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will be able to move forward in development and implementation. Jennifer OBrien, Director of Lawrence OnBoard, has been researching how to make hitchhiking safe for Lawrence citizens since the spring of 2012. Living 12 miles north of Lawrence, OBrien found the personal need for transportation to Lawrence. I needed an alternative to driving in my car all the time, OBrien said. People who live in rural areas and dont have access to a bus are really in trouble because they dont have any alternatives. In addition to ride-sharing services such as SafeRide and KU on Wheels, OBrien said that the Lawrence OnBoard will have a positive impact on students. Many students come to campus without a car, and Lawrence OnBoard will provide another option to get students where they need to go. I think it could be very impactful for KU students to expand the places they can go and live, and not be dependent on a car, OBrien said. The safety of both riders and drivers is an important feature to Lawrence OnBoard. Eileen Horn, Sustainability Coordinator for Douglas County and the City of Lawrence, said the city is working with Lawrence OnBoard to help citizens trust the program. Lawrence OnBoard is a membership-based program. Riders and drivers must provide pho-

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HITCHHIKING MADE SAFE

Proposed Lawrence OnBoard program could give free travel options to residents without cars
MEGHAN KETCHAM
news@kansan.com On the way home from a cold lottery morning at Allen Fieldhouse freshmen Erin Gartland, Kelley Ebeling and two others were trying to find a parking spot by GSP when a woman knocked on their window, asking for a ride. The girls were hesitant at first, but the woman was cold and seemed desperate, so they unlocked the door. She was really nice, Gartland said. She was talking about how she would have died in the cold if we didnt take her home. After a short ride to Sixth and Iowa Streets, the girls dropped the woman off. In the wintry January weather, the woman seemed relieved. While hitchhiking seems to be an unusual situation, it may become more common for students and other Lawrence citizens to find a ride in the near future. Research and development continues for Lawrence OnBoard, a hitchhiking network envisioned to help Lawrence residents access the city without owning a car. Completing 121 test drives in 2013, the rideshare programs research is finding success. Currently, city commissioners are looking into revising a traffic ordinance that prohibits citizens from standing on or next to a street or highway to solicit a ride. If the ordinance changes, Lawrence OnBoard

Hitchhikers in Lawrence may not have to worry about whom theyre getting a ride from with Lawrence OnBoards new proposed transportation program.

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to IDs and have background checks. For the safety of the drivers, riders are given an official Lawrence OnBoard dry

potential riders are members of Lawrence OnBoard and are safe to let inside of the vehicle. Drivers enrolled in the pro-

I think it could be very impactful for KU students to expand the places they can go and live, and not be dependent on a car.

JENNIFER OBRIEN, Director of Lawrence OnBoard

erase board with a destination written on it, and must hold it up when waiting near the road. This will notify drivers that the

gram will have a Lawrence OnBoard sign in their windows to show riders which cars are members. All participants will

be given a membership handbook as well. This program should allow drivers who are already going to the same destination to pick up riders, and give them a complimentary ride. There is no charge to ride, and the hope for Lawrence OnBoard is to build a community of trust and good neighbors. Once there is trust, many can take advantage of the program and even have a positive impact to the environment. The more people that carpool and get comfortable with ridesharing will have a positive

environmental impact by reducing those emissions, Horn said. We can reduce traffic, reduce emissions and provide an alternate transportation means for people to get around town. Although the program is gaining traction, OBrien urges citizens not to attempt hitchhiking until Lawrence OnBoard is fully developed. It is still in its research phases, and is not completely safe for riders and drivers yet. For more information about Lawrence OnBoard, visit LawrenceOnBoard.org Edited by Cara Winkley

CAMPUS

KBOR approves on-campus housing proposal

DARCEY ALTSCHWAGER
news@kansan.com The Kansas Board of Regents approved a proposed $17.5 million apartment building to be built for the Kansas mens and womens basketball teams and non-athletes. The Board voted 8-1 in favor of the project on Jan. 15. The construction on the two-story 49,500-square-foot building will tentatively begin March or April 2015 and will be located near Allen Fieldhouse in the parking lot north of Oliver Hall. Associate Athletics Director Jim Marchiony said the proposed project came from a collaboration between the athletics department and the University in order to benefit the basketball program. Kansas for decades has had one of the premiere basketball programs in the country, and we want to do everything we can to keep it that way, Marchiony said. We are competing against universities who are doing everything in their power to knock us off that perch and we believe that its important to athletics and to the University to maintain our standing as one of the elite basketball

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programs in the country. The need for this new apartment building also comes from the popularity of living in the Jayhawker towers. Jayhawker towers currently has a waiting list so that shows there is demand for on campus apartment living, said Jack Martin, director of strategic communications for the Uni-

We want to be able to offer students and student athletes living arrangements that are attractive and help with recruitment and we have this opportunity here to create a building the would meet that need, Martin said. Funding for the $17.5 million project will come from private donors. The students that will pay rent to reside in the apartments will pay off any bonds that were issued for the construction. The amount of We want to be able to funds received will ultimately offer students and student affect the timeline as to when athletes living arrangeconstruction can begin. According to a document issued ments that are attracto the Kansas Board of Regents tive... with a breakdown of costs, the JACK MARTIN Director of Strategic Communication University anticipates $7 million to $7.5 million will come from private funding for the versity. first phase of the project and Sixty-six students will reside the housing rates charged to in the Fieldhouse apartments residents will reflect a premibuilding. It will house 32 mens um of 20 to 25 percent over the and womens basketball players rates set for Jayhawker towers and 34 non-athletes who have apartments to reflect the ameat least 30 credit hours. Mar- nities that the new apartments chiony said that according to will have. NCAA rules, student athletes Dividing the $17.5 million are not to reside in a dorm by price tag among the 66 stuthemselves and may not ac- dents that will reside in the count for more than 50 percent apartments reflects a cost of of the students that live in the about $265,000 per student, dorm. but the building will be used

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The location of the $17.5 million project is just south of Allen Fieldhouse. Construction will begin in early 2015. for more than one year. The cost of construction for the apartments is estimated at $180 per square foot, which is the same estimate for the two new residence halls that will be built to replace McCollum Hall. The commons area and basement have a higher persquare-foot cost, which drives up the overall price as well as other miscellaneous items such as relocating parking spaces for Oliver Hall residents. Marchiony said he has received very little feedback about this proposed project, but the feedback he has received has been positive. He is unsure if the mens and womens basketball players have been informed about this new

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project. Freshman womens basketball player Caelynn Manning-Allen was not aware of the plans for the new apartment building but was happy to learn about the decision. I feel like that is a great opportunity for the basketball team, Manning-Allen said. Edited by Stella Liang

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Wednesday, Jan. 22
What: Watchtower screening When: TBA Where: Liberty Hall About: Pelin Esmer, a Turkish

Managing editor digital media Lauren Armendariz

Thursday, Jan. 23
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Friday, Jan. 24
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Saturday, Jan. 25
What: Art Cart: Express Yourself When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: Spencer Museum of Art About: Free hands-on art activities

lmmaker, will present her lm and answer questions following the screening.

