of the building will be conducive to a better learning environment. "They're building a sense of community in a building," he said. "The massive atrium is a big thing. It'll be a place for students to engage with both students and faculty. Summerfield [Hall] currently has nothing like that. You learn so much from community experiences. The new sense of community will
the most important aspect." Pickert said his time at the University was crucial to the success he's had in his personal and professional life "I met my wife at KU, so that is an important part of my life," he said. "Additionally, the opportunities I was given as a student to learn what I needed to be successful and the networks I built with faculty and students were so important. I have fond memories of my time in Lawrence."
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University names new social welfare dean
ALLISON CRIST
@AllisonCristUDK
After months of searching and interviews, the University has found the new dean of the School of Social Welfare.
Paul Smokowski will begin his position July 1. Smokowski is a distinguished foundation professor in child and adolescent resilience in the Arizona State University School of Social Work, as well as a research professor in the School of Social Work at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
The Kansan spoke with Smokowski about the job and what's to come.
KANSAN: What made you interested in taking the job at KU?
SMOKOWSKI: KU's School of Social Welfare has a great reputation nationally. I thought it would be an honor to provide leadership with such a strong faculty and contribute to both the school as well as the profession of social work. Also, the research I've done has focused on addressing community-based problems with effective solutions, and that's what they're doing at KU.
SMOKOWSKI: Building on the successes that the school has had over the past years with the prior deans. The school has increased its research capacity, international focus and more.
KANSAN: What are you most looking forward to as dean?
I'm also looking forward to helping the school get engaged scholarships and broaden curriculum interdisciplinary subjects.
KANSAN: How do you plan to maintain the MSW program in western Kansas?
These are really exciting initiatives, and I'm ready to take leadership in expanding them further.
SMOKOWSKI: One of the mandates of the program is to produce social workers for the state in order to improve social services, and that's an important aspect of the School of Social Welfare. We have to work across the entire state, and to support that, I want to try and balance resources. Most importantly, I need to make sure we are meeting every student's needs.
KANSAN: Is there anything about the department you want to change?
SMOKOWSKI: Once I'm in the position, I'll bring the faculty together and ask them that question. I already spoke to some of them during the interview process, and they would like to see some fundraising for a new building. We'll look at things like that and chart direction for the school in its years to come. We have to make these changes together, though. I wouldn't do anything that the faculty wouldn't be able to stomach.
KANSAN: What do you think the biggest difference will be between KU and your previous schools?
SMOKOWSKI: Well, one has to do with what I've seen at KU just in my visits and in talking with the faculty: an incredible sense of community. There's a kindness, togetherness that's just really extraordinary and something that I will value greatly as I join the faculty. The reason I say that's different is because many high functioning schools have very competitive staff; whether it's trying to get more funds or publications than the next person, the faculty members are just fighting. I don't find that atmosphere from my interactions at KU. There's a cooperation and community that really serve the school well.
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Student Senate works on general upkeep over break
ALANA FLINN
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Student Senate executive staff was back in office for some of winter break completing housekeeping tasks to ensure everything is in place for the upcoming semester.
One new addition at the end of last semester is the director of diversity and inclusion position.
"This is the position with the most applicants in senate's history," said Morgan Said, student body president. "It's a huge undertaking that will pay off pretty immediately, we'll see immense results once the position is launched and debuted."
Over break, approximately 14 applications were submitted, said Miranda Wagner, student body vice president, and applications for the position will be accepted through Jan.22.
In the upcoming month, members of the senate committee will choose the best candidate to fill the position.
Fee reviews, where Student
Senate will allocate funds to student groups on campus and determine how much students pay in their campus fee,will also take place in February.
"We basically want to make sure, in the whole grand scheme of things, we're serving students needs to the best of our ability," Jacquinot said.
Said said the staff will be "allocating $24 million in about 24 days"
Mitchell Cota, Student Senate chief of staff, said this upcoming spring semester will be different from previous years.
For Patrick Jacquinot, the Student Senate outreach director, the most crucial aspect of what he's been working on during break is ensuring students are being served in the best way possible. To do this, a Student Climate Survey will be disseminated to students, which will include questions of how Student Senate can continue to improve student life.
"In past years, the second semester has been known
Looking at last semester, Wagner said Student Senate succeeded at handling difficult situations, which will help form the mold of how Senate should handle situations this upcoming semester.
"Not just Student Senate, but also the University experienced one of the most tumultuous semesters I've seen," Wagner said. "Between the election craziness and the sexual assault and the discussion of race issues on campus, it was unprecedented everything was going to happen. We certainly handled the situations with grace. I think that's an example of how hard our senators are willing to work to make students feel safe. I think it's going to set the stage for what we need to do moving forward."
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as the lame duck season just because the election process can be so long and strenuous," Cota said. "Now, since the election code is in the second year, we have an extended period to focus on senate stuff."
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Students recognize value of internships
KATHERINE HARTLEY
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Over 1.7 million college students are expected to graduate with a bachelor's degree in the United States this coming May, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. Because of this number, students are more inclined than ever to seek out opportunities that help them build their resumes. Internships are one way of standing out from the crowd of people entering the workforce.
"Internships offer valuable experience, make students more competitive and allow them to be able to talk about specific skills," University Career Center coach Chance Clutter said.
Victoria Kirk, a senior from Andover, is currently interning in New York City for the women's magazine Cosmopolitan and stresses the importance of students using internship experience to get jobs after graduating.
"It's so important to set yourself apart from other college graduates because everyone is competing against each other," Kirk said. "I've talked to editors at Cosmo and they say that the first thing they look at when hiring people is what internships they have done."
This is Kirk's second internship and one she's dreamed of doing since she switched her major to journalism two years ago. It took her applying twice before she actually landed the position. She said it is important not to give up in the internship that you really want to do, however you have to work hard and take certain steps to get there.
"When I first applied I didn't have anything on my resume and didn't get the job at Cosmo, so I interned for Modern Luxury's publications Angeleno, Brides California, and Interiors California in Los Angeles," Kirk said. "I stalked people, I literally went through all 70 publications of Modern Luxury and sent every editor an email, begging them to let me intern."
Kirk emphasizes on putting yourself out there and letting companies know that you are interested in working for them.
"I was nervous I wouldn't get anything out of it because they weren't huge international magazines, but I actually learned more [than at Cosmopolitan] because it was a smaller office and I was taking on writing jobs and covering actual events," she said.
While she describes being at Cosmopolitan as "just awesome," she recognizes that she never would have gotten there without her previous internship.
Paige Martindell, a senior from Topeka, could easily be called the Queen of Interning. She has done a total of five internships since her freshman year at the University, proving that there is a way to make it all work even with a busy schedule.
"It sounds a little insane but one step always led to another, and I'm very thankful for all the experience I have gained before graduating," Martindell said. "I believe gaining real world experience as a college student is crucial and I wouldn't be where I am today without my previous internships. I feel much more confident when applying for
jobs and sharing my resume with employers because I know how much they value previous experience ' from college graduates."
After her first on-campus brand ambassadorship with Neebo, Youth Marketing Connection contacted Martindell with an opportunity to be a brand ambassador for clothing brand ASOS. This then led to her being selected out of thousands of applicants to be one of the company's Global Interns and spend the summer of 2014 traveling to each of their five international offices.
"I built a very strong relationship with Youth Marketing Connection and they blessed me more than I could have ever imagined," she said. "The saying goes, 'It's not what you know, but whom you know' and I've learned that is very true. Making connections is key to success."
Clutter agrees, saying that networking and talking to people and coworkers can help open up doors a student hadn't even thought about. This is also just as important during an internship, as about 50 percent of internships turn into full-time employment, he said.
The University Career Center offers multiple resources for students including connections to over 1,400 internships postings, an intern newsletter and assistance with creating a résumé and practicing for an interview. Clutter also advises students begin applying for internships a semester in advance, maybe even two depending on the field.
a focus a student has the more they can fine-tune the companies they want to intern for."
"Develop some sort of plan and start to do some research," Clutter said. "The more of
The UCC hosts an internship
fair in the fall, and will be hosting its career fair Feb. 11, which will also feature companies looking for interns.
— Edited by Paige Lytle
TIPS ON GETTING YOUR DREAM INTERNSHIP:
CHANGE CLUTTER, UNIVERSITY CAREER CENTER COACH
Networking — Connect through people you know, talk to everyone you know about the internship you want to do.
Use LinkedIn — Network with people and see if you can get any extra advice.
Don't look past other opportunities — It may take more steps to get there in order to build a résumé and make you more competitive for your dream internship.
PAIGE MARTINDELL, SENIOR FROM TOPEKA
Be passionate Do your research and find the internship/job you want, and go after it.
Do your homework — Educate yourself about the firm or position so you know exactly what to say during your interview.
- Build a standout résumé and make connections
Be the "yes" person — Your duties as an intern may not be exciting but always say yes. You are there for your colleagues and managers and they will gain respect for you if you're always willing to assist them.
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Put yourself out there — Let the company/person know that you really want to intern with them.
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Shout out to the low life's who robbed all our houses over break! Hope you enjoyed my can of soup and our 20 inch TV.
Some KSU people saying they're better. Let's see how you feel come tournament time.
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19 days into the new year and I already know a million people have broken their New Years' resolution.
Holy cow! The most underrated part of coming back to school! THE FFA!!!!
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I can't believe it's already 2015...!
keep writing 2014 on accident! :(
Can I take a Destiny class?
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Here's to hoping that this semester will be better than last! May the sun shine brightly on Old KU this semester.
I can really get used to have 60 degree weather in the middle of January.
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When your online class professor says that this class will be more difficult than if taken in person...#justmyluck
Going from the beach back to Kansas really makes me re-evaluate life:
Wearing a contact that has a rip in it feels like a little pin digging away at my eyesight.
Completely dreading the fact that I have to go back to school already... can't we just skip straight to summer vacation?
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Résumé building discourages sincerity
Gabrielle Murnan
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Men and women in their early twenties love to talk about their wild Saturday nights, binge-watching addictions and scrupulous résumé building. Résumés have become a thing of casual conversation and to have a perfect résumé has become stuff of dreams. In our society, the perfect résumé equals the perfect job, which equals the perfect life. In order to accomplish perfection, we must first build up on job experiences, volunteer hours, internships, and special skills. But what we should realize is that our résumé is just a piece of paper. A résumé is a representation and a fraud, and I'll give you two reasons why.
cookie cutter activities, but we forget about what makes us tick. We forget about what makes us happy and what really drives us. If we forget what motivates us, then we forget our purpose. No employer, colleague, and certainly no friend, desires a person who focuses on the surface, so why should our actions focus on a piece of paper?
First, completing finely selected activities that pack a lot of punch in 100 characters encourages service and participation for all of the wrong reasons. When people say things like, "I love working with underprivileged children and it looks good on my résumé, too" what I really hear is, "I do things because I know that it looks good, not because it's the right thing to do." Résumé building has made it acceptable for a person to participate in an activity solely for the perception and reputation it builds, not for any sort of benevolent intent. Our activities, internships and jobs should be motivated by sincerity rather than falsehoods.
Second, résumé building leaves no time for passion building. While we are off pursuing random extracurriculars, our real dreams and passions are waiting for realization. We spend all of our time building résumés with
Clothes-pinned to an old lamp in my living room is a quote from writer Allen Saunders. In plain block letters it reads, "Life is what happens while we are making other plans." Well, life is also what happens when you are out building your résumé. It is time to stop caring how our lives and goals look on paper and open ourselves up to the realness of living with purpose. Forget the résumé and resume your life.
Gabrielle Murnan is a junior from Pittsburgh studying environmental studies and political science
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Syllabus week is important
Madeline Umali
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I's syllabus week: a week for students to lease back into the school routine and reunite with friends. But most importantly, students have a clean slate to start the semester. It is the week when students are given a preview into what their semester is going to be like, and it should be taken seriously.
Academically, it is one of the most important weeks in the semester, though many students choose to spend the week partying or skipping class. We view the week as a "freebie" to relax and hangout with friends.
Syllabus week has the reputation of being a major party week in large campus schools. Many students choose to go out to parties or bars, which can result in students skipping class the following day. This routine starts students off on the wrong foot.
This syllabus week should be different. Students should take this first week seriously because it can affect the rest of your semester. If students don't know their professors, skip class, or choose to not care about their classes, then eventually, it will be reflected in their grades.
One of the most important things to avoid is skipping class. Although students may be used to sleeping in over winter break, it is time to get back into the school routine. However, in the first few days, students are given the expectations of each course. If these initial classes are skipped, students are taking the risk of not knowing what to expect throughout the entire semester.
Another vital reason to take syllabus week seriously is because it is the first time students can meet their professors. Use this week to your advantage and personally introduce yourself to each of your professors. This will allow students to have a better relationship with their instructors and become knowledgeable about their expectations.
Students should set this first week aside to prepare for the upcoming semester. That means buying textbooks, filling out their calendar with important dates, and reading the syllabus sheets.
The first week of school is more than just finding the right classroom or meeting professors. It is a chance for students to choose how their semester will be. Syllabus week should be taken just as seriously as finals week.
Madeline Umali is a sophomore from St. Louis studying journalism
Governments should embrace free trade
John Olson
@JohnOlsonUDK
You may have seen this image before: a satellite image of the Korean Peninsula at night. The southern half is blanketed in light, while the northern half is almost completely dark. What causes this stark difference? A good chunk of it may be attributed to one topic: free trade (or the lack thereof).
South Korea has mostly embraced free trade and has grown by leaps and bounds, while North Korea has not, resulting in an underdeveloped nation shrouded in darkness.
The Korean Peninsula is an important case study of the benefits of free trade — or when trade barriers are eliminated — and the dangers of protectionism, which is the opposite. This example and statistical
analysis enforce an ironclad rule among economists: Countries that trade become wealthy and developed, while countries that do not become poor and stagnant.
But why does this happen? For one, free trade promotes competition, which ensures that consumers get higher quality products for lower prices. On the other hand, protectionism discourages innovation - taxing consumers with higher prices despite lower-quality products. Second, free trade forces nations to embrace their comparative advantage, causing them to use their resources well.
For example, the United States has a skilled workforce, so our economy is based on high-tech design and services. China, with its large labor force, excels at manufacturing.
This all sounds wonderful,
so why do citizens sometimes rally against free trade? People may be concerned about the exploitation of developing countries, as evidenced by support for advocacy groups such as Global Exchange.
Free trade can also bring concern about U.S. jobs being shipped overseas. This argument arises from a selfish and flawed perspective. For starters, many of the countries that American jobs move to could use those jobs a lot more than we could. We enjoy a comfortable standard of living in the United States, and it is self-centered to deny job opportunities to someone in, say, Mexico, where the average income is less than half of the U.S. poverty line, according to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development.
However, every single country has gone, is going, or will go through a period where conditions may be considered exploitative. In China, many factories have employees working long hours in poor conditions. The entire society was previously agrarian, and today, a strong middle class is emerging. Even the United States went through the same process in the early 20th century, recalled by photos of workers in textile mills. Free trade enables people to accumulate human capital and governments to accrue revenue to invest in infrastructure, both of which improve our lot from the
previous poor state.
Not only that, but many jobs that move abroad are no longer to our comparative advantage. According to The New York Times, textile jobs have been fleeing our shores for years, and rightly so. Such a labor-intensive
activity is better suited in Southeast Asia, and this movement frees up resources for the United States to focus on what we can do better, like curing diseases and designing airplanes, shown by the job growth in these areas during the Great Recession, according to The New York Times.
Governments should not force higher prices on its citizens in exchange for lousy products. Neither should they prop up failing industries that no longer serve people well, nor condemn nations to live in poverty and remain chained to poor conditions. Our generation prides itself on open mindedness, and we must go a step further by opening our borders to free trade.
John Olson is a sophomore from Wichita studying economics
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Wait what are you doing now?
Same thing everyone else does on January 2nd.
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Trending Traveling abroad: A student's ventures in Vietnam
In the past week I have taken a boat trip into territory identical to that from "Apocalypse Now," been inside two massage parlors — one legitimate, one not so much — sustained third-degree burns on both feet during a soccer game with a group of orphans, and had a bartender actually take my word for it when I said I was of legal drinking age.
ADAM JAMIESON
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I was fortunate enough to be able to spend a portion of my winter break in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam directly on the opposite side of the planet from our University. My mom has traveled there for business somewhat frequently over the last few years, and she finally racked up enough frequent flyer miles that I was able to join her on her latest excursion.
Every day while I was there, I would venture out of my hotel room on some type of adventure that would ultimately place me in some awkward position that I would subsequently have to figure my way out of. In one such situation I had to explain to a man why Wal-Mart's wages are unfair to employees in America. In another I spent three hours finding my way home on foot after blowing all my cash on knock-off NBA jerseys for my roommates. Vietnam is just about the only place I've ever visited where no one succeeded, or
Vietnam is just about the only place I've ever visited where no one succeeded, or even attempted, to pick my pockets.
Visiting Vietnam was a refreshing break from the cold weather that so traditionally plagues our campus at this time of the year, but I have enjoyed another type of break as well. Although I always find my fellow KU students to be entertaining, friendly and intelligent, this short period of travel has been enough to remind me that there are many other types of equally valuable people who share this planet with us. Too often it seems as though my fellow students and I start to forget our outside surroundings and begin to operate under the pretense that our campus, state or even country is our whole world.
I would encourage you to look beyond the narrow scope of our little world in Lawrence. Indulge whatever natural hunger you possess to see beyond the confines of your upbringing and venture into the ultra-massive world of unique sights, scents and people of an entirely new landscape.
AMCIFE
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From the best sci-fi blockbusters to the most affecting indies, edge-of-your-seat thrillers to fist pumping action movies, hilarious mysteries to psychological dramas — here's my list of the 10 best films of 2014, from worst to best.
10. Interstellar
Christopher Nolan reaches beyond our galaxy with out-of-this-world ambition in his most human movie, "Interstellar." The love between a father, Cooper (Matthew McConaughey), and his daughter, Murphy (Mackenzie Foy), connects through space and time as Cooper searches another galaxy for a way to save humanity. The science of wormholes, black holes, space travel, relativity and more piques the intellect, while the personal cost of leaving family and
the world behind grabs at the heart. The vastness of space, enormous natural dangers, and the fight for survival forge eye-popping visceral excitement, then "Interstellar" finishes on a mind-blowing realm that's comparable to "2001: A Space Odyssey."
GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY/MARVEL STUDIOS
9. Dawn of the Planet of the Ames
8. Inherent Vice Paul Thomas Anderson insists on challenging audiences with his films,
Wow — this franchise sure got back on top of its game. "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes" realizes its own stunning visual world and has a straightforward yet engrossing sense of philosophy. The arresting story thrives with spectacular set pieces. The apes are breathtakingly animated with more emotion to invest in than the humans. Most notably, this movie even has an ape dual-wielding machine guns on horseback, firing at humans during a slow-motion gallop through flames — what more could you want?
and with "Inherent Vice," he brings us a 1970s set, hippie-infested, subtly surreal detective comedy that's like the more mysterious, intentionally confusing, extra verbose cousin of "The Big Lebowski." Joaquin Phoenix hysterically plays stoner P.I. Doc Sportello, navigating a web of oddball characters as he tries to get to the center of some convoluted conspiracy (which might just be his own paranoid delusions). The mystery unravels with a top-notch ensemble and impressive long takes, absorbingly deliberate storytelling and a
cult appeal that gets funnier the more you slide onto its level.
7. Nightcrawler
Jake Gyllenhaal gives the best performance of his career as pitch-perfect sociopatent Lou Bloom, an apathetic loner with a calling in L.A. TV news as a cameraman who races to grisly crime scenes and films the carnage. Lou's moral degradation progresses from just witnessing gruesome scenes to playing a part in them to get a better story. He crosses all ethical boundaries, which
makes for a riveting, and deliriously twisted, journey. The last act rockets forward with explosive propulsion, ready to detonate at any moment as the enthralling danger builds into a final, adrenaline-jolting, high-octane car chase through the hazy, expansive streets of late night Los Angeles.
6. Guardians of the Galaxy Marvel does a superhero spectacle in space with a rollicking sense of "Star
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15 album releases to look forward to in 2015
Ryan Wright
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Many consider 2014 an underwhelming year for music due to delayed releases, albums not living up to hype, and other miscellaneous issues. If everything goes as planned, however, 2015 may shape up to be one of the greatest years for music in recent memory.
Here are 15 albums you should keep your eye on in this upcoming year.
Kanve West - TBA
Kanye West has been working on his upcoming album for a while, but on New Year's, West released the first single to his currently untitled album. "Only One," featuring Paul McCartney, is a song from the perspective of West's late mother, Donda West, talking to him. Not much else is known about West's seventh solo album,
but all signs are pointing to a spring 2015 release.
A$AP Rocky - TBA
A$AP ROCKY - IBA A$AP Rocky's debut album, Long.Live.A$AP was met with generally positive reviews. After two years, Rocky is finally delivering a follow-up. In October, he released his first single, "Multiply," to his currently untitleled album, and on New Year's Eve he released his second single, "Lord Pretty Flacko Jodye." Though there is no official release date for his album, fans should definitely expect it to drop sometime in the coming months.
Death Grips - Jenny Death
Death Grips - Jenny Death Death Grips is an experimental band that borrows sound from hip-hop, rock, and EDM. In 2014, the band shocked its fans when they announced that they would be splitting up. However, Death Grips promised one
last album, "tenny Death," to be released Feb. 10 before they break up. The group's music is known to push the boundaries and this album should be no different.
Radiohead - TBA
Legendary rock band Radiohead will return in 2015 with their ninth studio album. The band has reportedly been in the studio crafting their album for a few months now. But much like other artists on this list, the album is currently untitled and not much else is known about it, other than the fact that it's in progress.
Grimes - TBA
2012 was a great year for Canadian singer-songwriter and producer, Grimes. Her third studio album, "Visions," was met with much critical acclaim. This year, she will release her currently untitled album. Originally
titled "Go" Grimes received disappointing reactions to the first single, and decided to scrap the entire album and start over. Grimes' act of perfectionism should excite fans for what's to come in 2015.
Drake - Views from the b
Drake - Views from the 6 Drake announced his fourth album, "Views From the 6," shortly after the release of his third album, "Nothing Was the Same." In a time when record sales are hard to come by, Drake seems to go platinum with ease. There's no release date for this album yet, but based on his previous album releases, fans should expect an album in the fall.
Adele - TBA
In 2011, Adele took the world by storm with her chart-topping hit "Rolling in the Deep." Her sophomore album, "21," was also met with generally positive
reviews. Adele won big at the 2012 Grammy Awards Ceremony, taking home six of the coveted awards. After four long years, Adele will be returning in 2015 with a follow-up to "21." There's no release date set in stone, but fans should expect the album this fall.
Kendrick Lamar - TBA In 2012, Kendrick Lamar released "good kid, M.A.A.D city" and many considered it an instant classic. Last fall, Lamar released his first single, "i," to his currently untitled sophomore album. The song is surprisingly cheerful in comparison to the dark undertones of his debut album, which throws off some fans. Lamar's label is known for pushing back albums, but expect a drop sometime in 2015.
Kendrick Lamar - TBA
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Friends and roommates Katie Clerke and Haley Hennier are both freshmen at the University. The Kansan caught up with the two returning from winter break to ask them about the upcoming semester.
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I'm looking forward to spending time with Haley and the people in our dorm because I missed them all a lot over break. I also can't wait to go to more basketball games."
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DENVER — About 100 people chanting "Rape is not a joke!" and "No means not" protested outside a theater in Denver before comedian Bill Cosby took the stage on Saturday, but his performance night went on without a disturbance.
Earlier in the day, a woman held a news conference at a nearby hotel to accuse him of sexually assaulting her in 1986.
Beth Ferrier said during the gathering called by Los Angeles attorney Gloria Allred
"I cannot tell you how horrific of a feeling that is," she said, adding that the next thing she remembered was waking up hours later in the back of her car "practically naked."
Ferrier, 55, has said previously she was assaulted by Cosby. She went public on June 23, 2005, alleging that as a model visiting New York in the early 1980s, she met Cosby and they had a brief affair.
that Cosby put drugs in her coffee when she went to see one of his shows in Denver.
The 77-year-old comedian is facing sexual assault accusations from at least 15
women, with some of the claims dating back decades. He has denied the allegations through his attorney and has never been charged with a crime. A statement from Cosby's publicist was not immediately available Saturday night.
Cosby was welcomed to the stage during his first show with a standing ovation and hoots of "We love you Bill!" He did not make any reference to the allegations during the two-hour-long show.
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Debate team continues success with No.1 ranking
TIM MCGINNIS
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The University debate team has won five national championships and is continually viewed as one of the best debate programs in the country. This year is no different as the team is currently ranked No.1 in the nation.
Recent tournaments in California and Texas had nine different Kansas debate pairings that made it to the elimination round. Partners Jyleesa Hampton, a senior from Overland Park, and Quaram Robinson, a freshman from Round Rock, Texas, took second place at a tournament at the University of Southern California. Kansas also has two individual teams ranked among the top 25 in the country.
"We have a deep team and lots of talented debaters, which is reflected in the national rankings," said coach Scott Harris.
This year's team consists of 26 undergraduate students and nine graduate students. Most of the debaters competed in high school and all competed in the varsity division once arriving to college.
In order to compete at such a high level, Harris said the typical debater spends about 20 hours a week researching, working with coaches, and going over debate strategies. Each debater also travels four to five times a semester to tournaments all over the country.
"The average successful debater treats it like a part-time job" Harris said.
Although the team spends a lot of time traveling and practicing for debate, many of the team members are involved in other organizations and extracurricular activities such as Greek Life and student government.
"Some of them hold part-time jobs and a lot of them
coach high school debate teams," Harris said. "They tend to be very active students."
Harris said in order to deal
"We have a deep team and lots of talented debaters, which is reflected in the national rankings."
SCOTT HARRIS Debate team coach
with the stress of debate, school and work, the team plays pickup basketball games and goes bowling on Sunday nights. Some members of the team were able to attend a Kansas basketball game while they were away at a tournament in Waco, Texas.
Debate team vice president Ciera Foreman, a senior from Overland Park, said all members of the team are close and do their best to
schedule team activities when they travel to tournaments. She said at a tournament in California a lot of the team went to Huntington beach after competing. Foreman said they also have a team Christmas party and an end-of-the-year picnic.
"KU is known by other debate teams as the team that is really close, which is unique because it's not like that at a lot of other schools," Foreman said.
These debate topics are assigned to each debate program at every college. Throughout the year each tournament will consist of debates arguing different aspects of the assigned topics.
Prior to the fall debating season, each school votes for a specific topic they would like to debate and the winning topic is then used throughout the entire year.
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2015 Debate Topic:
The United States should legalize all or nearly all of the following in the United States:
1. Marijuana
2. Online gambling
3. Physician-assisted suicide
4. Prostitution
5. The sale of human organs
KU Public Safety Office to receive new body cameras
KATHERINE HARTLEY
@KansanNews
This year, every officer at the KU Public Safety Office will be equipped with his or her own body camera, due to an allocation of funds by the Student Senate's Safety Advisory Board.
The funds allow for an additional 16 cameras for the force, bringing the total number of cameras to 24.
The Public Safety Office has had a smaller set of eight cameras since August 2014, each costing $900. At the beginning of this school year, Chief of Police Ralph Oliver said the goal in using the body cameras was to
have an accurate record of what occurs, and to allow for training of officers on the types of encounters and behaviors that are acceptable when dealing with the community. Since then the body cameras have come in use with certain cases.
"We have had cases where the city prosecutor and the district attorney's office has asked for the footage the officer recorded on the body worn camera," said Captain James Anguiano of the KU Public Safety Office.
Garrett Farlow, chairman of the SSAB, said body cameras are another way for students to feel at ease on campus.
on helping students feel safer because they know that the actions that are being taken are being recorded," said Farlow, a sophomore from Tecumseh. "it helps with the professional development of the Public Safety Office and holds officers accountable when doing their jobs."
"It definitely has an effect
In addition to more cameras, the department has also added new technology that allows the body cameras to actually connect with the officer's car and dashboard camera, which have been in use for 20 years.
"We recently added a Digital Ally VU Link. What this link does is allow the officer in the patrol car, that when he activates the emergency lights
in the car, the body camera goes into record mode. One of the benefits to this feature is that both cameras are
"It helps with the professional development of the Public Safety Office and holds officers accountable when doing their jobs."
GARRETT FARLOW
SSAB chairman
Farlow said he believes the biggest takeaway from all this is that each officer will now have and be responsible for their own camera, as opposed to the handful that were shared when the department began using them five months ago.
recording and the officer doesn't have to push each record button manually," Anguiano said.
"We are really looking forward to seeing how it goes," Farlow said.
As for the future, Captain Anguiano said the Public Safety Office is looking into being able to wirelessly download video from the patrol car and into the video storage unit, which will save patrol officers time spent switching out media cards.
The SSAB also has more
plans for campus safety improvement aside from the funding of the body cameras, Farlow said. This includes an expansion of the already substantial network of security cameras around campus as well as a student safety app. The board will be holding a session on Friday at noon in the English Room of the Union in order to get feedback from students on what they want to see in a student safety app.
"We are tasked with responding and evaluating student safety at KU," Farlow said. "It should be at the forefront of the University."
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Wars" adventure with a much better sense of humor
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—and the result is pure awesome. All five members of the ragtag crew of rogues bring unique ingredients with their own zesty flavor to this perfectly paced, visually splendorous joyride. The action thrills, the comedy is memorably hilarious and the wonder "Guardians of the Galaxy" provides makes you feel like a kid again. There's enough heart to hit your soft spot too, especially with the lovable tree-man Groot.
5. Boyhood
"Boyhood" is a remarkable experience, not just because it was filmed over the course of 12 years - allowing you to see the family onscreen literally grow up - but because rather than feeling like a movie or a documentary, it feels like real life. The film is like watching memories of your entire adolescence play out in front of you. Every segment is utterly relatable whether you see yourself, or someone you knew, in the various moments, they all ring true. Additionally, it's a comprehensive pop culture nostalgia trip, naturally incorporating cultural signifiers from each year to sublime effect. And while the third act gets a bit too angsty for its own good, it's just mirroring reality.
4. Whiplash
Have you ever noticed the blazing power of a drummer in his element, playing on a more gripping performance level than the rest of the band? "Whiplash" turns that vivacity into the most intense thriller of the year: a battle at a relentless music conservatory between a young drummer (Miles Teller) striving to be one of the jazz greats and the scariest, most ferociously merciless
teacher (J.K. Simmons) in cinema history. It sharply captures the harsh cost and resounding drive required to become the best. Fiercely edited as the violent tension climbs in each fiery confrontation, "Whiplash"culminates in a nerve-shattering 14-minute finale that will knock you out.
3. The Grand Budapest Hotel Wes Anderson crafts his own playhouse of endearing quirks, heartfelt storytelling, vibrant visual style and a giant ensemble of enjoyable actors in his best film yet. The detailed narrative follows a prestigious hotel's magnificent concierge (a whimsical Ralph Fiennes) and his lobby boy protege embroiled in a wild adventure after stealing a famous painting and impeding a villainous family's pursuit of their vast inheritance. It's a quick-witted and hilarious romp at every turn that feels like a beloved storybook for adults brought to exuberant life. No film in 2014 offered as much unadulterated fun as "The Grand Budapest Hotel."
with exacting precision and brilliance as a suburban housewife (Rosamund Pike) disappears and her disingenuous husband (Ben Affleck) becomes the prime suspect in the ensuing media frenzy and investigation. "Gone Girl" cleverly, incisively comments on the resentful ugly side of marriages and the court of public opinion while delivering a visually compelling, superbly acted and devilishly entertaining experience.
2. Gone Girl
The institution of marriage undergoes a caustic, stinging dissection in David Fincher's mesmerizing, deliciously twisting mystery thriller. The narrative unspools
1. The Raid 2
Calling "The Raid 2" one of the greatest action movies ever undersells the heart-racing achievement of this Indonesian martial arts masterpiece. Taking shape as a sprawling (and sleekly satisfying) crime syndicate epic, it's populated by vividly memorable baddies and an unstoppable undercover cop fighting his way through them with devastating speed and brutality. The astonishingly staged, unfilching action sequences make your eyes widen and stomach tighten, reaching unthinkable levels of exhilaration with whirlwinds of violence that elicit more shouts of awe than most comedies can produce laughs. A movie this energizing truly makes you feel alive.
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Tame Impala - TBA
Tame Impala will be releasing its third album sometime in 2015. The psychedelic rock band is influenced by music of the 1960s and 1970s. In 2012, the band released its second album, "Lonerism" and was met with positive reviews from critics and fans alike. Along with nearly every other album on this list, there's no release date yet.
Chance the Rapper and the Social Experiment Surf
Since the 2013 release of the universally acclaimed "Acid Rap," Chance the Rapper has been experimenting with his sound quite a bit. He has moved away from the soulful sounds of "Acid Rap" to a much more experimental style which has received mixed reviews from critics and fans. Despite the underwhelming tracks Chance has released thus far, fans should have high hopes the new
project. Expect this to release in the coming months.
The xx - TBA Jamie xx—TBA
After The xx's stellar 2012 album, "Coexist," the xx is currently in studio working on its third studio album. The indie pop group is known for its minimalistic sound and fans should expect the album in 2015. Jamie xx, a member of the band, has recently announced that hed have a solo album in 2015, along with The xx's upcoming album.
Lil Wayne - Tha Carter V To be blunt, Lil Wayne hasn't been that good of a rapper over the past few years. His lyrics were once filled with clever punchlines and metaphors, but recently they've been lazy and uninspired. Shortly after "The Carter V" was announced, Wayne tweeted that he was going to be taking rap seriously and try harder with his
music. In 2014, Wayne had a great year and proved he still had it, releasing great singles such as "Believe Me" and "D'Use." Despite a recent label dispute, "Tha Carter V" is still schedule to release sometime in 2015.
Purity Ring - TBA
Purity Ring - TBA The electronic Canadian duo, Purity Ring, is hard at work on a new album. The pair has already released the first single to the album, "Push Pull", and the album is on track to be released in early 2015.
Frank Ocean -TBA We haven't heard much from Frank Ocean since his 2012 debut "Channel Orange", but he's reportedly been in the studio working on an upcoming album. There's very little known about the album as of now, other than that it's expected to drop in 2015.
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Kansas lawmakers hope for medical pot progress
BILL DRAPER Associated Press
TOPEKA. Kan. — Kansas could become the 24th state in the U.S. to legalize medical marijuana - or the 50th. Either way, a state senator believes there will come a time when people across the country will be able to find some legal relief from their chronic illnesses by smoking cannabis.
Sen. David Haley, a Kansas City Democrat, and his counterpart in the House, Democratic Rep. Gail Finney of Wichita, have introduced medical marijuana measures every year since 2009, but none has ever gone beyond informational hearings, in which no action can be taken. This year, Haley thinks that might change.
This year, Haley thinks that might change.
"I think the ice is beginning to thaw regarding the reasonableness of the issue among the leadership of the Legislature," he said.
And Finney, who has undergone chemotherapy for lupus, thinks the bill will at
least get a hearing after being brushed aside by Republican leadership for so many years. "Passing, I don't know about that," she said.
The chairman of the House Health and Human Services Committee, Rep. Dun Hawkins, said he is waiting to see what the Senate does with the medical marijuana issue.
"Nobody's come and really pushed it," the Wichita Republican said, adding that he's heard very little from his constituents about it.
House Speaker Ray Merrick, a Stilwell Republican, said the issue isn't on his list of priorities.
"I've got a lot of other things on my radar screen, that are a lot more important," he said.
Both measures — SB9 and HB2011 would create compassion centers where qualifying patients with a registry identification card could legally obtain marijuana.
Currently 23 states and the District of Columbia have legalized medical
marijuana, while it's legal in four states — Colorado and Washington, initially, and Oregon and Alaska this year — to use pot recreationally.
Informational hearings are scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday in the Senate's Public Health and Welfare Committee to hear from both supporters and opponents of medical marijuana.
At the first informational hearing in 2010, most of the Republicans on the House Health and Human Services Committee said they had other commitments and got up and left before testimony began, Finney said.
During the next one in 2012, the committee chairwoman "walked in with security guards with the perception there would be a bunch of druggies," Finney said. "To assume that it's only for the shoddiest people and strictly for a recreational front, that's absolutely ludicrous."
About 50 people attended a medical marijuana rally Thursday at the Statehouse sponsored by Haley, Finney
and groups advocating for their bills.
Jon Hauxwell, a retired Hays physician, said he thinks public opinion is shifting away from "baseless charges" that cannabis is toxic. He said it's clear that the state's current approach — criminalizing marijuana and incarcerating casual users — isn't working.
"All over the country we are seeing a gradual acknowledgment of the benefits of rational approaches," Hauxwell said.
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He also said with the state's budget problems, medical marijuana also represents a new potential source of tax revenue. "That wouldn't eliminate the budget problem, but it certainly would make a bit of a dent in it," he said.
Esau Freeman, a Wichita resident and president of the pro-medical marijuana group Kansas for Change, said the proposal is far different than laws in Colorado and California.
"No pot doctors. No
Rep. J. Basil Dannebohm, R-Ellinwood, gives his support for medical marijuana legislation in Kansas during a rally on Thursday, Jan. 15, at the statehouse, in Topeka, Kan.
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recreational marijuana. No dispensaries on the corner," said Freeman, who thinks
a floor debate is possible this year. "I feel the tide is changing."
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Supporters of medical marijuana legislation listen to speeches on the topic during a rally Thursday at the statehouse in Topeka. Legislation was filed by both Sen. David Haley, D-Kansas City, and Rep. Gail Finney, D-Wichita.
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City to consider proposal for downtown grocery store
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For the first time in more than 30 years, downtown Lawrence may have a fullline grocery store. The former Borders bookstore location, according to a new study by A. Townsend Peterson, a University distinguished professor at the Biodiversity Institute, is the best downtown location to put a grocery store.
This store's Seventh and New Hampshire location
would serve most of North Lawrence and the Pinckney neighborhoods, which have been known as "food deserts." A food desert is defined as an area that does not have a grocery store within a 1-mile radius, or is beyond a three-minute drive from a grocery store.
According to David Crawford, a community organizer running for city commissioner, this presents problems for those areas that go far beyond distance issues. The impact of a healthy diet
is harder to come by when a grocery store is so far away.
"It's the closest we've been in over 30 years to making this happen. There have been several attempts, but this is the closest."
DAVID CRAWFORD Community organizer
"This issue can't be
ignored," Crawford said.
The proposed grocery store would bring most of the North Lawrence and Pinckney neighborhoods in a three-minute drive of the new store.
The other proposed location at 11th and Massachusetts does not cover most of these neighborhoods and overlaps with areas that are already covered by the Dillons at 19th and Massachusetts streets.
Despite the second
proposed location, Crawford said he is sure the Borders building will become a grocery store soon.
"We're very close to putting a grocery store in and we are fighting hard for that to happen," Crawford said.
The city of Lawrence is in conversation with Lewis Foods, which owns the Checkers supermarket chain, about putting in a store in the Borders building. The only other challenge for the city is to make sure the current owners of the Borders site are
ready to sell the building and are keeping it reserved for a grocery store.
"Our goal is to protect the site." Crawford said.
According to Crawford, the current proposal for a grocery store in downtown Lawrence is closer to becoming a reality than it ever has been.
"It's the closest we've been in over 30 years to making this happen. There have been several attempts, but this is the closest," Crawford said.
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Jackie Kennedy Onassis items auctioned for $28,400
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MIAMI A few dozen pieces of personal correspondence by Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, along with photographs of the former first lady in Palm Beach, sold at a Florida auction Saturday for a total of $28,400.
The items up for bidding at Palm Beach Modern Auctions included Onassis' handwritten notes to interior designer Richard Keith Langham and Bill Hamilton, then the design director at Carolina Herrera.
Onassis corresponded with both men about clothes and furnishings she was buying from the mid-1980s through her death in 1994.
Letters written by Onassis rarely appear at auction, and the auction house fielded "tremendous interest" in the roughly 20 lots available, said co-owner Wade Terwiller.
"When we hold auctions of art and furniture, you don't see people engaging in dialogue at the preview. This was different. People wanted to comment on her clothes and recall where they were and what was going on when Jackie appeared in a particular outfit," he said.
Potential bidders related to Onassis' thoughts on her personal style, which included detailed instructions on how she wanted her jackets and
pants to fit and pleas for more color in her wardrobe, Terwiller said.
In one note Onassis wrote to Hamilton, along with her own sketch of a pant suit, she said: "I just love this suit & will wear it everywhere as I am SO sick of everyone constantly in black — like Mediterranean villages where everyone is in mourning for 20 years."
"One of the women at the preview was reading that note and said, 'I know what she meant about black. I'm sick of seeing black, too, and I'm from that generation.' People really connected with Jackie;" Terwiller said.
The auction house says 1,100 people offered bids by phone, online and in person. Coowner Rico Baca had expected bidding to start from $800 to $1,200 for each lot.
Fetching the highest bid was a book about Onassis' restoration of the White House, which she signed for Langham. It sold for $4,575.
"What fun it would have been to work with you then," Onassis wrote to Langham in an accompanying note on her signature blue stationery.
A pair of black-and-white photographs of Onassis by society photographer Bob Davidoff, who spent decades as the Kennedy family's photographer in Palm Beach, sold for $2,200.
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Young Jayhawks couldn't handle Hilton Magic
Blair Sheade
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When asked about how the "younger guys" played in the
✓ guys played in the hostile environment of Hilton Coliseum, Kansas coach Bill said "terrible."
The Hilton Magic got the best of freshmen Cliff Alexander and Kelly Oubre, Jr. as No. 9 Kansas (14-3, 3-1) suffered its first Big 12 loss of the season, losing 86-81 to No. 11 Iowa State (14-3, 3-1) on Saturday night.
"I don't think we played well at all," Self said. "I think the environment got into our mind where we didn't focus and execute very well."
Both freshmen have played a pivotal role for the Jayhawks this season, but tonight, neither of them had a game-changing performance.
The biggest surprise was the lack of playing time for Alexander.
Oubre scored 10 points as his final stat line, but before the 14-minute mark in the second half, he was held scoreless.
Alexander, who averages 18 minutes per game, played 14 minutes, the least amount of minutes he's played during conference play. Self said Alexander's motor on defense was the reason Alexander sat on the bench for 26 minutes.
The motor was a problem because Alexander was left to guard Iowa State's three-point shooting forward Georges Niang, who averaged 34 percent from beyond the arc before this game. Alexander couldn't keep up with Niang.
"When you're guarding a guy that's active on the perimeter, you have to at least close out or be in his face or do some things to try to guard him," Self said. "[Alexander] won't play consistently unless he plays with a motor."
Self said he refers to his whole team as "young," and thought they all played terrible.
That's where the majority would disagree. Sophomore guard Frank Mason and junior forward Perry Ellis were the reason the Jayhawks only lost by five.
Mason had a career-high 21 points, and Ellis held the team together before fouling out with four minutes left.
Halfway through the second half, the Jayhawks were down by 10 points and the Hilton Coliseum was as loud as a fighter jet engine, but that didn't faze Ellis. Ellis scored six of the next eight points to bring the Jayhawks within two.
Ellis hasn't played like the key to the Jayhawks recently. After scoring 26 points in his first three contests in the Big 12, Ellis nearly equaled his Big 12 total. Ellis scored 19 points and 11 rebounds, which are both season-highs in the Big 12. He said the difference tonight was going out there and having some fun.
A confident Ellis would help this young team tremendously. The Jayhawks have a short turnaround as they play Oklahoma on Monday at Allen Fieldhouse.
"Just playing and not thinking, that's the key thing," Ellis said after the loss.
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Kansas can't stop loud Iowa State in transition, suffers first Big 12 loss, 86-81
DAN HARMSEN
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In front of an Iowa State crowd that Iowa State coach Fred Hoiberg said made his ears hurt, the No. 9 Kansas Jayhawks (14-3, 3-1) found themselves in a bit of hole.
Trailing by 10 with a little more than 13 minutes left to play in the game, and with sophomore guard Frank Mason limping toward the locker room with a leg cramp, prospects of a key road win at Hilton Coliseum looked bleak, and it wouldn't end well: 86-81 in favor of No. 11 Iowa State (14-3 , 3-1).
In a span of four minutes, and following a Kelly Oubre Jr. dunk assisted by freshman guard Devonte'
Like so many Kansas teams that preceded it, this team would not go down without administering a few punches of its own. It just wasn't enough to win like in previous years. No banked-in three-point buzzer-beaters (Ben McLemore in 2013) or three-point flurries in the final minutes (Elijah Johnson in 2013) to help squeak out a win.
Graham, the Jayhawks had whittled the double-digit Cyclone lead to two — as you had expected them to do, perhaps.
Hilton Coliseum, which had seen these same hopes obliterated before time and time again by the crimson and blue, was on edge — as groans replaced cheers, which had replaced boos.
"We ended up sending three back," Kansas coach Bill Self said of Iowa State's fast-paced attack. "But unfortunately, two of three couldn't seem to remember to get back."
But that's when Iowa State ran. And that's when Kansas couldn't keep up.
Six-foot-nine forward Jameel McKay, with dreadlocks proportional in length to his limbs, knifed past Kansas defenders, took the pass from Monte Morris, and flushed it.
Kansas would respond, however.
Oubre slammed one himself again a minute later on an offensive board. The drawback — he failed to get back on defense.
Not five seconds after, McKay was airborne again for another easy two.
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Sophomore guard Frank Mason fends off Iowa State's Bruce Delean-Jones.
Then, after Kansas missed a jumper that would have cut the Iowa State lead to three, in just eight seconds, McKay finished off the hattrick. Self called timeout as the game started to get away.
Junior forward Perry Ellis drives past an Iowa State defender Saturday.
"In basketball, there are some possessions that are more important than others," Self said of the McKay stretch run. "When we had a chance to inch back, transition killed us. Our inability to get back or sort or talk led to points that they didn't earn."
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"We just got to be more sound and play better help-defense."
On the night, Kansas outperformed Iowa State off turnovers (14-13), second chance points (15-5) and off the bench (19-14).
The Cyclones even shot the Jayhawks back into the game from the free-throw stripe late, hitting on just 15 of its 26 attempts.
It still wasn't enough.
Along with nine threepointers and 15 free throws, Iowa State won the game in transition, 21-10.
"They were a lot faster than us in transition," Self said. "That was probably the biggest difference in the game."
For Iowa State, it was part of the game plan.
"The big men boxed out and allowed the guards to get the rebounds and run," Iowa State guard Naz Long said following the 86-81 victory. "That's Hoi-ball."
But for Kansas, after
getting beat soundly in that category over the course of the game's entirety, it's back to the drawing board.
"We just got to be more sound and play better help-defense," Graham said.
But in the loss, it wasn't all lost for Kansas.
Even after being sidelined with a leg cramp, Mason bested his career-high set at Temple, 20 points, with 21 against the Cyclones. Graham emerged in his first road Big 12 game with 10 points, 4 assists, no turnovers and two steals.
The loss, no doubt, will sting, but it's a sudden.
jolting turnaround for Kansas, which returns home Monday to host Oklahoma.
Fred Hoiberg said in order for Iowa State to compete with Kansas for a Big 12 title, it needed to win this game.
The same can be said of Kansas for Iowa State now, as the Jayhawks look to top the Cyclones in Allen Fieldhouse on Feb. 2.
If not, the Cyclones may just run away with it, "it" being the hardware.
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Meet the new faces of Kansas' football staff
AMIE JUST
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The majority of the Kansas football coaching staff, hired by new head coach David Beaty, came together for an informal media session.
Following are the new coaches' names, positions, mini-bios and, if applicable, a memorable quote from the afternoon.
NON-POSITION COACHES
Je'Ney Jackson, director of football strength and conditioning
Jackson comes to Kansas after four years as the strength and conditioning coach for the men's basketball team at Indiana from 2010-14. He has coached at Kansas before, as the strength and conditioning assistant from 2005-06 and as the
cornerbacks coach from 2007-09.
"We're gonna run. We're gonna be in great shape."
OFFENSE:
Likens coached at Cal for the past two seasons. In 2013 he was the assistant head coach and coached outside receivers. In 2014, he retained his previous positions and was also the passing coordinator. He has coached at Louisiana Tech (assistant head coach and wide receivers), Central Connecticut State (offensive coordinator and quarterbacks), Southeast Missouri State (offensive coordinator, quarterbacks and wide receivers). Temple (wide receivers) and North Alabama (wide receivers and running backs.)
Rob Likens, offensive coordinator
"I understand the challenge that it's going to be. We have to get the best out of our kids."
Zach Yenser, run game coordinator and offensive line
Tenser coached at Cal and Louisiana Tech under Likens. During the 2013-14 seasons he was the offensive line coach for Cal and in 2012 he was the assistant offensive line coach at Louisiana Tech.
"I don't care if you're the best offensive lineman out there, I want you to be tough, I want you to love football."
Klint Kubiak, wide receivers
Kubiai is the youngest coach on Kansas' staff and was the assistant wide receivers coach and also served as quality control for the Minnesota Vikings during 2013-14. He worked alongside Beaty for a short amount of time at Texas A&M.
Gary Hyman, tight ends/special teams coordinator
Hyman has been on the coaching scene since 2001. He coached at Delta College from 2001-08, coaching the wide receivers, running backs and quarterbacks. Since his inaugural coaching stint, he has coached at USC, UTEP, South Dakota School of Mines and Texas A&M.
DEFENSE:
Kevin Kane, linebackers
Kane is a native son of the Kansas football program. He played linebacker for Kansas from 2002-05. After his playing career he coached
Calvin Thibodeaux, defensive line
at Kansas as a graduate assistant, helping out on the defensive side of the ball. Most recently, Kane coached at Northern Illinois from 2011-14, coaching a multitude of positions (tight ends/fullbacks, linebackers and special teams.)
Thibodeaux knows Big 12 football. He played for Oklahoma from 2002-06. This will be his first time back to the Big 12 since his playing days. His coaching career started in 2008, where he was a graduate assistant for Houston. His most recent venture was from 2012-14, when he coached defensive tackles for Tulsa.
"As a player, I played against KU, so I'm very familiar with the program. I followed them when they had success, won the Orange Bowl."
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Women's basketball falls to No. 3 Baylor, 71-63
DYLAN SHERWOOD
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Down by nine at half and as many as 11 in the second, Kansas cut the deficit to as lose as one in the second half, but it was not enough as they were defeated by No. 3 ranked Baylor, 71-13, at Allen Fieldhouse. The ayhawks have lost their last five games in conference play.
Baylor led from the opening moments until the final buzzer. The Bears opened up with the first six points of the game within the first two minutes. Kansas coach Bonnie Henrickson called
a quick timeout and subbed in freshman guard Terriell Bradley, who scored Kansas' first field goal of the game.
The Jayhawks kept answering Baylor as the deficit was between three and nine points in the first half, before Kansas started the second half on a 9-3 run.
"I thought we played better, had a lot of energy today, but with 17 missed shots and 12 offensive rebounds in the second half [we] will lose games," Henrickson said.
Senior forward Chelsea Gardner had a huge second half, scoring 11 of her 17 points. She had a jumper with 8:49 left, to cut the
deficit to one, the closest Kansas would be the rest of the game. Gardner picked up her fifth foul with three minutes remaining in the game.
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"Knowing that I was not on the court was motivation for my teammates to step up in my role," Gardner said.
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Henrickson said sophomore forward Caelynn Manning- Allen gave the Jayhawks "good minutes off the bench," scoring a career-high eight points, but was also in foul trouble, fouling out with 1:30 remaining.
"She's been behind a little bit, due to her injury early in the season, but has gotten better over break," Henrickson said.
the women's basketball team huddles before the game against Baylor.
Freshman guard Lauren Aldridge also topped her career high with 14 points. Senior guard Natalie Knight was the other Jayhawk in double-figures with 11 points.
"It was a little bit of a letdown, but we played overall better today," Knight said.
The Jayhawks (9-9, 0-5 Big 12) will travel to Texas Tech on Wednesday.
Edited by Casey Hutchins
Kansas track and field finishes third in triangular
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Ahearn Field House was the setting for the Kansas men's and women's track and field second indoor meet of 2015 on Saturday. The Jayhawks were one of the three teams competing in the triangular, with Wichita State and host Kansas State being the other two. With four event victories and 12 runner-up finishes, Kansas ended the day with 202 total points, claiming third place in the meet.
The men totaled 105 points, eight ahead of the women with 97. The Jayhawks were just 15 points behind Wichita state, which finished with 217. Kansas State grabbed the top spot with 261 points.
In the men's 3,000 meters, Kansas dominated the rest of the field to take home the first three spots. Junior Evan Landes led the way, clinching a time of 8:26.33. Not far behind freshman Chris Melgares
and senior James Wilson in second and third.
The Jayhawks swept the 400 meter races, grabbing first in both the men's and women's sides.
Sophomore Whitney Adams posted the third fastest time in the event in the Big 12 this year, finishing with a time of 57.55. Adams narrowly beat the Wildcats' Sarah Kolmer, who ended with a time of 57.58. On the men's side, senior Kenneth McCuin finished with an impressive sub-50 second time of 49.58.
In addition to the men taking the top three spots in the 3,000 meters, they also claimed the first and second finishes in the 1,000 meters. Only .12 seconds separated senior Josh Munsch and sophomore Daniel Koech, with Munsch timing at 2:30.01 and Koech at 2:30.13.
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With a leap of 6-foot-101/4 senior Jonathan Fuller finished third in the high jump. The height was the best of this year for any Jayhawk.
Although the Jayhawks saw some success Saturday, coach Stanley Redwine was adamant that the teams did not execute as well as they could have. Redwine said injuries played a factor in the performance.
"We have to look at the silver lining though because we had some people that really did step up and perform well," Redwine said. "The reality is we didn't show up and there are several areas where we still need to improve as we move into the heart of the season."
Kansas' next meet will be the Jayhawk Classic in Anschutz Sports Pavilion on Jan. 30, beginning at 9 a.m. It is the Jayhawk's final home meet on the indoor season.
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The first-team All-Big 12 linebacker posted six tackles in a 19-3 loss in this year's Shrine Game. Heeney impressed the NFL scouts with his versatility, contributing on both defense and special teams.
"I am pretty happy with how I performed this week and in the game," Heeney told KU Athletics in a press release. "I was able to make some plays on defense, but I am most happy with how I performed on special teams. The NFL scouts told us all week how important it is to show what you can do on special teams and I think I had a strong showing there today."
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senior season with 127 tackles to finish second in the Big 12. Heeney was the first Jayhawk to play in the Shrine Game since Bradley McDougald and Tanner Hawkinson in 2013.
Earlier in the month, safety Cassius Sendish participated in the second annual Medal of Honor Bowl on the campus of The Citadel, located in Charleston, S.C.
Receiver Nick Harwell also competed Saturday on the other side of the country in Carson, Calif., for the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl. He hauled in two catches for 15 yards in his national team's 17-0 victory.
Sendish was a part of the American team that fell short 26-14 at the hands of the National Team. He was credited with three solo tackles. In addition to seeing action in the secondary, Sendish also saw playing time on special teams.
Harwell finished his lone year with Kansas as the second-leading receiver with 44 receptions and 470 yards, with a team-best five receiving touchdowns. He was dubbed as co-offensive player of the year for Kansas along with quarterback Michael Cummings.
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The Senior Bowl is considered the premier showcase event for seniors. The 65th edition of the Senior Bowl will be located in Mobile, Ala. Shepherd is the first Jayhawk to be selected to the Senior Bowl since Nate Dwyer in 2001.
Shepherd led the conference with 19 passes defended, which ranked him fourth nationally. He was selected to the All-Big 12 first-team after his stellar senior campaign.
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AT A GLANCE
KANSAS VS. OKLAHOMA JAN. 19, 8:00 P.M., LAWRENCE, KAN.
It's a quick turnaround for Kansas, who returns to Allen Fieldhouse Monday after its first conference loss of the season, 86-81 at No. 11 Iowa State. The Jayhawks look to resolve transition defense issues that cropped up Saturday in Ames, Iowa, as the Cyclones outscored Kansas 21-10 on the break.
BASKETBALL GAMEDAY
PLAYER TO WATCH
Which Cliff Alexander do we see tonight?
Since returning from a toe injury, Graham has been all that Bill Self could hope for. He's yet to turn the ball over in his three games back, and averaged 4.33 assists in just 20 minutes of play over that stretch. Graham added 10 points against the Cyclones when Mason left the game with cramps.
Devonte' Graham, guard
QUESTION MARK
Bill Self cited Alexander's motor, or lack thereof, as the reason for his limited minutes against the Cyclones. Alexander was routinely beat back in transition and it cost Kansas points, and, quite possibly, the game. Kansas is a much better team when Alexander is locked in. How will the freshman respond to the criticism?
BY THE NUMBERS
38. 9 Kansas leads the Big 12 with a 38.9 three-point field goal percentage.
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Sophomore guard Brannen Greene has made 21-straight free throws dating back to last season.
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The Jayhawks win convincingly. It would do Kansas good to flush the past 80 minutes of basketball in an ugly win over Oklahoma State and a close loss against Iowa State with a 10-point (or more) victory. To do that, they'll need to slow a potent Sooners' offense down before it gets rolling.
Freshman forward Cliff Alexander's shooting percentage in Big 12 play, 26 percentage points below his season average.
