FRIDAY,SEPT.14,2001
THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN = 7A
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Today's Birthday (Sept. 14)
What's the meaning of life? Are you on the right path?
You don't have to answer now. You have all year to figure it out. Your job is secure, your routine memorized.
Don't worry. Boredom is the last state of consciousness before creativity. You'll start to dream. Remember your dreams, and turn them into plans.
Aries (March 21-April 19). Today is an 8.
If work days were assigned astrologically, you and your sweetheart and all children everywhere would have this day off. And there'd be buses to take you to the theme park with the most radical roller coaster. If that's not happening, do the next best thing.
Taurus (April 20-May 20). Today is a 7.
When you invest in your home, you're also investing in yourself. You'll sleep better if you make your place just a little more comfortable. And when you sleep better, you're more creative, and you can make more money.
Gemini (May 21-June 21). Today is an 8. Did you know that Gemini is the sign of the perpetual student? You never stop asking questions. You'd like to know everything. Better sign up for that class or buy that book you've been thinking about. It won't happen through osmosis.
Cancer (June 22-July 22). Today is a 6. They say it's good to prime the pump, and you know what that means. Spend a little, wisely, to get more. Your fortune doesn't come through blind luck; it comes through skill and daring. Luckily you've already got one, and you can acquire the other.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22). Today is a 7.
If you're in a committed relationship, a discussion about the future will just naturally come up. If you're not in a committed relationship but would like to be, that's an even better reason to approach the topic. Remember: Love finds a way.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Today is a 6.
How long has it been since you got a raise? Have you been working hard, helping everyone stay on track and making sure the jobs get done on time?
Even if you're quaking in your boots, you might get more money or a better job if you just ask.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22). Today is an 8.
Your friends take up all your time early in the day, and that could cause a few complaints. Save tonight for your family, just to make it fair. Or save the evening for the one you'd like to start a family with.
Scorpio (Oct. 23, Nov. 21). Today is a 6.
Now is the time to ask for that raise or
bonus. After all the money you have
brought in for the business, it should be
no problem, right? Show your supervisors
you have their best interests at
heart, and they just might return the
favor.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Today is a 7 Even if you had the day off, it would be hard to start your weekend trip in the morning. There are too many errands to be run. But as soon as you can, grab your date and get out of town. There's fun to be had!
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Today is a 5.
If you are careful about doling out the money, you might have enough left over to do something bold. Dinner at an exotic restaurant? A foreign film? A two-hour long-distance phone call? Think big.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Today is an 8.
Working with a strong partner gets you a lot farther than an argument will. Don't object if this other person wants to take control. If you act as the brains behind the operation, you two will become a dynamic duo.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20). Today is a 6.
You're busy all day, but you sure can get
a lot of items checked off your to-do list.
You might get the cupboards and closets
cleaned out, too. Push now, relax tomorrow.
Big 12 teams granted time to reflect, heal
Women's squads pleased weekend games canceled
The Big 12 Conference decision to suspend all play for its teams this weekend leaves the Kansas volleyball and soccer teams with a few days to rest and reflect.
By Steve Laurenzo and Ryan Wood Kansan sportswriters
The volleyball squad was scheduled to travel by bus to Waco, Texas, tomorrow morning after an early practice for a 7 p.m. match against Baylor.
The soccer team's match against St. Louis University, originally scheduled for today, has been postponed until 4 p.m. Tuesday. Kansas' home game against Drury on Sunday was also postponed with no makeup date announced.
Neither this match nor the Missouri match that was postponed earlier this week have been rescheduled.
"I think it's good to have a weekend with no athletic events, in light of everything that's gone on," said soccer coach Mark Francis.
Undefeated volleyball teams take pause
The Kansas, Missouri and Baylor volleyball squads each have 8-0 records. The series record between Baylor and Kansas is 3-10 in favor of Baylor. However, Kansas took last season's match with Baylor in Lawrence 3-0. Baylor is 5-0 against Kansas in Waco.
