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THE UNIVERSITY DAILY GANSAN
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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2014
arts & features
HOROSCOPES Because the stars know things we don't.
Aries (March 21-April 19)
Today is a 7
Launch your next adventure with Pluto direct. It's been fun, and now work beckons. Fantasies dissolve, and practical issues call. Celebrate the Autumn Equinox as you maintain work momentum. Patience and persistence triumph.
today is a 7 Long-term career plans advance, with Pluto direct. Mysteries get solved, as the truth reveals, Illusions wash away. Enjoy the Autumn Equinox as the Sun enters Libra, highlighting partnerships.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
Today is a 6
Gemini (May 21-June 20) Today is a 6 Someone needs extra attention. Postpone travel. Get your work done, Share the load. Move slowly to avoid accidents and error. Take action on a financial matter, now that Pluto is direct. Savor family fun with the Autumn Equinox.
Today is a 5
Celebrate home and family with the Autumn Equinox. Long-term partnerships deepen and strengthen with Pluto direct.
Review the budget to dispel illusions about what you have.
Costs could be unexpectedly
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
Today is a 5
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
Today is a 7
Advance at work with Pluto direct. Your efforts seem to go farther, and with greater ease.
Focus on practical matters,
rather than pursuing mirages.
The Autumn Equinox heralds a month of powerful communications and transportation.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Today is a 7
Entertaining opportunities call you out with Pluto direct. Play enticing games. Invite family participation. The Autumn Equinox launches a profitable month. Spend less than you bring in and save. Squirrel those nuts away.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
Today is a 6
Lira (Sept. 23-0ct. 22)
Today is a 6
It's easier to keep house with
Pluto direct. Your personal
growth and power leap forward
with the Autumn Equinox and
the Sun entering your sign
tonight. Your plans go more
smoothly.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
Today is a 5
Communications and shipping flow with greater ease, now that Pluto is direct. Begin a phase of introspection and resolving
internal conflicts, with this Autumn Equinox. Speculate on a contribution you'd love to make.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Today is a G
Now that Pluto is direct, seeds you've sown sprout abundantly.
Make long-term financial plans.
Don't trade a sure thing for a pipe dream. Take practical, concrete actions or rest.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
Today is a 6
Complete projects. Things seem to be going your way now that Pluto is direct. Advance long-term personal priorities. A new career phase begins with the Autumn Equinox.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Today is a 5 Introspective inner wisdom guides you with Pluto direct. Focus on growing stronger and helping others. The Autumn Equinox heralds a new adventure, a period of exploration and discovery
Things seem to go much easier with friends around, especially with Pluto direct. Deepen and nurture long-term relations. The Autumn Equinox harkens a month of shared profit potential. Work together for mutual benefit
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
Today is a 6
Watson Library celebrates 90 years
RYAN MILLER
@Ryanmiller_UKD
FUN FACTS:
Over the past 90 years, Watson Library has served thousands of students for a variety of reasons, ranging from studying to hosting galleries. Watson has had several renovations and events take place since it opened in 1924. Provided below is a timeline featuring some of Watson's history, as well as fun facts about the iconic building.
All information was found in the Watson Library Artificial & News Releases University Archives.
The big difference between Watson and Anschutz is that Anschutz was built with raised flooring, so you can do wiring under the floor, unlike Watson.
The info below was provided by Kent Miller, the associate dean of Watson Library, and Rebecca Smith, the executive director of communications with Watson.
Another big difference is that Watson has fixed stack towers, and they're very inflexible. They're good for books, and that's it
Watson received an "A" grade for energy efficiency.
Smith said among 39 core buildings on campus, Watson has the second highest energy grade.
Miller's short film "Murder in the Stacks" was made in the library.
Watson has worked closely with KU IT to work on saving power and energy. Experiments will occur this winter to see if motion sensing lights work to save on energy consumption. Most energy costs come from lighting the library every day.
The additions of 1950 was the first major construction job to be launched at the state institutions since the end of the World War II.
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"Alumni have lots of positive memories of studying here in Watson," Smith said.
1824: Construction on the original Watson building was completed in the summer at a cost of $310,000
The Watson Library Rededication ceremony featured a Carrie Watson look-alike contest.
A short film "Lord of the Libraries" was partially filmed at Watson.
