Henrickson wants her the Sunflower Showdown comes hawks to close the deal to lawrence tomorrow The women’s basketball team missed the NCAA Tournament last year because The Jayhawks’ bowl hopes could easily be resting on Saturday’s game against Kansas State. GAME DAY | 1B of close losses. Can they break the pattern? WOMEN’S BASKETBALL | 4B The student vOice since 1904

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Jessica Sain-Baird/KANSAN Full story page 5a Gabby Howell, Kansas City, Mo., freshman, dolls up Tanisha Brown, Kansas City, Mo., freshman, with makeup at the “Rocky Horror Picture Show” screening at the Kansas Union on Thursday night. They said it was the first “Rocky Horror Picture Show” screening they had ever attended. halloween multiculturalism Alaska Zimbabwean student promotes gender equality BY SACHIKO MIYAKAWA dents who have children. [email protected] She said she was not a typical Zimba- governor bwean woman, because she had been al- Ennie Ndoro didn’t know anyone in ways articulate and not afraid of speaking Kansas when she arrived at the University about issues that were important to her. with her two children on a Fulbright Schol- “When I was a kid, my father told me, arship. She was the only student from Zim- ‘I don’t think you could be ever married,’” a popular Ndoro said. babwe on campus — a fact that made her wonder whether it was wise to attend the Jane Irungu, associate director of African University. and African-American studies, said illitera- “I felt lonely,” Ndoro said. “I just missed cy rates were high among women in Africa. costume speaking my own language.” Resourceful women like Ndoro, who is in a Businesses say that Sarah Palin wigs, As a Fulbright Scholar, she came to the doctoral program, would help reverse that glasses and costume kits are a popular U.S. from Harare, Zimbabwe, in 2007 to trend, Irungu said. choice among women this Halloween pursue a doctorate degree in higher educa- Along with her work and academics, season. tion leadership and policy studies. She is Ndoro has been involved in organizations one of 30 students attending the University dedicated to women’s leadership and educa- Full story page 3a on a Fulbright Scholarship. She is not afraid tion in the U.S. and Zimbabwe. She recently to face American stereotypes of Africa or to participated in a conference in Chicago for talk about her country’s politics. African women living in the U.S. Using her halloween “I’ve never felt offended,” she said. “I take experience as an international student, she it as constructive criticism.” works with the Emily Taylor Women’s Re- She was an administrator of the Wom- source Center to design a mentor service for en’s University in Africa in Zimbabwe and female international graduate students. She Supporters taught gender studies before coming to the was an orientation leader for international U.S. Her dissertation will compare women’s students in the summer, and is treasurer of administrators in higher education in the the Spencer Museum of Art Student Advi- U.S. and Zimbabwe. sory Board to plan art exhibitions. She also decorate Angela Lindsey-Nunn, Salina gradu- taught part of a literature class offered by ate student, said Ndoro stood out from the African studies. crowd before she became friends with her. Ndoro’s 14-year-old and 8-year-old “She walks with this silence, air of nobil- sons came along with her to the U.S. Her ity,” she said. “I was always looking for con- 16-year-old son recently moved to the U.S. pumpkins this summer. She left her husband and nection with strong women.” Lindsey-Nunn said after she got to know daughter home, but it wasn’t an easy deci- Ndoro well, she was surprised how well sion. She said some family members pres- she adapted to American culture and how sured her not to go, but her husband always for Obama supported her. much she achieved in school while raising children in a foreign country. “He said to me, ‘Getting a Fulbright Yeswecarve.com, a Web site designed “I just think Ennie is one of those rare Scholarship is a big deal. If you lose this op- by Barack Obama supporters and for people,” Lindsey-Nunn said. portunity, it’s something you will always re- Obama supporters, has photos and free Ndoro said one of her life goals was to gret for the rest of your life,’” Ndoro said. stencils of the presidential hopeful’s face increase the number of female students and Ndoro said she seized every opportunity and campaign phrases. Two University administrators in Zimbabwean universities, to explore her academics, got involved in students printed off their own Obama where fewer women attended and worked. the community and learned American cul- Jessica Sain-Baird/KANSAN stencils for pumpkins instead of the She said after her graduation she wanted to ture with the hopes that it could someday Ennie Ndro has been studying at the University of Kansas from Zimbabwe on a Fulbright Scholarship since last traditional yard signs this year. return to Zimbabwe and design a leader- help improve Zimbabwe’s education. year. Ndro said it was hard for her to transition into living in the United States at first, but has become more comfort- ship development program for women in able since then. She said she planned to return to Zimbabwe eventually. Full story page 3A higher education. She said she also wanted — Edited by Kelsey Hayes to develop more facilities for female stu-

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The public event “Flu Im- fact of the day munization Clinic” will begin Halloween referred to as at 10 a.m. in the Traditions All Hallows Eve, was orgin- Area in the Kansas Union. ally a pagan holiday in which they honored the dead. It The student group event was celebrated on October “St. Lawrence Catholic 31 since this was the last day Campus Center; Trick or Treat of the Celtic calendar. The so Others Can Eat” will begin celebration dates back some at 7 p.m. in the St. Lawrence 2,000 years. Catholic Campus Center.

www.rexanne.com/hwn-facts.html The student group event “Science and Faith, Are They Really a Contradiction?” will begin at 7 p.m. in the Chabad Jewish Student Center.