BIG JAY WILL CHEER IF
No.9 KANSAS (14-3, 3-1 Big 12)
PROJECTED STARTERS
PETER ACKERMAN
Wayne Selden Jr., sophomore, guard
Over the past four games, Selden is shooting just 29 percent from three-point range. An inability to slash and score in the lane has slowed the Kansas offense, including a late charging call late in the Iowa State game. Defensively, though, Selden has been solid, averaging 1.25 steals per Big 12 game.
★★★☆☆
FRED WILSON
Frank Mason, sophomore, guard
In conference play, Mason averages 14.5 points, 4.0 assists, and 2.0 turnovers. When the Jayhawks need a play, they turn to No. 0. With Davonte Graham's return to action, expect less minutes, but even more production.
★★★★
PADMINISTRATOR
Kelly Oubre Jr., freshman, guard
Oubre is one of the few Jayhawks that has gotten to the foulline consistently this season, but when he does, he has failed to capitalize. Oubre is shooting just 56 percent from the charity stripe in league play. He is the Jayhawks' best defensive option, averaging 2.5 steals over the past four games thanks in large part to his quick hands and long arms.
★★★☆☆
BASIL
Perry Ellis, junior, forward
After turning the ball over four times in the first four minutes against Oklahoma State, Ellis dropped seven points in the first four minutes against Iowa State—he would finish the night with 19 points on 50 percent shooting. As he extends his game beyond the arc (2-of-3 from three against the Cyclones), and brings more aggression down low, there are signs that he may be breaking out of a mid-season lull.
★★★★☆
PETER AWASI
Jamari Traylor, junior, forward
Trayfor was held scoreless in Ames, Iowa, but added a few key re-bounds and an assist. He is the glue-guy that wins loose balls and makes good passes out of the post.
No.18 OKLAHOMA (12-5,3-2 Big 12)
★★★☆☆
PROJECTED STARTERS
Jordan Woodard, sophomore, guard
Jordan Woodson, sophomore, guard The first-year starter is second in the Big 12 and leads Oklahoma with 4.5 assists per game. The sophomore is the floor general and has two assists for every turnover, which is the sixth best in the conference. Woodson is the best on-ball defender on the team and leads the team with
★★★☆☆
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Isaiah Cousins, junior, guard
Cousins plays the most minutes for the Sooners, and that's for a good reason because Cousins is third in the Big 12 shooting 45 percent from three. The junior is a top-15 scorer (12 ppg) and has the second best field goal percentage
★★★★☆
Buddy Hield, junior, guard
. Hield is Oklahoma's leading scorer at 17 points per game, which is second in the Big 12. Hield had an impressive game against Oklahoma State, scoring 27 points and making all four of his 3-pointers. Hield leads the conference with three 3-pointers per game.
★★★★★
Tashawn Thomas, senior, forward
PETER WILSON
TAHWASHI HOMES, senior, forward
The lone senior in the starting lineup has scored over 20 points twice this season, and scored 24 points in Oklahoma's Big 12 opener against Baylor. Thomas ranks second on the team with six rebounds per game.
★★☆☆
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Ryan Spangler, junior, forward
Spangler averages nine points and eight rebounds per game and has been a dominating force in the paint. The big 6-foot-8, 231-pound forward leads the Big 12 in defensive rebounding (6 per game). Spangler is also the second best 3-point shooter on Oklahoma, shooting 35 percent
★★★☆☆
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AT A GLANCE
After losing to Kansas State in overtime and West Virginia in Morgantown, the Sooners pulled off a huge 17-point win against rival Oklahoma State. No. 18 Oklahoma averages 40 rebounds and five blocks per game, which are both top 3 in the Big 12. The Sooners brought back all five starters from last season.
PLAYER TO WATCH
Buddy Hield, guard
Hield is the best player in Big 12. He's scored 20 or more points in three consecutive contests, averaging 26 points in that 3-game span. Hield's 3-point shooting ability will give the Jayhawks a reason to focus on him — Hield has made 12 3-pointers in the past three games.
QUESTION MARK
Can the Kansas frontcourt handle Ryan Spangler?
Spangler is a big body and a tremendous rebounder. The Jayhawks had trouble in the past with big-bodied frontcourts; Kentucky, Utah and UNLV are some examples, and Kansas struggled in the paint against all three of those teams. The Kansas frontcourt will have to put a body on Spangler during every box out.
BY THE NUMBERS
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38 Oklahoma is last in the Big 12 allowing 38 rebounds per game
51
Buddy Hield leads the Big 12 with 51 made 3-pointers
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The Sooners' 3-point defense is the best in the Big 12, holding teams to 28 percent.
BABY JAY WILL CRY IF
Oklahoma outreboundds Kansas. The Sooners are the best rebounding team, but if Oklahoma outreboundds Kansas, the Jayhawks will have trouble staying with the Sooners. Kansas' defensive rebounding ranks in the middle of the Big 12, and will have trouble with the big bodies of the Oklahoma frontcourt.
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IOWA STATE 36-50 86
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15 Kansas turnovers
11 Kansas outrebounded Iowa State by 11
23 Kansas fouls
15 Offensive rebounds for Kansas
Field goals for Jamari Traylor
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58 Iowa State's free-throw percentage
GAME TO REMEMBER
Perry Ellis had his best game in a while for the Jayhawks. His effort came up short as the Jayhawks fell to Iowa State. Ellis recorded a double-double in the loss, scoring 19 and adding 11 rebounds.
Ellis
IOWA STATE 86
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Kelly Oubre Jr. couldn't buy a bucket in Hilton Coliseum Saturday night. On 5-15 shooting, the streaky freshman scored only 10 points with only two assists. Six of his points came in garbage time, and his poor shooting performance was part of the reason Kansas fell.
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Devonte' Graham stayed hot in his return from injury, scoring 10 points and recording four assists off the bench. When Frank Mason went to the locker room from cramping, Graham stepped in to play the point.
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Sophomore guard Frank Mason goes for a layup in Saturday's game against Iowa State in Ames, Iowa. Mason scored a career-high and team-high 21 points.
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Devonte' Graham three (:14 seconds left in first half)
Graham sunk his first three-pointer of the game to decrease Iowa State's lead to one right before the half. Although the Cyclones scored at the other end, a three-point Cyclone lead headed into half with 10 turnovers puts the Jayhawks in a good position for a second-half comeback.
Frank Mason three-pointer (14:11 left in second half)
After a large run by Iowa State, Mason hit a three to cut the lead to single digits. The Jayhawks forced a stop on the defensive end.
Perry Ellis three (11:13 left in second half)
After a Devonte' Graham steal and fast-break score, Ellis hit a transition three to cut Iowa State's lead to only five. Ellis then hit two free throws to cut the lead to three.
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CELEBRATING KING
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Candlelit walk, performances highlight Martin Luther King Jr. Day
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Over 50 students, faculty and alumni, as well as Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little, gathered at the Strong Hall rotunda Monday evening to celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with guest speakers and vocal and acting performances.
The group walked with candles in groups of three, singing songs down Jayhawk Boulevard to the Union.
Maddi Duncan, a sophomore from Lenexa, walked with Genuine Imitation, the University's a cappella group.
"He's important to the University because of the amount of inclusion and diversity we have at KU, and obviously he's done so many great things for the progression of communities," Duncan said.
Patrick Jacquinot, a senior from Parsons, said honoring King is important to the University and its need for diversity.
"The ideals that [King] has set for our country, those radiate in our University, too," Jacquinot said. "It's all about brotherhood and being together, it's important to be here and be supportive of the ideals of Martin Luther King Jr."
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More than 60 university students enhanced their leadership and communication skills during a six-day program last week, hosted by the LeaderShape Institute. The program, which started Jan. 13, marked the 18th year of the Institute's presence on campus. According to the Student Involvement and Leadership Center's website, more than 530 students have graduated from the program since it began at the University in 1998.
Assistant Vice Provost of Student Affairs Jane Tuttle said the program prompted students to think about themselves and the world differently.
"It's not like what you do in high school about leadership." Tuttle said. "This is about how you can take your passion and use it to change the world, and the world can be the whole world or the world you live in right now."
LeaderShape welcomes anyone from freshmen to graduate students, from all corners of the country and the world.
"I think one thing that was impactful for me was that I went in knowing that people come from different places and are all different," said Jonathan Crane, a sophomore from Shawnee. "After leaving, I truly have a better grasp of how important it is to keep that knowledge in my mind. It isn't always about fixing everyone's problems in the world, but about having that conversation."
Kassandra Villes, a sophomore from Mission, said the experience was unlike anything she imagined.
"I came in knowing a few people that had gone through the program before, and they told me not to be afraid to be vulnerable and to cry," Villes said. "I was like, 'what am I going to be doing here that I'll be crying,' but it was good."
On the first day, students were split into groups of nine people who they spent the majority of their time with.
"We talked about our values and what we want to see happen in the world," Villes said.
"We got to hear personal stories, and so we made personal connections."
Villes said the small-group bonding was crucial to her growth at LeaderShape.
"By the end, it was like all things added together and it just kind of clicked," she said. "They're people I wouldn't have met, so it was eye-opening to see a connection happen on a deeper level. I can take what I gained from these relationships and use that in my personal relationships."
Tuttle moderated a panel of KU faculty members on the third night. She said the speakers touched on how to be a good leaders, how to prioritize, how to be ethical and how to be more efficient.
"They were all fascinating," Tuttle said. "They gave three different perspectives on often the same concepts, but they approached it differently."
As part of LeaderShape, students participated in activities such as writing a newspaper headline with a future goal.
Villes said her goal is to create a more culturally accepting country.
"The goal is to reduce discrimination, hate and racism." Ville said. "Within that goal, I want to create an exchange program, but not across countries, across communities. Maybe even an after school program where a tutor would come in and teach a different language that might be in the minority in the community."
Crane's goal centers around accessibility for students on campus, something he said is currently lacking.
"It's easy to think that yeah, accessibility is important," Crane said. "But, I didn't comprehend how much. KU as a campus needs to grow in how we address accessibility on campus. We want KU to be this place of growth, and we have these issues where people can't be involved."
Ticket Information for President Obama's visit on Thursday, Jan. 22
President Obama's speech is free and open to the public, but those attending need to have picked up a ticket before the event.
Villes said she encourages everyone to apply.
Students, faculty and staff must have a valid KU ID to pick up tickets.
"Don't be afraid to take that chance," she said.
Time: Doors will open at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday.
Location: Anschutz Sports Pavilion at 1575 Irving Hill Rd.
President Barack Obama participates in a service project at Boys & Girls Club of Greater Washington to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
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Retired and settled into a life of ease at his farm in western Kansas, the last thing that Don Steeples expected was a job offer. One morning, however, he received a phone call from his former place of work: the University of Kansas. Checking his phone, he was surprised to see it was jeffrey Vitter, the provost from the University, calling.
The provost was calling to inform Steeples of his nomination for interim dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
"I wondered 'What in the world might he want to talk about?" Steeples said.
While the phone call was
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Steeples is replacing Danny Anderson, who will leave the University to become president of Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas.
unexpected, it was an offer he felt he should not refuse. Steeples drove into Lawrence for the interviews and within a few days learned he had been hired as the new interim dean.
Steeples has worked in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences for 39 years, primarily as a geology professor, a position he held for 20 years. He went on to serve the college as chair of the Department of Geology, and then as provost. While teaching geology, he also spent 17 years doing research with the Kansas Geological
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The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences has more than 50 departments. As interim dean, Steeples will be responsible for hiring new faculty, conducting faculty appointments and handling budget issues.
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"The motives of education have changed drastically in the last 15 years and even a bit in the last five to 10," says Steeples. "The college has to respond to that, and they're in the process of responding with the Core and the move toward additional online instruction."
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To enjoy your first day back from sweet, sweet break.
March and only last a few months as a nationwide search for a permanent dean will be conducted. He says he will be working to implement the changes that are taking place within the University's largest academic unit, focusing on modernizing its teaching methods.
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Tuesday, Jan. 20
What: State of the Union watch party
When: 8 to 10 p.m.
Where: Kansas Union, Traditions area, Fourth Floor
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What: Student Recital Series
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: 328 Murphy Hall
About: Student trumpet player
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What: SUA Presents: Cider and Ceramics When: 2 to 4 p.m. Where: Kansas Union, Fourth Floor About: Students can come paint a ceramic of their choice while drinking cider or coffee. This event is free with a KU ID.
Thursday, Jan. 22
What: Water Charette: Food Deserts
When: 6 p.m.
Where: Spooner Hall, the Commons About: Students register at 6 p.m. to participate in groups that will work to come up with solutions to access to water and how that affects farming in certain parts of the world.
What: Tea at Three
When: 3 to 4 p.m.
Where: Kansas Union, Fourth Floor
About: Tea at Three is held every Thursday in the Union, where tea and snacks will be provided.
Friday, Jan. 23
What: Graduate Reading Series When: 7 to 9 p.m. Where: Decade Coffee Shop, 920 Delaware St. About: Graduate students from the University's creative writing department will be reading their work.
What: Human Migration Series
When: Noon
**Where:** Spooner Hall, the Commons
**About:** African women and the quest for land in 19th century Angola and Brazil
Semester starts with new social media policy
The University's social media policy is in effect, but revisions to the current policy will be reviewed again in May by the Kansas Board of Regents after consultation with Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little, said Breeze Richardson, director of communications for the Regents.
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DECEMBER 2013: A new social media policy was unanimously passed by
Richardson said in an email that the policy did not fundamentally change, but the language regarding disciplinary procedure was revised to make it more clear.
The policy only applies to staff and faculty, and excludes students, student employees and graduate teaching assistants. However, it does not apply when a faculty or staff member speaks as a public citizen.
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"[The policy changes] merely set forth the guidelines regarding the use of social media and protected-versus-unprotected speech in accordance with current U.S. law," Richardson said.
"There was nothing mandated and nothing outlined for implementation."
the Regents in response to journalism professor David Guth's controversial tweet directed at family members of the National Rifle Association.
APRIL 2014: In response to staff and faculty frustration that the December 2013 policy was too restrictive of their right to free speech, the Regents began working to revise the social media policy. Those revisions included changing the disciplinary language that the previous policy contained and accounting for existing free speech protections.
The revised policy states that an accusation of a violation will be handled in two steps: a review panel will decide whether a full investigation is necessary and, if it is, a recommendation from another review panel will be sent to the provost about what action to take.
MAY 2014: The Regents continued to revise the policy's disciplinary language. Some of these changes emphasized freedom of speech and academic rights but retained some disciplinary language that the Regents tried to eliminate.
"I fear that faculty and staff will still not be sure which kinds of expression are safe and which are not," said Charles Epp, a member of the Regents' Governance Committee.
Others criticized the policy for its potential effects on free speech - some said the policy placed restrictions on faculty and staff when they attempt to discuss controversial subjects on social media.
"One of the many roles of academia is to have potentially unpleasant discourse going on, and this policy means that we can't do that," said Michael Walker, a graduate student representative in Student Senate.
DECEMBER 2014: The Regents finalized the language regarding disciplinary procedure, allowing individual universities to decide how to handle a policy violation and to take action if it happens. The changes came after questions remained regarding the social media policy and its effects on faculty and staff.
“[The policy] makes faculty and staff more cautious about how they use social media in general because it's vague, so there could be self-censorship going on,” Jonathan Mayhew, president of the University Senate, said in September. “The language creates a sense of uncertainty because it needs to be interpreted.”
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Jefferson's Restaurant remains closed after fire
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Jefferson's Restaurant, 743 Massachusetts St., is still closed after a fire on the second floor damaged the roof and the back of the building Thursday. Lawrence Fire Department officials said the damage is extensive, but it may be a few weeks before they can fully assess the damage.
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Officials have not yet been able to enter the building because the roof is weak and the structure is not safe. The cause of the fire is still unknown.
"A generator blew out behind the building, but we are not sure if that was the cause of the fire or not."
Graham said only employees were on the main floor when the fire started, and no one was injured.
"At the moment I do not know when the restaurant will reopen," Graham said. "We will know more once we are able to enter the building."
Owner Brandon Graham said he's not sure how long it will take to repair the restaurant.
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Pope Francis celebrates Mass at the Manila Cathedral, in Manila, Philippines, Jan. 16. Pope Francis had earlier issued his strongest defense yet of church teaching opposing artificial contraception on Friday, using a rally in Asia's largest Catholic nation to urge families to be "sanctuaries of respect for life."
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African bishops, in particular, have long complained about how progressive, Western ideas about birth control and gay rights are increasingly being imposed on the developing world by groups, institutions or individual nations, often as a condition for development aid.
Speaking to reporters en route home from the Philippines, Francis said there are plenty of church-approved ways to regulate births. But he said most importantly, no outside institution should impose its views on regulating family size, blasting what he called the "ideological colonization" of the developing world.
"Every people deserves to conserve its identity without being ideologically colonized." Francis said.
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ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE — Pope Francis is firmly upholding church teaching banning contraception, but said Monday that Catholics don't have to breed "like rabbits" and should instead practice "responsible parenting."
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His comments, taken together with his defense of the Catholic Church's ban on artificial contraception during the trip, signal that he is increasingly showing his more conservative bent, which has largely been ignored by public opinion or obscured by a media narrative that has tended to highlight his populist persona.
On the trip, Francis gave his strongest defense yet of the 1968 encyclical Humanae Vitae, which enshrined the church's opposition to artificial birth control. He
warned against "insidious attacks" against the family—a reference to gay marriage proposals — echoing language often used by overwhelmingly conservative U.S. bishops. And he insisted that "openness to life is a condition of the sacrament of matrimony."
At the same time, however, he said it's not true that to be a good Catholic "you have to be like rabbits." On the contrary, he said "responsible parenthood" requires that couples regulate the births of their children, as church teaching allows. He cited the case of a woman he met who was pregnant with her eighth child after seven Cesarean sections.
He said there are many "licit" ways of regulating births that are approved by the church, an apparent reference to the Natural Family Planning method of monitoring a woman's cycle to avoid intercourse when she is ovulating.
"That is an irresponsibility," he said. The woman might argue that she should trust in God. "But God gives you methods to be responsible," he said.
During the Vatican's recent meeting on the family, African bishops denounced how aid groups and lending institutions often condition their assistance on a country's compliance with their ideals: allowing health care workers to distribute condoms, or withdrawing assistance if legislation discriminating against gays is passed.
"When imposed conditions come from imperial colonizers, they search to make people lose their own identity and make a sameness," he said. "This is ideological colonization."
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Bernice King, daughter of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., during a service honoring King at Ebenezer Baptist Church, where King preached, on Monday in Atlanta.
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ATLANTA Speakers honoring the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Monday at his spiritual home in Atlanta repeated the same message: We've come a long way, but there's still a lot left to be done to fulfill King's dream.
King's daughter, the Rev. Bernice King, urged those gathered at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta for the 47th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Annual Commemorative Service to act out against injustice. But she also said they should remember his message of nonviolence.
"We cannot act unless we understand what Dr. King taught us. He taught us that we still have a choice to make: nonviolent coexistence or violent co-annihilation," she said. "I challenge you to work with us as we help this nation choose nonviolence."
The courage and sacrifice of those who participated in the civil rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s provides a model for those who want to act to effect change today, Bernice King said.
"We praise God for a new generation of activists," she said.
President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle, also focused Monday on the next generation. Along with their daughter, Malia, they went to a District of Columbia site for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Washington, where they helped paint murals and assemble "literacy kits" of flashcards and books to help youngsters improve their reading and writing skills.
Commemorative events and service projects were organized around the country to celebrate King's life and legacy. In cities nationwide, demonstrators also used the occasion to protest persistent inequality.
This year's King holiday follows several high-profile
incidents in which unarmed black men were killed by police. Bernice King invoked the deaths of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, and Eric Garner in New York City and the fatal shooting of 12-year-old Tamir Rice in Cleveland, Ohio.
"I cannot help but remember many women and men who have been gunned down, not by a bad police force but by some bad actors in a police force," she said.
Those deaths sparked protests and debate over police use of force. The tensions grew after two New York City police officers were shot to death last month by a man who suggested in online posts that he was retaliating for the deaths Brown and Garner. The gunman, who was black, committed suicide.
Speaking at a breakfast honoring King in Wilmington, Delaware, Vice President Joe Biden said minority communities and police departments need to work together to build relationships of trust.
"Do we see each other?"
Biden asked. "Do we see each other for who we are?"
"We look at the yellow crime scene tape that is wrapped around America right now," said Alabama State University President Gwendolyn Boyd, delivering the keynote address at Ebenezer Baptist. "We know we still have a lot of work to do."
Boyd, who repeatedly brought the crowd to its feet with roars of applause, gave numerous examples to illustrate the changes since King's death, including the election of Obama, the country's first black president. But she also said now is not the time to rest or to be quiet, urging people to continue to strive to make a difference.
A day after he joined other actors from the movie "Selma" and hundreds of others in Alabama for a march to Selma's
Edmund Pettus Bridge, where civil rights protesters were beaten and tear-gassed in 1965, actor David Oyelowo said during the commemoration in Atlanta that playing King was a heavy burden to bear. He cried as he talked about putting himself in King's place.
"I only stepped into his shoes for a moment, but I asked myself, 'How did he do it?' Oyelowo said. He explained that he, like King, has four children and said he cannot imagine walking through life knowing there were people who wanted to take their lives
Oyelowo spoke of his family's Nigerian heritage, mentioning tribal scars still visible on the body of his father, who flew in from the United Kingdom for the service.
He said the legacy of slavery and the scars that it left are real but that they must not be allowed to define current generations. He noted that Hollywood too often casts minority actors as broken and subservient characters.
"I stand before you as a man who has played a king," he said.
Mathilde Mukantabana, Rwandan ambassador to the U.S., said in Atlanta that her country, which was torn apart by violence and genocide, serves as a shining example of the power of King's message.
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President Barack Obama participates in a service project at Boys & Girls Club of Greater Washington to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service and in honor of Dr. King's life and legacy on Monday in Washington, D.C.
"Martin Luther King's philosophy became our roadmap to reconciliation and peace," she said.
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"The memory of such a great man can never, ever fade," Lewis said. "I still think about him almost every day."
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An Iranian demonstrator holds a satirical poster cover mocking the French weekly Charlie Hebdo which shows the Paris rally but adds a portrait of the Islamic State group's leader and self-proclaimed caliph Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi among the world leaders, during a protest in front of the French Embassy in Tehran, Iran, Monday.
The world has been rocked by the terrorist attacks on the French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo. Two Muslim gunmen opened fire in the magazine's office on Jan. 7, slaying 12 people, including four cartoonists, during an editorial meeting, according to BBC News.
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The magazine was targeted for its repeated controversial cartoon depictions of the Prophet Muhammad. The Huffington Post reported that these cartoons angered members of the Islamic faith, and that the French Council of the Muslim Faith even sued the magazine in 2006.
Since the attacks, there has been an outpouring of rage against the Islamic faith, which can be seen in the comments section on any article about the attacks. However, the strongest criticism against the Prophet Muhammad and his followers comes from the satirical magazine itself.
French radio the upcoming publication will 'obviously' lampoon [Muhammad] — among other figures — to show staff will 'cede nothing' to extremists seeking to silence them."
The magazine relocated to the Paris offices of the magazine Liberation to produce more than three million copies of their newest cartoon cover, a caricature of the Prophet holding a "Je Suis Charlie" sign, with the caption "All is forgiven" in French.
Charlie Hebdo cartoonists are making a statement that, despite efforts to protest the violence of these terrorists, the religion and its prophet are still to blame for the radical extremist behavior. The Sydney Morning Herald reported that "Charlie Hebdo's lawyer, Richard Malka, told
The cartoon serves to stand up for freedom of speech against the terrorists who shot and killed a dozen innocent people, which was done in the name of avenging the Prophet Muhammad, but it's also a jab at the entire Islamic religion. For Muslims, Muhammad is a sacred symbol of faith and is not supposed
to be depicted in drawings or other mediums.
Satirizing and spreading ignorance about a symbol of this magnitude is extremely distasteful to say the least. Everyone should be allowed to express oneself freely without living in fear of death, but what does Charlie's message send to peaceful Muslims who are protesting terrorism?
Approximately 2.5 percent of all terrorism in America from 1970 to 2012 was at the hands of Muslims, according to data gathered by Washington's Blog. This marginal percentage of radical Islamic terrorism seems blown out of proportion when put into context of all U.S. terrorist attacks. In Europe, from 2006 to 2008, only 0.4 percent of terrorism was affiliated with Islam, according to Europol's annual EU Terrorism Situation and Trend Report.
When the magazine satirizes an important symbol of an entire religion, it's dismissing the more than 1 billion people worldwide who do not adhere to the radical views of terrorists.
Freedom of speech is a powerful right that all humans deserve, regardless of religion, political affiliation, or gender. The media should strive to promote education and knowledge, rather than enable ignorance and blind hatred toward entire groups of people. The latter is exactly what Charlie Hebdo does by depicting the Prophet Muhammad.
Victoria Calderon is a sophomore from Liberal studying English and political science
Sexual assault serious for all genders, not just one
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This past December, "Transformers"
star Shia LaBeouf claimed that he was raped during his performance art exhibit, #LAMSORRY, which took place back in February 2014. According to The Guardian, LaBeouf sat in a room where visitors were able to meet with him one-on-one. He told Daze magazine that "One woman who came with her boyfriend, who was outside the door when this happened, whipped my legs for 10 minutes and then stripped my clothing and proceeded to rape me."
On the other hand, many people empathized with LaBeouf, defending his decision to discuss the incident. Just because he did not announce the alleged rape on Ellen DeGeneres' couch or with a more known magazine should not diminish the statement. Many people do not take male sexual assault seriously. If a man claims to have been raped, we have a hard time believing him. We wonder why he couldn't have fought the perpetrator off,
LaBeouf's statement garnered much attention from many. Some said he should have cut the act, or fought the rapist off. Others accused him of lying about the incident to seek attention. Piers Morgan asked LaBeouf to apologize for his "outrageous 'rape' claim," saying it was demeaning to all rape victims.
or why he could not escape, assuming he had a physical advantage? Instead of listening to a man's story as we would a woman's, many minds race to how a male incident of sexual assault is logistically possible.
According to the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN), in the U.S., 10 percent of sexual assault victims are male. While sexual assault can range from unwanted touching to forced penetration, men or women can be the victims, as well as the perpetrators. Many men do not seek help after experi-
believe they are telling the truth. We cannot assume ill will and accuse them of lying. Sexual assault is a very sensitive topic, and victims may not open up about these assaults for long periods of time, just like LaBeouf. For people to unleash the hounds and begin passing judgment is extreme. Men can be raped, sexually assaulted and abused too. No one should have to explain their actions to anyone. In LaBeouf's case, the woman who allegedly committed the rape is at fault.
If someone assumed sexual access to a man's
IF SOMEONE ASSUMED SEXUAL ACCESS TO A MAN'S BODY WITHOUT CONSENT, THAT CONSTITUTES RAPE.
encing sexual assault, often blaming themselves for the attack. Becoming physically aroused during an attack is possible, and RAINN states, "these normal physiological responses do not in any way imply that the victim 'wanted' or 'liked' the assault." Instead of scrutinizing a man's experience, or — even worse
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body without consent, that constitutes rape. This is the same standard we hold for women. From unwanted touching to forced penetration, sexual assault comes in many forms. It can happen to all genders, from men, women and transitioning genders. We must take all claims seriously regardless of their gender.
The first thing we should do for a sexual assault victim, no matter what gender, is to be there for them and
Anrenee Reasor is a senior from Thayer studying economics and East Asian Languages and Cultures
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Twitter feuds, girl fights and empty threats frequent the Internet almost as often as a "Friends" rerun airs on TV. The most recent digital drama encompasses all three of the previously mentioned antics and started between two female hip-hop artists, Azealia Banks and Iggy Azalea.
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However, looking back 50 or 60 years, a similar prediction could have been made about the blues and soul music.
The issue here is not that Azalea stole anything, the issue is that artists and analysts are suddenly ripping her apart for simply crafting her own sense and style within one that already exists. And in the end, is that not what artistry is?
Though the threat involves an alleged sex tape of Azalea, the issue that fuels the feud is more serious than scandalous. This particular spat started on Dec. 3 with a tweet from Banks, in which she called out Azalea for her silence in regard to Ferguson, Eric Garner and police brutality, among other topics. Banks wrote, "Black Culture is cool, but black issues sure aren't huh?"
Hip-hop artist J. Cole chimed in on the intersection of genre and race as well. In an interview last week with Angie Martinez on Power 105.1 FM, a New York hip-hop and R&B radio station, he said, "I fast forward 20, 30 years from now, and I see hip-hop being completely white."
In the 1960s, the genre of blue-eyed soul was created as a predominantly white subtype of soul. The differences between soul and blue-eyed soul are less than minor — there is crossover in influence, message and sound — and in fact, the one true difference is that of skin color.
No title or label applies exclusively to white hip-hop music today, which brings into question whether or not it is necessary to differentiate at all. As Australian rapper Adam Briggs said, "It's not about white rappers or aboriginal rappers. It's about good and bad rappers."
J. Cole's recent release "Fire Squad" has kept alive the premise of the feud between Banks and Azalea. The lyrics of the song reflect how history repeats itself, calling out Elvis, Justin Timberlake, Eminem and Macklemore as white artists who have taken something that Cole thinks ultimately belongs to the black community.
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Just because Azalea has yet to take action or speak up over social media, does that mean her music is an attempt to detach hip-hop from its roots? Tom Barnes, a writer for MusicMic, wrote in a Dec. 22 article that Azalea is garnering attention from "stealing black musical sounds and styles and using her whiteness to sell them to the masses"
Aside from J. Cole, other artists were quick to take to Twitter in defiance of Azalea, such as hip-hop artist Q-Tip. He sent out 40 consecutive tweets directed toward Azalea and backed his blasts up with facts. He wrote, "HipHop is a artistic and socio-political movement/culture that sprang from the disparate ghettos of NY in the early 70's", and that while the genre is fun, it can never detach itself from being a movement.
Ashton Bell, a junior from Wichita, is a rapper and producer under the stage name Brother Ashton. He recently released an instrumental mixtape titled "DNA Tape."
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To onlookers, Ashton Bell seems like any other student on campus, staring intensely at his laptop with his headphones on. But Bell, unlike most students, just released his first mixtape and might be working on his next.
"Most of the time you'll see me around making stuff or going over sounds that I've made before." Bell said.
Bell is a junior from Wichita majoring in journalism after transferring from Butler Community College in El Dorado, as well as a rapper and producer who goes by the stage name Brother Ashton.
His instrumental mixtape, titled "DNA Tape," was a collaboration project with his friend, DJ ThirdEye.
Bell said he's inspired by a variety of artists, first and foremost being Kanye West. He cited Flying Lotus, Sounwave, Pharrell and J. Cole as influences as well.
While at Butler, Bell had a football scholarship but eventually decided to quit, saying he grew tired of the sport that he had started playing when he was only eight.
"I just felt like I was quitting while I was ahead," he said. "That's also when I started taking my music seriously. Music became so important to me, I had to pursue it with more time than football allowed me to."
Bell said his parents' taste in music was crucial to developing his own sound.
"I liked to listen to whatever my parents did, so I was influenced by everything from West Coast stuff, UGK and Nas to music like Mary Mary, Mary J. Blige and TLC," Bell said.
As both an artist and a student, Bell has had to work on managing his time accordingly. However, Bell said music is more important to him.
"Music trumps school a lot of the time because I have a lot of confidence in school. Music takes a lot more work for me to get things the way I want them," Bell said.
Bell is currently working on a new rap EP which he will self-produce. Bell has yet to perform in Lawrence, but he plans on hitting the stage sometime soon.
"Hopefully this semester," he said. "That's one of the biggest parts of getting out there."
To listen to "DNA Tape" visit Bell's SoundCloud page at soundcloud.com/thecodeforlife. For more information, follow Bell on Twitter @BrotherAshton.
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I do know much about hippies, but I've spent enough time with neo-hippies to understand that to them, life is lived in sort of a vague haze fueled by the chase of one hapless experience after another toward an ill-defined — or often nonexistent — final goal. In all my years of movie-watching and analysis, I have never run across a film
that flows by this mantra until Paul Thomas Anderson's newest flick, "Inherent Vice."
In near total contrast to the slightly sickening — yet somehow intensely addictive and gratifying — flow of his previous films, the revered writer/director takes audiences on a powerfully smooth and relaxing ride with "Vice." Riding off his expressed feelings of personal gratification with his
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previous film, "The Master," Anderson has now completely sunk into his comfort zone as a director, continuing to push the limits of what American audiences might call a normal film.
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Adapted from a book by the same name written by eccentric author Thomas Pynchon, the film follows the convoluted misadventures of a stoner/private detective named Larry "Doc" Sportello (Joaquin Phoenix). Doc's ex-girlfriend (Kathryn Waterston) comes to him one night asking for help solving a case involving her current boyfriend, a rich and powerful real-estate mogul, and his inner circle. What happens next, which is 90 percent of the rest of the movie, is pure, untampered vagueness.
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Something I can say with absolute certainty right now to almost every moviegoer is this: don't see this movie and expect to understand the plot. It is merely a nebulous series of events, twisted together into a whisper of a storyline. Instead, I advise sitting back and letting Anderson take you on a relaxed, smooth-flowing journey through the 1970s Los Angeles underbelly.
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The most important and revolutionary thing about this movie is its flow. It's almost like a lucid dream that you try desperately to enjoy, only to realize the harder you try to hold onto it, the looser your grip on it becomes. If you just lean back, relax and let the film take you where it wants you to go, you'll understand what it's trying to say, which is: hold on to your values, hold on to love and never doubt yourself. Watch Doc closely throughout the film and you'll realize that these are among the most important lessons to be gained.
Phoenix explores an untapped skill set that further adds to his impressive arsenal of acting abilities. There is something lovable and charming about Doc, but underneath you can sense an unshakable feeling of
his place in this world that is fueled by a deep, bridled aggression. Not many actors could pull off a character like this, but Phoenix does it beautifully.
Paul Thomas Anderson has carved out an image for himself over the years as a philosophical filmmaker whose work reaches some higher level of human understanding. He is a master of showmanship — a smoke-and-mirrors director who grew up in a show business family and has spent his entire life learning how to carve out a certain type of image for himself and his films. Anderson and his wily style take a backseat in this film, and he allows Pynchon's book to take the reins. It's a sign of maturity in a director, and a quality that any artist can hold a deep respect for.
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Kelly Oubre Jr.'s hustle play with 15:28 left in the half Oubre dove after two separate loose balls in the same possession eventually forcing an Oklahoma turnover.
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Cliff Alexander recorded his second double-double of the season, scoring 13 points and grabbing 13 rebounds. Alexander set a season-high with seven offensive rebounds. Toward the end of the game, Alexander grabbed some clutch offensive rebounds and scored the go-ahead basket with two minutes left.
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Two minutes left and Kansas only up by one, sophomore guard Frank Mason drove the lane and drew a double team, which left Alexander wide open under the hoop.
After the No.19 Oklahoma Sooners (14-6,3-3) made an unthinkable 20-point comeback, the Jayhawks needed someone to respond.
"[Alexander] made some clutch plays," sophomore guard Brannan Greene said.
Alexander finished the play with a dunk, and the Kansas Jayhawks (15-3, 4-1) took a three-point lead and never gave it back. That dunk gave Alexander his second double-double of the season, finishing the game with 13 points and 13 rebounds.
The most important stats for Alexander were the 13 rebounds and the +13 mark, meaning Kansas outscored Oklahoma by 13 when he was on the court. Both of those stats show Alexander played with intensity as the Jayhawks stayed undefeated at home this season with an 85-78 win against the Sooners.
The frontcourt struggle between Alexander and Oklahoma forward Ryan Spangler was a sight to see. Spangler came into the game as a top-three rebounder in the Big 12, with eight per game, but Spangler said Alexander made it difficult because he's a "big guy"
"I think my motor was real good," Alexander said. "I got a lot of rebounds and ran the floor when I needed to."
Alexander relies on his grit and hustle to bully his way in the paint, and he showed a lot of both against Oklahoma.
Self said Alexander didn't have a motor against Iowa State, and that led to him only playing 14 minutes in the loss to the Cyclones. Alexander said he had a much better motor tonight.
The Jayhawks will need Alexander to keep his motor going to fight through the rest of the Big 12 schedule, especially against a tall Texas team Saturday at Austin.
"[The coaches] talked after the Iowa State game and they said that I need to get my motor back, so that's what I'm trying to do, just get my wind back up." Alexander said.
"It was a tough battle," Spangler said.
On Monday night, the difference was the intangible plays. His hustle on the offensive glass made a major contribution toward the end of the game. Alexander finished with seven offensive rebounds, which ties the most by a Jayhawk this season.
"Cliff has been a struggle because he hasn't brought the same energy level constantly," Self said. "When he doesn't play with energy and bounce he becomes average. The guys that aren't unbelievably skilled make it up by their intangibles and tonight he looked like he had skill because his intangibles were so good."
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Freshman guard Kelly Oubre Jr. celebrates after hitting a three against Oklahoma on Monday night. Oubre scored 19 points and had nine rebounds.
Freshman guard Devonte' Graham attempts a three-point shot. Graham scored six points and had four assists.
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After how things started, it's hard to believe that Kansas would need to make clutch plays down the stretch to squeak out an 85-78 win on Monday at Allen Fieldhouse.
However, that comfortable lead, in front of a raucous home crowd filled with students back from winter break, would not last.
Backed by eight-for-eight shooting beyond the three-point arc, No. 11 Kansas seized a commanding 20-point lead over No. 19 Oklahoma with almost 10 minutes to go in the first half.
With 7:44 to go in the game, the Sooners would take a four-point lead to the surprise of an ear-splitting 16.300-person crowd.
"We did a good job fighting back," Oklahoma guard Buddy Hield said. "I'm proud of the guys fighting back. We should have done a better job and Kansas just made shots."
The Jayhawks shot the ball with ease in the first half, and led the Sooners 51-32 at half-time, but the 19-of-33 (57.6 percent) first-half shooting quickly cooled to 10-of-27 (37.0 percent) in the second.
While some teams may have folded after a tough road loss at Iowa State, followed by a quick turnaround and a blown 20-point lead, the jayhawks got tough.
"It was a great team effort," coach Bill Self said.
Texas (14-4, 3-2) this Saturday, where previous Jayhawk teams have fallen before.
Greene stepped up big for the Jayhawks on Monday night in 15 minutes, adding 12 points on 3 three-pointers, none more crucial than one late in the game with Kansas trailing by a point. Greene said the shot felt good as soon as it left his hand.
"Fans won't like to hear this." Self said, "but you can play really well and lose."
After having a convincing lead early and seeing Oklahoma snatch it back, the two teams exchanged baskets down the stretch. With Oklahoma leading 71-70 with 3:25 to play, sophomore guard Frank Mason found Greene in the corner for a big three-pointer.
The toughest Jayhawk may have been sophomore guard Brannen Greene, who has caught flak for toughness on the defensive end.
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"I needed to improve on the defensive end," Greene said. "I'm still working to do that. I'm not a great defensive player, but it's all about improving and that's what I'm trying to do."
But for tonight, Kansas played exceptionally well in the first half while Oklahoma played nearly as well in the second, and it was the Jayhawks who ultimately came
Kansas would lead the rest of the game on its way to its fourth conference victory. The Jayhawks dug deep in one of their grittiest performances to date.
Things don't get easier anytime soon for the jayhawks. Kansas travels to No. 17
"We knew we wouldn't shoot like that in the second half and Oklahoma got hot in the second half," Greene said. "It's a game of runs. We made shots, they made shots. We definitely were hot in the beginning. We got into a rhythm, the crowd got into it, they're back for school. It was a lot of fun."
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Freshman guard Kelly Oubre Jr. celebrates after Kansas beat Oklahoma 85-78.
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Freshman Kelly Oubre Jr's sixth free-throw attempt of the game hit soft off the rim and fell into the arms of fellow freshman Cliff Alexander. Alexander found sophomore Frank Mason who kicked it to an open Brannen Greene behind the arc. As Greene tends to do so well, he hit the open three, putting Kansas up on Oklahoma for good and leading the Jayhawks to a 85-78 win.
Everyone in Lawrence knew they were in for something special as Devonte' Graham's three-point attempt with 8:18 to play in the first half bounced high off the back of the rim and gently landed in between the net. This was Kansas' eighth consecutive converted three-point field goal of the first half.
"They made a lot of shots," Oklahoma guard Buddy Hield said. "Credit to them, everything was falling." Graham, Greene and Ou-
effectively. The Jayhawks have shot 15 or more three-pointers in 12 out of their first 18 games this season.
This Kansas team has relied on the three-point shot more than most Bill Self teams in recent memory due to its inability to score the ball inside
bre led the way with two three-pointers each in the first half.
When Kansas has been hot from behind the line, it has been hard to beat. Coming into Monday night, the Jayhawks shot better than 40 percent from beyond the arc seven times on the season. Not only did those seven games result in seven wins, but they came by a margin of 16.1 points — three points higher than their average win margin.
"When you make your first eight threes, you're going to score a lot of points," Self said. "We need to play fast and play with pace to be successful in this league."
Among players who have played in more than half of the games this season, Mason leads Kansas with a 47.1 field goal percentage from the three-point line. As a team, Kansas shoots 38.9 percent from three.
After an efficient first half of three-point shooting, the Jayhawks cooled off a bit in the second. Just as the Jayhawks cooled off, the Sooners heated up. After going only 3-for-11 from three in the first, Oklahoma sank four of its first five attempts to tie the game with 10 minutes to play.
"We knew we wouldn't be
able to sustain that," Greene said about the strong first half shooting. "They started making their shots in the second half and we weren't."
The Jayhawks abandoned the three ball for a large portion of the second half and relied on their free-throw shooting to keep them in the game after a strong Oklahoma run saw the game tied with 3:45 to play.
Just as all hope from beyond the arc seemed lost, arguably Kansas' best deep ball shooter sent a bolt of energy through the Kansas crowd — Greene hit a wide-open three to put Kansas back on top by two.
"I thought it was good," Greene said. "It was a good rotation in rhythm, it felt good. That's up there as one of the best shots I've made here."
This time, Kansas took the lead for good.
"Brannen played very,very well," Self said. "He made shots all night that helped us win a great game."
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Students line up on Tuesday to get tickets to the President Barack Obama speak. Tickets were given out at the Kansas Union and Douglas County Fairgrounds.
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Long lines of people stretched all morning and afternoon in two locations in Lawrence on Tuesday — the Kansas Union and the Douglas County Fairgrounds — as many waited hours to secure their tickets for President Barack Obama's speech at the University on Thursday.
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Only seventh in the line this afternoon at the fairgrounds was 100-year-old Lawrence resident Fern Coffin, who was getting her first chance to see a presidential speech. Coffin has lived through 17 presidencies and both World Wars.
"I want to see President Obama because he has been my favorite president," Coffin said. "I have always admired him since he took office."
She began waiting with family members at 10 a.m. for the tickets to be given out at 5 p.m. Although she has experienced so many changes in politics, her main motivation to see Obama was her interest in his changes to education.
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"President Obama has done a lot for education in this country and I hope he can continue to make education more easily-accessible," she said. Coffin worked as a teacher for 41 years before retiring in 1980.
Tickets for the University's faculty, students and staff were handed out by the Student Uniqn Activities ticket office
The fairground staff didn't disclose how many tickets were handed out at the University, and encouraged anyone who didn't get tickets in the morning to go to the fairgrounds that afternoon.
starting at 9 a.m. The line wound along Jayhawk Boulevard and many students had been waiting for hours before the box office opened.
Toward the end of the line at the fairgrounds, University students took a second chance at a ticket. Kansas junior Jhonatan Batrez from Kansas City, Kan. arrived at the end of the general public line at around 3 p.m. He hoped to get a ticket at the Kansas Union on Tuesday morning, but had to leave the line for class.
Lawrence residents wait in line for tickets to Obama's speech at the Douglas County Fairgrounds. Among those in line was 100-year-old resident Fern Coffin. Coffin said she has always wanted to see Obama speak.
Batrez was particularly interested in hearing about Obama's plans for immigration reform, but was mainly excited to see the president in person.
"I've never been so close to the president," Batrez said. "When I knew that I would have a chance to see him speak, there was no way I wasn't going to take it."
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town and I was like 'that's kind of interesting,' Nagle said. "I didn't think there would be this many people, but it will be cool to say I went."
"I saw the article that said President Obama was coming to
Joe Nagle, a sophomore information technology major from Wichita, was drawn to the fairgrounds for a ticket after his roommate suggested he should go. Nagle didn't attempt to get a ticket Tuesday morning but received one in the evening, although he only joined the line an hour before tickets began being distributed.
Before becoming a student at the University, Nagle served in the Army for four years. Although he doesn't take a particular interest in politics, he wanted to see Obama for the opportunity to see the first sitting president at the University since 1911.
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Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little sent out a University-wide letter Tuesday to address the issues of racial inequality. In the letter, she discussed discrimination and asked for the community to help "bridge the racial divide."
Chancellor addresses racial inequality in letter
TIM MCGINNIS
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Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little addressed issues of racial inequality in a university-wide letter Tuesday, urging students, staff and faculty to confront intolerance.
In her letter, Gray-Little continued discussion on discrimination and asked for the Lawrence community to help "bridge
"We must confront fear, distrust, and misunderstanding head on," said Gray-Little. "We can start in our own community by engaging in honest, open and respectful dialogue that honors the dignity of each of us as a human being."
The University has attempted to inform students and faculty about inequality through forums,
the racial divide" and strive for equality.
classes and events, such as the Martin Luther King Jr. Day events celebrated this Monday. However, Director of the Office of Multicultural Affairs, Blane Harding, does not think that enough is being done.
Harding said it's good that King's work is celebrated but thinks not much is done to continue his movement. Although Martin Luther
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University to begin offering Spanish minor in Fall 2015
KELLY CORDINGLEY
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A Spanish minor will be offered beginning Fall 2015, according to a press release from the University yesterday. This addition comes three years after Student Senate passed a resolution to support the new minor in 2012 amid push from students.
"We are thrilled to widen access to our curriculum to more students," said Robert Bayliss, director of undergraduate studies in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese, in the press release. "We're eager to see how future graduates will utilize the knowledge they gain through the minor."
The press release states that Spanish is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world. In addition, the University's Spanish program is one of the top in the region, according to the press release.
"Spanish is becoming more prevalent," he said. "Having background in other languages improves your chances of getting a job, and it's beneficial in life. I've taken French classes here to gain experience in language, and knowing a Spanish minor is now offered gives more opportunities."
Nathan Bachynski, a sophomore from Dover, Pa., said hed like to broaden his language knowledge, and this minor opens a new door for him.
Students who wish to add the minor will take courses in language, culture and literature, as well as a new course for both minors and majors, Spanish 101.
"Faculty and students worked closely to develop a program that maintains top-quality instruction and meets students' needs for future career paths," said Stuart Day, chair of the Spanish and Portuguese department, in the
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"I'd tried to teach myself Spanish, and it was kind of hard," he said. "Having something where you can take courses and have that structure would give you a foundation on which to build."
Jack Rooker, a sophomore from Los Angeles, said had a Spanish minor been offered when he was a freshman, he would have taken it to better assist him in his future profession.
"Because there are certain demographic trends, it makes it more important to be multilingual," he said. "I want to be a doctor, so if I could have that ability, it would help me better help my patients."
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Rooker said this minor would also give him a better chance to gain the knowledge needed to be able to communicate effectively with patients and families.
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List of colleges under Title IX investigation expands to 94
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Washburn University was the first school in the state of Kansas to be added to the national list on July 1, 2014. Last year the Office of Civil Rights found six schools had violated Title IX in 2014.
Barnard College of Columbia University and Purchase College are the most recent additions to the list of colleges under federal investigation by the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.
The department is now looking into 97 investigations at 94 col-
conduct regardless of whether or not a criminal investigation is conducted.
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leges and universities across the country, including the University of Kansas and Kansas State University, for evidence of violations when handling sexual assault cases under the gender equity law Title IX.
Title IX prohibits discrimination based on sex and also includes sexual harassment and assault. Under Title IX, universities and colleges are required to respond to reports regarding sexual mis-
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In an effort to better prepare their students, the Career Services Centers in the School of Business and the School of Engineering hosted the two-day Leadership Challenge seminar on Jan. 15 and 16.
The Leadership Challenge, which has been held annually since 2001, was started by the Business and Engineering Career Services Advisory Councils, said Cathy Schwabauer, Director of the Engineering Career Center. The councils were looking for a way to bring students, faculty and employers together to introduce students into the workforce.
Assistant Director of the Business Career Center Jolene Phillips said the program originally only admitted 25 students per school. She said this year the program included 73 students and 24 employers.
program, with the hope of giving them opportunities to network early, Schwabauer said. However, any business/ engineering undergraduate could have applied, as long as he or she plans to graduate in December 2015 or later.
The selection process incorporated many of the skills students will someday need in order to acquire jobs or internships, Schwabauer said. Applicants submit a resume and many are chosen to continue onto the interview portion. From there, the finalists meet with representatives from the career center to create final resumes.
But the career and professional skills do not end there, according to Phillips. Attendees learn many valuable skills, including communication techniques, leadership and teamwork. Employers even contribute by discussing how these skills play a part in their organizations.
"Additionally, employers are
After attending the seminar, sophomore Ellie Hupp from Omaha, Neb., said she originally decided to participate for the networking opportunities it offered.
given a copy of each students' resume, with the permission of the student," Phillips said.
"I didn't expect to learn so much valuable information about leadership," she said. Hupp said the program consisted of sessions with speaker Denny Faurote, who led personal and group activities for student and employer participants. In between activities, the program included "networking breaks."
"I benefited by getting great networking experience with possible future employers," Hupp said. "I was able to meet and connect with recruiting representatives from accounting firms that I am interested in working for in the future."
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Doctor shot inside hospital, gunman commits suicide
Boston Police Commissioner William Evans, right, faces reporters during a news conference as Boston Police Superintendent-in-Chief William Gross, behind center, looks on at Brigham and Women's Hospital, Tuesday in Boston. Police say a doctor was shot inside the prestigious Boston hospital before the shooter died of a self-inflicted wound.
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Boston Police Superintendent-in-Chief William Gross, center left, walks through a revolving door as he departs the Shapiro building at Brigham and Women's Hospital, Tuesday in Boston. A person was critically shot at the hospital Tuesday and a suspect was in custody. Boston police said.
A man shot a doctor inside a leading Boston hospital Tuesday, critically wounding the physician before killing himself.
Authorities said Stephen Pasceri, 55, entered Brigham and Women's Hospital sometime before 11 a.m. and specifically requested the doctor, who police declined to name because he is a victim.
Pascieri, of Millbury, shot the doctor twice just outside an examination room on the second floor of the Carl J. and Ruth Shapiro Cardiovascular Center; he then turned the gun on himself, police said.
The hospital, affiliated with Harvard Medical School, said the doctor was in surgery as of Tuesday evening. It declined to release his name, at the request of his family.
Boston Police Commissioner William Evans said officers conducting a room-by-room search found the gunman dead in an exam room with the weapon. The doctor, meanwhile, suffered life-threatening injuries.
Police said Pasceri wasn't a
"We're in the process of talking to witnesses, but it's leading us to believe there was something in the past that upset this guy, that made him go in and look for this particular doctor," Evans said earlier in the day.
Police and hospital officials commended the fast response by police and hospital staff, who they said had been trained to respond to an "active shooter" situation.
patient of the doctor's and they didn't specify a motive for the shootings.
the scene within seconds after getting the first calls of shots fired and had the area secured within 15 minutes.
Evans said police were on
Betsy Nabel, the hospital's president, said Brigham and Women's will evaluate its safety protocols. She said there have been no discussions about installing metal detectors, which none of the city's hospitals have.
Tuesday's shooting prompted a temporary lockdown at the Shapiro center. Hospital staff were asked to remain in place and the building did not accept new patients.
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King Jr. celebratory events are great, they are not productive in the long term, he said.
"I think that as an educational institution, not just here but across the country, we need to have these real talks about inequality so that we are educating people in the social and cultural realm," Harding said.
Joshua Robinson, a junior from Overland Park and president of the Black Student Union, agrees with Harding. Robinson said more efforts are needed on campus to help African-American students.
"I would like to see the University put more money into programs that are helping black students," Robinson said. "I would [also] like to see more
retention from our black students."
The University of Kansas has a 45 percent graduation rate for African-American students, one percent higher than the national average, according to the U.S.Department of Education.
Gray-Little encouraged every participating member of the University to create a community that allows all students to receive the education they deserve.
"We must continue our work to ensure not only that the doors to our university are open to all who are prepared to seek a KU degree, but [also] that the resources are there to help students earn those degrees." Gray-Little said.
Woman to testify against others in Ind. explosion
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RICK CALLAHAN Associated Press
Monserrate Shirley, who had pleaded not guilty after she and two men were charged in late 2012, appeared before a Marion County judge in a courtroom filled with current and former residents of the neighborhood marked by the blast.
INDIANAPOLIS — A woman charged in a deadly 2012 house explosion in Indianapolis agreed Tuesday to plead guilty to conspiracy to commit arson and testify against at least two other people in the fiery natural gas blast that damaged dozens of homes.
Marion Criminal Court Judge Sheila Carlisle told Shirley she was taking her plea agreement under advisement and that it could be "months or years" before she decides whether to accept it. Shirley must first fulfill her pledge to cooperate with prosecutors against the other defendants.
Under her deal, the 49-year-old would plead guilty to two counts of conspiracy to commit arson and prosecutors would drop 52 charges, including two counts of murder. Shirley would have to testify against former boyfriend Mark Leonard and his brother, Bob Leonard, as well as "any, other individuals as yet uncharged" in the Nov. 10, 2012, explosion.
The deal would allow Shirley to avoid a possible sentence of life without parole. Instead, she could face from a minimum 20-year suspended sentence with probation to a maximum 50-year prison term.
The explosion killed 34-year-old electronics expert Dion Longworth and his 36-year-old wife, second-grade teacher Jennifer Longworth. The blast damaged more than 80 homes, several so badly that they had to be razed.
Prosecutors allege Shirley and the Leonard brothers rigged the blast in her home on Indianapolis' south side as part of a scheme to collect $300,000 in insurance.
Prosecutors previously said the trio made one attempt to blow up Shirley's home that failed. But Shirley's plea
agreement states that Mark Leonard and "an uncharged individual" had earlier tried to set the home on fire.
Before all three attempts, Shirley made arrangements for her, Mark Leonard and her daughter to stay elsewhere and boarded the family cat, according to court documents filed Tuesday.
Marion County deputy prosecutor Denise Robinson said after the hearing that Shirley has provided information that could lead to charges against others and is "continuing to talk" to prosecutors.
Robinson called the deal "a fair resolution" that ensures Shirley's cooperation.
"From a prosecutor's perspective it means that we have now direct evidence of the crime. In other words, we have someone who was on the inside, who was a party to making certain observations, overhearing certain statements, who's now cooperating with the state," she said.
Tony Burnett, who lived across the street from Shirley's home, said after the hearing that he was "angry and disappointed" with the deal because it includes the possibility Shirley could get a suspended sentence.
Shirley's attorney, Jim Voyles, declined to comment following the hearing.
"She could walk out with nothing but time served? That doesn't sound right to me in any way — not to mention the deaths of two people," said Burnett, who moved elsewhere after his home was razed due to the explosion.
Court documents said Shirley was facing mounting financial woes, including $63,000 in credit card debt. A friend of Mark Leonard's told investigators Leonard said he had lost about $10,000 at a casino weeks before the explosion, according to court documents.
Robinson said she antici-pates arguing for "a significant sentence" for Shirley.
Prosecutors have said investigators determined that Shirley's home filled up with gas after a gas fireplace valve and a gas line regulator were removed. A microwave, apparently set to start on a timer, sparked the explosion.
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Key issues as Colorado theater shooting trial begins
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James Holmes, who is charged with killing 12 moviegoers and wounding 70 more in a shooting spree in a crowded theatre in Aurora, Colo., in July 2012, sits in Arapahoe County District Court in Centennial, Colo., on July 23, 2012.
CENTENNIAL, Colo. Jury selection in the trial of the man accused of killing 12 people and injuring 70 others in an attack on a Colorado movie theater is set to begin, with the first of 9,000 prospective jurors reporting to court on Tuesday.
Their task will be to decide whether James Holmes was legally insane at the time of the July 20, 2012, attack during a showing of a Batman movie in the Denver suburb of Aurora.
Holmes, now 27, is charged with multiple counts of first-degree murder and attempted murder, and has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity. If jurors agree, he would be committed indefinitely to the state psychiatric hospital.
Prosecutors dispute that Holmes was insane. They will ask jurors to convict him of murder and sentence him to die, though Colorado has executed only one person in the past 40 years.
Here is a look at the key issues in the case:
THE CRIME
About 420 people were watching a midnight showing of "The Dark Knight Rises" when a masked figure standing near the screen tossed gas canisters into the audience and opened fire. Witnesses described a scene of hellish chaos as victims fled or dived for cover. Holmes surrendered to police outside the theater.
THE VICTIMS
The dead included a 6-yearold girl, two active-duty servicemen, a single mom, an aspiring broadcaster who survived a mall shooting in Toronto and a 27-year-old celebrating his birthday and wedding anniversary. Several of the victims died shielding their friends and loved ones.
