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edonovan@kansan.com Dont use Wikipedia, is the caution that every freshman in Dr. Susan K. Thomass English 102 class is altogether too used to hearing. Thomas, who has taught undergraduates to write research papers at the University since 2005, has watched her students research techniques evolve as the Internet has made information and resources more accessible. Unfortunately, the students have become lazier, Thomas said. They want the quick answer they want to be able to Google it. They want things to be handed to them more. In a digital era where her students would prefer to click the first result that pops up on a Google search, Thomas prods students
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Joe butcher, a senior from Dodge City (front left), Dallas Wilkinson, senior from overland park (front right), brandon bourbon, junior from potosi, mo (back right), and Frazer Atkinson, a senior from manchester, England (back left), gather together in Anshutz library Tuesday night, march 5. The group got together and reviewed notes from previous classes. into reviewing an articles sources and thinking critically. When she assigns a 6-10 page paper over topics like bodily perceptions, her freshmen are expected to go more in-depth than simply discussing the vanity of piercings and tattoos. Her students must research using academic, peer-reviewed journals and evaluate the authors credentials. Googling, Thomas said, is an easy place to get research ideas but its results must be searched through more reliable databases such as JSTOR. Despite high research standards, Thomas, too begins her research by running ideas through Google and Wikipedia. Wikipedia is an excellent place to start research, but you cant stop there, said Erin Ellis, the head of Libraries Instructional Services at Anschutz Library. A lot of times, those entries will have really good peer or editorial review, posting to bibliographies at the end. Those the Internet doesnt go through a are the resources that students professional vetting office and can frequently be incorrect or heavily should be looking at. A librarian either visits Thomas biased. One of the things that were classroom or Thomas brings her freshmen to Watson Library for a really trying to stress is determining who the author tour to introduce is and what their them to acacredentials are, demic research Wikipedia is an excellent Ellis said. If you at the University. place to start research, cant find a name Librarians stress of a person or the importance but you cant stop there. an organization, of thorough research and how ERiN ElliS thats a red flag. Following up to determine the head of libraries instructional Services on the author authority of the generally means author. checking their Ellis, who has been a librarian for 10 years, is education, credentials and possible critical of information found on association with any organizations. the open web. While academic Despite common misconceptions, journals and even newspapers and organizations and even non-profmagazines require a professional it organizations often have serious bias People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, for example, is a nonprofit organization with an agenda to promote animal rights. Because you have a Ph.D. or are writing for a nonprofit doesnt necessarily mean that that information is not biased, Ellis said. Theres the issue of credibility but also the issue of bias. The process of thoroughly evaluating a resource can be time-consuming, Thomas said, but necessary. Finding relevant research can be equally difficult. One of the things that I tell my students is dont expect it to be quick, Thomas said. It often takes a little time to read what is valuable and what isnt. Just because it covers the basic topic doesnt mean that its good. Internet access of research resources has changed how stu-
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dents use the Universitys libraries. Ellis has noticed a shift as libraries are used more often for congregating and as a social space rather than academic. I dont think the library is being used as much to access resources, Ellis said. We dont see students crawling in the stacks looking for resources anymore; theyre on the computer. And you can use a computer anywhere you have an Internet connection. The University Libraries houses librarians specialized in each major offered on campus who can walk students through research procedures, discuss techniques or introduce to certain books and resources. The list of subject librarians and their contact information is available on the KU Libraries website. Edited by Jordan Wisdom
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was part of the leadership and globalization in sports series. Barbara Ballard, associate director for outreach at the Dole Institute, introduced Heineman. Hes progressive, hes forward thinking, hes innovative and hes not afraid to try new things, Ballard said. And thats what helps you with that innovation. Heineman was born in Sioux Falls, S.D. He started playing soccer when he was five and said sports were a huge part of his life. When Heineman was a freshman at the University of Notre Dame, his father was offered an opportunity to save the Sioux Falls Skyforce minor league basketball team. Heineman said when his dad was first considering the offer, he said once you start losing things like your sports teams, its bad for your city. After that Heineman interned
for his dad during the summer and started getting first-hand experience working sporting events. Sporting KC is one of 19 clubs in Major League Soccer. When Lacy asked Heineman how to create a winning culture from the business side of things, Heineman said to work hard, trust yourself and take every opportunity you get. Jess Brody, a junior from Overland Park, said that she didnt know much about soccer before going to the event. She said she really likes Heinemans passion for the other local teams, the Kansas City Royals and the Kansas City Chiefs. Its refreshing seeing something new for Kansas City, Brody said. Edited by Dylan Lysen
Robb heineman, the CEo of Sporting Club, the parent organization of Sporting Kansas City, speaks with bob lacy, the director of the Robert J. Dole institute of politics, Tuesday night as part of the leadership and Globalization in Sports series at the Dole istitute. The lecture series will feature topics such as sports leaderinship, doping, sports as a universal language to bridge political gaps, globalization of various sports and related issues. The series began in November 2008.
