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THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
THE STUDENT VOICE SINCE 1904
Nick Herren remembered for loyalty and passion
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The Jayhawks were announced as the fifth-overall seed during Sunday's NCAA Selection Show, the highest seed the Jayhawks have received in program history. The sustained success over the season has put the Jayhawks in a position to host tournament games, and potentially regional games.
"I think we get a little bit ahead of the game there if we keep talking about top four seeds," coach Ray Bechard said. "You have to win two in the first weekend to even worry about being a host."
Prior to this, there was
Ray Bechard Volleyball Coach
To compare Horejsi to other volleyball teams in the Big 12, Texas' Gregory Gymnasium holds 4,000. TCU's Recreation Center holds 1,900. Baylor, Kansas State, West Virginia, Texas Tech and Iowa State all share their facilities with other athletic teams, each of which have capacities
anything for granted. A fiveseed still could be a potential regional host."
"We have not discussed moving to Allen Fieldhouse, because we love Horejsi. It provides a very intimate, rowdy atmosphere that benefits our volleyball team," Marchiony said. "But we have talked about expanding Horejsi if we can. So we are looking at some plans. We are talking to donors. We want to expand it to at least 3,000 seats."
The first match of the NCAA tournament at Horejsi Family Athletics Center will begin Thursday at 4 p.m. between Northern Iowa and Creighton, both 2016 Kansas opponents. The Jayhawks will play Samford at 6:30 p.m. Winners of the Thursday matches will play on Friday at 6:30 p.m. for a spot in the Sweet Sixteen.
Hosting an NCAA tournament match is very different than a regular season match when it comes to the
put all our time and energy to try to win two this weekend."
Edited by Chandler Boese
But KU Athletics does not want to make this a permanent solution to the overcrowding problem.
you know hea be in tront leading the way."
Alex Cole got to know Herren when he first joined the same fraternity at the University in 2013. Although Cole has since transferred to Texas Tech University, he said he kept in touch with Herren and that he was "one of those people you'll never forget."
"When you look back on his college career, all those people you met, there's that select few you'll never forget, you'll always remember, and Nick was one of those people," Cole said. "The impact he made on people's' lives, wheth-
was joined by over 30 others who, upon learning of the news, had rushed to Herren's side.
A vigil to honor Herren will be held Thursday evening at 8 p.m. at the University Campanile. Richmond, who is organizing the event, expects more than 200 people to attend.
He said he will remember Herren as someone who "lived and loved so fiercely."
"He was a guy who just loved getting down in the trenches and doing work, no matter what it was, and he always did it with a smile on his face," Richmond said. "That's who Nick was."
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U nprecededent. That was the word Kansas volleyball used frequently to describe its 2015 season. The Jayhawks started off 20-0 before falling to Texas, one of the two teams that brought them their three losses. Kansas went on to make the NCAA Volleyball
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the seeding, but is looking forward more to playing on her home court.
It's super exciting and just to get
"It's awesome," Wait said. "It's super exciting and just to get to play more games in Horejsi, you know, being a senior that's really special."
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YOUR ROOMMATE:
Whether you love or hate your roommate, the fact of the matter is you both live together, so think about something you can both use. A couple of on sale DVDs paired with popcorn or candy can be a fun gift that you can also "borrow" later.
THAT FRIEND OF A FRIEND:
Everyone has that work acquaintance or almost friend that you're not quite sure what to get. Something small and do-it-yourself, like holiday-themed treats, are always a good option. Also they're easy to hand out in bulk, perfect for the people you're friendly with, but not that friendly with.
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You probably know them better than anyone, so try to get creative. Keep in mind that sometimes the thought counts more than the price tag, so try to pick something that is meaningful to the both of you. Tickets to their favorite band, a silly T-shirt you both laughed at once, or a souvenir from a trip together are all solid options.
YOUR PARENTS:
Chances are you won't buy your parents anything they can't buy themselves, so why not take the opportunity to spend time together? A day at the spa, the movies, or simply playing a new card game can mean more to parents than a tie or scented candle. Consider chipping in with other family members to offset high prices.
Why should animals miss out on the holiday spirit? Show your pet that they're part of the family and get them some treats, a new toy, or a new bed. For your own amusement as well as Fido's, a holiday sweater for your pet would not be out of place.
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The new-look Jayhawks could hardly have looked better as senior guard Frank Mason III tallied another game with 20 or more points. Kansas steamrolled UNC Asheville at Allen Fieldhouse, 95-57.
"I thought Lagerald and Udoka were two of the big reasons why we played better," Self said after the game, regarding his choice to start Vick and Azubuike. "They both earned the right to get the opportunity."
Vick led the team in
The backcourt trio of Josh Jackson, Mason and Devonte' Graham remained intact, yet forward Udoka Azubuike and guard Lagerald Vick replaced forwards Landen Lucas and Carlton Bragg Jr.
The Jayhawks' backcourt trio continued to impress, combining for 41 of Kansas' 95 points. Mason led the team in scoring with 21 points.
Kansas started strong, with Azubuike and Vick contributing five of Kansas' first 10 points. Jackson and Mason began to take over, scoring nine more points between them, until Kansas went on a scoreless streak for four minutes, allowing UNC Asheville to bring the game back to 14-12.
Kansas continued to pull ahead as the game went on, with Graham acting as quarterback for the Jayhawks, dishing out a career-high 11 assists.
That was the closest UNC Asheville came to competing with Kansas, as the Jayhawks closed out the half on a 33-9 run.
show its improvement in three-point shooting, as Mason drilled 5-of-5 from beyond the arc and the Jayhawks finished shooting 62 percent from the three.
The scoring onslaught from starters like Jackson, who recorded his fifth straight game in double digits, allowed Self to reduce their minutes after a grueling road trip to start the season.
Kansas returns to the court Tuesday night against Long Beach State in Allen Fieldhouse at 7 p.m.
With 7:23 left to play, Kansas led 82-43. Self switched out the starters to allow forwards Dwight Coleby and Mitch Lightfoot and guards Tyler Self, Tucker Vang and Clay Young.
took a 20-3 lead into halftime behind 160 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns. On the Wildcats' first drive, fullback Winston Dimel scampered into the end zone for his first touchdown of the day after Ertz broke free for a 21-yard gain on the previous play.
As for the Jayhawks, the only positive of the first half was their opening drive, which went 11 plays for 58 yards and was capped off with a 34-yard field goal from senior kicker Matthew Wyman.
K-State running back Alex Barnes, who had four touchdowns against Baylor last week, produced one of two K-State second-quarter touchdowns with his 31-yard score. Barnes led all rushers with 103 yards on 10 carries.
Kansas freshman quarterback Carter Stanley threw
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As for the Jayhawks, the only positive of the first half was their opening drive."
However, Hubener would return with 4:18 remaining in the third quarter, and on the first play of the fourth quarter, he gave the Wildcats their fourth rushing touchdown of the day when he inched in for a one-yard score.
Still, the Wildcats didn't miss a beat rushing the football against the Jayhawks. Quarterback Alex Delton came in and followed suit, rushing for 50 yards on 10 carries. He did not attempt a pass while in at quarterback.
The Wildcats won the time of possession handily, controlling the ball for 36:23. The Jayhawks possessed the ball for only 23:37.
Kansas allowed 342 total rushing yards and 5.9 yards per carry.
went 10 plays for 75 yards in a fourth-quarter drive, which finished with a touchdown throw from Stanley to senior fullback Michael Zumica.
Stanley, the lone bright spot for the Jayhawks who found a hot hand in the second half, completed 24-of-44 passes for 302 yards and two touchdowns, but he fumbled on the final drive of the game and left the game with an apparent shoulder injury.
The Jayhawks finished their season improving upon last season when they went winless overall and in the Big 12.
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1-1lb. bag pretzels
1/2 cup oil
1-1 oz. pkg. ranch dressing
1 tbsp. garlic powder
1 tbsp. lemon pepper
1 1/2 tsbp. cayenne pepper
Mix together and put into pan. Bake at 250 for one hour, stirring every 15 min.
RUSSIAN TEA
2 cups sugar
1 3/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
2 cups orange flavored drink mix
3/4 tsp. cloves
1 pkg. lemon drink mix
1/2 cups instant iced tea
1 small pkg. red hots
Combine ingredients well; store in airtight covered container. Use two heaping teaspoonfuls per one cup boiling water."Puts a little zip back in your body," according to Loveign Ostrander in the Elmont United Methodist Church cookbook.
POWER BARS
4 cups peanut/cashew/almond butter
2 cups chocolate chips semisweet
2 cups honey
3 Tbsp butter (unsalt ed)
2 cups sunflower seeds (unsalted)
11/3 cups powdered milk
8 cups oats
Put all ingredients in a large bowl and mix. Scoop into balls and put on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 for eight-10 minutes. Makes a large recipe. Keep extras in the freezer.
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The Jayhawks were announced as the fifth-overall seed during Sunday's NCAA Selection Show, the highest seed the Jayhawks have received in program history. The sustained success over the season has put the Jayhawks in a position to host tournament games, and potentially regional games.
"I think we get a little bit ahead of the game there if we keep talking about top four seeds," coach Ray Bechard said. "You have to win two in the first weekend to even worry about being a host."
To compare Horejsi to other volleyball teams in the Big 12, Texas' Gregory Gymnasium holds 4.000. TCU's Recreation Center holds 1,900. Baylor, Kansas State, West Virginia, Texas Tech and Iowa State all share their facilities with other athletic teams, each of which have capacities
anything for granted. A fiveseed still could be a potential regional host."
Ray Bechard Volleyball Coach
Prior to this, there was
"We have not discussed moving to Allen Fieldhouse, because we love Horejsi. It provides a very intimate, rowdy atmosphere that benefits our volleyball team," Marchiony said. "But we have talked about expanding Horejsi if we can. So we are looking at some plans. We are talking to donors. We want to expand it to at least 3,000 seats."
But KU Atnietics does not want to make this a permanent solution to the overcrowding problem.
put all our time and energy to try to win two this weekend."
Hosting an NCAA tournament match is very different than a regular season match when it comes to the
The first match of the NCAA tournament at Horejsi Family Athletics Center will begin Thursday at 4 p.m. between Northern Iowa and Creighton, both 2016 Kansas opponents. The Jayhawks will play Samford at 6:30 p.m. Winners of the Thursday matches will play on Friday at 6:30 p.m. for a spot in the Sweet Sixteen.
-Edited by Chandler Boese
you know he'd be in front leading the way."
Alex Cole got to know Herren when he first joined the same fraternity at the University in 2013. Although Cole has since transferred to Texas Tech University, he said he kept in touch with Herren and that he was "one of those people you'll never forget."
"When you look back on his college career, all those people you met, there's that select few you'll never forget, you'll always remember, and Nick was one of those people," Cole said. "The impact he made on people's' lives, wheth-
was joined by over 30 others who, upon learning of the news, had rushed to Herren's side.
A vigil to honor Herren will be held Thursday evening at 8 p.m. at the University Campanile. Richmond, who is organizing the event, expects more than 200 people to attend.
He said he will remember Herren as someone who "lived and loved so fiercely."
"He was a guy who just loved getting down in the trenches and doing work, no matter what it was, and he always did it with a smile on his face." Richmond said. "That's who Nick was."
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OPINION...4
ARTS & CULTURE...9
SPORTS...12
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unprecedented. That was the word Kansas vol
That was the word Kansas volleyball used frequently to describe its 2015 season. The Jayhawks started off 20-0 before falling to Texas, one of the two teams that brought them their three losses. Kansas went on to
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the seeding, but is looking forward more to playing on her home court.
"It's awesome," Wait said. "It's super exciting and just to get to play more games in Horejsi, you know, being a senior that's really special."
It's super exciting
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board tor Kansas game against UNC Asheville Friday night.
The new-look Jayhawks could hardly have looked better as senior guard Frank Mason III tallied another game with 20 or more points. Kansas steamrolled UNC Asheville at Allen Fieldhouse, 95-57.
The backcourt trio of Josh Jackson, Mason and Devonte' Graham remained intact, yet forward Udoka Azubuike and guard Lagerald Vick replaced forwards Landen Lucas and Carlton Bragg Jr.
"I thought Lagerald and Udoka were two of the big reasons, why we played better," Self said after the game, regarding his choice to start Vick and Azubuike. "They both earned the right to get the opportunity."
Vick led the team in
The Jayhawks' backcourt trio continued to impress, combining for 41 of Kansas' 95 points. Mason led the team in scoring with 21 points.
Kansas started strong, with Azubuike and Vick contributing five of Kansas' first 10 points. Jackson and Mason began to take over, scoring nine more points between them, until Kansas went on a scoreless streak for four minutes, allowing UNC Asheville to bring the game back to 14-12.
That was the closest UNC Asheville came to competing with Kansas, as the Jayhawks closed out the half on a 33-9 run.
Kansas continued to pull ahead as the game went on, with Graham acting as quarterback for the Jayhawks, dishing out a career-high 11 assists.
show its improvement in three-point shooting, as Mason drilled 5-of-5 from beyond the arc and the Jayhawks finished shooting 62 percent from the three.
With 7:23 left to play, Kansas led 82-43. Self switched out the starters to allow forwards Dwight Coleby and Mitch Lightfoot and guards Tyler Self, Tucker Vang and Clay Young.
The scoring onslaught from starters like Jackson, who recorded his fifth straight game in double digits, allowed Self to reduce their minutes after a grueling road trip to start the season.
Kansas returns to the court Tuesday night against Long Beach State in Allen Fieldhouse at 7 p.m.
K-State running back Alex Barnes, who had four touchdowns against Baylor last week, produced one of two K-State second-quarter touchdowns with his 31-yard score. Barnes led all rushers with 103 yards on 10 carries.
took a 20-3 lead into halftime behind 160 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns. On the Wildcats' first drive, fullback Winston Dimel scampered into the end zone for his first touchdown of the day after Ertz broke free for a 21-yard gain on the previous play.
As for the Jayhawks, the only positive of the first half was their opening drive, which went 11 plays for 58 yards and was capped off with a 34-yard field goal from senior kicker Matthew Wyman.
Kansas freshman quarterback Carter Stanley threw
third quarter.
were 10 plays for 75 yards in a fourth-quarter drive,which finished with a touchdown throw from Stanley to senior fullback Michael Zunica.
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As for the Jayhawks, the only positive of the first half was their opening drive."
However, Hubener would return with 4:18 remaining in the third quarter, and on the first play of the fourth quarter, he gave the Wildcats their fourth rushing touchdown of the day when he inched in for a one-yard score.
Still, the Wildcats didn't miss a beat rushing the football against the Jayhawks. Quarterback Alex Delton came in and followed suit, rushing for 50 yards on 10 carries. He did not attempt a pass while in at quarterback.
The Wildcats won the time of possession handily, controlling the ball for 36:23. The Jayhawks possessed the ball for only 23:37.
Kansas allowed 342 total rushing yards and 5.9 yards per carry.
Stanley, the lone bright spot for the Jayhawks who found a hot hand in the second half, completed 24-of-44 passes for 302 yards and two touchdowns, but he fumbled on the final drive of the game and left the game with an apparent shoulder injury.
The Jayhawks finished their season improving upon last season when they went winless overall and in the Big 12.
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The Jayhawks were announced as the fifth-overall seed during Sunday's NCAA Selection Show, the highest seed the Jayhawks have received in program history. The sustained success over the season has put the Jayhawks in a position to host tournament games, and potentially regional games.
"I think we get a little bit ahead of the game there if we keep talking about top four seeds," coach Ray Bechard said. "You have to win two in the first weekend to even worry about being a host."
Prior to this, there was
To compare Horejsi to other volleyball teams in the Big 12, Texas' Gregory Gymnasium holds 4.000. TCU's Recreation Center holds 1,900. Baylor, Kansas State, West Virginia, Texas Tech and Iowa State all share their facilities with other athletic teams, each of which have capacities
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anything tor granted. A fiveseed still could be a potential regional host."
"We have not discussed moving to Allen Fieldhouse, because we love Horejsi. It provides a very intimate, rowdy atmosphere that benefits our volleyball team," Marchiony said. "But we have talked about expanding Horejsi if we can. So we are looking at some plans. We are talking to donors. We want to expand it to at least 3,000 seats."
Hosting an NCAA tournament match is very different than a regular season match when it comes to the
The first match of the NCAA tournament at Horejsi Family Athletics Center will begin Thursday at 4 p.m. between Northern Iowa and Creighton, both 2016 Kansas opponents. The Jayhawks will play Samford at 6:30 p.m. Winners of the Thursday matches will play on Friday at 6:30 p.m. for a spot in the Sweet Sixteen.
-Edited by Chandler Boese
But KU Athletics does not want to make this a permanent solution to the overcrowding problem.
put an our time and energy to try to win two this weekend."
you know he'd be in front leading the way."
Alex Cole got to know Herren when he first joined the same fraternity at the University in 2013. Although Cole has since transferred to Texas Tech University, he said he kept in touch with Herren and that he was "one of those people you'll never forget."
"When you look back on his college career, all those people you met, there's that select few you'll never forget, you'll always remember, and Nick was one of those people," Cole said. "The impact he made on people's' lives, wheth-
was joined by over 30 others who, upon learning of the news, had rushed to Herren's side.
A vigil to honor Herren will be held Thursday evening at 8 p.m. at the University Campanile. Richmond, who is organizing the event, expects more than 200 people to attend.
He said he will remember Herren as someone who "lived and loved so fiercely."
"He was a guy who just loved getting down in the trenches and doing work, no matter what it was, and he always did it with a smile on his face," Richmond said. "That's who Nick was."
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OPINION...4
ARTS & CULTURE...9
SPORTS...12
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"It's awesome," Wait said. "It's super exciting and just to get to play more games in Horejsi, you know, being a senior that's really special."
It's super exciting
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Tea is always a great way to unwind but knowing you're drinking high-end, organic, fair-trade blooming rosebud tea is even better.
You sleep in your bed every night, why not treat yourself to some high-quality sheets?
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The new-look Jayhawks could hardly have looked better as senior guard Frank Mason III tallied another game with 20 or more points. Kansas steamrolled UNC Asheville at Allen Fieldhouse, 95-57.
The backcourt trio of Josh Jackson, Mason and Devonte' Graham remained intact, yet forward Udoka Azubuike and guard Lagerald Vick replaced forwards Landen Lucas and Carlton Bragg Jr.
"I thought Lagerald and Udoka were two of the big reasons, why we played better," Self said after the game, regarding his choice to start Vick and Azubuike. "They both earned the right to get the opportunity."
Vick led the team in
The Jayhawks' backcourt trio continued to impress, combining for 41 of Kansas' 95 points. Mason led the team in scoring with 21 points.
Kansas started strong, with Azubuike and Vick contributing five of Kansas' first 10 points. Jackson and Mason began to take over, scoring nine more points between them, until Kansas went on a scoreless streak for four minutes, allowing UNC Asheville to bring the game back to 14-12.
That was the closest UNC Asheville came to competing with Kansas, as the Jayhawks closed out the half on a 33-9 run.
Kansas continued to pull ahead as the game went on, with Graham; acting as quarterback for the Jayhawks, dishing out a career-high 11 assists.
As for the Jayhawks, the only positive of the first half was their opening drive, which went 11 plays for 58 yards and was capped off with a 34-yard field goal from senior kicker Matthew Wyman.
The scoring onslaught from starters like Jackson, who recorded his fifth straight game in double digits, allowed Self to reduce their minutes after a grueling road trip to start the season.
show its improvement in three-point shooting, as Mason drilled 5-of-5 from beyond the arc and the Jayhawks finished shooting 62 percent from the three.
With 7:23 left to play, Kansas led 82-43. Self switched out the starters to allow forwards Dwight Coleby and Mitch Lightfoot and guards Tyler Tucker, Tucker Vang and Clay Young.
Kansas freshman quarterback Carter Stanley threw
Kansas returns to the court Tuesday night against Long Beach State in Allen Fieldhouse at 7 p.m.
took a 20-3 lead into halftime behind 160 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns. On the Wildcats' first drive, fullback Winston Dimel scampered into the end zone for his first touchdown of the day after Ertz broke free for a 21-yard gain on the previous play.
K-State running back Alex Barnes, who had four touchdowns against Baylor last week, produced one of two K-State second-quarter touchdowns with his 31-yard score. Barnes led all rushers with 103 yards on 10 carries.
However, Hubener would return with 4:18 remaining in the third quarter, and on the first play of the fourth quarter, he gave the Wildcats their fourth rushing touchdown of the day when he inched in for a one-yard score.
As for the Jayhawks, the only positive of the first half was their opening drive."
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Still, the Wildcats didn't miss a beat rushing the football against the Jayhawks. Quarterback Alex Delton came in and followed suit, rushing for 50 yards on 10 carries. He did not attempt a pass while in at quarterback.
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were 10 plays for 75 yards in a fourth-quarter drive, which finished with a touchdown throw from Stanley to senior fullback Michael Zunica.
The Wildcats won the time of possession handily, controlling the ball for 36:23. The Jayhawks possessed the ball for only 23:37.
Kansas allowed 342 total rushing yards and 5.9 yards per carry.
Stanley, the lone bright spot for the Jayhawks who found a hot hand in the second half, completed 24-of-44 passes for 302 yards and two touchdowns, but he fumbled on the final drive of the game and left the game with an apparent shoulder injury.
The Jayhawks finished their season improving upon last season when they went winless overall and in the Big 12.
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The Jayhawks were announced as the fifth-overall seed during Sunday's NCAA Selection Show, the highest seed the Jayhawks have received in program history. The sustained success over the season has put the Jayhawks in a position to host tournament games, and potentially regional games.
"I think we get a little bit ahead of the game there if we keep talking about top four seeds," coach Ray Bechard said. "You have to win two in the first weekend to even worry about being a host."
Prior to this, there was
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anything for granted. A five-seed still could be a potential regional host."
To compare Horejsi to other volleyball teams in the Big 12, Texas' Gregory Gymnasium holds 4,000. TCU's Recreation Center holds 1,900. Baylor, Kansas State, West Virginia, Texas Tech and Iowa State all share their facilities with other athletic teams, each of which have capacities
"We have not discussed moving to Allen Fieldhouse, because we love Horejsi. It provides a very intimate, rowdy atmosphere that benefits our volleyball team," Marchiony said. "But we have talked about expanding Horejsi if we can. So we are looking at some plans. We are talking to donors. We want to expand it to at least 3,000 seats."
Hosting an NCAA tournament match is very different than a regular season match when it comes to the
-Edited by Chandler Boese
The first match of the NCAA tournament at Horejsi Family Athletics Center will begin Thursday at 4 p.m. between Northern Iowa and Creighton, both 2016 Kansas opponents. The Jayhawks will play Samford at 6:30 p.m. Winners of the Thursday matches will play on Friday at 6:30 p.m. for a spot in the Sweet Sixteen.
put all our time and energy to try to win two this weekend."
But KU Athletics does not want to make this a permanent solution to the overcrowding problem.
you know he'd be in front leading the way."
Alex Cole got to know Herren when he first joined the same fraternity at the University in 2013. Although Cole has since transferred to Texas Tech University, he said he kept in touch with Herren and that he was "one of those people you'll never forget."
"When you look back on his college career, all those people you met, there's that select few you'll never forget, you'll always remember, and Nick was one of those people," Cole said. "The impact he made on people's' lives, wheth-
was joined by over 30 others who, upon learning of the news, had rushed to Herren's side.
A vigil to honor Herren will be held Thursday evening at 8 p.m. at the University Campanile. Richmond, who is organizing the event, expects more than 200 people to attend.
He said he will remember Herren as someone who "lived and loved so fiercely."
"He was a guy who just loved getting down in the trenches and doing work, no matter what it was, and he always did it with a smile on his face," Richmond said. "That's who Nick was."
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"It's awesome," Wait said. "It's super exciting and just to get to play more games in Horejsi, you know, being a senior that's really special."
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The new-look Jayhawks could hardly have looked better as senior guard Frank Mason III tallied another game with 20 or more points. Kansas steamrolled UNC Asheville at Allen Fieldhouse, 95-57.
The backcourt trio of Josh Jackson, Mason and Devonte' Graham remained intact, yet forward Udoka Azubuike and guard Lagerald Vick replaced forwards Landen Lucas and Carlton Bragg Jr.
"I thought Lagerald and Udoka were two of the big reasons why we played better," Self said after the game, regarding his choice to start Vick and Anubuike. "They both earned the right to get the opportunity."
Vick led the team in
The Jayhawks' backcourt trio continued to impress, combining for 41 of Kansas' 95 points. Mason led the team in scoring with 21 points.
Kansas started strong, with Azubuike and Vick contributing five of Kansas' first 10 points. Jackson and Mason began to take over, scoring nine more points between them, until Kansas went on a scoreless streak for four minutes, allowing UNC Asheville to bring the game back to 14-12.
Kansas continued to pull ahead as the game went on, with Graham acting as quarterback for the Jayhawks, dishing out a career-high 11 assists.
That was the closest UNC Asheville came to competing with Kansas, as the Jayhawks closed out the half on a 33-9 run.
With 7:23 left to play, Kansas led 82-43. Self switched out the starters to allow forwards Dwight Coleby and Mitch Lightfoot and guards Tyler Self, Tucker Vang and Clay Young.
show its improvement in three-point shooting, as Mason drilled 5-of-5 from beyond the arc and the Jayhawks finished shooting 62 percent from the three.
The scoring onslaughter from starters like Jackson, who recorded his fifth straight game in double digits, allowed Self to reduce their minutes after a grueling road trip to start the season.
Kansas returns to the court Tuesday night against Long Beach State in Allen Fieldhouse at 7 p.m.
took a 20-3 lead into half-time behind 160 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns. On the Wildcats' first drive, fullback Winston Dimel scampered to the end zone for his first touchdown of the day after Ertz broke free for a 21-yard gain on the previous play.
As for the Jayhawks, the only positive of the first half was their opening drive, which went 11 plays for 58 yards and was capped off with a 34-yard field goal from senior kicker Matthew Wyman.
K-State running back Alex Barnes, who had four touchdowns against Baylor last week, produced one of two K-State second-quarter touchdowns with his 31-yard score. Barnes led all rushers with 103 yards on 10 carries.
Kansas freshman quarterback Carter Stanley threw
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As for the Jayhawks, the only positive of the first half was their opening drive."
Still, the Wildcats didn't miss a beat rushing the football against the Jayhawks. Quarterback Alex Delton came in and followed suit, rushing for 50 yards on 10 carries. He did not attempt a pass while in at quarterback.
However, Hubener would return with 4:18 remaining in the third quarter, and on the first play of the fourth quarter, he gave the Wildcats their fourth rushing touchdown of the day when he inched in for a one-yard score.
went 10 plays for 75 yards in a fourth-quarter drive, which finished with a touchdown throw from Stanley to senior fullback Michael Zunica.
The Wildeats won the time of possession handily, controlling the ball for 36:23. The Jayhawks possessed the ball for only 23:37.
Kansas allowed 342 total rushing yards and 5.9 yards per carry.
Stanley, the lone bright spot for the Jayhawks who found a hot hand in the second half, completed 24-of-44 passes for 302 yards and two touchdowns, but he fumbled on the final drive of the game and left the game with an apparent shoulder injury.
The Jayhawks finished their season improving upon last season when they went winless overall and in the Big 12.
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After volleyball's continued success KU Athletics looks to expand Horejsi
▶ TIFFANY LITTLER
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n the past few years, Kansas volleyball has achieved its greatest successes in program history, but KU Athletics has struggled to accommodate the attention that the program has garnered.
This season, for the fifth consecutive year, the volleyball team earned the right to host the first and second rounds of the NCAA tournament. The 26-2 Kansas team made history during the regular season, winning the Big 12 conference for the first time in school history.
The success has continued to draw fans to Horejsi Family Athletics Center. The biggest problem KU Athletics has seen is a shortage of tickets, as it has sold out every match for the past two seasons, according to Associate Athletics Director Jim Marchiony.
The Jayhawks were announced as the fifth-overall seed during Sunday's NCAA Selection Show, the highest seed the Jayhawks have received in program history. The sustained success over the season has put the Jayhawks in a position to host tournament games, and potentially regional games.
"I think we get a little bit ahead of the game there if we keep talking about top four seeds," coach Ray Bechard said. "You have to win two in the first weekend to even worry about being a host."
Prior to this, there was
speculation that the Big 12 outright champions could get the fourth seed. However, Big 12 rival and second-place finisher Texas was given the fourth seed. A top-four placement would have allowed Kansas to host the regional rounds: the Sweet Sixteen and Elite Eight.
"I know that our administration [was] doing all they can to make it happen if in fact we were a top-four seed," Bechard said.
Hosting a big event such as the NCAA tournament comes with issues for Kansas. In order to host a regional round, the team's arena must hold over 3,000. Horejsi Family Athletics Center currently holds just 1,300.The volleyball band takes up a section, which further cuts down the number of seats for fans.
You never take anything for granted. A five-seed still could be a potential regional host."
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To compare Horejsi to other volleyball teams in the Big 12, Texas' Gregory Gymnasium holds 4.000. TCU's Recreation Center holds 1,900. Baylor, Kansas State, West Virginia, Texas Tech and Iowa State all share their facilities with other athletic teams, each of which have capacities
well over 10,000.
If Kansas were to host the Sweet Sixteen and Elite Eight rounds of the NCAA tournament, Athletics would face another big problem: a conflict with men's basketball. Kansas is set to face Nebraska at 2:15 p.m in Allen Fieldhouse on Saturday, Dec. 10.
The lack of a large volleyball venue, paired with a high demand to see the high-caliber team, has led to an important question. Should there be an expansion of Horejsi Family Athletics Center, or should the matches be moved to Allen Fieldhouse?
"We have not discussed moving to Allen Fieldhouse, because we love Horejsi. It provides a very intimate, rowdy atmosphere that benefits our volleyball team," Marchiony said. "But we have talked about expanding Horejsi if we can. So we are looking at some plans. We are talking to donors. We want to expand it to at least 3,000 seats."
But KU Athletics does not want to make this a permanent solution to the overcrowding problem.
In 2013, for example all regular-season matches were held in Horejsi. However, when Kansas hosted the first and second rounds of the NCAA tournament, the matches were moved to Allen Fieldhouse for Kansas to take on Wichita State and Creighton.
Hosting an NCAA tournament match is very different than a regular season match when it comes to the
fans. KU Athletics has to reserve 200 seats for each of the three visiting teams. This takes away 600 seats from loyal Kansas fans.
"The fact that you have a season ticket for KU volleyball does not guarantee that you'll be able to get in to see these NCAA matches," Marchiony said.
Although these matches are televised on ESPN3 and broadcast on radio, season-ticket holders could be disappointed to not to see the team live. Despite these circumstances, Bechard remains optimistic about the chance to host a regional round, but is focused on this weekend's matches.
"We're limited as far as where we can go, but I know they've done all they can to try to make that happen and we'll see," Bechard said. "You never take anything for granted. A five-seed still could be a potential regional host, but we're going to put all our time and energy to try to win two this weekend."
The first match of the NCAA tournament at Horejsi Family Athletics Center will begin Thursday at 4 p.m. between Northern Iowa and Creighton, both 2016 Kansas opponents. The Jayhawks will play Samford at 6:30 p.m. Winners of the Thursday matches will play on Friday at 6:30 p.m. for a spot in the Sweet Sixteen.
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Nick Herren remembered for loyalty and passion
▶ LARA KORTE
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To those who knew him, Nick Herren was incredibly passionate, driven and, above all, a loyal friend.
Herren, who died in a car accident Sunday afternoon, was a senior from Alma studying in the School of Business. During his four years at the University he gained the respect and love of his peers through his involvement with his fraternity, Pi Kappa Alpha, and the Naval ROTC.
Herren was known not only for his dependability and leadership qualities, but also for his "infectious personality."
Gathright said Herren had an unwavering positivity that transferred to all who met him. He remembered several incidents where a fellow ROTC member was about to drop out of the battalion, but Herren convinced them otherwise.
"If the world were ending around you, that man could make you smile and laugh," said Joshua Gathright, a friend of Herren's from ROTC. "The damn world could be on fire and he would make you smile. He could find a silver lining in anything."
"He would go out of his way to check in on them, check up on them, offer help and just make sure they were cared for," he said. "And as a result they stayed in the battalion."
