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CALENDAR
THURS | APRIL7TH
FRIENDS OF THE
LIBRARY SPRING BOOK
SALE
Lawrence Public Library, 5 p.m., $10-$15,
THEOLOGY ON TAP Henry's on Eighth, 5:30 p.m.
CATHY HUNT AND THE JUMP HOUSE BAND Jackpot Music Hall, 6 p.m.
THE JUNKYARD JAZZ BAND
SCARY LARRY KANSAS
BIKE POLO
American Legion, 7 n.m. free, all ages
Edgewood Park, 7 p.m., free, all ages
MAN EQUES MAN
Inge THEATRE, 7:30
p.m., $10-$15, 18+
"THE MUSIC MAN"
Lawrence Arts
Center, 7:30 p.m.
FRI | APRIL8TH
HEARTS OF DARKNESS
Replay Lounge. 6 p.m.
THE FLOOZIES AT THE BOTTLENECH
Bottleneck, 7 p.m.,
$10-$15, all ages
ALPIN HONG
"PEACEFUL WARRIOR"
FILM SCREENING
Oldfather Studies, 7
p.m., free, all ages
ALL IN HONOR
Lied Center, 7:30 p.m.
$5-$24, all ages
FIESTA FRIDAYS
PLEASE FRIDAYS
23rd Street
Roadhouse, 9 p.m.
free$10, 18+
THE FUNKY REWIND W/
R J MAK 2024
SAT | APRIL 9TH
MINKY REWIND W/
DJ MAKOSSA
Eight Street Tap
Room, 10 p.m., $2-$3,
21+
YUCA ROOTS
YUCA ROOTS
Jazzhaus, 10 p.m.
"TO KILLA
MOCKINGBIRD"
Lawrence Community
Theatre, 7:30 p.m.
THAT ONE GUY
THAT ONE GUY
Bottleknack, 8 p.m.
$14-$15, all ages
BEATS ANTIQUE, THE TAILOR, DUMPTRUCK BUTTERLIPS
Granada, 9 p.m., $11-$16.35, 18+
THE HORNS OF
Replay Lounge, 10 p.m.
SUN | APRIL 10TH
KRIS LAGER BAND
Jazzhaus, 10 p.m.
THE MAJESTICS
THE MAJESTICS Jazzhaus, 10 p.m.
VENUES
Replay Lounge, 6 p.m., $2-$5, all ages
THE L.A. FARYH SHOW/
JOE AVERY BAND/JAZZ
CIGARETTES
Replay Lounge, 6
SCARY LARRY KANSAS BIKE POLO
VIDEO DAZE. SK/BMX
VIDEO FROM THE PAST
Jackpot Music Hall, 8
p.m., 1, $1+
Edgewood Park, 7 p.m., free, all ages
MON | APRIL 11TH
THE BOTTLENECK 737 NEW HAMPSHIRE ST.
FRIENDS OF THE
LIBRARY SPRING
BOOK SALE
THE JACKPOT MUSIC HALL
943 MASSACHUSETTS ST.
THE REPLAY LOUNGE
946 MASSACHUSETTS ST.
LOOK SALL
Lawrence Public Library, 5 p.m., 1+
THE JAZZAHAUS
926 1/2 MASSACHUSETTS
ST.
THE EIGHTH ST. TAPROOM
801 NEW HAMPSHIRE ST.
MY LIFE WITH THE
THRILL KILL KULT
El Torreon, 7:30 p.m.
$10-$15, 14+
LAWRENCE ARTS CENTER
940 NEW HAMPSHIRE ST.
FREE ARGENTINE ANGO OPEN PRACTICA Signs of Life, 8 p.m., freem all ages
THE GRANADA
1020 MASSACHUSETTS
CT
THE POOL ROOM
925 IOWA ST.
WILDE'S CHATEAU 24
241210WA ST
DUFFY'S 2222 W.6TH ST.