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Coming together from different schools, different fields of study and different backgrounds, a team of five area graduate students has shown that it can go toe to toe in competition with Ivy League universities. The team, made up of students from the University of MissouriKansas City, Kansas State University and Baudoin the University of Kansas, has been recognized as one of four finalists in the Gerald D. Hines Student Urban Design Contest, hosted through the Urban Land Institute. The competition asked 149 multidisciplinary teams to bring together aspects of real estate, landscape and architecture to create a development solution for several blocks in an urban area and ultimately present it to a panel of judges. This years location is the Downtown East neighborhood in Minneapolis. After evaluating the initial entries, four finalists were chosen to move forward in planning and
ing. The team then had a formal critique of their first draft of their project, The Armory, in front of a group of students. Before the final presentation in April, the team will have the opportunity to come up with new solutions, develop new graphics and rework their proposal. Later
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this month, one team member will visit the site in Minneapolis to gain a better perspective for their design. Baudoin visited the team at K-State during the preliminary stages of ideas and sketches to help with the review of the project and a trial run of the presentation. I saw a huge transformation from what I witnessed in January to what they actually ended up submitting, she said. I think it will be interesting to see their development over the course of the next month, given they have
more time to really rework their boards, tweak their presentation and refine some aspects of the design. The team is made up of Kevin Cunningham, Derek Hoetmer and Kylie Harper of the K-State Masters of Landscape Architecture program, Tyler Knott, an MBA student from UMKC, and Brown. Although the group makeup is unusual, it has turned into Browns best team experience shes had. She believes the group dynamic gives them the capabilities to succeed. Everyone on this team is very intentional and very driven, so everyone on this team is willing to work incredibly hard, but were not willing to waste time, she said. Were very efficient and focused. Brown believes she brings architectural knowledge as well as strong design and graphic presentation skills to the interdisciplinary team. Although the winning project wont move further than this stage of planning, Brown believes the unique angle of the competition could have future benefits. These competitions allow students to push the limits of what people conventionally consider for these type of sites, she said. I think its going to help open up eyes to what this could become,
rather than just the standard development from where money might come into it. Were coming from a design standpoint. Were not just thinking of numbers, were thinking of people. Adding to the competitions challenge, the majority of the work is done outside of a studio class. They have to really take the initiative on the competition, it cant really be funneled into a studio easily, Baudoin said. I think that speaks well to the students that participate in the competition, they need to show a level of commitment. The team is vying for a firstplace victory, but Brown and Baudoin feel that finalist recognition is an accomplishment in itself. I think its very prestigious for KU to be included in the ranks of Yale and Harvard, Baudoin said. It speaks very well to the school itself. Im just a student, but there are professionals out there who submit to competitions all the time and never win anything, Brown said. For us to be recognized is a huge accomplishment. Edited by Heather Nelson
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Venezuelas president Hugo Chavez waves to supporters during a government march commemorating the anniversary of Venezuelan democracy in Caracas, Venezuela on Jan. 23, 2002. Venezuelas Vice president Nicolas Maduro announced on Tuesday that Chavez has died. trated power in his hands with allies who dominated the congress and justices who controlled the Supreme Court. Chavez acknowledged after he was diagnosed with cancer that he had been recklessly neglecting his health. He had taken to staying up late and drinking as many as 40
