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Lawsuit filed in former athletic directors accidental death

BY ALEESE KOPF
akopf@kansan.com The widow of a former KU athletics director says the recent lawsuit filed against the City of Lawrence and Black Hills Energy is meant to hold responsible parties accountable and prevent further injuries or deaths from faulty roadways. Margaret Frederick, wife of the late Bob Frederick, who served as a professor and athletic director, filed the lawsuit in Douglas County District Court Wednesday. The suit claims the city and the utility company were negligent in not properly repairing the damaged pavement that caused Bob Fredericks Frederick cycling accident. On June 12, 2009, Bob and another cyclist were riding near the intersection of Sixth and Kasold streets when his bike hit a hole in the pavement. The uneven pavement was a result of construction on a gas line that Black Hills had recently finished. Frederick later died from severe head trauma at KU Medical Center. The lawsuit, which asks for at least $75,000 in damages, claims it was Black Hills duty to fully repair the damage and warn bicyclists of holes, just as it was the citys duty to inspect the work of companies that work on city roadways. The pothole was repaired the day after the accident. Margaret Frederick said she filed the suit to help protect other cyclists in Lawrence. After a lot of thought and investigation, our family determined that this was an avoidable tragedy that could have been prevented, she said in a prepared statement. To prevent another family from having to experience what weve endured, and to improve safety for bicyclists and drivers in Lawrence, we want to make sure that the entities responsible for creating that hazard are held accountable. A representative of Black Hills Energy said they were deeply saddened when they heard of Mr. Fredericks death, but would not comment on pending litigation. The suit states that the defendants negligence deprived the Frederick family of Bob Fredericks companionship and the defendants are required to fund medical treatment and funeral expenses. It also alleges that negligence caused Frederick to suffer great physical, mental and emotional pain, anguish and fear between the time of the accident and his death. Lynn Johnson, one of the attorneys representing the Frederick family, said Black Hills should be held accountable for the hole. Johnson also reiterated the familys intentions with the suit. The family is pursuing this because its an accident that should have been prevented and they want to make sure it doesnt happen to anybody else, Johnson said. Edited by Taylor Bern

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Watching what you wheat

zgetz@kansan.com Mandi Chervitz, a senior from St. Louis, didnt know she was gluten intolerant until her sophomore year in college in 2007. She said she was having bad reactions after every meal and tried to cut different things out of her diet, but nothing seemed to work. I had become a vegetarian and began eating all these sandwiches, Chervitz said. I didnt know you could actually be

BY ZACH GETZ

allergic to bread. Gluten is a kind of protein found in grains such as wheat, rye and barley, and is a major ingredient in breads, pastries, cakes and cookies because it adds texture and shape to baked products. Its even found in most beers. Because its found in so many foods, Chervitz said, the only foods she can get on campus without gluten are salads, sushi and small items such as chips and fries. In recent years, more and more gluten-free products seem to have been sprouting up in restaurants and grocery stores, but gluten itself isnt harmful, at least according to the Food and Drug Administration. The FDA lists the protein as GRAS Generally Recognized As Safe. Other GRAS substances include caffeine, corn syrup and calcium. But for those with glu-

ten intolerance, also known as celiac sprue, eating gluten causes a host of side effects, ranging from diarrhea to mouth sores, according to the Celiac Sprue Association. Celiac sprue disease affects about one in 133 people, or about 1.5 million Americans, according to a Feb. 10, 2003 edition of Archives of Internal Medicine. The reason why so many new gluten-free products have been in the market and at restaurants is because people and doctors are now more aware of what it is and how to diagnose it, Ann Chapman, coordinator of nutritional services at the Watkins Memorial Health Center, said. Celiac sprue is a disease weve had for years, but I dont think medically it was identified as clear-

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Dancing for donations: group prepares for annual Dance Marathon

Event raises money, awareness for area hospitals
BY JENNY TERRELL
jterrell@kansan.com Organizers of the annual Dance Marathon say theyre in the home stretch of their year-long planning process. Chalkings have started to pop up across campus and minievents are taking place to raise money and awareness for the April 10 event. Dance Marathon is a non-profit student organization that raises money and awareness for Childrens Miracle Network, which funds childrens hospitals in northeast Kansas. Leanna Mooney, a sophomore from Overland Park, said members this week were encouraged to get the word out about Dance Marathon by changing their Facebook statuses and profile pictures. Alex Ross, a sophomore from Chicago and executive director of KU Dance Marathon, said there are several smaller events throughout the year such as trivia nights, letter writing parties, and the Karving4-Kids Pumpkin Patch leading up to the actual Dance Marathon on April 10. Isaiah Cordona, a sophomore from Lawrence and director of public relations for Dance Marathon, said anyone can participate in Dance Marathon. Participants are expected to raise at least $150 each and the deadline to sign up is April 9. Cordona said the organizations goal is to raise $50,000. Because sponsors cover the event costs, all the money goes directly to Childrens Miracle Network. Last year 200 people participated and raised about $20,000. Ross said this year the goal is to have 350 participants and already 111 have registered and raised over $6,000. Organizers are working behindthe-scenes to make the marathon more a more meaningful experience. Mooney is a member of the family relations committee and she said they get to work personally with the families helped by Childrens Miracle Network. Friday afternoon, she will be attending the KU baseball game with one of the families. Mooney said they are currently trying to get 20 families to come to the actual marathon to share their stories. We try to make really good relations with the families beforehand so that when they come they are comfortable and know that we dont just want to hand them money, but we actually want to help them, Mooney said. There will be an informational meeting for those who would like to participate in the Dance Marathon on Tuesday, March 9, in Alderson Auditorium of the Kansas Union. Edited by Kelly Gibson

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A computer once beat me at chess, but it was no match for me at kick boxing.
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Friday, March 5, 2010

New environmental suggestion may be unsanitary

A night for Sherron

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The word checkmate in chess comes from the Persian phrase shah Mat, which means the king (shah) is dead (mat).
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A new environmental movement to save paper by drying your hands on your jeans after washing them may do more harm than good.

After a historic four-year career, senior guard sherron collins played his final game at Allen Fieldhouse Wednesday night. After kansas defeated kansas state 82-65, collins gave an emotional speech to the capacity crowd.

haskell indian nations University, our neighbor to the southeast, opened in 1884. The first class was comprised of only 22 students, but in one semester`s time grew to more than 400. That is just under half of the schools current enrollment.

SATURDAY
March 6
n The annual rock chalk revue performance will take place at The Lied center at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25.

SUNDAY
March 7
n students can participate in the World series of Pop culture from 1 to 5 p.m. at the kansan Union. Trivia teams of three can compete for $300 in prizes. sign-up for free at the sUA Box office. n The Albers Trio, a string trio of sisters, will perform at the Lied center at 2 p.m. Tickets are $8 for students and $24 for adults.

MONDAY
March 8
n The Wallace Johnson Memorial Lecture in Medieval chinese culture: A new history of the silk road will be delivered by Valerie hansen from Yale University. The lecture is 4:30-6:30 p.m. in Alderson Auditorium located in the kansas Union.

Whats going on today?

n The annual rock chalk revue perfor-

n The University Theatre will perform the play Arms and the Man from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.

mance will take place at The Lied center at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 for students and $18 for adults.
n kU school of Music presents the kU Jazz

Festival at Lawrence high school, 1901 Louisiana st. The performance is from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. and tickets are $10/$15.
n The University Theatre will perform the play

TUESDAY
March 9
n Tammy kernodle, associate professor of Musicology at Miami University, will present Evry Time i Feel the spirit: constructing Black Womens conversion narratives in Jazz at 7:30 p.m. in spooner hall.

