Jayplay

August 25, 2005

6| Scuba diving madness

Swimming pools, lakes and caves

8| CASA workers: Volunteering to secure safe

homes for Lawrence children

10| On the roadfor a Lawrence band opens

Pumpkin

Carolyn Johnsons CASA child has overcome his parents divorce, sexual abuse and beatings from his stepfather.
Lawrence CASA volunteers. From left: Anne Murray, Lisa Gilliland, Carolyn Johnson

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Thurs 8/25

Weekly choice
Tight Phantomz, Temper Temper, Riddle of Steel, Replay Lounge, 10 p.m., 21+, $2 The Morphing Endorphines, DJ Satta. Gaslight Tavern, 10p.m., 21+, FREE Ares to the Ninth, The Girl is a Ghost. Daveys Uptown, 10 p.m., 21+, $5 Dojo. Jazzhaus, 10 p.m., 21+, $3

Meditation. Alderson Auditorium, level 4 Kansas Union, 2:30 p.m., FREE Tea Time. Kansas Union Lobby, level 4, 3 p.m., FREE Feature Film: Kicking and Screaming. Woodruff Auditorium, Kansas Union, Level 5, 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., $2 or free with SUA activity card Blow: Funk, Soul & Jamaican Dancehall. The Eight Street Taproom, 10 p.m., $1 Brennen Leigh, Julia Peterson. The Bottleneck, 8 p.m., $7 (18+), $5 (21+)

4 Bite
midwest scuba

protein perks up the brain

6 Notice

10 Venue

Feature
volunteering with CASA

close encounters with Doris Henson

12 Contact
listen, read, watch, play

RAs: easing your move-in worries

14 Reviews 15 Speak Editors Note

I dont dive. The summer my mom signed me up for diving lessons was a traumatic one. As I stood at the end of the diving board looking into the 12 foot deep pool of water below me, I was scared. I dont want to jump, I told the teacher standing next to me on the diving board. He said I had to. Just as I turned to face the water, my teacher pushed me in. When I came up to the surface. I was fuming. I came home from swimming lessons that day and told my mom I would never dive again. Even though Katy Humperts article about scuba diving sounds thrilling and fun Im just not sure that Im ready to take that plunge. around and round he goes

Fri 8/26
Tunes at Noon. Kansas Union Plaza, 12 p.m., FREE Feature Film: Kicking and Screaming. Woodruff Auditorium, Kansas Union. Level 5, 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., $2 or free with SUA activity card Foam Party with DJ Tocheo. Wescoe Beach, 7 p.m., FREE Alferd Packer Memorial String Band. Lawrence Arts Center, 7 p.m., $10 Cosmic Bowling. Jaybowl, Kansas Union, Level 1, 11 p.m., FREE Sellout. Jazzhaus, 10 p.m., 21+, $5 Science of Silence Bare Arms. Gaslight Tavern, 9 p.m., all ages, $4 (18+), $2 (21+) Koufax, White Wale. Jackpot Saloon, 10 p.m., 18+, $7 Bugs Henderson. Grand Emporium, 8 p.m., 21+, $9 Circle of Trust, Federation of Horsepower, Cocknoose. Daveys Uptown, 10 p.m., 21+, $6 Big Metal Rooster. The Bottleneck, 8 p.m., $7 (18+), $5 (21+) Tad Williams Quartet. Black Dog Coffeehouse, 8 p.m., all ages, FREE

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Sat 8/27
Genealogy Workshop. Lawrence Public Library, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., FREE Hawk Nights at the Pool. Lawrence Pool, 8 p.m., FREE Cosmic Bowling. Jaybowl, Kansas Union, Level 1, 11 p.m., FREE Sellout. 10p.m., 21+, $5 James Brown Party. Gaslight Tavern, 9 p.m., $4 (18+), $2 (21+) The Lastcall Girls. Daveys Uptown, 10 p.m., 21+, $6 Redwalls. Grand Emporium. 8 p.m., 21+, $8 Vibralux. The Bottleneck, 8 p.m., $7 (18+), $5 (21+) Tech N9ne, Potluck, Kurt Calhoun. Granada, 8 p.m., all ages, $20 Gourmet Mushroom X, Buffalo Saints. Replay Lounge, 10 p.m. 21+; $2

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Mon 8/28
Hallmark Symposium sponsored by the Department of Design. Spencer Museum of Art Auditorium, 6 p.m., FREE *Artists and Designers from *Artists and Designers from around the world descend upon around the world descend upon the Spencer Museum of Art to the Spencer Museum of Art to speak to design students about speak to design students about the the latest industry trends. Open latest industry trends. Open to the to the general public. general public. Louis Neal Big Band. The Blue Room, 7 p.m., 21+ (unless accompanied by parent), FREE Pretty Girls Make Graves, Kill Me Tomorrow, IQU. The Bottleneck, 6 p.m., all ages, $10

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Brownbag Discussion Series, Lecture: Ukraine Post-Orange Revolution by Alex Tsiovkh. Bailey Hall, Room 318, 12 p.m, FREE

Feature Film: Dead Man on Campus. McCollum Residence Hall, main lobby, 7 p.m., FREE

Wed 8/30 Where

Abe & Jakes Landing 8 E. Sixth St. (785) 841-5855 12815 W. 87th St. Pkwy, Lenexa, (913)-495-5515 1616 E. 18th St., Kansas City, Mo., (816)-474-2929 1417 SW Sixth St., Topeka. (785)-232- 9008 737 New Hampshire St. (785) 841-5483 3402 Main St. (816) 753-1909 3101 Gillham Plaza, Kansas City, Mo. 317 N. Second St. (785) 856-4330 1020 Massachusetts St. (785) 842-1390 3832 Main St. (816) 531-1504 10th & Delaware St. (785) 749-7394 943 Massachusetts St. (785) 832-1085 926 1/2 Massachusetts St. (785) 749-3320 1800 Genessee St., Kansas City, Mo., (816) 513-4000 1300 Mississippi St. (785) 864-4710 940 New Hampshire St. (785) 843-2787 707 Vermont St. (785) 843-3833 402 N. Second St. (785) 965-4499 642 Massachusetts St. (785) 749-1912 West Campus (785) 864-2787 946 Massachusetts St. (785) 749-7676 Gaslight Tavern The Granada The Bottleneck The Boobie Trap Bar. The Blue Room Black Dog Coffeehouse.

