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Everything you missed this summer is inside: from new University leadership to the latest video game craze. Not to mention some quick refreshers on how to navigate campus, classes and beyond. Read about where the Rock Chalk Chant got its start, and what campus landmark is dubbed the "Big Tooter." Check out how one residence hall is accommodating the entire gender spectrum, and how to get help if you think you need to sue your landlord.
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Campus customs come with long tradition
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Coming to the University of Kansas is a brand-new, exciting experience for so many freshmen, but the things they do at the University may not be so new.
The University has many exciting traditions that have developed over its 150-year history.
Rock Chalk, Jayhawk K11
Perhaps one of the most well-known and well-flaunted traditions, the long, drawn-out yell is now linked with basketball and Allen Fieldhouse, though it can be heard elsewhere. But a book by Robert Taft, "The Years on Mount Oread," traces its origins to science students and oratorical contests.
At a meeting in 1886, the students in the University Science Club expressed their desire for a club yell and their faculty advisor, Professor Bailey, suggested "Rah Rah, Jayhawk, KSU," (The University was once known as Kansas State University) said three times in quick succession, according to the book.
The Jayhawk was not even the official mascot of the University at the time, but a nod back to the nickname given to Kansas abolitionists during the border skirmishes of 1850's, also known as "Bleeding Kansas."
As the Science Club adopted the yell as their official call, "Rock Chalk" was eventually substituted in as a nod to the limestone rock that makes up Mount Oread. As
Taft writes in his book, "The yell has thus uniquely preserved Kansas tradition and Kansas geology, with both of which we are well supplied."
In covering an 1886 oratorical contest in Topeka, the school paper, the University Courier, suggested that the school needed a college yell. The science club's yell attracted attention and by the oratorical contest in the spring of 1887, the students were said to have been velling the chant.
The long, drawn-out yell we know today, followed
The yell has thus uniquely preserved Kansas tradition and Kansas geology, with both of which we are well supplied."
Robert Taft historian
by three short chants, was adopted by 1889. Taft suggests that it was this yell that popularized the figure of the Jayhawk and led to its eventual adaptation as the University's mascot.
The Steam Whistle
As often as Jayhawks hear the University's traditional yell, the frequency of that chant cannot begin to rival that of "The Big Tooter," the steam whistle that today signals the end of classes.
Stauffer-Flint Hall, blew at 7:45 a.m. as a wakeup call and late at night to signal curfew, according to a KU History article written by John McCool. In 1912, it was changed to mark the end of classes and the beginning of the passing period.
Originally, the whistle, now located on top of the power plant behind
The shift to marking the end of classes caused controversy between instructors and students, McCool writes. Chancellor Frank Strong told students that they could leave class as soon as the whistle sounded, even if instructors were still lecturing. Several instructors thought it rude when their students would immediately run for the door and students got angry when instructors kept them after the whistle.
The University Daily Kansan even occasionally published the names of professors who kept their students after the whistle. The professors fought back with their own story in the paper, according to McCool, saying that they had a right to finish their thought, rather than stopping mid-sentence. Some declared that they were hard-of-hearing and couldn't hear the whistle.
The issues between professors and students over class ending are not completely gone today, but they have been helped over the years by the whistle's move to the centrally-located power plant and the additional of an automatic timer.
ible number of hills during their time at the University, but no walk is as anticipated or meaningful as the walk down the Campanile Hill towards the Memorial Stadium on Commencement Day.
Graduation ceremonies Students going to school on Mount Oread will trudge up and skid down an incred-
Graduation ceremonies
Originally, graduates walked from the old Fraser Hall (located about where Wescoe Hall is now) down to the Robinson Gymnastium on Sunnyside Drive, according to Taft's book. In 1924, graduation was moved
to the stadium and the graduates would gather at Strong Hall before walking down to the ceremony.
Almost as important as the walk down the hill, the walk under the Campanile Tower is a vital part of graduation. Supposedly, a student who walks under the tower before graduation will not graduate on time. No one is quite sure where this legend comes from, but a 1950 issue of Graduate Magazine marks the first time graduates walked under the tower on the way down to commencement.
Students can learn more about KU Traditions and history by visiting kuhistory.com or the Spencer Research Library. The Office of First-Year Experience and Public Affairs Office also host a Traditions Night on Saturday, Aug. 20 as part of Hawk Week.
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College is the first time many students live independent of their parents and with roommates. Initially, it seems that everyone is excited to live with people they don't know. Roommates meet up, they post pictures on Instagram (#Roomies), and they imagine late nights eating pizza. Yet these expectations often become a filtered version of reality. Relationships with roommates can grow sour as the dishes are left passive-aggressively unwashed for the third day in a row and trash begins piling up in the most obscure places (behind the couch, on top of the TV, etc.). For those who are new to the roommate experience or those who are still improving, here are some tips to being a better roommate:
Bring a reasonable amount of appliances, furnishings, necessities, etc. that can be used by everyone in the room. Do not split payment on these
items, however, because then it will be unclear who has possession over them when move out day comes.
Take part in the housework: cleaning, taking out the trash, dishes, etc.
If you have a problem regarding one of your roommates, address the problem. Don't talk about the problem behind that roommates back and expect it to get solved.
Pick up after yourself. Don't leave your clothes, shoes, food, drinks, etc. strewn all over the place,
especially in community areas.
Respect your roommates' schedules. Even if you aren't early to bed or early to rise doesn't mean your roommate will be the same way. There are few things worse than a groggy, grumpy roommate being woken up in the middle of the night.
Spend time away from your roommates. When you're cramped up in a house, apartment or dorm with other people, tensions can rise and your tolerance
for even the smallest issues can drop.
Overall, the best way to be a good roommate is to act how you would like your roommates to act and respect the space and belongings of your roommates. You and your roommates will likely break some or all of these rules at one point or another. The key in those situations is to admit blame and correct the issue.
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College is many things. It is a time for growth and education, friendships and introspection. While we students enjoy the freedom and diversity of choice and time, we must remember why we enrolled in the first place. We enrolled to get a degree, to make money, but most importantly, to learn Here are four valuable tips to make the most of your learning experience.
1. Ask questions and encourage discussion in class
Odds are that you are not the only person confused in class. Speak up! Not only will it be beneficial for you, but also your
classmates. Additionally, the professor will take note of your interest and participation. Be cautious when asking several questions, however. There is a fine line between helpful and downright obnoxious.
2. Control your schedule
College can be roughly divided into three realms: social life, sleep, and school. Now pick two of those. To reduce deadlines and extra stress, plan how you will allocate your time. So, whether this requires a planner, a note in your phone or a superb memory, create a schedule.
3. Be accountable, go to class
Your parents will not be there to wake you up. Your school will not hold your hand. If you miss, that is tough luck. Always email your professor if there is a real reason. Of course there are classes where you can slip by not buying a book and only showing up on exam days. But those are truly rare. The majority of classes have strict attendance policies. For example, in my history of contemporary art class I earned a D. Even though all my papers and exams averaged a 94 percent, I skipped class here and there. In the end, it totaled a staggering 11 missed days. I had to retake it. In my women, gender and sexuality studies class, I missed 4 classes when the cut off period was 3. I had to drop and take a W. Showing
up is half the battle. There is more to it than simply going. Sit where you will be seen. The farther a student sits, the lower the grade in the course tends to be.
Within two weeks, you will forget 80 percent or more of what you have heard. If you choose to take notes on a computer, try not to be distracted or distract others with your addiction to Sons of Anarchy or whatever. Those who take notes on a laptop tend to fall victim to simply recording the professor verbatim. Taking notes by hand produces significantly deeper understanding and improves retention. In your notes, implement an outline and be systematic. Write with
4. Take notes
a smooth pen for fluidity and speed. Keep subject notes dated and together. To save time, abbreviate. Writing down examples is important for thoroughly understanding the presented material. If you do not understand the material and cannot ask questions, leave gaps in your notes and revisit them later. At a later time, with supplemental resources, you can return and relearn.
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Getting to know the libraries on campus
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Studying can be a process for some students, one that is unique and different for every person. Some jam out to their favorite music, while others need complete silence to focus. Some get together with friends, while others shut themselves away. Some prefer the privacy of their room or apartment, while others prefer the library.
The libraries at the University have much to offer students, and whether you're a seasoned Jayhawk or new on the hill, getting to know the libraries could help you in your academic endeavors.
"There are seven libraries on campus, with lots of spaces for students to use as well as extensive collections, both online and print, that all students in all disciplines should be utilizing," said Jill Becker, head of the Center for Undergraduate Initiatives and Engagement at Watson Library.
Becker said five of the libraries are specific to schools and subjects. These include: Spahr Engineering Library, the Art & Architecture library, the Music & Dance Library, Kenneth Spencer Research Library and the Wheat Law Library.
Anschutz Library and Watson Library are more diverse in content and services, and are used by a larger variety of students, she
said.
"Watson, which is sometimes called the main library, mostly has humanities and social science collections, as well as the international collections," Becker said. "Anschutz is very popular with undergraduate students. The learning studio is located there, which is a collaborative learning space. The writing center is there also, as well as tutoring services, group study spaces and research assistance. Anschutz also houses the sciences, education, business and political document collections."
Sydney Wickliffe, a junior and University library intern, said she prefers Watson when it comes to studying, and Anschutz for finals
"I think Anschutz is a great place, but it feels a little more social, which makes it hard for me to study," Wickliffe said. "The learning studio in Anschutz is one of my favorite services that the libraries offer. I used it a lot during finals to study with friends. It's really nice to have your own space with a whiteboard to work."
Wickliffe said Watson will also have its own, smaller area similar to the learning studio this semester. It will also have new furniture and power outlets to make group studying easier, according to Becker.
"New furniture is being placed on the third and fifth floors of Watson to better meet the needs of students," Becker said. "The old furniture was a little dated, and wasn't conducive to the kind of studying that students like to do. There will also be more power outlets for students to use."
In addition to new group studying options in Watson, Becker said students will also be able to practice presentations in the new Studio K.
"We installed what we're calling Studio K, which is a
studio where students can practice presentations. It's a private setting with all of the technology students will need to record and watches themselves," Becker said.
When it comes to learning about library services, Becker said stopping in for a visit is a good first step to take, as well as asking librarians for help.
"Firstly, visiting us or going to the website is the best way to find out what we have to offer," Becker said. "Secondly, I really want students to know that it's ok to ask for help. Research can be really challenging, especially in a large library system like what we have here at
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File Photo/KANSAN Students walk through the entrance to Anschutz library. Anschutz is commonly used for studying.
Going to the librarians with questions is one of the best things students can do to find out what the libraries have, Wickliffe said.
"I really would recommend becoming familiar with the people working at the front desk and throughout the library, no matter which one you are at. I feel like a lot of people don't know about some of the resources that are available through the libraries. Forming those relationships is so useful because they know so much about what is going on." Wickliffe said.
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Becker said students can communicate with library staff online, as well as in person.
"Students can chat with librarians online through Ask a Librarian, which is one of our more popular
resources. Students can ask questions or even set up a meeting with library staff for general questions and research consultation," Becker said.
For more information, visit lib.ku.edu, and find out how you can best utilize the resources available.
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The new augmented-reality game Pokemon Go allows players to see a virtual world of Pokemon characters through their smartphones.
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Summer 2016 will be remembered as the beginning of a phenomenon: Pokemon Go.
It's a game that has attracted both gamers and non-gamers alike. According to the Google Play store, there have been 100 million downloads since the game was released on July 6.
The premise of Pokemon Go is for players to catch as many Pokemon as they can acquire by walking around their community with their cellphone. The GPS in the phone pinpoints the location of the Pokemon. There are also teams in the game that a player can join once they reach level five: Team Instinct (Yellow), Team Mystic (Blue), and Team Valor (Red).
Dedicated Pokemon players will probably still keep playing it until they capture every possible Pokemon."
Johnathan Tran Pokemon Go player
Pokestops are certain locations in town that give players items that add assistance in the game. An important objective of the game is to take control of gyms around the community, which consist of churches, monuments or other landmarks. The more Pokemon a player collects, the faster a level up is achieved.
Additionally, the game tracks distance that is walked by players participating in the game. Once a player completes each target successfully, a new Pokemon is hatched.
Pokemon Go has been welcomed with positive reviews from University students.
"I like Pokemon Go because it gets you active and outside," Hilary Robertson, a graduate student from Wichita, said. "It's nostalgic
since I played Pokemon as a kid and it's fun meeting other people. We all help each other get rare Pokemon or battle at gyms."
Avid Pokemon Go player Jared Coltharp, a senior from Chanute, shared similar views to Robertson about Pokemon Go.
"My favorite thing about Pokemon Go is that it gets me moving and makes me want to walk more," Coltharp said. "I think I've been playing it about every other day. I'll probably play it every day when I get to Lawrence."
Even though the game has shown much enthusiasm from players, there have been technical issues that have risen with its popularity.
"While the glitches can be annoying, a lot of people don't realize that the game is still [being developed]," Coltharp said. "Discovering the game's glitches is the purpose in this stage of development. Threatening to quit playing the game because they're trying to fix the glitches is just childish. That's the reason you even have the game. Also, it's free."
Michael and Jonathan Tran, two brothers studying at the University, said they play the game roughly four to eight hours a day. The most popular places, they said, are Massachusetts St. and Broken Arrow Park, near 31st and Louisiana.
The Tran brothers said during the summer, they played the game anywhere from four to eight hours a day. And they're not going to stop anytime soon.
"That's where we usually go on most nights to camp there, people put the lures down there," Michael Tran said.
"We've been playing it before it got hyped up and everything," Jonathan Tran said. "The thing is, people who go for the hype probably are starting to quit right now because they're just in there just because it's a fad."
"Dedicated Pokemon players will probably still keep playing it until they
The two said they're dedicated veterans of the Pokemon games, and have been playing them long before smartphones existed. This newest version, they said, has been useful for exercise and meeting fellow players.
capture every possible Pokemon." he said.
"It's good exercise," Michael Tran said. "I'm a disabled vet, and it helps me get out of the house and walk around."
The future of Pokemon Go looks to be progressive, as does the future of augmented reality, and virtual games. Coltharp said he thinks there is a future for games like it.
"It's the newest technological advance in gaming, alongside virtual reality, and it was a very challenging thing to develop," Coltharp said. "These types of games just seem to make the experience more immersive, which, for a lot of people, makes the games a lot more enjoyable."
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With the start of the fall semester just around the corner, parking at campus is going to be a little bit tighter.
With spaces limited know the rules
At a community forum earlier this year, it was announced that there would be a loss of 1,300 spots due to construction for the 2016-17 school year.
"Students should know the rules with regard to their own permit," said Donna Hultine, director of Parking and Transit. "If they buy a residence hall permit, for example, they should know which parking lots their permit allows them to use. Students should read signage at the entrances to parking lots. The sign includes what type of permit is valid to park there and the times the permit is required."
Despite the restrictions on the spaces, students will still be held responsible for parking according to the rules, which includes parking according to their permit.
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The downside of the residential dorm parking is even though one is guaranteed a parking permit if they purchase one, there may not be spots in close proximity to their dorm.
On campus, there are many different traffic signs that students need to keep an eye out for. Signs state at the top the lot number and what kind of permit is needed to park there, the hours the lot is restricted.
"In my experience, there weren't enough spots by the dorms for how many people had parking passes," Kim Kaufman, a sophomore from Humboldt, said.
Know your permit
Color zones, which consist of blue, red, yellow and gold, will be marked with the specific color on the top of the sign.
With parking on campus comes parking violations. If a student gets a parking ticket, it can be paid through the same parking portal that a student buys a pass through. Furthermore, a student can file an appeal
"Each sign is different," Hultine said. "For example, yellow zones are generally restricted (appropriate permit required) 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. In residence halls lots, restrictions are generally 7 a.m. Monday through 5 p.m.Friday."
on a parking ticket.
Abbey Snell, an alumna from McPherson, commuted to campus last year. She remembered the difficulty of parking close to the recreation center, where she often visited.
"It was always a struggle to find a spot in the recreation parking lot," Snell said. "I parked near, in stadium parking too, and it was a pretty long walk. Sometimes, it was hard to find a spot. On the bright side, I did not receive any parking tickets at my time at KU."
How to deal with tickets
If a student is new and receiving their first parking violation, they can take a First Time Ticket Forgiveness Quiz for a chance to get their first ticket fee waived.
"Additionally, students can also come into our office at 1501 Irving Hill Road during office hours to pay tickets in person," Hultine said.
To avoid getting a parking ticket, students are encouraged to look closely at signs, and always park in their designated areas.
Choosing a permit
Commuting students can purchase a yellow, garage yellow, park and ride, or carpool permit. Carpool permits are new to the Fall 2016 semester, and allow students in groups of three or more individuals to park in lot 52 or 61, or other student yellow zones. These permits cost $229 per student.
Graduate students are eligible to purchase an annual parking permit for the Allen Fieldhouse garage for
For students still wanting to purchase a pass, permits are still available. None of the yellow area permits have sold out yet.
$217. Students have to be put on a waiting list to gain this type of permit, however, and this typically takes close to a year.
"We're still taking names for lottery lists for all housing. Lotteries will be conducted Aug. 19," Hultine said. "Students should watch their official KU e-mail for notification."
Campus construction leads to updates in accessibility
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As construction continues and new buildings emerge, the ADA Resource Center for Equity & Accessibility is working to ensure that students of all abilities can access the entire campus.
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), initially passed in 1990, received updates in 2010 to ensure greater design standards for new buildings and renovations. According to Catherine Johnson, director of the University's ADA office, these standards provide for accessible ramps, elevators, lifts and more to accommodate students with a wide range of abilities.
"We're built into a hill, so figuring out how to navigate the topography is a huge challenge," Johnson said.
However, these standards only apply to structures and renovations implemented after 2012, according to the ADA website. Many of the University's older buildings and historical buildings still remain below standards of accessibility. But construction of new dorms and buildings such as the business school along with renovations to buildings like Summerfield Hall are improving the landscape over time.
According to Johnson, multiple offices are accountable for accessibility in the construction process. Many of these features are obvious to contractors, such as ramps and elevators, as well as accessible bathrooms with full-size stalls and lower sinks. But not all disabilities are visible, and the Office of Design & Construction Management (DCM) works with the
crews to highlight some of the finer details.
sized while creating and modifying digital materials. The ADA office aided in the recent launch of Accessible KU, an umbrella site for all accessibility resources and offices offered at KU. The site includes a number of visual resources, such as accessibility maps, that are still being updated in light of ongoing construction.
"There's a requirement in the 2010 standards for auditoriums to have assistive listening systems," Johnson said. "And sometimes that's something that's forgotten until it's pointed out."
Budig, Haworth and the new Capitol Federal Hall have all been outfitted with assistive listening systems to help people with hearing impairments in lecture halls. These accommodations include an FM microphone system and an induction looping system installed in the floors and ceilings of the venue, to transmit audio from lecturers directly to students' hearing aids.
"Some of [the maps] are old enough that they have buildings that don't exist on them anymore," Johnson said. "We're all aware of that and we're working on it."
Presently, Accessible KU offers four separate maps for main campus, west campus, parking and the Hawk Route. The parking map is the most recently updated, since it includes the two new dorms, but Johnson is working to combine all four into a single, comprehensive map.
Johnson stressed the importance of inclusivity for all disabilities when designing new features. She said this has been empha-
The Hawk Route is an accessible route connecting Sunnyside Avenue with Jayhawk Boulevard through a network of ramps, elevators and tunnels. According to the ADA office, the route is about 450 feet and guides users both inside and outside with signs labeled "Hawk Route," located along pathways and near automatic doors and elevators. As of now, the Hawk Route primarily utilizes those buildings in compliance with the 2010 standards.
"We're working on making that route even more accessible," said Johnson.
Johnson said the ADA office is creating video guides to show people using the route. It is currently being edited and will likely be rolled out in August. The Hawk Route will also be supplemented with an audio script of the route so
people with visual impairments can download it as a podcast and more easily navigate campus.
While the Americans with Disabilities Act requires campuses to comply with certain standards of accessibility, it does not provide any funding for Universities to do so, Johnson said. The DCM has a list of projects that are not up to standards and sets aside money for ADA projects, but it's up to University leadership to determine how that money is spent.
"Some of our buildings are older, so it's a challenge to include every site that someone might want to access," she said. "Every building on campus needs to be accessible. There is a cost to keep in mind, but if there's a building we know that doesn't have an elevator, that has to be a top priority."
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social media has been prevalent at the University for years, but some students may not being using it to its full potential. Here are nine accounts that any student should follow to get the most out of their college experience and data usage.
KU UNION
@KUunion
The KU Union is a gathering place for all University students. It hosts many opportunities to eat, shop,and meet.
@KUunion currently has 3.368 followers, and is very active. It also keeps its followers updated on other meeting places around campus and new buildings.
KU FYE
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Perhaps their Twitter handle, @newjayhawks, says it all. The account KU FYE is aimed at helping new students make the most of their first year experience. They currently have 3,302 followers. "Our Twitter account allows us to uphold our motto of helping first-year students to discover, engage, and belong by sharing resources and establishing connections in the KU community," said Cornelius Baker, the Education Program Assistant for Office of First-Year Experience.
KU ATHLETICS
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KU Athletics, @KUAthletics, has 165.006 followers. These followers are students, alumni, and fans from around the world. The KU Athletics Twitter account serves as a hub for all of KU's separate sports accounts. Followers of KU Athletics will view schedules, behind the scenes, and the stats of their favorite team.
Hot Box Cookies is a student favorite, which could explain their 13.017 followers. Their Twitter account serves three cities, Lawrence included. Followers can tag along for free cookie opportunities, and good deals throughout the school year. Hot Box Cookies is located at 1200 Oread Ave.
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@KUSenate tweets about upcoming changes to the University. They also keep followers up to date on when and where to vote, which is critical during election season. KU Senate has 2,207 followers.
KU NEWS
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@KUnews is the official Twitter account for the University. Its bio states, "The University of Kansas lifts students and society by educating leaders, building healthy communities and making discoveries that change the world." This Twitter account covers all of these attributes for its 60,399 followers, by updating them on academics, opportunities, and KU life.
The main goal of KU's university-level social media accounts is connecting with people and compelling them to engage with the KU story," said Erinn Barcomb-Peterson, Director for News and Media Relations.
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Bert Nash and CAPS relationship secure despite cuts
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Bert Nash, the Lawrence community mental health center, is feeling the impact of state funding cuts to mental health services. On July 1, with the beginning of the new fiscal year, the center lost nearly $1 million of its $11.5 million budget, CEO Dave Johnson said in an email.
In May, to balance the state operating budget, Gov.
Sam Brownback cut funding for the state Medicaid program by four percent. The reduction amounted to a loss of $30 million in funding for mental health hospitals across the state.
Even with the loss in funding, however, the relationship between Bert Nash and Counseling and Psychological Services at the University will not change, Johnson said. During the student fee review process for the 2016-17 school year,
members of Student Senate approved a $1.60 increase in funding provided to Bert Nash.
Johnson said the increase will allow Bert Nash to maintain the services provided to University students, which include medical evaluations for more serious mental health conditions which CAPS is not equipped to treat.
CAPS Director Mike Maestas confirmed in an email that he was not aware
of any impacts on the relationship between Bert Nash and CAPS due to state cuts.
Johnson said Bert Nash's Medicaid health home program, "Bert Nash Health Connections," felt the most impact from the cuts, and positions within the program have been eliminated or reassigned. The health home program was formed with the goal of improving how care is coordinated for patients with both mental and chronic
medical conditions.
In addition to the reduction in the state Medicaid funding, Brownback also vetoed a provision in the state Department of Aging and Disability Services which required mental health centers such as Bert Nash to screen patients seeking admission to Kansas' two mental health hospitals.
"The elimination of the screening program not only means a loss of revenue, it
means more people waiting for hospital beds, more admissions, and fewer people diverted to more appropriate care," Johnson said in the email. "We are and will continue to do everything within our means to see that people get the care they need [...] Still, cuts of this magnitude will be felt by consumers and staff."
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School can make some students a little stir-crazy. The stresses of the classroom can stack up when most of one's day is spent at a desk. When stress is high, it can be tempting to lay down for a nap or throw on some Netflix, but going outside and doing something active can be can be rewarding and relaxing.
Mikey Wagner and Kevin C. skate at Centennial Park, west of Iowa St. and between 9th and 6th St.. It offers disc golf, paths, and other amenities.
For those looking to golf, disc golf, skate, bike, jog or even just relax under a tree. Lawrence has a great many options to choose from. For those of a more adventurous nature, there's Clinton State Park, just west of the city.
Roger Steinbrock, marketing coordinator for Lawrence Parks and Recreation, said there are various trails and parks within Lawrence that may be of interest to students.
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"We have 54 parks that range from community spaces to simple playgrounds," Steinbrock said.
Popular locations include Centennial Park by Iowa Street, which features a disc golf course and skate park, as well as Riverfront Park, which also has a disc golf course, Steinbrock said.
Steinbrock said Holcom Park is a good option for those looking to play baseball, kickball, handball or tennis.
"South Park on both sides of Massachusetts Street is another popular park for college students," he said. "We often see students throwing Frisbee or playing catch there."
"Holcom Park is more of a traditional park. Our adult recreation leagues play baseball and kickball there,
as well as tennis. It also has a recreation center, which is open to the public," Steinbrock said.
For those looking to get some cardio the old fashioned way, the trails and paths around Lawrence may be of interest.
"We're very trail-rich here in the community," Steinbrock said.
One of the things Parks and Recreation is trying to do is connect all of the trails around Lawrence, Steinbrock said. It is a project they've dubbed the "Lawrence Loop."
"We're about 13 miles short of connecting them," Steinbrock said. "Once it's complete we'll have an entire loop that will basically circle the city. Many of the parks will be included in the loop as well, so people will be able to move between various parks."
Steinbrock said many of the trails can be used to skate and bike as well. Those who prefer park skating also have a number of options to choose from.
We're very trail- rich here in the community."
Roger Steinbrock Marketing coordinator for Lawrence Parks and Recreation
"We have skateparks at a few of the parks, for those interested in skateboarding. There's one over at Centennial Park, and another at Deerfield Park. There's also one at Holcom park, which is more of a beginners area," Steinbrock said.
While the outdoor swimming season will be ending soon, Lawrence has year round options, as well as an exciting opportunity for those with furry friends.
"The outdoor aquatic center will be shutting down around Labor Day, but we have an indoor aquatic center as well. The indoor facility is currently getting a new air conditioner, but it will open up on Sept. 6 with the fall hours," Steinbrock said. "One exciting thing we do on the last day for the outdoor aquatic center is the Pooch Plunge, which is kind of a unique feature. People can bring their dogs and swim from four to seven on that day, which is the day after Labor day."
Steinbrock said there are also two parks for dog owners which include Mutt Run by the Clinton Lake dam and one in Riverfront Park.
If you tee it up instead of chucking a disc, there are a number of golf courses scattered throughout Lawrence. This includes the city operated Eagle Bend golf course near Clinton Lake.
"Eagle Bend is an 18 hole course with different sets of tees ranging from yellow to championship. A lot of times golf courses are set around neighborhoods. Eagle Bend is different because it's out in nature. There's a lot of wildlife to be observed, including some wild turkeys that hang around the area," Steinbrock said.
If fishing, hiking, camping or even Nordic skiing is more your thing, Clinton State Park is a short drive west of Lawrence.
Clinton State Park Manager Bruce Husman said there are many trails throughout the park, as well
"We have 22 miles of hiking and biking trails, some of which get pretty rough. We also have some cross country skiing trails on the north side of the park. None of which are too difficult, most are green level difficulty," Husman said. "There are ample fishing areas around the lake. Crappie and walleye can be caught in Clinton Lake. There's also a trout fishing pond."
as plenty of camping and fishing options.
"There are two beaches on the lake. The Corps of Engineers has the more popular beach, which is the larger one. Our beach is a bit smaller, and it's located just off the main road down a flight of steps."
Husman said there are also swimming beaches around the lake.
In addition to fishing
and hiking, Husman said there are 383 camping sites around the park,214 of which have water and electricity,169 of which are primitive sites.
"Prices for the sites are $11, $19 and $21. Three tents or one camping unit can be placed on any of those sites," Husman said.
Beyond camping, hiking and fishing, Husman said there is also an archery range and sand volleyball areas around the park.
If you're itching to learn more about recreation opportunities in Lawrence or out at the lake, visit the Lawrence Parks & Rec website, lawrenceks.org/lprd, or the Clinton State Park web page.
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Newly-appointed Provost Neeli Bendapudi looks to use role to give back to the University
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Now-Provost Neeli Bendapudi gives a presentation on her candidacy for the position. Bendapudi took office on July 1.
When newly-appointed Provost Neeli Bendapudi concluded her presentation for the vacant position in April, she showed audience members her father's 47-year-old University ID to demonstrate what the University has meant to her and her family.
"This is why KU means a lot to me. I want to do this genuinely, because it transformed my life, my family's life, and if I get this opportunity, all I can tell you is my heart and soul will go into this job," she said to the audience.
Now that Bendapudi has officially been approved as provost and executive vice chancellor, a role which she assumed on July 1, she wants to use the office to give back to the University.
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Bendapudi, who previously served as dean of business, is the oldest of three children and grew up in a small town in south India. She said her father decided to obtain his doctorate around the time she was five.
"We knew that he was going somewhere far away, and honestly did not know where it was or what it was. But he came to KU," she said. "He had choices, interestingly. It could've been Iowa, Wisconsin, or [the University of Texas], but he picked KU and he made the best choice possible, in my mind."
Later, Bendapudi and her husband, Venkat, the senior lecturer in the School of Business, had the opportunity to return to the University and obtain their
graduate degrees. During that time, she said they served as the University host couple, a former program in which a married couple lived in the Chancellor's guest house and hosted the most distinguished guests to visit the University.
"Every way KU could help us, they did. So then you feel like you've got to give back to KU," she said. "I've been able to communicate that with a small group of people. Now I have a bigger platform from which to share it."
One of her first priorities will be addressing student retention. Bendapudi said. She said it is essential to create a pipeline for the future regarding low retention rates within marginalized populations.
"Students come first in my book. That's the reason for being a university. The biggest thing that I see for our students: when student retention is low, it hurts the students a lot," she said. "Our chancellor really believes in it as well, so we've worked our priorities together and we've talked about it. She's [told] me, 'absolutely, go do this.'"
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actually a core value of mine. It's not even a priority, it comes down to values."
Another priority for Bendapudi will be furthering campus discussion on
issues relating to diversity, equity and inclusion. She said the role of provost begins with "supporting the work that so many people have done so much for."
"Diversity is actually a core value of mine. It's not even a priority, it comes down to values," she said. "Everybody, irrespective of the identities they hold, irrespective of who they are, what background they come from, they're a Jayhawk."
In addition to continuing discussions of diversity, as well as continuing the work completed by the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee last semester, Bendapudi said she wants to work with members of the Multicultural Student Government, which was vetosed by Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little in May.
"We need to look at bringing the key people to the table. We need to keep in mind what the objective is that we're working toward," she said. "Clearly, [a Multicultural Student Government is] not the viable option, is what we were told. That doesn't mean those objectives don't matter anymore. What I will be focusing on is, 'what is the problem we're trying to solve and are there other ways to get there?'"
Sara Rosen, who has held the provost position on an interim basis since January, said in an email that Bendapudi "possesses a great deal of positive energy that will serve the campus well."
accomplishment during her interim tenure was furthering diversity, equity and inclusion discussions.
Rosen said her greatest
"During the past semester, our campus experienced a great deal of turmoil around diversity and inclusion through protest and activism. I was able to hear the concerns from students, faculty, and staff and to mobilize the campus to develop significant plans to move the campus forward in diversity and inclusion," she said in the email. "We have much work to do to create a truly safe environment that is inclusive for all students, staff, and faculty to live, learn, work, and grow. We are committed to doing so."
