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social life. Through his various references to drunken nights stumbling through the student ghetto, Squirrels has become somewhat of an authoritative voice for partiers in Lawrence as well. "I'm not drunk as often as people think," Squirrels said. "Do I like to the fall 2013 semester after she noticed that it was pretty popular on campus. "I just thought the tweets were hilarious," she said. "They definitely give an accurate voice to the squirrels on campus that everyone thinks are so chill." Connor Berg, a senior from

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kpappas@kansan.com It began innocently enough. On a foggy night in January 2012, Squirrels, the KU student behind anonymous Twitter account @SquirrelsOfKU, was watching a Jayhawk basketball game and drinking with friends at The Connection apartments. "@FakeJeffWithey was tweeting, and I was thinking, Hey, maybe I can do that too, Squirrels said. "I knew I wanted something different. Not a player, because that had already been done, but something as random as I was. That's when I decided on @SquirrelsOfKU." Squirrels, a history major from Topeka, will miss sharing his offthe-wall thoughts with students, as he plans to quit posting on the account permanently when he graduates next week. The account has gained campus-wide notoriety over the past couple of years for its stream-of-consciousness, KU-related Twitter page commenting on aspects of life in Lawrence and on campus. "It's just my random thoughts about everything throughout my day," Squirrels said. "There's a reason why it's plural. It's versatile. It's supposed to be from the perspective of all the squirrels on campus." Squirrels has amassed over 3,500 followers and is known among students for his unfiltered view on campus happenings and student

I just hope that possibly anything that Ive said mightve made somebodys day better.
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party? Hell yeah. Do I party often? When I can. But at the same time, I'm still a college student." Interest in the account skyrocketed following last year's Halloween, when Squirrels was one of the first to share what would come to be known as the infamous "Boom Boom Room couple" photo. The account gained over 500 followers the day the picture went viral. "It was really nice outside that day," Squirrels said. "So, I sat on my porch, drank a beer and just watched all the ridiculous comments come in." Many students have enjoyed that the account has given a personality to something on campus that doesn't really have one. Jordan DeLeon, a sophomore from Olathe, said she began following the account at the beginning of

Wichita, agreed, adding that he's more likely to check the account after sunset. "Nighttime is my favorite time to keep up with his feed," he said. "It lets me know of all the crazies out and about." Squirrels' eccentric personality and attempts to keep University students involved with the account have helped maintain its popularity. One example of this is #CampusBeer, a campaign started by Squirrels a little over a year ago that involves hiding a beer between books in campus libraries, and then posting a photo of the location for students to find. "Oddly enough, that actually started as kind of a social experiment to see if people knew how to use the Dewey Decimal System

anymore," Squirrels said. Squirrels said that, as far as he knows, @SquirrelsOfKU was the first college-themed squirrels account on Twitter. Since its inception, several other universities (@SquirrelsOfUA, @UCFSquirrels, @FSUSquirrels) have followed in his footsteps, creating campus squirrels accounts of their own. "It's always nice to know that you've had an influence on people," Squirrels said. "I thought it was really cool just to show how creative KU students can be." The anonymity that Squirrels has maintained has allowed him to keep a low profile around campus, as well as allowing him to speak his mind more freely. He said that, even with the account closing down, he still won't share his identity. "It's just easier to be anonymous," he said. "I'm not revealing myself now that it's over because it just seems like the right thing to do, the right way to end it." As Squirrels graduates next week and looks to "travel Europe, the entire thing," he said he'd always be thankful for the opportunity to connect with KU students on the level that he has for the past two years. "Squirrels has taught me that a lot of people have a lot of good things to say," he said. "I just hope that possibly anything that I've said might've made somebody's day better."

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Lawrence to update old trafc sensors

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ylee@kansan.com Getting caught in the worst of Lawrences traffic can have you sitting more than moving. Its just car after car after car and it takes forever, because there are so many stoplights that you get stopped at every single one, junior Susie McClannahan said. When McClannahan tried to go home to Prairie Village, Mo., for Thanksgiving, she got stuck in the rush-hour traffic on 23rd Street going out of town. Its really bad if you want to turn and you miss your turn signal and then you just sit there for eight different signals with straight traffic and other turning traffic, McClannahan said. Things may change, however, with a grant from the Kansas Department of Transportation. Lawrence received $129,250 that will allow city to expand the intelligent transportation system on the citys major roads. The intelligent transportation system works by connecting the traffic signals with fiber-optic cables and using computers, cameras and additional software to be able to view the real-time traffic at the citys traffic operations center. With the grant, the city will update the traffic signal system along Clinton Parkway from 23rd and Iowa to Wakarusa, from Wakarusa Street to Sixth Street and from Sixth Street to K-10. The technology can be used to fix a malfunctioning traffic signal from the traffic operations center without having to send people out, speeding up the response time. Also, the traffic center can change the traffic signals to alleviate traffic at rush hours. If we have a big event and we had a peak flow of traffic, we can adjust the traffic signal timing to help move traffic, City Engineer David Cronin said. We are still experimenting with the technology, and its a work in progress. The technology of monitoring and managing real-time traffic could also take the stress off of police officers during heavy game-day traffic. Right now when we have football games or basketball games, we have to put officers on traffic control positions and override the traffic light system, said Sergeant Trent McKinley of the Lawrence Police Department. If technology was in place to manage that, that would benefit us. Ultimately, the new addition will help the flow of traffic going across the city, east to west. Once we get the South Lawrence Trafficway, theres going to be a lot more traffic taking that, so we are trying to think ahead to get that up, said James Risner,

Ofcials were at the scene where a body matching the description of Gianfranco Villagomez, a University student who had gone missing on Saturday morning, was found early Monday afternoon. Sgt. Trent McKinley said that investigators believe the body to be that of Villagomez. Family and friends have been notied.

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Police preliminarily identify missing students body

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edonovan@kansan.com Police have preliminarily identified a body found at 1:30 p.m. as Gianfranco Villagomez, the 23-year-old University student who has been missing since Saturday morning. The body was found in the grass behind the home at 837 Avalon Rd. Preliminary information does not indicate foul play. An autopsy and further investigation are planned for today. Family and friends were notified by officers late this afternoon, Lawrence Police spokesperson Sgt. Trent McKinley wrote in a news release. At their request, they ask for privacy as they deal with this tragic loss. Earlier yesterday, his friend Sarah Alig, a graduate student from Kansas City, Kan., described Villagomez as a role model. Hes very gentle-hearted. Hes goofy and kind, Alig said. Hes so hard-working and dedicated to whatever he does. She said he always went out of his way to wave and say hi to Marieliza Suarez, a junior from acquaintances. When VillagoLenexa and president of the Perumez was a resident assistant at vian Association of Lawrence. Hashinger Residence Hall, he Youre always going to be a greeted freshmen from other Jayhawk, she said. floors by name, said one of those Suarez had only met Villagomez former freshmen while helping to at the party Friday night. Shes distribute flyers. not surprised so many people Through the Help Find Gifeel close to Villagomez and have anfranco Villagomez Facebook banded together to search. page, Alig and other friends have It has a lot to do with that kinddistributed fliers throughout ness and empathy, Alig said. downtown Lawrence, knocked on Villagomez was last seen leaving doors and talked to media. a friends birthday party around The search team met Sunday at the apartment of SEE MISSING STUDENT PAGE 2

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Index

CLASSIFIEDS 9 CROSSWORD 5

CRYPTOQUIPS 5 OPINION 4

SPORTS 10 SUDOKU 5

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What: SenEx - University Senate Executive Committee When: 3 to 5 p.m. Where: Strong Hall, Provosts Conference Room About: Executive committee of the University Senate What: The Maderati When: 7:30 p.m. Where: William Inge Memorial Theatre, Murphy Hall About: The comedy, directed by Jeanne Tiehen, is $14 KU faculty/staff and $10 for students.