WEDNESDAY
March 10
n Fernando Yaluk, masters student in Latin American studies, will screen innocent Voices from 7 to 9 p.m. in the room 4051 of Wescoe hall as part of the Latin American studies Film Festival. n The group, shidara, will perform Japanese taiko drumming at 7:30 p.m. in the Lied center. Tickets are $10 for students and $28 for adults.

THURDSDAY
March 11
n The kU school of Music will present the kansas city symphony Trumpet section from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. in room 130 of Murphy hall as part of its Visiting Artist series. Professor and saxophonist Vince Gnojek will perform at the same time in the swarthout recital hall in Murphy hall as part of the school of Musics Faculty recital series.

Arms and the Man from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.

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CORRECTION
in Thursdays story about the rock chalk revue, the participant information was incorrect. it should have said: Kappa Delta & Theta Chi: ripe Gamma Phi Beta & Phi Gamma Delta: Where in the World? Sigma Kappa & Sigma Phi Epsilon: Meet me in candyland Kappa Alpha Theta & Pi Kappa Phi: Flying solo: a supermusical Alpha Delta Pi & Sigma Nu: Prepare for a scare

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BY TRENT BOULTINGHOUSE
tboultinghouse@kansan.com Caitlin ONeil has a remedy whenever she needs a break from school. She has discovered that often the best solution to pass time on campus is a date with a bench. But ONeil, a sophomore from Topeka, doesnt choose just any campus surface to people-watch, listen to music, or visit with friends she goes to the benches of Wescoe Beach, the popular leisure destination on campus. Of course, the beach itself lacks real sand, but that doesnt stop the large strip

of cement on the north side of Wescoe Hall from fostering a relaxing environment. Though Wescoe Hall was not officially complete until 1974, its central location along Jayhawk Blvd. put it close to several important campus locations including Strong and Budig Halls. Before the area was called the beach, Sally DeMoss, a 1971 graduate, remembered people from every background being active in the area. It was such an exciting time at the University, with the hippie movement and anti-war protests, not to mention the Union burning, DeMoss said. Once the beach was constructed, people took over the location, some achieving celebrity status by being regulars. One of the most well-known visitors was the Tan Man, as students affectionately

dubbed him, who would talk to students While some enjoy spending time at on the east side of the building. Former the beach watching the local celebrities it Wescoe employee Marsha Bell remembers creates, others find solace in the contrasting the obsession the University had with him environments between hallways and outside and said everyone knew him. settings. He would sit on the beach and talk The special thing about Wescoe was to everybody, wearing that it was a dark and just his shorts and his weird building inside, athletic shoes, Bell said. but the beach was bright The special thing about He never wore a shirt, and airy, Shelly Kuhn, a Wescoe was that it was a regardless if it was winter 1982 graduate, said. It or the dead of summer. was so laid-back outside, dark and weird building Recent students have with the happy students inside, but the beach was interacted with White and the beautiful tulips, Owl, who has frequented which was completely bright and airy. the beach with his different from when you shELLY kUhn trademark long, white had class on the inside. 1982 graduate beard and flamboyant Decades later, the enthusiasm. beach continues to ONeil said she was make an impression on late to class one day because of White Owls students. For ONeil, its very simple. antics. I like to watch everyone else suffer He went up to a guy who was playing through school while I sit by the flowers, guitar and asked him if he could borrow it, she said. ONeil said. He started putting on a little show, singing, dancing, and I decided that I Edited by Megan Heacock had to stay and watch.

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Gluten, a protein found in grains, is a common ingredient in baked goods. Diagnosing gluten intolerance, or celiac sprue, has increased in recent years.

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Burns also said she thought she ly as it is now, Chapman said. Its not something that can be self- was going to be denied entry into the Peace Corps because of her diagnosed. Diagnosis for celiac sprue disease gluten allergy. If I had just got it now, and I at Watkins is by a blood test, which was still dealcosts $155. ing with it now If the test People should not give and still getcomes back negting sick, then ative, Chapman up gluten containing I wouldnt be said, gluten is products unless they truly able to go, harmless. Burns said. Pe o p l e have had a diagnosis. But since Ive should not give had it under up gluten conANN ChApMAN control for taining products Nutrition services coordinator over a year, its unless they truly fine and not a have had a diagproblem. nosis, Chapman said. There have also been complicaSome people may go about life and not even realize they have a tions when Burns travels out of the country because its hard to comgluten intolerance, Chapman said. You can have it for a period municate food allergies in another of time and not have overt symp- language. After Chervitz found out that toms, and you could be continuing to damage your intestines by she had a gluten intolerance, she said was overconsuming gluwhelmed at ten, Chapman said. People in I wanted to have my own first with all the changes past years would bakery someday, so it that she had to suffer diarrhea make. But now and weight-loss hit me really hard at the she said the and just didnt beginning. only thing she know what was misses is chalwrong. MAggie BurNS lah bread and Celiac sprue gluten-intolerant student likes her life disease can better now that affect someone she knows she more than just is gluten intolerant. limiting the foods one can eat. Im not as tired as much, which Maggie Burns, a senior from Minneapolis, Minn., found out she is a side-effect of flour, as strange had a gluten allergy when she was as it sounds, Chervitz said. Im 17. She was devastated, she said, really enjoying being gluten-free. knowing her career goals would Edited by Kelly Gibson have to change. I wanted to have my own bakery someday, so it hit me really hard at the beginning, Burns said.

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Student Recreation Center employee Josh Norgren, a junior from Minnesota, teaches Garret McCowen and York Olszewski, sophomores from Leavenworth, how to Belay for rock climbing. Belay Certification classes are free and open to students at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at the Rec Center.

Help bash tiger car for Humane Society

zgetz@kansan.com If you see a crowd swinging a sledge hammer at a car painted like a tiger in a parking lot this weekend, dont worry. Its just a benefit for the Lawrence Humane Society. Wayne & Larrys, 933 Iowa St. will host the Beat the Tiger benefit Saturday. For a dollar people will have the chance to take a swing at a 92 Ford Taurus a few hours before the Kansas and Missouri basketball game. All money raised from the event will go to the Lawrence Humane Society. Shawn Hogan, general manager at Wayne & Larrys, said his love for animals was what made him want to do a benefit for the Lawrence Humane Society. Its our way of raising money for a good cause while taking our hatred out on Missouri, Hogan said. The car will be painted in Missouris black and gold colors, but the glass will be taken out and patrons will be required to wear

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danny Anderson, interim provost, was announced as the fifth candidate for dean of

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BEAT THE TIgER BENEfIT

WHEN: 10 a.m. Saturday WHERE: Wayne & Larrys, 933 iowa St.