The student group event “St. Lawrence Catholic most e-mailed Campus Center: All Saints Eve Celebration” will begin Want to know what people at 8 p.m. in the St. Lawrence are talking about? Here’s a Catholic Campus Center. list of the five most e-mailed stories from Kansan.com: The concert “‘Bats in the Ryan McGeeney/KANSAN Belfry’ Halloween Concert” 1. Students in the Big 12 Anson Stancliffe, Lawrence senior, leads a small parade of art students across campus Thursday afternoon to celebrate the Spanish holiday “Los días de los muertos.” Stancliffe, who occasion- will begin at 9 p.m. at the play hard at rec centers ally executes public performance pieces under the name “Anson the Ornery,” led the troupe to the Stauffer-Flint lawn, where they hung and beat a small piñata which wore a sign reading “Hay Más Memorial Campanile. 2. Fans on the wrong Tiempo Que Vido,” which means “There is more than time to life.” campuses The entertainment event 3. Coaches react to three- “FREE Cosmic Bowling” will point line shift Campus begin at 10 p.m. in Jaybowl in 4. Reesing’s height not an the Kansas Union. issue for Jayhawks 5. Junior’s passion for run- ning leads to first-place finish Program offers one-on-one interaction CLAS program gives students an opportunity to chat with faculty over lunch BY KAYLA REGAN September 2007. The program for students to interact with their dents and pre-professional majors. on the record aimed to foster student-faculty professors in the future,” Gordy The program is available through- et cetera [email protected] — On Oct. 30, the KU Pub- interactions by covering the cost said. out the academic year, and allows The University Daily Kansan lic Safety Office reported that: of lunch for participating students Professor Kozma, who has been students to participate once per is the student newspaper of In its second year, Take Your — On Oct. 26, someone and a professor of their choosing. to lunch with two other students year. the University of Kansas. The Professor to Lunch has already entered a locked dormitory “It’s really a simple concept,” besides Gordy this year, said that Students may take any faculty first copy is paid through the experienced a steady flow of par- room in Hashinger Hall and Appelhanz said. “The idea is that she wished more students would member in the college to lunch in student activity fee. Additional ticipants this year. removed a laptop computer you have a certain type of a rela- take advantage of the program. a group of up to three students. copies of The Kansan are 25 Christie Appelhanz, assistant valued at $3,200. cents. Subscriptions can be tionship inside the classroom. But She said that student-faculty inter- A date and time for the lunch director to the Dean of the College — On Oct. 27, an unknown purchased at the Kansan busi- if you take it out of the classroom, actions outside of class allowed her should be arranged by the student of Liberal Arts and Sciences, suspect stole a wallet in ness office, 119 Stauffer-Flint where it’s less formal, it gives stu- to get to know her students better, and professor at least a week in considered the first year a suc- Jayhawker Towers, then made Hall, 1435 Jayhawk Blvd., dents the opportunity to expand and therefore teach more to them, advance before applying for the cess, with about 75 participants. purchases worth $56 using Lawrence, KS 66045. that relationship to benefit them.” individually. Kozma added that program. Approved students will This year, about 50 students have the victim’s credit cards. Robbie Gordy, Omaha, Neb., the program would also help stu- receive a $15 meal voucher to The University Daily Kansan already participated, which is — On Oct. 28, a suspect senior, took his Italian professor, dents with things such as letters of cover the cost of the student and (ISSN 0746-4967) is published almost double in participation by fled Jayhawk Bookstore with Jan Kozma, to lunch in October. recommendation. professor’s meal. The vouchers can daily during the school year December. four books, valued at nearly He said that because professors “You know them as a person be used at The Underground, The except Saturday, Sunday, “We really have been pleased $600 altogether, stuffed in a can only learn so much about their rather than just a student in class, Market, or The Crimson Cafe. The fall break, spring break and with the feedback were getting,” backpack. When pursued, the exams. Weekly during the students in the classroom, having and that allows you to write a bet- application form for the Take Your Appelhanz said. “We’ve heard suspect dropped the back- summer session excluding lunch with his teacher was a fun ter recommendation,” Professor Professor to Lunch program is from students who say KU is a big pack. Although the books holidays. Periodical postage way to connect with Kozma out- Kozma said. available at www.clas.ku.edu/out- place, and (Take Your Professor were recovered, no one was is paid in Lawrence, KS 66044. side of an academic setting. Take Your Professor to Lunch reach/lunch. to Lunch) is a really good way to apprehended. Annual subscriptions by mail “It’s not something I would is open to any student majoring are $120 plus tax. Student make it smaller.” — On Oct. 29, an unknown think to do normally, but it defi- in a department or program in the — Edited by Brieun Scott subscriptions are paid The college first offered Take suspect broke into a locked nitely opens up the opportunity college, including undecided stu- through the student activity Your Professor to Lunch in cooler in the Art and Design fee. Postmaster: Send address building, removing food and changes to The University Daily drink. Four cases of chips were Kansan, 119 Stauffer-Flint Hall, Odd News Cop steals donuts from Poodle on the loose for melting — literally. also removed from another 1435 Jayhawk Blvd., Lawrence, Two artists on Wednesday locked room. The suspect KS 66045 Floridian’s hair measures local convenience store 17 plus hours at airport installed a 1,500-pound ice took goods valued at $175. MORRISVILLE, N.Y. — New York BOSTON — Choochy the 8 feet 9 inches long sculpture that spelled the word — Ryan McGeeney MIAMI — Asha Mandela has State police say a sticky-fingered poodle is a “runway runaway.” “Economy” in Manhattan’s finan- hair that could rival Rapunzel’s. college campus policeman was Boston’s Logan International cial district. media partners The South Florida woman who helping himself to more than Airport officials say Choochy The “Main Street Meltdown” the free coffee at a convenience escaped from her kennel as she was to remain in Foley Square For started growing her hair 20 years more ago now has locks longer than store. He also routinely stuffed a was being unloaded after a flight until it melted — about 24 hours. news, pastry into his coat. from Detroit Saturday night and turn to she is tall. By Wednesday evening, the E KUJH- Mandela has submitted her The Valero Nice N Easy, in scampered across runways and and the C had already thawed TV on upstate New York’s Morrisville, taxiways. Sunflower Broadband Channel 31 hair, which measure 8 feet 9 and vanished. in Lawrence. The student-produced inches long, to the Guinness offers free coffee to any police of- Airport spokesman Phil Or- The backdrop to the sculpture news airs at 5:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m., ficer in uniform. Sgt. Steve Brody landella says the poodle evaded 9:30 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. every Book of World Records for the — the wide stairs and row of Monday through Friday. Also, check of the Morrisville State College airport personnel for more than pillars fronting the state Supreme out KUJH online at tv.ku.edu. Longest Dreadlocks, the first entry in a new category. University Police stopped daily to 17 hours and delayed at least Court building — is instantly rec- It takes one bottle of shampoo buy a newspaper and pick up a eight flights. ognizable to millions of viewers KJHK is the stu- free cup of coffee. About 15 state police, fire- daily KU info dent voice in radio. and one bottle of conditioner of TV’s “Law & Order.” Each day there is every time she washes her hair Troopers say they have surveil- fighters, operations personnel “To see the word ‘economy’ news, music, sports, On Halloween Day, 1891, lance videos of Brody pocketing and even electricians chased melting down is representational talk shows and and can sometimes take days to the KU and MU football teams other content made the pastries. Choochy late into the night, de- of an extreme time,” artists Nora for students, by stu- fully dry after she washes it. met for the first time. KU won dents. Whether it’s Brody is now accused of tak- laying flights for up 30 minutes. Ligorano and Marshall Reese said The 46-year-old Mandela says the game 22-8. Considered rock ‘n’ roll or reggae, sports or spe- ing about $30 worth of pastries Orlandella says the poodle on their Web site. cial events, KJHK 90.7 is for you. she “used to wash it three times the second oldest Division 1A over at least 17 separate occa- was frightened, tired and hungry The artists said the sculpture, a week. Now I do it once a week. football rivalry, the amazingly sions. Brody, 55, was ticketed for when she was finally lured to which is 5 feet tall, 15 feet wide It’s very tiring. Sometimes I don’t even series is tied at 54-54-9. have the energy.” petit larceny. safety with food early Sunday and sits on a pedestal, was Brody and his attorney afternoon. installed on Oct. 29 because it is declined to comment. Brody re- The dog was treated for minor the 79th anniversary of the day mains an employee at Morrisville; injuries at an animal hospital and in 1929 when the stock market school officials say the case is a returned to her family. crashed, precipitating the Great personnel matter and refused to Depression. contact us further comment. Melting ice sculpture “Economy” is the fourth in a series of political ice sculp- represents hard times Tell us your news tures Ligorano and Reese have Contact Matt Erickson, NEW YORK — The economy is created. Earlier this year, they Mark Dent, Dani Hurst, Brenna Hawley or Mary Sorrick at carved blocks into the word “De- 864-4810 or editor@kansan. mocracy” and allowed them to com. melt during the Republican and Kansan newsroom 111 Stauffer-Flint Hall Democratic conventions. 1435 Jayhawk Blvd. Lawrence, KS 66045 — Associated Press friday, october 31, 2008 news 3A Halloween Halloween Supporters’ Web site offers Palin costumes popular ‘Barack-o’-lantern’ patterns among women this season BY JESSE TRIMBLE “Barack-o’-lantern.” Yeswecarve.com is free and [email protected] Wieland called herself “artisti- visitors can download and print cally challenged,” but thought it off stencils that others have sub- Stores see a boom in Palin-esque wigs and glasses would be a fun twist on the holi- mitted. Halloween’s usual Jack-o’- BY MICOLE ARONOWITZ of accessories for a colorful Palin little time to order Palin items. day and on the elections. Wieland will be working with lantern faces are gleaming out [email protected] ensemble. The Web site features Kyle Billings, owner of Fun “There are so many examples the Kansas Democratic Party with sneers and smiles from latex Palin masks, paper masks, a and Games, said the popularity Lawrence porches, apartment of other pumpkins from people election night, but said she would Sarah Palin is proof that topical kit that includes a wig, glasses and of dressing as political candidates complexes and small businesses. across the country that are sup- light her pumpkin before setting Halloween costumes never go out a campaign button, and separately was a way for people to express But one face this year is different. porting him,” Wieland said. off. of style. sold glasses and campaign either their like or disdain for the Barack Obama’s face, along Jonathan Earle, associate direc- “Hopefully, I’ll watch TV With the presidential election buttons. candidates. The sales for Palin with his campaign slogan “Yes We tor of programming at the Dole throughout the night and see an drawing near, many employees Karen Van attire are Can” and other familiar designs Institute of Politics and professor Obama victory, or in the morning from costume stores in Lawrence Ert, director of consistent. from campaign posters decorate of history, said of all the amazing if need be,” she said. have noticed a marked increase marketing for ”It is fun for women to dress “It is fun pumpkins this year as Halloween election memorabilia from the Addy Ehling, Hutchinson grad- in sales of Palin-esque wigs and buycostumes. for women to is only three days from election past, he had never seen pumpkin uate, said she also participated in glasses. com, said that in up as her because they can be dress up as day. Yeswecarve.com, a Web site carving. the Obama pumpkin carving. She Amy Mihalevich, St. Louis less than a week creative with the look.” her because not affiliated with the Obama “It’s what the Obama campaign decided to carve the stencil titled senior, works at Sarah’s Fabrics, the store was they can be campaign, displays photos of seems to have done that’s new,” “Obama ghost stencil” that spells 927 Massachusetts St., where there sold out of its creative with pumpkins featuring Obama- Earle said. “It’s encouraging sup- out Obama with ghosts in place has been much interest in Palin 200 Palin kits. It KYLE BILLINGS the look,” he related themes. The candidate’s porters to go out there on their of the A’s. wigs this week. The shop sells wigs sold 4,000 paper Fun and Games owner said. “She is supporters contributed the pho- own and create viral messages.” Ehling said McCain supporters modeled after the vice presidential Palin masks in definitely in tos and stencils they used to make Although the site wasn’t spon- had said off-the-wall things about candidate’s signature hairstyle. a month and a the top ten.” their own designs. sored by the Obama campaign, the site. Mihalevich said the look consisted half. W i t h Gretchen Wieland, Sterling, Earle said he thought the cam- “Someone was saying it was of bangs in the front, half up, half VamErt said another feature of the constant coverage of the Ill., graduate, said she received a paign probably encouraged it. weird people were using pump- down style, with brown hair and the site was the opportunity to vote presidential race, it would seem link to the site from a friend. “It’s encouraging people in kins,” she said. “They were saying auburn highlights. with the purchase of a political that the political spirit would carry “The name is interesting in your generation to participate in it was some kind of cult thing.” “She is a character,” Mihalevich candidate mask. She said since on over to Halloween. Billings said itself,” Wieland said. “Yes we these things,” he said. Ehling said that claim was silly said. “She is not just a normal 2000, the poll had successfully that aside from the interest in Palin carve. So, I went on the site to Earle said he would person- because the pumpkin carving was person.” predicted the next U.S. president. costumes, this has been a slow check it out.” ally carve a pumpkin with Vice creative, not malicious. At buycostumes.com, an online Fun and Games, 1601 23rd St., political Halloween season. Wieland liked what she saw President Dick Cheney on it. costume retailer, those searching has sold multiple Palin wigs and and decided to carve the hori- “What’s scarier than Dick — Edited by Brieun Scott for a costume can find a variety glasses daily. But they also had — Edited by Arthur Hur zon campaign symbol into her Cheney?” he questioned.

international Congo government urged to end violence by U.N., U.S. Most fighting has stopped, but government still being criticized for pillaging and other crimes in the region

BY MICHELLE FAUL heard Thursday night in Goma, ple in their homes, according to railway and highway. rebellion three years ago claiming cide. ASSOCIATED PRESS the provincial capital of eastern U.N. Radio Okapi. He also wants the urgent disar- Congo’s transition to democracy Congo has charged Nkunda Congo, but the city was calm for “We want peace for people in mament of a Rwandan Hutu militia had excluded the Tutsi. Despite himself with involvement in war GOMA, Congo — With a cease- much of the day. the region,” rebel leader Laurent that he says works with the govern- agreeing in January to a U.N.- crimes, and Human Rights Watch fire appearing to halt most fight- That was in sharp contrast to Nkunda told The Associated Press ment and preys on his minority brokered cease-fire, he resumed says it has documented summary ing, a rebel leader said Thursday he Wednesday, when tens of thou- by telephone after halting his Tutsi people. fighting in August. executions, torture and rape com- wanted direct talks with the Congo sands of residents, refugees and advance on Goma and calling a “It’s not acceptable for govern- He alleges the Congolese gov- mitted by soldiers under Nkunda’s government on ending violence in government soldiers fled in a cha- unilateral cease-fire. ment soldiers to be fighting along- ernment has not protected ethnic command in 2002 and 2004. the region, and envoys from the otic torrent ahead of advancing Nkunda also wanted to discuss side genociders,” Nkunda said. Tutsis from the Rwandan Hutu Rights groups have also criti- U.S. and U.N. were dispatched to rebels. When the sun went down, his objections to a $9 billion-dollar “We want peace for people in the militia that escaped to Congo after cized government forces for atroci- help set up negotiations. drunk soldiers pillaged and raped deal that gives China access to vast region.” helping slaughter half a million ties and widespread looting in Sporadic gunfire could still be in Goma, killing at least nine peo- mineral riches in exchange for a Nkunda launched a low-level Rwandan Tutsis in 1994’s geno- Congo.