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Wednesday, Dec. 11
What: Ecumenical Christian Ministries Faith Forum: Queering Christianity Celebration and Evaluation When: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Where: ECM Center, 1204 Oread Ave., Main Floor About: Come hear stories from people who have realized in their faith journeys that there is nothing wrong with being queer and Christian. What: The Maderati When: 7:30 p.m. Where: William Inge Memorial Theatre, Murphy Hall About: The comedy, directed by Jeanne Tiehen, is $14 KU faculty/staff and $10 for students.

Thursday, Dec. 12
What: Last day of classes When: All day Where: All university

Friday, Dec. 13
What: Stop Day When: all day Where: all campus About: No classes held or assignments due What: Establishing and Nurturing Teams When: 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Where: Kansas Union, International Room About: Workshop presented by Human Resources

What: SUA and the KU Memorial Unions Present Tea @ Three When: 3 to 4 p.m. Where: Kansas Union Lobby, Level 4 About: Free tea and treats.

HEALTH

Princeton vaccinates students for meningitis outbreak

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PRINCETON, N.J. Princeton University has begun vaccinating nearly 6,000 students to try to stop an outbreak of type B meningitis in an unusual federal government-endorsed administration of a drug not generally approved for use in the United States. Seven students and one prospective student who was visiting campus have been stricken by potentially life-threatening type B meningococcal disease since March. None of the cases has been fatal. Scores of students were lined up in a campus center when the vaccinations became available Monday. More than 1,200 had received shots just a little past midway through the first day. Vaccines are being given through Thursday, and a booster dose will be given in February. The vaccinations were recommended by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The vaccine is being made available to all undergraduates, as well as graduate students who live in dorms and employees with certain medical conditions. Taking it is voluntary. Under New Jersey law, all students who live in dorms are required to have a meningitis vaccine, but it does not prevent the B strain, which responds differently to vaccines from other strains. The strain is the most common in Europe and accounted for one-third of the meningitis cases reported in the U.S. last year by the CDC. Princeton's is the first outbreak of the B strain worldwide this year. On campus Monday, students were amused at the presence of reporters interested in whether they had gotten a shot, or planned to. "It's hard to take it seriously even though I know it's a serious situation," Ryan McDonnell, a 20-yearold junior, said after receiving the

Thomas Clark, chief of the meningitis branch of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, walks to the campus center at Princeton University in Princeton, N.J., Monday. Clark was at the center to oversee as the Ivy League school began vaccinating nearly 6,000 students to try to stop an outbreak of type B meningitis. vaccine. "I never considered not getting it." He said that the experience, including filling out a consent form and waiting 15 minutes after the shot was given, took less than 30 minutes. Another 20-year-old junior, Jimmy van Thron, said he was planning to get the vaccine in coming days. "My mom's a pediatrician, and she told me to," he said. "So, gotta do what mom says." With the most recent case reported in November, the CDC said there was a strong likelihood of more cases despite steps taken by the university, including encouraging students not to share cups. The agency says it's important as many students as possible get vaccinated to help halt the outbreak. The disease can be spread through kissing, coughing or lengthy contact. The Food and Drug Administration authorized the use of a vaccine, Bexsero, that has been approved for use in Canada, Europe and Australia but is not yet licensed in the U.S. Made by Switzerland-based Novartis, Bexsero is the only vaccine designed to ward off the strain. It is in the approval pipeline in the United States. The CDC said it does not consider it experimental. Thomas Clark, chief of the meningitis branch of the CDC, was on campus Monday to oversee the vaccinations. He said that with a disease outbreak, the agency always considers vaccinations if they are available. He said the agency considered it initially over the summer and moved forward after there were new cases of the B strain in the fall. "It tends to cause outbreaks that smolder," he said. "They don't explode." More than 8,000 people were

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safely vaccinated as part of studies that resulted in its approval in the other nations where it is now licensed, the CDC said. Since the vaccine does not include live bacteria, it cannot give someone meningococcal disease, or meningitis. The illness can cause swelling of the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord. It's fairly rare in the U.S., but those who get it develop symptoms quickly and can die in a couple of days. About 10 to 15 percent of cases are fatal. Survivors can suffer mental disabilities, hearing loss and paralysis.

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2:30 a.m. Saturday. Suarez said he hadnt had anything to drink he generally concentrated instead on his studies. Some friends offered him a ride, she said, but he declined. It was hot inside Suarez said Villagomez, a confident salsa dancer, had been dancing the night away to the Spanish music playing at the party. His girlfriends house was only two blocks away and the cool air would be a relief. At first, some of his friends thought he maybe was just working on a project overnight. Villagomez has always been a dedicated student, Alig said. He graduated in May with an indus-

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trial design major and decided to return to study computer science as well, which allowed him to maintain his student visa. Earlier in the afternoon yesterday, Villagomezs father and older brother, who also graduated from the University and now lives in Seattle, were flying in to Lawrence to help. His mother stayed behind in Peru. Sgt. McKinley thanks community members, friends and volunteers who have helped supply the Lawrence Police Department with leads, posted information on social media and searched the area. The information in this story is complete as of the time of publication. Edited by Tara Bryant

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the citys traffic supervisor. As we have incoming traffic in the morning, and in the evening, gohome traffic, thats what we want to control. In the past five years, the city has installed such systems along North Second Street, from across the river to the turnpike to the Massachusetts Street bridge, from Sixth Street and Massachusetts Street to Iowa Street, Sixth Street to 23rd Street and from 23rd Street and Iowa to the city limits. The recent grant helps to expand the system to the rest of the arterial roads. The construction will begin next summer and will be completed before the end of the year.

It will be used to help improve efficiency of signalization and safety. We just see ways we can enhance traffic flow, Cronin said. We hope that we can improve things as much as we can. For now, the city only plans to update the major thoroughfares. However, secondary streets around the University campus may eventually be targeted for such technology, Risner said. Edited by Sylas May

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Information based on the Douglas County Sheriffs Ofce booking recap. A 19-year-old female was arrested Sunday on the 4100 block of 24th Place on suspicion of battery. No bond was posted. A 45-year-old female was arrested Sunday on the 300 block of Maine Street on suspicion of criminal trespassing and harassment by phone. No bond was posted. Emily Donovan

Former San Diego mayor sentenced for assault

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SAN DIEGO When he was mayor of San Diego, Bob Filner waited to be alone with women to kiss, grope and manhandle them without any witnesses, according to a probation officer's report released after he was sentenced Monday to home confinement. Filner, 71, apologized and told the judge he would try to earn the trust of those he betrayed and recover his integrity a sharp contrast to his defiant resignation speech nearly four months ago in which he said he was the victim of "a lynch mob." His attorney Jerry Coughlan said Filner dropped mood-altering medications when he became mayor. That, combined with the stress of leading the nation's eighth-largest city, substantially contributed to Filner's behavior, Coughlan wrote to the judge. Superior Court Judge Robert Trentacosta sentenced Filner to three months of home confinement and three years of probation the same punishment that prosecutors had recommended in a plea agreement reached in October. "I want to apologize to my family, who have stood by me through this ordeal, to my loyal staff and supporters, the citizens of San Diego and most sincerely to the women I have hurt and offended," Filner told the judge in a brief statement. "Certainly the behaviors before this court today will never be repeated." Filner had faced a maximum possible penalty of three years in prison for a felony count of false imprisonment and one year in jail for each of two misdemeanor counts of battery. The former 10-term congressman cannot seek or hold elected office while on probation and will be monitored by GPS during home confinement, which begins Jan. 1. The three victims in the complaint, who were not named, declined to attend the sentencing and didn't seek restitution, according to the probation report. One said she wished Filner would be sentenced to three months in jail and would leave San Diego, while the others had no opinion on an appropriate punishment. Nearly 20 women have publicly identified themselves as targets of Filner's unwanted advances, including kissing, groping and requests for dates. His accusers include a retired Navy rear admiral, a San Diego State University dean and a great-grandmother who volunteers her time to answer the questions of senior citizens at City Hall. Filner, who is twice divorced, pleaded guilty to the felony for what the probation report described as putting a woman in a headlock after a dinner party on March 6 and attempting to kiss her on the lips. The woman, identified as a longtime Filner