Anderson

the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Thursday. Andersons previous positions at the university have included vice provost for academic affairs and chair of the department of Spanish & portuguese. Anderson will meet with faculty, staff, and students at a forum at 3 p.m. March 10 in Alderson Auditorium in the Kansas union.
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safety goggles. Originally Hogan wanted to use a piata, but he said that wouldnt be enough. Its a little easier to use a car than a piata because a lot more people can take out their anger on that, Hogan said. While smashing a tiger to help animals may make some raise their eyebrows, Robin Evans, office manager at the Lawrence Humane Society, said it was all in good fun. Evan said they had never had a benefit like this before. We thought it was a great idea, Evans said. It showed team support while raising money for us at the same time. Edited by Kirsten Hudson

Ku student hosts CD release concert

Brian J. Nelson, a composer and doctoral student from Madison, Wisc., will present a concert to release his second Cd at 3 p.m. Nelson Sunday at the Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 6001 Bob Billings pkwy. Nelson spent the past two years recording the Cd, called

Vocalise, which features some of the same performers that will also be featured at the concert. Those include the St. Lawrence Catholic Center Choir, the Ku Chamber Choir, Benedictine College Chamber Singers, the Allegresse Trio and Ku faculty members Tami Lee hughes and ellen Bottorff, as well as Ku graduate Sharon O. Campbell.
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EDUCATIoN

School reform leads to firings

who work with impoverished children who have been neglected for years. We believe the teachers have PROVIDENCE, R.I. When all the teachers were fired from been scapegoated here, American Central Falls High School last Federation of Teachers President week in a sweeping effort at school Randi Weingarten said of the reform, their superintendent gave Central Falls firings this week. In Rhode Island, the state them a taste of the accountability President Barack Obama says is education commissioner earlier ordered Central Falls authorities necessary. It is a strategy that has been to make radical improvements in a city where used elsemore children where, such as If it doesnt show any live in poverty in Chicago and than anywhere sign of improvement, Los Angeles. else in the But while there then theres got to be a state. Eleventh have been some sense of accountability. graders tested improvements at the school in test scores, preSideNT BArACK OBAMA in the fall had schools where a 7 percent most teachpassing rate in ers have been math. Fewer replaced still grapple with problems of poverty than half of the schools students and discipline. Even advocates of graduate in four years. Obama referred to the Central the approach say firing a teaching staff is just one of several crucial Falls firings as an example of steps that must be taken to turn accountability during an education speech Monday in Washington. around a school. If a school continues to fail Central Falls teachers have appealed the firings and both they its students year after year after and the administration are now year, if it doesnt show any sign of indicating a willingness to go back improvement, then theres got to to the table to avoid mass fir- be a sense of accountability, he ings. Teachers say wholesale fir- said, citing the schools dreadful ings unfairly target instructors test scores. Associated press

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Horoscopes
10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Today is a 7 Group activities inspire you and a partner. Your efforts go in a creative direction, while your partner keeps the project within reasonable bounds.
TAurus (April 20-May 20)

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Today is a 6 Use both creativity and logic to fuel household activities. Logic tells you to reset the thermostat. Turn down the emotional volume to get more accomplished.
GeMini (May 21-June 21)

Today is a 7 Creative ideas pop up in every area you look at. The changes you need are easily made. Love grows when you incorporate exotic elements.
cAncer (June 22-July 22)
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Today is a 6 Education pays off now. Choose a seminar or class that allows lots of creative input. Then, work hard to get the most out of it. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) Today is an 8 Work closely with a partner or other associate to brainstorm ideas for any writing project. The two of you share similar views concerning hidden significance.

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VirGo (Aug. 23-sept. 22) Today is an 8 Use your creative skills to complete your own work and aid others in finishing theirs. That way, you can cheerfully go home on time. LibrA (sept. 23-oct. 22) Today is a 7 Use your imagination to devise new methodology. Logic is only one part of the formula. Feelings impact the bottom line.
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Today is an 8 Whether you know it or not, youve been hatching a plan for home improvement. Import decorative tile or accents to add fresh color.
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Tony Blair to release memoir

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LONDON Will he expose the deal critics suspect carried Britain and the United States to war in Iraq? Take aim at those who dubbed him President George Bushs poodle? Describe his furious arguments with successor Gordon Brown? Probably not. But Tony Blair promised Thursday to give the public intimate insight into his decade as British Prime Minister when his much anticipated memoir, The Journey, is published in September. Publisher Random House paid an estimated 5 million pounds ($7.5 million) for Blairs personal account of his time in power, after a bidding war that Washington literary power-broker Robert Barnett described as among the most fierce in memory. The book will be closely read for revelations about the push to war in Iraq, tense negotiations to win peace in Northern Ireland and Blairs sometime troubled relationship with Brown, who succeeded him as leader in 2007. I have tried to write a book which describes the human as much as the political dimensions of life as prime minister, Blair said in a statement. Though necessarily retrospective, it is an attempt to inform and shape current and future thinking as much as a historical account of the past. In being published in September, Blairs autobiography wont appear before Britains next national election likely to be held on May 6. Blair won three straight election victories for his Labour Party from 1997.

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Today is a 5 Today you see how to bring less conscious concepts into reality. Others need to understand your logic. Make sure they also grasp the mood.
cApricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

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AquArius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

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Today is a 5 An older person bases logic on tradition and the historical record. Take that information and mold it into a unique story in order to increase profits.
pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Today is a 7 Use your creative methods to finish a project before quitting time. Drag out the thesaurus to be sure youve chosen the right words.

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Erin Meyer, a senior from Lenexa, and Katie Kisner, a junior from Lawrence, get ready in the dressing rooms during the dress rehearsal for Rock Chalk Revue on Wednesday evening. Student organizations will perform short musical productions in the show. Weve spent one to four hours a day since the beginning of second semester, said Bryce Kellerman, a junior from Kansas City. Students missed the KU basketball game against K-State for the rehearsal. Its a little rough, said Jerry Goscha, a freshman from Salina. But we have a radio in the bathroom. Well be listening. The Revue performances begin Thursday evening at the Lied Center and continue through Saturday.

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The question that really needs to be asked when considering the U.S.s use of torture is What are we actually accomplishing? Supporters of institutionalized torture, which is occasionally referred to as enhanced interrogation, say it is a pivotal tool in combating terrorism. But how? The most common argument in favor of torture is the famous ticking-time bomb scenario. This is where there is some kind of impending threat, and the only way it can be stopped is if information about it is extracted by somebody who will only talk if tortured. Follow that? Its the show 24, in policy form. If we use this as the basis for allowing torture, I believe we should also train a crack squad of Jack Bauers to properly carry it out. Jokes aside, there is a reason people oppose torture. It is a barbaric practice that does not take human decency into account, regardless of the reason. If we as a country truly value human rights then we cannot violate them for anyone. Ive never met somebody who didnt cringe at horror stories from any military conflict about prisoners tortured for information. Torture is given as an example of why a side can be considered the bad guys. This is the way many people around the world feel about torture. So why, if we want to be seen as the ultimate example of a just nation, would we condone it? Do we gain enough beneficial information to truly justify it? I just dont think its realistic.

In our national security discourse, the debate about interrogation has often been framed as either Should we or should we not torture? or What does or doesnt constitute torture? Unfortunately absent from this discussions is much mention of international human rights language. In failing to consider these ideas, both Democrats and Republicans are ignoring the important role America has in defining this language and are instead trading human rights for partisan bragging rights. Article Five of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights reads, No one shall be subjected to torture or to cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment. Notice that it doesnt read no soldier, or no U.S. citizen. And yet, here we are, with people detained by the U.S. being rhetorically and literally stripped of their humanity. Politicians talk about detainees and enemy combatants, using dehumanizing language to justify to their actions, others inhuman treatment of others and the use of humans as political bludgeons against the opposing party. No matter what crime theyve committed or what we call them, the people sitting in Guantanamo and elsewhere are human beings. Some are guilty of international crimes and some might know actionable intelligence. But torture, or any act that could be considered torture, should never be employed. Human civilization, led by the U.S., once agreed to never commit these kinds of acts, no matter the political situation. How quickly we forget.