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*MUST BE PRESENT BOTH NIGHTS TO WIN 4A NEWS friday, october 31, 2008 fitness Getting ready for the big race After beating his goal and finishing fifth in the KC Marathon, junior begins preparations to run in April’s Boston Marathon BY SACHIKO MIYAKAWA same time it was kind of energiz- players. [email protected] ing,” Schmidt said. Annie LeCluyse, Phoenix, Schmidt’s training for the Ariz., junior, met Schmidt through Robert Schmidt had run every Kansas City Marathon consisted Marching Jayhawks. She said she day since April in preparation for of running in Lawrence. He said was impressed by his discipline, his first marathon, the Kansas City he set a weekly mileage goal — 100 personality and leadership skills. Marathon. His goal was to finish miles during the summer and 75 to “He has a great attitude on life,” the 26.2 miles in 2 hours 45 min- 85 miles during the school year — LeCluyse said. “He’s very laid back utes and to qualify for the Boston to motivate himself. and easy going. He goes with the Marathon. Stephan Thrun, Fairway sopho- flow.” With a time of 2 hours 39 min- more and Schmidt’s friend, said Schmidt also belongs to the utes, Schmidt beat his goal. that Schmidt was usually busy pep band and performed in San “It was one of the best feelings s t u d y i n g , Antonio dur- in the world,” he said. p r a c t i c i n g ing the National Schmidt, Overland Park junior, for march- “I heard that the Kansas City Championship placed fifth at the annual Waddell ing band and basketball game & Reed Kansas City Marathon on training for Marathon is much hillier, so I in April. Oct. 18. He ranked first among the the marathon, think (the Boston Marathon) Schmidt said runners of his age group and is now but that they the preparation preparing for the Boston Marathon occasionally should be easier for me.” for the mara- — the world’s oldest annual mara- found time to thon taught thon — to be held in April. jog together. him to set goals Other KU students who ran “He’s dedi- Robert SchmidT and manage his the Kansas City Marathon and cated to what Overland Park junior time well. qualified for the Boston Marathon he does,” Schmidt said include Alex Rock, Lawrence Thrun said. his goal for the senior, Andrew Henshaw, West “He’s very knowledgeable about Boston Marathon was to finish the Point, N.Y., senior, John McGreevy, sports and gives me good advice.” race in 2 hours 36 minutes or fast- Wichita sophomore, and Meredith Along with his passion for run- er. But Schmidt said he expected Van Natta, Torrance, Calif., senior. ning, Schmidt is pursuing a double the Boston Marathon’s course to be Schmidt participated in cross major in French and exercise sci- less difficult than Kansas City’s. county while he was in high ence. He’s a member of Lambda “I heard that the Kansas City school. He said he had run a half Chi Alpha and the Marching Marathon is much hillier, so I marathon, but never experienced a Jayhawks. think it should be easier for me,” full marathon until the Kansas City Schmidt has played the trom- Schmidt said. Ryan Waggoner/KANSAN Marathon. Despite its length, he bone since he was in high school. Overland Park junior Robert Schmidt runs through Lawrence to stay in shape for competition in the Boston Marathon on April 20. Schmidt took said the race was enjoyable. In the Marching Jayhawks, Schmidt — Edited by Jennifer Torline fifth place in the Kansas City marathon with a time of 2 hours 39 minutes on Oct. 18. “I felt tired afterwards, but at the is a section leader for trombone election 2008 Thousands of Kansans register to vote just before cutoff date Number of eligible voters in the state shot up from 1.67 million to 1.73 million in five weeks before application deadline BY JOHN HANNA additional Kansans registered to race spurred the record numbers. anti-abortion group long active in Thornburgh said an incomplete The registration deadline was ASSOCIATED PRESS vote during the five weeks before “There’s definitely a surge of state politics, said Thursday. “The tally of the state’s 105 counties at Oct. 20, and Thornburgh’s office the deadline and officials and interest,” Mary Kay Culp, executive national election accounts for it. the end of last week showed 1.73 plans to release final figures today. TOPEKA — At least 63,000 activists believe the presidential director of Kansans for Life, an There’s just interest everywhere, in million registered voters, com- Kansas also has seen interest in general, in voting.” pared to almost 1.67 million on advance voting. Secretary of State Ron Sept. 15.

Let’s Work Together and Get Things Done

“Please join me in voting for Republican Scott Morgan for the Kansas State Senate. As a registered Democrat and Obama supporter, I know that Scott can reach out to people of different political backgrounds to find solutions. He will work hard for KU and Lawrence in the state legislature.”

- Maggie Carttar, East Lawrence resident and retired KU Law School Placement Director

Scott Morgan for State Senate An Independent Voice of Reason for Lawrence www.ScottMorganforSenate.com/KUStudents.htm Paid for by Scott Morgan for Senate Committee, David Ambler, Chair; Brad Finkeldei, Treasurer friday, October 31, 2008 news 5A Film Students dress the part for ‘Rocky Horror’ screening

BY BRANDY ENTSMINGER sible without going too far. In the Kellen Bolt, Iola freshman, [email protected] past, men stood on chairs in full attended the event. His first “Rocky drag, including high heels, and one Horror Picture Show” experience Black high heels click across the man arrived wearing nothing but a was one he organized with a group floor of the Kansas Union ballroom trench coat and a sock. of friends. One of his friends had on legs dressed in tights with holes “As long as you can’t get arrested been to a show and helped the on the upper thighs. for what you’re wearing,” Patyk group learn all of the traditions. Matching black underwear and said. Bolt dressed as Rocky for the corset complete the outfit, worn by For the costume contest, Day SUA event. Rocky costumes tradi- Paul Lyon, Lawrence senior. said it wasn’t just about looking the tionally consist of a curly black wig, Lyon was dressed in drag for the part; the winner had to act the part gold underwear and gold boxer annual Student Union Activities as well. He said it was interesting boots. Bolt said he worked for “Rocky Horror Picture Show” to see regular people dressed in about 15 minutes every day this event. The night included a cos- clothing they would never consider week to stretch white spandex and tume contest, dance-off for the wearing on an average day. spray paint it gold. “time-warp,” prop packs, a trivia SUA members bought prizes for Although Bolt couldn’t find gold contest and prizes. the costume contest and dance-off boxer boots, he borrowed a friend’s The show’s attendees came at the adult novelty store Cirilla’s. shoes, Converse Chuck Taylor All- dressed as characters in low-cut The prizes included candy under- Stars, to complete the look. tops, feather boas and jackets cov- wear and a vibrator called “The Melissa Johnson, Joliet, Ill., ered in sequins. Rabbit.” junior, started attending “Rocky Joe Day, Derby junior and co- During the movie, audience Horror Picture Shows” as a junior chairman of the films committee, members traditionally heckle and in high school and has been to said the movie helped attract fans throw items from the prop pack at about 50 shows since then. who weren’t as likely to attend the screen. Johnson said she first watched Jessica Sain-Baird/KANSAN other SUA events and were look- The SUA packs included rice the film with a group of friends on Nancy Keller puts on red lipstick and David Hancock chooses a wig to wear at the “Rocky Horror Picture Show” screening at the Kansas Union on ing for fun that wasn’t politically for a wedding scene, a squirt gun Halloween after seeing a costume Thursday night. The screening was put on by Student Union Activities and was open to the public. correct. for a rain scene, rubber gloves for from the film at a costume shop. Stephanie Patyk, Wichita senior a lab scene and toast for a scene in She said the group was completely attending “Rocky Horror Picture “It’s the only time in your life to kick you out,” Johnson said. and member of SUA, said the idea which Dr. Frank-N-Furter makes stunned, but addicted. Show” events was yelling lines at where you’re going to get to shout was to be as outrageous as pos- a toast. Johnson said her favorite part of the screen. in the theater and they’re not going — Edited by Arthur Hur

International Taliban kills five in insurgency attack in Kabul BY AMIR SHAH recently had contacts in Saudi hospital bed in Kabul. Zabiullah Mujahid, a Taliban rare, on July 7 a suicide attacker ASSOCIATED PRESS Arabia. U.S. Defense Secretary The force of the blast flung spokesman, said three militants set off explosives outside the gates Robert Gates and the incoming Mohammed onto the street, where stormed the building by throw- of the Indian Embassy in Kabul, KABUL, Afghanistan — Taliban head of the U.S. Central Command, he lay unconscious among shat- ing hand grenades at the guards killing more than 60 people and fighters stormed the Ministry Gen. David Petraeus, have both tered glass and pools of blood. at the main gate. A man named wounding 146. of Culture in the heart of Kabul endorsed efforts. Five people were killed in the Naqibullah from the eastern Khost Four police were killed Thursday, killing five people in an Karzai’s remarks suggested that attack, including a policeman, three province carried out the suicide Thursday in Panjwayi district of attack the president said aimed at elements of Taliban are seeking ministry employees and a civilian, attack, Mujahid told the AP. The Kandahar province when their derailing the government’s new to sabotage the nascent efforts for the Interior Ministry said. other two men fled, he said. patrol vehicle struck a newly effort to draw militants into a reconciliation. But the attack is An additional 21 were wound- Abdul Rahim, a witness, said planted mine, said Zulmai Ayubi, peace process and end a seven-year not likely to derail the overture ed, said Abdul Fahim, the spokes- he first heard machine gun shots the provincial governor’s spokes- insurgency. because after years of unsuccess- man for the Health Ministry, which and saw a policeman lying on the man. He blamed the Taliban for The fighters shot their way fully trying to repress the Taliban supervises the hospitals where the ground and then saw the explosion the attack. inside the building, where one of by force with the help of U.S. and injured were taken. that rocked the building. More than 5,200 people have the militants blew himself up, a NATO troops, the government has The culture ministry was a Ministry workers were helped died this year in insurgency- police guard wounded in the blast concluded talks are the only way pointed target. Before the U.S.- out of the building by security per- related violence in Afghanistan, said. The Taliban claimed respon- out of the conflict. The Taliban led invasion toppled the Taliban sonnel. Ambulances carried the according to a tally of figures com- sibility for the attack and gave a has proved resilient, emerging with in late 2001 for sheltering Osama wounded to hospitals. piled by the AP. similar account. new force this year to challenge the bin Laden, the regime banned art, Though attacks in the capital are “Our enemies are trying to government. secular music and television, van- undermine the recent efforts by the While the Taliban regularly use dalized the National Museum of government for a peaceful solution suicide attacks against Afghan and Afghanistan and destroyed art- to end the violence,” U.S.-backed foreign forces around the country, work or statues deemed idolatrous President Hamid Karzai said in a they rarely strike in Kabul. or anti-Muslim. Taliban fighters terse statement. Amir Mohammad, a police also blew up two giant statues The attack came three days after guard who was wounded in of Buddha, cultural treasures that senior Afghan and Pakistani offi- Thursday’s attack, said three assail- had graced the Silk Road town of cials decided at a meeting held ants opened fire on police guards Bamiyan for 1,500 years. in Pakistan’s capital, Islamabad, to outside the Ministry of Information The ministry is in the center of reach out to the Taliban militants and Culture before entering its cav- the city, at a busy intersection lined to propose talks on ending the ernous hall where one of them with shops. One of the side walls of insurgency. The meeting was part blew himself up. the building collapsed, while glass of a process initiated by President “There were three people. They littered the roads nearby and office Bush and his Afghan and Pakistani were running. They opened fire equipment was scattered over the counterparts in 2006. on our guard first and then they area. The light-blue metal gates in The Taliban’s former ambassa- entered” the building, Mohammad the ministry entrance were twisted dor to Pakistan said the two sides told The Associated Press from his from being flung open. Best prices in town

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Re-elect Moore for What conservatives To contribute to Free for All, call 785-864-0500.