Rosen left the University in July after accepting the position of dean of the college of arts and sciences at Georgia State University.
Bendapudi said she wants to ensure the continuation of the University's strengths in her new role, including the dedication of faculty and staff and comfort of students within their respective communities.
"Whenever you come into any new organization, it's what are we doing now that we need to keep doing? What are things we're doing now that we should get rid of? What are things that we don't do that we need to make sure that we don't do?' she said. "I think that KU does so many things very, very well."
First Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion looks to make the University a 'model for the nation'
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She is a passionate advocate for social justice and empowerment, using her skills as an educator and community leader to inspire and mobilize others. She is also an effective leader in the workplace, providing support and guidance to colleagues and team members. She is committed to creating a more equitable and inclusive society, where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.
She is dedicated to learning new skills and techniques, and to inspiring others to do the same. She is also a strong believer in the power of community, and in the importance of building stronger communities around shared values and goals.
She is proud to be part of a dynamic and thriving community, where she can make a positive impact on the lives of others. She is a strong advocate for social justice and empowerment, and is committed to creating a more equitable and inclusive society.
She is proud to be part of a dynamic and thriving community, where she can make a positive impact on the lives of others. She is a strong advocate for social justice and empowerment, and is committed to creating a more equitable and inclusive society.
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Professor Jennifer Hamer, Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, a new position in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
▶ ELLE CLOUSE
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Jennifer Hamer has been named the Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, a new position in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences. She assumed the role on July 1.
The decision to create a specific job with the purpose of recognizing and solving problems in the area of diversity, equity, and inclusion came about when Carl Lejuez, dean of liberal arts & sciences, felt that there was need for improvement.
"Supporting diversity in the University setting has
been an important focus for me throughout my career," Lejuez said. "When I arrived last spring, students, faculty and staff were making their voices heard about our university's climate, and I took those concerns seriously," he said.
Hamer began working in her field at the University of Illinois as the head of the Department of African-American Studies. While there, she coordinated three projects that dealt with diversity, race, and building academic programs.
She has also been involved in several journals,
the topic of which include women, gender, families of color, black women, and race and society. Hamer has most recently spent five years at the University as a professor and faculty member.
"This kind of work has been part of my portfolio, formally and informally, probably since I came into the Academy," Hamer said.
Hamer believes that her passion and her own family inspire her to continue this line of work.
"I'm African-American, from a military working-class family background," Hamer said. "The
experiences of my own family, and not just my immediate family, but my extended family, really moved me to be a person that made a difference."
Hamer said she thinks that while the role is a necessity, the work is truly the important factor in her position. She emphasized that there is room for growth both on campus and in our society as a whole.
"I hope that the position elevates the work enough, that people have the will to do better. I do know that this is a moment that we do have an opportunity to move forward in a real and
Hamer is excited to begin her work and has a main goal in mind. She hopes to establish an opportunity for faculty, staff, and students to become educated in the areas of diversity, equity and inclusion.
meaningful way," Hamer said.
"I think our starting point is our faculty, staff, and administrators. If we understand how to do things better, than we're better able to move students in that direction," Hamer said.
Hamer plans to focus on making sure people understand what the expectations
are in terms of their behavior, and in an academic setting. She believes that the University can accomplish what none has done before.
"We actually can be a model, not just for the region, but for the nation," Hamer said. "If everyone is willing to be a community and be a college where everyone, regardless of race, ethnicity, sexuality, gender, gender identity, economic class, regardless of whether you're first generation or third generation, that you know that when you come to KU, that we're here to support you."
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HOW A BILL GETS PASSED
Any senator can author a bill,but it must be sponsored by at least one other senator. Technically, an unlimited number of senators can be sponsors on that bill.
Once a bill is drafted and sponsored, it is sent
to the Student Body Vice President, who assigns it to be heard in two of the four committees.
For example, if a bill gives funding for a project in the Asian American Studies Program, it would likely
be assigned to the Finance and Multicultural Affairs Committees The legislation is then heard in both committees, and it must pass both by a simple majority before it can be heard by Full Senate.
If the bill passes both committees, the Student Body Vice President will then put it on the schedule to be debated at Full Senate the next week.
With the exception of a few types of bills, everything must again pass by a simple majority of senators present before it moves on to the Student Body President.
Legislation code: a bill is a piece of legislation that allocates funding, creates a
program, etc. A resolution is essentially Senate giving its opinion on something in the news, like a controversial piece of legislation in the Kansas Legislature, or something the University itself has done.
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Sophomore spends summer on the campaign trail
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In late summer 2015, Dylan Jones, like many Jayhawks, found himself on Daisy Hill facing his first year of college. Like most, Jones wasn't quite sure where he was going, but he was excited for the paths his new adventure would take him on.
Jones found his home with the University group "College Republicans," a primarily conservative group of students that discuss and promote the Republican party on campus. Jones was also involved in Student Senate as a finance associate.
During the spring semester, Jones accepted an internship with State Representative Jerry Lunn, and this summer, he helped
campaign for Gene Suellenthrop, who was elected as the Republican nominee for Kansas State Senate District 27 in the Aug. 2 primary.
Toward the end of his first semester on campus, Jones attended an internship fair. Though he was studying economics and political science, he came in with an open mindset.
"I was looking toward something involving business and economics," Jones said. "When I met Jerry (Lunn), we hit it off and I found out I could receive credit for the internship. It was just something I couldn't turn down."
It was from shadowing and working with Lunn that Jones heard about Suellentrop's senate campaign in his hometown of Wichita, KS. Following the internship with Lunn, Jones
connected with Suellentrop and was hired for the summer.
"If someone would have told me on move-in day that I would get an internship at the Capitol, and then campaign for Gene, I would have probably called them crazy," Jones said.
For 12 to 14 hours a day, Jones's job on the campaign trail consisted of knocking on the doors of all registered Republican voters in the district and finding out the issues that concerned them, as well as rallying support for Suellentrop.
"I knew that we would be working very hard almost every day in 100 degree heat. Besides that, I didn't know what to really expect. I knocked on over 3,000 doors just by myself and each time someone different answered with something new to say," Jones said. "It took some time to develop expectations."
Suellentrop's campaign manager, Chase Blasi, said the day-to-day campaigning of a state race is different than that of a national race.
"Local elections impact the people far more than national and state elections," he said. "It is a lot of reaching out to family and friends, and direct face-to-face communication."
One challenge that the Suellentrop campaign faced was campaigning for an open seat in the state Senate. The current senator in the district, Les Donovan, held his seat for over two decades before announcing he would not seek reelection.
"Normally there is an incumbent privilege. With an
open seat, lots of people will challenge you," Blasi said. "This year is an anti-incumbent year in the presidential election. So it was the greatest asset for our campaign to not be an incumbent."
Unlike a large nation-wide presidential campaign, Jones has enjoyed connecting personally with the people he interacts with daily. He and several of his co-workers live in the district Suellentrop is campaigning for.
"My boss tells me that campaigning is like your first child," Jones said. "When you win, you love it for life. If you lost, you just lost your first child."
Blasi said the hard work of a campaign results in either great excitement or great sadness on Election Day.
"[The campaign workers] spent the last 2 months dedicated to campaigning in the 100 degree weather. It is usually a huge relief but involves a lot of high anxiety," Blasi said. "It all can be a huge success or a huge disappointment."
Jones and his coworkers were not disappointed. Suellentrop won the primary election by 105 votes, securing 51% of the votes over opponent Lori Graham, 4,045 to 3,946.
After working on the campaign, Jones said he has learned valuable lessons that can't be taught in the classroom; primarily: hard work pays off.
"This has all taught me that focus and motivation is all key," Jones said. "Half the battle is getting out the door and starting."
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Universities strive to provide welcoming living environments for their students, however institutions have not always thought outside of the gender binary."
Vanessa Delgado
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Gender-inclusive housing now available at Lewis
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To better serve students who don't identify on the gender binary, the University will be implementing gender inclusive housing, starting this fall.
Due to the efforts of Student Housing and the Center for Sexuality and Gender Diversity, Lewis Hall will reserve a small amount of four-person suites for students who wish to opt out of gender-binary housing.
The housing change was sparked when the SGD expressed concerns to student housing officials about students feeling marginalized in campus housing.
"I asked that a group of our staff work with SGD to look into it. They connected with students through SGD and through our housing government groups last year to assess the situation and get a sense for the scope of the needs and how
to best meet those need," said Diana Robertson, director of student housing.
Vanessa Delgado, the assistant coordinator for SGD, believes that universities across the nation are putting forth effort to be accommodating to all students, but there is still progress to be made.
"Universities strive to provide welcoming living environments for their students, however institutions have not always thought outside of the gender binary," Delgado said.
Delgado said that University students have been active in the discussion for change, not only in the realm of housing, but other facilities as well.
"Our students have advocated for gender-inclusive spaces for many years, whether that is in housing or in restrooms across campus. This is a monumental step for the inclusion of our students who do not identify within the gender binary," Delgado said.
So far, there are only a few units reserved exclusively for gender-inclusive housing. The suites will consist of two bedrooms with bunk beds in each, as well as one bathroom and living area per suite. They will remain the same as all other four-person suites in Lewis Hall. Robertson said she is excited about the interest in them.
"We're pleased to have two students assigned so far. We don't know yet if all the units will fill," she said.
Overall, Delgado is excited about the mutual effort and accomplishment of both SGD and student housing.
"The Center for Sexuality and Gender Diversity is proud to have worked with KU student housing on this initiative. Student housing has made great strides in making our university more inclusive and the Center is thankful to have such great allies on campus."
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While SGD and Student Housing are content with the progress they have made, they still look forward to seeing their plan come to fruition during the fall semester.
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help Student Housing in the implementation stages and to serve as a resource to all residents and undergraduate, graduate and professional staff," Delgado said. "We are looking forward to telling incoming trans and queer students about this
new option, in hopes that they will know that they are valued at KU."
For more information about how to be placed in gender inclusive housing, contact Student Housing at 785-864-4560.
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A breakdown of student services at the University
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From tutoring to doctors visits, the University offers many services to students. Here are some that first-year students should know about.
AAAC
The Academic Achievement and Access Center's main goal is to help students reach their maximum potential, such as having equal access to activities, events, facilities and classes. The AAAC offers numerous programs and services for students to enhance their academic experience, including tutoring services, student strategy consultations, group workshops and supplemental instructions. The AAAC is located in Strong Hall Room 22. It is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Watkins Health Services
The Emily Taylor Center for Women & Gender Equity is designed to help create leadership and advocacy of gender equity. The center provides assistance and advocacy to students of all genders, and also also extends its services to students at the Edwards campus, parents, and the community. ETC services and appointments are private. The ETC is located in 4024 Wescoe Hall.
Watkins Health Services provides students medical care and outreach programs. It is accessible to all students at the University. Watkins features its own pharmacy, where students can transfer their prescriptions from their hometowns, and receive counseling from pharmacists about medication. It is also home to the University's Counseling and Psychological Services, where students can make appointments with psychiatrists and psychologists. Watkins also provides STD testing and gynecological services.
Watkins Health Services is located at 1200 Schwegler Drive, and is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Saturday, 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. Walk-in hours are from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday and Saturday 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Student Involvement and Leadership Center
The Student Involvement and Leadership Center (SILC) is where student groups and clubs are organized and run, including Greek life. For ways to get involved, visit their office, which is located in room 400 on the fourth floor of the Kansas Union.
Center for Sexuality and Gender Diversity
The center for Sexuality and Gender Diversity provides information and support for LGBTQ+ students and allies. The SGD provides sensitivity training, academic-related resources, events and programming, information and news about upcoming events and support services in Lawrence and on campus. The SGD is located in the Student Union, within the SILC.
The Ambler Student Recreation Fitness Center, also known simply as the "the rec," is a physical fitness center where students can join intramural sports,
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classes, and personal training.
The rec is located at 1740 Watkins Center Drive, and is currently on its summer hours of 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. on the weekends. The building will resume its normal hours starting Sunday, Aug. 21. Check online at recreationku.edu for updates on the schedule.
Office of Multicultural Affairs
The Office of Multicultural Affairs offers resources for underrepresented populations on campus, as well as educational programming for all students on campus. The office offers enrichment programs and services such as Hawk Link, Multicultural Scholars Program (MSP), and Initiative for Maximizing Student Development (IMSD). The OMA also brings in guest speakers in the areas of social justice, such as Opal Tometi, co-founder of the #BlackLivesMatter social movement, who visited campus last year. The OMA is located in the Sabatini Multicultural Resource Center at 1299 Oread Avenue.
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The University of Kansas can sometimes be difficult to navigate, and it's not just because of the hills. At an institution as big as the University, creating and following through with an academic plan can be daunting, especially for first year students.
► LARA KORTE
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But whether you're still deciding on a major or just need a shoulder to cry on, there are people on campus to answer your questions and guide you to success: advisors.
Samantha Raines is a 2005 University graduate and now works as Coordinator of Student Services, Academic Advising and Admissions, and Course Scheduling Officer in the Design Department. Raines has worked in various departments at the University for 11 years and said she sees how easy it is for students to get overwhelmed at such a large institution.
"I think what first-year students really have a culture shock with is the size of the University. I think that really, that concerns
them at first," Raines said. "They go into their bigger classes like psychology that are in the huge lecture hall in Budig, some math classes are taught like that, and it's just a little intimidating for them."
"What I try and stress with the group is that you're at a relatively large University, but your group, your cohort that you're going to move through with, that's going to be your group moving through for the whole four years, give or take, and that is kind of a nice thing to hold on for them," Raines said. "Yes, you're going to have those big, scary lecture halls and you may feel like a number, but you're not a number to us and you're not a number to your peers."
Raines said the solution she stresses to students is to find a group that you can stick to and call your own throughout your time on campus.
Valerie Kutchko is a fifth-year senior at the University who has had experience transferring to the University of Nebraska Lincoln, Johnson Community College and back to
the University. She is now a peer advisor at the Undergraduate Advising Center. Kutchko said in addition to making connections for personal comfort, students should try to take advantage of networking while they're in college.
Raines said regardless of a student's major, making professional connections are a huge benefit.
"I think that one of the best things for students to do is to get in touch with people in their classes, their professors, their TAs, everybody," Kutchko said. "As much as networking sucks, if you make a good contact with someone else, I can almost guarantee that they have someone else they can connect you to that can help you in another area."
"What I think design and art and architecture and theatre and film and the business world, even, have in common is that it's all about networking," she said. "You can get lucky, but it's also who you know."
When it comes to planning a class schedule, Kutchko said she often sees students coming in unprepared, which can mean it takes a little bit longer to get the ball rolling in an advising appointment.
What she recommends is that students take the initiative to do a bit of research on their own part, so the advisor isn't spending the first half of the appointment updating someone on their own information.
"Actually a little bit of prep on the students' part is going to get them a long way in terms of feeling out their idea a bit more and having that advisor as a sounding board or someone who can connect them to other resources," Kutchko said.
Raines said that she wants students to know it's okay not to know everything, but that if they want to succeed, they need to ask questions and be persistent in getting the right answer.
"I always tell students I don't have mind-reading capabilities, that's not been bestowed upon me, so if you don't tell me what's going on with you, I can't help you, I can't fix something or guide you in the right direction if I don't know you need that assistance,"
Raines said.
Raines said one thing she always tells her students is that they should "know their rights."
"If you don't know what is available to you, you can't get the most out of your experience and your time," Raines said.
Some of the the services student might not realize are available to them are the options to take a class as Credit/No Credit or the repeat option.
Taking a class Credit/No Credit means a student will receive credit for a class as long as they receive a C or higher. This prevents a low grade from damaging a student's GPA. The repeat option allows students to retake a class in which they received a D or F and replace that score with a better grade in their GPA.
Raines said these options are a great resource for students.
"I know it's more money, but in the long haul, this is the time to correct that. And they're not thinking about grad school, they're not thinking about the next step, but it could really affect it," Raines said.
Although it's important to plan proactively for the future, Kutchko said she wants students to know that it's very rare to have it all figured out, especially in their first year.
"It's okay, most of us are always going to be deciding," Kutchko said. "I think people that come into college and know what they want to do already are extremely fortunate, but most of us don't fall into that group so it's okay to dabble a bit and change your plans, it's okay to change your plans when you're in your third or fourth year of college."
Raines said whether it's problems with school or problems elsewhere, advisors are there to help students through the trials and tribulations of the college experience.
"I always make a joke that this box of Kleenexes is always here," Raines said. "No matter what it is, if you're roommate is driving you crazy, if you're dead tired and exhausted and need to just cry it out before you go to studio, it's okay."
Common legal problems — and how the University can help
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The University offers advising services for students on nearly all legal matters, ranging from taxes, landlord-tenant conflict resolution and drug and alcohol offenses. The services are housed in room 212 of Green Hall, the University School of Law.
Taxes
Bill Larzalere, chief litigation attorney for the Legal Services Office, breaks down the issues the office advises on frequently.
Services are funded through required campus fees, which are set by Student Senate and approved by Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little each spring. For the 2016-17 school year, $16 of the fee will be dedicated towards funding the services, which advise students on nearly any legal issue.
Larzalere said one of the bigger services the office advises students on is filing taxes. He said the issue is seasonal, and the office often provides assistance to international students.
"There are more and
more international students on campus, so we set up workshops in Budig Hall to help them, and we have appointments come here. There are over 2,000 international students on campus, and even if they're not working, there are certain forms they have to file, so we do that a lot for them," he said.
Landlord-Tenant Issues
The top "everyday" issue the office advises students on, Larzalere said, is disputes between students and their landlords. He said the office sees hundreds of cases every year, which mainly focus on the return of security deposits.
"Any time you move into an apartment, if they don't ask for a deposit, I walk away from the place," he said. "That would be my advice. They're very likely going to, at the end of your lease, still charge you for something. But you don't have a deposit down at that point, so you really don't have a lot of leverage, so they send a bill to you, your cosigners or your guarantors."
He said at that point,
students are required to pay the extra charges, or face a negative credit report from the landlord, which can cause problems for students in the future in terms of purchasing cars or houses, or applying for loans.
"Most of the large complexes in town do not take students to court when they don't pay their bills at the end of the lease. Instead, they send them a letter saying, 'Hey, we're going to turn you over to a collection agency and there's going to be a negative credit report,'" he said.
Alcohol related incidents
Larzalere said issues of minors being charged with possession of alcohol often coincide with fake IDs. However, the process for students is different, depending on whether the violation occurred on or off campus.
"If you get charged with a criminal charge on campus, you will also face a conduct hearing. Even a minor in possession charge, if that's on campus or in the dorm, you will also have a conduct hearing that will be held with conduct officers
Legal Services for Students can advise and provide representation students on nearly any legal issue, Larzalere said, except for issues involving two University students or issues involving a student and University officials.
"When it's a KU problem, we can give advice, but we can't represent them,"
"Not a smart thing to do, because the desk person feels they're obligated, because of their job, to call the KU police if they don't believe it is a real ID," he said. "Then the KU police
He said issues with fake IDs also arise for students who visit a friend at the dorms and accidentally hand desk assistants a fake ID.
come, they see there is a fake ID, then they go knock on the dorm and the person is charged with a fake ID."
Advising Services
in Strong Hall," he said. "They can take additional action, including canceling your contract if you're in the dorms."
If a student needs a mediator between the University and themselves, Larzalere said they can utilize the University Ombuds Office. The office serves as an impartial party and works with the student and University officials to find amicable solutions.
he said. "If it's a problem outside of KU, we can go to court and can represent. If it involves KU, I can give advice that is confidential, but I can't go to a conduct hearing with that person."
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Although I have lived in Lawrence since I was in fourth grade, I never truly experienced the University community until I moved onto campus last year. As a local, I thought I would not be surprised by anything while walking around campus. Yet even as a local and a die-hard KU sports fan, life at the University was different than I had imagined. Below I have laid out expectations for those who are new to campus.
Expectation Number One: Sore Calf Muscles
The campus's hills are one of the most apparent issues all students face. While I had run these hills several times prior to attending KU for high school cross-country practice, walking up them with a backpack full of books is somehow more arduous. Unless you are lucky
enough to catch the bus every day before class (you won't), you will encounter these hills and work up a sweat on the way to class.
Expectation Number Two:
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If you are unfamiliar with Wescoe Beach, you will certainly be aware of it within the coming weeks. Wescoe Beach is the open area in front of Wescoe Hall. It is also where many groups like to set up tables and assault you with flyers for upcoming events or promotions. The most memorable occurrences on Wescoe Beach are the sermons from religious groups around the area. Most of these sermons take the form of people telling students they are sinners and will be punished in the afterlife.
Expectation Number Three:
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Few sports teams in the area can match the success of the KU men's basketball team. Prior to game day, students camp out in groups for hours on end at Allen Fieldhouse to receive a number that determines the order they will enter "The Phog" on game day. Groups lucky enough to receive a coveted lower number rush into Allen Fieldhouse before any other students and take the first rows of seats behind the goals. If you have never experienced a KU basketball game, prepare to be energized. Allen Fieldhouse fills up every game, and the crowd support has made it one of the toughest arenas for opposing teams.
tions and other projects. Just when you think all of the construction is complete, some new project is beginning, chain link fences go up and students have to find alternate routes to maneuver campus. I must admit, though, that the resulting upgrades to campus have been high quality.
Expectation Number Four:
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You Will Love It Here
The University is a place where all people can find a niche. The vast amount of opportunities afforded to us as students allows everyone to have a unique experience and discover new passions. Almost everyone who has attended the University is proud to be a Jayhawk.
While the scenery around campus is beautiful, much of it is constantly being torn up to make way for new buildings, renova-
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Lawrence is known for its active and often eccentric arts community as well as the unique culture throughout the city. The Arts and Culture section in the Kansan is an embodiment of it all. The section regularly features local artists and their work, along with the latest and greatest in music.
Inside this issue you'll find a behind-the-scenes look at Professor Tanya Hartman and how she uses art to tell stories of refugees and war, how an alumnus has spent his summer conserving age-old University artifacts, an alumna who's recently become the CEO of the Lawrence Arts Center and the latest and greatest in film and music.
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Massachusetts Street is known for its many restaurants. Everything from Mexican food to pizza can be found here.Here are five restaurants to check out on Massachusetts Street.
Juice Stop
With a handful of different frozen yogurts and ice creams, as well as just about every fruit you could want. Juice Stop is the best place in Lawrence to grab a smoothie.
Papa Keno's
Some of the biggest best pizza in Lawrence. Come Monday-Thursday and University students get $2 cheese slices.
The Burger Stand
Consistently voted as the best burger in Lawrence, the Burger Stand is unique and innovative in their burger construction. The truffle fries, along with the homemade unique sauces, also add to the Burger Stand experience.
Free State Brewing Company
With great beers, appetizers, entrees, and service Free State Brewing Company has it all. It gets crowded during the weekend, but the food and atmosphere is well-worth the wait.
Fuzzy's Taco Shop
Known for its late weekend hours, this counter-service shop serves all kinds of Mexican food, from nachos to quesadillas. Take advantage of Fuzzy's after a night out on Massachusetts Street.
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Professor uses bamboo to create change in rural Alabama
The town of Greensboro is located in central Alabama in the so-called "Black Belt." Of the roughly 3000 residents, about 16 percent are unemployed and 24 percent are below the poverty line according to 2010 Census data.
▶ COURTNEY BIERMAN
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For the last five years, Lance Rake, professor in the Department of Design, has been using industrial design to combat rural poverty in the area with the Hale Empowerment and Revitalization Organization (HERO). HERO is a nonprofit focused on community development in Alabama's Black Belt.
When he first traveled to Greensboro in 2011, Rake was surprised at seeing fields of bamboo, which grows naturally in the southeastern United States, within city limits.
Branded "HEROBike," tourists can pay between $600 and $650 to spend a weekend in town and build their own bamboo bicycle out of a kit developed by Rake. The kits run cheaper, between $475 and $699 depending on if the customer wants to buy the bamboo from HERO or harvest it on their own. A bike typically takes between 20 and 30 hours to fully assemble.
With the help of his friend John Bielenberg, a graphic designer whose Project M has been partnered with HERO since 2009, Rake has assisted HERO in introducing a mini-enterprise into Greensboro.
"[The fields are] kind of impressive," Rake said. "There's a lot of good things about bamboo, and you can do a lot of things with it. I was just looking for a way to use that resource to kind of help create jobs in the community."
Bamboo is flexible, strong, and relatively easy to harvest, making it ideal for products such as fishing rods. Rake, who is also a bicycle enthusiast, saw potential in the building qualities of the plant, and his interest was piqued. He got in touch with Pam Dorr, HERO executive director and started designing.
"[The challenge] is trying to come up with a design that takes advantage of the strength of bamboo and minimizes the weakness," Rake said.
"With just some basic carpentry skills, anyone can build a bike," Dorr said. "And for some people who are do-it-yourself-ers, it's neat to be able to make what you want for yourself."
Bielenberg had already stared manufacturing "relatively crude" bamboo bike frames with fellow designer Marty Odlin's Brooklyn Bike Studio. Rake took it upon himself to improve their design. The "Semester Bike" was Rake's first bicycle design. Durable and simple, the bicycle's bamboo tubes are reinforced with carbon fiber and fiberglass to overcome the flexibility of the material. Rake has used the same principles to design a skateboard, stand up paddle board, and a children's pushbike, all of which can also be built in
the Greensboro shop.
"What Lance has been able to do is help us develop better products and launch new styles and help us become more relevant in the biking industry," Dorr said.
About 64 people have traveled to Greensboro to build a bicycle, and another 336 have ordered kits online to assemble them at home. The workshop has produced around 462 bikes and 38 skateboards in total.
Since he first traveled to Alabama, Rake has taken two sabbaticals in India, where bamboo is a more regularly used construction material. Rake returned last June from his second trip funded by a Fulbright Grant. He traveled to Nepal to observe the methods of a group that builds schools and homes out of the same
material Rake is using to build bikes. He ended up with more ideas of how to improve the work he's already doing with HERO, and he's "pretty excited" about it.
"One of the things I love about Lance is that he's very unassuming, there's virtually no ego, but he's a relentless maker," Bielenberg said. "He's just constantly pushing the envelope of design and making."
HEROBike. has also been turned into a learning opportunity for University students. Rake and University Design Professor Andrea Herstowski have taken four groups of design students to Greensboro since the summer of 2013. They spend two weeks in the
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University alumnus hones interest in conservation
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In the summer of 2010, Noah Smutz, then a sophomore at the University, wanted to expand his knowledge of archaeology. So he set out on a trip to Greece; four weeks with a University sponsored program, six in an archaeological dig.
Noah Smutz during his 2016 Ringle Conservation Internship.
But by the time Smutz, now 2012 alumnus with a bachelor's degree in classical antiquity, headed home ten weeks later, his interest had shifted.
["The archaeological dig] was a great experience and opportunity, but I learned when I was there that I was much more interested in where the stuff we were pulling out of the ground was going, and what we were doing with it, instead of just pulling it out of the ground," he said.
The trip sparked his interest in the work of conservation, and he has studied the field since he returned from Greece. Just this last summer, Smutz came faceto-face with one of his two most challenging projects in his time with conservation thus far: a Saltine cracker — or more formally, a hardtack — in a century-old student scrapbook.
Smutz encountered the
project as a part of the Ringle conservation internship offered by the University. An eight week assignment offered by the University of Kansas Libraries to those with a bachelor's degree in the field and strong skills in book or paper conservation, is an opportunity that Whitney Baker, head of conservation services, said provides training for emerging professionals with short-term projects.
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Mock-ups, designs, and hours of work were put in to figure out how to keep the hardtack in place during the conservation. Noah, with several other contributors, discussed and decided on separate housing; the hardtack would be displayed in a double-window mat structure right next to the scrapbook in a single box.
Several other options were considered, such as removing the hardtack and replacing it with a high-resolution photo, but through the mentoring of his peers, Noah agreed with the separate housing strategy.
"When I think of the most valuable lessons I have learned from more experienced conservators, it is to keep things simple when possible and not to over-engineer treatments or housings," said Angela Andres, special collection conservator of University Libraries, who worked with Smutz during the internship. "This is something I strive for in my own work and tried to impress upon Noah in our discussions."
Before arriving at the university in 2009, Smutz spent a year at the College of Wooster in Ohio. But he transferred to the University after a year, in order to take advantage of the opportunities available in Lawrence.
"He is extremely personable and cheerful," said Andres of Smutz. "He is also open to learning new things, which is a critical quality for a conservator to have."
Smutz then joined the University of Kansas Libraries in 2011 as a student worker, now with an inclination for conservation.
"It takes somebody who can do a lot of tedious work without going insane to be successful in conservation," Smutz said on what attracted him to the subject.
thing, whether it's access or exhibition; whether it's just for collection upkeep. That's what I enjoy the most," Smutz said.
After his graduation in 2012 from the University, Smutz returned overseas for a graduate program at West Dean College in the U.K., where he would receive his masters in the conservation of books and library materials. It was there that Smutz faced his
While the finished product is rewarding, Smutz attributes his attachment to the problem-solving aspect during the process.
"For me, every treatment is different that you come across because there are many different reasons for wanting to fix some-
"It was a book that was filled with navigation charts," Smutz recalled. "As a part of that, there were a lot of volvelles -- basically wheel charts -- a number of them had been damaged. It was then figuring out how to repair them in such a way that allowed them to keep their original function that made it a very interesting challenge."
second greatest challenge in conservation.
Now back in St. Louis, where his family currently lives, Smutz said he has another challenge to tackle while he works on private client work and workshops: finding his first full-time job as a conservator.
"I've spent a number of years becoming an expert in this field. Now it's time to put that expertise to good use," Smutz said.
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pushbikes whose design Rake had been developing.
shop designing, developing and improving upon bamboo bicycles and the other products made by HEROBike.
Senior Jake Hoard went with Rake, Herstowski and 20 other students to Greensboro over winter break last year. Their mission was to build children's
For the next 12 days, the students "worked [their] asses off," according to Hoard. After waking up in a bunkhouse located around the corner from the shop, they worked the whole day, only stopping for meals and sleep. The trip had a trial-and-error format. Rake
had provided them with a rough outline of what the bike should be, but it was up to them to make a working product.
Students were broken up into teams that each produced their own prototype. At least one of them broke. When something went wrong, they simply went back to the drawing board.
Hoard said they left Greensboro having produced five working pushbikes, three paddle boards and with "tons of experience."
"We were kind of a part of that larger goal of creating a place where people could work and build these bikes and make products for themselves," Hoard said. "I think a sense of place is really important."
How to maintain healthy eating habits in college
▶ LARA KORTE
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"My Plate" is a nutritional guide to help you create balanced meals.
From soda and Pop-Tarts to Ramen and pizza, the average college student's diet is known for being a mixed bag of unhealthy options. A new study published this March in the BMJ, an online medical journal, shows that students' fast-and-easy mentality when it comes to food might not be too far removed from the rest of the country.
Foods like frozen meals, pizza, soft drinks, cookies, cakes and salty snacks comprise nearly 57.8 percent of the standard American diet, according to the study. To put it in perspective, the study also found that only 0.7 percent of the average American's diet is vegetables.
Kelsey Fortin, a Health Educator at Watkins Health Services, specializes in educating students to be more conscious about the food they put in their bodies.
Fortin said ultra-processed foods, in addition to being high in salts, fats and additives, are also low cost and high in convenience, making college students prime candidates for consumption.
The main problem with processed items, Fortin said, is that the consumer lacks control over what goes into the food they are eating. As a result, a diet of mostly readymade products will include extra unwanted fats, sugars and salts.