Herren was just a few months away from graduating, and had hoped to make a career for himself in the Marines, Gathright said.
"He would have made a damn good Marine Corps officer too," Gathright said. "He had that character and personality about him. And you knew if, God forbid, he was forced to go into a combat operation like Iraq or Afghanistan right now, you know he'd be in front leading the way."
Alex Cole got to know Herren when he first joined the same fraternity at the University in 2013. Although Cole has since transferred to Texas Tech University, he said he kept in touch with Herren and that he was "one of those people you'll never forget."
"When you look back on his college career, all those people you met, there's that select few you'll never forget, you'll always remember, and Nick was one of those people," Cole said. "The impact he made on people's' lives, whether he knew it or not, it's immense. He had such an infectious personality, an infectious smile that you couldn't help fall in love with him any time you met him or hung out with him."
Perhaps part of Herren's unforgettable personality was his tendency to "drop everything" to help a friend. Gathwright recalled an incident just a few weeks ago where he had to go to the hospital after a bike crash. Upon learning Gathwright had been injured, Herren immediately offered to come to the hospital.
"And I didn't even ask that," Gathwright said. "I said 'hey I'm in the hospital, just letting you know,' and he said 'oh alright I'll be there in a few.'"
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Charlie Richmond, a junior from Bridge City, Texas, who was in the Naval Battalion with Herren, remembers a similar event his freshman year.
Richmond said at the time he had a family emergency late at night, and, having no one else to reach out to at 3 a.m., called Herren.
"I called Nick, he woke up, and was over to my dorm within ten minutes," Richmond said. "We talked for six or seven hours. That's just the kind of guy he was."
On Sunday, after learning of the car accident, Gathwright said he quickly drove to the hospital and was joined by over 30 others who, upon learning of the news, had rushed to Herren's side.
A vigil to honor Herren will be held Thursday evening at 8 p.m. at the University Campanile. Richmond, who is organizing the event, expects more than 200 people to attend.
He said he will remember Herren as someone who "lived and loved so fiercely."
"He was a guy who just loved getting down in the trenches and doing work, no matter what it was, and he always did it with a smile on his face," Richmond said. "That's who Nick was."
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The University's Office Of Institutional Opportunity and Access received 273 reports of sexual harassment and sexual violence between May 2012 and Aug. 18, 2016, according to records obtained by the Kansan under the Kansas Open Records Act.
The data provide the first complete number of incidents reported to the campus agency since it was established four years ago to investigate such cases. The University has refused to release on a routine basis information about incidents reported to IOA, preventing students from knowing how many assaults may have been committed, where and when.
University officials say they would be violating federal student privacy laws by releasing the information. Several universities, however, including Connecticut and Yale, routinely provide that information to the public. Federal officials say there are no restrictions against providing such information, as long as it does not disclose personally identifiable information.
The data provided to the Kansan list the reports related to the conduct of faculty, staff, student, visitor, non-KU and unknown respondents from both the Lawrence and Edwards campuses, as well as the length of each IOA investigation. There are no details on time, location, age or other details of the University's investigation efforts.
Various complaints against the University contend that the lack of detail and timely disclosure of the number of reports received prevents students from knowing where sexual assaults take place on campus when they aren't reported to the police, creating potential safety hazards.
Sexual assault at the University was pushed into the national spotlight in 2014, after a Huffington Post article detailed a particularly lenient punishment for a male student who was found to have had "nonconsensual sex" with a female student.
Transparency at the University
Since the task force recommendations went into effect, the University has been sued under Title IX, the federal guideline for responding to reports of sexual violence, twice, and under the Kansas Consumer Act in a separate lawsuit saying the University misrepresents its on-campus housing as safe.
One week after the article was published, the University announced the creation of a Sexual Assault Task Force to examine the University's response to sexual assault on campus. In September of 2015, it announced the planned implementation of 22 changes recommended by the task force.
email that there are a number of factors at play in releasing information detailing the magnitude of sexual harassment and sexual violence reports.
"KU balances providing an accurate and clear picture of campus safety while also protecting those individuals involved by not disclosing identifiable information," her statement said. "Beyond victims and those accused, privacy must also be considered for students and others who are witnesses or otherwise involved in the investigation."
Erinn Barcomb-Peterson, director of news and media relations, said in an
Barcomb-Peterson said the University cannot present a data set or ongoing count of the reports the IOA receives, as it would be out of line with the Family and Educational Right to Privacy Act, which prohibits the disclosure of personally identifiable information.
The Kansan asked Wednesday for the number of reports the IOA has received related to sexual assault and sexual harassment since the beginning of the school year, but the data were not readily available at press time. The story will be updated online if and when the data are provided to the Kansan.
The University does detail sanctions for students who are found to have violated the Sexual Harassment Policy on the Student Affairs website, but does not provide dates or any context as to the violation committed. The sanctions detailed were ajudicated between May 2012 and Sept. 15, 2015 and do not include the current academic year. Barcomb-Peterson said the webpage would likely be updated before the end of the current semester.
Every year, Richardson said universities meet with the Regents Governance Committee to conduct a security audit of various aspects of campus safety, including sexual assault reports. She said the topic of the audit can be tailored to the most pressing business, such as preparing campus buildings for the impending changes to Kansas concealed carry laws.
Breeze Richardson, communications director for the Board of Regents, said there is no policy for Kansas institutions that speaks to the safety information which must be made available for public consumption.
Richardson said the topics discussed are not made public due to security concerns.
"Because of the holistic nature of what is discussed, the information is simply too sensitive to release [to the public]," she said. "[Releasing information] gives too much information to potential wrongdoers."
The Jeanne Clery Act is the only stipulation that Regents universities are required to abide by in terms of releasing information specifically on sexual assault, Richardson said. Enacted in 1990, the federal law calls for universities to release blanket numbers each year in different categories such as criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and incidents of sexual violence.
Federal guidelines on reporting sexual assault
All colleges and universities that participate in federal student aid programs are required to release statistics yearly which detail campus crime rates and give context to campus safety.
However, what is reported in the Clery Act does not account for all reported instances of crime that take place on campuses.
According to the Department of Education's Handbook for Campus Safety and Security Reporting, institutions are only required to count and report crimes that fit the federal definitions outlined in the Clery Act, which does not include every report a campus office receives about a particular crime.
In a statement to the Kansan, the Office for Civil Rights - the federal office tasked with promoting equal access to education through the enforcement of civil rights - said there is nothing within federal law requiring universities to detail the number of reports they receive in relation to sexual violence.
"Title IX does not require schools to 'file' internal investigation reports directly with OCR, nor does OCR require a school to release statistics about its Title IX complaints or investigations, although OCR may request this information as part of an investigation as to whether a school responded appropriately to reports of sexual harassment or violence," the statement said.
In its 2016 Clery Report, detailing crimes from 2015, the University reported 11 rapes and 4 fondlings that happened on campus. Data provided to the Kansan suggest a much higher level of reporting sexual harassment and sexual violence. According to that information, in 2015 alone, the IOA received 65 reports of sexual misconduct.
How other universities report sexual assault
The University of Connecticut, a public institution with an enrollment of around 31,000 people, releases a yearly report in addition to its required Clery report. The report details the number of sexual assaults, stalking incidents and intimate partner violence crimes reported to the university in addition to any subsequent disciplinary action.
University of Connecticut Title IX coordinator Elizabeth Conklin said the Connecticut General Assembly enacted a law in 2014 requiring universities in the state to release a yearly report detailing specific reports of sexual assault reports. Conklin said Clery reporting consists of narrowly defined crimes, and a report detailing the number of reports a campus receives can give a clearer picture of a campus climate.
"At UConn, we've been really in favor of transparency in terms of these numbers. We're seeing dramatically increasing numbers of disclosures since we've started releasing the report, and I think that's a good thing," Conklin said.
Yale University, a private institution, releases a report similar to Connecticut's every six months, but without a legal mandate to do so. Yale's Title IX coordinator could not be
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In her experience, Conklin said, the more universities can talk about sexual violence and confront what is happening on campuses,the more prepared they can be to prevent incidents from happening.
"Transparency to the university community about what you're seeing is a good idea," she said. "There's no magic way or single way to do it. I think what we hear from our students, faculty and employees is they want to have a sense of what's happening. I think that's a good thing. If putting out information about the topic [of sexual violence] helps that, then I'm in favor."
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Fall 2016 Enrollment by Race
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Native American/Alaskan (0.06%)
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amisa Chowdhury, a Bangladeshi-American from Chanute, has been at the University for four years. But in the last few weeks, she has felt a new level of fear. She said she does not want to be out after dark or go anywhere alone.
"This is my campus, too. I should not feel uncomfortable walking to the library or home after class," said Chowdhuray, a senior studying environmental studies.
Since the presidential election, as students of color have expressed fear about being harassed or attacked, the University community has taken a number of steps to promote safety and civility. These have included an escort program, facilitated conversations and a campus-wide communication from Provost Neeli Bendapudi.
Students and officials say while these efforts are positive there are no quick solutions to overcoming existing prejudices to make students of color and minorities feel truly included.
"I start to wonder if there is a reason people don't want to sit next to me."
Zoya Khan Muslim Student Association president
Constanza Castro, Student Senate chair for the Hispanic American Leadership Organization (HALO), said the University needs to create more spaces and forums for students with opposing views and backgrounds to talk about their beliefs and issues. She said students should not always hold the role of educator, and that it would be worthwhile to bring in faculty or faculty from other institutions that have dealt with similar issues.
"For me personally, I think the environment is actually pretty hostile," said Castro, who was born in Chile and raised in Missouri. "In that transition stage things are very shaky. There is a lot of talk right now about balancing freedom of speech and the safety of students. It
Zoya Khan, president of the Muslim Student Association, said her own experience as a woman who wears a hijab illustrates the lack of inclusion that occurs based on how people look and dress.
"There have been times in class where I will sit in a row and the whole hall is filled but no one will sit in the seats next to me, or even in front of me," Khan said. "I think 'maybe that just happens' but after it happens class after class I start to wonder if there is a reason people don't want to sit next to me."
is something that needs to be openly discussed."
Khan said a lot of what Muslim students face are mircoaressions, not outright hostility. She said there
is worry the same type of racist slurs and fliers that have been distributed on other campuses could happen here.
At the University, the increased levels of concern about safety have prompted several responses.
International Student Services has been giving students the option to have someone escort them to and from class. As of Nov. 21, three students had used the service, said Charles Oleese, director of ISS. However, he said they were pleasantly surprised that around 700 students had volunteered to be escorts.
At University housing, resident assistants hosted community conversations to
give their residents a chance to speak about their feelings following the presidential election and express any concerns they might have about the current climate at the University.
Lorena de la O, an RA for Hashinger residence hall, said students expressed fear for themselves and for their friends, worried they might be targeted.
Precious Porras, director of the Office of Multicultural Affairs, said the University's increasing diversity requires the campus to be a comfortable place for everyone.
"With the growing diverse group on campus we need the inclusion to make it work." Porras said.
This year, non-international domestic minorities make up 19 percent of students at the University, the highest ever percentage according to data from the Office of Institutional Research and Planning.
Both Porras and Olcese said the University is committed to listening and acting on students' concerns.
"Overall, I believe KU is on the right track but in terms of the election, and our nation in general, this is just the beginning," Olcese said. "We will continue to support and listen to the students' concerns in whatever ways we can."
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McCarthy: DeVos a troubling choice
▶ KEVIN MCCARTHY
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As the Trump transition team continues to fill its cabinet with appointees, the media continues to scrutinize and speculate. While names like Stephen Bannon and Jeff Sessions have received more attention than others, I think there are some other appointments that are flying under the radar. Betsy DeVos, who Trump selected as his nominee for Secretary of Education last week, is one such person.
Education is one issue that was not talked about very much in the general
election. However, Trump did mention during his campaign that he favored a "school choice" policy agenda that would shift federal money toward vouchers.
This policy preference is exemplified in the appointment of Betsy DeVos. In her home state of Michigan as well as other states, Ms. DeVos has spent millions to expand voucher programs. Additionally, she has a been fierce advocate for the expansion of charter schools.
So, while many of the incoming Trump administration's policies are unclear, its education policy is starting to become quite evident. A Trump presidency could result in more funding for voucher programs and charter schools. This is not too surprising, considering the Republican party has been advocating for these policies for a while.
But how well do these programs work?
We can look at two examples in Detroit and New Orleans to find the answers. These two cities have the largest share of students in charter schools in the country.
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In the case of Detroit, the push for more charter schools has been a reaction to the failings of the public school system. Advocates, including Betsy DeVos, have claimed that charter schools offer better opportunities for students.
But, according to an investigation by the Detroit Free Press, the $1 billion of
taxpayer money that has been funneled into charter schools is being grossly mismanaged. Wasteful spending, lack of government oversight and unethical practices by for-profit companies that run the schools are just a few of the charges detailed in the investigation.
New Orleans' voucher program has also had some issues. According to a report by the Education Research Alliance for New Orleans, the city has seen declines in academic performance since school vouchers were implemented. The study found that students that participated in the voucher program have seen an 8 to 16 percentile point drop in achievement on test scores.
So what does all this mean?
Well, I think the examples of Detroit and New Orleans offer a glimpse into what a nationwide "school choice" policy would look like. Personally, when I hear people say "school choice,"I think it is code for the privatization of schools. This is not the way we should be thinking about education.
Education should be thought of as a public good that benefits all of society not a business venture that can be used to make profits. Voucher systems and charter schools only exacerbate the problems that currently exist within our education system.
Kevin McCarthy is a senior from Lenexa studying political science, history and public policy.
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Kassebaum: So, you voted for Donald Trump
▶ NELLIE KASSEBAUM
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Let me start by saying this: I have always considered myself skilled at separating my opinion of people from their actions. I make a conscious effort to not judge people. In the weeks since Nov. 8, I am afraid that is no more.
After learning some of my closest, dearest friends voted for Trump, I broke down. I was (and frankly, still am) disturbed. Yet, it seemed
shallow of me to end friend ships over an election.
But this election was more than just a vote. This was your support for a man who, in my eyes, did not deserve to be elected (or considered, for that matter) President of the United States.
A vote for Trump was saying you are okay with those crude parts of him. As a candidate with virtually no political experience, you cannot fall back on and reason your vote through any historical decisions he's made to better America. This was a new breed of candidate.
I had friends upset at being called racist, homophobic, and bigoted because they voted for the man who promoted those beliefs. Many of my friends even recognized those traits in President-elect Trump, but disowned that
part of him. They used the simple word "but" to excuse away these ruinous qualities. They acknowledged these traits, and that they are bad, then went on to say, "but his economic policy," or "but his stance on immigration," which, thereby, was ignoring his biggest character flaws.
When you voted,you voted for the whole person: their past, potential, morals and values.
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"They used the simple word "but" to excuse away these ruinous qualities."
I thought about how close we were, how much my friends knew about me.
and how they knew my life could be greatly affected by a Trump presidency. I thought about those people who voted for Trump, and I can't think beyond my deep, guttural feeling that their choice was just wrong.
I don't understand you, but I want to. I want to know why you thought Trump's words and actions were okay. I want to know what made them presidential to you. I want to know. I especially want to understand those who recognize his disturbing past, politically and morally incorrect values, and archaic stance on many issues, yet
I know I cannot understand your vote. I know I cannot change your vote. I just hope someday you see it was wrong to endorse the terrible things Trump stands for.
went out of their way to cast a vote for him.
As far as our friendship goes, I'm trying to be a bigger person here, I really am. Unfortunately, my conscience does not operate as a democracy. I came across a quote by Atticus Finch, famed literary hero of To Kill A Mockingbird, who said "Before I can live with other folks I've got to live with myself. The one thing that doesn't abide by majority rule is a person's conscience." I cannot be silent about your vote. I stand by my disappointment.
Nellie Kassebaum is a sophomore from Burdick studying English.
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Playwright and 1920s president Karel Capek would probably be terrified if he could see how his production "R.U.R." will be played out by the University Theatre. University Theater aims to incorporate modern technology this Friday evening at its own production of the play.
"Honestly, if he could see Siri, he would probably freak out and want to go back home immediately," Blair Lawrence Yates, a graduate student and director of "R.U.R." said. "This was a response, after all, to the overuse of technology after World War L."
The "Westworld-like" production was the first piece of literature to use the word "robot," and was, in fact, the first science-fiction play, laying the groundwork for the iconic robot rebellion story, according to actor Taylor McTague.
"The characters soon start to lose their humanity, getting so invested in technology that they lose
themselves within it," Yates said. "Leaving the perfect opportunity for the robots to come in and take over."
Playing off the theme of overstimulation and an abundance of tech, Yates encourages audience members to bring their smartphones. They want the crowd to follow the Twitter accounts that will be live-tweeting throughout the performance, as well as interact with the various QR codes that will be available.
[R.U.R.] was a response ... to the overuse of technology after World War I."
Blair Lawrence Yates Director
"The robots will take audience members on a tour of the factory, which is the set, and each of us will have a little QR code on our costumes." McTague said. "The codes lead to a website that we've designed that adds to the interaction."
McTague said that the performance won't be
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predictable and that playing a robot was challenging, given her preconceived ideas.
"During the tours we have to interact with the audience and it's been tough learning how to both talk like a robot but not sound like a robot at the same time," McTague said. "We're supposed to be real, sort of like in Westworld."
McTague said the challenges have been fun to work through. She's excited to finally be able to premiere the production and see how everything comes together.
"I was so excited when we did our first full run-through," McTague said. "Before we were separated into our groups to rehearse and after seeing how each piece plays off the other, I'm impressed with how it all works."
"R.U.R." offers something for everyone, according to Yates. Audience members of all ages should be able to enjoy the performance regardless of how interactive they want to be with the social media aspect.
"Someone who isn't interested in the traditional
plays will have something new to pull them in but more traditional audience members won't be pushed into interacting if they don't want to," Yates said. "While it adds to the experience and is a unique aspect I'm happy we're doing, nobody will miss out if they choose not to participate."
"R.U.R." will premiere at 7:30 p.m. this Friday
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Knowledge - LITT
i first heard this rework on Knowledge's Instagram where he added this to a video with the dancing blue Power Ranger. At first, I just thought the video was kinda funny. But as I watched it more and more, I found myself watching it for the music more than the actual video. A few days ago, he released the track in its entirety, along with a few other tracks on his new project called "WT.PRT10_."
the production on this track, combined with 21 Savage's raps are an interesting combination. I would not say that I am a huge fan of 21, but I can say that his music does have me wanting to dance and/or vibe along. Knowledge uses this to his advantage; seeing as how he always seems to provide groovy beats on a lot of his work. The video he posted along with the music might be the reason that I feel the need to dance. Either way, this track has been on repeat for while and I see myself continually listening to it for a while longer.
Mac Demarco — Blue Boy
when it comes to rock, I tend to favor the surf-rock sound. It's relaxing, but it can also incorporate some interesting stories within the music. Here, in "Blue Boy," Demarco explains to the boy that insecurities should not continue to bring you down and that life is sometimes confusing but that is just the way it is. The song is short, but features beautiful production, simplicity, and great vocals.
Over the summer, I constantly saw artists I was interested in talking about Mac Demarco. From people like Tyler, the Creator to The Internet's Steve Lacy. I eventually took it upon myself to listen to his music. This song was my introduction to his discography and I instantly knew I would like his other music.
Omarion — Touch
Another song I was reminded of through Instagram. I listened to this song when it originally came out back in 2005 and hearing it now make me reminisce on 8-year-old me listening to music without regard for what it might be referring to. Still, this song was a jam back in the day. Even though it's a very 2000s song, I can still find it appealing today. The Instagram video had Caleon Fox and Junebug dancing with this song playing in the background. Though the video may be to blame for this, I now feel the need to milly rock whenever I listen to this song. And watching the music video for this song makes me want to learn how to dance that much more. Omarion came through with a jam that will definitely live on for a long time.
Anonymuz - Neo Babylon
1 initially heard from this artist through YouTube. After seeing collaborations with the artist and hearing more and more of his music, I was excited to finally listen to his debut album "Vice City." And to my surprise, the album exceeded my expectations. A part of Gaming Illuminaughty, Anonymuz brings a lot to the table with "Neo Babylon." It is clear that there is a lot of energy here as Anon comes through with straight bars. The instrumental also makes the song sound like an intense final battle in some sort of anime, which also adds to the energy. "Vice City" dropped on Nov. 18, which is also my birthday, and Anonymuz was able to provide me with some heat to keep on repeat.
MF DOOM — One Beer
MF DOOM is definitely one of my favorite artists at the moment. He's able to float over dark, comical, and light overtones in both his lyrics and production. This track, produced by Madlib, showcases the best of DOOM.
"Mm... Food" is an album where DOOM incorporates food into all of his songs, both in the titles as well as the lyrics. This track in particular, he raps about devouring his competition and how he will continue to make a name for himself instead of falling into the mainstream. Listening to DOOM only makes me want more music from him.
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Over 20 years ago, Katherine Okesson, a graduate teaching assistant in violin, was invited to a Christmas party in Washington D.C. to perform.
The party had the typical decorations, each room having distinct holiday themes to match the festivities. English Springer Spaniel puppies could be spotted running around the parlors of the first floor. All this while Okesson's youth orchestra group was rehearsing before a room full of strangers.
She had only been playing for two years — possibly not even that — and she was about to perform in the White House. Then, former President George H.W. Bush passed by.
"The Bushes came around the corner, and we were in the midst of rehearsing," Okesson said. "They came up and talked to us. That was a moment that was really nice."
On that day, Okesson played her violin in the Blue Room of the White House. It was a part of the Southern Methodist
University conservatory group for the annual White House Christmas Party. At the time, she was based in Dallas, and Okesson recalls the night as one of the first times "the stars aligned" for her.
After her White House performance, Okesson would go on to perform across the country for a variety of symphonies and chamber orchestras. She has appeared in several PBS specials and performed with or for the likes of cellist Yo-Yo Ma, singer LeAnn Rimes and her personal idol, violinist and conductor Itzhak Perlman, to name a few.
At a young age Okesson had music instilled in her through her upbringing. The middle of three children,Okesson and her family had to move constantly across the southwest region of the country because of her father's job as a petroleum geologist.
But the whole family, including her mother Jan, would continue to hold what they called "noise nights" no matter where the next stop was.
"Noise nights" were special, she said. They happened once or twice a week, and it was a chance
for the family to get together to play music in one form or another.
"My mom played the piano, my dad was a drummer and so was my brother, and my sister played flute and the recorder," Okesson said. "All the time we had these get-togethers where we would play music together and improvise with each other, so music was always integral even when I was really little."
Okesson split her time as a child mainly between cities in Texas and New Mexico. By the time she was in high school, Okesson grew an interest for the violin and began a mentorship with Dallas Symphony violinist Sasha Shtarkman-Adkins.
As the years went by, Okesson even decided to graduate high school a year early to work with her mentor more in-depth.
She said Shtarkman-Adkins played a big role in her growth both during and after high school. One of the key moments in their relationship came when it was time for the White House Christmas Party auditions.
After initially telling Okesson she would not make it due to her relative time playing the violin, Shtarkman-Adkins changed her mind after she heard Okesson insist that she would do whatever it takes to nail the audition.
would be a part of an upcoming concerto, it became a day she knew she would remember.
This even before she knew then boyfriend Kevin would propose.
The two most important things in my life are my family and music, so for them both to culminate in such a way on such a pivotal day for me was incredible."
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"I immediately from then, she ramped up what I was doing (to prepare)," Okesson said.
Years after getting the chance to perform in front of the president, Okesson would again have fate go her way while a part of the Rockford Symphony Orchestra in Illinois.
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Even before she picked up a violin, Okesson listened to the songs of Perlman's in order to get through times of stress. She was amazed by his technique, and when she heard her longtime idol
"The night I got engaged to my husband, I played a concert with Itzhak Perlman," she said.
"The two most important things in my life are my family and music, so for them both to culminate in such a way on such a pivotal day for me was incredible," she said.
Now, Okesson and her husband reside in Manhattan, Kan., building their own family. Okesson teaches sections of chamber music in the music department while also getting her doctorate from the University. She also teaches violin and viola lessons for those around the Lawrence and Manhattan area.
"She was already a very experienced teacher and musician, and a sought-after clinician and adjudica-
tor," Véronique Mathieu, assistant professor of violin and Okesson's doctoral chair, said. "She has been a wonderful addition to our program."
From her time learning from Shtarkman-Adkins to her own days of teaching, Okesson said the main thing she wants future violinists to know is to stay committed to the craft, even when there are periods of financial, emotional, and physical difficulty.
"A lot of the students come up to me and they feel bad if they make a mistake," she said. "The thing that I'm trying to do is make sure they can define what problem they have, pick it apart and give them tools to fix any technical problems they may have and be able to identify those problems on their own.
"One of the biggest things to know is that we're human, and your value as a human, as a musician or an artist is not equal to the number of notes you get right."
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KU volleyball expectations high as tournament begins
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Kansas huddles before a match against West Virginia on Oct. 20. The Jayhawks are the No. 5 overall seed in the NCAA tournament.
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ast season, the Kansas volleyball team ran the postseason tables and competed in the first Final Four in program history. Just under one year later, the team has its eyes set on another deep run, this time with higher expectations.
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The Jayhawks enter the tournament this year as the No. 5 overall seed. After a season spent consistently at the top of the national rankings, many now expect the team to continue or even exceed the success of the previous year. Despite the mounting pressure, head coach Ray Bechard stresses that the team is taking things one step at a time.
"It's got a little different feel to it from a sense that the team's got a high expectation, but I think everybody involved with our program does," Bechard said. "Our goal this week is to go 2-0 and not to worry about what lies ahead."
Kansas will start tournament play Thursday night, as it will take on Samford in one of the two first round matches hosted in Lawrence.
Samford earned a spot in the postseason after taking home the Southern Conference Tournament
title. The Bulldogs finished the season with a 21-13 record, winning nine of its final 12 matches.
The biggest threat for the Jayhawks comes from the Samford attack. Senior outside hitter Erin Bognar finished the season 10th in the nation with 542 total kills, and 17th with 4.48 kills per set. Containing her will be pivotal for Bechard's team, as he acknowledged her prominent presence.
"She's a dynamic kid with a dynamic arm, and we'll have to obviously pay close attention to her," Bechard said.
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The team's got a high expectation, but I think everybody involved with our program does."
Should Kansas defeat Samford, the Jayhawks will move on to play the winner of Northern Iowa and Creighton in the second round. The Jayhawks have defeated both teams already this season, in 3-0 and 3-2 decisions, respectively.
team to be distracted by the two looming familiar opponents. However, the Jayhawks made it clear they are not overlooking the Bulldogs.
Being heavily favored in the first-round matchup, it would be easy for the
"We just take it one game at a time," junior setter Ainise Havili said. "Can't play UNI or Creighton unless we beat (Samford) first, so we gotta take it how it is, and I think we're doing a good job about that."
When the Jayhawks were announced as the No. 5 seed, many fans criticized the decision to seed Texas one spot higher at No.4, despite the Longhorns' placing lower in the Big 12. But as the first games of the tournament approach, the players are making it clear that they are not affected.
"The more we say it out loud, it sounds silly to say 'well we're five and they're four, that's not
fair,' because we worked so hard to get the spot that we have, and I think we're so lucky to be seeded so high in the tournament," junior outside hitter Kelsie Payne said. "So we're just gonna take it one game at a time, and hopefully work our way up to the top."
All first and second round matches will be played at Horejsi Family Athletics Center. Due to anticipated high
attendance, fans are encouraged to arrive early. Students who wish to attend were required to enter a lottery as admission will be limited.
First serve is scheduled for 6:30 p.m., but is subject to change as it will follow the Northern Iowa and Creighton match.
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After a blowout win against Siena, Kansas coach Bill Self said Kansas still didn't have an identity.
After the second straight game of lights-out threepoint shooting, this time against Long Beach State, it looks like Kansas might have something to hang its hat on.
Coming into the game against Long Beach State, Kansas shot just 36 percent from three, a low percentage for a team ranked so high in the AP Poll. Kansas raised that percentage by shooting 54 percent from three in a 91-61 rout of Long Beach State Tuesday night.
It was only a matter of time before the Jayhawks snapped out of their three-point slump, and it came courtesy of sophomore guard Lagerald Vick and junior guard Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk.
In his second consecutive start of the season, Vick followed up his 3-of-4 three point night with an even more impressive 4-of-4 from three and 9-for-9 from the field.
After shooting 47 percent from deep last season Vick was off to a cold start. Hitting only 24 percent of his threes coming into the game, the Memphis native quickly returned to last year's form.
"He's not always going to shoot like that," Self said about Vick.
However, Self did say Vick is "going to end up being our best defender, he's really improved a ton."
Mykhailiuk, another sharpshooter who's turned his season around after starting just 2-of-8 from three, was also on top of his game. The junior hit four of his eight three-point attempts in what was an all-around strong shooting performance for Kansas.
Since the 2010-11 season, the highest Kansas shot from three-point range was 70 percent last season against Texas and, for a while, it seemed like Kansas would top that.
Midway through the second half, Kansas was shooting just over 70 percent until a few missed threes dropped the Jayhawks to their eventual total of 54 percent.
Despite the hot shooting, Self wasn't convinced this was a cure for other issues the Jayhawks have had.
What makes the performance against the 49ers even more impressive is that it was mostly without help from the usual suspects, guards Frank Mason III and Devonte' Graham. The two shot 3-of-7, but were overshadowed by the play of Vick and Mykhailiuk.
"You're not going to win relying on three point shots all the time," Self said.
Monson also mentioned that film on Kansas showed that Vick's aggressiveness on the offensive boards is what they focused on, but his multidimensional skill set was the problem.
"He's not one that we were focused on," Monson said about Vick. "He just opened the game up with his shooting."
"Attacking, trying to make plays for ourselves and others. It's going to be that extra pass that's going to be open because it's hard to guard everything when you have four guards that can attack the basket," Graham said.
The driving ability of Mason, who had eight assists, and the passing of freshman guard Josh Jackson and Graham allowed for wide-open threes that Kansas cashed in on.
With all the recognition the duo of Mason and Graham have, Tuesday night was a reminder that Vick and Mykhailiuk are waiting in the wings for their time to shine.
As for Vick's perfect shooting night, that wasn't something Long Beach State coach Dan Monson necessarily expected.
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Junior right-side hitter Kelsie Payne celebrates the win over Northern Iowa.
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Volleyball wins big in postseason awards
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Junior outside hitter Kelsie Payne was named Player of the Year. She ranked third in the Big 12 during conference play with 4.07 kills per set, and sixth with a .320 hitting percentage.
Kansas volleyball took home some serious hardware Monday afternoon, as several Jayhawks found themselves recipients of All-Big 12 honors.
Coach Ray Bechard received the Coach of the Year award after leading the Jayhawks to their first ever Big 12 Championship. This is his second consecutive time winning the award, and the fourth in his career.
Senior libero Cassie Wait is the Libero of the
This season marks the first time a Jayhawk has ever won either the Player of the Year or the Libero of the Year award in Big 12 history.
Junior setter Ainise Havili was named the Setter of the Year for the second consecutive season. She is the first player to receive multiple titles since the inception of the honors in 2012. She ranked fifth in the conference with 10.70 assists per set.
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Year after leading the conference with 5.11 digs per set. She was chosen by a unanimous selection.
Kansas will start its postseason play Thursday as it hosts Samford in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. First serve is scheduled for 6:30 p.m.
Freshman outside hitter Jada Burse was named to the All-Freshman Team. While not ranking in the top 10 of any major statistical category, Burse's role has grown in recent weeks after she began the season as a reserve.
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who led the conference in blocks with 1.52 per set, was named to the All-Big 12 Second Team as well.
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"He was really great," Prins said, "Words can only say so much about the character of Nick."
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year's DEI report, which suggested "that the University place the Student Senate under immediate review and restructure the organization of student governance at KU."
According to the proposal, the committee shall "consider, draft, and/or propose amendments to the relevant governance documents." Essentially, this means that the members will
The rationale for the new ad hoc committee, according to the proposal, was that while a Multicultural Student Government could benefit students, leaders should take a look at how the Student Senate system functions as a whole.
rently held by Student Senate. The proposal was tabled.