*WARNING: Zack Morris sight*WARNING: Zack Morris sight*Talk recent Eastern European hising! Stop by McCollum tonight to *Talk recent Eastern Euroing! Stop by McCollum tonight tory over bologna and cheese. Pack catch a free screening of Mark-Paul pean history over bologna and to catch a free screening of cheese sandwich. Pack a lunch a lunch and show up to discuss the Gosselaars first mainstream apMark-Paul Gosselaars first and show up to discuss the Ukranian Orange Revolution with pearance, post-Saved by the Bell. mainstream, film appearance, Ukranian Orange Revolutionsiovkh the distinguished Dr. Alex T post-Saved by the Bell. with the distinguished Dr. Alex who recently returned from the Tsiovkh region. who recently returned
from the region.

Daveys Uptown Ramblers Club El Torreon Ballroom.

Acoustic Jam. Jazzhaus, 10 p.m., 21+, $2 A River Forth, L.A.O. (CA),Unleash on Friday. BoobieTrap Bar, 8 p.m., all ages, $5 for 21+, $6 for under Glass Candy, Sadfingers. Davan. Jackpot Saloon, 10 p.m., 21+, FREE The Underwater, Quiet Drive. The Bottleneck, 8 p.m.,18+ Finch, Rx Bandits, A Static Lullabye, The Exit. Granada, 7 p.m., all ages, $15 Live Jazz. Harbour Lights, 10 p.m., 21+, $2

Grand Emporium Saloon Hobbs Park Jackpot Saloon

Jazzhaus

Kemper Arena

Spencer Museum of Art Lawrence Arts Center

Lawrence Public Library Lawrence Visitor Center Liberty Hall

The Lied Center The Replay Lounge

1.Dead Man on Campus 2.Hidden In Plain View 3.Kicking and Screaming 4.Vibralux.

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Brain food
By Laura Snyder, Jayplay writer

Food for thought: protein perks up your brain

Too much of a good thing So before you eat that half-pound burger, note that the USDA recommends that you Soy only have two or Beans three small serv Dairy products ings of protein each day. That should be about 12 percent of your total calories. The USDAs revised food pyramid recommends between five and six and one half ounces of protein per day for men and women ages 14 to 31. One serving of three ounces is about the size of deck of cards. Thats not much. The USDA also recommends that the protein you eat be low in fat, such as fish, nuts, seeds, skinless chicken, turkey and lean cuts of beef and pork.

Youre standing in The Underground, trying to decide between Pizza Hut and Chick-fil-a for lunch, and youre suddenly hit with a wave of drowsiness. Unable Fish to suppress a yawn, Lean meat you decide youd Nuts better head over to Pulse for a venti latte. Bad idea. While no magic food guarantees to help you perform better on a test, Anne Chapman, dietician at Watkins Health Center, says studies suggest that protein can boost alertness. So if youre looking for a healthy study snack this semester, ditch the coffee and coke and reach for a handful of nuts or some tuna fish.

Good sources of protein

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Photo illustration by Kit Leffler and Scott Kaserman

Add it to your diet No good research shows that nutritional supplements are effective, acSkip the caffeine and sugar cording to Chapman. Your best bet is to Too much caffeine can make include some protein-rich foods in your you lose focus. Sugar and diet: for breakfast, try eggs occasionally caffeine lessen the ef- instead of cereal or a bagel. Chapman fects of neurotrans- suggests eating slice of whole-wheat mitters, which are the bread with peanut butter. Or whip up a messengers that help protein shake (see recipe below). your brain cells com- For lunch, tuna salad is easy to premunicate. Too much pare and full of protein. If youre eatsugar can lead to insu- ing on campus, go for a grilled chicken lin resistance throwing sandwich (without the bun), instead of the glucose level in your pizza. A salad with meat and cheese or blood off balance and caus- a side of cottage cheese are also good ing permanent damage to brain protein choices. Make sure your dinner cells. includes some protein too, such as lean ground beef, chicken or beans. If youre Helping hand eating out, keep an eye on the carbs. Unlike sugar and caffeine, protein To keep you going during the day, have actually helps your brain cells comsome cheese, yogurt, municate. Protein is or unsalted nuts for a filled with amino acids, snack all good prowhich work with neu- Banana berry protein shake tein sources. So when rotransmitters instead 1 cup berries (any mix) you need your brain to 1/2 banana of against them to help cup soy milk (or any kind of be at its best, pass up keep the brain working milk) the caffeine and sugar scoop any kind of protein pow- and chow down on 1 strong. So instead of eating der, or 1 egg white some protein. 3/4 cup any kind of yogurt a lunch composed of 1 cup ice mostly carbohydrates like pasta, bread, and Blend together. sugary foods, which Source: www.mrbreakfast.com can make you feel sluggish by mid-afternoon, grab a healthy dose of protein. It will leave you feeling alert, energized and ready to take that test.