Fortin said there are other day-to-day effects and greater health risks, beside weight management, when people continually choose things like frozen meals over those made from scratch.
Fortin said she likes to explain the short-term and long-term effects of processed foods by comparing the body to a car.
"So, if I put the wrong type of gasoline in my car, it might run, but it's not going to run as efficiently, and that could be damaging things on the inside and eventually, it's not going to run very well," Fortin said.
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While students might be able to grasp the short-term effects, problems like disease are not always on their radar. Fortin said many students do not realize that processed grains, foods high in salt, sugar, saturated fats and trans fats can contribute to
major health problems.
"I think it's hard with the population that we're working with because it's kind of the idea that, 'Oh those are the things that affect people when they're older,'" Fortin said.
Heart disease and diabetes might not seem like threats to young college students, but Fortin said prevention is key.
Eating nutrient-dense foods like whole grains, fruits and vegetables can ward off health problems later on in life, Fortin said.
"We know that there's a strong correlation between vitamins and minerals that we receive in nutrient-dense foods and disease prevention." Fortin said.
For the best prevention, Fortin recommended foods with whole grains, fruits, vegetables and lean proteins.
comes to food.
Trevor Bashaw, a freshman from Manhattan, Kan., is a member of the Lawrence group "Food Not Bombs," which focuses on providing healthy, vegetarian-based food to people in need. Bashaw said he thinks it is easy for college students to pick up bad habits when it
"A lot of times you're not thinking about where the food is coming from or how good it is for you. You're just trying to get some caloric intake by being quick and easy with Ramen or microwavable meals or ultra processed foods, or just going through a drive-through," Bashaw said.
The best way to avoid instant gratification — and processed foods — is to be proactive about eating habits and emphasize things like
nutrition-label literacy and meal planning, Fortin said.
"I think that is the biggest thing, because what happens is, with any busy lifestyle, all of a sudden it's Monday night and it's dinner time and I need to go to the grocery store and I don't have time to go to the grocery store, and I don't have anything at home I don't have time to cook, because I have to do x,y or z, and I'm going to go grab whatever," Fortin said, "So had I taken that extra time on Sunday to go to
the grocery store, and proactively plan, then I would have already known what I was going to do."
Although some students might find it daunting to take control of their diet, Fortin said a few proactive changes can make all the difference.
"Getting back to the basics and planning things out is the biggest thing you can do," Fortin said.
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Restaurants that satisfy the need for late night food
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Late night food runs are a traditional part of college. Here are some places to turn to for that late night craving.
This multi-floored coffee shop that also offers a cereal bar, cupcakes and sandwiches is open 24 hours a day and offers internet to anyone who asks for it. If your group of friends is looking for a place to get away from
Java Break (17 E Seventh St.)
campus, this odd but homey coffee shop is a great place to do it.
Pizza Shuttle (1601 W 23rd St.)
A Lawrence staple, Pizza Shuttle keeps things basic. From their walk-in specials that cost as little as $5 and sodas that run under a dollar, this pizza shop delivers until 3 a.m. on the weekends. Just be sure to bring cash, because Pizza Shuttle doesn't accept cards.
Munchers Bakery
Another Lawrence staple, Munchers makes a cream cheese doughnut that should be a rite of passage for University students. Even better, Munchers is open 24 hours. Munchers is a must for any late night doughnut run.
Pickleman's (818 Massachusetts St.)
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A sandwich shop that also offers salads and pizzas, Pickleman's is open until 3 a.m. every night.
The Burger Stand [803 Massachusetts St.]
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For one of the best burgers and most fun dining experiences in Lawrence, visit the Burger Stand. Give the counter any name and your burger will be called out exactly as you asked. It's open until 1 a.m. Stop by in the evening for a packed house or come in during the wee hours of the morning for some late night grub.
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Four fun, free things to do in Lawrence
▶ CASSIDY RITTER @CassidyRitter
College is your first attempt at balancing finances, studying, sleeping and having a social life. It sounds daunting at first, but luckily, Lawrence has a variety of free things to do. Here are the top student picks:
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Massachusetts Street is home to 48 restaurants and different shopping and entertainment options, according to Downtown Lawrence.
doesn't like free food?"
If you have a Twitter account and don't follow @FreeFoodAtKU, stop what you're doing and follow them. Emily Melente, a freshman from Junction City, said this is the best way to find free stuff, namely food, in Lawrence.
Sara Baak, a junior from St. Louis, said her favorite free thing to do in Lawrence is to walk down Massachusetts Street.
"There are so many different shops and things to do and food to eat," Baak said. "And everyone is so friendly in Lawrence. It's a very eclectic area."
"Sometimes there is free pizza at this place or like free pizza at Anschutz," Melene said. "Then people will just go because who
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Clinton Lake
Although Clinton Lake is on the west side of Lawrence about an 18 minute drive from campus Andrew Kustodowicz, a second-year graduate student from DeLand, Fla., said it's one of his favorite spots in Lawrence.
"I love going out to Clinton Lake," he said. "And it's free to go out on the reservoir — it's a good walk. It's actually a great date spot because you can just walk, it's pretty water, it's not too hot and it's free."
A trail marker in Lawrence.
Kustodowicz also said students looking for something free to do should explore the trails or have a picnic at Clinton Lake.
"They bring in a lot of cool speakers that normally I wouldn't really see anywhere else." Glaser said. "So when they can bring in a Harvard professor that gives his thoughts on politics going on right now, it's kind of a cool opportunity for me to see."
Neil Glaser, a freshman from Junction City, said the Dole Institute of Politics, located on west campus at 2350 Petefish Dr., is one place to find free events.
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Glaser said the Dole Institute hosts speakers every few weeks.
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This summer was rife with reboots, sequels and all manner of franchise-driven films. Movie studios do this in order to get paying customers into movie theaters, because they want to watch something familiar. Although the new releases this fall consist of blockbusters galore, there are also many promising independent, less mainstream films that will likely flood the Academy Awards telecast this winter. Take a look at the most anticipated blockbusters and indie films being released this fall.
KUBO AND THE TWO STRINGS
Daniel Radcliffe in "Imperium."
This stop-motion epic features an all-star cast, including Academy Awards winners Matthew McConaughey and Charlize Theron, along with Rooney Mara and George Takei. The film takes place long ago in Japan and centers around the titular character Kubo, voiced by "Game of Thrones" actor Art Parkinson. Through a series of life altering events, Kubo finds himself beings pursued by all matter of fiendish creatures in his quest to find a magical suit of armour. In theaters Aug. 19.
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In this his latest project, Daniel Radcliffe adds a new role to his repertoire. Donning a shaved head and a believable American accent, Radcliffe's character, FBI agent Nate Foster, assumes a new identity in order to infiltrate a band of white supremacists. Foster struggles to conform to the extreme practices of the group, causing a cast of doubt among the other members. Can agent Foster stop these men before many people are killed? In theaters Aug.19.
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Real-life couple Michael Fassbender and Alicia Vikander play lovers in this romantic drama. Tom (Fassbender) and his wife Isabel (Vikander) live peaceful, happy lives on the coast of Australia. Their whole life changes when they discover a baby abandoned on the beach. They decide to adopt the child, and life couldn't seem better. Things turn sour, and a mysterious woman (Rachel Weisz) comes into the picture to stir things up. In theaters Sept. 2.
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harm his reputation. He is forced to defend the choices he made under great pressure. In theaters Sept. 9.
Academy Award winners Clint Eastwood and Tom Hanks team up for this thrilling biopic, based on the novel "Highest Duty" by Chesley Sullenberger and Jeffrey Zaslow. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger (Hanks), and veteran airplane pilot, comes under fire when his plane suffers dual engine failure and he is forced to make an emergency landing in the Hudson River. He becomes a familiar face in the media, and accusations of bad judgment and carelessness
underdog against the overbearing institution of white slave owners. In theaters Oct. 7.
THE BIRTH OF A NATION
This historical drama set in the antebellum South is the most anticipated awards season film release of the year. The film debuted at Sundance Film Festival to widespread acclaim, having garnered the Grand Jury Prize and Audience Award. The film follows Nat Turner (Nate Parker) through the insurmountable pains of being an African American during this time in history. Turner leads a rebellion, pitting the strength and passion of the
The title of this film is quite deceiving; it is not a horror film as the name may suggest, but an inspiring kid-friendly fantasy epic. Based on the novel by Patrick Ness, "A Monster Calls" brings together Conor, an oft-bullied 12-year-old, and a very unlikely friend and ally, the Monster. Conor's new friend helps guide him and make new discoveries along the way. In theaters Oct. 21.
A MONSTER CALLS
DOCTOR STRANGE Marvel is finally introducing a new superhero after a string of films with virtually the same roster of characters, and this new onscreen superhero is very unique. Dr. Stephen Strange, played by Benedict Cumberbatch, used to be one of the best neurosurgeons in the world. That all changed when he was injured in a car accident, effectively ending his career in medicine. While on a journey of healing and self-discovery, Dr. Strange encounters a mysterious woman who opens his eyes to a whole other dimension and range of possibilities. In theaters Nov. 4.
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Although "Harry Potter" mania never really ended, it is most certainly making a big resurgence in popular culture. This film, with a screenplay by book author J.K. Rowling, is set 70 years before the events portrayed in "The Sorcerer's Stone." Newt Scamander, played by Academy Award winner Eddie Redmayne, is a British magizoologist who finds himself in New York City surrounded by a brand new environment. Things go awry when some of Scamander's magical creatures escape from his enchanted briefcase. Will he be able to round them all up before they destroy New York City? In theaters Nov. 18.
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War, strife, refugees and family history: these are all areas from which Associate Professor Tonya Hartman draws her inspiration and drive as an artist.
Hartman, who has been teaching at the University since 1997, is originally from New York but spent large portions of her childhood in Cuernavaea, Mexico and London, and this international influence is evident in her work.
"My paternal grandparents were Jewish and managed to escape from Germany during World War II," Hartman said. "They ended up in Mexico, where my father and I were both partially raised, so the artwork comes from that family history of knowing somehow that who you are just ethnically or religiously can induce hatred in others towards you, profound enough to make them want to kill you."
Hartman said that just as she had always been drawn to expressing herself through art, so too had she
always been drawn to the stories of the Jewish ghettos, concentration camps and displaced refugees.
"Even as a child I remember drawing Jews in the ghettos and imagining the strife that they went through," Hartman said.
Over the past decade however, Hartman said that she's shifted her focus towards refugees from war-torn nations who came to Kansas to find shelter. Through interviews, Hartman has found men and women whose stories have spurred her artwork.
"I've painted their portraits and I've done some text-based pieces of work," Hartman said. "I'm trying to create an archive of stories of survival from war-torn regions around the world."
Hartman's work itself resembles hundreds of displaced men and women as she uses an abundance of different material from human hair to glass shards to glitter. Hartman describes herself as "an artist without definition."
"I like to use lots of strange material,like dry
corn and sequins," Hartman said. "If you think of all those thousands of people in the world who have a story to tell I guess using manifold materials is a way to express that vastness."
If you think of all those thousands of people in the world who have a story to tell I guess using manifold materials is a way to express that vastness."
Tonya Hartman Associate professor
Stephanie Maximovich, a University alumna with a bachelor's degree in painting, met Hartman when she was enrolled in one of her classes and said that as both a professor and an artist, Hartman "expresses a deep love, empathy and compassion for others."
"In every work of art as in every situation of life, Tanya
finds first the benefit in even misfortune and mistake," Maximovich said. "She has the power to show you that your failures are worth something more than your successes."
Currently, Hartman has two pieces on display at the Lawrence Arts Center. One, "Alphabets and Earth,' seek to show the horrors in regions from A to Z that have endured tragedies, such as Poland during the Holocaust. With woven hair and faded Hebrew, Hartman shows her empathy for the fallen.
Despite focusing her talents on more morbid subjects, Maximovich said that Hartman has remained cheery and one of her most helpful professors while she was at the University and that her art has inspired her.
"When I see Tanya's work, I personally feel very connected to a primitive, humbler version of myself," Maximovich said. "The objects of embellishment are so precious, more precious than any mass produced object that we encounter daily."
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The University Theatre program will begin the fall season with its annual Theatre Rally on Sunday, Aug. 21, in Crafton-Preyer Theatre at Murphy Hall.
The rally, which will begin at 4 p.m., serves as a friendly introduction to the theatre department and its productions for both theatre majors and non-majors as well.
Nicole Hodges Persley chair of the theatre department, will work closely alongside Katherine Pryor managing director of University Theatre, to bring these two groups together and make them ready to get involved.
"We use the rally to create a safe and inclusive environment for our students that works to encourage and inspire them to achieve at their highest level at KU," Perslev said.
This sense of security built at the rally, Persley said, prepares new students to make friends they weren't expecting, an intimidating task for many who are still unfamiliar with the Lawrence community.
'Many new students
make friends at the rally, and that's a comforting thing for those first few weeks of learning to navigate KU's beautiful campus freshman year," Persley said.
At this year's rally, students should expect to see and listen to many different facets of the theatre program that they might be interested in. A chance, Persley said, to get the "inside scoop on how to be successful."
For instance, JIST, the Jayhawk Initiative of Student Theatre, a student-led theatre group that often directs, acts, and writes their own performances, will be speaking about how to be a part of the theatre family, along with the university improvisational group.
Directors will also be there to speak about upcoming productions. The first of the fall, William Inge's "Picnic," awaits new students willing to collaborate in different areas of the production.
Jack Wright, professor emeritus and former director of theatre, will be back to direct "Picnic." He will also attend the rally to bring students to audition for acting roles and make aware the opportunities behind the scenes.
"This is a show that really appeals to young people first and foremost," Wright said of "Picnic." "The thing with Kansas native Inge is that he really deals with Midwest values."
For those interested in going behind the curtain and delving into technical aspects of theatre, there will also be student designers and stage managers to talk about the many opportunities.
Right after the rally, there will be an audition
workshop that will help new students get ready for the open call auditions, which start Aug.22.
The open call auditions will be held the following day and into Tuesday, and are for the four productions this fall, including "Picnic," "Late: A Cowboy Song," "Pooter McGraw is Not Dead Party" and "R.U.R."
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It feels safe to say that pain and anger was felt by us all this summer. If it's not because of the murders of Dallas police officers, then it might be because of the slaying of 49 people at a gay nightclub in Orlando. If it's not shootings in this country it might be refugee's dying in an attempt to escape death. Or maybe it's terrorist attacks in Nice or across Germany.
Judging by Twitter these feelings have manifested into one question that feels more and more legitimate each time it's asked — What is going on in 2016 and why does it feel like the world is coming to an end? I felt the same way when the shootings in Dallas happened. Laying in bed, watching the local TV coverage, it felt like the world was collapsing and I
was 30 minutes away with no way to make it stop. I was hopeless and fearful.
Because of all the tragedies surrounding us, I found myself listening to music in a different way than I usually do this summer. The traditional pop hits just weren't right. Songs like "One Dance" by Drake or "Needed Me" by Rihanna felt trivial and meaningless in a world where people were losing their lives while trying to celebrate in community at night clubs and protests. We were in a world of catastrophes with no songs to properly lift the mood except for one.
MO's "Final Song" is the song America and the world needed this summer. It can be assumed the motivation for the song was not for these exact moments, but the song still hits where it needs to. It goes from ostensibly sad verses to an
ducer and the star singer. It's got everything the song of the summer needs, but it's impossible to ignore the meaninglessness in the song to the world in this moment. Sure, it causes the distraction some folks might be looking for, but it fails to define the time like "Final Song" does.
uplifting chorus in which MØ sings "Don't let this be our final song," which in the context of 2016 feels like a musician telling the world to continue pushing forward.
According to Pitchfork, MO said in press release "Final Song' is about "reconnecting with your inner strength. With your inner glow, passion, spirit animal, whatever-the force that keeps us going and doing what we love." 2016 is a year where the inner strength of the people in the world is, understandably, depleted. Summer music should be uplifting, giving people the energy the need and this is where "Final Song" achieves the most.
The same could be said for the aforementioned "One Dance" and "Needed Me" along with DJ Khaled's entire record, "Panda" and anything else you heard on the radio this summer. All the great music that came out this summer should be appreciated, but "Final Song" is the only one that will make you want to get up and pursue a better future, which seems like something we all need to do after the events of summer 2016.
Think about "This Is What You Came For" by Calvin Harris and Rihanna, a song that is perfect for the summer. It's got the fun beat, it's got the star pro-
New Arts Center CEO Lawrence native
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After a three monthlong search, the Lawrence Arts Center announced in June that it would welcome Kimberly Williams as its new CEO this September. Williams is replacing Susan Tate, who is retiring from the position she's held since 2009.
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It was at a benefit auction for the Arts Center that Williams first became aware that its board of directors was accepting applications.
The Lawrence Arts Center's board of directors began the search for a new CEO in the spring after Tate announced her resignation last January. Board Chair Joan Golden said they were "very open minded" in their search for Tate's replacement. Williams was selected from a pool of more than 50 applicants of various backgrounds. Her ties to Lawrence set her apart from the rest, according to Golden.
"The more closely that I looked at it, especially the board and staff talent and the board-staff relationship, I thought this was an amazing opportunity for Lawrence and for me to contribute," Williams said.
Williams is "coming full circle back to Lawrence" after most recently having served as a founding member and partner of the Solar Fuels Institute at Northwestern University. She grew up in Lawrence and attended the University's School of Business. After graduating in 1979, she started at the Graduate School of business but left in 1981 to pursue a career just a few credits short of an MBA. Since leaving Lawrence, she has dedicated her life to public service and nonprofit work.
"What we wanted to find was someone who had connections to Lawrence but had applied experience that would allow whoever we hired to hit the ground running and bring some expertise and experience from their previous career to this position," Golden said.
The Solar Fuels Institute
was started four years ago by Williams and three other partners as a research consortium aiming to harness solar energy as a renewable fuel source. The institute has brought together scientists from all over the world.
Williams said her background has given her a "strong sense" of the importance of STEM education in creative environments. The Lawrence Arts Center's STEAM Program, headed by Chief Program Officer Margaret Morris, was expanded under Tate's leadership, and Williams hopes to expand it further. STEAM stands for "Science & Technology, interpreted through Engineering & the Arts, all based in Mathematical elements." Program curriculum is designed to integrate art into traditional science, technology, engineering, and math education.
"[Artists] need to tell their story and artists are makers, and when you bring art to that STEM educational curriculum, you're asking all students and all participants to integrate the arts and creativity," Williams said.
Williams said her family encouraged a love of the arts and an appreciation for the value of community from a young age. "It's a dream job because I get to come back to something that's deeply embedded in my family of origin," she said. "It's like coming home."
Rae Sremmurd's new album is no sophomore slump
▶ JARRET ROGERS
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I've always believed that to a certain extent, sophomore slumps are inevitable for artists. When coming out of nowhere, people are satisfied to have something new and unexpected in their ears. But, when fans have over a year and a half to set expectations, they are more likely to turn lukewarm to music they would've once been on fire for.
The rollout of Rae Sremmurd's new album, "SremmLife 2," is no different. With four singles out ("By Chance", "Over Here", "Look Alive" and "Do Yoga") and none of them cracking the Billboard Hot 100, after 2015's SremmLife had three in the top 40, the new music hasn't been received the same way it was in 2015.
Devoted to the turn
up last year, the brothers, Swae Lee and Slim Jxmmi, have taken to new ways of approaching their music. Still perfect for almost any party, the music is more stretched out and focused on changing pace throughout "SremmLife 2." The aforementioned "Look Alive" relies more on melody and flow than being catchy to seize listeners ears. Both "Came a Long Way" and "Do Yoga" feel less freestyled and more labored over than anything on the first record, as do many others on "SremmLife 2."
The group doesn't abandon their roots, though. The album opens with "Start a Party" informing the masses that there's still a core intention behind their music. Welcoming Juicy J and Lil Jon on "Shake it Fast" and "Set the Roof," respectively, both songs seem intended
Their rapping stays interesting enough throughout the album to not completely ignore and the vocals, mostly Swae's, are capable of carrying it if the rapping ever stops working in their favor.
for drunken nights and not much more, indicating the brothers are still here for a good time.
"SremmLife 2" might be an acquired taste for fans of the group who had their sights set on a different album from the brothers, but Rae Sremmurd is a group we shouldn't be setting expectations for.
The duo is fun and has proven over the course of two records now that they know how to make music pleasing to the ear, and whether or not it's pleasing to our expectations of Rae Sremmurd should be irrelevant.
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The Lawrence Arts Center, along with providing lessons, kindergarten and galleries, offers a handful of different residency programs. From a few days to a whole year, artists from around the world come to the center, usually after earning their master's degree, for an opportunity to further develop their style and continue to learn.
"We employ about 150 artists who either live in Lawrence or near Lawrence and we love to complement that with people from around the world and different walks of life to bring the best art possible to the program," Susan Tate, CEO of the Lawrence Arts Center, said.
This August marks the beginning of the yearround program, which will see two new artists, Carly Slade and Tressa Jones, join the Lawrence Arts Center team. For the yearround program, the center offers two types of residencies: ceramics and printmaking.
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Both women have a lot to look forward to according to last year's printmaker-in-residence, Amanda Maciuba.
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Amanda Maciuba, last year's printmaker-in-residence at the Lawrence Arts Center, works on her prints.
I definitely felt very supported and I am so grateful that I was able to continue to work on my art so seamlessly after graduating. I would definitely recommend this program to anyone."
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time here and I couldn't be happier how it all turned out," Maciuba said. "Having this residency was exactly what I needed when I needed it and it has been the perfect buffer between school and the real world."
Maciuba said that as a printmaker, in order to simply rent the space and equipment necessary to pursue her art, she would have been spending upward of $200 a month. At the Lawrence Arts Center, however, Maciuba was given a private studio, free access to all the equipment she needed, a fully furnished residence within walking distance of the center and even a bike.
"I have had an amazing
"We want to make sure that the artists have everything they could need and that they enjoy their time here with us," Kyla Strid, director of residencies at the Lawrence Arts Center, said.
"Emerging artists who need a kiln or who need a press can't exactly be expected to have the ten to fifteen thousand dollars
needed to go buy one so our program really helps new and developing artists as they leave school and go out into the professional world."
Strid, a former artist-in-residence at the center, said that the residents are expected to teach classes, participate in community outreach as well as construct a new body of work during their time in Lawrence.
Maciuba said that she spent the time working on community pieces and delving into the history of the Lawrence area.
"I've learned so much, from being a teacher to how to speak to anyone about my art and how to promote myself," Maciuba said. "I definitely felt very supported and I am so grateful that I was able to continue to work on my art so seamlessly after graduating. I would definitely recommend this program to anyone."
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'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' is a worthy addition to the books but maybe wait to see it live
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JOSH MCQUADE
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Professor Snape must have taught "Harry Potter" author J.K. Rowling the potion for success, as she continues to stun her fans with her work.
Earlier this year, Rowling announced that an original play titled "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" would be performed in Europe, and along with it would come a book with the same title. However, she specified that the book would be the script from the play.
The Palace Theatre in London showing advertising for "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child," the new play that continues the "Harry Potter" book series
The story takes place 19 years after the Battle of Hogwarts and centers on Harry's youngest son, Albus Severus Potter, and his time at Hogwarts. Albus is shockingly chosen as Slytherin, just as his father was considered for the house during his experience with
Many were outraged at the fact that this was not a true Harry Potter book, but the script was almost able to recreate the world many had once entered.
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While fighting to live up to the legacy his father left as the boy who lived, Albus ignites a friendship with the last person any Harry Potter fan would expect, the son of Draco Malfoy, Scorpius. The duo gets a hold of the time-turner device, first seen in Rowling's third Potter book, "The Prisoner of Azkaban," and visits the past of their fathers.
the Sorting Hat.
A new villain, temporary resurrection of dead characters and the rewriting of classic Harry Potter stories brought in a sense of nostalgia for me and many other Potter fans.
As I read the book, I couldn't help but notice the lack of substance between the pages. This was mostly due to the book being a rehearsal script for the play, but I did not feel the energy Rowling put into her work as I did from the past seven novels. Instead of a Rowling original, the book read more as a fan fiction, though a beautifully written fan fiction.
The book delves into the
idea how the future would transform if Harry's story was changed even one bit; whether it be the rescue of a beloved character on the brink of death, or if Hogwarts had fallen to He Who Must Not Be Named. Rowling was able to toy with the masterpieces she had written in the past and show the audience why she the choices she had made for Harry were the correct ones.
a nostalgic trip into the past of the Potter universe and a look into the satisfying future, but it is not of the same caliber of the original seven Potter novels. If you are looking to truly experience a new chapter to
Overall, "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" was
the Potter franchise, then waiting for the play to make its way over to the United States would be the best way to capture the beauty Rowling wanted her audience to experience.
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Film Review: Streep shines in 'Florence Foster Jenkins'
▶ CAMERON MCGOUGH @cammcgough
"Florence Foster Jenkins" is a touching love letter to life and music. As the titular character, Meryl Streep is irresistibly intoxicating, bringing to fruition the outlandish, yet believable performance needed to impressively portray the essence of Florence Foster Jenkins.
Possibly even more delightful than Streep's performance is Simon Helberg's take as her accompanist, Cosme McCoon.
His reserved presence manages to impact the film in a very big and comedic way. Hugh Grant's performance as St. Clair Bayfield, the husband of Florence, keeps things grounded and graceful.
It is immediately apparent that music is central to the film. The very first scene consists of a live band followed by an impassioned speech by Florence among her socialite friends where she confesses her love for music. Luckily for the audience, she does not yet reveal *spoiler* her incredibly unpleasant singing voice, and her acute lack of pitch, rhythm, and musicality is not revealed until we see her in her voice lessons. The first shrill squawk from Streep's mouth is absolutely divine.
'Florence Foster Jenkins' is a touching love letter to life and music."
The premise of the film seems far too peculiar to be true, as if a Hollywood screenwriter crafted it, but the film is based on real events, and each character retains the name of the real-life person they portray.
Although Florence is undoubtedly a horrible singer, she is none the wiser. Oddly enough, this bears great similarities to the reality television series "American Idol." Whether all the auditions were real or not, many bad singers had no idea the quality of their voice, having overestimated it tenfold. Luckily for Florence, she doesn't come across her "Simon Cowell" until later in the film.
The film adds a very strong extra layer with the knowledge that Florence suffers from many health issues. St. Clair makes it his mission to keep Florence as happy as possible, and that includes encouraging her singing pursuits. However, these pursuits end up getting in the way of her best interests.
With a mind set on succeeding as a singer, Florence makes a record and
signs up to sing at Carnegie Hall (she's friends with the owner). Despite objections from St. Clair, Florence takes the stage with Cosme. Her singing incited laughter among the audience, though she is oblivious.
A bad review from the New York Post sends Florence into a frenzy, which leads to a health decline and eventual death. Although sad, the film ends in an oddly inspiring and pleasant tone; sing loudly no matter your ability, which can apply to anything in life.
TV stock market: Your guide to what's on this fall
► OMAR SANCHEZ
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We disrupt your regularly scheduled binge-watch to remind you: school starts... like, soon.
While we, as indecisive young adults, might want to remain in the summer comatose — digesting hours upon hours of "Bachelor in Paradise," "The Voice" (hey, Miley) and the presidential campaign — it's time to buck up and get entertained like you mean it.
If you're new to the TV stock market, this column serves two purposes: one, to keep you on the right track on what shows you need to watch, and two, giving you insight on why your favorite TV shows are just so good.
This week is a little different. With the semester starting up, lets break down what shows you need to jump on, and lay out a game plan for what's coming in hot in the fall.
"Stranger Things"
Netflix enthusiasts had something to talk about when this show came out mid-July. Why? Because it is the rare sci-fi thriller series that works. It proved capable of not only detailing what happens when the comfort of suburbia is threatened, but also the eternal struggle of parent/
child communication.
Set in the 80s, "Stranger Things" is a story of a town in Indiana where a select group of families are shaken by the disappearance of a boy — the son of Joyce (Winona Ryder).
The cause of the boy's disappearance is the root of the drama: aliens who harness forms of electricity to communicate and tend to attack humans in their most vulnerable state of mind.
There are many other aspects of the show, but what sticks out is that it's perfectly saturated with nostalgia and that nostalgia resonates with any generation. Call it the Twinkie of television.
"Mr. Robot"
For those who have yet to embark on USA Network's adderal high of heart-pounding online hacking sequences and socially awkward hallucinations, now is the time.
Currently in the middle of season two, "Mr. Robot" dares you to question your own sanity. With our troubled, iconoclastic-to-the-core Elliot (Rami Malek) in the middle of another monumental hack as a part of the anarchist F Society group, his own idea of the world around him has become as whimsical and sedated as ever before,
proven by last week's episode set in a twisted version of a 1980's family sitcom.
What makes "Mr. Robot" one of the must-watch shows of the last few years is not the end game, but everything in-between. It is the purest character study of a man searching for righteousness in the 21st century glutton of media and overwhelming control from those in power. A familiar theme for college students to relate to.
In the last year or two, there has been a trend dominating TV series with strong female characters: severely dysfunctional relationships that win us over. Take Amazon Prime's "Catastrophe," Netflix's "Love" and even in a more visceral extent, Starz's "The Girlfriend Experience."
An HBO deep cut is soon to make it on that list, ushering in the return of Sarah Jessica Parker to the small screen and creepy patches
"Divorce" premieres Oct. 9, and the most intriguing thing about the first season is that it will be 10 half-hour episodes. So if you really wanted to, just give it a chance on a lonely Tuesday night. No harm, no foul.
of fur called mustaches.
"Atlanta"
Another talent heading back to television is Donald Glover, better known by his stage name Childish Gambino.
While still a comedy,
FX's "Atlanta" will attempt to genuinely illustrate the trials and tribulations of the Atlanta rap scene, a path Glover had to take in his own life, being raised in Stone Mountain, Georgia.
The cinematography is compelling, and the subject matter from the teasers and trailers seems relaxed and playful. Glover has already hailed it as "Twin Peaks with rappers," and with a premiere date of Sept. 6, it won't be too long until we find out if it's true.
Finn Wolfhard (left) as Mike Wheeler and Millie Bobby Brown as Eleven in Netflix's "Stranger Things."
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A look at what improvements Kansas football needs to make going into the 2016 season, a profile of a key contributor to the football team next season and a preview of what's to come for Kansas basketball after a productive offseason for recruiting
The Kansan also checks in with Kansas volleyball star Kelsie Payne after she represented the United States in the Pan-American Cup this summer. Plus, an up close and personal interview with Kansas linebacker Joe Dineen Jr.
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5 things to watch for at Kansas Football Camp
▶ BRIAN MINI
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After a disappointing first season, coach David Beaty leads a slightly different looking Kansas team into 2016. From experience to personnel changes, here are five things to look for during fall camp.
Sophomore development
As an unfortunate result of injuries and depth issues, Kansas featured quite a few freshmen last year who will have significant roles in 2016. First, there's obvious names like quarterback Ryan Willis, who started eight games last season, or wide receiver Steven Sims Jr., whose 349 receiving yards were second on the team.
However, key contributors like guard Jacob Bragg (five starts last year) and defensive tackle Daniel Wise (seven starts and 3.5 sacks last year) could contribute to an improved Kansas team this year.
That's not even mentioning defensive end Dorance Armstrong Jr., who finished with five tackles for loss in addition to 3.5 sacks as a freshman. He has all but certainly earned a starting spot on the defensive line this year.
"It makes me feel different because last year I wasn't the guy to talk, to be vocal or anything," Armstrong said about the sophomore jump. "But now, as a team, the team has pushed the leadership thing on me so now I'm more vocal and get the team going a lot."
Speed
It's not exactly a secret that speed is an important
attribute for almost any team to focus on. However, Beaty is putting an extra emphasis on it this year.
