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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2011
Of the 50 computers at Anschutz all are being used,with 25 on facebook and 10 gaming. My fees pay for these computers,yet I can't do my paper. Empowering.
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EDITORIAL
As current students, our generation came of age in a post-9/11 world.
Our 9/11 identity: tolerance and unity
Some of us remember where we were and what we were doing during the Sept. 11 attack, some don't want to remember, and some couldn't care less about it. But it's a fact that the attack has had a tremendous impact on each of our lives and futures.
The attack also sparked change in this nation's attitude, agenda
Dear awkward eating schedule, this has got to end. It's not me, it's you.
The vicious attack hit the World Trade Center towers and Pentagon, killing around 3,000 people in 2001, with another plane crashing in a field in Pennsylvania before it could reach its intended target. The attack showed us and the rest of the world that not even American citizens are completely safe from the dark side of a global society.
Thanks to Lady Gaga's new song, I feel way cooler because of Kansas' proximity to Nebraska.
I definitely forgot my dad's birthday was today. On a positive side, however, Anschutz got new toilet paper holders.
The next person I see with a rolling backpack I'm going to punch in the face.
I'm pretty sure my Intro to Fiction teacher hates puppies and kittens and wants to eat my soul.
and values. In the aftermath of 9/11, questions and assumptions about Islam and Middle-Eastern culture led to increased curiosity of many different cultures. Americans started opening their minds more to different ideas. We realized we weren at the top of the world anymore, and that we needed to start expanding our knowledge about other people.
The attack happened while most of us were in elementary or middle school. This event gave our generation an identity — much like President John F. Kennedy's assassination gave to the previous generations. We grew up on tolerance and mutual understanding as an antithesis to the closed view of terrorism. We witnessed the positives and negatives of our nation's response to the attack. We are united by a common event.
From the rubble of Ground Zero, and the ensuing wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, a new America was born and we are at the center of it. We are the generation that grew up with a clear understanding of what happened on 9/11, its global impact, and how our nation's response affected the world.
Leaders from older generations have tried their best to honor 9/11 victims by winning wars. But after 10 years, there's still death and dangerous terrorist activity threatening our nation. August was the deadliest month for U.S. armed forces in Afghanistan. Osama bin Laden is dead, yet terror levels are still increasing.
A perfect example of this is University of Kansas professors' response to the attacks. In 2002, academic departments collaborated to create the Humanities and Western Civilization Program. The University staff recognized a need to promote understanding, acceptance and tolerance for world religions and cultures.Today,the classes teach basic concepts of understanding different points of view.
Very soon, we will lead this world.
The best way our generation can honor those who died in an act of misunderstanding and hate is to spread the unique, positive values we've realized while growing up after this tragedy.
We can shape this world to run on mutual understanding, rather than greed and hate. It's up to us to rid this world of intolerance.
I love how there are always 3=three boobie comments in the FFA.
I've driven a police car and I've driven a charger, but never a combination of the two. Time to befriend the campus police? I think so.
COMMENTARY
Ben and Jerry's just came out with a Schweddy Balls flavor. I don't know whether to be excited or concerned.
Vikaas Shanker for the Kansan Editorial Board
Partake in the joy of game days
Despite not having attended a single Kansas football game in three years, I happen to know a thing or two about game days.
Game days in Lawrence are quite the spectacle. If you have never experienced a game day, I strongly recommend you escape the rock under which you've been hiding. You'll thank me when you do; I suggest via Twitter.
Everybody has their own idea of what a game day is all about. Whether they wait in line to make sure they're close enough to see the sweat dripping from the players or simply attend a tailgate party, students love their game days.
Drinking games, social interaction and general debauchery are three of the most common activities I've seen at tailgates. There is rarely a time when a tailgate isn't a blast. Even in the rain, people still find a way to make do and enjoy themselves. After all, game day parties are limited. Be sure to take advantage.
The tailgates attract giant crowds. Do not assume for a second that you will attend "just another house party." From what I have witnessed, a tailgate is a day-long house party on steroids. Not to worry, your party should not be tested for performance enhancers. Just be sure to act responsibly and pace yourself.
Game days are also a great opportunity for students to have a leisurely day with their families. Parents, especially alumni, seem to revel in the opportunity to spend a game day with their child. It is also a time when you may be able to see a side of your parents that you never have. Many parents accept the fact that once you're in college, you are able to party if you'd like. If you're so lucky, then perhaps you may be able to bond with your parents over drinks rather than at the family dinner table.