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Leigh Baird, server at Henry Ts

Leigh Baird, 25, is the lead server at Henry Ts Bar and Grill, 3520 W Sixth St. She has worked there for two years. Her lead server duties include making schedules for all frontof-house staff, serving, hiring, and bartending. Its like working but getting to hang out with your friends too, she said. Favorite item on the menu: Buffalo strips. Favorite part of the job: The people, both the regulars and the staff. Future Plans: Baird is not currently a KU student, but plans to someday go into business. -Natalie Johnson

Eat here

Free State Brewing Company

636 Massachusetts St.

Free State Brewing Company is to Lawrence as Allen Fieldhouse is to KU. Its loud often in a good way and full of people. On cold winter days and sticky summer nights, youll find the Free State Faithful gathered outside, drinking a variety of local brews. Atmosphere: A Saturday night can get loud, so if youre looking for someplace to hold hands and whisper sweet nothings, Free State may not be the right joint for you. Attire: Its as laid back as Lawrence gets. Feel free to wear your favorite worn-out Levis and faded T-shirt. Food: You can count on the food to be consistently delicious. Daily specials add variety to the already solid menu. Get a sandwich for about $6 and pasta for around $10. Drink: If youre planning on drinking, beer is a must. And if you cant decide which brew to order, try a sample galss. Its $1.25 for a five ounce taster. Kelsie Smith

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Local divers find ways to dive in the Midwest

Scuba diving substitutes

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By Katy Humpert, Jayplay writer make the dive beautiful - although not My ears pop and my head reels at everyone would find minnows quite as the sensation of breathing underwater exotic as sea urchins and jellyfish. Gloria Ludwig, member of the H2Oz an entirely unnatural feeling. I awkwardly flap my legs which are Scuba Club in Lawrence, praises the somewhat impeded by my uniqueness of Midwestern What does scuba mean? fins trying to keep up SCUBA is an acronym, dives. During her trips with my instructor. As we standing for self-contained to the abandoned mine descend deeper into the ,underwater, breathing appa- in Oronogo, Ludwig has cool water, I adjust to the ratus. explored a piano, a stack of Source: American Heritage pressure and, for the first College Dictionary, 2000. cars, some old computers time in my life, experience and even a small airplane. the feeling of weightlessness. The These random pieces of artifacts provide sensation is incredible. fun investigations for those who cannot This is my first scuba diving afford to visit a coral reef. experience and I didnt even have to Most of all, diving in the Midwest is a leave Lawrence. great way to practice for ocean diving. Scuba diving an sport most often Johnson and Ludwig both use local associated with cruises to the Caribbean lakes to keep up on their diving skills in and pia coladas actually exists right between trips to resort locations in the here in the Midwest. Lake Caribbean. diving, cave diving, mine diving and even muck Should I be scared? diving offer alternatives While scuba diving for the thousands of in abandoned mines scuba divers who dont and caves brings an live near the ocean. excitement to the sport While some types of not found in the ocean, diving can be dangerous it also brings certain and require extensive inherent risks. Clay training, diving provides Coleman, author of a fun and unusual The Certified Divers substitute for the Handbook: The Complete everyday Midwest Guide to Your Own Underwater Adventures, getaway. says diving in any environment where direct access to the surface is impeded Who dives in the Midwest? Scuba diving in the Midwest seems and beyond the reach of sunlight can like an oxymoron. Jennifer Johnson, a be very dangerous. From equipment certified scuba instructor at Blue Planet, failures to navigation mistakes, any 1305 E. 25th St., has experienced her fair misstep can have deadly consequences. share of taunts from fellow divers, who Coleman suggests that divers receive consistently say, Youre from Kansas? the proper training before attempting and Why would you want to dive in a these types of dives. On the other hand, Robert Rossier, lake? Johnson, who has recorded more author of Dive Like a Pro: 101 Ways than 130 dives in almost three years, to Improve Your Scuba Skills and dives in Midwest locations, such as Safety, assures that you can greatly Stockton Lake in Stockton, Mo., and decrease the risk by getting the proper Oronogo, an abandoned zinc mine in Oronogo, Mo. While she still makes regular visits to Key Largo and other Caribbean locations with Blue Planet, the more affordable Midwest trips still appeal to her. Lakes and abandoned mines offer a unique experience from ocean diving. Even with the murky lake water, Johnson says Stockton Lake is relatively clear. Moreover, the substantial freshwater fish and plant life

All photos by Kit Leffler/ Jayplay photographer

certification. Rossier says very few accidents in caves involve certified cave divers. Beth Anstaett, Newton, graduate student, and active scuba diver, says there are other risks involved with lake diving. Because of the low visibility and murkiness of lake water, she says it is very easy to become disoriented. I get more nervous in 20 feet of lake water than in 60 feet of ocean water, Anstaett says. Getting Started Lawrence surprisingly offers many different scuba diving options. Ligeia Espindola, Ecuador, junior, began scuba diving by taking the course offered

at KU. While you wont obtain your diving certification by the end of the class, Espindola says you can receive all of the training you need in a pool Places to dive to pass your open- Stockton Lake water certification Stockton, Mo. Oronogo Mine test. She took her Oronogo, Mo. test at Stockton Lake Beaver Lake and has since been Rogers, Ark. scuba diving in the Bonne Terre Mine Bonne Terre, Mo. Florida Keys. Anstaett did her training and certification through Blue Planet, which included three weeks of classes, two evenings a week. She now has completed 25 dives in almost three years. Johnson suggests that anyone interested in scuba diving complete a Discover Scuba session before signing up for any classes. For only $10, the session lets you try out the equipment and decide if you like diving before investing money in classes. Either way, it has never been simpler to start scuba diving even for us Kansans.

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By Lynn Hamilton, Jayplay writer

CASA volunteers aim for safe, permanent homes for kids

At 17, Maria* just wanted to go home. Lisa Gilliland helped her do that. Gilliland and Maria walk around Massachusetts St., shopping, filling out job applications and talking. Actually, Maria does most of the talking. As they walk they eat ice cream and Gilliland listens intently as this determined, red-headed, young woman talks about her hopes for the future.