The acquisition of junior transfer wide receiver LaQuvionte Gonzalez adds a much-needed speed boost to the receiving corps, which looks to be better than last year.
"We're going to be able to create ways to get him the ball. My challenge with him is to get him to understand that you don't have to do it all," Beaty said during his media day press conference.
The 2016 freshman class is also full of speed. Cornerback Kyle Mayberry might be one of, if not the, fastest player entering fall camp, which could lead to playing time on special teams.
Throw in redshirt junior quarterback Montell Cozart's return, along with the quickness of senior running back Ke'aun Kinner, sophomore running back Taylor Martin, and junior Joe Dineen Jr. and the Jayhawks have speed in all classes.
Quarterback battle
At that point, freshman Ryan Willis stepped in and broke the Kansas freshman record for passing yards in a season. During Willis' more successful outings, it seemed that he would be the simple choice to start the 2016 season.
Cozart was enjoying the best year of his college career before getting injured last October. Through just four games, he had already passed for a career-high 752 yards and completed 63 percent of his throws.
Beaty will have to choose between the more mobile, experienced and, most importantly, healthy Cozart
and the sophomore who threw for 1,719 yards as a freshman. Either way, a little competition will only improve whomever Beaty chooses to start against Rhode Island to open the season.
Offensive line
It's hard to run a successful offense when you give up 40 sacks in a season. Luckily, the 2016 Jayhawks are more experienced and healthier than they were a season ago. Last year, freshmen offensive linemen like Jacob Bragg, Clyde McCauley and Larry Hughes were forced into starting roles, which had mixed results, but often resulted in constant pressure on the quarterback.
Fall camp will be a crucial test to see if these sophomores can beat out the likes of senior tackle Jordan Shelley-Smith or junior guard Jayson Rhodes.
we're going to be able to create ways to get him the ball. My challenge with him is to get him to understand that you don't have to do it all"
David Beaty Kansas football coach
It'll be interesting to see how offensive line coach Zach Yenser tries to fix both the problems with run blocking and pass protection.
Having a healthy offensive line with Big 12 experience will make camp interesting for both the linemen and the rest of the offense behind them.
A lot of interesting things to watch for this fall will concern progression made by players and questions surrounding who will start at what position. Despite that, potentially the most important thing to watch at camp is the new Kansas coaching staff.
Beaty returns for his his second season but with a few new faces on his staff, some of which college football fans may already recognize.
New Coaches
New special teams coach Joe DeForest comes over from Big 12 foe West Virginia, while new defensive line coach Michael Slater and linebackers coach Todd Bradford arrive in Lawrence after coaching at Rice and Maryland respectively.
"Joe DeForest answers a lot of questions for us. Just having him here, the comfort level I have with him, I think that might answer your question a little bit more than anything," Beaty said during his press conference. "That guy's experience, watching him work with our team each day, I just appreciate him."
Then there's running back coach Tony Hull, who Beaty hired after Hull enjoyed nine successful seasons coaching high school football in New Orleans. All four new coaches will have their work cut out for them in 2016.
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The evolution of Fish Smithson: From spectator to defensive leader
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▶ SEAN COLLINS
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A group of defensive backs stood on Kivisto Field, catching their breaths with their hands on their hips at the end of a coverage drill. They gathered around senior safety Fish Smithson, listening as the senior spoke and shared tips.
Here, on the Kansas football practice field, is where Smithson has become a leader. After two years as one of the best safeties in the Big 12, the defensive backs have good reason to listen intently to Smithson and his lessons in practice.
It took time, however, along with a willingness to do whatever the team needed on and off the field for him to get to this leadership role.
Kansas wasn't even on Smithson's radar initially. He declared to Navy
straight out of high school, and then transferred to Hartnell College. Playing in the Big 12 never seemed like an option.
Then, during his freshman year at Hartnell, Smithson led the squad to a 9-2 season and a conference title, which led to his recruitment and eventual offer from the Jayhawks.
When players are afraid to tell coaches they are confused or need guidance, they go to Smithson. By now, the coaching staff has learned to put a lot of trust into the safety, now going into his senior year.
"Fish is a go-to guy for all the [defensive backs]," defensive coordinator Clint Bowen said. "If they have a question they will go to Fish and he will have the answers. He leads in a lot of ways like that and on the field he's made a lot of plays and done some things you feel more confident standing next to that guy."
In 2015, Smithson had the most regular season solo tackles in Division I college football and solidified his spot as the defensive anchor of the Jayhawks. But years earlier, Smithson was just a spectator watching his older brother, Shaky, do the same at Utah.
Fish lived with Shaky during his time at Utah and learned to play college football through his brother, which helped him become such a defensive anchor. From Shaky, Fish learned the ups and downs of the college game, an experience most players don't get until they reach that level themselves.
worker, but now it falls to Fish.
Fish's rise as a dominant safety came to no surprise to Shaky, who eventually made it to the NFL for a stint with the Packers. At one time, pressure may have been on Shaky to be a sturdy role model and hard
"I think the pressure is on him being the younger brother of a professional football player," Shaky said. "For me it's about making the mistakes for the both of us so he knows what not to do."
At the end of 2015, when Fish was told he led the Big 12 in total tackles, and was second in the NCAA in solo tackles, he wasn't at all elated. The Jayhawks had just gone 0-12. What many saw as an accomplishment was essentially meaningless for Fish. His team was winless.
"That has been what this whole offseason has been about," Shaky said. "What can he do better to get more wins for the team?"
Despite his brother's success, Fish is still out build his own reputation and remains his toughest critic.
"I hold myself to a really
high standard. I like to go back and look at what I can fix," Fish said. "Even if I led the NCAA in tackles, I still look at all the ones I missed. I do look at those more than the plays I made."
In the early season practices, Fish has already had to show composure and maturity to the younger players when practice gets rough. That's exactly why they group up around him.
"It's my job to go out there sometimes and let guys know that this drill is competitive right now but on the next one we can't be having that," Fish said.
While Fish has been able to witness all levels of football as a result of his brother's success, improving the Jayhawks' team and making the pros is still a steep slope to climb. The Jayhawks went winless in 2015, but did have their moments. In a 23-17 loss to ranked TCU, the Jayhawks
showed that they could play with any team in the Big 12, but inside the team, they already knew that.
"If you watched our practices you would never know the type of season that we had," Fish said. "We weren't surprised at all. We go into every game thinking we are going to win."
Fish's play has improved in each year at Kansas and this is no coincidence. From season to season, Fish has improved his tackling stats and has earned an All-Big 12 second team pick. If anything is changing about Fish's play, it's that he's consistently getting better.
That consistency goes back to something that Shaky has told him since he learned it in the NFL.
"From the meeting room to the field, you have to be the same guy," Shaky said. "Consistency is everything."
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▶ EMMA GREEN
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Coming off an appearance in the NCAA Championship semifinals, the Kansas volleyball team appeared on the American Volleyball Coaches Association preseason poll for the first time, ranking fifth out of 25 teams.
Topping the poll is reigning national champion Nebraska, followed by Big 12 rival Texas, then Minnesota and Wisconsin.
The Big 12 Preseason Coaches' Poll ranked Kansas second — with one first place vote — in the conference behind Texas, who appeared in the National Championship against Nebraska.
The Big 12 foes will face off twice in the regular season, with the first match being held at Texas on Sept. 24 and the second being held at Kansas on Oct.29.
Texas was ranked higher
in both polls, but Kansas junior right side hitter Kelsie Payne was named the Big 12 Preseason Player of the Year after her record-breaking sophomore season.
In 2015, Payne broke the Kansas record for most kills in a season (496) and was named to the AVCA All-America First Team, All-Big 12 First Team, and NCAA Championship All-Tournament Team.
"It's insane and I am honored," Payne said in a
KU Athletics release. "With everything that we accomplished, I have to thank my teammates for any individual accolades I receive. I couldn't do it without my setter, libero, hitters and everyone who took part in helping me get where I am."
Kansas will host the Crimson and Blue Scrimmage at Horejsi Family Athletics Center on Aug. 20 at 1 p.m. to begin their season.
Kansas' Kelsie Payne receives bronze medal and life lessons while in Dominican Republic
▶ JOSH MCQUADE @LOneWollMcQuade
After a phenomenal season with the Kansas volleyball team in 2015, junior right side hitter Kelsi Payne received numerous honors; she was named to the All-Big 12 First Team and was an AVCA First-Team All-American. These honors showcased Payne's talent and potential.
However, possibly her highest honor was her selection in June as a representative for the United States at the Pan-American Cup on the 12-woman volleyball roster. Now she's a bronze medalist.
"It was an awesome feeling to be selected," Payne said after returning from the Pan-American Cup.
Her Kansas teammate, Cassie Wait, was invited to compete for a roster spot and trained with the team until they traveled to the Dominican Republic on July 2. Although Payne and Wait were not able to experience the adventure together, they shared an extra week of practice together.
The team practiced for just a week before traveling for the Cup, one which Payne used to not only better herself as an athlete, but to create and strengthen
bonds with other top volleyball players across the country.
On the court, the only loss handed to the United States was dealt by Puerto Rico in the playoffs. However, Payne and her 11 other newly-introduced teammates were able to earn the bronze medal after defeating Cuba in the third-place match, which was Payne's favorite moment from the whole experience.
My mentality has gotten tougher and my ability to be coached became stronger."
Kelsie Payne Junior right side hitter
The host country of the Pan-American Cup was much different than the areas Payne normally plays in. Santo Domingo is often seen as the beautiful capital of the Dominican Republic, which is true for some areas, but in others it's less fortunate and more impoverished than Lawrence.
Although the team spent most of their time on the court, they were able to explore the city and see some
of those areas.
"I had never been to an area like the Dominican Republic besides staying in resorts," Payne said. "Some houses were only one room, but housed 10 people."
Seeing how people live in a much different part of the world made Payne reflect on where she's been and what she may change in the future.
"I am definitely going to be more appreciative of what I have in my life," Payne said. "I don't want to lose sight on what's really important."
Being able to represent her country is one experience Payne will remember for the rest of her life, but what she brought home with her may be better than the entire trip itself.
"My mentality has gotten tougher and my ability to be coached became stronger," Payne said.
Payne will be able to take her newfound abilities and bring her Jayhawks to heights they've never reached before. First though, they will take it one step at a time, just as they did last season.
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Up Close and Personal: Linebacker Joe Dineen Jr.
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10 most Jayhawk fans, he's one of the standout players on the football team. But to the rest of his teammates? He's known as "The Mavor."
Junior linebacker Joe Dineen Jr.'s nickname was coined first as a joke by coach David Beaty, then it stuck. Beaty knows that on game day, Dineen flips a switch and does what needs to be done. He sees such strong leadership in his player, just like a mayor is responsible for leading a city — hence the nickname.
It's fitting for the Kansas linebacker, who has grown up in Lawrence.
As a Lawrence Free State player, Dineen always knew he was going to end up a Jayhawk. His family Kansas lineage only solidified his decision; his mother played volleyball for Kansas, his grandfather played running back on the football team
and his great-grandfather was a member of the 1936- 37 Kansas basketball team coached by Phog Allen.
"Growing up here, you become a Jayhawk fan," Dineen said. "I feel like if I had left, it would've been bad on my part. I feel like I owe it to the town."
Dineen started playing football when he was in third grade and soon realized he loved playing the game. He worked from being just "okay" to a top linebacker recruit in the state. Additionally, the competitive nature of his family helped push his athletic background to where it is today.
"My dad let us do what we want." Dineen said. "Yes, he pushed us, but not to the point where we didn't like sports."
That was how he found football.
Dineen's dream of playing at the collegiate level started during his sophomore year while playing on the varsity
football team at Free State High School.
Overall, I just want to help my team win,and if we can get a 'W' at the end of the day,I'll be happy with that.
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He soon found his way to the University, first as a running back before moving to linebacker after his freshman year. In his sophomore year, he made a crucial impact for the Jayhawks, with the second-most tackles on the team.
Using the 2015 season as motivation, it still sits as a dark cloud over the team. But Dineen has moved past that.
"I'm still embarrassed
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able future, he says that if the NFL presents itself, that would be ideal. Football is plan A.
"I'm going to KU so I'm going to get a good education and have a back-up plan," he said, "but I think number one would be the NFL for sure."
doesn't want to set expectations, and instead goals for himself and his defensive unit.
"I don't really care about expectations for myself, as long as we win. Overall, I just want to help my team win, and if we can get a 'W' at the end of the day, I'll be happy with that," he said.
we went 0-12, but you can't look at the past," Dineen said. "There's nothing I can do about that now. The team has built on that and attacked it head-on. The work we've put in [over the summer] is reflective of how we do not want that to happen again."
Looking ahead to the upcoming season, Dineen
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Basketball recruiting roundup: Udoka Azubuike, Josh Jackson and transfers
SKYLAR ROLSTAD @SkyRolSports
With the departures of a few key contributors, such as Perry Ellis and Wayne Selden Jr., Kansas basketball reloaded this season in recruiting. Kansas added a couple key freshmen at positions without a returning starter and improved its depth going into a promising 2016-17 season.
Kansas got what it needed this offseason: some frontcourt players to balance an experienced and talented backcourt. While the team's recruiting class looks to be strong, it wasn't considered among the best in the nation. Duke ran away with its recruiting class this season, earning the No. 1 ranking from 247Sports, while Kansas' recruiting class was ranked No. 16 in the nation.
Forward Dwight Coleby wasn't a recruit, but he will be a new face for the Jayhawks on the floor. Coleby, a transfer from Ole Miss, returns from a torn ACL to play this season. He was also ineligible to play for the Jayhawks last season due to NCAA transfer rules.
1. Mitch Lightfoot
Position: Power Forward
High School: Gilbert
Christian (Gilbert, Ariz.)
Lightfoot was the first recruit Kansas secured this season. He'll provide a bit of depth at power forward, but Self will probably look to develop Lightfoot for the future. Lightfoot is a four-star recruit who was ranked No. 67 in the ESPN 100. He chose Kansas over Stanford, Arizona and St. John's.
2. Udoka Azubuike
Position: Forward/Center
High School: Patters House
Christian (Jacksonville, Fla.)
Kansas adds some needed size with the 6-foot-11 Azubuike. After Ellis' graduation, Azubuike will step in with the expectation to contribute from the start and split time with forward Landen Lucas. A five-star recruit, Azubuike was ranked No. 22 in the ESPN 100. Azubuike is younger than an average recruit, too; he will turn 18 just a couple weeks into the school year.
3. Josh Jackson Position: Small Forward High School: Prolific Prep (Napa Valley, Calif.)
Josh Jackson is likely to be one of the best players in the nation in 2016-17. In fact, he's so good he broke 247Sports' rankings; the basketball recruiting website rated him 102 out of 100 in its scouting report. Jackson chose Kansas over Michigan State and Arizona last April, making the decision official in May. Jackson should be an instant starter on the wing and his hype brings some reminders of 2013-14 Kansas one-and-done Andrew Wiggins.
4. Tucker Vang Position: Guard High School: Goddard High School (Goddard, Kan.)
Vang joins the Jayhawks as a walk-on for this season. In previous years, he's practiced with the Kansas women's basketball team, so he's been around the athletic program. He joins the team in his junior year. Expect Vang to play sparingly this season, as his value comes in giving the Jayhawks a little depth and some help in practice. Vang comes from a Jayhawk family, according to a KU Athletics release; his father and uncle played on the Kansas football team.
5. Malik Newman Position:Guard High School: Callaway High School (Jackson, Miss.)
After two difficult seasons with his hometown college Mississippi State and a trial at the NBA Combine, Newman announced he would transfer to Kansas. The talented guard will not be eligible to play in 2016-17 due to NCAA transfer rules, but will play his senior year in 2017-18 with the Jayhawks. Newman is likely to be a key addition in that season. Newman was a McDonald's All-American and a five-star recruit out of high school. Newman should be able to take over for Josh Jackson at shooting guard if he decides to leave after the 2016-17 season, but regardless, will get major minutes in his final college season.
6. Evan Maxwell Position: Forward/Center High School: Abington Heights High School (Clarks Summitt, Penn.)
Evan Maxwell will have to sit out for the 2016-17 season due to NCAA transfer rules after transferring from Liberty University, but he will take the floor
for his senior year in 2017- 18. Maxwell was a two-star recruit out of high school who played at Liberty for his first two years of college. Averaging 10 points and 4.8 rebounds, Kansas coach Bill Self is likely counting on Maxwell to develop for the future.
7. Marcus Garrett Position: Guard High School: Skyline High School (Dallas, Texas)
Garrett is the only player on this list who has committed to Kansas but not yet signed, but he's also still one year away from his college career. On Aug. 1, Garrett committed to join the Jayhawks for his freshman season in 2017-18. Garrett is rated four stars by 247Sports and is ranked No. 44 in the 2017-18 class by Rivals.com. Garrett will add to the backcourt strength for the Jayhawks. Svi Mykhailiuk and LaGerald Vick will be the remaining players at shooting guard for the Jayhawks in 2017-18.
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► TIFFANY LITTLER
@lin33
Kansas tennis hosted the fourth week of the six-week long Intercollegiate Tennis Association's 2016 Summer Circuit at the Jayhawk Tennis Center this July. The 2016 Summer Circuit consists of 50 tournaments.
The ITA welcomes college players, incoming college freshmen, recent college graduates and junior
players.
Assistant coach Caroline Lilley said that it's important for the team to have this opportunity to compete so the coaches know what the players need to continue to work on.
"It's really hard to stay motivated sometimes when you don't have a competition or tournament coming up," Lilley said. "That's the biggest thing for us, is getting them out there and competing and making sure we're seeing improvements in their game."
Though it wasn't planned, several Kansas players competed against each other in the final rounds of the singles and doubles matches. Sophomore Nina Khmlnitckaia won head-to-head against sophomore Janet Koch to be crowned champion in singles after winning 6-1, 6-3. Khmlnitckaia went on to join Koch in the doubles final against senior Tess Bernard-Feigenbaum and sophomore Anastasia Rychagova. Bernard-Feigenbaum and Rychagova won that match, 8-3.
"I don't think there's any harder moment than to play against a good friend or teammate," said Lilley. "But we know that if they can compete like they did against one another this summer, then they can play against anyone in the country."
Along with winning the doubles title, Rychagova was named an ITA Scholar-Athlete for the 2015-16 school year. The Jayhawks were given the ITA All-Academic Team award for the school year as well.
The team has two incoming freshmen this season, Tatiana Nikolaeva and Maria Toran Ribes. Ribes will not be with the team until late August, but Nikolaeva got the chance to compete at the summer circuit with the rest of her new teammates. She made it to the fourth round of the singles,
where she was knocked out by teammate Koch, losing 2-1.
"[Nikolaeva's] training situation has improved since she got here. It's been good to see her improve just because she's playing with a higher level than she's accustomed to," Lilley said. "Also, she's incredibly competitive and to see that competitiveness come out has been really positive. She's definitely further along than we expected."
Lilley thought the team's experience in the ITA Summer Circuit was successful.
Paige: Embiid's videos can influence debut season
"We're really excited to see them continue to grow as a unit, but in order for us to grow as a unit, we also have to be willing to push another in match play as well."
- Edited by Brendan Dzwierzynski
DEASIA PAIGE
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After missing his first two seasons due to injuries, Joel Embiid has a chance dominate his rookie season in the NBA with the Philadelphia 76ers.
As a Jayhawk in his freshman season in 2013- 2014, Embiid excited crowds at Allen Fieldhouse with his monstrous dunks and ability to dominate the paint. He averaged 11.2 points per game, 8.1 rebounds, and 2.6 blocks;
the Cameroonian center became one of the finalists for the Naismith College Player of the Year as a freshman.
But his time with Kansas abruptly ended as Embiid suffered a stress fracture in his back that caused him to miss both the Big 12 and NCAA tournaments before he declared for the 2014 NBA Draft. The injuries would not stop there, though. Prior to the Draft, Embiid had surgery on a broken navicular bone in his right foot that made him miss his first two seasons in
the NBA with Philadelphia.
It even appears that Embiid has improved his game a bit with his jumpers and ability to aggressively get to the rim.
Now, it seems as though Embiid has never missed any time in the NBA from the looks of his recent workout videos that he posted on Twitter.
Additionally, the video featured something that most centers in the NBA struggle with - range and dribbling skills, especially with his between-the-leg
dribbling before a dunk.
His skill set displayed in his workout video revealed another aspect to the seven footer's game. In a league that is more reliant on small ball, Embiid's new skills show that he has trained to adapt to the changes within the league. It validated his versatility, which is essential for big men in the league.
Overall, Embiid looks healthy and ready enough to take on his rookie season.
But looks can be deceiving. Those workout videos
are the only hope for Sixers fans, but it really is not enough to thoroughly predict an outcome for Embiid this season. And with the arrival of the most heavily-anticipated rookie this season, Ben Simmons, it is unlikely that Embiid will garner most of the attention and hype for the Sixers.
Embiid has not had NBA competition, so it is likely that he will be restricted in his playing time if he does play. And he is not a built-in integral and reliable part to the team's success because
of his absence.
If Embiid does in fact show that he is capable of handling the competition and transfer his skill-set from those workout videos to the league, then he will definitely be a force to be reckoned with this season as part of this young 76ers team. One way or another, he will undoubtedly surface as a key player for the team.
- Edited by Brendan Dzwierzynski
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Maicke: Regardless of stature, the Big 12 must add more teams
▶ MIKE MAICKE
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The Big 12 saved face by scooping up West Virginia from the other imploding power conference, the Big East, who was putting non-Catholic institutions on the clearance rack, then grabbed the perennially competitive mid-major TCU to return to a ten-team league.
The Big (almost) 12 Conference has been openly starving for more teams.
Nebraska kicked off the Big 12 exodus in 2011 by joining the Big 10 conference, which actually sports 14 teams now, and Missouri, Texas A&M and Colorado soon followed suit. Missouri and A&M joined the football-dominant SEC while Colorado was headed west to link up with the PAC-12.
But is a 10-team league
Four "old school" programs with large fan bases departing sent the conference into a bit of a tailspin. The rest of the eight teams in the former 12-team conference all wisely began to draft their own secession plans.
Simple answer: No, absolutely not. And the Big 12 is crippling themselves financially by not having 12 teams.
enough for a Power 5 conference?
That's already a financial incentive enough; however, let's not forget the merchandise. Every competitive collegiate fan base has an inevitable degree of arrogance. (I can't tell you the last time I heard a fan talk Jayhawk basketball without
It's all about divisions within the conference. The SEC, Big Ten, ACC, and PAC-12 all have two divisions. This is enormously important because it allows a football conference championship game to be played.
Not only does that take the incredibly anticlimactic round-robin style winner out of the equation, but it allows another week of Big 12 football to be played. This would be a game between blue blood football programs with passionate fans who would either watch the game on television and boost ratings, or purchase tickets and travel to the city where the game is played at a neutral site.
bringing up the streak of 12-straight titles.) But this arrogance is profitable. This arrogance buys thousands of "Conference Champion" t-shirts, sweatshirts, posters and whatever else.
Now here's the hot take:
It makes no difference if
it's Connecticut joining the conference or Northern Illinois. This conference expansion isn't about building the most dominant conference, it's about giving already established programs like Oklahoma, Texas, Baylor and whoever
else a chance to make more money for the conference by playing an extra week and drawing in passionate fans.
Would it be nice to get competitive teams? Absolutely! But is it the most important part of the expansion process? No way
So sure, try for Connecticut, Memphis, and Cincinnati. But I'm just as fine with Tulane and Northern Illinois.
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Missy Minear/KANSAN Junior catcher Michael Tinsley swings at a pitch against Nebraska. Kansas lost 3-1 at Kauffman Stadium on April 27.
► EMMA GREEN
@emmalee_green
The NCAA baseball season is a short one -lasting only about three months but for most players,the
end of the NCAA season doesn't mean baseball is over.
Many college baseball players, including the majority of the Kansas baseball team, participate in summer leagues all across the country every year.
"It's part of the development process of college baseball," Kansas coach Ritch Price said. "It allows the young guys to make up
However, one Kansas baseball player chose to forego his last year of eligibility to pursue a career in the major leagues.
playing time."
Catcher Michael Tinsley, who led the Jayhawks in almost every offensive statistic during the 2016 season, entered the 2016 MLB draft along with his graduating teammates Sam Gilbert, Colby Wright, and Ben Krauth.
"Losing Tinsley is devastating to our team," Price said. "He was our best offensive player and had an outstanding KU career."
Tinsley was the first to be drafted of the four Jayhawks this year, going to the Cleveland Indians in the seventh round with the 212th pick.
"I had been sitting in the conference room with my parents and agent, and we were just waiting," Tinsley
said. "The moment I got picked, it was just relief. It was probably one of the most stressful days of my life."
After being selected, the Indians sent Tinsley to the Mahoning Valley Scrappers, a Class A short season affiliate in Niles, Ohio. Short season affiliates allow recently drafted players to start their season after the draft, instead of joining a team midseason.
Tinsley batted .214 with two RBIs in eight games with the Scrappers, before tearing his labrum during an at-bat against the State College Spikes on July 15. He will undergo season-ending surgery and reh through the offseason.
"I hope to start where I left off and keep on improving." Tinsley said.
Because of the injury, Tinsley spends more time in the bullpen than the dugout, allowing him to reconnect with his former Kansas teammate Ben Krauth, who was also drafted by the Indians, in the 16th round.
"Having one of my best friends here with me is great. It's very comforting," Tinsley said. "We get to hang out a lot in the bullpen since he was moved to a relief role."
Friendships are one of the many things that come with playing college baseball, and leaving Kansas early wasn't an easy decision for Michael Tinsley.
"It's always hard leaving a place that you've grown accustomed to. KU had been amazing to me. My plan is to come back and finish my degree at KU," Tinsley said. "It was a first-class experience and I couldn't have gone anywhere else. KU really got me ready for this."
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Jam Gilbert (Graduated, 18th rd) Arizona League Athletics (Athletics Rookie Affiliate) Phoenix, Ariz.
33 Marcus Wheeler (SR) Arizona Pro Grey Phoenix, Ariz.
24 Colby Wright (Graduated, 25th rd) Billings Mustangs (Reds Rookie Affiliate) Billings, Mont.
35 John Remick (SR) Chillicothe Mudcats Chillicothe, Mo.
44 Blake Weiman (JR) Chillicothe Mudcats Chillicothe, Mo.
59 Zack Leban (SO) Chillicothe Mudcats Chillicothe, Mo.
31 Chris Fearon (SO) Danville Dans Danville, Ill.
28 Blake Shinkle (SO) Dodge City A's Dodge City, Kan.
3 David Kyriacou (SO) Duluth Huskies Duluth, Minn.
7 Ty Denzer (SO) Elmira Pioneers Elmira, N.Y.
40 Stephen Villines (SR) Falmouth Commodores Falmouth, Mass.
5 Matt McLaughlin (JR) Falmouth Commodores Falmouth, Mass.
14 Joe Moroney (Graduated) Gary Southshore Railcats Gary, Ind.
12 Ryan Ralston (JR) Humboldt Crabs Arcata, Calif.
36 Blake Goldsberry (SO) Liberal Bee Jays Liberal, Kan.
4 Owen Taylor (JR) Liberal Bee Jays Liberal, Kan.
22 Ben Krauth (Graduated, 16th rd) Mahoning Valley Scrappers (Indians Class A Short Season) Niles, Ohio
34 Michael Tinsley (Drafted, 7th rd) Mahoning Valley Scrappers (Indians Class A Short Season) Niles, Ohio
19 Casey Douglas (JR) Neptune Beach Pearl Alameda, Calif.
20 Jackson Goddard (SO) Newport Gulls Newport, R.I.
11 Tanner Gragg (JR) Rossville Rattlers Rossville, Kan.
32 Ryan Jackson (JR) Rossville Rattlers Rossville, Kan.
46 Jeremy Kravetz (SR) Rossville Rattlers Rossville, Kan.
50 Ty Stahl (SR) Rossville Rattlers Rossville, Kan.
25 Peyton Grassnovits (SO) Topeka Golden Giants Topeka, Kan.
30 MJ Farthing (SR) Topeka Golden Giants Topeka, Kan.
26 Tyler Davis (JR) Waynesboro Generals Waynesboro, Va.
27 Devin Foyle (SO) Willmar Stingers Willmar, Minn.
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DAILY DEBATE: Who will win the World Series?
JARED ANDERSON
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With MLB regular-season play winding down and the postseason right around the corner, the Boston Red Sox, Texas Rangers, Chicago Cubs, and San Francisco Giants have begun to establish themselves as elite teams this season.
The tight matchups and standout talent this year has helped raise the question: "Who will win the 2016 World Series?"
For the Chicago Cubs, their path begins with manager Joe Maddon, a man who has helped bring back the winning tradition to the Chicago Cubs organization. In 2015, he was able to lead the Cubs to the NL championship game and was named the NL manager of the year.
The Chicago Cubs, who have suffered a 108-year championship drought,
look more promising than ever to win it all in 2016.
This year, Chicago has made key moves to help improve their clubhouse, which includes the addition of former Kansas City Royals' utility player Ben Zobrist as well as outfielder Dexter Fowler, who was signed to a two-year, $13 million deal.
The Cubs have one of the deepest pitching staffs that the MLB has seen in a very long time in 2016 with Kyle Hendricks, Jake Arrieta, Jon Lester, and Jason Hammel — all have posted a top 20 ERA this regular season.
Alongside Chicago's elite pitchers is a group of talent in the field and at the plate that are impressive on their own. Kris Bryant and Anthony Rizzo carry the No. 1 and No. 4 spots on the National League's wins above replacement list, with 5.2 and 4.3 wins. Within the past two seasons, Bryant and Rizzo have become the Cubs' dynamic duo.
Bryant currently holds the second spot in the NL for home runs hits with 28 while Rizzo is also fourth in the NL runs batted in, with 85 this year.
Although the Chicago Cubs are considered by many as the team to beat this postseason, American League teams such as the Texas Rangers and Boston Red Sox have shown they are ready to put up a fight. With the Rangers currently sitting on top of the AL West and David Ortiz having one of the best seasons of his career on his retirement tour, there is no shortage of competition.
Although these teams may have some of the qualifications necessary to win it all, the Chicago Cubs deep bullpen, strategic manager and pure talent at the plate will allow them to prevail among the rest and put an end to their organization's championship drought.
JORDAN WOLF
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Texas Rangers
Due to impressive moves made at the deadline, the Rangers now boast one of the most well-rounded and complete lineups in all of baseball. The team acquired catcher Jonathon Lucroy and outfielder Carlos Beltran, filling two of the team's few glaring needs. After inserting Lucroy and Beltran into the lineup, every Ranger is
The Texas Rangers currently sit atop the American League West, and are consistently near the top of the entire AL standings. Entering the final two months of the season, however, the team has unspectacular stats: they rank only eighth in batting average and are all the way down at No. 23 in ERA. So, why exactly should this team be a legitimate threat to win it all?
now a constant threat to do damage at the plate.
The additions of Lucroy and Beltran were essential for the Rangers to make a late playoff push. Before, a combination of Robinson Chirinos and Bobby Wilson started behind the plate. This pair hit a combined .219, becoming arguably the team's biggest downfall. A similar effect was felt in the outfield, as Ryan Rua's meager .266 average dragged the team down as well.
Lucroy and Beltran are instant fixes for these issues. Before being traded from the Milwaukee Brewers, Lucroy was batting .299. Meanwhile, Beltran had slugged 22 home runs for the New York Yankees before the trade, more than any Texas hitter. Both players were selected to the 2016 MLB All-Star Game.
After including these two, the Rangers' worst hitter is longtime first baseman Mitch Moreland. However, despite
only hitting .246 thus far. Moreland has hit 18 home runs and plays above-average defense, so his presence can be considered a net-positive. The rest of the Rangers' offense performs strongly as well, as no other regular hits below .270. It's hard to find many things wrong with this lineup.