THE DEFENDANT
Holmes had just dropped out of a Ph.D. program in neuroscience at the University of Colorado, Denver, after flunking a key test. Prosecutors suggested he was angry his once-promising academic career ended in failure. Defense attorneys acknowledged Holmes was the shooter but said he was mentally ill and
in the grips of a psychotic episode. Holmes first appeared in court with a dazed look and jarring orange hair. In more recent months he has appeared nonchalant, sometimes with a bushy beard and hair, other times clean-shaven with hair combed back.
WHY THE TRIAL IS SO LATE
The death penalty and the insanity plea introduced multiple, complicated and time-consuming legal requirements. Holmes has undergone two court-ordered sanity evaluations, and the two sides have amassed 85,000 pages, 366 CDs and 282 DVDs of evidence.
THE CRUX OF THE TRIAL
The key question before jurors will be whether Holmes was legally insane — unable to tell right from wrong because of a mental disease or defect. If Holmes is found guilty of murder, the jury would then decide whether he should be sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole or executed. If he is found not guilty by reason of insanity, he would be committed indefinitely to the state mental hospital. A straight not-guilty verdict is considered unlikely because his lawyers have acknowledged he was the gunman, and the evidence that
HOW THE JURY WILL BE CHOSEN Judge Carlos A. Samour Jr. called an unusually large number of people for jury duty, citing the difficulty in finding an unbiased panel. Samour expects it to take until May or June before he can find 12 jurors and 12 alternates. Prosecutors will try to ensure jurors have no reservations about the death penalty while defense attorneys will look for those sympathetic to mental illness and uneasy with the idea of executing a person.
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A federal investigation in 2012 confirmed state reports that sexual misconduct and abuse of inmates was rampant at the prison. On Jan.9, the U.S. Department of Justice and the state announced a settlement that required several steps the prison must take in response to the allegations, The Topeka Capital-Journal reported.
The settlement requires an independent monitor to oversee the reforms and issue a compliance report every six months. The state also must maintain adequate staffing levels supplemented by video monitoring, form a classification system for the
prisoners and identify potential victims and predators. A grievance procedure that allows prisoners to privately report abuse along with procedures for investigations and staff accountability also are part of the settlement.
Cooper, who became warden after the Capital-Journal reported on a sex scandal involving staff members and inmates in 2009, said many of those changes had begun before the settlement was announced.
Having a woman leading the prison has helped resolve the problems, Cooper said, and the supervisor who will oversee implementation of the agreement between the Justice Department and state is also a woman.
The prison has formed a strategic plan and set high standards for inmates and staff members, Cooper said.
"We have added females in some key positions," she said. "We have great staff here. They want to do what is best. We are going to keep moving forward. We continue to strive, to learn, to be the best."
More than 300 security cameras have been added to the prison, bringing the total to 449 compared with 120 in 2009. The prison also has added a video monitoring room and increased access to the cameras.
The prison now has 260 staff, with 179 corrections officers an increase of 24 officers in the last two years, she said. The prison also is working to increase the number of female corrections officials.
That coincides with a higher prison population, from 550 inmates a day in October 2009 to an average of 750 a day.
The prison was found to be 100 percent compliant with the federally mandated Prison Rape Elimination Act, which protects inmates from rape and sexual misconduct, corrections department spokesman Jeremy Barclay said.
Students notified of academic probation
For many students, winter break is a relaxing time with few worries. But for some University students, winter break is a time where they are notified they are on academic probation.
ALICIA GARZA
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According to the University's Undergraduate Advising Center, a student is put on academic probation if his or her cumulative GPA falls below a 2.0. However, every school has different levels of GPA that are deemed in good standing.
Students are notified via email if they are on probation.
While plans can be made with an academic counselor to boost the grade and GPA of a student on academic probation, students do need to take their own initiative to raise their GPA.
and they can track the progress of their courses and grades through the myKU portal.
"I am going to study more and work on ... attending class more often no matter what," Villegas said. "I signed up for closing shifts at work in order to be able to go to class and do all homework before work."
Leslie Villegas, a freshman from Phoenix, was notified about her academic probation and decided to take action.
"I am not on academic probation because I am willing to do the work and achieve the goal I need to succeed in the future," Singh said.
A student is taken off academic probation when his or her cumulative GPA is raised above the expected GPA for the school. Students who do not return into good academic standing within the allotted time will be dismissed from their particular college within the University.
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Amritpal Singh, a freshman from Jalandhar, India, worked hard to avoid academic probation this past semester.
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FFA OF THE DAY "I can't do it Thursday because of Obama..." is now a legitimate excuse.
Tea over coffee! Where my tea lovers at?
We should get Obama to come to our football games. Maybe then we'll get a line that big waiting to get into the stadium.
I'M BAAAAAAAACK!!
Defying Gravity is an awesome way to start the day off. "And you can't bring me down!!!"
Victims of sexual assault should be taken seriously, regardless of gender. I wholeheartedly agree with that column!
I got married over winter break! :)
To stay in my night class or to not stay in my night class...that is the question.
Alright, my professors this semester are total babes.
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Getting sick right on the first day of class describes my life.
There aren't much positive sides of having morning classes. it's cold and you're tired the rest of the day.
Don't know how many times people have to say it: quit running for the bus.
How is it that I manage to rose brand new socks the moment I get them?
My dog is probably the only dog in the world who hates toys and doesn't care for treats. Like, are you even a dog.
People that are on their phones the whole time during class, syllabus week or not, look like straight up assholes.
Is it summer yet... heh.
Uptown funk you up, uptown funk you up! Love dat song.
People without smartphones are like a foreign species nowadays.
I have a serious obsession with Bath and Body Works. I need counseling.:{
Nothing's better than wearing your boyfriend's clothes when you wanna get comfy!!
In one of my classes we spent the whole hour discussing water bottles and not gonna lie, it was pretty damn interesting.
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ON-CAMPUS LIVING
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On-campus living has better opportunities
Anissa Fritz
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A large percentage of students at the University have had the opportunity
have had the opportunity to live on-campus for a certain amount of time in their college career. However, there appears to be nothing but cons with living in small spaces and sharing bathrooms. To appreciate the good things about living on campus, I had to live off campus to realize them.
It's easy to forget how convenient it is to be so close to everything. Long gone are the days when I could roll out of bed 20 minutes before class, conveniently catch a bus on Daisy Hill and ride it down to Jayhawk Boulevard. Now, I have to wake up earlier to commute, and forget the luxury of getting dropped off right in front of Budig.
Another pro of living on campus is that you are planted in a community of other college students, which is beneficial for two reasons. It gives students the chance to branch out and helps meeting people much easier. In addition to
this, since you are in a community of fellow students, you tend to find yourself surrounded by like-minded classmates pursuing the same major as you. This makes studying in groups or asking questions that much easier because classmates live right down the hall or at least close to you.
Lastly, living on campus gives students the opportunity to be in the center of everything. It is easier to be involved in clubs and activities because most groups meet on campus. After driving all the way back to your off-campus living, the last thing you want to do after a long day of class is go back to campus for a club meeting or activity.
Living on campus does have its cons,but in the end living on-campus is more convenient better for your well-being,better for your GPA.
Living on campus is too strict, expensive
Anissa Fritz is a sophomore from Dallas studying journalism and sociology
Maddy Mikinski
@Miss_Maddy
Choosing a place to live in college starts with one basic question: Do you want to
live on campus or off? Even though both options have their strengths and weaknesses, the best one is for students to live off-campus.
In my two years at the University, I haven't technically lived on campus. Last year, I lived at Naismith Hall and this year I live in an apartment. By living off campus, I've been able to see the benefits of living farther from the University.
When I was trying to decide on a place to live my freshman year, I was only looking at the dormitories. I was slow with my decision, so my options were limited. That's when I started looking for off-campus housing, and I'm really glad I did.
Even though I had to pay for parking at Naismith Hall, a parking pass there was wildly less expensive than buying a Daisy Hill pass. My friends on Daisy Hill paid more than $200 for a parking pass, while I only paid $50. Even better, there were assigned parking spots in Naismith, so we were always sure to get one.
Parking at my apartment complex is free. A nearby bus stop allows students to get to and from campus without having to pay a hefty fee for a University parking pass.
Another benefit of living off campus is the increased independence. On-campus living comes with a long, strict set of rules. In an apartment or house, the rules are more "iax." And, you and your roommates are able to tailor the rules so they fit your specific situation. If you and your roommates don't want quiet hours, for example, you don't need to have them.
The final and probably most important benefit of living off-campus is the cost. Off-campus housing is cheaper than living in the dorms. My rent this year is significantly lower than my friends' who are still living on campus. The University also requires students in the dorms to purchase meal plans, which, according to the University's website, can range from $1,000 to $4,000. Even though cooking takes extra work, making your own food will oftentimes be cheaper than going to Mrs. E's or another dining hall.
In the long run, living off campus is the most affordable option to take — and the most desirable. Students don't have to pay a lot of the fees associated with living in dorms and they will still get a positive experience.
Maddy Mikinski is a sophomore from Linwood studying journalism
Americans should focus on race relations
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Ike Uri
@IkeUri
Animosity between the police and the population is high, and the issue of race relations has become increasingly acute in recent months. Rallying cries of "I can't breathe" and "black lives matter" echo throughout the country in protests against police brutality. Now, police forces and their supporters are responding. Gatherings across the country have been held, marked by the phrase "police lives matter." Instead of rallies and counter-rallies, which only serve to deepen divisions, dialogue and reconciliation need to occur to improve race relations, while increasing trust between the police force and the population. It is time for Americans to recognize that the slogans of both groups are true: black lives and police lives matter equally.
Protesters gather near a makeshift memorial to Michael Brown at the site where the 18-year-old was shot and killed by a police officer in Ferguson. Mo.
IEFE ROBERSON/ASSOCIATED PRESS
Today, race relations and racism are rated as the most important national problem by 13 percent of the population, according to Gallup. This statistic pales in comparison to the 52 percent witnessed in the 1960s, yet is significantly higher than in the past decade, when only 2 percent of the population deemed it important. Gallup reports that while concern over government, the economy and unemployment have decreased over the past few months, racism concerns have increased dramatically since November of last year after a grand jury chose not to indict the police officer that killed Michael Brown.
The Wall Street Journal reported that data concerning the number of killings by police every year is imperfect, and no accurate statistics are maintained. However, it seems that people of color, even 50 years after the end of Jim Crow Laws, face undue discrimination by the police force and justice system. Arguably more important is the lack of trust between communities of color and the police.
Though the issue gained national prominence, people of color are significantly more concerned than the white population about this issue.
According to Gallup, on average, blacks are much more likely than their white counterparts to be distrustful of police and lack confidence in law enforcement. Additionally, more than 50 percent of black adults believe that America needs new civil rights laws, while only 17 percent of the white population agrees. This gulf in trust is concerning, particularly since the majority of police are white, even in areas where the majority of the population is not, according to the New York Times.
Those who choose to work as police officers deserve
respect. It is a dangerous job and the police force work for the good of the American population. However, clear structural problems exist within the American police culture. More needs to be done to increase trust between communities and their police forces. As proposed by the Department of Justice, police departments need to focus more on hiring an ethnically diverse force, adopting an attitude of community service, working as partners with citizens and using problem solving approaches. These suggestions are not a panacea for the
past few months' national woes or for the enduring tendencies of racism in America, but they would increase cooperation between the police and community. Most importantly, police and the general population need to recognize that we are all working toward the same goal of safe communities. All lives matter.
Ike Uri is a sophomore from Concordia studying sociology
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'American Sniper' criticized,
'praised for veteran portrayal
Despite making $105 million in its first four days, according to ABCnews.com, "American Sniper" sparked varying reactions on social media from praise to condemnation. Bradley Cooper plays former SEAL sniper Chris Kyle, who holds the record for most confirmed kills in U.S. history at 160. Kyle was killed while volunteering with a fellow veteran in 2013.
KELLY CORDINGLEY
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The movie also depicts the struggles Kyle faced when he returned stateside, from the guilt of not having saved comrades to the struggle of assimilating back into his everyday life. The film is nominated for six Oscars, but those facts haven't stopped the backlash that arose when celebrities and politicians chimed in.
One of the more notable instances began from filmmaker Michael Moore's tweet which said his uncle was shot by a sniper, thus snipers were cowards and not to be admired.
From there, the backlash against Moore's tweet began. Some referred to him as a "socialist slob" while some questioned his authority to comment on snipers' actions.
But Moore stood by his tweet, claiming that it wasn't in reference to "American Sniper," and that he was misunderstood.
This Twitter battle invited a slew of news coverage on the controversy. Despite the fact that the film depicted Kyle's difficulties to reconnect with
civilians and his internal struggles, some critics say the film glorified war and questioned if a movie should be made about someone who killed for a living, according to Business Insider.
Even actor Seth Rogen tweeted his criticism, likening "American Sniper" to the Nazi propaganda film in "Inglorious Basterds."
Despite the criticism, moviegoers, film critics and actors alike have praised the film for shining light on the plight veterans face when they return home and the need to better care for our veterans.
Actress and liberal activist Jane Fonda tweeted her praise for "American Sniper" director Clint Eastwood and for Cooper's portrayal of Kyle.
However, the people it seems the film would affect the most are Kyle's family. His widow, Taya Kyle, told Military Times the movie got her husband right. She goes on to say when she watched the movie, she saw her husband come through. She also told multiple news outlets of the promise Cooper made to portray her husband accurately, something she said he did.
Country singer Blake Shelton also took to Twitter to share his thoughts on Moore's comments calling them sickening and tweeting about the importance of supporting America, according to CBS News.
Regardless of if the movie glorified war or just told the story of a veteran who lost his life too early, the conversation surrounding the needs and struggles of veterans is more prominent. Even when politicians, celebrities and Americans can't all agree on something, we tend to all agree that veterans deserve all the help and attention they can get.
According to USA Today, former governor of Alaska Sarah Palin praised the movie and thanked Eastwood and Cooper for "respecting the United States Military" while calling out her dismay at the "Hollywood leftists" for their lack of respect for the sacrifices of our veterans.
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KU student to compete in Miss Universe
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Alejandra Argudo, a psychology major, was crowned Miss Ecuador in 2014. Argudo will compete for the title of Miss Universe this Sunday.
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Not every little girl gets to live her dream, but as former University student Alejandra Argudo laughs and smiles enchantingly while looking over glistening gowns in the living room of an Ecuadorian designer, it's safe to say her dream has come true.
Argudo, 22, was crowned Miss Ecuador 2014 last year and has been vigorously training to take the stage in hopes of capturing the Miss Universe title this Sunday.
"I always dreamt of being Miss Universe," Argudo said. "I always saw myself on that stage. I always saw myself saying my name and Ecuador in front of everybody and I think it's just amazing that I'm actually having the opportunity to do it."
Arguido spends many late nights reviewing looks and perfecting details for her Miss Universe debut. Late nights and early mornings are routine for Arguido, but she said she doesn't mind the sacrifice.
"I think it just blows my mind that you can take something from a dream and actually make it come true," Argudo said. "Just getting to be at Miss Universe, for me, it's a win."
COMING TO AMERICA
Argudo moved from her hometown of Portoviejo, Ecuador, to the Kansas City area when she was 11 so that she, along with her older brother and sister, could attend school there. When Argudo left Ecuador she said she was very upset with her mother.
"I just saw it as getting so far away, but what my mom always told me was keep working for it, just go to school and live my teenage years as I should," Argudo said.
Spanish is Argudo's first language but she has also taken eight years of French and learned English once she moved to Kansas through the second language program at school.
She attended community
college before transferring to Kansas to major in psychology. She's still one semester short of receiving her degree and plans on returning to do so, but left to pursue—and eventually win—the Miss Ecuador title.
PAGEANT PREPARATIONS
A typical day for Argudo would normally start around 6:30 a.m. and includes multiple workouts, portioned meals, dress fittings, classes and appearances depending on the day. Argudo worked with the Miss Ecuador Organization to train with the help of their team as well as taking classes
Argudo is now in Miami preparing to compete on Sunday with the rest of the contestants from around the world. Argudo and the other women spend three weeks in Miami traveling, socializing at fundraiser galas and sponsored events and preparing for the actual event in preliminaries, but Argudo has been training for the pageant for months.
and making preparations on her own. She took a number of classes including speech, catwalk, audience management, public speaking, makeup, styling, hair and picture posing.
"It's such a big huge honor out of this world to win my national pageant and become Miss Ecuador."
ALEJANDRA ARGUDO Miss Universe contestant
Her day typically would wrap up around 9 or 10 p.m.
"It's just a whole bunch of things that you have to do," Argudo said. "It takes a lot of time. You can't get ready in one week."
Argudo has taken multiple makeup and hair classes because contestants do their own hair and makeup when the competition comes around.
"They also have a staff or 15 makeup artists and like 15 hair stylists, but there are 90 girls, so they're only there to fix the little things." Argudo said.
Although it's a lot of work, Argudo still has her favorite parts of being Miss Ecuador.
"All of a sudden everybody in your country just loves you and they start looking up to you and you have the opportunity to become a role model for little girls or for women in your country," Argudo said. She said she enjoys connecting with the people from her country by "helping people that really need it and being a voice for those people."
Argudo said because she must be 100 percent focused on preparing for Miss Universe, she misses having a social life, but she does have a boyfriend.
"Since he met me before being Miss Ecuador, I think what I really like about him is he never treated me less and he never treated me more." Argu-
do said.
COLLEGE DAYS
As far as what she credits her success today to, Argudo said all her experiences have played a role, but the University definitely played a big part.
Argudo specifically remembers Professor Stephen Ilardi, associate professor of clinical psychology, as being one of her favorites. She recalls going to see him during his office hours and confiding in him her dreams of becoming Miss Ecuador. Argudo remembers him being very supportive and said she hopes to reach out to him soon.
A SUPPORTIVE FAMILY
Argudo is also thankful that she had Christmas and New Year's Eve to spend with her family and get her emotions in check before the big day. When it comes to her family, Argudo
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Students are invited to dress in their best vacation-themed attire and attend tonight's concert at The Bottleneck by local band Captiva to ring-in the start of classes. Doors open at 6 p.m., the cost of entry is $5 and the show is open to all ages. Brian Lockwood and the Jorge Arana Trio will be opening for Captiva, and the person or group with the best outfit will win a free performance from Captiva. After the show there will be an after party at Bullwinkles Bar. The Kansan asked the performers a few questions to get to know them better before the show.
HANK WIEDEL OF CAPTIVA
HANK WIEDEL OF CAPTIVA KANSAN: How did you guys get started as a band? WIEDEL It started off as Patrick and Jackson playing around with music. They had written a bunch of songs. I came along to record the album with them and things took off from there.
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KANSAN: What do you love most about performing?
WIEDEL The interaction from the crowd. There could be 10 people or 10,000, as long as someone's getting into the music.
spires your music:
WIEDEL. For Patrick, it would be personal thoughts, personal life, struggles and success.
Jackson is more on the socialite aspect, having a lot of friends, being around people. For me, it is more of just the love of doing something that makes you happy. I enjoy it, it's my passion.
KANSAN: Who and what inspires your music?
KANSAN: What should everyone expect out of your show?
WIEDEL! We have a big announcement with Brian Lockwood that we will be sharing.
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WILDEN: I started in my bathroom in high school. I played in the shower because it had good acoustics and a good echo. I played by myself and wrote songs and taught myself guitar. It evolved into a talent and hobby of mine.
KANSAN: How did you get your start in music?
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KANSAN: What do you love most about performing?
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KANSAN: What should everyone expect out of your show?
one expect out of your snow.
WEDDLE They should expect to see a good time. Good original music. The group of guys that I got together work really well. It will be a fun jam session. We are going to play one new song that night.
KANSAN: Who and what inspires your music?
music.
JORGE OF JORGE ARANA TRIO KANSAN: How did you get your start in music?
ARANA I started listening to '90s rock music, and then my dad got me a guitar. I started playing in bands in high school. My first serious band I played in for 8-10 years. I didn't play too seriously until I saw friends in high school play and I thought, "I can do that."
KANSAN: Who and what inspires your music?
KANSAN: What do you love most about performing? All of it is fun. Our music is a catharsis,it is a bit chaotic. It is a little bit aggressive and ugly sometimes, but we try and make something beautiful.
ARANA There are no lyrics. Otherwise, there is just hooks, rhythms and sounds. It is inspired by life. There is not a
specific thing, it is all very instinctual. Emotions and moods, day to day stuff. We are primarily an instrumental group. I have never had a big interest in writing lyrics, but we do chant occasionally. I am a lot better getting my ideas out in an abstract way.
KANSAN: What should everyone expect out of your show?
ARANA The music is a bit unpredictable. It varies pretty widely and is a bit chaotic. It is good for those who like dissonance and something in your face, but it can also calm down and become jazzy and a little more soulful. Expect the unexpected.
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Aries (March 21-April 19)
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Taurus (April 20-May 20)
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Review old material for new ideas over the next few weeks with Mercury retrograde. Revise your resume. Old promises could come back to haunt you. Double-count the numbers. Advance your career by finding ways to make it more joyful.
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The travel bug has bitten.
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You're on fire at work this month, and there may be some fires to put out over the next few weeks with Mercury retrograde. Misunderstandings stop the action. Clear them immediately. Share written objectives in a visible place.
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16-year-old New York teen runs sneaker pawn shop
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Chase Reed holds up a sneaker while talking to a reporter at Sneaker Pawn in New York. Basketball sneakers can re-sell for hundreds of dollars.
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Chase Reed and his father, Troy Reed, opened Sneaker Pawn on Lenox Avenue in Harlem looking to capitalize on America's multibillion-dollar athletic footwear market and the high prices sneakers can get being resold.
NEW YORK — A 16-year-old sneaker-loving teen is using the footwear to get a different kind of kick — he's opened a pawn shop that uses high-end athletic shoes as collateral.
The idea started close to home, when Chase would ask his father to borrow money after Reed had spent a few hundred dollars on sneakers for his son. Reed would hold onto a pair of his son's shoes until he had gotten his money back.
He told his son, "You don't have no money, but you got all these sneakers. Imagine how many other kids got all these sneakers and probably
"My son said, 'Dad, you're actually kind of making me pawn you my sneakers.' Reed said during a recent interview at the store. "Once he said that, a light bulb went off."
The duo decided to renovate the space in Harlem, where they had been living before moving elsewhere, into a retail location. And to pay for it all, Chase sold his own collection, bringing in about $30,000.
need cash."
Basketball sneakers can sell and re-sell for hundreds of dollars, depending on the shoe model, how limited the production run was, and how easy it is to find a pair in good condition. Sneaker Pawn carries shoes with price tags of more than $1,000.
"My father told me, certain things you have to sacrifice," Chase said.
The shop, which opened about six months ago, offers different options. People looking to just unload their sneakers — specifically basketball shoes — can offer them to the Reeds to be bought outright, or on a consignment agreement which nets the Reeds 20 percent of the final sale price. Those looking to pawn their sneakers have two months to redeem them for the amount of money the Reeds forwarded them plus a storage fee. Shoes that are being pawned are held in storage and not displayed, until the owner either gets them back or gives them up.
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said she thinks they are proud of her perseverance.
For now, all Argudo can do is hope her training was worth it as she anticipates the lights coming up and walking across the stage when her name is called to represent Ecuador. If she wins, she said she's not exactly sure what she'll do, but it may involve some crying.
"I would tell my brother and my sister and if my sister was mean to me I would say OK, just wait until I'm Miss Ecuador and you'll regret it," Arguodo said. "I would say stuff like that to them just as a joke and then I think for them seeing that dream come true and seeing that all the hard work that
I put into it actually paid off, I think that's just what they're excited about."
Argudo said. "I may pass out. I don't know. It's such a big, huge honor, out of this world, to win my national pageant and become Miss Ecuador, just let alone. I can't imagine becoming Miss Universe."
"I think I'll laugh and I'll probably cry at the same time."
When all is said and done, though, one thing is for sure: she said she can't wait to have a brownie with ice cream and a Chipotle burrito.
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"The former BCS system, with its national championship game, seemed to be based on the hope that there would be exactly two top-tier teams. Unfortunately that almost never worked out. Only four times in the 16 years of the BCS were there exact two major-conference undefeated."
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Ohio State victory ruins reputation of BCS
The Bowl Championship Series (BCS) system used in college football from 1998-2013 took its fair share of criticism throughout its reign of terror, but last week's ending to the new playoff system was the final nail in the coffin. They say never kick a man while he's down, but that doesn't mean we can't kick and smash what ever computer spat out those bizarre numbers for 15 years. And I mean Office Space, crazed-Michael-Bolton using his fists-on-the-copy-machine style.
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Why am I so mad at a little computer after all these years? Well, it now seems like the last 16 years of watching "championship" games was just a farce. After No.4 Ohio State dominated No.2 Oregon in the championship game, the reliability of the BCS system crumbled and, with it, any respect it might have possessed. How many other fourth-ranked teams in past years could've done what the Buckeyes
pulled off?
The answer is that no one truly knows, and that's the upsetting part.
The whole mantra of the BCS when first implemented was to crown a true champion. While only a child, I vividly remember how elated every sports fan was because a "true" champion would be crowned in each season. However, seeing how Ohio State ran through Oregon and also beat up Alabama, can we still honestly believe the best teams won during the BCS era? I can't, and the fact that Alabama would have played Florida State in this
year's championship had the BCS been around proves why.
Of course, the computer can't be blamed completely, for it is just a computer. The operators, or higher ups at the NCAA headquarters, should be the ones most scrutinized. The nonprofit organization — which is truly hilarious considering they brought in almost a billion dollars in 2013 — watched as their most precious product blossomed, earning the nonprofit (still laughing) more money than ever before.
For this reason, I can't blame the NCAA for sticking to the system. "Don't fix what isn't broken," is what the NCAA big wigs were thinking, and money wise, it was not broken. But for anyone outside the NCAA, the BCS system was like a chair on its last leg. For years there were discrepancies on if the right two teams had been chosen, and we were subjugated to a computer making that decision somehow.
In 2013, when the NCAA announced the end of the BCS and introduced the playoff system, it wasn't because they all of a sudden wished to see who the best college football team was. Rather, they finally acknowledged how stale the BCS had become, and knew the opportunity to make more money had presented itself. The $7.3 billion price tag that ESPN will pay the NCAA over 12 years to broadcast the new college football playoff system says it all.
Seventy-eight years since the AP poll started crowning college football national champions, the four-team playoff system already looks like the best way in order to do so, and it's not close. Those yearning to have an eight-team playoff system had better take a seat though; the NCAA will continue to do what makes them the most money, and not what's ultimately fair.
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By Jacob Clemen
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"YES"
The Big 12 has been kind to the Jayhawks the past 10 years. Kansas has been able to control the reins in the top of the conference by winning 10 straight and there is no reason why they won't make it 11 when the regular season comes to an end in the beginning of March. As long as the Jayhawks have Allen Fieldhouse to play in, there is no better home court advantage. In their last 13 games at Allen Fieldhouse, they have only had one loss, according to ESPN.com. This season they're still undefeated at home after playing 10 games, adding to Bill Self's astonishing 168-9 record at Allen Fieldhouse
ence in the country.
Also to the Jayhawks' advantage is their nonconference schedule. Overall, their schedule this year was the fifth toughest in the country, and included teams like Georgetown, Florida, Kentucky, and Utah. These are not only tough games individually, but playing these high caliber opponents prepares them for playing in arguably the toughest confer-
So far the benefits have been easily seen. The Jayhawks again find themselves in the running for the regular season crown. Kansas is tied for the lead in the Big 12 with its rival Kansas State, both teams have 4-1 conference records. The Jayhawks might be young and sports writers might give them grief for it, but freshmen Kelly Oubre Jr., Cliff Alexander and Devonte' Graham are becoming the stars that Self thought they would be when he recruited
20-point performances.
20-point performance. Wayne Selden has also played exceptionally at times this season, including a 21-point performance against Florida that helped fuel a 19-point comeback. Other role players have showed promise as well, with Brannen Greene shining against Georgetown, going 8-for-8 from downtown and not missing a free throw down the stretch.
The Jayhawks are a very deep team with a lot of growth still to come as they
THE JAYHAWKS ARE A VERY DEEP TEAM WITH A LOT OF GROWTH STILL TO COME AS THEY GET INTO THE TOUGHER PART OF THEIR BIG 12 SCHEDULE
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Monday night against Oklahoma, Alexander and Oubre combined for 32 points alone and each made key plays in the final minutes. Not only have the freshmen stepped up, but the veterans have contributed as well. Through 17 games this season, Perry Ellis has chalked up five double-doubles and eight
get into the tougher part of their Big 12 schedule, but if they continue to improve and stay successful, there is no doubt in any Jayhawk fans minds that there will be an 11th Big 12 regular season title coming this March.
them to Lawrence.
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By GJ Melia @gjmelia
"NO"
A 10-game win streak in any sport is impressive enough; a 10-championship win streak, however, is almost unbelievable. Bill Self has managed to put together a program at the University of Kansas that is one of the best regular season programs in the history of college basketball. Since 2004, Kansas basketball players
ranked, Self will not be able to put together another Big 12 winning season.
Self has taken all manner of talent groups to the Big 12 promised land in his 11 seasons, from experienced groups of seniors to squads of talented freshmen, speedy backcourts to powerful frontcourts.
But this team is not those teams. Self has not been able to make this team gel together the way he has for all his other teams. This year's 72.3 points per game is the lowest
IT'S NOT ONLY THE JAYHAWKS' STRUGGLES TO FIND AN IDENTITY THAT WILL HOLD THEM BACK FROM BIG 12 TITLE NO. 11, IT'S HOW GOOD THE BIG 12 HAS BECOME.
have worn the Big 12 regular season title ring every year, and Self now has more rings than he has fingers. He's been there and he's done that, and he can go there and do that again.
But not this year.
But not this year. In a year where the Big 12 is better than it's been in a long time, with six of its 10 teams
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total in the Self era, and the coach that prides himself on defense has watched his team give up 62.8 points per game, outside the top 100 in the country.
It's not only the Jayhawks' struggle to find an identity that will hold them back from Big 12 title No. 11, it's how good the Big 12 has become. The depth of the conference
is unmatched, and the teams match up very well with the size of Kansas. The No. 17 Texas Longhorns (13-4, 2-2) are coming off beat downs of West Virginia and TCU, and their front court is shaping up to be one of the best in the nation. They're ranked fourth in the country in rebounds per game, and the freshman phenom Myles Turner has become the best flex-five in America. That's a guy who, standing at 6-foot-11, averages nearly 12 points per game, shoots 40 percent from beyond the arc and 88 percent from the free throw line. Also on the Longhorns' roster are big men Jonathan Holmes and Cameron Ridley, who each average above 8.5 points and 4.8 rebounds per game. That's a front court that could compete with the size of the powerful Jayhawks, and with a dynamic backcourt led by Isaiah Taylor, the Longhorns are a dangerous team
Self has enjoyed a run of unprecedented success at the University of Kansas, but everything comes to an end eventually, and unfortunately the same is true with Big 12 titles. At the end of this year, someone else will get a turn to wear those rings.
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Kansas needs to get in transition against Texas
Kansas will have a tall task this Saturday, literally.
By Shane Jackson
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Texas freshman forward Myles Turner stands a staggering 6-foot-11 and 240 pounds. He is joined down low by junior Cameron Ridley, a 6-foot-9 center.
In addition, the Longhorns have five more players on their roster listed 6-foot-8 or taller.
Meanwhile, Kansas has just two players on this year's roster who are 6-foot-10, with sophomore Landen Lucas and junior Hunter Mickelson. Both have limited minutes off the bench.
The answer might just be avoid the battle of size altogether.
So how can the Jayhawks bang down low with the much bigger Longhorns in Austin, Texas, this Saturday?
Kansas suffered its first conference loss of the season down in Ames at the hands of Iowa State. Following the loss, many were pointing to transition buckets being the key factor in the loss.
Despite having a significant size advantage over the Cyclones, the Jayhawks fell 81-86. Kansas matched Iowa State pound for pound in every aspect in the game, other than transition. The Cyclones outscored the Jayhawks 21-10 in transition.
Even in its 85-78 win over Oklahoma in Allen Fieldhouse on Monday night, Kansas managed just nine fast break points. The long ball aided the jayhawks offense as they shot 53 percent from beyond the arc.
Unfortunately for the Jayhawks, the likelihood of making their first 8 three-pointers on the road in Austin is very slim.
The likelihood of Kansas overpowering Texas inside is even smaller. The Jayhawks managed just 34 points in the paint against Cyclones, who had 40.
It's unorthodox to adjust the rotation or try something new in mid-January as the race for the Big 12 crown tightens, but keep in mind this isn't that uncommon.
Just last week, Kansas found itself in foul trouble and had to play "small-ball" as they slid freshman guard Kelly Oubre Jr. into the four spot, junior forward Perry Ellis' position.
Oubre said afterwards it's actually something Kansas practices in the case of early foul trouble.
One guarantee is that Kansas certainly has the athletes to push the ball in transition. Rather than try to match up down low, Kansas could utilize its speed and take advantage of a much slower Texas team.
Even then there is no guarantee the combination of the three big guys could match up with Texas' size.
On one hand Kansas could supersize its rotation and slide Ellis to small forward and have freshman Cliff Alexander and junior Jamari Traylor down low.
Edited by Jordan Fox
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JUST KEEP DRIBBLING
Kansas looks for first conference win against Texas Tech
SCOTT CHASEN
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"I have really high expectations for our team this year, [and] I definitely think we have the capability to win the Big 12."
That was the statement made by Natalie Knight prior to the Jayhawks' first game of the season.
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The senior guard from Olathe certainly had high hopes for her team, which the Jayhawks haven't really lived up to yet.
After starting the season 9-4, the Jayhawks have dropped their last five games, although two of them came against opponents ranked in the top five. While the Jayhawks are certainly not done for at this point, the margin for error has shrunk considerably, as the team will look for its first win in Big 12 play this Wednesday against the Texas Tech Red Raiders.
Kansas has lost each of its five contests away from Allen Fieldhouse, but as of late the team has fared no better at home, scoring 63 or fewer points in five of its last six home games, after averaging 72.3 points per game in the
Kansas women's basketball coach Bonnie Henrickson calls out a play to the Jayhawk players Sunday against Fort Hays State. It was the first exhibition game to start the 2014-15 season.
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team's first seven home games. However, Kansas coach Bonnie Hendrickson said she thought there was a reason for the team's lack of strong home play as of late.
"It has kind of felt like [even when we're home] we're on the road, because we're not in class," said Henrickson in the press conference following the team's game against Baylor. "When they're in school and class and all that, it's really busy, once we get [back to that], it'll feel more [like home]."
Kansas senior Chelsea Gardner echoed the sentiment, adding that she noticed a difference in the team's play as of late, at least before the team's near upset of the No. 3 Baylor Bears.
"Lately we've been down energy,but I feel like tonight we had a lot of it,"Gardner said. "I was very impressed with my teammates."
Regardless, the team has to move on now, as there is a tall task at hand. Not only is Kansas winless in Big 12 play, the team has yet to win a game away from Allen Fieldhouse this season.
Texas Tech, on the other hand, is 2-3 in Big 12 play.
and is 11-1 in the United Supermarkets Arena on the year.
Like the Jayhawks, the Red Raiders are coming off of a near-upset victory over a top five team, as they lost by 11 to the No. 4 Texas Longhorns on Saturday. Texas Tech managed to stay in the game despite shooting just 27.3 percent from the field and 26.3 percent from three-point range in that game, although Texas was far from perfect on the evening, making just 53 percent of its free throws.
Both teams will be looking to grab a much needed win, considering that both team's have NCAA tournament aspirations, despite playing in a loaded Big 12. Five of the ten teams in the conference received votes in the most recent AP Poll. However, the Jayhawks will certainly give it their best go, and in talking to the team, it's easy to see that the players have not quit at this point in any way.
"We think [we're playing] a lot better overall," said Knight. "If we continue to carry that over into the other games, it'll be really good for us."
Edited by Jordan Fox
Kansas to compete in Jayhawk Classic meet
LGJ MELIA
@gimelia
After a third-place finish in the Kansas State triangular Saturday, Kansas track and field will look to continue their success in the remaining meets of their indoor season.
The men's and women's teams return three All-Americans in senior hurdler Michael Stigler, senior Lindsay Vollmer and junior long jumper Sydney Conley. Stigler has won the Big 12
Vollmer was the 2013 NCAA Heptathlon National Champion, in addition to being a three-time Big 12 Champion. Conley has been named a First Time AllAmerican twice in her career.
Championship in the 400 meter hurdles the past three years, and has also named a First Team All-American the past three years. He was also named to the Bowerman Award watch list, which is awarded to the best male and female track and field athletes in the country.
The majority of the men's team is made up underclassmen, with 21 true freshmen on the roster.
Unlike the men's team, the women return over half of the members who
After the Husker Invitational, the teams will have two meets before the Big 12 Tournament in Ames, Iowa, on Feb. 27-28. They will then have two weeks until the NCAA Indoor Championships on March 13-14 in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
participated in the 2014 Big 12 Tournament third place finish.
The outdoor season will begin in Austin, Texas with the Texas Relays on March 25-28.
Through the first three meets, the Jayhawks are ranked in the top 16 of the NCAA rankings in 11 separate events, most notably Vollmer in the 60 meter hurdles.
The Jayhawks will have the upcoming week off before their next meet, the Jayhawk Classic in Anschutz Sports Pavilion on Jan. 30. It will be their last home meet of the indoor season.
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Following the Jayhawk Classic, Kansas will travel up to Lincoln, Neb., to compete in the Husker Invitational Feb. 6-7.
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President Barack Obama delivers his State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress on Capitol Hill on Tuesday in Washington. Vice President Joe Biden and House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio listen in the background.
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President Barack Obama waves to the crowd Tuesday night during his State of the Union address. He addressed middle-class economies and education among other topics.
RJILEY MORTENSEN
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President Barack Obama gave his State of the Union address Tuesday night. Here are the must-read topics before he speaks at the University this morning.
1. THREE WORDS:
MIDDLE-CLASS ECONOMICS
"That's what middle-class economics is — the idea that this country does best when everyone gets their fair shot, everyone does their fair share, and everyone plays by the same set of rules. We don't just want everyone to share in America's success — we want everyone to contribute to our success."
Obama had several ideas to help middle-class families:
Child care: Proposed tax credits include making childcare more affordable with a $3,000 tax cut per child per year for children under 5 and $500 credit for two-income families.
Gender equality: "Of course nothing helps families make ends meet like higher wages. That's why this Congress still needs to pass a law that makes sure a woman is paid the same as a man for doing the same work. Really. It's 2015. It's time."
Paid sick leave and maternity leave: "Send me a bill that gives every worker in America the opportunity to earn seven days of paid sick leave. It's the right thing to do."
Overtime/Raises: "And to everyone in this Congress who still refuses to raise the minimum wage, I say this: If you truly believe you could work full-time and support a family on less than $15,000 a year, go try it."
2. FREE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
"By the end of this decade, two in three job openings will require some higher education. Two in three. And yet, we still live in a country where too many bright, striving Americans are priced out of the education they need. It's not fair to them, and it's not smart for our future."
Diversity we know to be college: "Forty percent of our college students choose community college. Some are young and starting out. Some are older and
looking for a better job. Some are veterans and single parents trying to transition back into the job market. Whoever you are, this plan is your chance to graduate ready for the new economy, without a load of debt."
Hard Work: "Understand, you've got to earn it — you've got to keep your grades up and graduate on time."
ideas for the red and blue alike:
"I want to spread that idea all across America, so that two years of college becomes as free and universal in America as high school is today."
3. HIGH PAYING JOBS CHURNING OUT LIKE BUTTER
Keeping it in our own backyard:
"No one knows for certain which industries will generate the jobs of the future, but we do know we want them here in America."
Businesses at home: "Let's close loopholes so we stop rewarding companies that keep profits abroad and reward those that invest in America."
"Finally, as we better train our workers,we need the new economy to keep churning out high-wage jobs for our workers to fill."
4. UNITED WE STAND
"My first duty as commander-in-chief is to defend the United States of America. In doing so, the question is not whether America leads in the
4. UNITED WE STAND
Pakistan to Paris: "First, we stand united with people around the world who've been targeted by terrorists — from a school in Pakistan to the streets of Paris."
"I want to spread that idea all across America, so that two years of college becomes as free and universal in America as high school is today."
world. but how."
Russia and NATO: "We're upholding the principle that bigger nations can't bully the small by opposing Russian aggression, supporting Ukraine's democracy, and reassuring our NATO allies."
Cuba: "Our shift in Cuba policy has the potential to end a legacy of mistrust in our hemisphere, removes a phony excuse for restrictions in Cuba, stands up for democratic values and extends the hand of friendship to the Cuban people. And this year, Congress should begin the work of ending the embargo."
Syria and Iraq: The President also called on Congress to pass "a resolution to authorize the use of force against ISIL" in Syria and Iraq.
"I know the good, and optimistic, and big-hearted generosity of the American people who, every day, live the idea that we are our brother's keeper, and our sister's keeper. And I know they expect those of us who serve here to set a better example."
BARACK OBAMA President of the United States
Online: "And tonight, I urge this Congress to finally pass the legislation we need to better meet the evolving threat of cyber attacks, combat identity theft and protect our children's information."
On future generations: "I want our actions to tell every child, in every neighborhood: Your life matters, and we are as committed to improving your life chances as we are for our own kids."
5. KEEP YOUR HEADS UP AND PLAY NICE
On decency: "A better politics is one where we appeal to each other's basic decency instead of our basest fears."
"I want future generations to know that we are a people who see our differences as a great gift, that we are a people who value the dignity and worth of every citizen — man and woman, young and old, black and white, Latino and Asian, immigrant and Native American, gay and straight, Americans with mental illness or physical disability."
POTUS preview What to expect for the event
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RILEY MORTENSEN
@RileyMortensen
What: President Obama will give his remarks in a public speech.
BUS REROUTES
PARKING
Who: President Barack Obama, 44th president of the United States of America.
When: Doors open at 8:30 a.m. The president's speech is scheduled to start around 11:20 a.m.
Parking will not be available in lots around the Anschutz Sports Pavilion, except for a few ADA-accessible spots, according to KU News. Guests should park in Lots 301 and 302, which you can find via Crestline Drive and 23rd Street. Free shuttles will be provided from those lots to the Anschutz Sports Pavilion.
According to a campus-wide email from KU on Wheels, the following routes will feature a change-up because of tomorrow's events. Changes will be in place from 9 a.m. until the end of the event.
Route 11 - Reroute on 23rd to Iowa to 15th Street. No service on Naismith Drive, 19th Street, Constant Avenue or Irving Hill Road.
Where: Anschutz Sports Pavilion, 1575 Irving Hill Rd., Lawrence, Kan., 66045.
Route 27 - Reroute on Indiana Street to Sunflower Road. No service on Naismith Drive.
Route 29 - Reroute on Kasold Drive to 15th Street. No service on Clinton Parkway east of Kasold Drive.
Route 38 - Reroute on Iowa to 15th Street. No service on Ousdahl Road or Stewart Avenue.
Route 42 - No service on Naismith Drive, 18th Street or in lot 90. Catch the bus on Sunnyside Avenue at Robinson Gym.
People who rely on these routes to get to campus should plan to take earlier buses to arrive before 9 a.m.
Route 41 will operate five-minute service beginning at 6:30 a.m. through the end of the event. At the end of the event, service to Sunnyside Avenue and Jayhawk Boulevard will be temporarily suspended in order to get event attendees back to lots 301 and 302 as efficiently as possible.
Attendees returning to destinations along Jayhawk Boulevard will need to go to the bus stop next to Green Hall on 15th Street to catch routes 10, 11, 29, 30, 38 or 43.
SECURITY
Don't Forget
Security for the event will be a high priority.Because of this,you should not bring bags and limit personal items according to the University's website. Expect security to be airport-like. No signs or banners will be permitted, and you must show your ticket at the door. No overnight camping will be allowed on the premise at any time before the event.
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HISTORY
President Obama will be the fourth sitting president to visit KU. The last to visit was President William Howard Taft in 1911, just over a century ago. Taft stopped in Lawrence while taking a train across the Midwest. The two presidents to visit before Taft were Rutherford B. Hayes in 1879 and Ulysses S. Grant in 1873.
Five presidents have visited campus after leaving office: Harry S Truman, Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter, Bill Clinton and most recently George H.W. Bush.
Obama was scheduled to visit the University in April 2013 but had to cancel due to the Boston Marathon bombings. The president's speech is expected to center on topics he mentioned in his State of the Union address on Tuesday evening.
For those of you who can't make it to see the speech in person, International Area Studies will offer a watch party beginning at 11 a.m. at 318 Bailey Hall. Seating will be first come, first served, according to the Center for Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies' Twitter page. You can also catch the live stream online at whitehouse.gov/live or at president.ku.edu.
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WATCH PARTY
A SELECT GROUP OF STUDENTS
Kendall Toyne, a junior from Tahlequah, Okla., was chosen to represent the School of Business. Toyne said he found out after receiving a voicemail from the School of Business during a class. Toyne immediately called back to confirm his spot.
According to Tim Caboni, vice chancellor of public affairs, departments and schools across campus were told to select around 10 students to represent their unit on stage with the president. This way, deans were able to hand pick their representatives, Caboni said.
"I was really surprised," Toyne said. "I was trying to figure out who I had impressed."
Toyne hopes Obama talks about bridging the gap between the richest and poorest Americans. He said if he could ask the president one question, he would ask how he deals with all the stress of the job and what he does to stay motivated.
— Edited by Laura Kubicki
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With the new semester underway, the Kansan sat down with three representatives of the University's information technology department to talk about its learning management system, Blackboard. David Day, director of IT external affairs; Anne Madden Johnson, assistant director of application and support and instruction; and Ann Lindbloom, educational technology consultant, spoke about Blackboard and its use throughout the University.
KANSAN: What do you feel are some of the pros and cons to Blackboard as an institutional tool?
LINDBLOOM: I think that every learning management system has its pros and cons. I think a great thing that KU offers is that they do have a great support staff. You'll find that every tool you have is only as good as the support you have for it, if that makes sense, because it's so complex. It's complex because if we had three instructors in here, they'd all want to use it in three different ways. But as far as Blackboard as a whole, I would probably say that is one of the No. 1 learning management systems in the world right now. That would be a pro, that KU is choosing one of the largest LMSs in the United States. For cons, it's just going to get back to a learning curve and comfort with computers. We see as generations are getting more and more comfortable with computers that Blackboard isn't so surprisingly technical; it's not as difficult to use.
LINDBLOOM: [One thing we're doing for students is] collaborating with First-Year Experience. So students that go through that first orientation, a lot of that is offered on Blackboard, so they are getting an orientation per se. That just started in the past year, so we are going to see a lot of students get an orientation to Blackboard through that process. The other thing is that we do participate in Hawk Days and Hawk Week and we have staff and brochures there that are available there to answer questions. As far as students and their use of it, I might tell them to explore if they don't feel comfortable going to the website. Maybe they just need to click on links.
KANSAN: Besides technical support, is there a way students can learn how to use Blackboard more effectively, like an orientation?
familiarize themselves with?
LINDBLOOM: [Wednesday] afternoon, we [added] a tool to the global navigation menu that allows people to create profiles. Instead of that mugshot, which just [looked] like a gray head, you'll be able to import a picture and add some additional information about yourself. The great thing about that is that if you're in a fully online class, you have some sense of who you're talking to because you have a picture to associate with a person. But even in a hybrid or face-to-face, sometimes it's nice. With those profiles, I can explore my class, and if you've made your profile public, then I can contact you in a safe and secure environment that requires login.
DAY: The other thing about the profiles is that if they choose to make the profile public, [it] will allow them to continue use of that profile after they leave KU. So let's say a student graduates and chooses to go on to (graduate) school at a different institution, that Blackboard profile will follow them to their other institution.
KANSAN: Are there any new features students should
DAY: One feedback that we do get from students, usually a couple times a semester, is that they would like to see the faculty use Blackboard more. I think many of the students actually like Blackboard. Some may have used it in their high schools or even middle schools and they're used to it, so we encourage them to talk to their instructors if their instructors aren't using Blackboard, to encourage their instructors, and departments, and even schools to encourage adoption by faculty. We can provide the tool, but it's up to the instructors whether they want to use the tool in their class or not. We would like to see 100 percent adoption, every instructor using it.
KANSAN: What are some of the campuswide issues with Blackboard?
MADDEN JOHNSON: It provides a consistent experience for every student across the board. If four of your five classes are on Blackboard and the other is just a syllabus, or just a website, students can get confused about where their stuff is. It just gets confusing when faculty are teaching in a different medium. Even from students who may not be fond of Blackboard, they still want it in Blackboard, so they have all of their stuff in one place and they can go find what they need in one shot.
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Cheaper gas prices help students save at the pump
Gas prices have dropped dramatically in the past couple of months, going from nearly $4 per gallon to below $2 in most states. This is fortunate for students with cars, who may not have the money to spend at the pump.
LAUREN METZLER
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"I'm a poor college student and it's really helpful that I can afford to go places," said Brad Hektor, a sophomore from Parker, Colo. "I can afford to go back home. I don't have to buy flights to Colorado. I can just drive."
According to the price indexes for December 2014 in a press release by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, demand for gasoline dropped by 14.5 percent, contributing to the falling prices.
The type of car a student drives also contributes to the price at the pump.
The innovation of more fuel-efficient cars is one of the reasons why demand for gas has decreased, said Bradley Lane, an assistant professor in the School of Public Affairs
"I had a (Chevy) Tahoe when it was $4 a gallon, and now I have a Mercury and it's a dollar-something to fill up," Hektor said. "Makes it a lot easier."
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"A year is a very long time for a fuel contract," de Vries said. "We are very lucky that we have the chance to lock in one rate for a whole calendar year."
Low gas prices are not only affecting students, but the bus system as well. KU on Wheels contracts for its fuel expenses on a six- to 12-month basis, said Margreta de Vries, web designer for KU Parking & Transit. KU on Wheels recently renegotiated its contract in December for a full year. Its expected savings are approximately $60,000, de Vries said.
and Administration. Lane, whose research interests lie in transportation sustainability and electric cars, said the use of fracking to retrieve oil also contributed to the price drop by increasing the domestic supply in the U.S.
Another interesting aspect
"There's all these little-to-large things that kind of added together to take some of the demand off of gasoline prices and petroleum at the same time," Lane said. "It's a little bit of a quirk that things have dropped this much."
of the current gas prices is that they tend to be loosely correlated with a healthier economy, Lane said. It's not a causal relationship, but something to consider.
This will be a short-term benefit for KU on Wheels and will not affect how it budgets for fuel expenses in the future, de Vries said.
"Students might have a little more luck finding work than their compatriots from two, three, four, five, certainly six years ago," Lane said. "In terms of looking for work, whether it's internships or full-time positions after graduation, it might look a little more positive."
Even though gas is inexpensive now, Lane said most economics experts predict that prices will rise again before the end of the year, and that students should not disregard measures that might conserve some of their gas over time.
"I don't think students realize just how much fuel you can save by driving a little more conservatively," Lane said. "I know my right foot must have been a lot heavier when I was under the age of 25 than it is now. Little things like gentle accelerations through stops and staying within shouting distance of the speed limit on the interstate ... can save a large amount of fuel."
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Student Senate committees reconvened for the beginning of the semester and passed a bill that will require all student senators to complete multicultural awareness training.
Shelby Webb, a senior from Ottawa, who co-authored the bill with Kaitlyn Klein, a senior from Bellevue, Neb., said the need for this multicultural training has always existed, but more so now than ever before.
The bill passed in both the Multicultural Affairs Committee and Student Rights Committee and will be voted on in full senate next week.
Senate to consider bill requiring multicultural awareness training
"In the past few weeks, or even months, we've learned a lot about the need to represent these groups that aren't traditionally represented in the student body," Webb said. "This bill is just saying that when we consider legislation and its impact on the student body, special consideration should be considered for the underrepresented."
Webb also said multicultural training would be beneficial to all of those willing to participate in it.
"This active student senate has an egg on its face because it's unaware of multicultural issues," Walker said. "We really need this in trainning."
In a positive speech about the bill, SenEx graduate representative Michael Walker also highly recommended passing the bill.
"I believe the benefits of multicultural training are very personalized," Webb said. "I've seen people that are really impacted from just a simple, quick introduction to it. But I've seen people who don't get it until they see a few different ways of getting it through their head. I find it much more beneficial than to do nothing."
There were no negative speeches about the bill and it passed nearly unanimously by the Rights Committee.
According to Webb, the timing
Graduate affairs director Angela Murphy also announced there will be a Sexual Assault Task Force open forum Friday, Jan. 23 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Chancellor's suite.
According to the bill, any senator who fails to complete training will be subject to suspension.
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of the training is up in the air now, as senate members are finding it difficult to find a time that is convenient. Training sessions are anticipated to be no longer than an hour and a half.
The content of the training will be determined by the newly found director of diversity and inclusion position. The person assigned to this position will be determined by Tuesday, according to Chief of Staff Mitchell Cota.
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Upcoming apartment complex secures site, but has yet to start work
The fences are up for the construction of an upcoming apartment complex on 11th and Indiana streets, but the work has not begun. Students and residents around the area are questioning the reason why the fences went up and no construction workers are at the site.
Lawrence city planner Sandy Day confirmed the project's development group, HERE LLC, is still in the process of starting construction at the site.
["HERE LLC is] initiating pre-construction activities that includes demolition and site preparation before the actual construction," Day said.
In addition to these activities, HERE LLC still awaits approval and work permits from the city of Lawrence to move forward. The company has submitted permit applications for land use entitlements, zoning, demolition permits and a preliminary development plan. The applications are still under review.
Barry Walthall, a Lawrence building codes administrator, confirmed the city hasn't issued a permit for the workers to start working. He said the company is currently going through an approval process.
"It's in a beginning stage right now." Walthall said.
The city of Lawrence previously declined an application by the development company due to an issue with the number of parking spaces for the complex in October. The company proposed fewer parking spaces than the city's required number of spaces.
HERE LLC has yet to confirm its next step for the construction, but information about the apartment complex will be in its next press release.
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Project development group HERE LLC has fenced the area at 11th and Indiana streets where a future apartment complex is supposed to go up. The fences have gone up, but construction has not started.
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TOPEKA — Kansas legislators are likely to consider allowing people to carry concealed firearms without requiring a state permit.
Twenty-six of the Kansas Senate's 40 members introduced a bill Wednesday to end the permit requirement. The lead sponsor is Majority Leader and Nickerson Republican Terry Bruce.
Alumi Eric and Michelle Voth donated artist Albert Bloch's "Summer" to the Spencer Museum of Art.
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Bruce said it makes sense to allow people to carry concealed guns without a permit because they already can carry firearms openly. Lawmakers last year prohibited cities and counties from restricting the open carrying of firearms, though state law didn't ban the practice. Under the bill, people could still seek concealed-carry permits if they wanted to be able to carry their weapons in other states that recognize Kansas permits.
University alumni donate rare painting to Spencer Museum of Art
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Bloch until his death in 1961.
"I'm very loyal to KU, and I thought it would be a wonderful memory of Bloch and his wife, as she had just passed," Eric Voth said.
Voth inherited "Summer," which portrays a woman and what appears to be a circus-type figure, along with a large flower. Voth described the piece as bright, with a lot of yellow and orange. He also said he believes it to be unique.
He also thought the donation could honor his father, who had the second largest Bloch collection in the world. Voth's family was actually friends with Bloch and his wife. The two remained in contact with
"The really neat thing about it is that he painted it as he was transitioning to the University of Kansas," Voth said. "It's one of the few pieces from that era that he actually put out."
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The painting was added to the art museum's 20/21 Gallery that displays two other Bloch paintings.
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"Summer' has a very distinct sense of color, which is pretty unusual for a painter who often worked in Cubist style," said Susan Earle, curator of
Eric and Michelle Voth, University alumni and longtime friends of Albert Bloch, an American Modernist artist and former chairman of the department of visual art, recently donated "Summer," a painting of Bloch's, to the Spencer Museum of Art.
European and American art at the museum.
Voth said he hopes students can appreciate the significance
the painting holds here at the University.
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ECONOMY
The economy is doing well, and the global financial crisis is slowly easing. GDP growth has been rising steadily since 2010, with a slight dip in recent years.
The European Union's budget is expected to be revised in 2020, with a deficit of around €3 trillion expected.
China's economic growth has slowed down, but it is still growing at a steady rate. The country is also investing heavily in infrastructure and technology.
As the global economy continues to recover from the crisis, there are concerns about the potential for another recession.
The unemployment rate is currently around 5%. It will likely rise if the economy loses some jobs.
The government is working to stabilize the economy and prevent a repeat of the crisis.
The government is also working to improve the business environment. It is expected that the government will provide support to businesses that are struggling
With attention turning toward the next presidential race, we look at an issue we first addressed nine years ago: will the U.S. elect its first woman president? What unique challenges must women overcome to rise through the ranks to some of the highest positions in public service, politics, and business or to be President of the United States? Following the historic election of our first African-American President in 2008, we update the Dole Institute's 2006 series on women in leadership and look at this possibility for 2016.
2015 Presidential Lecture Series: The First Woman President 2.0
Part I- An Evening with Kathleen Sebelius 7:30 p.m.Thurs.,Feb.12 Former Governor of Kansas and former Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services, Kathleen Sebelius, will be interviewed about her journey in public service from her days in Kansas politics to her presidential appointment in Washington.
