// APRIL 28, 2011

life. and how to have one.

Separate bedroomS
why It mIght be benefIcIAL
foR couPLes to sLeeP APARt
eyeS of the Storm
students And PRofessIonALs
tAke uP stoRm chAsIng
KU FILMWORKS PROVIDES LAWREncE
FILMMAKERS thE OPPORtUnIty tO
MAKE FILMS WIth thEIR PEERS
CINema CULtUre
APRIL 28, 2011 // volume 8, issue 27
* Cover photo by travis young
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would pay to see Kate Hudsons new
rom-com rather than the latest achingly
beautiful film playing at Liberty Hall,
you may be perceived as a movie snob.
Thats not my intention. My friends and I
have an understanding of the different
types of movies we appreciate and pass
no judgment; however, Ive never told
them I went to the theater by myself one
afternoon to see a Spanish-language film.
As much as I appreciate, study and
critique films, why was I not a film major? I
took one lower-level course as a freshman
and I loved it. Who knew film noir wouldnt
be such a bore? If I would have known
about KU Filmworks at the time, I would
have liked to learn more about filmmaking
by working on hands-on projects. If you,
too, are a movie buff, definitely check out
Bens story about the organization on page
8 and learn how to get involved.
I did plenty of daydreaming about an
alternative career path involving film
school, but I didnt take any action. Instead,
I continued working on my journalism
assignments, and, soon enough, I felt pretty
good about all the work I accomplished.
One of the sources I interviewed for a final
feature story told me something that gave
me the encouragement I needed: My
wish for you is that you use your pen to tell
the truth, wherever you see it.
Thanks to that special interview, I now
love what I do. And if I ever need any
immediate encouragement, I can always
find Be a Star on YouTube and pretend to
be as fabulous as Barbie-like Tyra Banks.
THE STAFF
EDITOR // MOLLY MARTIN
ASSOCIATE EDITOR // JONATHAN HERMES
DESIGNER // ALExANdRA AvILA
CONTACT // ALExANdRA ESPOSITO, CAROLINE KRAFT,
LAURA ERdALL
MANUAL // GABRIELLE SCHOCK, JENNIFER dIdONATO,
LINdSEY SIEGELE
NOTICE // BECKY HOWLETT, SARAH CHAMP
PLAY // BEN CHIPMAN, MICHAEL BEdNAR, LINdSEY dEITER
HEALTH // JUSTINE PATTON, ELLIOT METZ, JACK RAFFERTY
CONTRIBUTORS // MIKE ANdERSON, MICHELLE MACBAIN,
BRITTANY NELSON, SAvANNAH ABBOTT, CHANCE CARMICHAEL,
LANdON MCdONALd, ALEx TRETBAR, ZACK MARSH, BRITTANY
CLAMPITT, CHELSEA THENO
CREATIVE CONSULTANT // CAROL HOLSTEAd
Shine bright, shine far
dont be shy, be a star!
If you were a preteen circa 2001 and
watched the disney Channel, please tell me
you remember this classic ballad by Tyra
Banks in the Tv movie Life Size. Though
Be a Star has never seen the success of
Friday, I argue that it should. Its never too
late for a comeback, especially in the name
of self-confidence and a catchy beat.
during my mid-college crisis last year, I
could use such a sing-along pep talk. Never
mind that Tyras character is a Barbie-like
doll in human form.
I didnt always want to pursue a career
in journalism. Brainstorming, researching,
reporting, writing, editing the process is
much harder than it looks, especially with
looming deadlines. Like other stressed-out
undergraduates who dont get enough sleep
and forget what its like to have a social life,
I had a couple breakdowns. I wondered if I
even enjoyed being a journalist anymore.
What did I enjoy? Throughout this period
of stress and sulking, the answer came to
me easily: I enjoy movies.
When youre friends with girls who
MOLLY MARTIN | EdITOR
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CONTACT
> Tackle the sticky world of relationships.
kansas in heat // SEX DURING MENSTRUATION
a. Why do most men crave anal sex, yet
cri nge at the thought of penetrati ng a
menstruating vagina? How is a dry, bacteria-
ridden, fragile hole appealing? With the
natural lubricant of the menstrual blood, I
would argue the soft, warm, overly moist hug
of a menstruating vagina is far more delightful
and attractive.