One of the biggest issues that was empha-
and Science senator. "Most important of these is that I worry about how it is going to affect the autonomy of our governance structure ... It will say to Student Senate that 'We are going to violate your autonomy and tell you what you have to do with your rules,' and I think that is totally unacceptable."
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look up the 2002 tuition cost, and compared it to this year," he said "I saw how large of an increase there was. I was pretty upset, so I started talking about it with people."
Pam Fine, a Faculty Senate representative and journalism professor, said looking into another election method could benefit minority students.
According to a University press release from 2002, the cost of in-state tuition per semester was $1,741.75, while out-of-state was $5,343.25. Current-
"The implication of the diversity committee's report is that the coalition system is discriminatory," she said. "It is incumbent upon us to say 'OK, let's have someone go deep in on it and see what
her, we're fighting for lower tuitions prices at all of these schools, not just KU."
Co-founder Lev Comolli, a Lawrence native, approached the University's Amnesty International chapter at the beginning of this semester to pitch KUART.
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KU volleyball expectations high as tournament begins
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ast season, the Kansas volleyball team ran the postseason tables and competed in the first Final Four in program history. Just under one year later, the team has its eyes set on another deep run, this time with higher expectations.
title. The Bulldogs finished the season with a 21-13 record, winning nine of its final 12 matches.
The Jayhawks enter the tournament this year as the No. 5 overall seed. After a season spent consistently at the top of the national
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The biggest threat for the Jayhawks comes from the Samford attack. Senior outside hitter Erin Bognar finished the season 10th in the nation with 542 total kills, and 17th with 4.48 kills per set. Containing her will be pivotal for Bechard's team, as he acknowledged her prominent presence.
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DREW FENNELLY Meet the man behind the famous LPD Twitter account
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REMINDER- We realize politics can make emotions run high, but being mad at a presidential candidate in a debate is NOT a reason to call 911."
On the evening of March 26, Drew Fennelly, like thousands of others in Lawrence, had his eyes on his phone.
Villanova had just brutally kicked the Jayhawks out of the Elite Eight, and Fennelly wanted to take to social media to say something.
@LawrenceKS_PD
He had a tweet written out, Fennelly said, when he paused.
"I stared at it for a couple minutes before I sent it out, because I was like, 'Am I going to get in trouble for putting this out?'," he said. "Then I thought 'Ah forget it. Send.' And I sent it, and it immediately took off."
Officer Fennelly said the first one to go viral was his tweet about the Elite Eight loss.
Fennelly isn't just your average tweeter. In fact, he's the voice behind @LawrenceKS_PD, the Lawrence Police Department's Twitter account, which has gained huge popularity in the past few months for its witty - sometimes snarky - posts.
"Sorry, we can't investigate Villanova ripping your heart out of your chest," it read. "The crime occurred outside our jurisdiction. #RCJH."
The tweet currently
has over 2,200 retweets.
"It's kind of surreal, because you never know when a tweet is going to go viral," Fennelly said. "So it's happened, gosh, three or four times, and each time it's been one that I didn't really expect to do that."
Fennelly said, at the
It wasn't long before he got the idea to start
The account's most popular tweet, at 30,000 retweets, is from the last presidential debate.
"REMINDER - We realize politics can make emotions run high, but being mad at a presidential candidate in a debate is NOT a reason to call 911," the tweet read.
The tweet was so popular that it was featured on Jimmy Kimmel and BuzzFeed.
"I thought it was a need that the department had. I think, like any police agency, we were kind of looking for ways to reach out and better engage with our community, and I thought that Twitter would be a good way to do that." Fennelly said.
an LPD Ttwitter account, Fennelly said.
time, he didn't think the tweet was that funny.
"I hadn't tweeted anything. I knew the debate was that night, and I was like, 'How can I connect the debate to the police department,' and that's what I came up with," he said.
Fennelly, a native of the southwest suburbs of Chicago, wasn't always the man behind the screen. After attending the University for a few years, he joined the Lawrence Police Department (LPD) in 2009 as a patrol officer. In April 2014, he was assigned to the neighborhood resource office, which is now public affairs.
"He is so good at it, and he has so many ideas," Rhoads said. "And he is a very big reason why our social media — Facebook and Twitter — has done so well."
Sgt. Amy Rhoads, the police department's public information officer, said she attributes the social media success largely to Fennelly.
While a simple tweet might not seem like
much, Rhoads said it's part of a larger effort to improve the relationship between the Lawrence community and law enforcement.
"One of the things that we talked about when we came in with neighborhood resource officers is how can we make a better impact between the department and the community and provide a better insight," Rhoads said. "So we really thought that using our social media accounts would be a really good way of being a part of that conversation in the Lawrence community."
One way the department hopes to do this is through what's been dubbed the #LPDTweetAlong.
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During tweet-alongs, Officer Fennelly spends a weekend evening riding in a patrol car and live-tweeting the events of the night.
Followers get a glimpse inside the police work that officers do every week — the good, the bad and the very strange.
"Two units across town are en route to find out why a man is walking around outside ... naked. That doesn't count as a costume sir," read a tweet from an Oct. 29 tweet-along.
"I have a lot of fun with it," Fennelly said. "And it's a different view that's maybe more similar to what the police officer gets than what the public gets."
from deep last season Vick was off to a cold start. Hitting only 24 percent of his threes coming into the game, the Memphis native quickly returned to last year's form.
In his second consecutive start of the season, Vick followed up his 3-of-4 three point night with an even more impressive 4-of-4 from three and 9-for-9 from the field.
"He's not always going to shoot like that," Self said about Vick.
However, Self did say Vick is "going to end up being our best defender, he's really improved a ton."
Mykhaliuk, another sharpshooter who's turned his season around after start-
top that.
Midway through the second half, Kansas was shooting just over 70 percent until a few missed threes dropped the Jayhawks to their eventual total of 54 percent.
Despite the hot shooting, Self wasn't convinced this was a cure for other issues the Jayhawks had had.
What makes the performance against the 49ers even more impressive is that it was mostly without help from the usual suspects, guards Frank Mason III and Devonte' Graham. The two shot 3-of-7, but were overshadowed by the play of Vick and Mykhailiuk.
"You're not going to win relying on three point shots all the time," Self said.
As for Vick's perfect shooting night, that wasn't something Long Beach State coach Dan Monson necessarily expected.
Monson also mentioned that film on Kansas showed that Vick's aggressiveness on the offensive boards is what they focused on, but his multidimensional skill set was the problem.
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"He's not one that we were focused on," Monson said about Vick. "He just opened the game up with his shooting."
With all the recognition the duo of Mason and Graham have, Tuesday night was a reminder that Vick and Mykhailiuk are waiting in the wings for their time to shine.
Coach Ray Bechard received the Coach of the Year award after leading the Jayhawks to their first ever Big 12 Championship. This is his second consecutive time winning the award, and the fourth in his career.
Junior outside hitter Kelsie Payne was named Player of the Year. She ranked third in the Big 12 during conference play with 4.07 kills per set, and sixth with a .320 hitting percentage.
ware Monday afternoon, as several Jayhawks found themselves recipients of All-Big 12 honors.
Junior setter Ainise Havili was named the Setter of the Year for the second consecutive season. She is the first player to receive multiple titles since the inception of the honors in 2012. She ranked fifth in the conference with 10.70 assists per set.
this season marks the first time a Jayhawk has ever won either the Player of the Year or the Libero of the Year award in Big 12 history.
Senior libero Cassie Wait is the Libero of the
Kansas will start its postseason play Thursday as it hosts Samford in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. First serve is scheduled for 6:30 p.m.
Payne, Wait and Havili, all unanimous selections, are joined by junior outside hitter Madison Rigdon on the All-Big 12 First Team. Senior middle blocker Tayler Soucie,
hitter Jada Burse was named to the All-Freshman Team. While not ranking in the top 10 of any major statistical category, Burse's role has grown in recent weeks after she began the season as a reserve.
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Forrest Pierce sits at his desk in his office to work on a piece of music. Pierce is an associate professor of music and composition at the University.
Composing is my creative activity. I'm in constant contact with [the performers], sending them music and getting feedback, getting revisions and putting together the sheet music that they'll use for the performances."
FORREST PIERCE Seeks perfection through composing
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Beginning at around 5:30 a.m. on a typical weekday, Forrest Pierce gets himself ready to try to achieve something he has been long pursuing: that perfect piece of music that reflects the beauty of our world.
- Forrest Pierce
"That's the thing that challenges me and that's what I'm after," said Pierce, an associate professor of music composition. "The pursuit of it is really beautiful and satisfying, but everything that I craft and create is by its nature imperfect."
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His contemporaries may say otherwise.
"He has an ability to write music that is incredibly difficult, that
still comes across with a real sense of beauty," said Michael Kirkendoll, an assistant professor of piano. "His music always seems to promote ideas of love and peace, which are really exciting aspects of his work."
Before Pierce sets out on his daily mission, first comes fulfilling the typical family duties. This includes making breakfast for his wife and 15-yearold son Aidan, then taking him to school before heading to campus.
Pierce's array of work
The New Orleans native also makes sure to warm up his vocals. In the morning he practices North Indian classical vocal style, just one of many cultural sounds he has learned in his 20plus year career.
stretches across genres, countries and interests. After finishing school at the University of Puget Sound for his bachelor's degree, the University of Minnesota for his master's, and the University of Indiana for his doctorate, he has written work for ensembles and concert series that involve elements of contemporary, traditional, operatic, and choral music, among many others.
His contributions haven't gone unnoticed. Pierce received the Dean's Prize in orchestral composition during his time at Indiana, the 2012 Barlow Prize in composition and the top honor at the 2012 Ortus International competition, to name a few.
"Composing is my
creative activity," Pierce said. "I'm in constant contact with [the performers], sending them music and getting feedback, getting revisions and putting together the sheet music that they'll use for the performances."
By around 9 a.m. Pierce is in his office, the flexible and comfortable work space where he can start grading classwork, work on his upcoming composition or just prepare presentations and lessons for his classes.
In order to be in prime position to get the best out of his work, Pierce also travels with his music. He said he often begins working on a piece in the office with his piano and drafting table. But, depending on the stage in the creation process, he will look to areas such as the mezzanine level of the DeBruce Center, the basement of the Anschutz Library or even a silent area of the Kansas Union to push it further.
This relationship between space and music not only comes up when
he is writing. It's also in his mind when he is still thinking of what to write next.
Architecture, for instance, interests Pierce. He said he loves the idea of how people occupy and interact with the space around them -how they shape the areas they inhabit.In these buildings,people go through their academic,professional and private lives,and creating a representation of this journey recently came to the forefront of his work for the reopening of the Spencer Museum of Art on Oct.15.
The piece of work was a traveling concert entitled "Resonant Vessels." The University Chamber Singers and Concert Choir traveled through architectural sites and natural scenery, with the museum as their final destination.
The end-goal: fuse the art of architecture with the art of sound.
"We knew that the spaces were going to be a part of the aesthetic goal of the composition," said Mariana Farah, associate
director of choral activities, who worked with Pierce throughout the process. "It was truly a piece that celebrated our campus and our ensemble."
The text Pierce based the piece off of was from ancient Roman architect Vitruvius. Pierce said Vitruvius told of designing buildings to be one with art, such as music. When there was graded seating or a form of stair steps, that could be used to balance the theoretical and practical. Pierce used this when planting the ensemble across sites such as the Capitol Federal building, the Campanile and the museum itself.
"We had a perfect day for the particular event. I think what was magical about it was a lot of the unexpected," Farah said.
“Perfect” may be a stretch for Pierce, but it won't stop him from trying the next time around.
"That's the kind of challenge of composing that is at the core of what keeps me inspired and keeps me going," Pierce said.
year's DEI report, which suggested "that the University place the Student Senate under immediate review and restructure the organization of student governance at KU."
According to the proposal, the committee shall "consider, draft, and/or propose amendments to the relevant governance documents." Essentially, this means that the members will
The rationale for the new ad hoc committee, according to the proposal, was that while a Multicultural Student Government could benefit students, leaders should take a look at how the Student Senate system functions as a whole.
One of the biggest issues that was empha-
rently held by Student Senate. The proposal was tabled.
Pam Fine, a Faculty Senate representative and journalism professor, said looking into another election method could benefit minority students.
"The implication of the diversity committee's report is that the coalition system is discriminatory," she said. "It is incumbent upon us to say 'OK, let's have someone go deep in on it and see what
and Science senator. "Most important of these is that I worry about how it is going to affect the autonomy of our governance structure ... It will say to Student Senate that 'We are going to violate your autonomy and tell you what you have to do with your rules,' and I think that is totally unacceptable."
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According to a University press release from 2002, the cost of in-state tuition per semester was $1,741.75, while out-of-state was $5,343.25. Current-
look up the 2002 tuition cost, and compared it to this year," he said "I saw how large of an increase there was. I was pretty upset, so I started talking about it with people."
her. We're fighting for lower tuitions prices at all of these schools, not just KU."
Co-founder Lev Comolli, a Lawrence native, approached the University's Amnesty International chapter at the beginning of this semester to pitch KUART.
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ast season, the Kansas volleyball team ran the postseason tables and competed in the first Final Four in program history. Just under one year later, the team has its eyes set on another deep run, this time with higher expectations.
The Jayhawks enter the tournament this year as the No.5 overall seed.After a season spent consistently at the top of the national
title. The Bulldogs finished the season with a 21-13 record, winning nine of its final 12 matches.
The biggest threat for the Jayhawks comes from the Samford attack. Senior outside hitter Erin Bognar finished the season 10th in the nation with 542 total kills, and 17th with 4.48 kills per set. Containing her will be pivotal for Bechard's team, as he acknowledged her prominent presence.
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Challenging stasis through work
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Professor Nicole Hodges Persley needs to be an early bird if she wants to see her family before managing a trifecta of responsibilities for the day. She makes her daughter's lunch, drops her off at school and then makes it to Starbucks with her husband every morning before heading to her office at the University.
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Hodges Persley said she's never limited herself to any field: she's made it her life's work to flourish in every department she's interested in. She is currently the acting chair of graduate studies in the Department of Theatre, teaching an African American Theater and Performance class, working on two books and preparing to direct Amri Baraka's "Dutchman" at Just Off Broadway Theatre in Kansas City, Mo.
"I tell undergrads to really seek out knowledge across campus, not just in your area of interest, so that you can find tools to build a life you want to live in," Hodges Persley said. "I've never limited myself by a category or
a disciplinary focus. Everything is relative if you work to make connections. But, you do have to work. I tell my students that there is no magical unicorn that shows up with your perfect life at your door."
For Hodges Persley, managing all of her work is difficult, but that's why it's been so rewarding.
Hodges Persley's drive to continuously learn and create stems from a fear of being stagnant.
"Ive learned that the moment I stop learning, I'm stagnant," Hodges Persley said. "I have to keep learning."
The idea of being herself without answering to anyone has fueled her ambitions to be a part of the theater program.
"Theater is a space that allowed me to be my full self without apology," Hodges Persley said. "I think that everyone deserves to be who they are without having to validate themselves through someone else's value judgement of their humanity. Using theater as a space to make openings for freedom has been exciting to me since I was in my first play in fifth grade."
Hodges Persley said being in a position to help students have a vision for themselves that is free of anxiety from judgement requires her to have patience, vision, organization, determination and inspiration.
Isabella Hampton, a student in Hodges Persley's theater class, said Hodges Persley has positively impacted her theater experience, as well as her personal goals.
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"Her personality is the type that makes you feel a lot taller and stronger and more capable every time you leave a conversation with her," Hampton said. "Nicole has helped me the most in really pushing me to understand that I have to write my own narrative, and she has given me a lot of resources to do so. I think that that's probably what I appreciate about her the most is that she's as much nurturing and kind and she is someone who motivates people to be better."
"I find sharing knowledge rewarding," Hodges Persley said. "I am inspired by colleagues and artists who are dedicated to creating new knowledge to make the world a better place. This interdisciplinary training has
Her upcoming book, "Sampling and Remixing Hip-hop in Contemporary Theater and Performance," has allowed her to lecture globally on how hip-hop has affected the arts. She is also one of the founders of the Hip-hop Archive at Harvard University's W.E.B. Dubois Research Institute.
I tell undergrads to really seek out knowledge across campus, not just in your area of interest, so that you can find tools to build a life you want to live in."
allowed me to contribute to multiple conversations in the academy. I am in a theater department by choice because this is a space where we improvise and devise to imagine new ways of being. I've been a professional in the performing arts since I was 19 years old and I am always excited to learn."
for Hodges Persley, it's just as rewarding to see a student of hers enjoy that as well.
Because learning is such an exciting process
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"I love seeing a light bulb go [off] with a student who you can see doubts the validity of something you're teaching," Hodges Persley said. "Watching a student decide to happen to their lives instead of letting life happen to them. Watching students 'lean
in' is magical."
Hampton said she finds Hodges Persley's teaching a way to help her do this.
"To have such a motivative and dedicated professor that looks like me is extremely valuable," Hampton said. "Visibility is important, and when I see her pave a road that I might choose to walk on in the future, I feel like I'm in the right hands."
from deep last season Vick was off to a cold start. Hitting only 24 percent of his threes coming into the game, the Memphis native quickly returned to last year's form.
In his second consecutive start of the season, Vick followed up his 3-of-4 three point night with an even more impressive 4-of-4 from three and 9-for-9 from the field.
"He's not always going to shoot like that," Self said about Vick.
However, Self did say Vick is "going to end up being our best defender, he's really improved a ton."
Mykhaliiuk, another sharpshooter who's turned his season around after start-
top that.
Midway through the second half, Kansas was shooting just over 70 percent until a few missed threes dropped the Jayhawks to their eventual total of 54 percent.
Despite the hot shooting, Self wasn't convinced this was a cure for other issues the Jayhawks had had.
"You're not going to win relying on three point shots all the time," Self said.
What makes the performance against the 49ers even more impressive is that it was mostly without help from the usual suspects, guards Frank Mason III and Devonte' Graham. The two shot 3-of-7, but were overshadowed by the play of Vick and Mykhailiuk.
"He's not one that we were focused on," Monson said about Vick. "He just opened the game up with his shooting."
Dasket, Graham Saul.
Monson also mentioned that film on Kansas showed that Vick's aggressiveness on the offensive boards is what they focused on, but his multidimensional skill set was the problem.
As for Vick's perfect shooting night, that wasn't something Long Beach State coach Dan Monson necessarily expected.
Coach Ray Bechard received the Coach of the Year award after leading the Jayhawks to their first ever Big 12 Championship. This is his second consecutive time winning the award, and the fourth in his career.
Junior outside hitter Kelsie Payne was named Player of the Year. She ranked third in the Big 12 during conference play with 4.07 kills per set, and sixth with a .320 hitting percentage.
With all the recognition the duo of Mason and Graham have, Tuesday night was a reminder that Vick and Mykhailiuk are waiting in the wings for their time to shine.
Junior setter Ainise Havili was named the Setter of the Year for the second consecutive season. She is the first player to receive multiple titles since the inception of the honors in 2012. She ranked fifth in the conference with 10.70 assists per set.
this season marks the first time a Jayhawk has ever won either the Player of the Year or the Libero of the Year award in Big 12 history.
Payne, Wait and Havili all unanimous selections are joined by junior outside hitter Madison Rigdon on the All-Big 12 First Team. Senior middle blocker Tayler Soucie,
Senior libero Cassie Wait is the Libero of the
ware Monday afternoon, as several Jayhawks found themselves recipients of All-Big 12 honors.
Kansas will start its postseason play Thursday as it hosts Samford in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. First serve is scheduled for 6:30 p.m.
Freshman outside hitter Jada Burse was named to the All-Freshman Team. While not ranking in the top 10 of any major statistical category, Burse's role has grown in recent weeks after she began the season as a reserve.
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Tim Schlosser doesn't call himself an athlete, despite having once been a silver medalist in the world tumbling championships - he calls himself a coach.
"Even when I was an athlete myself, I would love to train, but what I really liked to do was help other people train," he said. "So, I would love to learn how to spot. I was young and I had learned how to spot. I always wanted to be an assistant for the other sessions other than my own training session."
Schlosser got his first coaching job at the age of 16, coaching tumbling, then eventually transitioned into gymnastics. Now, he works in the University's athletic department, but he would
classify himself as a "life coach."
"Even though I don't coach a sport anymore, I feel like I still sort of coach," he said. "I feel like I still have the same impact, in a way."
Officially, Schlosser is the assistant athletics director of student-athlete development and leadership. This entails meeting one-on-one with student athletes for much of his day to talk about pretty much anything, he said.
"What's great is that I'm not their coach, so I have no control over their playing time. I'm not their academic counselor, because I don't choose their classes," he said. "So it's really both helping them transition in and then having someone that's here to have their back."
Carrah Trimble, the senior director of stu
dent-athlete development, has worked with Schlosser since he came to the University five years ago and she said he's one of her favorite people in the whole world.
"I've never met anyone else who always sees the good in people like he does," she said. "He positively sheds his wisdom on whoever he's talking to."
When he's not talking to students, Schlosser teaches a leadership class, does team-building activities for teams that need them and serves on several committees.
"I think coaching and teaching are very similar and I think, for me, the reason I like it so much is because when you can inspire and empower young people — any people — to do what they don't even know is possible yet, it's so exciting," he said. "I mean, who wouldn't want to do that? What a cool day!"
When he meets with student athletes—which he says is his favorite part of the job—he tries to work with them on building leadership skills, like effective communication and conflict resolution.
"Most of our student athletes will be athletes for a very short time,but they will be citizens of the world for their lifetime," he said. "Our biggest payoff is when the call comes 20 years from now and we hear, 'I'm really happy with what
I'm doing and I love my life."
When it comes down to it, Schlosser said everything he does is about helping young people realize what that future might look like for them, or "realizing possibility," as he puts it. It's a philosophy that Schlosser would attribute back to his background in coaching.
"Coaching has a big influence on how I look at the world. To me, a coach is someone who is there to inspire and open up possibilities that maybe the athletes don't even realize are possible
yet," he said. "I think it has to do with going back to making yourself open and vulnerable to your athletes — whether you're life-coaching or regular coaching."
Trimble said that's definitely something she's seen him do since she started working with him.
"He shows people that they're amazing, that they can make a difference," she said. "He has mobilized that belief in a lot of people."
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year's DEI report, which suggested "that the University place the Student Senate under immediate review and restructure the organization of student governance at KU."
According to the proposal, the committee shall "consider, draft, and/or propose amendments to the relevant governance documents." Essentially, this means that the members will
The rationale for the new ad hoc committee, according to the proposal, was that while a Multicultural Student Government could benefit students, leaders should take a look at how the Student Senate system functions as a whole.
One of the biggest issues that was empha-
rently held by Student Senate. The proposal was tabled.
and Science senator. "Most important of these is that I worry about how it is going to affect the autonomy of our governance structure ... It will say to Student Senate that 'We are going to violate your autonomy and tell you what you have to do with your rules,' and I think that is totally unacceptable."
"The implication of the diversity committee's report is that the coalition system is discriminatory," she said. "It is incumbent upon us to say 'OK, let's have someone go deep in on it and see what
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Pam Fine, a Faculty Senate representative and journalism professor, said looking into another election method could benefit minority students.
night, and decided to look up the 2002 tuition cost, and compared it to this year," he said "I saw how large of an increase there was. I was pretty upset, so I started talking about it with people."
According to a University press release from 2002, the cost of in-state tuition per semester was $1,741.75, while out-of-state was $5,343.25. Current-
her. We're fighting for lower tuitions prices at all of these schools, not just KU."
Co-founder Lev Comolli, a Lawrence native, approached the University's Amnesty International chapter at the beginning of this semester to pitch KUART.
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ast season, the Kansas volleyball team ran the postseason tables and competed in the first Final Four in program history. Just under one year later, the team has its eyes set on another deep run, this time with higher expectations.
The Jayhawks enter the tournament this year as the No.5 overall seed. After a season, spent consistently
title. The Bulldogs finished the season with a 21-13 record, winning nine of its final 12 matches.
The biggest threat for the Jayhawks comes from the Samford attack. Senior outside hitter Erin Bognar finished the season 10th in the nation with 542 total kills, and 17th with 4.48 kills per set. Containing her will be pivotal for Bechard's team, as he acknowledged her prominent presence.
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Brae Ellis is a sophomore communications student wanting to make his own legacy at the University as a sports broadcaster.
Brother of former Kansas basketball star establishes his own legacy
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Campus has a special place in its heart for Kansas basketball players. The athletes are practically celebrities, with an avid fan base of students, alumni, the Lawrence community, the Kansas community and others all around the world.
Brae Ellis came to the University to pursue a dream he said was inspired by his brother, Perry Ellis, and his time playing at the University. Perry Ellis was a beloved playmaker in the men's basketball program from 2012 to 2016. While Perry Ellis has graduated and moved on, his younger brother is here, working toward his dream on his brother's old stomping ground.
"Being able to go to every KU game for the
last four years and watch Perry really changed my life," he said. "That's what made up my mind to go into broadcasting sports."
Brae said the community has made him feel more than welcome, even after his brother graduated from the University.
"Perry playing here was the greatest thing ever. People basically treat me just like they treat him," he said. "When you're a basketball player here, people treat you like royalty and people basically treat me like royalty when I'm out in the community. Even with him not here I've felt welcome. I have plenty of people to talk to and go to for help. A lot of the resources he had, I have too. I still talk to some of the coaches, and I'm friends with the players. Before he left, he
told them to look out for me."
Fonda Ellis, Perry and Brae's mother, said she never worried about him being at the University by himself.
"I thought it was cool that Brae wanted to go there," she said. "I never worried about him being accepted."
Brae said he wasn't originally a Kansas fan, like his brother, but quickly came around after visiting for the first time.
"Perry knew he wanted to come here back in middle school. He never even thought about anywhere else. I didn't really like KU at first," he said. "Once I first set foot in here I was sold. I bleed red and blue now."
Fonda said driving up from Wichita to watch Perry play was always a family experience, one that they all enjoyed and
now miss.
"It was neat because we were just two and a half hours down the road. We always tried to have as many of us there as we could. It was fun for all of us to be together and watching him play," she said.
In pursuit of his dream, Brae came to the University this semester, after a year at Butler Community College, to study communications with a minor in journalism. Ellis said he is involved with a couple of shows, helping produce and even hosting his own sports segment.
"I'd love to do college basketball broadcasting," he said. "Right now I'm working on two shows, I'm on Good Morning KU and a show called Playmaker Central."
Brae said working on the shows has been great
experience, and a good first step into the world of sports broadcasting.
"On Playmaker, I'm helping out with producing, since I just started. With Good Morning KU, though, I'm able to write my own script and host my own sports segment," he said. "Getting the experience writing my scripts with my own personality has been a great experience. It's also been a challenge, you have to be patient. So I'm just working and waiting for
my time. Hopefully I can work at a place like CBS Sports."
Fonda said she thinks sports broadcasting was a good fit for Brae.
"I think it's great. Brae is so outgoing, probably the most outgoing out of all of our kids," she said. "I'm glad he can pursue something that he wants to do."
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from deep last season Vick was off to a cold start. Hitting only 24 percent of his threes coming into the game, the Memphis native quickly returned to last year's form.
In his second consecutive start of the season, Vick followed up his 3-of-4 three point night with an even more impressive 4-of-4 from three and 9-for-9 from the field.
"He's not always going to shoot like that," Self said about Vick.
However, Self did say Vick is "going to end up being our best defender, he's really improved a ton."
Mykhailiuk, another sharpshooter who's turned his season around after start-
top that.
Midway through the second half, Kansas was shooting just over 70 percent until a few missed threes dropped the Jayhawks to their eventual total of 54 percent.
Despite the hot shooting, Self wasn't convinced this was a cure for other issues the Jayhawks have had.
What makes the performance against the 49ers even more impressive is that it was mostly without help from the usual suspects, guards Frank Mason III and Devonte' Graham. The two shot 3-of-7, but were overshadowed by the play of Vick and Mykhailiuk.
"You're not going to win relying on three point shots all the time," Self said.
Dasket, Graham said.
"He's not one that we were focused on," Monson said about Vick. "He just opened the game up with his shooting."
As for Vick's perfect shooting night, that wasn't something Long Beach State coach Dan Monson necessarily expected.
Monson also mentioned that film on Kansas showed that Vick's aggressiveness on the offensive boards is what they focused on, but his multidimensional skill set was the problem.
With all the recognition the duo of Mason and Graham have, Tuesday night was a reminder that Vick and Mykhailiuk are waiting in the wings for their time to shine.
Coach Ray Bechard received the Coach of the Year award after leading the Jayhawks to their first ever Big 12 Championship. This is his second consecutive time winning the award, and the fourth in his career.
Junior outside hitter Kelsie Payne was named Player of the Year. She ranked third in the Big 12 during conference play with 4.07 kills per set, and sixth with a .320 hitting percentage.
ware Monday afternoon, as several Jayhawks found themselves recipients of All-Big 12 honors.
Senior libero Cassie Wait is the Libero of the
Payne, Wait and Havili, all unanimous selections, are joined by junior outside hitter Madison Rigdon on the All-Big 12 First Team. Senior middle blocker Tayler Soucie,
Junior setter Ainise Havilli was named the Setter of the Year for the second consecutive season. She is the first player to receive multiple titles since the inception of the honors in 2012. She ranked fifth in the conference with 10.70 assists per set.
This season marks the first time a Jayhawk has ever won either the Player of the Year or the Libero of the Year award in Big 12 history.
Kansas will start its postseason play Thursday as it hosts Samford in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. First serve is scheduled for 6:30 p.m.
Freshman Outside hitter Jada Burse was named to the All-Freshman Team. While not ranking in the top 10 of any major statistical category, Burse's role has grown in recent weeks after she began the season as a reserve.
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As a child in Colombia, Monica Restrepo would watch her mother tailor men's shirts in their backyard. Two decades later as a textiles student, Restrepo uses her work to recreate that same sense of softness and comfort.
"There's a very, very big therapeutic aspect to textiles, and to me that's very important," she said.
Restrepo, now a senior in the Department of Visual Art, moved from Manizales in central Colombia to Overland Park 16 years ago. Although she said art has always been her passion, she didn't become interested in textiles until starting school at the University.
"When I started taking classes here, I fell in love with it and found that I could express myself easily through textiles," she said.
Most of Restrepo's surface design work is inspired by things she associates with her childhood. Several yards of brightly colored cloth lay spread out on a table in her Chalmers Hall studio, a work in progress. The cloth is decorated with various
screen-printed oblong shapes in pink, blue and yellow, which Restrepo said remind her of birth-
between functional and decorative work: quilts are functional in that they can be wrapped
When I started taking classes here,
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day parties and confetti.
When she isn't designing or screen-printing, Restrepo likes to dabble in weaving, dyeing and other media offered by the textiles department. She's also working on a quilt to explore the line
around a body to provide warmth,but they're usually beautiful enough to be displayed in some way.
"A quilt is very functional," Restrepo said. "It's very detailed and artistic, and it actually
could convey some emotion, but it also has a really intentional purpose to it."
Restrepo said that the more time she spends on a piece, the more rewarding it is to see the finished product.
"Everything has to be very time sensitive, so you have to be very patient, and you have to dedicate a lot of time to sewing and for things to actually look how you want them to look," she said.
After she graduates in May, Restrepo is interested in a job in surface design. A job in textiles or the fashion industry would allow her to design patterns for large swaths of cloth that get made into clothing or home goods. Mary Anne Jordan, the chair of the Department of Visual Art, said Restrepo is a hard worker, which is what it takes to succeed in the industry.
"I think she'll be ambitious and self-sufficient," Jordan said. "People have to be ambitious when they're seeking a career in textiles, and I think she will be."
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year's DEI report, which suggested "that the University place the Student Senate under immediate review and restructure the organization of student governance at KU."
According to the proposal, the committee shall "consider, draft, and/or propose amendments to the relevant governance documents." Essentially, this means that the members will
The rationale for the new ad hoc committee, according to the proposal, was that while a Multicultural Student Government could benefit students, leaders should take a look at how the Student Senate system functions as a whole.
rently held by Student Senate. The proposal was tabled.
