UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
Thursday, October 26, 1995
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Wanted: rowers — no experience necessary
By Erin Johnson Kansan sportswriter
Jamie Hughes spent between six and seven years of her life playing volleyball, and when she came to Kansas, she hoped to continue by walking on for the Kansas volleyball team.
After not making the Kansas squad, Hughes couldn't imagine life without sports. So she decided to try out for the Kansas women's rowing team.
"All my life I've played sports," the Overland Park freshman said. "To come here and not have anything to do would be a complete change. If I had come to college and not had a practice to go to, I wouldn't have
known what to do."
Hughes is one of several Kansas rowers who joined therowing team because they enjoyed sports and wanted to be able to compete at the collegiate level.
Kansas women's rowing coach Rob Catloth said that rowing was unique because it was the only sport at Kansas where any female could try out and have a good chance at being a part of a Division I program. He even invited about 3,000 women to try out for the team at Traditions Night in August. He said there were eight scholarships available next year which could be divided up between the rowers.
"The team is pretty much made up of walk-ons." Catloth said.
Catloth said women interested in other sports could try out for those sports, and if they didn't make those teams, they could still try out for rowing and be a part of a varsity program.
Most of the athletes who go out for rowing haven't had any experience, which is an incentive for some to sample rowing.
"You're on the same level as everyone else because no one else has done it before," Hughes said. "The coaches have to start at square one, so it's an advantage for everyone."
Catloth said many sports provide athletes with the opportunity to play professionally and make money after collegiate sports. However, rowing is one sport that doesn't provide athletes with a money-making opportunity down the road.
Now many rowers who came to Kansas hoping to play other sports still have the opportunity to play a Division I sport. They have the same benefits that they might have had as
a varsity athlete on other Kansas teams.
Like other sports, though, rowing provides a lesson about life, Catloth said. Rowing, which began at academically rich schools such as Harvard and Yale, teaches athletes motivation, teamwork, competition, dedication and time management.
"That was the original intent of sports and academia," Catloth said. "To me, that's what it's all about."
Arrested Wildcats won't get any additional punishment
Issue has already been dealt with, coach said yesterday
The Associated Press
MANHATTAN — No additional disciplinary action is planned against three Kansas State football players arrested and charged this
week with an August assault,
coach Bill Snuder said yesterday.
Backup quarterback Brian Kavanagh, 22; linebacker Percell Gaskins, 23; and defensive end Nyle Wiren, 22, were arrested Tuesday.
Each was charged with two counts of battery and one count each of criminal damage to property, conspiracy to commit battery and cruelty to animals. The charges stem from an Aug. 20 confrontation
in Manhattan in which the players are accused of injuring two men and a dog.
Snyder, in a statement through the school's sports information department, said the issue was dealt with before the season started.
"The misdemeanor charges as they pertain to these three young men are not entirely accurate," he said. "The disciplinary measures
were handled at the time of the incident and are still being administered where they are appropriate."
Sports information director Ben Boyle said Snyder had no comment beyond the prepared statement.
Both Gaskins and Wiren are starters for the No.14 Wildcats. Asked whether they would play in Saturday's home game against No.6 Kansas, Boyle said he could not add to Snyder's statement.
Kings of the Hill
Steve Puppe / KANSAN
Phi Gamma Delta and Sigma Chi team members struggle for the ball in their intramural soccer championship game yesterday at Shenk Complex, 23rd and Iowa streets. Sigma Chi defeated Phi Gamma Delta 2-0.
We Buy, Sell, Trade & Consign USED & New Sports Equipment
Meet world renowned Primatologist
Birute Galdikas at Terra Nova Bookstore and cafe on Friday October 27,1995
913-832-8300
Dr. Galdikas will be discussing and signing copies of her book Reflections of Eden
Reflections of Eden
35 Years with the Orangutans of Burma.
BIRUTE M. F. GALDIKAS.
Hey Student Artists! Submit your work
for a fall exhibition
Now thru November 6th by 5:00pm
ALL STUDENTS WELCOME TO APPLY !!
Exhibit Dates are November 13 thru December 7th To be exhibited in the Kansas Union Gallery
Pick up applications at the SUA office from 9-5 pm, level 4, Kansas Union For more information call 864-3477
A history of student health care ..
Leah L. Luckeroth
M. D., Univ. of Kansas, 1986 Board Certified in Internal Medicine
Students began the health service in 1906. Then, a gift from Elizabeth M. Watkins built the first Watkins Hospital in 1932.And the current building opened in 1974.
Students looked ahead in voting for the new health center expansion. It just furthers Mrs.Watkins' belief that your future "depends on the proper care of your health."
Now we're building on a great past for your healthier future.
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