The New Paradigm for Women's Political Success with Adrienne Kimmell 7:30 p.m.Tues., Feb.17 Executive director of the nonpartisan Barbara Lee Family Foundation. Adrienne Kimmell, joins us to look at how research is helping women candidates utilize advantages unique to their gender to tailor ads, speeches, and messaging into successful campaigns.
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Recognizing Cuba with Frank Calzon and Marifeli Perez-Stable 7:30 p.m.Tues., March 24 Frank Calzon, executive director of the Center for a Free Cuba, and Marifeli Perez-Stable, professor at Florida International University, join us for a moderated and timely discussion on formal U.S. recognition of Cuba. This program is co-sponsored by the Pan-American Association of Kansas City.
Part III - Women Legislative Leadership with panelists Rep. Gilda Cobb Hunter Bekka Romm & Joan Wagnon 7:30 p.m.Tue., Feb.24 Dole Institute associate director and State Rep.Barbara Ballard moderates this discussion on leadership, time pressures,and what it takes to successfully lead at all levels.
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Spring 2015 Study Group All Politics is Personal A Gay Conservative Looks at the Culture Wars with spring fellow, Jimmy LaSalvia 4-5:30 p.m.Wednesdays,Feb.18 & 25,March 4,11 & 25,and April 1 & 8 Gay activist LaSalvia,a conservative, looks at a variety of cultural issues including gay marriage,the war on women,and the rise of Fox and MSNBC from a nonpartisan perspective.What created these critical issues? And how large will they loom in 2016?
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Where does one get these "crunchy chicken cheddar wraps"? Editor's Note: At Brellas in The Underground or The Market
When you get hurt running to your group's seats in AFH you know you're doing it right.
Thought I was growing up, then
I drank eight Hi-C juice
boxes at lunch.
In regards to the student taking a film studies class this semester. As a film major, I can truthfully say, no, you don't need to take it seriously.
Is it just me or did 1/4 of KU's population decide to dye their hair blue over winter break?
That moment when the girl on academic probation says I have class tomorrow at the bar. #ihaven'trolled
To all the boys who walk two steps out the doors of Ambler and then spit on the sidewalk: Eeeewwwwwww. Stop it!!
New shoes + new semester = me feeling like I'm in grade school again.
To whoever decided it was a good idea to have desks with wheels under it. I disapprove.
Sincerely, clumsy student.
Had a dream I talked to Obama, and then he proceeded to give his speech in jeans and a baseball cap; I can't be the only one right?
Running around campus is a) going to get me in shape and b) make me absolutely exhausted.
These bus reroutes are really going to screw with my day
Just saw a video of an armadillo playing w/ a small ball. Gotta hand over my man card.
I've been rewatching Breaking Bad and still love it as much as I did before!
Is it really true that professors can drop you from their class if you miss one day in the first two weeks? #CuriousStudent
Chicken noodle soup, chicken noodle soup, chicken noodle soup with a soda on the side.
Walking on campus at night is soo creepy. /
Does anyone else feel awkward blowing your nose in class?
Sorry Michelle, I'm gonna have to steal Barack from ya ...
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Recent ads push for acceptance, equality
MATTHEW CLOUGH
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They're everywhere — in the middle of your favorite TV shows, scattered among songs on the radio, and on nearly every other page in magazines. When living in a culture with an abundance of advertisements, it becomes easy to tune them out, all but ignoring their presence. Some recent ad campaigns, however, are much harder to ignore — and they are changing the advertising industry in a much-needed way.
in particular, our differences are largely cast aside in favor of a singular identity. This practice needs to change as it results in the marginalization of those in minority groups, instilling sentiments of insignificance and neglect.
With such a plethora of unique human experiences in America, it seems obvious we should celebrate our differences and connect with members of all races, sexual orientations and identities. Yet when it comes to the media, and advertisements
Back in July 2014, Target released an advertisement for its wedding registry that created a great amount of conversation and debate. The ad featured two men holding hands and pressing their foreheads together, with the tagline, "Be yourself, together." Earlier this month, upscale jewelry company Tiffany & Co. released its first ad featuring a gay couple for their "Will You?" campaign. Such advertisements depict socially marginalized groups in a normalized, positive light, and are exactly the type of media needed in this age.
Although both ads have
received their fair share of condemnation from conservative and tradition-based organizations, they should be commended for their pursuit of acceptance of the homosexual community. No matter which side of the debate you associate with, it is important to recognize that homosexuals comprise a large amount of the population. Not representing them proportionally in media outlets becomes problematic in a forward-thinking society.
For this reason, many other companies have a great deal to learn from Target and Tiffany & Co. when branding their products. The American public needs to be exposed to more than predominantly white, heterosexual individuals in media if they are to be conscious of the diversity
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within our culture. By underrepresenting marginalized groups in advertisements, we further isolate differences that should be acknowledged and appreciated.
Nikon is one company that has recently made enormous strides toward equal and responsible representation. The company's new "I Am Generation Image" campaign seeks to capture the various lifestyles of average Americans across a variety of circumstances. One part of the campaign focuses on Kordale and Kaleb Lewis, two African-American fathers raising a family of three.
Since the fathers posted an Instagram photo of themselves styling their daughters' hair for school last January, they have gained attention in the public spotlight. A new
two-minute video for Nikon's ad campaign portrays the family throughout moments in a typical day in their lives. The ad is powerful in its depiction of one outlet of a normal American lifestyle, and it should inspire other companies to create diverse campaigns.
As our society moves forward, it is essential that our media and advertisements take on a new form that is diverse and celebratory of our differences. Bringing to light the variances in individual lifestyles across the nation will foster empathy and equality over time, even if change only begins in something as seemingly trivial as advertisements.
Matthew Clough is a sophomore from Wichita studying English and journalism
National welfare system oppresses the poor
JOHN OLSON
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When one hears the word "welfare," two images may come to mind: that of a lazy layabout, or of a kind government employee helping someone in desperate need. The problem is, however, that neither of these images are accurate.
There are many people in desperate need of fiscal assistance, so that image is appropriate. But according to the Los Angeles Times, the vast majority of welfare recipients are not "moochers," and in my view, the government is not helping them. Despite the good-sounding intentions of many politicians, the current welfare system in the United States is a punishing trap.
Several aspects of current welfare programs may create
cycles of poverty, through no fault of the poor. When an individual is on welfare, trying to better themselves by obtaining additional income, it sometimes leads to what feels like a punishment imposed by the American government. For example, according to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, Kansans with no income are eligible for Medicaid. However, if an individual obtains work and earns more than $3,204 a year, they are pushed out of Medicaid, despite earning only one-fifth of the poverty line. Those with a severe health condition may choose not to work and stay on Medicaid. With structures such as low income requirements for who can receive Medicaid, the government discourages individuals from reaching
their full potentials.
Second, current delivery systems of welfare can wield obscene amounts of coercion. As evidenced by the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act, individuals oftentimes have to prove they are looking for work, report to supervisors if they have found a job (thus risk losing needed benefits), and are pushed into spending specific segments of their income on food and housing. Rather than letting each individual do as they see fit with the money given to them, state and federal governments assume that a bureaucrat knows how to live a poor person's life better than a poor person does.
Not only does the U.S. welfare system oppress the poor in its attempts to help them, but the aid it provides is done
so inefficiently. Consider this: using figures from the Office of Management and Budget, if the current wealth transfer system in America were eliminated and all its spending converted into direct payments, everyone in poverty could receive around $40,000 a year. Currently, the average amount a welfare beneficiary receives instead is $9,000 a year, according to the Congressional Budget Office. I am not necessarily advocating $40,000 as the set amount, but it does illustrate a point: $40,000 is not received by the poor, so the government must be spending elsewhere. After taxation, a great sum of money dedicated to welfare is spent by — and on — tens of thousands of inefficient bureaucrats before the money reaches the hands of the needy.
To me, the solution is simple: Poor people need money, and if we, as a society, agree with that, then we should give it to them — no strings attached. There is no need for a massive, coercive bureaucracy, or a system of regulations that discourages people from bettering themselves. We should instead formularize a direct payment to those in need.
In the latter half of the 20th century, a movement formed for replacing traditional welfare with a negative income tax. Perhaps now is the time to read up on and apply this idea, and possibly explore others, rather than continue oppressing those who can least afford it.
John Olson is a sophomore from Wichita studying economics
What concerns would you have if welfare was turned into direct cash payments rather than specifically segmented, like food stamps?
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"I think it would make a big difference just because, obviously, as you probably know, people would buy alcohol, or cigarettes, or something like that. They could buy anything else but food, and try to get food some other way. So yeah, I think that would make a pretty big difference."
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"I think handing out just cash to people wouldn't be the best idea, because there's already a lot of people out there who already take advantages of these type of programs. I know because I used to work in a grocery store and I would see people come in and use their food stamps and, they just, they wouldn't use it on the right types of things. So I think handing out just straight-up cash to people wouldn't be the best interest."
— Taryn Buechler freshman from Omaha, Neb.
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— Becca Huerter junior from Chanute
"I feel like there is both positives and negatives with just giving cash payments. For instance, it would be easier to get the things that are essential to living, and the things that would help these people continue their lives, but it could also make it easier for them to get things that could be detrimental and negative toward their lives. So, I would see it more as a experimental thing to try out before, like, fully doing it."
Ryan Hoffman freshman from Los Angeles
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"I don't think that it would be problematic or anything of that nature. It's basically the same thing whether you give it to them in segments or whether you give cash to them. Like, people find ways to maneuver around the system, so, people, some people could sell their food stamps, or some people could use it for what it's been given to them for. There's really no correct way to go about it, whether you give money, or segment it out."
Elden Mitchell senior from Kansas City, Kan.
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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
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.
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 top billing.
Cancer (June 21-July 22) Today is a 6
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.
Leo (Jul. 22)
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.
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 your job.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
Today is a 6
It's adventure time! Water is definitely involved. Set social priorities. Postpone a romantic intulude, 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
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
Don't fall on 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.
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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.
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APRIL 3
The past two "Fast and Furious" movies have been ridiculously enjoyable guilty pleasures with the most satisfying vehicular mayhem imaginable. The latest entry further amps the series up, with more crazy car stunts and Jason Statham as the villain this franchise deserves. It will surely give Paul Walker, who died halfway through filming, a fitting send-off alongside all the tenacious fun.
AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON
MAY 1
JURASSIC WORLD/LEGENDARY PICTURES
The Avengers reunite in a darker sequel that finds them in more dire circumstances as they battle Ultron, a sentient creation of Tony Stark's that turns against them with control of a robot army and his own destructive plans for world domination. This promises to be the best Marvel movie yet, the guaranteed king of the 2015 summer blockbusters, and Iron Man fighting the uncontrollable Hulk looks to be the coolest fight of the year.
MAD MAX: FURY ROAD
MAY 15
Tom Hardy takes over Mel Gibson's iconic role as the MVP of the post-apocalyptic wasteland as writer/director George Miller brings back his famous series, describing this reboot as a nearly two-hour chase sequence. The trailers give eye-popping glimpses at the madcap insanity of the explosive action, featuring killer apocalyptic vehicles in destruction-fueled crashes on the endless desert road, made with reportedly more than 80 percent practical effects in this non-stop thrill ride.
JURASSIC WORLD
JUNE 12
Dinosaur spectacle abounds in the long-awaited resurrection of this series, where the Jurassic Park has been successfully operating and open to the public for a decade, but now an ill-advised, dangerous dinosaur hybrid creation escapes and terrorizes the island. Chris Pratt, hot off his "Guardians of the Galaxy" stardom, must save those on the island from the creature as it excitingly hunts for prey.
TERMINATOR GENISY
JULY 1
Arnold Schwarzenegger said he'd be back. He's reprising his iconic terminator role in this reboot that follows Sarah Connor in a new timeline where Arnold's T-800 has served as her protector for years. When Kyle Reese is sent back in time, he joins them in an action-filled quest to stop Judgment Day while a newer terminator hunts them. No way can this live up to the legendary "Terminator 2," but it could very well be the best series entry since then.
THE HUNGER GAMES:
MOCKINGIAY — PART 2
NOV 20
After all the buildup in the first part, the second half will deliver on the climactic revolution against the Capitol we've been waiting for. Peeta has been drastically changed by the Capitol and Katniss will lead the charge against the oppressors as action and emotions run high in this finale to the series.
SPECTRE NOV. 6
Following the resounding achievement of "Skyfall", Sam Mendes returns to direct the greatest spy around again, with more dazzlingly staged action and espionage, this time lensed by "Interstellar" cinematographer Hoyte van Hoytema. Christoph Waltz will undoubtedly prove a supremely gratifying villain as James Bond seeks to uncover a threatening organization with some connection to his past.
THE HATEFUL EIGHT
NOV. 13
Quentin Tarantino's second
western will adhere closer to the classic stylings of the genre than "Django Unchained" and resemble the feel of "Reservoir Dogs." Eight bounty hunters take shelter in the same place during a blizzard, and unsurprisingly for a Tarantino movie, they don't get along so nicely. Count on a suspenseful battle of wits, rapid-fire hilarious dialogue, a compelling story and eruptions of intense violence in a highly entertaining package.
IN THE HEART OF THE SEA
DEC. 11
Ron Howard directs Chris Hemsworth in this exhilarating true story that was the inspiration for "Moby Dick." In 1820, a whaling ship was attacked by a colossal, vengeful whale that stranded the crew at sea for three months and continued to
seek their end as they faced the brutal elements in this harrowing journey.
STAR WARS: EPISODE VII - THE FORCE AWAKENS DEC. 18
First J.J. Abrams brought awesome new life to "Star Trek," and now he re-energizes the other, bigger sci-fi staple, "Star Wars." Continuing 32 years after "Return of the Jedi," the original heroes are back while young new ones also emerge as the light and dark sides reawaken. Disney has handled the Marvel films terrifically, so expect the same, or better, with this saga, as well as a return to the old-school adventure of the original trilogy with a whiz-bang new vision.
Edited by Andrew Collins
Pharrell: 'Live Earth' show to press for action in fight against global warming
JOHN HEILPRIN
Associated Press
DAVOS, Switzerland Pharrell Williams says he'll have all of humanity singing together at a worldwide concert June 18 to fight global warming.
The pop star is teaming up with Nobel Peace Prize-winner Al Gore and producer Kevin Wall to pull off a "Live Earth" concert on seven continents to build support for a U.N. climate pact in Paris among more than 190 nations in December.
"I think you guys know how serious the global warming thing is, and so for us we're taking it very seriously, and we wanted to do something very different this time," Williams said.
"Instead of just having people perform, we literally — and I can't go into it now because some interesting surprises are coming out soon — but we literally are
After giving a trademark slide show, in which he linked rising temperatures to the Arab Spring and the catastrophic Syrian war, Gore said the concert will engage "a billion voices with one message — to demand climate action now"
"Instead of just having people perform, we literally are going to have humanity harmonize all at once."
going to have humanity harmonize all at once."
PHARRELL Entertainer
The U.N.-brokered climate negotiations have been simmering for years. Nations have agreed on the goal of stabilizing greenhouse gases at a level that keeps global warming below 3.6 degrees F compared with pre-industrial times, but a legally binding agreement that puts that into action has remained elusive.
A key sticking point is how to pay for it. Another is how much historical responsibility nations must bear for polluting to industrialize versus developing countries that are polluting more now to grow their markets.
The world's two largest emitters of heat-trapping gases, China and the U.S., negotiated secretly for months in 2014 to reach a non-binding climate change agreement.
However, momentum from that deal dissipated in Lima, Peru, where a round of climate talks salvaged a compromise in December to try to set up a Paris deal.
Gore said along with putting a price on carbon to speed up the transition to renewable energies, "we need to put a price on denial in politics. People need to stop financing denial.
WEEKEND CALENDAR
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Where: Lawrence Arts Center, 940 New Hampshire St.
About: This event is free and open to all ages.
What: University Dance Company Auditions
When: Thursday, Jan. 22, 5:30-7 p.m.
Where: Robinson Center, Room 250
About: Auditions are for the University's pre-professional dance company and are open to all University students.
What: Kawehi
When: Friday, Jan. 23, at 9 p.m.
doors at 8 p.m.
Where: Bottleneck, 737 New Hamnshire St
About: Kawehi is a singer/songwriter and Lawrence native. Tickets are $11 in advance, the show is all ages.
What: Delta Saints
About: Free, the film is rated PG.
What: Flicks for Free - Big Hero 6
When: Friday, Jan. 23, from 7:30-11 p.m.
Where: Kansas Union, Woodruff Auditorium
When: Saturday, Jan. 24, at 9 p.m.
What: Rural Earth
When: Sunday, Jan. 25, doors at
7 p.m.
**Where:** Bottleneck, 737 New Hampshire St.
**About:** The Nashville-based band is a rock quintet. Tickets are $10, the show is 18+ only.
What: Railroad Earth
Where: Granada, 1020 Massachusetts St.
About: Tickets to see this Americana rock band are $25 and the show is open to all ages.
TOP TEN
This week the Kansan arts & features section debuted a new recurring feature "Top 10 Tuesdays." The topic for next week will be "Top 10 Places to Drink at," try to keep submissions limited to places in Lawrence. The Kansan Twitter and Facebook accounts will be posting this topic throughout the weekend and then the rest is up to you. Comment on Facebook or reply on Twitter with your favorite places to drink.
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Carabinieri Gen. Mariano Mossa, left, and Italian Culture Minister Dario Franceschini stand near antiquities recovered by Italian Carabinieri
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David Gill, professor of archaeological heritage at University Campus Suffolk and author of the "Lootingmatters" blog, said the documentation will likely point to objects that are now in top museums and will certainly be on the Italian's list for repatriation.
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ROME — Authorities on Wednesday unveiled what they said was a record haul of rare antiquities illegally looted from Italy and discovered during raids on Swiss warehouses belonging to a Sicilian former art dealer.
For more than a decade, Italy has been on a campaign to reclaim treasures that were looted from its soil and sold to top museums and private collectors.
Police estimated the value of the 5,361 vases, kraters, bronze statues and frescoes at about 50 million euros ($58 million).
The works, from the 8th century B.C. to the 3rd century, were laid out Wednesday at the Terme di Diocleziano National Roman Museum and may go on public display before being returned to museums in southern Italy, from where they originated.
"This is by a long shot the biggest recovery in history in terms of the quantity and quality of the archaeological treasures" Carabinieri Gen. Mariano Mossa told a news conference.
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The items were found during an investigation into Basel-based art dealer Gianfranco Becchina and his wife, accused by prosecutors of being part of an antiquities trafficking network that involved "tombaroli" tomb raiders in southern Italy, dealers and buyers around the globe.
In a press release, the carabinieri said the investigation showed how dealers would forge provenance papers for the antiquities and create fictitious histories for them, so that museums and private collectors could in theory buy them in good faith.
As a result, perhaps more important than the antiquities themselves is that Italian authorities now have detailed documentation of Becchina's inventory, including photos and receipts, that was also found in the warehouses, police said.
An email to Becchina's olive oil farm in Sicily was not immediately returned. Police said he was free after the statute of limitations expired on the charges. In a recent open letter responding to police accusations against him in Italy's La Repubblica newspaper, Becchina insisted on his innocence and said he had never been convicted, much less tried, and had never been able to defend himself.
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Antiquities recovered by Italian Carabinieri, military police, are displayed at Terme di Diocleziano museum during a press conference in Rome, Wednesday. Italian authorities have unveiled what they said was a record haul of rare antiquities illegally looted from Italy and discovered during raids on Swiss warehouses belonging to an accused Sicilian art dealer. The carabinieri police's art squad estimated the value of the 5.361 vases, kraters, bronze statues and frescoes at some 50 million euros. The works, from the 8th century B.C. to the 3rd century A.D., were laid out Wednesday at the National Roman Museum and may go on public display. Carabinieri Gen. Mariano Mossa said it was "by a long shot the biggest recovery in history in terms of the quantity and quality of archaeological treasures." They were found during an investigation into Basel-based art dealer Gianfranco Becchina, accused by prosecutors of being part of a huge trafficking network.
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THE DAILY DEBATE
Who do the Buccaneers take: Winston or Mariota?
Sean Collins
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"MARIOTA"
It's safe to say the Tampa Bay Buccaneers could use a franchise-shifting quarterback in the upcoming NFL draft, as well as many other positions. The two players who are the most eye-catching in the draft are Marcus Mariota from the Oregon Ducks and Jameis Winston from the Florida State Seminoles. Both won Heisman trophies in college, but Mariota is the safer pick in this year's draft.
To start, Tampa Bay quarterbacks combined have had 20 interceptions in the 2014-15 season (14 coming from Josh McCown). Mariota only threw 14 interceptions in his three-year career at Oregon, along with 105 touchdowns. Although the Ducks fell short in the National Championship game to the Ohio State Buckeyes, Mariota's season was undeniably one of the best in recent years.
Winston was able to win the title last season against Auburn, but in the 2014-15 season, Winston's stats dropped dramatically, throwing 25 touchdowns and 18 interceptions. In his Heisman season, Winston threw 40 touchdowns with only 10 interceptions. In 2014, Winston had five games in which he
threw multiple interceptions, including four picks against the Florida Gators, whereas Mariota only threw four interceptions all year. The Ducks were able to destroy their opponents all season long, defeating opponents by an average of 26.4 points per game. The Seminoles, on the other hand, only won eight of their games by one touchdown or less.
Mariota has a fully developed game that is built for the NFL of today.
As well as being a great
Winston also brings a bad reputation with the media and a questionable attitude, much like Johnny Manziel of the Cleveland Browns. With Mariota, Tampa Bay would acquire a more skilled and mature quarterback both on and off the field. Winston hasn't matured enough yet to show he is a sure pick as a franchise quarterback in the NFL, so picking him first over Mariota would be risky
"MARIOTA WILL NOT SHY AWAY FROM RUNNING THE FOOTBALL UNDER PRESSURE, AS HE SHOWED WITH 15 RUSHING TOUCHDOWNS AND 770 RUSHING YARDS THIS SEASON."
Additionally, Winston was in trouble with the law multiple times in his college career for
passer, Mariota will not shy away from running the football under pressure, as he showed with 15 rushing touchdowns and 770 rushing yards this season. The run game has shown to be a new luxury for teams in the NFL, especially for shining young quarterbacks such as Russell Wilson and Cam Newton.
Mariota is a solid fit for a team that is struggling to pass the football. Along with skill,
allegedly stealing crab legs and sexual assault accusations. A team that is already struggling like the Buccaneers needs to steer away from that. Mariota is good with the media and makes huge plays on the field while avoiding turning the ball over, making him easily the best decision for Tampa Bay to select in the upcoming draft.
Edited by Mitch Raznick
Joey Anguiano
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"WINSTON"
in charge of is drafting players, and the better the draft pick, the more difficult that task becomes.
One of the toughest tasks a general manager is
Jason Licht, general manager of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, is on the clock for a decision that will impact the team for years to come. Mr. Light, if I were in your shoes, I'd take Jameis Winston.
On the surface, let's be honest, Winston does have a couple of character issues: He lacks maturity, he's inconsistent, he isn't ready to be the face of a
and his emotions getting in the way of being effective.
Think about another player that still has character issues that include a lack of maturity and consistency: Dez Bryant. Yet, Bryant is one of the top players at his position, and I think Winston has the same type of play-making ability and potential.
Additionally, Winston could start on day one, with just a few minor adjustments to his game, if any. At 6 feet 4 inches tall and 230 pounds, there's no doubt he can jump right into the NFL physically, and when it comes to football IQ, he's also qualified. Winston played in a pro-style offense for two years under Fischer at Florida
"AT 6 FEET 4 INCHES TALL AND 230 POUNDS,THERE'S NO DOUBT HE CAN JUMP RIGHT INTO THE NFL PHYSICALLY, AND WHEN IT COMES TO FOOTBALL IQ. HE'S ALSO QUALIFIED."
State, and only lost one game. Winston was able to showcase his ability to read coverages throughout his collegiate career, and while his stats this past season
franchise, and he's moody. Remember the Rose Bowl? Jimbo Fischer threatened to sit Winston — which he did — because of a poor performance on the field
aren't what they were in his Heisman-winning season, they were still better than what the Buccaneers were putting on the field when Josh McCown or Mike Glennon suited up.
While Winston's off-the-field issues are a little bit concerning, you should pay just as much attention to his play. His playing style and physicality are reminiscent of Cam Newton, whose Carolina Panthers have won back-to-back division championships in just his third and fourth seasons in the NFL. Winston can turn the Buccaneers into the new version of Newton's Panthers, and all he needs is the chance to do so
Finally, from a marketing perspective, Tampa Bay is 240 miles from Florida State's campus in Tallahassee, where people already loved Jameis for two years. You can easily market Winston as the quarterback who has already brought one championship to the state of Florida, and will hopefully bring a second one to the state in a Buccaneers jersey. At the very least, Winston will bring people to the games and sell merchandise.
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It took a while, 18 days to be exact, but the Jayhawks finally managed to defeat a Big 12 opponent. Prior to the team's 68-66 victory against the Texas Tech Red Raiders, Kansas was 0-5 in the conference, with three of the losses coming by 12 or more points. But none of that mattered Wednesday; the Jayhawks were not about to quit.
The Jayhawks found themselves trailing by 15 points at the half, but came back to win the game with a combined 34 points from seniors Chelsea Gardner and Natalie Knight. But most importantly, the team began to click in the second half, and suddenly, the game felt different than any other. The Jayhawks finally showed just how good they could be.
Following the team's narrow loss against the No. 3 Baylor Bears, coach Bonnie Henrickson noted that each of the games felt like they were more difficult with the team not in class, due to winter break. Without that typical day-to-day structure, Henrickson said every game felt like it was "on the road," which reflected in the team's performance as the Jayhawks fell to .500 after starting the season 9-4.
However, this win did not come out of the blue. On Jan. 14, the Jayhawks lost at home to TCU, 80-63.
and it looked like the NCAA Tournament aspirations might be long gone. The following game was against a strong Baylor squad, which had won two of its four Big 12 games by 30 or more points. It seemed like the proverbial knockout punch was coming. Despite Baylor's accomplishments, Kansas showed up to win.
Although Kansas shot just 39.2 percent from the field and 31.6 percent from three-point range, the team showed fantastic energy on defense, holding the Bears to just 71 points. While 71 might seem like a lot of points for any average opponent, the Bears had been an absolute juggernaut on offense, scoring 90 or more points eight times this year. Baylor's men's team hadn't even come close to those numbers; neither has Kansas' men's team for that matter.
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Although the Jayhawks lost to the Bears by eight points, the Jayhawks battled to keep the game close all evening. And while moral victories don't show up on the scoreboard, there certainly were a lot of takeaways from the game.
Feeding off the energy from that performance, the Jayhawks not only won their first Big 12 game, but they also won their first game away from Allen Fieldhouse, thanks to senior Asia Boyd's game winning layup with less than a second remaining. With two consecutive
Then-junior Asia Boyd looks to get around an Iowa State defender last season. In last night's game against Texas Tech, Boyd made the game-winning layup.
solid performances under their belt, the Jayhawks are starting to hit their
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opponents, they might just be able to string together a little winning streak.
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Kansas women's tennis team begins spring schedule
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A young Kansas women's tennis team looks to build on improvements it showed in tournament play late in the fall season as it enters the spring schedule.
JACOB CLEMEN
With a roster that features six freshmen and three returning players, the fall tournaments were about improvement and learning opportunities for the young roster. Now, as the Jayhawks open their spring schedule this weekend with a tournament in Albuquerque, N.M., it is time to see how that experience pays off.
The team will be anchored by the two upperclassmen, senior Maria Belen Ludueña and junior Maria Jose Cardona, who both showed improvement and were the Jayhawks' strongest performers in the fall. The team also looks to returning sophomore Caroline Henderson to build onto a freshman campaign that included a doubles win against Iowa State in last year's Big 12 tournament.
Southern Methodist University between Big 12 matchups and will host the University of Tulsa on April 8 before a final stretch of Big 12 matches. The final stretch will feature the top three teams in the conference last season — Baylor, Oklahoma State and Oklahoma — as well as the conference finale against Texas.
Kansas will head to Albuquerque and Las Vegas for early season matchups against UNLV, University of New Mexico and others. Kansas will also face Wichita State, former Big 12 opponent Colorado, Iowa, Houston and others before kicking off its Big 12 schedule against TCU on March 13. In-state rival Kansas State will visit Lawrence on April 4 for a midseason Sunflower Showdown.
Kansas will also visit University of North Texas and
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This stretch of games will be a good test for the young Jayhawks in advance of the conference tournament as the matches are all on the road and feature some of the strongest teams in conference. The Jayhawks will conclude their season with a trip to Waco, Texas, for the Big 12 conference tournament from April 23-26.
— Edited by Callie Byrnes
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AT A GLANCE
Last season, coach Bill Self and the No. 11 Kansas Jayhawks suffered a 12-point loss in Austin, but Kansas has won five of the last six games. The Texas Longhorns bring back four of its five starters and add top 2014 recruit Myles Turner. Kansas has won six of its last seven games including a seven-point win against No. 19 Oklahoma.
The freshman is having an up-and-down season, but Self called Alexander out on the game against Iowa State for not playing with a motor. Alexander responded to Self's comments and scored 13 points and grabbed 13 rebounds against Oklahoma. The Kansas frontcourt needs a solid performance from Alexander to defend the Texas frontcourt.
Will Kansas have difficulty with Texas' height?
PLAYER TO WATCH
The Longhorns are the fourtnranked rebounding team in the NCAA, and the Jayhawks allow 39 rebounds per game. Kansas hasn't played well against teams with height similar to Texas' frontcourt, who leads the Big 12 with seven blocks per game. It might be tougher to stop Texas this season due to the lack of height in the Jayhawks frontcourt.
QUESTION MARK
Cliff Alexander
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Kansas is a 39 percent three-point shooting team, which leads the Big 12
-1 The Jayhawks have a turnover margin of -1
Kansas can shut down Myles Turner. The former 2014 top-five recruit chose Texas over Kansas after telling reporters Kansas was a favorite. Turner leads the Longhorns in scoring (11.8) and rebounds (6.8). Kansas will have a tough task to contain the Big 12 preseason freshman of the year.
72 The ninth ranked defense in the Big 12 allows 72 points per game
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No.11 KANSAS (15-3,4-1 Big 12)
PROJECTED STARTERS
N. JASON ELIZABETH
Frank Mason III, sophomore, guard
Frank Mason III, sophomore, guard
Mason is the MVP of this young Kansas team this season because of his ability to guide and control the offense. The sophomore scored 10 points against Oklahoma last Monday, extending his double-figure streak to 15 games. Mason also has made at least one three-pointer in 16 of the past 18 games.
★★★☆
MARY BELARRE
Wayne Selden Jr., sophomore, guard
Haynes St. Sophora, guard
The sophomore is the vocal leader but has struggled shooting, with 34 percent from the field. Seiden is averaging about nine points per game, and he has only scored in double digits once since Big 12 play started. Seiden hasn't been as aggressive this season and has only shot four free throws over the past five
★★★★☆
PASCAL MICHAEL
Kelly Oubre Jr., freshman, guard
Oubre scored a team-high 19 points against Oklahoma on Monday, the fourth-straight contest Oubre has reached double figures. He scored seven of the team's final 15 points to help Kansas fight off a Sooner comeback. Oubre is second on the team averaging over one steal per game and had two steals against Oklahoma, making it the fifth-straight game Oubre recorded multiple steals
★★★☆
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Perry Ellis, junior, forward
Ellis is the Kansas scoring (12.8) and rebounding (6.7) leader. The junior scored 16 points against Oklahoma, which was his fifth time scoring double figures in the past seven outings. Ellis averages 2.4 offensive rebounds per game, which ranks seventh in the Big 12, and Ellis had three against Oklahoma on Monday. Freshman guard Devonte' Graham said Ellis has shown more aggressiveness over the past two games.
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No.17 TEXAS (14-4,3-2 Big 12)
Jamari Traylor, junior, forward
The Chicago native only played 23 minutes against Oklahoma, as he couldn't play at full strength due to a hip flexor injury. Traylor didn't have a rebound and only scored four points against Oklahoma. Kansas will need a healthy Traylor if the Jayhawks want a shot against Texas' big front court.
★★★☆
PROJECTED STARTERS
Isaiah Taylor, sophomore, guard
Taylor was expected to take a quantum leap forward this season, returning the entire UT roster, essentially. A case can be made, though, that Kansas' Frank Mason has closed the gap on Taylor and surpassed him as the best guard in the league. In his past five games, Taylor has just 19 assists to 14 turnovers.
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Demarcus Holland, junior, guard
Holland has kept quiet this season, averaging 7.6 points per game. He is much louder from behind the arc, shooting 45.5 percent, but has not made a three-pointer since Dec. 23, only attempting three over the past six games.
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MILAN
Jonathan Holmes, senior, forward
Consistency has been Holmes' biggest issue. He'll score double digits one game, then be held scoreless the next. The low point was a 0-for-10 outing against Oklahoma State a few weeks ago. He's got great size for a wing/post, checking in at 6-foot-8, 240 pounds and is relentless at the rim, chipping in with 6.7 rebounds per game.
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TEXAS
Connor Lammert, junior, forward
The 6-foot-9, 240 pound forward will step back behind the line and shoot it, so look for him to try to stretch out the Kansas defense. Lamert shoots 77.3 percent from the foul line and rarely turns the ball over, but it's only a matter of time before Myles Turner takes his spot in the lineup. For now, he will contribute solid-effort minutes.
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TEXAS
Cameron Ridley, junior, center
Last year, Ridley was an undeniable force down low, averaging 8.2 rebounds per game, but that number has plateaued to 4.8 this season. His blocked shots numbers are also slightly down, but fewer teams seem to be attacking him, as his fouls are down by almost one per game. Still, Ridley is third in the Big 12 in blocks per game (1.78)
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AT A GLANCE
The Longhorns started the season as the biggest Big 12 title-cender outside of Lawrence. UT dropped two of its first three Big 12 games, but has since responded with wins against No. 16 West Virginia and TCU. A win would give the Longhorns the advantage over the Jayhawks for second-place in the Big 12.
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TEVAS
Myles Turner
In just 22.4 minutes per game off the bench, the prolific freshman averages 11.8 points per game, 14th best in the Big 12. He rebounds well, ranking fourth in the conference with 6.8 per game and is near-automatic from the line, leading the Big 12 with an 88.3 free-throw percentage. He's not just a threat offensively, as he leads the Big 12 in blocked shots with 2.67 per game.
QUESTION MARK
Can Kansas find a way to get out in transition against Texas?
Bill Self said this Kansas team needs to run out and play fast because with a size disadvantage down low, it's not necessarily built to execute in the half-court. That's especially the case against Texas, which will try to slow Kansas down and bruise in the paint. The team that sets the tempo will play a big factor on Saturday in Austin.
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In games played in Austin, the Jayhawks-Longhorn series is tied 6-6.
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Texas ranks fourth in the nation in team rebounding at 42.8 percent.
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As a team, Texas shoots 73.9 percent from the foul line, leading the Big 12 in that statistic.
BABY JAY WILL CRY IF
Kansas cannot find an answer to the Longhorns' size. Texas leads the Big 12 with 42.8 rebounds per game and also has the best field-goal percentage defense in the conference (34.4 percent). Be it Kansas avoids Texans' long arms in transition, or through a Perry Ellis coming out party, the Jayhawks have to find a way to get easy baskets.
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It was supposed to take him a couple of years to blossom into a superstar. He was seen as too passive before the 2014 NBA Draft. Critics called his freshman season at Kansas overrated and said it was highly unlikely he would become the next LeBron James or Kevin Durant, as he was hyped up to be throughout his life.
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Just 40 games into his rookie season in the NBA, Andrew Wiggins has effectively proven those doubters wrong. He averages 15.1 points and 4.3 rebounds per game on a respectable 43 percent field goal percentage. He is also making almost 40 percent of his three-pointers. He has been stellar this month, averaging 21 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.4 steals, according to his ESPN game log. Simply put, Wiggins is living up to the hype.
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Since being drafted No. 1 overall last year by the Cleveland Cavaliers and being traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves, Wiggins has started to become more and more comfortable in the NBA. Recently, he seems to have developed a comfort with being one of the top offensive playmakers on the Timberwolves. Over his past 10 games, Wiggins has made an approximate average of about 21 points per game. On film, he has shown aggressiveness that he was criticized for lacking at Kansas.
On Dec. 30 of last year, a few days after that blog post was written, Wiggins kicked off a streak of six consecutive 20+ point games. On Jan. 17, he posted a stat-line of 31 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists against the Denver Nuggets. Only two other rookies in NBA history posted a similar stat-line: LeBron James and Kevin Durant. Maybe Wiggins isn't overrated after all.
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Just last month, Neil Paine, a writer for the FiveThirtyEight blog, tried to use advanced statistics to try to show that Wiggins was one of the worst players in the NBA. Paine referenced Wiggins' low player efficiency rating and low statistical plus/minus rating at the time the article was written as proof he was overrated.
With a season-ending ACL injury, sidelining Milwaukee Bucks rookie and No. 2 overall 2014 NBA Draft pick Jabari Parker, Wiggins should now be the almost overwhelming favorite to be named NBA Rookie of the Year. Wiggins currently leads all rookies in point-per-game with 15.1. One of the only factors that Wiggins has working against him is the fact that his production does not equate to wins. The Timberwolves are one of the worst teams in the NBA with a 7-33 record.
The Jayhawks high five each other after defeating California 62-39 Sunday in Allen Fieldhouse on Dec. 7, 2014. Kansas broke its five-game losing streak with a 68-66 win against Texas Tech in Lubbock, Texas. Wednesday night.
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Senior guard Asia Boyd scored a game-winning layup with 0.6 seconds left to give Kansas its first Big 12 win of the season. 68-66 against Texas Tech (12-6, 2-4). Kansas (10-9, 1-5) only led briefly in the first half and when it counted at the end of the contest. Kansas trailed by as many as 17 points in the second half to comeback for the win.
Kansas trailed 8-0 within in the first two minutes of the game. This has been the same situation Kansas has been in the previous two Big 12 games against TCU and No. 3 Baylor trailing by 7 or more opening the contest.
Senior forward Chelsea Gardner scored the first Kansas field goal with 16:12 left in the 1st half. A technical foul was called on freshman guard Chayla Cheadle as she was checking into the game, but came in before the whistle was blown for her to enter. After the technical free throws, Kansas made a 13-2 run to go up 23-21.
Tech had a 17-point lead to cut the deficit to eight with 13:25 remaining. Boyd had another layup with an and-one opportunity with 7:25 left to get Kansas within three.
In the second half, Kansas had a 7-0 run after Texas
The lead was brief for Kansas as Texas Tech would go on a 19-4 run the rest of the half to lead 43-28 at half. During the run, Kansas saw itself in a five-minute scoring drought as freshman guard Lauren Aldridge hit a 3-pointer to end it.
Aldridge hit another
3-pointer to give Kansas a 63-11 lead before Texas Tech came back and tied it
Kansas shot 56 percent on 27 of 48 from the field, five of 17 from beyond the arch for 29 percent and 9 of 13 for 69 percent at the free-
throw line.
Gardner led the way for Kansas with 20 points and eight rebounds. Senior guard Natalie Knight added 14 points and eight rebounds. Freshman Terriell Bradley had 13
points off the bench for Kansas.
Kansas will host West Virginia on Saturday in Allen Fieldhouse at 1 p.m.
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Kansas prepares for showdown against Texas
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Oklahoma player Jordan Woodard attempts a basket but is blocked by freshman forward Cliff Alexander on Monday. Kansas plays Texas on Saturday.
After escaping Allen Fieldhouse with a win against the Oklahoma Sooners on Monday night, No. 11 ranked Kansas will travel to Austin, Texas, on Saturday to face No. 17 ranked Texas at 1 p.m.
Texas comes into this match up with a 14-4 record and a 3-2 conference record. After dropping two straight against Oklahoma and Oklahoma State, the Longhorns defeated TCU and WVU to remain ranked. The Big 12 is becoming stronger as its teams continue to bring the heat and make defeats.
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Coming into the season, the Longhorns seemed to be the biggest threat to Kansas and the 11th straight Big 12 regular season title. Since its recent losses, Texas has fallen a little behind in the Big 12 hunt.
Texas freshman Myles Turner started the off season strong, making it look like Kansas missed out on replacing him for former Jayhawk Joel Embiid. Currently, the freshman leads Texas in scoring with 11.8 points and 6.8 rebounds per game. Turner has been a force on the defensive end, recording already 48 blocks in the season.
Kansas freshman Cliff Alexander will be an enticing matchup for Turner as he is coming off one of his best games as a Jayhawk. Alexander put up 13 points with 13 rebounds, including seven offensive boards during Monday's defeat of the Oklahoma Sooners. The freshman leads Kansas in blocks with a total of 25 this season.
One thing Alexander has on Turner is shooting percentage. At nearly 58 percent, he leads Turner by more than 10
percentage points. Alexander is averaging 8.3 points and 5.8 rebounds per game.
Fellow Kansas freshman Kelly Oubre Jr. has been on an absolute tear as of late after a relatively slow start to his campaign. Oubre has recorded double-digit scoring performances in seven out of his past eight games, including a season-high 23 against Lafayette.
Kansas has defeated the Longhorns five out of the six previous matchups and will look to make it six of the past seven Saturday afternoon. Kansas is currently tied atop the Big 12 with Iowa State with identical 4-1 records.
Texas is a full game behind
at 3-2, meaning another Jayhawk victory would put it an additional game ahead of the Longhorns, which would be huge heading down the stretch. Kansas will continue its Texas trip after Saturday's game when it faces TCU next Wednesday.
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President talks Kansas, child care and community college in Thursday's speech
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From the front of the presidential stage to the back of the Anschutz Sports Pavilion, audience members waited patiently and erupted into a plause at the chance to finally see what many described as a "once in a lifetime" opportunity.
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Introducing the president was senior Alyssa Cole from Garden City, Cole, a history and African-American studies major and single mother of three, wrote to President Obama in 2013. Cole wrote about issues surrounding affordable child care, education and the struggle between the two.
President Barack Obama visited the University on Thursday, Jan. 22, and was greeted by a crowd of more than 6,000 as he took to the podium saying, "It's good to be at KU," in his opening remarks.
"Education has maintained such an important role in my life and during that point in time I was almost forced to make the choice between obtaining an education, working or taking care of my children," Cole said. "I wrote the letter because I did not want to make the choice between the three."
Following Cole's introduction, Obama joked that while he was here for other business, he did take a moment to spend some time with coach Bill Self and the men's basketball team. He also thanked Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little and Lawrence Mayor Mike Amyx. He mentioned Bob Dole and the Dole Center for Politics, which he said he would be
proud of, too.
"This country provided universal child care because they understood that if women are working, they're going to need some help, right?" Obama said. "Research shows that it was good for the kids, good for the parents, but we stopped doing that."
Before diving into the themes of his speech, President Obama mentioned his deep roots in Kansas.
some hard times, but we've laid a new foundation, Jayhawks," Obama said. "We've got a new future to write. The young people here are going to write a new future for America. Let's get started right now."
"I'm a Kansas guy," Obama said. His mother was born in Wichita, his grandmother grew up in Augusta and his grandfather was from El Dorado.
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"We've got a new future to write. The young people here are going to write a new future for America. Let's get started right now."
Obama transitioned to the issues at hand when he pointed out all the high notes for the year to kick off on including our economy creating jobs at the fastest rate since 1999, shrinking deficits and our troops coming home.
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He ended on a note of solidarity as a nation, saying we will disagree but that doesn't mean we have to be divided. We all share a common vision for our future, he said
Reactions to the speech were overwhelmingly positive and most people were happy for the opportunity to see a sitting president.
Obama's topics for the remainder of the speech focused largely on elements he touched on during the State of the Union on Tuesday night. He elaborated on middle class economics and how to make it work in our country as well as his ideas on free community college and increasing the competitiveness of our markets.
He also reiterated equal pay for women and men, which crowds roared over, and he made the idea of assistance with child care more personal by telling the story of his grandparents.
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Student volunteers humbled by rare opportunity to work presidential event
Surrounded by Secret Service agents and police officers last Thursday, Michael Garrett, a senior from Lenexa, knew this was not going to be an average day.
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Amidst all of the chaos of the president being in Lawrence, Garrett feels privileged to have been able to volunteer for the event.
For Student Body Vice President Miranda Wagner, a senior from Shawnee, volunteering at an Obama event is not a new experience. In July, she assisted with Obama's speech at the Uptown Theater in Kansas City, Mo. However, she said
Pavilion, Garrett, a volunteer for the event, escorted patrons with disabilities inside.
"Where I was standing was where a lot of Secret Service were standing, which is really cool because you don't get to do
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that every day," Garrett said. "It was awesome to see the whole operation of the police, White House staff and Secret Service and how they ran things."
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Sexual assault task force,IOA review progress
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The University's sexual assault task force is continuing its effort to combat the prevalence of sexual assault on campus. In a meeting Friday, the task force talked with Jane McQueeny, executive director of Institutional Opportunity and Access, about the progress that has been made in the prevention and handling of sexual assault at the University.
"The dialogue on campus about sexual assault has been great," McQueeny said. "The task force has done a great job of creating awareness."
McQueeny briefed the task force on the investigation process that occurs after a sexual assault case is filed, as well as the training programs IOA conducts. McQueeny said IOA is working with multiple campus organizations and the Lawrence Police Department to create a better plan for preventing assault.
IOA received 168 sexual assault complaints in 2014, which is more than double the amount they received in 2012. McQueeny said the increase in awareness and activism has prompted more people to report sexual assault.
Of the 168 complaints that were reported, about 40 percent of them have been fully investigated. McQueeny said IOA will investigate all of the reports, but it will take time. IOA has four investigators who handle sexual assault cases, which she said can make it difficult to review the increased amount of complaints. The average investigation takes about 132 hours and cooperation from the victims is sometimes difficult to receive, McQueeny said.
"These are challenging cases that seriously affect peoples' lives," McQueen said. "Our job is to guarantee equal access to education for all students, and that involves handling sexual assault."
McQueeny said the majority of sexual assault cases are brought forward by student housing, but there are many more that are not reported. To fix this issue, IOA is currently working with the Lawrence Police Department to create a memorandum of understanding, which would give IOA access to sexual assault cases that were reported to the police.
The task force, created in November, will use McQueeny's information in the final report it will give to Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little on April 24. Gray-Little said the task force was constructed "to recommend how the University can better prevent and respond to sexual assaults."
"We are trying to open as many lines of communication as we can." McOueenv said.
The task force is also working with GaDuGi SafeCenter, an organization that helps victims of assault, and The Willow Domestic Violence Center in order to learn more about how to handle sexual assault cases. The center also want to reach students who aren't engaged and encourage people to come forward about instances of sexual assault.
Angela Murphy, co-chair of the task force, said she wants the University to be the leader in sexual assault prevention, and she thinks other Kansas schools will follow its lead.
Murphy is currently working with Student Senate to create a policy that would allow the University to add a note to the transcript of any student that is found guilty of sexual assault. This mark would allow other universities to see that a certain student was suspended or expelled for a sexual assault violation.
"I really do feel like with the University's support we are making a real difference on the campus," Murphy said.
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Suspect still sought in Jayhawker Towers arson
Around 7:20 p.m. on Friday, the KU Public Safety Office received a call about smoke in one of the Jayhawker Towers buildings. Sgt. John Dietz of KU PSO said officers found that somebody had burned newspapers, causing a small fire in the sixth floor stairwell in tower
A. Dietz said there was no damage besides the burnt newspapers. Dietz said the investigation is continuing and the police are still trying to figure out exactly when the fire began. Anyone with any information on this crime should call the KU Public Safety Office at 785-864-5900.
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Man convicted in accident that cost student his legs
A former KU student who was charged in an accident that cost another KU student his legs has been sentenced to three years in jail, according to the Douglas County District Attorney's Office.
Julian Kuszmaul was convicted on charges stemming from the Aug. 26, 2012, accident: a second-offense DUI, possession of marijuana and refusing to submit to drug or alcohol testing.
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Teachers adjust attendance for Obama
LAUREN METZLER
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When President Barack Obama visited the University last Thursday, he was scheduled to speak at 11 a.m., a time which presented a conflict for many teachers and students. In a memo to the faculty, Sara Rosen, senior vice provost for academic affairs, answered the
question on many students' minds: Would classes still be held? The answer was yes; classes were held as scheduled.
In the memo, Rosen gave two reasons explaining why classes should not be interrupted. The first reason was that the University is a place of learning, and learning should come first. The second listed the possible misconception that
all students could attend the event when, in actuality, the number of tickets available was limited.
Rosen ended the memo with, "students and faculty can make their own choices about attending the event should they have the opportunity to do so."
Joseph Erba, a journalism professor, decided to excuse his students from class if they could provide photo
"Most importantly, it was also to encourage civic engagement for our young people," Erba said. "I would have done that regardless of the president's party, whether he was a Republican or Democrat."
evidence that they had attended the event.
"I think I read that the last time a sitting president visited KU was more than 100 years ago." Erba said. "I thought it would be nice for the students to have the opportunity to see the president live, while he is the president."
This was not the only reason Erba made it possible for his students to
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GOP presses state bills limiting gay rights
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ATLANTA — A Texas lawmaker would strip the salaries from government officials who honor same-sex marriage licenses.
Other states would protect government officials who opt out of performing gay nuptials.
Michael O'Hara, a retired Fulton County firefighter and current Coweta County paramedic attends a rally to support former Atlanta fire chief Kelvin Cochran following his termination in Atlanta. Even as the U.S. Supreme Court gets ready to decide whether gay couples can marry, lawmakers are backing longshot legislation targeting gay rights.
In Georgia, where lawmakers are considering a bill that critics fear could allow businesses to discriminate against gay customers, the former head of the country's largest Protestant denomination recently urged lawmakers to rein in "erotic liberty."
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The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments in April and could decide by June whether gay couples can marry, and national opinion polls show U.S. voters increasingly unopposed to gay rights. Yet lawmakers in a handful of states are backing longshot legislation targeting gay rights, doubling down on the culture wars. Most, if not all, of the efforts are led by Republicans.
of gay marriage a few months later, supporters of the bills would be exposed to criticism that they've been fighting for a fringe issue.
The bills are more political theatre than serious policy. Few seem to have widespread support among lawmakers, and senior Republicans are not adopting these efforts as their own. In Georgia, well-funded business groups oppose them.
If the bills' backers manage to force a sharp debate in coming weeks, and the Supreme Court rules in favor
Still, the legislation remains popular with vocal and organized voting blocks in states or parts of the states where they've been proposed. But any political points they score could come at a price.
"On no issue during my 40-year career have opinions moved as rapidly as they have on the issue of the morality of gay relationships and ultimately gay marriage," said Whit Ayres, a Republican consultant for Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and the National Rifle Association. "When you have conservative organizations like the U.S. military and the Boy Scouts openly accepting gay members, the debate is close to being over."
Not in Georgia. In a devotional delivered to newly convened lawmakers, the former president of the Southern Baptist Convention urged them to defend the freedom to act on religious beliefs, though he stopped short of endorsing legislation that supporters say would do precisely that.
"We are a living in a society that is on a collision course with a choice between erotic liberty and religious liberty," the Rev. Bryant Wright told lawmakers. "... Your role in government is about restraining sin."
Georgia politicians rejected tougher legislation last year, avoiding a showdown that occurred over a similar bill in Arizona, where Gov. Jan Brewer vetoed a measure the Republican-controlled Statehouse had adopted.
This year, the toughest measure comes in Texas, where Republican state Rep. Cecil Bell has proposed stripping state and local officials of their salaries if
they issue or honor same-sex marriage licenses. In 2005, Texas voters approved an amendment to the state constitution banning gay marriage, but a federal judge struck it down last year. The judge stayed his ruling until an appeals court could consider the issue.
Republican lawmakers in South Carolina, Virginia and Utah have proposed giving government officials or wedding celebrants the right to opt out of gay nuptials if participating violates their religious beliefs.
In Georgia, the debate flared this month when Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed fired the city's fire chief after learning the chief self-published a book describing homosexuality
as a perversion. Reed, a Democrat, said the fire chief never got city permission to publish the book, but the fire chief said he did.
The Washington-based Family Research Council and others have used the firing to rally support for the latest legislation in Georgia, though wit's unclear the proposed law would have made a difference. The legislation would forbid the state government from infringing on a person's religious beliefs unless the government can prove it has a compelling interest.
Unlike legislation in other states, the bill in Georgia makes no reference to same-sex relationships, though critics fear it would allow businesses to discriminate
against gay customers. Other states have passed similar acts.
Republican Rep. Sam Teasley, the bill's sponsor, denied the bill is about gay marriage.
"This is a modest protection for people of faith," he said.
for people of faith. he said. The Georgia Chamber of Commerce says it will oppose any bill that allows discrimination. Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal, a Republican, voted for a federal version of the legislation in Congress, though it was before gay marriage began in the United States.
"It's not a bill that I'm going to be pushing on my own initiative, but it is one that I have sentiment for," Deal said.
Sabaa Anees, a sophomore from Wichita, said shed heard President Obama was a great speaker, but it was amazing to see him in person. She was most interested in what Obama had to say about equal pay for women and men.
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"He definitely pointed out that it's 2015 and there's no legal protection at the federal level for getting paid the same as a man," Anees said.
"For me getting into the health career field, I thought his message about child care or family care was a logical next step after expending so much political willpower over the Affordable Care Act to pass over all the hurdles that it did," Bowman said. "Health care has a lot of moving parts so it makes
Connor Bowman, a senior from Lenexa, said as a pharmacy student, health care was a big topic for him.
sense to involve the family as a unit."
For other students, the journey to the speech was just as memorable as the speech itself. Alex Cushing, a senior from Chicago, got in line to see the president at 4:30 a.m.
Cushing had trouble sleeping the night before because she was so excited and realized when she got in line that sleeping in the cold was not an option.
Cushing said she got in line to see the president in the wee hours of the morning because she had to take advantage of the opportunity to see him in person.
"I'm exhausted," Cushing said. "My legs hurt, everything hurts, but it was totally worth it."
"To be that close and physically there is just a very cool experience," Cushing said.
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this event differs from the last one she volunteered at because of the size.
"I knew this event would be larger, so I honestly don't think I was expecting it to run as smoothly as it did," Wagner said. "With so many people, I was expecting something to go wrong."
However, Wagner said the event went smoothly.
"It was just such a high-energy event; everyone that was there in such a good mood and so excited," Wagner said. "I think after all the craziness of last semester it was nice to have an event that brought us all together."
Volunteer Chance Maginness, a freshman from Westmoreland, said events concerning the president involve numerous people to run smoothly.
"I learned that it takes a crowd to make things work when the president comes." Maginness said. "It takes a lot of people for
Garrett said he noticed the speech did not emphasize politics, but instead general statements.
one man to come to Lawrence, especially when that man is the president. I'd say we had over 50 volunteers."
After the line of people attending the event had been admitted, the volunteers were able to enter the building to watch the speech.
"I don't think it was super political, most of it was 'thanks for having me KU', gearing it a lot toward college students, free community college and middle class economics", Garrett said.
"It was a fun, kind of relaxed college-directed speech to get the attention of the younger
Maginness also found the speech to be casual.
generation."
"I thought it was astounding," Maginness said. "It was well articulated and he seemed very humble and like a regular person, not the leader of the free world."
Overall, Wagner said volunteering was exciting and a learning experience.
"I learned that those events are crazy," Wagner said. "It would be really cool to work for the White House and have to do the event planning. It's cool to see that side of the White House, and I don't think a lot of people know what has to go into these events."
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Water projects aim to better communities
ALICIA GARZA
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Students from the University's School of Architecture; Design and Planning presented projects that would better a community with Water Charrette.
Water Charrette is a brief, but innovative, designing workshop about water channels and urban farming. Students drew up plans and diagrams and wrote papers about their ideas. The charrette had guidelines to involve water and the community,but the students chose their own concepts and places.
Registration for the Water Charrette event started Thursday. A presentation
and design workshop to assist students with the creation of their projects was hosted Friday, along with an open house showcasing some projects. On Saturday, the projects were presented and students were awarded prizes.
Carrie Rohlman, a freshman from Kingman, and TJ Niemann, a freshman from St. Louis, chose their project to help the community of North Lawrence.
"Ours is called the Giving Garden," Rohlman said. "It starts out at the school, and then it all creates a cycle, which goes back to the food pantry, and then the people that are involved with the food pantry start donating back to the school."
Nolan Fike, a fifth-year senior from Manhattan, Chandler Hanna, a fifth-year senior from Savannah, Mo., and Rosemary Nelson, a second-year graduate student from Tipton, Mo., worked on their Water Charrette project together.
"Our project has a lot to do with renewable energy and it's always a good stemming off point for the semester." Hanna said. "It's a good way to look at what we're going to be doing for the rest of the semester."
Fike said the amount of energy being used to transport food is much more than Lawrence needs to have food on its residents' tables.
"It takes a lot of energy just to get a basic lunch to you, like metra tons of CO $ _2 $
being used just to transport a banana from Mesoamerica up to Lawrence," Fike said. "It's supposed to be as realistic and as close to the real world as possible."
"It's a good way to look at what we're going to be doing for the rest of the semester."
CHANDLER HANNA Senior from Savannah, Mo.