One of the biggest issues that was empha-
"The implication of the diversity committee's report is that the coalition system is discriminatory," she said. "It is incumbent upon us to say 'OK, let's have someone go deep in on it and see what
and Science senator. "Most important of these is that I worry about how it is going to affect the autonomy of our governance structure ... It will say to Student Senate that 'We are going to violate your autonomy and tell you what you have to do with your rules,' and I think that is totally unacceptable."
Pam Fine, a Faculty Senate representative and journalism professor, said looking into another election method could benefit minority students.
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ranger, and needed to look up the 2002 tuition cost, and compared it to this year," he said "I saw how large of an increase there was. I was pretty upset, so I started talking about it with people."
According to a University press release from 2002, the cost of in-state tuition per semester was $1,741.75 while out-of-state was $5,343.25. Current-
her. we're fighting for lower tuitions prices at all of these schools, not just KU."
Co-founder Lev Comolli, a Lawrence native, approached the University's Amnesty International chapter at the beginning of this semester to pitch KUART.
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ast season, the Kansas volleyball team ran the postseason tables and competed in the first Final Four in program history. Just under one year later, the team has its eyes set on another deep run, this time with higher expectations.
The Jayhawks enter the tournament this year as the No. 5 overall seed. After a
title. The Bulldogs finished the season with a 21-13 record, winning nine of its final 12 matches.
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The biggest threat for the Jayhawks comes from the Samford attack. Senior outside hitter Erin Bognar finished the season 10th in the nation with 542 total kills, and 17th with 4.48 kills per set. Containing her will be pivotal for Bechard's team, as he acknowledged her prominent presence.
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Merrill Evans spends her days on the second floor of Watkins Health Center, helping students through her role as the University's campus assistance, resources and education coordinator.
According to Evans, her desire to work in the field of sexual assault prevention and education comes from a variety of influences.
"My passion stems from a lot of my personal experiences, it also stems from things that are important to me as a woman, and as a feminist." Evans said.
When Evans steps foot into her office in the morning, she looks forward to having a new set of challenges and opportunities everyday.
"A day in my life is actually pretty eventful," Evans said. "A really busy day, I'll see four or five students, doing some individualized counseling. I'll have meetings on the hill. Oftentimes in the evenings we do presentations and trainings."
Evans is familiar with the University and Lawrence, which have become the backdrop of her career in social work. She received both her bachelor's and master's degrees from the University, and was born and raised in Lawrence.
One of the opportunities that Evans enjoys about her job is that she gets to be on the early end of helping a student through a traumatic experience.
"I've also seen firsthand what happens when young women are sexually assaulted and they don't get good care, what that looks like in their 30s and 40s and 50s," Evans said. "So it's also really exciting for me to think about being a part of that help and assistance in the beginning, versus 20, 30 years later."
Evans said that in the year that she's been CARE Coordinator, she's seen over 80 students; two males, a handful of students who identify as queer, and, the majority, cisgendered young women.
"I think it can be very challenging to listen to students talk about being sexual assaulted all day, everyday. It's a lit-
tlle overwhelming, it can be a little emotional. It's hard for me to hear a lot of stories about young men violating women," Evans said.
Outside of individual work with students, Evans works to create programs that bring about awareness. One program that Evans oversees is CARE Sisters, an advocacy program within the Greek community.
Kathryn Everett, senior CARE Sister leader, said that Evans is a pleasure to work with and learn from.
"She's one of the greatest people I've met at KU. She's super welcoming, and outgoing, and really excited about this program. Sometimes it's hard with college students and people who are out of college, there can be a disconnect with the age gap, but she really relates to us," Everett said.
At the end of a day in the life of Evans, she said that she aims to be a factor in a movement that is necessary.
"I want to be a part of the change," Evans said. "This is an area I know, and know really well, so I think it's something I can do pretty effectively."
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My passion stems from a lot of my personal experiences, it also stems from things that are important to me as a woman, and as a feminist."
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from deep last season Vick was off to a cold start. Hitting only 24 percent of his threes coming into the game, the Memphis native quickly returned to last year's form.
In his second consecutive start of the season, Vick followed up his 3-of-4 three point night with an even more impressive 4-of-4 from three and 9-for-9 from the field.
"He's not always going to shoot like that," Self said about Vick.
Mykhaliliuk, another sharpshooter who's turned his season around after start-
However, Self did say Vick is "going to end up being our best defender, he's really improved a ton."
top that.
Midway through the second half, Kansas was shooting just over 70 percent until a few missed threes dropped the Jayhawks to their eventual total of 54 percent.
Despite the hot shooting, Self wasn't convinced this was a cure for other issues the Jayhawks have had.
What makes the performance against the 49ers even more impressive is that it was mostly without help from the usual suspects, guards Frank Mason III and Devonte' Graham. The two shot 3-of-7, but were overshadowed by the play of Vick and Mykhailiuk.
"You're not going to win relying on three point shots all the time," Self said.
As for Vick's perfect shooting night, that wasn't something Long Beach State coach Dan Monson necessarily expected.
Monson also mentioned that film on Kansas showed that Vick's aggressiveness on the offensive boards is what they focused on, but his multidimensional skill set was the problem.
"He's not one that we were focused on," Monson said about Vick. "He just opened the game up with his shooting."
Basket, Graham Saul.
With all the recognition the duo of Mason and Graham have, Tuesday night was a reminder that Vick and Mykhailiuk are waiting in the wings for their time to shine.
Coach Ray Bechard received the Coach of the Year award after leading the Jayhawks to their first ever Big 12 Championship. This is his second consecutive time winning the award, and the fourth in his career.
Junior outside hitter Kelsie Payne was named Player of the Year. She ranked third in the Big 12 during conference play with 4.07 kills per set, and sixth with a .320 hitting percentage.
ware Monday afternoon, as several Jayhawks found themselves recipients of All-Big 12 honors.
Senior libero Cassie Wait is the Libero of the
Junior setter Ainise Havilli was named the Setter of the Year for the second consecutive season. She is the first player to receive multiple titles since the inception of the honors in 2012. She ranked fifth in the conference with 10.70 assists per set.
Payne, Wait and Havili all unanimous selections are joined by junior outside hitter Madison Rigdon on the All-Big 12 First Team. Senior middle blocker Tayler Soucie,
This season marks the first time a Jayhawk has ever won either the Player of the Year or the Libero of the Year award in Big 12 history.
Freshman Outside hitter Jada Burse was named to the All-Freshman Team. While not ranking in the top 10 of any major statistical category, Burse's role has grown in recent weeks after she began the season as a reserve.
Kansas will start its postseason play Thursday as it hosts Samford in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. First serve is scheduled for 6:30 p.m.
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"He was really great," Prins said, "Words can only say so much about the character of Nick."
Prins said Herren adored those around
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First Nations Student Association president
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As Americans across the country watch the conflict unfold between Native Americans and law enforcement, one University student has taken it upon herself to step up and speak out for Native people's rights.
I absolutely adore and am very thankful for my family and culture that have taught me so much more than anything you could ever learn in a classroom."
Senior Landri James is an enrolled member of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation, but traces her lineage through many other tribes, as well.
"I'm an enrolled member of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation in Mayetta, Kan," James said. "I am also Ponca and Kickapoo through my mother, Laverne Biggoose, and Menominee and Santee Sioux through my father, Lloyd James. My Potawatomi name is Mkites and it means 'little black bear.' I'm bear clan and I'm my mother's first and only child, so my Potawatomi color is blue."
In her hometown of Lawrence, James' native heritage set her apart from other students.
ot stories that stick out to me over the years. But when I got older, I realized that I may have missed out on quite a lot of relationship building and maintaining with my non-native friends and their families. But I'm at peace with that."
"Growing up in Lawrence, I remember being the only native student in my class, grade and entire school, it seemed like," James said. "I still have a humble handful
However, James said she is proud of her Native American heritage.
"I absolutely adore and am very thankful for my family and culture that have taught me so much more than anything you could ever learn in a classroom," she said.
James gained her associates degree through Haskell Indian Nations University and is continuing her education at the University. She is also the president of the University's First Nations Student Association, which collected money and items to bring to the recent protests at Standing Rock Reservation.
es a threat to the health and culture to the reservation.
James, along with other University students, took the $4,111 in collected donations from the "Lawrence Stands with Standing Rock" march, which James helped coordinate, to Standing Rock in North Dakota earlier in the month of November.
She, and other individuals, protested the Dakota Access Pipeline, which protesters say pos-
The issue resonates with James, who, as part of the Kickapoo reservation just north of Lawrence, said that they have never been able to drink the water. She said she thinks the protest of the pipeline has brought national attention to an important issue.
"Everywhere there's different landfills, different chemical waste plants that are placed just right by our reservations," she said. "But there's just so many different things. This is just so important because we gained so much support. It's important because it could set a precedent for future opportunities to stop or to combat corporate greed and to encourage weaning our dependencies on fossil fuels."
When James arrived at the reservation, she said she thought that the camp looked like a powwow, with multitudes of people at the camps, all protesting the same pipeline for natives.
"I just think it's really beautiful that everybody is coming together for a common goal," James said. "That non-natives are willing to endure those living conditions, for us and for the cause."
Trinity Carpenter, a senior from Richmond, is
a fellow activist of James. Carpenter said that she and James formed a camaraderie and supported each other.
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"I feel like we did that initially [formed a bond]," Carpenter said. "We formed basically a protection at work to the best of our degree."
This is not Carpenter's first, or last, trip to Standing Rock, she said.
"This is my third trip up there, so I've got to see camp in a whole lot of different conditions," Carpenter said. "When I
nirst went up there, it was impressive, it was beautiful, it was a collective action that I had never seen at such a collective scale. People were being fed collectively, people were helping collectively, there were no questions where you were or if you were contributing."
Returning to Lawrence, James said she continues to see an increase in Native Americans and native culture in the Lawrence area.
"Haskell Indian Nations University, the four
tribes of Kansas, and the desirable education and diversity in Lawrence, Kan., seems to keep Native families around to raise their children," James said. "It's been amazing seeing the growth of the indigenous population in northeastern Kansas keep up with the growth of the major cities in this area, too. I think the only downside is that you meet, learn about and miss a lot of good people from other tribes that eventually move back home."
year's DEI report, which suggested "that the University place the Student Senate under immediate review and restructure the organization of student governance at KU."
According to the proposal, the committee shall "consider, draft, and/or propose amendments to the relevant governance documents." Essentially, this means that the members will
The rationale for the new ad hoc committee, according to the proposal, was that while a Multicultural Student Government could benefit students, leaders should take a look at how the Student Senate system functions as a whole.
rently held by Student Senate. The proposal was tabled.
One of the biggest issues that was empha-
Pam Fine, a Faculty Senate representative and journalism professor, said looking into another election method could benefit minority students.
"The implication of the diversity committee's report is that the coalition system is discriminatory," she said. "It is incumbent upon us to say 'OK, let's have someone go deep in on it and see what
and Science senator. "Most important of these is that I worry about how it is going to affect the autonomy of our governance structure ... It will say to Student Senate that 'We are going to violate your autonomy and tell you what you have to do with your rules,' and I think that is totally unacceptable."
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might later avail to look up the 2002 tuition cost, and compared it to this year," he said "I saw how large of an increase there was. I was pretty upset, so I started talking about it with people."
her. we're fighting for lower tuitions prices at all of these schools, not just KU."
According to a University press release from 2002, the cost of in-state tuition per semester was $1,741.75, while out-of-state was $5,343.25. Current-
Co-founder Lev Comolli, a Lawrence native, approached the University's Amnesty International chapter at the beginning of this semester to pitch KUART.
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KU volleyball expectations high as tournament begins
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ast season, the Kansas volleyball team ran the postseason tables and competed in the first Final Four in program history. Just under one year later, the team has its eyes set on another deep run, this time with higher expectations.
The Jayhawks enter the tournament this year as the No. 5 overall seed.After a
title. The Bulldogs finished the season with a 21-13 record, winning nine of its final 12 matches.
The biggest threat for the Jayhawks comes from the Samford attack. Senior outside hitter Erin Bognar finished the season 10th in the nation with 542 total kills, and 17th with 4.48 kills per set. Containing her will be pivotal for Bechard's team, as he acknowledged her prominent presence.
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Living his drumming dreams
By Hailey Dixon
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Stepping onto the stage, wearing his Jayhawk colors, Shane "The Hurrishane" Williams was jubilant. At 33-years-old, Williams was performing in front of his family and friends at the Ameristar Casino in Kansas City, Mo.
Williams, once a student at the University and a native of Overland Park, is now the lead drummer for country
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singer Neal McCoy.
Williams grew up playing drums at church, but these days he plays to a larger audience. Though it's a very different environment than what he grew up playing in, Williams said he is thrilled to be back on the drums.
During his time at the University, Williams played drums in the basketball band. He played at the 2008 NCAA Men's Basketball National
Championship, where Kansas defeated Memphis 75-68.
Later, Williams decided to move to Nashville, Tenn. Williams said that, at first, he did not have any goals or aspirations to move to Nashville to pursue a career in music.
"I kind of went out on a whim, and I said, 'you know, because I'm in the military, I have school money to go whenever I want,' Williams said. "So I decided to hold off
on school and play in a band in Nashville."
That happened eight years ago. Williams has yet to return to school.
"I've been here [in Nashville] ever since," he said. "I love Nashville. It's a fun town. It's been difficult at times, but at the same time it's been rewarding in a bunch of different ways."
Williams has been with McCoy for over two years.
McCoy, the singer behind top hits such as "Wink," "The Shake" and "Billy's Got His Beer Goggles On," has produced country hits since the 1990s, and has continued that success into 2016.
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Shane "The Hurrishane" Williams, a native of Overland Park and former University student, is the lead drummer for country singer Neal McCoy.
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"It's probably one of the most coolest, most respectful, fun gigs that you could be on," Williams said. "Neal is hands down one of the coolest bosses. And I've met a lot of country artists being with Neal, and even outside of Neal, and I can really only say good things about him. Even on his worst day, when he's sick or tired, or he might be frustrated about something, he's still super cool and very down to earth."
Williams said he thinks McCoy is very humble and unlike any other country artist, and he treats his fans kindly and interacts with them often.
"The way he is on stage, that's how he is with us," Williams said. "We always crack jokes."
Williams said that even though being on the road often can be rough at times, McCoy is always in high spirits and brings positivity to all the band members.
McCoy said he thinks highly of Williams too.
"Shane not only is a really good drummer, but he is a very upbeat, positive guy with a great outlook on life," McCoy said.
grandma was there. Since then she's passed on, but Mom wanted to come back and just be near the family, and that's essentially how I got to Kansas."
Williams started playing the drums in church at age five and continued playing throughout his youth.
It's probably one of the most coolest, most respectful, fun gigs that you could be on."
"That, to me, is as important as his drumming skills."
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In addition, Les Martines, McCoy's longtime manager, said he thinks that Williams is accomplished for his age.
"Shane Williams is a very talented young drummer," Martines said. ["He is] a great addition to Neal's show. [He is] very well-versed in all of the latest innovations in music, gear and computer technology for musicians. [He is] also very good to travel with on the road in a tour bus. We are very glad to have him on the road with us."
"I actually moved to Kansas City when I was 16," Williams said. "My mom is originally from Kansas City, and my
Williams said he worked hard for many years to be able to play with McCoy, starting with his Kansas roots.
After graduating from Shawnee Mission High School, Williams joined the Navy and was later medically discharged. He then attended Johnson County Community College and transferred after one year to the University.
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When Williams is not on the road with McCoy, he said he still keeps up with Kansas basketball and tries to connect with fellow Jayhawks in Nashville to watch games whenever he can.
"So if I am not at home watching it, I usually try and go out so I can scream at the TV when I need to, so I don't disturb my neighbors," Williams said.
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from deep last season Vick was off to a cold start. Hitting only 24 percent of his threes coming into the game, the Memphis native quickly returned to last year's form.
In his second consecutive start of the season, Vick followed up his 3-of-4 three point night with an even more impressive 4-of-4 from three and 9-for-9 from the field.
"He's not always going to shoot like that," Self said about Vick.
However, Self did say Vick is "going to end up being our best defender, he's really improved a ton."
Mykhaliik, another sharpshooter who's turned his season around after start-
Midway through the second half, Kansas was shooting just over 70 percent until a few missed threes dropped the Jayhawks to their eventual total of 54 percent.
Despite the hot shooting, Self wasn't convinced this was a cure for other issues the Jayhawks have had.
"You're not going to win relying on three point shots all the time," Self said.
What makes the performance against the 49ers even more impressive is that it was mostly without help from the usual suspects, guards Frank Mason III and Devonte' Graham. The two shot 3-of-7, but were overshadowed by the play of Vick and Mykhailiuk.
As for Vick's perfect shooting night, that wasn't something Long Beach State coach Dan Monson necessarily expected.
"He's not one that we were focused on," Monson said about Vick. "He just opened the game up with his shooting."
Monson also mentioned that film on Kansas showed that Vick's aggressiveness on the offensive boards is what they focused on, but his multidimensional skill set was the problem.
With all the recognition the duo of Mason and Graham have, Tuesday night was a reminder that Vick and Mykhailiuk are waiting in the wings for their time to shine.
Coach Ray Bechard received the Coach of the Year award after leading the Jayhawks to their first ever Big 12 Championship. This is his second consecutive time winning the award, and the fourth in his career.
ware Monday afternoon, as several Jayhawks found themselves recipients of All-Big 12 honors.
Junior outside hitter Kelsie Payne was named Player of the Year. She ranked third in the Big 12 during conference play with 4.07 kills per set, and sixth with a .320 hitting percentage.
first time a Jayhawk has ever won either the Player of the Year or the Libero of the Year award in Big 12 history.
Payne, Wait and Havili, all unanimous selections, are joined by junior outside hitter Madison Rigdon on the All-Big 12 First Team. Senior middle blocker Tayler Soucie,
Junior setter Ainise Havili was named the Setter of the Year for the second consecutive season. She is the first player to receive multiple titles since the inception of the honors in 2012. She ranked fifth in the conference with 10.70 assists per set.
Senior libero Cassie Wait is the Libero of the
Kansas will start its postseason play Thursday as it hosts Samford in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. First serve is scheduled for 6:30 p.m.
hitter Jada Burse was named to the All-Freshman Team. While not ranking in the top 10 of any major statistical category, Burse's role has grown in recent weeks after she began the season as a reserve.
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Prins said Herren adored those around him
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Visiting assistant professor Eric Welch never thought that asking for a library card would end up sending him halfway around the world to archeological digs in Israel.
"I wanted to come home during my last year at Penn State," Welch said. "I sent an email to K-State and an email to KU about my situation and [asked] for library access so I could do my research and finish up my dissertation. K-State never answered the email."
After asking for library access in 2014, Welch was approached by John Younger, director of Jewish Studies at
the University. Excited to have an archeologist at arm's length, Younger asked Welch if he would be interested in teaching the archeology of Israel.
Originally from Manhattan, Welch said he developed a strong sense of wonder for the people who occupied the land before he did. Fascinated by the thought that he could pick up an arrowhead in his backyard and cement the idea that the lives and cultures of the indigenous peoples before him were real, Welch said he knew he wanted to study the people instead of the "stories and fairy tales."
"Part of it was the idea that the stories were actually real," Welch said. "I grew up in church with all the Bible stories
and background, and it blew my mind that I could find artifacts that showed there were actual people there."
The summer after his first year of his master's program, Welch said he was so enthralled by the idea of discovering 3,000-year-old pottery that he and his then-finance packed up and took a trip to Israel just to volunteer with a dig. That was almost 11 years ago, and Welch says he's taken only one summer off from digging — for the birth of his daughter.
"I guess that was worth it," Welch said with a grin.
After a decade of studying ancient Israel, all Welch wants to do now, he said, is share the experience with others.
"This summer will be our fourth year with the Office of Study Abroad taking KU students to Jerusalem," Welch said. "And the students do everything: It's not like we're going to push you out of the way if you discover something."
gain hands-on experience with real results and what Welch describes as "invaluable experience."
Students from every major each year are taken to Israel where they help excavate and document artifacts with other student from around the world. The "teaching digs" allow students to
Diona Southcott, a senior from Watertown, NY, studying anthropology, said the trip was one of the highlights of her time at the University, and it wouldn't have been the same without Welch.
"I came here specifically for archeology, and when I told my friends that, a couple of them told me about this really cool archeologist," Southcott said. "I sat in on a couple of his classes, and after that I was hooked."
Southcott said Welch was able to get her scholarships that covered almost the entirety of her trip to Israel and that the experience was exactly
This summer will be our fourth year with the Office of Study Abroad taking KU students to Jerusalem."
what she needed moving forward after graduation.
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"Witnessing the clash of cultures, meeting all the different types of people and archeologists and just being there was very exciting," Southcoff said. "Eric's enthusiasm and encouragement has been helpful as well, and I wouldn't feel so optimistic about my future if it weren't for him basically telling me to shoot for the stars."
Welch said any student is welcome to join him over the summer and that if he could get just one student "crazy enough" to go with him, "it would be worth it."
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ommentation from this year's DEI report, which suggested "that the University place the Student Senate under immediate review and restructure the organization of student governance at KU."
According to the proposal, the committee shall "consider, draft, and/or propose amendments to the relevant governance documents." Essentially, this means that the members will
The rationale for the new ad hoc committee, according to the proposal, was that while a Multicultural Student Government could benefit students, leaders should take a look at how the Student Senate system functions as a whole.
the same number currently held by Student Senate. The proposal was tabled.
One of the biggest issues that was empha-
ery spring.
Pam Fine, a Faculty Senate representative and journalism professor, said looking into another election method could benefit minority students.
"The implication of the diversity committee's report is that the coalition system is discriminatory," she said. "It is incumbent upon us to say 'OK, let's have someone go deep in on it and see what
College of Liberal Arts and Science senator. "Most important of these is that I worry about how it is going to affect the autonomy of our governance structure ... It will say to Student Senate that 'We are going to violate your autonomy and tell you what you have to do with your rules,' and I think that is totally unacceptable."
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night and decided to look up the 2002 tuition cost, and compared it to this year," he said "I saw how large of an increase there was. I was pretty upset, so I started talking about it with people."
According to a University press release from 2002, the cost of in-state tuition per semester was $1,741.75, while out-of-state was $5,343.25. Current-
ner, we're nongting for lower tuitions prices at all of these schools, not just KU."
Co-founder Lev Comolli, a Lawrence native, approached the University's Amnesty International chapter at the beginning of this semester to pitch KUART.
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In his second consecutive start of the season, Vick followed up his 3-of-4 three point night with an even more impressive 4-of-4 from three and 9-for-9 from the field.
"He's not always going to shoot like that," Self said about Vick.
However, Self did say Vick is "going to end up being our best defender, he's really improved a ton."
Mykhaliuk, another sharpshooter who's turned his season around after start-
Midway through the second half, Kansas was shooting just over 70 percent until a few missed threes dropped the Jayhawks to their eventual total of 54 percent.
top that.
"You're not going to win relying on three point shots all the time," Self said.
Despite the hot shooting, Self wasn't convinced this was a cure for other issues the Jayhawks have had.
What makes the performance against the 49ers even more impressive is that it was mostly without help from the usual suspects, guards Frank Mason III and Devonte' Graham. The two shot 3-of-7, but were overshadowed by the play of Vick and Mykhailiuk.
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"He's not one that we were focused on," Monson said about Vick. "He just opened the game up with his shooting."
Monson also mentioned that film on Kansas showed that Vick's aggressiveness on the offensive boards is what they focused on, but his multidimensional skill set was the problem.
As for Vick's perfect shooting night, that wasn't something Long Beach State coach Dan Monson necessarily expected.
Coach Ray Bechard received the Coach of the Year award after leading the Jayhawks to their first ever Big 12 Championship. This is his second consecutive time winning the award, and the fourth in his career.
With all the recognition the duo of Mason and Graham have, Tuesday night was a reminder that Vick and Mykhailiuik are waiting in the wings for their time to shine.
ware Monday afternoon, as several Jayhawks found themselves recipients of All-Big 12 honors.
Junior outside hitter Kelsie Payne was named Player of the Year. She ranked third in the Big 12 during conference play with 4.07 kills per set, and sixth with a .320 hitting percentage.
Junior setter Ainise Havilli was named the Setter of the Year for the second consecutive season. She is the first player to receive multiple titles since the inception of the honors in 2012. She ranked fifth in the conference with 10.70 assists per set.
Senior libero Cassie Wait is the Libero of the
This season marks the first time a Jayhawk has ever won either the Player of the Year or the Libero of the Year award in Big 12 history.
Payne, Wait and Havili,
all unanimous selections,
are joined by junior
outside hitter Madison
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First Team. Senior middle
blocker Tayler Soucie,
hitter Jada Burse was named to the All-Freshman Team. While not ranking in the top 10 of any major statistical category, Burse's role has grown in recent weeks after she began the season as a reserve.
Kansas will start its postseason play Thursday as it hosts Samford in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. First serve is scheduled for 6:30 p.m.
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Campus pays respect to Nick Herren with vigil
Friends and family of Nicholas Herren take a moment of silence to honor his memory.
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Nicholas "Nick" Herren will be remembered for his beaming, crooked smile and spirited, kind character.
Family, friends students and members of the University community came together to honor and pay their respects to Herren at the University's Campanile Tower on Thursday with a candlelight vigil.
Herren, of Alma, Kan., passed away on Sunday, Nov. 27, in a car accident.
Despite the cold temperatures, over 300 individuals hugged one another, clutched candles, and shed tears while remembering Herren at the vigil.
"He was as genuine a man as I have ever met," Dalton Prins, a very close friend and one of Herren's roommates, said.
Herren was a part of the Naval ROTC, as well
as a member of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity. His fellow ROTC students and fraternity brothers said that he was inspirational, and always went out of his way to help and lift up those around him.
"Nick was always kind of an older brother figure to me here at KU," said Charlie Richmond, a
fellow Midshipman and close friend of Herren, who also coordinated the vigil.
Richmond said that Herren had a strong dedication to not only serve those around him, but also his country.
"He was as true as a U.S. Marine as I ever met," Richmond said.
The vigil included
Prins said that Herren was the person everyone went to if they needed help or advice.
several of Herren's family and friends speaking about his legacy and life, such as Herren's father, Richmond, Prins, and others.
"He truly aspired to just serve people," Prins said.
i don't want people to mourn.I want people to remember Nick Herren,to celebrate Nick Herren,and to live life like Nick Herren."
"He was really great," Prins said, "Words can only say so much about the character of Nick."
Prins said Herren adored those around him.
"He loved his family," Prins said. "He was so committed to his family."
Dalton Prins Close friend
The Air Force ROTC and Pi Kappa Alpha are raising money to put into a scholarship fund to honor Herren. As of Dec. 4, $4,230 has been raised on a GoFundMe account.
As the memorial came to an end, final thoughts were shared by friends and family, followed by singing and swaying to the University Alma Mater, and a short verse to "Amazing Grace."
"I don't want people to mourn," Prins said. "I want people to remember Nick Herren, to celebrate Nick Herren, and to live life like Nick Herren."
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In the latest push for minority representation at the University, the University Senate has formed a committee to take a critical look at how the structure of Student Senate includes - and excludes - multicultural students.
Faculty Senator Amalia Monroe-Gulick presented a proposal to the University Senate on Thursday afternoon to form an ad hoc committee on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion within University governance. After almost an hour of debate the proposal passed.
The committee will consist of nine members and will be responsible for implementing the recommendation from this year's DEI report, which suggested "that the University place the Student Senate under immediate review and restructure the organization of student governance at KU."
According to the proposal, the committee shall "consider, draft, and/or propose amendments to the relevant governance documents." Essentially, this means that the members will
make recommendations on how to change codes and regulations to better include multicultural students. The committee will propose their amendments to the University Senate on April 15,2017.
This is the latest of several efforts to create a more equal student governance for multicultural students. A Nov. 3 proposal by members of the Multicultural Student Government organization asked the University Senate to create a committee to determine the feasibility of MSG, but it was withdrawn from consideration on Thursday afternoon. Another proposal was presented to the Senate Executive Committee on Nov.15 asking for 13 MSG seats on the University Senate, the same number currently held by Student Senate. The proposal was tabled.
The rationale for the new ad hoc committee, according to the proposal, was that while a Multicultural Student Government could benefit students, leaders should take a look at how the Student Senate system functions as a whole.
One of the biggest issues that was emphasized in the DEI report and discussed during the meeting is the election system. Student Senate currently runs on a coalition system, which allows a president and a vice president to run together with a roster of senator candidates. Any number of coalitions can form each year, and students vote for one coalition every spring.
Pam Fine, a Faculty Senate representative and journalism professor, said looking into another election method could benefit minority students.
"The implication of the diversity committee's report is that the coalition system is discriminatory," she said. "It is incumbent upon us to say 'OK, let's have someone go deep in on it and see what
Several student senators voiced complaints that a committee to review their election process and other structures is an overstep of power by the University Senate.
"I worry about this for a number of reasons," said Chance Maginness, College of Liberal Arts and Science senator. "Most important of these is that I worry about how it is going to affect the autonomy of our governance structure ... It will say to Student Senate that 'We are going to violate your autonomy and tell you what you have to do with your rules,' and I think that is totally unacceptable."
the ramifications are of each system and make a proposal."
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Group fights rising tuition
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The rising cost of higher education is an issue that students and their families are quite familiar with. Two students at the University have decided to take action against the issue by organizing "KU Against Rising Tuition" through Amnesty International.
Tommy Finch, sophomore and co-founder of KUART, said the idea was born this past summer when he decided to research just how much tuition costs have risen at the University.
"I was bored one night and decided to look up the 2002 tuition cost, and compared it to this year," he said "I saw how large of an increase there was. I was pretty upset, so I started talking about it with people."
According to a University press release from 2002, the cost of in-state tuition per semester was $1,741.75, while out-of-state was $5,343.25. Currently, the standard tuition at the University is $4,790 for in-state and $12,481 for out-of-state, according to the University's website.
Finch said KUART aims to establish a single-issue lobbying group through a presence at universities in Kansas.
"Our plan is to tackle this issue directly, which means we need to get more funding to the school. We want to found a group, sort of like the NRA, that can be in the capital and lobby for the interest of the students," he said.
"We want to unite all the Regents universities behind this banner. We're fighting for lower tuitions prices at all of these schools, not just KU."
Co-founder Lev Comolli, a Lawrence native, approached the University's Amnesty International chapter at the beginning of this semester to pitch KUART.
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Focus on out-of-state students pays off for KU
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n the past nine years, the out-of-state population at the University has grown by more than eight percentage points, a result that the University attributes to a focused out-of-state recruiting strategy.
In 2008, exactly 30 percent of Jayhawks were classified as non-residents of the state of Kansas. Today, out-of-state populations make up 38.8 percent of the student body - the highest ratio since the University began tracking the statistic in 1965, according to the Office of Institutional Research and Planning.
"The national recruitment campaign is making out-of-state students familiar with what sets KU apart from their other options," she said via email.
This growth has not been entirely organic, according to University officials. News and Media Relations Director Erinn Barcomb-Peterson attributed the growth to focused strategies by Marketing Communications and the Office of Admissions.
This recruitment campaign is mostly run through the Office of Admissions, with help from KU Marketing Communications. That department works with admissions staff on creating marketing strategies that focus on out-of-state students' specific concerns, said Lauren Erickson, interim director of the department.
"In regards to outof-state students overall, some of the changes we've made over the past are really thinking about
... what those students are looking for and what those students want," she said. "What about KU, what about being a Jayhawk resonates with a student in Texas that might be different from a message that would really resonate with a student in the state of Kansas, who's maybe grown up with more awareness of the University?"
These marketing materials, which include emails, social media, flyers, mailers and more are tailored to what out-of-state students are most concerned about. Erickson said, such as scholarships or academic programs. Marketing can also target their materials toward specific geographical areas.
I think we often hear how surprised [out-of-state students] are that everyone here is so friendly."
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Lauren Erickson Interim director of marketing communications
"I think students who aren't from the Midwest, when they interact with us or when they come visit campus and interact with the community, I think we often hear how surprised they are that everyone here is so friendly," she said. "That can be kind of difficult to convey on a postcard, but that's really important to us."
The University's campus was definitely a big factor for Oklahoma City native Gabrielle Jacobi. Though she was always familiar with the University, she didn't know much about the campus or Lawrence until she and her mom stopped by on their way home from Chicago.
