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Katie Lewis and Coleby henzlik dance together at rock Chalk revue rehearsal. After weeks of practice, groups of sorority and fraternity members will perform original musicals to raise money for United Way.

edward Schroer a senior from Topeka, works at the front desk in the print lab at the Art and Design building on monday afternoon. many students will be affected by the pay raises students with on-campus jobs are receiving.

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University employees are receiving their first salary increase in four years
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mschmidt@kansan.com University faculty, staff and student employees are eligible for raises beginning this semester in an effort to reward their hard work. The salary increases are the first for any University personnel in the past four years. The University is only as good as the people working for it, and so we want to make sure we are able to recruit and retain talented employees, said Jack Martin, director of strategic communications for the University. The raises are a result of the Board of Regents decision last June to use tuition dollars to give select raises upon recommendation by students and faculty alike on the Universitys tuition advisory committee. The measure gave each department an extra two percent to its salary budget, which the department could then distribute to its employees as it sees fit. Megan Hicks, a senior from Oxford, is in her third year of working as a teaching assistant in the School of Business, working 25 hours a week. Although Hicks did not see a raise this semester, she felt the move was good for the University. I feel like business school student employees already have higher wages than other offices on campus, Hicks said. I think its good to reward successful employees who work hard. Andrew Filmore, a senior from Belle Plaine, works as a student assistant in the library for KU Info. Like Hicks, Filmore did not see a raise this semester, but did not see the need for one. He works 13 hours each week, and makes above minimum wage, which is $7.25 per hour in Kansas. With this job, I can do homework while Im at work, Filmore said. Im not expecting an enormous amount. However, some student jobs were affected. Cassie Corrigan, a sophomore from Boulder, Colo. works as a cashier at the Hawk Food Stop in the Spahr Engineering Library. Though operated by Memorial Unions, her job is considered an on-campus job. This semester the hourly wage increased from $7.50 to $7.65 per hour. However, the slight raise is not the main incentive for working on campus. The raise does not make much of a difference just because we get other benefits, which I care more about, Corrigan said. These benefits include a ten percent discount anywhere on campus besides books or electronics, five dollars worth of food each day she works, and the convenience of flexible hours on campus.

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rock Chalk revue show in full swing

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manding on the shows co-execkcipolla@kansan.com utive director, Emily Drape, a seDespite the abundance of ne- nior from Overland Park. Drape on-hued clothing and a disturb- sits in on each groups practice, ing number of fanny packs, the which amounts to roughly five students working to perfect this hours a day. Although her job is years Rock Chalk Revue are all time consuming, she said the exbusiness. The 1980s-themed at- perience has been worth it. We help them get their show tire encourages an enjoyable atmosphere while the 250 sorority to a better place than it was when and fraternity members continue they started this, Drape said. Its to work toward their goal of cre- a learning experience. You grow, you learn how to work with other ating a great show. Last year, Rock Chalk Revue people and how to mature. Coleby Henzlik, a junior from raised $62,000 through donations, corporate sponsors and ticket Atlanta, and one of the directors sales for the United Way of Doug- of Kappa Delta and Sigma Chis las County. Each performance is show said although he is excited for people to funded by the see the original sororities and show he helped fraternities. We help them get their create, he also The muhas some anxisical show show to a better place ety. is created than it was when they I rememcompletely started this. ber last year I by students was so nervous who choose a emiLy DrApe when the curtheme, write Co-executive director of the show tains opened, scripts, reand this year cord music, choreograph dance routines and Im going to be even more nerbuild sets. Some parts of the prep- vous because Im a director and aration start even before the fall theres even more pressure, Hensemester. Around 12 pairs of fra- zlik said. Kirk Morrison, a sophomore ternities and sororities compete in the fall to make it into the final from Tulsa, Okla., first participated in Rock Chalk as a freshman as show, but only five are selected. Then the process becomes even a way to branch out. Im from out-of-state and I more intense; each group practices is at least an hour per day, was fairly new to the house and which makes it difficult to have a the community, so I figured it would be a good way to get to life outside of Rock Chalk. Its like you put everything know people, Morrison said. It into this, said Hannah Schoeb, turned out to be an awesome exa sophomore from Leawood perience. Rock Chalk Revue is on March and one of the six directors of Delta Delta Delta and Sigma Nus 1 and 2 at 7 p.m. and March 3 at show. I mean, I still did fine in 5 p.m. at the Lied Center. Tickets school, but I got an A- and Im are available at the Lied Center a perfectionist. Ive put a lot of box office and website. my friendships on hold and my Edited by Amanda Gage relationships on hold. The process is even more de-

880 student hourly employees 617 Graduate Teaching assistants 131 Graduate research Assistants 1 Graduate Assistant
Source: Jack Martin, director of strategic communications for the University. Its great for the teachers who deserve it, Corrigan said. Edited by Anna Allen

Crime

Suspect in home invasion arrested

rsalyer@kansan.com Lawrence police arrested an Ottawa man Wednesday suspected of kidnapping and the robbery of a Lawrence apartment. Kim Murphree, a police spokesman, wrote in an email that the 23-year-old man was located in Ottawa, brought by the Lawrence Police Department to the police training center during the investigation, and arrested. According to Douglas County Jail records, the suspect is charged with four counts of kidnapping, three counts of robbery and one count of aggravated robbery. The charges stem from a robbery reported January 10, in which four men robbed an apartment in the Applecroft Apartments at 1734 W. 19th St. The men took cell phones, mar-

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ijuana, and more than $2,000 in cash, most of which was located in a safe. It was the second arrest made in the case. The LPD arrested a 19-year-old Ottawa man hours after the robbery. Mack Hartwell, a 19-year-old former University student and victim in the case, was not aware of the second arrest, but recalled the robbery. They were yelling, we want all your stuff, Hartwell said. They said, we have guns, we will kill you. Hartwell said he and his roommates knew the 19-year-old man first arrested by police because he had come over before. That suspect returned January 10, and when Hartwell heard a knock at the door, the 19-year-old said more of his friends had come

over to socialize. As soon as the men entered, all four suspects began yelling and some appeared to have guns. I dont know for sure if they did, but they said they did and it looked like they had them, Hartwell said. When its in the moment, you just dont question it. Hartwell heard his friend, who owned the safe, being hit by the suspects while another man stayed with the other four victims. They started beating him because he wouldnt open the safe, Hartwell said. Eventually he did though. Hartwell and the others were forced to stay in the bathroom until the men left, and were left without a way to contact the police, because the robbers had taken their cell phones and torn up

Internet connection cords. They walked to a gas station and called the police. Another resident felt Applecroft Apartments should have notified residents of the robbery. Its pretty safe here usually, said Danielle Garcia, a University graduate. But I think they should have notified us, because when something happens, you should be put on alert. The owners of the apartments declined to comment on the case. Hartwell thinks the remaining suspects will also be arrested, but said he will remain more attentive. I will definitely check out whoever comes over from now on, Hartwell said. Im just going to be more careful. Edited by Amanda Gage

Index

Classifieds 11 Crossword 4

Cryptoquips 4 opinion 9

sports 12 sudoku 4

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Todays Weather

Forecasts by University students. For a more detailed forecast, see page 2A.