Produces It, Future Trends and Legal Developments When: 3 to 5 p.m. Where: The Commons in Spooner Hall About: Four local experts will speak about current issues in agriculture.
What: Hallmark Symposium Lecture

Propositions When: 4:30 to 6 p.m. Where: Pine Room in Kansas Union About: Ben Caplan, a professor from Ohio State University, will speak. The event is free to the public.
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Digital media and sales manager Mollie Pointer

Richard Downs will speak about his experience with printmaking.

of Lucretia (KU Opera) When: 7:30 to 9 p.m. Where: Crafton-Preyer Theatre, Murphy Hall About: Tickets $15 for adults, $10 for seniors and students. Additional show on Sunday at 2:30 p.m.

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Online orders ease customer phone fears

A lot of times people on the phone are rushed or dont know what is on the menu, Tucker said in an email. When people order online they have an unlimited time to decide what they want to eat. Without the constantly changing order and the menu ignorance, the opportunity embarrassment drops to practically zero. Dr. Christian Vargas, a psychologist at KU Counseling and Psychological Services, gives a deeper explanation of embarrassment and how it affects us. When people feel embarrassed its typically because they feel exposed and awkward, Vargas said. It is a self-conscious emotion that tells us that we failed to behave in accordance with some social norm. In the case of the pizza parlor, the social norm is being informed and knowing the order. Embarrassment sets in when these standards are not reached. Dr. Vargas can use this to explain the shift in popularity from phone ordering to online ordering. If you have felt embarrassed in a certain situation, you might try to avoid being in the same situation or prepare to behave differently next time, Vargas said. In reality, ordering online is a form of avoidance. Online, the menu is always displayed and theres no employee to hear an order change six times. While closing some doors, ordering online offers a new option: the possibility for crazy ordering. People order the weirdest stuff online, Tucker said. Like three brownies and nothing else. Tucker described a pizza order with toppings ranging from feta cheese to nacho sauce and fries. With a better understanding of the menu, customers are able to customize their pizzas in ways theyve previously never been able to do. The fear of embarrassment helped change the ways pizza is available and even revolutionized pizza itself. Edited by Jamie Koziol

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news@kansan.com Fear of embarrassment may diminish pizza sales, a Duke University study suggests. International faculty from Dukes Fuqua School of Business conducted research relating to online pizza ordering and its decreased potential for embarrassment as opposed to phone ordering. Personal interactions may inhibit certain kinds of economic activity, perhaps because customers wish to avoid the potential for embarrassment, the study says. In other words, customers are going to spend lessor not at allif they feel they will be embarrassed in the process of ordering. In the pizza sphere, the embarrassment lies in bumbling phone orders. Fred Tucker, owner of Freddys Pizza, has a lot of experience with embarrassing phone orders.

Do you prefer to order your pizza over the phone or online? Why?

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I think [online] is easier than ordering on the phone. And a lot of places are ordering online. CONNOR DELFELDER sophomore

I would prefer over the phone. Just because its person to person and its immediate.
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Online. Way more convenient. It has a list of all options and there are no awkward interactions.
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By phone. I think its faster just to call it up and get it. But Ive done both.
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Vinyl records grow in popularity, sales spike

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news@kansan.com Disc Jockey Emily Scholle has a passion for vinyl records, one that began with a pair of tiny, dirty toddler hands and a sense of rebellion. Vinyl always did have a little something extra for me, Scholle said. We had a couple of records when I was really little growing up, and I was never allowed to touch them, because when youre little your hands are all grubby and stuff. It was this big forbidden thing, so thats part of what the draw was for me. Scholle has DJed for KJHK in Lawrence and plays various gigs under the moniker DJ Modrey Hepburn, but you wont find her simply plugging in her computer and watching two people on the dance floor do the electric slide; Scholle is a rare breed of DJ who plays exclusively vinyl at her shows, mostly from the 1950s and 60s. Scholles infatuation with vinyl is indicative of a larger trend in the music industry over the last five years in which sales of vinyl LPs have increased from 1.9 million in 2008 to 6 million in 2013, according to Digital Music News. Kelly Corcoran, who owns Love Garden Sounds on Eighth and Massachusetts Streets and has over 2,500 records, says this vinyl revival isnt the result of middle-aged people reliving their youth through old Rod Stewart albums, but young 20-somethings looking to rebel through music, just as Scholle was. A whole generation of people have been taught their culture is irrelevant and has no value because baby-boomers always say, Well, The Beatles are the best, and that gets annoying,

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Love Garden Sounds located at 822 Massachusetts Street has more than 2,500 new and used records. Kelly Corcoran, owner of the business, has noticed an increase in vinyl sales over the past few years. She attributes the sales spike to rebellious teenage years, the physical element the record contains and the simple joy of the listening process. Corcoran said. Young people are buying records because theyre thinking, This physical thing reinforces my taste and it means my taste has value. Look, they made a record, and it must be a big deal if they made a record. of 2013, a list that includes Daft Punk (Random Access Memories), Arcade Fire (Reflektor) and Vampire Weekend (Modern Vampires of the City), among other contemporary bands. But theres more at play here than just musical revolt when it comes to the increase in vinyl sales. From the light thud a needle makes when There was a time when its dropped onto a record to new music on vinyl was a having to physically flip it to rare thing. continue to hear the music, Corcoran says listening to viEMILY SCHOLLE nyl is a process people simply DISC JOCKEY enjoy. Its a learned process and requires an appreciation for To see how big of an influence stopping for a minute, thats young adults are having on vi- what people like about it, nyl sales, just look at Billboards Corcoran said. Ill literally sit top 10 best selling vinyl albums there like some hippie in 72 and look inside the gatefold and just gawk at the pictures and be really curious. In a time when sales of typical music mediums like CDs and digital albums are dropping, vinyl LPs are experiencing such unprecedented growth that the music industry is being forced to accommodate it. According to Nielsen SoundScan, 2013 saw CD sales dropped by 14.5 percent, and for the first time since the creation of iTunes, digital album sales dipped into thenegative, declining by .01 percent. Juxtaposed to that are the sales of vinyl LPs, which grew by 32 percent in the past year. You definitely dont run into any artists who arent on vinyl, said Franklin Fantini, an employee at Love Garden Sounds.