Former San Diego Mayor Bob Filner, right, sits with Earll Pott, a member of his defense team, in Robert J. Trentacostas Superior Courtroom on Monday, in San Diego. Filner was sentenced Monday to three months of home connement of probation. acquaintance, told authorities that he kissed her eye and she elbowed him to get free. He pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor for kissing a woman on the lips without permission at a "Meet the Mayor" event on April 6, according to the probation report. The woman, who came to report alleged financial improprieties, told authorities the mayor had asked an aide to leave the curtain-shielded cubicle where they met. The other misdemeanor involved grabbing another woman's buttocks at a May 25 rally to clean up Fiesta Island in Mission Bay. The probation report says the woman was posing with the mayor for a photograph taken by her mother.

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US veteran says videotaped confession was not genuine
SAN FRANCISCO The 85-year-old U.S. Korean War veteran who was detained for weeks by North Korea said Monday that the videotaped confession in which he apologized for killing North Koreans during the war was given involuntarily and under duress. In a written statement issued Monday, Merrill Newman said he tried to show that the words he read on the recording were not his own by emphasizing the apology's awkward phrasing and poor English grammar. "Anyone who has read the text of it or who has seen the video of me reading it knows that the words were not mine and were not delivered voluntarily," Newman said. "Anyone who knows me knows that I could not have done the things they had me 'confess' to." The former Army lieutenant said that while the North Koreans treated him well during his detention at a Pyongyang hotel, an interrogator told him repeatedly that if he did not apologize for his alleged crimes during the Korean War and during his visit to the communist nation, he would be sentenced to 15 years in jail for espionage. "Under these circumstances, I read the document with the language they insisted on because it seemed to be the only way I might get home," he said. Newman, who was deported Friday and returned home to California on Saturday, was detained in late October at the end of a 10-day trip to North Korea. His visit came six decades after he oversaw a group of South Korean wartime guerrillas during the 1950-53 war while serving in one of the U.S. Army's 8240th unit, an early special forces unit also known as the White Tigers whose missions remained classied until the 1990s. He was scheduled to visit South Korea following his North Korea trip to meet some of the former ghters he had helped train. Before he arrived in North Korea, Newman said he requested and was given permission to visit the region where he spent his war years advising the clandestine Kuwol ghters. Once he got to Pyongyang, "I innocently asked my North Korean guides whether some of those who fought in the war in the Mt. Kuwol area might still be alive, and expressed an interest in possibly meeting them if they were. Associated Press

Merrill Newman, center, walks beside his wife Lee, left, and his son Jeffrey after arriving at San Francisco International Airport on Saturday.

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Strict carbon taxes foreshadow changes in oil industry

here are five major players in the oil business: Shell, ExxonMobil, ConocoPhillips, BP and Chevron. In the first half of 2012 the combined earning of these five oil companies was $62.2 billion. Oil companies spend millions of dollars every year on lobbying and campaign donations. Historically, Congress has met the needs of the oil industry. For example, in 2012, the Senate swiftly voted down discussion on President Obamas call to end all taxpayer-funded oil subsidies. In another example, Congress passed the 2005 Energy Policy Act, which effectively exempts oil and natural gas industries from strict environmental regulations, including the Clean Air Act. These actions by Congress blatantly support industries that cause harm to both humans and the environment, but recent news whispers of change. Several major newspapers such as the New York Times have reported that 29 companies, including the five oil giants, are preparing for tighter emissions standards. This indicates that the political environment in Washington is beginning to change. As the consensus on climate change becomes less of a doomsday hypothesis and more of a reality, there is growing support and anticipation of larger carbon taxes on polluting industries. The Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) has indicated that industries such as Shell and Walmart have seen the writing on the wall and are changing their business models. The CDP is an organization that works with corporations to record and disclose their environmental data. By measuring

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Thoughts and prayers go out to friends and family of Gianfranco Villagome. The true love in the 12 days of Christmas had Fowl Intentions Doing the stair-stepper before Buttz & Gutz was a horrid idea! Now currently struggling to make it up the stairs to the 7th oor. Oh its the last two weeks and you want to start getting ready for your nals? Nope heres more work than youve had all year! Cant nd a desk in Watson to study, guess Ill just go procrasterbate in the stacks....(its exactly what you think it is) Got two extensions on an eight-page research paper and I still wait till the day before it is due to type it. Anyone who says you can get used to winter/cold is a liar. Ive lived here my whole life and I still cant handle it. Im sorry my lunch is interfering with your loud ass conversation. I vote for a breakfast restaurant to open on campus. I havent seen this many people (including myself) wearing sweatpants on campus all year... Mother Nature is laughing at how ugly we all are today. Can someone lend me their washing machine for the next six months or so? I really hate going to the laundromat. If you didnt think the sword scene in Pacic Rim was cool, we cant be friends. Cmon winter, Im ready for the all-campus snowball war of 2013. Fun fact: Mozart never won a Grammy. I hate when someone sees a stray syringe in my apartment and thinks Im a heroin addict, but explaining I have diabetes is pretty lame. I intend to ask each and every one of my professors if were allowed to use a calculator on the nal. Im an English major. I think some of my Costco purchases might outlast me. I love giving that nod of solidarity to the only other dude still in the library at 5:15 a.m. I would call myself nocturnal, but that would imply that I actually sleep during the day. Moo

and reporting the environmental risks corporations pose, the CDP provides a way for policy-makers to make wise decisions for a more sustainable world. According to a CDP report published this month, corporations such as Delta Air, Google, Disney and eight energy suppliers have all incorporated an internal price on carbon. So what does that mean exactly? Each of these companies has attached a price for every metric ton of their carbon dioxide emissions. Among the 29 industries that are practicing this method of business planning, the amount ranges from $6 per metric ton at Microsoft, to $60 per metric ton at Exxon. Because these companies have already

self-imposed a carbon tax, they will be less susceptible to future government policies that call for less carbon emission or increased pollution taxes. Im going to go out on a limb here and say that the motives of these companies are not environmentally oriented; rather they are businesses preparing for future hardships. Either way, it indicates that major industries, specifically oil, have realized that their run of government support will come to an end in the face of globally recognized climate change. Government protection of the oil industry must end now. We are currently at 393.66 parts per million carbon content in the atmosphere. To put that in perspective, before the industrial age, the atmosphere typically had about 275ppm. Scientists

say that anything above 350ppm is not safe. Carbon stays in the atmosphere for 100 years. If we do the math, we should have cut our emissions the minute we went over 350ppm in 1988. Now we are almost 26 years in the hole. The time to impose strict carbon taxes isnt today, it was yesterday. Regardless, we must continue to move forward in a more sustainable way. I believe self-enforced carbon taxes are a step in the right direction politically and environmentally.