HI: 30 LO: 10
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This weekend is Abraham Lincolns 103rd birthday. Lincoln was particularly fond of Kansas and what the young state stood for. Sadly, he was assassinated in 1865, the same year that KU was established.

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NewS MaNageMeNt editor-in-chief Ian Cummings Managing editor Lisa Curran aDVeRtISINg MaNageMeNt business manager Garrett Lent Sales manager Korab Eland NewS SectIoN eDItoRS art director Hannah Wise News editor Laura Sather copy chiefs Marla Daniels Jennifer DiDonato Alexandra Esposito Dana Meredith Designers Bailey Atkinson Ryan Benedick Megan Boxberger Stephanie Schulz Nikki Wentling Hannah Wise opinion editor Alexis Knutsen photo editor Chris Bronson Sports editor Max Rothman associate sports editor Matt Galloway Sports web editor Mike Vernon Special sections editor Kayla Banzet web editor Laura Nightengale aDVISeRS
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what: Workshop: The Campus Interview wheRe: Alderson Auditorium, Kansas Union wheN: 12 p.m. aboUt: Looking to go to grad school? Learn how you can impress faculty during a campus visit and interview.

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Cold with clear skies and light North winds.

Mostly sunny, rain and flurries likely overnight.

70 percent chance of rain and snow. Cloudy. Skies clearing overnight.

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Snuggie weather at its finest.

Possible sledding.

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what: Concert: Rand Klein, jazz piano wheRe: Swarthout Recital Hall, Murphy Hall wheN: 7:30 p.m. aboUt: The award-winning musician visits Kansas as part of the School of Musics Visiting Artist Series what: Tom Petty Tribute Band wheRe: The Bottleneck wheN: 9 p.m. aboUt: A tribute to the classic rocker and The Heartbreakers comes to Lawrence

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what: Concert: Chamber Ensemble of the Shanghai Chinese orchestra wheRe: Spencer Museum of Art wheN: 2 p.m. aboUt: The group performs a sampling of their pieces and hosts a reception before its full concert at the Lied Center on Monday what: moe. wheRe: Liberty Hall wheN: 7 p.m. aboUt: A progressive indie-rock group comes to Lawrence; tickets range from $21-24 what: Sunday Night SpeakEasy wheRe: Jazzhaus wheN: 9 p.m. aboUt: An open jam session for 21+ patrons; cover is $3

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what: William Allen White Day wheRe: Woodruff Auditorium, Kansas Union wheN: 1:30 p.m. aboUt: The School of Journalism awards CNNs Candy Crowley with the annual William Allen White Foundations National Citation. what: Cosmic Bowling wheRe: Jaybowl, Kansas Union wheN: 10 p.m. aboUt: Join SUA for a night of free bowling and blacklights.

what: Workshop: How to apply to the B-School using Career Connections wheRe: Room 122, Summerfield Hall wheN: 2:30 p.m. aboUt: Students hopeful to get into the business school can learn how to get in what: Concert: Chamber Ensemble of the Shanghai Chinese orchestra wheRe: Lied Center wheN: 7:30 p.m. aboUt: Traditional Chinese music straight from Shanghai comes to the Lied Center; tickets are $10 for students

what: The Band that Saved the World wheRe: Jazzhaus wheN: 10 p.m. aboUt: A horn section funk band plays at Jazzhaus; cover is $5

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Information based on the Douglas county booking recap Jersey St. on suspicion of battery and interfering with an officer. Bond was set at $200. A 54-year-old Lawrence man was arrested Wednesday at 9:27 a.m. on the 1300 block of Kentucky Street on suspicion of driving while intoxicated, third offense. Bond was set at $5,000. A 24-year-old Lawrence man was arrested Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. on the 1400 block of Church Street in Eudora on suspicion of criminal damage to property less than $1,000 and obstruction of the legal process. Bond was set at $1,000. A 29-year-old Lawrence man was arrested Tuesday at 10:40 p.m. on the 1000 block of east 1292 Road on suspicion of possession of stolen property with a value greater than $1,000, driving while license is suspended, no proof of liability insurance and no vehicle registration. Bond was set at $2,025. A 27-year-old Lawrence man was arrested Tuesday at 3:45 p.m. on the 3600 block of east 25th Street on suspicion of driving while intoxicated. Bond was set at $250. A 30-year-old Lawrence woman was arrested Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. on the 3600 block of east 25th Street on suspicion of driving while intoxicated and transporting an open container. Bond was set at $500. A 19-year-old female University student was arrested Tuesday at 6:57 a.m. on the 1300 block of Sunnyside Avenue on suspicion of criminal trespassing and possession of drug paraphernalia. Bond was set at $200.

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check on the executive branch. There are good earmarks and bad earmarks, he told reporters after a speech. Santorum specifically defended targeted spending for the V-22 Osprey helicopter and a human tissue medical program in Pittsburgh. He declined to identify any earmarks he regretted. On Wednesday, Romney said Santorum and former Speaker Newt Gingrich belong to a catego-

ry of Republicans who spent too much money, borrowed too much money, earmarked too much. Santorum said Thursday that he fought to end earmarks amid concerns that lawmakers were abusing the practice. He tried to turn the issue back on Romney, who is having trouble winning over the conservative voters that Santorum, himself a conservative, is appealing to.

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Tibetan monk sets himself on fire in support of Dalai Lama

BEIJING, china Another Tibetan has set himself on fire in western China to protest government policies while thousands marched in another part of China to show support for their exiled spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, a report said. The London-based International Campaign for Tibet and Free Tibet groups said the Tibetan who set himself on fire on Wednesday in Sichuan provinces Aba prefecture was a 19-year-old former monk from the local Kirti monastery, which has been the scene of protests over recent months. Both groups said the monk had been taken to hospital. U.S.-funded Radio Free Asia said the man was taken away by soldiers and police. It said he shouted slogans before setting himself ablaze, citing a statement from Losang Yeshe and Kanyag Tsering, exiled Tibetan monks in India. If confirmed, the incident would bring to at least 17 the number of monks, nuns and lay Tibetans believed to have set themselves on fire over the last year, mostly in traditionally Tibetan areas of Sichuan province. There were reports of three other self-immolations on Friday, but the government has denied them and there are doubts within the exile community. Most of those who have set themselves on fire have chanted for Tibetan freedom and the return of the Dalai Lama, who fled to India amid an abortive uprising against Chinese rule in 1959. Beijing accuses the Dalai Lama and his supporters of encouraging the immolations.

New government passes Parliaments vote in Romania

BUchARESt, Romania Romanias Parliament approved a new government led by a former spy chief on Thursday, and he promised to keep up the austerity measures the country imposed to win international loans but to raise publicsector salaries as soon as he can. An era of prosperity will not begin tomorrow, said Razvan Prime Minister Mihai Razvan Ungureanu, who is known for his pro-American outlook and close ties with President Traian Basescu. The change of government became
necessary Monday, when Emil Boc, who had served as Romanias prime minister since 2008, suddenly resigned following weeks of widespread protests over the austerity measures and declining living standards. The nations ruling coalition hopes its popularity will be improved by Ungureanu and his new Cabinet before parliamentary elections later this year. Lawmakers voted 237-2 to approve Ungureanu and his Cabinet on Thursday, but the opposition boycotted the vote, and later said it would contest the new government at the Constitutional Court, citing flaws in the validation process of ministers. The new government was swiftly sworn in before Basescu, who said the Cabinet, with many young ministers

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Romanias President Traian Basescu, left, kisses outgoing Premier Emil Boc, right, after the swearing in ceremony of a new government Thursday. send a strong signal that its time for the younger generation to change politics.

