Vol. 99, No. 59 (USPS 650-640)
THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
PUBLISHED SINCE 1880 BY THE STUDENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
Thursday November 17,1988
200 protesters stage rally at Liberty Hall
By Daniel Niemi Kansan staff writer
"The Last Temptation of Christ," the film that has sparked protests across the country, tempted about 200 people into the cold last night to demonstrate at Hall Mall. 642 Massachusetts St.
The protesters, most of them from St. Mary's Academy, Church and College in Leavenworth sang hymns, carried banners and knelt in prayer in front of the theater for about an hour. They arrived about one-half hour before the 9 p.m. showing of the film.
directed by Martin Scorsese and based on a book by Nikos Kazantzakis, have focused on a scene where Christ is tempted by lust toward Mary Magdalene.
The Rev. Herve de la Tour, headmaster of St. Mary's, said the protesters were there to pray and serve penance in compensation for victims of the shooting, the film and to distribute fluers to dissuade people from seeing it.
De la Tour said he hoped the protest would halt the showing of the movie at Liberty Hall. It is scheduled to run through Dec. 3.
'It mocks our Lord. It insults
Jeffrey Johnston/KANSAN
Jerry Kramer, a senior at St. Mary's, said he hoped the protest would keep people from seeing the movie.
"I hope we're blocking the doors enough." he said.
To protest the local showing of the film, "The Last Temptation of Church gathered in front of Liberty Hall, 642 Massachusetts St., last Christ." about 200 people from St. Mary's Academy, College and night.
The protesters, however, did not stop Sarah Buchmueller, Overland Park sophomore, from seeing the movie
"It made me want to see the movie more."
"This guy was grabbing me and trying to get me to read this stuff," she said. "I said, 'I just want to see the movie.'
for the film earlier in the week.
for the Rob Fitzgerald, assistant manager at Liberty Hall, said earlier yesterday that three to four people
want. They have the right to protest."
John Winfrey, KU assistant pro-
fessor of Army ROTC, also was
not a pilot.
Many of the students refused comment. De la Tour said the policy stemmed from a similar protest of the movie "Hail Mary."
testify for Christ," he said.
Women's Basketball
Kansas women facing heavy losses
student who was in the seventh grade, and he didn't give the right answers. I think sometimes the teacher knew what to save "la tour La tour."
New-look team will face pressure to produce early
By Ken Winford Kansan sportswriter
After losing eight letterwinners, including four starters from last year's team, it would look as if the Kansas women's basketball team were in for a rebuild year.
A quick look at the facts would seem to back up that prediction. Gone is a senior class that accounted for more than 52 points and 28 rebounds per game. Among those absent from last year's team are seven of Kansas' eight leading scorers.
But an examination of those figures can't take into account the far-reaching influence of Kansas coach Marin Washington, who heads a 19-year head coaching career at Kansas.
coaching center Picked to finish last in the Big Eight Conference before the 1986-87 season, the Jayhawks won 20 games, the conference tournament and appeared in the NCAA tournament.
Kansas, 22-10 last year, repeated as Big Eight tournament champions and advanced to the second round of the NCAA tournament.
Under the leadership of Washington, the Jayhawks have won five of 13 conference titles (1979, 1980, 1981, 1987 and 1988) awarded since 1976.
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But with eight of the 12 Jayhawk players being newcomers, much of the load will fall on junior Lisa Braddy, Lynn Page and Michelle Arnold and sophomore LaTanya Nelson.
Braddy, a 5-foot-8 guard from Kansas City, Kan., is the only full-time starter returning from last year's team. As a sophomore, Braddy averaged almost 10 points and more than six assists a game.
washington said it was important that the team veterans contribute this season.
"We know that we are going to have to get something from these players." Washington said. "The experience that Lynn Page saw last year will be expanded by Lissa's talent. This year should be her final in terms of contribution to the program."