Gabrielle Murnan is a sophomore majoring in environmental studies from Pittsburg.

RELATIONSHIPS

Friend zone puts unfair pressure Slugs provide life on women to meet mens desires lessons for humans

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poiler alert: Jim and Pam work out. As I watch through The Office once again, Im reminded how unrealistic their relationship is. Its a friend zone success story and its teaching us to think about relationships and courtship in awful, damaging ways. Lets start from where these things usually do: with a young man picking up a young womans dropped notebook for her. Or maybe they met in Kevins living room when the music lulled and one of them said, hello. Its romantic and the spark is just there. These two go through the regular meet and greet and hang out together, with friends, at the park, behind the warehouse, for a while but and yes, theres always a but. I have a boyfriend, she says. I dont want to move too fast and scare her off, he says to himself. But I like you, they say to each other. And the boy convinces himself that shes perfect. He decides that she was made for him. Thats right, he decides it. And he knows that whatevers stopping them from being together right now (be it another relationship or his inability to express his affection) will eventually fade away and life will be perfect. And it doesnt pan out. She stays in her long-term relationship. He cant work up the courage to make a move. And finally, it all culminates into a realization that a relationship isnt an option. And then she says the

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dreaded, but I still want to be friends. I like hanging out with you. And hes broken. He cant believe that she doesnt like him back. It doesnt make sense. They love hanging out together. Theyre the model Jim and Pam. And she cant reciprocate. This boy cuts her off. He curses her. He leaves and calls it all a failure to launch. And convinces himself that theres something wrong with her. She friendzoned me man, he moans to his friends. We all see the disconnect here, right? This situation is damning for everyone involved. No one left satisfied or better for it. And it happens daily. I know, Ive seen it. I was one of those idiotic boys once, stuck in the friend zone. Some try to deny that it exists. It does. But theres another zone thats rarely talked about: the girlfriend zone. In the same way a girl could never be our heros girlfriend, he feels he could only ever be her boyfriend. Hes convinced himself that theyre so perfect for each other that hes entitled to her love. This ridiculous dance of the sexes is driven by a society thats obsessed with quirky love stories

and teaching teenage boys to deify girls and ruthlessly beat them into submission with cautious advances and bad one-liners. This societal contradiction makes these boys double down on being awful with girls. When their strategy doesnt work, they get mad at the other sex. Because everyones told them that their method is sound, one of the inputs into the equation has to be the problem. And lord knows theyre a catch. Because, even though society isnt helping them out all that much, we cant divert blame from that boy whos convinced that the only problem is that girls taste in men. To all the dudes in the world who are pulling the nonsense I described above: Stop. Recognize that most relationships arent Jims and Pams, the product of happenstance and years of waiting in the friend zone. Wasting away your time bemoaning the friend zone and objectifying women makes for jealous and possessive infatuation, not deep-seated romance. No, its not womens responsibility to force themselves to find their guy-friends attractive. No, its neither desirable nor effective to demean yourself by putting that girl on a pedestal. And yes, the friend zone exists. And it sucks.For everyone.

Wil Kenney is a sophomore majoring in English from Leawood.

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didnt choose the slug life, the slug life chose me. Although these arent Tupacs exact words, slugs can provide tips to living a happy, healthy life. 1) Take life slowly. According to hypertextbook.com, snails and slugs travel at speeds that vary from slow (0.013 m/s) to very slow (0.0028 m/s). Although you do not have to lay mucus on your future path just to move, taking time to appreciate your surroundings and people around you will prove invaluable. When stressed out, it is easy to miss the beauty that surrounds us on our campus. An early-morning sunrise may just turn a bad day into a good one. 2) Hydration and nutrition is key. Hydration is especially important for slugs because the slug needs to be able to produce mucus. Slugs remind us that being hydrated is essential for a healthy lifestyle. As for food, slugs are generalists and feast on many different foods including fungi, worms, vegetables and fruits. Eating a variety of foods ensures that you are getting all key nutrients. On a darker nutritional note, slugs also remind us that salt is not always our friend. According to MayoClinic.com, most people consume about 3,400 milligrams of sodium per day, compared to the 1,500 to 2,300 milligrams recommended for a healthy diet. Too much sodium can lead to high blood pressure as well as fluid retention. More water and less salt make for happy kidneys. 3) Enjoy rain and use caution in the sun. Although we are more concerned about UV radiation rather than moisture loss, soaking in the sun should be done with precaution and plenty of sunscreen. On the opposite side of the spectrum, rainy days are often seen as gloomy, sad days. For a

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slug, a rainy day is pretty close to paradise. 4) Slugs also remind us to be creative. As reported in Daily Mail, Mucous also acts as a brake (fibres in the mucous act as grappling hooks, preventing the slug from simply sliding down slippery surfaces), as a rope (slugs can use cords of semisolid slime to descend or ascend from one level to another) and even as a sex-aid, binding two slugs together during the act of copulation. Often, as creatures of habit, we forget that our everyday utilities and utensils may have more uses than just the intended use. Turning a bowl into a makeshift speaker is a perfect example of how everyday objects combined with creativity can lead to innovation. 5) Slugs remind us that we must protect ourselves. When threatened, slugs will roll into a ball and harden themselves for protection. Instead of reacting to and being controlled by emotions, the slug reminds us that nothing is personal and that we must maintain a hard exterior in order to preserve our sensitive feelings and constructs. Also, their ability to morph into a more protective shape reminds us that we must be flexible in the face of challenge. So next time you feel stuck, think of our friend the slug. Hit life hard and youll slug it out of the park. Jenny Stern is a sophomore majoring in biology from Lawrence.

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Mens desire for sex increases during winter

MACKENZIE LEANDER
mleander@kansan.com A study was recently published in The Psychology of Human Sexuality, an influential blog by Dr. Justin Lehmiller, revealing that men want more sex in the winter. The study consisted of 114 male participants who gauged how attracted they were to images of womens faces and bodies over a three-month span. The level of attraction to womens bodies was heightened in colder months. Zack Harding, a senior from West Des Moines, Iowa, thinks the results accurately portray his personal experience. I find myself more sexually attracted to women during the wintertime, Harding said. In the summertime guys tend to see more skin, making skin in the wintertime naturally more arousing. Hardings opinion correlates with the authors speculation of why the study turned out how it did. They think that its a contrast effect; that is, theres not much skin to be seen in the winter, and photos of women in swimsuits are more appealing when there are no other seasonal alternatives. Dr. Chris Crandall, a psychology professor at the University, found the study to be modest, but statistically significant. However, he does not agree that the results are a reflection of the contrast effect. This is probably not correct,