A f ew t hi ngs t o r emember when
participating in this monthly experience:
1) Remember to always use a condom if
this red-hot sex is with someone other than a
STI-free, monogamous partner.
2) Yes, you can make a baby during that
time of the month. Stress and hormones can
affect the menstrual cycle. Therefore, you
can ovulate during your period. If ovulation
occurs during menstruation and you have
unprotected sex, you have a strong chance of
getting pregnant.
3) Saf eguar d agai nst unpl anned
pregnancies with hormonal (the pill, IUD, etc.)
or non-hormonal (condoms, cervical caps,
sponges, etc.) birth control.
4) If youre worried about the mess,
get over it. The total amount of blood loss
during menstruation is approximately two
tablespoons. Be sure to place a dark towel
down on the bed and make the clean up
seductive. Rather than letting your guy rush to
the bathroom, have a warm wash cloth ready.
Slowly and gently wipe him off while he lays
in post-coital satisfaction.
If you enjoy sex, then enjoy sex every day
of the month.

// MICHELLE MACBAIN
Q. Is it OK to have sex with a woman while shes menstruating? Can I get her pregnant?
Mike Anderson, Dellwood, Minn. graduate student, and Michelle MacBain, Kansas City, Kan., graduate student,
are the hosts of Kansas in Heat, a talk show about sex and relationships that airs Mondays at 9 p.m. on KJHK,
90.7fm and at kjhk.org.
a. While some might find it taboo or gross,
there are no defnite reasons why you cant
have sex with a woman during her period.
I know guys that absolutely love sleeping
with women on their period, but Im always
amazed at the number of guys that say they
would never do it. As long as you dont mind
the sight of a little blood, both of you will be
fne. Period pains and menstrual cramps can
certainly hurt a womans libido, but having an
orgasm can help relieve these pains.
As far as your second question goes,
getting a woman pregnant during her period
is a possibility, but the chances are slim.
Normally during her period, no viable egg
would be available to fertilize. However,
it is possible that a woman might happen
to ovulate off schedule and near the time
of menstruation. It would be rare to get a
woman pregnant during her period, but Im
not saying that you have my permission to go
condom-free.
In summary, it is perfectly OK to have
sex with a willing participant while she is
menstruating. While it has the chance to be a
tad messy, it is still very enjoyable.

// MIKE ANDERSON
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Brittney Raybern wakes up in the middle of
the night to fnd her boyfriend snoring loudly
and hogging all the blankets, leaving her cold
and annoyed. She stares wide-eyed at the
ceiling tiles for a good hour before falling back
asleep.
Two years later, the couple still has minor
bedroom issues, but have also realized that
sometimes sleeping separately is the only
solution to a good nights sleep.
In the beginning of a relationship, people
enjoy the physical closeness of their partner
and tend to always want to sleep next to each
other, even if that means putting up with their
sleeping habits. As a relationship continues,
however, its important for couples to notice if
their partner is robbing them of a good nights
sleep by tossing, turning, grumbling or stealing
the covers. According to the National Sleep
Foundations 2005 Sleep in America poll, 77
percent of Americas partnered adults say their
partner has a sleep-related problem; the most
common problem is snoring.
WHY SHARE A BED?
Couples often sleep next to each other
because they think bed sharing is a ritual
for commitment. Jeff Moran, KU associate
professor of history, says that sleeping in the
SlEEp ApARt,
// LAURA ERdALL
same bed is a wide-known tradition from the
past, and sharing beds with the entire family
was common. Theres a different approach to
marriage and relationships these days though,
Moran says. Its intimacy between two people,
and two people only, and that doesnt always
have to be shown in the bedroom.
In fact, not getting enough sleep is a bigger
threat to intimacy than sleeping separately.
Sleeping soundly benefts people on all levels.
