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Students study in the former annex of Anschutz Library. Anschutz is currently undergoing renovation to provide more space and technology availability to students, as well as to accommodate many University services. The renovation will be finished by fall 2010.

20 candles for Anschutz Library

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abolin@kansan.com Avalon Speirs considers Anschutz Library her second home, remembering late nights and countless hours of her college career there. Every time I would tell my parents I was at the library, they would laugh about how it was probably a bar, Speirs, Chicago senior, said, No really, I spend all my time here. Anschutz Library is celebrating its 20th anniversary today. In 1989, Nancy and Phillip Anschutz donated $6.5 million to establish a library endowment in honor of Phillips parents, said Rebecca Smith, the director of the communications and advancement of KU libraries. After 20 years, Anschutz is in

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Jamie Padzensky, Andover senior, designed this poster for her advanced typography class. The class was inspired by the Graphic Imperative exhibit at the Spencer Museum of Art.

Dr. David Johnson explains how brain tissue reacts to Alzheimers disease. His research, which was published in October, explores visual and spacial tests that can help recognize the disease four to seven years before the official diagnosis.

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bbeavers@kansan.com CAUTION: YOU ARE PARTICIPATING IN THE LARGEST GENETICALLY MODIFIED FOOD EXPERIMENT IN HISTORY warns an advocacy poster by Jamie Padzensky that is on display in the front hallway of the Spencer Museum of Art. Other posters advocate against pollution from coal fire plants or say that shrimp fishing doesnt just catch shrimp. Patrick Dooley, professor of graphic design, said the Graphic Imperative exhibition, which is also on display at the Spencer Museum of Art, was the point of inspiration for the project. The students have an altruistic kind of streak in them, he said. The students have interest in doing things for social good.

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BY RAY SEGEBRECHT
rsegebrecht@kansan.com Every November, Brad Rolph thinks of his grandfather Ed. Rolph, Olathe senior, said Ed Rolph always lived a half-days drive away in St. Louis, and the two would seize the Thanksgiving holiday to catch up on football

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and cards their two favorite pastimes. Since Rolph enrolled at the University, however, he said a new distance had come between them. Ed, once a Hearts master, now struggles to understand the card game. Last Thanksgiving, he could no longer connect the successful Ohio State Buckeye football team to his alma mater. Ed has Alzheimers disease. Hes gotten a lot worse, Rolph said. He probably wont remember me the next time I see him. When a person is diagnosed with Alzheimers, damage is

often already significant and deterioration of the mind progresses quickly, said David Johnson, assistant psychology professor and Alzheimers research specialist. This fall, however, Johnson released findings that show the illness can be detected up to seven years prior to official diagnosis. These pre-clinical Alzheimers patients, he said, provide new hope for future treatment of the disease. We have to detect it earlier and interfere with it earlier because by the time we see frank, functional decline in an individual, theres

To see a graphic about how Alzheimers disease affects the brain, check out Kansan.com.

so much brain disease that has occurred that its unlikely were going to find any medical intervention that would reverse that, Johnson said.

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Glass, china and reputation are easily cracked, and never well mended.
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Coffee with the Dean will begin at 10 a.m. in the Apse Room in Spooner Hall. The Dealing with Stress workshop will begin at 11:30 a.m. in the International Room in the Kansas Union. The International Experience Exchange Forum will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Jayhawk Room in the Kansas Union. The KU School of Music Student Recital Series will begin at 7:30 p.m. in Swarthout Recital Hall in Murphy Hall. Free Cosmic Bowling will begin at 10 p.m. in Jaybowl in the Kansas Union.

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Benjamin Franklin invented the glass harmonica.
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1. Tallest man reveals largest gingerbread man

OSLO The worlds tallest living man has unveiled the worlds largest gingerbread man at an Ikea outlet in Norways capital, Oslo. Guinness Book of World Records spokeswoman Justine Bourdariat says 8-foot-1-inch tall Sultan Koesen of Turkey displayed the 1,435-pound biscuit. Baked locally in the traditional gingerbread-man shape, it beat the previous gingerbread cookie record of 1,307 pounds set in 2006 in Smithville, Texas.

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Poisk is Russian for search. The space agency, Roskosmos, said the small module will be used for scientific research and experiments once it is secured and linked to the station with communications cables. That will require a space walk, scheduled for January.

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2. Russian module to be added to space station

MOSCOW A cargo ship has delivered a Russian research module to the International Space Station. Russias space agency says the spacecraft carrying the Poisk module docked with the station Thursday.

PARIS French President Nicolas Sarkozy says there is no place for full face and body veils such as the burqa, or for the debasement of women, in France. Sarkozy says all beliefs will be respected in France but says becoming French means adhering to a form of civilization, to values, to morals. Sarkozy said Thursday during a speech on national identity that France is a country where there is no place for the burqa. France has a large Muslim community but only a small minority of French Muslim women wear burqas, common in Afghanistan.

PEARCY, Ark. Authorities say they found four bodies in a burning mobile home in southwest Arkansas and another person was found dead inside a nearby house. Nearly 15 miles away, the fire department in Hot Springs received a report of a vehicle on fire. Authorities then discovered the deaths and the truck fire were connected. Lt. James Martin of the Garland County Sheriffs Department said the truck that caught fire was registered to one of the people found dead inside the mobile home.

might have been pets stolen from neighbors. Sharon McDonough pleaded not guilty over the weekend to misdemeanor animal cruelty charges after five dogs and a cat were found in wretched conditions in her home and were removed. Her 21-year-old son told authorities animals had been abused at her home. A Family Court judge removed the womans six younger children from the home this week.

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About 3 p.m. Wednesday near 15th Street and Crestline Road, a University student reported criminal damage to his vehicle, at a loss of $750. Shortly after midnight Thursday near 14th and Ohio streets, a University student reported a case of battery. About 1 a.m. Thursday near 23rd and Iowa streets, a University student reported an auto burglary and criminal damage to his vehicle, at a loss of $300. About 2 a.m. Thursday near 11th and Ohio streets, a University student reported criminal damage to his vehicle, at a loss of $50. About 2 a.m. Thursday near 31st Street and University Drive, a University student reported an attempted aggravated burglary.

6. Man accused of wearing unearned military awards

RIVERSIDE, Calif. A Southern California man has pleaded not guilty to unauthorized wearing of the Navys highest medal and other military awards. Prosecutors say Steven Burton, who was never in the military, was photographed wearing a Marine Corps uniform displaying the Navy Cross along with a Purple Heart and other medals.

5. Twenty dead dogs found in womans backyard

SELDEN, N.Y. Authorities are trying to determine whether any of the 20 dead dogs found buried in a New York womans backyard

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cbullis@kansan.com Town: Stull County: Douglas County Location: Northeast Kansas Distance from Lawrence: 10 miles Destinations: Even though the cemetery is surrounded by a chain link fence and is patrolled regularly by the county sheriff for trespassers, Stull Cemetery is the major attraction in Stull. According to theshadowlands. net, Stull is said to be one of the six or seven gateways to hell. Allegedly, the devil had a child with a witch in the town. The child was soon killed and the witch was hung. Now, the devil supposedly chooses to appear every Halloween in that same cemetery. As the legend goes, the devil also appears in an uninhabited location in India at the same time. Another legend, according to ghosthauntings.org, is that in the 1850s, a stable hand stabbed the mayor of the town to death in the cemeterys stone barn, which is now the church, and that is why the devil appears. This legend is historically inaccurate because the town has never had a mayor. On March 29, 2002, the church inside the cemetery mysteriously fell down and gave people hope that the gateway to hell had been closed, but that has not stopped the legends. Interesting Fact: In November

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1974, The University Daily Kansan printed an article that claimed the cemetery was haunted. It also brought up tales of devil worship and memory loss after visiting. After this article ran, the Stull myth began. Interesting Myth: According to Prairieghosts.com, in 1995 Pope John Paul II supposedly made the pilot of the plane he was on fly around eastern Kansas because he did not want to fly over Stull, Kansas.

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Man drops ring during hot-air balloon proposal

BURTON, Ohio A young Ohio pastor asked his girlfriend to marry him even after he accidentally dropped the engagement ring overboard during their hot-air balloon ride. She still said yes, and a oneweek hunt turned up the camera case the ring had been in.