 At the beginning of her case, which started in September 2004, Gilliland, Baldwin City, graduate student, visited Maria every week as her case advanced toward finding the child a permanent home. Normally, a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) volunteer spends time with their CASA child to find out what he or she needs and wants. In Gillilands case, Mariaat age 17knew what she wanted. She lets everyone know what she wants, Gilliland says. I feel like my role is to be more of a friend and someone she can talk to. I dont have to do a lot. She just goes for it. So when Maria said she wanted to go home, Gilliland relayed the message and the social worker took over. Maria went from living in a foster home to supervised home visits to overnight visits and now she permanently lives at home. CASA is a national program of trained volunteers who spend time with neglected or abused children and represent their interests in court in order to speak in their best interest to an appointed judge. The volunteers monitor their CASA childs cases and work oneon-one with the children to make the best recommendations for them. Volunteers gather information from a childs family, social workers and therapists to give the judge an objective perspective on the needs of the child. CASA began in 1977 after a Seattle judge wanted more information about childrens cases in order to make betterinformed decisions about their future. He began training volunteers so they could answer questions in court on behalf of the children. The program was replicated across the country, and in 1982 the National Court Appointed Special Advocate Association was formed. In 2004, Douglas County CASA advocated for 91 children with 70 volunteers. The childrens ages range from a few months to 21 years old. Nationally, there are 900 CASA programs and 53,000 CASA volunteers. If a child needs braces, a social worker does the paperwork and the foster family takes the child to get them braces. But its the CASA volunteer to say the child needs braces, says Carolyn Johnson, Douglas County CASA volunteer supervisor and University of Kansas political science lecturer. Johnson started volunteering in May 2003. She says she realizes that many people are scared about what volunteering involves, but once you are matched with a child it is an incredibly rewarding experience. Johnson has worked on the same case since she became a volunteer and has watched as Brett*, her teenage

CASA child, has overcome his parents divorcing, sexual abuse and beatings from his stepfather that left him with permanent brain damage. He has been in state custody foster care and institutions for 12 years and has no possibility of returning home. Johnson advocated moving him from a behavior disorder classroom to a regular classroom, arguing that his behavior

The children, at the end of the day, want safe, happy parents

feeds off the behavior around him. She was right, and he has excelled. He won first and second place at his schools job Olympics and he brought home his first report card with all As. Johnson goes to his school meetings, court dates and talks with his foster parents weekly. The two like to go fishing together because it is calming. But Johnson admits she lets him do the fishing because she doesnt have a license and because she doesnt like to touch worms. CASA volunteers dont have to have special skills, but they should have an interest in children, says Kerry Gaines, executive director of Douglas County CASA. The volunteers should be able to give two to three hours to their child each week. Gaines says strong social and communication skills are also important because the volunteer must talk with many different people and also communicate with the judge on behalf of the child. CASA volunteers must complete 30 hours of training before they are offered a case. he training T

teaches volunteers communication and that connection. The children at the end interviewing techniques as well as a of the day want safe, happy parents. background in abuse, neglect and many Gonzales is currently working on other topics that are relevant to CASA three active cases, one of which is a cases. Volunteers must be able to com- native child. There is an entirely differmit for one year because it is important ent system for native children, so she is to keep the same volunteer to a case to learning about tribal jurisdictions. provide the child with stability. After the Gonzales continues to volunteer her volunteers have graduated from train- time to CASA because of one of her ing, the CASA staff decides which case first cases, which involved two sisters: they will offer to which volunteer. Gaines an 8-month-old and her newborn sissays the matching is a group effort, ter who weighed two pounds at birth where the CASA staff members discuss because she was drug-affected. After the strengths and possible weaknesses working on their case for more than a of the volunteer and decide which case year, the sisters were kept together and is the best fit. now live with their The ultimate goal aunt. Through CASA is to find a permanent influence, there was a loving home for the significant impact on kids, Gaines says. the lives of those sisThe volunteers feel ters. Thats why I do like they get more it, Gonzales says, to out of it than they put bring those sisters toin. They gain so much gether. knowing they made F or the life of 5-yeara different in a childs If you want to become a old Thomas*, Kyra CASA volunteer you must Johnson, Leawood life. Be at least 21 years old senior, has become a Anne Murray, CASA Submit an application companion and friend. volunteer and law Provide references Thomas is too young student graduate, has Pass a background check Interview with CASA staff to really understand been volunteering for Complete 30 hours of training what she does, but two years and found visit www.orgsites.com/ks/ she knows he enjoys CASA to be good way For more information, call 785.832.5172 or email douglascountycasa or her visits. Thomas, a for her to blend her casa@douglas-county.com. darling average-sized volunteer work with law school. Murray says CASA has been 5-year-old, smiles at her as the two of an educational experience because now them paint with watercolors, put on she realizes the adversity that some puppet shows and play board games. Johnson attends his court hearings, children have to grow up with. Erica*, Murrays teenage CASA child, citizen review board hearings and has likes to take Murray to play pool. Erica regular contact with his foster parents cleans the table, hitting amazing shots and social worker. off the sides of the table and giggles at CASA programs receive funding supMurray when she misses the cue ball. port from grants and fundraising. DougShes always very encouraging about las County CASAs annual fundraiser is how I just need more practice, Murray called Casa 4 CASA, where one local ar says. Im learning a lot from her. chitect builds a childs playhouse some After 9/11, Kris Gonzales says she valued at $10,000 to $15,000 and then needed to feel close to the kids in her community members purchase tickets community in order to support them. by donation to have a chance to win She became a CASA volunteer in King the playhouse. This fundraiser usually County, Seattle, Wa., in 2002 and then raises between $12,000 and $15,000. became a resource developer for the Kappa Alpha Theta, 1433 Tennessee National CASA Association where she St., has been supporting CASAits nahas the flexibility to continue her volun- tional philanthropysince 1989. teer schedule and make her CASA cases It means helping out children in need and I get great satBy the numbers isfaction from that, There are 53,000 CASA volunteers nationwide and says Nicole Hall, 900 CASA programs. In 2004, Douglas County had 70 volunteers and Kappa Alpha Theta advocated for 91 children. president and San In the Spring of 2004, there were 15 KU student Antonio, senior. CASA volunteers. An average CASA case lasts 18 months. Each spring, CASA children range in age from a few months to 21. Kappa Alpha Theta hosts May Day Suna priority. daes, a philanthropic event where a One challenging aspect of volunteer- small fee covers ice cream, a live band, ing is that a volunteer can never re- games, a magic show and prize drawally understand what the child is going ings. May Day Sundaes usually raises through, Gonzales says, but volunteers around $1,000 for CASA. Every fall, the are a support for the kids, even if they sorority hosts their annual Sun Run 5K; dont always have the answers. Gon- raising anywhere from $3,000 to $5,000 zales was removed from her home at to support CASA. a young age and understands the difficulties of living in an addictive home. I come from a background that can relate to these kids, Gonzales says. I have