Fike, Nelson and Hanna's project in particular is looking toward bringing more food from the community onto campus.
"A lot of the food on campus is brought in from South America and other places
and we are just wanting to get more local food onto campus," Nelson said.
Niemann said working with the older architecture students on the Water Charrette project was an interesting experience.
"The fourth-year architecture students were very helpful showing us what to do." Niemann said. "They showed us new programs, and really how to break down so many ideas into one specific system."
There was no one winner picked for the Water Charrette contest, but awards were given to different groups for different aspects of their projects.
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2 Marines identified in fatal California helicopter crash
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TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. — Two Marine Corps officers killed when their helicopter crashed during a training exercise in the Southern California desert were remembered Sunday as talented pilots.
Capt. Elizabeth Kealey and 1st Lt. Adam Satterfield died from injuries in the crash Friday at the Twentynine Palms Marine base. They were
the only two Marines aboard the UH-1Y Huey helicopter.
"Capt. Kealey and 1st Lt. Satterfield were both outstanding Marine Corps officers and talented helicopter pilots," said Lt. Col. James M. Isaacs, their commanding officer. "Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to the families and loved ones of our fallen Vipers, and we stand poised to support them in this traweed."
Kealey, 32, of Indiana, Pa., was commissioned in
2005 and had earned several awards and medals. She deployed twice with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit and once in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan.
Satterfield, 25, of Oldham Ky., was commissioned in 2011 and supported training operations in Southern California.
Both pilots were based at Camp Pendleton.
The cause of the crash was under investigation.
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This undated photo provided by the U.S. Marine Corps shows 1st lt. Adam Satterfield of Oldham, Ky. Satterfield, 25, was one of two pilots killed when their helicopter crashed during a training exercise at the Twentyynine Palms Marine base in the Southern California desert Friday, Jan. 23. Satterfield and Capt. Elizabeth Kealey died from their injuries in the crash. The pilots were the only two people onboard the UH-1Y Huey helicopter, based at Camp Pendleton, Calif.
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Am I the only one that thinks "Blackboard profiles" is just Facebook for BB?
Some guy in one of my classes today told the professor he goes by "Natty." #classy
I went to the rec to charge my phone. Lol.
I am predicting I won't graduate in May. These campus construction workers have me daydreaming.
That moment in your career when you'd much rather text to the FFA than continue working as an adult Shout out to ML and EL.
If the Girl Scouts sold cookies in front of Wescoe they would do very well.
I hate how nice it is one day,
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You know what's worse than being sick? Getting sick RIGHT AFTER you just got over Being sick. The universe is cruel.
Just sayin...Obama is a great president.
I tried an experiment to see how I would feel five days without caffeine, and to say the least, I became a zombie.
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Approach science, advocacy with caution
Jenny Stern
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Balance is crucial within nature, science and the political
system. Current issues, like the Keystone XL pipeline and climate change, require balance among the three entities. With this balance comes the question: Where is the line drawn between science and advocacy?
An advocate's job is to inform and fight for causes he or she believes in. Whether through private agencies or within the political system, an advocate uses passion and information to get things done.
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Scientists observe the world, ask questions, make observations, analyze results and communicate conclusions. The scientific community expects conclusions to be reported without bias and solely based on the results and other literature.
Their accomplishments did not stop in the lab; Rowland and his colleagues involved themselves in the political side by suggesting solutions and helping to establish regulations on CFC emissions. These scientists believed in their findings and advocated for a solution that arguably saved life as we know it.
In 1974, Sherwood Rowland, a former KU chemistry professor, and Mario Molina discovered that chlorofluorocarbons destroy the ozone. They later won the 1995 Nobel Prize in chemistry.
What happens when the line between the two vocations is blurred? Should scientists who believe passionately in the importance of their work's implications be barred from advocating for a cause?
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Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., center, was joined by Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn, left, and Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., on Tuesday, Jan. 20, to talk about the Keystone XL pipeline bill being debated on the Senate floor. Despite President Barack Obama's veto threat, the Republican-controlled Senate is moving ahead on the bill to construct a pipeline that would carry oil from Canada to refineries on the U.S. Gulf Coast.
However, combining science and advocacy does not always result in a success story. Adam Frank's NPR piece "When Is It OK For Scientists To Become Political?" recounts the 2011 arrest of James Hansen, a highly respected climate scientist, during a protest opposing the Keystone pipeline. Concerns were raised that this may have detracted from public trust of the validity and unbiased nature of scientific research.
Rowland and Hansen both stepped into the political realm with radically different results. Scientific advocacy must be done with caution to yield positive results.
It is the responsibility and the right of scientists to come forth with passion on issues of importance. Scientists have a deep understanding of issues that society currently faces. When a scientist can translate that deep understanding to an approachable problem for the public to face, progress can be made. So often, scientists with good intentions muddle the message with complex jargon
and little is accomplished. However, if successful, there is less chance that data will be misinterpreted and exaggerated to the public.
Throughout my undergraduate science education and experiences, I have learned the immense amount of evidence that goes behind any scientific claim. Behind each sentence in a scientific paper is an in-depth literature review and/or multiple rounds of experiments. Scientists would make particularly
powerful advocates for scientific issues because they have spent the time collecting and examining the evidence in contrast to citing a source.
Scientists are also trained to question assumptions behind their assertions and conclusions. When assumptions are recognized, the results are placed in a realistic context.
This perspective gives them a comprehensive view when acting to implement conclusions in the real world. If conscious and careful in
their approach, scientists can successfully walk the line of advocacy and science. As a voter, you are responsible in choosing what sources to trust and to whom you will listen. Scientists are valuable advocates in our society, providing a unique voice of reason and perspective many politicians cannot.
Jenny Stern is a junior from Lawrence studying ecology and evolutionary biology
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My boyfriend graduates this semester and has a job opportunity out of state.I still have another year left in school and don't know if I should transfer to a school where he'll be or do long distance? #AskAnissa
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Since I do not personally know you and your boyfriend's relationship, my response will be quite objective. Hopefully this will be beneficial to you in the sense that my response will not contain the emotions that often inhibit and confuse difficult life choices such as this.
A philosophy I hold very close is that you should never make your significant other your entire world, but they should be one of the best parts of your world. You never want someone to consume your entire life. It isn't healthy and if/when the relationship does end, you are left not only broken, but also with nothing else around you because you put everything you had into that one person. That being said, you should not transfer schools to follow your boyfriend and his new job. I say this because while yes, he is important, you need to make yourself important as well. He isn't staying in Lawrence and taking a job here to stay close to you; therefore, you should not transfer schools just to follow him.
I have had my fair share of relationships, even some long-distance. At first, long distance sounds like a scary thought. Having to go weeks, months or years without the person you saw almost every day may bring not only feelings of loneliness, but also the popular feeling of distrust. However, I have come to find that long-distance relationships tend to be even
healthier than those that are not. The time you do get with your significant other is so valuable because of the miles that separate you two. And since the time is so limited, the odds of you wasting that time arguing tends to lessen. Another plus about long-distance relationships is that you are forced to not be dependent on your significant other. This goes back to my point about not making the person you are dating your entire world. You have more time to hang out with your friends, go to the gym or do something you enjoy that he may not. It allows you to keep your own identity.
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Sexually expressive women should not be shamed for their actions
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Mike Huckabee, a Republican presidential candidate famous for his past work with Fox News, has been known for making highly controversial statements. Back in 2000, Huckabee made a comment about AIDS patients, saying the government should be "isolating those stricken with the disease to prevent it from spreading," according to the Los Angelés Times. His offensive comments haven't stopped there, however.
songwriters and producers for her albums. When checking out the credits for "Beyonce," one can see that she is the primary writer for nearly every song, with Jay-Z only playing a hand in the writing of "Drunk in Love."
Huckabee's comments also play a role in the bigger debate about the sexualization of women in media and society. "We want women to be objects of sexual desire, yet we expect them to be pure." PsychAlive describes the double standard applied to women.
"WOMEN IN PORN ARE IN A POSITION WHERE THEIR EVERY POSE AND MOVEMENT IS CONTROLLED AND DOMINATED BY SOMEONE ELSE."
He has stirred up waves of controversy once again by insulting music's power couple, Beyoncé and Jay-Z.
According to The Huffington Post, in his not yet released book, "God, Guns, Grits, and Gravy," Huckabee makes his opinion of the pair's professional relationship known: "Jay-Z is a very shrewd businessman, but I wonder: Does it occur to him that he is arguably crossing the line from husband to pimp by exploiting his wife as a sex object?"
He's implying that, in Beyoncé's case at least, women in the entertainment industry can only be sexual if it's a business decision made by her husband. He disregards that she makes many of her own creative decisions, whereas Jay-Z is only involved in their collaborations. This can be confirmed simply by glancing over the
This is why it's more acceptable to be a man watching pornography than to be a woman who enjoys sex. Women in porn are in a position where their every pose and movement is controlled and dominated by someone else. The women presented by the media are in a position of submission, which makes them less threatening to the viewer.
The same concept goes for magazine writers and television reporters who make disgusting sexual comments about female celebrities during interviews, like the many interviews where Nicki Minaj is asked about whether her butt is fake or if she's slept with Drake — because it's apparently acceptable to be curious about a female celebrity's sex life if someone else asks her first.
However, when a woman (such as Beyoncé) takes
charge of her own sexuality in a performance or some other art form, the audience is no longer in control of her image. The freedom of sexual expression can, and should be, a source of confidence and empowerment. It can also help a woman (or man) learn to love and appreciate one's own body.
According to the Oxford Dictionary, feminism is "the advocacy of women's rights on the grounds of political, social, and economic equality to men." Sexuality and freedom of expression are important issues in our society, as can be seen with ongoing debates about gay marriage, reproductive rights and the morality of human sexual nature. The double standard toward women is a part of our culture and society that needs to be combatted.
An important aspect of the feminist movement is to empower women to live their lives without having to follow a certain mold. If a woman wants to be abstinent, dress modestly and become a housewife, she should feel empowered and supported to do so. If a woman wants to dance provocatively on stage, choose not to have children and sleep around, that's perfectly fine, too. And if a woman wants to be any combination of these things, that should also be acceptable. By treating Beyoncé, or any woman, as if she's simply a puppet controlled by her "pimp" husband, Huckabee is completely discrediting women's independence and agency to choose who she wants to be and how she wants to express herself.
Victoria Calderon is a sophomore from Liberal studying English and political science
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Stalking gets ridiculous in 'Boy Next Door'
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The only believable plot point of "The Boy Next Door" is that a vulnerable suburban mother going through divorce could be seduced by her ripped young neighbor in a moment of weakness. The lead up to that plays like a melodramatic, annoying daytime soap opera. The beefcake's immediate, insane obsession that follows is rooted in abusive relationship dynamics but mostly feels like absolutely ridiculous schlock. However, it's so over-the-top preposterous that it does provide a little bit of silly fun.
Jennifer Lopez is sultry as high school classic literature teacher Claire Peterson, separated from her cheating husband (John Corbett) and caring for her effeminate teenage son Kevin (Ian Nelson). When the muscular and charming 19-year-old Noah Sandborn (Ryan Guzman, who's in his mid-20s and clearly looks it) moves in with his elderly uncle next door, he helps Kevin with manly stuff and discusses "The Iliad" with Claire, and in turn she develops a crush on him.
Hesitant to accept her husband's attempts to get back together, she makes the mistake of giving in to Noah's sexual advances one lonely, wine-filled night and a steamy sex scene ensues. She regrets it the next morning and dashes Noah's dreams of it turning into more, so beginning his unsubtle unveiling as a psychopathic, manipulative, violent stalker who terrorizes Claire to no end as he tries to force her to be with him.
[Image] A man in a dark shirt is standing in front of a mirror, looking at his reflection with a surprised expression. He has short hair and is wearing no shoes. The background includes shelves filled with books and other items.
This kid is savagely crazy.
He starts out simply unnerving Claire with threats to reveal their secret and making sexual innuendos in front of her husband and son, but he quickly ramps up his intensity. Before long he covers her entire classroom in photos of them having sex from the video he secretly recorded. Then he gets really dangerous, taking extreme, forced actions to move the story to an outlandish climax.
First-time writer Barbara Curry's script, filled with sneer-worthy clichés, radical behavior and two-dimensional characters, requires such a high level of suspension of disbelief that the only thing grounding it in a semblance of believability are similarities to real abusive relationships: the exertion of control, the raging anger and the victim being trapped in the situation. Those are then extrapolated to the degree of an 80s horror B-movie dressed in modern cheap clothing.
J-Lo endears with her strength, charisma and beauty enough to keep viewers going along through her struggle, while Guzman tips into childish tantrums and immature
entitlement too often for his malicious intent to feel more threatening than bratty. Director Rob Cohen stitches together some demented and outrageous elements to make
"The Boy Next Door" at least watchable, if ludicrous, once the obsession kicks in, but never worthwhile.
— Edited by Kayla Schartz
One student's thoughts on Obama's speech
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Gari Jones, a junior from Chicago, was chosen to stand on stage behind President Barack Obama during his speech on Jan. 22 at the Anschutz Sports Pavilion. Jones is majoring in social welfare and said he was recommended by Professor Alice Lieberman. Deans of each school within the University
were allowed to invite students from their respective schools to stand behind President Obama during the speech. Jones said he was thrilled to be chosen to represent the School of Social Welfare, as well as have the opportunity to speak with fellow representative students in the School of Social Welfare. Jones shared five points that resonated with him from Thursday's speech.
FIVE TAKEAWAYS:
1. "The first thing I took away was how funny he was. I really liked that he incorporated that into his speech. I like that he used people and used his fingers to point and incorporate members of the crowd. I like that he looked at everybody and made sure he collected his thoughts."
2. "I like his ideas and I think he has a good plan to figure out what needs to be done, and he's going to take care of things. I think child care is very important. I liked when he had (senior) Alyssa (Cole) come up there and talk about what she's been through
and some of the hardships she's going through. I think addressing parents in college is important because she's taking the steps to make her way and be as successful as possible so she can raise her kids to be successful in their lives, so that really hit home for me."
3. "The third takeaway I had was how great he was to have at KU, and how grateful he was to have students sitting behind him, working hard and fulfilling their goals so they can be successful."
collected he was. He was very confident and very relaxed. He didn't seem like he was worried about anything. He wasn't rushing, and he was sure to take his time."
4. "The fourth takeaway I got from Obama was how laid back and chill, calm and
5. "The fifth and final takeaway I have was how he seemed to engage everybody and keep everyone into his speech. It didn't seem too long or too short. I do wish he would have talked more, but that's just something I took away from it. I just loved having him here. The last president hasn't come for [maybe] a hundred years, so it was great having him at KU."
— Edited by Samantha Darling
QUICK QUESTION
A few days ago, KU Hillel hosted its Welcome Back Shabbat. The Kansan caught up with friends Ryan Kass and Ariel Silverman, two fresh men who attended the event and are involved with KU Hillel and Jewish life here at the University to ask them about future involvement with the organization.
Kansan: Do you plan on being more involved with KU Hillel while you're here at KU these next few years?
"I don't really intend on getting involved in the leadership of [KU Hillel], but I do intend on going to the events and the dinners and maybe a couple Shabbats here and there, but I'm nowhere near as involved as Ariel."
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"Yes. I'm doing a freshman leadership series, so I'll be there every week, and I'll be there at least twice a week for Shabbat and the series, and then hopefully I can get an internship working with them within the next year and a half."
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Experts examine bones as Spain hunts for Cervantes' remains
A team of archaeologists and anthropologists take notes after starting the excavation work after identifying three unrecorded and unidentified graves in the chapel's crypt of the closed order Convent of the Barefoot Trinitarians in Madrid's historic Barrio de las Letras, or Literary Quarter, Spain, on Saturday.
Close to the crypt's entrance, two scientists studied images obtained from within another wall niche by using an endoscope camera carefully inserted through a tiny hole.
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Elsewhere, a team
Forensic experts began excavating graves and examining bones Saturday in a tiny chapel in Madrid, hoping to solve the centuries-old mystery of exactly where the great Spanish writer Miguel de Cervantes was laid to rest.
By midmorning, some experts were examining bones that had been extracted from a niche and carefully laid on a table. Another group of five white-clad experts painstakingly opened a grave beneath the whitewashed crypt's old terracotta tiled floor.
Cervantes is a towering figure in Spanish culture. His novel — "The Adventures of the Ingenious Nobleman Don Quixote of La Mancha" — changed Spanish literature. His wife, Catalina Salazar, was also buried at the convent, although the location of her grave also remains a mystery.
On Saturday, the chapel crypt had the air of a modern forensic laboratory transported to a medieval location, with more than 20 experts at work with white lights under a vaulted ceiling.
The author of "Don Quixote" was buried in 1616 at the Convent of the Barefoot Trinitarians in Madrid's historic Barrio de las Letras, or Literary Quarter, but the exact whereabouts of his grave within the convent chapel are unknown.
A team of archaeologists and anthropologists decided to start excavations at the site after identifying what they believe are three unrecorded and unidentified graves in the chapel's crypt.
assembled a geo-radar device mounted on wheels to probe other possible underground locations.
"Were we to find remains that fulfill the characteristics we are looking for,we could possibly pass to a next stage."
"Were we to find remains that fulfill the characteristics we are looking for,we could possibly pass to a next stage.
FRANCISCO ETXEBERRIA Forensic medicine specialist
That would be to compare DNA similarities with his sister, but that is a very complex step," said Francisco Etxeberria, a forensic medicine specialist from the University of the Basque Country.
The author's sister, Luisa de Cervantes, was buried in a convent in Alcala de Henares, 19 miles east of Madrid, where she was interred in 1623.
Almudena Garcia Rubio, who is leading the Cervantes project, said Friday if they don't find Cervantes' remains in the places so far identified, there are four other possible locations at the convent they could try next.
Evidence marking the location of Cervantes' grave is believed to have been lost during an enlargement of the church after his death. Etxeberria said, back in Cervantes' day, graves were not often marked with long-lasting memorials such as carved headstones.
Before settling down to work, the forensic team had to shift piles of old books and bookcases from the space, which had previously been rented out to a publishing company.
The first phase of the excavation, costing some $56,000, is expected to last two weeks.
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HALF SUMMARIES
Frank Mason led the way for Kansas in the first half with five points and three assists in 15 minutes of play.The Jayhawks shot 43.3 percent from the field and took a two-point lead into halftime over Texas.
1st half
2nd half
Kansas committed zero turnovers in the second half and was led by impressive shooting from sophomore Brannen Greene. Greene put Kansas up with his three-point shoot ing once again. Kansas continued to shoot 43 percent from the floor and outmatched Texas down the stretch, winning 75-62.
KU STATS
FIELD-GOAL PERCENT: 43.5
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REBOUNDS: 37
ASSISTS: 13
ELLIS 34
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Wayne Selden Jr. continues to struggle, as he shot only 33 percent (2-6) from the field and recorded eight points against Texas with zero assists and two of Kansas' three turnovers of the night.
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If Kansas' 10-straight streak ends this year, who will end it?
G.J. Melia
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"WEST VIRGINIA"
With an impressive 75-62 win against No. 17 Texas (14-5, 3-3) on Saturday, the Kansas (15-3, 5-1) basketball team inched one step closer to its 11th-straight Big 12 regular season title.
The 11th title could debatably be the most difficult of the streak, with a proficient and powerful league around the Jayhawks. Eight of the 10 Big 12 teams are currently or have previously been ranked in the Associated Press Top 25 poll this season.
With some help from an upset-minded Texas Tech (11-9, 1-6) squad, Kansas regained first place Saturday after Te defeated No. 9 Iowa State (14-4, 4-2) in Lubbock 78-73 for its first conference victory. Behind Kansas in the standings are Kansas State (12-8, 5-2), No. 18 West Virginia (16-3, 4-2) and Iowa State.
If Kansas doesn't win the Big 12, one of the three teams behind them will likely be the reason why. As it sits today, West Virginia appears to be the most viable team to upend the javahaws.
West Virginia defeated TCU (14-5, 1-5) in a comeback
overtime victory Saturday to stay tied with Kansas State and Iowa State for second place in the league.
There are multiple reasons why West Virginia has the best chance to knock Kansas off its 10-straight pedestal. First, the Mountaineers have yet to play the Jayhawks this year. They still have two opportunities to make up ground in the standings.
Secondly, West Virginia senior guard Juwan Staten is the frontrunner for Big 12 Player of the Year. Staten is a scoring
most impressive win came in a 21-point schooner-tipping of No.19 Oklahoma.
Even when playing poorly against TCU, West Virginia was able to tie the game in the closing seconds. In overtime, the Mountaineers came back from a six-point defect to escape with a one-point win.
This West Virginia team is one of the best teams in the country when they play up to its potential. With the win against TCU, it also exhibited an ability to grind out a win where it played far below par.
"EVEN WHEN PLAYING POORLY AGAINST TCU, WEST VIRGINIA WAS ABLE TO TIE THE GAME IN THE CLOSING SECONDS."
threat as well as a dangerous distributor, averaging 15.2 points and 4.4 assists.
With the exception of an incredibly embarrassing 27-point loss to Texas in Austin, in which the team was held to 24 percent shooting and Staten scored just three points, the Mountaineers have looked quite impressive. Their
Saying it will simply be a "difficult task" to dethrone Kansas is an outrageous under-statement, but if West Virginia can continue winning games, however those Ws may come, it has a shot to end the decade of Jayhawk tyranny the Big 12 has become accustomed to.
Edited by Lane Cofas
"IOWA STATE"
Dylan Sherwood
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Iowa State has been Kansas' toughest opponent in the Big 12, playing close games since the 2012-13 season, the same season Missouri joined the SEC.
Fred Hoiberg's Cyclones statement win against Kansas put them in the running for a chance to win the Big 12 conference outright this season. But on Saturday, Iowa State lost to the last place team in the conference, Texas Tech.
The loss for Iowa State may have ruined its shot at
Morris and junior forward Georges Niang from Iowa State will need to play exactly like they played against Kansas in Ames, Iowa, on Jan. 17. If they do that they will have a shot at defeating the 10-straight conference champions.
Feb. 2, the day the two teams meet in Lawrence, will be personal and physical with everything on the line.
Two years ago on that exact date was when Marcus Smart and Oklahoma State came to Allen Fieldhouse and snapped a 33-game winning streak for Kansas and an NCAA-leading
"IF THEY DO THAT THEY WILL HAVE THE SHOT AT DEFEATING THE 10-STRAIGHT CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS."
the Big 12 title, but there is still some time left for the Cyclones to potentially end the Jayhawks' 10-straight streak.
18-game winning streak when Kansas was ranked No.2 in the nation at the time.
That was the last time Kansas lost a Big 12 game in
Sophomore guard Monte
Allen Fieldhouse. Iowa State could come in and snap a winning streak if Kansas defeats Kansas State on Saturday.
Before the two teams meet in a week, Kansas travels to TCU on Wednesday and will host in-state rival Kansas State on Saturday. Iowa State hosts Texas tonight and TCU on Saturday. Defending home court is a big advantage for Iowa State this week. The Cyclones have two home games after losing on the road to Texas Tech.
However, Kansas will have back-to-back home games and should feel comfortable playing at home twice in a 48-hour period.
If each team wins both of its games before the matchup or if either队 loses once, it will determine whether Kansas will be up two games on the rest of the conference or if more teams will get into the title hunt.
Regardless, the Big 12 title comes through Lawrence and it will take a near perfect team to knock off the Jayhawks, but the Cyclones might just be the team to do it.
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The University of Kansas women's rowing team returned from winter training in Tampa, Fla., on Jan. 16. With less than two months until the spring season opens in Oak Ridge, Tenn., coach Rob Catloth will rely on a young team for Big 12 success.
enth in the regatta. The real story, however, was the novice rowers, whose eight-man boat led by coxswain Bailey Coolidge finished in fourth. That team posted a final time of 14:51.
The Jayhawks took third in the Big 12 tournament last year in Oklahoma City; they ended up falling just 23 points shy of the Oklahoma Sooners. Five of the nine rowers on the top eight-man boat in that tournament were seniors.
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Catloth has resumed training in Lawrence in preparation for their first tournament of the year. The
The Jayhawks are much younger this year than in years past. Catloth has just 10 seniors this year, five fewer than last year's squad.
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The Pro Bowl was held in Glendale, Ariz., yesterday, which is the first time since 2010 that the game was held somewhere other than Hawaii.
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Q: What was the final score of last year's pro bowl?
A: Team Jerry Rice defeated Team Deion Sanders 22-21.
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Flag on the Pro Bowl for unnecessary competition
This might come as a shock to some, but all-star games are an unnecessary element of professional sports that need to be eliminated. I'm specifically talking about the Pro Bowl, the NFL's version of an all-star game. The Pro Bowl has been around since 1970, and is now as outdated as the clothes from that era.
First off, playing an all-star game at the end of one of the most physically taxing seasons is not necessarily the smartest idea. While the Pro Bowl has rule changes for safety reasons, including no blitzing, no kickoffs and no penalty for intentional grounding, football is still being played.
Also, injuries are always a part of the game, even if they are unintentional. Playing a meaningless game at the end of the season is like having to take a second final for a class knowing it means nothing, but still getting
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graded on the effort put into the test. If players "take off" plays on offense or defense in the Pro Bowl, a meaningless game, then the quality of play becomes diminished. Look at the scores from the 2011, 2012 and 2013 Pro Bowls. The total points scored in those three games were 96, 100 and 97 points respectively.
The scores are reminiscent of video games. Some might think that more points means more excitement, until it's realized that no defense was being played. The only reason the stats aren't inflated is because nearly every player on the roster plays, both to please the fans and to decrease the odds of injury.
Additionally, the Pro Bowl is meant to showcase the premier talent of
the NFL. Putting the Pro Bowl in the week before the Super Bowl eliminates some of the best players from playing in the game.
This season for instance, marquee talents such as Marshawn Lynch, Tom Brady, Rob Gronkowski and Richard Sherman will not be present in Phoenix. Coupled with the fact that rather than the selections being based on merit, players are voted in by their fans, coaches and peers. The Pro Bowl makes for a popularity contest rather than showcasing premiere talents, especially those that come from small-market teams.
One instance of a player on this year's roster that doesn't necessarily belong is Andy Dalton, quarterback for the Cincinnati Bengals. Dalton threw 17 interceptions, only 19 touchdowns, and was the 16th best quarterback in passing yards. To me, those stats don't look like he was one of the best at his
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While eliminating the Pro Bowl makes sense from an entertainment and player safety perspective, sometimes
numbers can get in the way. Last year's Pro Bowl was attended by 47,000 people, with another estimated 9 million watching at home. But if the NFL still needs the money and the attention provided by their end of the season all-star game, they could always simply have a skills competition like the Home Run Derby or the Slam Dunk Contest.
Kansas swim and dive destroys pool records
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Kansas swimming and diving (9-2) cleaned house in its first double dual of the semester, defeating Truman State (169-83) and William Jewell (164-90) in Liberty, Mo., over the weekend.
The Kansas athletes broke seven Mabee Center pool records and won all but one event in the meet.
The pool setup was a little different from what the Jayhawks are used to. The Mabee Center pool is 27 yards long, while Jayhawks normally compete in 25-yard pools.
Leading the charge for the Jayhawks was sophomore Lindsay Manning. Manning won three events on the day and broke the 800-meter freestyle pool record.
"I didn't even know what the record was coming in to the meet," Manning said. "["Coach Clark Campbell] told me to go for it and so I did. I'm a pool record holder, that's kind of fun to say. I just want to keep working hard and be the fastest that I can be."
In one of the first events of the day, sophomore Yulduz Kuchkarova, junior Bryce Hinde, sophomore Pia Pavlic and senior Deanna Marks won the 200-meter medley relay and blew the old pool record out of
the water by nearly six seconds.
Later on in the day, Pavilic broke the pool record in the 100-meter backstroke, posting a time of 1.05.73, only to have it broken two heats later by sophomore Hannah Angell, besting Pavilic by 0.43 seconds.
The fourth record a Jayhawk athlete nabbed was by junior Chelsie Miller in the 200-meter butterfly. Miller swam in four events on the day, winning the 200-meter breaststroke and placing third in the 200-meter backstroke.
Pavlic earned her second pool record of day in the 200-meter individual medley. She swam the event in 2:22.99.
Kuchkarova won the 200-meter backstroke and claimed her second pool record of the day. She beat the previous pool record by roughly 3.5 seconds.
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Two records weren't going to be enough for the Ubekistan native. She ended up with three on the day. Junior Haley Molden, freshman Hannah Driscoll, Marks and Kuchkarova thrashed the old pool record by more than eight seconds in the 200-meter freestyle relay.
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Kansas tennis dropped its opening two matches of the spring season over the weekend with a 4-3 loss to New Mexico and a 6-1 loss to No.23 South Carolina.
The Jayhawks travelled to Albuquerque, N.M., with a young roster looking to continue a streak of strong play in season openers. With Kansas' 4-3 loss to New Mexico, the team fell to 26-12 all time in season-opening contests.
Kansas got strong play from its two upperclassmen Friday with junior Maria Jose Cardona and senior Maria Belen Ludueña winning their doubles match 6-1 followed up by a 5-7, 6-1, 6-2 singles victory for Cardona in her match against New Mexico's 75th-ranked sophomore Emily Olivier.
The Jayhawks were able to pick up the doubles point when freshman duo Madison Harrison and Smith Hinton won its doubles matchup 7-4.
Freshman Rachel McNeely also picked up a win in her singles match 6-3, 5-7, 6-2 over New Mexico's Sharon Coone.
Coach Todd Chapman was disappointed with the loss but said in a press release, "We have a long season ahead of us and we can learn a lot of lessons from tonight if we
The Jayhawks did not fare nearly as well in Saturday's matchup against South Carolina, falling 6-1. Cardona and Ludueña were unable to repeat their success as they fell 6-2 in doubles and lost their singles matches.
Luduea lost her singles matchup in tight fashion 7-6,
6-7, 10-8 while Cardona was defeated 6-3, 6-3.
Though they dropped the doubles point, the Jayhawks saw some success in the matchup as they won their first doubles match and lost in a tiebreaker in the second.
Kansas did see a few bright spots as the freshman pair of Summer Collins and Rachel McNeely notched their first doubles win of the spring season 6-2 while fellow
choose to do so."
Coach Chapman said he was disappointed to start the season winless but said the team's energy was much better Saturday.
freshman Madison Harrison picked up her first singles win 1,6- 6,0- 3-0 (retired).
"Today we created some opportunities to win more matches," Chapman said in a press release.
"When you are playing a Top 25, well-coached team, you have to finish things when you can if you want to get the W"
With many firsts out of the way for the freshman-laden Jayhawks, the team will head to Las Vegas Feb. 6-8 to take on UNLV, Pacific and New Mexico State.
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In Saturday's matchup of the No. 11 Jayhawks against the No. 17
No.14 Jayhawks against the No.17 Longhorns, the boys in blue pulled away from Texas late in the second half to win 75-62 in a much closer game than the score would indicate.
The story of the game was how well the Jayhawks took care of the basketball, only committing three turnovers all game while remaining efficient on offense. Along with 12 points from Mason and 14 from junior forward Perry Ellis, the Jayhawks got a huge boost off the bench from freshman forward Cliff Alexander (15 points and nine rebounds) and sophomore guard Brannen Greene (14 points).
Freshman forward Cliff Alexander dunks the ball during the second half against Texas on Saturday, Jan. 24, in Austin, Texas. Kansas won 75-62, with Alexander contributing 15 of those points.
The Jayhawks made all of the hustle plays in the game to grab loose balls and force the Longhorns to commit nine turnovers. The play of the game came in the first half when junior forward Jamari Traylor made multiple hustle plays running up and down the court four times within a 30-second period.
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Traylor rejected Texas' sophomore guard Demarcus Holland at the rim and later forced a turnover on Holland that led to a bucket and a foul for sophomore guard Frank Mason, giving Kansas a 26-21 lead with four minutes left in the half.
Greene's play off the bench was critical for the Jayhawks, especially on three-point shots with the freshman guard Kelly Oubre Jr. struggling from the field shooting 33 percent with eight points.
Kansas 'wanted it more' in 75-62 Texas win
With their win against the Longhorns and the Iowa State Cyclones' loss on the road to Texas Tech 78-73, the Jayhawks hold sole possession of first place in the Big 12.
After a layup in transition from Mason, Texas was forced to call a timeout with four minutes to go in the game, down 62-54. From that point on, the Jayhawks didn't look back, sinking five of six free throws to clinch the victory.
Although the Jayhawks only shot 6-of-18 from three-point range, Greene was four of five from deep. The Jayhawks held the Longhorns to a hideous 16.7 percent from three.
Despite the Jayhawks' great defense around the perimeter, the team struggled to stop the Longhorns' sophomore guard Isaiah Taylor who put up 23 points.
A hustle play late in the second half stole the game from the Longhorns. With 13 minutes left, the game was tied at 44 before the Jayhawks began to pull away with a pair of dunks from Alexander and a three-pointer from Greene.
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With 0.7 seconds remaining in the first half, Texas guard Isaiah Taylor toed the foul line and knocked down both attempts. The successful free throws snipped the four-point Kansas lead to two before time expired. 32-30.
That's when Kansas coach Bill Self and Texas coach Rick Barnes exchanged words about their respective squads.
"You're good," Self told Barnes. "You're good, too," Barnes repressed.
Both teams are vying for the Big 12 championship Kansas, its 11th straight; and Texas, its first since it shared it with the Javhawks in 2008.
Kansas and Texas played well over stretches, including nine lead changes. The Longhorns led by as many as nine points four minutes into the contest. Although both were good, Self's team was just a little bit better than Barnes' on Saturday, as the Jayhawks wound up winning 75-62.
Kansas (16-3, 5-1) left a sellout crowd of 16,540 inside the Erwin Center in Austin, Texas, with a half-game lead in the conference. Texas (14-5, 3-3) saw an opportunity slip through its hands.
"This is a huge win for us," sophomore guard Brannen Greene said, finishing the day with 14 points on 5-of-7 shooting.
Surviving nine blocked shots, Kansas pulled away in this one thanks to crucial plays down the stretch from players like Greene. Its largest lead (13) came with just 32 seconds remaining as sophomore guard Frank Mason hit both free-throw attempts.
The Jayhawks won Saturday for a variety of reasons — just three turnovers, its fewest since 1966; a one-rebound advantage over the fourth-best rebounding team in the nation; six three-pointers — but one reason, a factor not
listed on the final stat sheet, stands taller than the rest.
"We just wanted it more than them," freshman forward Cliff Alexander said.
In a back-and-forth, tit-for-tat first half, Kansas led Texas 23-21 with 5:12 left.
In possession of the basketball, junior forward Jamari Traylor squared to the basket and slashed inside the lane, and the million-dollar question leading into Saturday's contest resurfaced: How would Kansas handle the Longhorns' overall height advantage?
“[Texas] has got like 21 feet of big men,” Greene kidded on the square.
"Against Kentucky, we shied away from [the size]. Today we didn't."
On the Traylor drive, Kansas would not find its answer.
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Six-foot-9 Texas junior forward Cameron Ridley slapped one of his monstrous paws on the shot, sending it caroming off the backboard and into a Longhorns' erasn.
But in the subsequent seconds, on the Texas fastbreak, the Jayhawks would figure out how to handle it.
The recently rejected Traylor put his head down, sprinted down the court and returned the favor, sending sophomore guard Demarcus Holland's layup attempt back where it came from.
Kansas missed on the other end. A mad-scram on both ends followed, in which Traylor flew out of bounds under the Kansas basket as well. Traylor then dove head-first for a loose ball near mid-court and punched it to an open Mason, a player with a penchant for contact. Mason drove hard to the rim for a three-point play.
"I thought that was the best play I've seen since I've been at Kansas," Self told the media of Traylor's relentlessness hustle-play after the game.
"It was a great hustle play," Alexander said. "Got our bench into it"
To say the least, as Kansas' bench outscored Texas' 31-8 on the afternoon.
Sure, the Jayhawks outexecuted the Longhorns. Kansas shot 27-of-62 (43.5 percent) from the field, including 6-of-18
(33.3 percent) from three, as compared to Texas' 24-of-60 (40.0 percent) from the field and just 3-of-18 (16.7 percent) from three.
But the loose balls went Kansas' way. Traylor would finish with just two points, but his two steals and other stolen possessions stymied the Longhorns.
The Longhorn faithful groaned as Kansas grabbed late, game-sealing rebounds. It was win 10 of the last 12 for Kansas over Texas. The
win came with skill, but don't forget desire and toughness.
"Against Kentucky, we shied away from [the size]," Self said. "Today we didn't."
Saturday, Kansas did the little things that ended up making a big difference. The effort-plays.
It's why you look up at the Big 12 standings each year and see one constant. The Kansas Jayhawks in first place.
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Jayhawks vanquish Mountaineers 65-59
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"The night is darkest just before the dawn."
Those words, spoken by Aaron Eckhart as Harvey Dent in "The Dark Knight," have really held true for the Jayhawks as of late, especially following the team's performance on "Superhero Day," against the West Virginia Mountainers. The Jayhawks started 0-5 in Big 12 play, but since then, they've won two in a row, with their second win coming against West Virginia on Saturday, 65-59.
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Terriail Bradley drives past a West Virginia defender on Saturday, Jan. 24. This is Kansas' second win in a row after a 0-5 start in the Big 12.
Chelsea Gardner, who was cast as "Iron Man" according to the team's media guide, played the role of the main protagonist for much of the evening. The senior posted one of her best career-performances, scoring 20 points on 9-of-14 shooting, while putting up a heroic effort on the boards. Gardner pulled in 20 rebounds, which was a career-high. As the game went on, West Virginia started focusing more and more attention on the senior, which meant someone else had to step up as the Robin to her Batman.
"They do a great job of trying to bring help, like magnets to the ball" said coach Bonnie Henrickson in the postgame press conference. "They're going to force you to let go of
it, but that [plays into] who we are; we're unselfish."
Early on, it was Lauren "Captain America" Aldridge who helped the team stick around, scoring or assisting
on seven of the team's first 13 points in the first half. The freshman ended up with just seven points on the evening, but she would lead the team in both assists and steals, with eight and five respectively.
Aldridge did a good job of settling the team down in a first half that had plenty of momentum swings.
In fact, in the first 20 minutes alone, there were three 4-0 runs, two 5-0 runs and four 7-0 runs split between the two teams. The Mountaineers would end up with a fourpoint advantage heading to half. The Jayhawks managed to keep it close, despite shooting just 36.4 percent from the field and 16.7 percent from threepoint range. As the teams headed into the break, West Virginia coach Mike Carey said he felt his team really let an opportunity slip away.
"We had a lead, but we should've had a bigger one at halftime," Carey said. "In the second half, when they started making their run, we made a lot of mistakes."
As Carey alluded, things finally picked up for the Jayhawks in the second half when Natalie Knight and Asia
Boyd started to get going. The two scored 21 of their combined 29 points in the second period, 16 of which came in a six-minute stretch where the Jayhawks went 8-of-8 from the field.
At that point, the layhawks took control of the game. They would lead the rest of the way despite only scoring nine points in the last seven minutes. The team's defense was especially key over that stretch, as it held West Virginia to just 11-of-33 shooting from the floor.
"We did a really, really good job of being disciplined and tough," Henrickson said. "We finally got them away from the rim (in the second half)."
With the win, the Jayhawks improved to 11-9 on the season. They'll face their thirdstraight unranked opponent Wednesday, as they head to Ames, Iowa. The Jayhawks will be looking for their thirdstraight victory, while their opponent, the Iowa State Cyclones, will be looking to improve to 4-0 at home in conference play.
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Crews working on buildings take advantage of warmer weather
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Over winter break, construction of the two residence halls on Daisy Hill made significant strides toward completion with the addition of some windows, space heaters and plumbing.
Director of Student Housing Diana Robertson said because temperatures have been above 40 degrees, construction workers were able to finish the exterior insulation and begin the roof and brick work.
Robertson said the construction crews haven't suffered any major setbacks and are on track to finish the buildings in July.
Joe Savignano, a sophomore from Brockton, Mass., who currently lives in Ellsworth Hall, said he is surprised by how fast the buildings have been going up. However, he said the construction has created some problems on Daisy Hill.
"There haven't been too many issues I've had to worry about." Savignano said. "The only pain has been the parking because of all the construction employees."
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Some of the parking spaces on Daisy Hill were eliminated when construction began last January, but Robertson said there is plenty of parking available in the Lied Center lots. A new parking lot will also be available once McCollum Hall is razed this summer, she said.
site was problematic, but Savignano said the noise has not affected him, and he can't hear it from his room.
Some students expressed concerns last semester that noise from the construction
"As we move into the spring, and students have their windows open there is potential for noise issues," Robertson said. "However, most of the work will be interior by them, so I don't see that as an issue."
"There are inconveniences, but I think it is also an exciting time to be a part of watching these new buildings come up."
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When the residence halls are completed they will include new room layouts, an academic service center and a commons building for all Daisy Hill residents, Robertson said.
Savignano, who has lived on campus for almost two years, said he's jealous these halls weren't built when he was an incoming freshman.
Robertson said the new residence halls will complement the current halls nicely, and she is excited for students to experience the additions to Daisy Hill.
"I am really thankful for the students' patience," Robertson said. "There are inconveniences, but I think it is also an exciting time to be a part of watching these new buildings come up."
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Construction crews have made progress on two new dorms on Daisy Hill, Diana Robertson, director of Student Housing, said the recent warm weather has allowed workers to finish the exterior insulation and continue the roof and brick work on the residence halls.
Jayhawker Towers arson investigation continues
Captain James Anguiano with the KU Public Safety Office said Monday there is no new information on the arson in the Jayhawker Towers complex that occurred Friday, but the event is still under investigation and PSO urges anyone with any information to get in contact.
Anguiano said the small newspaper fire didn't trigger an fire alarm, but they initially responded to a different fire alarm that was unrelated.
Around 7-20 p.m. Friday, the PSO received a call about smoke in Jayhawk Towers Building A. Sgt. John Dietz said officers found
that somebody had burned newspapers, causing a small fire in the sixth floor stairwell in Tower A. Dietz said there was no damage besides the burnt newspapers.
Anyone with any information on this crime should call the PSO at 785-864-5900.
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Former Kansas guard Conner Frankamp was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol as well as failing to signal from direct course and failure to maintain a single lane, Sunday morning at 12:30 a.m., according to Lt. James Espinoza of the Wichita Police Department.
Espinoza said Frankamp was stopped by police for a traffic violation and was asked to perform a Breathalyzer test, which showed that his blood-alcohol levels were at 0.186, more than twice the legal limit of 0.08. Espinoza said that Frankamp has since been released from jail.
According to ESPN, Wichita State head coach Gregg Marshall and Wichita State athletic director Eric Sexton issued a statement saying that they would be gathering information and will handle any discipline internally.
Former Jayhawk guard Conner Frankamp arrested Sunday morning
Frankamp, a Wichita native, transferred to Wichita State from the University before the 2014-15 season. He averaged 2.5 points and 8.3 minutes per game as a Jayhawk. Frankamp left the Kansas basketball team in October and decided to transfer to Wichita State in December. Frankamp is currently sitting out the season at Wichita State, per NCAA transfer rules, and will have three more years of eligibility for his college career.
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University professors are developing a smartphone app for travelers that tracks the likelihood of an encounter with the Ebola virus and helps calm anxiety about the exposure to the virus. The app, called iChequit, is expected to be released in May.
Luke Huan, a professor of electrical engineering and computer science and leader of the app development team,
The research team members, whose specialties range from engineering and telecommunications to medicine, won a one-year $188,000 RAPID grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) in December for their proposal
The Ebola virus was first discovered in Zaire, Africa in
The team's work is in progress, and once the app is completed, Huan said he hopes the public will have a better understanding of the disease and risks of getting it when traveling.
"For most Americans, at this moment, the risk is almost zero," Huan said.
1976. Since then, the spread of the disease has been mostly limited to parts of West Africa, and the death toll from the current outbreak is more than 8,000. But with the most recent cases in America in October, the fear of the disease spreading is slightly more prevalent.
on Ebola virus prevention. According to the NSE, the main goal of the research is to develop technology in order for individuals to evaluate risks associated with their past and their travel plans.
According to October Gallup polls, about 16 percent of Americans were worried about themselves or their families getting the Ebola virus, and about 60
percent were confident the government could control an outbreak in the U.S.
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, the spread of the disease is not like a common cold, but exchanged through bodily fluids of infected people or animals or by touching contaminated objects. An infected person will not show symptoms from two days up to three weeks before becoming ill.
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Super Bowl host city still reeling over deal
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JOSH HOFFNER
Associated Press
GLENDALE, Ariz. — The entire world will be watching Glendale on Sunday as it hosts the Super Bowl and the legions of fans who are shelling out big bucks to see the big game.
In this Dec. 11, 2014 photo, University of Phoenix Stadium, site of NFL Super Bowl XLIX football game, is seen at sunset in Glendale, Ariz. The world will be watching Glendale on Sunday as it hosts the Super Bowl and the legions of fans who are shelling out big bucks to see the big game.
What may be not visible amid all the hoopla is a sobering reality about the Super Bowl host city: Glendale is suffering deep financial issues over its troubled effort to become a sports destination.
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Glendale bet big on professional sports in the last 15 years; spending millions of dollars on a hockey arena for the Arizona Coyotes and investing heavily in a spring training ballpark for the Chicago White Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers. Then the economy tanked, and the hockey team went through bankruptcy, with several different owners in recent years.
The city has found stronger financial footing since then and its bond rating has improved markedly, but not without having to raise taxes, trim 25 percent of the municipal workforce, cut back on paving projects, and reduce hours at municipal swimming pools and libraries. The 9.2 percent sales tax that shoppers and diners pay in Glendale is among the highest in the state.
To fiscal conservatives, Glendale serves as a cautionary tale for suburban cities across the United States that want to throw public money at professional sports projects.
"Overall, it's a bad move for cities," said Kurt Altman, general counsel for the Arizona-based Goldwater Institute, which fought Glendale over its enticements to the hockey team. "As much
Glendale is a city of about 250,000 people in the northwest part of the Phoenix metro area. The location where the Arizona Cardinals' stadium and the Arizona Coyotes' arena were built had been a dusty farm area. The agricultural influence is visible to people driving to games when they pass tractors and farm equipment in nearby fields.
as they say it's going to make the city a destination, it just doesn't."
The football stadium was built in 2006, but Glendale was not on-the-hook for the costs of the $450 million retractable-roof facility. It was funded primarily with new taxes on car rentals and hotels in the Phoenix area, but that financing hit a snag last year when a judge ruled that the car rental tax was unconstitutional, leaving a major funding source for the Super Bowl venue in jeopardy. The issue is still being argued in the courts.
As the Coyotes and Cardinals sought new facilities in the early 2000s and efforts failed to build them in other parts of the Phoenix area, Glendale stepped in. The city helped pay for the Coyotes' arena with $167 million in bonds in 2003, and as the hockey team's finances began to fade during the recession, Glendale went all-in to keep the team in Arizona. The city dished out $50 million
earlier this decade to keep the team and continues to make annual payments toward the arena, but the money it is getting in return has not met expectations.
Glendale is far from alone. Cities and states nationwide have long struggled with how much public money to spend on stadium projects. The effort to build a new stadium for the Minnesota Vikings became embroiled in controversy
over a financial commitment by the state that opponents said was excessive. The St. Louis Rams are at the center of a debate over whether to spend public money on a new stadium. Topeka, Kansas, is immersed in a fight over a motorsports track that has drawn comparisons to hockey in Glendale.
In the case of the Super Bowl, he believes the city is paying dearly. He said Glendale will actually lose a "couple million dollars" by hosting the event. It's spending huge amounts of money on overtime and police and public safety costs for the Super Bowl but not getting much back.
As he navigates the financial situation, Glendale Mayor Jerry Weiers returns to a maxim he has repeated many times in his life: "I'm not living in the past. I'm just paying for it."
Super Bowl visitors are mostly staying in Phoenix
and Scottsdale and only showing up in Glendale on game day, meaning the city won't see much of a boost in tax revenue. And the city was hoping the state would reimburse Glendale for its police overtime costs, but lawmakers have scoffed at the idea.
Weiers said it pains him that the city had to cut services and lay off workers, but the moves were necessary to ensure financial solvency. He said the outlook has improved in the last year, a far cry from a couple years ago when Glendale was in jeopardy of joining the likes of Detroit in the category of municipal bankruptcies.
"I have to believe that if '1' is perfect as things could be and '10' was bankrupt, I'd say we were a strong '8,' Weiers said. "We never had to go there, and I strongly believe we won't have to go there."
Denver cops kill woman who hit officer with car
I SADIE GURMAN
Associated Press
DENVER — Denver police shot and killed a young woman who struck and injured an officer in'a stolen car, authorities said Monday.
Few other details were immediately released after the shooting early Monday in an alley in the older, middle-class residential neighborhood. The four other people in the car were not injured by the gunfire, and all were being questioned as part of the investigation, police said. It was not clear whether any had been arrested.
Police Chief Robert White said an officer was called to check on
In a statement, police said the officers then "approached the vehicle on foot when the driver drove the car into one of the officers."
a car that had raised suspicions. After the officer determined it had been reported stolen, another officer arrived.
Bobbie Diaz, whose 16-year old daughter was in the car, said she was lying in bed when she heard four gunshots followed by an officer yelling "Freeze! Get out of the car! Get down!"
White said both officers then opened fire. The officer hit by the car was taken to a hospital with a leg injury.
Diaz said she came outside
to see officers with their guns drawn pulling people out of the car, including the girl who was shot.
Diaz said that, meanwhile, she heard another person screaming "She's dead! She's dead!"
"She seemed like she was not responding, not moving," she said. "They just yanked her out and handcuffed her."
"I'm just trying to process everything. I'm just heartbroken for the girl's family," Diaz said.
Another woman, Arellia Hammock, who has lived in the neighborhood for about a decade, said she heard three gunshots about 6:30 a.m. and then saw several police cars streaming down the street. Hammock said she understands one of the officers was injured, but "that's still no reason to shoot."
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Border Protection helps with Super Bowl security
ASTRID GALVAN
Associated Press
GLENDALE, Ariz. — Black Hawk helicopters and truck-sized X-ray machines that are typically deployed along the U.S.-Mexico border have been brought to the Super Bowl venue to assist with the security effort.
U. S. Customs and Border Protection showed off the technology Monday as it helps with Super Bowl security.
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Commissioner R. Gil Kerlikowske was on hand for a demonstration of the agency's Black Hawks and large mobile X-ray machines that are used to detect contraband and explosives. The helicopters and X-ray machines are from Tucson and Nogales, some of the busiest spots in the nation for the smuggling of drugs and immigrants.
The X-ray machines are mobile and the size of a large truck.
He said it's not just the technology that will help keep the big game safe, but the expertise behind it.
"The real key about this equipment is the people who operate them," Kerlikowske said.
Kerikowske said Arizona's border with Mexico still has adequate security while some equipment is used in Glendale for the Super Bowl.
They slowly pan outside a semi-truck while operators inside the X-ray machine look for anomalies. The X-ray machines are in heavy use at the Mariposa Port of Entry in Nogales, one of the busiest ports of entry for commerce in the country.
"The real key about this equipment is the people who operate them."
The CBP is also deploying about 100 officers who will assist other federal and local law enforcement agencies.
R. GIL KERLIKOWSKE Commissioner
A U.S. Customs and Border Protection Black Hawk helicopter circles above University of Phoenix Stadium, site of the NFL Super Bowl XLIX football game, during a security demonstration for the media Monday in Glendale, Ariz.
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Within a few minutes, the X-ray machines will have scanned an entire semi-trailer, looking for contraband and explosives.
The CBP also will use its Tucson-based helicopters' and Black Hawks to monitor the air during the game, when other aircrafts are not allowed to fly nearby. The Black Hawkes are used by the CBP and the Border Patrol for a variety of missions, including for rescuing border crossers who become sick or injured. They've also recently been commonly used to arrest so-called scouts, or men who act as lookouts in the desert for drug and human smuggling organizations.
JOHN D. KLEIN
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Former CIA officer Jeffrey Sterling, second from left, leaves the Alexandria Federal Courthouse Monday in Alexandria, Va., with his wife, Holly, second from right, attorney Barry Pollack, right, and attorney Edward MacMahon, after he was convicted on all nine counts he faced of leaking classified details of an operation to thwart Iran's nuclear ambitions to a New York Times reporter.
Ex-CIA officer convicted of leaking secrets to reporter
MATTHEW BARAKAT
Associated Press
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ALEXANDRIA, Va. — A former CIA officer was convicted Monday of leaking classified details of an operation to thwart Iran's nuclear ambitions to a New York Times reporter.
Jurors convicted 47-year-old Jeffrey Sterling, of O'Fallon, Missouri, of all nine counts he faced in federal court. On the third day of deliberations, the jurors had told the judge that they could not reach a unanimous verdict. But they delivered guilty verdicts later in the afternoon after the judge urged them to keep talking.
At issue in the two-week trial: Who told journalist James Risen about the secret mission, one that former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice testified was one of the government's most closely held secrets as well as one of its best chances to thwart Iran's nuclear-weapons ambitions?
The case was delayed for years as prosecutors fought to force Risen to divulge his sources, though they ultimately decided not to call him to testify once it
became clear he would not reveal those sources even if jailed for contempt of court.
The plan involved using a CIA asset nicknamed Merlin, who had been a Russian nuclear engineer, to foist deliberately flawed nuclear-weapons blueprints on the Iranians, hoping they would spend years trying to develop parts that had no hope of ever working.
Risen's 2006 book, "State of War," describes the mission as hopelessly botched, and possibly backfiring by giving the Iranian blueprints that could be useful to them if they sorted out the good information from the errors.
Prosecutors had acknowledged a lack of direct evidence against Sterling but said the circumstantial evidence against him was overwhelming. Defense lawyers had said the evidence showed that Capitol Hill staffers who had been briefed on the classified operation were more likely the source of the leak.
In his closing arguments, prosecutor Eric Olshan said the chapter of Risen's book seemed to be clearly written from Sterling's perspective as Merlin's case handler. The
book describes the handler's misgivings about the operation while others at the CIA push the plan through despite its risks.
Risen had written about that complaint, and he was known to have a relationship with Sterling. The two exchanged dozens of phone calls and emails, Olshan said.
But defense lawyers said the government had no evidence that Risen and Sterling talked about anything classified in those phone calls and emails. The government failed to obtain Risen's records to see who else he may have contacted.
Furthermore, Sterling believed he had been mistreated and was angry that the agency refused to settle his racial discrimination complaint, Olshan said.
Defense attorney Barry Pollack said Risen first got wind of the operation in early 2003, within weeks of Sterling reporting his misgivings to staffers at a Senate intelligence committee — a channel that Sterling was legally allowed to pursue. Pollack said it makes more sense that a Hill staffer leaked to Risen.
NASA will save money with SpaceX and Boeing
MARCIA DUNN
Associated Press
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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. NASA expects to save millions of dollars sending astronauts to the International Space Station, once its commercial crew program starts flying in a couple of years.
SpaceX and Boeing said Monday that they are on track to carry out their first manned test flights to the space station in 2017. NASA chose the two private companies last September to transport American astronauts to and from the orbiting lab.
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The SpaceX Dragon V2 spaceship is unveiled at its headquarters, in Hawthorne, Calif. SpaceX and Boeing said Monday that they are on track to carry out their first manned test flights to the International Space Station in 2017.
U. S. manned launches ended with the retirement of the space shuttles in 2011. Until SpaceX and Boeing begin flying crews from Cape Canaveral, NASA astronauts must continue to hitch rocket rides with Russia.
NASA's commercial crew program manager, Kathy Lueders, said the average price for a seat aboard the SpaceX Dragon and Boeing CST-100 capsules will be $58 million. That compares with $71 million a seat charged by Russia under its latest NASA contract.
"I don't ever want to have to write another check" to the Russian Space Agency after 2017, said NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, a former shuttle commander.
“If we can make that date,” he said, referring to 2017, “I'm a happy camper.”
Unlike the Russian charge, the $58 million per-person cost estimate includes a fair amount of cargo to be flown aboard the SpaceX and Boeing spacecraft, along with four crew members. That price tag is based on a five-year period, Lueders said.
The Russian Soyuz holds a maximum of three people, with at least one a Russian to pilot the craft.
SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell said the future enhanced Dragon capsule could carry five astronauts — one more than NASA's stipulated four — and still meet all the cargo requirements.
The Hawthorne, California, company, led by billionaire Elon Musk, was the space station's first commercial shipper. It's been successfully delivering supplies since 2012 with the Dragon. Virginia's Orbital Sciences Corp., NASA's other contracted supplier, has grounded its rocket fleet following a launch explosion last fall.
Lueders said the plan is to have two "robust providers" for crew transport, in case one of them ends up grounded by technical problems. NASA awarded SpaceX $2.6 billion for crew transport, while Boeing got $4.2 billion. Each is to provide two to six missions.
Boeing's vice president and general manager for Houston-based space exploration, John Elbon, said an unmanned test flight of the CST-100 capsule in 2017 will be followed a few months later by the first crewed test flight. That first manned mission will include one Boeing test pilot and one NASA astronaut, he said.
Shotwell said the SpaceX unmanned test flight could occur as early as 2016, followed by a crewed flight in 2017. She said the company is still working on the number and makeup of the
It was the first in-depth public description of the commercial crew effort by NASA and winners SpaceX and Boeing; discussion had been stalled because of a protest lodged by losing competitor Sierra Nevada Corp., developer of the mini-shuttle Dream Chaser. The Government Accountability Office dismissed Sierra Nevada's challenge earlier this month.
first crew.