For all of the kids running U.S. representative to catch the Park & Ride this keep getting wrong morning: If you can run to catch the bus, you can defi- United States nitely walk to class. Representative, District 3 Incumbent U.S. Rep. Dennis n n n Moore (D-Kan.) has won as a Democrat in the conservative ASSUMPTION CHECK Everyday I pick up a Kansan 3rd district every two years since thinking that there is no way 1998. His political triumphs PauL ARMSTRONG it can suck as much as the day include victories against ultra- before, but each day it proves conservatives such as Phill Kline me wrong. and Kris Kobach. "All human knowledge is tainted with an ‘ideological’ taint. It pre- Now he has a new challenge. n n n Moore must beat Nick Jordan, a tends to be more true than it is. It is finite knowledge, gained from a par- moderate Republican state sena- ticular perspective; but it pretends to Why do you always expect me tor, with many of the same prom- be final and ultimate knowledge.” to have lotion? Is it because ises for bipartisanship as Moore. — Reinhold Niebuhr I'm black? But Jordan hasn’t proved he’ll stay that moderate as a congress- Moore It’s a demoralizing time to be n n n man yet. Moore has. cuts. For someone who on his a Republican. The nomination of He’s a candidate who’s voted own Web site stresses the impor- Sarah Palin has split the party’s I just saw a girl walking across party lines consistently tance of math education for the ideological wing from its moder- around campus with moon during the last 10 years. People youth, his ideas don’t add up. Tax ate pragmatists. Adherents of the boots. Really? Give Napoleon like Moore in cuts and debt go former comprise an ideological Dynamite back his shoes. Congress are more ELECTION 2008 hand in hand. school that came of age during the important than ever He’s also criti- Reagan administration. Elevated by n n n at this time when cized Moore for Reagan’s rise and vindicated by his bipartisanship is OUR voting to approve successes, they brought the concen- Who wears a Missou sweat- needed to fix the ail- the rescue plan, trated support of their movement shirt on Jayhawk Boulevard? ing economy. Moore but economists behind George W. Bush, and their deserves re-election. have said the efforts brought him to power. n n n He has solidified economy would Today, they resist the discon- his reputation as be worse off if certing implications of Bush’s fail- Where are the KU police? A someone who votes Congress turned ures. Their reaction to the manifest bike just ran a stop sign. issue by issue rather down the plan. failures of their ideology during Max Rinkel n n n than worrying about CHOICE Flawed prom- the Bush years has been to demand his party. ises and unde- ever stricter conformity with con- warring movements and national- tinction goes back to Alexis de So what? So let's dance! Moore has also served criticisms servative doctrine. isms, failed governments and other Tocqueville. murderous consequences of that To de Tocqueville, the impor- showed he would act on find- show a lack of experience. Jordan The nomination of Palin is their period. tance of religion in American n n n ing alternative energy sources is a respectable candidate, but coup, and their aim is to ensure the Customarily in America, it is life is that it acts as a check on and would try to cut down on Moore has proven himself. preeminence within GOP ranks of America’s dependence on foreign their ideology, an increasingly rigid left to liberals, leftists and godless the seductive ideologies to which I'm living on PBJ and PBR. intellectuals to make functional human nature is naturally drawn. oil by supporting the Energy — Mark Dent for the canon, which fails to distinguish religions of their political ideolo- It trumps politics, relegating it to n n n Independence and Security Act editorial board the present from 1981 and Barack gies, but now, conservatives too lesser realms where moderation in 2007. Obama’s policies from unfettered exhibit such tendencies. and compromise are apt to pre- Is it just me, or is there a lady- Jordan is running on a plat- socialism. The free market is their gospel, vail. By contrast, when the impas- bug problem on campus? And form in which he promises to This tendency of conservative @ and Reagan is their messiah, and sioned, uncompromising character yes, ladybugs are a problem. shake up Washington. But his elites to ideological purity is trou- n To see all of the anything less is socialism. of religious disputes is applied to plans are flawed. He wants to bling not only because it portends editorial board’s Observe Fox News commentator politics, the result is factionalism, n n n bring down debt and has criti- political oblivion for the GOP in the short-term, but also because it Sean Hannity systematically divid- division, conflict and the obstruc- cized Moore for being part of a endorsements for this runs counter to the political flex- ing each of his callers and televi- tion of good governance. Today I realized that pro- Congress that has compiled mas- election, visit ibility and governing pragmatism sion guests into monolithic blocks When conservative political fessors are just like us. My sive deficits. kansan.com/opinion. that philosopher Edmund Burke of conservative true believers and elites elevate ideology to the place professor almost bought a Yet Jordan still promises tax hailed as essential components of unconverted liberals. Visit the Web of religion, it should raise red flags Shamwow as well. stable governments. site of the Heritage Foundation, a for moral reasons, if not strategic Indeed, history carries stern les- renowned conservative think tank, ones. n n n sons about political systems riven where a large banner asks with If far too few red flags are being FROM THE DRAWING BOARD by such ideological hackery. It was apparent seriousness, "What would raised, perhaps a well-deserved Blacking out on a Tuesday similar ideological devotion that Reagan do?" electoral landslide defeat early next night: That is what fraternity animated irreligious European Religion is by nature a dog- week will do the trick. life is all about. intellectuals throughout the 19th matic, uncompromising pursuit. and 20th centuries, and the history Politics ought to be a pragmatic, Armstrong is a Dallas senior n n n books are replete with chronicles of flexible one. This important dis- in business. Last night I checked my sociology test score, cried, stabbed a knife into my desk, gave up on my hopes and dreams and then went to bed. No more drinking on If we lose the T, could Tuesdays. n n n we lose Park and Ride? What's this about a ladybug? n n n

Eat my hummus and call me THE something dirty. CAMPUS VOTE n n n

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Every morning a bus waits out- n n n side of my apartment complex at 31st and Iowa. I am thankful for Barack chalk Jayhawk. the bus system because it saves me from purchasing a parking n n n pass I would need to drive on campus. If it weren’t for KU on And so God unleashed the Wheels, a majority of students eighth plague upon the Uni- would have difficulty getting to versity of Kansas, the rampage KANSAN FILE PHOTO and from classes every day. KU on of ladybugs to smite the GDIs. Wheels provides a much-needed more money at the gas pump and ends. Students without vehicles at public service to students, as does decreases the amount of carbon the University may rely on both n n n MATT CHASE the Transit System to the city of waste produced by vehicles. The KU buses and the T buses for Lawrence. However, the future of Transit System provides an average transportation around Lawrence. How come there's so many the Lawrence Transit System is in of 1,600 rides each day, according Without the T, students must find ladybugs in your room? Be- how to submit A LETTER TO THE EDITOR danger. to the Lawrence Transit Web site, another form of transportation on cause I'm a lady's man. Letter Guidelines The submission should include the The fate of the Lawrence Transit and in 2006, ridership increased by the weekends and after 6 p.m. dur- author’s name, grade and hometown. System hinges on two propositions. n n n Send letters to [email protected] 8.6 percent. ing the week. If a sales tax increase on the Nov. Write LETTER TO THE EDITOR in the The Kansan will not print letters that People who rely most on the T The T is a public service like the e-mail subject line. attack a reporter or columnist. 4 ballot does not pass, the Transit are those with disabilities that do fire and police departments. No My friend is seriously ob- Length: 200 words System will not exist. not allow them to operate a vehicle. one would question raising taxes to sessed with Bill Self, and it is Students might think that Others may need to rely on the sys- protect our streets, so why not be starting to freak me out. because they may not use the T, tem based on age or financial hard- just as willing to provide the public contact us the propositions on the ballot may ship. People who may not be able service of transportation? n n n Matt Erickson, editor Jordan Herrmann, business manager not affect them. But KU on Wheels to afford a car use the T as their I am lucky to be provided trans- 864-4810 or [email protected] 864-4358 or [email protected] will be affected by the outcome of only mode of transportation. portation to and from campus each To the stripper who I am in Dani Hurst, managing editor Toni Bergquist, sales manager the vote, too. Likewise, those seeking employ- day, as I am sure many of you are, love with: Do you live north 864-4810 or [email protected] 864-4477 or [email protected] Park and Ride receives some ment can use the T to search for a too. Remember other people in of the river and were you at Mark Dent, managing editor Malcolm Gibson, general manager and news of its funding from federal dollars 864-4810 or [email protected] adviser job. Without the T, those with dis- the Lawrence community who may the frat house this weekend? 864-7667 or [email protected] provided to the city of Lawrence. abilities or financial hardships will also rely on public transportation Kelsey Hayes, managing editor 864-4810 or [email protected] Jon Schlitt, sales and marketing adviser If the city has no bus system, it face even greater challenges. when you go to the polls Nov. 4. n n n 864-7666 or [email protected] would receive no federal funding, Lauren Keith, opinion editor Also, students can ride both KU 864-4924 or [email protected] The editorial board and Park and Ride would lose its buses and T buses for free. T buses Brown is a Wichita sopho- It's my birthday and all I want Members of the Kansan Editorial Board are Alex Patrick De Oliveira, associate opinion editor Doherty, Jenny Hartz, Lauren Keith, Patrick de federal dollars as well. operate from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. dur- more in journalism and politi- is birthday sex, but I won't get 864-4924 or [email protected] Oliveira, Ray Segebrecht and Ian Stanford. The T saves people from losing ing the week and also on the week- cal science. it. Fuck the world. 8A NEWS friday, october 31, 2008 Election 2008