Leechin off of
Three years after Matt, Wes, Byron, Mike and Jamie formed Lawrences own rock band, Doris Henson, named after Matts aunt, who he refers to as his patron saint. he band has just finished T two tours, one with ravis Morrison HellT fighters and the other with Billy Corgan, of the late Smashing Pumpkins. The Corgan tour is what interests me most as I wonder, how did this little local band suddenly hit it big by scoring a tour with the man behind Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness. It started with the bands friend and booking agent, Kansas City native Andrew Skikne. Skikne, a booker for he KORK Agency in Oakland, T Calif., entered the band with thousands of others petitioning for the chance to tour with Corgan. By the grace of God, or Billy Corgan, Doris Henson was chosen. Skikne was shocked. He says that as an agent, he is not always sure what someone like Billy Corgan is looking for in a support act, but that he gives Doris Henson full credit. He says that he thinks it was the bands live show and their songs with serious hooks and catchy melodies expressed in a not-soobvious fashion that made Corgan choose them. And what happened after the tour seems to fall into Almost Famous territory. Q: Describe your first show of the Corgan tour? Matt Dunehoo: Our first show on the tour was wonderful. It was in Atlanta, and that show was tough to beat. We got there and there was a road crew
From Left: Byron, Matt, Jamie, Mike and Wes. Photo courtesy: www.dorishenson. com

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By Lindsey Ramsey, Jayplay writer

teresting for me at least, since I havent worn shorts in about five years. MD: We went to the Tonight Show with Jay Leno and met Jay Leno, Ludacris and Jennifer Connolly. Q: What was the best experience of the tour? WG: Playing with Matt Walker, the drummer of Corgans band. In Corgans band, he was playing a stand-up elec tronic drum set and not doing much. You could tell he wasnt satisfied. He finally asked us if we would mind him sitting in with us and playing some real drums because he liked our music and wanted to pound on something. Matt has played with numerous acts: Smashing Pumpkins, Veruca Salt and Garbage. So, the second night of the Fillmore (in San Francisco), Matt (Dunehoo) introduced him and we played a song together . . . Matt Walker, tearing shit up; it was amazing. I was smiling the whole time, thinking, Im playing the Fillmore with this well-accomplished drummer and everyone is screaming. Q: What was your most rock star moment of the tour? WG: Playing with Matt Walker at the Fillmore changed my life. Do you know how many famous and incredible acts have performed on that stage? Also pulling up to a show, getting out of the van and having the people waiting in line shout Doris Henson! and start applauding as you walk into the venue, that is pretty amazing.

Q: And what about Billy Corgan? MD: Billy pulled me aside in Washington D.C. and he told me what a rad band he thought we were and how happy he was to have us on tour. After that, we didnt speak much and that was expected. Sad, but expected. Q: Final thoughts? MD: The funniest thing is that we actually got to be a part of the Corgan tour, to leech off of his success in order to help cultivate our own. We met a lot of great people, including the other touring band with Corgan, the Crimea. Anything embarrassing for me personally would just be about excessive behavior, but who cares? We had a great time and are so much looking forward to continuing to tour, continuing to gain momentum, fans and exposure. Doris Henson is playing at the Granada August 27.

Lawrences Doris Henson talks touring, transvestites and ex-Smashing Pumpkins star, Billy Corgan
and we had dressing rooms. We had a big catered meal, and then there were 3,000 kids out there, some that had lined up outside. It just felt real. We went second that night and we stuck it. The crowd loved it, and it set a positive precedent for the rest of the tour. That was the night we met everyone, so Billys band watched the set and had good things to say. I wasnt really nervous, I was just ready to get out there and show everyone what we could do. Q: Most interesting/ random thing you saw or did? Wes Gartner: A 67 mustached transvestite dressed in stunning, black and white garb, Nick Lachey gassing up his Ferrari, David Bowie watching our set at Webster Hall in New York City. Also the night both bands stayed in a motel for $25 a night and partied all night, met some interesting people and went swimming the next morning, which is in-

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The Eighth Street Taproom

801 New Hampshire St.

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Its easy to overlook one of Lawrences top underground figuratively and literally hotspots. The Eighth Street Taproom, 801 New Hampshire St., is one of Lawrences many unique venues for live music and especially dance DJs. Simply referred to as the Taproom by many of its frequent patrons, the dimly-lit tavern exudes a rustic, grungy feel. It has a really unique atmosphere. When I DJ here I think that most people dont feel as if they are in Lawrence. Instead, I feel like Im playing records in a mid-70s Spanish Harlem dancehall, says DJ Joe McGuire,Taproom bartender and regular DJ. The Taproom doesnt have any particularly amazing drink specials by Lawrence standards. But it does have one of the better selections of draught beers and finer liquors in Lawrence. Its also a choice destination for some of the better pool sharks in town with its three full-sized pool tables. When the Taproom isnt hosting live music or DJs, it prides itself on having the best juke box in town.