Some of NASA's 40-something-member astronaut corps turned out for the event at Johnson Space Center in Houston. Bolden urged "they better start smiling."
While the current astronauts will be the ones flying to the space station on Dragons and CST-100s, it will be the younger, future crop that ends up bound for Mars, he noted.
NASA conducted a successful orbital test flight of its new Orion spacecraft last month. That's the capsule that, along with linked habitats, would get crews to and from Mars in the 2030s under NASAs current plan.
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If I had a dollar for all the times I was secretly out of breath on my way back from class, I'd have my tuition taken care of.
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Book bags with turn signals need to be a thing
Senior year: show up to 8 a.m. lab at 7:59, first one there.
Flifty Shades of Grey's Jaime Dornan is sooo smokin hot. Even the way his first name is spelled is sexy
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I can't wait till February when we start to hear people bitching about loving valentines day or hating it #notreallythough
People that put up their pets for adoption are the worst people. Why get a pet if you can't end up taking care of it?
Craving some good mexican food...too bad there's none in Lawrence.
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Went into a store looking to spend $20, left spending almost $100... they got me good.
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My level of concentration is at an all time low,everyday
I just want to be able to walk outside and not feel cold anymore...
If you really don't care about what school or state you go to then that girl should go transfer and be with her boyfriend. Long distance relationships suck and rarely work.
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All I want to do is avoid obligations and watch Netfix, but apparently KUWI does not share my same goals.
I could eat ginger snap cookies all year round
I've always thought having a piggy bank sounded ridiculous, but I could really use one right about now
College is not appropriate time to marry
Anissa Fritz
@anissafritzz
article, "though all marriages are vulnerable in the first few years, experts say people who marry at age 21 or younger are more susceptible to divorce." A 2012 National Center for Education Statistics study found about 18 percent of college students enrolled in 2011-12 were married. To put this number in perspective, 18 percent is about the same amount of students involved in Greek life here at KU, according to the Student Involvement and Leadership Center.
Scr. g through my Facebook timeline, I notice an excessive number of wedding pictures and videos. Normally, I wouldn't think anything of the images of couples in love, except for the fact that some of these women (or should I say girls) are getting a marriage license before getting a license that legally allows them to consume alcohol.
According to a CNN
relationship for that matter — and thought, "What in the world was I thinking?"
Finding your soul mate is a beautiful thing, and once you find them you want to be with them forever. However, have you ever looked back at your high school sweetheart — or any
We are constantly growing and changing every day especially in college. The person you marry in college may end up being a totally different person a few years after you graduate.
realize why you came to college: to achieve good grades
trying to get a college degree can increase the difficulty of
I have seen more than one friend from home drop out of college to start planning not only the wedding, but the rest of her and her husband's lives together. What tends to happen, from what I have observed, is that once the ring slides on, the drive to get a degree slows down. Suddenly, wedding decorations and invitations take priority over writing essays and studying. This may not sound too horrible until you
WHILE SOME SAY TRUE LOVE IS WORTH THE RISK AND NEVER FAILING, I SAY THAT TRUE LOVE IS PATIENT AND CAN WAIT TILL AFTER I WALK DOWN THE HILL.
and earn a degree.
While some say true love is worth the risk and never fails, I say true love is patient and can wait until after I walk down the hill. Having a successful marriage is not usually a walk in the park - it takes time and hard work for both spouses. Throwing in a college budget and the task of
marriage as well as possibly put that diploma you originally came to college for in jeopardy.
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Anissa Fritz is a sophomore from Dallas studying journalism and sociology
'American Sniper' encourages blind patriotism
Gabe Sprague
@SpragueGabe
The movie "American Sniper" ends with a shot of an American flag fixed to Chris Kyle's casket by Navy Seal pins at his military funeral, leaving many viewers in tears. The movie was well-done, but I fear this movie only solidifies patriotism, an ideal that aids the government in coercing Americans into agreeing with actions that are not always ethical or in the best interest of their fellow citizens.
CHRIS KYLE (Bradley Cooper) sits before his fellow fallen officer in the film "American Sniper." The movie has sparked controversy since its release on Jan. 16.
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On the Internet, many people defended the film by labeling critics as "unpatriotic." This backlash has led me to believe that patriotism has blinded Americans to ethical issues, such as the killing of innocents and how the United States invaded Iraq for monetary gain.
These people are defending a movie that glorifies the killing of innocent people. Within the first 45 minutes of "American Sniper," a soldier shoots and kills a woman and her child. After the shooting, Kyle's character is obviously distraught, but the man protecting Kyle said it was "gnarly."
Americans invoking patriotism to defend the movie and Kyle are ignoring the loss of innocent lives. Although the 'woman and child were carrying a grenade toward American soldiers, it's still wrong that their lives were taken. They are victims of war, not "savages," as they are called throughout the movie. Even in Kyle's autobiography, he writes about killing "savages," according to Matt Taibbi of Rolling Stone.
The patriotism used to defend "American Sniper" also works to further the interests of those in power. Beyond the average citizen's right to vote, Americans do not have much choice in deciding the nation's actions; only individuals within the government can act on America's behalf. For example, Congress decided to go to war with Iraq after the tragedy of 9/11 on speculation that Iraq might have had weapons of mass
destruction. The defense and safety of our nation was the rationale for going to war with Iraq, but couldn't we have just improved airport and flight security?
Ron Suskind, a former Wall Street Journal reporter, wrote in his book, "The Price of Loyalty," that discussions of an American occupation of Iraq for monetary gain started eight months before 9/11, outlining "peacekeeping troops, war crimes tribunals, and even divvying up Iraq's oil wealth" Americans need to realize that war does not
always benefit the American people. The Iraq war benefited the government and the oil industry while costing Americans money and lives. It did nothing to win the war on terrorism, but instead fueled hatred of the United States.
When watching a movie like "American Sniper," viewers need to understand the context of the life of a soldier and not forget who put him on a rooftop to kill innocent people in the first place.
Kyle's actions are supported by a blind patriotism
that justifies a government whose actions do not always benefit the citizens it represents. I hope that in the future, Americans will evaluate the choices of our government and the use of military instead of rallying behind false cries of patriotism.
Gabe Sprague is a junior from Concordia studying English
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TRENDING 'The Interview' now streaming on Netflix
The controversial movie, "The Interview" starring James Franco and Seth Rogen, made its Netflix debut Saturday.
KELLY CORDINGLEY
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The movie, directed by Rogen, depicts Franco and Rogen traveling to North Korea to kill Supreme Leader Kim Jong-Un, gained popularity when Sony pulled it from theaters due to threats of a 9/11-style attack on the U.S. by Sony hackers.
While the storm has calmed, Netflix decided to take the plunge and stream the movie to its large audience. The movie is "the most dangerous dumb comedy in the world" according to Buzzfeed, and it seems like "its creators aren't entirely sure who their jokes are on."
Since the movie has become available to the public, it has also become the butt of a few jokes. Tina Fey and Amy Poehler poked fun at the movie while hosting The Golden Globes on Jan. 11, saying that the threatened attack "forced us all to pretend we wanted to see [the movie]."
Fey jabbed at the movie, saying, "North Korea referred to 'The Interview' as 'absolutely intolerable and a wanton act of terror.' Even more amazing, not the worst review it got," according to US Magazine.
Despite the jokes, when the controversy surrounding the movie was at full force, it was on the minds of actors and politicians alike. Seth Rogen tweeted out that, "freedom has prevailed. Sony didn't give up" when Sony decided to do a minimal release.
Even President Obama chimed in, telling NBC News that Sony made a mistake in pulling the movie and that they shouldn't be intimidated by possible hacks and threats made.
Former U.S. Rep. Newt Gingrich tweeted that America had lost its first cyber war due to the Sony hack and decision not to release the movie.
Dennis Rodman, retired basketball player, is sure to try and keep some of the controversy going since he has visited North Korea multiple times, and considers himself a friend of the North Korean regime that is largely unpopular in the U.S. According to the Washington Post, Rodman referred to the North Korean regime as "majestic" and told the Post that the regime's power was amazing.
Rodman hasn't shied away from controversy surrounding North Korea's harsh regime, and appears to have no concern for the atrocities cited by the UN against North Korea. The most recent Rodman statement was Sunday when he invited Rogen to join him on a trip to North Korea to see what the country and its people and leaders are like, according to The Washington Post. He told the Post when he heard the details of the movie, he was disgusted. He also likened American military kills to North Korea's killing of its citizens.
The whirlwind has died down surrounding "The Interview," and now any curious Netflix subscriber can see what the hype was about. One might find Fey and Poehler's criticism of the movie to be spot on, or that the movie is side-splittingly hilarious. Or, maybe viewers will simply find the best part of the movie to be when the precious Cocker Spaniel puppy is introduced and cuddled by James Franco — but to each their own.
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Concerts to catch in area this spring
RYAN WRIGHT
@ryanwaynewright
Every year, Lawrence and Kansas City offer a myriad of concerts for students to choose from. 2015 is no different, below is a list of noteworthy concerts in the coming months.
KING CHIP - FEB. 7 AT THE RIOT
ROOM
King Chip, a rapper from Cleveland, is most known for his frequent collaborations with fellow Cleveland native, Kid Cudi. Since 2007, Chip has released a slew of free mixtapes and his debut album is slated to release sometime this year. He's known for his laid-back style and beat selection. Chip will be performing on Feb. 7 at the Riot Room, 4048 Broadway St., Kansas City, Mo. Tickets are $15 and are still available. For more information, visit theriotroom.com.
THE EXPENDABLES — FEB. 8 AT
THE GRANADA
Reggae rock band the Expendables will be visiting the Granada on Feb. 8. The band has a reputation of mixing a diverse range of styles including reggae, ska and punk rock. The band formed in 1997 in Santa Cruz, Calif., and has been together ever since. Its performance at the Granada is in promotion of the band's most recent album, "Sand in the Sky" which was released on Jan. 13. Tickets are still available and are $13 in advance and $15 the day of the show. The Granada is located at 1020 Massachusetts St. in Lawrence. For more information, visit thegranada.com.
ARIANA GRANDE - FEB. 25 AT INDEPENDENCE EVENTS CENTER As her star power has rise, you seemingly can't go anywhere without hearing Ariana Grande's name. Grande began her rise to stardom in 2010 with the Nickelodeon sitcom "Victorious" before eventually branching off into a solo career of her own. Grande
ARIANA GRANDE - FEB. 25 AT
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released her second studio album "My Everything" which included the hit single "Problem" featuring Iggy Azalea. Grande will be performing in Independence, Mo., which is about an hour away from Lawrence. The concert will be held at Independence Events Center located at 19100 East Valley View Parkway. Tickets are still available and start at $35. For more information visit.independenceeventscenter.com.
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STEVE AOKI - FEB. 26 AT THE MIDLAND THEATER
In the world of house music, Steve Aoki is a juggernaut. He's one of the world's biggest DJ's, and he's traveled the world performing at several venues and festivals. In February he'll be visiting Midland Theater, 1228 Main St., Kansas City, Mo. Tickets are still available and begin at $23. For more information, visit axs.com.
Manhattan-based rapper Skizy Mars will be visiting Lawrence this upcoming March. He's released two solo mixtapes "Phases" and "Pace" which can be found for free online at DJBooth.net. Tickets are still available and are $13 in advance and $15 at the door. For more information, visit thegranada.com.
SKIZZY MARS -MARCH 14 AT THE GRANADA
TV ON THE RADIO - MARCH 21 AT THE MIDLAND THEATER
Indie rock band TV on the Radio will be visiting The Midland Theater in Kansas City, Mo. in promotion of its 2014 album "Seeds." "Seeds" was its first album since the 2011 death of its bassist, Gerard Smith. The band is best known for its 2008 album "Dear Science" which received both critical and commercial success. Tickets start at $29.50 and can be purchased at axs.com.
The Maroon 5 World Tour 2015 will be making a stop at the Sprint Center on March 21 in support of its newest album. "V," the band's fifth album, has seen much critical success due to the chart tipping single "Animals" which peaked at number 3 on Billboard's Mainstream Top 40. Tickets for the concert can be purchased at sprintcenter.com. The Sprint Center is located at 1407 Grand Blvd., Kansas City, Mo.
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NEUTRAL MILK HOTEL - APRIL 26
AT LIBERTY HALL
Neutral Milk Hotel will be making an appearance in Lawrence on April 26 at Liberty Hall. The indie band is most known for its 1998 album "In the Aeroplane over the Sea" which was met with critical success including a perfect score from Pitchfork. The album is largely inspired by the story of Anne Frank and features instrumentation from the 20th century such as banjo, accordion and pipes. Tickets start at $36 and $1 of each ticket sold will benefit a charity of the artists' choosing. Liberty Hall is located at 644 Massachusetts St.
ALL TIME LOW - MAY 10 AT UPTOWN THEATER
Pop punk band All Time Low will be visiting Kansas City in promotion of its upcoming album "Future Hearts" which is set to release on April 3. The band was formed in 2003 and since then has released five albums including its upcoming album. Tickets begin at $32 and can be purchased at ticketmaster.com. For more information, visit uptowntheater.com. Uptown Theater is located at 3700 Broadway.
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TOP TEN
Last week, the Kansan asked what the top 10 places to drink in Lawrence are. Here is what our readers said via Twitter, in no official order other than our own opinions:
10. The Hawk
9. The Brickhouse EDITOR'S NOTE: Shout out to all the Schol Hall kids who turn up
8. Red Lyon
7. Dempsey's
6. Henry's
5. The Wheel
4. Sandbar
3. The Bull
2. Mrs. E's
1. Alone, crying in my bathtub
Tourists in Hollywood disrupt neighborhood
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Tourists take their pictures with the Hollywood Sign in the background on Jan. 20 in Los Angeles. Like pilgrims flocking to a holy shrine, they come from all over the world to pay homage, not to a deity but to something similar — the people they see on TV and in the movies. They are the seekers of the Hollywood Sign, that symbol of the Land of the Rich and Famous. And just like those on pilgrimages to St. Peter's Basilica in Rome or the Acropolis in Greece, they press to get just as close as they can to the immortality the symbol represents.
LOS ANGELES — Like pilgrims flocking to a holy shrine, they come from all over the world to pay homage, not to a deity but to something similar — the people they see on TV and in the movies.
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They are the seekers of the Hollywood Sign, that symbol of the Land of the Rich and Famous. And just like those on pilgrimages to St. Peter's Basilica in Rome or the Acropolis in Greece, they press to get as close as they can to the immortality of fame that it represents.
Unlike visitors to other sites, however, Hollywood Sign seekers can't just take a bus or join a tour group. Arriving at the sign that towers magnificently over Los Angeles' skyline requires traipsing through a densely populated hillside neighborhood of 20,000 people, one dotted by multimillion-dollar homes located on steep, narrow, almost impassable canyon roads.
"There will probably be 10,000 of them here this weekend," said Guy Pohlman in a voice echoing a mixture of foreboding and disgust as he stood in front of his home just a few doors down from a once-secret back way to the closest hiking trail to the sign atop a mountain peak in LAs sprawling Griffith Park.
"I've seen people stand on my wall to get a picture," Pohlman said. "I've seen them stand on my neighbor's garage. I've seen them stop in the middle of the street and stand on their cars. They block our emergency vehicles. They block our mail delivery."
Sometimes they get stuck at the top of Pohlman's narrow street and struggle to turn
around without bashing into a neighbor's wall. Sometimes a resident comes out of a house to scream at them to go away. till they come
"It's as if you want to touch the feet of the statues of the saints," pop-culture historian Leo Braudy said of what drives them. "There's a kind of desire to get something of that aura for yourself."
But still they come.
You can't quite touch the Hollywood sign, thanks to a protective fence, a bank of security cameras and the threat of arrest. But you can get close enough for a great photo, one of those poses where you pretend to be holding the sign aloft like Atlas carrying the world on his shoulders.
It's a fine souvenir to send home to let the folks know you've been to the land where the movie stars live. And the easiest way to do that is to drive right through one of their neighborhoods. It's a place called Hollywoodland that the sign, ironically enough, was erected in 1923 to promote when the homes were built.
The people moved in, the sign was abandoned, and like a cheap movie set, it began to fall apart. By the time the city got around to declaring it a landmark in 1973, it was falling down.
Eventually, a deep-pocketed coalition forked over the money to fix it, and in 1978, the nonprofit Hollywood Sign
Trust was created to protect it. In the years that followed, it became a Hollywood starlet of sorts, painted, face-lifted and beautiful — but unapproachable. It was just too difficult to find a canyon route to the sign.
That changed when smartphones became popular, and residents say the neighborhood hasn't been the same since.
"Now you have Sally or Suri or whatever her name is and she tells you just how to get there," City Councilman Tom LaBonge, who represents the area, said of the directions-giving iPhone voice.
Even worse, said Vincent Jeffords, who lives down the street from Pohlman. "If you
Google 'Hollywood sign and hiking trails' on your smartphone, it will send you right here"
Indeed, doing so will even give you one website listing Pohlmar's address — perhaps posted by the guy who stood on his wall — as the best place to take a picture.
The city recently responded by restricting weekend parking to locals and putting up an electronic pedestrian gate to the trail's better known entrance. Now, people coming to see the sign on weekends must at least walk really far.
LaBonge would like to see further parking restrictions and perhaps a shuttle service from the park.
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Today is an 8
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No need to overdo. Create a detailed budget. Travel, explore and study this next month with Venus in Pisces. Set goals, and plan your next adventure.
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Today is an 8
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Miss Colombia crowned Miss Universe in Miami
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MIAMI — Despite being a relative pageant newcomer, Miss Colombia Paulina Vega has been crowned Miss Universe, beating out first runner-up Miss USA Nia Sanchez and contestants from more than 80 other countries. At Sunday's pageant in Miami, Vega, a 22-year-old student of business administration from Barrantquilla, Colombia, said she would wear the crown with "pride and excitement" as she heard the news that fans in Colombia had taken to the streets to celebrate.
Although she was far from home, Vega said she still felt the support from local Latinos.
"It felt like home. I felt like I was in Colombia with my people. I felt that support in every moment of the pageant," she said, wearing a sparkling silver gown with vertical stripes at a news conference after the competition.
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Real estate mogul and reality TV star Donald Trump, who owns the pageant, said many predicted Vega would take the crown a few weeks ago when contestants first arrived in Miami for the festivities.
"From the minute she walked in the building, people said, 'She's a star,' Trump said.
Trump said Colombia was in the running to host next year's pageant but noted China was also a strong candidate.
Vega's win keeps the title in the hands of another Latina — reigning Miss Universe Gabriela Isler is from Venezuela. Beauty pageants are big business in Latin America, where girls are groomed for the contests from a young age and where Vega said women find "a lot of pride" in representing their country.
PAULINA VEGA Miss Universe
"It will be a dream come true to represent the woman of today."
Pageants and performance run in Vega's family. Her grandmother, Elvira Castillo, was Miss Atlántico 1953 (Colombia) and her grandfather is legendary tenor Gastón Vega.
But the contests leading up to Miss Universe were a first for Vega, who is one of eight children. She also said they would be her last, as she is eager to return to her business studies, saying: "It gives me independence. I want to have my own company."
After Sanchez, the 24-year-old Miss USA from Las Vegas, Nevada, the second runner-up was Miss Ukraine Diana Harkusha. Miss Jamaica Kaci Fennell and Miss Netherlands Yasmin Verheijen were also among the top five, emerging from the field
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Crowd favorite Miss Venezuela Migibelis Lynette Castellanos was cut after the top ten. She had tremendous support and pressure locally and back home. The Miami suburb of Doral, which was host to the women during their stay, is also known as "Doralzuela" for its many Venezuelan residents.
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TOP: Miss Colombia Paulina Vega carries flowers after being crowned Miss Universe at the Miss Universe pageant in Miami on Sunday.
BOTTOM: The top 15 finalist contestants pose during the Miss Universe pageant in Miami on Sunday.
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"I don't have long tresses like everyone else. I'm just representing myself, and that's what beauty pageants are all about," said Fennell, who wore a long, red beaded evening gown. "You don't have to look a certain way ... and I feel like I represent that."
As Miss Universe, Vega will receive an undisclosed salary,
a luxury apartment in New York, a wardrobe and oodles of beauty products, and a one-year scholarship from the New York Film Academy.
"It will be a dream come true to represent the woman of today," Vega said earlier in the week. "A woman that not only cares about being beautiful and being glamorous, but also cares about being a professional, intelligent, hard-working person."
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"I believe now 100 percent that I have personally and we as an organization have absolutely followed every rule to the letter."
Patriots coach Bill Belichick ESPN
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NFL rules mandate all football be between 12.5-13.5 PSI
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THE MORNING BREW Deflategate is utter mess
W with the inordinate amount of references to footballs, balls and other hapless
jargon from New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick in a press conference on Saturday, it's safe to assume no one's really sure where Deflategate is headed.
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For those who missed the short speech given by Belichick, it was filled with scientific analysis on — you guessed it — footballs. And obviously, the grand point made by Belichick was that at no time did the Patriots tamper with any balls.
The important facts to note from this press conference are that after conducting their own experiment, the Patriots found footballs deflated by a total of one pound per square inch after they had been rubbed down and were on the field for an extended period of time, then tested back in a controlled environment.
Because the NFL requires all footballs be inflated between 12.5 and 13.5 PSI, it makes sense that the balls being used in game play could've been under-inflated, as Brady only fills his to the bare minimum of 12.5. This means the PSI in those footballs would've gone down to at least 11.5 PSI, which is illegal.
So the facts are clear and this whole thing is finally over, right? Wrong. It actually gets comically better.
Bill Nye The Science Guy, of all people, decided to toot his own horn on "Good Morning America" on Sunday, refuting everything that Belichick said the day before.
Nye's explanation, unlike Belichick's, was concise and straight to the point, explaining that rubbing a football — done by quarterbacks to rid it of slick-
ness — does not decrease the pressure whatsoever. An air pump or needle would have to be used instead.
THE BREW
Nye also never acknowledged what the temperature and rain could've done to the PSI, but being a Seahawks fan,
let's just say his allegiance wasn't to Belichick.
One thing is for certain, and it's something Belichick touched on: This
Other than once again denying the possibility of their organization cheating, why did the Patriots break out a super-up version of a press conference Belichick had given days earlier?
Detected had given days earlier. Maybe it was due to possible sanctions being discussed by the NFL, or maybe Belichick didn't want his immaculate career tainted from mishaps like this and Spygate, an incident in 2007 during which the Patriots were illegally videotaping New York Jets' hand signals before the first game, according to the New York Post.
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Denoted football are getting more coverage than the Super Bowl, the most popular sporting event in America.
That's not to say the Patriots shouldn't be rightly punished if they did cheat, but after one week and still no clear determination, it's no proba
It's best for people, not just the NFL, to drop the whole scandal, because only two possibilities can come of it, both of which will upset fans. One, the NFL finds the Patriots guilty and issues them a large fine plus the possibility of losing drafts picks, or two, the Patriots don't get punished, and every NFL fan outside of New England loses their mind.
clear determination, it's probably best to just let it go.
It's a nauseae mess, and leaves only one Belichick-ian thing to say: onto the Super Bowl.
After ugly start, K-State in thick of Big 12 title chase
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DAVE SKRETTA
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MANHATTAN — It may have happened against Texas Southern, when Kansas State allowed an overlooked opponent to score four points in the final second for a numbing two-point defeat.
Or it may have been few days later, when the Wildcats couldn't crack 50 points in a loss to Georgia. Or a few days after that, when star guard Marcus Foster openly sulked after getting benched, and Kansas State was run out of the gym in its Big 12 opener at Oklahoma State.
ORLIN WAGNER/ASSOCIATED PRESS Kansas State forward Thomas Gipson (42) dunks during the second half of the game against Oklahoma State in Manhattan on Saturday. Kansas State defeated Oklahoma State 63-53.
At some point, everyone seemed to give up on the Wildcats.
They were 7-7 at that point, their season in tatters amid strife and infighting. All the discord resulted in apathy, with legions of fans refusing to show up for a game against TCU. Thousands of empty purple seats filled Bramlage Coliseum.
Barely two weeks later, everything has changed.
Tuesday night's game against No. 17 West Virginia, which is tied with Iowa state another half-game back.
Buoyed by five wins in six games, including ranked opponents Oklahoma and Baylor and once-ranked Oklahoma State, the Wildcats (12-8, 5-2) have charged to the top of the Big 12 standings. They are just a half-game behind Kansas for first place heading into
"I think we've made some progress, obviously. Five out of six in the league, and a game at Iowa State we played well enough to win, we just didn't play well enough at the end," Kansas State coach Bruce Weber said. "We've made progress. And that's the first thing on the board: You worry about how you're going to help the team, you're going to play well."
Therein stands the reason for so much dissension early in the season: selfishness.
the biggest offender was Foster, who acknowledged thinking too much about himself — his breakout freshman season, the potential NBA future that awaits him — and not enough about his team. The result was a benching, and that ugly scene in Stillwater. Foster looked a bit like a petulant child who had been grounded as he sat on the bench.
When the Wildcats met the
To his credit, Foster owned up to things. Rather than let a rift with Weber grow, he repaired the schism. The sophomore guard became the consummate team player, winning his way back into the starting lineup with inspired play.
Cowboys again on Saturday, Foster scored 14 points in a win.
"It definitely felt like it was a long time ago, more than a couple weeks ago." Foster said quietly, "but my revenge was all about getting a win. All the other stuff, I don't worry about that. They beat us last time. I just wanted to get a win."
Foster is the most visible sign of change at Kansas State, but not the only one.
Nino Williams has gone from role player to star, pouring in 20 points in Saturday's victory over the Cowboys. Big man Thomas Gipson has emerged as a brute in the paint. Justin Edwards has finally grown accustomed to life in the Big 12 after transferring from Maine, scoring 14 points and making several key plays down the stretch against Oklahoma State.
"I think it's just playing my game, relaxing more, helping Marcus get a break, helping Wes (Iwundu) get a break," Edwards said. "Just got to come in and produce."
league.
The Wildcats have been producing just enough on offense, but it's been their feisty defense that has been outstanding. They've held 12 of their last 13 opponents to fewer than .65 points. The only team to break that ceiling was the Cyclones, one of the highest-scoring teams in the
"Any time you play them, you know you're playing one of the best defensive teams, not just in the league but in the country," Oklahoma State
guard Phil Forte said. "Especially at home."
That's where the Wildcats will be Tuesday night, when the Mountaineers roll into town. After that comes a trip
to Allen Fieldhouse and a date with the ninth-ranked Jay-hawks.
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COMMENTARY Big-Shot Asia Boyd is the real MVP
Still, even in a "sixth man" role, she has logged the fifthmost minutes on the team, averaging 23.3 minutes per game.
Boyd sits third on the team in scoring, with 9.3 points per game. She is third on the squad in rebounds with 72 and tied for third in assists with 33. In addition, Boyd is just under 70 percent from the charity strike and shoots 43 percent from the floor.
But perhaps the most important player on Bonnie Henrickson's squad is not the 6-foot-3 senior out of DeSoto, Texas, but rather the senior guard out of Detroit - Asia Boyd.
In 20 games, Boyd has had her name penciled in the starting lineup only three times.
Without question, the Jayhawks' best player is senior forward Chelsea Gardner. Her 20-point and 20-rebound outing in Saturday's 65-59 win over Virginia, was a prime example of that.
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But the argument that Boyd is the team's most valuable player goes farther than the stat sheets might indicate.
Prior to the team's recent winning streak of two games, the jayhawks had a five-game skid to open conference play and found themselves at the bottom of the Big 12.
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In the first half, it was "the Gardner show" as she had 10 points and hauled in eight rebounds. Still, it was not enough as Kansas trailed by four at the half.
But Kansas got its offense clicking midway through the second-half, knocking down eight consecutive shots. During that groove, Boyd had consective field goals, including a layup that put Kansas up 46-44 with nearly 10 minutes to go.
The stats may credit Gardner with the win,but it was evident that Boyd's emergence off the bench aided the comeback.
It wasn't the first time Boyd made a presence off the bench, and knowing her resume it certainly won't be the last.
It would be the lajhawks' first lead of the afternoon, and they never looked back.
Just a few days later, Kansas returned to Lawrence as they squared off against the Mountaineers.
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Boyd fought viciously for a board in the last defensive possession, forcing a shot clock violation by Texas Tech down in Lubbock, Texas. Boyd and the Jayhawks had the ball with 28 seconds to go, tied at 66.
"Big-Shot" Boyd sliced and diced her way around three Red Raider defenders before laying the ball in with less than a second remaining on the game clock. The Lady Jayhawks hung on for their first conference victory of the season.
Gardner receives first weekly honor
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Senior forward Chelsea Gardner has been named the Phillips 66 Big 12 Player of the Week for Jan. 26. This is Gardner's first weekly honor this season. Gardner was honored with this same award twice last season on Dec. 16, 2013 and Jan. 20, 2014.
Gardner scored 20 points in both conference games this past week against Texas Tech and West Virginia. She set a career-high of 20 rebounds on Saturday, surpassing her career-high of 19 which she set in 2013 against TCU. Gardner's 20 points and 20 rebounds against West Virginia marked the first Kansas player to join the 20-point-20-rebound club since Tracy Claxton did it on Nov. 21, 1981 with 36 points and 28
boards against Pacific Christian. Gardner also connected on 67 percent of her shots in the two games this past week.
Gardner's other accomplishment this season was being named to the Preseason All Big 12 team before the season started.
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Gardner is not the first Jayhawk to receive weekly honors from the Big 12 this season. Freshman guard Lauren Aldridge was named Big 12 Freshman of the Week on Dec. 8, and Kansas swept weekly honors on Dec. 29 when senior guard Natalie Knight and freshman Terriell Bradley were named Player of the Week and Freshman of the Week, respectively.
Kansas (11-9, 2-5) will look to continue their winning ways traveling to Iowa State on Wednesday at 7 p.m.
Senior forward Chelsea Gardner was named Big 12 Player of the Week on Monday. Gardner received this award twice last season.
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Should the NFL keep the Pro Bowl?
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Team Irvin running back C.J. Anderson (22) of the Denver Broncos runs up field during the second half of the 2015 Pro Bowl at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday in Glendale, Ariz. Kansan sports writers Griffin Hughes and Nick Couzin discuss whether the NFL should keep the Pro Bowl in today's Daily Debate.
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"YES"
The NFL Pro Bowl is a joke, and we all know it. Why it is the most viewed all-star game on TV? Because it's football. Because we're all tempted with the prospect of a true football all-star game that we'll watch it. But that won't last. Should the NFL keep the Pro Bowl? Yes.
But does it need to make serious changes? Oh, veah.
Once we realize how terrible the football actually is, we'll stop with it all together. The players can't blitz, there are no kickoffs, and the players don't even try most of the time. Half of the show is dedicated to players live-tweeting on the sideline. That's why it is crucial for the NFL to change the culture of the Pro Bowl.
The integration of the fantasy draft last year was a game-saving change, but more needs to be done, and there is absolutely no reason the NFL can't do it.
Until 2007, the NFL hosted a skills challenge prior to the Pro Bowl, and that was perfect.
Every other all-star game across American sports does that, and oftentimes those are the most fun parts of the weekend. Who doesn't look forward to the NBA Slam Dunk Contest or the MLB Home Run Derby?
The NFL should bring back the skills competition, with events such as a challenge for quarterbacks to hit targets from increasing distances, obstacle courses for skill players, strength challenges for linemen, tug-of-war, or even a five-on-five sandlot-style game. I would watch that.
Or how about a "rising stars challenge," like in the NBA? The NFL could take the seven best all-around rookies — offense or defense — and the seven best all-around sophomores and play a park-style game.
Yes, injuries are a concern, but football in and of itself is a violent sport — players can get injured during games, practices or workouts. They owe it to the fans to at least give some kind of measurable effort.
But the real issue of the Pro Bowl is something no competition or event can fix: the players clearly don't want to play in it. Players should take pride in the fact that they were selected by the fans to play in a special all-star game, and they should give 100 percent as a thank you to the fans.
At the end of the day, the NFL Pro Bowl has room to expand, and the addition of events and competitions can improve the weekend. The NFL owes it to the fans to keep the Pro Bowl, but without changes, there will be no fans left to notice that it did.
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Nick Couzin
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"NO"
The Pro Bowl, aka the NFL All-Star game, is the weakest all-star game in any professional sport for many reasons.
The three other major sports — MLB, the NBA, and the NHL — all hold their all-star games mid-season and make them a whole weekend long with different events, including a fan-favorite Saturday night featuring the skills contests. In MLB it's the Home Run Derby, in the NBA it's the Slam Dunk Contest, and in the NHL it's the Hardest Shot competition.
The NFL has nothing like this, nothing to get the fans excited and no real way to show off NF players' skills. It could add a quarterback accuracy throw or a lineman weight pull, among other challenges.
The NFL has a rule that if
the elected Pro Bowl player doesn't want to play, he doesn't have to. In other allstar games, an athlete can't play only is if he's injured. This might not seem like a big deal, but it makes a huge difference.
For example, the AFC's seventh alternate quarterback, Andy Dalton, was in the Pro Bowl this year. Nobody wants to watch the conference's seventh-option quarterback play against the best in the league.
Dalton, the Cincinnati Bengals quarterback, had a terrible year. His team lost in the playoffs, and in a Nov. 6 primetime game against in division-rival Cleveland he threw a 2.0 passer rating. That's the fifth time since 1960 a quarterback has had a 2.0 passer rating in a game where he threw more than 30 attempted passes, according to ProFootballTalk
There is no way that an NFL quarterback who
threw a 2.0 passer rating should be in an all-star game. For the NFL to make this game better it needs to make it a weekend of events with a skills competition. It needs to make it mandatory for the players who were voted in by the fans to play so seventh alternates don't start the game, and it either needs to move the game to the midseason or the weekend after the Super Bowl.
The NFL has done one thing right, and that's moving the Pro Bowl to the location of the Super Bowl instead of Hawaii, which encourages more fans to hang around and be there for both games. However, if the NFL doesn't make some changes to the Pro Bowl, the game is going nowhere fast, and the NFL might as well get rid of it all together.
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KU professor travels to Washington, D.C., to argue in front of Supreme Court
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Stephen McAllister, E.S., and Tom W. Hampton distinguished professor of law, recently traveled to Washington, D.C., to argue in front of the Supreme Court. The Kansan spoke with McAllister about the case and his experiences in Washington.
KANSAN: What was the case about?
MCALLISTER: It had to do with a bunch of natural gas companies doing various things to conspire to raise natural gas prices. They ended up making more money than they should've by overcharging institutions like schools, hospitals and even private organizations. So, Kansas, along with about 20 other states, joined together to sue these natural gas companies. I argued on their behalf.
KANSAN: What was the opposing argument?
MCALLISTER: The case came down to the states versus
the federal government. The federal government came in on the side of the gas companies, who were arguing that only federal law applied to them, and state law that prohibits artificially inflating prices couldn't be applied. But, because of antitrust laws that make free markets fair and competitive, the plaintiff was able to prove the companies cheated by jacking up prices way higher than they needed to be.
KANSAN: When will a decision be made?
MCALLISTER: I made my argument on Jan. 12, and they will make a decision after hearing the rest of the cases at the end of June. This isn't something controversial, so it might even be sooner than that.
KANSAN: What are the consequences if the case is lost?
MCALLISTER: Well, the institutions won't receive any payments or recover any of the money that they overspent while paying these
natural gas companies. But even if the suit isn't won, the companies won't be able to overcharge in the future. It will also help deter people from conspiring in the future.
KANSAN: How did you decide to go to Washington?
MCALLISTER: Once the states came together, I was asked by
the Kansas Attorney General to submit a brief explaining how the states had a right to take this issue to court. This would've been my seventh time arguing in front of the Supreme Court.
KANSAN: Why was this case important to you, personally?
MCALLISTER: I was born
and raised in Kansas, so everything is important to me when it concerns the state. If it's important to Kansas, it's important to me. Secondly, my legal career has always been connected to the courts in some way, and it all fits in my wheelhouse of interest.
KANSAN: Out of the seven, what has been the most interesting or fun case you've argued?
MCALLISTER: They've all been really fun. In some ways, the most fun I had was with Kansas vs. Nebraska, a case I argued over fall break this last year. It concerned the Republican River that winds through Nebraska, Colorado and Kansas, and how Nebraska was taking more water than their fair share. It was complicated, and the justices were struggling to sort it all out. In other ways, I'll always favor an argument I made four years ago when I was appointed by the court, and ended up with a case nobody wanted to defend. It was an honor they plucked me out.
KANSAN: How have you improved through the years arguing all of these cases?
MCALLISTER: In plenty of ways. One thing that's definitely helped me once I got to the Supreme Court was teaching constitutional law here at KU. Being in a classroom day in and day out, explaining and taking questions has made me more comfortable compared to the first time I argued. Even though I have done it multiple times, I still get nervous, but not nearly as much.
KANSAN: Have you become a better teacher after arguing in front of the Supreme Court?
MCALLISTER: Definitely. Just like teaching has made me a better lawyer and a better advocate, my advocacy has made me a better teacher. I bring my life experiences into the classroom, and stay in touch with the Supreme Court. It's a two-way street.
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Psych professor to retire in May
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Holmes taught multiple generations of students and said he will miss students the most. He connected with many of them long after they graduate, he said.
Dr. David S. Holmes, professor of abnormal psychology and general psychology, will retire at the end of this semester after 43 years of teaching at the University.
"I am proud of the fact that I have been able to teach so many students so much, and that they remember and talk about what they learned later in life." Holmes said.
He taught many students whose parents also had a class with him.
"I haven't just taught students; I've taught families," he said.
He's taught about 22,500 students in all of his years at the University, and he has "loved every minute of it."
Morgan Henry, a junior from Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif., is a former student of Holmes. She describes his teaching style as engaging and driven, and recalls Holmes using actual case studies as examples in class.
"He was able to make things relevant to us. He always kept it interesting." Henry
said. "It's hard, because he's been here for so long. He'll definitely be missed. He's made a huge impact on the school."
Holmes said the most challenging part of being a professor was writing good exams, and the most rewarding is seeing the faces of his students when what they're learning makes sense.
Holmes said he is proud of the research he's published with his students, "the results of which in many cases changed what people thought and did." The first experiment he published with his students demonstrated that strenuous aerobic exercise reduces depression.
"A few years ago I climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro, and now there are some in Europe that I want to climb." he said.
Lately when Holmes said he walks to class, he looks around campus and sees the faces of the students he is really going to miss.
After Holmes leaves the University, he has a few more mountains to climb - and that's not figuratively.
He will continue to research and publish articles, and he said, "there is always one more wood-working project in my shop to finish."
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Water main break temporarily closes student rec center
The Ambler Student Recreation Fitness Center is closed indefinitely following a water main break on Monday.
Yesterday, the basketball courts, racquetball courts and cardio/strength area were open from 4 until 8:30 p.m. in Robinson Center; however, equipment checkout was not available.
For Joe Preblud, a sophomore from Denver, Ambler being closed is a major inconvenience.
"It affects me because I need
my exercise to keep my weight and it is a good way to blow off stress by taking it out on the weights. Preblud said.
Tre Pedigo, a junior from Kansas City. Mo., was also put out by the indefinite closing.
Jimmy Rosales, a junior from Grandview, Mo., tried to go to Ambler yesterday morning, only to find it was closed.
"With the rec being closed, there is no convenient place to get any significant type of exercise." Pedigo said.
"I couldn't work out and it messed up my schedule," Rosales said. "I usually go right after my 8 a.m., and I went there
The center closed down Monday around 6 p.m. due to the water main break and students were not allowed in, while those already inside were allowed to finish their workouts before they left.
Ambler did not reopen at its normal time of 5.30 a.m. today. A new opening time will be determined once water is restored to the facility.
straight after [class yesterday] and it was closed."
Follow @KUAmblerRec on Twitter for updates.
Crews work on fixing the water main break near the Ambler Student Recreation Fitness Center on Monday evening. The break has caused the Rec to close indefinitely, according to its Twitter page.
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New director of student conduct to arrive in February
The University named KU alumnus Lance Watson as director of student conduct and community standards. Watson, who graduated from the University in 2007, will join the University on Feb. 23.
Watson previously worked at Northwestern University as the Assistant Director of Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution. Watson will succeed former director Nick Kerhwald, who left Kansas to join the University of Kentucky in December of last year.
The responsibilities of the director are temporarily being delegated between Jane Tuttle, assistant vice provost for student success and Josh Jones, student conduct and community standards coordinator, as reported by the Kansan in November.
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A judge ordered to expunge charges made against two men who were accused of sexually assaulting two women in Hashiner Hall last October.
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Judge orders expungement in assault case
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Douglas County District Court Judge Kay Huff ordered Tuesday to expunge the charges made against the two men accused of sexual assault in Hashinger Hall, according to a report from the Lawrence Journal-World.
The men, both 21 years old, were arrested Oct. 7 on suspicion of raping two women incapable of giving consent in Hashinger Hall, according to Capt. James Anguiano of the KU Public Safety Office. The alleged rapes occurred between 2 and 5 a.m. on Sept. 28 in the residence hall.
When the charges are expunged on a case, the records of the arrest and charges will no longer exist.
In December, the case against the two men was dropped and Douglas County District Attorney Charles Branson said there was no
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An affidavit is a written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation and used as evidence in court. The Lawrence Journal-World reported it requested the affidavits on Oct. 9 under a Kansas law that states a court must decide to redact, release or seal the evidence within 10 days of request for disclosure.
On Oct. 23, the probable cause affidavit in the arrests of the two men were sealed by Douglas County District Court Judge Barbara Kay Huff, according to Deana Sage, records department supervisor.
The Kansan requested records on Oct. 22, but the request was denied the next day.
At the time of publication, the Kansan could not independently confirm the expungement of the records.
longer sufficient evidence against the two men.
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A. J. Prizzi, a senior architecture student from Syosset, New York, won an Academic Excellence Award for Architecture from the Danish Institute of Study Abroad. Prizzi was chosen for the award out of 98 other students nominated who were studying abroad in Denmark.
Senior studying in Denmark wins award
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A. J. Prizzi, a senior from Syosset, New York, was recently awarded an Academic Excellence Award for Architecture from the Danish Institute of Study Abroad last month. The DIS gives out awards to students studying abroad in a variety of disciplines, and Prizzi was chosen as the recipient for the architecture accolade.
A group of professors from the University nominated Prizzi and, to his surprise, among 98 other architecture students studying abroad in Denmark, he was awarded the honor.
KANSAN: What were the qualifications for the award?
PRIZZI: Since I didn't do any sort of application, I don't know the specifics, but it wasn't purely academic.
My category focused on not only academics, but more of a general appreciation for Denmark culture and design.
KANSAN: How did you find you won the award?
PRIZZI: I was in a bar in Copenhagen with other architecture and design students for what we knew was an arty awards ceremony. Since I didn't know I was even nominated for anything, I was just as surprised as everyone else when the faculty announced the award.
KANSAN: How long did you study abroad in Denmark?
PRIZZI: I was there from August to December. I lived in the center of Copenhagen, only five minutes away from the school. I also had
an internship, where I would spend my mornings before going to class and doing studio work.
KANSAN: What did you take away from your experience there?
PRIZZI: I think I learned a lot about who I am as a designer and as a person. It's one thing living 16 minutes away from your parents, let alone nearly 6,000 miles. I had to become independent in order to really benefit from the trip, and I definitely did. Working at a firm and in the studio and really getting to see how passionate Danes were about design gave me a whole new perspective on
the field. Now that I've also worked in both Denmark and the U.S., I really get to see how differently things are done.
KANSAN: What made you want to pursue architecture in the first place?
PRIZZI: Growing up, my dad was a construction worker. When I was about 15 or 16, he went back to school to get his degree in architecture. I was able to experience his studio environment and hear about everything he was learning. This planted the seed in me, and once I started studying it myself, I fell in love even more. Also, the way I think of it now, 90 percent of the time, we're inside of buildings. I want to help create better environments everywhere.
KANSAN: What do you specifically like to design?
PRIZZI: Originally, I wanted to go into designing healthcare facilities because about two years ago, I was in the hospital for eight months. I would think to myself, "That light's in the wrong spot," or just analyze the good and bad parts. This last summer, though, I interned at a company where I worked on professional stadiums. I had never worked on such a large scale before, and I loved it. I actually got to have a hand
in designing the Miami Dolphins stadium, and it reminded me of doing a puzzle, which I really enjoyed.
KANSAN: So do you know which of those you want to pursue after graduation?
PRIZZI: I'm not sure yet. I'm in a class now that focuses on health care facilities, so I'll see if that sparks my interest again. I do want to revisit Denmark, though. I can't see myself living there permanently, but it's become sort of a home away from home. The culture and architecture is so unique, I want to keep it in my life.
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leaders call to protect gay rights
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In this April 5, 2014 file photo, people walk past the Salt Lake Temple in Salt Lake City. On Tuesday, Mormon leaders made a national appeal for what they called a "balanced approach" in the clash between gay rights and religious freedom, promising to support some housing and job protections for gays if they back some exemptions for religious objectors to same-sex marriage.
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SALT LAKE CITY — The Mormon church announced a campaign Tuesday for new laws that protect gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people from discrimination while somehow also protecting people who assert their religious beliefs.
"We must find ways to show respect for others whose beliefs, values and behaviors differ from ours while never being forced to deny or abandon our own beliefs, values and behaviors in the process," a church elder, Jeffrey R. Holland, said in announcing the church's position.
Mormon leaders did not explain just how it would draw lines between gay rights and religious freedoms, and it's unclear how much common ground the church will gain with this campaign. The church insists it is making no changes in doctrine, and still believes that sex is against the law of God unless it's within a marriage between a man and a woman.
But the new approach could profoundly change political calculations in the Mormon strongholds of Utah, Idaho, Nevada and Arizona, where the church and its members play a large civic role.
In Utah, where most state lawmakers are Mormon, the announcement was cheered after years of failed efforts to pass anti-discrimination measures.
"What the LDS (Latter-day Saints) church did today was historic," said Democratic state Sen. Jim Dabakis, who
The gay-rights group Equality Utah also applauded, saying LGBT rights can co-exist with freedoms of religious individuals.
was raised Mormon and is openly gay. "This was a bold, strong, principled statement ... today we are seeing the fruits of civility and respect."
The Rev. Russell Moore of the Southern Baptist Convention called the Mormon leaders "well-intentioned, but naive" about animosity toward religious exemptions. And Sarah Warbelow, legal director for the Human Rights Campaign, called it "deeply flawed." The First Amendment's protection of religious freedom "does not give any of us the right to
But national advocates on both sides were dismissive.
The campaign is the latest example of a shift in tone on gay rights by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, which counts 15 million members worldwide. They have moved away from harsh rhetoric and are preaching compassion and acceptance of gays and lesbians now that gay marriage is legal in Washington D.C. and 36 states including Utah.
harm others, and that's what it sounds like the proposal from the Mormon church would do - it would allow a doctor to refuse to care for a lesbian because of his religious beliefs, for example," said James Esseks, who directs the LGBT project of the American Civil Liberties Union.
"Accommodating the rights
of all people — including their religious rights — requires wisdom and judgment, compassion and fairness," said Holland, who appeared at a rare news conference with two other apostles from the church's governing Quorum of the Twelve.
"Politically, it certainly requires dedication to the highest level of statesmanship. Nothing is achieved if either side resorts to bullying, political point scoring or accusations of bigotry."
The Mormon church will back laws that protect "vital religious freedoms for individuals, families, churches and other faith groups while also protecting the rights of our LGBT citizens in such areas as housing, employment
and public accommodation in hotels, restaurants and transportation," said Dallin H. Oaks, another apostle.
Mormon leaders still want to hire and fire workers based on their religious beliefs as well as behavior standards known as honor codes, which require gays and lesbians to remain celibate or marry someone of the opposite sex. The church also wants legal protections for religious objectors who work in government and health care, such as a physician who refuses to perform an abortion, or provide artificial insemination for a lesbian couple.
"It is one of today's great ironies that some people who have fought so hard for LGBT rights now try to deny the rights of others to disagree with their public policy proposals," Oaks said.
Accommodations for religious objectors have factored into every state legislative debate over gay rights. But rights advocates have gained leverage as support for same-sex marriage grows. In some states, even business leaders are on their side, saying broad religious exemptions hurt a state's image.
But religious conservatives also mobilized after the U.S. Supreme Court set a broad expansion of gay marriage in motion last year, pressing states to allow some groups, companies and people to refuse some benefits or service for gay spouses. And gay rights groups seeking job and housing protections have faced an uphill battle in the more politically and religiously conservative states.
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Auschwitz survivors gather on liberation anniversary
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Polish-born Holocaust survivor Roman Kent speaks in a tent raised at the entrance of the Birkenau Nazi death camp in Oswiecim, Poland, Tuesday during the official remembrance ceremony. About 300 survivors gathered with leaders from around the world to remember the 1.1 million people killed at Auschwitz-Birkeau and the millions of others killed in the Holocaust.
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BRZEZINKA, Poland - A Jewish leader stood before 300 survivors of the Nazis' most notorious death camp on Tuesday and asked world leaders to prevent another Auschwitz, warning of a rise of anti-Semitism that has made many Jews fearful of walking the streets, and is causing many to flee Europe.
Ronald Lauder, the president of the World Jewish Congress, made his bleak assessment on the 70th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, speaking next to the gate and the railroad tracks that marked the last journey for more than a million people murdered at Auschwitz-Birkenau.
He said his speech was shaped by the recent terrorist attacks in France that targeted Jews and newspaper satirists.
"For a time, we thought that the hatred of Jews had finally been eradicated. But slowly the demonization of Jews started to come back." Lauder said. "Once again, young Jewish boys are afraid to wear yarmulkes on the streets of Paris and Budapest and London. Once again, Jewish businesses are targeted. And once again, Jewish families are fleeing Europe."
The recent attack in Paris, in which four Jews were killed in a kosher supermarket, is not the first deadly attack on Jews in recent years. Last May a shooting killed four people at the Jewish Museum in Brussels and in 2012 a rabbi and three children were murdered in the French city of Toulouse.
Europe also saw a spasm of anti-Semitism last summer during the war in Gaza, with protests in Paris turning violent and other hostility across the continent.
"This vilification of Israel, the only Jewish state on earth, quickly became an opportunity to attack Jews." Lauder said. "Much of this came from the Middle East, but it has found fertile ground throughout the world."
One Holocaust survivor, Roman Kent, became emotional as he issued a plea to world leaders to remember the atrocities and fight for tolerance.
"We do not want our past to be our children's future," the 85-year-old said to applause, fighting back tears and repeating those words a second time.
U. S. President Barack Obama, who was in Saudi Arabia to pay respects after the death of King Abdullah, issued a statement paying tribute to the 6 million Jews and millions of others murdered by the Nazis.
"The recent terrorist attacks in Paris serve as a painful reminder of our obligation to condemn and combat rising anti-Semitism in all its forms, including the denial or trivialization of the Holocaust," Obama said. A U.S. delegation to the ceremony was led by Treasury Secretary Jack Lew.
In Jerusalem, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial, where he said: "My job as prime minister of Israel is to make sure that there won't be any more threats of destruction against the state of Israel. My job is to ensure that there won't be any reasons to establish any more memorial sites like Yad Vashem."
The commemorations in Poland, which during World War II was under Nazi occupation, were also marked by a melancholy awareness that it will be the last major anniversary that a significant number of survivors
will be strong enough to attend.
"The survivors are completely gutted that in their lifetime they went through what they went through and that now they are at the end of their life and they don't know what kind of world they are leaving for their grandchildren," said Stephen Smith, executive director of the USC Shoah Foundation. "That is very disappointing for them. We have let them down."
Politics also cast a shadow on the event, with Russian President Vladimir Putin absent — even though the Soviet Red
Army liberated the camp the result of the deep chill between the West and Russia over Ukraine.
Among those in attendance were French President Francois Hollande, who has vowed to fight the violent extremism that has wounded his nation, as well as the presidents of Germany and Austria, the perpetrator nations that have spent decades atoning for their sins.
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko was also there in a sign of Poland's strong support for Ukraine in its conflict with
Russia.
Poland apparently snubbed Putin, though officials don't say that openly. The organizers, the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum and the International Auschwitz Council, opted for a form of protocol this year that avoided direct invitations by Poland's president to his foreign counterparts. The organizers instead simply asked countries that are donors to Auschwitz, including Russia, whom they planned to send. Poland's Foreign Ministry says Putin could have attended if he wished.
The Russian delegation was led by Sergei Ivanov, Putin's chief of staff.
The public spat comes at a low point in relations between Russia and the West, following Moscow's annexation of Ukraine's Crimean Peninsula, and its support for the rebel forces battling Kiev's troops in eastern Ukraine. Poland has been vocal in condemning Russia's actions in Ukraine, which has plunged the continent into one of the worst East-West crises since the end of the Cold War.
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I miss "Serial."
Paying the school hundreds of dollars to watch movies in class all semester... worst or best decision?
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I 1oo0ooove this weather. please stay forever.
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ADMISSION STANDARDS
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High standards needed to strengthen University
Jesse Burbank
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Next year, the University will implement new admission standards designed to boost its academic reputation and increase graduation and retention rates. While these higher standards have been met with some degree of controversy, they represent an opportunity to greatly benefit the University and the college experience of its students.
to begin, it's important to know the University's plan. Currently, the University admits students who score a 21 or higher on the ACT, rank in the top one-third of their class, or have a minimum 2.0 GPA in the Kansas Qualified Admissions Precollege Curriculum. These are the same standards for every college overseen by the Kansas Board of Regents, which includes all major Kansas public universities and community colleges. Considering the University's status as the state's flagship university, these credentials for automatic admission are remarkably low.
The new admission requirements for high school students include a minimum 3.0 GPA combined with
a 24 on the ACT or a minimum
3.25 GPA and a 21 on the ACT. A committee will then screen those applicants who are not automatically admitted and consider factors that may not be reflected by the numbers, such as strength of high school coursework, grade trend, diversity, and family circumstances.
"THESE NEW STANDARDS ARE FAR FROM EXCESSIVE."
These new standards are far from excessive. Indeed, they stand to make our university a stronger academic institution.
According to the KU Office of
institutional Research and Planning the University maintains a freshman retention rate of 80.4 percent, a fouryear graduation rate of 36 percent, and a six-year graduation rate of 59 percent. This has been characterized by the KU Retention and Timely Graduation Task Force as "near the bottom of comparable institutions." Increasing the standards of admission acts to combat these negative trends, enhancing the academic success of students.
A wide range of studies have confirmed the positive effects of reasonably increasing requirements for automatic admission. Professors Cullen Goenner and Sean Snaith from the University of North Dakota have extensively researched the effects of a similar policy on their own university. Of the results, they said, "students with higher achievement scores and high school grade point averages are more likely to succeed in college as measured by their retention and graduation rates." They go on to discuss how increasing admission standards raises a university's national rankings, thus making it more attractive to accomplished applicants.
Raising admission standards represents an opportunity to increase the University's academic standing through stronger graduation rates, freshman retention,and school reputation.
"We want every student who is interested in attending the University of Kansas and who will be successful here to come study with us," said Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little. "These new standards will let students and parents know what sort of preparation is needed to be successful at a flagship research university."
Through this policy, the University will build a stronger cohort of students, ready to succeed in college and beyond.
Jesse Burbank is a sophomore from Quinter studying history and political science
Potential issues with raising standards
Gabe Sprague
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The University will be raising admission standards for incoming classes begin-
for incoming classes beginning next fall. The new standards will be either a high school GPA of 3.0 and an ACT score of 24 or a high school GPA of 3.25 and an ACT score of 21. Chancellor Bernadette Grey-Little said that "these new standards will help students be prepared and hopefully avoid the initial challenges some students experience when they start college. We'll also be able to direct the right support services to students when they arrive here." While the chancellor may have good intentions, raising admission standards is not the correct course of action.
According to the ACT website, the average ACT score of students in Kansas is 21.9. These new required ACT scores and GPAs will exclude many Kansas residents. This presents a problem because of the six state schools in the state, the University of Kansas is the only one within a left-leaning community. I am a proponent for the liberal perspective and it seems to me that excluding Kansas residents from going to school in a left-leaning community is criminal. The University should take into consideration how many Kansas residents will be excluded and how many of these excluded students will then go to an institution within a more right-winged community.
Students can have other factors considered when submitting an application to the University, but only if they do not meet the ACT and GPA requirements. They then must be reviewed by a committee. An ACT score seems to be of top concern to the office of admissions, but it is not always an indicator of whether or not someone will succeed in college. Many students do not perform well on tests because they stress about them. According to Sian Bielock, a psychology
professor at the University of Chicago cited in the New York Times, stressing about the test causes students to "use up some of their working memory capacity, leaving less of this cognitive horsepower to apply to the task at hand." Along with the psychological reasons for student not perform well on test, a test grade does not measure work ethic. Friends and family of mine have performed much better in college than their test grades would predict. The raising of ACT score admission standards may exclude people who could succeed in college despite their low test grades.