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Do you believe Stull Cemetery iS a gate to hell?

AMY REESE McPherson junior Ive been to Stull once. I was freaking scared and I will never go back. My friend cried.

TREY SIDWELL, Amarillo, Texas sophomore Yeah. Without a doubt. Next question.

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TEDDY NOvAk Shawnee junior No, because I got abandoned there one night for like four hours and nothing happened.

ANDREA BACON Olathe sophomore On Halloween, I threw a glass bottle at whats left of the church, and it didnt break. The people I was with believe that it is a gate to hell, but I do not. The Salem News reports that parents recently got an automated call about Meep! from Murray. He warned them that students who said or displayed the word at school could be suspended. Murray says the warning was needed because students didnt heed his reasonable request to stop the meeping. Danvers High sophomore Melanie Crane says it doesnt mean anything in particular.
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DANVERS, Mass. Who knew Meep! was a four-letter word? The utterance favored by bungling lab assistant Beaker of The Muppet Show has been banned at Danvers High School in Massachusetts after students said it to repeatedly interrupt school. Principal Thomas Murray said the word was part of a disruption planned using Facebook.

Students and faculty will gather Monday to honor the life of Barbara J. Puckett, staff accompanist for the Department of Theatre. The event, called A Celebration of Life, will feature students performPuckett ing songs significant to their relationship with Puckett. Puckett, a devoted Jayhawks fan who taught piano professionally for more than 30 years, died Nov. 3 in Overland Park. Department chair John Staniunas, who was a close friend of Puckett, will preside over the ceremony. He said Puckett will be deeply missed. Barbara was the heart and soul of musical theater here at KU and in Kansas City, he said. We all feel a very deep loss in her passing. The department will dedicate a Jayhawks mural in her memory. A Celebration of Life will be held from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday in Swarthout Recital Hall in Murphy Hall.
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a subtle but significant difference Thats what drives me to do what in performance, he said, between I do to figure out how to delay those who would later develop Al- the disease. zheimers and those who wouldnt. a GrowinG Problem Johnson said he thought the Dementia, the category of illness most important step in continuing Alzheimers research would which includes Alzheimers disease, be to identify and treat these pa- can take on various forms, Johnson tients to try to delay the onset of said. But he said Alzheimers, the the full disease. Most patients have most common type, accounts for 80 declined too much mentally by the percent of all dementia cases. It is the elephant in time they are dithe room as far as ageagnosed to be able Thats what drives related memory disto handle cognime to do what I do orders, Johnson said. tive exercises that to figure out how to It is by far and away help prevent the the most important to illness. He said delay the disease. society to be able to he thought these diagnose and treat beexercises, howDaviD Johnson cause of its prevalence ever, might be assistant professor in the population. useful for treating Kitty Shea, director people with early of the Harbor House pre-clinical AlMemory Care residence in Lawzheimers. Well hopefully see something rence, said her guests struggle with like that in the near future, different kinds of dementia but said Johnson said. I hope that my Alzheimers was the most frequent. Johnson, who has committed his research is clinically relevant. professional career to working at the forefront of research on the disease, said his first experience with the illness came when he was 10 years old. His grandmother, Florence Johnson, would treat him every Tuesday to a grandmother-grandson dinner in Washington D.C., Johnson said. But in the subsequent six years, he watched his grandma develop Alzheimers disease. She became unable to take him through the city and eventually didnt even remember where she was. That was a very different shrewd and sharp woman who lost everything cognitively, Johnson said of Florence, who died at age 92 when he was 16. Its hard to see someone you care about suffer. Johnson said he hoped more people, both who have and havent lost love ones to the disease, would take up its research. He said part of why he believed research has come so slowly with the disease was that fewer and fewer people were

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Olathe senior brad rolph stands with his grandfather, Ed Rolph. Eds mental capabilities have decreased because of his Alzheimers.

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Johnson, who released his findings this fall with three of his former colleagues at Washington University in St. Louis, said his findings were part of a study that has lasted longer than 25 years and that he has worked on for a decade. He said he and his colleagues found evidence of preclinical Alzheimers in visual tests. Patients who will be diagnosed with Alzheimers within the next couple of years, he found, consistently have difficulty with tasks such as copying complex shapes and processing new codes. I hope this paper is a wake-up call, Johnson said. There is such a thing as pre-clinical Alzheimers disease. There are subtle changes that can happen before the more serious changes, and theyre across the board. Johnson said he made his discoveries by looking backward through the experiment at the performances of 444 volunteers on tests. There was

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studying the field. In the United States the older adult population is booming and America is growing older and we have not done our homework, Johnson said. We know very little, relatively speaking, compared to pediatrics or substance abuse. Rolph said even though there was no cure to Alzheimers and his grandpa, Ed, was still declining, he tried to stay positive and focus on

what he still had. I still cherish all the moments that I have with him, Rolph said. Its no different. The last couple years that hes had Alzheimers hasnt affected my perspective of him. I still think hes a great guy. Follow ray segebrecht at twitter.com/rsegebrecht. Edited by Betsy Cutcliff

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Sometimes finding a table or Surveys online and in front of a place to plug in my computer is Wescoe Hall have allowed students impossible, Speirs said. You hate the opportunity to voice their to be that person standing in the opinion on what changes should middle of Anschutz, desperately be made in order to better serve searching for a place to sit, but their academic goals. it always felt like a little victory Its not always obvious to us when you saw someone packing older folks what you students up their stuff. need, Miller said. Smith said Its not always obvi- Were trying to making Anschutz encourage a constant ous to us older folks a one-stop-shop, flow of input in order what you students by placing technito meet these needs. cal help, the writWe are constantneed. ing center, tutorly evolving, trying to kenT miller ing, KU Info and meet and anticipate associate dean places to meet what will help stulibrary operations with an adviser, dents most, Smith is something that said. would greatly He said Anschutz benefit students. would be filled with the resourcChurch-Duran said the quality es needed by students, including of a library directly correlates with more comfortable furniture and graduation rates, which shows the locations designated for quiet important role libraries have in studying. student success. Adding more power supplies, But Kent Miller, associate dean fixing the leaky roof and making for operations and administration, space to accommodate individual said acting in the interest of and group study sessions are some students wasnt always easy. of the other changes being made. Church-Duran said that an outside firm will be chosen to create the prototype of Anschutzs transformation, but that students will be consulted to actually create the space, including those from the architecture and design programs. The goal is to have the prototype in place by next fall, but we need the input first, Miller said. The improvements will be made through the use of state funds, alumni donations, KU Endowment and the KU Parents Campaign, fund for libraries to upgrade facilities as well as purchase new computers and books. The University is comprised of seven libraries: Anschutz, Watson, Gorton Music and Dance, Spahr Engineering, Murphy Art and Architecture, Spencer Research and Regents Center at the Edwards Campus. Follow abigail bolin at twitter.com/abbey_rhode. Edited by Jacob Muselmann

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The assignment was for Dooleys advanced typography class. Typography is the study of letter form and is one of the most important tools a graphic designer has, Dooley said. Students were assigned to pick a cause and dig for a specific problem the cause advocates for. Dooley said he encouraged students to pick a topic they were interested in and supported. Each student then produced two posters, one with just type and another with type and image. Dooley said students felt challenged to make the messages compelling and to the point in order to grab the attention of the audience. There needed to be an emotional appeal through design and illustration, Dooley said. Once it gets attention, then the artist provides more information and something the viewer can act on. The project took about five weeks to complete. Carly Hoover, Wichita senior, said the first few weeks consisted of extensive research. The students also had to write papers about the Graphic Imperative exhibition and their own advocacy posters. Hoover chose to do her posters for the Mangrove Action Project, which is an environmental advocacy group. She first learned about the Mangrove Action Project while studying abroad in Belize. She said a mangrove is a tree in Belize, but the forests are being destroyed to make room for tourist attractions. The mangroves of Belize are home to various species of birds, amphibians, and mammals. They also provide food to fish. By destroying the mangroves, the beaches of Belize are also being destroyed because the mangroves break up wave energy and strengthen the soil. I saw it first hand and thought it would work well for the project. Hoover said. The ten posters chosen to be displayed were selected from 68 posters contributed by students in the class. Each student in the class was asked to pick their two