The Bears finished 16-16 overall last season, 8-12 in the Big 12. Their record earned them seventh place in the conference. Despite their average record, the Bears finished third in the Big 12 Conference with more than 16 assists per game. They were fourth with more than 17 kills per game and fourth with more than 17 digs per game.
Individually, two players finished high in the 2000 record books. Sophomore Stevie Nicholas averaged 5.61 kills per game earning second place in the conference. Senior Dana Chuha averaged 14.95 assists per game, earning second place as well.
The Bears began their season by win
ning the Nokia Sugar Bowl Tournament in New Orleans. They defeated the University of Nevada, Las Vegas; Louisiana State and Tulane in the process. Baylor then went home and defeated the University of Texas at Arlington before playing host to the Baylor Classic. The Bears rolled through their invitational with wins against North Texas, Rhode Island, Texas-Pan American and Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.
Soccer squad to rest this weekend
The Kansas soccer team (3-1) did not practice yesterday. They will resume practice today. Kansas has been plagued by injuries in the past week, and the delay of games could prove beneficial. Junior defender Brianna Valento is still bothered by an ankle injury. Junior midfielder Brooke Jones left Sunday's game against San Diego State with a concussion, and freshman forward Rachel Gilfillan twisted her ankle in practice this week. The Jayhawks are looking to use the time off to heal their wounds and be ready for the Billikens on Tuesday.
"It's going to benefit us injury-wise," Francis said. "That's not really our concern though."
St. Louis University (1-2) is coming off defeats against Auburn and No. 24 West Virginia in the University of Virginia Tournament. The Billikens defeated Creighton during their season opener on Sept. 3.
The Jayhawks are looking to build on a tournament title in the San Diego State Invitational, where they defeated UNLV and San Diego State last weekend.
Kansas' performance in San Diego bumped the team to a No. 9 ranking in the central region of the National Soccer Coaches' Association of America poll.
The team was 10th last week.
For now,the Jayhawks will have a weekend away from soccer before returning to action on Tuesday.
"It's good for people to be with their friends and families," Francis said.
Contact Laurenzo or Wood at 864-4810
Golfer accounts for cousins; team bows out of tourney
Disturbed and distracted, team and coach decide not to fly to Michigan
By John Domoney
Kansan sportswriter
A stroke of luck may have saved the lives of the cousins of junior Kansas golfer till MacDonald.
MacDonald said she had two cousins who worked in the World Trade Center buildings. Neither was at work during Tuesday's catastrophe.
"One of my cousins, Donna, was at a doctor's appointment, and my other cousin, Kevin, was on vacation," MacDonald said.
MacDonald said she didn't know her cousins were OK until Tuesday night when her father reached them.
"I know, for most of the girls, we were pretty distracted," MacDonald said Wednesday. "It's really disturbing and shocking, but the girls were a little bit more focused in practice today."
The Kansas women's golf team decided to have practice Tuesday and Wednesday.
As coach Nicole Hollingsworth spoke
to her team at the end of practice Wednesday, she brought with her the news that Kansas wouldn't be traveling to the Mary Fossum Intercollegiate Tournament in East Lansing. Mich., this weekend.
Michigan State, host of the tournament, was considering canceling the event.
"The tragedy is something you'll never forget," Hollingsworth said. "Even though it may not affect us now, each one of us will know somebody that was affected by it. Our safety is important, and I can't get us there in a safe fashion."
Hollingsworth said the Big 12 Conference had suspended athletic competition until today. The Jayhawks would already be missing their practice round yesterday, and they don't harbor any hard feelings about the decision to pull out of tournament competition.
The Jayhawks had planned to fly to East Lansing today.
"We were excited to get to Michigan State because we have worked so hard," MacDonald said. "From a team standpoint, we would have gotten on the plane, but it's still scary."
Contact Domoney at 864-4810
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