THE BURGER STAND
803 MASSACHUSETTS ST
CONROY'S PUB
3115 W. 6TH ST., STE. D.
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY SPRING BOOK SALE
TUES APRIL 12TH
BOOK SALE
Lawrence Public Library, 5 p.m., 1+
LONNIE RAY OPEN JAM
Slow Ride Roadhouse,
6 p.m.
SCARY LARRY KANSAS
BIKE POLO
Edgewood Park, 7 p.m., free, all ages
PHOSPHORESCENT Jackpot Music Hall, 8 p.m.
PLAIN WHITE T'S
PLAIN WHITE T'S
Bottleneck, 8 p.m.
$18, all ages
LIVE JAZZ @ THE CASBAH
CANADIAN RIFLE,
BLACK CHRISTMAS
Replay Lounge,
10 p.m.
Burger Stand at the Casbah, 9 p.m., free 21+
WED | APRIL 13TH
KU'S BEST DANCE CREW
KU JAZZ COMBOS
KU JAZZ COMBOS
Lawrence Arts
Center, 7 p.m.
POLITICAL
JAY UNGAR AND
MOLLY MASON FAMILY
BAND
Lied Center, 7:30
o.m., $5-$24, 1+
Kansas Union, 7 p.m. all ages
POLITICAL ADVERTISING WITH JIM MARGOLIS Dole Institute of Politics, 7:30 p.m.
CHICAGO AFROBEAT
PROJECT
PROPERTY
Bottleneck, 8 p.m.
$10, all ages
Royal Crest Bowling Lanes, 9 p.m., $1, all ages
DOLLAR BOWLING
EDITOR'S NOTE
I have a history with running. I spent many years training non-stop by running up mountains and across the Texas deserts. I ran through the woods — on what we called "adventure runs" — and when a body of water threatened our trail, we took off our shoes and swam, only to continue running when we found land again.
We ran through quarries and neighborhoods. We were chased by dogs and farm owners who yelled at us to stop trespassing. We were fearless when confronted with hailstorms, lightning strikes, unbearable heat, snow, rain, wind, mosquitoes, barbed wire fences, electric fences, horses, police officers, giant trucks, ice cream trucks, lemonade stands and shin splints. We were reckless and sunburned. Our shorts got shorter each year, further breaking our shackles to long, heat-trapping gym shorts that those who didn't know any better wore.
We averaged around 70 miles per week. Our 5K times dropped every weekend. We broke through the 16-minute barrier and
pushed ourselves to the limit. If I had been allowed to wear a mustache, I would have rivaled Steve Prefontaine's glorious upper lip protector of the elements. What a glorious time to be...
Wait a minute. What's that pain in my knees? I guess I forgot about the countless hours of physical therapy, ice baths and stretching that followed my numerous running injuries. My knees still pop when I stand and I worry that they will deteriorate in the future. I was told by a doctor who studied my form that I was landing on my heel, thus setting myself up for injury. I was told that barefoot running will help my form and balance as well as strengthen muscles in my legs that are not worked out when wearing running shoes.
Becky Howlett's story on barefoot running shoes (page 13) interested me because I haven't kept up on advancing footwear technology since I stopped running competitively. I had heard good things about FiveFingers barefoot shoes and have even seen them around town before. While dismissive of the shoes at first, the idea of running in a shoe that simulates the feeling of being barefoot intrigues me. After a restless winter indoors, I think I might treat myself to a pair and stretch my old running legs out again. I wonder if I can still pull off my short shorts as well.
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peels that racers used against opponents. Every round eight partici
"One hundred percent bouncy ball every time," Parr said.
The event is just one of several events SUA is producing in the remaining month and a half left in the semester. SUA vice president of communications Andrew Fillmore, a junior from Belle Plaine, spoke about some of the highlights:
"What's more fun than wearing a banana suit?" Kaplan said.
probs that racers use against opponents. Every round eight participants raced through two laps on oversized tricycles. The winner each round won a $15 gift card. Parr opted for bouncy balls, which forced racers to spin around if hit by one.
KU'S BEST DANCE CREW
Students will have the chance
Others went for banana peels.
Heather Kaplan, a sophomore from Shawnee, handed out peels to racers. She also donned a banana hat for the event.