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ne of my Macanese friends and I were asked the same question more than three times when we went though a U.S. airport. How come a Chinese from Macau holds a Portuguese passport? the officers asked. Macau is a part of China and was a Portuguese colony for hundreds of years, I told them. Their uh huh replies put me at ease because my friend was once accused of holding a fake passport and was taken to a room for further questioning. I know most people have no idea where Macau is. Its a tiny island on the western side of Pearl River Delta, right next to Hong Kong. Dont worry, instead of giving a history and geography lecture here, I will give you a brief tour of my lovely hometown. Macau was the first and last European colony in China. Before it was handed over entirely to China in 1999, it operated under the Chinese policy of one country, two systems and became a special-administrative region with an independent legal system, police force and monetary system. Because of its small size and relatively low publicity at least compared to the adjacent cosmopolitan city Hong Kong some people doubt my strong connection to Macau. For me, its all about proximity on the island. Its so convenient to reach anything and anyone within minutes; people can easily live there without a car. Dont think its a primitive city, though. Macau is dubbed the Oriental Las Vegas, as its economy is largely based on tourism and gambling. Macau preserves many historical properties from the Portuguese colonial period and was officially listed as a World Heritage Site in 2005.

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n Tuesday, the sun rose over 13 makeshift monuments: a pair of boots, a rifle and a helmet for each life lost during the Nov. 5 shooting at Fort Hood. No faith justifies these murderous and craven acts, President Barack Obama said during the memorial service at the Texas army post. No just and loving God looks upon them with favor. For what he has done, we know the killer will be met with justice, in this world and the next. The quote is reminiscent of a certain patriotic theology invoked by presidents in the wake of national tragedy, a theology preached by President Bill Clinton at a Colorado high school and President George Bush in lower Manhattan. And while no direct mention of Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, the Army psychiatrist and accused shooter, was made during the service, Obamas words alluded to an increasingly prominent issue in the shootings aftermath: Hasans Muslim faith. Hasan reportedly shouted, God is great in Arabic moments before opening fire in a soldier evaluation center. In the aftermath of the shooting, those words sparked much speculation and

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accusation regarding his faith and its implications on Islam in America. For some, the excessive media spotlight on Hasans faith stirred up dust of fear and prejudice that had otherwise settled since Sept. 2001. On Fox News Sunday, Sen. Joe Lieberman (I.-Conn.) even referred to the shooting as the most destructive terrorist act to be committed on American soil since 9/11. During his psychiatric work on the base, Hasan counseled soldiers going to and from deployments in Afghanistan and Iraq. Investigators concluded that while Hasan had grown increasingly opposed to U.S. military involvement in the Middle East and his impending deployment there, little evidence for the shootings motivation points to any sort of terrorist plot. Instead, the evidence points to pressures of Hasans own mental health and

religious ideology. Arising details of Hasans personal faith in the shootings wake have once again heightened the profile of Islam in America, and, accordingly, Americans once again have an opportunity to respond. But casting light on the situation requires honesty regarding the role Hasans Islamic faith played in the shootings as well as its effects for Muslims in the U.S. Perhaps denying the role that Hasans personal faith played in this tragedy would be as wrong as assuming such convictions for all Muslims. Adequate understanding of this situation requires an honest inspection of how one mans religious beliefs became contorted enough to justify such actions. Only then can Hasans faith be clearly contrasted with the vast majority of Muslims who would never condone any such acts of violence. Assuming Hasans Islamic faith as normative would be as off base as assuming all Christians hate homosexuals because of someone like Fred Phelps. Outliers are outliers, and, in the end, Hasans faith is just that: his own. Hafner is a Great Bend junior in journalism.

INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVE

josie ho
Millions of international tourists and thousands of foreign laborers contribute to Macaus diverse population. When I returned to Macau during winter break two years ago, I was stunned and happy to see people of all nationalities on the street. Macau is moving into the global limelight. Several foreign tourists told me they enjoyed the small-town atmosphere and the cultural fusion. Despite the glow of neon lights and the flow of sinful money, Macaus cultural essence is still intact. Compared to other cities in China, Macau is still a peaceful fairyland, just like Lawrence. Its small, but everything needed is there. I didnt realize my attachment to this place until I left for America. I miss not only the people and the food, but also the feeling of being in that cultural environment. Some of my friends told me they dont want to spend the rest of their life in Macau. If given the chance, they wish to leave because of Macaus limited space for development. I disagree. Once you grow tired of the hustle and bustle in big cities, you will definitely miss the peace and quality of life in small towns. Thats why every time I go back home, I leave feeling recharged and refreshed. Come visit Macau. Im sure you would love it there. Ho is a Macau, China junior in journalism.

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I feel like vacuuming in the nude. Call me Sophia Petrillo. n n n

Why do I continue to watch romances? All they do is make me depressed about how alone I am. n n n

Attending class today will be decided with a coin toss. n n n

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jonathan shorman
This topic used to be closed to debate. Gentlemen should open doors for ladies. The end. But now this topic brings confusion and fear. So to solve this, guys, open the door for everyone. Yeah, that solution isnt very nuanced but its the best Ive got. Also, heres a few guidelines to help solve a couple awkward situations that might come up: 1. If opening the door will result in you having to hold the door open forever such as at the entrance to a busy restaurant or theater then I suggest entering through the door and holding it open behind you. 2. If youre holding the door and someone approaching it will reach the door by the time it were to naturally close if you left it, then hold the door open. Otherwise, go on inside.
Shorman is a McPherson sophomore in journalism.

richelle buser
Whats the deal with the whole opening and holding a door scenario? Some feel a man opening a door for a woman is sexist, but I think its simply polite and should apply to both genders. I see the door opening tango everyday. Sometimes a person holds a door open and you have to jog so he doesnt have to wait for you. Sometimes theres two people reaching a door at the same time, standing there trying to decide who should grab for the handle. But the only truly awkward outcome is the one where an inconsiderate person allows a door to slam in your face. How rude! When entering or leaving buildings, consider holding the door. If someone is nice enough to make such a gesture, by all means, say thank you.
Buser is a Columbia, Ill., senior in journalism.

The nice thing about being a man is that if I die alone and childless it isnt going to be that bad. Plus, I plan on having sweet-ass toys to play with to distract myself. n n n

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Jay-Z, Lil Wayne are best rappers alive

Farmville is for chumps. Champs play Mouse Hunt. n n n

Is it weird that Im 100 percent straight, and would never hook up with a guy, but I find gay porn intriguing? n n n

Damn, Friday the 13th is today. Maybe Ill just sleep the day away and pretend it never happened. n n n

Stop spitting in the water fountains. Thats nasty. n n n

Our football team better win tomorrow. I want a bowl game, even if its a crappy one. n n n

If you have to ask if something is weird, its weird. n n n

I met my future husband tonight. Im basing this solely on his hair color and his oh-socute smile. n n n

s every brand of music evolves, the hardest feat for an artist to accomplish is to stay in touch with their genres fan base while continuing to produce innovative and celebrated material. The reason legendary artists such as the Rolling Stones, U2 and Mariah Carey have been able to remain so successful in their respective genres is because of their ability to change with that genre while retaining the elements of their music that made them so popular in the first place. Hip-hop is no different in this respect, except that its considerably more challenging for a hiphop artist to remain popular for years than artists in other genres. Still generally identified with the youth of today, hip-hop is a brand of music with a remarkably short attention span. Rappers may release a gold or even platinum album one year and find themselves neglected and outcast as a novelty the next. To remain consistently respected in the rap game is an accomplishment attempted by many, fulfilled by very few. Enter Shawn and Dwayne Carter. Better known to the public as Jay-Z and Lil Wayne respectively. These two hip-hop giants have been dominating the rap game with uncontested consistency since they first got in it.