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i have mastered the art of making newspaper confetti. i have a confession: im in love with the Ku drummer. its the last home game of the year. We stand at basketball games, eSpeCiAlly this one. lazy. its always a sad moment when i have to go back to reality after a basketball game. Finally... THe Woo HAS eNDeD! Got to hit up my last game as a senior, AND the woo is finally gone. Couldnt have ended it better. We should have started singing the rock Chalk chant during the first half. love our seniors! All i want to do is punch babies when i have a headache. From the guy who has nothing to do with the girl in the stupid pikachu hat: a simple thanks would have been nice. Editors note: Looks like there wont be another FFA couple. i no longer want to go to the bar above Henrys, it is too groovy for my taste. Does it bother anyone else when people refer to Ku as Kansas university? Watching an ad of people spilling their coffee on themselves. i look down, sure enough, im soaked. To the indifferent Ku basketball fan: yes, you are the only one. We will hunt you down, and we will find you. Signed, the squirrels. To the person who is indifferent towards Ku basketball... leAVe. Going to college: acceptable. Having a kid: acceptable. Bringing your kid to college: unacceptable. Sorry. So much kid hate in FFA... yes people have kids. yes people who have kids go to college. Get over it. Discrimination by a diverse student body. i had a dream the FFA editor broke my ankles with a devastating crossover. i woke up and had to drink water. F u WiND! i just want it to snow again so the student senate chalkings will go away. Bathroom stalls provide only the best life lessons. Be truthful. you read that in Gollums voice. Blackout at Anschutz. Waiting for Bane to swoop in. Aaaany time now. A flicker of lights and there goes your midterm project... you know we shouldnt be in class when the lights go out in Budig. let the Nic Cage FFAs roll in. Withey currently has the highest 3 point percentage in the nation. Huzzah!
or about a month, HBO has been rebroadcasting the 2012 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony a few times each week, probably because the 2013 inductions are only a month away. If you get HBO, if you dig music, and if you have a few hours to burn, watch it. Its a good one. The Beastie Boys get inducted. The Red Hot Chili Peppers get in. The original members of Guns N Roses even reunite for a few songs without capricious front man and allaround jerk, Axl Rose, of course. Its so weird to think that those three, groups whose music I grew up to, have been around so long. If you didnt know, artists cant be inducted into the Hall of Fame until after the 25th anniversary of their first LP or album. Its not very different from halls of fame in sports, either. Bigger legacies generally translate to quicker inductions. For the most part, 2012 was the first time bands that Ive actively listened to for years got inducted. In the next few years, artists like
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Dont mistake what Im saying here. Selling-out a stadium doesnt automatically mean you should be in the hall of fame. But who are we going to put in the hall of fame once weve already inducted Dr. Dre, the Foo Fighters, Green Day, Tupac, Biggie, the White Stripes, Jay-Z, Coldplay and Eminem? Whether or not you think theyre worthy of being inducted, theyre going to be, because theyre some of the only artists left with careers worthy enough of receiving that honor. I could list off plenty of artists that I could see being inducted once their time comes, like the Black Keys, Modest Mouse, Beck and Jurassic 5. You may like them
and you may not. You may think a bunch of artists deserve to be hall of famers, and I may think they dont. Thats the problem the big acts today arent anywhere near as big as they used to be. I personally dont think it has anything to do with quality of music, because people are always going to say, the new stuff just isnt as good as the old stuff, no matter whether thats true or not. I think its because, as a collective, we havent yet figured out how to handle the amount of new music we now have at our disposal. Thats not a bad thing, though, because having too much music is a fantastic problem to have. Technology has made it incredibly easy distribute music from anywhere, and thats given thousands of brilliant musicians a foot in the door that they never used to have. Thats beautiful and exciting; its something new and its something thats in the process of completely redrawing the landscape of popular music. But the cycle moves faster now. One bad song or one bad album
can tank your casual fan base. When you lose the casual fans, you lose their ticket sales. When you lose their ticket sales, you lose their album sales. When you lose their album sales, you lose people who would like your music but never had the chance to hear it. So whats the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame going to look like in 20-30 years? I dont know. Somewhere along the road, I think people are inevitably going to have to stop calling inductees legends, because frankly, I dont think you can really be a legend in popular music anymore. You may be a legend to some, but its turning increasingly difficult to do what the Beatles or Michael Jackson did to become universal, music legends. You may disagree with me, and thats fine. Either way, well have 20 or so years to see whos right. Barbosa is a junior majoring in journalism from Leawood. For more hilarity, follow him on Twitter @AJBARBROSA.