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Jason Supernaw, Red Lyon bartender and resident poet, once fielded a request for an Austrailian beer. Turns out, they didnt have any. Determined to satisfy the mans craving for something from Down Under, Supernaw flipped through a nearby mixology manual and unearthed The Dingo, a ferocious mango-tinted concoction with Southern Comfort teeth. Here are the ingredients. But beware: the Dingo may eat your equilibrium! Favorite music to listen to while tending bar: Modest Mouse (the old stuff) and the new Beck album Bartending schedule: Head over to the Red Lyon for a Dingo. Jason works on Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Dave Ruigh

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By Chris Moore, Jayplay writer Matt Brown, Grand Forks, N.D., junior, remembers the day he moved in to the dorms as a freshman and sums it up in one word: overwhelmed. Your family shows up with three car loads of stuff. They help you move into this place youve never been in before and all your worldly possessions youve ever owned all of a sudden are in this ten by ten area. Brown, in his second year as a Resident Assistant or RA for short in Ellsworth Residence Hall, has seen his share of new faces move in over the last couple of years. As an RA, he is well-equipped to help new students with any problem they come across. The dorms are usually an incoming freshmans first place of residence away from home.The size of the buildings and number of people living in them can be extremely daunting for someone new to the college environment. But dont worry, freshmen. Your RAs are trained for exactly that situation and available for help. Jacob Blas, Great Bend, junior, is in his first year as an RA in Ellsworth. His goal for his residents is for them to have as good a time as possible this year while still not feeling as if they are staying at a hotel. He says that this should be a persons new home and wants every freshman to feel at home. He wants them to walk out of class and say Im going home, not Im going back to the dorms. In the rush of packing everything up for their first year of college, freshmen tend to leave things behind. Brown says there are some things that students may not bring with them on the first trip socks, towels and toiletries because they take them for granted back at home. Brown also says that there are plenty of other difficulties that his residents will face. He says that many students, especially those without siblings at home, can find it difficult to adjust to living with other people in the same room, or even on the same floor. And while

new life

RAs work tirelessly to help residents transition from one home to another
sharing a bedroom with a stranger may be worrisome enough for an incoming freshman, it pales in comparison to the problems and discomforts that many get from community showers. A lot of people dont get used to them at all, Brown says. One facet of feeling at home is the people that a person lives with. Brown says that students he saw tend to be very happy to get away from their parents at home but are often torn and upset to be away from a lot of the friends they have grown up with. But Brown says that those initial worries and concerns will subside in time. They get through it. RAs advise residents to talk to them if they begin to feel homesick. Theyve got plenty of tips for curing homesickness, the most important being to meet people. Blas adds that the best way to meet people of the opposite sex which can be a source of much undo stress for freshmen is to walk down an all-girls or all-guys wing in the dorms, knock on doors and says something like Hey, Im from Three North. Andy Marsh, Topeka, freshman, says that his RA has been really helpful so far. He says that his RA showed him where to enroll and where to find basic things like the laundry rooms in the dorms. Dave Roush, Manhattan, freshman, says that his RA even showed him how to set up his room to make it look cool. He says it has helped with meeting new people and that once that starts happening, the college atmosphere can get pretty chill. Its also important to know that college isnt just house parties and kegs. So dont worry if you feel like you staying in, sitting on your couch and playing a video game. You can still make plenty of friends. Its really easy to walk down the hall and find someone to hang out with. Chances are that there are plenty of people doing and feeling the same thing.

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Leslie Cnossen and roommate Paige Ward, Topeka freshmen, talk in their new dorm room at Lewis Hall. The two say their RA had already been of great use, helping them move in, lending them her cell phone and even helping find lost friends.

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Bitch

moan

With Brian Bratichak and Jessica Crowder

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Brian: I wont lie to you. I only know a little about the female cleansing process. But to me it doesnt sound like a good idea to be having drunken sex during it anyway. Either take out the tampon or try to keep off the guy for a week. As for getting it out, do you have a pair of pliers handy? If not, call your doctor.

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Jessica: Since I was 12, Ive aspired to be a couples counselor. Im currently in my third year majoring in psychology with plans for grad school. In addition to clinical practice, my dream is to write a column about sex and relationships and Bitch N Moan is the perfect opportunity for gaining exposure and making that happen in the future. Brian: I am qualified to offer sex advice because I enjoy listening to people and helping them with their problems. Basically, I am a sexual sponge, only Im a sponge you never want to get rid of.

I had drunken sex with my boyfriend while on my period and I forgot I had a tampon in. Now I cant find it and Im worried. Could this be dangerous? Libby, Sophomore

Houston and Laure

Ever wonder what happens when a French chick and a country boy mix? Well Laure Madonna, France, senior, and Houston Howerton, Noel, Mo., junior, have been mixing quite well together for the past two and a half years. A common friend invited the two to a movie premiere at Liberty Hall in February of 2003. hey were both shy at first, but a little intoxication at the afterT party helped them loosen up, and Houston asked for Laures number. Their first date was at he Mad Greek, where they say they were both nervous. Fortunately, T Houston and Laure have gotten over their nervousness, and now enjoy cooking and traveling together. Laure admits that Houston spoils her to no end and he says that he has learned to say no less, and yes more. With her small frame, no one would guess there would be much consequence when Laure doesnt get her way. But as Houston says, Never underestimate the pain that comes from small fists.
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Jessica: Yeah, got any other method of extraction besides pliers on the offchance youre not some wallered out streetwalker? Tweezers, maybe. You should probably remove it before you get .S.S. you know, the entire reason for that folded piece of T paper inside the tampon box? Toxic Shock Syndrome is potentially fatal if tampons are left in for too long. If need be, see a doctor. Chances are youll be fine. o prevent T this from happening in the future, dont get drunk and forget to tell your boyfriend that youre on the rag. He deserves the heads up! Jessica: Smile and nod if youre uncomfortable. What could be worse than you know, Mrs. R, I really dig fooling around with your daughter, but Im not looking to settle down just yet? he truth is shes probably been T getting cues from her daughter and if you two arent on the same page, her parentals probably arent either. Make sure you and your girlfriend are in agreement and things will be dandy.