THOUGHTS FROM A HIP-HOP HEAD

ben coldham
The effect Jay-Z has had on hip-hop in the past 15 years as a genre as well as a culture as a whole is immeasurable. Since Reasonable Doubt, his debut album released in 1996, Jay-Z has kept the masses pleased, releasing album after album of dope rhymes over superior production. Weezy F. Baby, also known as Lil Wayne, has been similarly effective in the hip-hop realm, as is evident with his armies of loyal fans and the sheer amount of quality music (for the most part) that he is able to produce. What both these iconic artists have done in recent months is cement their collective statuses as the two indisputably best rappers in the game. Jay-Z released The Blueprint 3 in September and once again wowed the hip-hop nation, showcasing innovative production as well as timely and well-executed lyricism on the album. No Ceilings, Waynes new mixtape leaked and released online two weeks ago, is a strongwilled testament to Lil Waynes raw talent and knack for going

in over just the right beats. It is really Wayne getting back to shredding beats with his relentless, Did he really just say that? flow. A message to the masses, the new tape from Wayne is a clear indication from the man himself that he is still here, and is certainly here to stay. Achieving longevity in any musical career is an exceptionally difficult task; only the strong and consistent survive in the entertainment industry. Jay-Z and Lil Wayne, though, have proven to the hip-hop world they are still its rulers year after year, album after album. It is a miraculous task for these artists to consistently release quality material as they do, and, with the success of their most recent releases, it is safe to say the two have made it known that, after all these years, the esteemed title of best rapper alive still goes to Weezy and the Jigga-man. Coldham is a Chicago senior in journalism.

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For the sake of fairness, the committee will present arguments for mheacock@kansan.com both sides on Wednesday, as well The debate to change alco- as some additional recommendahol policy at KU is in its home tions from previous discussion. A large component of the stretch. recommendations came from Next Wednesday, the alcohol subcommittee, charged to inves- responses in the student survey. So tigate current alcohol policy at far, approximately 1,400 students the University and how to prevent have filled out the survey. The alcohol abuse, will submit a full survey will be available through report to Student Rights Standing December. All of the answers Committee. Emily from the surveys Williams, Chair We had a lot of good will be presentof the commitdiscussion, but at the ed at the Student tee, said it was Rights Standing important to realmost, we were ten Committee, as well. ize that the goal of students. Williams said it was the committee was important that all not to ban drinkemily Williams ing alcohol altoChairwoman ideas for combating alcohol abuse gether. Instead, should be discussed the committee was at the meeting. to combat alcohol Representation from students has abuse, such as drinking to the been a problem throughout the point of blacking out. Since September, the sub-com- semester. We had a lot of good discusmittee has analyzed the current policy in-depth. Recently, the sion, but at the most, we were committee held a vote deciding ten students, she said of the past whether to change alcohol policy alcohol meetings. Williams estimated fewer than at all. Instead, there was a 4-4 tie.

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five non-senators ever attended a chance to teach drinking etithe meetings, which made it dif- quette in professional settings. ficult to determine the student Most of us will be in a situation voice. She said the survey helped in our lives when were networkto provide more ing with a beverage feedback. in our hands, she Most of us will be Other recomsaid. I think, espein a situation when mendations came cially for the juniors were networking from discussion and seniors who are during the subfighting an uphill with a beverage in committee meetbattle in the job force our hands. ings. These recright now, maybe ommendations thats an appropriemily Williams were discussed Chairwoman ate avenue to discuss responsible drinkand given favoring. able or unfavorTwo aspects of current alcohol able votes by the subcommittee members. Favorable recommenda- policy were discussed heavily tions include increased advertising during meetings and in the survey: for alcohol resources on campus; amnesty and parental notification. increased funding to Counseling Ultimately, the committee voted to and Psychological Services; ask- keep the current amnesty policy, ing PRE 101, a college orienta- citing that providing amnesty tion class, to discuss responsible to all parties involved would drinking and how to respond to encourage alcohol abuse without alcohol-related emergencies; and consequences and providing it providing university-sponsored to no one would deter underage programs that promote respon- students from calling for help. One particular recommendation sible drinking, such as wine and cheese parties or beer gardens for regarding parental notification students 21 and older. Williams was strongly supported by all suggested this recommendation as committee membersto let

students decide whether their Provost for Student Success, said parents would be notified at all the recommendations were still for alcohol policy violations. a starting point for the whole Currently, a students parents are community. I think that the work this contacted after the second alcohol group has done has violation. Chris provided a broad set K a u f m a n , I think that the work of recommendations vice chair and this group has done that could be used graduate student, suggested that has provided a broad by multiple groups, Roney said. the parental set of reccomendaWhether to notification tions that could be change the current option be used ... student housing presented to policy and Code of students at marlesa roney Student Rights and orientation, Vice Provost Responsibilities will with parents in a also be addressed at different room. Theyd say, Students, this is Wednesdays meeting. For those who havent your choice. If you want your parents to be notified on certain completed the survey or would violations, you can, Kaufman like to offer further personal said. And then to the parents, recommendations to the subtheyd say, Your kids are making committee, send an e-mail to this decision. Its their decision. rightssubcomm@ku.edu. Theyre in college and theyre adults. After that, its the parents Follow megan Heacock at decision whether they want to twitter.com/meheacock. have a family dispute at home. While most of the committees Edited by Megan Morriss focus has been within the University, Marlesa Roney, Vice

Hurricane Ida soaks the southeast and gulf

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associated Press NORFOLK, Va. A drenching, wind-driven rain lashed much of the Atlantic seaboard Thursday, flooding streets, closing schools, roads and bridges and causing at least five deaths. The torrential rains and winds gusting more than 30 mph were the work of late-season Tropical Storm Ida, which quickly weakened once it made landfall on the U.S. Gulf Coast on Tuesday but still soaked a swath of the Southeast. Virginia Gov. Timothy Kaine declared a state of emergency and officials urged people in some areas to stay home. Rain and resulting floods were predicted to continue at least through Friday, especially along the states southeastern coast and particularly in Norfolk, a coastal city of a quarter-million people. Officials in this city on Chesapeake Bay were watching the incoming tide closely, as winds pushed water inland and threatened to cause more flooding late Thursday or early Friday. Heeding Kaines advice, many residents weathered the storm at home. Many roads were inches or feet under water. Its miserable but no life or limb in danger, said Bob Batcher, a spokesman for Norfolks emergency services. Some hardy residents ventured out in the stinging rain, leaning into gusting winds as they walked. The few restaurants that were open were empty or, like Granby Street Pizza, busy with takeout. We do very well in the rain. We do a lot of deliveries, said owner Peter Freda as hot pies were stacked on the counter for delivery. A few blocks down abandoned Granby Street, normally a busy stretch of bars and restaurants, Glenn Goodman, 48, found a sports bar that appeared to be open, only to have a server lock up as he reached for the door. If you know what roads to take, its not that bad. You just dont try to drive through big puddles, he said. Three motorists died in

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A motorist tries to repair his car flooded along a roadway in the Ocean View area of Norfolk as the area was pounded by the remnants of Tropical Storm Ida on Thursday. weather-related crashes in central and eastern Virginia, said Corrine Geller, state police spokeswoman. In New York City, a 36-yearold man surfing at a beach died after getting caught in pounding surf churned up by the storm. In North Carolina, an elderly man standing in his yard was killed when a pine tree was snapped off by strong winds and fell on him, the fire department said. Some motorists in Virginia were rescued from their cars after getting stuck in high water. Flooding closed several area streets, bridges and a major tunnel as winds worsened high tides that were already 6 to 7 feet above normal in the state. Meanwhile, Coast Guard officials suspended a search for three commercial fishermen whose boat sank in churning seas 20 miles off the coast of New Jersey. A spokeswoman says there are no plans to resume searching Friday morning, when conditions are expected to be even worse. Officials were bracing for tidal flooding along the shore. In North Carolina, thousands lost power for a time during the deluge, flood warnings were posted from the mountains to the coast, and some roads closed.