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suddenly we ran out of money. College graduates were suddenly unable to find jobs and older people suddenly unable to retire. Were moving forward, right? Obama is providing necessary safe-guards for long-term growth and development, right? So we can all keep using our credit cards... Taking out loans. Hoping that the ship sails steady. Then we can simply graduate from the University with a smile on our face, a degree in our hand, and a career on the way. Well make money, settle down, and the American dream will just fix itself. This is a tragic mindset. If you look around, youll notice that almost everything about our country in 2013 is still going wrong. Were an old rusty machine that needs its joints oiled with two children fighting over who gets to oil it. At the end of the day, the machine just wont be oiled. The political-party box-
ing matches are the first major issue with this country. Its like a Superbowl that happens every four years where we all place bets on an elephant and a donkey. The next president needs to be something different and the two parties need to be dissolved. Why dont we have some sort of tie breaker? Were at this stalemate in our own country and its killing us with each passing moment. There have been many great presidents in the history of this country. They led the people behind a single idea toward a brighter tomorrow. That isnt happening today. Were too passive. Too lazy to get up from the couch and miss an episode of The Walking Dead. Although it seems that nothing can be achieved, the reality is were simply not making it happen. While the politicalparty stalemate appears to be the root of our disease, it is only a major side-effect. When we shed away all other layers it becomes evident that the source of our downfall is rooted in a crooked characteristic of our culture. A characteristic that we glorify and foolishly succumb to. Bartocci is a junior majoring in journalism from Kansas City. Follow him on Twitter @NJBartocci.
he sequester. It is big, bad, and confusing to the majority of people who do not get excited by the phrases deficit or spending. The sequester is a man made deterrent to a lack of progress. More specifically it is a combination of cuts to the federal budget over the next few years supposedly designed to address the deficit. The problem with the sequester, however, is it does not play to win the game. On one side of the coin, everyone can agree that there is a long-term debt problem. The harsh reality of this is that both revenue must rise and spending must decrease to conquer the deficit dilemma. Spending cuts have to be made when reasonable and taxes have to be increased where they can. Most importantly though it has to be done without panic and in a thoughtful way that does not ignore the rest of the issue. We may be able to survive the sequester, but we will not thrive with that strategy. The costs of the programs that have kept us in an annual deficit will inevitably rise. Even with these spending cuts our operating costs will eventually catch up with us. That is the problem of a nation like the U.S., with so many commitments that cant be undone, and standards that must be maintained. Before calling for smaller government, consider that it is also a source of beauty. The U.S. can have a debt, that doesnt make our current dilemma acceptable, but it is a reason to have faith. It is also a reason to be careful about making panicked
decisions. Alexander Hamilton suggested we always hold a debt because it is in practice an investment of the debtor nation into our own. We do not have to treat our debt the same as an individual would. The only reasonable way to address this problem is by means of economic progress. This leads to another consensus. The economy must perform better, but how to make it so is just slightly more contentious. However, the sequester as a solution will not cut it. Adrian Peterson did not rush for more than 2,000 yards after tearing his ACL the previous season because he came back to practice in the offseason while he was still recovering, deemed himself fit to play, and went out to have someone hit him in the knee. That is what the sequester is like and our economy is like Peterson, recovering from an injury. Adrian Peterson waited until he was ready and then came back better than ever. The sequester violates its own principles because it does not address the real problem, which accentuates the problem. It does not play to win the game (credit to Herm Edwards). Cosby is a sophomore majoring in economics and political science from Overland Park.