"I loved Lawrence because I wanted just a typical college town, and sports are important to me, so I wanted the school to have a team I could root for," Jacobi, now a junior, said. "The campus was beautiful."
The other aspect to the recruitment campaigns is the recruiters themselves. The Office of Admissions employs recruiters who live in cities across the country, such as Minneapolis, St. Louis and Chicago.
"These cities are based on historical market share in those areas meaning how many students apply and enroll from those areas as well as potential growth in those areas," said Admission Director Lisa Kress, in an email.
Both Kress and Barcomb-Peterson said the biggest focus of the increased recruitment strategy is to represent the University as a highly-ranked research university and increase its brand throughout the country.
"KU is nationally recognized University, which enables us to extend reach due to tremendous brand equity and the fact that the KU alumni base is not simply regional, but disbursed across metropolitan areas across the country and the world," Kress said.
Barcomb-Peterson said another factor that attracts out-of-state students to the University is its tuition.
According to OIRP, the University has the fifth-lowest nonresident tuition and fees among all the public institutions in the Association of American Universities. However, another comparison of other Midwest public universities ranks the University No. 7 out of 11 schools.
For Jacobi, who always wanted to go out of state for college, tuition wasn't such a big factor when she talked to University recruiters, but scholarships definitely
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Student Body President Stephonn Alcorn pointed out that his coalition has already been working this semester to make Student Senate more inviting and open to multicultural students.
"Since April, our number one priority ... has been shaping and modeling Student Senate so that it is open to all students," Alcorn said. "Pretty much every single day is trying to figure out how can we make things better."
Alcorn expressed that he was not happy that
Student Senate had not been contacted prior to the proposal.
Since April, our number one priority ... has been shaping and modeling Student Senate so that it is open to all students."
Since
there was no consultation with us before this was all created," he said. "We've been doing this work and inviting others to do it with us and now here comes, from what seems like an outside entity, saying 'We're going to take a look and see how it should be for you.'"
Stephonn Alcorn Student body president
However, one student senator, Sophie Wang, spoke in favor of a review committee.
"It is a little bit concerning that we've been doing all this work, yet
of precedence to strike down something that would really help," Wang said. "I don't see an actual issue or valid reason to prevent this from achieving what [Student Senate] would otherwise not have the time to do."
"I think it's a great idea to just have this to look at [Student Senate]. I would caution against expecting it to bring some sort of extreme, or the fear
The nine committee members who will present in April will be composed of student, faculty and staff appointments from the Multicultural Student Government, Student Senate Executive Committee, Staff Senate Executive Committee and the Faculty Executive Committee.
were important.
"When I went to Amnesty KU, they were currently looking for a campaign coordinator. I said 'I have a campaign idea in mind already,' and we moved forward with it," Comolli said.
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"A lot of us here are from financially stable backgrounds, and we're doing this to help others in our community who don't come from that stable background. We want to see everybody in our community having a chance to succeed," he said. "There were plenty of people I went to high school with that had better grades than me, and just couldn't afford to go to school here. I think everyone should have a chance to attend an a place like KU, no matter their financial
Comolli, a sophomore majoring in anthropology, said the effects rising tuition have on various communities in Lawrence and throughout Kansas inspired him to move forward with the campaign.
situation."
"I think our success here at KU will help us expand to other schools," he said. "We ultimately want to have an 'ART' movement at every school we can. That way we can get all of these schools and communities together and make this a big issue in the Capitol."
Finch said efforts to reach out to other Regents schools are in the early stages, but said the campaign is beginning to gain traction at KU.
Comolli said students interested in getting involved should visit the campaign's Facebook page and reach out.
"Getting on the Facebook page, sharing some of the content and getting the message will really be the key," he said. "Anyone who wants to get involved can. We'll take any help we can get, and find tasks for people, no matter how much time they have to offer."
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Out-of-state recruiting has been such a big focus for the University because of changes in Kansas high school graduation, Kress said.
"Over the past several years, demographic shifts and changes have impacted the number of high school graduates available in Kansas," she said in an email. "These demographic shifts impact the number of academically qualified to attend KU with changes in state admission requirements in 2015 and changes in admission requirements that KU implemented in 2016."
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The Columbus campus of Ohio State University was shaken last Monday when a student, Abdul Razak Ali Artan, attacked a group of people with his car, then a butcher knife — eventually injuring 11 people. Artan himself was shot and killed by a campus police officer.
tering classrooms, students here also raised questions about the timing of campus alerts.
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Despite the campus police's quick action it took less than ten minutes for Officer Alan Hurojko to stop Artan, according to the student newspaper, The Lantern - some students have raised concerns about the school's alerts system and emergency-preparedness training.
Here at the University, as the Kansan has previously reported, there has been a recent push to expand active-shooter training, especially for faculty and staff. After a 2014 incident involving a masked man en-
All of these things alerts, training and police response fall under the University's emergency-preparedness plans and systems.Not all of them are publicly available, but the Kansan breaks down the key parts of what is known about the University's emergency preparedness.
Associated Press Crime scene investigators collect evidence from the pavement as police respond to an attack on campus at Ohio State University on Nov. 28.
signed up for text messages, and faculty can opt in. Any University email should get alerts as well.
KU Alerts
The emergency notification system can be activated by the Office of Public Safety if there is an immediate threat to life or immediate action is required, according to the Emergency Management Plan and the alerts website.
The system includes text messaging, email, the public address system, web resources and more. Students who provide their phone number through Enroll and Pay are automatically
Response Plan
The University's 144page Emergency Management Plan lays out the chain of command in cases of emergency, including what criteria a situation must meet in order to be referred to the next level. This goes all the way from an incident commander to the head of the University's Emergency Operations Center.
In general, the amount of action that an emergency necessitates is based on how much of the University the situation threatens and what is being threatened (life, property, etc.).
The plan includes evacuation plans for all of the buildings with a significant amount of people in them regularly, though those plans are not shown in the public version of the policy.
Training
Both the alerts website and the plan offer tips for what the general public should do in case of emergencies like fires, tornadoes, bomb threats, active shooters and more.
Active shooter training has been a specific concern of the Faculty Senate, and campus administration is working on expanding
those resources.
Provost Neeli Bendapudi and the Public Safety Office say they are working on developing trainings that will be available to any member of the University, starting with faculty and staff. In mid-November, PSO hosted a training session at their office for any staff member who wished to learn.
University's News and Media Relations Director, Erinn Barcomb-Peterson, said that any group on campus has the ability to request general emergency training from the Public Safety Office.
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Spencer Museum hosts exhibit to commemorate World AIDS Day
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The Center for Sexuality and Gender Diversity, in collaboration with the Spencer Museum of Art, is hosting an art exhibit to commemorate World AIDS Day, which was on Dec. 1.
"The exhibit, which has been running for about a week now, was put together with Spencer Museum to highlight the role that art played in the HIV/AIDS
crisis starting in the '80s, and how that art was used as a form of activism within the crisis," Chloe Secor, graduate assistant with the Center for Sexuality and Gender Diversity, said.
The exhibit is called "Arts, AIDS, & Activism." The display is in the museum's Brosseau Center for Learning until Dec. 11. The display features many different artists' work.
Sydney Gaylord, multicultural coordinator of the
Spencer Museum, and Secor, who both helped organize the event, selected the pieces that would be best in the gallery.
"We have several really amazing pieces done by LGBTQ artists, either relating to AIDS, or by artists with HIV/AIDS," Secor said.
Much of the artwork was created as a way to release feelings associated with the negative stigma that individuals had towards people
that have HIV/AIDS.
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"We have several...
We have several... pieces done by LGBTQ artists, either relating to AIDS, or by artists with HIV/AIDS."
Chloe Secor Graduate assistant Center for Sexuality & Gender Diversity
"The experiences of individuals when AIDS first started emerging was really a devastation of a community," Gaylord said. "What's even more sad is that they were almost completely ignored by the government, and they were asking for help. A lot of people actually used art to help others process and understand and confront HIV and AIDS during this time."
A reception for the exhibit will be held at the museum on Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. The reception is open to the public, and light refreshments will be served, according to the Facebook event page.
"We are really just providing a space for people to remember those that we have lost so far, and to reflect on how far we've come as a society," Gaylord said.
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The motorcade carrying the ashes of the late Cuban leader Fidel Castro makes its final journey towards the Santa Ifigenia cemetery in Santiago, Cuba.
Sanchez: Castro leaves contradictory legacy
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▶ SANDRA SANCHEZ
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The death of Fidel Castro on Nov. 25 was met with mixed emotional responses. The Los Angeles Times called him a "charismatic icon of leftist revolution" whose "bellicose and swashbuckling" actions in the fight against capitalism left him a symbol of anti-American diplomacy, while other news outlets like the Washington Post labelled him, "a spiritual beacon for the world's political far left."
In Cuba, thousands of mourning people met in Havana's Revolution Square to pay respects to their leader of
nearly half a century. World leaders from Vladimir Putin and François Hollande to Enrique Pena Nieto and Xi Jinping offered condolences. The latter lauded Castro's "immortal contributions to the development of socialism around the world."
However, there were those who responded with joy and relief. CNN reported that in Miami's Little Havana, loud festivities and celebrations complete with music and dancing served as a keen reminder of the lasting legacy of Cuba's political turmoil. After all, it was just a few decades prior that nearly one million Cubans fled the island for political asylum from Castro's communist revolution. These migrants — many who are barred from returning to their families and homes and who were labelled gusanos (worms) by Castro himself — were denounced as traitors to a revolution that brought steadily decreasing standards of living to Cuba.
Castro's Cuba was not a happy socialist paradise in which the problems of capitalism or American politics were absent, but, predictably, his death has become part of an agenda to critique these factors. As Che Guevara t-shirts and paraphernalia persist, so does the myth of the anti-capitalist hero.
Castro
Castro's Cuba was not a happy socialist paradise in which the problems of capitalism or American politics were absent."
It is true that Castro enacted valuable change. Fighting the rising U.S. superpower in the decades of overbearing American foreign policy and meddling, and emerging after the corrupt and business-fueled Batista Regime, Castro was a powerful figure who oversaw various social progresses and improvements to sectors like healthcare and education. Under his reign, Cuban illiteracy rates dropped from nearly 25 percent to being "illiteracy free," as proclaimed by UNESCO in 1961. Cuba is in the top 25 countries for highest life expectancy and its medical system and medical research is leading in global preventative care.
Yet any improvements under Castro's reign come with a dark legacy of repression and economic collapse. As noted by the Americas director at Human Rights Watch, Castro's regime repressed "virtually all civil and political rights" by jailing political dissenters and activists as well as restricting NGO research on human rights. In 2012, the median income per month was a measly $25, a result of little access to disposable income and
encroaching taxation policies promulgated by Castro's economic programs across decades of resistance to U.S. trade.
Castro's Cuba was nothing like a Stalinist regime, but it did fail to uphold key progressive values for a true working socialist state. Using his death to promote political critique of capitalist inadequacies distracts from the true discussion of his contradictory reign. El Comandante should be remembered as he was, a man who decried imperialism and capitalist hegemony while extending his power over a complicated nation. Beloved or hated, his legacy will certainly be lasting.
Sandra Sanchez is a junior studying history, Chinese and global & international studies.
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Liston: Know when to give advice (or not)
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"You've got it set to 'M' for mini, when it should be set to 'W' for wumbo." Many of you may remember this hilarious episode of Spongebob Squarepants in which Patrick suggests Spongebob simply flip over the letter on Mermaid Man's shrink-ray belt in an attempt to un-shrink Squidward and eventually the rest of Bikini Bottom. The
strategy does not work.
While this piece of advice may sound ridiculous, uninformed advice seems to be all too common. As a cross country and track runner, I have been on the receiving end of much of this advice. People who have no experience with the sport have tried to tell me how I can improve. The advice ranges from overly-simplified "Just run faster," to overly-specific "Maybe if you shaved your beard off, you would be running faster."
Yet athletics is not the only area of life where this type of advice comes into play. From academics to work to mental health, there are certain people who should be providing advice and certain others who should not. The challenge for all of us is to realize when we should not provide advice. To determine whether you are in such a position, you should ask yourself the following:
Do I have experience with the situation?
If the answer is no to any (or all) of these, you're likely not in a position where you should provide advice. In terms of my athletic performance, the only people whose advice I truly value are my coaches, my teammates and my parents, because all of them have either experienced what I am going through, or have been around me enough to know
Would I take this advice myself?
Has this person requested my advice?
what will help me succeed.
The challenge for all of us is to realize when we should not provide advice."
Just as we all would not want a doctor telling us how to fix our cars, or Gary Johnson to tell us about foreign policy (if this reference is lost on you, just Google "Gary Johnson Aleppo"), we also need to realize when we ourselves should not advise someone on a certain issue. If we do not know much about mental health, we should not advise our friends who struggle with it on what
they should do. If we do not understand chemistry, we should not advise our friends on how to study for their chemistry exams.
At best, providing uninformed advice can be just an annoyance. At worst, it can cause problems such as divisions in friendships. So the next time you want to give someone advice, make sure that you are qualified to do so, and that your advice is not just some version of Patrick Star's "wumbology."
Ryan Liston is a sophomore from Lawrence studying journalism and political science.
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AT A GLANCE
This is essentially a scrimimage for Kansas, though the starters should see a somewhat normal run unless the Jayhawks can really pull away. Bill Self said this is might be the best UMKC team, at least on paper, that he's faced since he's been at Kansas, yet it still shouldn't be able to hang with Kansas. It may be hard for Kansas to push the pace against a team that plays at a similar pace to the Jayhawks. That said, Kansas should still be able to get into transition with ease against a team that it should be able to outplay than at every position.
PLAYER TO WATCH
Landen Lucas senior center
Lucas had a nice game against Stanford, probably his best full performance of the season to date after taking Tuesday's game off. That said, he admitted after the game that he still has a long way to go, as he only played 18 minutes and also got into some foul trouble against Reid Travis. But he had five boards and three blocks, and looked like reliable Lucas of old on both ends. At least for now, he will to continue to come off the bench, but in time it's possible he returns to a starting role. Either way, his minutes should be similar to Azubuike's in a game in which both stay out of foul trouble.
QUESTION MARK
Can Kansas continue to rely on three-pointers like it has recently?
Of course Kansas isn't going to hit three-pointers at 56.5 percent like it has in the last three games. But with a four-guard lineup — three of which are tremendously efficient three-point shooters — and Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk off the bench, it may be time to start wondering if the three-point shot could be here to stay for Kansas. With the plethora of options and tremendous passing on this team, it seems realistic that Kansas could continue to rely on the three-pointers.
BY THE NUMBERS
1. 2 - Mason is 13th in the NCAA in offensive win shares, according to College Basketball Reference, with 1.2. The stat measures a player's contribution in terms of wins, taking into account point, peripherals and possessions.
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- Kansas is currently on a 46-game win streak in Allen Fieldhouse, the nation's longest running homecourt winning streak.
56. 5 - Kansas has shot 56.5 percent from behind the arc in the last three games. Before the run, Kansas was shooting only 30 percent from three.
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STARTING FIVE
Mike T. McCormick
Frank Mason III, senior, guard
Since the CBE Classic, Mason has been a lot more careful with the ball. He had nine turnovers in those two games, and only six in the three games since, including a season low of one on Saturday. He hasn't shot more than 13 times in a game since the opening game of the season, yet he's scored 20 points four times since. That's the mark of a smart, efficient guard and one who will continue to lead this team.
★★★★★
M. A. E. H.
Devonte' Graham, junior, guard
Graham is starting to find his groove. Last game, he hit five three-pointers in the first half, and he's gone three games in a row going at least 50 percent shooting from beyond the arc. Obviously, the offense goes through Mason, and rightfully so, but Kansas can become much more difficult to guard when Graham is the primary ball-handler, especially when the guards are hitting their shots. He didn't have a great second half on Saturday from the floor, but he still opened up shots for teammates on the perimeter, something he'll continue to do, as his shot is one of the most dangerous on this team.
★★★★★
Lagerald Vick, sophomore, guard
Vick isn't shooting a lot, but he's been incredibly efficient. He has shot 82 percent in the last three games on 18-of-22 shooting. Averaging 10.4 points and 4.5 rebounds a game, the sophomore from Memphis has carved out a valuable role on this team. By the end of the year, don't be surprised to see him move back to the bench in favor of a bigger lineup if Carlton Bragg Jr. can impress Bill Self. But either as a starter or a sixth man, Vick has been a very nice surprise for Kansas.
★★★★☆
YOUNG SINGH
Josh Jackson, freshman, guard
It's only a matter of time before Jackson completely takes over for a complete game. We saw it a bit against UAB, when he had a season-high 22 points, but even then, Jackson didn't completely dominate. But for now, he's scored double-digit points in seven-straight games and is averaging 5.4 boards to go with that. Jackson is struggling from the line, where he is shooting only 56.1 percent on 41 attempts. That might not change soon, as at the Stephen Curry camp in July, Jackson shot only 55.2 percent from the line on 58 attempts.
SRI KRISHNA GANDHI
★★★★
Coach Bill Self has constantly referenced Azubuike getting a "pass" on this or that because he's still figuring things out. But, even as he figures out his defensive shortcomings, the last two coaches who have visited Allen Fieldhouse have noted that their strategy was to seal off the paint and make Kansas hit shots. That has put a lot of focus on Azubuike down low. If teams continue to focus on Azubuike, he'll soon learn to kick it out to an open guard, and once he can do that, Kansas will become that much harder to defend.
Udoka Azubulke, freshman, center
UMKC
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LaVell Boyd, senior, guard
Kansas has had a little trouble containing their opponents' big men this season. Unfortunately for the Roos, this matchup looks to play in Kansas' strengths as UMKC's go-to guy is a guard. Boyd leads the team in points with 19.1 per game. Shooting 42.9 percent from the field on the year, the senior looks a lot like Kansas" Frank Mason III in the way he runs the UMKC offense.
★★★☆☆
Isaiah Ross, freshman, guard
Since guard Martez Harrison was suspended indefinitely due to breaking team conduct policies, Ross has stepped into the lineup for UMKC. Harrison was, and still is, the team's second-leading scorer at the time of his suspension, so Ross has a tough task to undertake. Ross recorded 17 points and one rebound in UMKC's 77-68 loss at South Dakota State on Saturday.
★★☆☆
Robinson is another player who has recently been thrown into the starting lineup. His start in the loss to South Dakota State was his third of the season. Robinson adds some size to the floor for the Roos. He currently averages 5.4 points and 2.7 rebounds.
Broderick Robinson, junior, forward
★★☆★★
Kyle Steward, senior, forward
Steward is one of three players who has started every game for UMKC this season. He is the sidekick to Darnell Tillman in the powerful frontcourt and averages 7.9 points and 4.4 rebounds. Steward will be an important player to take the workload off Tillman down the stretch, especially because UMKC is not a very deep team.
★★☆☆★
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Tillman is the other go-to player for UMKC. He is a towering big man who does everything down low. He recorded four points and nine rebounds during UMKC's loss to South Dakota State. Tillman might give Kansas some trouble defensively.
Darnell Tillman, senior, center
★★★☆☆
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AT A GLANCE
Like Stanford, the setup of this team suggests Kansas might have a little trouble defending against talented big men and a guard who can score. But UMKC just isn't powerful enough anywhere on the court to match up well with Kansas. If there were an area in which UMKC could give Kansas a little trouble in, it would be scoring down low through Darnell Tillman.
PLAYER TO WATCH
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Darnell Tillman senior center
UMKC doesn't have the power to seriously match Kansas anywhere on the floor, especially when the Jayhawks have the home-court advantage. However, keep an eye on Tillman's ability to draw fouls and score down low. That is something Kansas has had a little trouble with. In Kansas' last game, Stanford forward Reid Travis scored a career-high 29 points and attempted 22 free throws, a record for Kansas opponents.
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QUESTION MARK
Will UMKC move the ball well enough against Kansas?
UMKC claimed an encouraging result against a now-top ten Creighton team in the first game of the season with a 89-82 loss, so the team has proven its ability to play tougher teams. However, one good game from LaVell Boyd can make a world of difference. In nine games, Boyd has attempted 126 shots, which is more than twice as many as the second player on the team. He's only shooting 42.9 percent on the year. Clearly, the Roos need to move the ball better to score more efficiently.
BY THE NUMBERS
14. 3 - UMKC averages 14.3 turnovers per game.
8 UMKC has eight players who have started at least one of nine total games this season.
37. 3 UMKC allows an average of 37.3 rebounds per game.
Christian: Kansas 92. UMKC 64
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Nutcracker to get Kansas spin in Lawrence Arts Center production
A scene from the 2015 production of "A Kansas Nutcracker," performed by the Lawrence Arts Center. This year, "Nutcracker; A Kansas Ballet" will incorporate more of the original story.
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though many people may know the story of the Nutcracker, the Lawrence Arts Center is putting a new twist on it.
Unlike the traditional version of the Nutcracker, in which Clara and the Nutcracker journey through her house, "Nutcracker: A Kansas Ballet," will intertwine Kansas history with the original Nutcracker.
The ballet, which debuts on Dec. 9, is different than what the center has been doing for the past decade. Originally, the performers there produced a show called "A Kansas Nutcracker" that was not a full ballet and focused more on the area's history
than on the original Nutcracker story.
Our Nutcracker has always embodied the element of freedom and being an advocate of standing up for what is right."
"This year the 'Nutcracker: A Kansas Ballet' has taken a major evolution since 'A Kansas Nutcracker,'" said Hanan Misko, the center's
Hanan Misko Dance school director
dance school director. "One of the things that has happened is that this is a full ballet with no dialogue. We are exploring the concept of the Nutcracker and how it would interact with it happening in Lawrence in 1864. In this year's production you will see that what I've done is create parallels between E.T.A. Hoffman's story and potentials."
The center's production has always been based around the time of the Civil War.
"Our Nuteracker has always embodied the element of freedom and being an advocate of standing up for what is right," Misko said.
The Lawrence Ballet Theatre, the center's pre-professional ballet company, is
performing in the show along with guest performers.
"We use all of the dancers in the Lawrence Ballet Theatre in the Nutcracker," Artistic Director Cynthia Crews said. "We have open auditions for the Nutcracker as well, for those younger roles and older roles."
"The first act has completely gone to being dance, so that has been the biggest difference I think that changed the rehearsal process," Crews said. "The battle scene has been reworked and more involved, and even though the second act has always been more dance,
Changing the show from having dialogue to being a complete ballet has been a different sort of challenge for the dancers, Crews said.
we fine-tuned it to make the transitions and scene changes smoother."
Even though Misko has been involved in many versions of the show since he was a kid, when he got to the center, he found something special about their version.
"The wonderful thing is that the ballet has the ongoing potential to evolve," Misko said. "There is no limit to what it could be next year or down the road. If we become curious and see potential we can change it."
"The Nutcracker: A Kansas Ballet" opens Dec. 9 at 7 p.m. and will be performed through Dec. 18. Tickets are available online.
- Edited by Chandler Boese
Students to direct Rock Chalk Singers concert
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The Rock Chalk Singers concert will be held on Dec. 6 in Swarthout Theater
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The student-directed choral group Rock Chalk Singers has been working all semester to prepare for their concert next week, which will include several different languages and musical styles.
As a course requirement for a choral methods class instructed by Melissa Grady, senior music education students at the University prepare the Dec. 6 concert themselves.
The class and the concert allow the students to acquire experience in teaching music. The students build the choir by recruiting members from around campus and in the community. They draw from friend groups as well as local middle and high schools.
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For example, Erin Bonifield, a student director, said she recruited members from the marching band.
other," Bonifield said.
"We're a close group, so it's fun to bring them from one musical setting to an-
With approximately 55 members, the choir ranges from fifth grade to college age, according to Fern Stevermer, another student director.
The Rock Chalk Singers are an established part of the curriculum for the class. However, year-to-year the choir is always changing. Each new year means new seniors enroll in the class; therefore, both the directors themselves are new and the people they recruit are personalized to the new group of students.
We all blend really well together. You'd be surprised with such a wide variety of range or of age ... it's still a really good choir."
Erin Bonifield Student director
Having a wide range of musical abilities, knowledge and age can be a challenge, especially in a group this size. The student directors work to learn ways to instruct the group as a whole, while also figuring out how to work with the different levels of ability and age in order to create a well-adjusted choir and make sure each piece is done to the best of their
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Each choral student chooses a piece to direct and teach, while instrumentation students direct warm-ups, all receiving teaching experience to apply in their future careers as music educators. Each rehearsal, the directors get eight to 10 minutes to work as individuals with the singers to conduct their pieces
"We all blend really well
together. You'd be surprised with such a wide variety of range or of age ... it's still a really good choir," Lauren Martens, another student director, said.
The concert will be held Dec. 6 at 6 p.m. in Swarthout Theater inside of Murphy Hall. Admission is free.
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Since his breakout into the spotlight with 1985's "Back to the Future," Robert Zemecki has taken an interesting track as a director.
He found success in the 90s with films like "Forrest Gump" and at the turn of the century with "Cast Away." These Academy Award-winning films marked Zemeckis' ability to create impactful drama and strikingly human characters. The years that followed saw Zemeckis turn to animation with "The Polar Express" and "Beowulf" in 2005 and 2007, respectively. These films failed to grasp any human elements or sense of fun in their narrative and had some of the worst digital animation in film history. "Flight," released in 2012, saw Zemeckis return back to form with a well-realized story of depression, guilt and alcoholism. His latest film, "Allied," goes back to the 40s and tries to make something new and compelling out of a tried and true spy mystery formula.
"Allied" stars Brad Pitt as Max Vatan, a Canadian intelligence officer sent to Casablanca to assassinate the German ambassador along with Marianne Beausejour (Marion Cotillard), a member of the French Resistance. When they complete their mission, Vatan convinces Beausejour to come with him to Great Britain and marry him. They have a child together, and all is well in the world, until Spec Ops informs Vatan that his wife may be a German spy, and it is up to him to find out the truth before he is forced to kill the woman he loves.
Zemeckis does a fine job directing this film. He really knows how to get compelling shots from interesting angles, and this is present throughout the runtime.
That said, there are many scenes that feel a bit long or drawn out for no reason. In these scenes, Zemeckis spends a bit too much time showing the viewer cool sets and the actors/actresses by using long takes and tracking shots. If there was a sense of importance to these shots, then their length in the overall scene would feel validated. However, because these shots do nothing to drive the narrative or set the mood of the scene, they make it feel a bit dull and slower than it should.
Another noticeable caveat in Zeekeck's direction
is his over-reliance on CGI. Whereas his past films perfectly blended practical scenery with CGI, this film uses it in certain scenes without mixing many practical sets or locations, making it a bit more noticeable even to eyes not looking for flaws.
Pitt and Cotillard deliver fine performances, but the romance that develops between them never feels fully valid or heartfelt, which is important in a story like this. After only knowing each other for about a week, they decide to move away together and get married. These decisions feel a bit unwarranted because of how rushed they are, and that makes their supposed romance in the rest of the film a bit less convincing. The story needs to allow these two time to grow into each other and know each other before making all these decisions, but instead it quickly moves to the action sequences and cuts down on time that could have been spent developing these two's relationship.
The film's narrative follows a beat-for-beat track that most wartime mysteries take. A man falls in love with a woman, marries her, has a kid and is told that the person they love might not be who they seem. This
then leads the protagonist through various clues to the truth, while the possible antagonist either becomes more nefarious in their actions or stays the same until the reveal comes. "Alied" follows this track to the note until the third act. There are some compelling sequences in the third act that go a bit off track from the normal formula, but then the story wraps up rather abruptly, which brings the fresh narrative look to a sad halt. This act is reflective of all three acts, which suffer from tonal and pacing inconsistencies from start to finish.
Overall, "Allied" offers an interesting story, but is bogged down by sloppy execution and a seemingly short two-hour runtime. Zemeckis directs with grace and a natural smoothness, though he relies a bit too much on CGI at times. Pitt and Cotillard deliver fine performances, but they're brought down by a script that just falls a bit short of fully realizing each character. This film is a good enough time, but might be a bit disappointing for those looking for something a little different from a middle-of-the-road mystery.
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Haase receives warm welcome at KU
The Stanford coach and former Kansas guard says returning to Allen Fieldhouse 'means a lot'
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Most honorable guests at Allen Fieldhouse aren't opponents. Most never even played basketball. Legendary Kansas coach Larry Brown was an exception last week against Long Beach State, but otherwise the Fieldhouse cheers for Kevin Richardson, a member of the Backstreet Boys who visited for Kansas' win over UNC Asheville last Friday, or Aaron Rodgers, the Green Bay Packers quarterback who visited for a game in 2014.
Stanford coach Jerod Haase was an exception. The former Kansas guard was welcomed by a roar from the crowd as he was introduced over the PA. Fond memories came rushing back as Haase saw himself in the pregame video.
"For me personally, it means a lot [because of] the reception and the relationships and experiences I had here," Haase said.
Haase's Stanford Cardinal lost 89-74 in his return to Allen Fieldhouse Saturday afternoon.
In the 13 years since he left Kansas, Haase said a lot about Allen Fieldhouse has changed. Rather than bringing back
old memories, Haase took some new ones with him on the way out of Lawrence.
"I think I will probably remember the first time at shootaround today when I walked into the arena and saw what it looks like," Haase said. "It looks phenomenal. It has a bit of a different feel than when I played to be honest. But they have done a good job of keeping it up and making
it pristine."
Haase played at Kansas under Roy Williams, then spent four years as a KU assistant coach under Williams before following him to North Carolina in 2003. The point guard played alongside Paul Pierce and Jacque Vaughn, averaging 12.5 points and 3.8 rebounds in his three years from 1994 to 1997 at Kansas.
Over a five-year head coaching career, Haase has already proven a winner. Since moving on from Kansas under Williams, he succeeded at UAB in earning a conference title and the first NCAA tournament appearance in three years. He took the job at Stanford ahead of this season and leads an experienced team that figures to be a bubble team
come tournament time.
To Haase's Stanford players, the homecoming in Lawrence started before the team got in the gym.
"I'm not surprised at all," Stanford forward Reid Travis said. "Right when we got off the plane, people were running to shake his hand. Someone was telling me on the plane ride over here that he's a legend. We definitely saw that with the
ovation."
There are few blasts from the past anymore at Allen Fieldhouse that don't intersect with the Bill Self era. In a coaching career that spans 13 years and a national championship, Self has added plenty to Kansas basketball history. Self expressed his appreciation that the fans acknowledged Haase.
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I think I will probably remember the first time at shootaround today, when I walked into the arena and saw what it looks like."
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"I think it's great," Self said. "I definitely agreed with the fans to recognize him in the matter in which they did so I think that was probably very cool for Jerod and his family and probably good for his players to see. I wasn't around. I wasn't in the league when Jerod played, but I knew him from afar, you know, how hard he played and how hard he competed and those teams were really good."
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The Crimson Tide had one opportunity left, and a miraculous three-ball from junior Hannah Cook was all that was needed to force the Jayhawks into overtime.
The stage had been set for a road victory in Tuscaloosa, Ala. With three seconds left in the game, sophomore guard McKenzie Calvert sunk two free-throws to put Kansas up three points over Alabama.
For Kansas coach Brandon Schneider and the Jayhawks, overtime meant an
Schneider had a goal going into Sunday's matchup: prevent the Crimson Tide from getting out in transition. Only four fast-break points were allowed in four quarters and extra time, and Schneider was pleased.
all-out effort, but the Jayhawks still came up short in a 71-65 overtime loss.
"We came into the game with a very specific plan to try to take them out of transition," Schneider said. "I
["Cook] made an incredible shot, an off-balance, leaning three," Schneider said in his post-game interview.
Jurior guard Jessica Washington had an important 10 rebounds. That is a factor Schneider can use in his point guard, but her shooting has struggled. As offensive-minded as Washington is, 3-for-15 from the field, including no three pointers, was rough. The Jayhawks as a whole only shot 31 percent on the night, with five assists.
thought, plan-wise, I was really proud of our kids."
Shooting woes only seemed to get worse, and those frustrations can weigh on an offense that hasn't shot well in the past.
"For us
for us to have success, we're going to have to distribute shots more evenly and get three or four people in double figures and get off to better starts."