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Mexican army finds dozens of barrels of methamphetamine

GUADALAJARA, mexico The historic seizure of 15 tons of pure methamphetamine in western Mexico, equal to half of all meth seizures worldwide in 2009, feeds growing speculation that the country could become a world platform for meth production, not just a supplier to the United States. The sheer scale of the bust announced late Wednesday in Jalisco state suggests involvement of the powerful Sinaloa cartel, a major international trafficker of cocaine and marijuana that has moved into meth production and manufacturing on an industrial scale. Army officials didnt say what drug gangs could have been behind
the dozens of blue barrels filled with powdered meth. Army Gen. Gilberto Hernandez Andreu said the meth was ready for packaging. There was no information on where the drugs were headed. Jalisco has long been considered the hub of Sinaloas meth production and trafficking. Meanwhile, meth use is growing in the United States, already the worlds biggest market for illicit drugs. The haul could have supplied 13 million doses worth over $4 billion on U.S. streets. A senior U.S. law enforcement official in Mexico said Thursday this weeks bust in Jalisco was probably Sinaloa.

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India increases spending to strengthen military forces

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A soldier stands in a room full of barrels containing white and yellow powder after a seizure of a small ranch in Tlajomulco de Zuniga, on the outskirts of Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday.

NEw DELhI India has decided to buy 126 fighter jets from France, taken delivery of a nuclearpowered submarine from Russia and prepared for its first aircraft carrier in recent weeks as it modernizes its military to match Chinas. China has financed the development of ports in Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Myanmar, and its recent effort to get access in the Seychelles prodded New Delhi to renew its own outreach to the Indian Ocean

island state off of western India. With its recent purchases, running into tens of billions of dollars, India is finally working to counter what it sees as aggressive incursions into a region India has long dominated. The Indian military is strengthening its forces in preparation to fight a limited conflict along the disputed border, and is working to balance Chinese power projection in the Indian Ocean, James Clapper, the U.S. director of national intelligence, told a

Senate committee last week. India has created new infantry mountain divisions and plans to raise a strike corps aimed at countering aggression by China. Their border still has not been set despite 15 rounds of talks, and patrols frequently face off on the ground. Analysts say that although the probability of a conflict between the two Asian giants is remote, a short, sharp conflict in the disputed Himalayan heights cant be ruled out.

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University looks to implement common book

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Next fall the University will be implementing a common book program in hopes of creating an academic icebreaker to help freshmen and transfer students better adjust to the University. Students will be required to read a book, either fiction or nonfiction, which will be handed out during orientation, with the goal of reducing the number of students who drop out after their first year in college. Carol Holstead, associate professor in the School of Journalism and Mass Communications and committee member of the common book program, said that 20 percent of freshmen drop out after their

first year. We feel like this is something that students can get excited about, Holstead said. It gives students a common factor, something they can talk about with other students. Studies have shown the more engaged a student is in school, the more likely they are to succeed. The book for next year has not been chosen yet. Assistant Vice Provost for First Year Experiences and Learning Initiatives Sarah Crawford-Parker said in an email that the steering committee has narrowed the list down to five books and will be selecting a book in April. One hundred twenty-five books were suggested and more than 140 individuals submitted book nominations.

A committee is currently being formed to read all five books, and choose the book based on different criteria. We want to pick a book for the first year where the author can come speak to the students, Holstead said. We want to find a unique book, something that students have not read in high school. Other things we looked at was to make sure the book wasnt too long, and the reading level. Not all students agree with the common book program. Senior Aaron Harris, a transfer student from UMKC and Student Rights Chair of the University Senate Executive Committee, does not like the idea of being forced to read a book.

I think its insulting to tell a transfer student, you know what, youve gone to college for one or two years, yet we are still going to treat you like a freshman, Harris said. Crawford-Parker said the program will be beneficial for firstyear students. This program will help us to better support our first-year students by providing opportunities for small group interactions and a shared academic experience, Crawford-Parker said. Peer-topeer and student-to-faculty interactions improve persistence in the first year and beyond. Crawford-Parker said the common book will be utilized in classes and tied to course assignments.

The Steering Committee is currently looking at strategies to ensure broad participation in programs designed to engage students outside of the classroom. Harris, who went through a similar program at UMKC, said the common book program didnt work when he was a freshman. This reminds me of when we

were in high school and had to read books over the summer, Harris said. We made fun of the book, and said what was on our mind during the discussions. It brought us closer together because we all agreed the program was a waste of time. Edited by Nadia Imafidon

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Capitol legalizes same-sex marriage

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OLYMPIA, Wash. The last time same-sex marriage was debated in the state Capitol, the Legislatures sole gay lawmaker watched as his colleagues passed the states version of the Defense of Marriage Act in 1998 banning gay marriage. Fourteen years after that lonely moment, Sen. Ed Murray stood in the wings as lawmakers approved his bill allowing gay and lesbian couples to marry. I didnt think I would be in office to see marriage equality passed, Murray, D-Seattle, said Wednesday night. It was incredibly moving to watch a new generation of gay and lesbian lawmakers in the House standing up and carrying the torch. The Washington House passed the bill on a 55-43 vote earlier in the day. Supporters in the publicviewing galleries cheered as many on the Democratic side of the House floor hugged. The state Senate approved the measure last week. Wednesdays vote sends the bill to Democratic Gov. Chris Gregoire, who is expected to sign it into law next week. She issued a statement saying it was a major step toward completing a long and important journey to end discrimination based on sexual orientation. The passage came a day after a federal appeals court declared Californias ban on gay marriage unconstitutional, ruling it was a violation of the civil rights of gay and lesbian couples. Democratic Rep. Jamie Pedersen, a gay lawmaker from Seattle whohas also sponsored gay rights bills for several years, cited Tuesdays ruling by the San Francisco-based 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals during his remarks on the House floor. He noted a section that stated marriage is the name that society gives to the relationship that matters most between two adults. Several Republicans argued that the bill goes against the tradition of marriage. Rep. Jay Rodne, RSnoqualmie, said the measure severs the cultural, historical and legal underpinnings of the institution of marriage. Several Republican amendments were rejected, including one that would have added private businesses and individuals, such as bakers and photographers, to an exemption in the measure that doesnt require religious organizations or churches to perform marriages and doesnt subject them to penalties if they dont marry gay or lesbian couples. Another would have required a one-month residency requirement before people could get married in Washington. Two Republicans Reps. Glenn Anderson of Fall City and Maureen Walsh of College Place crossed the aisle and voted in favor of the bill. Three Democrats voted against it: Reps. Chris Hurst of Enumclaw, Steve Kirby of Tacoma and Mark Miloscia of Federal Way. Democrats hold a 56-42 majority in the House. The proposal would take effect 90 days after the session ends next month, but opponents have promised to fight back with a ballot measure that would allow voters to overturn the legislative approval. If opponents gather enough signatures to take their fight to the ballot box, the law would be put on hold pending the outcome of a November election. They must turn in more than 120,000 signatures by June 6 if they want to challenge the proposed law. Otherwise gay couples could wed starting in June. Washington state has had domestic partnership laws since 2007, and more than a dozen other states have provisions, ranging from domestic partnerships to gay marriage, supporting same-sex couples. Gay marriage is legal in New York, Connecticut, Iowa, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont and Washington, D.C. Lawmakers in New Jersey are expected to vote on gay marriage next week, and Maine could see a gay marriage proposal on the November ballot. Proposed amendments to ban gay marriage will be on the ballots in North Carolina in May and in Minnesota in November. Californias voter-approved same-sex marriage ban, known as Proposition 8, was rejected by a three-judge panel of the 9th Circuit on Tuesday. The panel gave gaymarriage opponents time to appeal before allowing same-sex weddings to resume. The judges also said the decision only applies to California, even though the court has jurisdiction in nine western states.