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Cohen is a senior from Topeka in political science Lowell is a senior from Concordia in journalism and political science

Lets face it, national security has taken a backseat under President Obama. All he cares about is passing ObamaCare. National security is being treated just like all other issues: as a nuisance. But, unfortunately for the commander in chief, the issue must be dealt with. So his strategy for keeping America safe is to release captured terrorists from the detention facility built specifically to house such enemies, move them to a town near you, interrogate the U.S. service members that were in charge of interrogating the terrorists and grant the same rights to the terrorists as would be granted to American citizens. Is it any wonder Democrats are perceived as weak on national security? Then there was the underpants bomber on Christmas Eve. This was a real chance for the administration to prove it takes seriously the job of keeping us safe. But what was its reaction? After only 50 minutes of interrogation, Attorney General Eric Holder ordered the foreign terrorist be given a right to remain silent and a right to an attorney. Guess what happened? The suspect stopped giving our intelligence agencies information. Janet Napolitano will be remembered as the homeland security secretary who said the system worked just after the attack nearly killed 300 people. Obama refused to speak of the nature of the enemy, which is jihadism. He was unwilling to acknowledge what every American understood was reality. National security is a matter of life and death and the American people want a commander in chief to demonstrate seriousness.
Compton is a senior from Wichita in history and political science

n one week, KU students will embark on spring break activities, whether it be basking in the sun on a sandy beach or skiing down the slopes in Colorado. Others, like myself, will be staying at home or taking short road trips. No matter what the activity may be, everyone can and should be green during spring break. Just because school is out of session for a week does not mean that pollution stops. But that also doesnt mean that plans need to be canceled. While on whatever adventure, just follow a few simple tips that will make spring break a little healthier for the environment and, in many cases, a little more fun. Be sure to start spring break off right. Do not just throw everything into a suitcase. Instead, pack efficiently and include eco-friendly items. For example, pack reusable bottles of shampoo and other body products that can easily be refilled for future vacations. Bring a reusable water bottle to avoid creating waste from packs of plastic bottles. For vacationers traveling to places with unsafe drinking water, still take a water bottle. Chances are the hotel provides filtered water for a small fee. Remember to pack a towel or two for the bathroom and for the beach, if that is your destination. These can be reused throughout the whole trip instead of wasting the loads of towels that hotels typically provide daily. Just be sure to tell the staff that there is no need to replenish the hotel room with towels. Another essential item, for all spring breakersbeachgoers and snow bunnies alikeis sunscreen. Many sunscreens, such as the Banana Boat sunscreen from childhood, contain petroleum derivatives. This means that when lathering on that SPF 35, sunbathers are covering themselves with ingredients that are derived from the same chemical used for gasoline. These derivatives, which include propylene

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and paraffin oil, can clog pores, irritate eyes and even cause blood disorders or pulmonary edema. So instead of absentmindedly packing the Banana Boat, use organic sunscreen brands such as Kiss My Face or Badger. Although these products are not 100 percent organic, they are better than the completely nonorganic alternatives. Once your bags are all packed and you reach your destination, sit back and relax. But, remember to stay green. One way to do this is by walking or biking throughout vacation, instead of taking buses, cars or cabs. This is healthy for the environment and allows for a little exercise too, which means more guiltless overindulging. Speaking of indulging, eating and drinking can be green too. Dinegreen.com provides a list of environmentally responsible restaurants in nearly every state. Restaurants on the list meet certain criteria, including water efficiency, sustainable foods and reusable utensils. For those whose spring break ventures may include parties, bars or just casual drinking, there are even green tips for drinks. Bars at some hotels offer organic beverages. One brand of organic alcohol, Square One organic vodka, can be found at restaurants, bars and stores across the country. Following those guidelines can add new, organic spice to any spring break adventure. And, being environmentally friendly ensures many more clean and green spring breaks in the future.
schwartz is a sophomore from Leawood in journalism.

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How to define the value of marriage
In his latest column, Mr. Cohen complains, marriage is being cheapened by drive-through chapels and high divorce rates. He also states, all laws regarding marriage constitute legislating morality. These two statements lead to the question What is the value of marriage? Mr. Cohen says, The protection of marriage is, in itself, commendable. Two people attempting to commit their lives to each other is a nice concept. But why would any society enact laws merely to enforce a nice concept? We know the birds and the bees. Without this boon of nature we would not be here. Marriage has always governed the circumstances in which the union between man and woman, and its subsequent offspring ,are nourished. Would parents want a man to abandon their daughter after he sires her child? This is considered a burden on society; law says that men who sire children are required by law to give child support. Still, child-support alone is not a sustainable norm for society. Marriage answers this problem. It is natural that parents raise their children together, providing them their necessities. This is the bedrock on which Mr. Cohen does not seem to acknowledge he stands. Children will come with or without marriage, but men should not be beasts who leave once their pleasure has been had. They should be pointed to marriage, under whose auspices society has been sustained. The question we need to ask ourselves now is whether we consider marriage to be an institution that maintains this value.
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Henrickson said after the more than the entire Kansas Nebraska loss. How do you get team. Our defense creates our to the free throw line? You go in transition, you offensive board offense, Griffin said. That and you drive it. They do those attacking mentality has created the ability for us to get to the three things really well. Against the Cornhuskers, line. After losing six of its past the Jayhawks relinquished 44 points in the paint, but even seven games, including two conthose were usually contested. secutive beat-downs by an averAs for the free throws, by rule, age of 24 points, Kansas NCAA no player stands in your way tournament chances seem slim. between the hoop and a line 15 The Jayhawks are 5-10 in the feet away. They call it the char- conference and 15-13 overall, and seem to hold the resum ity stripe for a reason. To allow 30 attempts, regard- of a WNIT team rather than a less of how many are converted, potential tournament at-large seed. equates to Unless sloppy, caret h e less defense. How do you get to the Jayhawks Nebraska free throw line? You go can catch sunk 24 of fire in the them and in transition, you offenBig 12 tourKansas lost sive board and you drive nament the game by or make 25 points. it. They do those three a comT h e things really well. manding Jay h aw k s , s t at e m e nt on the other BonnIe HenRICkson against the hand, only kansas Coach Aggies, a attempte d postseason nine free re f l e c t i ng throws. Nebraska senior Kelsey underachievement awaits. At the beginning of the seaGriffin and junior Dominique Kelley led their team in scoring, son, Kansas was ranked second with 18 and 16 points respec- in the conferences preseason tively. The duo also combined poll. It featured an offensive jugto shoot 10 free throws, one gernaut with McCray and fresh-

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man guard Angel Goodrich. The Jayhawks jumped out to a 12-2 start and seemed poised for an NCAA tournament run. Since that time, both McCray and Goodrich were lost to season-ending ACL injuries and Kansas has gone 3-11, likely losing its shot at the tournament. Wednesdays loss against Nebraska was the affirmation: the 2009-2010 season, for the most part, was a disappointment. Itd be hard for Danielle to sit and watch that, Henrickson said after the game of the injured McCray. I thought it kind of bothered her tonight. She hasnt really had that look on her face and she looked sad tonight, I dont know if she got caught up in their senior night and recognized that hers is coming and shes going to sit and watch that one too. Edited by Cory Bunting Guard Danielle McCray McCrays senior season ended prematurely with a torn ACL in her left knee, but her legacy was never tarnished. she will walk away from her collegiate career as one of the greatest to ever don the crimson and blue. While there is much more to it, the proof can be found in the numbers alone. she ranks in the top 10 in school history in 10 different categories. In 116 games, she scored 1,934 points (4th all-time in school history). The second team preseason All-American and preseason Big 12 player of the year averaged 19.8 points and 7.2 rebounds per game this season. In her junior year, she led the Jayhawks to the WnIT championship game. After graduation and healing her knee, McCray will look to move her game to the professional level in the WnBA. Guard Sade Morris When Morris walks out of Allen Fieldhouse for the last time following saturdays game against Texas A&M, she will leave behind the place where she accomplished many of the major milestones in her career. In a nov. 22 victory against Michigan, Morris lit up the scoreboard for a career-high 26 points. The point total that day gave her the final boost she needed to surpass the 1,000-point mark in her career. In addition, Morris has earned career highs in rebounds (8), field goals (12), free throws (9) and assists (7) on James naismith Court. Morris continually guards the opposing teams best player, scores reliably and occasionally has taken on the role of point guard during this season. Morris also played a key role in the Jayhawks run to the WnIT championship game last year as she averaged 17 points per game. Three of Morris best games during that stretch occurred in the Fieldhouse. Guard LaChelda Jacobs: Until Wednesdays 77-52 loss at nebraska, Jacobs was the replacement starting point guard for injured freshman guard Angel Goodrich. However most of her minutes at kansas have come off the bench. she has tallied a career high 18 points three times, twice in her freshman year and once in her junior year. At the moment, Jacobs is fighting to regain her starting position, which was recently usurped by junior guard Rhea Codio. Guard Kelly Kohn During her freshman year, kohn was one of only two Jayhawks to start all 31 games. not surprisingly that was her best statistical year at kansas as she averaged 9.8 points per game, good enough for fourth place among Big 12 rookies that year. In her years as an upperclassman, kohn adjusted from the role of a starter to the part of a player providing a spark off the bench. That didnt hinder her will to help the Jayhawks win, though, as she has made the transition quite well. Forward Porscha Weddington: Playing sporadically for most of her career, Weddington was best known for her rebounding skills. she pulled in a career high 12 boards in her freshman year in a 59-55 loss at kansas state on Jan. 24, 2007. she started the first 11 games of the 2007-08 season.