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Clairaudients dont consider themselves to have any central influences. Rather, they think they have a large group of tiny ones. Such intangible and personal influences have helped craft Clairaudients current sound, and according to Fain, their songs are a collective representation of all five band members. We put time in making songs that we genuinely enjoy playing. Patrick and Jordan mainly handle bringing full songs to the table, but they are always shaped into a collective thing once all of us have had our say in it, Fain said. While the bands recent foray into studio work is a huge accomplishment for them, their live show is one that will always remain the heartiest, most powerful, and most immersive thing that the band has to offer. Our live show is an emotionally charged experience for each member of the band, and Id hope for the listeners as well. We really enjoy what we do, and we strive to portray that while we are performing. From the softest of songs to the more driven, aggressive tunes, we
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ecause of last years lockout, the Miami Heat had only played 37 games by March 4 last season, compared with 57 this year. In those first 37 games, they were 28-9 (.757 win percentage). This season, as of March 4, the Heat were 43-14 (.754 win percentage). So, just by eyeballing the records, this years outfit is quite comparable to last years championship team. All signs point to another deep playoff run and possible championship for the 2012-2013 edition. However, if you take away the Heats current 14-game win streak, the story changes drastically. Instead of the dominant team poised to cut down the nets, you find a 29-14 good, but not great, team still searching for its identity. Through 37 games this season, the Heat was 25-12, and, in their eyes, reeling, having dropped four of their last six games to middling teams. The Heat was going through a dry spell, but when the calendar turned to February, and following a tough loss at Indiana on the first, the team went on a rampage and hasnt lost since.
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Miami navigated through arguably its toughest stretch of games, with a high concentration of playoff caliber teams. As of March 4, the overall record of those 14 teams is 417-412, with anywhere between 8 and 10 of those wins coming against playoff teams. During this stretch, the Heat has averaged 107.7 points per game, and have allowed only 95.9 points per game, winning games by an average of almost 12 points. February was especially kind to superstar LeBron James. James simply forgot he was a human being, and shot an inconceivable 64.1 per-
cent from the field. LeBron is and has always been a dynamite slasher and finisher, but with a deadly jump shot added to his arsenal, he and the rest of the Heat team,just became unstoppable. LeBron James is one of the most polarizing athletes Ive seen in my life. He has such high standards to live up to, but every night he meets them and exceeds them. This Heat team is certainly more than just LeBron James. This is a team that could emblazon its name in NBA lore before its all said and done. Even though Dwyane Wade is playing fewer and fewer minutes each season, his productivity hasnt dipped. In fact, he may be getting more effective, hitting 52 percent of his field goals and getting to the foul line often. Mario Chalmers is shooting 40 percent from the 3-point arc, Chris Bosh is having another Chris Bosh-like season, Chris Birdman Anderson is always due for a clutch, heady play, and Shane Battier is one of the best glue guys around. The 1971 Los Angeles Lakers, arguably one of the best teams of all time, captained
by Wilt Chamberlain and Jerry West, went on a 33-game winning streak and ended up winning the championship that year. The Heat may not touch that record, but in a year of such parity throughout the league, approaching it would be historic. According to nbauniverse.com, of the 18 teams with the longest single season win streak, nine have won NBA championships. The Heat looks like no exception to the rule. Whether you are Team Kobe or Team LeBron, as a basketball fan, you should appreciate this historical ride. If not, you better get used to it, because it doesnt show signs of stopping. Edited by Heather Nelson
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Softball Eastern Michigan Noon Boca Raton, Fla. Baseball Niagara 3 p.m. Lawrence Womens tennis Oklahoma 5 p.m. Norman, Okla. Softball Michigan State 5 p.m. Boca Raton, Fla. track NCAA Indoor Championships TBA Fayetteville, Ark. Womens Basketball Big 12 Championship TBA Dallas, Texas Womens Rowing Oklahoma Invite All Day Oklahoma City, Okla.