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NaIROBI, kenya Rapper 50 Cent is teaming up with the World Food Program to see firsthand the effects of hunger in Somalia and kenya. The rap star flew to Dolo, Somalia, on Wednesday. Tens of thousands of women and children have fled there over the last year to flee a devastating famine that killed tens of thousands of people across Somalia. WFP said the rapper, whose real name is Curtis Jackson, has committed to provide 1 billion meals for the hungry, and is donating to WFP 10 cents from every sale of a new energy drink called Street king that he is promoting. The u.N. last week declared an end to Somalias six-month famine, though it said tens of thousands of people still need food aid to survive. Associated Press

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The second season recommences. Those shuffling inhabitants in Hershel Greenes barn had been fed and cared for by his family, or cared for as much as any walker could be. Hershel (Scott Wilson) believed this walking dead condition to be a disease awaiting a cure. And then the doors were opened: One by one they came out, dispatched by bullets to the head by Shane (Jon Bernthal), Andrea (Laurie Holden) and Rick (Andrew Lincoln), who pulled the trigger on Sophia, the littlest walker and Carols (Melissa Suzanne McBride) daughter. The band of survivors had spent the first half of this season looking for Sophia, after she had run off into the woods. Sunday is a period of mourning, for burying the dead and taking stock. Hershel still wants everyone off the farm, but then he suffers a relapse of sorts. He leaves the farm, then Glenn (Steven Yeun) and Rick set out to find him. Pregnant Lori (Sarah Wayne Callies) will need a doctor for delivery one of these days. Sunday picks up precisely where the first half of the season left off, and I do mean precisely. The gun barrels are still smoking, and shock, grief and disbelief are as thick as the midsummer Georgia heat. Poor Sophia, missing these weeks, was dead all along? (Or even worse: is she among the walking dead?) Yes, and she thus became a particularly grim symbol and affirmation of The Walking Deads only real credo that in a truly apocalyptic world, hope is only for fools. Fans were conflicted especially me about the advisability of killing a little girl, even if she was a zombie. Nevertheless, it was absolutely true to this series nihilistic spirit. Sundays episode is entitled Nebraska, which could be a MacGuffin or a red herring. But either way, the word (and state) figure in an especially shocking scene that reinforces the credo once again. Dead remains good, while the tone gets darker and darker. Itll be a smart, grim start to the second half. AMC premieres episode eight of this season on Sunday at 9 p.m. EST.

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LOS aNGELES kanye West has a great batting average when it comes to the Grammys. Before this year, he had been nominated 29 times and won 14. Sunday night, hes up for seven awards, making him the mostnominated artist at the show for the fourth time in the past seven years. But West has yet to win a Grammy in the general category, which holds the four major prizes record, song and album of the year and best new artist. This year, he only has one major nomination a song of the year bid for all of the Lights to go with five nominations in the hip-hop category and one nod for best packaging. Nominations for the general category are handled by a special Grammy council, set up to avoid a repeat of the embarrassing nominations of the past, and voted on by all the members of the Recording academy. Nominations in all the other categories are made and voted on by academy members who specialize in that category. In other words, West is beloved by his fellow hip-hop artists, who shower him with nominations and Grammy victories year after year. among the academy voters at large, though, Wests popularity isnt as solid. The result is the weird split, which will likely continue tonight. West takes it all in stride, though. I appreciate having the most nominations at the Grammys but

CaNCuN, mexico a reality televison producer arrived in mexico escorted by nearly a dozen agents on Thursday after being extradited from the united States so he can face trial in his wifes killing. Former Survivor producer Bruce Beresford-Redman landed at Cancuns airport and was whisked away in an Suv accompanied by three police vehicles. minutes after landing, agents drove the producer to the state prosecutors

office, which is charging him in the death of his wife whose body was found in a sewer cistern at a swank Cancun resort following an april 2010 family vacation. Gaspar armando Garcia Torres, attorney general for the state of quintana Roo, said the suspect will be taken to a jail in the Caribbean resort. The producer could see a judge anytime within the next three days. From afar, the producer was seen handcuffed wearing a white T-shirt and a bulletproof vest. Beresford-Redman has denied that he

killed his wife and his attorneys have attacked evidence in the case. His u.S. attorneys fought his return to mexico, but two federal judges ruled there was ample reason to send him abroad for trial. Garcia Torres told The associated Press the prosecution has gathered strong evidence in the case. a judge has yet to see the suspect and decide when he will be tried. Associated Press

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kanye West performs at the 4th annual ten Fashion Show presented by General motors in Los angeles, California, February 22, 2005. I feel so conflicted by the fact that award shows sometimes are completely ... illogical, West tweeted last month. I wouldnt have the prestige I have if it wasnt partially for the Grammys validation, and I honor that. McClatchy Tribune

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PHILaDELPHIa Wim Wenders was two weeks away from the start date for his new film when his star Philippina Pina Bausch, the German choreographer died. She had cancer, and had been diagnosed only five days earlier. We had been talking about making this together for almost 20 years, Wenders said. He finally figured out how to go about doing his documentary in 3-D when Bausch died. We were so happy that after 20 years of stalling, Pina and I were

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Kansas softball coach Megan Smith has high expectations coming into the spring softball season. Last season, the team broke the all-time single-season record with 60 home runs. The Jayhawks are heading to Hammond, La., to open the spring schedule for their first of five games at the Southeastern Lion Classic. The Jayhawks will face Tennessee-Martin Friday at 12:30 p.m. along with Troy, Jackson State, Southeastern Louisiana State and Northern Colorado throughout the weekend. Opening the season with a weekend of five games is just what the team needs to jump-start the season, said junior outfielder Rosie Hull.