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Kansas (28-2, 14-1) finishes out its regular season schedule at bitter rival Missouri (22-8, 10-5). Earlier this season, the Jayhawks dismantled the Tigers, 84-65 in one of their most dominant performances of the Big 12 schedule. This time, they travel to enemy territory where the Jayhawks lost last season in a 62-60 thriller where they led by as much as 14.
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After losing by 19 in Allen Fieldhouse, its easy to say that the Tigers are outmatched and wont be any more than a hassle for the No. 2 Jayhawks. That would be ignoring the years of history this rivalry has built up that suggests that the Jayhawks will roll in Allen and battle through a difficult game in Columbia. Last year, Kansas won by 25 in the Phog but fell 62-60 at Missouri. As Sherron Collins last game against the hated rivals from across the border, though, its hard to see the Jayhawks sleepwalking into this one.

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Sherron Collins, guard The only thing Collins needs to worry about now is finishing the regular season strong. An emotional letdown would be the worst that could happen, but Collins still has his goals set on getting a Big 12 Tournament championship and a national championship. He had his lowest scoring output in Big 12 play against Mizzou earlier this season with six points.

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Zaire Taylor, guard Taylor is remembered by Kansas fans for being the guy who dropped the Jayhawks last year with a buzzer-beating prayer that somehow found its way in. In the Tigers last game, he got some practice in case he needed to do it again, going coast-to-coast for a game-winning layup as the clock wound down in a 69-67 OT victory at Iowa State.

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After such an emotional game, will there be a letdown? One of two things can happen The Jayhawks can go to Missouri and feed off the hostile environment or they can let it consume them because Wednesday sucked them dry. Its a silly thought, but look at other road games this year, Oklahoma State being the most recent. On the other hand, this is Mizzou and no one wants to lose to them. The players, fans and coaches are all on the same page: Beat Mizzou.

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Tyshawn Taylor, guard He had a decent game against the Wildcats Wednesday, scoring 11 points on 4-for-5 shooting. Defensively, it doesnt look good when Jacob Pullen and Denis Clemente combine for 41, but that wasnt all his fault with all of K-States transition points. Taylor is still a steady option in the backcourt and has one or two solid plays per game.

J.T. Tiller, guard Tiller is widely recognized as the best perimeter defender in the entire conference. Lately, though, the senior has shown a little offensive flourish, posting double-digit scoring in his last three games. Since going scoreless against Nebraska, Tiller has averaged just shy of 13 points per game, four more than his season average.

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Xavier Henry, guard Best player on the team right now? Henry has to be with his most recent 19-point effort against Kansas State. He could have done a lot more damage if he wanted to, shooting 6-of-9 from the floor and hitting three threepointers. He has only scored less than 15 once in the past seven games and will look to improve on the nine points he had against the Tigers earlier this season.

Kim English, guard English is the leading scorer for the Tigers, but hes not terribly efficient in getting there. His last solid shooting day better than 40 percent from the field was when he went for 18 points on 6-of-10 shooting to lead Missouri in a mini-upset of Texas. Englishs M.O. seems to be having a game like that per every three or four. Hes due.

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We have the No. 1 seed locked up; we have the trophy locked up; we have a three game lead going into Saturdays game. But forget the records, were playing Missouri and thats enough said.
Coach Bill Self

English

Henry

Keith Ramsey, forward On a team with so much stellar defensive guard play, its surprising to see Ramsey second in steals for the Tigers this year with 1.6 per game. Hes also second on the team in blocks behind fellow post Laurence Bowers. Ramsey, also second on the team in minutes played, averages 5.9 points and 5.7 rebounds per game.

How will the frontcourt hold up? In the last meeting between Kansas and Missouri, the Jayhawks bigs annihilated the Tigers. Cole Aldrich and the Morrii combined for 38 points and 36 rebounds between the three of them. Since then, Missouri has lost its top power forward in Justin Safford and is now stuck on a rotation of Laurence Bowers, Keith Ramsey and Steve Moore, which doesnt bode well for the Tigers. Cole Aldrich and Marcus Morris have been less than stellar in the last few games, but if theyre ever going to turn it back around, this might be the game.

Marcus Morris, forward The past few games have presented Morris with very few opportunities for a bounce-back game, either because he gets in foul trouble or someone else is doing the heavy lifting. He Morris still has that turnaround jumper; he still goes at the rim with force; there is just less volume than there was earlier in the season.

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Cole Aldrich and/or Marcus Morris get a double double. This isnt taking anything away from Markieff Morris, because hes been great the past few games. But Aldrich and Marcus Morris need to get on track for Kansas to not give up these big leads. Kansas led by 12 early against K-State, but missed shots and poor possessions transferred to points the other way. Stabilizing the front court, getting easy baskets and getting fouls will negate those from happening.

People didnt want to attack because he was in there and everyone was getting their shot blocked.
Keith Ramsey on Cole Aldrich, who finished with seven blocks when Missouri visited Allen Fieldhouse

Laurence Bowers, forward Bowers took over this starting spot when Justin Safford went down with an ACL strain. It was originally Bowers thought Safford would have surgery and miss the rest of the year, but the Tigers are going to try to get him back this season. Meanwhile, Bowers is struggling in the starting lineup. In two starts since Saffords injury, hes 3-for-17 from the field, including 0-for-7 in his debut.

score PreDiction

Aldrich

Kansas 75, Missouri 68

Cole Aldrich, center The junior center may have played his last game at the Fieldhouse and this would be his last time against the hated Tigers. His play in the past few games leaves much to be desired, but he is probably due for a domination session here shortly. He is averaging nine points and seven rebounds in his past three. He had 12 and 16 earlier this season against Mizzou, with a season-high seven blocks.

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Kansas shows up. Thats pretty much the criteria for Mizzou fans to get rambunctious. So the house is going to be rocking because thats what a rivalry does. The other thing a rivalry does (usually) is make the two teams competitive to each other. The records dont matter in the Border Showdown, both teams are going to put on a show. Even though they were bad against the Jayhawks earlier this year, the Tigers will look much better at home.