in recognition of america recycles Day, KU environs and students for Bar recycling will volunteer with Cans for Community to collect recyclable materials before, during and after saturdays football game against nebraska. With saturdays effort, we are hoping to collect a record number of cans, said ryan Callihan, lenexa senior and president of KU environs. more volunteers leads to more aluminum cans, which leads to more money to donate to the community. Volunteers can work any time from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. that day. Those interested can visit the Cans for Community tent on the east of memorial stadium saturday or they could e-mail environs@ ku.edu with their name, contact information and an idea of when they could volunteer.
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PesHaWar, Pakistan a powerful bomb targeted the offices of Pakistans main spy agency in the northwestern city of Peshawar on Friday, tearing down much of the building and causing several casualties, witnesses said. The blast struck at the heart of the agency overseeing much of the anti-terror campaign in the border regions with afghanistan. it was the latest in a string of attacks on security forces, civilian and Western targets since the government launched an offensive in mid-october against the Talibans main stronghold in the border region of south Waziristan.
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For Collins, example and points are a way to lead

mvosburgh@kansan.com xhibition games are over and the Kansas mens basketball season finally starts tonight. Consider all the exciting things that a fan of the team has to look forward to this year. After being ranked pre-season No. 1 by the Associated Press and USA TODAY coaches polls, a national championship is on the minds of a lot of people. Senior guard Sherron Collins will have the opportunity to again lead the Jayhawks, but in a different way. With the influx of freshman talent, he may still lead with points, but more than anything, he must now lead by example. More than anything this year, Im looking forward to watching Collins, or the General, because watching him run a team on the court is like watching a general command his troops during battle. With the freshmen additions of guard Xavier Henry, forward Thomas Robinson and guard Elijah Johnson, Collins scoring could decrease slightly from last year, which is good because what made the 2008 championship team so incredible was that it did not have one major scorerno one scored something like 20 or 30 points per game. Instead, five or six players would score in double digits. Even if the game plan of the opposing team is to stop Collins there are still other players like Tyshawn Taylor, Cole Aldrich and Henry, to pick up the slack. That being said, Collins will still probably be the leading scorer most games.. This is, after all, his team. Thats why he is the General. On the floor, he is a leader. He is working hard every play and setting examples for the younger players. In close games, those players will be looking to get the experienced veteran the ball to score. If Collins can manage to keep up his habit of scoring, this year could be special for him, too. He currently has 1,330 points, which is No. 25 in Kansas career history. Last year, he averaged 18.9 points. If he manages to average 15.8 points per game this year, he will finish as one of the top five career scorers. Just to put things in perspective, Collins would have to average 52.3 points per game this year to pass KU alum and current assistant coach, Danny Manning, and become the all-time leader in career points at the University. Besides watching Collins, it will be exciting to see the role that the Kansas freshmen play on the team this year. Will forward Xavier Henry live up to the hype that surrounded him when he was recruited? Besides the freshmen, how many of these Jayhawks will be playing in the NBA some day, and how many will have their numbers will be hung in the rafters of Allen Fieldhouse? These questions directly depend on Collins performance. This is his team. It is up to him to set an example for the freshmen this year, to continue to be the general of this team. So as you are watching Kansas play this year just stop and take a second to appreciate what you are seeing, because it is likely Collins will have his number honored and you will be able to say you saw him play. Edited by Jacob Muselmann

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Senior receiver Kerry Meier cuts past a tackler last Saturday against Kansas State. Kansas seniors will attempt to finish strong in their last home game Saturday after losing the last four games.

Making good on Senior Day

By JAySON JENKS
jjenks@kansan.com Somewhere in Kansas football facility near Memorial Stadium on a nondescript white board theres a quote written by linebackers coach Bill Miller. Sometimes it takes hundreds of words to summarize the ups and downs of a football season. Other times, a simple sentence seems to do the job. He wrote, Nothing is sadder than what could have been. Millers quote strikes the heart of Kansas football, offering a perfect description of a rather surprising and admittedly disappointing season to this point. The Jayhawks entered this year with hopes of winning the Big 12 North. And with a talented corps of returning senior starters that goal certainly seemed obtainable. Instead, Kansas players enter Senior Day against Nebraska tomorrow with a four-game losing streak clinging to their backs. But Saturday also marks the final time Kansas highly productive and highly successful senior class will suit up inside Memorial Stadium. We felt like this was one of our more talented teams weve had overall, senior linebacker Angus Quigley said. Its the most speed weve had on defense. We felt like our offense was potent. That was our goal all season. Thats what we felt like we were capable of doing. Things just dont always work out like you want them to. Weve had some rough stretches, and know what to say. Kansas seniors joined the team were still in one. Before the season, the general at a time when the football proconsensus was that the game against gram was still mostly considered an afterthought in Nebraska would the conferences big likely decide the If it was a fairy tale, picture. winner of the Big The Jayhawks 12 North. we would have won missed a bowl game For Nebraska, all four of those last with a 6-6 record in the game still games. 2006 what was then carries plenty the first or second of weight in Darrell Stuckey season for Kansas that category. Senior safety seniors. For Kansas, the But then the 2007 game is simply season rolled around another crack at and many of the curstopping the bleeding. Its tough because nobody rent seniors played a significant wants to go out their senior year role in lifting the program to its losing four in a row, Quigley first BCS bowl game. Two years later, the names of said. Losing the first one was bad. But four? We dont even those seniors now fill the schools record books. Weve had so much success here, senior safety Darrell Stuckey said. Weve literally almost broken every KU record in our era. We cant sit here and think this is a fairy tale or a fantasy. If it was a fairy tale, we would have won all four of those last games. Now, rather than zeroing in on the North title this Saturday, Kansas attention will instead be on earning one more victory in order to become eligible for a bowl game. It certainly has been a drastic transformation. Kansas won its first five games, and the offense piled up big

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Kansas readies to face Hofstra, test skills and live up to top ranking
By COREy THIBODEAUX
cthibodeaux@kansan.com The Jayhawks look to win their 37 consecutive home opener tonight when they play host to Hofstra at 7 p.m. In its first game of meaningful play, Kansas will try to improve off its 27-8 team from a year ago and prove its No. 1 ranking is not a fluke. I think those two exhibition games kind of got us a little bit more prepared for Hofstra and were looking forward to it, junior guard Tyrel Reed said. Kansas comes off a two-game exhibition stint where it out-scored its opponents with a 48.5 scoring margin of victory. Hofstra went 21-11 last year, but did not play any exhibition games to prepare for this season. The Pride has never played the Jayhawks nor has it ever played against a top ranked opponent. Kansas coach Bill Self said Hofstras Charles Jenkins, Colonial Not to take anything away from the Athletics Association Preseason last two teams we played, but they Co-Player of the Year, will give were warm-up games for us and them a good test with his versatility the real show starts Friday. Starting the season against an and strength. Overall, Hofstra had a lot of turnover from last years experienced Hofstra team tonight team, but they have experience, and Memphis on Tuesday will help returning five letter winners and the Jayhawks quickly gauge their talent, senior guard two starters. Sherron Collins said. They have a "The next couple The next couple ton of newcomgames coming up are games coming up are ers, Self said. But going to be people they do return going to be people who test us, Collins five players who who test us." said. We have to find played an awful out where were at and lot of minutes. Sherron collinS The players Senior guard find our identity. The preseason did think the prehowever expose a lot season was a good of strengths as well. way to get into the flow of the season. Markieff Morris Three freshmen Xavier Henry, said he does not know much about Thomas Robinson and Elijah his opponent yet, but the team is Johnson proved themselves good enough to beat any oppo- worthy to be part of the rotation, taking the slack off of Collins and nent. I feel like if we play like weve junior center Cole Aldrich. been playing, he said. Then I think we can do good against anybody. SEE basketball ON pAgE 5B

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Freshman forward Thomas Robinson takes off for a dunk Tuesday night against Pittsburg State. Jayhawks will take on the Hofstra Pride for the first time at 7 tonight at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Predictions ruin seasons thrill

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ill the Jayhawks win the national championship this season? Where is LeBron going to sign in 2010? How high will Sam Bradford be drafted? These questions dont have answers yet, but we keep asking, seemingly everyday. We know the exact time and location where the results will be revealed, yet we keep trying to solve the mystery for ourselves. Sports are unscripted and enigmatic. The thrill is the not knowing; the satisfaction (or disappointment) is the final outcome. The amount of exposure and energy exerted on predictions could go to better use. For our own sake and sanity, let us enjoy the games as they happen and not get caught up in the constant fortune-teller mentality. Predictions are meant to be fun, but they are getting out of hand.