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Aries (March 21-April 19) Today is a 5 It's a good time to take stock of where you are and where you want to be, personally, nancially and professionally. The difference in between shows you the game to play. Document your plan and budget. Have faith. Taurus (April 20-May 20) Today is a 6 Reection, introspection and thoughtful planning serve you now. Ask questions and study. Finish your work in private today and tomorrow, and include aspects that you love. Calm down a few squabblers. Peace satises. Easy does it. Gemini (May 21-June 20) Today is a 6 Others admire your strength and courage. Protect your interests and your family. Receive an unexpected bonus. You'll be more analytical for the next few days, with help from a technical friend. Resist temptation to spend. All ends well. Cancer (June 21-July 22) Today is a 5 Crazy dreams seem possible. There's too much to do, though, and any change in direction could seem abrupt to others. Romance the plan with them rst, and schedule carefully. Take little steps today and tomorrow and imagine your goal fullled. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) Today is a 6 Put in the necessary corrections as you discover them. Consider all the facts. Increase efciency and plan your agenda. Postpone an outing. Study alternative nancial options. Keep searching out the real bargains. Move slowly, scheduling later actions. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Today is a 6 Rest. Review the situation and re-charge your batteries. Examine nancial facts carefully, and pay bills today and tomorrow. Technology can increase prots; a partner shows you how. What's the latest? Patiently plan your next move. Stretch your muscles outdoors. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Today is a 6 Invest in home, family and real estate, to the degree affordable. Avoid reckless spending. Take the time to make things beautiful. Copy down inspiring ideas. A new associate could become a valuable partner. Discover solutions. Stay calm. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Today is a 6 No one needs to know how little you spend. Focus on your work the next two days. There's no need to be hasty. Intuition provides one possible road map to success. Take a break for treats (or romance). Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Today is a 5 Schedule time for romance. What you do doesn't need to be expensive; a picnic, walk in the park or movie at home satises. Remind someone of a promise. You're collecting benets. There's more time to relax today and tomorrow. Take advantage. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Today is a 5 Make household decisions today and tomorrow and share the load. A clash between domestic and career responsibilities could slow you down. Don't believe everything you hear. A partner helps. Pay off bills and enjoy some quiet domesticity. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Today is a 6 Don't mess things up by being rude. Figure out what you need to learn, today and tomorrow. Resist a compulsion to spend, too. Boost your electronic capability. Socialize with a group and together you'll get a lot further. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) Today is a 6 Seek new territory. You're very persuasive now. Results turn out better than expected, and a goal gets achieved. Don't let the benets slip through your ngers. Today and tomorrow bring a potential spending spree. Gather information. Share love.

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Crandall said. It's a lot more likely that there is something hormonal going on. This is especially true, given that births spike in the fall in the Northern Hemisphere. There may be a biological basis to men finding women attractive in the winter. Other male students at the University agreed with Crandall. They think the variables influ-

In the summertime guys tend to see more skin, making skin in the wintertime naturally more arousing.
ZACK HARDING senior from West Des Moines, Iowa

encing the increased attraction include a desire to connect, could produce warmth through physical interaction and to find a partner during the holidays. Drake Kuhlmann, a junior from Overland Park, has lived in a fraternity for the past three years and recognizes that more female students are brought back to the house during the winter. He thinks this has to do with an emotional shift during the holiday season. Its a time of year when you just want someone there, Kuhlmann said. People are wanting to reach out, connect and find someone they can call up to stay

in and watch a movie with. I know I dont want to go out to the bars when its freezing. Though Kuhlmann prefers to stay warm inside during the cold months, the University men who do go out to the bars make it obvious to local bartenders theyre trying to pick up girls. There are both subtle and conspicuous cues that University men utilize in their efforts to connect with a woman at the bars. Katie Russell, a cocktail waitress at the Cave, has noticed the increase in University men using cold temperatures in their strategies. They might subtly offer their jacket to a girl who is cold, Russell said. But I think the most obvious display is when a guy is trying to pick up a girl during closing time who drops the Oh its so cold outside. My place is super close, lets just go hang out there. Although University students and faculty have opinions about the results, it is impossible to know the exact reason why the study concluded men want more sex in the winter.
Citation of study: Pawlowski, B., & Sorokowski, P. (2008). Men's attraction to women's bodies changes seasonally. Perception, 37, 1079-1085. It was based on 114 men from Wrocaw, Poland.

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Childish Gambino album resembles Kanye West D

onald Glover is one of the most interesting figures in entertainment. Along with rapping under the name Childish Gambino, hes also an actor (best known for his work on NBCs Community), writer and comedian. Glover returns as Childish Gambino for his latest album, Because the Internet. The first thing that should be mentioned is the roll-out for the album. There is a script and a short film to accompany the project. Childish Gambino literally created an entire world outside of the album, and there are even Twitter accounts for the characters in the script. What Gambino has done is incredibly creative and makes it truly an experience. Because the Internet seems to be the first album influenced by Kanye Wests Yeezus. While the entire album may not have been modeled after Wests work, as Childish Gambino began recording before Yeezus released, the two albums definitely have similarities. Some of the music is very
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abstract and has an industrial sound, but its not quite abrasive as Yeezus. This isnt a bad thing, though; the production on the album is fantastic, including the industrial-sounding beats. The album was largely produced by Gambino himself, but he also had help from Thundercat and longtime collaborator Ludwig Goransson. As a whole, it is all over the place, but it comes together to create a cohesive core. Its ambitious, and it pays off. Gambino tackles many tough subjects throughout Because the Internet, such as his real battle with depression and loneliness. Along with that, he heavily references the internet which is fitting due to the title. The lyricism throughout the album is fluid, with slick wordplay and emotional lyrics. Gambino is not only rapping, but also

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singing. Hes a much better rapper than he is a singer, but on this project his vocals seem to have improved since 2011s Camp. He wont blow your mind away with his singing, but its definitely solid. Quite frankly, there is nothing wrong with this album. Its without a doubt one of the best experiences youll ever have with a hip-hop album. Its nearly impossible not to recommend it.

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Drinking games can add to classic Christmas movies

DANI BRADY
dbrady@kansan.com Tis the season to get drunk. No, that doesn't sound right. The holidays are about enjoying the company of your family and friends. The rst snowfall of the season, listening to Jingle Bells on the radio and buying gifts for loved ones make us giddy for the best time of year. Spending this much time with our relatives is not something we are used to since we are away at school all semester, so why not make this time a little more interesting by adding booze into the mix? After all, what brings families closer together than drinking games and holiday lms? Sit down with family and friends, whip out the bourbon-spiked eggnog or bottle of Peppermint Schnapps and enjoy these Christmas movie drinking games:

Take a shot of beer whenever you hear these words: elf, Christmas spirit or Santa.

Elf

Whenever Kevin screams, drink for the duration of his scream. Whenever a character gets hurt, feel their pain and take a shot of the most disgusting alcohol in your liquor cabinet.

Home Alone

Split into two teams The Whos and The Grinch and whenever your team name is said in the movie, drink up!

The Grinch

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and the Island of Mist Toys

Drink whenever Rudolphs nose glows or a reindeer flies. Finish your drink during the Island of Misfit Toys song, because its sad and you could use a refill.

Every time Charlie Brown and his friend sing, Christmastime Is Here, or someone says good grief, take a swig! The youngest person in the group has to drink every time Linus is seen sucking his thumb. Take a drink whenever Charlie Brown complains about his life unlike Charlie, were thankful were getting wasted.