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Earlier in the season, Schneider stressed the importance of "togetherness" after a loss to Missouri State. The Jayhawks couldn't get anything to fall and moved the ball too little to find shots that weren't highly contested.
"For us to have success, we're going to have to distribute shots more evenly and get three or four people in double figures and get off to better starts," Schneider said after the Missouri State game.
A similar theme emerged against Alabama on Sunday, and while the Jayhawks' defense was much improved and stuck to the game plan, the offense
Overtime on the road isn't a disappointing place to be. The Jayhawks have been blown out this season and recovered to win three-straight games. Sunday's matchup proved that Schneider can put together a strong defensive game plan and get his young team behind it, but ball movement has to improve to get points up on the board.
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Coach Bill Self acknowledges the crowd on Dec. 6 after his 600th win.
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Bill Self would tell you it's not his 600th win. Not because he hasn't won 600 games — he did that on Tuesday night when his team defeated UMKC. And not because he's not proud that he's accomplished it in 24 years as a head coach.
Instead, he'll tell you they're not his wins. If you listened to Self after the game against UMKC, or before win No. 600, you would have heard him say "we" won 600 games, that "we" have been coaching for 24 years. On Monday, he said that "we" have had a fun run in his years at Kansas.
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"I never did anything in this game, it's always a team effort."
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When Self had finally notched that 600th win on Tuesday night with a 105-62 win over UMKC, the Allen Fieldhouse video board played a sequence of Self's former players — Perry Ellis, Mario Chalmers, Russell Robinson and Sherron Collins among them —
The public announcer blared over a cheering crowd: "Ladies and gentlemen, with tonight's win, Coach Self has reached his 600th career win." Players and coaches congratulated him, Tyler Self hugged him. Self waved to the crowd, then walked off the James Naismith court with a smile on his face, surrounded by his team and assistant coaches
congratulating Self on his accomplishment. Self stood, his current players around him, encapsulated by what was playing on the board.
— part of the "we" who has got him this far.
"I never did anything in this game, it's always a team effort, in anything that you do," Self said. "Whether it's good or maybe not so good ... I shouldn't even be part of your vocabulary when you talk about team-type of things."
air into his hands — first the right, then the left, per usual.
Self became the 32nd coach in college basketball history to hit that 600-win mark. For Self, it was, of course, like any other game. He high-fived fans walking onto James Naismith Court and then blew two puffs of
Self prefers to hide it for the most part, but there's still something to be gained from milestones like this for him. It provides a brief respite from the current season - a chance for the 53-year-old coach to take a step back and see all he has accomplished. A National Championship, two Final Four appearances, an unfathomable run of consecutive Big 12 championships, Coach of the Year awards in three
different seasons. Now, 600 wins.
On Monday, before win No.600, when he thought of how he got to 600 wins and remembered a time at Oral Roberts. He lost 18 games between his first and second seasons in 1993-94 then 1994-95. In his first season alone, he was 6-21. He left Oral Roberts with a record of 55-54 after 1997.
"I would have thought 600 losses would be the thing, instead of wins." Self said. "To leave Oral Roberts after four years with a winning record, I think,
was the most remarkable thing we've done coaching considering we started so poorly both years."
Better than the accomplishment was the four-minute video that followed it. Self was seeing people he coached over these 24 years — former Oral Roberts guard Earl McClellan (1993-1997) the oldest of them. They knew his family, he welcomed them into his house, helped groom them into young men — and suddenly, Self was realizing why this milestone was meaningful to him.
It was not because he or his staff have been so successful — to Self, that's the expectation when he's been at Kansas for so long. But above that, he saw all the men — from now-40-year-olds to 2015 graduate Jamari Traylor — who he made an impact on, who have helped mold him and his family, how they have all changed so drastically as people from when he first coached them
"To have that number, that's pretty insignificant," Self said. "But what's significant more than anything is to see those guys up on the video board and how many players that my family, Cindy and Lauren and Tyler, have seen come through... and you kind of watch them grow up to where they are now. That to me is what makes it special."
Longtime KU employee killed in traffic accident
▶ LARA KORTE
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Lawrence police have identified the pedestrian who was fatally struck by a car and died on Friday as University employee Bruce Coburn.
According to Sgt. Amy Rhoads, officers were dispatched to the intersection of 9th and Illinois Street at 9:28 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 2 for an injury accident involving a vehicle striking a pedestrian. Rhoads said responders attempted life-saving measures on the pedestrian, but he was pronounced dead.
It was determined that a 26-year-old Lawrence resident was driving eastbound on 9th Street. According to Rhoads, Coburn was walking southbound in the roadway when the car struck him.
According to a statement released by the University on Tuesday, Coburn, 58, served as a KU
"He was an important member of our team, and his work kept our university community connected," Dean of Libraries Kevin Smith said in the release. "Those who knew Bruce appreciated his humor and wry perspective; his loss will be felt by us all."
Libraries administrative associate for mail and facilities.
In the statement, Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little said Coburn was a long-time employee of the University.
"Bruce Coburn's contributions to our university spanned more than three decades, during which he worked to keep our university community connected," Gray-Little said. "We are saddened to learn of his death, and I extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends and to those who knew him at KU."
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President-elect Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally in Springfield, Ohio, on Oct. 27.
Despite state losses, Republicans at KU optimistic following election
After Republicans scored major national victories,but suffered some small blows statewide in November's election,members of the party around the University are optimistic about the party's future.
- CHANDLER BOESE
@Chandler_Boees
"The Republican Party looks to have a very bright future," he said.
College Republicans chairman Adam Steinhilber said the election surprised a lot of people in his organization, but most are feeling good about what's to come.
As far as national positions and issues go, Stein-
hilber he is pleased with where Washington is headed. He feels satisfied with President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet picks, the promise of a new Supreme Court justice and the GOP's dominance in Congress.
"I hope that the people in D.C. will be more connected and helpful than
they've been in the past," he said.
Junior Victoria Snitsar, who worked on U.S. Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins' campaign this summer, also said she thinks the national government will be successful in the next two years.
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A around this time of the year, students are being evaluated in a lot of ways: papers, presentations, take-home finals, exams and more. It's also this time of the year that students get a chance to give feedback to their instructors through course evaluations.
The University has one standard policy for the administration of the evaluations, but each department comes up with its own practices for using them. Most of these policies are contained in the online policy library as "faculty evaluation plans."
But there are definitely standard practices for using the evaluations, said Mary Lee Hummert, the vice provost for faculty development. After an instructor puts in grades, the evaluations are returned to them for their own use, a practice mandated by the Board of Regents.
But after the evaluations are administered -the instructor gives students notice, asks for a volunteer to take the sheets and leaves the room -the use of those evaluations is largely at the discretion of individual departments.
"If I'm in a class where I really don't think the teacher was an effective teacher, I'm going to say that and I'm going to say the specific reason why, because if the class sucked for me, it's going to suck for whoever takes it after me, and I really don't want other students to have to go through the same thing," Katherine Riedel, a sophomore from Olathe, said. "On the flip side, if a teacher did a really, really great job, I want them to be able to be recognized from that and get acknowledgement."
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"So you see, as a faculty member, how your students evaluated your teaching on the nine items that are part of the course evaluations," Hummert said. "What we really emphasize is using them as feedback and trying to address areas in which the feedback suggests you could work on improving what you're doing."
Summaries of the evaluations are also included in promotion and tenure decisions, Hummert said. The summaries are usually norm-referenced, meaning that they're given in comparison with similar level courses in the same department.
"Mainly because there are some types of courses, like those [which] are required of a lot of students who aren't majors [theteachers of which] could potentially be perceived less positively than the 500-level courses in which only a small group of majors enroll," she said. "So, it makes a fair comparison of a person's teaching effectiveness to make a comparison other people taking similar courses in the same discipline."
Even in just looking at an instructor's teaching, there are other ways to measure their effectiveness, Hummert said. Students can tell a lot of things about instructors, such as how they communicate with students or show them respect. But there are limitations to a student's perspective, Hummert said, limitations even she has experienced as a student.
But the information that is considered in promotion includes much more than just student evaluations. Faculty members are typically evaluated in terms of not only their teaching, but also their research and service.
One decision that's entirely up to the department, Hummert said, is to what degree the department will look at the qualitative data on the course evaluations.
"What I don't know, necessarily, is if I'm being exposed to the latest literature, are the curriculum materials top of the line in terms of what is the highest standard in this discipline. That's when the perspective of my colleagues in the department come in," she said.
"According to the Board of Regents, we can also have open-ended questions that students can maybe give you some feedback on what they particularly liked or suggestions for improvement, but those are for the individual faculty members or the school says that the written comments are part of the personnel file, too," she said.
Riedel said she hopes that most departments look at the written comments,
as those are a much better measure of an instructor's success.
"The ones where we circle things in, it's easier for students who don't really care to B.S. it ... and it's harder to get across a point on how I think a teacher performed that semester," she said. "If you can write it out, I feel like you can better explain what the specific issues are, whereas if you're filling in the bubble for a generic thing, you don't get to voice any actual concerns."
Often, departments also emphasize improvement in its evaluations over the individual course results, Hummert said.
"I would want to, over a six-year period before I went up for a promotion, show continued attention and improvement and show that I paid attention to the students," she said. "You can see that we're showing a real dedication to teaching and developing students and ensuring that they're learning."
Some of these expectations can be seen in the policies. For example, the Department of Communication asks for instructors
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Four states might have legalized marijuana this year, but according to geography professor Barney Warf, it's unlikely that Kansas will allow the controversial drug.
Warf recently wrote a book, "High Points: An Historical Geography of Cannabis," which addresses the topic from both a historical and geographic standpoint.
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Warf started researching cannabis 15 years ago. He said he was motivated by the high number of arrests associated with marijuana.
"Hundreds of thousands of people or millions of peoples' lives have been damaged for arrest of cannabis. There are people in Texas who are doing life sentence for cannabis possession," Warf said. "And I just found that was completely unfair. And it became a matter of social justice and I am very concerned about social justice and inequality."
Warf's book describes the various kinds of cannabis and its uses. He said he thinks there are many misconceptions regarding marijuana.
"There are a lot of erroneous stereotypes and disinformation about cannabis. One of them is that it leads to hallucinations. It does not," he said. "Cannabis produces a mild euphoria and it often stimulates sexual desires and appetite. It enhances most peoples' pleasurability to listening to music and conversation and things like that."
Another misconception, Warf said, is that marijuana is addictive. While there are certain addicting qualities, Warf said it is not as powerful as other legal drugs, like nicotine.
There are not any other professors in the University's geography department who
study cannabis, but Stefan Kertesz, from the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine, highlighted the differences between nicotine and marijuana.
"Nicotine is highly addictive and most persons who smoke cigarettes develop a diagnosable addiction to them...nicotine interacts with the brain in very complicated ways, but many addiction scientists would draw the conclusion that it is ultimately somewhat more addictive than the compounds in marijuana," Kertesz said in an email.
Although many health organizations warn about marijuana, Warf said he is
hesitant to trust them.
"There are temporary effects. It has been shown to impair short term memory in the short run as a temporary phenomenon. It also depresses hearing a little bit. Those going away once the THC is mitigated in the blood stream," Warf said. "I don't think there is any convincing evidence that it has long term negative effects."
Although it seems to be becoming more normalized, Warf said he thinks the legalization in Kansas is far off.
"Kansas is too conservative and troglodyte of a state to legalize cannabis," Warf said.
to submit a written statement as to how they used the evaluations to improve. Other policies, like the math department's, call for "systematic" evaluations results, as opposed to individual comments.
Overall, Hummert thinks the policies put a lot of faith in instructors to improve their own teaching, something she believes the University's faculty members excel at doing.
"We have an increased emphasis and appreciation for the importance of undergraduate teaching at this institution and have really increased our efforts to support faculty members in adopting the most effective and innovative approaches to increasing student engagement in the classroom, because we all know that's where learning really takes place," she said.
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Senate hopes review will be a 'collaborative' effort
▶ ELLE CLOUSE
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Last week, the University Senate voted to place Student Senate under review to examine its structures and processes. Pam Keller, faculty senate president, said the ad-hoc committee will be looking at certain aspects within Senate.
Senate Rights Committee meets at the Kansas Union in September.
The decision to form a committee is a result of a request by the DEI Advisory Group, which released a 28-page document last semester that recommended changes to the University to make campus more inclusive. One of those proposed changes is taking a hard look at how Student Senate includes - and excludes - minority students.
"The committee is charged at reviewing specific things, the structure of representation, the elections process and then also looking at the coalitions process," Keller said.
"What the committee is doing is implementing a recommendation of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion advisory group, that we review certain specific aspects of the representative structure in student government," Keller said.
The committee is charged at reviewing specific things, the structure of representation, the elections process,and then also looking at the coalitions process."
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Pam Keller Faculty Senate President
According to Keller, the committee will consist of representatives from several groups, which will include two senators from Student Senate.
"What we're trying to do is get representatives from each of the parts of governance to take a hard look at governance itself, but at these specific issues," Keller said.
During last week's University Senate meeting, several senators voiced concerns that the creation of a review committee doesn't acknowledge the efforts the body has made to be more diverse and inclusive. However, Keller said that Student Senate's work in these areas has not gone unnoticed.
"The Student Senate has been working itself to address diversity and inclusion issues," Keller said.
"They've worked very hard, the current leadership, to put initiatives in place."
concerns, and will work with the process.
A statement from Connor Birzer, Student Senate's communications director, said Student Senate is optimistic despite the initial
"We value the importance of placing Student Senate under review and look forward to a collaborative effort," Birzer said.
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"I think they'll be able to get things done and avoid some of the gridlocks that we've had in the past couple of years," she said.
Despite the GOP's victory in the presidency and Congress, the party that usually dominates Kansas saw a few slips in its hold on the state. A moderate candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives won a traditionally conservative district in Kansas, and Democrats and moderates gained several more seats in the Kansas state legislature.
"There were a few disappointments more locally... but many of the candidates we personally advocated for like Rep. Lynn Jenkins or (Michelle Derusseau), a Republican running for a
Douglas County Commission seat, won their races," Steinhill said.
Some Republicans, like Snitsar, believe the shifts in the statehouse are likely to cause conflict in the upcoming term.
"I definitely think we're going to see some backlash against the executive branch," she said.
Within the legislature, though, Steinhilber believes
that the moderates and conservatives will be able to work together successfully, as seen in the fairly balanced votes for legislative leaders that were held earlier this week.
Although it's still pretty early, the surprises in the election might be subtly changing Republican groups as well.
Snitsar said she's seen a definite excitement among
the Republicans she knows in regards to what can happen during the upcoming two years.
"We know that we have a chance to get things done," she said.
tion's social media.
The College Republicans group at the University hasn't had a meeting since the election was concluded, but Steinhilber said he's seen an escalation in the success of the organization.
"I'm not sure it's tied to the election, though, as people always want to know what we're saying on stuff," he said. "We're pretty much the only established conservative group on campus."
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Chew with your mouths closed! #FFA
So next year having a gun will be fine, but you'll get in trouble if you have a beer? Okay then.
"To be honest, I love watching videos of dolphins"- a dude in my class, completely unprompted
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Someone just walked into my class 38 minutes late. It is a 50 minute class.
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If my professor handed out the course evaluation after he handed back the last assignment, I would have responded completely different.
But seriously... wtf 2016.
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Thomas Jefferson was such a b*tch
So far, I am very disappointed in the enthusiasm and effort of the student section at the MBB games. Do the cheers, lose your voice, and make the building shake like it should... And for the love of God do the Rock Chalk Chant when there is 1 minute remaining in the game! Thanks!
Eyebrows are the doors to the face
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Bertels: Do life your own way
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last week, award-winning author Zadie Smith visited the University. I attended a lecture she gave in the Union on Thursday, although I did not have time to do so. Two years ago, I took one of the only classes on this campus to teach Smith's amazing works in the context of other contemporary British literature. I made the time.
She was a wonder, of course. Among other things, Smith talked about what it means to be a writer. Being a writer, she said, (I am paraphrasing), is not an identity, but an action. I like that. The more I thought about it, the truer it became: To be steeped in the writerly aesthetic, to declare it as a lifestyle and a culture, and then turn around and not to do the work seemed not only hypocritical, but counterproductive.
Similarly, in another interview I really enjoyed, Margaret Verble, an author whose debut novel was a Finalist for the Pulitzer Prize this year, said that writing is "like woodcarving. You have to, you know, carve."
The statement is simple and clean: You have to do the work.
Sometimes hard work fosters doubt and requires support. I know this better than anyone. Much like in this article, in real life, I rely a lot on other peoples' words for support. The advice I seek out is instrumental in helping me make decisions, in understanding the world, in parsing
out my own positions on various ideas - I have excellent friends, family and advisors who support this.
Others, however, seem less invested in supporting my needs and visions and more interested in spouting their specific and streamlined view of how things need to be done. I don't know if you know this, but there are thousands — literally thousands — of people on the internet just waiting to tell you what you are doing wrong with your life. And if those people believe they are academics, who think their experiences are invaluable to your and your future? All the worse yet.
This year, I began the hard work of applying to law schools. After a long time ignoring it, I looked in in the face. I did the work.
But I also had to do some of that work alone. While some expert advice is helpful, I realized,
much of it is subjective, unnecessary, just gray noise that kept me from doing things the way that worked best for me. I took an extraordinary amount of time to realize that I could just not listen to some of the advice that strangers on the internet or professional acquaintances gave to me. I realized that sometimes, in order to get the work done, you have to shut your phone off, log off the internet and listen only to your own instinct.
This year, this finals week, whatever immense and unspeakable task is awaiting you - just do the work. The urge to evade and disappear will be overwhelming, I am sure. Some things seem insurmountable until we have looked them in the face and made them happen. Writing a book? Representing one's life work in a two-page statement? Something about hard math problems to appease the STEM readers out there? Impossible until we do them, until we deny our instinct to submit and concede doubt.
I write, so I am a writer. I listen to the audio files of Supreme Court cases from the 1990s online in my spare time, so I am a pre-law student. Whatever these things are, we must do them, and we must do them the way we know best. Even the effort counts.
To add just one more (hopefully not unwanted) voice to this conversation, I will end with quote from another author on the subject. As Antonio Machado wrote:
"Walker, there is no path / the path is made by walking."
Walk, carve, write,
whatever. Do it. Do it
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Ellen Bertels is a senior from Overland Park studying English and Italian.
Adamson: Cheating is never worth it
LAUREN ADAMSON
@LeAdamson
Mary Kline
As we head into hell week and finals, the number of students frantically walking around campus, sleeping in the library and calling their parents for reassurance has risen dramatically. It's a
With this seasonal panic comes a matched increase in Adderall binges, test file use and "accidentally" having your notebook open to a certain page. While these activities range from somewhat benign to blatant cheating, the question I ask is, do most people know where they draw the line? Is integrity in the classroom so easily forgotten when faced with the alternative of a
stressful time of the year, and for many students there are make-it-or-break-it assignments and tests in all of their classes.
Cheating has risen across all levels of schooling in every part of the nation. Where once it was reported that only about 20 percent of students cheated in high school, 95 percent of students now say that they have cheated in some form. At the university level this is reported as a mere 43 percent, but my experiences have me questioning the validity of this statistic.
we live in requires students to always be on their A-game in order to compete. The only way to get a job or get into grad school is to be completely well-rounded. As we all know, this is impossible.
lower GPA?
College is hard. It's hard to keep the GPA, have a social life, sleep and binge on TV all at the same time. But cutting moral corners to save yourself some time and stress is not the answer.
And, cheating at school seems quite easily justified. The competitive world that
I firmly believe that while cheating may get you the grade, it greatly reduces how well you actually learn. Frankly, we're all paying way too
much for these classes to not actually absorb the material. It's time that we re-evaluate how we approach school each semester.
We all need to learn to be better students, to procrastinate less, and to focus more. We shouldn't default to the extreme solution of cheating and swindling ourselves out of a good education.
Lauren Adamson is a senior from Leawood studying economics and political science.
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Salvation Army spreads holiday cheer
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On a Monday, at the Hy-Vee supermarket on 6th Street, retired Lawrence resident Joe Ryan can be seen handing out candy canes as a Salvation Army bell ringer just outside the west entrance.
"I love when the kids come up, because I always give out candy canes," he said. "I hand them to the kids, and with no expectation. I just enjoy that and seeing the people smile."
Ryan, like others in Lawrence, volunteers with the Salvation Army around the holiday season and throughout the year, in the hopes of getting back more of those smiles in the community.
The Salvation Army is a nonprofit group that has
been in Douglas County since 1886, according to Marisa McCluer, the lieutenant of the group. Since that time, they have set out to help those in need.
"All the money that we raise at Christmas time makes up a good portion of our year's budget to be able to provide the services to the community that are needed," McCluer said.
Part of that goal is participating in the annual bell-ringing outside various locations across Lawrence. Currently, these locations include two Hy-Vee's, four Dillons, two Walmarts and the Starbucks on Massachusetts Street. Various volunteers from around town, like Ryan, encourage people in those sites to donate in the kettles while singing Christmas songs and interacting
with those who pass by.
"It's nice to see the generosity of people," Ryan said. "People are really good and they are reminded that there are people in need. This time of year, too, people take a little inventory of the blessings they have. We get to spend time with family and friends, and it makes us appreciate that a little bit more."
It's nice to see the generosity of people."
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Smee (Steven Fendt), Captain Hook (Patrick Kelly), and the pirates during one of their dances in Neverland.
Review: 'Peter Pan' brings a fun energy
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Theatre Lawrence debuted "Peter Pan" on Dec. 2 as a part of its 40th season. The show follows the classic story of Peter Pan and Wendy along with Captain Hook and Tinkerbell.
The most impressive part of "Peter Pan" was the technical aspect. The sets were perfect for the show and size of stage, and were just extravagant enough without being over the top. Making the scene changes just a tad faster would have made the show just a little smoother. However, the sets were intricate enough that slow set changes were understandable.
The show also had a flying system that was used well. The few times where the actors had to hook harnesses on were well covered and the audience never had to wait awkwardly for the performers to begin their flying.
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Naomi Brakenhoff (Wendy), Ashton Rapp (John), and
Amy Nystrom (Peter Pan) truly stole the show. Nothing seemed to phase her, whether it be singing while flying high over the audience or just dancing around the stage. When Nystrom talked to Tinkerbell it never seemed forced, although Tinkerbell was just a little light floating around the stage.
Elliot Paden (Michael) were an adorable Darling family. They were engaged and their voices blended together very well through the entire performance.
All of the Lost Boys were a little scattered through the show,however,their acting and singing was top notch. They maneuvered around the set easily and always seemed comfortable onstage.
The two different ensembles in the show proved to be very entertaining as well. The pirates never failed at being a humorous addition to the show and the warriors were fierce yet fun to watch.
Sonja Holmgren was a fantastic Mrs. Darling. Her
strong showing of emotion toward her children helped the audience really believe she loves them. She also played a role as a warrior.
Patrick Kelly as Mr. Darling and Captain Hook were both wonderful parts of the
show. His characters were never fake and he never overacted them.
All in all, everyone performing in this show really felt as if they were just having fun. No one looked like they didn't want to be there,
whether it be a Lost Boy, a warrior or a pirate — everyone looked like they were just having the best of times.
"Peter Pan" runs through Dec. 18. Tickets are available at Theatre Lawrence's website or at the show.
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The Kansan picks its top 5 albums of the year
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2016 has been quite the year for music. Throughout the year it seemed like something good released nearly every week, which is why making this list of only five albums was so hard. But after nearly two hours of debate, we narrowed it down to what we believe are the five best albums of 2016. Visit kansan. com to see top-10 lists from individual staff members.
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5. SOLANGE - A SEAT AT THE TABLE
Solange surprised us all with the work of art that is "A Seat at the Table." The songs on the album fit together perfectly, the flow is so smooth that you could continue listening but not realize that you've moved to the next track. Solange provides beautiful vocals over glistening production in each track.
The features are perfect as well, they all seem to work in Solange's favor. Lil Wayne on "Mad" was great for example. She also explores multiple ideas of appreciating blackness as she sings about black people's place in the world and that the music that she is making is to them. All of the work she put into "A Seat at the Table" was clearly shown and much appreciated.
THE LIFE OF PABLO
THE LIFE OF PABLO
THE LIFE OF PABLO
THE LIFE OF PABLO
THE PABLO
THE PABLO
THE PABLO
THE LIFE OF PABLO
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Solange provides beautiful vocals over glistening production."
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"We got it from Here...
Thank you 4 You awake"
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EXPLICIT CONTENT
HELLO WELCOME TO THE MUSEUM OF ANCIENT AMERICA
THE MUSEUM OF ANCIENT AMERICA
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4. KANYE WEST - THE LIFE OF PABLO
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What a beautiful mess Kanye West made with this album, in so many different ways. First, it was in the delivery of the album — the delays (one because of Chance the Rapper, according to West), the obscure details leaking on Twitter, then some of those details — including the tracklist — not being correct. West took the sudden release that has become popular in recent years and capitalized off of it, making his fans and music mavens crave every little detail coming from him and his camp.
As for the music itself, "Ultralight Beam" is a masterpiece, and one of West's best-released tracks. Yet some other tracks, namely "Father Stretch My Hands" and "FML," are some of the sloppiest, least-produced tracks in all of West's discography. And that's fitting, considering 2016 was exactly that kind of year for West as well - haphazard and sporadic, yet still utterly astounding.
West was already a star before 2016, his every move followed, but the way he rolled out this album — in a way no other album has been rolled out before, with alterations to songs a month after the initial drop put him under a microscope that he had never quite been under before.
3. BON IVER - 22, A MILLION
"22, A Million" is just as bold as it it beautiful. The third and long-awaited LP from Bon Iver went far above what was expected of it. Not only was the album able to showcase the band's multigenre ability, but it also showed how creative and precise it can be with its musical production. The album abandons all the elements of gritty folk music and implements elements of electronic,
EDM, and digital distortion. Though it may well be classified as the years weirdest indie rock project, it's one of 2016's best albums, in both artistic and musical terms.
2. FRANK OCEAN BLOND
Four long years after the revolutionary "Channel Orange," R&B star Frank Ocean finally released "Blond." Words cannot describe the brilliance that went into the release. Ocean's already
blond
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powerful voice matured over the four years it took to create the album, adding to the beautiful piano and wavering guitars. The combination of the dreamlike instrumentals with the smooth voice of Ocean resulted in an ethereal sound. Ocean placed his emotional heart and soul into each track and did what he did best — story-telling.
The combination of the dreamlike instrumentals with the smooth voice of Ocean resulted in an ethereal sound."
Love, loneliness, childhood, all are heard through the emotional ballads; "Ivy" discussing his first love and mistakes made while growing up, to solo in which Ocean bares out his soul, singing about how he feels alone. The smooth, powerful voice of Ocean helped propel the album to not only one of the greatest albums of the year, but arguably the best work the artist has released.
1. A TRIBE CALLED
QUEST - WE GOT IT
FROM HERE... THANK
YOU 4 YOUR SERVICE
Fans waited 18 years for a new A Tribe Called Quest album and never has such a long hiatus been so worth it. "We Got It from Here... Thank You 4 Your Service" is arguably the group's best work yet.
On the album they manage to take their original 90s alternative hiphop sound and keep it fully intact whilst adapting their content to today's musical and social landscape. This flawless execution is aided by combining contributions Elton John, Andre 3000, Kanye West and Kendrick Lamar. This creative melting pot produces a sound that is new and unique and modern yet so undeniably Tribe.
2016 was a rough year from social and political turbulence, to tragic losses of countless legends including the Tribe's own Phife Dawg and the group's final album is a musical diamond created from the year's immense pressure. Whether we all know it or not, "We Got It from Here... Thank You 4 Your Service" was the album that 2016 needed.
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Yulduz Kuchkarova finds a family away from home
I'll keep it simple.
It's a black and white image of a swimmer in a pool, arms extended in a streamlined position. The water splashes around them, creating a dynamic scene. The swimmer appears to be focusing on their technique.
► ERIK NELSON
@erikthefan
Yulduz Kuchkarova competes for the Jayhawks during the 2015 season.
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Clark Campbell, coach of the Kansas women's swimming team, had no idea what he would be getting when Yulduz Kuchkarova came to Kansas. The senior and native of Uzbekistan was a mystery.
With the way international swimming is individualized, most foreign swimmers don't have experience swimming on a team. However, Campbell said he's been impressed—shocked, almost by Kuchkarova's team-first mentality.
"She's really embraced the team aspect of swimming in collegiate competition," Campbell said.
Kuchkarova started swimming when she was 8 years old. However, she said Uzbek culture discourages women from playing sports, because it is a 90 percent Islamic country that expects women to dress conservatively.
"They don't support girls in swimsuits," Kuchkarova said. "But at the same time, they look at you for what you have achieved in the sport. They don't look at it like, 'Oh my God, she's naked.'"
Kuchkarova said she was proud of her parents' willingness to support her career as one of only a few Uzbek women to participate in sports.
"It was some kind of a barrier that we overcame as a family," Kuchkarova said. "The fact that my parents were supporting me throughout my swimming career is amazing."
She said that leaving Uzbekistan without her parents, who had supported her for so long, was difficult.
But she has since adapted to U.S. culture and society, again with her parents' support. They were the ones who encouraged her to take the opportunity to go to the United States. But Kuchkarova said while her parents encouraged her to move to the United States, she was anxious.
"At first, I was the one saying, 'Oh my God, I don't think I want to, because I don't want to leave you guys. I'm going to be alone,' Kuch-karova said." "But my parents were actually the ones saying, 'No, you should go, it's a great opportunity. You have been dreaming about it. If you're going to say no, then you're going to be a typical person living in Uzbekistan.' They pushed me."
The fact that my parents were supporting me throughout my swimming career is amazing."
Yulduz Kuchkarova Swimmer
Kuchkarova swam for her country at the 2012 London
Olympics but did not earn a medal. After swimming for a few years with a team in Redlands, Calif., she decided to attend college.
Kuchkarova said she chose Kansas because the team component of swimming was very important to her — it felt like a new family.
"Finding a place where people treat you the same and treat you like you're a part of their family was a huge thing to me," she said. "I found people who accepted me for who I am."
Kuehkarova swims in backstroke and freestyle events. She holds the second-fastest times in the University's history in the
100-yard backstroke and the 200-yard backstroke. At the 2016 Big 12 Championship, she finished in second place in the 100-yard backstroke and third place in the 200-yard backstroke. She was named to the All-Big 12 First Team in both events.
Campbell said that Kuchkarova was shy at the beginning of her career at the University, because English is not her first language, but has become more comfortable communicating and being with the team as time passes.
"She started communicating more," Campbell said. "Once you learn to care about people and communicate
with them, trust builds."
When she is not swimming for Kansas, Kuchkarova studies psychology. She does not have any definitive plans after graduation, though she said she could possibly leave the United States if she can't find a job right away.
And while Campbell said she has become one of the best teammates, there's one thing he will miss more than anything else when Kuchkarova finishes her Kansas career this spring — her talent in the pool.
Bill Self's 4 favorite regular-season wins with KU
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"She's fast," he said. "And she's one of our top backstrokers — one of the best backstrokers we've ever had at KU."
The Jawhaws celebrate their Big 12 title in March 2015 after defeating West Virginia in overtime.
CHRISTIAN S. HARDY
@ByHardy
Save the National Championship and Final Four win, it's tough for Bill Self to narrow his 600 wins down to his favorite.
Before he went for career win No. 600 against UMKC on Tuesday, he was asked about what his favorite regular season win was. Instead of one, he named four. All four were at Kansas, all conference games, all at Allen Fieldhouse.
"I think there's been a lot that stands out to me," Self said. "There's a lot of great ones, but certainly those are four that come to mind from a regular season standpoint."
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Below is a quick rundown of those games, in the order Self mentioned them, and what he remembers about them.
NO. 9 KANSAS 76, NO.
20 WEST VIRGINIA 69
(OT)
March 3,2015
Win No. 556
How Self remembers it:
"When we beat West Virginia a couple of years ago to win the league when Perry (Ellis) went down in the second half, that was a gusty win."
On senior night in 2015, Kansas won its 11th straight Big 12 title in overtime with a comeback win. Kansas trailed by eight points with 3:39 to play, with Perry Ellis in the locker room injured.