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PHILADELPHIA Ray Emery made 22 saves in his first start against his former team, and Danny Briere scored two goals to help the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Ottawa Senators 5-1 on Thursday night for their fifth-straight victory. Blair Betts, James Van Riemsdyk and Darroll Powe also scored for the Flyers. Jeff Carter, Kimmo Timonen, and Chris Pronger each added two assists. Mike Fisher scored for Ottawa. The Senators have lost two straight and four of their last six games. Emery was with Ottawa for five seasons (three as a regular), but was cut loose after the 2007-08 season, the year after he led the Senators to the Stanley Cup finals. He played in Russia last season. Ottawas Pascal Leclaire also stopped 22 shots. Betts scored his first goal to put Philadelphia ahead on a power play at 9:34 of the second period.
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Look at a league like the NFL right now. Every week, panelists are considering Super Bowl match-ups and who has the best chance to go undefeated. First off, no one is going undefeated because no one has a team remotely like the 1972 Dolphins or the 2007 Patriots. Secondly, it would be nice to get through at least 12 games of the season before we crown paper champions. Who knows what will happen to the Saints, Vikings or Colts at that time. Remember when the Giants were the best team? That was around week three, and now they

could miss the playoffs. Time is wasted overanalyzing a 5-0 start. And maybe the media are at fault here. LeBron James recently told the media he is done talking about the 2010 free agency period and speculation of what team he may or may not sign with. Good for him. We still have more than 70 games to go this season. Just focus on the next game, please. Again, making predictions is fine, just not to the degree it has evolved into. Literally, right after college kids get drafted, they look at the next class and rank them. There are so many variables that I guarantee no one can ever be even remotely accurate. Sporting events are unique in this situation. There arent nearly as many people openly predicting outcomes of cinematic content, for example. Ive never seen movie critics guess at the ending

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CHICAGO Patrick Sharp scored in the third shootout round Wednesday night, lifting the Chicago Blackhawks to a 3-2 victory over the Colorado Avalanche the third straight game between the teams decided in a tiebreaker. It was the first time the teams didnt need to go to extended shootouts. Chicago won in nine rounds on Oct. 10, and Colorado won in eight last Friday. Craig Anderson, a Chicago-

area native who played three seasons for the Blackhawks, made 37 saves in regulation and overtime and turned aside Patrick Kanes shootout attempt. But he was beaten by Jonathan Toews in the first shootout round and then couldnt stop Sharps backhander over his glove. Huet made 25 saves for the Blackhawks, who have won five consecutive home games. Chicago outshot Colorado 19-3 in the third period and overtime.
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Defense slows the spread

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jjenks@kansan.com By the fourth quarter last Saturday in Manhattan, the curtain revealing the games tone had been pulled back. Kansas simply struggled to effectively run the ball. Kansas State revolved almost solely on a wide variety of run plays. So when Kansas States offense took to the field holding a 17-10 lead with 5:20 left in the game, there was certainly no secret as to the type of plays circulating around the offensive huddle: The Wildcats were going to run the ball. Kansas State did just that, methodically working the clock down to zero thanks to a successful ground attack. In last weekends game, Kansas rushed for 60 yards on 23 carries. Kansas State, meanwhile, rushed for 266 yards on 43 carries. Two years ago heck, last year even the thought of a team grinding out 43 carries seemed delusional. Not in the offensivehappy Big 12 where high-scoring shootouts and potent aerial attacks developed into the conferences norm. Its changing, cornerback coach JeNey Jackson said. I think people are seeing that you cant really throw it that many times because it puts the defense on the field that much more. I never saw it coming. Yet coach Mark Mangino said the tides started subtly changing last year. This season the once wild, wild Big 12 has generally been tame. Teams are averaging 40 fewer yards per game than last year. Defensive struggles are becoming more common. So what does it all mean for the spread the offense of the 2000s that rocked the college football landscape less than five years ago? This is just an observation, Mangino said. I cant tell you I have any facts behind it. But more and more teams in our conference are slowly but surely fading out of the spread offense. Other signs of slowing the spread persist in the Big 12. Iowa State defeated Nebraska 9-7 earlier this season. Nebraska knocked off Oklahoma 10-3 last Saturday in a defensive-centered game. Last season, Oklahoma and Texas combined for 80 points in the Red River Rivalry. This season the two schools totaled 29 points. A question, then, arises: Are defenses that much better or are offenses simply struggling more than in the past? In 07 and 08, our conference was just running wild, Jackson said. This year I think the defenses have finally caught up to it. But the root of the matter is White Sox roster and hit .200 in 20 games, playing first and third base. In 72 games with Triple-A Charlotte in 2009, he hit .241 with 11 home runs and 49 RBIs. more complicated than that. Personnel and injury problems have plagued many teams in the conference this season. Oklahoma, who scored just three points against Nebraska, has played much of the season without quarterback Sam Bradford and tight end Jermaine Gresham. Nebraska has simply struggled to replace former quarterback Joe Ganz. And then theres the idea that coaches are simply changing their philosophies. Not too long ago the best teams in the country relied on persistent ground attacks to move the ball. Maybe, as Mangino noted, more coaches are returning to those principles. I think it goes back to the old adage that coaches want to run the ball, control the clock and play great defense, Mangino said. What did Woody Hayes say? When you throw the ball, a lot of bad things can happen. The words of Hayes, the legendary former Ohio State coach, certainly still linger today. Kansas has struggled to take care of the ball its last four games all losses. But many of those turnovers have been forced, meaning defensive players made a play to trigger the turnover. True, personnel problems and injuries have slowed offenses. But By turning to a version of the no-huddle in the second half, Baltimore and Pittsburgh have each gashed the Broncos for big plays and turned close games into runaways. The approach also has provided a blueprint on how to solve one of the top defenses in the league. The Broncos (6-2) are expecting to see plenty no-huddle situations Sunday at Washington.
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Teams in the Big 12 are toning down wild offensive tactics. Last weekend the Wildcats mostly ran the ball, leaving Kansas behind 17-10. Even Kansas has benefited from a more active pass rush compared with last seasons oft-stale defensive line. There have been times we have broken down in the secondary, Jackson said, but they got there to make the sack so everyone doesnt see that break down. Yet college football never stands still. New schemes and approaches are always in the works. The spread is slowed for now, but that opens another window that defenses must focus on. Now, shoot, you have to go and tackle those 230-pound running backs, Jackson said. It just puts your guys in a little different positions. Its a point Mangino made sure to emphasize. He even went as far as to suggest that the wishbone and option offenses of the 70s and 80s could be surfacing again in the near future. Seriously. Its like old clothes, Mangino said. Hold on to them. Theyll come back in style. Follow Jayson Jenks at twitter.com/JaysonJenks. Edited by Betsy Cutcliff

defenses are also more adept at stopping the spread. Football is an ever-changing deal, offensive coordinator Ed Warriner said. You have to stay one step ahead. Whatever becomes the most popular thing, thats what people work to stop. Then something else will pop up. Its just a competitive business with smart people on both sides of the ball. The best defensive teams in the conference Oklahoma, Texas and Nebraska all share a noticeable trait: Each school has a big and persistent defensive line that often disrupts the rhythm of spread offenses.