Don't let the drinking overwhelm you, though. Everybody knows the real reason for game day festivities is to show your school spirit for the squad. As I said before, I haven't been to a game in three years. However, I would not consider myself out of the ordinary. Realistically, there is not enough seating in beloved Memorial Stadium to fit every student. As a
result, I selflessly forgo my opportunity to attend games so those who are dying to go are able to do so. Just say hi to Turner for me.
So whether you are in the front row screaming obscenities every kickoff or passed out on a couch on the porch of your best friend's house, hopefully you won't overlook the next game day. Perhaps you'll become part of the best beer darts duo to ever live. Perhaps you'll find out something new about your
parents. Maybe you'll enjoy four quarters of football and funnel cake. Regardless of what floats your boat, make sure you don't overlook game days this football season. After all, you can't tailgate outside of Allen Fieldhouse.
Sormley is a senior from Hiawatha studying political science and social psychology. Follow him on Twitter @ iqormley
Humanitarian Bowl. Last week in their opener, they put up 49 points against Army, a touchdown more than Kansas scored against FCS opponent McNeese State. Its top two running backs each averaged 9.9 and 7.3 yards per carry, and their quarterback, senior Chandler Harnish, threw for five touchdowns. So yeah, Northern Illinois is good. Good enough for Vegas oddsmakers to make them nearly a touchdown favorite in Memorial Stadium on Saturday.
Kansas football is still a year or two away from doing any kind of damage in whatever conference it will be in, but a 2-0 start that includes an early upset could do wonders for a young team looking to firmly remove that rearview mirror from its perch.
Edited by Lindsey Deiter
sophomore quarterback Jordan Webb averaged more than 20 yards a completion, including three touchdown passes that were all more than 25 yards.
Coach Turner Gill and his staff would like to see a similar effort from their team this Saturday against Northern Illinois.
"I think the other thing that's going to be important for us is making sure that we have a 2-to-1 ratio when it comes to big plays," Gill said. "I'm talking about 20 yards or more that we need to be 2-to-1 ratio as far as our big plays in our favor versus them with the plus 20 yards."
Kansas ran the same amount of plays as McNeese State on Saturday, had the ball for nearly ten minutes less, and scored 18 more points than its opponent.
Offensive coordinator Chuck Long said the big plays that were present Saturday were missing from the offense last season.
JORDAN WEBB Sophomore quarterback
"Big plays are huge in college football," Long said. "It's very
opened the second possession with a 30-yard run. The freshmen running backs added play-
making capabilities as well.
Darrian Miller averaged 4.8
yards a carry and Tony Pierson
averaged 14.6 yards a carry.
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"We feel like we have a running game that is built for explosive plays," Webb said. "We can get the 70 and 60 yarders out of the running game just as easy as the passing game."
Even though the run-game is full of playmakers, the receivers are without one of their top players. Senior Daymond
The newfound, ground-heavy attack is far away from the spread offense Mark Mangino ran, but that doesn't mean that a more balanced style won't provide just as many opposing, defense-killing, scoring opportunities.
Sophomore quarterback Jordan Webb hands the ball to freshman running back Darian Miller. "We did exactly what we wanted to do. We ran the ball and as quartbacks and receivers we made the plays that we needed to and that's the team we need to be." Webb said.
Freshman receiver JaCorey Shepherd, who caught three passes for 107 yards and two touchdowns in his Kansas debut, will replace Patterson with his 4.5 speed.
Edited by Jennifer DiDonato
"When you look at steady offenses like that in the past, they are traditionally run-play action pass teams and a lot of times they get open," receivers coach David Beaty said. "They don't have a whole lot of passes in the game, but a lot of times they count for big points. That's the direction our offense is headed in."
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Falkenstein to announce
Legends of the Phog game That familiar Max Falkenstein drawl will return before college basketball season even begins.
Faktenstein and his iconic voice will join Dave Armstrong in broadcasting the Legends of the Phogu alumi game at 4 p.m. on Sept. 24 at Allen Fieldhouse.
Brian Hanni and Bud Stallworth will announce for the Jayhawk Radio Network, which will broadcast the game to the state — KCSP (610 Sports) in Kansas City. WIBW (580 AM) in Topeka and KLWN (1320 AM) in Lawrence.
game is now officially sold out, according to Kansas Athletics.
Max Rothman
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