What happened:
But then Frank Mason III and Jamari Traylor took over before overtime. Traaylor's 14 points and nine boards all came in the second half and overtime, as he overcame first-half foul trouble to lead Kansas to victory late. Mason's free-throws down the stretch - he scored the team's final eight points in overtime - helped down the Mountaineers. The win avenged a loss to the Mountaineers from earlier in the season, when then-No. 23 West Virginia defeated then-No. 8 Kansas.
KANSAS 59, NO.19 OKLAHOMA 58 February 4,2006 Win No.269
How Self remembers it:
"We beat Oklahoma when we were down 17 with seven (minutes) and they were a top-15 team when those guys were all freshmen. I thought that was a pretty gutsy win."
"Those guys" were Brandon Rush, Julian Wright and Mario Chalmers — two of which would go on and win a National Championship just two years later. Self remembers it a bit wrong too, though that makes sense considering it was over 10 years ago. Oklahoma was No. 19 in the nation, according to College Basketball Reference. Kansas never fell behind by more than 16, and that was with 10:22 left in the game. But with 7:51, Kansas was down 15 points - 53-38
What happened:
before a tremendous rally. Rush hit a three-pointer and got a fast-break layup to put Kansas within 10. A short jumper from Chalmers put Kansas on top with 20 seconds to play. Unranked Kansas didn't play its best game offensively, but held Oklahoma to 58 points on 34.8 percent shooting, had 10 steals and eight blocks.
NO.1 KANSAS 109,
NO.2 OKLAHOMA 106
(3OT)
January 4, 2016
Win No.572
How Self remembers it:
"The OU win last year was obviously big."
What happened:
What happened:
This one is fresh in the mind
of Kansas fans, and it's probably one of the most competitive games ever played in Allen Fieldhouse. Perry Ellis went for 27 points and had 13 boards, Devonte' Graham went for 22 points, and Wayne Selden Jr. had 21. All of that, along with big steals late in the third overtime from Frank Mason III, helped Kansas down the No. 2 team in the country despite Buddy Hield's ridiculous 46-point day. Hield shot 23 times from the field, along with 14 free throws. As Oklahoma had a chance to win the game, Mason defended Hield as he prepared to throw the inbound at the end of the game. Instead, Mason stripped the ball away on the pass in, and hit a pair of free throws — two of his 15 points
on the day - for the win. "The only game I have been a part of in (Allen Fieldhouse) that rivals it is that Missouri game," Self said after the game.
NO.4 KANSAS 87, NO.3 MISSOURI 86 (OT)
February 25, 2012
Win No.467
How Self remembers it:
How Self remembers it?
"But the win, at least at Kansas, that trumps everything was the Missouri win. When you're down 19 in the second half to a top five team in the country and have the wherewithal and the fan support to come back and win that one."
What happened:
Self has often said this the best game he's played at Allen Fieldhouse, and for good reason. The Jayhawks trailed by 19 with 17 minutes left, but erased the deficit against the No. 3 team in the country to force overtime. It was the final installment of the Border War, at least while Missouri was in the Big 12. Now, it's been cemented into Kansas basketball folklore and forever commemorated in the pre-game Allen Fieldhouse video. Thomas Robinson scored seven of the team's last nine points, then blocked Missouri's game-winning shot to force overtime — the block heard around the world. Tyshawn Taylor and Robinson combined for 52 points to carry Kansas to the victory over Missouri.
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Hannah Edeman/KANSAN Bill Funk, search executive, speaks at a public forum seeking opinions on qualities needed in the new chancellor.
Hannah Edelman/KANSAN is needed in the new chancellor.
What's next in the chancellor search
EMILY WELLBORN
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The chancellor search committee has been picked and is starting to meet, but many members of the University are unsure what the committee will be looking for during the closed search. Before starting the search, the committee wants to keep the University as involved and represented as possible.
The 25 committee members were chosen by the Board of Regents after speaking with deans, different organizations on campus, community leaders in the Lawrence area and even current chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little. The committee members were
Many members of the University have raised concerns about being properly represented while the search is closed, but David Dillon, chair of the search committee, feels the committee is large enough to represent all of the Uni-
The mumps virus
The nine students at the University who contracted mumps last month have been confirmed by the Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department, and no new cases have been found. However, it is possible that new cases may develop.
"We think that there could be a chance that there could be more cases when students come back," said Mary Beverly, the epidemiology director for the Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department.
announced on Dec.14.
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Beverly said all nine individuals have recovered and are no longer contagious. They will return to campus for the spring semester along with the rest of the student body.
es students to wash their hands regularly, cover their mouths when coughing or sneezing and to avoid the share of food, drinks, cigarettes or other objects that involve the exchange of saliva.
If students experience mumps symptoms - fever, headache, muscle aches and fatigue followed by swelling of the cheeks and/or jaw - they are encouraged by both the Watkins Health Services and the
"[The virus] concentrates in the saliva, so we want students to keep their hands clean and cough into their sleeves," Beverly said. "But it's primarily going to be in the saliva, so the close contact activities is what we want to stress."
diately and contact a physician.
Only one of the nine students affected by the virus lives in on-campus housing.
Aramis Watson, the director of residence life for Student Housing, said Student Housing encourages its residents to follow the preventative guidelines disseminated by Watkins Health Services and the Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department, and that there is protocol in place for students who may need to isolate themselves in university housing.
A mumps outbreak also occurred at the University in April 2006, when 16 cases were recorded.
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Clark Campbell, coach of the Kansas women's swimming team, had no idea what he would be getting when Yulduz Kuchkarova came to Kansas. The senior and native of Uzbekistan was a mystery.
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December concert guide
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LANE HORNBACK
@Laner2301
in finals week upon us, we're all rushing to make that final grade or finish that final paper. Luckily, December has a substantial list of shows coming up in the Lawrence/Kansas City area that are worth a ticket. Here are the shows to keep in mind for this month.
- Edited by Cody Schmitz
Lupe Fiasco with RXMN, The Boy Illinois and Lyric Reddick at The Granada
When: Dec. 10,8 p.m.
Where: 1020 Massachusetts St.
Tickets: $35
Night 4: The Night the
Night 4: The Night the Buzz Stole Xmas at The Midland Theater
Artists: Band of Horses, Local Natives, Warpaint and Jaenki When: Dec. 17, 6:30 p.m.
Where: 1228 Main Street, Kansas City, Mo.
Night 2: The Night the Buzz Stole Xmas at The Midland Theater
Tickets: $29.65
Artists: Milky Chance, Marion Hill, Banks & Steelz and Shaed When: Dec. 15, 6:30 p.m. Where: 1228 Main Street, Kansas City, Mo. Tickets: $20.65
Tickets: $29.65
Kick with Varma Cross, Oktopous, 21 Yrs of Winter, Christmas Anhedonia at The Riot Room
When: Dec. 18, 7 p.m.
Where: 4048
Broadway, Kansas
City, Mo.
Tickets: $7
Josh Garrels with The Brilliance and A Boy & His Kite at Liberty Hall
When: Dec. 16,8
p.m.
Where: 638
Massachusetts St.
Tickets: $35 early
entry GA, $22
standard GA
The Floozies at The Midland Theater
When: Dec. 23,
8:20 p.m.
Where: 1228 Main
Street, Kansas City,
Mo.
Tickets: $20
Blackfoot Gypsies with The Big Sky at the Bottleneck
When: Dec. 16, 9
p.m.
Where: 737 New
Hampshire St.
Tickets: $8
Hembrée with
Hembee with Spencer Mackenzie Brown and Bonzo Madrid at The Bottleneck
When: Dec. 30,9
Where: 737 New Hampshire St. Tickets: $5
p.m.
Night 3: The Night the Buzz Stole Xmas at The Midland Theater
Artists: Third Eye Blind, The Strumbellas, Judah & The Lion and Night Riots
When: Dec. 16, 6:30 p.m.
Where: 1228 Main Street, Kansas City, Mo.
Tickets: $29.65
ASSJAMZ: New
NEW YEARS Eve Edition at The Granada
When: Dec. 31, 9 p.m.
Where: 1020 Massachusetts St.
Tickets: $10
Kassebaum: A short exercise in mindfulness
▶ NELLIE KASSEBAUM
@nelliekudk
PACIFIC UNIVERSITY
As you read, I encourage you to follow along in this mindfulness activity and take a moment to appreciate yourself and those around you.
About a week ago in class, my professor asked us to begin the session that day with an activity in mindfulness. Sensing our weary minds and depleted motivation, she suggested the following activity.
She asked us to begin by making a list, individually, of people we admired. It could be composed of individuals or a particular group that we looked up to and held to a high standard. My mind immediately went blank. Slowly, images of important people began to appear in my head: my
own family, the Obamas, Lin Manuel Miranda, a few friends and of course I put my dog Max on the list too.
With this list, the professor encouraged us to isolate our top four or five choices of people who had been particularly impactful. With our smaller list, (mine consisted mainly of the above names, with the exclusion of Max), we were asked to write down the attributes we found particularly important, notable and inspiring about these people.
After giving us several minutes to individually evaluate the composition of our smaller list, we were faced with names of amazing people (and, perhaps, dogs). With the list of traits now accompanying our shortlist of people, we had a concise selection of remarkable individuals with exceptional characteristics. Our professor then asked us to look at the list of characteristics and find common ones, that surely enough, were listed multiple times.
Making a third list, this one of repeated traits, the class was beginning to collectively wonder what the point of this activity was. It seemed to be drawn out and perhaps redundant. Our professor reminded us to remain patient and promised the outcome would be worth it.
The final list of common traits, she soon disclosed, are traits that we ourselves possess. Science has proven, she assured us, that we possess the traits we admire in others. My
list of strong, intelligent hard-working and good-natured people made me feel much better about myself, and grateful to have such wonderful role models to copy.
Through the chaos of finals, it's important to keep things in perspective and to mindful of what's best about ourselves.
Nellie Kassebaum is a sophomore from Burdick studying English.
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ones, but certainly those are four that come to mind from a regular season standpoint."
Below is a quick rundown of those games, in the order Self mentioned them, and what he remembers about them.
NO. 9 KANSAS 76, NO.
20 WEST VIRGINIA 69
(OT)
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How Self remembers it:
"When we beat West Virginia a couple of years ago to win the league when Perry (Ellis) went down in the second half, that was a gusty win."
March 3,2015
Win No. 556
On senior night in 2015, Kansas won its 11th straight Big 12 title in overtime with a comeback win. Kansas trailed by eight points with 3:39 to play, with Perry Ellis in the locker room injured.
The Jayhawks celebrate their Big 12 title in March 2015 after defeating West Virginia in overtime.
What happened:
But then Frank Mason III and Jamari Traylor took over before overtime. Traylor's 14 points and nine boards all came in the second half and overtime, as he overcame first-half foul trouble to lead Kansas to victory late. Mason's free-throws down the stretch — he scored the team's final eight points in overtime — helped down the Mountaineers. The win avenged a loss to the Mountainers from earlier in the season, when then-No. 23 West Virginia defeated then-No. 8 Kansas.
File photo/KANSAN
KANSAS 59, NO.19
OKLAHOMA 58
February 4, 2006
Win No.269
How Self remembers it:
"We beat Oklahoma when we were down 17 with seven (minutes) and they were a top-15 team when those guys were all freshmen. I thought that was a pretty gutsy win."
"Those guys" were Brandon Rush, Julian Wright and Mario Chalmers — two of which would go on and win a National Championship just two years later. Self remembers it a bit wrong too, though that makes sense considering it was over 10 years ago. Oklahoma was No. 19 in the nation, according to College Basketball Reference. Kansas never fell behind by more than 16, and that was with 10:22 left in the game. But with 7:51, Kansas was down 15 points — 53-38
What happened:
- before a tremendous rally. Rush hit a three-pointer and got a fast-break layup to put Kansas within 10. A short jumper from Chalmers put Kansas on top with 20 seconds to play. Unranked Kansas didn't play its best game offensively, but held Oklahoma to 58 points on 34.8 percent shooting, had 10 steals and eight blocks.
NO.1 KANSAS 109,
NO.2 OKLAHOMA 106
(3OT)
January 4, 2016
Win No.572
How Self remembers it: "The OU win last year was obviously big."
What happened:
What happened:
This one is fresh in the mind
of Kansas fans, and it's probably one of the most competitive games ever played in Allen Fieldhouse. Perry Ellis went for 27 points and had 13 boards, Devonte' Graham went for 22 points, and Wayne Selden Jr. had 21. All of that, along with big steals late in the third overtime from Frank Mason III, helped Kansas down the No. 2 team in the country despite Buddy Hield's ridiculous 46-point day. Hield shot 23 times from the field, along with 14 free throws. As Oklahoma had a chance to win the game, Mason defended Hield as he prepared to throw the inbound at the end of the game. Instead, Mason stripped the ball away on the pass in, and hit a pair of free throws — two of his 15 points
witnai and the ian support to come back and win that one."
What happened:
Self has often said this the best game he's played at Allen Fieldhouse, and for good reason. The Jayhawks trailed by 19 with 17 minutes left, but erased the deficit against the No.3 team in the country to force overtime. It was the final installment of the Border War, at least while Missouri was in the Big 12. Now, it's been cemented into Kansas basketball folklore and forever commemorated in the pre-game Allen Fieldhouse video. Thomas Robinson scored seven of the team's last nine points, then blocked Missouri's game-winning shot to force overtime — the block heard around the world. Tyshawn Taylor and Robinson combined for 52 points to carry Kansas to the victory over Missouri.
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Lightly Salted: Don't just survive finals week, surTHRIVE it
► WILL ADMUSSEN
@wadmussen
3. 4.
1 Disconnect from technology. You've heard that you should stay off social media. You've heard that you need to stop checking FarmersOnly.com every hour. But if you want to thrive you need to take it one step further — totally shun technology by converting to an Amish lifestyle. Sell your car, cancel your electricity bill and buy one of those Mumford and Sons style hats. Aside from helping Jedediah milk the cows, you'll have plenty of time to study. Be sure to print out all of the research and notes you'll need to study from.
2. Be efficient. There are lots of things
that can
that can get in the way of a
get in the way of a good grade on that final exam. Thriving during finals week is all about throwing out what's holding you back. One of those things is ethics. Don't be afraid to ask your "brothers" for past exams to study from. Don't worry about the fact that this is an unfair advantage as well as a blatant cutting of corners. With resources like past test files, there is absolutely no reason why you or your house should be placed on academic probation for low grades.
3 Embrace University resources. Everyone's kissed the therapy dogs at Watson Library during finals week. While those are helpful, they often get crowded and have been known to
growl at you when you hum Nickelback songs. Instead, take advantage of the Malott therapy spiders! These soft tarantulas are hardly ever played with and do wonders to soothe anxiety. Located in the basement, the spiders are kept in a small, dark room so that you can slip into deep relaxation away from the retina-burning lights.
4 Go on a cleanse. Rather than just survive during finals week on beef jerkey and leftover gravy from Thanksgiving, you can surfTHRIVE by ridding your body of harmful toxins known to cause memory loss. To do this, I recommend a cleanse. One of the most effective ways to do this is with sugar-free Haribo gummy bears (see top review on Amazon). Bad toxins will come rocketing out of
4. Go on a cleanse.
Rather than jus
your body (butt), making way for new information to be safely stored in your brain and other places without fear of harmful toxins.
5 Quote the Common Book. A little known secret at KU is that if you quote the Common Book on any of your exams, regardless of the subject matter, you will earn extra points. Don't give up on the Common Book and it will never let you down.
6. Take up smoking.
Think of it this way:
Do you drink it? Four Loke? Eat chocolate (which has caffeine in it?)
Smoking forces you outdoors. It clears your mind and forces you to be thankful for the time you have left on this earth. Plus, there's nothing like nicotine coursing through your veins to calm that final anxiety. Stay away from vaping, it has been known to cause personality problems.
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The chancellor search committee has been picked and is starting to meet, but many members of the University are unsure what the committee will be looking for during the closed search. Before starting the search, the committee wants to keep the University as involved and represented as possible.
The 25 committee members were chosen by the Board of Regents after speaking with deans, different organizations on campus, community leaders in the Lawrence area and even current chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little. The committee members were
Many members of the University have raised concerns about being properly represented while the search is closed, but David Dillon, chair of the search committee, feels the committee is large enough to represent all of the Uni-
"We think that there could be a chance that there could be more cases when students come back," said Mary Beverly, the epidemiology director for the Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department.
Beverly said all nine individuals have recovered and are no longer contagious. They will return to campus for the spring semester along with the rest of the student body.
The mumps virus
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es students to wash their hands regularly, cover their mouths when coughing or sneezing and to avoid the share of food, drinks, cigarettes or other objects that involve the exchange of saliva.
The nine students at the University who contracted mumps last month have been confirmed by the Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department, and no new cases have been found. However, it is possible that new cases may develop.
announced on Dec. 14.
"[The virus] concentrates in the saliva, so we want students to keep their hands clean and cough into their sleeves," Beverly said. "But it's primarily going to be in the saliva, so the close contact activities is what we want to stress."
If students experience mumps symptoms — fever, headache, muscle aches and fatigue followed by swelling of the cheeks and/or jaw — they are encouraged by both the Watkins Health Services and the
diately and contact a physician.
Only one of the nine students affected by the virus lives in on-campus housing.
Aramis Watson, the director of residence life for Student Housing, said Student Housing encourages its residents to follow the preventative guidelines disseminated by Watkins Health Services and the Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department, and that there is protocol in place for students who may need to isolate themselves in university housing.
A mumps outbreak also occurred at the University in April 2006, when 16 cases were recorded.
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Below is a quick rundown of those games, in the order Self mentioned them, and what he remembers about them.
NO. 9 KANSAS 76, NO.
20 WEST VIRGINIA 69
(OT)
March 3,2015
Win No.556
How Self remembers it:
"When we beat West Virginia a couple of years ago to win the league when Perry (Ellis) went down in the second half, that was a gusty win."
On senior' night in 2015, Kansas won its 11th straight Big 12 title in overtime with a comeback win. Kansas trailed by eight points with 3:39 to play, with Perry Ellis in the locker room injured.
What happened:
The Jayhawks celebrate their big 12 title in March 2015 after defeating West Virginia in overtime.
But then Frank Mason III and Jamari Traylor took over before overtime. Traylor's 14 points and nine boards all came in the second half and overtime, as he overcome first-half foul trouble to lead Kansas to victory late. Mason's free-throws down the stretch - he scored the team's final eight points in overtime - helped down the Mountaineers. The win avenged a loss to the Mountainees from earlier in the season, when then-No. 23 West Virginia defeated thenNo.8 Kansas.
KANSAS 59, NO.19 OKLAHOMA 58 February 4,2006 Win No.269
How Self remembers it:
"We beat Oklahoma when we were down 17 with seven (minutes) and they were a top-15 team when those guys were all freshmen. I thought that was a pretty gutsy win."
What happened:
"Those guys" were Brandon Rush, Julian Wright and Mario Chalmers — two of which would go on and win a National Championship just two years later. Self remembers it a bit wrong too, though that makes sense considering it was over 10 years ago. Oklahoma was No. 19 in the nation, according to College Basketball Reference. Kansas never fell behind by more than 16, and that was with 10:22 left in the game. But with 7:51, Kansas was down 15 points — 53-38
- before a tremendous rally. Rush hit a three-pointer and got a fast-break layup to put Kansas within 10. A short jumper from Chalmers put Kansas on top with 20 seconds to play. Unranked Kansas didn't play its best game offensively, but held Oklahoma to 58 points on 34.8 percent shooting, had 10 steals and eight blocks.
NO.1 KANSAS 109,
NO.2 OKLAHOMA 106
(3OT)
January 4, 2016
Win No.572
How Self remembers it: "The OU win last year was obviously big."
What happened:
This one is fresh in the mind
of Kansas fans, and it's probably one of the most competitive games ever played in Allen Fieldhouse. Perry Ellis went for 27 points and had 13 boards, Devonte' Graham went for 22 points, and Wayne Selden Jr. had 21. All of that, along with big steals late in the third overtime from Frank Mason III, helped Kansas down the No. 2 team in the country despite Buddy Hield's ridiculous 46-point day. Hield shot 23 times from the field, along with 14 free throws. As Oklahoma had a chance to win the game, Mason defended Hield as he prepared to throw the inbound at the end of the game. Instead, Mason stripped the ball away on the pass in, and hit a pair of free throws — two of his 15 points
witnai and the fan support to come back and win that one."
What happened:
Self has often said this the best game he's played at Allen Fieldhouse, and for good reason. The Jayhawks trailed by 19 with 17 minutes left, but erased the deficit against the No. 3 team in the country to force overtime. It was the final installment of the Border War, at least while Missouri was in the Big 12. Now, it's been cemented into Kansas basketball folklore and forever commemorated in the pre-game Allen Fieldhouse video. Thomas Robinson scored seven of the team's last nine points, then blocked Missouri's game-winning shot to force overtime — the block heard around the world. Tyshawn Taylor and Robinson combined for 52 points to carry Kansas to the victory over Missouri.
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The end of the semester is upon us and finals are here. Why not add more music to your library as you hope to make it through the last few days of the semester? Here's another installment of Lowkey Listens.
This story originally appeared in the Dec. 1 University Daily Kansan
Mac Demarco — Blue Bay
Over the summer, I constantly saw artists I was interested in talking about Mac Demarco, from people like Tyler, the Creator to The Internet's Steve Lacy. I eventually took it upon myself to listen to his music. This song was my introduction to his discography and I instantly knew I would like his other music.
When it comes to rock, I tend to favor the surf-rock sound. It's relaxing, but it can also incorporate some interesting stories within the music. Here, in "Blue Boy," Demarco explains to the boy that insecurities should not continue to bring you down and that life is sometimes confusing, but that is just the way it is. The song is short, but features beautiful production, simplicity and great vocals.
Anonymuz — Neo Babylon
I initially heard of this artist through YouTube. After seeing collaborations with the artist and hearing more and more of his music, I was excited to finally listen to his debut album "Vice City." And to my surprise, the album exceeded my expectations. A part of Gaming Illuminaughty, Anonymuz brings a lot to the table with "Neo Babylon." It is clear that there is a lot of energy here as Anon comes through with straight bars. The instrumental also makes the song sound like an intense final battle in some sort of anime, which also adds to the energy. "Vice City" dropped on Nov. 18, which is also my birthday, and Anonymuz was able to provide me with some heat to keep on repeat.
Omarion - Touch
Another song I was reminded of through Instagram. I listened to this song when it originally came out back in 2005, and hearing it now makes me reminisce on 8-year-old me listening to music without regard for what it might be referring to. This song was a jam back in the day. Even though it's a very 2000s song, I still find it appealing today. The Instagram video had Caleon Fox and Junebug dancing with this song playing in the background. Though the video may be to blame for this, I now feel the need to milly rock whenever I listen to this song. And watching the music video for this song makes me want to learn how to dance that much more. Omarion came through with a jam that will definitely live on for a long time.
Knowledge — UTT
I first heard this rework on Knowledge's Instagram, where he added this to a video with the dancing blue Power Ranger. At first, I just thought the video was kind of funny. But as I watched it more and more, I found myself watching it for the music more than the actual video. A few days ago, he released the track in its entirety, along with a few other tracks on his new project called "WT.PRT10."
The production on this track, combined with 21 Savage's raps are an interesting combination. I would not say that I am a huge fan of 21, but I can say that his music does have me wanting to dance and/or vibe along. Knowledge uses this to his advantage; seeing as he always seems to provide groovy beats on a lot of his work. The video he posted along with the music might be the reason that I feel the need to dance. Either way, this track has been on repeat for a while and I see myself continually listening to it for a while longer.
MF DOOM — One Beer
MF DOOM is definitely one of my favorite artists at the moment. He's able to float over dark, comical and light overtones in both his lyrics and production. This track, produced by Madlib, showcases the best of DOOM.
“Mm... Food” is an album where DOOM incorporates food into all of his songs, both in the titles as well as the lyrics. This track in particular, he raps about devouring his competition and how he will continue to make a name for himself instead of falling into the mainstream. Listening to DOOM only makes me want more music from him.
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Bill Funk, search executive, speaks at a public forum seeking opinions on qualities needed in the new chancellor.
What's next in the chancellor search
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The chancellor search committee has been picked and is starting to meet, but many members of the University are unsure what the committee will be looking for during the closed search. Before starting the search, the committee wants to keep the University as involved and represented as possible.
The 25 committee members were chosen by the Board of Regents after speaking with deans, different organizations on campus, community leaders in the Lawrence area and even current chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little. The committee members were
Many members of the University have raised concerns about being properly represented while the search is closed, but David Dillon, chair of the search committee, feels the committee is large enough to represent all of the Uni-
Beverly said all nine individuals have recovered and are no longer contagious. They will return to campus for the spring semester along with the rest of the student body.
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many, society learning students to wash their hands regularly, cover their mouths when coughing or sneezing and to avoid the share of food, drinks, cigarettes or other objects that involve the exchange of saliva.
The mumps virus
"We think that there could be a chance that there could be more cases when students come back," said Mary Beverly, the epidemiology director for the Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department.
If students experience mumps symptoms — fever, headache, muscle aches and fatigue followed by swelling of the cheeks and/or jaw — they are encouraged by both the Watkins Health Services and the
"[The virus] concentrates in the saliva, so we want students to keep their hands clean and cough into their sleeves," Beverly said. "But it's primarily going to be in the saliva, so the close contact activities is what we want to stress."
The nine students at the University who contracted mumps last month have been confirmed by the Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department, and no new cases have been found. However, it is possible that new cases may develop.
diately and contact a physician.
Only one of the nine students affected by the virus lives in on-campus housing.
Aramis Watson, the director of residence life for Student Housing, said Student Housing encourages its residents to follow the preventative guidelines disseminated by Watkins Health Services and the Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department, and that there is protocol in place for students who may need to isolate themselves in university housing.
A mumps outbreak also occurred at the University in April 2006, when 16 cases were recorded.
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A squirrel with a piebald coat perches on a limb while eating. Mild winters in recent years could mean an increase in the campus squirrel population.
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When junior Chloe Adams moved from the scholarship halls to Oliver Hall, she started to miss one of her favorite parts of campus: the University's squirrel population.
"They just bring a lighter side to campus life," she said. "When you come out of Malott after a tough test or whatever, and you see two squirrels eating fried chicken outside, it just makes you a little happier."
Many students, like Adams, have probably noticed the strange behavior of the squirrels on campus, as well as their unusually high population. Robert Timm, a professor of ecology at the University, said the squirrel population will likely go up in the next year.
Timm, who specializes in studying mammals such as squirrels, said squirrel populations are largely dependent on two factors: winter habitat and food availability.
If the winter is mild or squirrels have good shelter from the cold, Timm said, more will survive through the winter and mate in the springtime. On the University's campus, the animals have plenty of places to shelter, including thick trees and the attics of old buildings.
"If you're in a really good spot, like a hole in a tree or an attic of an old building — and we have a lot of older buildings here on campus — then it's easy to over-
- then it's easy to over-
winter," Timm said. "If you have a really, really severe winter, then what happens is that the squirrels that are in those leaf nests freeze to death. So we lose half the squirrel populations, if not more, just from freezing to death."
According to Weather Underground's record of Kansas City weather by month, it appears that squirrels have had ideal conditions for survival in recent years. Between December, January and February in the past five years, the average monthly temperature dipped below freezing in only five months out of 15. That's better than the five winters before that, during which nine months were below freezing.
If this year's winter is as mild as previous years'
have been, the squirrel population should go up, according to Timm. Fewer squirrels will die during the winter, and many will be able to breed earlier than normal.
"What you're going to see in late December or January, if it's a mild winter, is ... squirrels running around being crazy," he said. "Males chasing females. It might be more than one male chasing one female or males battling it out."
Food is the other big factor in squirrel survival rates, Timm said. That situation also looks promising for the campus' population of squirrels. He said this year is "just a gangbusters year" for the squirrels' main food supply, which is acorns and walnuts.
"Our squirrels are going to go into the winter nice and fat, so that's good for over winter survivorship," Timm said.
But the squirrels on campus have another big source of food, Timm said that likely accounts for the bold behavior that many students notice.
"We've got all these students, you know, sitting out and eating their lanch, and a squirrel comes up to them and begs, and they flip it a potato chip or a french fry," he said. "So we have an artificially high population of squirrels because of the food that we give them."
While feeding squirrels human food isn't necessarily bad for the rodents, Timm said it does create an "artificial environment" for the squirrels to live in that
they wouldn't have in the wild.
"We trained them to be beggars, and why shouldn't they be? We give them really tasty sunflower seeds and potato chips," he said.
Adams, a biochemistry major from Shawnee, has also noticed the difference in these squirrels' behavior. Adams said she volunteered for a wildlife rescue organization in high school, so she saw many squirrels, but the ones in Lawrence took her by surprise.
"We have squirrels in Shawnee, sure," she said. "But they're not as bold as the ones here."
Adams said she loves to watch the squirrels and take pictures of them, mostly because of their odd behavior.
"Squirrels here are like little people, whether they're running around or looking for food," she said. "Bunnies will freeze, but squirrels will just stare right at you ... Out of all the woodland creatures, squirrels rule the campus."
However, this familiarity can become inconvenient for other members of campus. University facilities services employees sometimes find squirrels living in the nooks and crannies of buildings and have to quickly patch up the holes, according to Erinn Barcomb-Peterson, the University's director of news and media relations. Squirrels can also occasionally cause issues through their interactions with people.
"When Stouffer Place Apartments existed, residents were discouraged from feeding the squirrels food scraps, because then there were problems with the animals approaching people," Barcomb-Peterson said in an email.
Other than being an inconvenience, Timm said squirrels generally won't disrupt an ecosystem if they grow or shrink in population.
Now, Adams is living in the scholarship halls again, where the high number of trees mean squirrels are a lot more frequent on her walks to class.
"Overall, the beauty of KU's campus and the nature it has is awesome ... and I think squirrels are a big part of that," she said.
This story originally appeared in the Nov. 3 University Daily Kansan.
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ones, but certainly those are four that come to mind from a regular season standpoint."
Below is a quick rundown of those games, in the order Self mentioned them, and what he remembers about them.
NO. 9 KANSAS 76, NO.
20 WEST VIRGINIA 69
(OT)
March 3, 2015
Win No. 556
How Self remembers it:
"When we beat West Virginia a couple of years ago to win the league when Perry (Ellis) went down in the second half, that was a gusty win."
The Jayhawks celebrate their Big 12 title in March 2015 after defeating West Virginia in overtime
What happened:
On senior' night in 2015, Kansas won its 11th straight Big 12 title in overtime with a comeback win. Kansas trailed by eight points with 3:39 to play, with Perry Ellis in the locker room injured.
But then Frank Mason III and Jamari Traylor took over before overtime. Traylor's 14 points and nine boards all came in the second half and overtime, as he overcame first-half foul trouble to lead Kansas to victory late. Mason's free-throws down the stretch — he scored the team's final eight points in overtime — helped down the Mountaineers. The win avenged a loss to the Mountainers from earlier in the season, when then-No. 23 West Virginia defeated then-No. 8 Kansas.
KANSAS 59, NO. 19
OKLAHOMA 58
February 4, 2006
Win No. 269
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How Self remembers it:
"We beat Oklahoma when we were down 17 with seven (minutes) and they were a top-15 team when those guys were all freshmen. I thought that was a pretty gutsy win."
What happened:
"Those guys" were Brandon Rush, Julian Wright and Mario Chalmers - two of which would go on and win a National Championship just two years later. Self remembers it a bit wrong too, though that makes sense considering it was over 10 years ago. Oklahoma was No. 19 in the nation, according to College Basketball Reference. Kansas never fell behind by more than 16, and that was with 10:22 left in the game. But with 7:51, Kansas was down 15 points - 53-38
File photo/KANSAN
- before a tremendous rally. Rush hit a three-pointer and put a fast-break layup to put Kansas within 10. A short jumper from Chalmers put Kansas on top with 20 seconds to play. Unranked Kansas didn't play its best game offensively, but held Oklahoma to 58 points on 34.8 percent shooting, had 10 steals and eight blocks.
NO.1 KANSAS 109,
NO.2 OKLAHOMA 106
(3O1)
January 4, 2016
Win No.572
How Self remembers it:
"The OU win last year was obviously big."