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Anybody thats on a decently sized label is going to be releasing everything on CD, digital and vinyl, so theres rarely anything new that you cant find on vinyl now. However, as vinyl records continue their inevitable ascension from hipster niche to mainstream, they could face the same issue as the popular indie bands on their covers: Selling out and losing the fans that were there from the beginning. There was a time when new music on vinyl was a rare thing, Scholle said. Maybe some indie bands would put out a vinyl just for the heck of it, but as it gets more popular, the price of vinyl has gone up too, and that really sucks. Edited by Stella Liang

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I thought it was syllabus week, not lecture on the rst day and give the class an assignment week. To the guy singing the Frozen soundtrack on the way to class, youre awesome! Editors Note: Was he singing Let it Go? My professor just told the class his fantasy is to come to class wearing a bunny suit. Best thing about rst day of school is, I have an A in all of my classes. Worst thing is, it can only go down from here. Days that are sunny while being extremely cold are the reason I have trust issues. If you ever sit next to someone who woos during the Rock Chalk chant, please promptly punch them in the stomach. Somebody needs to make a Waynes World poster. Awkward moment when vintage FFAs get put in the paper and you didnt. Nothing instills more anxiety in me than when the professor tells us to nd a partner and pair up on the rst day. I am so happy I dont have to provide receipts for what I buy with loans. Shame in the form of 3 cases of ramen. First class done, only yawned 7 times.. Winning Soooo when is it socially acceptable to start looking like a shlub in class again? First day? Cool. That Godfather poster was BADASS *Sees cute girl reading Manga* *Trys to snapchat a picture to a friend* *Flash goes off* Oh fuck guess I might as well drop this class Win or lose, lets hope Tyler Self shaves that gross chin beard. I like to think when the basketball players are stretching that theyre really dancing Maddie S. is life. Im a senior and the biggest regret Ive had in my college career is never learning the clap. Learn the clap. Know the clap. Be the clap. Every day is a beautiful day in Kansas. Mac and cheese with little corn dogs.

he United States is quickly warming up to the idea of legalized marijuana. The perception of the drug has changed; it is no longer viewed as a substance used only by degenerates and miscreants. Today, public figures, from Oprah Winfrey to Sarah Palin, admit to having tried the drug. The pot industry has been burgeoning for decades, and with the recent legalization of recreational usage in Colorado and Washington, the tone of the industry has shifted further. This is apparent even in the rural, conservative areas of central Kansas. A weed-centric startup has recently been announced in Salina. The business UberDank Destinations plans to exploit the recent change in laws of Kansas neighboring

High time to legalize marijuana in Kansas

state. According to the Salina Journal, the owner of the company will be taking weekend trips in his van, ferrying those curious about pot to Colorado to give some of the high-end stuff a puff. Companies like UberDank illustrate just how much the debate over marijuana has changed. The new attitude is evident, too, in how Americans view those who partake. No longer are politicians forced to defend themselves from accusations of usage, as Bill Clinton did in the early 90s. Joining the ranks of influential pot smokers are George W. Bush and Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. The current president openly admits to experimenting with harder substances and has confirmed that he always inhaled, in contrast

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to Clintons famous defense. Most importantly, the former drug usage of politicians has not been a major issue recently. Times have changed, from one president being forced to deny that he inhaled marijuana to another admitting that hes done cocaine. The majority of the American public now supports legalizing marijuana usage. According to a Gallup poll, today nearly 60 percent of Americans view marijuana favorably, a figure that has nearly doubled over the past decade. It seems clear that more state governments will soon be following Washington and Colorados lead and it is inevitable that usage will eventually be decriminalized

on a federal basis. The red state of Kansas has even seen increasing activity in Topeka concerning changing legislation. Though a few bills have been introduced to legalize medical marijuana, they have always failed. However, the Silver Haired Legislature, a panel of senior citizens who suggest legislative changes, surprisingly voted in favor of medical marijuana. This groups influence could help pass a medical marijuana bill that will be considered by the legislature this year. From Stephen Colbert to Rush Limbaugh, Rand Paul to Bill Gates, the population of the United States is becoming more accepting of marijuana usage. Use of the substance is certainly no secret on college campuses, where marijuana has been a mainstay for

decades and where increasing numbers of students are trying the drug. The quickly broadening public perception across all age groups is the most startling; the drug is no longer exclusively identified with youthful shenanigans. UberDank only provides its services to people 45 and older and Gallup polls also show that nearly half of senior citizens believe that weed should be legal. Though there is still strong debate concerning the morals and hazards of marijuana legalization, it seems time for the government to begin change to reflect public opinion. Ike Uri is a freshman from Concordia studying English and sociology.