A Charlie Brown Christmas

National Lampoons Christmas Vacation

Drink with your neighbors (the two people you are sitting next to) each time Clark messes with the neighbors by accident or on purpose. Take a drink every time someone says Christmas, Griswold or a swear word. Edited by Duncan McHenry

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LOS ANGELES Violent dramas on the broadcast networks carry milder parental cautions than cable shows like "The Walking Dead" but can equal them in graphic gore, a failure of the TV ratings system, a new study found. Scenes of stabbings, shootings, rape, decapitation and mutilation invariably received a TV-14 "parents strongly cautioned" rating on network TV, according to the Parents Television Council study released Monday. But similar fare on cable typically was given the most stringent label, TV-MA for mature audiences only, researchers for the media watchdog group found. "There are zero-point-zero series rated TV-MA on broadcast," said the media watchdog council President Tim Winter, despite programs that are awash in violent scenes. It is vital to examine the media's effect on children and real-world violence, Winter said, adding that he hopes his nonpartisan group's findings are part of a wide-ranging search for solutions. The study of 14 series during a four-week period found a 6 percent difference in the overall incidence of violence of all types on cable versus broadcast, with 1,482 violent acts on the cable programs and 1,392 on the network series. Federally regulated broadcasters face sanctions if they cross the line on indecency or expletives but not violence. With competition from unregulated cable and its variously daring series such as "Breaking Bad" and "Masters of Sex," networks have resorted to more mayhem. Episode ratings are decided by networks and cable channels, similar to how the movie studios' Motion Picture Association of America self-governs by issuing its own movie ratings. The TV Parental Guidelines Monitoring Board, which is composed of TV industry members and public interest advocates, checks for ratings uniformity and responds to public complaints. It received 38 complaints in the past year. The ratings system "serves as a valuable resource for parents and helps them make responsible viewing decisions based on what is appropriate for their own families. The industry regularly reviews the TV ratings to ensure they continue to be useful to parents," Missi Tessier, spokeswoman for the board's executive secretariat, said in response to the PTC study. NBC, CBS, Fox and CW did not comment on the study, which did not include any ABC shows. Under political and social pressure in the mid-1990s, the voluntary system was established by the TV industry to be used with the so-called V-chip that can block shows electronically. Networks find it financially vital to avoid applying TV-MA ratings, Winters said, which scare off advertisers. To assess how the ratings are used, the PTC said it analyzed the seven shows each on cable and broadcast TV that had the highest levels of violence. Each show's first four episodes of the 2012-13 season were analyzed.

e've seen Matthew McConaughey in many forms. We've seen him as a stripper, a treasure hunter and a seedy lawyer, just to name a few. Last Friday's "Dallas Buyers Club" casts McConaughey in a new light. "Dallas Buyers Club" centers on Ron Woodruff, a Texan electrician living in the late 80s. Woodruff 's favorite hobbies include drugs, alcohol and sex. That all changes when he's diagnosed with AIDS and given only 30 days to live. From that moment on Woodruff has to struggle with everyone from pharmaceutical companies to the IRS. Along the way, he must face the prejudice against AIDS victims that was all too present during the 80s. In this film, McConaughey is barely recognizable he dropped a considerable amount of weight in preparation for the role. Besides that, McConaughey steps perfectly

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into the character. Woodruff offers a complex role and McConaughey rises to the challenge. He plays the character believably and seems to become Ron Woodruff. It's a seamless, emotional performance that has the ability to blow anyone away. Credit should also be given to 30 Seconds to Mars frontman Jared Leto. Leto's character, Rayon, is a drag queen also diagnosed with AIDS. He and Woodruff form an unlikely bond as they begin their crusade to supply safe drugs to others who are sick. Arguably, his part is the films most heartbreaking story. Letos performance has an intensity about it that rivals McConaugheys. Leto grabs you by the cowboy boots and never lets go.

The film has an undeniable truth about it. It teaches us that there is a wrong and a right way to treat people. Through Rons interactions with Rayon and his co-workers, we can see the clear mark between right and wrong. For those of us who werent around in the 80s, it gives us an idea of the suffering that went on and all the horrible misconceptions surrounding the AIDS virus. Dallas Buyers Club has everything it needs to take home an Oscar. It has heart, soul and phenomenal performances. It tells a story not often told, a story that needs to be heard. It drives in a point that everyone needs to hear in a way thats so gripping it needs to be seen to be believed.

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The Jayhawks come off a rough loss at Boulder and try to top the No. 19 Gators DEC. 10, 7 P.M., STEPHEN OCONNELL CENTER, GAINESVILLE, FLA.

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AT A GLANCE
Including Saturdays loss, the Jayhawks have dropped two of their last three games. A lack of outside shooting has hurt Kansas more than anything. The post play has been stellar, but when faced with a zone defense, what Colorado used, the entry passes werent good enough to set up an easy nish. Florida is the penultimate stop on the Jayhawks stretch of six games away from Lawrence, and a win here wont come easily.

No. 13 (6-2) STARTERS

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No. 19 Florida is in a brutal stretch of the season in which it plays three ranked teams consecutively. Like Kansas, the Gators (6-2) lost their last contest on a buzzer-beater as Florida fell to UConn on the road. Florida is 0-2 against ranked teams this season, but each of those matchups have been away from home. The Gators lost their three leading scorers from last seasons team that made the Elite Eight.

PLAYER TO WATCH
Joel Embiid

Frank Mason, Guard Even with Mason starting in Colorado, Naadir Tharpe still played 28 minutes so its not as if one player is getting thrown aside. Masons aggressiveness was key during the Jayhawks late run as he barreled into trafc resulting mostly in a tough layup or a trip to the line. In 34 minutes he registered 11 points and four assists with two turnovers.

Scottie Wilbekin, Guard Wilbekin, who is known for his defense, was voted to the All-SEC Defensive team last season. He sat out the rst ve games of the season because of a suspension and played just three games this season, in which he has averaged 11 points and about six assists a game. He sprained his ankle against Connecticut but has been cleared to play.

PLAYER TO WATCH
Scottie Wilbekin

Joel Embiid returns to Gainesville, the place where he played his high school ball and where he almost attended college. Embiid said his high school coach and host family will be in attendance when Kansas takes on Florida. It could be a big game for the big man.

Wayne Selden Jr., Guard If you feel like Selden disappeared against the Buffaloes, youre not too far off. The freshman played 20 minutes with seven points and four rebounds. However, he did make a couple nifty moves to the bucket when needed. Selden is continuing to develop which is a good thing. Theres much more to expect from him.

Michael Frazier II, Guard Frazier, who is second on the team in scoring, makes a living from beyond the arc. The sophomore has made 23 three-pointers on 44 attempts this season. He has made more threes than Naadir Tharpe, Andrew Wiggins and Andrew White III combined.

One of two returning starters from last season, Wilbekin is a force on the defensive end and has 10 steals in three games played this season. However, he has gone 8-26 from the eld in his last two games and will need a better performance against the Jayhawks.

QUESTION MARKS
Where will the Jayhawks get their outside shooting from?

QUESTION MARKS

Against Colorado, Self used just about everybody on the bench to try getting some shots from behind the arc. Regardless of Brannen Greene, Andrew White III and Conner Frankamp, nothing seemed to fall. Will that be the case in Gainesville?

Will Wilbekin and Kasey Hill be limited by their injuries/lack of playing time?
Andrew Wiggins, Guard Wiggins seemed to be on the verge of a breakout game in Colorado before he picked up two early fouls. A quick three followed by a monster block were great signs out of the gate. Still, Wiggins was the reason the Jayhawks had a chance to head to overtime. His clutch free throws at the end of the game kept Kansas alive, and he still found a way to nish with 22 points and ve rebounds. Dorian Finney-Smith, Forward An athletic forward, the Virginia Tech transfer leads the team in rebounding and averages more than 10 points per game. He struggled in his last two games, combining for nine points on 20 percent shooting.

Both players are nursing sprained ankles but have been cleared to play on Tuesday. Wilbekin (suspension) has played in just three games this season while Hill (ankle) has appeared in four with neither playing in the same game. Hill is considered one of the best freshman point guards in the country.

BY THE NUMBERS

BY THE NUMBERS

Kansas has won three of the four times it has played Florida.