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JM1153 One discount per visit per person. Not to be combined with any other offers. No cash value. Redeemable in person only Alex Bonham-Carter/KANSAN Kristen Freese, Glasgow, Mo., graduate; Joey Brown, Overland Park senior; and Whit Bones, Tulsa Okla., senior, make “Obandas,” pro-Obama bandanas that promote the importance for voting in the 2008 presidential election. Freese said that she started the bandanas as a tool to get people excited about making a change. She has made more than 700 bandanas and said that she had sold about half of them through Wild Man Antique, Creation Station and through her Web site. She said that it is a way to keep the market local and to support local shops. Obama featured on ANSAN KcouPons expires 10.31.08 graduate’s bandana By Jacob Muselmann May 2008, before Obama was offi- [email protected] cially nominated and had adopted the slogan. She got the idea from Kristen Freese has political flair, similar anti-Bush bandanas she saw but when she sees others wearing at a festival. She said it was primari- the same black and white piece ly a business endeavor, but wouldn’t of fabric, she isn’t annoyed. She have happened without the interest made it. she had in the elections. Freese, Glasgow, Mo., graduate “Times are different now. We are ANSAN getting further away from our evil KcouPons student, is the creator of “Obandas,” expires 10.31.08 bandanas promoting Democratic past of separation and of segrega- presidential candidate Sen. Barack tion,” she said. “I’ve gotta do this.” Obama. Although she had donated to “Buttons and stickers kind of the campaign in the past, she said come and go,” she said. “This way, her fund-raising efforts were meant you can be showing your support to cover the overhead costs of the without being outlandish.” project and to pay for graduate Freese, whose bandanas display school. the words “Vote for change,” said “I love my Obanda,” said Whit she began selling the bandanas in Bones, Tulsa, Okla., senior. Bones ANSAN uses his to cover his face from saw- KcouPons dust and other debris during his expires 10.31.08 sculpting classes. HE NIVERSITY AILY ANSAN “This is the first time in my T U D K voting life that I could actually get behind a candidate. He has really united a generation,” he said. Keith Campbell, deputy coun- ty clerk in charge of elections in Lawrence, said the office broke a new record this week for daily in- ANSAN person ballots received, and had KcouPons already surpassed the number of expires 10.31.08 early ballots submitted in 2004. He said many of the voters were stu- dents, sometimes coming in big groups or with their athletic teams. “Capital gains don’t reso- nate with college-aged kids,” said Jonathan Earle, assistant director at the Dole Institute of Politics. “There has always been something about Obama striking a chord with ANSAN younger people. He represents KcouPons change. Students can make their expires 10.31.08 own campaign.” Freese has sold about 350 ban- danas so far, some of which were given away for promotion. She admitted the general undertaking had not been easy. “I second-guessed myself at first,” she said, referencing start-up costs and the initial ridicule she ANSAN had received from some. Finding KcouPons time for the business in the midst expires 10.31.08 of school and work was also a big investment for a “small-time gig,” she said. She’s spent sleepless nights talking with tech support for her Web site, www.obandas.com. Tony Brown, Kansas City, Mo., graduate, said he saw Freese sport- ing a bandana while riding her bike and decided to buy one four months ago. He wears his on his backpack. Freese sold the bandanas at Wakarusa Music and Camping Festival, summer kickball games and even the Voodoo Music Festival in New Orleans. Some of the festi- val’s performers, including Erykah Badu, unexpectedly wore the ban- danas during their performances. ANSAN The bandana funds paid for that trip. “It was the most exhilarating experience. I will never forget it,” P she said. cou ons Still, with Election Day less than rd one week away, Freese is trying to K cOMING MONDAY, NOV. 3 get her product out the door. Until then, she said she would make the most of her time, a task that she described as very scary. “It’s been a small success — the HE NIVERSITY AILY ANSAN experience already has been, the T U D K financial parts we’ll see about.”