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Helping humans and sharks Students control in 140 characters or less campus diversity
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lic, providing that sensors are placed strategically. Knowing the large scale of migrations, the need for continuous habitats to be preserved is apparent. However, this technology is also possibly detrimental to animal populations as it gives an exact location to where the animal can be found. This information is possibly going to be used by the Australian government to target and kill sharks to increase safety. Because we know that they are so mobile, were not sure that killing any of them would have any effect on safety, Holland said in an NPR article. Also, if this technology spreads to other animals, poachers would have an easier time finding the animals. This would be particularly detrimental to elephants, tigers, and other animals used to make products that are valuable on the black market Its not long before other animals take social media into their own hands (or fins). This could even be applied on a campus scale. Although there may not be much use of knowing the locations of the Squirrels of KU, could you imagine if the University skunks tweeted their locations? Ah, the sweet smell of progress. Jenny Stern is a sophomore from Lawrence studying ecology and evolutionary biology.

witter has finally hit the ocean. Twitters newest users? The sharks of Australia. As NPR reports, Government researchers have tagged 338 sharks with acoustic transmitters that monitor where the animals are. When a tagged shark is about half a mile away from a beach, it triggers a computer alert, which tweets out a message on the Surf Life Saving Western Australia Twitter feed. The sharks may not be updating the Twitter community with their thoughts, but the tweets contain more information than a location. A typical tweet looks as following: The benefits of this program

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that theres any danger, Holland said in an NPR article. In Hawaii, tiger sharks are all around our coastlines all the time and yet we have very, very few attacks. This technology is incredibly exciting as it shows progress not only in public safety, but in behavioral ecology. A unique aspect of this technology lies in its ability to involve the public, even if it is as

include warning beach-goers of potential dangers as well as tracking shark migration patterns. This being said, surfers and swimmers are advised not to rely on the tweets as their only precaution as not all sharks are tagged. Kim Holland, a marine biologist researching sharks at the University of Hawaii, also brings up the point that a shark does not always correlate to danger. Just because theres a shark nearby doesnt mean to say

simple as following a Twitter account. The applications are also easily integrated with conservation efforts. Tweets from endangered species as they migrate involve the public more than a month dedicated to them in a World Wildlife Fund calendar. Although I love these calendars, they are a snapshot in time. Twitter allows people to be updated on animals as they live their lives. Migrations can now be observed by the general pub-

here I come from, its a big deal to be accepted into the University of Kansas. Everyone knows about the University; its a name that rings out all over the world. The evidence is found on the campus with us, the students. For the first time in my life, I am surrounded by people of different nationalities. But its not as immense as I envisioned it to be. It may have been the daydream of an optimistic high school senior, but I couldnt help feeling a pang of disappointment. Dont get me wrong, the campus community is more diverse than my hometown by far. But, with all the pamphlets and discussions about diversity, I thought there would be a little bit more interaction between different ethnic groups. During the fall semester, I began noticing the racial lines and boundaries between students on campus. An example would be the tendency people have to stick in groups of people who are the same ethnicity. I dont believe that most people try to do this but it is evident throughout campus. On a daily basis I see groups of minorities walking together. Last semester, I only had about 10 other students in all of my classes that were not Caucasian. The reason why this seems to stand out to me is because of my past experiences with a lack of diversity. I was the only African-American student in my graduating class and have dealt with being a minority all my life.

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I came to this University to seek opportunities and to broaden my experiences and interactions with different cultures. Instead, I was shocked by the lack of ethnic diversity. As college students, we can change the lack of cultural diversity. We are the next generation of leaders. We need to take the responsibility of preparing ourselves and our country for our leadership. Regardless of our profession, major, beliefs or ethnicity, we each have a role to take. Our responsibility as the now generation is to ensure that equality and diversity continue in the present and future. The younger siblings, cousins and children that are looking at you are the future of not just this country, but the world. Its time we step in and make a difference in social diversity. I challenge you to sit by someone new and of a different ethnicity at least once a week. Talk to them and get to know each other a little. You can even ask them what they think of cultural interactions in society. We all have voices, but there is a difference between just talking and putting it into action. Crystal Bradshaw is a freshman studying English.

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Steven Malkmus & The Jicks album is best yet S

tephen Malkmus is perhaps best known as the vocalist for the seminal 90s indie rock group Pavement, but for more than a decade now hes been releasing music with his band Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks. Most of the output with the Jicks can be described as spotty at best with occasional flashes of brilliance. However, on their latest album Wig Out at Jagbags, the Jicks have put out what may be their best album yet. Opening track Planetary Motion kicks things into gear with its aggressive stomp and interplaying guitar. Speaking of guitar, Malkmus playing is particularly on point on this album. The freewheelentertain@kansan.com

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Aries (March 21-April 19) Today is a 7 Don't start more work yet, or take romantic risks. Victory is uncertain at best. Revise the plan. You're attracting attention. Passion lies around the corner. Check orders for changes. Only fools rush in. Collect more opinions. Taurus (April 20-May 20) Today is an 8 Keep your objective in mind. Emotions guide your decisions. Work with a dream image for a ash of insight. You're the one with good sense. Others agree. Relish the moment. Reward yourself with simple home-cooked pleasures. Gemini (May 21-June 20) Today is an 8 Bring your partner along. Steer your companion away from an over-priced purchase. Listen carefully. Don't be intimidated. You get unusual results. If serenity gets disrupted, take time out. Relax with fun and games at home. Cancer (June 21-July 22) Today is a 7 Insight comes gradually. Put in a correction. After a disagreement about household matters, get the new agreement in writing; it doesn't require frills. Test your routines and make adjustments as necessary. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) Today is a 7 Increase your savings initiative. Small steps add up. Consider the future, and set inspiring goals. Don't try a new trick yet, or make foolish promises. You don't have to be the big spender. Enjoy peace and quiet. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Today is an 8 Stand up for what's right. You can afford to be generous. Take on a new creative challenge. Invest in your home. Do all the factors balance? Don't be hasty. Consider all options. Plug a hole. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Today is an 8 Keep costs low, as you may need to put in more time than budgeted. Coordinate schedules and tasks with the team. Repair something neglected. Watch out for surprises. Move slowly to avoid accidents. Slouch on the couch. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Today is a 6 Sudden insight impacts creative activities. A proposition could get expensive. It's an awkward time for travel, risks or negotiations. Save that visit to a romantic destination for later. Others vie for your attention. Don't ash your money. Priorities present themselves. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Today is a 7 Take on more responsibility. Change your environment and wardrobe to reect the new you. A rude awakening could occur when complications arise. Playing fair is better. A party ensues after you work things out. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Today is an 8 Jump-start an event. Travel looks adventuresome today and tomorrow, but the possibility of error is high. Share secrets behind closed doors. Consider the consequences. Anticipate disagreement, and have backup options. Take regular small actions. Your status rises. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Today is a 7 Don't over-extend, or throw your money around. Provide compassion and listening more than funding. Don't try out a new idea yet. Take time to care for yourself; others can handle themselves. Focus on abundance. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) Today is a 7 Watch out for conicting orders. Work interferes with travel plans. Stay skeptical of a hard-sell. Adjustments are required. Think fast and solve the problem. Let the chips fall where they may. Take the high road (home to rest).