Pre-conference is about winThe team has three starters rening games and not having played turning in the infield with two since May, she said. It gets us newcomers, freshman Chanin ready for conference play. Naudin, VYPE Magazines 2011 Losing junior Alex Jones to a North Texas/Collin County Softtorn ACL after 106 consecutive ball MVP, and Maddie Stein. games in two seasons as the startI think Chanin is the type of ing center player who will fielder gives outwork anyothers a body on the She has so much paschance to field, said junior sion. Maddie is a utility step up this outfielder Magplayer, she can play three s e a s o n , gie Hull. She Smith said. positions and that is great has so much Last year passion. Maddie because her batting is we were a is a utility playphenomenal. couple of er, she can play games away three positions MAggIe HuLL from makand that is great Junior outfielder ing it to the because her batNCAA tourting is phenomnament, she said. This year the enal. team goal is pretty clear. We are Junior Mariah Montgomery aiming to make regionals. and sophomore Ashley Newman

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switched off at shortstop and second base last season, combining for 200 putouts and assists and 12 double plays. Montgomery and Newman will continue to help the Jayhawks defense in the infield this season. Those two have so much chemistry in the middle field, Rosie said. Three new Jayhawks will step up to the mound this season. Emily Stokes, a freshman from Hamilton City, Calif., Alicia Pille, a freshman from Royse City, Texas, and Morgan Druhan, a junior transfer from the University of South Alabama. Smith said Druhan is experienced, poised and confident on the mound. Alicia has looked really good in practice and Emily has shown improvement in practice as well, Smith said. Rosie said the three new players add depth. Having five pitchers who we can go to and be completely confident in them, thats a really good feeling, she said. Pille said the pitchers are going to work together to get through the games this season. Its about keeping batters off balance and between the five of us, I think we are going to do really well, she said. The outfield has four returning players with dominate upperclassmen. Maggie made the AllBig 12 second team last season and had a .346 batting average with 49 RBIs and 56 hits, and her sister Rosie made Academic AllBig 12 First Team and won the teams academic award with a 4.0 GPA. Senior outfielder Liz Kocon had 14 home runs last season and was Academic All-Big 12 First Team, Team Captain. Liz is more prepared than anyone, she knows what it takes to get ready, Smith said. She has been through it and we feel really good about how she will perform this season. The mild winter has given the

Redshirt senior Liz Kocon addresses the media at Softball Media Day. The team travels to Hammond, La., for the Southeastern Lion Classic. It is the first tournament of the spring softball season. Last season the team finished just shy of regional play and hope to play through a challenging Big 12 season.

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team the opportunity to practice outside and provide the pitchers with a live-game setting. Maggie said it allows the infield to adjust for outside games because a softball reacts differently on turf than it does on dirt and gives the team an advantage that teams in the north might not have. Rosie said the practice outside has increased the amount of throwing and has helped the outfielders. We have a huge spot to fill, but we have two girls who are good enough to play there. Overall we have a lot of different tools in the

outfield that we can go with and thats really exciting, she said. Due to conference realignment, the Jayhawks will play each Big 12 team three times. Smith has encouraged the team to go into every game without knowing their opponents. We want to focus on ourselves, Smith said. We dont need to have any preconceived notions of any team. If we focus on what we need to do we will be successful. Edited by Max Rothman

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Concealed carry encourages danger

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Allowing weapons on campus would create more risks than benefits for the University
and Chief Executive Officer of the Kansas Board of Regents, said in a recent Lawrence Journal World interview, The safety and security efforts of these universities would be substantially undermined, if not crippled, by the passage of House Bill 2353. Tompkins also went on to say that allowing weapons on campus would increase risk of violence, and potentially cause harm to both students and faculty. The University of Kansas stands firmly in opposition to this Bill. I do as well. When you look at all aspects of the Bill that come into play, there are far too many dangers in allowing 20-somethingyear-old students to carry concealed weapons on campus. While there are some valid pro arguments in this debate, (i.e. ending of school shootings faster, protection in emergency) the cons far outweigh the pros. I support the Constitution, but this Bill uses the elastic clause in ways that are not necessary. I side with the Kansas Board of Regents in this debate. Keep our campus free of weapons, and you will naturally have a safer campus.
Schlesener is a sophomore in journalism and Italian from Herington, Kan.

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When you hand the police officer your real ID but he still asks for a second form of identification #shortpeopleproblem Whos Taylor Swift? I loved the whale comic so much that I cut it out and put it against my fishs tank so he wouldnt feel so alone. Should I be proud or embarrassed that one of my roommates is one of the Jedi? I got three letters today. one from the U.S. Army, one from the Marines, and the other from the navy. obviously someones been watching me play Call of Duty. Two electrons are in sync, the other two are backstreet boys. I have been collecting all the acorns on campus. Soon the squirrel army will be mine! As it turns out, homework is way easier when sober. Codeine Cough syrup makes biology at 8 a.m. terrifying. Bitch please, I can add 90 percent to your beauty with my wet Kleenex & liquid eye liner. To Daisy Hill, in the words of Anakin Skywalker in the high ground scenario, You underestimate my power! Editors note: And then he proceeded to be mutilated. Not your best argument, guys. The thing about Jayhawk Towers is that they give veterans a place to stay, so well raise your move to actual military tactics. ATTEnTIon: A vote is currently being held in Corbin regarding participation in the war against Daisy Hill. If you even want us... I dont see how people can say this is a diverse campus. Ive seen like 4 different outfits. You know you live with a bunch of engineers when all you hear about is Starcraft. The campus squirrels are their own team. I think Dan should be the ref for the oliver Hall v. Daisy Hill war. If youre going to make it this easy for me to ease drop then please talk about something interesting! Please, Daisy Hill. Lets not forget who has all the student athletes. The Potter Lake Whale will file your taxes and fill out your FAFSA for the price of diverting the students attention away from it and toward the Jedi Dorm War! Stieg Larsson is proof that Scandanavians are sick and twisted creative geniuses. #lackofsun Last night at the Hawk I wanted to be that person who yelled TAYLoR SWIFT IS HERE just to see everyone drunkenly flock towards the door.

ow many different ways thing that seems feasible? can the Bill of Rights be Paying guards and installinterpreted? While some ing metal detectors in buildings of the ten amendments are fairly across campus is simply another straight forward, reason for the Uniothers are not so versity of Kansas to clear. The Second raise its Amendment has tuition one accidental gunshot been up for indirates and victim on a college vidual interprecampus campus is one too many. fees. This tations recently among Kansas could even Legislators. A bill possibly (House Bill 2353) lead to the privatiis currently being zation of colleges all debated in the Kansas House of across the state, leading to even Representatives which would al- higher tuition rates. low concealed carry of weapons Those supporting this bill aron college campuses, as well as gue that if students carried conother public buildings cealed weapons, those responCurrently, according to Kansas sible for school shootings could Concealed Carry Permit Infor- be stopped sooner, saving lives. mation any community college, While this may be a valid point, college or university facility is off what they do not consider is the limits when carrying a concealed impulse reactions that go through weapon. This Bill, if passed, would the minds of college students. remove such regulations. Gun rights advocates and othThe Bill includes a stipulation ers who support this bill say that allowing firearms to be prohib- the Second Amendment guaranited in buildings, as long as metal tees the rights of the individual detectors and armed guards are in in this case. However, the amendplace at the front of said building. ment, which reads, A well-regWith as many buildings as this ulated militia being necessary to campus has, is that really some- the security of a free state, the

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right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed mentions nothing about concealed carry permit holders. According to a 2001 study by Matthew Miller appearing in Accident Analysis and Prevention, approximately 50 people are unintentionally shot every day in America. Also, every other day a child under the age of 15 dies in the United States from unintentional gunfire. Supporters will argue that those who have concealed carry weapon permits are well trained and responsible. But even so, accidents happen. Increasing the number of guns on campus will concurrently increase the number of accidental gunshots. One accidental gunshot victim on a college campus is one too many. Andy Tompkins, President

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No permit required for purchase. No registration of firearm required. Owner not required to be licensed. No permit required to carry rifle or shotgun. Permit required to carry handgun.
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The Little Saigon Cafe is at 1524 West 23rd Street in Lawrence. The restaurant offers a wide variety of unique and delicious Vietnamese cuisine.

