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MegaVision team wins award for display
By Kelly McNearney
Kansan staff writer
If the KU football team had the success of the production team of the Memorial Stadium MegaVision video board, the Jayhawks would be national champions by now.
This summer, the production team won the Golden Matrix Award for best overall video display for universities in the country. The team competed against 40 other universities.
"It was pretty cool," said David Pedersen, assistant MegaVision
The University's team and other university teams viewed each other's video displays in June during the 20th annual Information Display and Entertainment Association conference in San Fransisco. The teams then voted on their favorite display, naming the University the best overall for universities.
coordinator.
Mike Lickert, MegaVision coordinator, and his staff do all productions in-house except the football team introduction.
Lickert and his team came up with the idea for the introduction.
"It's going to be close to the same. We'll have a few surprises this year that the fans will love."
a Jayhawk jet shooting missiles at the opposing team's helmet. Real Media, a production company in Kansas City, Kan., did the actual animation. The animation will run again this season.
David Pedersen
Assistant video board coordinator for the Memorial Stadium MegaVision
"It's going to be close to the
same," said Pedersen. "We'll have a few surprises this year that the fans will love."
Lickert and his team also create highlight and team videos for all KU sports teams.
The production team consists of three full-time employees and one student assistant. Lickert said the team would be adding a few students to the staff this fall.
Contact McNearney at kmonearney@kansan.com. This story was edited by Christina Neff.
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mated $70 000 in damage, said Mark Bradford, deputy chief for Lawrence-Douglas County Fire and Medical. Smoke and fire only caused a small portion of the damage.
"The sprinklers did what they're supposed to do — that's why they're there," Bradford said. "It would have been a significantly different story if the sprinklers hadn't worked."
Bradford said an electrical short from an alarm clock that was wedged between a mattress and a bed frame caused the fire. The clock's power cord was wrapped several times around the bed post. The fire destroyed a three-bed bunk.
The new addition has to be
completely dry before contractors can determine any other damages, Hubbard said. The sprinkler heads were replaced Tuesday. Members can occupy the house during the day but aren't allowed to spend the night.
Hubbard said he hoped members would be able to move back into the house tomorrow, but would not be able to sleep in the damaged area. Hubbard said the fire marshal would make inspections to give final clearance today.
"We're working closely with the fire officials to make sure everything is safe around here," he said.
Contact Burhenn at mburhn@kansan.com. This story was edited by Sarah Hill.
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and Prairie Village senior. "It's good of the University to put up scholarship halls. There is a collegiate atmosphere to this area and run-down houses do not contribute to this."
Greg Hickam, president of the Oread Neighborhood Association, said the ruling was disappointing, although it didn't surprise him. He thought the University came out on top because it had stronger political connections than the neighborhood association.
"It never should have been on the governor's desk," he said. "It's not something the governor or the governor's office has experience in evaluating."
In a statement released yesterday, Lynn Bretz, director of Uni
versity Relations, said the University would work with the community and respect the historic surroundings throughout the demolition and construction process.
"The governor's decision was informed by a comprehensive array of information and public comment," she said. "We recognize that this has been a long and difficult process for many, and we appreciate the perspectives of those who have raised concerns regarding the University's plans."
Graves' decision is still subject to judicial review if it is requested within the next 30 days, something the Oread Neighborhood Association may consider.
"The deck did seem stacked against us," Hickam said.
Contact Henning at jhenning@kansan.com. This story was edited by Katie Teske.
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