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ing looseness of Malkmus playing is still on display but has an added refinedness that gives each of the songs a jazz feeling to them. Another highlight is the track Houston Hades which features some fantastic wordplay from Malkmus and sounds the most like a Pavement song. Other standout tracks include the single Lariat with its tonguein-cheek lyrics about nostalgia

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Most recent piece of Coen candy does not disappoint

If the Coen brothers had hung their hats after No Country for Old Men and never again peered through another lens, their historical pillar among Americas finest film directors would have been permanently cemented. However, after trying to push No Countrys success into the brilliantly satirical, yet widely ill-received Burn After Reading, the brothers seemed to slightly ease their cinematic risk-taking with their out-of-place, big-budget remake of True Grit and simple-but-necessary tribute to their Jewish roots, A Serious Man. Their much-anticipated new film, Inside Llewyn Davis follows the same play-it-safe routine. Absent are Burns burlesque jabs at an entire film genre. Gone are No Countrys bold statements about blaming failure on wishful nostalgia. You will not find any Fargo-like dictums about raw,
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simple-minded evil versus intrinsic, homegrown good. Instead, we see a much softer story, free of grandiose, simply about one determined mans struggles. This small criticism aside, Llewyn still shimmers. Bathed in brilliant, moonlit cinematography and roped together by a heart-melting soundtrack, the film is pure art. Front and center is Oscar Isaac as Llewyn Davis, whose performance is the unbreakable spine of the film. His grim yet subtly lighthearted portrayal of a determined musician surrounded by hardship will doubtlessly win the hearts of audiences nationwide and perhaps even the hearts

of the Academy. His excellently quirky supporting cast, who merely float in and out of his characters life rather than firmly sustain it, shines. The film follows the story of Davis, a down-on-his-luck folk singer, as he navigates the dive bars and low-key venues of New Yorks Greenwich Village. Homeless and starving, Davis must cling to a delicate balance of several fragile relationships that act as his brittle financial net as he lives gig-togig. His selfishness and subtle arrogance make him tough to get along with, but these traits are redeemed in most of his peers eyes by his raw talent, intense self-love and firm resolve to make it. After several strokes of bad luck and numerous misadventures trying to return a friends lost cat he is forced into a heart-ripping decision about holding

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Yoga helps students stay calm at start of semester

Along with mastering breathing, you can focus on entertain@kansan.com the relaxing poses. Krebs said As the semester begins, we when students sit hunched face the stressful task of buy- over for most of the day, their ing books, going to new class- organs are compressed. Yoga es and getting back into the poses focus on opening the swing of things. But because body to expand the organs and its a new year, lets try actually increase blood flow. sticking to our resolution and The Yoga Center of Lawrence stay in shape. Lets try some- teaches a certain style of yoga thing that relaxes the mind called Iyengar. According to and relieves stress. Lets try the Iyengar Yoga Association yoga. of Greater New York, this inAccording to the Mayo Clin- corporates strength, flexibility, ic, studies show that yoga can balance and meditation. improve your mood and reKrebs explained that Iyengar duce stress and anxiety. It is an yoga means getting into a pose alternative medicine practice and holding it for a length of for the mind and body. time. While engaged in the Jack Krebs, co-administrator pose, it is important to relax at the Yoga Center of Law- the muscles that are not needrence, said at ed at that the beginning moment. of yoga, class This techi n s t r u c t o r s We always say for the nique can be remind every- mind to be quiet, the body passed over one to set an has to be quiet. into daily intention for life as well. their practice. JACK KREBS For examYoga Center of Lawrence ple, he said Setting an intention for students your practice tend to tense means getting rid of all dis- up unnecessary muscles in tractions from the day, Krebs their face or toes while writing. said. This is the time to block The extra tension adds stress out homework, class or tests to the body and mind. and fully engage. We always say for the mind Once you have engaged in to be quiet, the body has to be the class, Krebs said the next quiet, Krebs said. important aspect of yoga is Erica Powell, a sophomore at breathing. Most people con- the University, has practiced strict their breathing in every- yoga for two years for fitness day life, causing more anxiety benefits and relaxation. in the body. During yoga, peoI like yoga because it helps ple learn to breathe naturally me feel calm, healthy and less and this allows the body to re- stressed, Powell said. It helps turn to its natural flow. me manage stress from my The goal of learning to day. breathe easily and naturally is Powell said on days she practo help people when they find tices yoga she feels more rethemselves in a stressful situa- laxed than other days. tion, Krebs said. Their expeIts an hour a day where I rience with breathing naturally dont have to worry about anyduring yoga passes into their thing, Powell said. day and helps them relax. Even after reading this arti-

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Shannon ONeil, a student from Wichita, is a yoga instructor at OmTree Shala on Massachusetts Street. ONeil said she enjoys doing yoga because it encourages a mind-body connection while being a form of exercise that never gets redundant and always challenges her mentally and physically. cle, you may be intimidated by those yoga experts who twist their bodies into pretzels. Just remember yoga is about your body and relaxing your mind, not anyone elses. Yoga is not competitive, Krebs said. You may not be the most flexible person in the room, but stretching your body in the way that is best for you is whats most important

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COEN FROM PAGE 5

fast to his dream or selling out into a mundane career. If you know anything about the Coens, you appreciate that each of their films are thematically different from each other, but retain certain characteristics that pervade their entire cache. Llewyn, however, strays a bit from its directors usual idiosyncratic methods. Coen nerds will recognize numerous, classic Coen devices a quirky supporting cast, a dedicated, yet doomed-to-fail protagonist, characters plans that spiral out of control and a fiendishly intriguing John Goodman character that seems a bit watered down in

comparison to their previous films. These motifs take a back seat, perhaps even a third row, to the study of Davis life, personality and motivations. Inside Llewyn Davis lives up to its name by focusing all its energy on taking you inside the struggles of one man, without much regard to anything else. Much like how Davis only cares about himself, the film only cares about his situations. Its comparable to the Coens character-focused 2001 film, The Man Who Wasnt There except without a starkly convoluted plot. Either this is merely an in-between film for the Coens, or their cinematic arsenal is moving in a whole new direction. They produced a

great and Oscar-worthy film as usual, but it again lacks the elaborate plot and risk elements of many of their previous films. Theyve set the bar so high in the past that a film like Llewyn, despite its aesthetic and fundamental flawlessness, doesnt reach the same heights the Coens have shown the world theyre capable of reaching. Despite these minor criticisms, Llewyn is an incredibly moving, emotionally charged movie, and will doubtlessly make a huge splash at the Oscars on March 2. Coen fans, expect greatness, not perfection. Everyone else, see this movie as soon as you can. Edited by Kate Shelton