In order for a team to succeed in the postseason, it's essential that they have a complete roster with as few holes as possible. A team can be led by star players and have stats that pop off the page, but when it comes down to it in October, it's all about consistency.
An entire season can hinge on one late game atbat a team needs to ensure that at-bat is taken by a solid hitter, not an offensive liability. The Rangers need not worry about such a scenario, as they have taken the steps necessary to guarantee themselves as good of a shot at the title as anyone.
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Kansas football needs improvement in all phases this upcoming season
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► WESLEY DOTSON
@WesleyDee23
A new season is almost upon Kansas football, and there couldn't be more relieving news for second-year head coach David Beaty and his team.
Year one was highlighted by an abysmal 0-12 record for Beaty, but that doesn't mean the season was necessarily a complete failure.
A foundation was built, and the team appears headed in the right direction.
"The great thing about our program is [that] we created an environment from the day that we got there that is based on caring for your teammate more than you care for yourself," Beaty said at Big 12 Football Media Days on July 18.
That's a positive sign for the 2016 season, as the Jayhawks will need to see improvement on both sides of the ball in order for the improvement of the program to translate into success on the football field.
Win Column
It's pretty clear this is the most glaring need for improvement for Kansas, simply to improve their national image and local support.
Beaty will be searching for his first career win as a head coach — and first win for the Jayhawks since November 8, 2014, against Iowa State — when the
team takes on FCS Rhode Island in its home opener.
This first game of the year is an ideal opportunity for Beaty to secure his first win, as the Rams went 1-10 and ranked last in total offense and second-to-last in total defense in the Colonial Athletic Association in 2015.
"We are completely focused on the most important game in the history of our program, which is the next one, Rhode Island," Beaty said.
Securing that first win under Beaty's tenure would certainly provide the instant improvement the Jayhawks are searching for this season.
Quarterback
Kansas sophomore quarterback Ryan Willis showed glimpses of becoming a potentially effective starting quarterback last season after he took over for redshirt-junior quarterback Montell Cozart after the first four games of the season.
As a team, the Jayhawks threw only 12 touchdown passes, compared to 14 interceptions, last season. The Jayhawks also finished eighth in the Big 12 in pass offense, and the offense desperately needs that to improve in 2016 in order to sustain more consistent success.
While Willis threw for a Kansas freshman record 1,719 yards and nine touchdowns, there were still growing pains along the way—most notably, his 10 interceptions and 52 percent completion rate.
That has made the starting quarterback spot an open competition heading into fall camp, which includes Willis, Cozart, sophomore Keaton Perry, and redshirt-freshman Carter Stanley.
"That competition at the quarterback spot is not unlike any of the other spots." Beaty said during Kansas Football Media Day on August 6. "They've got to earn it. The first day, I didn't think anybody separated themselves."
Since that first day, Willis has become the best quarterback at practice and has started to separate himself from the pack. Still, Willis, like the other quarterbacks on the roster, will need to show consistency in fall practices in order to win the job.
Wide Receiver
The loss of Tre' Parmalea is notable, as he led all Kansas receivers with an average of 59.9 yards per game last season. However, the receiving corps could see a rise in production with the addition of junior transfer LaOuvionte Gonzalez.
Gonzalez, a former four-star recruit, was coached by
Beaty during his first two seasons at Texas A&M before he transferred to Kansas and sat out last season.
"We can't put too much on Quiv," Beaty said. "He's not the answer to all the ills that we have. He is just a piece of it. He can't do too much."
"We had a kid at Rice named Sam McGuffie, came from Michigan. Sam was a tremendous player, very much like Quiv. The thing we did, we put too much on Sam that year. We learned a hard lesson and he was not as productive as he could have been."
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It will be key for Beaty to maximize Gonzalez's talent, because he has the potential to provide instant offense.
["The quarterbacks] know that kid's talented and if they can get it close to him at the right spot, he can do something extra with it," Beaty said. "We can throw it to him short and he can turn it into something big. That's been really good for him and good for them."
Kansas also added Keegan Brewer, who was the top receiver in the spring game, and have 6-foot-3 Chase Harrell in the fold after he redshirted last season.
Defense
The Jayhawks allowed a Big 12 conference-high 560 yards per game and seven yards per play last season.
Beaty believes the defense will improve this season due in large part to the job that strength and conditioning coach Je'Ney Jackson did in the offseason.
"Our kids in the summertime, credit to our strength staff, have come back in really good shape, looking really good, performance numbers have increased," defensive coordinator Clint Bowen said.
A stronger defense should come on the shoulders of sophomore defensive end Dorance Armstrong Jr. and junior linebacker Joe Dineen Jr. the most this season. They have the biggest potential to thrive in Bowen's system this season.
Armstrong, who tweaked
his leg early in camp, should be healthy when the season starts. Last season, Armstrong recorded 23 tackles, as well as four pass breakups and 3.5 sacks — both second on the team.
"Dorance, obviously, is one of our better players on defense, a kid that did a great job for us last year and has continued to develop," Bowen said.
As for Dineen, he recorded 86 tackles and three sacks last season, which were third on the team.
"Joe is one of those guys who has developed himself," Bowen said. "You know they gain weight, and at the same time add speed to it, so his running and changing direction is good. He's probably 15 pounds heavier, but he's continued to be able to move even faster and change direction better. He's a guy that got to play a lot of football last year so that experience is critical for kids."
Notable players like Willis, Gonzalez, Dineen and Armstrong can't lead the improvement in these areas all by themselves, but they will be the major factors toward that improvement.
If the Jayhawks can improve collectively in these areas, they should see more success in the 2016 season.
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Grace Hagan (right) kicks the ball past an Oregon State defender during a 1-0 loss last season.
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Kansas soccer sophomore Grace Hagan stepped to penalty spot in the 22nd minute of Kansas soccer's final exhibition match
against Creighton.
Particularly for her, Hagan said, a penalty kick would normally be a nerve-wracking task. But on this humid August evening, it was nothing but a warm-up for Hagan. She
Entering her sophomore year as one of the many offensive threats Kansas possesses, Hagan and a number of underclassmen serve
buried the penalty, Kansas' second goal in a 3-0 exhibition win over Creighton.
as the replacements to last season's linchpins — Colombian midfielder Liana Salazar and forward Ashley Williams. Last season, Salazar would have stepped up for the penalty kick.
In replacing Salazar and Williams, who combined for 11 goals and eight assists in 2015, Kansas still focuses on building off the ups and downs from last season. Kansas coach Mark Francis focused on building on the Big 12 tournament final loss to Texas Tech. Kansas was unlikely to advance to the final, but narrowly lost the match 1-0.
"Last year we were one win away from winning a championship," Francis said. "That's the biggest thing these guys take from it is they want to win, you know. They don't want to be second place."
Kansas jumps back in 2016 with a lot of the same goals as 2015, but not with the scorers or key players.
But Francis added several players who will likely creep into starting line-ups over the offseason. Icelandic midfielder Erna Gudjonsdottir drew praise from Francis, who said she could distribute the ball like Salazar could. Austrian freshman defender Sophie Maierhofer is likely to start at center defender for the Jayhawks.
The highest-scoring return ing player is Hagan.
Even the returning players on the Kansas squad are a little new. Forward Ashley Pankey put in two impressive performances in preseason exhibitions, recording a couple in each game. Pankey played in 21 games last season but didn't make a single start. A senior, Pankey is expected to start at forward this season.
["Pankey's] starting right now and she didn't start for us last year," Francis said. "She made a lot of improvements and worked
The Jayhawks' depth in 2016 can make the team more versatile. It also will help resolve an issue Francis and his team struggled with through much of last season: creating opportunities. Right now, Francis said they're better there than they were a year ago.
really hard this summer. She's getting to play more because of that. Ashley's just tough to deal with for the other team."
But they're still working on turning those opportunities into goals.
"We still have to be better at finishing them; we're not clinical enough in the box," Francis said. "In the tight games it just comes down to one play. We had 22 shots (in a 3-0 exhibition win over Creighton).
"The good news is we created that many chances. We just have to be better at executing them."
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Summer 2017 may see guns on campus due to new state legislation.
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Monday marks not only the beginning of a new semester, but also the start of the University's last year as a gun-free campus.
Starting July 1,2017 anyone 21 years or older will be able to conceal and carry a handgun on campus, as a result of an expiring exemption on a 2013 law passed by the Kansas state legislature.
Concealed carry will be allowed within any campus building unless the building is equipped with adequate security measures, including metal detectors and security guards.
The Board of Regents has required universities to form individual implementation committees to decide how the law will be implemented and enforced on their respective campuses.
On July 28, the committee for the University submitted its recommendations to Provost Neeli Bendapudi, according to Student Body President Stephonn Alcorn, who served on the committee.
The committees must decide which buildings would be restricted, how the changes would be communicated to students and more.
Bendapudi will review
the proposal, which will then go to Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little by Sept. 1. Gray-Little will also review the proposal and send it to the Board of Regents by October, Joe Monaco,
ical center has its own committee), and in addition to specific provisions, has recommended that the implementation process began in January of 2017 to ensure the University is prepared
The committee represents the Lawrence, Edwards and Yoder campuses of the University (the med-
for the July 1 expiration.
director strategic communications for the University, said.
As the proposal is still a work in progress, its specific provisions are not public
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10,886 students and faculty were surveyed about their opinions on conceal and carry laws on campus. Source: Kansas Board of Regents Employee Gun Survey and Kansas Board of Regents Student Advisory Committee Gun Survey.
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Residents of the HERE apartments complex finally began moving into their units Friday, after ongoing construction delayed movein three times and put some in hotel rooms for up to 10 days.
After initially being delayed from Aug. 7 to Aug. 17, move-in was postponed for another day after the complex did not receive its certificate of occupancy from the city, according to HERE emails obtained by the Kansan.
Early Thursday morning, residents received yet
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Jon Beckloff, a senior from Leawood, said the delay had been a bit of an
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Student Senate leaders discuss outlook for year
After a tumultuous year in Student Senate, which included impeachment charges for the top three officials and a heated student fee review process, new student body president Stephonn Alcorn and student body vice president Gabby Naylor are looking to change the perception of student government.
Part of changing the culture surrounding Student Senate begins with community outreach and repairing relationships, Alcorn said.
"From the onset, even back during our campaign, we were very proactive in how we approached different communities and situations a lot differently than what's been done before," he said. "We visited every single multicultural or student group that would allow us to come by, and sought to create those windows of communication and rebuild bridges."
Alcorn said he got involved in student government with the goal of using
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For Naylor, her involvement in student government began when she realized she wanted to be involved in multiple areas of the University community.
"I wanted to leave KU a better place than I found it," he said. "Also, I've been pretty fortunate to have a lot of opportunities here at KU, and I wanted to use my leadership skills to give back to the University and make sure future students have just as many opportunities as I've had, if not more."
"I got involved because I knew I wanted to be involved with different things across campus. I didn't want to just pin myself in one place. I knew that I could make a big impact on this campus. I really believe that anywhere you are, you should leave something better than you found it," she said.
As a student governing organization, Naylor said it is essential for Student Senate to listen to every student voice, especially those students who feel
Alcorn said a particular emphasis for Student Senate this year will be incorporating members of the multicultural community into Senate itself, as well as legislation which will hopefully be passed in the first Senate meeting of the year.
"There are multicultural Senate seats, but that isn't enough. We need to get as much representation and allow room for more representation within Student Senate from those communities," he said. "I'd also like to see more non-traditional students involved with Student Senate as well."
One area of uncertainty in the upcoming academic
his position to give back to the University.
"What we do is we represent the student body, and you can't do that without listening to the student body and making sure that every single voice on this campus is heard and understood. Sometimes you have to reach out to those voices, they don't just come to you," she said.
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yet, but Alcorn shared some of the conversations that have been included in the committee's work, including funding sources, security measures, policies and communication.
"I think the primary goal that we stressed was safety across the board," he said.
As one of two students on the board, Alcorn said he tried to represent student voices as much as possible, but said he struggled with doing so, given that student opinion was so strongly against allowing concealed carry on campus.
Last year, we administered a survey to students Regents-wide about their opinions and preferences about concealed carry on campus and overwhelmingly, the answer was that students did not want guns on campus," he said. "Now it became, while still representing what KU students and students across the state said, now how do we make sure that student safety comes first?"
In trying to implement safety measures, however, Alcorn said funding has become another concern. The required equipment and personnel required to secure a building under the law do not come cheaply.
Alcorn said the proposal tries to account for student safety by creating secured zones where safety would be a large concern, such as at sporting events or buildings in which certain research is being done.
"It's almost as if we were
One of the committee's proposals was that any department or unit that wanted to secure their building would have pay for it themselves, rather than drawing that funding from the University or the state, Alcorn said.
being tasked to pay for safety," he said. "So I really focused on making sure that students don't have to pay for their safety. That was definitely difficult having to work through."
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One of the things
we were trying to do is set up an awareness that we do still care about people's safety."
2015-16 University Senate President Michael Williams co-chaired the division of the committee that addressed communications, campus locations and legal issues (all of which were separate from the policy decisions).
"The main thing that was really the most critical was the communication stuff. The second and third things were locked up with the University's rules and the state law," Williams said.
Williams' committee provided specific recommendations for using social media and other forms of communication to provide current and future students
with information about the law change, resources and even problematic situations once the law goes into effect.
"One of the things we were trying to do is set up an awareness that we do still care about people's safety," he said. "We're trying to do that in the framework of what the state law allows."
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Texas recently enacted a similar law in which state universities were required to allow concealed carry on their campuses.
The implementation of these types of laws can have a large impact on how students feel about their safety, said Kevin Helgren, the student body president at the University of Texas in Austin.
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Texas' law allowing concealed carry on campus, which they call "campus carry," went into effect Aug. 1.
Helgren, who served on UT's implementation task force, spoke to the Kansan shortly after the law went into effect and he said he felt just as safe on campus after Aug. 1 as he'd felt before, even though he is opposed to campus carry itself.
"The silver lining to it was that if campus carry has to be implemented, I find an immense amount of assurance in knowing that my voice was heard and accounted for as much as possible," he said. "I don't believe that campus carry will manifest itself in concrete daily changes in our daily lives here."
UT's plan creates gun
exclusion zones in buildings like the student center, Helgren said. It also allows faculty members in single-occupancy offices to give oral notice prohibiting guns.
Helgren said he wished the plan would have been a little more exclusive by prohibiting guns in large lecture halls or the communal living areas of dorms, but he knows that the plan was unlikely to satisfy all the stakeholders.
Although the two laws bear similarities, Texas and Kansas are not exactly in the same situation, because of their state concealed carry laws.
doesn't require training or a license to conceal a weapon. Texas also allows their universities to exclude buildings from campus carry without Kansas' strict security requirements.
Overall, Alcorn said he was happy with the process the University committee went through and hopes the implementation of the conceal and carry law will still allow students to feel safe on campus.
Unlike Texas, Kansas
"I think there will be a lot of preparation for this to happen and I just want students to know that their safety is the primary thing," he said.
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"They've been doing what they can," Beckloff said in a crowded Oread Lobby. "I was hopeful about moving in on Thursday, but when I saw the buildings I figured there was no way."
inconvenience, but HERE was very accommodating.
Residents and family that arrived at the Oread on Thursday were provided complimentary services including; open food services tab, a reserved lounge ballroom and valet car service.
according to a HERE email.
HERE was able to obtain a temporary certificate of occupancy from the city later Thursday evening, allowing residents with units on the first six floors to finally move in the next day. Those living in the penthouses on the seventh and eighth floors had to wait until Sunday, City Communications Director Megan Gilliland said.
"We didn't issue the temporary certificate of occupancy until Thursday because there were still issues of safety that needed to be
taken care of. Once those were addressed, we were able to issue the certificate," Gilliland said. "On Thursday they were still working on things like fire-suppression measures, emergency access and some general electrical issues."
Gilliland noted that the temporary certificate was issued with deadlines for other ongoing projects. A city document with the conditions for a full certificate of occupancy listed deadlines including; Aug. 23, Sept. 1 and Oct. 3.
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year centers on the relationship between Student Senate and members of the Multicultural Student Government, which was vetoed by Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little in May.
"Following the chancellor's decision and the chancellor's veto, we reached out and have tried to meet with them multiple times, and we haven't heard back. We haven't stopped trying to focus on those same issues, and there are definitely common goals we had," Naylor said. "We kept those in mind all summer, and with the legislation that we'll be passing in the next few weeks, we hope it is something they are willing to work with us on."
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Incoming freshmen are seeing a five to six percent increase in their tuition this year, thanks to state budget cuts. However, offices like University Endowment and the Kansas Board of Regents are trying to decrease the effect of the cuts, both now and in the future.
In May, the office of Governor Sam Brownback announced that the revenue from fiscal year 2016, which ended in June, was not as high as the planned expenses. As a result, the budgets of all state universities in Kansas were cut, said Breeze Richardson, the communications director for the Kansas Board of Regents.
Originally, incoming instate undergraduates who chose standard tuition (as opposed to the fixed, fouryear rate) were supposed to see a 4 percent increase. However, after the allotments were announced by the governor's office, the University amended their proposal to a 5 percent increase for the same group.
When she spoke with the Kansan in the first week of August, Richardson said new strategies for communicating with the state government would be discussed at the board's annual retreat, which took place on Aug. 9-11. She said the board, along with administrators from every university, would brainstorm new ways to better communicate universities' need for funding and the way they can benefit the state as a whole.
The increased tuition
proposal would generate, in total, about $9.1 million, according to KU's revised proposal. About $5 million of that would go towards retaining outstanding faculty and staff through merit pay. Another $2 million would support the University's efforts to expand their online course offerings and systems, while $1 million would be allocated to the business school to continue improving their programs.
We're not just dividing up the pie, we're trying to make the pie bigger."
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Provost Neeli Bendapudi said the tuition advisory committee, which is made up of staff, faculty and students from many different levels and disciplines, looked at a lot of numbers and facts when making the decision of where to allocate those funds.
"We're trying to take [the increase] very seriously and make these changes based on facts and evidence," she said.
wanted to remedy that.
For example, Bendapudi said retention of staff and faculty was a big focus because the University's faculty hadn't seen a real raise in several years and the committee was worried about losing those staff members to other schools. Committee members also saw that there were staff members making under $30,000 a year and
Bendapudi said University administrators are not just focused on allocating revenue, but they're looking at the budget more holistically.
"We are really trying to do everything we can to look at our operations and resources," she said "We're not just dividing up the pie, we're trying to make the pie bigger."
One of the University's affiliates is also working to help contribute funds to the University's operations and help offset the cost of tuition for students. Endowment recently announced that they have raised $1.6 billion since 2008 as part of their Far Above campaign.
About a third of that total has gone to students, whether in the form of undergraduate scholarships, graduate fellowships or student awards, said Michelle Tevis, the senior editor of Endowment's Media Relations department. The rest is split up between programs, faculty and facilities, but students have the majority with $523 million.
Tevis said that fundraising is all donor-driven, as each individual donor decides how their money will be spent. The funds marked for students could be for program-specific scholarships, need-based programs or general scholarships, depending on the donor's wishes.
"Our donors are keenly aware of students' needs and care want to make an education affordable at KU," she said, adding that many donors are alumni themselves.
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Over the past few years, I have logged onto Twitter and too often seen hashtags with the names of black people who have been shot and/or killed by
law enforcement. The rise of social media has brought greater attention to issues of racial profiling and targeting by law enforcement, and is also ushering in a higher standard of accountability for those law enforcement officials.
Recently, the Lawrence Police Department decided to work with the Black Lives Matter movement in addressing and alleviating issues of racial profiling on the local level. In a report last Tuesday, Police Chief Tarik Khatib addressed Campaign Zero, an initiative created by the Black Lives Matter movement.
Khatib said many of the Campaign Zero proposals were reasonable and ought to be considered by the department.
By acknowledging the Black Lives Matter movement and the problem of racial profiling by law enforcement, Khatib has opened up a path for meaningful change and open discussion of these issues.
Additionally, the Lawrence Police Department has been working toward improving issues between minorities and law enforcement for years. For example, the department created a Citizens' Advisory Board
for Fair and Impartial Policing in 2006 to assess and seek out potential solutions for racial profiling and bias within the local police department.
Police departments across the country could benefit from following the example set by the Lawrence Police Department in handling tensions between minorities and law enforcement.
Engaging the community in conversation, admitting there are problems in policing and working to solve those problems are all keys to successfully improving relations between
minority communities and law enforcement.
From July 2015 to June 2016, there were only two complaints of racial profiling filed against the Lawrence Police Department, one of which was dismissed after further investigation. Hopefully, the actions taken by the Lawrence Police Department will continue to lower the number of complaints and incidences of racial profiling and inspire other police departments to follow suit.
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How do you want to change the world? For many students, the answer lies within a hospital or courtroom. They dream of winning a landmark case that takes America in a new direction or of developing a cure for some unbeatable disease. The University of Kansas is merely a stepping stone for them, a rung on
the ladder to success, a box to check. They have spent so long dreaming of one specific career, they fail to see other, more fitting paths to reaching their goals.
As a Peer Advisor in the Undergraduate Advising Center, I saw freshmen enter orientation with an uncompromising idea of what they want to accomplish here. In their fervor to get into a good school, they tend to stick to conventional majors that often do not correspond to their real interests because they (wrongly) think that's what graduate schools prefer.
In a failure to assess and craft realistic goals, these freshmen deny themselves the opportunity
According to Academic Advisor Paul Crosby, 661 freshmen list pre-medicine as an interest. That number drops by two thirds to 222 in the senior class. This decline results from students gradually realizing medical school isn't the right choice for them, but that can take a while. In the meantime, students lose time to find the right fit in major and career.
to learn more about their capabilities and what the University can offer them.
To determine whetherlaw school is right for them, pre-law advisor Mattie Lee recommends students "Visit the Douglas County Courthouse, sit in on cases... work in areas related to [your interest]."
In 2015, The New York Times reported that average indebtedness for law students was a staggering $140,000. Medical students have even more debt, an average $172,000 according to the
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Blood Relative sits at a table together. From left, percussionist Chris Luckey, lead singer, guitarist Kevin Lawrence and bassist Tyler Bachert.
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Kevin Lawrence isn't any ordinary guy who plays in a local band. His three-man indie pop band, Blood Relative, a band local to Lawrence, is known for having one of its tracks from its EP "Sleeplessness" featured in the popular Showtime series "Shameless."
The song, "Three Days (On End)," played in the season two finale of Shameless and even Lawrence thought this was something bizarre for a small local band from Lawrence getting a national recognition by having their song played in a popular show.
"It's a pretty crazy feeling. I think it feels a little different, especially since I did it all at home," Lawrence, the band's lead singer, said.
Lawrence said he worked with Joey Prather, one of the founders of Blue Scout Music, a music agency based in San Francisco,
to test and branch out his music ability. Prather ended up adding Blood Relative to the agency's artist catalog.
"About two years after that [working with Prather], I am working for HyVee full-time, and I get a phone call while I'm at work and he left me voicemail saying 'okay, I need your okay tonight' because the group of people from Showtime went through his Blue Scout catalog and decided to use my song," Lawrence said.
He gave his consent to Prather without knowing any financial parameters, because he said he was excited that his band's song would be on Showtime. At that time, Lawrence didn't know which show the song would be on. It was later he was notified that "Three Days" would be on "Shameless." The band's song is listed on the show's official second season soundtrack.
Blood Relative started to gain international attention, with out-of-state
fans and some from other countries as well. Lawrence said he received emails and letters from fans about their love, concerns and updates for his band. He feels humble about the creative works he has published.
It's a pretty crazy feeling.I think it feels a little different, especially since I did it all at home."
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Kevin Lawrence Blood Relative lead singer
"From my perspective, I created a song and I just put it out there because I want people to enjoy it. I was surprised from emotional responses elicited. I had somebody emailed me say that they've been pretty violently depressed and discovering my song through the show 'Shameless' became a go-to song when they needed to be cheered up," Lawrence said.
He said he was surprised with the emotional connections from his fans, because he was stunned that what he made for fun became emotional healing for others.
David Lynch, Lawrence's former co-worker and a fan of Blood Relative, said he saw the band play at the Replay Lounge.
The band has played at local venues such as the Replay Lounge, Jackpot Music Hall, the Granada and the Bottleneck to engage with its local fans and promote its album.
"His performance held an energy where you could feel his love of music and performing. I enjoyed his music more when he played it live," Lynch said.
Blood Relative is currently working on their new album, traveling to different areas like Eudora, Kan., Arkansas, Nebraska and others to record, master, produce and edit its upcoming songs. Lawrence hinted the upcoming album will be
focusing on the concept of a breakup, and the band's new album will be released some time this winter.
Lawrence is currently a full-time chef at Merchant's Pub and Plate as he continues to make music in his off-time. He said cooking is his favorite hobby next to making music, but his passion is still with music and he will continue work to become a better musician.
"Blood Relative is always going to be the moniker, what I call it as 'solo music,' I don't ever plan on stopping. People may never hear any of the stuff, but for me I want to make music that doesn't exist that I want to listen to," Lawrence said.
"Singing gives me such joy. Playing guitar gives me such joy.I don't need financial stability to buy music. I don't need fame.I don't need fortune. It's something that makes me feel good and human."
Common work of art adds to conversation
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In connection with the new academic year's Common Book, "Between the World and Me" by Ta-Nehisi Coates, the Spencer Museum of Art has also introduced the Common Work of Art to help promote and highlight many aspects found within Coates' best-seller.
The selected work of art comes from sculptor and printer Willie Cole, known for taking mundane objects such as irons and phones and transforming them into something more. Cole's chosen series "Beauties" is no exception.
"The work is of ironing boards that have been printed in relief," Kate Meyer, the Spencer Museum's assistant curator, said. "These have been distressed, flattened and worn out so that they could be inked up and ran through a press. It's interesting because there are parallel and perpendicular lines, holes and spots of damage and they have a quality of looking like something you may know but then looking like so many other things as well."
Lula Bell — all names with significant meaning, Meyer said. As an artist of color, Cole draws inspiration from his ancestors, family and famous historical depictions of African and African American men and women. This can be seen with Calpurnia, which was named for a domestic worker in Harper Lee's 1960 novel, "To Kill a Mockingbird."
Contributed Photo Willie Cole's Calpurnia, Bertha Mae, and Lula Bell, 2012, Spencer Museum of Art, University of Kansas. Images courtesy of Highpoint Editions.
The three Beauties chosen for display were named Calpurnia, Bertha Mae and
"If you have ever seen an eighteenth-century depiction of a slave ship you look at them and think 'oh my gosh, they're slave ships,' but they're not; they're ironing boards," Meyer said. "When I look at them, I tend to connect them to domestic labor and go back to the history of women and the history of domestic labor and how that has often been coded in terms of race."
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With issues concerning race growing on campus and throughout the nation, Celka Straughn, the museum's director of academic programs, said the museum was looking for a piece that would mirror the Common Book's ability to present itself through multiple perspectives.
"It resonates in different ways with the themes of race in the United States, racism, the history of servitude and enslavement," Straughn said. "The engagement with the work of art, very similar to the Common Book, brings out the experiences and ideas that the viewer brings that shapes the reaction."
Selecting "Beauties" was a relatively easy task for the Museum, as Cole and his work are no strangers to the
University. In 2004, Cole gave a lecture at the museum which Straughn said "was one of the best artist talks" her colleagues had seen. Cole's 1999 work "Man, Spirit, and Mask," has also been a staple of the museum's collection for several years.
Though the Spencer Museum of Art is currently closed, all its exhibits
will open Thursday, Oct. 15 from 7-10 p.m. as a part of a student preview for the newly-renovated space. The Common Work of Art will be on display that night and for the rest of the academic year as well.
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University Theatre is revving things up for the new school year with a selection of both well-known and obscure productions in the 2016 season. In an effort to promote awareness and diversity on campus, the plays selected feature a variety of themes and characters.
"We wanted to include aspects of diversity in our selection so that the themes of the plays as well as the cast of the characters reflected the kind of diversity that we see on campus," said Dennis Christilles, associate professor of theatre and artistic director of University Theatre. "For the most part, I think we've done a pretty good job."
With casting coming up in the next couple of weeks,
Christilles said this thought process would be something kept at the forefront of production in order to develop the diversity seen on stage.
"The time has come to really take a hard look at the kind of plays that we do and the kind of message that we send to people and of course we want it to be a positive message," Christilles said. "One way that we can do that is to include more types of people in those messages."
Jane Barnette, an associate professor of theater, said that she is very excited for the upcoming season and that she's glad to be presenting a message of acceptance in her production of "Late, a Cowboy Song."
"There was a lot of conversation last year about inclusion and diversity on campus," Barnette said. "We took a hard look at ourselves and saw an opportunity to
join the conversation about diversity and inclusion. Theater is another way that was can talk to people from all different walks of life."
As well as being more inclusive this year, University Theatre will also be partnering with the Acting Company, a group of professional actors and Juilliard graduates, who will be producing both "Julius Caesar" by William Shakespeare and "X" by Marcus Gardley.
"This is one of the first times that I've seen where both a grad student and an undergrad are in the main season that is publicized for everybody," Barnette said. "We've had student-directed work before but as something special by itself I'm really excited to see what they accomplish."
The 2016 season will kick off with "Picnic" on Sept. 30. A season pass can be purchased for $70 for students by visiting kutheatre.com or calling 785-864-3982.
"Marcus Gardley actually has family history with the Black Power movement and he is writing about the assassination of Malcolm X in response to Julius Caesar," Barnette said. "He's drawn some very interesting parallels between what happened to Julius Caesar and what happened to Malcolm X so I really recommend that you go see both to see the uncanny
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Your go-to guide to the biggest 2016 summer movies
MICHAEL LAVIN @KansanNews
The summer of 2016 was filled with social unrest, the Olympics, political debacles and lots of heat. The summer also included the usual barrage of blockbuster films, as the market for big budget production opens up in the summer. As always, there are monumental flops and summer- defining future classics, but which films belong where?
This year's blockbuster season saw a wide array of genres to choose from. The finale of J. J. Abram's Star Trek reboot trilogy "Star Trek Beyond," "Independence Day: Resurgence" and the femme-fueled "Ghostbusters" pleased the science fiction fans. Superhero films dominated the box office with DC's "Suicide Squad," "X-Men: Apocalypse" and Marvel's "Captain America: Civil War."
Animated films garnered a lot of acclaim with the return of Pixar's favorite sea creatures in "Finding
Dory," Universal's charmingly simple "The Secret Life of Pets" and the first ever R-rated CGI film "Sausage Party." Indie flicks made an impression as well with "Swiss Army Man," "A Bigger Splash" and "Hunt for the Wilderpeople."
The summer kicked off with "Captain America: Civil War," the first installment to Marvel's "third phase" of films. The film has great pacing and the action sequences feel seamless and balanced in terms of cinematography and movement. The initial intrigue of big-time superheroes like Captain America and Iron Man duking it out with a handful of supporting characters wears off as what a lot of what they are fighting for seems insubstantial. Newcomers like Paul Rudd as Ant-Man and Tom Holland as Spider-Man are the highlights of "Civil War," introducing engaging interaction and witty dialogue. Naturally, however, "Civil War" skyrocketed in box office success and continues Marvel's incredible hot streak of films that are both
financially and critically successful.
Pixar's "Finding Dory" successfully implements elements that make Pixar films so lovable, but doesn't necessarily play to the studio's usual formula. "Finding Dory" effortlessly articulates its heart-warming theme of creativity and never backing down from a challenge. The cute, mini Dory steals the flashback sequences, and Ed O'Neill as Hank the seven-legged octopus is the best addition to the Pixar universe. "Finding Dory" grossed over $900 million, marking it as the biggest opening for an animated film in North America.