— Edited by Kelsey Hayes Missouri matchup lace ‘em up, get ready to end Season to earn respect Team faces off against its border rival tonight in Columbia in what Jayhawks eager to prove themselves at Big 12 Championships after weak showing promises to be a heated competition. SOCCER | 7B at Pre-Nationals. CROSS COUNTRY | 6B SpThe universi o rty daily t kansans www.kansan.com Friday, october 31, 2008 page 1B commentary sunflower countdown Reesing, Freeman Rivals talk trash, set to clash BY B.J. RAINS [email protected] stellar on, A clock in the Kansas State training facil- ity normally counts down the hours until the Wildcats’ next game. But during the summer, instead of counting down to the off the field teams’ season opener against North Texas, the clock was set to count down to Saturday’s Sunflower Showdown with Kansas. “Well, I’m glad they know when they’re playing us,” running back Jake Sharp said when told of the clock. Saturday’s 11:40 matchup is a must-win game for the Jayhawks. With tough games Bryan Wheeler remaining at Nebraska and against Missouri [email protected] and No. 1 Texas, the K-State game appears to be the most winnable game remaining on the schedule. And still needing a victory his weekend’s Sunflower to become bowl eligible, players know they Showdown will feature two of can’t lose a third straight game. the most extraordinary quar- “This game is huge,” said linebacker Mike terbacksT to ever suit up for the Jayhawks Rivera. “This is the biggest game for us this and the Wildcats. In the Jayhawks’ cor- year. It’s a must-win. We have to dig deep ner, you have Todd Reesing, and for the and give it everything we have and leave it Wildcats, you have Josh Freeman. all out on the field.” Reesing, the little guy listed at While Kansas has praised Kansas State 5-foot-11 and 200 pounds, has his and quarterback Josh Freeman, the Wildcats Orange Bowl ring and is in the process have been busy guaranteeing touchdowns of rewriting Kansas’ passing records. and talking trash. Punt returner Deon Freeman, listed at 6-foot-6 and 250 Murphy told reporters on Monday that he pounds, may be the best NFL quarter- was “going to take one to the crib” during back prospect at Kansas State since AFC one of his punt or kick returns and later said champion and longtime Patriots veteran that the Kansas coaching staff “will wish Steve Grogan played at K-State more Jon Goering/KANSAN than three decades ago. see countdown on page 6b Junior running back Jake Sharp cuts his way through defenders during Saturday’s game against Texas Tech. The Jayhawks and Wildcats will renew their rivalry tomorrow at On the field, these guys look a lot Memorial Stadium. different running their respective teams’ offenses. Reesing’s play is best described by Spencer Hall of the popular col- women’s basketball lege football blog “Every Day Should Be Saturday.” After the Orange Bowl, Hall said that Reesing looked like “the world’s most badass high school QB Jayhawks look to avoid close losses this season playing at the college level.” Freeman, who has the size of an NFL BY JAYSON JENKS was a possession or basket away from pull- defensive end, is a dual threat to oppos- [email protected] ing out a victory. ing teams and can run the ball at will. And that was Henrickson’s clear and At the moment, Freeman has 13 rush- Each year come NCAA tournament simple message behind watching the NCAA ing touchdowns to go along with 15 time, coach Bonnie Henrickson and her tournament selection show for the WNIT- bombs through the air. assistants gather around a TV, brackets in bound Jayhawks: We’re close. But off the field, these guys are hand, and watch as teams are slotted into “Now, I know you’re saying, ‘Well, what something else, too. Reesing, a double the 64-team field. do you mean close, you finished 11th?,’” major in economics and finance, is a At the end of last season, though, she Henrickson said. “We were that close. You’re straight A student likely headed to grad- mixed it up. With the Jayhawks fresh off an talking about consistency from media time uate school when he’s done being the 11th-place finish in the Big 12 Conference, out to media time out, from half to half and Jayhawks’ gunslinger. Without a helmet Henrickson insisted her players join in game to game. and shoulder pads, you might not even watching the tournament selection show. “And then, having the discipline and be able to tell that Reesing is the start- “One, we really weren’t sure they under- toughness to finish a game and getting a ing quarterback for Kansas. Earlier this stood how the whole thing worked anyway, stop or finding a way to score.” year, Lawrence Journal-World reporter so it was probably an education session as More than any improvements needed in Robert Riley didn’t even recognize much as anything,” Henrickson said. “But quantitative fields, the Jayhawks must first Reesing when working on an “On the also, they looked at teams that we beat or learn to finish games. And it’s something Street” feature. lost to in one-possession games getting in.” each player listed as an area in need of Standing over half a foot taller than In conference play, the Jayhawks lost improvement at Kansas’ media day. Reesing, there’s no mistaking Freeman. six of their 12 games by single-digit mar- Part of the problem, sophomore Jon Goering/KANSAN But what you may not know is that gins and three games by six points or Nicollette Smith said, dealt with Kansas’ Kansas coach Bonnie Henrickson makes her way to center court after Kansas’s 82-62 loss to Oklahoma State Freeman can tell a good story. When less. While those numbers may not scream last season. Henrickson wants her team to know that close losses last year likely kept the Jayhawks out of the NCAA Freeman’s not in class or studying close, heartbreaking losses, Kansas often see women’s basketball on page 6B game film of Peyton Manning or Tom tournament. Brady, he moonlights as a columnist for Sporting News Today. In his col- umns he’s written about everything Volleyball from spending his fall break talking to the media after a tough loss to his pet python Corby. In one column, he talks about feeding Corby rabbits and how Jayhawks beat Tigers, head for the Wildcats his roommates don’t like him keeping the snake in their living room. BY JOSH BOWE Saturday to face an in-state rival Kansas Bechard specifically pointed out the hit- dented the Longhorns’ lead of second place Tomorrow’s game marks the 106th [email protected] State at 7 p.m. While Coach Ray Bechard ting errors. In set three Kansas had 13 over the Wildcats to one match. With that meeting between Kansas and Kansas was understandably looking at the posi- errors compared to 11 kills. If that sounds extra incentive for K-State, Kansas will have State. In the past, the Jayhawks have While many of Kansas’ players — and tives of Wednesday’s five-set victory against ugly enough, the percentage equates to to play a cleaner match Saturday night. seen the likes of quarterbacks Bobby fans for that matter — might still be trying Missouri, there were definitely some nega- -.053. There are no teams that can win a set “There was definitely a different sense of Douglass, John Hadl and Nolan to catch their breath after the Jayhawks’ tives. with that type of play, so Kansas will have urgency,” sophomore outside hitter Jenna Cromwell. The Wildcats have had exhilarating victory on Wednesday night, “We’re going to look at some things in to look to avoiding those sets against a far Kaiser said of sets two and three. “We came Grogan, Lynn Dickey and Michael “Rivalry Week” continues for Kansas. sets two and three that kept us from closing superior K-State. K-State has risen to No. out in the first set intense and then some- Bishop at the helm of its offense. Taking Kansas travels west to Manhattan the match out earlier,” Bechard said. “We’ll 16 in the national polls and still sits in third how it kind of got lost in between.” a look back into the history books, it’s get ready to go.” place in the Big 12. But what was noticeably better about been a long time since both teams have However, Oklahoma shocked No. 3 had quarterbacks as good as they do Texas at home Wednesday night, which see VOLLEYBALL on page 6B now at the same time. volleyball notes In 1968, Dickey and Douglass squared off in Manhattan. The Jayhawks KEYS TO THE GAME PLAYERS TO WATCH won 38-29. Douglass went on to earn All-American honors and lead his team Don’t get too confident:While Kansas: Jenna Kaiser to the Orange Bowl. Dickey went on Wednesday night’s victory was excit- The sophomore outside hitter dis- to set Kansas State passing records and ing and a potential season saver, played a clutch performance against was named the all-time greatest quar- Kansas can’t let that get to its head. Missouri and complimented fellow terback in the Big Eight conference by Kansas State is a far more talented sophomore outside hitter Karina the Associated Press. team that is ranked nationally for Garlington. But Kaiser has always Forty years later, the game of football a reason. The Jayhawks must stay followed a great match with a less has changed quite a bit. The spread grounded even though after Missouri than stellar one. If Kaiser can buck offense has turned the gridiron into they could be a few feet up in the air. the trend, Kansas could create a little what now seems more like the game of But still believe: There’s a difference magic in Manhattan. basketball with cleats. This new style of in confidence and overconfidence. Kansas State: Natalya Korobkova football has allowed Freeman to set the Kansas played Kansas State to a five The junior outside hitter from Russia all-time Kansas State records for pass- set match in Lawrence earlier in torched the Jayhawks for a season ing yards and touchdowns. Reesing has October. The Jayhawks still need to high 20 kills. Potential All-American already broken the Kansas record for have the confidence that they can Rita Liliom and her impressive 4.12 touchdowns and could break the record compete. Especially after Oklahoma kills per set can be credited to Ko- for yards if he gets 244 yards this week- shocked Texas in Austin and Colo- robkova’s production and easing the end. With that, this year’s Sunflower rado stunned Nebraska in Boulder pressure on Liliom. If Korobkova gets Showdown will be all about Freeman on Wednesday. Those two matches 20 kills in Manhattan, Kansas could be Jon Goering/KANSAN and Reesing. prove anyone can beat anyone in the in for a world of problems. Members of the volleyball team celebrate after a point during the fourth match, which Kansas won, sending — Edited by Rachel Burchfield Big 12. the game to a fifth and final match. The team plays in-state rival, No. 16 Kansas State, Saturday. 2B sports Friday, October 31, 2008 quote of the day “I truly believe that I’m the KU starting safety discusses favorite thrillers best quarterback in the confer- ence.” a reason. series doesn’t fall in line with way we do it. We don’t do it for “It’s not really a scary movie, the traditional cinema slashers, revenge, we do it for correction — Josh Freeman, at Big 12 Media Day this it’s more of a thriller,” Stuckey because the bad guy isn’t doing and rehabilitation.’” summer in Kansas City said. “You don’t leave there scared, the slashing. He’s just a creepy, Rehab with chains, barbed wire you leave there thinking, ‘Oh my old pseudo vigilante with cancer. and the creepiest doll to ever ride a goodness, I can’t believe some- Think Bruce Wayne in 50 years tricycle. Happy Halloween. BY TAYLOR BERN body could think of that stuff.’” with a sudden blood thirst. fact of the day [email protected] I never realized that Jigsaw was Stuckey said he really enjoys FROM BEYOND THE GRAVE Kansas State quarterback a thinking-man’s killer. Wait, I the irony of the situations that Stuckey endorsed “Saw V” with Josh Freeman has 39 career Hello, Darrell Stuckey. I want to guess that title doesn’t really work Jigsaw puts his victims in. People a rating of 7.8 out of 10. He said touchdown passes and 31 play a game. for this titan of torture. who tried to commit suicide now it resembled “Saw IV” with a plot interceptions. On this least holy of holidays, “He’s not killing them,” Stuckey fight for their lives or a hateful that ties in all of its predecessors. I want to find out if Kansas foot- said. “That’s pretty creative, how father murders when saving a life “Saw V” director David Hackl ball’s nicest player likes horror he can think of ways to make would end his nightmare. brow meaning in what I thought is already signed on for “Saw VI,” movies. people kill themselves or sacrifice “I’m not justifying what he’s which will continue the succession trivia of the day “I love the Saw series,” he said. was low-brow cinema. Sure I themselves.” doing, I’m just saying that I can enjoyed the first couple of Saw of Halloween releases next year. “All five of them were good.” Apparently Jigsaw has many watch a movie and understand That’s an amazing feat considering Q: What quarterback leads That’s right, the Jayhawks’ start- movies, but my GPA proves that layers, kind of like an onion or that rather than watch a movie I’m not the sharpest knife in the Jigsaw — SPOILER ALERT — the country with a completion ing safety and all-humanitarian an ogre. that’s just killing people because died in “Saw III.” percentage of 81.8 percent? was chomping at the bit for last crayon box. The Saw franchise, a Halloween they’re insane and crazy,” Stuckey Obviously I wasn’t searching “Tupac [died] too, but he still week’s release of Jigsaw’s revenge tradition since 2004, started with a said. “I have to have a reason to makes music,” Stuckey said. A: Texas’ Colt McCoy. McCoy part five. That’s a twist worthy of a deep enough for Jigsaw’s purpose, clever little flick that was filmed in kill.” so Stuckey straightened me out Stuckey has inadvertently has also thrown 21 touch- good M. Night Shyamalan movie, 18 days. The film’s popularity grew Really, it makes sense. What solved America’s greatest mystery. downs. a feat unaccomplished since he with a life lesson from “Saw III.” tenfold with the murder of Danny football player doesn’t like vio- “He got mad at one of his suc- Tupac is alive and he’s continuing became M. Night Shamillionaire. Glover, who finally got his come- lence? Jigsaw’s work. I’m not saying that nice guys cessors for killing people just to uppins for makin’ “Gone Fishin’.” My surprise was more that kill people,” Stuckey said. “He said, ku sports this week can’t enjoy a good murder every As Stuckey points out, this Stuckey could find some high- — Edited by Arthur Hur now and then, but at least give me ‘That’s not Jigsaw, that’s not the Today Soccer: Missouri, 6:30 p.m. (Columbia, Mo.) PGA Tennis: Florida State Invitation- You can’t catch me al, All Day (Tallahassee, Fla.) Price, Eger tied on top

Saturday at Charles Schwab Cup SONOMA, Calif. — Nick Price Football: Kansas State, 11:30 made a 25-foot putt on the a.m. (Lawrence) 18th hole to pull even with Da- Swimming: Missouri, 2 p.m. vid Eger at 6-under 66 atop the (Columbia, Mo.) leaderboard Thursday in the Volleyball: Kansas State, 7 p.m. opening round of the Charles (Manhattan) Schwab Cup Championship. Cross Country: Big 12 Champi- Battling intermittent rains onships (Ames, Iowa) that are expected to get Tennis: Florida State Invitation- a whole lot worse on the al, All Day (Tallahassee, Fla.) weekend, Price and Eger took a one-stroke lead over Mike Sunday Goodes in the Champions Women’s Basketball: Fort Hays Tour’s season-ending event. State, 2 p.m. (Lawrence) Tom Kite, who played a bogey- Rowing: Frostbite Regatta, all free round along with Price, day (Wichita) and Andy Bean are two shots Tennis: Florida State Invitation- back in the $2.5 million tourna- al, all day (Tallahassee, Fla.) ment, which also decides the tour’s season-long Schwab Cup points competition. crime “Given the forecast, I guess Six charged with hazing this was the round to get your good score in,” said Eger, who at a football camp sneaked into the field of the LAS VEGAS, N.M. — Six tour’s top 29 players after an youths were charged with inconsistent season conspiracy and other crimes Price also is out of conten- stemming from a hazing case tion for the Schwab Cup and its at a high school football camp $1 million annuity after playing Jerry Wang/KANSAN in which young players were just a part-time Champions Dan Erwin, left, Naperville, Ill., freshman, breaks away from Mike Schmidt, Evergreen Park, Ill., senior, during a tackle football game Thursday afternoon. Members of Delta Tau Delta organized allegedly sodomized with Tour schedule. the game to take advantage of the sunny weather and stay in shape. broomsticks. District Attorney Henry Val- dez announced the Children’s soccer Court charges Wednesday and KICK THE KANSAN: WEEK NINE Men’s basketball poll said he would decide within AC Milan looks to sign 10 days whether to seek adult David Beckham in loan For the 17th time in the last 18 years, Kansas is ranked in sanctions against the youths. MILAN, Italy — AC Milan is the preseason USA Today/ESPN Top 25 Coaches’ Poll. The charges stem from close to signing David Beck- The defending national champions are ranked No. 23 in allegations of sexual assault ham in a loan deal that would the poll. Since the poll began in 1989, the Jayhawks have on younger players by older allow the Los Angeles Galaxy Pick games. Beat the Kansan staff. been unranked only three times. Their average starting posi- players at the Robertson High midfielder and former England Get your name in the paper. tion in the poll is seventh. Only two other Big 12 teams are School camp Aug. 11-14. captain to play in Italy for a few ranked in the preseason poll — Texas at No. 8 and Okla- A state police report said months starting in January. homa at No. 14. Baylor, Texas A&M and Oklahoma State also This week’s games: received votes. younger players were told to With the Major League 1. Northwestern at No. 17 Minnesota North Carolina, which lost to Kansas in the Final Four “take it like a man” and that Soccer season nearly over, 2. West Virginia at No. 25 Connecticut last season, was a unanimous choice for No. 1. The Tar Heels their attackers ignored their Beckham is eager to join 3. Wisconsin at No. 21 Michigan State return all their starters from last year’s team, as opposed to pleas to stop. another club in Europe so he the Jayhawks who return none. Connecticut, Louisville, UCLA One football player was can remain in shape and keep 4. Kansas State at Kansas and Duke round out the top five. expelled and five others were his place on England’s team for 5. No. 15 Florida State at Georgia Tech suspended from school for the World Cup qualifying. England 6. No. 18 Tulsa at Arkansas coach Fabio Capello has said 7. No. 8 Florida at No. 6 Georgia USA Today/ESPN Coaches’ Poll rest of the year. Those six were 1. North Carolina never publicly identified and he will not pick players who are 8. No. 1 Texas at No. 7 Texas Tech not active. 9. No. 10 Utah at New Mexico 2. Connecticut it was not clear if they were 3. Louisville the same six youths charged 10. Tennessee at South Carolina — Associated Press 4. UCLA Wednesday. 5. Duke Name: 6. Pittsburgh E-mail: — Associated Press 7. Michigan State Year in school: Hometown: 8. Texas 9. Notre Dame Rules: 10. Purdue 1) Only KU students are eligible. 2) Give your name, e-mail, year in school and hometown. 11. Gonzaga 3) Beat the best prognosticator at The Kansan and get your name in the 12. Memphis paper. 13. Tennessee 4) Beat all your peers and get your picture and picks in the paper next to The Kansan staff. 14. Oklahoma 5) To break ties, pick the score of the designated game. 15. Arizona State