I hope the Board of Regents
"STUDENTS CAN HAVE OTHER FACTORS CONSIDERED WHEN SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION TO THE UNIVERSITY, BUT ONLY IF THEY DO NOT MEET THE ACT AND GPA REQUIREMENTS."
have considered these issues when determining their decision to raise admission standards. If not, I think that the result will be poor for Kansas and its residents. Everyone should be allowed an education and I think raising the admission standards will exclude a great number of potentially great Kansas students.
Gabe Sprague is a junior from Concordia studying English
Meninists are misguided in their beliefs
Maddy Mikinski
@Miss_Maddy
MENINIST
"Meninism* isn't a new phenomenon.
The phrase first
appeared in an article on Feminism.com over a year ago that defined meninism as a "global organization of men that believe in and support the feminist principles of women's political, social and economic equality." In 2013, Ti Balogun, creator of the Twitter hashtag #MeninistTwitter, repurposed the term as a rebuttal against "the way feminists express themselves, which is a turnoff." he told the Huffington Post.
For what it's worth, Balogun apologized a few days later, but he was too late. Meninism had gone viral. Nowadays, meninists petition for men's rights.
"FEMINISM FIGHTS FOR EVERYONE'S EQUALITY, NOT JUST WOMEN'S INTERESTS."
gained new momentum. People throughout social media started posting pictures of themselves wearing shirts with #Meninist stamped on the front; the shirts are distributed by a variety of sellers.
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Last summer, NPR covered the International Conference on Men's Issues in Detroit, which organizers considered to be the first menistin meeting. Warren Farrell, a meninist author, listed reasons why he believes the organization is necessary. Farrell used child custody hearings as an example and said judges unfairly rule in favor of the mother. Farrell also pointed out that universities offer degrees in women's studies but not men's studies and additionally, the White House lacks a designated council for men and boys. In the article, Farrell said he believes that modern feminism shifted its focus from helping both women and men to privileging women. Unfortunately meninists, in their loud opposition to feminism, are demonstrating how ignorant they are regarding the movement for gender equality.
This past week, the term
The bare bones definition of feminism, provided by the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, is "the belief that men and women should have equal rights and opportunities." The current goal of feminism is gender equality and modern feminist theory recognizes that sexism and the patriarchy are not only greatly harmful to women, but also to men.
Men and women who identify as meninists miss the point of feminism completely and, more than likely, haven't bothered to research the movement. In response to Farrell's arguments, women do not win custody battles because feminism thinks they should. Rather, judges appoint women because our patriarchal society considers them inherently more suited to parenthood than men. Universities don't offer degrees in men's studies because such a degree could steal the history department's thunder. The White House doesn't have a council on men and boys because congress
and the Oval Office are the council on men and boys.
The fight against feminism is redundant because feminism already addresses its concerns. Feminism fights for everyone's equality, not just women's interests. Though they believe their cause is just, menimists are fighting a battle that frankly does not exist.
Maddy Mikinski is a sophomore from Linwood studying journalism
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You can probably recognize his music. There is a good chance you have even flipped through a poster of him at the poster sale in the Kansas Union. Kurt Cobain is arguably one of the most easily identifiable figures in music and his influence permeates today's culture just as much, if not more so, than it did in the early '90s at Nirvana's peak.
In 1993, Cobain stopped in Lawrence to meet writer William S. Burroughs for the first time. The two had previously collaborated on the song "The Priest' They Called Him," but worked separately before fusing Cobain's tapes with tapes of a reading Burroughs had done. As Charles Cross recounts in "Heavier than Heaven: A Biography of Kurt Cobain," "Burroughs remarked to his assistant, 'There's something wrong with that boy; he frowns for no good reason.'"
Dave Grohl, former Nirvana drummer and current Foo Fighters frontman, remembers needing to get away after Cobain's death. In Grohl's recent HBO miniseries "Sonic Highways," a documentary that chronicles Foo Fighters' recording experience in eight cities, Grohl said he remembers driving down a dirt road with nothing in sight for miles, when suddenly, he saw a hitchhiker on the side of the road.
Grohl slowed down enough to see that the hitchhiker was wearing a shirt with Kurt Cobain on it. He claimed that this was the moment he realized the full impact, importance and lasting influence that Cobain had, and would continue to have, not only in the music industry but in the world.
Montage of Heck," the first fully authorized documentary on Cobain, premiered at Sundance Film Festival earlier this week. The documentary has been in the works since 2007, and according to Consequence of Sound, Cobain's widow Courtney Love and their daughter Frances Bean granted director Brett Morgen access to a surplus of materials to incorporate in the documentary. Some of these materials included never-before-seen journals, audio recordings, paintings, drawings and home videos. Consequence of Sound claims that the film highlights "the good, the bad, and the wholly uncomfortable," and interviews Cobain's closest companions. Everyone except Grohl.
Morgen told Billboard Magazine that although Grohl was interviewed for the film, the interview took place too far along the production process. Prior to the documentary's debut, Morgen said that trying to re-edit a film with a new interview in 10 days is a difficult task.
"This is the picture I wanted I didn't want there to be a lot of people in the film," he said. "I hope we'll see a version [with the Grohl interview] some time."
The film has no official release date yet, but will premiere this year on HBO.
Super Bowl travelers get top treatment
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For some travelers visiting Arizona for the Super Bowl, the trip may be just as memorable as the game.
Hundreds of luxury jets will arrive at the eight airports around metropolitan Phoenix by kickoff Sunday, adding to the thousands of flights expected over the weekend. The Federal Aviation Administration and area airports have been planning for the influx for the past year.
Private jet-setters will receive VIP treatment. Many travel with companies that allow individuals and businesses to own a portion of an aircraft or to buy flight hours and that lavish perks on customers including goody-filled swag bags, a concert by country group Lady Antebellum, complimentary cocktails and high-end catering once they emerge from their Lear Jets and Gulfstreams.
"We've got a team that greets every airplane. We do roll out — it's maybe not red carpet
A growing number of private jets sit parked at Scottsdale Airport Tuesday in Scottsdale, Ariz. With the NFL Super Bowl football game and PGA golf tournament in town the private jet traffic into the Phoenix-area airports is expected to increase.
Saturday night in Scottsdale difference."
with Lady Antebellum ar traffic, meaning more than additional aircraft.
but there is carpet that's rolled out," said Eric Lampert, Netlets' vice president of flight operations.
The boost in private jet traffic for the Super Bowl is a sign of how the big game has increasingly become a VIP event, from the many celebrity parties to tickets running several thousand dollars.
Starting Thursday, NetJets will have a temporary furnished lounge where customers can relax with complimentary food, drinks, television and Wi-Fi. They will also get a Super Bowl gooey bag and admission to a party
Dallas-based Flexjet has hired Press, a Phoenixbased food truck, to serve complimentary Italian street eats to passengers starting Thursday. The specialty menu will include mini sausage-bread-pudding muffins, caprese salad skewers and raspberry-filled bombolones, which are Italian doughnuts.
"These little details really matter," said Megan Wolf, Flexjet's vice president of customer experience. "They'll remember years later that we had this really great food truck and how fun it was, and they'll tell their friends. So, it makes a
The FAA, airport operators
The area will be inundated with between 1,200 and 1,400 private and commercial flights, but plans are in place to handle the load, Federal Aviation Administration spokesman Ian Gregor said.
Commercial travelers should not worry that their departures Sunday or Monday will get pushed aside in favor of their luxury counterparts. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, the main hub, has parking space for 250 private jets. The movements of private jets will be based around commercial traffic, which has priority, airport spokeswoman Heather Lissner said.
and aviation businesses have collaborated on a reservation system to manage the flights, especially on Sunday with many of the expected departures. Every flight will be scheduled in an orderly fashion to prevent air traffic control systems from getting overwhelmed, Gregor said.
The FAA will add staffing and operating hours at air traffic control facilities as needed, he said.
The Super Bowl is the grand finale in a week that includes the Waste Management Phoenix Open, a golf tournament in the Phoenix suburb of Scottsdale. Both events will have the Scottsdale Airport dealing with an expected 54
That was the increase seen when both events took place in Arizona in February 2008, airport spokeswoman Sarah Ferrara said.
Ferrara, who was not employed by the airport in 2008, said she is looking forward to seeing two to three flights taking off every few minutes.
"I just hear the departures are going to be fantastic — these beautiful jets departing one after another," Ferrara said.
Couple fearing apocalypse commits murder-suicide
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A Utah couple and their three children who were found dead in their home last fall overdosed on drugs after the parents told friends they were concerned about a pending apocalypse, authorities said Tuesday.
Police also found old letters from the mother to a Utah man in prison for killing family members in the name of God, murders that were chronicled in the 2003 John Krakauer book "Under the Banner of Heaven."
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This Sept. 28, 2014 file photo shows the home where five Utah family members were found dead in their home, in Springville, Utah. Police say five members of the Utah family found dead last fall died from methadone and other drugs, and interviews with people who knew them revealed the parents worried about a "pending apocalypse." Springville Police Chief J. Scott Finlayson said Tuesday authorities have concluded their investigation into the September deaths of Beniamin and Kristi Strack and three of their children, ages 11, 12 and 14.
Benjamin and Kristi Strack and three of their four children — ages 11, 12 and 14 — were found dead in September in a single locked bedroom of their Springville home. The couple was in a bed, and their children were tucked into the covers around them.
At a news conference Tuesday, Springville Police Chief J. Scott Finlayson said investigators have concluded their probe and determined all five died from "drug toxicity" from either methadone, heroin or a combination of drugs.
Authorities determined the parents committed suicide. The younger two children's deaths were ruled homicides, although Finlayson said there were no signs of a struggle.
The manner of death for the 14-year-old, Benson Strack, was undetermined.
Police said Benson left a goodbye letter bequeathing some of his belongings to his best friend. The only other recent writing the family left behind was a notebook containing handwritten todo lists about feeding the pets and other chores.
Finlayson said interviews with people who knew the Stracks indicated the parents were concerned with evil and wanted to escape from "impending doom."
"There seemed to be a concern about a pending
apocalypse that the parents bought into," Finlayson said. "While some friends thought that suicide might have been, or could have been, included in their plans, others believed they were going to move somewhere and live off the grid."
During their investigation, police found years-old letters between Kristi Strack and Dan Leafferty, who is serving a life sentence for a double murder he committed with his brother Ron.
"Under the Banner of Heaven" is about members of an offshoot of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints, told through the true story of the Laffertys' crimes. The two killed their brother's wife and 15-month old daughter.
Ron Lafferty was condemned to death for the July 1984 slayings of his sister-in-law, Brenda Lafferty, and her baby daughter in American Fork, Utah. He claimed to have had a religious revelation sanctioning the slayings because of the victim's resistance to his beliefs in polygamy.
Investigators said it appeared the Stracks were close with Dan Lafferty at
one point but hadn't talked to him since 2008. Police Corp. Greg Turnbow said investigators do not believe the couple's beliefs came from Dan Lafferty.
Benjamin Strack's brother Jacob said the final report from investigators wasn't surprising to relatives still mourning the family's deaths. Looking back, the connection to Dan Lafferty was a troubling sign about the couple's mental state, he said.
The Stracks' bodies were found by their older son and the children's grandmother Sept. 27, according to search warrants. Police found cups
with liquid inside next to each of the bodies.
The older son was Kristi Strack's child from a previous marriage. Police also said the methadone used in the deaths had been prescribed to her.
Court records show Benjamin and Kristi Strack had a history of legal and financial problems, and had gone through court-ordered drug treatment several years ago. But Benjamin Strack's boss has said it appeared those troubles were behind them.
Springville is a city of about 30,000 near Provo, about 45 miles south of Salt Lake City.
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SEOUL, South Korea — No storm selfies, hookups, status updates. With Facebook and Instagram down for nearly an hour overnight, what were legends of users to do?
Turn to Twitter, of course. To talk about Facebook. The hashtag "#facebookdown" generated a cascade of tweets, including an image of a T-shirt with the words "I survived #facebookdown." Companies such as Coca-Cola took it as a viral marketing opportunity.
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Of course companies that depend on Facebook and Instagram to reach their customers, like the dating app Tinder, had to wait. More than 7,500 websites had services affected by the Facebook outage, according to Web tracking firm DynaTrace.
Social media websites Facebook and Instagram stopped working for a short period of time on Tuesday. The problem affected users in the United States, but also in other countries, including Australia.
For most, though, it was just a blip. While Facebook certainly has become an important communications tool for some 1.35 billion people worldwide, a temporary shutdown does not have the same crippling effect as the loss of electricity, water, the Internet or a city's public transit system. It's also a lesson, perhaps, in what happens when we rely heavily on a free service that, while very stable, cannot promise 100 percent uptime.
"Kind of like the snowstorm that was supposed to cripple New York City, this didn't have much of an impact on Facebook," said Debra Aho Williamson, an analyst with research firm eMarketer. "It was over quickly, it was easily fixed and life came back to normal fairly quickly."
At midday in Asia, users of PCs and Facebook's mobile app reported they lost access. Facebook and Instagram also were down simultaneously in the United States, Australia and the U.K. After Facebook was restored, some users reported that the site was loading slowly or not functioning fully. On its website for developers, Facebook said the "major outage" lasted one hour.
"Life will go on, I think we'll all survive," Williamson said.
It's possible that companies that rely on Facebook's login tool to let people access their sites and apps lost a "little bit of traffic" or a tiny bit of ad revenue, she said, but it's unlikely to have had a big effect given the brief nature of the outage.
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Facebook says an internal
technical change affected its configuration systems and denied that it was hacked. Lizard Squad, a group notorious for attention-seeking antics online, had claimed responsibility on Twitter for the outages.
Guillermo Lafuente, a security consultant at MWR InfoSecurity, said a technical fault is more plausible than a hack. A denial-of-service attack would have made the sites unreachable rather than accessible with an error message displayed, he
said. Facebook's use of multiple data centers also meant an attack on one would have affected one region; this outage was global.
Also, restoring service would be a matter of reversing the technical changes, which matched with the brevity of the outage, LaFuente said.
The temporary loss of service may be Facebook's biggest outage since Sept. 24, 2010, when it was down for about 2.5 hours. Outages were more common
in the site's early years, when its backup systems and data centers were not as robust as they are now. These days, the Menlo Park, California-based company routinely tests its infrastructure and sometimes even takes down part of it intentionally to check its resilience.
The outage came a day ahead of Facebook reporting its quarterly earnings.
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Jayhawks look to build off last season's success
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KYLAN WHITMER
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Senior outfielder Dakota Smith swings during the May 4, 2014 game against Texas Tech. The Jayhawks took their 2014 season all the way to postseason play, and hope to do the same this season.
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Despite key losses in the roster, coach Ritch Price and his Jayhawks look to improve on last year's successful season when the team was invited to postseason play for the first time since 2009.
The Jayhawks return a good portion of their position starters from last year's team, which finished third in the Big 12 and earned a three seed in the NCAA Louisville Regional. The team had a solid showing in the post season winning its first game against the higher seeded Kentucky team, but was eliminated after dropping its next two games.
Standout outfielder Michael Suiter will be missed most this coming season after starting all 61 games for the jayhawks last year. The Second-Team All-Big 12 outfielder was a major factor in the team's success, producing a team-best 77 hits and finishing the year with a .322 batting average.
Kansas only loses three starters from the field, but they will be tough positions for Price to fill as each player received All-Big 12 honors last season.
"We need to continue to improve behind the plate," Price said to KU Athletics. "Development and progress behind the plate is the biggest key for us defensively."
With the loss of another Second-Team All-Big 12 player, Ka'iana Eldredge, Price looks towards sophomore Michael Tinsley to fill the role behind the plate.
Despite the departure of several impact players, the Jayhawks are hopeful as they return multiple upperclassmen starters.
Standing out of the pack is senior Connor McKay, who led the team in home runs and runs batted in last season. Fans can expect the same output from the senior this season as he hit two home runs during fall ball and earned a spot on PerfectGame.org's Top-100 college seniors list.
Another key returning player for the Jayhawks is senior Dakota Smith. Smith was very productive from the
plate last season, leading the team with a .337 batting average and finishing just behind McKay with 43 runs batted in. The senior duo will be a major factor in the Jayhawks offense this season.
While the jayhawks are fortunate to return a good amount of position players, the same cannot be said for their pitching.
Jordan Piche', who started 39 games last season. Duncan threw a team best 2.58 ERA last year, pitching in over 100 innings for the Javhawks.
The team lost starters Frank Duncan, Robert Kahana and
Returning from last year's roster is senior Drew Morovick, who earned an impressive 10-4 record on the mound last season. The Jayhawks are also fortunate to return closer Stephen Villines, who had multiple clutch performances last season with eight saves on the year.
With few pitchers returning, Price will have to rely on his younger pitchers more throughout the season.
"With losing our top four arms to the MLB draft who were key pieces to our run to the NCAA tournament last season, we are going to rely on a lot of young guys to replace them," Price said to KU Athletics. "Overall, I
This new Jayhawks squad will be tested early in Baton Rouge against a highly ranked LSU team on February 13th.
am pleased with the progress they made, but we still have to make substantial gains in January and February in order to compete in our conference."
— Edited by Garrett Long
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Freshman catcher Harli Ridling catches a strike during a game against Oklahoma State on March 29, 2014. Kansas will start its 2015 season in February.
Softball hopes for successful season after NCAA tournament
DEREK SKILLETT
@derek_skillett
Coming off of their first NCAA tournament appearance since 2006, the Kansas Jayhawks softball team looks to achieve more success in 2015. Less than a month before the beginning of the new season, the team returned to campus last week to participate in team leadership building activities before heading to Wichita for preseason camp, which wrapped up Saturday.
Sixth-year coach Megan Smith leads the Jayhawks and will return a roster headlined by 13 veterans, including six
Last season, Brickey and Stein were named All-Big 12 Second Team and All-Big 12 Defensive Team, respectively. Last season, Brickley led the Jayhawks with a batting average of .365 and recorded 58 hits. She also tallied a single-season record with 42 walks. In 2014, Stein batted .358 and led the Jayhawks with 69 hits.
starters and nine rookies. Team captains, junior Chaley Brickey, senior Chanin Naudin, senior Alicia Pille and senior Maddie Stein, will also lead Kansas into the new season.
Pille and Naudin, each earning All-Big 12 Academic
honors, have returned to help the Jayhawks lineup in 2015. Pille, a right-handed pitcher from Royse City, Texas, compiled a 12-7 record in 2014 and posted a 2.38 ERA, the lowest ERA amongst the Kansas pitching staff. Pille struck out 130 batters and recorded a no-hitter against Jackson State.
Naudin excelled at the third-base position, hitting .258 with 49 hits and scored 24 runs in 2014.
She also led the team with 14 doubles.
the Jayhawks will face a strong nonconference schedule in 2015 after recording the best RPI score
of 39 of Smith's tenure as head coach. The Kansas team will play two games against the defending NCAA Champion, University of Florida Gators. Kansas will also face a total of five programs that appeared in the postseason in 2014.
The Jayhawks will open the season against LIU-Brooklyn in the Florida Atlantic Tournament on Feb. 6. All of Kansas' home games will be played at the new Arrocha Ballpark at Rock Chalk Park.
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Sporting KC signs defender Ellis, midfielder Carrasco
assisted on two winning goals in MLS play.
The club announced the moves Tuesday.
KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Sporting Kansas City has signed defender Kevin Ellis and midfielder Servando Carrasco.
The 23-year-old Ellis will be entering his fifth season with the club. He's appeared in 27 games across all competitions, scoring the winning goal against Cruz Azul in the Champions League last year. He also
Carrasco has made 60 appearances over four MLS seasons, first with the Seattle Sounders and then with the Houston Dynamo. His rights were acquired by Sporting KC from Houston during this year's MLS Super-Draft.
Carrasco married U.S. women's national team forward Alex Morgan last month. Morgan also plays for the Portland Thorns of the National Women's Soccer League.
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QUOTE OF THE DAY
"Hopefully it doesn't snow that bad. But a little trickle down, that would set the mood off pretty well." Scott Walters Scores, NBA and
Scott Howard Cooper, NBA.com
FACT OF THE DAY
Bill Self has had 23 players make NBA rosters since he was hired at Kansas.
ESPN
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TRIVIA OF THE DAY
Q: How many Jayhawks are currently on an NBA roster?
A: 16
CBS Sports
A. 16
THE MORNING BREW
Multiple Jayhawk alumni rising in the NBA
It is no secret that Kansas is one of the top programs when it comes to setting up young basketball players for the next level. However, in recent years, there has been a lack of high production from Jayhawks in the NBA.
Since Bill Self took over as coach in 2003, he has sent 23 players to NBA rosters. Even with that high number, players have been suspect to injury and landed on teams where they do not fit, depriving lavhawk fans of the next Paul Pierce
Although Pierce is considered an aging star at 37, he retains his nickname "The Truth" by producing valuable minutes on the court for the Wizards, averaging more than 12 points per game and shooting 45.8 percent from the field. As Pierce ages, multiple Jayhawks are quickly rising and showing signs of high production at the next level.
With the 2015 NBA season in full swing and the All-Star game approaching in just two weeks, the easiest bet on who the next Jayhawk
Kylan Whitmer
@KRWhitmer
NBA great will be is, of course. Andrew Wiggins. The rookie shook off a sluggish start to his NBA career and after topping the NBA.com Rookie Ladder for multiple weeks, he is now the clear-cut leader to win the Rookie of the Year award.
"Wiggins has taken firm control of the scoring category and the Rookie of the Year race as a whole," said sports writer Scott Howard-Cooper on NBA.com.
Wiggins shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon. Since before Christmas, he has produced 18 straight double-digit scoring games and averages almost 20 points per game this month. If Wiggins can continue improving month after month, it would be no surprise to see him in an All-Star uniform in the very near future.
Along with Wiggins, many players
who played for multiple years at Kansas are on the rise as well. The sun usually rises in the east, but this NBA season, there are two Suns rising in the west: Marcus and Markieff Morris.
Since Phoenix acquired Marcus from Houston to join Markieff on the Suns,
THE BREW
both have improved substantially. Marcus has solidified his role as a contributing player off the bench and averages 10 points per game, while also shooting a deadly 40 percent from behind the arc.
His twin, Markieff, is having his breakthrough season. Markieff has embraced his starting spot and averages more than 15 points per game, currently making almost half of his shot attempts this season. He had his highest scoring game this season against the Cavaliers, when Markieff recorded 35 points. This earned praise from star teammate Goran Dragic.
"Superstar, All-Star, everything." Dragic said. "He played unbelievable."
With Wiggins and the Morris twins continuing to produce and improve their game, Jayhawk
fans can be hopeful of other players stepping up as well. Ben McLemore continues to develop his game while older players Mario Chalmers, Darrell Arthur and Cole Aldrich are seeing a high amount of minutes.
with the amount of talent Self puts in the NBA each year, along with the improvement of Jayhawks already in the NBA, Jayhawk fans can expect the next superstar in the near future.
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Former high school star transfers to Kansas
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MATT CORTE
@Corte_UDK
Junior defensive specialist Anna Church, left, transferred to Kansas from Saint Louis University on Monday. Church won four state championships in high school
Still seven months from Kansas volleyball's first match of 2015, coach Ray Bechard has taken a page from the football recruiting strategy by adding a transfer on Monday to bolster a relatively young team.
Junior defensive specialist Anna Church from Saint Louis University will be the newest Jayhawk, bringing with her more than 1000 career digs from three seasons of play, including a careerbest 465 digs last season.
Church couldn't come to Kansas at a better time, as she'll join junior outside hitter Tiana Dockery as the only seniors on the roster next season.
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"She's obviously been successful at the level she was at and was looking for more challenge, more opportunity," Bechard said. "We like all the intangibles she brings. Being a little bit void of upperclassmen, we thought it would be a benefit to our team to have somebody that has had experience playing at a high level."
Kansas, being that she's both a veteran and solid defensive option. For Church, the reasons to come here for her last season hit a little closer to home.
Raised in Fairway, Kan., Church was a volleyball star at Bishop Miege High School, where she won four consecutive state championships. She was selected to the all-conference and was an Under Armour All-American nominee in 2010.
The opportunity to snag Church from Saint Louis makes a lot of sense for
Church is from a family of Jayhawks, and her twin brother Gabe, who is currently a junior at KU, might've had the biggest impact on her decision to transfer.
"KU was the perfect choice for me, I have family that went to KU, my twin brother goes here and it's been home for me," Church said. "I grew up a Jayhawk fan, went to basketball games and it's just like coming home. It's been really good."
Besides the advantages that come with being close to home, Church also chose Kansas because of its competitiveness over the last three seasons. Each year the Jayhawks have accumulated a solid enough record to make the NCAA tournament, even
reaching the Sweet 16 in 2013.
reaching the Sweet 16 in 2013. During that span, Saint Louis hasn't reached the NCAA tournament once, their last time making the postseason being 2009.
"For me it was really about being the most competitive that I could be, and KU is really at that level," Church said. "Kansas is finishing high in the Big 12 and has gone
to the NCAA tournament
the last three years. That's
something I would love to do."
When talking to Kansas Athletics, Church already proved why she's going to be a valuable piece and leader next season, not forgetting to acknowledge how much Saint Louis meant to her before she ultimately made the difficult decision to transfer.
"I decided that this is my last chance to make it what I want it to be and to have the senior year that I've always dreamed of," Church said. "So I decided to take that chance. I loved Saint Louis, it's an amazing school and I had amazing experiences there that I wouldn't trade for the world. I became a better player and a better person
there. I loved my teammates there and I'd like to thank the coaches for all the time I spent there and the work that they put into me. I hope they understand where I'm at and that I wouldn't be who I am today if I hadn't gone there."
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BLAIR SHEADE
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AT A GLANCE
KANSAS VS. TCU JAN. 28, 8 P.M., FORT WORTH, TEXAS
The Jayhawks have the toughest schedule in the nation, ranking No. 1 in rating percentage index (RPI). After losing at Iowa State, Kansas has won its last two games against ranked opponents. The Jayhawks average 72 points per game, and have scored more than 80 in three of the last five. Kansas also owns a plus-7 scoring margin.
BASKETBALL GAMEDAY
TCU
Can Kansas stay strong against TCU?
After two wins against ranked opponents, it can be hard for Kansas to stay focused, especially against the Horned Frogs, who have only defeated the Jayhawks once since joining the Big 12. Mason said the team has to come out with the same energy as they did against Texas to win in Fort Worth.
PLAYER TO WATCH
TENNESSEE
Cliff Alexander, forward sophomore
The recent Big 12 Newcomer of the Week honoree averaged 14 points and 11 rebounds in his past two games. Alexander is the first big man off the bench, and averages 8 points and six rebounds. The freshman shoots 65 percent from the field in Big 12 play.
QUESTION MARK
BY THE NUMBERS
26 Wayne Seiden Jr. leads Kansas with 26 three-pointers.
Kansas can hold Kyan Anderson under 13 points. Anderson averages 13 points per game but has scored over 15 points in three of the past four games, including a 22-point outing against West Virginia.
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Kansas shot 320 three-pointers so far this season.
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Devonte' Graham has only one turnover since returning from injury Jan. 10.
BIG JAY WILL CHEER IF
No.9 KANSAS (16-3,5-1 Big 12)
PROJECTED STARTERS
PETER KWANZEN
Selden has been inconsistent the whole season, averaging eight points per game. A scout called him one of the best post passers in the nation and his 59 assists, which are second on the team, hold that statement true. Selden has improved his three-point shooting this season, and has made multiple threes in two of his last three
Wayne Selden Jr., sophomore, guard
TCU
★★★☆☆
(14-5, 1-5 Big 12)
The most valuable player on the Kansas roster this season has been Frank Mason III. Mason has scored in double digits in 16 consecutive games, which leads Kansas. He's second on the team averaging 12 points per game, and scored 12 with four assists and no turnovers
MARK KENNEDY
Frank Mason III, sophomore, guard
★★★★★
Mohammed Hussain
The freshman has started the last 10 games and is averaging 13 points and 7 rebounds in those games. Since Big 12 play, Oubre is averaging 11 points, six rebounds and two steals per game. Oubre has scored in double-digits in four of his last five contests. He's known for his defensive aggressiveness, and his 21 steals are second on the team.
Kelly Oubre Jr., freshman, guard
★★★★☆
M. ROBERTS
Perry Ellis, junior, forward
Ellis is the leading scorer (12,8) and rebounder (6,6) on the Jayhawks, including 14 points and five rebounds against Texas on Saturday. The junior is shooting 43 percent from the field, which ranks 15th in the Big 12. Ellis has scored in double-digits in three straight and six of the last eight games.
★★★★☆
Nathaniel Kwame Mmwanza
Jamari Traylor, junior, forward
Bill Self said Traaylor has been playing with a strained hip flexor, but he's going to start his ninth game since returning from an early December suspension. Self applauded Traaylor for his hustle plays against Texas. Traaylor is only averaging five points and four rebounds, but he brings energy and spark to Kansas on both sides of the court.
★★★☆☆
PROJECTED STARTERS
PETER TYSON
Kyan Anderson, guard, sophomore
When TCU needs a play, the ball finds its way into Kyan Anderson's hands, who is seventh in the league in scoring with 13.7 per game. He's fifth in the league in assists (3.89) and eighth in assist-to-turnover ratio just behind KU's Frank Mason, and is the best free-throw shooter in Big 12 (8.2 percent) missing just nine of 83.
★★★★
P. MULLEY
Trey Zeigler, guard, senior
Zeigler averages 8.7 points per game and 3.9 rebounds. He's shot a fair 46.1 percent from the field, but the number may be inflated because he rarely shoots the three—just five attempts all season. His 1.21 assist-to-turnover ratio gives you reason to think that Kansas can exploit this
★★☆☆
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Kenrich Williams, forward, sophomore
Kenrich Williams, forward, sophomore A transfer from New Mexico Junior College, Williams ranks fifth in the Big 12 in field-goal percentage. His calling card is his intensity, which may get him to the foul line, but when he does get there, he shoots a woeful 55.6 percent.
★★★★
PRESIDENT
Chris Washburn, forward, sophomore
At 6-washburn, forward, sophiore
At 6-fourth, 8-240 pounds, Chris Washburn has the body to impose his will. Averaging just 6.8 points per game and 5.7 rebounds, he's still not figured it out completely.
But Saturday's 10-point, nine-rebound performance may have helped out his confidence heading into Wednesday. Washburn is sixth in the conference in blocked shots per game (1.53) and may be matched up on Kansas' Perry Ellis throwout the night.
★★★☆☆
The 6-foot-10 center averages 24.3 minutes per game, six minutes down from last year, and just 6.7 points and 6.2 rebounds. Getting the ball to go through the ring has been the biggest issue for Shepherd this season, who shoots just 44 percent from the field, averaging just 4.8 points over the last two games.
Karviar Shepherd, center, sophomore
★★★☆☆
TCU
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AT A GLANCE
PLAYER TO WATCH
The Horned Frogs couldn't possibly have asked for a better start to 2014. 14-0 through the non-conference schedule, TCU was ranked in the top-25 for the first time since 1998-1999. But as the calendar turned to 2015, that's when the gauntlet Big 12 season began to take its toll. The Frogs have kept things respectable in its five losses, dropping three games by less than 10 points (two in overtime).
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Amric Fields, forward senior
Coming off the bench at 6-foot-9,
220 pounds, Fields gives TCU's
frontcourt more length, which is key
in this conference and in any. He has
used that reach for 3.1 rebounds and
7.1 points in just 16.2 minutes per
game.
QUESTION MARK
Sandwiched between Texas and second-place Kansas State — rival and championship contender — the Jayhawks find themselves in prime upset territory Wednesday in Fort Worth, Texas. Bill Self will be the first to tell you that in the conference this year, if you play poorly against anyone, you're going to get beat (that's echoed by every other coach in the league).
Can Kansas avoid the letdown?
61.4
Even with the league's best foul-shooter on roster, Kyan Anderson TCU holds the worst free-throw percentage in the league by almost 5 percent.
BY THE NUMBERS
57. 3 TCU allows the fewest points per game in the Big 12.
131 TCU's ranking in the latest rating percentage index (RPI). Kansas ranks first.
The strength of schedule doesn't make an obvious difference. TCU coach Trent Johnson said Kansas has played just about everybody with the exception of the Spurs and Cavaliers. TCU's schedule had a few more sprinkles and a layer or two of icing, facing zero non-conference opponents ranked in the top-25.
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During the first two months of the NBA season, former KU
By Evan Riggs
@EvanRiggs15
guard Andrew Wiggins went through some growing pains. Likewise, Wiggins struggled early in his career at Kansas before eventually averaging 17.1 points per game and setting the freshman scoring record. Just like at KU, Wiggins has come into his own as the NBA season has progressed.
NBA scouts expected Wiggins to be a good NBA defender, and he has not disappointed. He is averaging 1.1 steals per game and has caused problems for several elite players, most recently holding Oklahoma City's Russell Westbrook to 7 of 22 shooting on Monday.
Through Dec. 23, Wiggins averaged 12 points per game. For most rookies, that would have been considered a success. However, considering the hype Wiggins received coming into the league, he was already being called a bust.
On Dec. 24, fivethirtyeight.com published an article entitled "Forget The Next LeBron James, Andrew Wiggins May Not Be The Next James Posey." Ever since then, Wiggins has taken his game to another level, and has proved that judging a 19-year-old rookie just two months into his career was probably a mistake.
Wiggins was widely considered a project offensively coming into the draft, but has been exceeding those expectations over the last month. In that stretch, he has averaged 20.9 points per game,4.6 rebounds per game and 2.3 assists per game,and has delivered some fantastic performances.
Most notably, on Jan. 23, Wiggins notched 31 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists against the Denver Nuggets. He became the third teenager in NBA history to have 31 points, 9 rebounds and to shoot 65 percent in a game. The other two, Kevin Durant and LeBron James, have gone on to be pretty successful.
During the last month, he has raised his scoring average to 15 points per game. To give you an idea, Kobe Bryant didn't average 15 points per game until his second year. Tracy McGrady, who Wiggins is often compared to, did not get there until his third season.
Wiggins is the only rookie averaging more than 10 points per game. K.J. McDaniels is currently second in rookie scoring at 9.2 points per game, almost six full points behind Wiggins.
The former KU standout has 15 games of 20 points or more. To put that into perspective, the active rookies who rank second through fifth in scoring this season have only done it six times combined.
The absence of Jabari Parker,
ullus Randle and Joel Embiid,
all due to injury, has made
Wiggins' quest for Rookie of
the Year a bit easier. Regardless
of weak competition, Wiggins
is still a worthy winner if he
continues to play like he has
been.
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SOFTBALL Kansas preparing for 2015 season | PAGE 7
Kansas takes on TCU in Texas tonight
BEN FELDERSTEIN
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After an impressive 13-point victory at Texas on Saturday afternoon, the Jayhawks will travel to Fort Worth, Texas, to take on TCU tonight. Kansas had a season-low three turnovers against the Longhorns.
"Taking care of the ball is a big part of what Coach talks about," freshman guard Devonte' Graham said. "That's how you win on the road, and ultimately that helped us win the game."
Since finishing their nonconference schedule undefeated, the Horned Frogs have dropped five of six in Big 12 play. The Horned Frogs' victory against Texas Tech this season was only TCU's second win in the conference since joining the Big 12. The first came two seasons ago against Kansas in Fort Worth.
In its last game at West Virginia, the Horned Frogs fell to the Mountaineers 86-85 in overtime. Despite the loss, this was TCU's second-
highest point total of the season.
Senior guard Kyan Anderson put up 22 points on 7-15 shooting from the field and went 7-7 from the freethrow line. Five other Horned Frogs also scored in double figures.
Kansas isn't without its own
"We're ready for the next game and the next challenge."
FRANK MASON
Sophomore guard
impressive performances. Freshman forward Cliff Alexander scored 15 points and added nine rebounds in the win against Texas, and was named Big 12 Newcomer of the Week for his efforts against Texas and Oklahoma.
In both matchups against the Horned Frogs last season, the Jayhawks scored more than 90 points in easy victories.
Kansas recently took sole possession of first place in the Big 12 with Iowa State's loss to Texas Tech. Kansas leads in-state rivals Kansas State by a half of a game in the conference. TCU is at the bottom of the standings with only one conference victory.
"We're going to come out with the same energy and the same defensive mindset," sophomore guard Frank Mason said. "We're ready for the next game and the next challenge."
Mason has now scored 10 or more points in his last 16 games. He will look to extend his streak to 17 against the Horned Frogs tonight. A win against TCU would be a big momentum builder for Kansas before they host Kansas State in Allen Fieldhouse on Saturday.
"We're going to have to play real good," coach Bill Self said. "They are a much improved team and they've gotten unlucky a few times."
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Kansas guard Wayne Selden Jr. gets to the basket over a TCU defender. The Jayhawks beat the Horned Frogs on Feb. 15, 2014, 95-65. Kansas will take on TCU in Fort Worth, Texas, tonight.
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Jayhawks look for third consecutive Big 12 win
DYLAN SHERWOOD
@dmantheman2011
In order to compete in the Big 12, you have to defend your home floor while trying to steal a couple of wins on the road. Kansas (11-9, 2-5) will begin a two-game road trip this week starting tonight at Iowa State.
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Hilton Coliseum has not been friendly to Kansas as of late. The Jayhawks have lost eight of their last nine meetings in Ames. The last time Kansas won a Big 12 Conference game in Hilton Coliseum was Feb. 18, 2006, defeating the Cyclones 57-56 in overtime. Iowa State has won the last four meetings between the two teams, with the last Kansas victory coming in 2013.
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"We know going in there they have a good environment and good support behind them," senior guard Asia Boyd said. "We've got to match their energy."
Freshman guard Lauren Aldriege goes for a layup during the second half of the Nov. 21, 2014 game against Alabama. Aldriege finished with seven points and six assists in the Jahwahys' 80-55 loss to Alabama. The Jahwahys will be on the road this week, playing in Iowa State tonight and Baylor on Sunday.
Henrickson added that
The Jayhawks are looking for their second-consecutive road win after defeating Texas Tech on a last-second layup by Boyd.
Iowa State (14-4, 5-2) is led by seniors Brynn Williamson and Nikki Moody. Williamson averages 12.7 points and six
["Iowa State] can shoot the three good, scouting defense is good," coach Bonnie Henrickson said, "Moody is one of the best point guards in the league, Williamson is fast and can go out and shoot the three."
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rebounds per contest, while Moody averages 12.3 points and 3.9 rebounds per game. Sophomore Seanna Johnson averages a double-double of 12.1 points and 9.6 rebounds per contest.
"[Iowa State] can shoot the three good, scouting defense is good."
Hilton is a tough place to play and if Kansas can shoot the three-pointer as well as Iowa State, they could be in this game.
"They don't turn the ball over as much too," Henrickson said.
Iowa State has some marquee wins in conference play, including defeating Texas twice. Iowa State is also undefeated at home with 11 of its 14 wins coming in Hilton Coliseum.
If Kansas wants to win its third-consecutive Big 12 game, the jayhawks are going to need the three seniors Boyd, Chelsea Gardner and Natalie Knight to control the offense. The three seniors combined for 49 of the 65 points in Kansas's 65-59 win over West Virginia on Saturday.
Kansas is currently in a four-way tie for sixth with Oklahoma State, West Virginia and Texas Tech. A win tonight will move Kansas to within a half game of Texas for fifth in the conference.
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Faculty welcomes social media policy revisions
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In a message sent to all University email accounts Monday, the University of Kansas asked students and staff to suggest any changes to the University's procedure regarding improper social media use.
The Kansas Board of Regents finalized a social media policy in May 2014. Each university in Kansas uses its own procedures to handle discipline. Those include Wichita State, Kansas State and Pittsburg State.
The procedure that the University of Kansas creates will not have any change on the Board of Regents' social media policy.
Over the summer, a committee met to determine how to implement the policy on Lawrence Campus. The committee had to create a procedure that assessed the scenario in which a staff member used social media improperly.
John Mayhew, president of the University Senate, wanted students to know that the procedure does not apply to
students or hourly student employees. These social media guidelines only apply to University faculty or staff.
"If the procedure is ratified by the University Senate, then the Provost office will add it to the policy library of the university," Mayhew said. "We're not changing the Board of Regents' social media policy. All we can do is come up with a policy that is fair to everybody if someone were accused of improper use of social media."
The University Senate will have a series of meetings regarding the social media procedure starting Feb. 12.
Campus groups not accommodative to all
"The No. 1 goal of the committee's discussions were to make sure that freedom of speech and academic freedom are accounted for and balanced against the Board of Regents' policy," said Marta Caminero-Santangelo, who served on the committee that worked to draft the procedure. "The committee drafted the procedure [and sent it to students] because it was satisfied with [the draft]."
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While many students find it easy to join campus groups, for students with disabilities, joining a campus organization may require more than signing up for an email list or attending a monthly meeting.
Lauren Wismer, a senior from Overland Park who is deaf, attempted to join a number of organizations when she first started college, including AbleHawks and Allies, the KU Equestrian Team and a few campus ministries.
Some of the organizations she tried to join did make an effort to accommodate her.
"There were other members in the group that knew sign language and they would provide me with a written script of the service in the campus ministry," Wisner said.
Unfortunately, there were other groups in which Wismer
"I hate saying it happens, but sometimes when you tell someone that you have a disability, they kind of withdraw and you kind of get pushed to the side as if you can't do anything." Wisner said.
did not feel as accommodated. At some meetings she could not follow what was happening and had difficulty communicating her needs to those in charge.
Students who may need special accommodations can look for help at the KU Student Access Center, which is part of the Academic Achievement and Access Center.
Andrew Shoemaker, director of the KU Student Access Center, said students can submit requests for accommodations and it will do their best to fulfill them.
However, some students with disabilities are reluctant
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The proposed director of diversity and inclusion, Jameelah Jones, has been approved in full Senate and she will begin her duties immediately. Jones is a second-year graduate student in African and African-American studies.
Jones will be the first to hold this position. According to Jones, her position will include various jobs revolving around creating coexistence among all students and faculty on campus.
"I am generally the voice in Senate for the students of diverse populations," Jones said. "I'm drawn to social justice and ensuring that every voice matters and every voice is heard, no matter how small that voice may be in a room. If even one person is uncomfortable or underrepresented, that is enough for someone to step in and rectify the situation. That's how we keep students happy and keep them feeling like part of the family at the University of Kansas."
After reviewing 14 applicants, Student Body President Morgan Said said Jones was selected because of her positivity and drive to create change.
"Jameelah brings such a pos-
tive energy to the staff, especially in second semester as everyone starts to wear down on the year," Said said. "She's got exactly the spunk that we need to keep us all motivated and accountable. She was someone who was very vocal in the open forum last semester, and I admired that she was able to come forward and call Student Senate out, but also offer to help us right what has been wronged."
Jones chose to apply for the
"I applied because I really want to make a difference and I was happy when I saw this position still open," Jones said. "I want the opportunity to affect people and create a change."
newfound position right after the bill for the job passed.
To Jones, this new position has been needed in Senate for years.
"As we saw from last semester's Senate meetings, there is disconnect between
the Student Senate and the multicultural population on campus;" Jones said. "I think there needs to be a bridge for those who feel they are underserved. This position will create that bridge for those who need a voice."
During her acceptance speech, Jones said her first act as director of diversity and inclusion will be to create a connection between administration and multicultural students through the Cultural Competency Training.
"We need to ask the broad questions when we say diversity or multiculturalism," Jones said. "If there is not equal representation in all of these aspects, multicultural students will fall through the cracks."
Chief of Staff Mitchell Cota said this position was created to fill a void of a large concern on campus that the University and Student senates did not care about the rights of minority students.
"Right now she's working on cultural competency for the entire University," Cota said. "I think instilling a value of inclusion on campus is really relevant right now in a time of which there are protests and people advocating for these rights."
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The Kansas Sierra Club is calling for a halt on the fracking until scientists can find injection wells that won't cause earthquakes, or a different solution entirely.
If some get their way, the days of hydraulic fracking in Kansas may be numbered, so long as the disposal process stays the same.
"Fracking" drills into rock formations and pumps a variety of chemicals, sand and water into these rocks under high pressure in order to extract oil and natural gases.
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The foundation beneath the floor of this person's home in south central Kansas has a crack that is getting wider and wider with each round of quakes.
However, the problem isn't with fracking, but rather the aftermath of leftover fluids being dumped into disposal wells; this process has actually been linked to earthquakes.
The places where these earthquakes have been occurring are located on or near geological faults. After the disposal process, the faults often unclamp and start sliding.
"When fluids are pumped into these [faults], they serve as
a lubricant and end up slipping and causing an earthquake," said Joe Spease, fracking chair
of the Kansas Sierra Club. In 2015 alone, Kansas has already experienced 10 earthquakes, according to the Kansas Geological Survey. Luckily for Lawrence, there have not been any earthquakes in Douglas County.
"Lawrence is about as earthquake-free as any place in the state because there are no major faults," said Don Steeples, KU geology professor and interim dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. "The major fault in Kansas runs from Oklahoma, through areas like Manhattan and Wichita to Hays, all the way up to the Black Hills in South
One family was told by their insurance company that the growing crack in their house foundation would cost $30,000
Kansas residents in these earthquake-affected areas are starting to face issues with their insurance companies because their premiums don't cover earthquake damage. Spease said foundations in some homes have already begun to crack from the damage of past, small trembles.
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TOPEKA - Penalties for marijuana possession could be softened in Kansas as legislators seek to lower prison populations and reduce costs.
State officials testified Wednesday in favor of a bill that would drop first- and secondtime marijuana possession offenses below the felony level. The hearing before the House Corrections and Juvenile Justice Committee comes on the heels of discussions last week in a Senate committee on a bill that would legalize marijuana for medical use.
While a second marijuana conviction can currently land a person in jail for 10
Republican Rep. Tom Moxley of Council Grove said after the hearing that it was time for the state to re-examine the way it punishes marijuana offenses.
"The issue of proportionality has been brought up by a number of legislators because we incarcerate an extraordinary number of people for pretty light crimes, nonviolent crimes, particularly in the drug arena." Moxley said.
Schultz said it would result in about 46 fewer prisoners per year, saving the state about $800,000 annually. Jennifer Roth, a public defender, testified that the move would save the state even more in the courtroom and probation administration expenses.
appeared to testify during the hearing, and committee members acknowledged that the state's budget woes made the cost-saving potential of the bill more attractive.
"We recognize a need for frugality in this state. We want bang for the buck, and right now we're just locking people up at great cost, and we need to think that through." Moxley said. "If ever there was a time, this is the time."
to 42 months, the legislation would remove the risk of prison time for offenders with no prior convictions until their third offense, said Scott Schultz, executive director of the Kansas Sentencing Commission, which proposed the bill.
Election reform bill passes in Senate
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Several new rules passed through full Senate Wednesday night and will be added to the Elections Code for the upcoming Student Senate elections this spring. The bill authored by Government Relations Director Will Admuseen and Chief of Staff Mitchell Cota, among others, and was introduced when Miranda Wagner, student body vice president, opened the floor for discussion. The bill did not go through any committees last week.
The goal of this reform is to create a fairer campaigning season, Wagner said. The most crucial change in the bill is that there will no longer be button deals.
In past elections, coalitions could give out buttons with their logos on them. Students could wear these buttons to receive discounts at local businesses.
The new rules also include limitations on distributing materials. Coalitions will purchase no more than one T-shirt per slated candidate and no candidate or coalition's poster will cover the readability of an opponents poster.
"These were created just to address lots of holes within the election code last year and to be able to make a more efficient and fair election for both the elections commission and coalitions," Cota said.
Cota said stricter election rules are now needed to help keep organization throughout election season.
these new rules, Wagner said the reason for many of the new rules are to prevent coalitions making profits off of something like a t-shirt.
"People should never be making a profit off of our elections at the student senate level." Wagner said.
During discussions about
A major debate which resulted in several positive and negative speeches was the decision on whether coalitions could spend their entire campaigning budget on T-shirts or not.
Some speeches argued that a competition to put a T-shirt on well-recognized people such as Bill Self or the chancellor would create an unfair advantage, while others argued spending $1,000 on T-shirts for coalitions would be absurd.
Senate tabled the discussion on T-shirt purchases after a lengthy debate. Once the discussion was brought back up, it passed.
Another bill that passed through Senate authored by the finance committee will fund a documentary about human trafficking within the US. The bill will allocate $130 to the KU Coalition Against Slavery and Trafficking.
One bill includes medical amnesty for underage students who seek medical attention after drinking. This bill would ensure an underage student would not be reprimanded by law for receiving treatment
Admussen also discussed three other bills Student Senate members will propose at Higher Education Day on Feb. 10.
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Bill proposed in Kansas legislature would increase statewide minimum wage to $10.25 in 2018
A bill in the Kansas House proposes to raise the statewide minimum wage by $3 over the next three years.
Rep. Jim Ward (D-Wichita) sponsored the Kansas Working Families Pay Raise Act, or House Bill 2012. The bill states that minimum wages will be no less than $8.25 per hour after Jan. 1, 2016, a dollar more than the current statewide rate. It would then increase again by $1 each year, topping out at $10.25 in 2018.
The last time Kansas raised its minimum wage was back in 2009, according to the United States Department of Labor.
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If passed, HB 2012 would also affect servers and bartenders whose hourly rates are much lower than what you would expect to find when working at a grocery store or in other minimum wage positions, according to the Kansas legislature. After Jan. 1, 2018, the hourly rate for servers would be no less than $3.08.
Miller said that even though her minimum wage rate would increase, it would ultimately have little impact on her.
"I feel like it would make prices raise," she said. "It's not like we get money from anywhere else."
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"We need to make sure that we're being mindful of inclusiveness on campus," she said.
"There already is someone with a disability in every student organization on campus, just based on the numbers," said Marcinkowski, a senior from Jefferson City, Mo. "Statistically, it's impossible for there not to be at least one person with a disability. Now,
whether or not that person has identified openly with having a disability and whether or not those organizations are aware, there's still somebody who has a disability."
To make organizations more accessible, Marcinkowski said organizations need to offer more accessible options.
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To prevent earthquakes and situations like this, Spease, along with the rest of the Sierra Club, is calling for a standstill on the fracking until scientists can find injection wells that won't cause earthquakes.
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occurred there," Spease added. "If the concrete cylinders full of nuclear waste were to topple and crack, a radioactive cloud would be released, blowing toward Lawrence, Topeka and Kansas City."
Steeples said despite the lack of progress toward a solution, the connection between the disposal and quakes has been known for quite a long time, dating back to the 1960s.
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Grad students to present research at 2015 summit
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On Feb. 12, eight graduate students will represent the University at the 2015 Capitol Graduate Research Summit.
The students will join 10 Kansas State representatives, 10 from Wichita State, five from Pittsburg State and five from Fort Hays State at the summit to present their research. KU Medical Center and KU Law School are also represented with eight and five representatives, respectively.
"This summit is wonderful because those in the Capitol and at other universities can see what other graduate students are doing" KU Assistant Dean of Graduate Studies Roberta Pokphanh said. "It is a lovely event that shows the impact of what our graduate students are doing."
The summit was created in 2001 by a group of graduate students.
"The ability to impact the community and the state of Kansas for these students is a big opportunity," Pokphanh said. "The summit was created by students themselves, so this
is an initiative they've taken themselves."
Many students who were selected were overjoyed with the opportunity.
"I was really excited; it's a big event in my life to represent KU at the Capitol so there was a lot of excitement and joy," said Cyrus Maleki, a graduate student from Iran who holds master's and bachelor's degrees. Maleki will represent the Chemical and Petroleum Engineering program at the summit.
"I have been doing research since 2008, so it has kind of formed my philosophy of life and my job," Maleki said. "I live with research. I like the job that I do for the society, especially the subject that I work on."
Maleki studies carbon dioxide emissions in the atmosphere and has worked to stop the gas from deteriorating the environment. He will work to raise awareness at Capitol, where policy-makers and government officials will see him present.
Maleki said he hopes the impact of his and others' work is felt not only around the state of Kansas, but around the world.
"CO $ _{2} $ is one of the most important gases regarding climate
Another graduate student representing the University is Christina Amaro, who has been working toward providing healthy food for low-income families. Amaro will represent the Clinical Child Psychology program at the University.
change," he said. "The research that I do is to mitigate the effect of these greenhouse gases. I feel really good for the work that I do, I see myself as part of a big team that tries to create a better society for global citizens."
"What I look forward to most is speaking to policymakers in order to implement programs that could provide healthier food choices for kids," Amaro said.
Over the course of the past year, Amaro has worked with organizations that work to achieve this goal. Amaro is hopeful that her presentation in Topeka will benefit Kansas.
"This issue is important to farmers in Kansas as well as the people in the state, so my research can have a big impact on the community." Amaro said.
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from alcohol use.
The committee will also be proposing taxless textbooks. Admussen said both Republicans and Democrats seem to be in support of this bill, and he thinks that will help the bill pass successfully.
Finally, Admussen said the higher education committee
could "be on the chopping block" as far as funding goes, so they will lobby to prevent funding cuts.
A bill authored by Michael Walker to fund keynote speaker Dr. Mary Beltran at the 18th annual Graduate Symposium also passed through full senate.
The approved bill will allocate $1,000 to the Film and Media Graduate Council for the funding of the speaker.
A bill also passed which will fund a bachelor of social welfare event featuring social justice writer Michael Patrick MacDonald. He will visit in April and give a public presentation, and $4,780 will be allocated to the event.
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Tommy Thompson holds a $50 pioneer gold piece retrieved earlier in 1989 from the wreck of the gold ship Central America. According to the US Marshals Service, Thompson, a fugitive treasure hunter wanted for more than 2 years was arrested in Florida on Tuesday.
Treasure hunter who found a fortune in gold is captured
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COLUMBUS, Ohio — A treasure hunter accused of cheating his investors out of their share of one of the richest hauls in U.S. history — $50 million in gold bars and coins from a 19th-century shipwreck — was captured at an upscale Florida hotel after more than two years on the lam.
Federal marshals tracked Tommy Thompson to a Hilton in West Boca Raton and arrested him Tuesday. A warrant had been issued for him in 2012 in Columbus after he failed to show up for a hearing on a lawsuit brought by some of his backers.
The U.S. Marshals Service called him "one of the most intelligent fugitives ever sought"
by the agency and said he relied on cash and employed other means to stay under the radar. Authorities gave no details on how they found him.
Thompson, 62, made history in 1988 when he discovered the sunken SS Central America, also known as the Ship of Gold.
The sidewheel steamer went down in a hurricane about 200 miles off South Carolina in 1857;425 people drowned and tons of gold from the California Gold Rush was lost, contributing to an economic panic.
In a modern-day technological feat, Thompson and his crew brought up thousands of bars and coins, much of them later sold to a gold marketing group in 2000 for about $50 million.
The 161 investors who paid
Thompson $12.7 million to find the ship never saw the proceeds. Two sued — a now-deceased investment firm president and the company that publishes The Columbus Dispatch newspaper and had invested about $1 million.
Thompson was arrested on the civil contempt warrant issued in August 2012 and a criminal contempt warrant, which was issued in spring 2013 but was only made public on Wednesday.
Columbus attorney Rick Robol, who at one time defended Thompson's company, has said there is no proof Thompson stole anything. He said Wednesday that he has been concerned about Thompson's health, calling the arrest "the best thing that can happen for everybody."
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I honestly don't mind smokers on campus,but that's just me.
I love how K-State fans think they have a shot at a Big 12 title. #loi
My dog chewed his leash.
That's completely on him.
No more walks.
Koch brothers just need to get their pockets out of KU and politics.
This week it's nice,next week it's the arctic.
Anyone else pumped for March Madness??
Does the Superbowl even matter now? #Defatiriots
Sitting through all these basic classes with basic teachers thinking what am I doing here.
Will twerk for scholarships.
'Unfriending' dilutes social media feeds
Anrenee Reasor
@anreneer
O over the course of a year, many media-garnerin
events took place, from Michael Brown's death in Ferguson, Mo., to the Charlie Hebdo attack in Paris. Friends on social media posted divisive articles, statuses or links proclaiming an allegiance to one side or another.
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One friend refused to align with "Je suis Charlie," because he feels the magazine promotes racist, offensive material. Although he recognized that no lives should have been lost over the cartoons and he values free speech, he does not identify as a supporter of Charlie Hebdo. Other friends voiced opinions regarding the grand jury's decision in the Ferguson case. Some believed the grand jury made a fair decision with the available information, and many more believed Brown's family was not served justice. In less serious topics, friends criticized Iggy Azalea for cultural misappropriation, Taylor Swift for her "Shake
The fabric of my friends, co-workers and social media circle weaves in many different directions.' While I do not think I have the most diverse network in the world, I do see a fair amount of debate and discussion on my news feed. There are people who constantly bring my attention to women's issues, LGBT rights and other passionate topics. Often I click on articles my friends have posted, even if I do not agree with the friend or the article. I see value in having diverse friends.
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From day one, I did not say, "I need a Republican friend, a Hindu friend and a gay friend." But those people made their way into my life, along with many others. When they post articles or statuses I disagree with, I do not wish to unfriend or unfollow them, as some people may demonstrate. If I only remained friends with the people who hold the same beliefs, viewpoints and value systems as I do, my life would be much less interesting. The real world is not a bubble where we can pick
and choose our co-workers, clients and acquaintances.
Maybe being friends with people who lead different lives from you will help you empathize with a wider audience.
I do not suggest keeping friends who are explicitly
racist or ignorant, but to unfriend individuals because they are "stuck in the social justice sewer" or post political leanings that don't go your way is a shame. We can all benefit from variety and different viewpoints.