Less sleep can make people irritable, increase
their stress, and even affect their performance
in the bedroom. dennis dailey, KU professor
emeritus and sex therapist, says that severe
sleep loss can have all kinds of psychological
consequences. Getting good sleep makes
acting on our libido a lot more enjoyable-its a
contributor, dailey says.
People tend to believe that sexual intimacy
diminishes in couples who are sleeping apart,
but couples who have a strong bond can still be
connected in a variety of ways, even if they are
sleeping alone at night.
OtHER ARRANGEMENtS:
If couples arent sleeping well next to each
other, its rarely a problem if they are showing
their affection in other ways. Moran suggests
snuggling with each other for a little while
before departing to separate bedrooms. This
way people can still have that intimacy that
they crave as well as having a good nights
rest. Physical closeness breeds emotional
closeness; its psychology of touch, not just
sex, Moran says. Its also perfectly fne to fall
asleep in the same bed, but with the agreement
that if one partners sleeping habits interrupt
the others sleep, its OK to move to the sofa
or another spare bedroom. According to
the National Sleep Foundation, one in every
four American couples sleeps in separate
bedrooms.
Couples should try to stay touchy-feely
throughout the day if they know that theyll be
hugging their pillow that night instead of their
partner. A great way to do this is to cuddle while
watching TV before bedtime, hold hands while
taking a walk or steal a kiss while waiting in line
at the grocery store. Sleeping apart doesnt
really lead to greater desire with couples since
they are still connecting in ways like these,
dailey says. There is the fact, though, that
absence will make the heart grow founder.
Because they live together, Brittney Raybern,
Lawrence senior, and her boyfriend make it a
point to sleep next to each other, but they also
have a separate room with a bed if one of them
gets annoyed by the others nighttime habits.
We sleep with completely different blankets
because theres no way that Ill be covered
throughout the night if we dont, Raybern says.
Also, the couple doesnt feel the need to go to
bed at the exact same time together. He goes
to bed early and Im a defnite night owl, so I
usually just crawl into bed later on while hes
fast asleep, Raybern says.
People who do sleep apart should indulge
themselves in romantic rituals as often as
they can. All couples, whether they sleep in
the same bed or not, should make it a point to
have sex regularly, Moran says. How often
this should happen is a matter of negotiation,
Moran says.
Sleeping separately isnt for everyone,
especially if you and your partner are amazingly
compatible while you are asleep. However,
if there is incompatibility and youve tried
everything to cure the situation, then maybe
you would want to think of sleeping in separate
beds. Besides, the most important aspect here
is your health and you cant have good health
without good sleep.
COUPLE SLEEPING POSITIONS
Common sleep positions for you and
your partner:
tHE lEG lOOp // Youre both on
your stomachs, sides or backs
and one of you has a leg draped
over the others leg.
tHE SpOON // Youre both on
your sides, touching and facing
the same direction.
tHE BOOtY BOND // Youre on
your sides facing away from
each other but touching butt-
to-butt.
tHE REGAl pOSE // He sprawls
king-like on his back while she
cozies up to him with her head
positioned directly on his chest.
<www.relationship-love.com>
A bed apart: Sleeping apart can help a couple
get a good nights rest without risking intimacy.
Getting less sleep could be more harmful to a
couples intimacy.
Photo illustration by Aaron Harris
Why SLEEPING SEParaTELy IS GOOd fOr SOmE rELaTIONShIPS
HEALTH
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good for you bad for you // Sharing
EarBUDS > Sometimes its hard to tell.
I have never allowed dirty people to use
my earbuds. I assume all my friends have
clean ears, Matt Dickey, Wichita junior,
says.
However, when you share earbuds with
someone, you could be introducing your
ears to two different worlds the wonderful
world of music and the disgusting world of
bacteria.
Researchers at Manipal University in India
found that when two people use the same
Infectious music: You could be swapping bacteria
when you share an earbud with a friend. Clean-
ing earbuds on a regular basis is important.
Photo by Justine Patton
earbuds, bacteria from the earpiece could
transfer from one persons ear to the others.
The study also found that people who shared
earbuds often had harmful bacteria on their ear
swabs 92 percent of the time, compared with 8
percent among the less-frequent sharers.