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By JIM LITKE the complaining inevitably begins. decades before their fans see any- to be retired? ring — especially run-producers aren’t new, either, Cub fans may AP Sports Columnist Fans in the pro sports town that thing like the dynasty that claimed Chicago had the NL’s best Evan Longoria and Carlos Pena be madder than usual. More than didn’t win it start counting back- its last Lombardi Trophy in 1994. record and home-field advantage — plus a few of the hunches that a few of them have been hold- Someone apparently took a bat ward to the last time they did. Factor in the NBA Warriors and throughout the playoffs, not to Phillies manager Charlie Manuel ing a grudge against the ballclub to a pipe on his way out of the visit- If that isn’t painful enough, they NHL Sharks and it’s still only 54 mention a calm, proven leader in played were sharp enough to win longer than the Rays have been in ing dugout at Dodger Stadium the throw in the football, basketball seasons total. manager Lou Piniella, the deep- the World Series of Poker, let existence, and they haven’t even night of Oct. and hockey teams. Add them alto- So let’s remember: While est starting rotation in either alone baseball. sniffed the World Series since 4, occasioning gether and Chicago ranks only 10th among league and a The post- 1945. a minor flood. at least your the 13 towns that have teams in lineup with an mortems fill- What the two clubs have in com- Though it The start of next season will town has won all four pro sports, nobody’s got international Who could blame Cubs fans for ing the mes- mon is Piniella, who cleared out of happened just mark 101 years that followers s o m e t h i n g : nothin’ on Cub fans. The start of flavor that was believing this would be the year sage boards on Tampa before the Rays turned minutes after the title of next season will mark 101 years expensive mea- Cubs-related things around. He was intense as the home team of the real-life’s Bad News Bears Loserville. that followers of the real life’s Bad sured in any their unofficial motto — “Wait Web sites are a ballplayer, but Piniella has mel- swept Chicago have been wandering in the For the News Bears have been wandering currency. What ‘til next year!” — was going to still grousing lowed as a manager, a trait some in the National record, the in the wilderness of blown chanc- made the fail- about top- disgruntled Cub fans blame for League divi- wilderness of blown chances spot that es and lost opportunities. ure tougher to be retired? ics that were the club’s sluggish performance in sion series, and and lost opportunities. Philadelphia Since the calendar of the new take wasn’t just debated for the playoffs. They might be right, even though happily vacat- century turned over, the Red Sox the hype that most of the too. Once the Dodgers got on top the club gladly ed Wednesday and even the hated cross-town accompanied season: wheth- in Game 1, all the fight seemed to picked up the night — end- White Sox ended World Series an even century er $14 mil- leak out of the Cubs. tab, there’s no way it was one of ing a combined 100 seasons with- droughts of 86 and 88 years, without winning it all. It was los- lion-dollar man Alfonso Soriano What Piniella needs to make the Cubs. out a title by any of its four teams respectively, and two other fran- ing with the best team in baseball, should have batted in the lead- clear when pitchers and catch- In three games against the — was filled by San Francisco. The chises, the Diamondbacks and during the regular season, anyway, off spot and $7 million Japanese ers report to spring training next Dodgers, they proved they couldn’t last time the Giants won a World Angels, won their first. The late- when the postseason rewards the import Kosuke Fukudome — season is something the guy who hit anything. Series was 1954, when the fran- arriving Marlins won their sec- hottest. especially since both were never busted up the plumbing on his There’s more than one way to chise still called New York home. ond. Who could blame Cub fans That’s how Philadelphia beat colder than when heading into the way out has yet to learn: That the measure futility, of course, but And talk about dimming memo- for believing this would be the Milwaukee, Los Angeles and final- postseason. best time to take extra batting few better times of the year to do ries: At the rate the current 49ers year their unofficial motto — ly Tampa Bay. Their bats came to While the threats to boycott practice is before the game — not it. Once the World Series ends, are disintegrating, it could be “Wait ‘til next year!” — was going life while the Rays’ were still stir- opening day come next season after. KANSANCLASSIFIEDS

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Many of the With the Missouri victory, Kansas ready to prove itself assignments Jayhawks play Kansas should have much more and wrong with some of confidence heading into another passes when “Now we got an opportunity to the Wildcats road match that gave the Jayhawks at Big 12 Championships the Jayhawks on club trouble all year. Sometimes one lack proper play the other school that a lot teams. match can turn a down season cross country teams in the nation. communica- “We’re all into a successful one, and while BY JASON BAKER of KU fans don’t necessarily care [email protected] But Kansas is going in this tion. Against close with Bechard would not say that notes weekend to prove that it wasn’t the Tigers, for.” them all,” Wednesday night was one of those the team it was last year at the it was clear Kaiser said. turning points, he could not help Two weeks after a disappointing On the men’s side, 5 of the the Jayhawks And a vic- but wish for it. showing at Pre-Nationals, the conference meet. The men finished 12 teams are ranked in needed to keep Ray Bechard tory against “Hopefully yeah,” Bechard said. Kansas Cross Country team seventh and the women finished the USTFCCCA Top 30 poll. each other in Kansas volleyball coach K-State would “Now we got an opportunity to heads to Ames, Iowa, this 11th last year in Lubbock, Texas. Those teams are Oklahoma sync more than be far more play the other school that a lot of weekend to compete in the Big 12 And the team is confident in its State, Colorado, Texas A&M, ever. valuable than KU fans don’t necessarily care for. Championships. The race will take abilities to place higher. Iowa State and Texas. “We have to communicate the Missouri match. It would be So it’s a good week if you can man- place at Iowa State’s cross country “This reminds us of what we On the women’s side, 3 every single point,” Kaiser said. the first ranked opponent the age both of those.” course, where the first Big 12 cross been preparing for all season,” teams — Texas Tech, Baylor “The hard work is paying off.” Jayhawks have beaten all season country meet took place in 1996. freshman Rebeka Stowe said. “It’s and Nebraska — are ranked While all Kansas fans might and would give them an extra — Edited by Ramsey Cox This race is a lot smaller than the real thing. For us freshman, it’s in the USTFCCCA Top 30 Pre-Nationals with only 12 teams, stepping up and getting points and poll. but it still carries the same amount to do as well as we can.” Colorado has dominated of importance to the team. A factor that hurt the Jayhawks the meets since the Big 12 countdown (continued from 1b) “The Big 12s is one of the most at Pre-Nationals was the absence started in 1996. The men competitive races we’ve been in all of freshman Laura Nightengale. have won every year, while they recruited this whole team 119 Division I teams in stopping linebacker Joe Mortensen said. year,” sophomore Amanda Miller Nightengale was dealing with the women have won 11 out the way we’re gonna play this the run, meaning Sharp and the “That’s something I want to go out said. a stress reaction in her leg this of 12 years. weekend.” running game should have a big with. We want to win this game This weekend the team will season. Nightengale said she had Kansas has avoided any return day on Saturday. The Wildcats, and get bowl eligible.” be taking nine runners on both been letting it heal for the past two bulletin board material toward the however, do have one of the best While Mangino doesn’t usually the men’s and women’s teams to weeks and expected to be able to standings. Wildcats, but have spent the week offenses in the nation. They rank put added significance on any one compete, including senior Megan race on Saturday. “The difference between sixth discussing just how important No. 13 in the nation with a scoring game on the schedule, he knows James, juniors Lauren Bonds and Junior Isaiah Shirlen said that and seventh could be one point or this game is. average of more than 38 points that with bowl implications and a Kellie Schneider and freshman the Big 12 Championships was a passing one person,” sophomore “The fact that it’s an in-state per game. possible Big 12 North title on the Lindsay Schaefer for the women. good opportunity to show the rest Alison Knoll said. rival,” coach Mark Mangino said. The Jayhawks have won two line, this game means everything. Senior Brock Ternes, sophomore of the conference how far they’ve Having raced at Big 12’s for the “There’s added significance to it. straight games in the series, “It’s state pride,” Mangino said. Nick Caprario and freshmen Sam come. first time last year, Knoll said that Our kids look forward to it. It’s meaning a victory on Saturday “It’s bragging rights. It’s a big Bird and Kaleb Humphreys will “In my mind it’s not about the Big 12s was the one race to a big game in that sense; we can’t would give them a rare three-game game.” represent the men. redemption. We need to show and show your team loyalty. deny that.” winning streak in the Sunflower And Kansas doesn’t need a The team has been working on definitely prove ourselves to the “It really doesn’t matter about Kansas State comes in with Showdown. clock to know it. improving its consistency. rest of the conference.” individual performance; it’s about one of the worse run defenses in “As a senior, I’d love to beat “We want to do our best as a Shirlen, who previously ran for helping the team. Passing every girl the nation. It ranks 105th out of them three times in a row,” — Edited by Arthur Hur team and be satisfied as a team,” UNC-Charlotte in the Atlantic to help your team do well,” she said. freshman Donny Wasinger said. 10 Conference, said he wasn’t “It’s the one race where you give “Every race, there’s been a couple intimidated in competing at the everything you got.” guys who’ve had really good races Big 12 meet. Both races will be held at the while the rest have not-so-good “They’ve got guys like me that Iowa State cross country course. days. We want to show that we are are more fit. The Big 12 is loaded The women will race in a 6K at 10 a team with good talent.” with superstar talent and is a lot a.m., followed by the men’s 8K at The team will have some tough more competitive than the Atlantic 11 a.m. competition on its hands with 10,” Shirlen said. some of the teams among the top The women’s team is looking — Edited by Arthur Hur to place in the top half of the

women’s basketball (continued from 1B) ability to jump out to a quick start. “We always started good but we definitely need to work on that.” Sure, it’s a good thing, but Smith always had problems finishing in But unlike rebounding or free said the Jayhawks often became the second half,” Smith said. “And throws, there really isn’t any drill lackadaisical and lost their com- everybody knew that — the fans, or quick fix to help players adjust petitive edge. not just us. Everyone could tell. We to staying sharp for the length of the game. Repetition and the desire to do so are the only cures. And after watching teams that did finish games make the NCAA tourna- ment, the Jayhawks are eager to do