Kaplan and other event staff originally tried to eat the bananas for the peels but gave up after about 10.
Rain had threatened to derail Kansas Kart, but the sky held for the event.
Tickets are available at the SUA Box Office on the fourth level of the Kansas Union and are $15 for students.
Auditorium Tuesday, April 19, to speak about the "It Gets Better" project, which he created.
"It Gets Better" consists of a series of videos designed to communicate to gay and lesbian youth that "it gets better" regardless of the hostility or insecurity they may be experiencing. Celebrities and politicians have lent their names to the cause, including President Barack Obama and British Prime Minister David Cameron.
Fillmore said that although Savage often did his "Savage Love" presentation, the Union event will be focused on "It Gets Better."
The event is $5 with a KU student ID.
Posner is perhaps best known for his songs "Cooler Than Me" and "Please Don't Go."
SEE SUA ON PAGE 3A
Travis Young/KANSAN
SUA will host hip-hop artist Mike Posner at Liberty Hall Tuesday, April 26.
MIKE POSNER
Memorial Stadium to house major events.
antsames
"They talked about how when they went to school they remember having concerts after basketball games," Johnson said. "And we would like to welcome big name artists and speakers, things like that, back into Allen Fieldhouse and even Memorial Stadium."
"But," Marchiony said. "It is
Johnson said the platform stemmed from listening to a friend's parents reminisce about their time at the University.
v, the assistant said it's not an eat KUnited is eating.
y Samantha Collins
KUnited's goal is to make those venues more accessible as an option to infrequently house big events.
"Something like what KUnited is proposing would be ideal," Anderson said. "But the question will still be do we spend a huge amount of money for that one show or spread it out over the entire year?"
SUA president Rachel Anderson said attempts were made year after year to have an event in Allen Fieldhouse.
Funding will always be an issue to book events, Anderson said, but developing a partnership could help fray those costs
e is right, the certainly now the nose guys to go " Self said.
Anderson, a senior from Manhattan, said as an organization SUA had discussed this idea extensively.
as with Thomas Withey as the cats, but Kansas for several s of 2011.
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very difficult to schedule outside events at Allen Fieldhouse." During the academic year, Fieldhouse is exclusively in the war.
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Jon Sabillon, a senior from Lawrence, dresses up as Mario for SUSA Kansas Kart event Thursday afternoon and cheers Jin Burrows, SUAS special event coordinator from Belle Plaine, drives them through the finish line. There was a track set in the parking lot of the Visitor's Center with various obstacles and had a handful of difficult projectiles the drivers could nickn.
mer it is reserved for camps.
Historically, though, it's been done.
Even artists such as Bob Marley and Louis Armstrong once graced the University with their musical presence.
"Certain artists won't come because we have to be able to offer them a sell-out space and this could help in bringing any artist," Johnson said.
Marchiony said the first discussions regarding this kind of proposal would most likely take place between himself and the Athletics Department facilities staff.
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Without knowing specifics and without speaking to other staff members, he said it was difficult to discuss feasibility.
"We would talk about it as a department and decide on whether or not it would be something we would want to schedule here and something we would want to represent," Marchiony said.
Neither Marchiony nor Anderson said they had personally spoken with KUnited coalition members.
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INDEX
Classifieds ... 8A
Crossword ... 4A
Cryptoquips ... 4A
Opinion ... 5A
Sports ... 10A
Sudoku ... 4A
SEE COALITION ON PAGE 3A
Forecasts by University students. For a complete detailed forecast for the week, see page 2A.
All contents, unless stated otherwise, © 2011 The University Daily Kansan
SATURDAY
RELAYS | 3A
Some events move to downtown
Kansas Relays moves three events to downtown Lawrence.
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FOOTBALL | 10A
Team has first spring practice
Coach Turner Gill studies his players during practice to decide on their positions.
SOFTBALL|8A
Kansas needs to strengthen its defense for weekend's game against Oklahoma St.
After losing its two games against Oklahoma earlier this week the Kansas softball team fell 0-8 in its conference record.
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