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BASEBALL

Piche continues success into 2014 season

and off the field. Such things are expected when youre a senior, no matter how new you Certain players surprise their are to the team. teams, even more surprise Its nice when a lot of guys their coaches, rarely do look up to you, Piche said. athletes surprise themselves. We have a lot of great guys on Jordan Piche is rare. the team with a lot of senior Piche is one guy on a roster leadership. filled with Division I baseball Thats not to say leadership players, but he just might be was handed down to him. the most important. A solid Piche had to play his way up closer is one of the most vital through the junior college levpositions on the field. Being el to gain the experience and able to come credibility into the ninth he now inning and owns. get three outs I want to get stronger and Piches to end the college cabe more aggressive. I want reer began game takes a to be able to mix in my lot of mental at Indian preparation. change-up on 3-2 counts. Hills Im kind Communiof laid back JORDAN PICHE ty College until the senior closer in Iowa, ninth inning where the rolls around, Warriors Piche said. Then I become gave him a spot in the starting much more intense. It adds to rotation. In his final season of the fun. junior college baseball, Piche Last season alone, Piche posted a 7-2 record with a 2.21 recorded 12 saves in 32 apERA in 89 innings pitched. pearances, posted a 1.68 ERA [Junior college] is different and was placed on the All Big baseball, Piche said. It was 12 first team. As a junior cola great opportunity and prelege transfer, Piche made his pared me better for Division I presence felt immediately on baseball. sports@kansan.com

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Senior closer Jordan Piche recorded 12 saves in 32 appearances, posted a 1.68 ERA and was placed on the All Big 12 rst team. Im kind of laid back until the ninth inning rolls around, Piche said. Then I become much more intense. It adds to the fun. When Division I schools came calling, Piche found himself signing with the Jayhawks. Kansas was in need of a closer and Piche had the arm strength and tools for the job. Kansas baseball is coming off a strong season last year, posting a 31-18 record. Piche had a strong hand in more than half of last seasons victories. I never thought Id be able to have this much success, Piche said. Its been incredibly humbling and has meant a lot to me and my family. After Piches initial success, he began to strive for more and knew just what he needed to do to achieve it. I want to get stronger and be more aggressive, Piche said. I want to be able to mix in my change-up on 3-2 counts. Piche is a strike thrower and will become even more valuable if he can throw his change-up for strikes in a 3-ball count. Piche and the rest of the Kansas baseball team hope to carry over last years success and contend for a Big 12 title this spring. Its fun to look back on things and see where Ive been, Piche said. Success comes with hard work.

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NCAA

Miami hopes to re-create last years magic against Duke

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CORAL GABLES, Fla. Donnavan Kirk watched Miamis 90-63 home drubbing of Duke last January from his dorm room at DePaul and was so amazed by, and excited for, his former teammates that it motivated him. In front of a sell-out crowd at Bank United Center, No. 25 Miami dealt Duke the worst loss for an Associated Press No. 1 team since 1968 and third-worst of all time. Kirk, back for his second stint at UM, and the Canes (10-7, 2-3) hope to manufacture another home upset against the Blue Devils (14-4, 3-2) on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m on ESPN2. Theyve won two of the three matchups in Coach Jim Larranagas tenure, including two years ago at Cameron Indoor Stadium, after losing 15 of the previous 17. As much as last years annihilation UMs largest lead was 34 points meant for UMs program, it didnt really do anything to remove any of Dukes mystique, senior guard Rion Brown said. You still have the same excitement playing them, he noted. Theyre still Duke. They still get the best recruits every year. The No. 18 Blue Devils remain a widely-hated, yet successful, program. But with two ACC losses already, they arent as imposing this season. And while they rank 19th in the nation in points per game (82.6), theyre 225th in rebounding (34.3). Its got comparable talent to last years Duke team, Brown noted. But the Blue Devils smaller, quick lineup led by 6-foot8, 235-pound freshman Jabari Parker (19.1 ppg., 7.3 rpg), Mississippi State transfer Rodney Hood (17.9 ppg.) and junior guard Quinn Cook (13.1 ppg., 5.7 apg.) more resembles the North Carolina team that Miami beat in last years ACC Tournament Championship than the 201213 Duke team with frontcourt forces Mason Plumlee and Ryan Kelly, Larranaga noted. Of course, this Miami team is much different, too. An entirely new starting lineup features last years seventh-leading scorer, Brown, as its top scorer (13.6 ppg.). Its not like we are where we were last year at this time, fighting for national recognition, Larranaga said. Were kind of fighting for survival. Wednesdays game, combined with Saturdays home game against No. 2 Syracuse, will reveal a lot about Miamis postseason fate. Its a great challenge for us and our program to play against them, Larranaga said of facing Duke. But I will say this were in the same league. Were in the ACC. Its not like were intimidated or in awe of anybody that we might play, because weve been playing at the highest level.