Saturday
Baseball Niagara 1 p.m. Lawrence Softball Ball State 3 p.m. Boca Raton, Fla. Mens Basketball Baylor 5 p.m. Waco, Texas Softball Florida Atlantic University 5 p.m. Boca Rotan, Fla. Womens Golf Notre Dame Clover Cup All Day Mesa, Ariz. track NCAA Indoor Championships TBA Fayetteville, Ark. Womens Basketball Big 12 Championship TBA Dallas, Texas
Sunday
Softball Louisiana-Monroe 8 a.m. Boca Rotan, Fla. Womens tennis Oklahoma State Noon Stillwater, Okla. Baseball Niagara Noon Lawrence Womens Rowing Oklahoma Invite All Day Oklahoma City, Okla. Womens Golf Notre Dame Clover Cup All Day Mesa, Ariz. Womens Basketball Big 12 Championship TBA Dallas, Texas
Monday
Womens Basketball Big 12 Championship TBA Dallas, Texas Womens Swimming NCAA Zone Diving Championships All Day Houston, Texas
Tuesday
Womens Swimming NCAA Zone Diving Championships All Day Houston, Texas
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By Mike Vernon
o pressure, right? All the Jayhawks have to do is beat Baylor in Waco and theyll have their ninth consecutive Big 12 title in the trophy case. They lose, and the Wildcats break the Jayhawks monumental streak. Sure, theres no pressure except for the entire weight of Jayhawk nation thinking and hoping the Big 12 crown will stay with the crimson and blue. Think itll be easy for the Jayhawks? Think again. This Big 12 championship trophy isnt gift wrapped for Kansas. This race isnt over and it wont be won easily. The competition for the Big 12s No. 1 spot would be finished right now if Kansas State lost to Baylor. Kansas would have clinched a share number nine at home on senior night instead of on the road against the Bears. Instead, Scott Drew, Baylor, an errant inbounds pass and a lastsecond 3-pointer from Rodney McGruder gave Kansas State the win and a shot at an outright Big 12 championship. So heres whats left: On Saturday, Kansas will play at Baylor and Kansas State will play at Oklahoma State. The Jayhawks have the easier game. If both teams from this state win, then theyll both have a piece of the Big 12 championship, yet the Jayhawks would truly have the champion claim, seeing as they beat the Wildcats twice this season. If Kansas wins and Kansas State loses, Lawrence will have sole custody over the trophy. If the opposite happens, and the Jayhawks are shocked by Baylor and the Wildcats beat the Cowboys, then the Big 12 trophy will reside an hour and a half away in Manhattan. The last scenario isnt the one to bet on, but its certainly in the realm of possibility. Its pretty damn possible, really. Baylor has a boatload of untapped talent. Austin Rivers is potentially one of the trickiest players to defend in the conference, and Pierre Jackson may be the most undervalued guard in the country. If Baylors team can play to its potential, which is asking a lot with coach Scott Drew running the show, then Kansas will be in a battle to keep its conference win streak alive. If Baylor plays like it has against the Jayhawks in recent years, the Jayhawks will waltz to its ninth Big 12 title. My guess is the former. Winning on the road in this conference is not easy, and it just gets harder when both teams know whats on the line. Not to mention Baylor was embarrassed against Kansas State on Saturday. If they respond angrily, it does not help Kansas. If theyre emotionally distraught, Kansas will celebrate. Its clear nothing is for sure in college basketball, and that includes this Big 12 race. Yet, fans and the media alike seem to be betting on Kansas to win number nine and that sounds like some major pressure to me. Edited by Brian Sisk
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