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THURSDAY, MARCH 6, 2008
quote of the day
"To me, Judo is like a ballet, except there's no music, no choreography and the dancers knock each other down."
Jack Handev
Founded in 1882 by Jigoro Kano, Judo is a refinement of the ancient martial art of Jujutsu.
—www.judoinfo.com
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Spotlight on Organizations
Judo Club
Two Judo combatants spar on Aug. 19, 2007. Judo Club lets students practice a modernized version of the ancient martial art of Jiujuat.
BY HELEN MUBARAK
editor@kansan.com
Founded in 1962, the Judo Club allows students of all skill levels to learn the combat techniques of Judo and show off their skills in tournaments.
He said, during meetings, members begin by stretching and conditioning because Judo emphasizes safety. After warming up, the members practice throws and ground attacks before sparring.
Judo is a modernized version of the ancient martial art, Jujitsu, which was used in feudal Japan. The sport involves specialized pins, control holds and arm locks, as well as throwing and choking techniques.
Chris Coen, Prairie Village sophomore, joined the club after taking Judo as an elective.
"The thing I like most about Judo is the aggressive and physical style it has compared to other martial arts, which are weak and boring." Steele said.
Club president Chad Steele, Lawrence senior, began learning ludo five years ago.
("Judo) is a great thing to know",
Coen said. "It's a fun way to exercise
and learn some techniques that are
applicable."
In addition to the exercise aspect of the sport, Judo is also a method of self-defense. Practices involve uchikomi, which is partnered standing practice, and randori, controlled sparring.
"Judo is a great way to get exercise while choking people." Steele said.
Despite the aggressive nature of the sport, however, attitudes at Judo tournaments are not hostile. Club member Tim Bogner, Kansas State University graduate from Winfield, said the goal of tournaments is to practice Judo and build friendships around the sport. He said he has noticed camaraderie develop not only between members of the Judo Club at the University, but also between members of different teams.
"We still play competitively, but it isn't as though we're out to hurt each other," Bogner said. "Even if, for instance, a member of my club is in a bout with a member of another club and the other guy manages to throw our guy, we'll probably still applaud him if it was a very well-executed technique."
To join the club, each member must pay a $25 fee, which goes toward traveling for tournaments and
entrance fees. Funding from Student Senate subsidizes these costs.
"It's well worth the money, especially because we travel a lot," Steele said.
Bogner started practicing Judo through the club last year. He said he has noticed major improvements since his first tournament.
"I would definitely recommend the club to other people," Bogner
said.
No level of skill is necessary to join. The club meets Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Martial Arts Room of the Student Recreation and Fitness Center. Those interested in joining can send an email to judo@ku.edu.
Edited by Jared Duncan
Who's Who at KU
Provost Richard Lariviere
BY ASHLEY BARFOROUSH
abarfortoroh@kansan.com
CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
He's second in command to Chancellor Robert Hemenway and most students don't even know his name.
"Who is the provost anyway?" Anna Czarnecki, Overland Park freshman, said.
He has a soft voice and strong ideas. He can speak three languages fluently, four with some difficulty. He has written three books in Sanskrit and he just
Lariviere
In addition to being the provost, Richard Larivieve speaks three languages, has published three books in Sanskrit and has taken annual trips to India.
returned from his annual trip to India.
His day is divided among students, facility, donors, alumni and legislators, business that starts at 7:30 a.m. and doesn't end until 8 p.m. However, his list of duties doesn't stop there.
He is the chief academic officer, responsible for implementing the academic mission of the University; superior education. Basically, this means frequent traveling and constant meetings.
Richard Lariviere, provost and executive vice chancellor, came to the University in 2006 leaving his position as the Dean of the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Texas. Now the deans report to him.
"At KU, the provost is also the chief operating officer which means I have to make sure the side walks are shoveled." Lariviere said.
"This student body is much smaller than Texas so there's a more personal feel here," Lariviere said.
Lariviere said the best part of his job is serving the students. Recently the provost office created an online advising kit saving students and faculty valuable time. Now an advisor can look up students' appointment histories so when a student arrives, they can dive right into business.
"I think my favorite, no, I know my favorite part is when something that the provost office does makes it easier for the faculty and the students to do what they are here to do," Lariviere said.
He said if he could have things his way, there would be more money, more space, more faculty and better weather. Lariviere is also hopeful for Americans to open up their eyes. He travels to India on business and is fascinated by the dynamic economy in that region. He finds it discouraging that so many students consider India inferior to the United States.
issues we need to work on in higher education in America the level of ignorance of not just our students but the population in general of what's really happening in the rest of the world." Lariviere said.
He's always been interested in how law and religion work together to shape society. Fluent in French and Hindi, if there's one person that is aware, is Lariviere.
"That's a mistake. It's one of the
"He really understands the world, which is tremendously helpful when it comes to education." Lynn Bretz Director of University Communications said.
Lariiviere is able to read half a dozen different languages and write published works in the Indian language Sanskrit, which can be found in the Watson Library. He can't recite all the places he's been without stopping for air.
"I've been to all the countries of Europe, most countries of Asia and South America, Nepal, India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Northern Africa and Texas," Lariviere said.
With such worldly experience he is able to see the University through a unique perspective. Lariviere said he has a definite vision for the University that he wants to achieve.
"KU is a really good institution it's a lot better than the rest of the world knows, it's even better than members of community understand." Lariviere said. "I would like to see KU take its rightful place in that pantheon of institutions that everybody instinctively thinks of when they think of great education."
Edited by Jared Duncan
on campus
The workshop "Dreamweaver: Working in Code View" will begin at 8:30 p.m. in the Budig PC Lab.
The KU Libraries' Book Sale will take place between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. in the Watson Library.
The workshop "Blackboard Strategies and Tools" will begin at 9 a.m. in room 6 of Budig Hall.
The Journalism Career Fair will begin at 10 a.m. in the Kansas Room in the Kansas Union.
The Max Falkenstein Book Signing will begin at 11 a.m. in the KU Bookstore in the Kansas Union.
The workshop "Endnote: Libraries and Databases" will begin at 12:30 p.m. in the Anschutz Library Instruction Center.
Tea Time will begin at 3 p.m. in the Traditions Area in the Kansas Union.
The workshop "Choosing your Major" will begin at 3:30 p.m. in 149 Burge.
The Rock Chalk Revue will begin at 7 p.m. in the Lied Center
"Twelfth Night" by William Shakespeare will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Crafton-Preyer Theatre in Murphy Hall.
The panel discussion "Straight From the Trail: Part Two with Political Journalists" will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Dole Institute of Politics.
corrections
Tuesday's article "Students get chance to ask Senators questions" mistated the date of The University Daily Kansan's Student Senate debate. The debate is being held on Tuesday, March 25.
Wednesday's column "The road to becoming a Jayhawk" mistated J.R. Giddens' involvement in a May 19, 2005, fight. Giddens was involved in a fight that resulted in his being stabbed. The Kansan regrets the error.
Almost 50 years ago, the KU men's basketball team beat Nebraska by 56 points. That was KU's most lopsided conference victory until Monday's 58 point win over Texas Tech.
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