What happened:
This one is fresh in the mind
of Kansas fans, and it's probably one of the most competitive games ever played in Allen Fieldhouse. Perry Ellis went for 27 points and had 13 boards, Devonte' Graham went for 22 points, and Wayne Selden Jr. had 21. All of that, along with big steals late in the third overtime from Frank Mason III, helped Kansas down the No. 2 team in the country despite Buddy Hield's ridiculous 46-point day. Hield shot 23 times from the field, along with 14 free throws. As Oklahoma had a chance to win the game, Mason defended Hield as he prepared to throw the inbound at the end of the game. Instead, Mason stripped the ball away on the pass in, and hit a pair of free throws — two of his 15 points
winner and the fan support to come back and win that one."
What happened:
Self has often said this the best game he's played at Allen Fieldhouse, and for good reason. The Jayhawks trailed by 19 with 17 minutes left, but erased the deficit against the No.3 team in the country to force overtime. It was the final installment of the Border War, at least while Missouri was in the Big 12. Now, it's been cemented into Kansas basketball folklore and forever commemorated in the pre-game Allen Fieldhouse video. Thomas Robinson scored seven of the team's last nine points, then blocked Missouri's game-winning shot to force overtime the block heard around the world. Tyshawn Taylor and Robinson combined for 52 points to carry Kansas to the victory over Missouri.
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The chancellor search committee has been picked and is starting to meet, but many members of the University are unsure what the committee will be looking for during the closed search. Before starting the search, the committee wants to keep the University as involved and represented as possible.
The 25 committee members were chosen by the Board of Regents after speaking with deans, different organizations on campus, community leaders in the Lawrence area and even current chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little. The committee members were
Many members of the University have raised concerns about being properly represented while the search is closed, but David Dillon, chair of the search committee, feels the committee is large enough to represent all of the Uni-
The nine students at the University who contracted mumps last month have been confirmed by the Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department, and no new cases have been found. However, it is possible that new cases may develop.
"We think that there could be a chance that there could be more cases when students come back," said Mary Beverly, the epidemiology director for the Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department.
The mumps virus
SEE CHANCELLOR PAGE 2
Beverly said all nine individuals have recovered and are no longer contagious. They will return to campus for the spring semester along with the rest of the student body.
announced on Dec. 14.
es students to wash their hands regularly, cover their mouths when coughing or sneezing and to avoid the share of food, drinks, cigarettes or other objects that involve the exchange of saliva.
"[The virus] concentrates in the saliva, so we want students to keep their hands clean and cough into their sleeves," Beverly said. "But it's primarily going to be in the saliva, so the close contact activities is what we want to stress."
If students experience mumps symptoms — fever, headache, muscle aches and fatigue followed by swelling of the cheeks and/or jaw — they are encouraged by both the Watkins Health Services and the
diately and contact a physician.
Only one of the nine students affected by the virus lives in on-campus housing.
Aramis Watson, the director of residence life for Student Housing, said Student Housing encourages its residents to follow the preventative guidelines disseminated by Watkins Health Services and the Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department, and that there is protocol in place for students who may need to isolate themselves in university housing.
A mumps outbreak also occurred at the University in April 2006, when 16 cases were recorded.
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ones, but certainly those are four that come to mind from a regular season standpoint."
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File photo/KANSAN
Below is a quick rundown of those games, in the order Self mentioned them, and what he remembers about them.
NO. 9 KANSAS 76, NO.
20 WEST VIRGINIA 69
(OT)
March 3, 2015
Win No. 556
How Self remembers it:
"When we beat West Virginia a couple of years ago to win the league when Perry (Ellis) went down in the second half, that was a gusty win."
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On senior night in 2015, Kansas won its 11th straight Big 12 title in overtime with a comeback win. Kansas trailed by eight points with 3:39 to play, with Perry Ellis in the locker room injured.
The Jayhawks celebrate their Big 12 title in March 2015 after defeating West Virginia in overtime.
What happened:
How Self remembers it:
But then Frank Mason III and Jamari Traylor took over before overtime. Traylor's 14 points and nine boards all came in the second half and overtime, as he overcame first-half foul trouble to lead Kansas to victory late. Mason's free-throws down the stretch - he scored the team's final eight points in overtime - helped down the Mountaineers. The win avenged a loss to the Mountainees from earlier in the season, when then-No. 23 West Virginia defeated then-No. 8 Kansas.
KANSAS 59, NO.19
OKLAHOMA 58
February 4, 2006
Win No.269
"We beat Oklahoma when we were down 17 with seven (minutes) and they were a top-15 team when those guys were all freshmen. I thought that was a pretty gutsy win."
"Those guys" were Brandon Rush, Julian Wright and Mario Chalmers — two of which would go on and win a National Championship just two years later. Self remembers it a bit wrong too, though that makes sense considering it was over 10 years ago. Oklahoma was No.19 in the nation, according to College Basketball Reference. Kansas never fell behind by more than 16, and that was with 10:22 left in the game. But with 7:51, Kansas was down 15 points — 53-38
What happened:
before a tremendous rally. Rush hit a three-pointer and got a fast-break layup to put Kansas within 10. A short jumper from Chalmers put Kansas on top with 20 seconds to play. Unranked Kansas didn't play its best game offensively, but held Oklahoma to 58 points on 34.8 percent shooting, had 10 steals and eight blocks.
NO.1 KANSAS 109,
NO.2 OKLAHOMA 106
(3OT)
January 4, 2016
Win No.572
How Self remembers it:
"The OU win last year was obviously big."
What happened:
What happened:
This one is fresh in the mind
of Kansas fans, and it's probably one of the most competitive games ever played in Allen Fieldhouse. Perry Ellis went for 27 points and had 13 boards, Devonte' Graham went for 22 points, and Wayne Selden Jr. had 21. All of that, along with big steals late in the third overtime from Frank Mason III, helped Kansas down the No. 2 team in the country despite Buddy Hield's ridiculous 46-point day. Hield shot 23 times from the field, along with 14 free throws. As Oklahoma had a chance to win the game, Mason defended Hield as he prepared to throw the inbound at the end of the game. Instead, Mason stripped the ball away on the pass in, and hit a pair of free throws — two of his 15 points
wisital and the fan support to come back and win that one."
What happened:
Self has often said this the best game he's played at Allen Fieldhouse, and for good reason. The Jayhawks trailed by 19 with 17 minutes left, but erased the deficit against the No. 3 team in the country to force overtime. It was the final installment of the Border War, at least while Missouri was in the Big 12. Now, it's been cemented into Kansas basketball folklore and forever commemorated in the pre-game Allen Fieldhouse video. Thomas Robinson scored seven of the team's last nine points, then blocked Missouri's game-winning shot to force overtime — the block heard around the world. Tyshawn Taylor and Robinson combined for 52 points to carry Kansas to the victory over Missouri.
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Bill Funk, search executive, speaks at a public forum seeking opinions on qualities needed in the new chancellor.
What's next in the chancellor search
▶ EMILY WELLBORN
@em_wellborn
The chancellor search committee has been picked and is starting to meet, but many members of the University are unsure what the committee will be looking for during the closed search. Before starting the search, the committee wants to keep the University as involved and represented as possible.
The 25 committee members were chosen by the Board of Regents after speaking with deans, different organizations on campus, community leaders in the Lawrence area and even current chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little. The committee members were
Many members of the University have raised concerns about being properly represented while the search is closed, but David Dillon, chair of the search committee, feels the committee is large enough to represent all of the Uni-
announced on Dec. 14.
SEE CHANCELLOR PAGE 2
"We think that there could be a chance that there could be more cases when students come back," said Mary Beverly, the epidemiology director for the Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department.
The nine students at the University who contracted mumps last month have been confirmed by the Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department, and no new cases have been found. However, it is possible that new cases may develop.
Beverly said all nine individuals have recovered and are no longer contagious. They will return to campus for the spring semester along with the rest of the student body.
The mumps virus
es students to wash their hands regularly, cover their mouths when coughing or sneezing and to avoid the share of food, drinks, cigarettes or other objects that involve the exchange of saliva.
"[The virus] concentrates in the saliva, so we want students to keep their hands clean and cough into their sleeves," Beverly said. "But it's primarily going to be in the saliva, so the close contact activities is what we want to stress."
If students experience mumps symptoms — fever, headache, muscle aches and fatigue followed by swelling of the cheeks and/or jaw — they are encouraged by both the Watkins Health Services and the
diately and contact a physician.
Only one of the nine students affected by the virus lives in on-campus housing.
Aramis Watson, the director of residence life for Student Housing, said Student Housing encourages its residents to follow the preventative guidelines disseminated by Watkins Health Services and the Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department, and that there is protocol in place for students who may need to isolate themselves in university housing.
A mumps outbreak also occurred at the University in April 2006, when 16 cases were recorded.
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ARTS & CULTURE...5
SPORTS...16
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ones, but certainly those are four that come to mind from a regular season standpoint."
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Below is a quick rundown of those games, in the order Self mentioned them, and what he remembers about them.
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NO. 9 KANSAS 76, NO.
20 WEST VIRGINIA 69
(OT)
STRENGTH
On senior night in 2015, Kansas won its 11th straight Big 12 title in overtime with a comeback win. Kansas trailed by eight points with 3:39 to play, with Perry Ellis in the locker room injured.
March 3,2015
Win No. 556
How Self remembers it:
"When we beat West Virginia a couple of years ago to win the league when Perry (Elis) went down in the second half, that was a gusty win."
What happened:
The Jayhawks celebrate their Big 12 title in March 2015 after defeating West Virginia in overtime.
File photo/KANSAN
But then Frank Mason III and Jamari Traylor took over before overtime. Traylor's 14 points and nine boards all came in the second half and overtime, as he overcame first-half foul trouble to lead Kansas to victory late. Mason's free-throws down the stretch — he scored the team's final eight points in overtime — helped down the Mountaineers. The win avenged a loss to the Mountainers from earlier in the season, when then-No. 23 West Virginia defeated then-No. 8 Kansas.
How Self remembers it:
KANSAS 59,NO.19 OKLAHOMA 58 February 4,2006 Win No.269
"We beat Oklahoma when we were down 17 with seven (minutes) and they were a top-15 team when those guys were all freshmen. I thought that was a pretty gutsy win."
"Those guys" were Brandon Rush, Julian Wright and Mario Chalmers — two of which would go on and win a National Championship just two years later. Self remembers it a bit wrong too, though that makes sense considering it was over 10 years ago. Oklahoma was No. 19 in the nation, according to College Basketball Reference. Kansas never fell behind by more than 16, and that was with 10:22 left in the game. But with 7:51, Kansas was down 15 points — 53-38
What happened:
before a tremendous rally. Rush hit a three-pointer and got a fast-break layup to put Kansas within 10. A short jumper from Chalmers put Kansas on top with 20 seconds to play. Unranked Kansas didn't play its best game offensively, but held Oklahoma to 58 points on 34.8 percent shooting, had 10 steals and eight blocks.
NO.1 KANSAS 109 NO.2 OKLAHOMA 106 (3OT) January 4,2016 Win No.572
How Self remembers it:
"The OU win last year was obviously big."
What happened:
This one is fresh in the mind
of Kansas fans, and it's probably one of the most competitive games ever played in Allen Fieldhouse. Perry Ellis went for 27 points and had 13 boards, Devonte' Graham went for 22 points, and Wayne Selden Jr. had 21. All of that, along with big steals late in the third overtime from Frank Mason III, helped Kansas down the No. 2 team in the country despite Buddy Hield's ridiculous 46-point day. Hield shot 23 times from the field, along with 14 free throws. As Oklahoma had a chance to win the game, Mason defended Hield as he prepared to throw the inbound at the end of the game. Instead, Mason stripped the ball away on the pass in, and hit a pair of free throws — two of his 15 points
winnat and the fan support to come back and win that one."
What happened:
Self has often said this the best game he's played at Allen Fieldhouse, and for good reason. The Jayhawks trailed by 19 with 17 minutes left, but erased the deficit against the No. 3 team in the country to force overtime. It was the final installment of the Border War, at least while Missouri was in the Big 12. Now, it's been cemented into Kansas basketball folklore and forever commemorated in the pre-game Allen Fieldhouse video. Thomas Robinson scored seven of the team's last nine points, then blocked Missouri's game-winning shot to force overtime — the block heard around the world. Tyshawn Taylor and Robinson combined for 52 points to carry Kansas to the victory over Missouri.
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9 times Bill Self was you IRL
MADDY MIKINSKI & SKYLAR ROLSTAD @KansanSports
Bill Self: Basketball dad, KU icon,and real life meme. In anticipation of basketball season, here are nine relatable Coach Self moments.
1. When you're at The Hawk and you realize you had a Blackboard quiz due at 11:59 p.m.
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Bill Funk, search executive, speaks at a public forum seeking opinions on qualities needed in the new chancellor.
Hannah Edelman/KANSAN needed in the new chancellor.
What's next in the chancellor search
▶ EMILY WELLBORN @em_wellborn
The chancellor search committee has been picked and is starting to meet, but many members of the University are unsure what the committee will be looking for during the closed search. Before starting the search, the committee wants to keep the University as involved and represented as possible.
The 25 committee members were chosen by the Board of Regents after speaking with deans, different organizations on campus, community leaders in the Lawrence area and even current chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little. The committee members were
Many members of the University have raised concerns about being properly represented while the search is closed, but David Dillon, chair of the search committee, feels the committee is large enough to represent all of the Uni-
Beverly said all nine individuals have recovered and are no longer contagious. They will return to campus for the spring semester along with the rest of the student body.
SEE CHANCELLOR PAGE 2
"We think that there could be a chance that there could be more cases when students come back," said Mary Beverly, the epidemiology director for the Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department.
announced on Dec. 14.
The nine students at the University who contracted mumps last month have been confirmed by the Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department, and no new cases have been found. However, it is possible that new cases may develop.
The mumps virus
ns students to wash their hands regularly, cover their mouths when coughing or sneezing and to avoid the share of food, drinks, cigarettes or other objects that involve the exchange of saliva.
"[The virus] concentrates in the saliva, so we want students to keep their hands clean and cough into their sleeves." Beverly said. "But it's primarily going to be in the saliva, so the close contact activities is what we want to stress."
If students experience mumps symptoms - fever, headache, muscle aches and fatigue followed by swelling of the cheeks and/or jaw - they are encouraged by both the Watkins Health Services and the
some themselves minidietally and contact a physician.
Only one of the nine students affected by the virus lives in on-campus housing.
Aramis Watson, the director of residence life for Student Housing, said Student Housing encourages its residents to follow the preventative guidelines disseminated by Watkins Health Services and the Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department, and that there is protocol in place for students who may need to isolate themselves in university housing.
A mumps outbreak also occurred at the University in April 2006, when 16 cases were recorded.
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ones, but certainly those are four that come to mind from a regular season standpoint."
Below is a quick rundown of those games, in the order Self mentioned them, and what he remembers about them.
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March 3,2015
Win No.556
NO. 9 KANSAS 76, NO.
20 WEST VIRGINIA 69
(OT)
File photo/KANSAN
How Self remembers it:
"When we beat West Virginia a couple of years ago to win the league when Perry (Ellis) went down in the second half, that was a gusty win."
On senior' night in 2015 Kansas won its 11th straight Big 12 title in overtime with a comeback win. Kansas trailed by eight points with 3:39 to play, with Perry Ellis in the locker room injured.
What happened:
The Jayhawks celebrate their Big 12 title in March 2015 after defeating West Virginia in overtime.
KANSAS 59, NO.19 OKLAHOMA 58 February 4,2006 Win No.269
But then Frank Mason III and Jamari Traylor took over before overtime. Traylor's 14 points and nine boards all came in the second half and overtime, as he overcame first-half foul trouble to lead Kansas to victory late. Mason's free-throws down the stretch — he scored the team's final eight points in overtime — helped down the Mountaineers. The win avenged a loss to the Mountaineers from earlier in the season, when then-No. 23 West Virginia defeated then-No. 8 Kansas.
How Self remembers it:
"We beat Oklahoma when we were down 17 with seven (minutes) and they were a top-15 team when those guys were all freshmen. I thought that was a pretty gutsy win."
"Those guys" were Brandon Rush, Julian Wright and Mario Chalmers - two of which would go on and win a National Championship just two years later. Self remembers it a bit wrong too, though that makes sense considering it was over 10 years ago. Oklahoma was No. 19 in the nation, according to College Basketball Reference. Kansas never fell behind by more than 16, and that was with 10:22 left in the game. But with 7:51, Kansas was down 15 points - 53-38
What happened:
— before a tremendous rally. Rush hit a three-pointer and got a fast-break layup to put Kansas within 10. A short jumper from Chalmers put Kansas on top with 20 seconds to play. Unranked Kansas didn't play its best game offensively, but held Oklahoma to 58 points on 34.8 percent shooting, had 10 steals and eight blocks.
NO.1 KANSAS 109,
NO.2 OKLAHOMA 106
(3OT)
January 4, 2016
Win No.572
How Self remembers it: "The OU win last year was obviously big."
What happened:
This one is fresh in the mind
of Kansas fans, and it's probably one of the most competitive games ever played in Allen Fieldhouse. Perry Ellis went for 27 points and had 13 boards, Devonte' Graham went for 22 points, and Wayne Selden Jr. had 21. All of that, along with big steals late in the third overtime from Frank Mason III, helped Kansas down the No. 2 team in the country despite Buddy Hield's ridiculous 46-point day. Hield shot 23 times from the field, along with 14 free throws. As Oklahoma had a chance to win the game, Mason defended Hield as he prepared to throw the inbound at the end of the game. Instead, Mason stripped the ball away on the pass in, and hit a pair of free throws — two of his 15 points
winter and the ian support to come back and win that one."
What happened:
Self has often said this the best game he's played at Allen Fieldhouse, and for good reason. The Jayhawks trailed by 19 with 17 minutes left, but erased the deficit against the No. 3 team in the country to force overtime. It was the final installment of the Border War, at least while Missouri was in the Big 12. Now, it's been cemented into Kansas basketball folklore and forever commemorated in the pre-game Allen Fieldhouse video. Thomas Robinson scored seven of the team's last nine points, then blocked Missouri's game-winning shot to force overtime — the block heard around the world. Tyshawn Taylor and Robinson combined for 52 points to carry Kansas to the victory over Missouri.
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What's next in the chancellor search
▶ EMILY WELLBORN
@em_wellborn
The chancellor search committee has been picked and is starting to meet, but many members of the University are unsure what the committee will be looking for during the closed search. Before starting the search, the committee wants to keep the University as involved and represented as possible.
The 25 committee members were chosen by the Board of Regents after speaking with deans, different organizations on campus, community leaders in the Lawrence area and even current chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little. The committee members were
Many members of the University have raised concerns about being properly represented while the search is closed, but David Dillon, chair of the search committee, feels the committee is large enough to represent all of the Uni-
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announced on Dec. 14.
"We think that there could be a chance that there could be more cases when students come back," said Mary Beverly, the epidemiology director for the Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department.
Beverly said all nine individuals have recovered and are no longer contagious. They will return to campus for the spring semester along with the rest of the student body.
The nine students at the University who contracted mumps last month have been confirmed by the Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department, and no new cases have been found. However, it is possible that new cases may develop.
The mumps virus
es students to wash their hands regularly, cover their mouths when coughing or sneezing and to avoid the share of food, drinks, cigarettes or other objects that involve the exchange of saliva.
["The virus] concentrates in the saliva, so we want students to keep their hands clean and cough into their sleeves." Beverly said. "But it's primarily going to be in the saliva, so the close contact activities is what we want to stress."
If students experience mumps symptoms — fever, headache, muscle aches and fatigue followed by swelling of the cheeks and/or jaw — they are encouraged by both the Watkins Health Services and the
more themselves more diately and contact a physician.
Only one of the nine students affected by the virus lives in on-campus housing.
Aramis Watson, the director of residence life for Student Housing, said Student Housing encourages its residents to follow the preventative guidelines disseminated by Watkins Health Services and the Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department, and that there is protocol in place for students who may need to isolate themselves in university housing.
A mumps outbreak also occurred at the University in April 2006, when 16 cases were recorded.
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Art in Focus: Rachel Sandle, ceramist
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Though the ceramic steaks definitely catch the eye upon entering Rachel Sandle's ceramic space in Chalmers Hall, the tall columns of clay filled with varying sizes of holes stand out the most.
Sandle, a senior double majoring in visual art and linguistics, recently took on a continuing project inspired by an obscure phobia, a "fear of clusters of holes," known as trypophobia. Sandle's ideas took form through making three giant cylindrical columns of clay, each
with different colored and sized holes ranging from small clusters gathered on the top of the column, or larger, more abnormal holes scattered around the columns to bring about a more immediate reaction.
Senior Rachel Sandle is majoring in visual art and linguistics. Her speciality is in ceramics.
"I know people that have this really visceral reaction when they look at the holes and I feel that way too, and I also have a lot of other anxiety, and that felt like a good way to give other people this experience of being anxious," Sandle said. "Because I think [the holes] are kind of gross, and so I wanted to communicate that."
Sandle began ceramics
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only last year. Originally choosing ceramics as a last resort, Sandle said she ended up thoroughly enjoying it and decided to pursue it further.
Many of Sandle's works were inspired by prompts she received in beginning ceramics classes, and one of her favorite projects are the ceramic steaks. Sandle created several steak-shaped pieces of white, tile-like figures, the top painted white with flower decals and the back depicting a clay-colored steak image.
"The prompt was to take a modern object and scale it up or down," Sandle said. "So I chose a steak and to scale it down. And then we had to pick something historical, and these flower decals are from this type of ceramics from Germany from around the 16th or 17th century called Meissen ware. I thought it was kind of interesting to have the surface that would normally be on dishware be on the food itself."
Sandle's creations take form in mostly non-representational or cylindrical and organic forms. She said the way that the craft takes place is a main point of inspiration.
"I'm inspired by the body, and by the way that the clay behaves," Sandle said. "Building [the columns], I originally had some ideas of what I thought the shape would look like, and then as I was building them, they kind of wanted to do their own thing."
Sarah Gross, Sandle's
current ceramics instructor, said she finds her art to be reflective and rich in meaning.
She builds body like forms that evoke these
She builds body like forms that evoke these thoughts using her materials in a way that emphasizes fragility. She is also very invested in art history which really strengthens her work."
Sarah Gross Ceramics instructor
"She pursues depth and meaning on multiple levels," Gross said. "For example, in addressing her thoughts on mortality and the human life cycle,
she builds body-like forms that evoke these thoughts using her materials in a way that emphasizes fragility. She is also very invested in art history, which really strengthens her work."
Gross said Sandle's style generally is more organic and simple and allows for others to have their own interpretations.
"To me, Rachel's style is about saying more with less," Grosssaid. "She avoids anything too literal, and I think this is great because it keeps me engaged. I think this strategy also leaves room for different viewers to access her work from multiple perspectives."
Sandle plans on continuing to improve her skills and create more projects in the future. She also enjoys the administrative aspect of art careers, as she's had experience working at the Spencer Museum and
currently works at Wonder Fair, an art gallery on Massachusetts Street.
"Ithink I would definitely like to keep making things," Sandle said. "I think that, short term, I want to be submitting more things to shows. I haven't really done that, and it's hard to get your foot in the door after you graduate if you haven't been doing that already. I'm also interested in working with and writing about other people's art."
"I really love the process," Sandle said. "The thing that's satisfying about it is the part where you get to express it, and then once it's done, it doesn't feel as urgent anymore. And I also like getting dirty."
Before graduating in May, Sandle will continue working on her current project: rounded cones-shaped figures with pink patches, which she refers to as "the nipples."
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ones, but certainly those are four that come to mind from a regular season standpoint."
Below is a quick rundown of those games, in the order Self mentioned them, and what he remembers about them.
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How Self remembers it:
"When we beat West Virginia a couple of years ago to win the league when Perry (Ellis) went down in the second half, that was a gusty win."
On senior night in 2015, Kansas won its 11th straight Big 12 title in overtime with a comeback win. Kansas trailed by eight points with 3:39 to play, with Perry Ellis in the locker room injured.
The Jayhawks celebrate their Big 12 title in March 2015 after defeating West Virginia in overtime.
NO. 9 KANSAS 76, NO.
20 WEST VIRGINIA 69
(OT)
March 3, 2015
Win No. 556
What happened:
KANSAS 59, NO. 19
OKLAHOMA 58
February 4, 2006
Win No. 269
But then Frank Mason III and Jamari Traylor took over before overtime. Traylor's 14 points and nine boards all came in the second half and overtime, as he overcame first-half foul trouble to lead Kansas to victory late. Mason's free-throws down the stretch — he scored the team's final eight points in overtime — helped down the Mountaineers. The win avenged a loss to the Mountaineers from earlier in the season, when then-No. 23 West Virginia defeated then-No. 8 Kansas.
How Self remembers it:
"We beat Oklahoma when we were down 17 with seven (minutes) and they were a top-15 team when those guys were all freshmen. I thought that was a pretty gutsy win."
"Those guys" were Brandon Rush, Julian Wright and Mario Chalmers — two of which would go on and win a National Championship just two years later. Self remembers it a bit wrong too, though that makes sense considering it was over 10 years ago. Oklahoma was No. 19 in the nation, according to College Basketball Reference. Kansas never fell behind by more than 16, and that was with 10:22 left in the game. But with 7:51, Kansas was down 15 points - 53-38
What happened:
before a tremendous rally. Rush hit a three-pointer and got a fast-break layup to put Kansas within 10. A short jumper from Chalmers put Kansas on top with 20 seconds to play. Unranked Kansas didn't play its best game offensively, but held Oklahoma to 58 points on 34.8 percent shooting, had 10 steals and eight blocks.
NO.1 KANSAS 109,
NO.2 OKLAHOMA 106
(3OT)
January 4, 2016
Win No.572
How Self remembers it:
"The OU win last year was obviously big."
What happened:
What happened:
This one is fresh in the mind
of Kansas fans, and it's probably one of the most competitive games ever played in Allen Fieldhouse. Perry Ellis went for 27 points and had 13 boards, Devonte' Graham went for 22 points, and Wayne Selden Jr. had 21. All of that, along with big steals late in the third overtime from Frank Mason III, helped Kansas down the No. 2 team in the country despite Buddy Hield's ridiculous 46-point day. Hield shot 23 times from the field, along with 14 free throws. As Oklahoma had a chance to win the game, Mason defended Hield as he prepared to throw the inbound at the end of the game. Instead, Mason stripped the ball on the pass in, and hit a pair of free throws — two of his 15 points
winna and the fan support to come back and win that one."
What happened:
Self has often said this the best game he's played at Allen Fieldhouse, and for good reason. The Jayhawks trailed by 19 with 17 minutes left, but erased the deficit against the No. 3 team in the country to force overtime. It was the final installment of the Border War, at least while Missouri was in the Big 12. Now, it's been cemented into Kansas basketball folklore and forever commemorated in the pre-game Allen Fieldhouse video. Thomas Robinson scored seven of the team's last nine points, then blocked Missouri's game-winning shot to force overtime the block heard around the world. Tyshawn Taylor and Robinson combined for 52 points to carry Kansas to the victory over Missouri.
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The chancellor search committee has been picked and is starting to meet, but many members of the University are unsure what the committee will be looking for during the closed search. Before starting the search, the committee wants to keep the University as involved and represented as possible.
The 25 committee members were chosen by the Board of Regents after speaking with deans, different organizations on campus, community leaders in the Lawrence area and even current chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little. The committee members were
Many members of the University have raised concerns about being properly represented while the search is closed, but David Dillon, chair of the search committee, feels the committee is large enough to represent all of the Uni-
The nine students at the University who contracted mumps last month have been confirmed by the Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department, and no new cases have been found. However, it is possible that new cases may develop.
announced on Dec. 14.
"We think that there could be a chance that there could be more cases when students come back," said Mary Beverly, the epidemiology director for the Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department.
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Beverly said all nine individuals have recovered and are no longer contagious. They will return to campus for the spring semester along with the rest of the student body.
The mumps virus
es students to wash their hands regularly, cover their mouths when coughing or sneezing and to avoid the share of food, drinks, cigarettes or other objects that involve the exchange of saliva.
"[The virus] concentrates in the saliva, so we want students to keep their hands clean and cough into their sleeves," Beverly said. "But it's primarily going to be in the saliva, so the close contact activities is what we want to stress."
If students experience mumps symptoms — fever, headache, muscle aches and fatigue followed by swelling of the cheeks and/or jaw — they are encouraged by both the Watkins Health Services and the
diately and contact a physician.
Only one of the nine students affected by the virus lives in on-campus housing.
Aramis Watson, the director of residence life for Student Housing, said Student Housing encourages its residents to follow the preventative guidelines disseminated by Watkins Health Services and the Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department, and that there is protocol in place for students who may need to isolate themselves in university housing.
A mumps outbreak also occurred at the University in April 2006, when 16 cases were recorded.
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Below is a quick rundown of those games, in the order Self mentioned them, and what he remembers about them.
NO. 9 KANSAS 76, NO.
20 WEST VIRGINIA 69
(OT)
March 3,2015
Win No. 556
How Self remembers it:
"When we beat West Virginia a couple of years ago to win the league when Perry (Ellis) went down in the second half, that was a gusty win."
The Jayhawks celebrate their big 12 title in March 2015 after defeating West Virginia in overtime.
What happened:
On senior night in 2015, Kansas won its 11th straight Big 12 title in overtime with a comeback win. Kansas trailed by eight points with 3:39 to play, with Perry Ellis in the locker room injured.
But then Frank Mason III and Jamari Traylor took over before overtime. Traylor's 14 points and nine boards all came in the second half and overtime, as he overcame first-half foul trouble to lead Kansas to victory late. Mason's free-throws down the stretch - he scored the team's final eight points in overtime - helped down the Mountaineers. The win avenged a loss to the Mountaineers from earlier in the season, when then-No. 23 West Virginia defeated then-No. 8 Kansas.
KANSAS 59, NO. 19
OKLAHOMA 58
February 4, 2006
Win No. 269
How Self remembers it:
"We beat Oklahoma when we were down 17 with seven (minutes) and they were a top-15 team when those guys were all freshmen. I thought that was a pretty gutsy win."
What happened:
"Those guys" were Brandon Rush, Julian Wright and Mario Chalmers — two of which would go on and win a National Championship just two years later. Self remembers it a bit wrong too, though that makes sense considering it was over 10 years ago. Oklahoma was No. 19 in the nation, according to College Basketball Reference. Kansas never fell behind by more than 16, and that was with 10:22 left in the game. But with 7:51, Kansas was down 15 points — 53-38
— before a tremendous rally. Rush hit a three-pointer and got a fast-break layup to put Kansas within 10. A short jumper from Chalmers put Kansas on top with 20 seconds to play. Unranked Kansas didn't play its best game offensively, but held Oklahoma to 58 points on 34.8 percent shooting, had 10 steals and eight blocks.
NO.1 KANSAS 109,
NO.2 OKLAHOMA 106
(3OT)
January 4, 2016
Win No.572
How Self remembers it: "The OU win last year was obviously big."
What happened:
This one is fresh in the mind
winter and the ian support to come back and win that one."
of Kansas fans, and it's probably one of the most competitive games ever played in Allen Fieldhouse. Perry Ellis went for 27 points and had 13 boards, Devonte' Graham went for 22 points, and Wayne Selden Jr. had 21. All of that, along with big steals late in the third overtime from Frank Mason III, helped Kansas down the No. 2 team in the country despite Buddy Hield's ridiculous 46-point day. Hield shot 23 times from the field, along with 14 free throws. As Oklahoma had a chance to win the game, Mason defended Hield as he prepared to throw the inbound at the end of the game. Instead, Mason stripped the ball away on the pass in, and hit a pair of free throws — two of his 15 points
What happened:
Self has often said this the best game he's played at Allen Fieldhouse, and for good reason. The Jayhawks trailed by 19 with 17 minutes left, but erased the deficit against the No.3 team in the country to force overtime. It was the final installment of the Border War, at least while Missouri was in the Big 12. Now, it's been cemented into Kansas basketball folklore and forever commemorated in the pre-game Allen Fieldhouse video. Thomas Robinson scored seven of the team's last nine points, then blocked Missouri's game-winning shot to force overtime — the block heard around the world. Tyshawn Taylor and Robinson combined for 52 points to carry Kansas to the victory over Missouri.
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