Royals sign switch-hitting infielder from White Sox

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. The Kansas City Royals have agreed to terms with infielder Wilson Betemit, a 28-year-old infielder who spent last season in the Chicago White Sox organization. The Royals signed the switchhitting Betemit to a minor league contract. He opened last season on the

Team travels for competition

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sanderson@kansan.com This weekend the cross country team will travel to Springfield, Mo, for the Midwest Regional Championships. Saturday both the mens and the womens team will be competing to extend their season to nationals. The top two teams in the mens and the womens regionals will move on in the competition. The top four runners that arent attached to a national team will also compete in nationals. Its about going out there and trying to have the best race possible, everyone running the best race they can, said sophomore Rebeka Stowe. At this point its almost kind of out of our hands on whether or not we are going to make it to nationals. The womens team had a strong showing last week at the Big 12 Competition, with some runners, like Stowe, having break-out type races. I think last week was more just, for me personally, believing in the training we were doing. Stowe said. If the women all run to their full potential and with confidence, they could have a chance at continuing on to nationals. The team is hoping to place in fourth or fifth place in regionals. I think if we are fourth or better its because we really put everything together on the right day, which is difficult to do. Assistant Coach Michael Whittlesey. But there is no question the potential is there for this team. The mens team will have more to overcome. With the team kind of younger, like we are. Im not sure how

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Alison Knoll finishes strong at the Bob Timmons Invitational meet at Rim Rock Farm on Saturday Morning. As a team, KU took first place. much were ready, junior Nick Caprario said. The mens team is determined. Our expectation for the mens team is beating schools that we know we are better or at least ones know we are capable of beating on a good day, Whittlesey said. The season is not over yet for the mens team. We can never count ourselves out and I think a lot can happen in cross country, Capriario said. You never know what theyre going to do on a given day. You never know how well we can do on a given day. Edited by Megan Morriss

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Kadeem Green of Charlotte, N.C., and 6-foot-5 guard Ricky Kreklow, a senior at Columbia Rock Bridge. Kreklow is the son of Missouri volleyball coach Wayne Kreklow. Missouri has one additional basketball scholarship available for the 2010-11 season.

Rams end practice with prayer for veterans

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ST. LOUIS Paying homage on Veterans Day, St. Louis Rams players and coaches kneeled in silence at the end of practice Wednesday. Coach Steve Spagnuolo

opened his post-practice remarks with an explanation, saying it was the teams way of thanking veterans past and present for service to their country. He noted it was a beautiful day, and a good day to remember. Safety Oshiomoghe Atogwe led the prayer. The gesture hit home for defensive end Leonard Little, whose older brother Lamont Hughes is an engineer stationed in Iraq. Quarterback Marc Bulger participated recently in USO renovation at Lambert Airport, saying he did it for people he admired and appreciated.
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Kansas dropped four of five games toward the end of last year, falling to a 6-5 record before the season finale against No. 13 Missouri. Coach Mark Manginos teams have always prided themselves on their resiliency and their ability to remain levelheaded regardless of the situation during the season. The Jayhawks will have to do so again in their final three games this year. We prepare our kids for those types of things so that they are emotionally prepared to deal with both adversity and success, Mangino said. Both can be difficult. And we have faced both during our tenure here. Follow Jayson Jenks at twitter.com/JaysonJenks. Edited by Jacob Muselmann

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Quigleys sentiment bounced numbers. But Kansas dropped a surprising game at Colorado on around all corners at Kansas Oct. 17 before squandering two weekly media gathering, leaving a solid defensive efforts against Big generally accepted impression: The Jayhawks have been dis12 South tops dogs Oklahoma appointed with their and Texas Tech. season and with Then came But going down to losses to Colorado, the big surprise. your in-state rival Oklahoma and Texas Kansas travthat's right up the Tech. But the loss to eled to Kansas roadthat really Kansas State stung State with the deeper than the othgoal of flipping hurt. ers. this seasons Any time that script Saturday. angus Quigley you lose more than Instead, the senior linebacker just a couple games Jayhawks stumand then you lose bled in a 17-10 to a rival you know you should loss against their in-state rivals. It really hit us last week, have won, Stuckey said, the gate Quigley said. We lost a couple doesnt look any shorter to get on the road and those were tough. over You start to realize youre But going down to your in-state finding more ways to lose than rival thats right up the road that you are to win. And it hurts. Yet the Jayhawks have been really hurt. We pride ourselves on down this road before. at least beating our rivals.

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Self said if he were to grade his Collins said it was a breath of fresh air to see their performance, freshmen on defense, he would but when the big games are on give them a C, He said Henry and Johnson have the line, look for the potential to be him or Aldrich Although we played lock down defenders to have the ball. good against Pittsand for Robinson to It was more of a freedom burg State, I think we be a disrupter in the thing in the first have been exposed a post. Another area of two games, he little bit ... " concern for Self s said. Coach gave team is the guardeverybody the Bill self ing of the ball, he same amount of Kansas coach said. The preseason freedom. I think competition was me and Cole will have the ball in our hands a little nowhere near the level the next bit more as these games come in. couple of weeks will be. The exhibitions are fine and certainly should show you from different competition what some weaknesses are, he said. Although we played good against Pittsburg State I think we have been exposed a little bit and certainly against Fort Hays we were exposed. The competition is definitely going to be elevated a tremendous amount. Follow Corey Thibodeaux at twitter.com/c_thibodeaux. Edited by Megan Morriss

Ohio State wins 2K Sports Classic against James Madison

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associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio Evan Turner followed up his tripledouble with 24 points and 17 rebounds and No. 16 Ohio State recovered from a listless spell to beat James Madison 72-44 on Thursday night in the 2K Sports Classic. David Lighty added 14 points and William Buford had 12 for the Buckeyes (2-0), who advance to meet sixth-ranked defending national champion North Carolina in the semifinals next Thursday night in Madison Square Garden. Turner had the programs second recorded triple-double in Monday nights opener, going for 14 points, 17 rebounds and 10 assists in a 100-60 win over Alcorn State. He finished with four assists and two steals Thursday night. Pierre Curtis had nine points for James Madison (1-0), which was 21-15 last season. Turner received a standing ovation from a crowd of 11,356 when he left the game with just over 5 minutes remaining. Dallas Lauderdale, who had

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Jayhawks face ranked foes, push for NCAA tournament

zgetz@kansan.com With just five games left in the season, there is a sense of urgency with the Kansas volleyball team in reaching one of its highest goals: making the NCAA Volleyball Tournament. In 2005 Kansas made the tournament with a 15-15 (7-13) record with only one victory against a ranked opponent. Kansas could post a similar record this season with a victory against Texas Tech, and one or two victories against upcoming ranked teams. It wont be an easy task for Kansas since four of its five final matches are against ranked opponents. The first match of the final gauntlet takes place 11 a.m. Saturday at the Horejsi Family Athletic Center when Kansas faces Baylor.

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ohio State's evan turner dunks the ball against James Madison during the first half of an NCAA basketball game at Ohio State University in Columbus, on Thursday. missed the exhibition game and the season opener with a broken bone in his hand, also received a nice ovation when he entered the game at the 14:50 mark of the first half. Ohio States starting center last season played 13 minutes and had two points and four rebounds.

This is a game we really need, and we need to go out and give Baylor our all, sophomore setter Nicole Tate said. Kansas road ahead is going to be hard, but Kansas is going to work hard and hopefully get some good scouts on the teams, sophomore outside hitter Allison Mayfield. We got to pull out a couple more games somewhere, Mayfield

said. Baylor is one we have a shot in, so we have to come out ready for practice for the rest of the week. Baylor is coming in with a 21-6 (10-6) record and is currently fourth in the Big 12 Conference. Kansas is 14-11 (6-9) but is coming off a major victory Wednesday as Kansas swept Kansas State for the season. Coach Ray Bechard said he hopes Kansas uses the victory over Kansas State for momentum for Baylor and Kansas future matches. In the first match of the season, Baylor swept Kansas 3-0. Kansas had 20 errors for the match, and not a single player hit over .300, but Kansas was without one of its highest offensive producers, junior outside hitter Karina Garlington. Follow Zach Getz at twitter.com/zgetz. Edited by Abbey Strusz

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Song-Hee Kim takes two-stroke lead at Lorena ochoa invitational

By STEPHEN WADE
associated Press GUADALAJARA, Mexico Song-Hee Kim shot a 7-under 65 on Thursday in the Lorena Ochoa Invitational to take a twostroke lead over Jiyai Shin, Paula Creamer and Mariajo Uribe and six-shot advantage over the top-ranked Ochoa. Kim had six birdies on the first 10 holes at Guadalajara Country Club and also birdied the last to top the 36-player field. Winless in three seasons on the LPGA Tour, shes trying to become the ninth South Korean to win this year. Shin, a three-time winner this season and the money leader, has already won the rookie of the year award and leads Ochoa in the player of the year race. Ochoa shot a 71, making three birdies and two bogeys on her home course. I have no excuses, Ochoa said. I played good today. I wasnt nervous. I controlled my game, but I couldnt get used to the green speeds. Hopefully, I wont make the same mistakes tomorrow. Catriona Matthew and Eun-Hee Ji opened with 68s, Cristie Kerr, Brittany Lincicome and Brittany Lang had 69s, and Michelle Wie, Katherine Hull and M.J. Hur shot 70s. Ai Miyazato, second on the money list, had a 71, and defending champion Angela Stanford finished with a 73. Kim has 10 top-10s this season, including a fifth-place finish two weeks ago in South Korea at the Hana Bank KOLON Championship. One of 47 South Koreans on the tour, Kim said she believes shes close to winning. I have had a lot of chances this year, Kim said. I think I didnt have luck and that is why I lost the wins. If I play well this week, I think I can win. She savored her 12-foot birdie putt on the 18th hole. That one I was thinking if I make this I can get more confident, she said. That was really important to me. With two tournaments remaining, Shin leads Ochoa by four points in the player of the year race. The season ends next week at the LPGA Tour Championship in Houston. If Shin wins this week she will wrap up the player of the year award if Ochoa fails to finish at least seventh. Nancy Lopez is the only player to win both the rookie and player of the year awards in the same season, accomplishing the feat in 1978.