1947-1950.Additions to the southwest section were approved and began in 1947 and completed in 1950, at a cost of $390,000
1941 Additions were made to the west end
1980-1982: The interior was renovated. Bids were in July of 1979, work began in 1980, completed in 1982 all for a cost of $6,220,000
1982. Additions made to the East end in which included additions to Southwest stacks and remodeling all for a cost of $1,800,000
1986 Watson had a $90,285 project to partially re-roof the building
Sept. 28-Oct. 2, 1982
Watson Library
re-dedication
April 7, 1995 Dedication of the Clark Electronic Classroom in Watson Library
1991: Kansan article expressed concern for the lack of a lightning rod on Watson after lightning struck Hoch Auditorium
Sept. 10, 2009 Watson hosted an AIDS awareness exhibit
featured "Watson Library at 75" with various exhibitions and events
January of 2012:
The old Watson library elevator finally came to a stop
Comic Book Club is a space for conversation
CODY SCHMITZ
@cody_schmitz
Conversations push past Marvel vs. DC debates in the new KU Comic Book Club. The club instead aims to gather students together who share an interest in the growing enterprise inspired by comics.
Jarred Morris, a junior from St. Paul, Minn., is the club's founder and president. Morris started the club in the fall of 2013.
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"It's a space for people who like comic books to collaborate and talk about comics," Morris said. "With movies, comic books have become more mainstream, but when I was younger, if you were a reader of comics you really didn't explain that to people."
Seeing the need for a club where that kind of conversation was encouraged, Morris founded the group.
"I met people who were interested in comics before I formed the group, so I had a foundation," Morris said.
Morris said he was interested in comics from a young age.
"I'm artistic and I've always been big on books, literature and fantasy, so comics combined all of the elements that I liked," he said. "Once I picked up the first one, I was hooked."
Morris said his favorite comic is the Savage Dragon series. He said he likes the series for its stories as well as the art, and because it's an independent title.
The group meets to discuss everything from updates in series and storylines to the story arcs and motives of specific characters. The
group is currently reading "Dream Thief" by Jai Nitz, a lecturer in the Department of Film and Media Studies. Nitz teaches a course on comic books and film, and has written for both Marvel and DC, among other publishers.
Morris said aside from reading and discussing comics, the club has also gone to see movies together. He said since the club is new, they are getting more into expanding it.
"Even if you don't have an extensive knowledge of comic books, the club is open to anyone interested in comics or the culture," Morris said.
The club currently has 11 members. There are no requirements or previous comic knowledge necessary to join.
Most members have an af.
finity for the medium, however.
Noor Mozaffar, a sophomore from Overland Park and vice president of the KU Comic Book Club, said she first became interested in comics around age 8.
"I've always loved art," Mozaffar said. "My older brother used to collect comic books, so I would steal his to look at the pictures and read them."
ite character is Iron Man. Bowman said even before the recent film trilogy, he loved Iron Man's armor and intelligence. His favorite comic book issue is Tales of Suspense #39 in which the character of Iron Man is first introduced.
"Batman has a lot of interesting villains and usually interesting stories." Mozaffar said. "With the Teen Titan series you get a lot of different characters — a little bit of Superman, a little Batman and more."
Her favorite comic book series are "Batman" and "Teen Titans."
Broc Bowman, a junior from Olathe and member of the club, said his favor-
Regardless of personal preferences, club members agree that comics are an interest everyone should pick up.
"I want to to leave a legacy with the club," he said.
"It's something you can do your whole life," Morris said. Morris wants to make the club well established before he leaves so he can pass it on to the next group.
The club meets each Friday at 2 p.m. in Anschutz Library, room 428.
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"Speed, that's it. And I think I know a few more wrestling moves.I did watch a lot more UFC."
QUICK QUESTION
"WHATWOULDBEYOUR\BIGGESTADVANTAGEINAFIGHTAGAINSTYOURBROTHER?"
ISAAC THIBAULT
Isaac and Chris Thibault are two brothers who attend KU together. After hearing the stories behind scars given to each other, discussing who is the Batman and who is the Robin in their relationship and talking about their favorite childhood pranks, we asked what each brother's biggest advantage would be in a fist fight between the two of them.
"Strength. I just have so much weight on him. The fight wouldn't last long."
— CHRIS THIBAULT
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