"I know I'm going to need to put the ball up more." Braddy said. "I'll shoot more simply because we won't have a Lisa Baker or a Jackie Martin to go.
"But I also see myself becoming a team leader both on and off the court. This is a
rebuilding year, but I'm looking forward to playing with this team."
Braddy, who was named the Big Eight Newcomer-of-the-Year after her freshman year, said she thought the Jayhawks again would be a competitive team this season.
"I'm not putting anything past this team," she said. "Our defense will be our strength. We will create a lot of turnovers. If we好 good defense, you can beat any body."
While Braddy will play from the top of the key, Page, a 64 center will be counted on for strong play in the inside.
Page's role became even more important earlier this fall when senior center Deborah Richardson was declared academically ineligible. In her sophomore season, Page averaged 4.4 points and 3.9 rebounds a game while sharing playing time with Richardson.
A physical player, Page scored in double figures five times last season, including a 10-point, 11-rebound performance against the Louisiana Tech in the NCAA tournament.
"The main thing I'm striving for is consistency," Page said. "I think I've made a lot of progress as a player here at Kansas. I credit much of that to the older players who helped me adjust when I first came here. I know how it feels to come in as a freshman, so I try to be as positive as I can with the new players and help them along."
Arnold, a guard who played in 29 games for the Jayhawks last year, said she thought the defense was not good.
“Our number one goal is to stay together as a team no matter what happens,” Arnold said. “We’d really like to bring back the (Big Eight Championship) trophy this year. How can we do it or not, but we always seem to get stronger as the year goes by.”
Starting last year as a redshirt, Nelson was put on the active roster when injuries depleted the Jayhawks' inside attack. The 5-10 forward played in five conference games, scoring two points against Iowa State and collecting four rebounds against Oklahoma State.
"They are young, but all of these freshmen have things in common." Washington said. "They have a great potential to grow. They all seem to have that kind of positive attitude and sensitivity that I hope will blend and help us mold together as a stronger unit. If that happens, our future will be very bright."
The newcomers on the team, including seven players from a freshman class that Washington said was one of her finest, likely included the role in the Jayhawks (orniths this season).
Junior Lisa Braddy is one of four returning letterwinners on the defending Big Eight Conference tournament champion Jayhawks.
Braddy becomes a leader in her junior season
By Jeff Eston Kansas sportswriter
Kansas guard Lisa Braddy is the only returning starter from last season's Big Eight Conference tournament championship team.
By JON LEEZER
Kansan sportswriter
sip team.
And though Braddy is only a junior, she said she has to display the leadership that the seniors usually provide.
"We don't have any seniors," she said. "So our juniors are our seniors."
"Right now, I don't think I like being put in a leadership role because everything falls on my shoulders. I'm hoping that I can help
the team in a lot of areas — on and off the court."
As a sophomore last season, Braddy averaged 9.8 points and 6.5 assists a game. In the process she set a school record for assists in a season with 207.
"I think I need to put the ball up a little bit more, just because we don't have a Lisa Baker to go to or a Jackie Martin or another one," she said. "Any time you have those three people
But with top three scorers from last year's
team, Braddy knows her role will
change this.
inside, why shoot the ball when you can pass it inside and get an easy score?"
The loss of Baker, Martin and Richardson also leaves the Jayhawks with a lack of size. So, Braddy said he hoped the team would run more this season.
"We are lacking in size, so I know we're going to have to rely on our defense and hopefully have a lot of turnovers and fast breaks." she said.
"I like the run-and-gun game. I don't like setting it up. I just like having the fast break and you score. Go back and steal the ball and score again."
Coach Marian Washington said Braddy would have to provide leadership for the Jayhawks because she was one of four juniors on the team.
"Lisa has had to mature in terms of her leadership role and I think she has gotten stronger over the last two years." Washington said. "But this year, she is going to have an impact on a number of young ballplayers and if she can maintain good composure out there and help them as much as I think she's capable of, I think this year will be one of
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