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average more per game). The double team in the post tends to flummox the forwards, and the pick and roll defense has been subpar. However, Kansas still has five games remaining against current Top 25 teams to improve in these areas, and that isnt including the potential opponents in the Big 12 Tournament. Kansas will enter the NCAA tournament battle-tested, experienced and confident. The schedule that so many decried as too daunting may be the reason why. Edited by Jamie Koziol

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QUOTE OF THE DAY

Thats just not the way the extra point was put into the game. It was an extra point that you actually had to execute and it was executed by players who were not specialists, they were position players. It was a lot harder for them to do. Bill Belichick NBC Sports

NFL urges fans to embrace possiblity of extra point removal

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ne of professional footballs longest runningand seemingly pointlesstraditions faces elimination from the game this offseason. The extra-point attempt after each touchdown is under consideration for change, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said on Monday. He cited the near-automatic conversion rate and the plays lack of excitement as reasons for the potential removal. The likely replacement involves giving teams a choice after scoring a touchdown: Tack on an automatic point or attempt a two-point conversion, Goodell said. Finally. Fans should welcome the proposed change with open arms. PATs (point after touchdown) are converted at 99.1 percent success since 2004, according to NFL.com. The change would remove an aspect of the game thats boring and unnecessary. Traditionalists oppose the change,

citing the PAT as an essential part of the games tradition. But the PAT is no longer conducive to excitement or skill, as it was when the rule was first introduced. Converting extra points from the 2-yard line were coin-flips when the NFL introduced the rule in 1929, according to the New York Times NFL blog, The Fifth Down. Teams sent position players to attempt the extra point because most teams didnt have dedicated place-kickers until decades later. The variance of success in yester-years PATs added a whiff of trepidation for the scoring team and its fans.

Today, not only is the kicker a dedicated position, but theyre more talented. Kickers are converting field goals at a rate that shames kickers from previous generations. And the NFL record for longest field goal has been tied or broken three times in the last four years. It makes a field goal kick from the 2-yard line after each touchdown seem inconsequential. The elimination could benefit fans watching at home. Games on television would become more streamlined. The frustrating flurry of commercials following each the touchdown, the PAT, and the kickoff return can make scoring plays arduous to watch instead of exciting. Additionally, total game time would be slightly reduced when teams select the automatic point after each touchdown. The lure of watching professional foot-

ball comes from the excitement of each play. When the qu ar t e r b a c k drops back to pass, fans dont know if itll be a bomb-pass for a touchdown, or an interception returned for a touchdown. Its the beauty of the game. The one thing were certain about well, at least 99 percent certainis that the kicker will convert the extra point after each touchdown. When the potential alternatives include less ads during games, shorter game times and more two-point conversions, its tough to see what took the NFL this long. Edited by Kate Shelton

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Justices hear appeal over Raging Bull

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WASHINGTON The Supreme Court was pondering Tuesday whether the daughter of the man whose work was the basis of the Oscar-winning movie Raging Bull should go another round with a major movie studio over copyright infringement for ownership of boxer Jake LaMottas life story. The Raging Bull case involves an appeal from Paula Petrella, the daughter of Frank Petrella, whose written work inspired the movie. Frank Petrella collaborated with his friend LaMotta on two screenplays and a book, which were used to make the movie directed by Martin Scorsese and starring Robert DeNiro. The 1980 film won two Oscars, including best actor for DeNiro. The elder Petrella died in 1981, with his copyrights reverting to his daughter. She sued Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Inc. for copyright infringement for creating and distributing copies of the movie, but the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said she waited too long before filing her lawsuit. Now she wants justices to resurrect her lawsuit. They will make a decision later this year. The studios lawyer suggested that Petrella delayed on purpose in hopes of getting more on money, saying she waited until after the 25th anniversary of the movie in 2005 to press her claim. What happened there is the plaintiff sat around, had a part interest in the gold mine, sat around and waited until somebody else developed it enough to make a profit and then rushed in and demanded a share, said lawyer Mark A. Perry. That is what Ms. Petrella did in this case. She is demanding her share in the gold mine after my clients spent years developing it. Justice Antonin Scalia questioned why MGM should be punished, considering Petrella waited so long. They invested substantial amounts of money, and then when that money starts to pay off, you file suit and you get three years worth of their profits, Scalia said. Petrellas lawyer, Stephanos Bibas, said MGM had been warned about the copyright problems. One who has notice of a registered copyright in the face of protest has no legitimate good faith expectation to continue to infringe. Either file a declaratory judgment act, engage in settlement negotiations or infringe at your peril, he said.

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OLYMPICS Obama, Putin discuss Sochi security, Syria talks

WASHINGTON President Barack Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin (POOtihn) are discussing how to have a safe and secure Olympics in Sochi. The White House says the U.S. is offering its full assistance. Obama and Putin spoke by phone on Tuesday amid security concerns for next months Olympics. Russian ofcials are hunting down three potential suicide

bombers, including one believed in be in Sochi. The State Department is telling those attending the games to remain attentive to personal security. U.S. lawmakers have also expressed serious concerns. The White House says Obama and Putin also discussed Syrias civil war and preparations for the peace conference starting this week in Switzerland, plus efforts to destroy Syrias chemical weapons. Cooperation on Iran and the interim nuclear deal taking effect this week were also discussed.

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By Ben Ashworth
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he eighth century brought us Homers The Iliad. The 17th century gave us Paradise Lost. And the 21st century brought us the 2013-14 Kansas mens basketball schedule. Each is an epic in its own right. Kansas schedule has been grueling, onerous and any other word you can find by searching difficult in a thesaurus. Instead of allowing the schedule and early setbacks to cripple his team, Bill Self has used the myriad of teaching opportunities to mold a Kansas team that may have more momentum than any other team in the nation. Lets put the schedule in perspective for a minute. Kansas strength of schedule rating according to CBS Sports is .7033, which represents the most difficult schedule in the nation. The next closest at this juncture is Wisconsin, with a .6162 rating. The difference between the two statistics mirrors the difference between Wisconsin and Cleveland State, which checks in with the 108th hardest schedule. Kansas opponents have an overall win percentage of .7719. That is 12 percent higher than its next closest competitor, Alabama, which sports an 7-9 record. If Kansas opponents records were averaged to a 32 game season, it would have a respectable 25-7 record. Last years 3-seed in Kansas regional was Florida, which had a 26-7 going into the tournament. Put simply, Kansas opponents have the average record, as of this moment, of a 3-seed. The schedule made for some tough losses and a difficult December. Villanova, Colorado, Florida and San Diego State were all experienced teams who were licking their chops at the idea of playing the fourth youngest team in America. Baylor, Iowa State and Oklahoma State are experienced teams, too. However, they had the misfortune of playing the Jayhawks a month too late. Experienced teams are no longer their kryptonite. Joel Embiid has been the poster child for Kansas improvement, but he is not alone. Naadir Tharpe has had more confidence in his shot and the ball doesnt stick in his hands as long as it has in the past. Wayne Selden worked on his outside stroke, and if his shots arent falling, he contributes through his hustle. Tarik Black no longer fouls every time he takes a breath, and Jamari Traylor has developed a 15-foot jump shot to couple with a quick first step. All of these players benefitted from the trials and tribulations of the NCAAs hardest schedule. Granted, there is still room for improvement. Kansas turns it over more than almost any team in the power conferences (only five teams