Three-point eld goal percentage Perry Ellis, Forward With 11 seconds remaining in the second half against Colorado, Ellis fought his way through the paint and knocked down a contested layup to tie the game. In the most pressure-lled moment, Ellis kept calm, was able to separate himself from his defender and had enough poise to nish off a tough shot. He might just be Kansas go-to guy in these situations. Casey Prather, Forward The senior is ranked fourth in the SEC in scoring with 19.1 points per game and has dramatically improved upon last seasons total of 6.2 points per game. Prather leads the team in eld goal percentage and does most of his damage around the basket.

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Kansas points per game

79.1 30.3

Florida lost by one point against UConn and won by one point in its previous game against Florida State

Kansas bench points per game

Days since Florida last took the court (Dec. 2 against Connecticut)

BABY JAY WILL CHEER IF

Tarik Black, Forward On Saturday Blacks magic number was three. He picked up three personal fouls in three minutes of playing time. He didnt record any other stats. It hasnt been easy so far for Black, but theres no question he has the talent to succeed at this level. It might take some more time, but when Black gures it out, hell be a great tool for the Jayhawks. Patric Young, Center Young is a physical presence in the paint and draws many comparisons to Tarik Black. He is an effective low-post defender and can contribute on the offensive end as he averages 10 points a game. His best game of the season came last week against UConn as he tallied 17 points, seven rebounds and two steals.

BABY JAY WILL CRY IF

The Jayhawks get a win to boost their condence and lift spirits on campus it is nals week, after all. This game will likely be as ugly as the one in Boulder. Kansas doesnt have to look good, it just has to get the job done. Edited by Heather Nelson

The Jayhawks falter in the second half. Kansas has gotten off to solid starts in its past three games but hasnt been able to sustain a high level of play. Bill Self said the team needs to do better in close games, and this one certainly has the potential to go down to the wire. Edited by Heather Nelson

Prediction: Florida 84, Kansas 78

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QUOTE OF THE DAY

They say when youre voted to the Hall of Fame your life changes Bobby Cox ESPN

Legendary baseball GMs inducted into Hall of Fame

THE MORNING BREW

By Michael Portman
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FACT OF THE DAY

Each manager had over 2,000 wins in his career. ESPN

TRIVIA OF THE DAY

Q: How many total World Series titles did these three managers win while coaching? A: 8. Torre = 4, La Russa = 3, Cox = 1 (had another title as a player) ESPN

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n Monday morning, the expansion era committee representing the National Baseball Hall of Fame, selected three well-deserving managers to enter the prestigious gallery. Joe Torre, Tony La Russa and Bobby Cox were all unanimously selected for the Hall. Each manager had over 2,000 wins in his coaching careers making these the best managers within the past four decades. Joe Torre was both a player and a manager in his lifetime. He played for three teams and managed five teams. He played and managed for both the Milwaukee and Atlanta Braves, the New York Mets and the St. Louis Cardinals. He managed the New York Yankees, who he had the most success with, and then the Los Angeles Dodgers. He managed the Yankees for 12 years, winning 10 American League East titles, six American League pen-

nants and four World Series Titles. He established himself as a legend, and was honored with the Hall of Fame selection. Tony La Russa, like Torre, was a player and a manager. He played for the Kansas City/ Oakland Athletics, Atlanta Braves, Pittsburgh Pirates, Chicago White Sox and the St. Louis Cardinals. He managed three teams, all whom he played for: the White Sox, the Oakland Athletics and the Cardinals. He won three World Series titles in total; one with the Athletics and the other two most recently with the Cardinals. He was most known for his managerial skills with the Cardinals he replaced Torre in 1996, who left to manage the Yankees.

Bobby Cox was also a player and manager. He didn't play too often in the majors, but rather spent most of his time in the minors. He played two years in the majors with the New York Yankees and then retired because of injuries. He managed two teams: the Toronto Blue Jays and the Atlanta Braves (twice). He only won one World Series title as a coach in 1995 with the Braves. He managed the Braves, a second time, from 1985 until 2010, and holds the Major League Baseball record for most ejections. He established himself as

a legend in a unique way. These three managers deserve to be recognized for their accomplishments. They helped lead their organizations to the top and proved to the world who they were. The induction ceremony will be held July 27, 2014, in Cooperstown, New York. "They say when you're voted to the Hall of Fame, your life changes," Bobby Cox said to ESPN. They may have reached the end of their coaching careers, but theyre sure to remember this night for the rest of their lives. Edited by Heather Nelson

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Arizona reaches No. 1 spot in AP poll, rst time since 2003

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TUCSON, Ariz. Some coaches shy away from a No. 1 ranking early in the season, worried about the impact it will have on their players' psyche. Count Arizona's Sean Miller as one who embraces it. Arizona moved up to No. 1 in The Associated Press' college basketball poll for the first time since 2003 on Monday, an honor Miller views as not only recognition for what the Wildcats have done this season, but validation for the direction the program has taken in his five years in the desert. "There's tremendous satisfaction, no question," Miller said. "Embracing the fact that we're No. 1 is something I'm doing, our staff is doing and really our team is doing. It's an honor a lot of teams would love to have. It's something where no matter what happens the rest of the season, at some point we were ranked No. 1 in the country." Coming off a hard-fought home win over UNLV, Arizona (9-0) received 63 first-place votes from the 65-member national media panel to earn the No. 1 spot in a season for the sixth time. The Wildcats are the Pac-12's first No. 1 team since UCLA in January 2006. Syracuse, which received the other first-place votes, and Ohio State moved up two places to second and third, while Wisconsin jumped four spots to fourth. Michigan State, which had been No. 1 for three weeks, dropped to fifth after losing 79-65 at home to North Carolina. Louisville was No. 6, followed by Oklahoma State, Duke, Connecticut and Villanova. North Carolina moved back into the poll at No. 18 after a one-week absence. Colorado and Missouri are in the Top 25 for the first time this season. UCLA, Michigan and Dayton fell out of the rankings. Arizona was sixth in the preseason Top 25 after Miller added another stellar recruiting class to a team that reached the Sweet 16 of last year's NCAA Tournament. Long, athletic and versatile, the Wildcats already have an impressive list of victories, including Texas Tech, San Diego State on the road and Duke in the championship game of the NIT Season Tip-off at Madison Square Garden. "It's no secret that this year our goal is to be playing in Dallas (at the Final Four). This just starts it off," Arizona junior guard Nick Johnson said. "We've done some good things to start our season and we just need to keep it going." Arizona's rise to No. 1 is a culmination of what Miller has done to return a storied program back to glory. When Miller became the head coach in 2009, he took over a program that was in disarray after the retirement of coach Lute Olson two years earlier. A master recruiter when he was the head coach at Xavier, Miller set the foundation for the Wildcats' turnaround by landing a string of top-notch classes to restock the program. Arizona took a small step in his first season, winning 16 games, and hit the accelerator in 2010-11, winning 30 games while reaching the NCAA Tournament regional final. The Wildcats couldn't follow up the success the next season, playing in the NIT after losing forward Derrick Williams to the NBA draft, but bounced back with last year's deep run and 27-win season.

Arizona head coach Sean Miller signals to his players against Rhode Island in the rst half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2013, in Tucson, Ariz. This was in the second round of the NIT.

