Volume 126 Issue 2
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THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
The University Daily Kansan
Thursday, August 22, 2013
ASHLEIGH LEE/KANSAN
WAVE THE WHEAT
Fans cheer as they sing the Alma Mater during a basketball game last season. Other gameday traditions include camping for basket ball games, the Rock Chalk Chant and waving the wheat. Don't forget to pick up your student tickets from the ticket office this week.
BASKETBALL
DYLAN LYSEN
dlvsen@kansan.com
It's no secret that Kansas Jayhawk men's basketball is the driving force behind the University's national recognition.
For students who have not yet witnessed a jayhawk basketball game in person, there is a lot to learn about a basketball gameday at Allen Fieldhouse.
LOTTERY AND CAMPING
The quickest way to realize that Jayhawk basketball is important to University students is to participate in basketball lottery and camping. The morning after each home game, students flock to Allen Fieldhouse at 6 a.m. to test their luck in drawing the coveted No. 1 spot in line for camping.
After lottery, camping starts immediately, but can sometimes be delayed if the campers vote to do so.
A member from each group camps at Allen Fieldhouse from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. until the day of the game.
On the day of the game, campers will start to line up on the north side of Allen Fieldhouse once camping is concluded about two hours before
ENTRY LINE
For more information on lottery and camping, read the story on page 36.
doors open for students Camping groups will be assigned a number and line up in numerical order. Doors open for student tickets two hours before game time.
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Students who are not campers will line up in a separate line next to the camper line. This line will be admitted to the building once all camping groups have entered. Seats fill up quickly, though, and general admission ticket holders are admitted an hour and thirty minutes before game time.
The north end is larger, and spans the northwest end of the seating. The south end is smaller but features the University pep band.
PEP BAND
Once a student is in Allen Fieldhouse, there are two options for seating: the north end student section and the south end student section. Both sections are shared with general admission seating.
The University Pep Band has an extensive arsenal of songs, including "Tequila" by The Champs, "Livin' On A Prayer" by Bon Jovi, "Come On Eileen" by Dexy's Midnight Runners and, of course, the University fight songs.
SEATING
The Kansan has found its way into Jayhawk basketball traditions. During introductions for home and away players, the Kansan is used in two different ways. First, when the away team's players are being announced, fans hold up the newspaper - usually a poster that the paper prints on
NEWSPAPER
gamedays in the sports section to show their indifference to the opponent's players. Secondly, students like to throw ripped up newspaper into the air when layhawk players are announced. Fans often build newspaper cones to hold pieces of ripped up newspaper. This takes talent, and will take several games to accomplish on a regular basis.
TRADITIONS
Of course, it wouldn't be a Kansas Athletics sporting event without the Rock Chalk Chant, which reaches its highest volume in the historic building.
Some other interesting traditions during basketball game days are video board presentations during timeouts. Videos that have found their way into the regular rotation include Pop Up Video renditions of a specific Jayhawk player and highlights of a big play followed by Chris Farley's "That was awesome" line from the film "Tommy Boy." During the 2012-13 season, a fan favorite was the "Jeff Withey Block Party" that featured a dis治themed party invitation with Withey and coach Bill Self.
But to get the feel of how much tradition the basketball team has to offer, look no further than the pregame video that is played right before the jayhawk players are announced. The pregame video highlights past player, coaches and events that will live on forever in the hearts of the Jayhawk faithful.
— Edited by Hayley Jozwiak
KICKOFF
FOOTBALL
BLAKE SCHUSTER
Include Kansas on the list of schools that get rowdy for the opening play.
bschuster@kansan.com
Fall Saturday in Lawrence bring a different type of madness than during basketball season yet the passion of jayhawks fans remains the same.
TAILGATE THE HILL
Each football gameday is a more relaxed experience. A time to slow down, grill and fill Memorial Stadium with the same energy as Allen Fieldhouse. Those who have never attended a Kansas football game will quickly notice the routines that go with it.
The climb up Mt. Oread is a little easier on Saturday. Fans get out on the hill early, setting up tents, grilling and chugging assorted beverages. Even if you don't have a spot to claim for yourself, just walking around the hill and experiencing the different setups can pay dividends because many University programs have areas to come and grab food before heading into the stadium.
ROCK OUT WITH THE PLAYERS
Aside from the escalating "Ohh" as the jayhawks' kicker gets closer to striking the ball fans have another way of letting their voices be heard. While the university does not condone the practice — and has tried to discourage it on several occasions — it has been a tradition to shout, "Rip his (expletive) head off" once the kick is in the air. Just remember, this is a family event.
If you're sitting near the north end zone prepare for a grand entrance of blaring horns and rocking drums. The Marching Jayhawks will make its way through the crowd and out onto the field before breaking out into a pregame routine that includes "I'm A lahawk" and "Sunflower Song".
PEP BAND
A recent addition by head coach Charlie Weis, after each game the Jayhawks will walk over to the student section and sing the Rock Chalk Chant arm-in-arm with each other. Win or lose the team will face the students they represent and return the respect.
Edited by Lauren Armendariz
**Dracula**
adapted by Demie Christie's from the novel by
Bram Stoker
directed by Demie Christie's
October 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 11, 2013
The Crafton-Prayer Theatre
Adding Machine: A Musical
original music by Jooshua Schmidt,
libretto by Jason Loewith & Jooshua Schmidt,
based on the play by Elmer Rice
directed by Michele Lean
November 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 2013
www.BeachMusic.com
And I and Silence
by Naomi Wallace
directed by Lym Delhooe
October 25, 26, 27, 29, 30, 31, 2013
William Hge Memorial Theatre
The Maderati by Richard Greenberg directed by Jeanne Tahen December 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 2013 William Ige Memorial Theatre
For tickets, call the University Theatre Ticket Office at 864-3982 or purchase online at www.KUtheatre.com.
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aside and just do what he loves.
"It's been awesome being on set because that's my element," he said. "Especially coming from pre-production where you have to internalize and visualize everything, it's great to be able to do tangible things like move a camera or set up lights now."
A lot of the ideas behind this movie saved my livelihood at one point or another, and seeing
to finally put the financials aside and just do what he loves.
McGinnies says they are nearly done shooting the film and have begun the editing process, which has been the most rewarding part of production for him so far.
"God, Grant Me" was partially funded through Kickstarter, a fundraising website that allows people to donate to various projects, but the project only receives the money if it's predetermined goal is met by a certain deadline.
"We both have strengths in entirely different areas and weaknesses in entirely different areas, but that's okay," he said. "He's had to teach me how to nail things out and get things done in a timely manner, and I think I've taught him a lot about visuals and things like that that are very important."
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"GOD, GRANT ME"/KICKSTARTER.COM "God, Grant Me,"a film created by two Lawrence residents, is currently in production. The duo reached their fundraising goal of $4,500 on Kickstarter in July.
The film met its goal in the last hour with 69 backers donating a total of $4,530. One of those backers is Michelle Leatherby, a graphic design student at the University from Fayetteville, Ark. As a photographer herself,
she said it was important to her to help fellow artists see their work come to fruition. "I think it's important as an artist to support other artists work, even if it's a completely different field," she said. "It's just nice to
be able to help other people with their projects, because I believe if I had a project they would help fund it as well. It's a real give and take in the artist community" McGinness and Friederich plan
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McGinniss and Frederick plan to finish and submit the film
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OPINION 4A
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in early November to various festivals, including South by Southwest. If accepted, they hope to debut it in Lawrence this spring.
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