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sports@kansan.com Fresh off undoubtedly their most impressive win of the season against the No. 7 Baylor Bears, the Kansas women's basketball team (9-9, 2-4 Big 12) immediately focus its attention on another formidable task in the No. 8 Oklahoma State Cowgirls (16-1, 5-1 Big 12). The two meet in Allen Fieldhouse tonight at 7 p.m. After struggling in Big 12 play to begin the season, Kansas had a stellar performance against Baylor on Sunday, who conceded its 44-game regular-season conference win streak with its loss to the Jayhawks. The Bears have looked unstoppable for much of the season, led by senior All-American Odyssey Sims, who leads the nation with 31.1 ppg. But on Sunday, Kansas' diamond-and-one defense forced the Baylor guard out of her element and limited her to an unremarkable 13-37 from the field. On offense, the Jayhawks hope for another big game out of junior forward Chelsea Gardner. Gardner has led Kansas in scoring each of the last three games, averaging more than 18 points during this stretch. She also grabbed 13 rebounds against Baylor to lead all players. The Jayhawks will

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look Gardner's way in the post often to try and gain any type of advantage against one of the nation's toughest defenses. Kansas will also seek production from junior guards Asia Boyd and Natalie Knight. Boyd was instrumental in the Jayhawks pulling away from Baylor during a key stretch in the second half, scoring five straight points to increase the Kansas lead to six. She ended the game with nine points and 10 rebounds. Knight finished with 18 points on 6-11 shooting against the Bears, even while struggling from behind the arc. Knight is the Jayhawks' top three-point threat and they'll need a good outing from her if they expect to stay in the game against Oklahoma State. They come to Lawrence sitting atop the Big 12 standings and lost just one game this season. In its last contest, Oklahoma State recorded a JAMES HOYT/KANSAN 82-56 defeat of Texas Tech, Freshman guard Keyla Morgan and junior forward Chelsea Gardner loom over an opposing player during the Jan. a game in which they shot 19 contest between Kansas and No. 7 Baylor. Gardner had three blocks contributing to the 76-60 victory over the over 50 percent and allowed Bears. only one Red Raider to score in double digits. Junior forAdditionally, she leads the in Big 12), but their elite de- the Cowgirls. ward Liz Donohoe recorded a team in points per game (14.3) fense (59 opponent ppg in Big The last time these two met, double-double (10 points, 13 and Kansas' success will likely 12) is. Ranked fourth in the na- Oklahoma State prevailed 65rebounds) as Oklahoma State lie in whether or not they can tion, Oklahoma State has held 52 on Jan. 26, 2013 at Allen cruised to its fourth straight contain her. Bias is one of the their opponent to 60 points Fieldhouse. Big 12 victory. best guards in the conference or less in 14 or their 17 games Tiffany Bias, a senior guard and expect the Jayhawks to this season. Against a Kansas Edited by Jamie Kozial who currently ranks eighth in treat her like one. offense that has at times had the nation averaging 6.9 assists The Cowgirls' offense isn't trouble on offense, on paper, per game, leads the Cowgirls. especially intimidating (68 ppg the matchup appears to favor

TRACK AND FIELD

Athletes named to Bowerman Watch List

BEN BURCH
sports@kansan.com Prior to the start of the 2014 track and field season, the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association recognized two Kansas female athletes, junior Lindsay Vollmer and senior Natalia Bartnovskaya, and one Kansas male athlete, junior Michael Stigler, by placing them on their respective womens and mens preseason Bowerman Watch Lists. The Bowerman Award, considered the Heisman of Track and Field, is awarded at the end of every season to the most outstanding male and female track and field athletes. The heptathlete, Vollmer, finds her name on the list after her historic season for last years NCAA National Champion womens outdoor team, which included being the first female in Kansas track and field history to win an Individual Outdoor National Championship after she took the heptathlon title last June. Vollmer also took home Big 12 titles in the indoor pentathlon and the outdoor heptathlon at the respective Indoor and Outdoor Conference Championships last season. Vollmers success over the course of last season caused Bowerman Watch List voters to place her on the official Top 10 of the watch list. Bartnovskaya also claimed an Individual National Championship last year after taking home the indoor pole vault title at the Indoor National Championships last March. Her outdoor pole vault mark also gave her runner-up honors at the Outdoor National Championships. The marks she set at the respective Indoor and Outdoor Championships were both University records. Although Bartnovskaya did not make the official top 10 of the Bowerman Watch List as Vollmer did, she was added as part of the Also Receiving Votes list. Stigler, the only male Kansas athlete to make the list this year, is a two-time First Team All-American in the 400-meter hurdles, and his performance in the event at last years Outdoor National Championships earned him runner-up honors. He is also the two-time defending Big 12 champion in the event. Other than his success in the individual 400-meter hurdles, Stigler was also a member of the 4x400-meter relay team that took home the Big 12 title last season. Like Bartnovskaya, Stigler made this years Bowerman Watch List as part of the Also Receiving Votes list.

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Junior Lindsay Vollmer competes in the triple jump in the womens pentathlon where she won the event with a score of 3,841 points. Because of her success last year, Vollmer has been placed in the ofcial Top 10 of the Bowerman Watch List.

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Because this years Bowerman Watch Lists include only 16 men and 18 women respectively, track and field Coach Stanley Redwine is excited to have three athletes who are talented enough to make these selective lists. Any time you have three athletes on your combined team that are in the Bowerman Watch, its a great thing, Redwine said. Having those athletes on our team will never hurt. But while he is happy to have these highly-touted athletes, Redwine is also conscious of the potential drawbacks that can come with so much outside attention. To combat this, Redwine has been trying to keep his athletes focused on hard work and team goals instead of winning individual awards. Our job is to do the work that we have to do to get there [and] let the voting take care of itself, Redwine said. As Coach [Bill] Self has done an excellent job with [Andrew] Wiggins and all of the freshmen, its the same thing. Were going to make sure our athletes are taking care of business first and whatever people have labeled our athletes to be, well let that take care of itself.

Edited by Kate Shelton