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Vietnamese cuisine offers a delicious alternative

he trends of Pan Asian and Asian Fusion restaurants have given some people the tendency to lump all Asian foods into the same category, which is a shame because each individual Asian country has its own equally individual cooking styles, ingredients, flavors and textures. Vietnamese food is easily one of the most delicious and unfortunately overlooked cuisines; it hasnt gained the same mainstream popularity that Chinese and Japanese foods have. Thankfully, one Lawrence restaurant is working to change that, and it might just be Lawrences best kept secret. Little Saigon Cafe is a fabulous restaurant serving up authentic Vietnamese fare at a price college students can afford. This tiny place is on 23rd Street, and Im not exaggerating when I say its small. It has about five tables total and is tucked behind a nail salon and dry cleaners. The same friendly family greets you every time

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you walk in the door, and if you try this place once Im sure youll become a regular. All the food is made right in front of you and the aromas are amazing, Vietnamese food is full of all sorts of fragrant ingredients. The dish Little Saigon specializes in is pho a Vietnamese noodle soup. Traditionally the rich, spice-infused broth is beef based with fresh rice noodles, meat, and topped with green onion, cilantro, bean sprouts, lime juice and other bright and crisp ingredients to balance out the deep and heavy flavors of the soup. What I get every time is the Tofu Flat Noodle Soup which is so delicious that even my car-

nivorous roommate orders it. Its the same as pho but with the most delicious vegetarian broth and fried tofu instead of meat. Considering its what their best known for, I would definitely recommend starting with some sort of noodle soup your first time there. Theyre too delicious to pass up! But Little Saigon also offers a slew of other mouth-watering meals. They serve another Vietnamese classic, bun, and great and affordable appetizer selections like fresh spring rolls and fried shrimp and sweet potato lettuce wraps and even Bobo teas. So branch out and try something new. Little Saigon is a great restaurant with a wide variety of Vietnamese dishes sure to please. I highly recommend giving it a chance and supporting one of Lawrences locally owned, best kept secrets.
Pred is a junior in political science and peace and conflict studies from Kansas Ctiy.

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residential elections and primaries bring out the worst in people both candidates and voters. Leading up to the election, candidates put on a never ending barrage of ads attacking each other, presidential debates are more like circuses, and some voters go on holierthan-thou rants about how their candidate will end all the worlds ills and bring joy and happiness to all. This, my friends, is terribly un-classy. And its no wonder why we are often unable to compromise today both in politics and our private lives. Instead of acknowledging our differences, reasonably debating an issue, and then coming to a conclusive decision of what is best, our critical thinking skills have devolved into demagoguery and personal attacks. Too many times I see people snicker when someone disagrees with them. Too many times I see a majority lambast a minority as ignorant and uncivilized without actually listening to the opinions of those who dissent. And too many times I see someone attacking a person rather than an argument. How as a society are we ever to better ourselves when we cant even have the common decency to respect each others individuality and difference of opinion ? The fiber of our political character as a nation should rely on our ability to debate and come to a conclusion that is in the best interest of the country and not in the best interest of a party. When divisive words, ads, or debates tell us any different, then as a society we have failed. During the first presidential debate in 1984 between Ronald Reagan and Walter Mondale, both candidates were asked what they thought the most outrageous thing the other person

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had said that night. Rather than jumping on the bandwagon and criticizing President Reagan, Mr. Mondale took a different approach to this question. Instead he said: Im going to use my time a little differently. Im going to give the President some credit, and he continued on to say that he liked President Reagan and that their differences in opinion were not personal. Where have men and women like this gone? In todays world, it is rare to see opponents acknowledge each others strengths and even rarer to see them shun underhanded criticisms and attacks. And most unfortunate of all, those who are willing to compromise and reach across the political isle while also remaining true to their convictions do not make it very far in politics. Our two party system has radicalized many of us and not in a way that is beneficial to democracy. I think its time that as individuals we put aside personal differences and focus on the facts the current state of our country, policies that have worked in the past, and problems that we will face in the future. Only then through reasonable debate can we understand how to live in a functioning democracy and how to respect each other as fellow citizens and, most importantly, human beings.
Knutsen is a sophomore in classical languages from Overland Park.

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At A GLANCE
The Jayhawks lost a close one at Missouri, then won decisively at Baylor. Theyre tied with the Tigers for the Big 12 lead and must keep winning and putting the pressure on their Border Showdown rival for a shot at an outright conference title. Next on Saturday is Oklahoma State, the only team in the conference that Kansas hasnt already played. The Jayhawks are 12-0 at Allen Fieldhouse this season and dont plan on snapping that streak against the Cowboys.

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Another game, another gem for Taylor. Remember the days when you had no idea if bad or good Tyshawn was on the way? These days, its all good, all the time. Hes averaging 21.5 points per game in his last eight games and has continued to carry the Jayhawks through offensive droughts.

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After starting the final 12 games his freshman season, Page has been the starting point guard for the Cowboys ever since. The 5-foot9 senior is averaging 14.2 points this season and is one of the toughest guard match ups in the Big 12 with his small stature.

At A GLANCE
Oklahoma State comes into Saturdays game in seventh place in the Big 12 at 5-6. The Cowboys had an impressive 69-67 victory over Iowa State Wednesday night after freshman guard LeBryan Nash hit a late jump shot with under five seconds remaining before blocking a Cyclone shot at the buzzer. A victory over Kansas could potentially put the Cowboys in a tie for fifth place in the Big 12 with six game remaining. Coach Travis Fords squad hasnt done anything statistically great so far this season, coming into Saturday ranked 200th or lower in points, rebounds, and assists per game as well as field goal percentage. Their most impressive performance this season was a 79-72 home victory over Missouri on Jan. 25.

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Johnson just couldnt buy a shot at Baylor. He missed all six of his shot attempts, including four from three-point range. Self seems baffled at the fact that a shooter like Johnson struggles so often to hit shots. Self said hes always knocking them down in practice, it just isnt translating to every game.
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Jeff Withey, junior center Who is this guy anyway? Is he the unassertive misfit who was held scoreless at Missouri or the beast of the interior Withey who scored a career-high 25 points at Baylor? Withey would ease coach Bill Selfs mind with more consistency. Even on Wednesday, his finest game as a Jayhawk, he started off poorly, committing a foul and a turnover in the first 30 seconds of the game. Look for him to start more smoothly back at home.

The Mr. Basketball award winner from Louisiana joins Page and Nash as the three Cowboys averaging double-digit points this season. Brown plays nearly 30 minutes a game and also averages 5.2 rebounds per game.

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LeBryan Nash, guard Nash was a five-star recruit a year ago and chose Oklahoma State over Kansas, among Nash others. He had a relatively slow start to his freshman campaign but has had a handful of great games in the Big 12. Hes had at least 18 points in five conference games, which included a 27-point performance in the 79-72 upset over Missouri on Jan. 25. His shooting percentage isnt great, as he takes more than 10 shots a game, more often than not. Hes taken over 15 shots on four occasions in the Big 12 and is the first option for the Cowboys offense.