These harmful bacteri a can cause an
infection of the outer ear, says Cory Portnuff,
an audiologist at the University of Colorado.
Typically, these are skin infections, so they
dont do permanent damage; however, some
i nfecti ons can cause temporary heari ng
loss, pain in the ears and a lot of discomfort.
Sometimes they can even leave scarring in the
ear canal or on the eardrum, says Portnuff.
Cleaning earbuds regularly is important.
Portnuff recommends using a hospital grade
disinfectant, but an alcohol wipe will do. You
should replace foam earbud covers on a regular
basis as well.
Verdict: Bad for you.
// JUSTInE PATTon
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of chances to get involved, whether through
acting, directing or ripping up the paint of the
screen.
The screen is the central fxture of Oldfather
Studios, the home of the University of Kansas
Department of Film and Media Studies and the
meeting place for KU Filmworks, the student
organization that allows students flm majors
or not to get their hands dirty in flmmaking.
The group, which has open membership,
provides students with the equipment and
training necessary to make their own flms
and learn about making it in the competitive
flmmaking world. The groups current flm a
project about a writer with family conficts who
records his thoughts on tape is slated to be
over a half-hour long and has the membership
excited; its sure to join Filmworks series of
classics.
We want KU to be the Midwest flm school,
Kevin Willmott, associate professor of flm,
MIDWEST FILM SCHOOL
GOInG WEST
Alex Backus, Lawrence ffth-year senior,
has been involved with KU Filmworks since he
started his freshman year. His current flm the
aforementioned writer-with-a-tape-recorder
movie is the next Filmworks project, but
when it comes to Lawrence flmmaking, hes
best known for his semiyearly Wild West Film
Fest, taking place in the summer and fall. Open
to anyone, contestants have 48 hours to write,
flm and edit a short movie from scratch. The
fnished movies are then screened at Liberty
Hall, with entry fees and ticket sales going to
beneft local charities like the Willow Domestic
Violence Center. Local businesses also get the
chance to sponsor the competition.
It doesnt matter what level youre at; when
you have 48 hours to make a flm its not going
to be that good, Backus says. Its fun to see
says. I think we can be that. Willmott has
directed critically acclaimed flms that include
The Only Good Indian, a flm about a manhunt
for an escaped native American student, and
C.S.A.: The Confederate States of America, a
mockumentary theorizing the course of history
if the South had won the Civil War.
In the flm department, Willmott encourages
young flmmakers to pursue their dreams, both
in and out of the classroom, while lending his
support to Filmworks. nationally, student
flmmaking is a growing thing, Willmott says.
Many students get involved outside of the
classroom with programs like KU Filmworks. In
places like that, they get the chance to hit the
ground running.
Filmworks hit the ground running
attitude has led to the development of local
flm festivals, competitions and awards that
wouldnt be possible without the support of the
group and the University.
GOInG WEST
On set: From left: Nathan Towns, Jessica Shuler,
Siona Baker, Matt Hrovat, Nathan Phung, Jason
Badgett and Zach Zastrow making Bird of Prey.
Photo Illustration by Travis Young
The white screen stretches upward, from
the foor to the cavernous ceiling. It begins
at the foor, but the foor curves up to become
the screen, which curves again at the ceiling.
Though imposing, the screen isnt clean; scuff
marks line the white screen. Its in need of
a repainting, DJ DeRock, public relations
offcer for KU Filmworks, tells me. He points to
the foor, where its starting to curve up. We
flmed a movie where people are pieces on
a chess board and they fght each other. We
made squares, and when we ripped them out
we took some of the paint with it. He motions
toward the ground, where a checkerboard of
square-shaped lines is indented into the foor.
Lawrences thriving flmmaking scene
is unusual, in that the efforts of a student
organization KU Filmworks have led
to the creation of festivals and other major
happenings. It has managed to develop its own
identity, complete with landmark fgures. The
opposite of insular, KU students have plenty
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MOVIEMAGIC
// BEn CHIPMAn
how people use the restraints to make a flm.