On the opposite side of the animated films spectrum, "Sausage Party" bolsters its profanity and innuendos loud and proud. The concept of food in a supermarket who know nothing of the "great beyond" once they leave the store sounds promising, but the film beats to death the same jokes surrounding food and gross topics, and the last 20 minutes of the film
are something beyond anything ever put together in an animated film. The film, starring and written by Seth Rogen, is animated beautifully and has moments of sheer hilarity, but at times it goes places that are borderline NC-17. The innovation of attempting to expand the R-rated animated market is noble, but Sausage Party's appeal wasn't for me.
Other notable summer entries include the bizarre and off-beat "Swiss Army Man" starring Daniel Radcliffe and Paul Dano. Da-
no's character is on the verge of suicide on some remote shoreline when he spots the body of Radcliffe's character wash up on the beach. The film progresses through a succession of idiosyncratic events, and Dano and Radcliffe end up being one of the more interesting buddies in recent memory of cinema. Another indie cut, "A Bigger Splash," is a sexy and moody drama that focuses on a group of four individuals out in paradise as a slew of sexual desires and violent outbursts
construct complex relationships.
Overall, the summer of 2016 produced some real winners in terms of cinematic appeal and entertainment. Others, however, failed to create any kind of excitement. 2016 now enters a crucial stage of Oscar-hungry films in the fall and winter months as directors and producers scramble to release their work.
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The closing ceremony has passed, putting an end to the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. There were no major security issues, no athletes were in serious danger, and Brazil took home 19 total medals.
But the Olympic Games can't be evaluated as a true success or failure without looking at the financial state of the host city in the wake of the spectacle. Brazil pumped billions of dollars into building stadiums, increasing security, and multiple other necessary expenses involved in running an impressive Olympics.
Hosting this event has occasionally turned a profit, but it isn't uncommon for these host cities to lose a
substantial amount of money in the aftermath of the Olympic games.
The good news is that there's a manageable solution to ensure that the Olympics do not leave a host city losing money. If the International Olympic Committee would designate a group of cities to rotate hosting the Olympics, the event would feasibly always turn a profit.
Just pick five cities to host the summer games, and five to host the winter games. There should not be a need to place the Olympics in a seemingly increasingly unique location every time.
I understand that the Olympics is a sort of celebration of the world and athletes coming together in different locations around the globe. However, if a
few cities are prepared to be hosting, there would not be abandoned multimillion dollar stadiums lying around post-Olympic use.
That's one of the biggest issues host cities face. An enormous, massively impressive stadium is built to be used only for a week in the Olympics.
How often is Rio, or Brazil at large, going to be using a rugby stadium after the Olympics leave town?
There are other international events that put less financial stress on hosting countries. The World Cup could continue to move around from city to city without financially burdening its host, and the Euro League soccer tournament changes its destination every four years.
These events are two that
continue the celebration of athletes coming together to compete around the world, without the financial burden that comes with the Olympics.
These five potential predetermined Olympic locations don't need to be exclusively in countries with tremendous economic power. Whether the games are set in a place like New York or Athens, the city would be ready and experienced to host a cost efficient, safe and spectacular Olympics.
The Olympics are a fantastic celebration of international competition, but trust me; the games would not lose their essence by being more financially efficient.
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Notebook: First full practice for Kansas football
BRIAN MINI @brianminimum
With college football starting in less than two weeks and the Jayhawks' fall camp wrapping up, it's getting closer and closer to the season opener against Rhode Island. Here's the latest on the Kansas football preseason.
Special Teams Focus
Despite taking over as the punter last season, senior kicker Matthew Wyman didn't line up with the punters at Kansas' open practice on Saturday. Instead, freshman punter Kyle Thompson and junior Cole Moos launched punts
from the end zone and both looked to have strong legs.
A few 2016 newcomers might have an impact on the punt return unit this season. Lining up for punts were junior wide receivers LaQuvionte Gonzalez, sophomore Steven Sims Jr., freshman Keegan Brewer, freshman cornerback Mike Lee and freshman running back Khalil Herbert.
Right now, Gonzalez looks like the favorite to be the Jayhawks' punt returner.
New special teams coach Joe DeForest is already switching things up at practice. While quarterbacks were practicing mobility and defensive ends were
running drills, DeForest had different coverage units practice onside kicks for a good portion of the practice.
When he spoke at Big 12 Media Day, head coach David Beaty was complimentary about DeForest's past coaching performances.
"Joe is going to bring some stability to us," Beaty said. "He's done it and for a long period of time and he's been successful doing it."
Quarterbacks Show Strengths, Weaknesses
After freshman quarterback Tyriek Starks signed with Kansas, Beaty said that it was "going to be a
lot more competitive in (the quarterback) room with Tyriek stepping in."
While the other quarterbacks on the roster were practicing short passes, Starks got half of the field for himself surrounded by a plethora of coaches.
Despite the smaller mistakes, the quarterback battle seems to still be between Cozart and sophomore Ryan Willis, although Stanley and senior Deondre Ford didn't look as far behind as they previously have.
Like other young quarterbacks, Starks was far from perfect. He often threw risky passes and on occasion would under-throw his receiver. He wasn't alone, as redshirt freshman Carter Stanley did some of the same and junior Montell Cozart often took the longest to get a pass off to a receiver.
Saturday Full of Surprises
It was expected that the Willis and Cozart battle would be a major factor during fall practices, but there were some more surprising moments during practice.
On Friday, Beaty said that Herbert is "ultra-talented" and has been "as good as some of the ones we have been around."
Herbert showed that on Saturday, looking very comfortable and showing off some of his trademark speed as he ran outside the offensive line.
Another surprising performer was senior wide receiver Shakiem Barbel who caught just 15 passes last season. At practice, Barbel stood out, catching everything in his area including a deep pass in the end-zone that required a sprawling catch over senior cornerback Marnez Ogletree.
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Last season, senior running back Ke'aun Kinner made quite an impression on the Kansas football program after the first two games.
The junior college transfer totaled 270 rushing yards and three touchdowns in those games, quickly becoming a fan favorite.
But, after rapidly becoming a rising star on offense, he encountered a roadblock: A torn labrum that diminished his production the last 10 games of the season.
In fact, Kinner played just about all of last season with that torn labrum, not to mention a deep thigh contusion he suffered in a game against Iowa State on October 3.
Kinner recorded just 296 rushing yards and two touchdowns over his last 10 games. But he can put that rough end to 2015 behind him.
After a healthy offseason, coach David Beaty believes Kinner is poised for a strong 2016 campaign.
"He looks a lot different to me," Beaty said. "He is hard to tackle right now and that is going to go well for us."
The Jayhawks ranked last in the Big 12 in rush offense last season, recording only 1,355 yards and 10 touchdowns. Kinner must play a large part in the rushing attack this season for that to see improvement.
However, Kinner isn't the only back that could produce at a high level this season.
Beaty has praised the job running backs coach Tony Hull has done with the group this offseason, and believes they should be able to perform.
"Right now, they are hard to tackle," Beaty said. "The first defense had a hard time making a tackle on most of those guys. I like their speed — every one of them can run. I like the way they are being coached."
Notable players to keep tabs on are freshman Khalil Herbert, who has impressed in fall camp, and sophomore Taylor Martin.
Martin ran for 42 yards on 16 carries in limited action last season.
"Taylor Martin has matured so much and is such a talented guy," Beaty said. "Khalil Herbert is ultra-talented. He is as good as some of the ones we have been around."
Their growth and maturation can also be partly
credited to junior Denzell Evans, who will have to sit out this season after transferring from Arkansas.
Evans, a former threestar recruit and SEC product, will bring vital experience and guidance to a younger running back corps.
"Honestly, Denzell Evans has been a real calming force for us in that room in terms of helping those guys understand how to work," Beaty said.
Coming together collectively as a unit in the rushing game will be key for a revamped attack this season.
There's no doubt Kinner will play the biggest role in how the Jayhawks perform on the ground, but it will fare well for the team if the younger backs can excel early in their collegiate careers.
"I love the way that those guys focus," Beaty said. "They are not a real talkative group, they just kind of go to work each day."
The Jayhawks will need that approach to continue during the season in order for the group to shine like it potentially can, and should.
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Even when the offense got the job done against teams like South Dakota State and Memphis, Kansas football's porous defense last year played a significant role in all 12 losses.
At 46.1 points allowed per game, Kansas had the worst scoring defense of any Football Bowl Subdivision team. After losing just three starters from its defense and adding defensive line coach Michael Slater and linebackers coach Todd Bradford, the 2016 Kansas defense is primed for an improvement.
Defensive end Dorance Armstrong Jr. attempts to tackle Texas Tech's Patrick Mahomes in a 2015 game.
Defensive Line Key Returners: Dorance Armstrong Jr., Jacky Dezir, Damani Mosby, D.J. Williams, Daniel Wise Key losses: Ben Goodman, Corey King
"He's a big dude," David Beaty said on signing day. "He's quick off the ball. He can be disruptive in the middle. We really do need that."
Bean was ranked as a three-star recruit by ESPN out of high school, but might need time to develop and bulk up to adapt to the college game. Davis could potentially have the most impact of the three early in his Kansas career.
In addition to adding Michael Slater to the coaching staff, newcomers such as freshman Isaiah Bean and JUCO transfers DeeIsaac Davis and Isi Holani have a chance to make an impact on the 2016 defensive line.
Kansas also returns a sizable amount of talent, with Armstrong leading the pack.
In 2015, Kansas gave up 267 rushing yards per game, so stuffing the run will be crucial to getting back into the win column.
As a freshman, he started five games while appearing in all 12. He ended the season with 3.5 sacks and is listed as a member of Phil Steele's Preseason Big 12 Team (fourth team).
That will start with the defensive tackles.
Wise had a similar story to Armstrong in that he was thrust into a starting role and ended up looking impressive at times. He matched Armstrong's sack total and will likely compete for a starting spot this season.
As a unit, there should be a clear improvement over last year. Losing Goodman hurts, but a more experienced line more than makes up for it.
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In what was the most surprising defensive unit last season, the Jayhawks return their main contributors this season.
Key returners: Bazie Bates IV, Chevy Graham, Tyrone Miller Jr., Marnez Ogletree, Tevin Shaw, Fish Smithson, Brandon Stewart
After finishing with just five tackles his freshman year, the former Free State High School running back-turned-linebacker Joe Dineen Jr. exploded for 86 tackles and three sacks. The junior will be a key member of the defense and will provide some leadership on that side of the ball.
Added to this already tough group is highly regarded freshman Maciah Long who Beaty said "could be one of the great leaders developing our program from this point moving forward."
Roberts' play was less surprising, especially given his status as a three-star recruit out of high school and his experience as a starter at South Carolina, but he was another key member of the defense who will enter his senior year after a 71-tackle performance last season.
"It should be fun to be out there," Roberts said at media day. "I feel very confident, we've all come very far."
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Key losses: Michael Glatczak
The secondary has great depth, but is very top heavy when it comes to talent.
Smithson is the star of this secondary, if not the entire defense. He led the NCAA in solo tackles last season and while he might not be the most talented safety in the Big 12, his numbers show he gets the job done like one.
Joining Smithson at the safety position is going to be a combination of Tyrone Miller Jr., a sophomore who has moved from corner to safety this offseason, and senior Bazie Bates IV. Tevin Shaw, who shined against Rutgers and Texas Tech but doesn't particularly do anything at an elite level, will play nickel back — a sort of do-it-all on the defense — just as he did last year.
The cornerback position is what will make or break the pass defense this year and Beaty has some interesting options this season.
Stewart and Ogletree are near locks because of their experience, although the
Lee was ranked as a four-star recruit by Rivals and could very well compete for some playing time early in the season. He's the first four-star Kansas recruit since 2014.
Kansas knows what it's getting with both Stewart and Ogletree, but if junior receiver convert Derrick Neal makes a jump
or a freshman impresses enough to earn playing time, defensive coordinator Clint Bowen might be able to put together a much improved secondary from a year ago.
Prior to the spring, Kyle Mayberry was tabbed as the freshman cornerback to watch, and even the freshman at large to watch. But that may have changed when class of 2017 cornerback Mike Lee arrived in Lawrence a year early.
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Percent of last season's assists which return this season. The bulk of those come from Ainise Havili, who finished third in the NCAA in assists last season.
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Recently ranked No. 5 in the AVCA Coaches Poll, the Kansas volleyball team started out their Crimson & Blue Scrimmage with as much heart and intensity as a real game. They were divided into two teams, with players often switching sides to change it up a bit.
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The four freshmen — not including redshirts Ashley Smith and Patricia Montero — got to witness the unveiling of the 2015 Final Four banner their teammates earned last season. In all, six of the Jayhawks have never played in a collegiate match.
Kansas has nine returning players this season, but it was the newcomers that stood out most.
Smith was successful in playing both offensively and defensively in the scrimmage. She had 10 kills and added eight digs while playing in a six-rotation. Freshman Allie Nelson landed an ace as well as recording a total of nine digs, while freshman Jacqui Mostrom recorded ten. Montero added to the success of the freshmen with eight kills and six digs.
Despite the impressive stats coming from the freshmen, coach Ray Bechard gave a reminder that this was their first collegiate game in front of referees and a big audience.
"There were some nerves there," Bechard said. "You can't replicate that in practice with officials and people in the stands, so yes, there were some nerves but I thought each of them at some point had some good moments."
The freshmen will start chasing their first Final Four banner at 7 p.m. on Friday, against Mississippi State, the start of the Bulldog Invitational.
Senior Taylor Soucie hits the ball just over the outstretched arms of Madison Rigdon and Kayla Cheadle in Kansas' intra-squad scrimmage Saturday.
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Kansas guard Frank Mason dribbles past an Austin Peay defender in an NCAA tournament first-round game. Mason threw out the first pitch at the Royals-Twins game at Kauffman Stadium Sunday afternoon.
Frank Mason throws first pitch at Royals' KU Day
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Kansas City Royals pitcher Danny Duffy has two qualities in his fastball: speed and command. That's what's made him the Royals' ace this season.
Senior guard Frank Mason III. on the other hand, does not.
On Sunday, deep in the bowels of Kauffman Stadium, Mason was warming up to throw out the ceremonial first pitch for KU Day at the K. Mason was receiving instruction from just about everyone present - Royals personnel, KU Athletics personnel and a handful of teammates lining the concrete wall.
The Kansas baseball gameday operations manager was attempting to explain to Mason that a four-seam fastball is thrown with two fingers across the seams of the ball, with the pinkie off the seams. It wasn't going exceptionally well.
At one point, Mason's pitch nearly hit a bystander in the back of the head. After all, Mason hadn't thrown a baseball since he was a kid. This brief game of concourse catch was Mason's first and only preparation for the throw.
So how was Mason chosen for the honor, seeing as he has never played baseball even in elementary school?
"I'm not sure," Mason
Perhaps that was Kansas basketball coach Bill Self's plan: At least walk away from KU Day at the K with a few laughs. Self joked at Traditions Night on Saturday, via the LJ World: "I don't think he's ever played baseball, so I kind of hope he throws it against the backstop. It would be kind of funny."
said. "I guess my coaches just picked me but they only told me a couple of days ago."
Junior Devonte' Graham, Mason's teammate and fellow guard, seemed optimistic about Mason's abilities. He was be tasked with catching the first pitch.
"I tried to play baseball in high school, but it didn't turn out too well."
Flanked by Big Jay, Baby Jay and teammates, Mason took the mound and, after a brief introduction, delivered a short hop three feet in front of the plate that sent Graham scrambling to his left. After a few more bounces, the ball came to rest at the backstop. Laughter from all in attendance ensued.
Graham said. "I think [Mason] might throw a strike."
Other aspects of KU Day at the K included a special "KU Day" hat, extra KU signage around the ballpark and the inclusion of KU-related songs during half-inning breaks.
It was the second time Kansas was represented at Kauffman Stadium this year. Kansas baseball playd a regular season game at Kauffman Stadium on April 28, where they fell to Nebraska 3-1.
I don't think he's ever played baseball, so I kind of hope he throws it against the backstop."
Fans in attendance were treated to a close and exciting ballgame, which ultimately saw the Royals defeat the Minnesota Twins 2-1.
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Duffy went six and 2/3 innings, allowing just one run on eight hits, often tipping his cap to the stellar defensive plays of his teammates. First baseman Eric Hosmer doubled to send right fielder Lorenzo Cain home, who scored from first for the go-ahead run in the sixth inning.
The Royals now head to Miami for a three-game series starting Tuesday night. Meanwhile, classes begin Monday for University of Kansas students, including Mason and his teammates.
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In an unusual election year, college students have taken a particular interest in political parties and their candidates, including third parties.
Adam Steinhilber, president of KU College Republicans, said this year seems to be different from elections past.
"This election seems to have an anti-establishment sentiment," Steinhilber said. "It is really leading people to look for an alternative."
In an NBC poll conducted Aug. 15-21, 17,459 random voters were asked who
they would vote for if the 2016 presidential election was held today. Gary Johnson, the libertarian former governor of New Mexico, had 11 percent of the vote and Jill Stein, a member of the Green Party from Brooklyn, New York, had five percent.
In a CNN poll for the 2012 presidential election,
Johnson had four percent among registered voters, and Stein had two percent.
"The third parties are getting second looks from people who may think that voting for the 'lesser of two evils' may not be in their, or the country's, best interest," said Charles Bogren, president of the KU Federalist Society and a law student at
the University.
The two major candidates, Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, are seeing high unfavorable ratings among their respective parties. In a poll conducted for Gallop between Aug. 15-22, 55 percent of adults reported Clinton as being unfavorable, and 62 percent reported Trump as unfavorable.
"Trump and Clinton were fairly elected by our political system," Steinhilber said. "I don't think there is any way to contest their nominations, but I understand people will be unhappy with their party's
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This fall, Amanda Wright will be the University's new academic inclusion coordinator. The position, held through the Office of Multicultural Affairs, was requested by students and is funded by Student Senate.
Student Senate Treasurer Allyssa Castilleja said the request for support for the new position came up during annual fee review.
"The advocacy for this fee increase is just one example of Student Senate's commitment to the Office of Multicultural Affairs and their mission to foster an inclusive community at the University of Kansas," Castilleja said.
Wright's position is intended to focus on diversity and equity when it comes to the University's academics. It aims to work with and partner with various academic departments, such as the Center for Teaching and Excellence, to ensure that every student has an equal opportunity for success.
Wright will focus on serving students in the academic realm, looking at their classroom experiences and helping them advocate and instigate change when
it is deemed necessary. She recognized that the position is the first of its kind at the University, and will continue to evolve and be defined with time.
Although Wright is new to this position, she is not new to the University. Wright has taught subjects concerning advocating for social change, and has worked in the Center for Civic and Social Responsibility.
"I was a master's student not long ago here," Wright said. "I've become really passionate about social justice issues. And I've been really inspired by how brave and courageous a lot of our students have been in advocating for themselves."
Wright thinks that this role is necessary at the University because students have made it clear that they don't always always feel welcomed in the academic experience.
"I have an open door policy," Wright said. "My focus of these next few weeks is going to be finding those opportunities where I can meet students where they're at and hear from them about their experiences here."
Wright views her position as being an advocate for students, and encourages students to email, call or visit her office.
"We need someone who is dedicated to talking to faculty members in academic departments," Wright said.
Wright can be reached at amanda.wright@ku.edu, or through the OMA at 785- 864-4350.
Law School joins LMH to aid low-income patients
The partnership is part of a national movement of hospitals that will bring free legal assistance to low-income patients and other patients that are unable to obtain legal counsel, Associate Dean of Law Lumen Mulligan said.
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A newly-formed partnership between the University of Kansas School of Law and Lawrence Memorial Hospital will help bring free legal assistance to patients that are unable to obtain it on their own.
"What we have here is a triple win," Mulligan said. "We have an opportunity to provide a better healthcare experience for low-income individuals served by Lawrence Memorial, an opportunity for the hospital to do well and an opportunity for KU law students to experience a legal-medical environment."
Mulligan, who serves as the programs supervisor, said many hospitals are realizing that medical issues are often legal issues as well.
"I would often have to move around between several locations, which made it hard for some of the patients," Morland DaVee said. "The hope is that with the in-house model I will be able to meet with patients on the same day we are notified about them."
Morland DaVee said between four and eight law students will work under her on cases, beginning in the spring.
"You might have someone who continually re-admits in the emergency room due to abuse. So what they need is a protection from abuse order," Mulligan said. "Another situation would be if a person needs legal guardianship because they're not entirely able to take care of themselves."
Director and Head Attorney of the program Juliann Morland DaVee said the program is different from others in the state because it will be based out of the hospital itself.
"The students will work on all the types of case work that I do, and it will be a really good chance for them to gain experience," Morland DaVee said.
Mulligan said the partnership will be a great opportunity for law students to learn and actually work on cases, even if they have interests outside of the medical-legal field.
"It's a
it's a great opportunity to learn and develop client interviewing skills, to work on problem solving or to work on legal document creation."
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"It's a great opportunity to learn and develop client interviewing skills, to work on problem solving or to work on legal document creation," Mulligan said.
The new partnership, which takes cases based on referrals from LMH staff, has already began working with patients, Morland DaVee said.
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In this year's Kansas Democratic Caucus, Lawrence voted 81.4 percent for Bernie Sanders, the Democratic Senator from Vermont, and 18.6 percent for Clinton.
"The town of Lawrence has a lot of passionate Bernie Sanders supporters who are conditioned to just distrust Clinton," Damien Gilbert, president of the Kansas Young Democrats, said.
The Green Party's platform represents a more liberal version of the Democratic platform, much like Sanders' platform was.
"The views of [the] Green Party are essentially the views of [the] Democratic party," Gilbert said. "Except the Green Party does not like to be associated with the Democratic Party."
In a recent Reuters poll, four percent of the registered voters sampled said they would not vote if the election was held today.
"Both parties have said from the moment they chose their nominees that a failure to vote for their nominee is a vote for the opposing party," Bogren said. "With highly important and divisive issues in the balance, such as the makeup of the Supreme Court, there will be many
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people who vote for their chosen party without loving their candidate."
That was the case in the 2000 election. In the state of Florida, an official recount awarded the state's delegates to Republican George W. Bush by a victory margin of 537 votes over opponent Democrat Al Gore. This pushed Bush over the 290 delegate threshold, securing his victory.
Attendees protest presidential candidate Donald Trump at his rally in Kansas City, Mo.
That year, Florida had 97,488 votes for Ralph Nader of the Green Party, giving him 1.63 percent of the vote.
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"That is directly contributed to the people who thought that the Democratic Party was not far enough to the left, so they voted for the Green party and essentially handed the presidency to the Republicans," Gilbert said. "That is against everything they stand for,
Charles Bogren President of the KU Federalist Society
because they needed a feel good vote to vote for the Green Party."
Gilbert said the way the United States' government is set up, it is difficult for a third party to gain traction.
"Our Constitution is set up to have a two party system," Gilbert said. "The only way third parties work is by working within political parties directly. ... That is something that the Tea Party has been successful in."
This November, Johnson and his pick for vice president, Bill Weld, are officially on 43 states' ballots, but a party representative
said they are on track to be all 50, including District of Columbia. Stein is currently on the ballot for 35 states, according to her website.
Gilbert believes that when voters vote for a third-party candidate, it only helps the major party candidates.
"You are just taking away votes from parties that closely identify with your votes," Gilbert said. "You are really just hurting yourself."
Steinhilber said he thinks voters will have to make some tough decisions soon.
"I think Republicans
need to decide on their own if they want to support Donald Trump. They can support the party's nominee, a lot will," Steinhilber said. "Voters will also switch sides and have done in every election."
Ultimately, Bogren said the decision will come down to what Americans want for the future.
"Voters need to consider what candidate will best advance the principles of freedom that made our country what it is today," Bogren said.
Sigma Delta Tau sorority returns to campus
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The University will be welcoming the Sigma Delta Tau sorority back to campus this fall. University women can become potential new members, and possibly founders, during informal recruitment starting in September.
"It takes a lot of planning to bring the sorority back," said Amy Long, associate director of fraternity and sorority life at the Student Involvement & Leadership Center (SILC). Long is serving as Sigma Delta Tau's staff support arm from the University.
Long is helping the sorority make connections it needs to make with departments, staff and student organizations around campus. Long will also meet with the new sorority's officers and facilitate programming.
"The consultants for Sigma Delta Tau are living in
Long and Abbie Parker, a Sigma Delta Tau liaison, have been planning for the recolonization of the sorority for about a year. The sorority will begin recruiting members in September.
"Sigma Tau has been on KU's campus before," Parker said in an email. "They chartered here a while back and unfortunately had to leave the University because of circumstances that were out of their control."
Two years ago, the historically Jewish sorority made the decision to "step back" and rebrand, according to Johanna Hecht, Panhellenic President. Since that time, the sorority has been leasing its house out to the men of Alpha Tau Omega, but Parker said after this year, they hope to move back in.
town with the opportunity to help find women on campus to bring into the chapter," Parker said.
The Sigma Delta Tau chapter house is where active live-ins will be staying during the school year beginning in fall 2017.
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It is always sad when a chapter has to leave a campus for whatever reason, but having them return to campus is very important to us."
Abbie Parker Sigma Delta Tau liaison
"KU Panhellenic is so excited to have Sigma Delta Tau back on campus," Parker said. "It is always sad when a chapter has to leave a campus for whatever reason, but having them return to campus is very important to us."
The sorority aims to be in line with other chapters in membership, with about 200 women, according to Talya Laster, a Sigma Delta Tau leadership consultant. Parker said there has been strong support for the return of the sorority on campus.
"New members will see chapters represent Sigma Delta Tau in unity with the chapter [at the PR Blitz]," Parker said.
Sigma Delta Tau will host a PR Blitz for interested members on Aug. 24, where potential members can meet with representatives and learn more about the chapter.
There will be a special recruitment process from
In accordance to the sorority being renewed on campus, the SDT National Organization is celebrating
again," Amelia Bayroff, a Sigma Delta Tau leadership consultant, said.
Sept. 7-12, when consultants will meet with women on campus who are interested in going through the recruitment process.
100 years in 2017, according to Bayroff.
"We are really excited to be here on the KU campus
Visit the sorority's website, or email SDTKansas@gmail.com for more information on the sorority and how to register.
University chapter of Sigma Delta Tau will return to campus this fall after two-year absence.
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Even though students are seeing an increase in their tuition this year, many of those employed by the University will see a little of that returned to them with a merit increase.
The revenue generated by an earlier tuition increase will allow the University to raise the pay of faculty, staff and student workers who meet certain requirements such as length of employment and satisfactory evaluations.
In July, in response to funding cuts from the legislature, the University proposed a hike in tuition prices that varies from 5 to 6 percent, depending on a student's residency status and tuition plan. Of the projected $9 million generated by the increase, more than $5 million will go to merit increases for full-time faculty, full-time staff, graduate employees and undergraduate employees.
According to the proposal made to the Kansas Board of Regents in July, each eligible employee will see a 1.9 percent increase mid-year.
The allocation of funds was determined by the Tuition Advisory Committee, made up of students, faculty and staff from around the University. Provost Neeli Bendapudi, who spoke to the Kansan before
classes began, said the committee made the decision to prioritize staff and faculty retention.
"We've gone so many years without any real raises."
Neeli Bendapudi Provost
"We've gone so many years without any real raises for our staff and faculty, students and staff on the committee want to make sure
we are putting money towards that," she said.
Each employee must have a rating of "meets standards," "frequently exceeds standards" or "continuously exceeds standards" on their evaluation to be eligible for the increase, according to the HR website. Since the evaluations are only done once a year, any employee hired after March 1 is not eligible
Information on the Human Resources website said that eligibility for merit increases are determined by a variety of factors, including evaluations, responsibilities and skill acquisitions, though evaluations are often the largest component.
for the next year's increase.
According to the archived tuition proposals from the Office of Institutional Research and Planning, the University proposed a merit increase for fiscal years 2015 and 2016 as well, but it ended up not being funded due to changes in revenue. The last merit increase that went through was in January of 2014, said Erinn Barcomb-Peterson, news and media director for the University.
"In order to keep KU in tune with our peer institutions, every now and then when there is funding for it, we do provide a merit increase for our employees," she said.
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Showed up to pencil with no class, really starting things off well this semester.
"Hawk Week" should really be renamed "Awk Week."
Free coffee would make KU a much greater place to be
End KU parking! Anarchy would be better!
Phatasms got you down? Ghosts getting in the way? You know who to Call! #TheRealGhostbusters
My goal for this year is to get down to one existential crisis per week.
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It's so cute to see the freshmen out and about with the new college friends they'll forget about in 2 months.
I'm always so proud of how good my notes look on the first day of classes. Then by week 2 it's back to half asleep chicken scratch.
If you try to strike up a conversation with me in the Chipotle line, you're signing your own death warrant.
Realizing the night before classes start that you have readings for the first day of class <<<<
Does Ms. E work at Ms. Es?
If I got a dollar for every Shark Shop shirt I had, I'd have enough dollars to buy another Shark shirt.
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Bertels: Embrace University opportunities
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The first few weeks back to campus bring with them new students, old traditions and dozens of opportunities to get involved. While it is easy to be caught up in the momentum and excitement of a new semester, students must invest early in new opportunities and leadership roles.
For new students, events like those during Hawk Week are great opportunities for new students to
learn about campus resources. In a description of Hawk Week on their website, the Office of First-Year Experience reminds students that "the habits that you create during your first couple of weeks on campus set the stage for your semester."
In order to set a good precedent and get started on the right foot, students need to be responsible for getting involved.
Hawk Week events are an excellent resource for incoming students who are looking to get involved. Events such as UnionFest or Jayhawk Jumpstart grant students immediate access to representatives from any number of campus organizations and resources There, students can speak to and network with peers, faculty and administrators
from all around campus in one central location.
Because of these opportunities, students should consider introductory events like Hawk Week valuable springboards toward leadership and involvement on campus, not merely social gatherings.
At a basic level, involvement on campus and in student groups helps students become more familiar with the campus and allows them to meet new people and gain valuable work experience.
Additionally, many studies of higher education show that students who are invested in their extra-curricular activities are more successful academically. One study performed by John D. Foubert and Lauren U. Grainer of the College of William and Mary
determined that "students who joined or led organizations reported more development [toward independence] than those who just attended a meeting."
In order to benefit from their experiences, students should go the extra step: Go to two or three meetings for an organization. Sign up for weekly volunteering. Visit office hours for each professor. Use the abundant energy and enthusiasm available in August and September to solidify introductions into relationships and opportunities into experiences.
As for everyone else, this strategy does not only apply to first-year students. Returning students who feel detached or who have failed to take advantage of opportunities in past years should utilize the beginning-of-the-semester
momentum to dive into new projects or follow new ideas.
Students should not merely seek out opportunities, but should utilize available resources to make connections and pursue passions, regardless of their age.
In her speech at Convocation this year, Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Neeli Bendapudi referred to students as "co-creators" in their education, helping decide the value of their education based on how much they put into it. Students receive benefit from experiences only if they choose to invest time, energy and attention. That investment should begin now.
Ellen Bertels is a senior from Overland Park studying English and Italian.
Downs: Stop taxing Olympians' success
ALEKSANDER DOWNS @sanderdowns
Patriotism and American pride reach an astounding level during Olympic contests. Team USA draws out the patriotism that too often lays dormant in our country, causing us all to stand tall as proud Americans. Our American athletes dedicate their time to performing at the highest athletic level. When these individuals conquer the world they are rewarded with a steep tax.
Athena Cao of USA Today reported that the maximum tax for USA Olympic medalists is 39.6%. This rate breaks down to
a $9,900 tax for gold, a $5,940 tax for silver, and a $3,960 tax for bronze. These are classified as income taxes, as each medal earned comes with a cash reward.