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Jayhawks head back on the road Team set for home debut
By KaTHLeen GIer
kgier@kansan.com twitter.com/kgier The Kansas womens tennis team returns to the road to play in New Orleans after a pair of road victories last week. The Jayhawks will play against Tulane and the University of New Orleans. Senior Kuni Dorn attributed her teams success this past weekend to team unity. I think our team chemistry is awesome and how we cheer each other on, Dorn said. It is not about us being the better players, but actually I think the support we give each other helps us do everything. The Jayhawks rallied around sophomore Kate Morozova as she was the deciding match in their 4-3 victory against New Mexico State on Saturday. Dorn won her singles match to tie the overall match at 3-3. I didnt even know what the score was so I was like, I am going to play, and the coaches were yelling so I knew I needed to win, Dorn said. So I won and then we all went to cheer on Kate. After that dorn match the Jayhawks took a bus ride down to the University of Texas at El Paso and won 4-1 after some matches were cancelled because of weather. It was the first time we have played outside in a couple of months and it was windy and the rain delay made it difficult to get into a group, but I think it was really important for us to win those matches, sophomore Maria Martinez said. Under difficult circumstances we were able to pull it off and stay strong. That gives us confidence. After winning both singles matches this weekend, Martinez increased her win streak to four matches. It is definitely a good feeling, Martinez said. You get into a habit and at any moment you feel like you have the capacity to win a match. Last weekends victories improved Kansas record to 5-3. I am pretty sure that we got a lot of confidence beating these two teams, Dorn said. Everyone has confidence in themselves and wants to win two matches again. This weekends matches are both set for noon. On Saturday Kansas will play Tulane and then Sunday it continues against New Orleans. This weekend wraps up a three-weekend stretch on the road. Edited by Taylor Bern

bASEbALL

KU looks forward to Hoglund after going 25-3 there last year

bward@kansan.com twitter.com/bm_dub After nearly a monthlong wait, Kansas will finally play its first game at Hoglund Ballpark this season, when it hosts Iowa this afternoon at 1 p.m. The Jayhawks are eager to get back on the field where they were 25-3 a season ago by percentage, the best home record in the Big 12. Its a real home field advantage, senior second baseman Robby Price said. We all love playing here. Even as the Jayhawks prepare to play their first home games of the season, threats of weather have again reared their ugly head and altered the weekends plans. A doubleheader was initially scheduled for Saturday, but was moved to this afternoon due to forecasts of rain. Kansas will only play one game on Saturday now, trying to squeeze it in before storm clouds make their way over Lawrence.

By Ben Ward

Senior second baseman Robby Price makes a throw in a game against Baylor last spring. Price will lead the Jayhawks as they play their first home game of the season this afternoon against the Iowa Hawkeyes.

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Kansas seeks opening win

zgetz@kansan.com twitter.com/zgetz In the fourth week of the season, the Kansas softball team is still looking for its first victory on the opening day of a tournament. The Jayhawks are 7-8 for the season but 0-6 in tournament opening games. Coach Megan Smith said some of the record is from who Kansas has played in the first day, including No. 10 Florida, No. 17 Louisville and No. 23 Kentucky. Were not as sharp as we should be on the opening days, but we are also playing our best competition on the first days of the tournament, Smith said. Kansas will try for its first opening-day victory this weekend in

SOfTbALL

By ZacH GeTZ

the Coach B Classic in Carbondale, Ill. Consistency has been a problem all season and Kansas needs to focus on the little things and fundamentals, Smith said. Well have a game where Jobe well make every routine play, and then well have a game that well miss a ground ball hit right at us, Smith said. The team has been working hard to use the lessons learned in practice for when it plays a game, senior first baseman Amanda Jobe said.

Im trying to take what Im doing in practice and taking that into the game and being consistent with it, Jobe said. Im just trying to build from game to game and from weekend to weekend to improve my game. Freshman pitcher and outfielder Alex Jones said she has seen the team progressing since the beginning of the season. Every week we learn something new that is either strength or weakness that we need to focus on, Jones said. The Coach B Classic will end a 19-game road trip, and Kansas home opener will be on March 11 when Kansas will host the KU Invitational. Edited by Kelly Gibson

Forecast aside, the Jayhawks also have to shake off Tuesdays disappointing outing in Arkansas, where they walked 14 Razorback batters in a 15-3 defeat. Price said though the game was a disappointment, Kansas wont dwell on the loss. Its over with, Price said. We just have to make some adjustments, improve, and keep on

going. And theres no better place for the Jayhawks to do just that than Hoglund. Any time youre able to get outside you have to make the most of it, Price said. Definitely with this weather, it should be a good weekend for us. Itll be a good time. Edited by Cory Bunting

KANSAS (4-2) VS. IOWA (3-2)

friday doubleheader starting at 1 p.m. (second game will start roughly 30 minutes after the conclusion of Game one) Saturday 1 p.m. Sunday 1 p.m

fielding: kU could definitely get off to a good start if iowa has their fielding struggles that they have had so far in 2010. The hawkeyes had eight errors in three games in the Big10/ Big East challenge. The starting infield does have experience heading into this weekend series. if the hawkeyes are playing well defensively and have the lead after the fifth inning, they are 3-0 this season. KANSAS PLAYERS TO WATCH: SP junior T.J. Walz Walz has been solid in his two starts thus far, going 1-1 while notching 11 strikeouts in 12 innings pitched. The omaha, neb., product has allowed only four runs, but the 14 total hits is a number hell have to reduce. as kansas friday pitcher Walz will need to have his best stuff going forward, as hell be matched up against the oppositions top arm. 2b senior Robby Price after a quiet start from the plate, Price is quickly improving his offensive production. currently on a three-game hitting streak, the lone senior starter is now 5-for-19 at the plate, but has also reached base twice on walks, and five times by getting hit by a pitch. The hits should continue to mount up for Price, a career .292 hitter as a Jayhawk. NEWS AND NOTES: n kansas will add a pair of home games to make up for contests lost earlier in the season due to weather. The Jayhawks will host the Univer-

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SCOUTING IOWA after a successful 2-1 weekend in the Big Ten/Big East challenge, the iowa hawkeyes come into to Lawrence for a fourgame set against the Jayhawks. iowa comes in with a record of 3-2 on the season and looks to get their first win over kansas for head coach Jack dahm. The team has been inconsistent through the first five games of the season. Theyve had problems with errors early on. Pitching: Game one starter Jarred hippen went 8 2/3 innings in a win versus rutgers last friday. Last week in the Big Ten/Big East challenge, the bullpen pitched for 6 2/3 innings with kevin Lee picking up his second save of the season. Hitting: iowas bats have been active this season. They have outhit all five opponents they have faced this season. The key player in the hawkeyes lineup is kurtis muller. he was 5-for-10 in the Big 10/Big East challenge and is currently on a 16-game hitting streak which stems all the way back to the 2009 season.

sity of saint mary on Tuesday, march 9 at 3 p.m., as well as Baker University on Wednesday, march 24 at 6 p.m. n James stanfield, who tweaked his hamstring in kansas feb. 27 victory over sacramento state, was suited up for practice on Thursday. Though stanfield was out of the lineup on monday against arkansas, coach ritch Price said stanfield may see time over the weekend, but added that he would play it cautiously, as hamstring injuries have a tendency to linger if not fully healed. n in other injury news, kansas received good news regarding junior third baseman Tony Thompson. X-rays taken on Tuesday revealed the hairline fracture in Thompsons left knee has begun to heal. coach Price hopes that with the healing process started, Thompson will be back within two weeks or so. n redshirt freshman Thomas Taylor looks to secure his grasp on the spot as kansas fourth starter. after three solid innings in his first career action, Taylor will get the ball to begin sundays outing. Were hoping hell give us six innings and pitch between 80 and 100 pitches, ritch Price said. Especially while sophomore Lee ridenhour remains sidelined, any production Taylor can provide the Jayhawks with is needed.
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sUrPrisE, ariz. Jarrod saltalamacchia and matt Brown each hit a three-run homer and rich harden pitched two innings of one-hit ball in his Texas debut, leading the rangers to a 13-3 rout of the kansas city royals on Thursday. The rangers pounded five kc pitchers for 21 hits in the spring opener for both clubs. mitch moreland was 3 for 3 with two rBis. harden, who signed a one-year contract with the rangers and is expected to be their opening day starter, had one walk and one strikeout and gave up only scott Podsedniks leadoff single in the first. The one run off him was unearned.
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QUOTE OF THE DAY