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Team hopes for tournament trophy

per game and 3.7 assists per game as a freshman. Its going to get us ready for the Big 12, senior guard Sade Morris said. The first game sets the stage for the rest of the seaby Max RothMan son. This year, something separates mrothman@kansan.com the past from the present all of If you took a microscope and the pieces are there. The best teams Ive ever had analyzed senior guard Danielle McCrays mind, inside you would had three or four or five players find the vibrant dreams of making in double figures, coach Bonnie Henrickson said. the NCAA Tournament. Freshman point guard Angel This is something weve been working toward since our fresh- Goodrich can step up as a leader in her first year as she quarterman year, McCray said. This years team may be the backs the team with savvy passes. most highly anticipated in Kansas Her teammates have said she is womens basketball history. And it always envisioning her next move before it happens. She possesses all starts Sunday. the court vision one 20th-ranked This is something might expect in a Kansas will host more experienced Oral Roberts (13weve been working player. 17, 6-12 last year) toward since our S ophomore 2 p.m Sunday at freshman year. forward Aishah Allen Fieldhouse Sutherland is the for the regular DANIELLE MCCRAy wildcard of the season opener. Senior guard bunch. Will she be The Golden a consistent doubleEagles return double mainstay or a senior guard/ forward Janae Voelker, who playmaker that waltzes into games nearly averaged a double-double from time to time? Sutherland has last season with 16.5 points per the ability to terrorize defenders game and 9.4 rebounds per game. with her size and speed. She has Sophomore guard Georgia Jones much to prove in her first year as also returns after a lightning-quick a starter, but has all the tools to start to her college basketball deliver as a low post machine. Junior center Krysten Boogaard career, after averaging 12.4 points

WoMens BasketBall

Jayhawks approach first game with high hopes for seasons end

functions as an essential cog for talent that edges a team from averher size and undeniable skill. Many age to outstanding. A deep and talented bench teams throw tall centers out there because of size only, regardless led by co-captain junior forward of whether these kids can actu- Nicollette Smith will enable the ally produce. Boogaards skill set is studs of the starting five to catch rare because she is 6 feet 5 inches a breather and allow the team still not to miss a tall and also posbeat. Freshman guard sesses cushion If we can mold Monica Engelman, soft touch and everybody together transfer junior guard the ability to play all over the floor its going to make our Rhea Codio and freshman forward in different siturun a lot easier. ations. Annette Davis have Morris opernot yet made their SADE MORRIS ates as the defenSenior guard stamp on the team, sive specialist of but hold potential to the group. Yet she steal valuable minis also a multiutes. faceted rarity, as she can pipe it This Sunday, all of the parts will with the best guards in the nation. work together in an attempt to Many defensive gurus can lock kick off the year the way a nationdown a scorer but cannot produce ally-ranked team should. on the other end. Morris is the If we can mold everybody second leading scorer on Kansas together and get everybody on the and is also capable of shutting same page, its going to make our down an opponents top offensive run a lot easier, Morris said. option. If the diverse pieces can work But McCray could make this together and sculpt a unified team, year a truly special one. She is the the possibilities are limitless. superstar that can do it all. She Were not going to be perfect grabs the tough rebound. She nails every day, but we should be in the three pointer to put the lead pursuit of perfection every day, out of reach. She hits the buzzer- Henrickson said. beater before the clock ticks to zero. She is widely regarded as one Follow Max Rothman at of the best players in the nation www.twitter.com/maxrothman. Ryan Waggoner/KANSAN after averaging 21.6 points per Freshman guard Monica Engelman pulls up for a shot during an exhibition game against game and 7.7 rebounds per game Edited by Abbey Strusz Emporia State last week. The Jayhawks will open their regular season Sunday, facing off against as a junior. McCray is the supreme Oral Roberts at 2 p.m. at Allen Fieldhouse.

The Oral Roberts Golden Eagles will fly into Allen Fieldhouse fresh off of a 104-57 trouncing of Southeastern Oklahoma. In that game six separate players scored double figures. If the Jayhawks hope to start the season off on a winning note, they need to contain all of those scoring threats. Kansas also can not allow Oral Roberts to attempt the

key to the gaMe: DeFense

same number of open threes, 24 attempts, that it allowed the Emporia State Hornets last Sunday. Against Southeastern, Oral Roberts knocked down 43 percent of their three-point attempts. Without an improved perimeter defense, that could spell trouble for the Jayhawks.

Kansas does not have much tape on most of Oral Roberts

What to Watch FoR: oRU UnDeRclassMen

players going in to the game this Sunday because 11 of the Golden Eagles 14 players are underclassmen. Although Kansas can prepare based on the knowledge of the systems Oral Roberts coach Jerry Finkbeiner has employed throughout his thirteen year tenure, it is difficult to get a feel for what the team is truly capable of this season.

Senior guard Danielle McCray will likely be matched up against Oral Roberts senior Janae Voelker, a Summit League McCray First-Team selection last year, for at least part of the

keep an eye on: Danielle MccRay

game Sunday. Voelker plays a role for the Golden Eagles that has many similarities to the one McCray fills for the Jayhawks. Theyre both roughly the same size, they play the same position and they will both be asked to lead their respective teams. Not to forget that both players can score and rebound with apparent ease. Expect McCray to start the season with a strong performance as she and her teammates look to set a

winning tone for the season.

Its my last season; I want it bad.

QUote oF the Day:

Senior guard Sade Morris on achieving her goals

Morris
in her last season

Andrew Taylor

one tiger at a time.

Oakland game brings back memories for quarterback

KANSAS CITy, Mo. Preparing for Oakland this week has triggered memories for Kansas City quarterback Matt Cassel that are both sad and uplifting. Last season, when he was with New England and the Patriots were getting ready to travel for a game against the Raiders, Greg Cassel died. Matt lost his father on the Tuesday before the Sunday game. He left the team for two days to be with his family and help make funeral arrangements. Then he had a long and emotional talk with coach Bill Belichick and his offensive coordinator, and decided to go ahead and play. It was a tough game, Cassel

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said Thursday. Its a tough go any time you lose your father. Determined to honor his father with a good performance, Cassel set his emotions aside and threw a career-best four touchdown passes to lead the Patriots to victory. It was a great way to honor him by getting a victory up there, Cassel said. The team rallied around me. It was a special day in my career, no doubt about that. One thing he will never forget is the way his teammates gave their support. I think it was pretty special because of the whole team and how they reacted, and even after the game there was a lot that was said. Theres always those memories there. Theyre not all good memories. It will probably be a little bit emotional.

Anthony Kim wins Kiwi Challenge in playoff

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HAWKES BAy, New Zealand Anthony Kim has won the Kiwi Challenge despite making a bogey in a playoff, beating Sean OHair to win the $1 million check. Kim shot a 5-under 66 on Thursday and was leading over the back nine until OHair made a birdie on the 18th hole for a 3-under 69 to force a playoff in the 36-hole exhibition for players under 30. OHair found trouble left of the 650-yard 15th hole making double bogey, allowing Kim to win by taking four shots to reach the green and two-putting for a bogey.
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