Weve had a group of 10-year-olds make a
flm for fun over the weekend and turn in an
incredible, creative flm.
Now in its sixth year, the Wild West Film
Fest has become a fxture in Lawrence and
its flmmaking scene. It has since branched
off into a special horror division, the October
Horror Wild West, and continues to grow larger
every year, with more and more applicants.

The Wild West Film Fest isnt the only festival
in town anymore it now shares the stage
with the KU-endorsed International Film Fest.
Now in its third year, the University-sponsored
three-day festival exhibits a series of foreign
flms running in the Guanajuato Film Festival,
a festival held in Guanajuato Capital, Mexico,
since 1997, and hosts flms from such diverse
locales as Latin America, Sweden, France and
the United States. The festival also features
a segment of student flms, with prizes going
to the top three student-created flms of the
year. Ranging from horror to documentary,
the winning flms must stand out from a sea of
competent, qualifed student admissions.
Josh Nathan, Lawrence senior, acted in
one of this years placing flms, Pitches, about
a group of student flmmakers coming up with
ideas for movies, which was also a Filmworks
production. He says that Filmworks is a great
way for aspiring student flmmakers in the flm
major to start making movies early. In the
department, you dont really get to do work
until youre a junior or senior; theres a lot of
prerequisites, Nathan says. Filmworks lets
freshmen or sophomores get involved.
LOST IN TRANSLATION
If the measure of a programs success
is how many of its graduates are able to
fnd employment in the feld, then KUs flm
department and Filmworks are resounding
successes. Kevin Willmott emphasizes the
programs capability to prepare students for
careers in the real world. Were trying to offer
our students the best opportunities, he says.
He says many of the flm program graduates
go on to join the flm industry in California,
specifcally around Los Angeles, where much
of the American flm industry is centered.
Josh Nathan has participated in internships
in California as a result of his activity with
the flmmaking opportunities at KU. Ive
been lucky enough to work for a couple of
production companies during summers in
Los Angeles, Nathan says. It was a great
experience, and I hope to be able to move
back out there again.
For now, though, Filmworks remains the
home for many who need a way to get a project
off the ground in Lawrence, giving would-be
flmmakers the chance to bring their visions to
life. Its something Ive always wanted to do,
and Filmworks gave me that opportunity, Alex
Backus says.
BREAKING IN
Action!: (1) KU Filmworks lets students check out the equipment needed to make a
flm. (2) Siona Baker (left) and Jessica Shuler, Jetmore junior, review footage from
KU Filmworks project, Bird of Prey. (3) Te crew flm a night scene for their flm
Bird of Prey.
Photos by Travis Young
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So You Want to Be a Film major
Going to school for making movies sounds like a blast, but its not as simple as picking up a
camera and getting started. Production classes are only open to juniors and seniors, says
Matt Jacobson, associate professor of flm production. However, the following classes are
available for freshmen and sophomores:
>> Film and Media Studies 100: Introduction to the Film Medium
This lecture teaches the basics of flmmaking. Students learn the structure of flmmaking, from
lighting to shot types. Selected flms are viewed and then analyzed for their cinematography
and composition.
>> FMS 200: Film and Media Aesthetics
An introduction to flmmaking theories and the use of concepts like color, sound and editing.
The courses emphasis is on learning to recognize elements of special sound and camera
techniques, examples of which will be dissected and discussed in depth.
>> FMS 380: American Popular Culture
An analysis on how popular culture affects the social dynamics of America, with a focus on
flm. It covers various decades and sources, but taking the class with a flm focus is necessary
for applying to be a Film and Media Studies major.
GettinG involved in
Filmworks
KU Filmworks meets every Sunday night at
7 p.m. in Oldfather Studios. | 1621 W. 9th St.
*
Membership is open and free, but a
one-time $20 charge is required to
use or check out equipment.
*
No flmmaking experience required.
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MANUAL
> Absence makes the heart grow ... ?
Doing without // MONEY
One iced latte from Starbucks: $3.81. Two
magazines: $8.99. Lunch from the Under-
ground: $7.50. The look on my mothers face
when I over-drafted my debit card account:
priceless.