This is an unjust infringement on individual success. U.S. Olympic athletes should not be taxed for their winnings at Olympic contests.
We are all here at the University of Kansas for an education. It does not earn degrees; we do. The University is a vehicle we use to obtain our own, individual education.
Our future successes will not be accomplished by the University; they will be
our own. We must work to ensure that individuals receive all that they are due. The success belongs to the individual, not the institution that is used to obtain success.
These athletes unite America and are rewarded with only a fraction of their deserved winnings. The federal government does not provide for Olympians as a financial investment, but rather as an investment in national pride, unity, and history.The tax is burdensome to an individual,but surely negligible compared to the cost of sponsoring an Olympic team.
Some argue the tax is justified because these
winnings are a significant source of income for our athletes. Thus, collecting a fraction of its value in an income tax would be viewed as just. But this rationalization is not sufficient.
The current tax should not be eliminated because it is financially burdensome, but rather because it is symbolic. Our government did not win these medals, these American representatives did.
On a more abstract level, individuals are responsible for personal successes and failures. Larger establishments exist as a collaboration of individual achievements; they do not obtain greatness on their own.
Our Olympians unite our country, which is a far greater contribution than an income tax.
David Feherty of NBC said that these athletes are only able to compete on their stage once every four years. No other occupation has this restricting factor. The federal government should not tax Olympic rewards because it is a unique and rare source of income for the few individuals gifted and driven enough to earn them.
Aleksander Downs is a junior from Terre Haute, Ind., studying molecular, cellular and developmental biology.
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Senior visual art student wins film award
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livia Hernández had already graduated college and held several jobs by the time she realized that she wasn't on the right path. Originally from Miami, Hernandez graduated from Baker University in 2011 with a degree in political science and international studies. Five years later, she's a University senior working toward a second undergraduate degree, this time in visual art.
Hernández's film "material girl hallelujah" won in the Short Film Work-in-Progress category from the CreActive International Open Film Festival in Bangladesh. "material girl hallelujah" is an exploration of "concepts that are opposing" as well as Hernández's creative process and the different emotions that she
experiences while in her artistic element.
For the duration of the film's three minutes and 46 seconds, Hernandez is the only figure onscreen. She faces the camera and contorts her body into various positions, accompanied by distorted audio of her family singing a hymn.
"I spend the first half of the film really engaging with my flesh, engaging with the outer contours of my form, whereas I feel like the second half of the film is much more a glimpse into what's going on internally, imperfectly — what my brain synapses look like when they're firing on all cylinders," Hernández said.
When festival representatives sent Hernández an email informing her of her acceptance into the competition, she almost didn't open it. She'd already received numerous
rejection letters from similar organizations. A day later, she received a second email, this one congratulating her on her win.
Both the film and its submission to the festival were requirements for Benjamin Rosenthal's Video and Time-Based Media Class. Rosenthal encourages his students to take risks by offering their work up for critique from peers and professionals alike.
"The course is an intense and rigorous examination in the studio of the capabilities of these tools, the intersection of these tools with the interests of the individual artist and the relationship between the history/theory of the field and the student artist's place as part of that trajectory." Rosenthal said.
The film's music is also one of Hernández's creations, recorded when
she attended a family reunion last year in a rural campground located in Alleghany County, Va. called Big Ridge. There's a church in the area that was built by her great-grandfather, who worked as a preacher in the Appalachian region. When she and her family visited the church, they started to sing—not unusual for them, according to Hernández.
"I thought it was a really rich recording," she said. "When I listened to it again, it brought up all these memories and this ambience, and I thought it was really special."
Hernandez might not have made the film at all had she not experienced a "watershed moment" after receiving her first degree. She was 25 years old and working as an art model in France, spending 30 hours a week sitting in front of artists, which gave her a chance to "absorb and reflect" on her life.
"It just became pretty apparent to me that my future resided in the arts, so it was just up to me to apply myself and to see in what capacity that would be the best," she said.
From there, Hernandez applied and was accepted into the University's School of the Arts. She is set to graduate this spring and is currently looking into doctoral programs for studio art.
"I really admire female artists especially that are unbounded by material, that they seem to just obsessively jump from material to material to material and exhaust it completely." Hernández said. "I really hope that that's the type of creative I am in ten years, and I really hope that I wake up and look back and just have this moment of work in my wake that's interesting and engaging with other young women especially."
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Olivia Hernández spent part of her summer studying abroad in China. The trip inspired her to create a new stop-motion film.
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Spencer Museum of Art to host workshops
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Next summer, K-12 teachers from across the country will have the opportunity to participate in workshops held by the Spencer Museum of Art.
These workshops will run week-long for two groups of teachers: those local to Lawrence and those traveling from other states. They will touch on subjects focused on the education of Native and African-Americans in Kansas history. The workshops are due in part to a federal grant given by the National Endowment for the Humanities to the museum, as a part of the NEH's Landmarks of American History and Culture program.
Highlights from the workshops will include visits to the Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site in Topeka - a groundbreaking court decision that helped shift the tide towards racially-inclusive public schools in the mid-50s - and an accompanying exhibit by the Spencer Museum of Art by residential students and
university faculty that will explore the various layers of this subject.
"The museum has long been doing teacher workshops and often in collaboration with city study centers," said Celka Straughn, director of academic programs and co-director of the workshops. "But we are really excited though for this one. You hope that this has an expanding ripple effect that will be building."
Titled "Native American and African American Educational Experiences in Kansas, 1830-1960," the workshops fulfill a mission of the NEH, which is to increase knowledge of American history and to give teachers the expertise to utilize what they learn from their studies in their own classrooms.
"The goal is to provide K-12 teachers new perspectives and fresh insights into important topics," said Cassandra Mesick, Spencer Museum's curator of global indigenous art and workshop co-director. "So that they can inspire younger generations of learners to consider history in critical,
innovative and exciting ways."
The workshops will have several different sources to gain this knowledge, including conversations with scholars, primary-source material study and visiting historical sites.
Kim Warren, associate professor of history and keynote speaker for the workshops, will be one of the many speaking to the teachers during the workshops.
"Teachers usually want to include this type of information in their classes, but their textbooks do not always include the social histories of ordinary people or of people of color." Warren said.
A published author, Warren said these workshops offer something that cannot be found in the everyday classroom.
Warren's lecture will be focused on the exclusion of Native Americans and African-Americans in educational opportunities during the 19th century. But Warren said that inclusion meant different things to different people.
"They defined for themselves what inclusion meant. For African-Americans, that meant that they wanted to be fully integrated into the rest of society," Warren said. "Native Americans often resisted the pressure from educators to completely assimilate, and managed to form American identities that also included some of their own cultural traditions."
While historic site visits and conversations with experts make up two exciting aspects of the workshops, Straughn said she believes the primary source material to be just as necessary to the educational experience.
"Not only is it of historic sites, but also looking at a variety of primary resources and how those teachers we are working with can integrate that into classrooms," Straughn said.
An example of the primary resources that will be utilized during the experience is the accompanying art exhibit at the museum, with pieces already being considered for display.
"Between the World and Me" by Ta-Nehisi Coates, for example, is a New York Times best-selling book
"Given the present-day climate of race relations in the U.S., we think it's vital for teachers, both local and national, to learn how to discuss difficult topics in respectful ways that incorporate diverse voices and perspectives," Mesick said. "We hope the project will provide them the means to do so."
that centers around the themes of violence and race in today's America. It is this year's university common book and Straughn said there will be art in display related to the subject matter.
Teachers from diverse backgrounds and from different subject areas are encouraged to apply starting in the spring, with the criteria that they are open to multicultural perspectives and are willing to put that knowledge to good use.
"We expect that teachers will learn both new content and new methodologies for teaching," Mesick said. "As an art museum, we're especially excited to demonstrate how art and material culture can be used in teaching."
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SUA will hold carnival Saturday
▶ OMAR SANCHEZ
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To close out the summer season, Student Union Activities (SUA) will be bringing back the annual Campus Carnival on Aug. 27 at the Lied Center parking lot from 5-8 p.m. The event serves as a welcome for new and international students with free rides, food and games.
"Carnival is meant to be an opportunity to socialize and share a relaxing experience with other KU students," Garrison Krotz, president of SUA, said.
Campus Carnival will be one of the larger events planned by SUA this year, Krotz said. It will feature carnival rides, photo
booths, live performance pieces and a new addition to the carnival - food trucks.
Marcea Say, coordinator of communications for SUA and this year's carnival coordinator, said she is excited about the food trucks and hopes the students will enjoy them as well. It is a shake-up to the usual food selection and something Say said SUA is "trying out for future events."
In addition to food trucks, there will also be a magician to interact with carnival goers, a prospect Krotz said he is most looking forward to.
"I've been a huge fan of magic since I was young and look forward to the
opportunity to relive my childhood. It's my personal hope that carnival allows many other students to have that same relaxing experience." Krotz said.
According to Krotz, both he and Say, along with a whole team of collaborators, have worked hard to make this one of the best carnivals the University has had. It will be the seventh overall, with a two year hiatus before the event's return to campus last year.
"Carnival serves as a wonderful opportunity to complete our mission," Krotz said. "It is SUA's goal that these one-of-a-kind social experiences foster an atmosphere of a welcoming community for all in attendance."
For Say, setting up the event to create this welcoming feeling and opportunity for bonding is memorable and rewarding in its own way.
"Seeing happy attendees and then reflecting on this massive, beautiful and also extremely difficult event is one of the most rewarding feelings, and it's why I love being in SUA." Say said.
Each attendee with a valid KU ID will receive 10 free tickets at entrance, with more available for purchase. More information on the Campus Carnival can be found at SUAevents.com.
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Lavin: Superhero movies successful, but stagnant
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Superhero films aren't necessarily a new phenomenon. Go to the theater and you'll see at least two or three trailers for one. The growth in popularity superhero films have enjoyed recently is substantial. The monstrous box office success films like "The Avengers," "The Dark Knight" and the "Iron Man" trilogy have had are evidence of this. Those films didn't just make a lot of money, they were also incredibly well received by critics and audiences.
but Marvel and other studios can continue to drag out the superhero lore. This method is especially easy in this genre of films because the source content is so vast. With thousands of comic books to pull from, opportunities and options for writers make the process of pre-production a lot easier, allowing them to churn out films. But the repetitive plot lines can make this a disadvantage.
Promotional still from "Suicide Squad," one of many movies adapted from comic books in recent years.
doesn't progress these films in quality.
One reason for the incredible popularity of superhero films is their ability to create open-ended stories. Popular series like "Harry Potter" and "Lord of the Rings" had endpoints,
Superhero films certainly bring a lot of people to the movie theaters, which is fantastic for the film industry in terms of financial success. But these films are usually more glamour than substance. The predictable storylines of the hero always winning or a constant bombardment of over-the-top action sequences
Rarely do superhero films have unexpected twists like some other dramatic films due to the formulaic design of the plot, with the good guys always finding a way to win in the end. Another disadvantage is that these films may lack in quality at the rate they are released, and there really isn't any care taken into the writing and production.
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films rather than improving writing or cinematic techniques.
Increased visual technology, solid media presence, millennial support,and a strong inclination to progress the story keep superhero film fans wanting more. Marvel and DC both continue to add films to their schedule of releases until 2020 and there isn't any plan of letting up. Howev-
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2. TCU (10-2, 7-2 Big 12)
A defense that ranked fourth in the Big 12 in 2015 should become even better this season. Sophomore linebacker Montrel Wilson is a player to keep an eye on. His 61 tackles were fifth on
the team during his freshman year, and he could become the leader of this defense.
The loss of quarterback Trevone Boykin will hurt this pass offense. Whether the Horned Frogs roll with Texas A&M junior transfer Kenny Hill or sophomore Foster Sawyer, neither will match the play of Mayfield, and that's where the team will fall short.
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5. Baylor (7-5,
5-4 Big 12)
The Bears will undergo an overhaul after losing coach Art Briles and some key starters. Most notably, wide receiver Corey Coleman. Still, this offense has a chance to be productive
with the return of senior running back Shock Linwood. He was fourth in the conference with an average of 110.8 yards per game and led the Bears with 10 rushing touchdowns. Their pass offense won't be as explosive as it has been in the past with sophomore Jarrett Stidham under center, who was up and down last season.
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8. Texas Tech (4- 8,2-7 Big 12)
There might not be a more lopsided team in the Big 12 than Texas Tech in terms of having a fantastic offense and a porous defense. The Red Raiders ranked second in the nation in
scoring, passing, and total yards, but consistently failed to get the job done defensively.
In 2016, there still most likely won't be any slowing down this Texas Tech offense. Junior quarterback Patrick Mahomes seems poised for a big year, and he's getting back a much better receiving corps. The question all year will be whether the Red Raiders can get enough stops defensively. The Red Raiders finished second-to-last in the nation in total defense, allowing a ridiculous 548 yards per game in 2015.
3. Texas (8-4, 6-3 Big 12)
This season might be the most important one for head coach Charlie Strong, who continues his rebuild of the Long-horns. It doesn't help that his team opens the season Sept. 4
against Notre Dame. Defeating the Fighting Irish could really set the tone for the season.
While the pass defense should be one of the best in the Big 12, there are still question marks at the quarterback position. Texas ranked last in the Big 12 in pass offense last season. Inexperienced freshman play is likely on the way with Shane Buechele more than likely on his way to winning the starting job. Still, the Longhorns have more than enough talent to dominate on defense.
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6. Kansas State (5-7, 3-6 Big 12)
The biggest issue for the Wildcats last season was their dreadful offense. Quarterback injuries forced head coach Bill Snyder to turn to senior Joe Hubener, who struggled to make
accurate throws and good reads all season. The returns of junior quarterback Jesse Ertz and redshirt freshman Alex Delton will help the pass attack. Sophomore wide receiver Byron Pringle, a JUCO transfer, has the speed and athleticism to become the biggest factor on offense.
Defensively, the Wildcats are solid. They ranked fourth in rush defense and should be able to maintain that level of play with a strong, experienced linebacker corps. Limiting the opponent's passing game will be a key task, as Kansas State ranked second to last in passing yards per game (285.5).
9. Iowa State (3-9, 1-8 Big 12)
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A new coaching staff means a new vision for the Iowa State football team, and that appears to be running the ball the best way they can. That means the
Cyclones will lean heavily on redshirt-sophomore Mike Warren. The back ran for 1,339 yards and scored five touchdowns in his first season with the team.
The passing game has a glaring need for improvement. The Cyclones will need to take more shots downfield. They averaged 6.6 yards per pass last season, and that just won't cut it in the Big 12 conference. This has to be a major focus for new offensive coordinator Tom Manning.
With only one week left until Kansas football and the other nine Big 12 schools take the field, Kansan football beat writer Wesley Dotson made predictions on every Big 12 team for the upcoming season.
Dotson broke down the teams' changes from last year, and where he thinks each will finish and why.
1. Oklahoma (12-0, 9-0 Big 12)
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The Sooners are a pretty obvious choice here. Not only should they run away with the Big 12, they will have a chance to be one of the best teams in the nation. Quarterback Baker
Mayfield has a serious shot at the Heisman Trophy, and Oklahoma's rushing attack should be stronger with junior running back Samaje Perine and redshirt sophomore Joe Mixon at the helm. Expect the Sooners to make a run at the National Championship.
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4. Oklahoma State (8-4, 5-4 Big 12)
This is a dangerous offense that ranked seventh in the nation in passing and second behind Texas Tech in the Big 12. It all starts with junior quarterback Mason Rudolph, who should improve upon his sophomore campaign with his top receivers returning to the program.
The defense must be better. The Cowboys allowed 187 yards per game on the ground last season and gave up 45 points in their last three games of the season. Someone on defense will need to fill the void of Emmanuel Ogbah's 13 sacks, and there isn't quite yet a favorite on defense to do that.
7. West Virginia (5-7,3-6 Big 12)
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The Mountaineers excelled on the ground last season. Their 228.2 yards per game were second in the Big 12, but the loss of running back Wendell Smallwood will hurt the team's rush.
ing dynamic. Senior Rushel Shell is a talented back who will receive the majority of the carries, but he was at his best when sharing carries with Smallwood last season.
Senior defensive lineman Noble Nwachukwu was a star defensively with his team-leading 8.5 sacks and 47 tackles last season, but there isn't much help around him this year. Losing leading tackler Nick Kwiatkoski as well as Shaq Petteway and Jared Barber from the linebacker corps will prove to be a problem.
10. Kansas (2-10,
0-9 Big 12)
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After many struggles and a winless 2015, the Jayhawks appear to be a better team this season.
Sophomore Ryan Willis should be able to secure the
starting quarterback position, and he will be surrounded by a heap of talent that includes senior running Ke'aun Kinner, junior transfer LaQvionte Gonzalez, freshman Keegan Brewer and junior tight end Ben Johnson.
Opening with FCS opponent Rhode Island on Sept. 3 creates a realistic opportunity for second-year coach David Beaty to secure his first win. Still, the defense is a work in progress. It was the worst in college football, allowing 561 yards and 46 points per game, giving up 40 points or more eight times.
Kansas is still far away from competing in any capacity in the Big 12, but at least one win this season will give the program positive vibes moving forward.
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No.5 KU volleyball starts season this weekend
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After unveiling its 2015 NCAA Final Four banner at the Crimson and Blue scrimmage, the No. 5 Kansas volleyball team will open the 2016 season at the Bulldog Invitational this weekend.
The Invitational, hosted by Mississippi State in
Starkville, Miss., will also feature Eastern Washington and Lamar. The Invitational will be round-robin style, with each team playing every team in the Invitational once.
"We just want to get a little better each day," Kansas coach Ray Bechard said. "We're looking forward to playing somebody other than the Jayhawks, get a different colored jersey on the other
side."
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At No.5 in the first AVCA poll of the year, the Jayhawks are the only ranked team participating in the Invitational, as well as the only team with a winning percentage over .600 last season. They finished the year 30-3,with a .903 win percentage. Kansas is also the lone team in the Invitational who played
in the NCAA Tournament in 2015.
Of Kansas' opponents at the Invitational, only Mississippi State finished with a record over .500 in the 2015 season, going 17-15. Eastern Washington ended its 2015 season at 14-14, exactly .500. Lamar finished 14-16 on the season.
Despite its opponents' lackluster 2015 seasons,
Kansas will remain focused going into the Bulldog Invitational, looking to start strong like they did last year.
"We'll stay true to the things that are important to us," Bechard said. "Technically, we want to be sound, and we want to compete hard every time."
Kansas will play its first match of the Invitational and
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of the season against Mississippi State on Friday at 7 p.m. The match will be broadcasted on SEC Network+.
On Saturday, the Jayhawks will face off against the Eastern Washington Eagles at 10 a.m., followed by a match against the Lamar Cardinals at 5 p.m. Those matches will be radio broadcast on KUAthletics.com.
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Sophomore forward Grace Hagan chases a fast break against Marquette defender Cali Przdrowski.
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With a couple standout seniors in Liana Salazar and Ashley Williams graduating and leaving last year behind, at least one thing carries over from last season's Kansas women's soccer team: inefficient finishing.
"We've just got to be more consistent," coach Mark Francis said. "We're creating a lot of opportunities in all the games we've played which is good. We've played four games already [and are] creating a lot of chances, which is good. We've just got to be more clinical and consistent with that."
In the first two games for Kansas, the team has only scored one goal in the run of play. Freshman Mandi Duggan scored with her head from short range in the team's 1-0 win over Marquette last Sunday.
A penalty kick goal from
Grace Hagan is the only other goal the team has scored so far this season. That goal came in a season-opening 2-1 loss to Minnesota.
Scoring hasn't been easy for the Jayhawks. The team had trouble putting the ball in the net at an efficient rate last season, especially with a lack of depth on the front line. In seven of its eight conference games last season, the team scored one goal or fewer.
The Jayhawks are going to have to improve in that facet of the game if they want to achieve their goals this season. After losing in the Big 12 tournament final last season to Texas Tech, Francis has focused his efforts on a return to that stage. So does senior team captain Hanna Kallmaier.
"This year I just want to win. I want to win a Big 12 Championship," Kallmaier said. "I want to go to the NCAA Tournament. I want
to put it all out there and fight for everything."
Young pushed the group of forwards hard at practice Wednesday, which includes the team's highest-scoring returner Hagan, emerging starter senior Ashley Pankey and recent scorer Duggan.
New coaching signing Bri Young,a former forward at Texas A&M,joined the coaching staff to focus on the forwards.
But this season, Kansas has a lot more depth at forward. It also has a new face.
Francis recalled Young's time at Texas A&M, where she faced Kansas each season when A&M was in the Big 12. He now counts her as a valuable agent of change for the team.
"She's done a good job with the attacking players with the expectations of what we have and holding them accountable to that expectation consistently every day," Francis said. "She's been
working with them every day, just holding them to that standard."
Young's sense of accountability in the team, Francis said, is what makes her different. He said the team was looking for a different personality to bring along the attack this season.
While scoring goals is the name of the game, Francis said things could be worse.
"If we weren't creating chances then I'd be a lot more worried," Francis said. "We're doing a lot of things very well. We just have to improve."
This Friday, Kansas takes on Colorado at Rock Chalk Park in the third game of the season at 7 p.m. A 6-9-3 record last season puts Colorado nearly 100 spots below Kansas in the RPI rankings.
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'Champions series renewed through 2019
It seems like every year Kansas basketball coach Bill Self emphasizes the importance of a tough non-conference schedule.
Since 2011, the fourteam Champions Classic - playing one of Duke, Kentucky, or Michigan State every year - has helped bulk up that schedule, adding a guaranteed game against a perennially-ranked basketball program. Now, the four blue-blood programs have renewed their deal through 2019, according to ESPN.
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After Kansas plays Duke at Madison Square Garden on Nov. 15 in New York City, the next three opponents are: Kentucky at the United Center in Chicago on Nov. 14, 2017; Michigan State at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Nov. 13, 2018; and Duke at Madison Square Garden in New York City on Nov. 12, 2019.
Kansas is 1-4 in the Champions Classic since 2011, its only win coming over Duke in Chicago in 2013. The three other teams have gone 3-2 in
It's obviously the top event of the regular season."
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past Champions Classics. But still, the value of having a top opponent outweighs the risk of taking an early-season loss.
"It's obviously the top event of the regular season," Larry Keating, assistant to the athletics director, told ESPN. Keating also deals with scheduling men's games. "You usually have four of the top 10 and it should be that way again. No one has ever thought of not doing it. Everyone knows the value of it."
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Several University-funded programs are facing large cuts after the University announced a $7 million budget decrease Wednesday, but many say that dealing with the cuts is only a matter of trimming their individual budgets and not making some planned expenses.
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In her statement released Wednesday, Provost Neeli Bendapudi said more than half of the cuts made in the budget were to line items, administrative and academic units, but $3.3 million of the cuts were larger and targeted toward specific units.
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The Kansas Geological Survey is losing $311,600 from the cuts, which director Rex Buchanan said was just another cut in a long line of funding issues. Buchanan said the organization has known since May that the cut was coming.
According to the page on the provost's website, the faculty clusters are designed to attract and recruit potential employees by offering them a group specifically focused on a specific
As a result, the Kansas Geological Survey has had to pull back the reins on a planned expansion of their monitoring station in Wichita and leave a few open staff positions unfilled. Moving forward, Buchanan said they plan on working even harder for external funding like grants, but he says projects like the Wichita expansion are unlikely to happen without increased state funding.
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“It’s frustrating that the state of Kansas expects us to do all these things and the more of these cuts that we get, the harder it is to do the things we're expected to,” he said. "We don't feel like we've been singled out, but don't feel like anyone's made allowances for what we do more than any other agency."
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In an election year marked by a heated presidential race, one group on campus has decided to resist showing support for presidential candidates and focus on local elections instead.
The University's chapter of College Republicans, led by President Adam Steinhilber, has not yet come out in support of republican nominee Donald Trump.
Although the group hasn't explicitly declared their support for Trump, Steinhilber said that they support Republicans as a whole.
The 2016 presidential election has had some people questioning their party allegiance. At the beginning of this month, the Harvard chapter of College Republicans, the oldest chapter in the country, issued a press release in which they withdrew their support for Trump.
"The nature of our organization really has us supporting all Republican candidates," Steinhilber said.
Although groups don't always express elevated support for a candidate, it is unusual to come out and not support one, Steinhilber said.
"That's just inherently how it is. It's like the Kansas State Republican Party that has inherently supported every republican candidate with an 'R' by their name," Steinhilber said.
"The nature of our organization really has us supporting all Republican candidates."
Adam Steinhilber College Republicans president
This trend is consistent with Republican voters as a whole in elections, said Patrick Miller, associate professor of political science.
"[Trump] may be possibly too far right to them, they may not like his personality, but whatever he gives them politically as president will probably be closer to their preferences than what Hillary Clinton would give," Miller said.
However, members of the University's chapter of College Republicans said this is no usual election.
ence, Steinhilber said, are the campaigns in which the College Republicans decide to get involved and focus on.
"I don't think in any sense of the word that Donald Trump is a traditional candidate," Steinhilber said.
"Our focus this semester is on a lot of local campaigns such as helping congresswoman Lynn Jenkins, senator Jerry Moran, as well as state senate candidates and a county commission candidate," Steinhilber said.
The University chapter of College Republicans consists of about 50 fulltime members. According to Steinhilber, this semester the group has three students working on Jenkins' campaign, one on Moran's campaign and others who volunteer by knocking on doors and walking in parades.
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Although some Republicans have been hesitant to support Trump, Miller said loyalty to party commonly outweighs differing ideals.
["Trump] will easily get the vast majority of Republicans because that's their part. They're loyal to their party and that has nothing to do with Trump," Miller said.
Although it may seem hard to believe a political group would decide to abstain from supporting a presidential candidate during such a historic election, Steinhilber said that the work that needs to be done is in local politics.
"You can make much more of an impact on the local level," he said.
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Regents to discuss dental school at KU Med Center
The possibility of a University of Kansas Medical Center School of Dentistry will be addressed at the Kansas Board of Regents upcoming meeting, with under-served areas throughout the state in mind.
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"There was an oral health task force convened in 2011, following a major report released that year which addressed demand. For some this is a continuation of that work," she wrote in an email.
While the idea of a topic of a KU Medical Center dental school has gained traction this year, the conversation has been ongoing since 2011, said Breeze Richardson, Kansas Board of Regents communications director.
One such individual, Regent Daniel Thomas, gave a presentation alongside Dr. Doug Girod at the Regents
In the presentation, Thomas presented data from the 2011 report titled, "Mapping the Rural Kansas Dental Workforce: Implications for Population Oral Health." Which said 57,000 Kansans live in dental care service deserts, with other areas in the west of the state becoming deserts in the near future.
The presentation also detailed the different demographics most affected by the lack of available care, which included: aged and disabled populations, children and low-income individuals. Thomas attributed the existence of these deserts to very few graduates of Kansas dental programs practicing in the state.
Richardson said the Board will discuss the issue at the September 14-15 meeting among other requests.
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versity responsible for international programs will have to absorb $300,000 of cuts. Susan Gronbeck-Tedesco, the associate vice provost for international programs, said she believes they can do it with minimal disruption to the services they provide to students and faculty, which include study abroad programs, international student services, international student recruiting and more.
Gronbeck-Tedesco said the division will be unable to fill several open positions as a result of the funding
cuts and will have to curb many of its expenses such as supplies and travel. However, she said, keeping student services operating normally is the key priority. Her other big goal is to avoid laying off any staff members.
Kansas Public Radio's budget will be $200,000 less due to the cuts, according to the release. Director Dan Skinner said he hopes his program, which also operates an audio-reader division for the hearing-impaired, will be able to make that up in revenue by reaching out to its members and listeners.
arbitrating that the state of Kansas expects us to do all these things and the more of these cuts that we get, the harder it is to do the things we're expected to."
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"We're looking to beef up our revenue," he said. "We'll be looking to our listeners to step up and support us."
While he understands how KPR got chosen for cuts over other programs also operated by the University, Skinner said he thinks KPR accomplishes the University's educational goals as well.
ing the decisions involving funding, including student success, faculty members and the mission of the University.
"We view what we do here as a kind of extension of a liberal arts education," he said. "I understand that we're not a classroom, but we're educating people all the same."
"I would say [my main objective] is how do we make sure that there's the least impact on student success," she said. "Another very important consideration was to try to protect our employees the best that we can, so we tried to do it by not filling positions that were currently open."
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"We are arresting drunk drivers on a nightly basis," Rhoads said. "In the state of
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On August 18, a number of Lawrence Police officers signed on to work overtime from now until Labor Day, specifically searching for drivers who are intoxicated as a part of a new "You Drink, You Drive, You Lose" campaign.
The Lawrence Police join 150 local, and state organizations throughout the state of Kansas as part of the campaign, funded by an annual Kansas Department of Transportation grant.
"It is important as a department that we are out there attempting to remove drunk drivers from the road, and make our community safer," Sgt. Amy Rhoads of the Lawrence Police Department said.
Kansas, four people are injured every day, one person is killed every three days in crashes where at least one driver is either drunk or impaired by alcohol."
On campus, KU Public Safety is also taking measures to ensure students feel safe when on campus.
"Since the beginning of school, we have been doing a saturation patrol on certain nights of the week," KU Public Safety Capt. James Anguiano said. "Officers are on patrol paying attention to drunk driving."
The National College Health Assessment in 2015 for the University of Kansas revealed that 31.6 percent of college students reported driving after having any alcohol in the last 30 days. The same study showed that two percent of college students reported driving after having five or more alcoholic drinks in the last
30 days.
"[Issues with alcohol] are not necessarily on campus, but the people that go out in the community, drink at bars and then come back to campus," Anguiano said. "Depending on how
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they get back, the drinking and driving could be an issue."
Anguiano advised students on campus to utilize the "Safe Bus" and "Safe Ride" system that runs from 7 days a week,10:30
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► ELLE CLOUSE
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Students might be noticing a developing habit on campus this year — identifying pronouns.
Personal pronouns can be seen anywhere from name tags to residence hall bulletin boards. They can also be heard when professors introduce themselves, or when students begin a conversation.
Vanessa Delgado, assistant director for the Center for Sexuality and Gender Diversity, said asking a person about their pronouns lends itself to an inclusive conversation about gender identity.
While many faculty members and students have joined in on the practice, there is no formal protocol behind the introductions.
"It's something that people have really been talking about, that do social justice work, for a number of years," said Delgado. "When we see that people are introducing themselves with their pronouns more readily, in all spaces, rather than just in social justice spaces, it really does point to the progress that we've made in educating people about the importance."
Delgado explained that the growth in pronoun usage points to a larger growth as the University works to improve inclusion and equity.
Kathy Rose-Mockry, director of the Emily Taylor Center for Women & Gender Equity, agrees that the
influx of pronoun usage is a positive change for the University.
"It shows movement towards continuing to be a more inclusive campus, and to celebrate people's various identities," Rose-Mockry said.
While people may state their pronouns for different reasons, Delgado thinks that stating your pronouns is an immediate way to express acceptance and inclusion.
"You can't make assumptions about people's identity and how they identify, nor can anyone make assumptions about our identity and how we identify, so by communicating that, we intentionally address that fact," said Rose-Mockry.
"The hope is, that by communicating on our end, it creates a comfort for anybody who's interacting with us, to do the same," said Rose-Mockry. "It says 'you're welcome here.'"
Another reason people may share their pronouns is because initial impressions can be incorrect indicators of a person's gender identity.
"If you're not using them, we encourage you to do so because you open up the doors to create an inclusive environment," Delgado said.
Rose-Mockry emphasizes that stating pronouns can act as a catalyst for inclusion.