When I was young, I never wanted to leave the court until I got things exactly correct. My dream was to become a pro.
Larry Bird, Boston Celtics coach

MORnIng BREw

FACT OF THE DAY

Kansas shot 61.9 percent from the field in the second half against Kansas State Wednesday. It was the teams highest singlehalf shooting percentage since shooting 65.5 percent in the second half of the Belmont game.
Source: Kansas Athletics

A free lesson on free throws

By Clark GoBle
cgoble@kansan.com mand of the situation. That conversation would go something like this: Coach: Now son, Ive got a big job for you Saturday. Their big guy, the one whos missing a front tooth, has got a funky shot. When he gets fouled, I want you to stand up, wave this flaming torch above your head, play this Kazoo and go bonkers. Player: Sure thing, Coach. Id love to help the team. But isnt this pretty elementary for Division I basketball players with scholarships who have committed lane violations on this guys free throw attempts before? Coach: Son, thats why youre on the bench. Now maybe Ive done more harm than good by bringing this to light in print. Maybe Ive broken some unwritten code with a simple first rule: You dont talk about unorthodox shot motions that lead to absurd amounts of lane violations. The second rule: You dont talk about said motions. If teams realize the foolishness of their ways and stop invading the lane prematurely, Ill take the blame. But until they do, its just another thing to love about the 2009-2010 Kansas Jayhawks.

THIS wEEK In KANSAS ATHLETICS

TODAY
Baseball vs. Iowa, 1 p.m. doubleheader Columbia, Mo. womens golf at Duramed/Rio Verde Collegiate Invitational, Rio Verde, Ariz., all day

TRIVIA OF THE DAY

Q: When was the last time a

Kansas opponent had four assists or fewer?

A: The 1988-89 season. Kansas

State had just four assists in Wednesdays game.
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nCAA Mens Basketball: No. 11 Michigan State 67, Penn State 65 No. 17 Pittsburgh, Providence womens College Basketball: No. 22 Georgia, Alabama nHL Hockey: Tampa Bay 4, Washington 5 Ottawa 1, Carolina 4 Toronto 2, Boston 3 NY Islanders 3, Atlanta 6 Pittsburgh 5, NY Rangers 4 Los Angeles 2, Nashville 4 St. Louis, Dallas Colorado, Phoenix Montreal, San Jose nBA Basketball: Memphis 105, Chicago 96 LA Lakers, Miami Utah vs. Phoenix, late

ole Aldrichs free throw motion isnt pretty. He puts the ball into the shooting pocket, bends his knees emphatically and then cocks the ball back like Robin Hood drawing an arrow. With the ball decidedly behind his head, Aldrich moves to release it. Other teams simply cannot figure out when Aldrich will release the ball. The official box score doesnt recognize it, but opposing players give Aldrich another attempt nearly every game by committing lane violations when they step into the lane too early. Its often comical. Watching power forwards and centers trying not to fall face first into the paint before Aldrich actually releases the ball is really amusing. I understand teams like Radford and Alcorn State dont scout Kansas as well and wouldnt know Aldrichs shot is funky. If the players learn from the first lane violation, I have no issues. But heres the thing: Aldrich Teams that play Kansas twice throughout the season still havent figured it out. Aldrich victimized Kansas State Wednesday, making his first attempt after the Wildcats lane violation. Its probably less than a point per game difference, so this all means very little. But it is truly boggling that players cant figure this out. Coaches arent watching extensive film on the free throw routines of opponents, but it is getting to a point where they probably should watch Aldrichs. If Im a coach, Im ordering one of my reserves or redshirts to take com-

SATURDAY FRIDAY YOUTUBE SESH

Softball vs. UIC, Carbondale, Ill., 10 a.m. Baseball vs. Iowa, 1 p.m. Tennis vs. Tulane, New Orleans, noon Mens basketball vs. Missouri, Columbia, Mo., 1 p.m. Softball vs. Southern IllinoisCarbondale, 4 p.m. womens basketball vs. Texas A&M, 7 p.m. Track at Alex Wilson Last Chance, South Bend, Ind., all day; vs. Iowa State, NCAA qualifier, Ames, Iowa, all day womens golf at Duramed/Rio Verde Collegiate Invitation, Rio Verde, Ariz., all day Swimming vs. Nebraska, 2 p.m.

I know what youre thinking: Geez, can this guy talk about anything other than free throws? And yes, two of the last three Friday Brews have been free throw related. But this weeks topic provides yet another opportunity to laugh at the failed attempts of basketball players everywhere to make free throws. So Chuck Hayes, sorry in advance. Hes an effective center for the Houston Rockets with a flaw: He shoots free throws terribly, making less than 50 percent on the year. If you thought Brady Morningstars free throw was ugly, wait until you see Hayes. Everything looks good until the release: good rhythm, good routine, solid motion. But at the shots peak, everything goes awry. He stutters like a videotape from the 80s and replants his left foot before releasing the ball. I cringe nearly every time I watch. Search Chuck Hayes Ugly Free Throws on YouTube and prepare for the worst. Edited by Taylor Bern

Gill receives first verbal commitment of 2011

By Jayson Jenks
jjenks@kansan.com Entering the recruiting process, running back Darrian Miller pictured what he wanted from a university. And after talking with coach Turner Gill and running backs coach Reggie Mitchell during the recruiting process, Miller decided he found a place that fit his criteria. He verbally committed to Kansas Wednesday night. Miller, a 5-foot-10, 180-pound running back from Blue Springs, Mo., is the first known commitment of Kansas 2011 recruiting class. I liked everything about coach Gill, Miller said. He was very punctual when we were talking. He explained the blueprint of what he was trying to do with the program, and I was eating it all up. It was everything that I wanted. As a junior, Miller rushed for 2,798 yards and 37 touchdowns, according to Rivals.com. He was named Missouris Gatorade Player of the Year. Rivals.com also states that he has offers from Kansas State, Iowa, Wisconsin and Minnesota. Miller was recruited by Mitchell. In addition to his duties as running backs coach, Mitchell serves as Kansas recruiting coordinator. I had a criteria of what I wanted a college to offer and they exceeded it by a lot, Miller said. I didnt find any flaws in the program. It was just really family-like and I felt like it was a good fit for me. Miller will enter a Kansas program thats currently filled with young running backs. Freshman Toben Opurum rushed for 554 yards during his first season and Gill added two running backs in his 2010 recruiting class. In all honesty, it really didnt make that big of a difference to me, Miller said. Im never going to shy away from a program because of competition or anything. Ive seen them play and I think theyre good backs. But I think Im a good back, too. Miller will join former high school teammate Keeston Terry, a wide receiver in Kansas 2010 recruiting class. Edited by Taylor Bern

FOOTBALL

SUnDAY
Softball vs. Western Illinois, Carbondale, Ill., 9 a.m. vs. Southern IllinoisEdwardsville, Carbondale, Ill., 11 a.m. Tennis at New Orleans, noon