Every time were around my girlfriends mom she talks about the distant future with us. This freaks me out. What can I do to ease the awkwardness? Terrence, Senior

Brian: It seems that our parents love to look into our distant futures while we tend to be more focused on the next test that we have to cram for or the party well be at tomorrow night. If youre uncomfortable when she talks about that, tell your girlfriend to ask her mom to take the conversation down a level. If your plea has no effect, you could always say something to catch her off guard. My suggestion would be something along the lines of I get to visit my dad next week. Hell be out of prison in 10 to 15 years. Would you mind helping me plan the welcome back party? Brian: While there are many stereotypes of dorms being gross and uninhabitable, they are by far, the best place for creating short and long term friendships. Other ways to meet tons of people include getting a job, joining a group on campus, stopping by bars for the sorority girls, or just cruising around Lawrence looking for house parties. Rule number one when meeting new people: its always easier to talk to people when you are fairly intoxicated.

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Im an out-of-state freshman living off campus. I dont know anyone and I was wondering how I can meet people. Any ideas? Ian, Freshman

Jessica: Take a roommate with you to the dorms and visit random floors. Usually, no one has established their cliques yet during the first few weeks of school, so thats nice. Also, never underestimate befriending people from classes, especially those suited to your major since youll probably see them in other classes. On weekend nights, hit up the student ghetto for house parties. Its always a good time. Good luck!

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Reviews: music, book, film & games

Darkwatch Red Eye Full Metal Alchemist 2

MOVIE

BOOK

Red Eye

PG-13, 85 minutes South Wind 12 Subtle and patient dont usually describe Wes Craven films. But the director of such gory horror films as A Nightmare on Elm Street and The Hills Have Eyes delivers those two things in Red Eye. Craven and his two leads make it a solid, taught thriller that, at 85 minutes, is short and sweet. Rachel McAdams and Cillian Murphy, two of Hollywoods biggest and best up-and-coming stars of the moment, are the two leads in Red Eye. McAdams stole Mean Girls from under Lindsey Lohans heels, and hit all the right notes in The Notebook. Murphy gained notice for the modernized zombie flick 28 Days Later and a creepy performance as the Scarecrow in Batman Begins. In Red Eye, McAdams plays Lisa, a hotel manager on a late flight back to Miami after attending her grandmothers funeral. Murphy plays Jackson Ripper (clever name), a charming gentleman with unknown motives. At first, it appears Jackson is trying to woo the beautiful Lisa, but as the two are sitting next to each other on the plane ride, he reveals that hes an assassin and their encounter isnt as random as it seems. What follows is an expert exercise in tension. Sure, weve seen this before in a handful of movies, but what makes Red Eye successful is how well the two leads sell it. McAdams finds perfect balance between the vulnerable scream -queen weve seen in this position many times before and the strong-willed victim whos not going to take any more of her tormentors shit. Murphy is picture-perfect for the role and picks up right where he left off in Batman Begins earlier this summer. He manages to pull off being charming and dangerous at the same time not an easy task. Throw in a somewhat-wasted Brian Cox, one of the best character actors of this generation, and what results is a smart, tense thriller to end off the summer. Jon Ralston

Velocity
Dean Koontz

Veda

MUSIC

The Weight Of An Empty Room Veda is lead by the powerful vocals of Kristen May. Her voice is an immediate selling point as most people are blown away by the sheer power of it. The musical side is led by guitarist, Brian Little. His guitar leads mirror those of Coldplay and Kansas Citys own, Elevator Division. Add in thunderous drums and bass lines and you have Veda, an indie rock band set to take one listener at a time. The Weight Of An Empty Room has several standout tracks including Its All Happening On Broadway and Song For A Friend with its added piano part and acoustic-driven bridge.

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Choice is at the center of Dean Koontzs latest dark fable, Velocity. How would an ordinary Everymanin this case a humble bartender named Billy Wilesreact if he had to choose between the lives of two people? Could he? Upon leaving the tavern where he works, Billy discovers a note on his windshield. A killer promises to murder a schoolteacher or an elderly woman, based on Billys actions. Believing it to be a prank, Billy writes it off. The next day, he learns that a young teacher has been found murdered. From there, the notes and the bodies pile up as Billy tries to both uncover the killers identity and save himself and those he cares about from certain death. Koontzs storytelling here, as in his novel Intensity, relies on three principles. The first of these is the pace of the novel, which starts almost immediately and keeps accelerating until the climax, when Billy has quite literally been through every sort of physical and emotional hell. The second principle is the run-ofthe-mill variety of the protagonist, who wields no authority but who by the end of the story has had to overcome his past, fear and doubt to stay one step ahead of his adversary. The third principle is the seemingly preternatural intelligence and inhumane cruelty of the killer, who commits acts of violence so coldly that they must be brilliant, insane or both. The upside of these principles is that they work together flawlessly. Velocity offers passages of intense drama as Billy must approach suspects and cover up the murders due to fear of becoming a suspect. There are enough red herrings and detours to keep the narrative tight but not stifling. And Billy makes a nuanced and fascinating lead. The only real problem with Velocity is that its an old road. Its the same basic version of Koontzs previous novels; theres really nothing new. For a well-executed formula, I commend him. For originality, he falls short. Kelsey Hayes