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Students participated in the OPTIONS program last year. The University is requesting funding for a similar program for first-generation students.
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For the 2017-18 school year, the University hopes to establish a program that will give low-income, first-generation or non-traditional college students an academic and financial jump-start.
According to the information provided in the retreat agenda, the Jayhawk Success Academy would target incoming students coming from a low-income or non-traditional background. The program would begin the summer before those students started classes at the University and continue throughout their first year.
At the Board of Regents annual retreat earlier this month, Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little proposed a budget increase of $1.3 million for the University's Lawrence campus to establish the Jayhawk Success Academy.
The students participating in the program will be given the chance to take a University 101 course and attend several KU Core classes over that summer, up to a total of seven credit hours, according to the agenda. The
program would offer a scholarship to cover those credit hours, along with a $1,000 stipend.
Throughout the following year, students would be provided several specialized services, including intensive advising, programs for building academic skills and chances to interact with their fellow participants. If the participants meet certain requirements, the program will also grant each a $300 stipend per quarter.
"Stipends allow low income students to participate in the program in lieu of hourly jobs that may take them from their studies," the agenda said.
According to the agenda, the program will take 150 students each year, chosen based on high school achievements and future potential. The two target groups are students from low-income backgrounds and student veterans, both of whom are shown to have lower retention rates than other groups.
operates its own bridge program, called OPTIONS, in the week before classes begin.
The University currently has several programs that target this group of incoming students, including McNair Scholars, Hawklink and the TRIO Center. In fact, TRIO
Melissa Peterson, an academic coordinator at the University's Center for Educational Opportunity Programs, works with the OP-
TIONS program. She said programs for low-income, first-generation students are important because those students tend to have more difficulty being successful in college, whether academically or socially.
"These kind of programs
give the students who may need it extra support and that's what we want to do as an institution," she said.
If you're low-income, anything you don't have to pay for is awesome."
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The 186 students who participated in this year's OPTIONS program, which is only its second year, were able to tour campus, learn about different student services, including financial aid, and get to know each other. Peterson said. She said one of the best things about the program was that none of the participants had to pay anything.
"If you're low-income anything you don't have to pay for is awesome," she said.
This component is included in the proposed Jayhawk Success Network as well. In fact, the scholarships for the summer portion of the program are nearly a third of the total funding requested for
In order to construct a new building for the KU Medical Center on the University's Wichita campus, Gray-Little also requested a $5 million one-time increase for fiscal year 2018, with plans for a $10 million increase in 2019.
the project, according to the Regents agenda.
In contrast, the final Regents proposal for the University's 2017 budget (which includes the current academic year), included a nearly $12 million increase, according to a report by the Kansas Legislative Research team.
The board will finalize their budget proposal for all the Regents universities at their September meeting. At that point it will go to the governor's office, which will review it for inclusion in the governor's budget proposal for the state legislature.
Even after the legislature passes the budget, it still could see reductions if the state's revenue fails to meet projections next spring. In recent years, these reductions, called allotments, have caused the University to increase tuition rates shortly before beginning the next academic year.
Student Senate position open for applications
▶ ANDREW ROSENTHAL
@rosentatter_
Student Senate has posted a job opening for the position of Policy and Development Director.
"The Policy and Development Director understands the positions we ran on for One KU," Connor Birzer, Senate communications director, said. "They make sure the
platform we ran on is being followed up with Senate policies."
Applications are being accepted through Tuesday, Aug. 30. After that, interviews will take
place. The position will be announced at the first Full Senate meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 7th.
The position was initially awarded to Dalton Wiley for the 2016-2017 school year.
Then, the Student Senate Twitter account posted a tweet Thursday indicating the position was open and applications were being accepted.
Birzer said all he could
confirm was that the position was vacant.
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Liston: Further budget cuts by state would cripple the University's financial future
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Education was put on the chopping block (again) this summer as Governor Sam Brownback issued budget cuts to higher education institutions across the state,including $7 million
Provost Neeli Bendapudi released a list of programs that would face reduced funding. These programs include Kansas Public Radio, Kansas Geological Survey and International Programs.
While the University is
from the University and an additional $3.7 million from the University of Kansas Medical Center.
Brownback's budget cuts come as an attempt to resolve state revenue declines stemming from his widespread tax cuts in 2012 and 2013. On Wednesday, the University announced how $1.3 million of these cuts would be enacted.
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attempting to minimize the negative consequences of the budget cuts, it is certain that some University services and functions will be hindered. Several staff positions will be left unfilled, programs will have to cut back on useful expenditures and students will be presented with fewer opportunities to grow their expertise.
Doug Girod, the executive vice chancellor for the University of Kansas Medical Center, wrote on the medical center website about the implications of this most recent budget cut. Girod listed several ways in which the budget cuts have already hurt the center, including reductions in staff, inability to provide funded salary increases, cuts in the number of spots available in the center's M.D./ Ph.D. program, and difficulty maintaining the center's technology and facilities.
University services and functions will be hindered."
Brownback's unwillingness to alter his economic policies continues to hurt the entire state of Kansas, especially when it comes to education. Students deserve to be given the tools to succeed and to pursue their career goals. Additionally, the damage done to the medical center could affect individuals seeking treatment or other medical services.
As students and faculty at the University, we must all advocate for proper state funding in order to uphold high educational standards and provide access to a wide variety of opportunities.
Ryan Liston is a sophomore from Lawrence studying journalism
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Adamson: Study abroad experiences should be used to learn, not just vacation
▶ LAUREN ADAMSON
@LeAdamson
What these photos do not show is the month and a half you spent trying to open a bank account in an endless mess of bureaucracy, or the time you show up to the hostel you booked online at mid-
Instagram would lead you to believe that studying abroad is some sort of fantasy vacation full of brunch at trendy cafes in Melbourne, quick visits to the Louvre, afternoon hikes to the top of the Great Wall of China, shopping at a Bohemian market in Prague, followed by tapas in Madrid, samba dancing in Rio de Janeiro, and romantic balcony views of Rome at midnight.
But studying abroad can be incredibly rewarding. According to an Institute of Education Sciences survey, spending time abroad increases your chances of getting a job within six months of graduation by 51 percent, and has been proven to greatly increase emotional
But your time abroad will, and should, be difficult. It's a time where you can actually live in another country and assimilate into a different culture. A time to make friends from incredibly different backgrounds than your own. It's a rare and valuable opportunity to push yourself outside of your com-
maturity, according to Professor Franz Neyer of Friedrich Schiller University. This is great news for University students, who are some of the most likely to fit studying abroad into their undergraduate experience. Here at KU, the Office of Study Abroad reports that over 1,300 Jayhawks spend time abroad every year.
night and find it's "closed for the season." They don't show all the times you smiled and greeted natives in your classes, only to be looked at like an alien and ignored. They don't show the hours you spent studying and researching, only to do poorly in class because what was expected of you was so different than what is expected at universities in the United States.
fort zone each day until you finally feel at home. And, yes, it's a time to take stunning photographs and have the time of your life.
it's a
What studying abroad should not be is a time to party with only Americans and travel just for the photo opportunities. It is not a time to be the "obnoxious American" yelling in bars, nor a
It's a time where you can actually live in another country and assimilate into a different culture."
time to push your values on others in order to make yourself feel more comfortable in their culture.
So, to any of my fellow Jayhawks that get the opportunity to go out and explore the world, keep in mind that your time overseas is not a vacation. It's an experience. It's a time to grow and learn beyond the classroom. It's a time to face challenges and overcome fears. I hope you treat it as such.
Lauren Adamson is a senior from Leawood studying economics and political science
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Married alumni fixtures of arts community
▶ COURTNEY BIERMAN
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The Lawrence Arts Center debuted its production of "Little Red Riding Hood" Friday night. Written by regular Arts Center collaborator Max Bush, the show is a darker take on the fairy tale familiar to most. For two cast members, married University alumni Ric and Jeanne Averill, the show is somewhere around the 300th production they've worked on.
The Averill have been part of Lawrence's art community for over 40 years. They met in 1970 at the Vassar Playhouse near Pamona, where they played the love interests in the theater's summer production of "The Fantasticks."
"We were dating other people, and we fell in love." Ric said. "And it's been madness and joy ever since."
A large part of their
contribution to Lawrence has been through the Lawrence Arts Center. Since the Averills came to Lawrence in the early 70s to attend the University, the Arts Center has allowed them to wear a number of hats; they've been writers, actors, directors and producers. Jeanne's first job out of high school was running the Arts Center's summer theatre program.
"Ric and Jeanne make a terrific, multitalented combination to the Lawrence Art Center and to Lawrence, and we're very lucky to have them a part of their lives," said Susan Tate, the Lawrence Arts Center's CEO.
Both Ric and Jeanne finished their undergraduate and graduate degrees at the University. Ric graduated from the University with a bachelor's degree in music composition in 1972, and Jeanne graduated with a B.S. in education a year later. They both received master's degrees in theatre in
the following years.
By 1974 the Averills had gotten married, had their first child and started their own youth theatre company, the Seem-To-Be Players. In partnership with the Lawrence Arts Center, the troupe traveled for more than 30 years performing original shows for children around the country, many of which were written by Ric.
Subsequent decades saw the Averills take on multiple personal and professional roles. When they weren't touring together, Ric was likely to be away from Lawrence working as an artist in residence or promoting an independent project. Jeanne was employed as an English teacher at Lawrence High School and took care of their children, but she said she didn't mind. Living in Lawrence allowed her to be involved in an artist community while still being able to have a family.
really important to me, and I never figured I could do that nearly as well in New York or L.A.", Jeanne said. "[In Lawrence] I was able to kind of do both."
"Raising a family was
Ric and Jeanne both credit the Lawrence art community for their success over the years.
"It is a nurturing and supportive community environment," Ric said. "Sometimes we wish we had bigger audiences at any show — you always wish that. And that's the dichotomy of Lawrence: you wish it were bigger, but if it were bigger, it might be a little less personal."
When the Averills do leave Lawrence, it's for good reason. Between the two of them, they've worked with names such as Ang Lee, Haley Mills, Jeffrey Tambor, John Hurt and Patty Duke on a number of small films and other productions.
Today the couple are as active as ever. Ric has been fully employed by the Lawrence Arts Center as its Artistic Director of Performing Arts since 1999. Jeanne retired from teaching to devote more time to theatre in Kansas City, Mo., where she's acted in most of the major, professional venues. She's also teaching a basic acting class at the University for the fall semester.
Although they've spent most of their careers as collaborators, they're grateful for the opportunity "Little Red Riding Hood" gives them to work together again.
"The last 20 years we've actually had a little more time to cultivate our own work separately," Ric said. "And when we do come back together, it's just a treat and a marvel."
Jeanne added, "We just love what we do. I think it's the key to health and happiness. And also doing it where you're doing it with other people who share that love."
James Gunn receives lifetime teaching award
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After dedicating over 60 years of his life to teaching, James Gunn, professor emeritus at the University and award-winning author, was granted a lifetime teaching award from the Writing the Rockies writers conference of Western State Colorado University.
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Gunn was first notified of his opportunity to accept the award several months before the conference.
"It was a surprise. I never expect to get awards for my work," Gunn said. "Although I was a little concerned that it was going to be awarded in Gunnison, Colorado where the elevation is 7,500 feet."
It was a surprise. I never expect to get awards for my work."
Professor James Gunn received a lifetime achievement award from the Writing the Rockies writers conference.
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The Writing the Rockies conference organizers noticed that many of Gunn's students have begun successful careers in writing after graduation. The most notable being three awardwinning science fiction authors; Pat Cadigan, Brad Denton and John Kessel.
Gunn would not have been able to teach these students, however, had there not been any science fiction classes at the University. Gunn created the University's science fiction courses and programs, including the Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction. One of Gunn's current colleagues, Kij Johnson, attended one of Gunn's early writing workshops held through the University.
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Johnson is a fellow award-wining author who works alongside Gunn as a faculty member, which gives her a front row seat to Gunn's writing classes. She said she remains impressed to this day on the impact Gunn has on his students.
"The first workshop I went to I thought he was a brilliant teacher, but every time I went back to his workshop, I would learn even more," Johnson said.
"He will make writers out of all of his students," Johnson said. "He will take a good writer and make them great. He will take a great writer and make them a professional. Then he will take a professional writer and make them an award-winning writer."
The Writing the Rockies conference has added another award to Gunn's already full trophy case. According to Gunn, two of his
most notable achievements are the Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award, accepted in 2007 for his lifetime achievement in science fiction and fantasy, and being inducted into the Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame in 2015.
"I sent (the story) off to a couple of magazines that rejected it, and then I sent it to a third magazine called 'Thrilling Wonder Stories,'" Gunn said. "Then one day I got a letter in the mail from
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Over 60 years later, Gunn is now the recipient of seven writing awards, has written over 100 stories and 45 books and is still impacting the lives of students at the University.
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The Spencer Art Museum will be reopening in October after renovations.
For nearly a year and a half, the Spencer Museum of Art has been out of the public eye after major renovations forced it to close its doors. Now, the museum is planning its reentry into the public sphere
The Spencer is planning to showcase its new look to students, faculty and the Lawrence community during an official reopening on October 15 and 16, with special faculty and student previews the week before.
"Reopening weekend is a special opportunity to help usher in a new era in the museum's storied history," said Amy Duke, public programs and visiting experience manager at the museum. "As well as celebrate the achievements of artists from across the globe and four millennia."
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People will have the opportunity to see the museum's new features including a glass-encased entryway, an expanded lobby and a two-story window with a view out to Marvin Grove. It is a renovation project led by architects at Pei Cob Freed & Partners, an award-winning firm whose past work includes the Grand Louvre in Paris, the U.S Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C., and the Los Angeles Convention Center.
The free preview events will be an opportunity for those in the KU community to explore these new and improved pieces of architecture. Events include a colleague preview for faculty and staff Oct. 5 from 4 to 7 p.m. and a student preview party on Thursday, Oct. 6 from 7 to 10 p.m.
"Each of the preview events, as well as reopening weekend, are a celebration of the opening of our architecture and an opportunity to showcase the ways the renovation supports and strengthens our work with and for the University and the community." Duke said.
At the previews, guests will see two new collection galleries, as well as an installation related to this year's Common Book, "Between the World and Me." Four other galleries will also be reinstalled for viewing, with live music and refreshments available to those in attendance.
Reopening weekend will then follow suit on October 15 and 16, which will be free and open to the public. The museum will host not only the newly reinstalled galleries, but also a cross-campus progressive music concert entitled "Resonant Vessels" on Saturday and a free pancake picnic at Central Court on Sunday.
Celka Straughn, director of academic programs at the museum, said she
"It's been very hard not to have that access, but we work with the museum because we enjoy the works of art and engaging with everyone who comes," Straughn said. "That's something we really missed over the past year and a half."
is excited to finally see the culmination of the "Phase I" renovation effort during opening weekend.
The reopening also means that the museum will be able to begin the new integrated arts research initiative, a major grant given by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation that will provide faculty, undergraduate and graduate fellowships.
These fellowships will align with the museum's focus in research, a chance for interdisciplinary studies in the arts to go beyond what one sees in a gallery space or exhibition.
The end of "Phase I" also signals the next step of improvements: a yet publicly-announced "Phase II." No dates are known for
this second stage of renovations, though Straughn said part of the plan will involving further expansion of the museum's space and capabilities.
"The museum was built in 1978 and since, the collection has grown tremendously. Not only because there is more works of art, but the staff has grown, too," she said.
The continued rise in popularity of the museum has outgrown its structure, and with more K-12 programs and research opportunities around the corner, Straughn said to expect major additions some time in the future, including a café/ restaurant area for visitors.
More information on the "Phase I" renovations can be found at the Spencer Museum website. Check out their program & events calendar for more on opening weekend activities.
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Over the course of the last decade, social media networks like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram have sparked an ongoing debate about the positive and negative effects of so-called "indirect" communication. And with much about social media use still left to be researched, Jeffrey Hall, a University professor of communication studies,
took it upon himself to study its impact.
Hall's findings in their entirety can be found in his recently published journal, which includes three main self-designed studies that reinforce his conclusions. Social media being a neutral social factor is one conclusion interpreted from a wide array of subjects Hall studied, including students of the University.
"Part of the purpose [of the journal] is to say
millennials aren't totally dependent on social media when they want to have an interaction," Hall said. "When they want to have a real interaction, they actually do seek out face-to-face and phone contact."
In summary, what Hall explains in his journal is that active social media users can still differentiate forms of interaction, and on average, will not use social media as their first and main source for communication.
He also details why there is such a polarizing view of social media.
"There is an assumption that social media is replacing real-life interaction, and that doesn't seem to be a case in the studies." Hall said.
The professor found that while users do spend much of their time on these networks, a majority of it is spent observing, much like the everyday act of looking around.
"Whether it'd be on your computer or on your mobile device, you are basically looking in for a moment just to look at people," Hall said. "You are watching people, and most of the people you are watching are people you know in some way."
Hall said there are exceptions but he characterizes all of these interactions as being in the "social space," an activity that does not differ much from what people have been doing since the early days of communication.
Emily Vietti, a fourthyear doctoral student studying communication studies, researches social media closely in regards to political communication. She said she follows much of Hall's work and said his findings mean social media platforms aren't a replacement for other types of communication.
Another aspect of the research Hall has done recently involves how the negative stigma toward social media use manifests.
"These interactions are an accompaniment to continue to connect with people in our lives, but not a replacement for other types of social interaction," Vietti said.
What's tricky, Hall said,
is that its overall effect is
still unclear. While he has found that people aren't using social media to replace real-life interaction, there is still a question that remains—are more people turning to social media to fix their problems, or is social media negatively affecting people's general well-being?
Marissa Wiley, a third-year doctoral student from Leavenworth, said that while the act of scrolling through social media might not be hurtful, people's comparative nature can cause negative effects to their well-being.
"We might be keeping tabs on those we are connected to, but as we create our social circles online, it is in our human nature that we are driven to compare ourselves to others." Wiley said. "So while I might go through my newsfeed and mindlessly like or comment a post, I have already engaged in a social comparison that could either positively or negatively affect my overall well-being."
Hall said this research, and studies in the future, will add to the conversation on social media, and that his study is meant to mitigate the assumptions people may have toward the topic.
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Harry Giles and Josh Jackson were regarded as two of the best prospects in their class last year. On ESPN's top 100 list for high school prospects, Giles was listed as the overall No. 1 and Jackson was No. 2.
Standing at 6-foot-10, Giles is a force down low on the offensive and defensive side of the ball. He is insanely athletic and has hops for days. His size is amazing for a power forward.
But at Duke, I believe Harry Giles will have a more successful freshman year than Jackson.
Giles is considered to be the number one pick in the NBA Draft next year and it is easy to see why.
He looks like an NBA player, as the scouts are already drooling over him before he has even entered his freshman season at Duke.
Giles' presence will need to be felt right away for Duke from the first game. Giles fits the forward position the
Blue Devils will need to make a push in March, filling the hole left by Brandon Ingram, who entered the NBA Draft this offseason. Giles and Grayson Allen will make for a deadly dual threat for Duke this season.
Giles has the potential necessary to have a breakout season and will help out Allen."
The opportunity is there for Giles; Josh Jackson, on the other hand, has a lot of potential as well. However, Jackson isn't being forced into a starting spot. Devonte' Graham and Frank Mason III are the two players that the Jayhawks will rely on most next season. But Jackson could surprise some other players as well. Jackson will have a great season, but Giles looks like the better breakout candidate.
There might be some argument against Giles with Duke's top recruiting class this year
that consists of Jayson Tatum, Frank Jackson, and Marques Bolden. But all of these freshman are still unproven in a game, leaving the door open for Giles to make a big splash.
The veteran presence on Kansas' roster does not pressure Jackson into having to step up right away. Graham took over as the prolific scorer late last season for the Jayhawks and I do not see any reason why that would change. Jackson could be a very high pick in the draft next year depending on how his season at KU goes.
There is every reason to think that Harry Giles will have a great freshman season with the Blue Devils. Giles seems to have more pressure on him to do something big for the Blue Devils and I think that he will respond well. His highlights, stats, and measurables show that he has the opportunity to be a great player not only in college but at the next level. Giles has the potential necessary to have a breakout season and will help out Allen.
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In the 2016-17 college basketball season, people all over the country will have a close eye on two standout freshmen: Josh Jackson and Harry Giles.
Last year, ESPN.com listed Giles as the No.1 recruit of 2016 while Jackson was listed as the No.1 on 247sports.com and Rivals com.
In order to truly compare the two players, you must first take a look at their statistics. In Jackson's 2014-15 high school season, he posted astounding numbers, averaging 31.2 points, 17.6 rebounds, 5.4 assists and 2.3 steals per game. This was Jackson's first of two seasons at Prolific Prep in Napa, California. In comparison to Jackson, Giles averaged 23 points, 11 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 blocks per game in his 2014-15 season.
To be fair, in terms of scoring, Giles and Jackson play two very different positions. Giles is a 6-foot-10 power forward while Jackson is a 6-foot-7 small forward, a position that typically gets more scoring opportunities.
Although this may be true, it makes Jackson's 17.6 rebounds per game look more impressive compared to Giles's 11 rebounds per game . One would imagine that a 6-foot-10 big man would pull in more rebounds than a 6-foot-7 small forward.
An explanation for this would be Jackson's incredible athleticism. His ability to consistently hustle throughout an entire game and appear to still be full of energy is remarkable. In the 2016 McDonald's All-American game, Jackson scored 19 points and grabbed 4 rebounds for the West. He would go on to take home the Co-MVP award along with Duke commit Frank Jackson.
Another aspect of Jackson's game is his vertical and determination to get to the rim. Both of these were
on full display at the 2016 McDonald's All-American Jamfest dunk contest:
In any sport, one thing that teams look at when evaluating a player's potential is injuries. Giles tore his ACL for a second time in his left knee last year and was forced to sit out the 2015-16 season at Oak Hill Academy. This will be a large obstacle that Giles will have to overcome and is something that could have a significant impact on his game.
For Giles, it may also be difficult to get the production he is used to this upcoming season with Duke signing top 2016 recruits Jayson Tatum, Frank Jackson and Marques Bolden.
At the end of the day, both Jackson and Giles have exceptional talent that doesn't come around often. However, in terms of who will have the better freshman year, Jackson's athleticism and scoring ability will allow him to outshine Giles and become a dominant force in college basketball.
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The lengthy NFL preseason has struck again, this time attacking a familiar injury target.
Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo sustained yet another injury, this one on the third play of Dallas' third preseason game against Seattle. Romo took a hit from Seahawks' defensive end Cliff Avril that sent him directly to the ground rolling around in agony.
Cowboys fans and early fantasy football drafters held their breath watching the star quarterback go down. The news was a gut-punch for the entire Cowboys organization.
Dallas coach Jason Garrett revealed that Romo broke a bone in his back and is expected to be out for 6-10 weeks. According to NFL insider Ian Rapoport, Ro-
mo's best-case scenario is to return by the middle of the season.
Next in line is rookie quarterback Dak Prescott from Mississippi State. This means the Cowboys will open the season featuring a rookie quarterback and a rookie halfback, Ezekiel Elliot.
Cowboys fans and early fantasy football drafters held their breath watching the star quarterback go down."
This most recent injury to Romo is a small part of a much bigger problem, the ridiculous length of the NFL preseason.
son football putting multiple teams at a serious disadvantage before week one comes around.
Every year star players get injured before playing even one snap of regular sea-
It's tough on coaches, other players, but especially on the casual fans who pay extremely high prices to see these players that are now confined to street clothes on the sideline.
Packers star wide receiver Jordy Nelson was a victim of a serious preseason injury before the 2015 season after tearing his ACL, just days after Panthers wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin tore his ACL. Both were kept off the field for the entire season.
There is absolutely no reason to play four games in the preseason. The NFL needs to cut two preseason games and start the regular season earlier, or take the two games and move them to the regular season, then give teams one additional bye week.
Sure, football is a highspeed physical game, and these injuries can absolutely happen at any time. But when we are consistently seeing top-tier players go down in preseason games,
something has to change.
I understand that there is never a convenient time to get injured; however, if athletes are enduring these unfortunate injuries, it should at least be in a contest where
the outcome matters.
Shake off the offseason rust in training camp, give these injury-prone stars a break and cut two preseason NFL games.
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KU learns about more than basketball in Europe
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On July 14, a Tunisian terrorist deliberately drove a truck into a crowd celebrating French holiday Bastille Day in Nice, France, killing 86 people and injuring 307 others. The attack took place roughly two blocks from "La Méridien," the four-star hotel in which the Kansas women's basketball team would stay at for their foreign tour of France and Switzerland only a month later.
Kansas competed four times during the tour in games against Nice Select (France), Sion Select (Switzerland) and twice against the AMW All Stars (France). The Jayhawks went 4-0 outscoring their opponents 372-172 in those four games combined.
"It's the educational value of [the trip] in general, we visited the memorial in Nice and obviously [the memory] was really, really fresh and we talked about that as a team," coach Brandon Schneider said.
"They put together teams for us because they knew we were going over there. Some
"I told them, 'If we were in Honolulu we'd be going to Pearl Harbor, if we were in Oklahoma City we'd be going downtown and you're getting a lot more out of it than team chemistry and basketball,'" Schneider said.
of the games weren't as high of a level as we thought they would be," senior forward Jada Brown said. "It was definitely fun just to get out there, play together and compete."
You're getting a lot more out of it than team chemistry and basketball."
"Obviously with the 24-second shot clock the game plays a lot quicker," Schneider said. "I like that on an offensive rebound the clock resets to 14 so you better have a short-clock offense."
While the second-year coach thought the game played quicker and liked the 14-second reset, Schneider isn't ready to see a 24-second shot clock in NCAA basketball.
Brandon Schneider Women's basketball coach
The team was in for a challenge adjusting to the differences between NCAA and international FIBA rules they had to play under in France and Switzerland. The main differences include a 24-second shot clock (instead of 30) and an extended three-point line and the inability to call a timeout during live-ball action.
the men even a five-second change this year is a big difference,"Schneider said.
"I think even if you talk to
Away from the hardwood, the team engaged in many of the usual tourist activities associated with France and Switzerland including visiting the Eiffel Tower, Lake Geneva and shopping in Paris.
"Some people were super into the Eiffel Tower and some other people were super simplistic and just wanted to lay on the beach," Brown said.
Sophomore guard Kylee Kopatich participated in a unique escapade: paddle boarding in Switzerland.
"With the mountains in the back it was just the greatest thing," Kopatich said. "It was pretty hard and I went with the other two Sydneys (guard Sydney Benoit and forward Sydney Umeri) and they fell quite a bit but I didn't fall once."
Kansas will now turn its attention to "Late night in the Phog," the unofficial start of the college basketball season on October 1. The Jayhawks open the regular season on November 13 with a game against Missouri State and Big 12 play on a date to be named later.
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Kansas volleyball sweeps Bulldog Invitational
▶ TIFFANY LITTLER
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No. 5 Kansas volleyball (3-0) will be leaving Mississippi undefeated after defeating Eastern Washington early Saturday (25-13, 25-15, 25-21) and Lamar (25-17, 25-14, 25-9) later in the day. The Jayhawks won in three-straight sets in each of the three matches of the tournament.
"We matched their effort with some good defensive intensity," Kansas coach Ray Bechard said of Mississippi State in a press release. "I thought our defense probably out-shined our offensive performance."
After struggling with service errors Friday night against Mississippi State, the Jayhawks came back
with a total of five aces in just the first set of the match against Eastern Washington. Junior outside hitter Madison Rigdon recorded three on her own.
Freshman outside hitter Ashley Smith recorded her first career block in the second set, while redshirt freshman defensive specialist Allie Nelson subbed in for the first time of her collegiate career.
In the second match of the day, Kansas dominated both defensively and offensively. Lamar was held to a .035 hitting percentage and zero service aces. Then Kansas went on an 8-0 run to start the third set.
The tournament championship was Kansas's sixthstraight non-conference tournament championship. Along with being crowned
champions of the Bulldog Invitational, several other individual awards were handed out to Kansas.
Junior right-side hitter Kelsie Payne, junior setter Ainise Havili, and senior middle blocker Tayler Soucie made the All-Tournament Team. Senior Cassie Wait was named Outstanding Libero, while the tournament MVP award was given to Rigdon.
["Rigdon] created a lot of opportunities for our team and scored points in many different ways whether attacking, serving, or blocking," Bechard said. "Very deserving of MVP honors."
Next up for the Jayhawks will be the start of the Kansas Invitational versus Chicago State on Friday, September 2 at 12 p.m.
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David Beaty looks on from the sideline during a Kansas football game.
Garland, Texas is his home. His work as a receivers coach at Texas A&M helped him land his first head coaching gig. There's no denying he has special ties to the communities in his home state.
Kansas football coach David Beaty has strong ties to the state of Texas.
Trace Cochrun Menchaca, a native of Jersey Village, Texas, posted a "Throwback Thursday" post today on Facebook that was a tribute to Beaty, who was visiting family in Houston in 2013 when he met the Menchacas.
But to one mother, he will always be known as "the man in the blue shirt" who saved her son's life.
Trace's son, Max, fell
through a trampoline at Cosmic Jump, an indoor trampoline park in Houston. Beaty, who was also there at the time, dove in after him. The post shows a picture of Beaty in the aforementioned blue shirt, helping the boy through a grand mal seizure, which usually consists of loss of consciousness and violent muscle contractions.
Not only was Beaty able to rescue the boy, but he was also there for him during court sessions and police meetings.
"I believe he saved Max's life," Trace saves in her post.
According to the Houston Chronicle, Max also suffered traumatic brain injury after fracturing his skull at the Houston trampoline park. Max still struggles with "balance and abstract reasoning." In February, his family was
awarded $11.5 million in compensatory and punitive damages.
"He talked to him, comforted him, reassured him, and held him tight during his grand mal seizures," Trace said. "He talked to Max about sports and specifically football."
Trace and her son will be guests at Memorial Stadium this season when the team takes on Oklahoma State on October 22.
"The man in the blue shirt is our hero," Trace said. "He also happens to be the head football coach at Kansas. His name is David Beaty. David Beaty saved my son's life."
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KU alumnus Kyle Clemons earns gold medal in Rio
▶ ADAM SCHERZER
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An Olympic gold has been a long time coming for former Kansas track star Kyle Clemons. He has gone from winning multiple state championships in high school to becoming a second-team All-American and setting team records at the University of Kansas to becoming a gold medalist
for Team USA in the 2016 Rio Olympics.
Clemons, 26, graduated in 2013 and has been training for this opportunity ever since. When Clemons was at Kansas, he and track and field coach Stanley Redwine put together a plan. Redwine has helped train Clemons through this process since then.
"He pretty much told me I need to grow up."
Clemons said. "I had to rededicate myself and reshift my focus."
gold in the finals.
Clemons won gold in the 4x400 meter relay along with teammates LaShawn Merritt, Gil Roberts, David Verburg, Tony McQuay and Arman Hall. Yes, that is more than four runners. Clemons helped Team USA in the semifinals, but cheered from the sidelines as his teammates took the
Clemons ran the third leg of the semifinal relay and posted a split time of 44.98 seconds. This position in the relay was actually one that he preferred because he said the first leg was more of an "open 400" and the anchor had to be "mentally tough."
He's not looking ahead to Tokyo in 2020 quite yet, but instead towards his
"I like to take it year by year and the World Championships are in London next year," Clemons said.
immediate next event.
After all, an Olympics can be pretty tolling both physically and mentally. To get back and prepared for the World Championships, Clemons plans to keep training here in Lawrence at Rock Chalk Park.
Clemons has not had the time or desire to fully enshrine and display his medal, so instead it's sitting in his car's glove box, where people who ask can see it. Let's just hope his car's security system is top-notch.
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