My mindless spending habits have gotten
me into trouble before and Im not proud of it.
In an effort to make my mother happy and see
how much money Id save, I decided not to
swipe my debit card for fve days.
What I thought would be a tough couple of
days actually werent bad. I made my morn-
ing coffee at home instead of stopping at
Missing cash: Gabrielle Schock puts her debit
card away for fve days to try to save money.
Photo by Gabrielle Schock
Starbucks, which in turn saved me around $8.
I nixed my weekly go-to-Target-and-spend-
$30-on-random-items trip. I even brought lunch
with me to campus, saving me from fghting the
crowds at the Underground and around $7.
I was able to make swaps for the majority
of my mindless purchases, though the hardest
part was not being able to buy clothing. Work-
ing retail, buying clothes on a weekly basis is
practically in the job description. I felt upset
and dejected leaving work empty-handed.
Its not about cutting back and suffering,
Matt Bell, a fnancial writer, says. Its about
being pro-active and spending money where
its more productive.
This advice really stuck with me. After men-
tally calculating how much money I saved (al-
mot $100), I realized I could be perfectly happy
without all of my frivolous purchases. From now
on, Ill defnitely think twice before swiping my
debit card; my mother and my bank account will
thank me.
// GABRIELLE SchOck
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As I sit on the patio at Free State Brewing Co.,
watching the rain fall, a bolt of lightening crawls
across the sky like a vein. All heads snap up,
eyes wide. These storms, though familiar, never
cease to enthrall people with their natural
beauty and power.
Greg Loving, McPherson junior, knows
this feeling of reverence well. He began
chasing storms in high school with a ragtag
group of friends who had a fascination with
thunderstorms. Loving and his crew took
advantage of the thunderstorm activity that
western Kansas offers, setting out with just a
camera, a scanner and a thirst to learn more
about weather
Some chasers are brash thrill seekers, a
demographic that gives professionals, who
chase for legitimate reasons, a bad name by
putting themselves and others in fruitless danger,
says Leo Fabi, a spokesperson for the National
Association of Storm Chasers And Spotters. But
as amateurs chasing for knowledge and kicks,
Loving and his friends respect severe weathers
destructive power, always keeping themselves
at a safe distance.
During one chase in May 2007, they were
caught between following a developing
storm north into Nebraska, or heading south
to track another. They went north, only to be
disappointed by a bust little-to-no storm
activity. Their disappointment was short-lived;
they soon learned this thunderstorm birthed
an EF5 tornado, the Enhanced Fujita Scales
total destruction category for tornadic
activity. It was this storm that leveled the small
town of Greensburg, killing 12 people. Loving
says they werent equipped to be near such a
dangerous storm. We were amateur, spectator
storm chasers, Loving says. Those are for
professionals.
The central plains region is a prime
environment for severe weather activity thanks
to the cool, dry air that comes west from the
Rocky Mountains and the warm, moist air that
// LINDSEY DEITER
rises from the Gulf of Mexico, says Scott Blair, a
meteorologist for the National Weather Service
in Topeka. Storms breed easily when the two
different airs collide.
Adam Smith, Kansas City, Kan., junior, began
storm chasing as a hobbyist but is bridging the
gap between amateur and professional. Smith,
an atmospheric science major, now chases
storms with a group of KU meteorology students
who call themselves the Fog Chasers.
The group has already seen serious weather
this year. They were pursuing a storm near
Winterset, Iowa, tracking a cell that looked
too small to suggest any action. But they kept
at it, driving 70 mph directly into quarter-sized
hail, knowing at any moment one of the stones
could break the cars windshield. As they got
directly under the storm, they climbed out of
the car. We could feel the storms energy as it
approached us, Smith says. All of a sudden,
we felt the storms updraft lift off the ground.
Our jackets pulled up over our heads, and we
got hit with this wall of water. It was wild.