COLLEgE BASKETBALL

MVC names Jacobson its coach of the year

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa Northern Iowas Ben Jacobson has been named the Missouri Valley Coach of the Year for the second straight season. Jacobson led the Panthers to a school-record 25 wins and the regular-season conference title. Jacobson received 35 of a possible 40 first-place votes in a poll conducted by league coaches, media and sports information directors. Indiana States Kevin McKenna finished second in the voting, followed by Wichita States Gregg Marshall.
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CAMPUS
By niColas roesler CLUB VOLLEYBALL:
This past weekend, the womens club volleyball A team took first place at Vanderbilts spring tournament, defeating Vanderbilt in the finals in three sets. The National Collegiate Volleyball Federation rankings came out on Monday, placing the Jayhawks at No. 18 in the country, the highest ranking Kansas has ever held. Fans can follow the womens volleyball team on its Twitter page at twitter.com/ kuclubvball. nroesler@kansan.com

KU SwIMMIng CLUB:
The KU Swimming Club will host the American Swimming Association University Leagues Central Regional Championships this weekend at Robinson Gymnasium. The meet will be Saturday and Sunday with two sets of preliminaries and two sets of finals. Participating teams include Missouri, Colorado, University of Texas at Dallas, Nebraska and Metro State College of Denver. There will be approximately 120 swimmers competing. Colorado has won the leagues regionals for five straight years. The event is free to KU students. There is a $2 charge for information packets.

TABLE TEnnIS SEASOn STAnDIngS:

(national Collegiate Table Tennis Association) Coed Teams, 2009-10 Season Wichita State: 7-1 Kansas State: 6-2 Kansas 5-3 Newman: 2-6 Nebraska: 0-8

Baseball vs. Iowa, 1 p.m. womens golf at Duramed/Rio Verde Collegiate Invitational, Rio Verde, Ariz., all day

ORNER

MOnDAY
Mens golf at Louisiana Classics Invitational, Lafayette, La., all day.

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Last night in the Phog?

Aldrich could leave early for NBA draft
By COREy tHIBODEAUX
cthibodeaux@kansan.com twitter.com/c_thibodeaux As the one more year chant echoed throughout Allen Fieldhouse Wednesday, junior center Cole Aldrich displayed all the emotion he built up coming into the night during senior guard Sherron Collins speech. Collins owned senior night. He was the only graduating senior, which was fitting considering the mark he is leaving on the university. Collins will be leaving after this season, and Aldrich may be done playing in Lawrence as well. He has avoided the topic all season, but even Collins expects the duo to move on together. Its been special sharing this moment with him, Collins said. It might have been his last home game too. Before Wednesdays game, Aldrich skipped over the question of it being his last home game and did what he always does by putting the spotlight on someone else. Im just looking forward to getting Sherron through it, Aldrich said. But the way Aldrich sat in tears during Collins senior speech, it looked like he should have addressed the crowd as well. Even coach Bill Self said the night was important for his big man. Its a senior night, Self said. Its not a junior night, but its emotional for Cole. Aldrich only went for nine points and four rebounds in Kansas 82-65 victory against Kansas State. He had a few devastating blocks, but that was about it for the highlight reel. While it wasnt his best output, Aldrich had a profound effect on the night as well. For instance, senior night would not have happened this year because Collins might have left after last season if it wasnt for Aldrich. Cole was half my reason for coming back to school, Collins said. Most people didnt know that. Aldrich had the chance to leave last year as well, but chose to come back for his junior season. If he does decide to leave after this season, NBA draft boards project him to go in the early-to-middle first round. The Jayhawks have a game against Missouri coming up as well as the Big 12 and NCAA tournaments, so the speculation will have to linger for a while. But the Academic All-American is just enjoying the present moment, while trying not to put any focus on himself. Wednesday night belonged to Collins, and he said that was the way Aldrich wanted it. I know sending me out with a win meant the most to him, Collins said. Edited by Cory Bunting
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tdwyer@kansan.com twitter.com/UDKBasketball n this space last Friday, I wrote that the Jayhawks had a chance to mimic the 2008 National Championship team and make a title run without a single all-conference player. Statistically, I emphasized, there is not a Jayhawk that is the most dominant at his given position. However, as a colleague of mine (read: my boss) pointed out, you wouldnt put any money on the Jayhawks coming away empty-handed when the All-Big 12 team is announced.* Could it happen? Absolutely. Will it happen? Dont hold your breath. *This is, of course, assuming that gambling on college sports is legal where youre from The two guard spots will be given to any of these four without much protest from me: Sherron Collins, Tweety Carter, LaceDarius Dunn and Jacob Pullen. Dunn and Carter are, numberswise, the best of the four, with Dunn besting the rest in scoring and Carter dishing out a league-high 6.2 assists per game. Regardless of what the statistics tell us, Collins and Pullen are the likeliest candidates. Collins because hes Sherron Collins, the winningest player in Kansas basketball history (which is, I might add, a hell of a history), and Pullen because hes been the motivating factor for an over-achieving Kansas State team that still has a shot at sneaking into a No. 1 seed (Thanks, Maryland!). There is not a coach in the league that doesnt want Collins running the point for his team. On the wing and at power forward, the Jayhawks boast the top candidates for freshman of the year and most improved player of the year in Xavier Henry and Marcus Morris, respectively. Unfortunately for those two, a junior and a guy who has always been this good will easily walk away with those spots probably as the only two consensus picks on the ballot. I am, of course, referring to the ever-dominant James Anderson of Oklahoma State, the frontrunner for Player of the Year, and Damion James of Texas, who has managed a remarkable season despite his burnt-orange world crumbling around him. Inside, the numbers point to Ekpe Udoh, whose points, rebounds and blocks statistics are all just whiskers higher than Cole Aldrichs. Aldrich, though, is the type of defensive presence that is just not quantifiable. He doesnt have the block numbers of Udoh, but thats in part because teams are actually scared of going into the middle against Aldrich. Seriously. Theyve even said so. Ask Keith Ramsey, who said, People didnt want to attack because he was in there and everyone was getting their shot blocked. Ive heard about ballots that dont have Aldrich. Ive heard about ballots that dont have Collins. I heard about one that has neither. But if I were a gambling man,* Id be pretty sold on this being the All-Big 12 team that comes out after the ballots are due a week from today. *Again, assuming the legality of gambling in your region. Point Guard: Sherron Collins, senior, Kansas Shooting Guard: Jacob Pullen, junior, Kansas State Small Forward: James Anderson, junior, Oklahoma State Power Forward: Damion James, senior, Texas Center: Cole Aldrich, junior, Kansas Edited by Kelly Gibson

By tIM DWyER

Junior center Cole Aldrich hits a hook shot over Kansas State center Luis Colon. Aldrich finished Wednesday's game with nine points and three blocks.

women's basketball

Team hopes for senior night statement game

mrothman@kansan.com twitter.com/maxrothman The Jayhawks will vie to make their senior night a memorable one with an upset against No. 15 Texas A&M Saturday at 7 p.m. in Allen Fieldhouse. But Saturdays game will be about more than simply winning and losing. It will serve as a commemoration of Kansas senior class: guards LaChelda Jacobs, Kelly Kohn, Danielle McCray and Sade Morris; and forward Porscha Weddington.

Senior guard Kelly Kohn shoots a three in the second halfof Saturday's game at Nebraska. Kohn ended with five points in the 77-52 loss to No. 3 Nebraska.

By MAX ROtHMAn

Weve got a lot of work to do, coach Bonnie Henrickson said. For all the seniors in our program, weve got to get better effort and compete. But to capture a truly special senior night, the Jayhawks will likely need a statement victory. The underlying theme: Keep the Aggies off of the charity stripe. Nebraska easily defeated Kansas 77-52 Wednesday after reaching the free-throw line 30 times. How do you manufacture points? You manufacture them at the free throw line,

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