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COMMENTARY
Fans upset by recruiting class

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Embiid, Kansas seek a road victory against No. 19 Florida
tickets, Embiid said. I had a lot of fun out there. But the Embiid who takes the GAINESVILLE, FLA. It court in front of his host family just might have been Bill Self s and friends might not be the best recruitment of a player not same one they remember from a named Andrew Wiggins. few months ago. The Kansas coach heard of a Since coming to Kansas, Embiid raw seven-footer from Cameroon has developed as quickly as any named Joel Embiid who was other freshman on the current demolishing opponents down in roster, perhaps even setting the Florida. Self, always hungry for pace. another big man, had to try to And the last time Embiid played lure him to Lawrence. in front of family or friends was The only problem was figuring against Iona and Towson when out how to keep Embiid from his father flew in from Cameroon committing to the University of to witness his sons new hobby for Florida and famed coach Billy the first time. Donovan. In those two games, Embiid At the time, Embiid was the tallied 24 points on 11-12 No. 25 recruit in the nation, shooting with 21 rebounds. according to Rivals.com, and was In eight games this season, playing out of The Rock School Embiid is averaging 9.3 points in Gainesville. and 6.6 Self wasnt rebounds off just mining the bench. He really understands the His footwork in Donovans backyard; he game far beyond his years. alone makes was rummaging coaches drool. Hes got a chance to be a through his Jo has very special player. bedroom. been great, Florida was Self said. Hes BILL SELF involved, Self only played basketball coach said of Embiids two years of recruitment on ball so hes got Mondays teleconference call. a long ways to go, but his ceiling But they had an unbelievable is high and hes just a sponge. recruiting class already. This coming from a guy who Plus, Self had an in. When didnt think Embiid would play current Kansas assistant coach a lot of minutes right away. For Norm Roberts held the same as much potential as Embiid has, position under Billy Donovan, he Self naturally figured it would made solid contacts at The Rock take a while for the center to School. Now it was time to call transition to college basketball. on them. Yet in the last two games, On Nov. 12, 2012 Embiid Embiid has played at least 20 made his official visit to Kansas. minutes off the bench. Even Self Two weeks later he made his was fooled by just how quickly official visit to Florida. And two the freshman can pick up the more weeks after that Embiid game. committed to the Jayhawks. He really understands the Tonight, the freshman center game far beyond his years, Self makes his return to Gainesville, said. Hes got a chance to be a and while there may still be some very special player. lingering effects from his decision to leave the state, Embiid will be Edited by Heather Nelson greeted with at least a few cheers. My host family has tickets and my high school coach has bschuster@kansan.com

BIG 12-SEC CHALLENGE

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By Ben Ashworth

ansas fans, you asked for this. You were tired of Kentucky getting all the top recruits. You overlooked the successes of the Morris twins, Thomas Robinson and Tyshawn Taylor (all four-star recruits). Many of you asked yourself whether Bill Self had lost his recruiting touch. Then Self brought in his statement class. Six freshman, three of who were five-stars, and one of who was Andrew Wiggins. And now Kansas has lost to Villanova and Colorado. It struggled to beat UTEP. All of a sudden, this team is soft. It cant handle defensive changes. It crumples under high expectations. Or maybe, Kansas is simply young. Basketball fans discount youth, maintaining that talent should trump all. That couldnt be further from the truth. Theres a reason that the tournament starts in March and not in December. Villanovas top three scorers are upperclassmen. Their top freshman is sixth on the team in scoring. Colorado is very similar. The Buffaloes leading scorer, Spencer Dinwiddie, is a junior. Their top four contributors all have at least a year of experience behind them. On the court, both Villanova and Colorado proudly wore their experience like badges of honor. They grinded away at Kansas using various defensive schemes and superior ball control. Colorado dominated the battle of turnovers, only giving the ball away six times. Villanova cut off penetration, packed in the lane, and Kansas was unable to adjust. Experience won these games. Had talent been the sole indicator, Kansas would have two more notches in the victory column. If these two games were symptoms, doctors would suggest you exhibited classic signs of youth. The prescription is simply time and experience, and those symptoms should subside. Kansas is not alone in its struggles. Scouts and pundits are drooling over the big three freshmen, Wiggins, Dukes Jabari Parker and Kentuckys Julius Randle. Kansas, Duke and Kentucky have all underperformed with respect to preseason rankings. Each team has some non-freshmen to rely on (Perry Ellis, Rodney Hood, Willie Cauley-Stein), but their overall youth still inhibits their talent. All three teams have exhibited questionable defense and leadership. These are traits which are learned through competition, tough losses and lots of practice. Wiggins hasnt demonstrated a killer instinct yet. Wayne Selden lacks overall consistency and is prone to disappearing. Joel Embiid has been a bright spot, but he still fouls too much. Frank Mason misses most of his outside shots and often tries to do too much. These struggles are fixable and can be attributed to youth, not talent. They all spent last year playing against teenagers. It should surprise no one that early struggles were inevitable. A season is measured by how it ends, not by how it begins. It is the team that wins last, not the team that wins most, that will have the bragging rights. This is the young team with star recruits that all the fans wanted, but success in college basketball is a process, not a guarantee. Fans asked for this. Now they just have to be patient.

Freshman center Joel Embiid dunks the ball in during the Jayhawks game against Duke. Embiid is averaging 9.3 points per game and 6.6 rebounds.

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Kansas heads to NCAA regionals in LA

NO. 5 WASHINGTON HUSKIES (28-2, 18-2) NEUTRAL COURT: 2-0 KEY HITTER: Junior outside hitter Krista Vansant; 456 total kills, 4.34 kills per set KEY BLOCKER: Sophomore middle blocker Lianna Sybeldon; 1.30 blocks per set KEY PASSER: Senior libero Jenna Orlandini; 4.17 digs per set KEY WINS: @ No. 20 Illinois @ No. 25 Oregon @ No. 7 USC vs. No. 6 Stanford vs. No. 24 Arizona KEY LOSSES: @ Colorado The University of Washington Huskies run a 5-2 offense, which means the Huskies use two setters in its offense, with senior Jenni Nogueras (6.41 assist per set) and Katy Beals (5.42 APS). Also, Washington has dominating blocking middles. The Jayhawks ability to distribute the ball to all hitters and run plays around the opposing middle blockers will be the key to the Jayhawks winning against No. 5 Washington. NO. 7 UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TROJANS (28-5, 16-4) NEUTRAL COURT: 5-0 KEY HITTER: Sophomore outside hitter Samantha Bricio; 3.42 kills per set KEY BLOCKER: Senior middle blocker Alexis Olgard; 1.27 blocks per set KEY PASSER: Senior libero Natalie Hagglund; 5.30 digs per set KEY WINS: @ No. 25 Oregon @ No. 6 Stanford KEY LOSSES: vs. No. 5 Washington @ Washington State @ No. 24 Arizona The Trojans senior libero Natalie Hagglund led the Pacic 12 Conference in digs per set, and the Jayhawks became familiar with insync passing teams, when Kansas faced 2012 All-American libero Kristen Hahn twice this season. The Jayhawks allowed 14 digs per set and will have to use their aggressive style of play to beat a tough defensive team. NO. 21 BYU COUGARS (24-6, 15-3) NEUTRAL: 3-2 KEY HITTER: Sophomore middle blocker Alexa Gray; 3.91 kills per set KEY BLOCKER: Freshman middle blocker Whitney Young; 1.59 blocks per set KEY PASSER: Sophomore libero Ciara Parker; 3.97 digs per set KEY WINS: vs. No. 17 Hawaii vs. No. 14 San Diego vs. No. 8 Marquette KEY LOSSES: @ Bowling Green State @ Saint Marys @ Santa Clara The Cougars young blocking ranks fourth in the NCAA with three blocks per set, but the Jayhawks experience and senior leadership can give Kansas an advantage over BYU. Blair Sheade

THIS NEXT GAME IS DEC. 13, 7 P.M. CT, AT THE GALEN CENTER, LOS ANGELES, CALIF.

Edited by Heather Nelson