Seeing a tornado is the goal for most storm
chasers, but some storms can be just as
fulflling. For Blair, the Topeka meteorologist,
who has been chasing storms for 14 years and
has seen more than 200 tornadoes in 16 states,
each storm is a snowfake; no two are exactly
the same. Blair chases to gather scientifc
information. Theres almost a spiritual-type
connection that you get when you see the
open prairie and bright green grass, then all
of a sudden you see this 50,000-foot-tall thing
developing, evolving, moving, and all these vivid
colors, he says. That draws me back time
after time.
Adam Smith would love to become a
professional storm chaser, but says few
organizations have the resources to have
them on staff. I absolutely would storm chase
professionally if I had the opportunity, but its
just not on my radar.
Oh man, he says. What a bad pun.
Following the clouds: Both photographs were taken near Pond Creek, Okla., by Adam Smith, who
was chasing storm cells with his group the Fog Chasers. Te top photograph, as Smith explains, was
taken on the side of the road 30 minutes northeast of Pond Creek as they watched a storm cell begin
to form. Te bottom photograph was taken before a chase. Te clouds eventually formed a high-
precipitation super cell that Adam says was a great way to start of the chasing season.
Photos by Adam Smith
AmAteurs And professionAls follow storms
Across tornAdo Alley
TYPES OF CHASERS
Leo Fabi is a spokesman for the National Association of Storm Chasers and Spotters (NASCAS), a public
information offce for professional chasing. Fabi says its important to differentiate between the types of
chasers namely, the legitimate professionals and those who chase for kicks.
spotters // A spotters primary function is to report critical weather information, on a live basis, to the
National Weather Service. They do not follow storms, but report severe weather when it occurs locally.
HoBByists // Those who chase storms for personal enjoyment and adventure, as well as to learn more
about severe weather. This includes the inexperienced thrill-seekers, and those who are after shocking
video footage. Stormchasing isnt about Youtube videos, Fabi says.
professionAls // These are the researchers, scientists, meteorologists and people with media or news
stations who follow all aspects of severe weather, including fooding, blizzards, tornadoes, hurricanes, hail
and strong winds.
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that Luke Vibert can concoct sucked me back
into it. One major production success comes
from the track Harmoney, which seamlessly
mixes funk bass lines, hip-hop and soul-backing
vocals, all while being dipped in Viberts super
delicious melting pot of sounds. Another track
off the album called Accordian McShane has
one of the most chilled-out and sickest beats
on the entire album, which makes it a solid
working or working-out track. One really upbeat
song to check out from the album is Manalyze
This! The song highlights the bubbly king of
Acid music, the Roland Tr-303 synthesizer and a
relentless Drum and Bass style drum beat.
If you are a fan of Aphex Twin, Ceephax Acid
Crew, dancing, trip-hop and being interesting,
or you simply want a classy introduction to
electronic music, do not miss Wagon Christs
newest album, Toomorrow.
// ZACH MARSH
music review // wagon christ toomorrow
| (ninja tune)
> KJHKs weekly guide to sonic consumption.
Wagon Christ is just one of the many
monikers of the well respected DJ and
producer Luke Vibert. Although Wagon
Christ is often referred to as his most popular
name, Vibert has also released music under
the names Plug, Kerrier District, Spac Hand
Luke and Ace of Clubs, among others. Vibert
has released records on most of the biggest
electronic labels in the industry, including
Warp, Ninja Tune, Rephlex and Planet Mu,
and has been featured on compilations by
many others.
Wagon Christ has been releasing albums
since the early 90s, and his newest album
Toomorrow maintains the trip-hop and acid
vibes of his previous releases, but he now
seems more polished in his mixing skills,
and obviously much more modern. At frst,
this record depressed me a little without its
slightly awkward and spacier sound. But my
insatiable desire for the records fuid grooves,
super sweet and slick sampling all over the
place, and the unbelievable range of sounds
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other days, I feel amazing and thankful, like the
disease never happened to me.
I spent my seni or year of hi gh school
recovering, all while surrounded by people
who kept telling me how wonderful and lucky
I was. Its funny, when youre told repeatedly
that everything is going to be OK, you start to
believe it. But by the time I arrived at KU, a year
after being diagnosed, I wanted to deal with the
emotions alone.