If you have gone through a
2015 friend purge, maybe it's time to reconsider why you unfriended these people in the first place. Are your reasons valid? Is it because you barely knew them in high school? Is it because you never actually met them, but just blindly accepted their requests? Or is it because they keep posting conservative or liberal propaganda?
In many cases, we can't cut ties permanently because the person making incendiary remarks is a family member or roommate. We can simply hide them from our news feeds. But if we constantly hide people from our feeds, why are we friends with them in the first place? If someone close to you repeatedly posts flagrantly offensive content, maybe you could talk to him or her about it.
But, sometimes our thoughts are best left in our heads. Next time you unfriend or unfollow someone, think about why you are doing it. Maybe you need that friend around.
Anrenee Reasor is a senior from Thayer studying economics and East Asian languages and culture
Medication is most efficient method to fight flu
Monica Saha
@sahahahahaha
This flu season has been an epidemic problem, according
to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The agency determined the H3N2 strain was responsible for many of the illnesses and found that there were 29.9 hospitalizations per 100,000 people affected by H3N2 this year. Unfortunately, this season's flu vaccine does not cover this strain, so you can still catch the flu even if you prophylactically received the vaccine.
One cannot cure the flu, but it's possible to relieve some of the symptoms and shorten their duration. Many students often self-medicate rather than
The immune system is complex - there is no simple way to make it stronger, other than vaccinations, of course. The best way to treat the flu or cold is to target each symptom with medication. Some students prefer the natural ingredients in homeopathic treatments like Airborne and supplements of vitamin C rather than over-the-
spending time at the doctor. The most common alternative remedies include Airborne and vitamin C supplements. Unfortunately, the effectiveness of these alternative remedies have not been scientifically justified.
write about the importance of vitamin C in treating the common cold. After the release of Pauling's book, "Vitamin C and the Common Cold," sales of vitamin C quadrupled, according to the Atlantic. However, the University of Maryland and the University of Toronto conducted studies that found vitamin C is ineffective in preventing cold- or flu-like symptoms.
Airborne is a supplement that contains synthetic vitamins, amino acids and antioxidants — it's marketed to strengthen the immune system in order to fight off colds. However, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission fined the manufacturer of Airborne for showing no "competent and reliable scientific evidence" to prove reduction of colds and the flu.
Vitamin C is necessary for metabolic reactions in the human body. In 1970, Dr.Linus Pauling,a Nobel Prize-winning chemist,
counter (OTC) medication. But it is important to know that OTCs mimic what our bodies are unable to do as a result of an illness, and some can reverse the side effects of an illness.
can progress to serious infections like pneumonia. It is never safe to ignore symptoms of the flu in hopes that it will get better on its own with sleep and natural remedies. Medications are our bodies' friends when we are ill. Airborne and vitamin C can supplement a treatment, but alternative medicine should not be the sole source on fighting the flu.
For example, NSAID products like ibuprofen and aspirin will treat flu aches and pains; antihistamines and decongestants will treat congestion. However, OTCs are only so effective. If symptoms worsen after three days, you should go see a doctor for antivirals. Complications of the flu
"THE IMMUNE SYSTEM IS COMPLEX THERE IS NO SIMPLE WAY TO MAKE IT STRONGER, OTHER THAN VACCINATIONS OF COURSE."
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TRENDING All-female cast of 'Ghostbusters' remake fuels gender controversy
LYNDSEY HAVENS
@LyndseyAlana
Who ya gonna call? Well, maybe no one. These days, thanks to Twitter, all you have to do is click a button to be heard.
As more female figures dominate the entertainment industry, from Beyoncé to Katniss Everdeen, it may seem logical — or maybe surprising — that the next step would be to rewrite classic films with female leads in place of the original male leads.
It was announced this week that the film "Ghostbusters" will undergo a remake with one drastic change: The cast will consist of all female leads.The cast includes Kristen Wiig, Melissa McCarthy, Kate McKinnon and Leslie Jones — four women who are no strangers to comedy. Three of the four have either been or still are cast members of Saturday Night Live, with the exception of McCarthy, though she has hosted the show three times.
Jezebel published an article written by "A Hysterical Man," in which the writer satirically vents about his misguided definition of feminism and his seemingly ruined childhood.
The controversy over the remake has nothing to do with the choice of cast but rather its gender. While some are reveling in the remake, others are far less enthused.
"Bad news, manosphere: F-F-F-F-F-FEMINISTS have seized the "Ghostbusters" franchise, replacing all of the characters that we've grown to know and love," the article says. "'Ghostbusters'? MORE LIKE BALLBUSTERS."
The article hits on several far less satirical sentiments shared by others as well. Countless tweets regarding the new film can be neatly filed into three separate categories: those in favor of female role models, those who are simply confused with the concept of feminism and those who are stuck in the past.
However, as Rolling Stone reported, after Harold Ramis, who played Egon Spengler, passed in February 2014, "any hope of reuniting the original 'Ghostbusters' crew ended." The article said when the remake was announced, director Paul Feig clarified the film was certainly not a "Ghostbusters 3."
"I love the first one so much, I don't want to do anything to ruin the memory of that," he said.
The backlash from some has come along with praise from others. Women on Twitter have said they wish there had been more females in leading roles when they were growing up.
Twitter has also become infused with commentary on the concept of feminism, or at least what it is thought to be, as some claim the film has a feminist agenda.
Amidst all the controversy, it is important to remember that in the end, people are taking time out of their days to debate over a fictional film in which people hunt ghosts.
Edited by Callie Byrnes
YO-YO YOUNGSTERS
Student's skill toy club establishes confidence in kids
TIM MCGINNIS
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Mac Crider picked up a yo-yo for the first time in middle school. Crider, a sophomore from Topeka, is a yo-yo and kendama expert who teaches a class on the art of skill toys.
He teaches the class how to do yo-yo tricks, juggle and most importantly, he helps his students establish a sense of accomplishment.
"One of my favorite parts of teaching these classes is playing with the toys," Crider said. "But, more importantly, I've always had an interest in teaching younger folks about things I like."
Crider is well known in the Lawrence community and by his work colleagues for his yo-yo skills. Nick Guffey, Crider's co-worker at the Toy Store downtown, said he thinks it's special that Crider is able to share his abilities with others.
"Mac is very talented with the yo-yo and kendama," Guffey said. "He can do a lot of tricks other people in the store can't."
When Crider is not busy working or doing homework for his computer engineering classes, he can be found with a yo-yo or kendama in his hands, fine-tuning his skills. He attends classes and clubs where he learns new tricks and interacts with other yo-yo enthusiasts. He said he practices tricks he finds on the Internet nearly every day, and sometimes he even invents his own.
"Typically I just play around with the toys until I do something that I think is cool," he said.
Crider said playing with yo-yos helped him with the self-confidence issues he had as a child. When he created the Skill Toy Club in March, one
of the club's main objectives became helping kids gain confidence. He understands what it is like to lack confidence, and he said he hopes that skill toys will impact the kids in his class the same way they impacted him.
"Whenever I see a kid learn how to use a new toy, it is an incredible feeling," he said. "I love to see the smile on their face and know that they are already becoming more confident."
MAC CRIDER
Sophomore from Topeka
"Everyone has an inner child; you just have to keep it alive. Playing with yo-yos and kendamas keeps it alive in me."
Crider's love for teaching others how to use yo-yos and kendamas doesn't only apply to children. He said he loves to teach his friends how to use the toys, and sometimes he brings them to parties and teaches people there.
"People always get excited when I take the kendamas out," he said. "Their first reaction is, 'Wow, what is that?'
Crider said playing with his yo-yo or kendama is a great way to take a step back from the pressure of college. His passion for toys is what keeps him going every day, and without it he would not be the person he is.
"Everyone has an inner child; you just have to keep it alive," Crider said. "Playing with yoyos and kendamas keeps it alive in me."
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Mac Crider preforms a yo-vo trick at the Lawrence Toy Store downtown where he works.
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5 things to expect from Super Bowl performers
LYNDSEY HAVENS
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Idina Menzel will sing the national anthem at this year's Super Bowl and Katy Perry will perform during halftime. While both of these female powerhouses boast full résumés, what can be expected of them during their upcoming performances on Sunday?
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1. Perry told ESPN she will squeeze in as many familiar hits as possible. Expect a medley of songs from old favorites like "Hot n Cold" to recent chart-toppers like "Roar."
2. Lenny Kravitz will make an appearance, as Perry announced weeks ago via Twitter.
3. The collaboration of Perry and Kravitz will sound very different from the fabricated song Tim Heidecke leaked earlier this week.
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Katy Perry performs on stage on the opening night of her Prismatic World Tour at Odyssey Arena on May 7, 2014 in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
4. Perry hinted she will have fun with her entrance and exit, causing some to speculate she will put the University of Phoenix's retractable roof to good use. Diana Ross departed from her 1996 performance by helicopter. How will Perry top that?
5. Idina Menzel, or Adele Dazeem as John Travolta once said, will sing the national anthem. After her New Year's Eve misfortune in which she failed to hit the high note at the end of "Let It Go," viewers should (hopefully) expect a flawless redemption performance.
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Idina Menzel performs during the 2014 Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles
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Taurus (April 20-May 20)
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Imagine a delicious future.
Don't inadgeta a new trick or fall for a fall tale. Complete a project that's been slow. You're especially powerful this next month with Venus in Pisces.
Group and public activities boost your career.
Follow an expert's plans. Increase your area of influence this week. Take on more responsibility over the next month with Venus in Pisces. Watch for career opportunities Assume authority.
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Stand up for what you love.
Financially it could get tense.
No need to overdo. Create a detailed budget. Travel, explore and study this next month with Venus in Pisces. Set goals, and plan your next adventure.
Review shared finances this month with Venus in Pisces, and discover ways to save. Increase your assets. Re-affirm a commitment. There may be a conflict anyway. Take calm authority, and persuade co-workers.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) Today is an 8
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Today is an 8
Partnerships flow with greater ease this next month with Venus in Pisces. Collaborate on creative projects. Nobody understands your work better than you. Fix something before it breaks. Persuade loved ones to defer gratification, too.
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Today is a 7
Everything seems possible. There's more work coming in over the next month with Venus in Pisces, and it's the kind you like. Keep costs down anyway. What you learn benefits many. Get into a fun work phase. Provide exceptional results.
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Today is an 8
Do something nice for your partner (or someone you'd like to know better). You're luckier in love this month with Venus in Pisces. Explore new ways to create beauty. Play and practice hobbies, passions and talents. Share love.
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Today is an 8
You feel especially beloved for the next month with Venus in your sign. Add some glamour to your personal presentation, with a new style or look. You're irresistible. Pretend you are who you want to be.
Trust your own heart to lead you. You love learning this month with Venus in Pisces. Studying gets fun. You're even smarter than usual. Words flow with ease, so take advantage to write and issue communications. Play with it.
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Today is an 8
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Gather new income. The next month with Venus in Pisces can get quite profitable. Discover your peak professional performance zone. Prove your latest hypothesis. Don't believe everything you hear. Expand your influence.
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Celebrate Kansas Day with films besides 'Wizard of Oz'
ALEX LAMB
On Jan. 29, 1861, Kansas entered the Union as the 34th state, according to Time and Date. Since then, the day has been deemed Kansas Day. On Kansas Day 2011, the state celebrated its 150th birthday. Outside of "The Wizard of Oz" (1939), Kansas doesn't really get due credit in the movies. So, in honor of the state's birthday today here are some films with notable Kansas ties.
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Quantrill's Raid, or the Lawrence Massacre, is fictionalized in Civil War westerns "Dark Command" (1940), starring John Wayne, "Kansas Raiders" (1950) and most notably Ang Lee's "Ride with the Devil" (1999).
Some of "In Cold Blood" (1967), the adaptation of Truman Capote's classic true crime novel about the murder of a family in Holcomb, was filmed at the real Kansas locations. Both films about the author researching the case, "Capote" (2005) and "Infamous" (2006), take place in Kansas as well.
RED RIVER (1948)
In this Howard Hawks western, John Wayne and Montgomery Clift clash over the handling of a cattle drive on the Chisholm Trail from Texas to Kansas.
PICNIC (1955)
William Holden and Kim Novak star in this play adaptation, primarily shot around Hutchinson, about a drifter who comes to a small Kansas town and positively
affects everyone he encounters in his 24-hour stay.
CARNIVAL OF SOULS (1962)
CARNIVAL OF SOULS (1962) Much of this influential horror cult classic about a woman hired to play the church organ in a strange town, made by KU alumnus Herk Harvey, was shot in Lawrence, some in what is now Oldfather Studios.
THE LEARNING TREE (1969)
Kansas native Gordon Parks' autobiographical coming-of-age film follows an African-American teenager growing up amidst harsh racism in late 1920s and early 1930s rural Kansas.
THE GYPSY MOTHS (1969)
THE GYPSY MOTHS (1969) Burt Lancaster and Gene Hackman star in this drama about a skydiving squad performing in a small Kansas town. It was shot in Benton.
PRIME CUT (1972)
Lee Marvin is sent to take down Gene Hackman in this thriller where a Kansas City slaughterhouse also sells sex slaves.
PAPER MOON (1973)
PAPER MOUN (1973)
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during the Great Depression
in this road movie.
THE DAY AFTER (1983)
This legendary TV movie depicts the effects of a nuclear war on regular Americans as it shows Lawrence and Kansas City, Mo., hit by an attack and the resulting nuclear fallout. Most of the film was shot in and
takes place in Lawrence.
THE SECRET OF MY SUCCESS
(1987)
PLANES, TRAINS AND AUTOMOBILES (1987)
Michael J. Fox plays a K-State graduate and Kansas farm boy who figures out the easy way to executive success in New York in this comedy.
DANCES WITH WOLVES (1990)
The first watch party this season was last night against TCU, where fans packed the Traditions Lounge and rallied the team through every minute of a great game!
Steve Martin and John Candy play strangers who must work together to reach Chicago for Thanksgiving after they are left stranded in Wichita in this comedy classic.
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DANCES WITH WOLVES (1990)
Dances with Wolves (1990)
— Kevin Costner's best picture winner, partially filmed in Kansas, follows a Union Army lieutenant during the Civil War who leaves Fort Hays and joins a tribe of Lakota Indians on the frontier.
Watch Parties at the U!
And if we make the Big 12 Championships, the parties will continue every time the Jayhawks play!
KU basketball. Free hot popcorn and Coke products. Big 132" screen. Comfy chairs. Fellow Jayhawks.
What's not to love?
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For the remaining away men's basketball games that the Jayhawks play in the evening, the KU Memorial Unions and the UDK will be hosting WATCH PARTIES at the Kansas Union!
There are lots of options out there for watch parties, but ours is the best! Join us at the U for the next game. February 10, when we take on Texas Tech. We'll save you a seat.
We started the tradition last year, where for each away game, huge crowds LOUDLY cheered our beloved Jayhawks on to victory, while enjoying free snacks and relaxing (if that's possible when the Jayhawks play) in theatre-style seating.
We've got three more evening away games to go before the Big 12 Championship, so mark your calendar with these watch party dates! We start a half hour before tip off, so that fans can settle in and watch the pre-game intel:
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New England digs out after getting 2 feet of snow
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THE BOSTON STREETS
Tyler Whitney throws a load of snow on top of a growing snowbank in front of his home while shoveling out after a winter storm Wednesday in Portland, Maine. Tuesday's blizzard dumped about two feet of snow in Portland.
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BOSTON — Trudging through knee-high snow, New Englanders began digging out from a blizzard Wednesday with grudging respect for the forecasters, who missed the mark in New York but were right on the money in the Boston area.
The storm buried the region in more than 2 feet of snow Tuesday and lashed it with howling winds of over 70 mph.
By Wednesday morning, the city was bouncing back quickly. Boston buses, subways and commuter trains were running again, and Amtrak trains to New York and Washington were rolling on a limited schedule. Flights began arriving at Logan Airport just after 8 a.m.
Capturing the city's resilient spirit, an unidentified man was hailed as a folk hero after he was photographed clearing snow from the finish line of the Boston Marathon, where twin bombs killed three people and wounded 260 in 2013.
Morning commuters highstepped their way through a warren of snowy paths and towering snowbanks that gave much of Massachusetts an almost alpine feel.
"I had to jump out the window because the door only opens one way," Chuck Beliveau said in hard-hit Westborough. "I felt like a kid again. When I was a kid, we'd burrow through snowdrifts like moles."
As the storm gathered earlier in the week, forecasters had warned that Philadelphia, New York and New Jersey could get 1 to 2 feet of snow. But in the end, they didn't even see a foot, as the storm tracked farther
east than expected and vented most of its fury on New England.
In New England, meteorologists had warned the city would receive more than 2 feet, and the National Weather Service said it got 24.4 inches, the city's sixth-highest total on record. Other areas received 2 to 3 feet, pretty much as predicted.
Boston is accustomed to nasty nor'easters and big snowstorms, and with ample warning that a blizzard was coming, officials mobilized thousands of snowplows and called up the National Guard to ensure a speedy recovery.
Early on, Gov. Charlie Baker made a key decision, ordering a driving ban to give crews a chance to clear the mounting snow. Baker said he wrestled with that, but it "worked pretty much as we hoped."
Still, bitter cold threatened to complicate efforts to clear clogged streets and restore power. Around 7,200 people remained without electricity, about half of them on hardhit Nantucket Island.
"We've come out of this in relatively good shape," he said Wednesday.
Forecasters warned that it won't get above freezing in Boston for a week, and more snow — though nothing major — is expected later in the week.
Snow blanketed Boston Common, where the Redcoats drilled during the Revolution, and drifts piled up against Faneeuil Hall, where Samuel Adams agitated for rebellion against the British.
field, Mass., and it flipped a 110-foot replica of a Revolutionary War ship in Newport, R.I., snapping its mast and puncturing its hull.
The storm also punched a gaping hole in a seawall and caused flooding in Marsh-
about 30 inches.
Parts of the New Hampshire coastline got 31 inches. Burrillville, R.I., got 26.5 inches. Thirty-one inches piled up in Sanford, Maine, and 33.5 inches in Thompson, Conn. Orient, on the eastern end of New York's Long Island, got
Around Massachusetts, Worcester got 33.5 inches the highest amount recorded since 1905 and Auburn and Lunenburg each reported 36 inches.
"Our snowblower broke down a couple of times because it couldn't handle all the snow," said Jodi McKim, struggling to free her car in Whitman, south of Boston. "It was a lot of work."
A 53-year-old man collapsed and died in New Bedford, Mass., while shoveling snow Tuesday night, officials said.
Police tied two other deaths, both on Long Island, to the storm: a 17-year-old who crashed into a light pole while snow-tubing down a street and an 83-year-old
man with dementia who was found dead in his backyard.
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In Providence, R.I., a man and his two small children were hospitalized with suspected carbon monoxide poisoning after drifting snow covered a boiler vent on their home.
A forecaster outside Philadelphia tweeted an apology for the off-target forecast there, and National Weather Service director Louis Uccellini said his agency should have done a better job of communicating the uncertainty in its forecast.
Blasio again defended his administration's decision to prepare for the storm by banning travel.
"You can't put a price on safety," he said Wednesday on NBC's "Today" show.
In rural Maine, Leo Moody hoped to dig his ice-fishing shack out of the snow. Sounding like a typically matter-of-fact Downeaster, he brushed it all off as "just a snowstorm."
"Back in the '70s and '80s, this was a typical winter," Moody said. "Now you get a couple feet of snow and everybody freaks out."
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Aundrea Nattiel, who has changed her major five times, credits the George Washington University advisement program for getting her back on track.
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ATLANTA — When Aundrea Nattiel goes in for a session with her college adviser at Georgia State University, there are no secrets.
A detailed computer profile provides information about every class taken and every grade earned by Nattiel during her time at the school, as well as her academic history at the college she attended before transferring. If the junior sociology major withdraws from a class, forgets to take a prerequisite or doesn't register for enough credit hours to keep her on track for graduation, her adviser receives an alert and summons Nattiel.
The high-level tracking and advising done by Georgia State is part of the university's work to improve retention and graduation rates, prevent students from taking unnecessary classes, and ultimately lower college costs and student loan debt. Its progress has gained the school national attention. It was also one of the key factors in state college leaders deciding to merge the university with Georgia Perimeter College, which has struggled in these same areas.
Using 10 years of collected data, Georgia State has developed intervention initiatives, including a robust advising program, to help its students stay on track. The work headed by Tim Renick, Georgia State's vice president for enrollment services and student success, as well as vice
provost — has become part of a national focus on improving college outcomes. Recent data on college students are discouraging. Most students are not graduating on time, according to a report from Complete College America, and loan debt has skyrocketed to more than $1 trillion,
In a recent piece in The New York Times, Renick noted that for students, particularly low-income students, there is a need to complete college expeditiously. If they run out of financial aid, "they're dropping out and they're dropping out with debt and no college degree," he said. "We're giving them at least a fighting chance."
To better help students, Georgia State began using its collected historical data on grades and student outcomes to predict student performance in other classes. The data collection led to the use of a web-based tracking system of more than 700 items that alerts advisers when students have gotten off track. Last year, the system found that 2,000 students
Having the kind of intensive advising that Georgia State does can be a bit disconcerting at first, but it is generally appreciated.
had signed up for the wrong classes.
exceeding auto and credit card debts. In this area, Georgia State has received awards from academic associations, and President Barack Obama lauded the school in November during the White House's college opportunity summit. Call it Big Brother for college students.
Nattiel, the sociology major, participated in required advisement at her previous state school in Georgia, but it was more about what classes were interesting to her, leaving a less-than-focused Nattiel taking classes she didn't need.
"This is about what is going to be good for them, what will help them be successful," said Lindsey Fifthet, one of Georgia State's roughly 70 advisers for students such as Nattiel. With about two years of school left, Nattiel has mapped out her class sched-
ute with Fifield's guidance through graduation.
To get these kinds of outcomes, Georgia State ramped up its advising staff, with each adviser responsible for about 300 students, down from almost 1,000 a couple of years ago.
When Renick moved into the vice provost office six years ago, he realized there were deeper challenges for Georgia State's students. The college has a nonwhite population of slightly more than 60 percent, and almost 60 percent of the college's roughly 32,000 students receive federal needs-based Pell Grants, Renick said.
"This is about what is going to be good for them, what will help them be successful."
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"We knew our approach had to be different because of our population," he said.
Other colleges within the state are also working toward some form of advising and data analytics similar to Georgia State's. The work is key to the state's Complete College Georgia initiative, launched by Gov. Nathan Deal three years ago with the goal of increasing the number of college graduates by 250,000 in the state by 2020. Georgia State's intervention work has yielded tangible gains. Although state funding has declined and the number of economically disadvantaged students has increased, the college has seen a rise in its graduation rates for students who earned their degrees within six years, including those for minority students.
Ten years ago, Georgia State's graduation rate hovered around 32 percent. It increased to almost 54 percent last year, approaching the national six-year rate of 59 percent reported by the National Center for Education Statistics. The college also ranks among the highest in the nation in the number of bachelor's degrees awarded to black students.
"The major successes have not been with programs aimed at certain demographics," said Renick, who has set a graduation goal of 60 percent. "It's an issue of the problems, not people."
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Amie Just
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W that's up with all the fines and hypocrisy in the
NFL?
Wearing Beats by Dre cost San Francisco quarterback Colin Kaepernick $10,000. Why? Because the NFL has a contract with Bose.
Earlier this season, Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman called out the NFL in one of the more strange press conferences of the season. Sherman had a conversation with a cardboard cutout of teammate Doug Baldwin, which Baldwin was holding himself.
"Gee Louise," Sherman said. "You know who does pay me a lot of money? Beats by Dre, the wonderful headphones that I'm wearing. But the league doesn't let me say anything about them. Why is that? That seems a little hypocritical. It seems like we're in a league where they say, 'Players, you don't endorse any alcohol. Please don't endorse alcohol, no DUIs, please,' but a beer sponsor is their biggest sponsor."
Want to wear something with your own trademarked name on it? Well, that's too bad. Seahawks star running back Marshawn "Beast Mode" Lynch could get fined for a hat he wore at NFL Media Day on Tuesday.
With all of the fines the NFL doles out over the season, you would think they would make enough money along with ticket and merchandise sales, right? Wrong.
In October, the NFL Shop sells pink NFL gear, with the proceeds going to the American Cancer Society. That's what the NFL wants you to think.
What's so shady about that? The NFL is a for-profit company, right? Not quite. The NFL takes in more than $9.5 billion a year ... and is a non-profit company.
Lynch was also threatened with fines if he wore his 24-karat gold cleats in the NFC Championship game. The cleats violated the NFL's uniform code.
Cleats have been a hot commodity in the league.
Chicago Bears wide receiver Brandon Marshall was fined $15,000 back in December 2013 for wearing orange cleats That one reminds me of the time I was fined back in middle school for not having the same shade of brown on my belt and shoes.
A "Business Insider" article reports for every $100 in sales of the pink gear, only $3.54 is actually going toward research.
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With everything that is going on, it's pretty easy to see that the NFL doesn't really care about football anymore. It just cares about money.
The Bears' primary color is orange, so why did Marshall get fined for that? It's because the cleats weren't approved by the NFL.
Sophomore guard Frank Mason III dribbles up the court against TCU guard Kyan Anderson during the first half of Wednesday night's game in Fort Worth, Texas. Mason had 16 points, three rebounds and two assists.
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In front of a crowd no bigger than 4,700 people due to TCU's arena being under construction, the Horned Frogs gave the Jayhawks a run for their money in Wilkerson-Greines Activity Center. Behind strong bench play and a good defensive effort, the Jayhawks outlasted the Horned Frogs, 64-61.
After a strong performance against West Virginia that ended in an overtime loss, TCU came out of the gate strong against Kansas. Since their inception into the Big 12, TCU has only two conference wins. One came earlier this season against Texas Tech, and the other came two seasons ago against Kansas.
Kansas' starters struggled in the first half of the game as they were outscored by the bench 20-16. Freshman Devonte' Graham led the way off the bench with five points on 2-2 shooting.
Graham was strong on the defensive end as well, forcing Horned Frog turnovers on consecutive possessions. Graham's turnovers were a part of a 15-2 run that had the Jayhaws up big.
The Horned Frogs chipped away at the Kansas lead as the Jayhawks starters struggled to score to close out the first half. Kansas was only able to take a 36-30 lead into the break with all of their bigs in foul trouble. All five of Kansas' forwards ended the first half with two fouls.
TCU came out of the half on fire, going on a 7-0 run to grab a 37-36 lead while the Jayhawks looked lost on the offensive end. For the next few minutes, the two teams traded buckets and leads.
After a 13-5 TCU run, sophomore Frank Mason took control of the Jayhawks and the game. Mason scored in double figures for his
17th straight game, scoring 16 points on 8-12 shooting with three rebounds and two assists.
On the back of another Jamari Traylor hustle play that ended in a Traylor block and an empty TCU offensive possession, Kansas was playing strong and staying ahead. With two minutes to play, TCU sparked a 9-0 run
to get the game to within two. But five free throws from sophomore Brannen Greene iced the game for the Jayhawks.
and sophomore Landon Lucas led the way with three each.
Kansas' bench continued to outplay their starters, putting up 38 points. Despite the foul trouble, the Jayhawks' big men used their size to their advantage, dominating TCU with 12 blocks. Traylor
Up next for the Jayhawks is the Sunflower Showdown against in-state rival Kansas State Saturday afternoon in Allen Fieldhouse. The Jayhawks still sit atop West Virginia in the Big 12.
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The Jayhawks were seeking their third consecutive win when they traveled to Ames, Iowa, to take on the Cyclones on Wednesday night. Kansas had not won at Iowa State since Feb. 18, 2006, but key stops late in the game secured a 61-56 win over Iowa State.
Senior gaurd Asia Boyd drives to the hoop in the win against West Virginia last Saturday. The Jayhawks defeated the Cyclones last night for a third straight win.
The Jayhawks (12-9, 3-5)
snapped a four-game losing streak to the Cyclones.
Kansas controlled the game for the first half, leading for the majority of the half before Iowa State took a 24-22 lead into halftime.
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But the Jayhawks weren't about to go without a fight.
In a matter of a five-and-a half-minute stretch, Iowa State did not score a field goal. That was until Seanna Johnson hit a jumper, as Kansas trailed 49-43 with 6:30 remaining.
Senior guard Natalie Knight, who was held scoreless in the first half, came out in the second half answering with back-to-
back three-pointers to tie the game at 49-49 with 5:21 remaining.
Reigning Phillips 66 Big 12 Player of the Week senior forward Chelsea Gardner had another big night, giving Kansas a two-point lead off a mid-range jumper. On the next defensive possession she had a block, where she turned it into a layup with an and-one.
iowa State cut the deficit to one with 13 seconds remaining, but Kansas made free throws when they counted. iowa State put up a misfire from long range. Gardner rebounded and made two from the line to seal the deal for Kansas.
Kansas shot 42 percent on 23-of-55 shooting from the field, five of 13 from the 3-point line for 39 percent
and were 10-of-16 from the charity stripe for 63 percent.
charity stripe for 65 percent. The seniors again controlled the offense against Iowa State, scoring 49 of the 61 points. Gardner led the way with another double-double of 23 points and 11 rebounds. This is Gardner's third consecutive game with 20 or more points. Senior guard Asia Boyd added 15 points and Knight had 11
points all in the second half. Kansas, with this victory, pulls within a half game of Texas for fifth in the conference. Kansas is tied with Texas Tech for sixth in the Big 12. Kansas will travel to Waco, Texas, to play Baylor at 1 p.m. Sunday. Kansas fell to Baylor 71-63 in their first meeting on Jan. 17.
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"I miss college."
This famous Tiger Woods quote sums up the thoughts shared by many graduates and athletes alike, following their entrance into the proverbial "real world." These words also ring true for Mario Little and Rodney McGruder, two former Big 12 basketball standouts.
The two were among the dozens of professional basketball players who gathered in Santa Cruz for the D-League Showcase earlier this month, and both said they loved to reminisce about their glory days while doing what they can to stay connected to the school.
but more than anything he appreciated the bond he shared with the coaches.
"I still keep my ties with Kansas (because) being there was just different," Little said. "Even something like running out of the tunnel (in Allen Fieldhouse) was just so special."
Although Little has moved on to playing for the Oklahoma City Blue of the D-League, he still has kept in regular contact with the Jayhawks. Little said he enjoyed going back to Kansas to play against the players on the current roster,
"I talk to the coaches all the time and wish them good luck," Little said. "I love that Coach Self really knows what he's doing. He's been so good at winning (Big 12) titles, especially with teams that really didn't have anybody."
"I still keep my ties with Kansas (because) being there was just different."
MARIO LITTLE
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Little played a fairly significant role in extending Kansas' Big 12 Conference (regular season) championship streak in his senior season, where he had seven performances with at least eight points in conference play. Little's best outing came against the rival Missouri Tigers, as he finished with 17 points on 7-of-9 shooting, adding five rebounds in a 17-point Kansas victory.
year, which has been the case in six of the last 10 seasons. However, a couple of years after Little had moved on, the team would only manage a share of the conference championship, finishing with a record of 14-4.
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That same year, Rodney McGruder led Kansas State to tie with Kansas. McGruder posted 15.6 points and 5.4 rebounds per game while playing an average of 33.5 minutes per night. Like Little, the former Kansas State standout was fond of his college years, and he was especially fond of the opportunities he had to play in the Sunflower Showdown.
"When I was a freshman, one of my favorite guys to play against [was] Sherron Collins," McGruder said. "Then the next year, it was awesome to get to beat Kansas, especially because whenever we play the Jayhawks, we know it's a big-time deal."
The Sunflower Showdown is coming to Allen Fieldhouse on Saturday.
The former Wildcat went on to add that the atmosphere fn Bramlage Coliseum when the Jayhawks came to town made it a "top-two" arena in the Big 12, falling just short of only one other venue: Allen Fieldhouse. Little also claimed Allen Fieldhouse as the best
This year, the Fieldhouse has certainly lived up to the hype, as the Jayhawks are 3-0 in conference games played at Allen Fieldhouse, and they are 11-0 at home this year (one of which was played at the Sprint Center in Kansas City). The team has racked up an impressive 16-3 record, but Little didn't think they were anywhere close to where they
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"Over the break is usually when Kansas starts to get a lot better," Little said. "Once they get back, everyday, you'll start to see that improvement."
Overall, Little said he was happy with the way the team had played so far this year, and he wasn't the only one enjoying the season. McGruder said he loved seeing Kansas State in the top tier of the Big 12
standings, and he said he thought the team could even go on to win the Big 12.
Little, on the other hand, had a different answer when asked who he thought would win the Big 12. The former Kansas guard laughed to himself, flashing a big smile before answering, "I'm always going with Kansas."
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Kansas has edge in cross-state rivalry
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One of the most heralded rivalries in college basketball is the Sunflower Showdown. Twice a year, Kansas and Kansas State square off to prove who truly runs the state of Kansas on the basketball court. While Kansas State has had the better of Kansas on the gridiron, the Jayhawks have had the edge of late on the hardwood.
In the all-time series record, the Jayhawks lead the Wildcats 187-92 including five victories in their past six appearances. The first matchup against the rivals took place in 1907 and the two have matched up yearly since 1912.
During the first 60 years of the rivalry, things remained even between the two teams. It wasn't until 1938 that Kansas sparked a 22-game win streak against Kansas State until 1947.
From 1945 to 1978, Kansas and Kansas State won their conference title a combined 26 times. During the 2012-13 season, Kansas and Kansas State shared the regular season Big 12 title.
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In the 2014-15 campaign, Marcus Foster leads the Wildcats in scoring with an average of 13.8 points per game, shooting 42.1 percent from the field. Nino Williams leads
Kansas State in rebounding with only 4.9 boards per game.
The Wildcats are 12-9 on the season with a 5-3 conference record. Kansas State lost two of its previous three games, including West Virginia and Iowa State. In its loss to West Virginia, Foster scored 15 points on 5-9 shooting from the field.
On the other side, Perry Ellis and Frank Mason III lead Kansas in scoring with 12.8 points and 12.7 points per game, respectively. Mason has scored 10 or more points in 16 consecutive games while averaging 4.2 assists per game and 3.9 rebounds per game. Ellis leads the Jayhawks with 6.6 rebounds per contest.
Kansas' two star freshmen, Kelly Oubre Jr. recorded double-digit points in four of his past five games and Cliff Alexander had a total 28 points and 22 rebounds over his past two games.
The Jayhawks have surged to the top of the Big 12, with a half-game lead over West Virginia. Kansas State has fallen to fifth in the conference, right behind Iowa State. A win for the Jayhawks would do a great deal in eliminating the Wildcats from Big 12 title contention.
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This image provided by Wix.com shows a portion of the company's television ad scheduled to be aired during the Super Bowl on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015. Super Bowl advertisers are being careful not to offend this year. Rather than debating with rayc ads, like some other advertisers, Wix.com went for non-edgy laughs with an ad that shows retired football players coming up with funny fictional businesses, like Brett Favre, center, who invented a charcuteries business called "Fave and Cave."
Advertisers seek attention, not shock in Super Bowl commercials
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NEW YORK — Super Bowl advertisers are being careful not to offend.
GoDaddy decided not to run an ad that showed a dog being sold online so as not to offend dog lovers. The Victoria's Secret angels are fully clothed in its teaser spot, at least, although they reveal more in their actual Super Bowl ad. And an anti-domestic abuse commercial will have a high profile-spot during the game after a year of domestic violence scandals in the NFL.
Advertisers have to find a balance between grabbing people's attention and not going too far to shock or offend a broad base of more than 110 million viewers. They want to be sure to make the estimated $4.5 million they're spending for a 30-second
Super Bowl ad worth it. This year, that seems to mean erring on the side of caution.
"Companies are being more prudent," said MediaPost columnist Barbara Lipper. "It's also a very weird atmosphere with all the coverage about deflated balls and domestic abuse. Maybe advertisers want to be a little more careful in that climate."
Even GoDaddy, which made its name with racy Super Bowl's spot since it began advertising 11 years ago, has been moving away from being edgy; last year one of its Super Bowl ads focused on a woman running a small business.
It's a far cry from the dot.com commercial attempts in 2000, when an E(asterisk)Trade ad showed a monkey in a garage and touted the fact that the company had just wasted $2 million dollars, but MediaPost's Lippert says it makes sense to be restrained.
This year, they promised a warm and fuzzy ad featuring a puppy, spoofing a Budweiser ad from last year that also featured a puppy. But the twist at the end of GoDaddy's spot showed the puppy was being sold online via a web site created with Goddady.com. After it debuted early, a social media storm erupted, with pet lovers finding the ad offensive. GoDaddy said late Tuesday it wouldn't air the ad.
"At the end of the day, our purpose at GoDaddy is to help small businesses around the world build a successful online presence," said CEO Blake Irving. "We underestimated the emotional response." GoDaddy says it has another ad it plans to run.
Wixcom, which helps people build web sites, has taken a lesson from GoDaddy. Instead of debuting as a Super Bowl
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AT A GLANCE
After a long road trip with stops at Texas and TCU, Kansas returns home for the Sunflower Showdown, looking to defend the state and its claim to No. 1 in the Big 12. The Jayhawks won six straight over the Wildcats before their 85-82 loss last year in Manhattan. Kansas hasn't lost to Kansas State in Allen Fieldhouse since 2006.
C
Devonte' Graham, freshman guard
PLAYER TO WATCH
Kansas is a different team when Devonte Graham can come off the bench and spell Frank Mason at the point. Graham has just one turnover since returning from his toe injury a few weeks ago, and has added three or more assists in each of the past five games.
How much does Self use his bench?
QUESTION MARK
Against TCU, it was Landen Lucas, Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk and Hunter Mickelson's first minutes played since the Iowa State game. Foul trouble and an inferior opponent may have contributed. But against Kansas State, who does Self have faith in when his starters run into trouble? Graham, Brannen Greene (in spots) and Cliff Alexander are in that class, but who else?
A. M. Mukwazi
BY THE NUMBERS
Heading into Saturday, the Jayhawks rank first in the Big 12 Conference
1
Sophomore guard Frank Mason has scored in double-digits in 17 straight games
17
BASKETBALL GAMEDAY
1 Kansas has the highest RPI in the country
KANSAS VS. KANSAS STATE JAN. 31 1 P.M., ALLEN FIELDHOUSE
1
BIG JAY WILL CHEER IF
Perry Ellis sets the tone. Ellis knows the importance of this basketball game to the state and to each of the two schools as well as anybody on the roster. Kansas could use him taking matters into his own hands early and take some of the pressure off newcomers.
KU
PROJECTED STARTERS
Wayne Selden Jr., sophomore, guard
Seldon's points are down from a year ago, averaging 8.9 points (down from 9.7 in 2013-14), but his assists are up to 3.1 from 2.5 in 2013-14, while his turnovers have held even at 1.8. His game does seem limited when driving into the lane, but he hits 36.1 percent from behind the three-point arc.
Frank Mason III, sophomore, guard
★★★☆☆
The five-foot-eleven guard averages 12.7 points, 4.2 assists and 3.9 rebounds this season. His best asset may be his consistency, as he's scored in double-figures in 17 straight games. Bill Self has said on numerous occasions that Mason is the decided team MVP.
★★★★
ALAN BARNES
(12-9,5-3 Big 12)
KSU
A unique blend of length and quickness, Oubre is an opposing coach's nightmare in late-game situations. He frustrated Baylor's offense with deflections and blown by Oklahoma's defense to the rim. The freshman averages 8.6 points per game along with 4.8 rebounds and 1.1 steals.
Kelly Oubre Jr., freshman, guard
★★★☆
P.A.
Perry Ellis, junior, forward
It's been sort of a bipolar season for Perry Ellis so far. He either looks like the best player in the conference or new to the game of basketball. Since his five turnover, 1-of-8 shooting day against Oklahoma State, Ellis has averaged 16.3 points over his last three games.
★★★★☆
CITY OF MIDDLEBURG
Never the loudest name on the stat-sheet, but often the most visible player on the floor. Traylor consistently gets Kansas a couple boards, maybe a bucket or two, and all the hustle you can ask for. In just 20.4 minutes per game, the junior averages 1.3 blocks per contest.
Jamari Traylor, junior, forward
★★★☆☆
PROJECTED STARTERS
PARKS
2ND LINE
100 YARD
Marcus Foster, sophomore, guard
The Wildcats' leading scoring averages 14 points per game and scored double figures in past seven consecutive games. Foster is the not just the leading scorer, he is the actual leader on this team. Kansas State coach Bruce Weber said the Wildcat offense runs through Foster, who has scored more than 20 points in a game four times this season.
★★★★
DENVER
BASKETBALL
Nino Williams, senior, forward
The first-year starter has become an offensive force in the Big 12 this season. Williams averaged over 16 points in the past four games, and grabbed over five rebounds in three of the last four games. The senior doesn't shoot many three-pointers, but he often goes to the foul line. Whenever Williams scores over 20 points, he has shot at least six free throws.
★★☆★★
NELSON
Jevon Thomas, sophomore, guard
Kansas State likes to start with three point-guard-like guards. The 6-foot Thomas leads the Wildcats with three assists per game. Even though the offense runs through Foster, there aren't many possessions where Thomas doesn't touch the ball or set up the offense. Thomas is also Kansas State's leading defender with just over one steal per game.
★★★★☆
Wesley Iwundu, sophomore, forward
In the loss against West Virginia, Iwundu was the Wildcats' best player. The sophomore scored a season-high 12 points and tied a season-high of six rebounds. Iwundu is a 6-foot-7 swing-forward who has a great shot, shooting 45.7 percent
from the field. The Kansas State offense has too many shooters on the team, so Iwundu hasn't shot more than nine attempts in one game, but he will hit the shot if left open.
★★★☆☆
TIMMY BROWN
Thomas Gipson, senior, forward
This senior started every game this season and has the best field goal percentage on the team (57 percent). Gipson is the only starter from last season besides Foster, but Weber said Gipson is an extremely hard-working player for his 6-foot-7 frame. Gipson is the tallest player in the starting lineup, and he'll have to keep the Kansas front court off the offensive glass.
★★★☆☆
KSU
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After Kansas State lost seven of its first 13 games, the Wildcats won four of their first five Big 12 games – but they haven't won a Big 12 game on the road. The Wildcats are at the bottom on the NCAA rankings, averaging 65 points per game, which has haunted them after losing their last contest against No. 15 West Virginia, scoring only 59 points.
AT A GLANCE
PLAYER TO WATCH
FASTENING CENTER
Marcus Foster, sophomore guard
The Jayhawks must fear the sixth best scorer in the Big 12. Foster has the ability to put up 20 points on any given day, and the Kansas State offense gain momentum when Foster is rolling. Foster didn't shoot well the last time he was at the fieldhouse, shooting 3-for-12 from the floor.
QUESTION MARK
Can Kansas State compete for rebounds?
Sandwiched between Texas and second-place Kansas State — rival and championship contender the Jayhawks find themselves in prime upset territory Wednesday in Fort Worth, Texas. Bill Self will be the first to tell you that in the conference this year, if you play poorly against anyone, you're going to get beat (that's echoed by every other coach in the league).
BY THE NUMBERS
2. 7 Kansas State wins games by an average of 2.7 points
49 The Wildcats have 18 fewer blocks than West Virginia (67)
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Kansas State is last in the Big 12, making only four three-pointers per game
BABY JAY WILL CRY IF
If Marcus Foster scores 20 or more points. Last season, when Kansas went to Manhattan, the Jayhawks couldn't stop Marcus Foster in an 85-82 overtime loss. Foster scored 20 points and made four of his five three-point attempts, and he isn't much of a passer, only averaging two assists per game this season.
Prediction: Kansas 82 Kansas State 73
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Who should start in the NBA All-Star Game to replace Kobe?
Evan Riggs
@EvanRiggs15
"JAMES HARDEN"
It's rare to be a top-three candidate for the NBA's Most Valuable Player and not be a starter in the NBA All-Star Game. James Harden found himself in that very situation Sunday when the fan voting for the 2015 NBA All-Star Game concluded.
In the ultra-competitive Western Conference, it's almost impossible to name just five starters for the 2015 NBA All-Star Game. But every year, NBA fans are asked to vote on the All-Star Game starters, and these are the top picks in the Western Conference: Stephen Curry, Kobe Bryant, Blake Griffin, Anthony Davis and Marc Gasol.
However, Bryant had surgery yesterday on his torn rotator cuff in his right shoulder and will need a replacement in the All-Star Game. Golden State coach Steve Kerr will choose a starter to replace him. His choices are James Harden or his own player Klay Thompson. I think Harden deserves the nod over Thompson.
Harden has performed at an MVP level this season, averaging 27.6 points per game, 6.8 assists per game, 5.6 rebounds per game and a Player Efficiency Rating (PER) of 27.99.
Harden currently leads the NBA in points per game, as well as win shares at 9.9. Also, the Houston shooting guard is ranked second in PER behind only Anthony Davis, and second in assists per game behind a non-point guard.
Although 1 think Harden is the clear choice, Thompson has had a fantastic season as well. He is averaging 23 points per game, 3.6 rebounds per game, 3 assists per game and 1 steal per game.
Nevertheless, Thompson has had the benefit of playing
was probably the best display of shooting I have ever seen. Thompson can flat out shoot the ball, and he would certainly be very entertaining if he started alongside Curry.
But let's not act like Harden is not an entertaining player, too. His driving ability is unparalleled. And in past All-Star games, he has been more than willing to throw lobs to other high-flyers.
Since Kerr gets to decide who the starter will be, I think it's important that the better player gets the nod, not
"HARDEN IS ASKED TO CREATE SHOTS FOR HIMSELF AND OTHERS, AND IS STILL PUTTING UP BETTER NUMBERS THAN THOMPSON."
alongside Curry, who ranks fifth in assists per game at 8.2. That is not to say Harden does not have a good team, because he does. But Harden leads his team in assists, and second is Patrick Beverley, who averages just 3.2 assists per game. Harden is asked to create shots for himself and others, and is still putting up better numbers than Thompson.
I will admit that Thompson's 37 points in one quarter against the Sacramento Kings
the more entertaining player. Harden has been better than Thompson in almost every category this year, excluding field-goal percentage, blocks and turnovers. If Harden is not rewarded for his MVP caliber year thus far with a starting position, it sets a dangerous precedent that entertainment is more important than talent.
Edited by Mitchell Raznick
Scott Chasen
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"KLAY THOMPSON"
James Harden is a better basketball player than Klay Thompson — this is not something that can be debated, but it also isn't the question being asked.
If starting an All-Star game were based solely on talent, Kobe Bryant wouldn't have originally been voted in before getting injured. And if you look at the voting, there are other instances where this is the case. Jeremy Lin, who has struggled to find minutes while with the Lakers, has
But his style doesn't really match the way the All-Star game is played. Harden averages 27.6 points per game, but nearly one-third of those occur at the free-throw line. Thompson, on the other hand, scores fewer than 11 percent of his points at the free-throw line. When free throws are removed from the equation, he averages far more points per 40 minutes than Harden. None of this even accounts for the "star" aspect of the game.
Harden is certainly a well-known player, but Thompson has taken the NBA by storm this year. Thompson
"WHEN FREE THROWS ARE REMOVED FROM THE EQUATION, HE AVERAGES FAR MORE POINTS PER 40 MINUTES THAN HARDEN."
more All-Star votes than Ty Lawson, who is second in the NBA in assists and fifth in the Western Conference for scoring at the point guard position. This isn't just a recent development either.
makes up one half of the best starting backcourt in the NBA, known to many as "The Splash Brothers." He also had a historic performance recently, scoring an NBA-record 37 points in one quarter against the Kings. For comparison, in Wilt Chamberlain's
James Harden is a great player, no doubt about it.
100-point game, he "only" scored 31 points in a quarter. That's a 20 percent difference. Thompson also set an NBA record by hitting on nine out of nine three-point shots in that quarter; who wouldn't want to see that in an All-Star setting?
Finally, it's important to take into account not only the record of the two teams, but their record against each other. Golden State currently sits atop the NBA at 36-6, while Houston is more than six games back, and Golden State's average point differential of +11.9 is nearly three times that of Houston (+4). The teams have met four times this year, and Golden State has won each meeting by more than 10 points. Additionally, Golden State's coach, Steve Kerr, will be the coach of the Western Conference All Stars this year.
With all that taken into account, there really is only one answer to who should start in the All-Star game. It's the man who is shooting nearly 3 percentage points better from the field and 7 percentage points better from the three-point line than Harden, and is widely regarded as one of the NBA's best scorers: Klay Thompson.
Edited by Mitchell Raznick
Men's golf team looks to capitalize on successful fall season
The fall season was a successful one for the men's golf team. The team played in six tournaments: the Wolverine Intercollegiate at the University of Michigan, Ram Masters Invitational at Colorado State, Badger Invitational at Wisconsin, Sagamore Preview in Noblesville, Ind., Price's Give 'Em Five Invitational in El Paso, Texas, and finished out the fall portion with the team's first invite to Hawaii at the Ka'anapali Collegiate Classic..
Led by coach Jamie Bermel — who has mentored such pros as Masters champion Zach Johnson and Martin Laird when they were college athletes — the team hopes to carry their success into the spring season. The Jayhawks
did not finish lower than eighth in the six tournaments in the fall, coming in as high as second place at the Ram Masters Invitational.
The team was led all season by sophomore Chase Hanna, who played in all six events and shot in the 60s seven times. Hanna tied for second at the Ram Masters Invitational. Another leader for the team in the fall season was Logan Philley, who also played in all six events and scored three rounds in the 60s.
Hanna and Philley will play in six tournaments and start play in Palm Desert, Calif., at the University of Wyoming Desert Intercollegiate on Feb. 20.
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History ahead:first Super Bowl OT
BARRY WILNER
Associated Press
PHOENIX — Almost as dominant as New England's performance in the AFC championship game was the showing for Pro Picks in both conference title matches.
A sweep.
Now comes the toughest choice of all, and even the odds makers are uncertain on this one. The Seahawks (No.1, AP Pro32) have gone from a 3-point favorite to, well, no favorite at all. The Patriots are a slight favorite, and that seems logical for the top two seeds.
The Patriots (No. 2, AP Pro32) seek their fourth championship in the Tom
Brady-Bill Belichick era. Seattle is after a second straight crown, the first team to manage that in a decade. Guess who did it most recently?
"We've had some pretty tough losses in past Super Bowls, but none of those matters at this point," quarterback Tom Brady said. "We've got to go out there and we've got a big challenge. We've got a team that is the defending Super Bowl champs. Those guys worked hard. They've earned their spot here. They've won two great playoff games, and we have, so that's what makes for a great
Of course, the Patriots (14-4) also lost their past two trips to the big game.
fight."
Styles make for great fights, too, and this is a classic matchup: potent offense for the Patriots, stingy defense for Seattle (14-4).
In many of those, the defensive team winds up the winner, as happened last year when the Seahawks manhandled Peyton Manning and the Broncos. They'll need to be just as efficient this time against Brady.
"We look at it as just another opponent in front of us. But
... those are two Hall of Fame quarterbacks, so obviously it does have a little bit of weight behind it," defensive end Cliff Avril said. In 2014, Seattle got off to such a quick start — a safety on the first offensive
Yep, New England.
snap for Denver — that the Super Bowl never really was close. With New England's ability to rally, including from a pair of 14-point deficits against Baltimore in the divisional round, the Seaahaws recognize they can never relax.
Nor can the Patriots, knowing very well that Seattle's recent achievements make it as formidable as any opponent could be.
Given recent developments, it seems much of America is rooting for New England to be beaten Sunday, citing the deflated footballs investigation and a past history of stretching the rules (Spygate). If that is so, sorry America.
Patriots, 27-24, overtime.
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HALF SUMMARIES
1st half
The Jayhawks got off to a strong start, thanks to Perry Ellis, who scored on the each of the team's first two possessions. However, after picking up a couple of fouls, he headed to the bench, where he spent the rest of the half. At the break, eight of the 11 Jayhawks to play had a field goal, and two of the three players that didn't score were starters.
2nd half
KANSAS
1
TCU came out firing, taking the lead off a 7-0 run, but Mason quickly answered, giving the Jayhawks the lead, and the team would barely hold on down the stretch,
as Brannen FIELD Greene made 5-of-6 free throws.
KU STATS
FIELD-GOAL PERCENT: 46.2
3-POINT FIELD GOAL
PERCENT: 37.5
REBOUNDS: 40
ASSISTS: 9
KANSAS
64
36-28
TCU
61
30-31
TCU STATS
FIELD-GOAL PERCENT: 30.6
3-POINT FIELD GOAL
PERCENT:15.4
REBOUNDS:49
ASSISTS:9
PETER BROWN
TOP KANSAS PERFORMER
FRANK MASON POINTS:16 REBOUNDS:3
TOP TCU PERFORMER
4
KENRICH WILLIAMS POINTS:13 OFFENSIVE REBOUNDS:7
PHOTOS BY TONY GUTIERREZ/ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Mason
GAME TO REMEMBER
While he did miss a couple of free throws down the stretch that could've ended the game, Frank Mason was absolutely the Jayhawks best player on the night. Mason led the team in points (16) and made field goals (8), and it wasn't even close. Every time TCU went on a run, he was there to respond.
Oubro Jr.
GAME TO FORGET
Oubre Jr.
Oubre was not at 100 percent coming into this game, as he was recovering from flu-like symptoms, and it certainly showed. The freshman missed all three of his field goal attempts, finishing the game with no points for the first time since Nov. 30, when the Jayhawks defeated Michigan State.
UNSUNG HERO
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With Perry Ellis in foul trouble, Landen Lucas came off of the bench and made his presence felt. The redshirt sophomore racked up eight points and seven rebounds, and it was just the second time in his career he recorded more than five points and five rebounds in a game. Without him, the team shot just 50 percent at the line.
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A Kansas swimmer does the breaststroke at a home meet last season. The swimming and diving team returns home Saturday for the first time since December.
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Swimmers prepare for a heat in Robinson Natatorium last season. The Jayhawks take on Arkansas at 10 a.m. Saturday.
AT HOME/ON THE ROAD
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AT HOME/ON THE ROAD Kansas is 5-1 on its own turf.
Arkansas is 2-1 on the road.
FAST FACTS
1. Kansas is the only Big 12 opponent Arkansas has faced season.
2. Arkansas is the only SEC opponent Kansas has faced all season.
3. Last season, Arkansas hosted Kansas and won 207-91. The season previously, Arkansas came to Kansas and won 219-81.
4. Kansas and Arkansas have competed every year since 2007. Arkansas has won every time.
COMMON OPPONENTS Kansas and Arkansas have competed against one common opponent: Missouri State.
The Razorbacks hosted the Bears on Jan. 23 and made easy work of them, winning 191-96.
Kansas faced Missouri State
on Oct. 25 and dominated them 277-75.
STAR COMPARISONS Kansas junior Haley Mold.
en's fastest time in the 200-yard freestyle of the year is 1:50.94. Arkansas junior Anna Mayfield posted a comparable time of 1:49.90 earlier this season.
Kansas freshman Hannah Driscoll's fastest time of the year in the 50-yard freestyle is 23.78. Arkansas senior Susanna White's season best in the event is 23.68. If the two swim against each other on Saturday, Robinson Natatorium could get loud.
ALMOST THE END Saturday's dual against Arkansas is the second-to-last meet in Robinson Natatorium before championship season. It's also the last non-conference meet Kansas has for the season.
ALMOST THE END
The meet is Arkansas' last dual meet of the season before the Virginia Tech Invitational and the SEC Championships.
Track to host final home indoor meet of the season Friday
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The Kansas track and field team will host its final home indoor meet Thursday and Friday in Anschutz Sports Pavilion.
Most events will take place Friday, beginning at 9 a.m. with the women's weight throw and men's pentathlon 60-meter hurdles. The heptathlon 60-meter dash, shot put, long jump and high jump will take place Thursday afternoon starting at 2 p.m.
In its previous meet, the Kansas State Indoor Triangular in Ahearn Field House on Jan. 17, Kansas took third place behind Kansas State and Wichita State. The field will be much larger Friday, with 20 schools competing in the meet. Notable include Kansas State, UMKC and Fort Havs State.
Coach Stanley Redwine said the meet would be more reliant on the team aspect because more players will be able to compete than in the triangular.
letes," Redwine said. "I think that's the most important thing. If our athletes are competing at their very best, the team will do well."
Two events to key in on are the men's 1,000-meter and men's 3,000-meter. Senior Evan Landes, freshman Chris Melgares and senior James Wilson finished with a 1-2-3 sweep of the top spots in the 3,000 meter in Manhattan two weeks ago. In the 1,000-meter, senior Josh Munsch and sophomore Daniel Koech took the top two spots.
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There are four separate heats for each event. The first two 1,000-meter heats will start at 1 p.m. and 1:15 p.m, and the final two at 5:35 p.m. and 5:40 p.m. The 3,000 meter will start at 2:20, 2:50, 6:40 and 6:55 p.m.
Senior Jonathan Fuller will also look to build on an impressive performance in Manhattan, jumping a career high 6 feet 10.25 inches in the high jump. The event is scheduled for 3 p.m.
"Week by week and meet by meet, you want to perform better than you did the previous week," Redwine said. "I think if we are doing those things, we're moving in the right direction. The coaching staff has done a great job in preparing the athletes to compete well."
The final event of the day will be the men's 4x400 relay, the first of two heats set to start at 7:45 p.m.; and the second at 8:05 p.m.
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