When Releford scored 28 points at Oklahoma on Jan. 7, Self thought he had an offensive bonus in the making. He said he expected Releford to score in double figures every game. Releford scored five points at Missouri, then one at Baylor. Oh well, his stingy defense isnt going anywhere.
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One of three freshman in the Cowboys starting lineup, Williams is capable of having a big night offensively nearly every time out. Hes only averaging 8.0 points per game this season but has two 20-point performances in his last five games.

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LEBryAN NAsh, fOrWArd

QUEStION MARK
Can junior forward Thomas Robinson get hot early? In the first half at Missouri, Robinson scored six points and traveled repeatedly. In the first half at Baylor, he took a backseat to Withey and found himself in foul trouble. Now that hes back in the friendly confines of Allen Fieldhouse, this would be a good time for Robinson to put up his first-half strugglesbehind, they are perhaps the only important weakness in his game right now.

Robinson

Robinson didnt play close to his best basketball on Wednesday and still posted 15 points and 11 rebounds, his 17th doubledouble of the season. At times, it seems unfair. Thats just the way it is for national player of the year candidates. On Saturday, expect nothing less than another doubledouble, or something close to it. .

Nash was one of the most highly sought after recruits last season and hasnt been disappointing as of late. He had a seasonhigh 27 points in the upset of Missouri and has the potential to score 20 points or more on any given night.

QUEStION MARK
Nash

How does defensively?

Baylor

adjust

Coach Travis Ford called Cobbins the most valuable player in his teams 69-67 victory over Iowa State Wednesday night. Cobbins is a redshirt-freshman and is one of the best rebounders for Oklahoma State and showed off those skills against Iowa State, grabbing 15.

MIChAEL COBBINs, fOrWArd

hEAR YE, hEAR YE

If our guys dont play well or if we dont win, it wont be because of what happened Saturday.
Bill self, coach

Withey

Get the ball to the big fella near the hoop and hell score an easy two. Make the big fella get to the hoop himself and, well, it can get ugly. Withey thrives as an offensive option when his guards are able to find him down low. Thats often a challenge, especially against lengthy zones. When its not, look out.

JEff WIThEy, CENTEr

Oklahoma State is a disappointing 1-4 in Big 12 road games this season, with the only victory coming over last place Texas Tech on Jan. 31. In its four road losses, the Cowboys have been outscored by 15.7 points every contest including a 41-point blowout against Baylor on Jan. 14. Kansas is a perfect 5-0 in Big 12 games inside Allen Fieldhouse this season, winning by an average of 15.4 points. The Cowboys will need a hot start to quiet the home crowd and a big game from Nash if an upset is in order.

Cobbins

Elijah Johnson

hEAR YE, hEAR YE

Hes a heck of a player. Hes a matchup problem when he plays the four because of his ability to step outside and hit shots.
Iowa state coach fred hoiberg on LeBryan Nash as a forward, scout.com

BIG JAy WILL ChEEr If...

The Jayhawks give the Cowboys no easy looks and get Robinson involved early.
Max rothman Kory Carpenter

BABy JAy WILL WEEP If...

Page heats up from three-point range and Nash justifies all the hype.

Prediction:
Kansas 80, Oklahoma State 68


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QUotE oF thE DAY

You hear about how many fourth quarter comebacks that a guy has and I think it means a guy screwed up in the first three quarters. Peyton Manning

Manning, Colts need friendly breakup

By Ryan McCarthy
rmccarthy@kansan.com

thE MoRNING bREW

FAct oF thE DAY

Peyton Manning has thrown for 300 yards or more in 63 regular season games. Dan Marino also holds this NFL record. Pro-Football Reference.com

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m a big fan of the NFL offseason. I love looking over tables of statistics from the NFL Combine as more than 300 potential draft prospects are measured on all types of technical and psychological skills for seven days in Indianapolis. I love watching teams figure out what pieces they need to put together to have a parade of their own next season, just like the New York Giants did earlier in the week. By April youd think Id already be tired of the NFL offseason. Not even close. We get a whole month of deciding where all these future players will be drafted, and then we watch it unfold in a primetime television slot where the whole world can see where these players will play next year. To be honest, I love the build up of football more than the game itself. But there are parts of the offseason that I dont like. I dont like when the media zeroes in on an aging quarterback and his inevitable breakup from the team that hes subsequently built from a laughing stock to one of the most recognized sports teams in the world. I am of course talking about Peyton Manning and his impending divorce with the Colts, which will come sooner rather than later. Since Manning missed the entire season be-

cause of a third neck surgery, and the Colts claimed the No. 1 pick, theres been constant speculation about Mannings place in the future. In fact, we know one date will eventually show what direction Indianapolis is going in. The organization is due to give Manning a $28 million bonus on March 8. Ive seen three schools of thought on this predicament. 1. Trade Manning and get several draft picks for one of footballs greatest passers of all time. 2. Keep Manning and have him tutor the Colts first pick, whether its Andrew Luck or Robert Griffin III. (Its going to be Luck.) 3. Release Peyton Manning Manning will be 36 years old when the 2012 season begins, and he is not going to tu-

tor his eventual predecessor. Hes worried about his own legacy and how he can find a place where, in the next one or two years, he can win his second title. That way, his brother Eli doesnt end up with more rings than him. So now, Peyton has to find a new team. The leader in the clubhouse is the Washington Redskins, if Manning becomes a free agent. Theyve got enough money to pay Manning to make him happy. Theyll cater their offense around Manning so he wont have to change what hes been doing in Indianapolis for the past 13 years. Look for the Dolphins, Cardinals, and Chiefsto name a fewto be vying for his services, as well. However, getting to a happy ending for both the Colts and Manning will be dicey. Colts owner Jim Irsay has already taken to Twitter several times throughout this process, trying to stonewall Manning while the two sides work through this process. Its really a shame to watch. Manning has given so much to the city of Indianapolis, the state of Indiana and the NFL. He should be able to work through his deal with the Colts without it becoming a whole summer of Where is Peyton Manning going to end up?

We have many historical examples to go off of, whether its Johnny Unitas leaving the Baltimore Colts, Joe Montana departing from the 49ers, or Brett Favre separation from the Packers. What weve learned from all these examples is this: Manning and the Colts need to make this as painless as possible for their fans, so both parties can move on to next phases of their life. There shouldnt be any hard feelings. There shouldnt be any war of words. The NFL is a business, and I think both of these parties recognize that. Now, lets cross our fingers and hope that they can get it done. I dont want another summer of ESPNs Ed Werder camped out on somebodys lawn. Edited by Corinne Westeman

This week in athletics

Saturday
Mens basketball
Oklahoma State 3 p.m. Lawrence

Sunday
Tennis

Monday
Mens basketball
Kansas State 8 p.m. Manhattan

Tuesday
Womens Golf
UCF Challenge All day Orlando, Fla.

Wednesday
Womens basketball
Kansas State 7p.m. Ames, Iowa

Thursday
There are no athletic events today.

Illinois State Noon Lawrence

Womens basketball
Kansas State Noon Manhattan

Tennis
UTEP 2:00 PM Lawrence

Track
ISU Classic All day Ames, Iowa

Womens Golf
UCF Challenge All day Orlando, Fla.

