NSAN THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2012 e leasure of Miller, laim with miller's ex- tra inspiration. From "For boasts the to comedy, in just 16 best budget. earnest en- the script's Time and holders. Here's ct contains PAGE 9 You Are My citing jeers phane Roque has never v from self- photo-Batman the same ry Harry so employed to at one point at through a "Get out of heart attack only the rest Curve" could Ryan McCarthy ★ ner' surface Killah, as the albums sant surprise, er,' he growls l'rhey, his lrhy, my palm 'not Noir in is essentially a singles. Never should anticipate music. The Louis label is stacked silent, and he'll minding every- VIEW ed by Dylan Lysen CLUB SPORTS Team sets sights on Club Softball World Series The Kansas club softball team prepares for an opponent with a quick huddle before its next game. This season the team looks to make some strides so that the World Series will be within reach by the end of the year. JOSEPH DAUGHERTY jdaugherty@kansan.com Last year the Kansas club softball enjoyed its best season to date. Now the team hopes great chemistry and a back to basics approach to hitting will lead the team even further this season. The team is coming off its first appearance in the National Club Softball Association World Series and is in its third year as a member. The team believes that the experience gained from the World Series will give them things to improve on so they can come back a better team. "We need to improve on our situational hitting and pitching deep into games," club softball coach Mark Hays said. "To improve on our hitting, we are doing a lot more selective hitting drills and working on the mechanics of the swing." Despite half of the team being newcomers this year, many of the girls believe that the team's chemistry will be a great help this year. CONTRIRITED PHOTO Team president, Kendall Knott, said that through all of her four years with the team, this is the most closely knit group that they have had. She said there are no cliques, and they are just one big happy family. The team seems to have one "When you're playing softball you have to trust your girls. For instance, when you're turning a double play, the shortstop has to trust the first baseman," Knott said. "Being able to trust your girls will lead to a better team in the long run because you will be more cohesive and fluent." common goal: to win their conference and qualify for the World Series. The team believes that the chance to go to the World Series last year will greatly benefit them this year. Sophomore third baseman Courtney Lutman said that they did not do as well as they wanted to last year because they didn't know what to expect when they got to the World Series. But she said it was a great experience because the team took everything they struggled with there and have been working on it this year. "We are taking what we struggled with in the World Series and implementing them into practice," sophomore Tiera Dunning said. "We have been working on our hitting technique, and even though our fielding was pretty good, we are working on making it even stronger." Many of the girls have personal goals as well as the team goals for the season and are working hard to achieve them. Knott said that she has been on a strict workout regimen so that she will be able to go deeper into games. She said that she only pitched at times last season and is expected to take on more pitching responsibilities this season. Both Lutman and Dunning are both concentrating on improving their hitting and making more contact this season. The team members and coach alike feel like the team is poised for a great season. With the combination of great team chemistry and their improvements on their weaknesses from last season, the players and coach believe they can compete for a NCSA World Series championship. Coach Hays believes that hitting and defense will be the team's strengths this season. He expects there to be a lot more power and contact hitters in the lineup. If he had a major concern it would be pitching depth because they lost a lot of their regular starters from last season. He wants his pitchers to focus on going deep in to games. Hays believes that they are a top 15 team and will be able to compete for a title. INTRAMURALS Edited by Ryan McCarthy CLAIRE HOWARD/KANSAN Kevin Duncan, a senior from Kansas City, Kan., makes a run for the end zone during the touch football game between the Wise Guys and AEPizzle at the Shenk Recreational Sports complex on Sunday afternoon. Intramural like flax football are organized and referred by KU Recreational Services. CLAIRE HOWARD/KANSAN Flag football leagues offer different levels of competition MARK POULOSE editor@kansan.com Many students have fond memories of playing little league sports as a kid: mom and dad on the sidelines cheering them on, orange slices at halftime and drama filled endings to rec-league games. For many students, increased levels of competition, school and other interests force them away from playing the sports that ruled their childhood dreams. With the increased popularity of professional sports — and specifically professional football — students' interest in playing is constantly growing. For Austin Dupont, a sophomore from Davenport, Iowa, intramural sports are a chance for him to play the games he loves with his friends in a competitive environment. "I like to pay tribute to fellow Iowan Kurt Warner on the field when I play the quarterback position as I play with a glove on each hand, just like Kurt," Dupont said. The University of Kansas offers three levels of play. The "competitive" leagues is for teams with diversified playbooks with multiple sets, formations and schemes, and most players have previous playing experience. The "open" division holds The healthy competition also provides an escape from stressful course loads for students such as Pete Martinez, a junior from Kansas City, Kan. true to its namesake and possesses teams of all calibers, ranging from beginner to advanced, while the "rec" league offers a more laid back, yet still competitive, environment. Although not everyone can be a college athlete, intramural sports provides students with the opportunity to keep playing sports on a competitive level. "I just like to get out here and have some fun with my friends," Martinez said. With a wide range of leagues for players of any level, flag football at the University offers any student the chance to keep their playing days alive against competition at their level. At some point everyone has to hang their cleats up, but intramural sports gives students the opportunity to keep them laced tight for a little longer. "It just gives us a chance to kick back, enjoy a fun game and have a few laughs," said Nick Moreno, a sophomore from Kansas City, Kan. "Flag is some of the most fun I have with my friends, and we love to get out here and play." Edited bv Sarah McCabe www.LawrenceRecycles.org · www.facebook.com/LawrenceRecycles LAWRENC ENERGY CONSERVATION FAIR 2012 FREE ADMISSION Saturday, September 22nd 10 am - 4 pm Holcom Park Rec. Center 2700 W. 27th Street - EXHIBITORS * SPEAKERS * ALTERNATIVE FUEL VEICLES * CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES * ENERGY SAVINGS WORKSHOP * ELECTRIC VEICLE TEST DRIVES The Lawrence Transit System will offer free rides on the T all day Saturday, September 22nd! 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