The bonus track on the CD, an acoustic version of Lovers Lie, might be the best one. Its simple acoustic part lends itself perfectly to Kristens soaring voice. The albums only weakness is the fact that the band rarely goes more than five seconds without having a vocal part. The vocal parts are good, but the album lacks instrumental prowess. And although Mays voice is incredible, it sometimes seems overused. Overall, this album has incredible vocals, smart lyrics and interesting lead lines will help put Veda on the forefront of the Kansas City, indie-rock scene. If youd like to see them, theyre playing at El Torreon in Kansas City on August 29th with MeWithoutYou and Dredg. Find their album in most local CD stores. Chris Brower vision to see important items and enemies, float through the air using the vampire jump, and utilize a number of short-term powers, learned throughout the game based on players good and evil decisions. Graphically, the game looks superb. Environments are fairly detailed and the character design is great although much of the game tends to be too dark to notice these things. The only other drawback is its longevity. The games singleplayer portion is fairly short, and the multiplayer component is a fairly barebones package. Regardless, Darkwatch is highly recommendable, even as just a rental. Vampire-western fans should be pleased. Andrew Campbell The game still harbors RPG (role playing game) elements with leveling up the Elrics with each new level you gain points to disperse between them. Transmuting has become easier too. One, it takes less time to transmute objects and two, the pair of brothers that play the protagonists of the storyline dont have to find objects to turn into weapons (like spears and swords). Now Edward has the ability to form these weapons from the ground. This game plays a lot like the first one, but you can tell its had some work done to it. Still, it may only appeal to those who enjoy the series. The game sells for $39.99 at stores like Best Buy. Chris Moore

Darkwatch

GAMES

Playstation 2 or X-Box Recently, one genre has been completely disregarded by video game developers: the vampirethemed, western, first-person shooter. Fortunately, the folks at Capcom have released Darkwatch, arguably the best and only game the genre has ever seen. The game puts players in the role of Jericho Cross, a veteran gunslinger out for one last train robbery. Unfortunately, this train happens to be carrying a vampire lord. Things continue to go awry for Jericho as he finds himself turned into a vampire. Jerichos newly-found vampire abilities give the game much of its uniqueness. Players can use blood-

Fullmetal Alchemist 2:
Curse of the Crimson Elixir
Playstation 2

Edward and Alphonse Elric are back on Playstation 2 to solve the latest mystery surrounding the philosophers stone. The storyline is somewhat original, but takes a lot from the first few episodes of the anim. The combat in this game is more fastpaced than its predecessor. The fighting is still pretty straightforward with hack-andslashing button combinations, but it doesnt seem as sluggish as the predecessor. The graphics have had an upgrade as well, by way of Dragon Ball Z: Budokai going from polygons to cell shading.

Running in circles
A failed effort leads to self-discovery
ternated between running and lying on the ice-cold track with my hands wrapped around my legs. It was about this time that I started saying, Taylor, lets go back. Taylor would have none of my wavering. Hed said he would run 100 miles, and that, by God, he would give it all he had. I could see in his eyes that he was disappointed in me. Close to mile 20, as we stumbled our way around the track and I told him I was checking out. He didnt plead with me to stay. We finished the lap, and I walked onto the street and turned toward Naismith Hall for my girlfriends couch. As I walked away, I turned and saw Taylors silhouette etching its way around the pitch-black track. A couple of hours later, two friends dragged me off the couch and took me back to Lawrence High. Taylor was still there, walking slowly and silently around the track with a dead look in his eyes. A few other friends of ours whod come for moral support walked with him. I joined them for a few final laps before he made it to 30 miles and called it a night. I now realize what the difference was between Taylor and me on that night why he was able to succeed, in my eyes, and I was not. I learned my weakness. I reach for the impossible and head into it without preparation. I do it all the time, actually. And I dont regret it. Sometimes it works out. Sometimes it doesnt. More important, though, was that on that night I wasnt there for my friend. Fall is approaching and I think I might call aylor. Maybe we can give 100 miles T one more shot. And maybe this time Ill do a little training beforehand. I know it would be better to aim for 30 or 40 miles. But Id rather not. Id rather go for 100, and if we dont make it, we dont make it. But this time, Taylor, Ill stay with you.

By Frank Tankard, Jayplay Contributor

We had more than 80 miles left when my body collapsed and my mind disintegrated. I remember saying something like, Taylor, Im going to Tracys. And then I was crawling interminably along an empty street to my girlfriends warm couch, leaving my friend alone in the cold, in the middle of the night, inching round the track on what mustve felt like broken legs. It is important that I tell you this story, one of betrayal and failure and who I am.

Id been sitting in my room, twiddling my thumbs on a cold October afternoon two years ago when I had an idea. This is how it always happens. This time around, the idea involved running. It told me to run 100 miles in a week. At first, I had some skepticism about the idea. But the more I thought about it, the more palatable it became. And soon the idea warped into 100 miles in one day. Twenty miles in a day wouldve made more sense, but 100 seemed like a nice, round number. Why not run 100 miles? People do all sorts of crazy things. Cliff jumping, for instance. Or riding a bike across the country. You cant explain it. Now, I knew this would be hard to do alone, so I needed a partner. I quickly found one in Taylor Lenon, who lived one floor below me. Taylor, gentle, tall and lanky with black curly hair, was

the only person I knew who was crazy enough to do it. Among other things, he was fond of racing his bike down parking garages at full tilt. We decided to start at night to get the cold, lonely part out of the way, so wed have the sun for the meat of our journey. We took some water and granola bars, drove to the Lawrence High School track and started running. I hadnt run or worked out for more than two months, so I was not well prepared for our endeavor. But running had always come naturally to me on the high school track team, so I figured Id be OK. aylor had been biking nearly evT ery day and was in a marathon training class, so he was better off. It took until mile eight for me to realize what a crazy idea this was. By mile 12, I felt like I was running on stilts and I had to stop every couple of laps. I al-