I wish I could say that it was an overnight
transformation, and that I spent one sad, tearful
night feeling sorry for myself and thinking how
bad my life could have ended up, only to wake
up the next day ready to conquer the world. But
I didnt. I worked hard to make my life as normal
as possible.
I was having a great time and enjoying the
freedom of college, but there were moments
then, like the ones that I have now, when I
would look down at the scar on my arm and
become distraught. I began placing pressure on
myself to squeeze the life out of every moment;
I had come so incredibly close to dying, I
couldnt stand to not live fearlessly or perform
to the best of my abilities. I felt like I had been
given a second chance and I couldnt waste it
by not being liked by everyone or a straight-A
student.
I began to see that I would forever be caught
in a tug-of-war between feeling motivated by
my second chance, but also like an outsider
because I had experienced something so
different than everyone else.
My dad sometimes tells me that Im not the
same person I was before getting sick, and I
think about that sometimes when I look at my
scar. Hearing youre not the same person
anymore can sound harsh, but he means well;
he always says that Im different in the way I
carry myself, that Im more conscious of my
actions and ambitions.
A doctor once asked me if I had considered
plastic surgery to fx the scar on my arm. I dont
remember exactly what I said, but Im sure the
look on my face implied a big, fat hell no.
Because its true, we all need little reminders
whether theyre scars, photographs or
memories to keep us in check and remind us
how lucky we are.
SPEAK
I dont notice the scar on the inside of my
left forearm very often. Theres really not much
of a scar to look at anyway, more like a slight
puckering of skin and a few freckles that form a
tiny constellation down my arm.
However, there are times when Im slipping
on my watch, driving down the highway or, like
right now, typing on my computer that I cant
Lucky reminder: Gabrielle Schock still deals with the memories of contracting meningitis, the disease
that nearly took her life. Tough the scar on her arm brings up mixed emotions, she still feels lucky.
Photo Illustration by Mike Gunnoe
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help but look down at my arm and notice the
scar. What follows is a strange blur of emotions,
ranging from unbearably sad to a peaceful
numbness. But no matter what emotions pass
over me, I always end up smiling because I
know how lucky I am.
The scar Im so thankful for is a result
of abnormal blood clotting, a side effect of
// GABRIELLE SCHOCK
bacteri al meni ngi ti s, a rare di sease that
damages the tissue surrounding your brain.
I contracted the disease while on a family
vacation in Florida the summer before my
senior year of high school. Doctors arent sure
how I caught the disease, though its usually
transferred through touch. Within hours I went
from being a happy and healthy teenager on the
beach to barely having the strength to stand.
We flew home to Wichita immediately.
When our plane finally landed, I was almost
unconscious and blood clots were forming
underneath my skin, turning the color of my
arms and legs into an unnatural shade of
purple.
What happened next is nearly impossible
to say without seeming nonchalant, but thats
how I feel about it; I was taken to the hospital,
diagnosed with meningitis (thanks to the clots
on my arms) and promptly placed into a drug-
induced coma.
Whew, thats a lot to squeeze into one
sentence.
I was in a coma for six days while my body
waged war on itself. When I finally woke up,
I had no recollection of anything that had
happened that entire summer. Its an odd
sensation to be told so many things about
yourself by other people; Do you know how
lucky you are to be alive? Do you understand
the incredible things your body has been
through these past few days? I was asked
questions like these constantly during my two-
week hospital stay.
People ask me what the hardest part of
the whole situation was, but its not a simple
answer. Yes, it was hard having my blood drawn
every hour. Yes, it was hard going from running
miles on end to having to learn how to walk
again because my body had become so weak.
It was even harder watching my mom cry as I
wobbled down the hallway while learning to
walk.
The har dest par t has been deal i ng
emotionally with what happened to me. Since
getting sick, each day has felt slightly different.
Some days are overwhelmingly sad. My mind
wanders towards really horrifc thoughts; what
would my family have been like if I had died?
Would people, over time, forget about me? But
DEALING WITH AN ILLNESS GIVES ONE JAYPLAY WRITER A NEW PERSPECTIVE