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By C.J. Matson
cmatson@kansan.com

COMMENTARY

MeNs BasketBall

very beginning has an ending. Nothing lasts forever. Missouris departure to the Southeastern Conference next season certainly jeopardizes the viability of its rivalry with Kansas. It has been a hot topic of debate as to whether or not Kansas and Missouri should compete against each other on an annual basis in all sports. Missouri athletic director Mike Alden said he would like the Border Showdown to continue even though the Tigers are leaving the Big 12. Kansas athletic director Sheahon Zenger said he was against the continuation of the Border Showdown because the rivalry belonged in the Big 12. Zengers stance has my approval. Dont get me wrong, I love the Border Showdown. It is my favorite rivalry. The pure hatred between Kansas and Missouri makes it one of the best rivalries in sports because it goes beyond sports, but it is embedded in the Big 12s DNA. What has made the Border Showdown one of the best rivalries is the classic games that have had conference championship implications, in particular mens basketball and football. The battle for bragging rights has always been a staple in rivalry games, but even more so when both teams are members of the same conference. Both schools were founding members of the Missouri Valley Intercollegiate Athletic Association in 1907, which officially changed its name to the Big Eight Conference in 1964 and then merged with the Southwest Conference in 1996 to form the Big 12. For Missouri and Kansas to schedule non-conference games after competing against each other for over a hundred years in the same conference is nonsense. How can you expect the rivalry to have the same juice when the teams will be playing in separate conferences? Kansas and Nebraska had one of the oldest, uninterrupted rivalries until Nebraska moved to the Big Ten. There was no talk of extending that series even though its not as intense as the Border Showdown. It was Missouris prerogative to join the Southeastern Conference and they were well aware that leaving the Big 12 Conference would spell the end to the Border Showdown. For Missouri to embrace the continuation of the Border War is a sign of desperation. They understand that they will have difficulty fostering new rivalries with SEC teams who already have strong, traditional rivalries. Can you honestly envision Missouri becoming rivals with Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, etc.? The SEC is glad that Missouri is joining only because it needed a 14th member after Texas A&M joined and became the 13th member. Maintaining the Border Showdown would upset other Big 12 schools because Kansas would be sending a message that they were OK with Missouris departure. Continuing the rivalry would be doing Missouri a favor, not Kansas, who opposed the move. Edited by Jeff Karr

Back at Fieldhouse against Cowboys

Coach Bill self points in frustration as a call goes against kansas in the second half of saturdays 74-71 loss at at Missouri. the team faces oklahoma state on saturday at 3 p.m.

chris bronson /Kansan file photo

Kory carpenter

kcarpenter@kansan.com There was going to be no Missouri hangover for coach Bill Self s Jayhawks as they prepared for another top-10 showdown with Baylor Wednesday night. Self said that whatever the outcome would be in the Ferrell Center, Saturdays heartbreaking loss to Missouri would have zero effect. Self didnt have to worry about those questions, though. Kansas battled back from a rough start to dominate the Bears for the second time this season, eventually winning 68-54. Senior guard Ty-

shawn Taylor had another impressive outing while Jeff Withey had a career-high 25 points, pushing Kansas into a tie with Missouri for first place in the Big 12 with seven games remaining in the conference schedule. You take away three minutes in the last 80, thats about as good as a team that weve had at Kansas since Ive been there, Self said, according to baylorbears.com. Its played on the road against two top-10 teams. That was pretty impressive. Up on Saturday at 3 p.m. is Oklahoma State, the only Big 12 team the Jayhawks havent faced this season. The Cowboys are an even 12-12 on

the season and 5-6 in the Big 12, coming into Saturdays contest tied at sixth in the conference. Former five-star recruit and freshman LeBryan Nash leads the Cowboys on offense with 13.4 points per game. Nash also hit a game-winning shot over Iowa State to knock off the Cyclones 69-67 Wednesday night. I live for those moments, the big moments, Nash said after the game, according to newsok.com. As talented as Nash is, the Cowboys are led by 5-foot-9 senior point guard Keiton Page. Page has played at least 25 minutes a game in each of his four seasons in Stillwater and hes having

one of his most impressive offensive seasons this year, averaging 14.2 points per game. A less-heralded player compared to Nash or Page, freshman forward Michael Cobbins was the teams most valuable player in the Iowa State victory according to coach Travis Ford. Cobbins guarded Royce White and grabbed 14 rebounds. Cobbins held White to just 15 points on six-for-16 shooting, and another impressive defensive performance could increase the chances of an upset on Saturday afternoon. Self holds a five-to-three advantage against Oklahoma State in his time at Kansas.

Last season, the Jayhawks narrowly escaped the Cowboys 63-62 in the Big 12 tournament at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo. The loss eliminated the Cowboys from a potential NCAA Tournament selection. We did guard and rebound the second half, Self said following the last meeting between the teams. And we really feel fortunate to have won considering how we shot the basketball. Edited by Amanda Gage

WoMeNs BasketBall

after four tough losses, back to kansas state

ryan mccarthy
rmccarthy@kansan.com On the womens side of the Sunflower Showdown, the games continue to be close ones. In the last four match-ups between Kansas and Kansas State, the results have been within 10 points or fewer. The Wildcats have the winning streak, but the Jayhawks are hoping that with a few solid days of preparation they will come out on top in their next meeting. A close game was also the case in the first match-up of 2012 when the Wildcats came to Allen Fieldhouse and defeated Kansas 63-57 in overtime. At the time, it was the Jayhawks first conference loss. Were 0-1. They beat us at home and we need to beat them at home, senior forward Aishah Sutherland said of the match-up. Its a rivalry game. Its a very important game, but Im really excited for it. Im hyped for this game I really am. The main reason? The Wildcats junior guard Brittany Chambers took over the game when Kansas State needed it most. Chambers knocked down a momentum-shifting three with about four minutes to play in regulation to put them up by three points. Handling Chambers was the biggest difficultly on that night for the Jayhawks. And as they begin their preparation for Sundays rematch in Manhattan at noon they know that guarding her will be a big emphasis. Coach Bonnie Henrickson said she doesnt want to allow Chambers to work the ball with senior forward Branesha Brown on the offensive end. Henrickson said Brown will set screens for Chambers and the Jayhawks have to make sure to fight over that screen and not under it so Chambers is not open from threepoint range. Although these games have been close, Kansas is still looking for the answer. I really dont know. I think its just the Kansas and K-State game, junior guard Angel Goodrich said. Both of us really go at each other. Theyre a good team and we want to go there and get momentum from this win and go to that game. Both the Wildcats and Jayhawks are coming into this game with a lot to play for. The two squads sit at 6-5 in conference play and are in a tie for fourth place. The winner will have an inside track of moving up the Big 12 standings and challenging the top three teams: Baylor, Texas A&M, and Oklahoma. Its always a big game and theres more at stake in this one, which is exciting for both of us, Henrickson said. Kansas comfortably beat Texas 85-61 on Wednesday, Texas A&M blew out Kansas State 67-36 in College Station, Texas. They have a whole bunch of good players and we have a whole bunch of good players and I just think its just who wants it most, Goodrich said. Edited by Anna Allen

senior forward aishah sutherland takes a one-handed shot during the second half of last months game against kansas state. the Wildcats delivered the Jayhawks first conference loss in a 63-57 defeat at allen Fieldhouse.

chris neal/Kansan file photo