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Kansas (11-6-1, 4-4-1) Missouri (12-5-0, 6-3-0)

By the numbers… midfielder Monica Do- Katie Williams, sophomore Kristin Andrighetto, By the numbers... 65 — shots by junior for- 38 — goals scored linsky, third in the Big 12 defender junior forward 36 — Goals scored ward Kristin Andrighetto 2.11 — goals per game 35 — shots freshman Kansas can thank Williams for last Paired with Bonnick at 2.12 — Goals per game 40 — shots by sopho- 1.22 — goals per game forward Emily Cressy, year’s 2-1 victory against Missouri the forward position, 2 — Goals per game in more forward Alysha in conference play second on the team to on the final day of the season. Andrighetto leads the conference play Bonnick 67 — shots by junior Dolinsky Williams scored her first two career Tigers in shots and goals against the Tigers from shots on goal. And she’s Williams corner kicks last season. Her aerial made sure to finish Andrighetto ability could once again be the dif- those chances: she‘s ference between victory and defeat. scored seven goals this season.

Monica Dolinsky, junior midfielder As Dolinsky goes, so goes Alysha Bonnick, the Kansas offense. She is sophomore forward fourth in the Big 12 with True, Bonnick has 22 points, racking up experienced a slight eight goals and six assists statistical drop off from Dolinsky in 18 games. Dolinsky last season when she hovers behind Kansas’ scored 11 goals and was three forwards and forces named Big 12 Rookie of Bonnick opposing defenses to account for both the the Year. But she’s still long-range shot and splitting pass. been productive and is tied for the team lead in goals with 7. Shannon McCabe, junior forward McCabe has six goals and five assists this season, more than Meghan Pfeiffer, junior midfielder doubling her previous career Key victories Key losses Key victories Key losses Pfeiffer, who has started all 17 games highs. Pushing up from her 1-0 against Colo- 2-1 against Illinois, 3-2 at No. 18 Central 2-1 at No. 15 Florida, for Missouri, has been a consistent left forward spot, McCabe rado, Oct. 3 Aug. 23 Florida, Sept. 19 Sept. 21 McCabe player for the Tigers. And her two is just as likely to rip a shot 3-0 at Texas A&M, 3-0 at California, 1-0 against No. 6 1-0 against No. 10 goals and three assists help pace the or bend a cross. Her passing Oct. 19 Sept. 6 Texas A&M, Oct. 17 Texas, Oct. 24 ability also comes in handy on corner kicks. offensive attack. Pfeiffer — Andrew Wiebe — Jayson Jenks

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KU Kansas Kansas State KSU 5-3, 2-2 Big 12 4-4, 1-3 Big 12 Kickoff Offense Offense Kickoff Questionable play calling the last few Josh Freeman, Kansas State’s 6-foot-6, At a Glance weeks kept Jake Sharp from putting up 250-pound signal-caller, will be an NFL At a Glance more impressive numbers. With Kansas quarterback, but that hasn’t exactly trans- Players who referred to Satur- State ranked 105th out of 119 teams in lated into Wildcat wins. In the preseason, Kansas has a separate rivalry day’s game as “must win” weren’t stopping the run, expect Sharp to get Freeman took offense to reporters’ ques- with Missouri, but for Kansas far off in their assumptions. The plenty of carries Saturday. Sharp is averag- tions about the absence of Jordy Nelson. State this is the only one with any Jayhawks remain one win away ing more than 90 yards per game in Big 12 He said his offense was about more than meaning right now. These teams Sharp Freeman from being bowl eligible and the play and had consecutive 100-yard games one player. While that’s true, this offense simply don’t like each other and K-State game appears to be the against Colorado and Oklahoma before a sure doesn’t look the same without the Kansas State is eager to reclaim most winnable game remaining limited workload kept him to 80 yards on the ground against do-everything wide receiver who’s now suiting up for the its dominance in this series. This on the schedule. A win over the in- Texas Tech. Green Bay Packers. Freeman is Kansas State’s best rusher and game is often close, and the key state rival is always big as well. he thrives on being able to bowl over linebackers. That won’t for the Wildcats is to avoid the big be easy against Kansas’ linebacking unit. turnovers that have cost them ★★★✩✩ dearly in recent games. The trash talking started as soon as the Defense ★★★✩✩ Oklahoma game was over and now it’s time for Kansas State to Changes were made to the secondary back it up. last week in an attempt to fix some glaring Defense problems in the pass defense. Chris Harris Kansas State’s defense has a few re- was moved from corner to safety, and Jus- ally good players, like defensive end Ian By The Numbers tin Thornton was switched from safety to Campbell and linebacker Ulla Pomele, but By The Numbers corner. Freshman wide receiver Daymond it’s terrible as a unit. The Wildcats sur- (2008 Averages and National Rank) (2008 Averages and National Rank) Patterson was also switched to corner- render 441.6 total yards per game, which Patterson back — but none of the changes seemed is good for last in the Big 12 and 109th in 32nd to work. Texas Tech scored 63 points and the country. Last week against Oklahoma, 13th scoring offense (32.3 ppg) Campbell scoring offense (38.5 ppg) was the second straight team to have more than 400 passing Kansas State gave up 55 points in less than yards against the Jayhawks, 30 minutes. Kansas State’s offense often 8th puts its defense into difficult situations with turnovers at bad 13th passing offense (312.8 ypg) passing offense (291.9 ypg) times, but the defense must still fight out of that from time- 75th ★★✩✩✩ to-time. 69th rushing offense (129.88 ypg) Special Teams rushing offense (134.3 ypg) 76th Marcus Herford and Jocques Crawford ★✩✩✩✩ 98th scoring defense (27.00 ppg) split time returning kicks Saturday against scoring defense (31.4 ppg) Texas Tech. The Jayhawks still remain dead Special Teams 111th last, 119th out of 119 teams, in yards per Beamer ball is famous at Virginia Tech, 93th passing defense (271.4 ypg) kick return. Jacob Branstetter has made but coach Ron Prince’s special teams units passing defense (240.8 ypg) nine of 11 field goal attempts and punter have been close to that level for a while. Alonzo Rojas has averaged 41 yards per Like the Hokies, the Wildcats are notori- 31st Herford 105th rushing defense (113.25 ypg) punt and had a 77-yard bomb against ous for coming up with key special teams rushing defense (200.9 ypg) Colorado. plays, like a fake punt or blocked field goal. Prince’s team has pulled off a few of those Quarles Player to Watch tricks in the last year and a half, and it Player to Watch ★★★✩✩ makes opponents preparation much more Todd Rees- difficult. As far as traditional special teams, kick returners Junior ing. The Austin Coaching Aubrey Quarles and Deon Murphy each average more than wide receiver/ native had the Coach Mark Mangino and offensive coordinator Ed Warin- 20 yards per return. punt returner worst perfor- ner have had some questionable play calling the past few Deon Murphy. mance of his games. After pulling Jake Sharp in Oklahoma when they Murphy started college career trailed just 31-24 in the third quarter, the Jayhawks again ★★★★✩ the verbal on Saturday, assault against Reesing went away from Sharp against Texas Tech. They tried to fix Murphy throwing three the secondary by making some personnel changes, but the Coaching Kansas when he interceptions changes didn’t work out like they had hoped. Following a legend like Bill Snyder isn’t easy, but every guaranteed to and passing for only 154 yards. year coach Ron Prince picks up one marquee victory to return a punt or kick “to the crib.” He was offered a scholarship by push his program forward. Last year he defeated No. That comment alone is enough K-State, but decided to become a ★★✩✩✩ 7 Texas in Austin, 41-21, and in 2006 he topped the to keep your eyes on Murphy. Jayhawk instead. No. 4 Longhorns, 45-42. It was enough for the athletic Not only to see if he backs up his administration to give Prince an extension at the words and scores a touchdown, Momentum but also to see if any Jayhawk After suffering the worst home loss in more than six beginning of this season. However, Prince’s plot to bring in junior college players and not miss a defenders do their talking with an years, Kansas doesn’t have much momentum coming extra hard hit on him. Question Marks into the Sunflower Showdown against Kansas State. It’s beat hasn’t worked out too well. a rivalry game, which helps the Jayhawks, as does Will the pass defense im- the Jayhawks’ need for another win to become Question Marks prove? The KU defense is coming bowl eligible. ★★✩✩✩ off two of the worst statistical Will the defense keep Todd games in the history of the school Momentum Reesing under 300 passing and now must face one of the ★★✩✩✩ Last week’s blowout loss was embarrass- yards? In four Big 12 games, nation’s top scoring offenses in ing, but the heart-breaking defeat was the pre- Kansas State has surrendered an Kansas State. If the pass defense — B.J. Rains vious week in Boulder. Kansas State lost 14-13 at Colora- average of 375 passing yards per doesn’t improve, it could be a do, and that one point could turn out to be the difference game. The Wildcats can ill-afford third straight loss for the Jay- between playing in a bowl game and watching them on to do that in Lawrence, so look to hawks. TV. The Wildcats lost three of their last four games, and last see if they challenge the Jayhawk year they were the No. 24 team heading into this matchup. receivers early. Will Kansas become bowl There’s not much mojo in Manhattan right now. eligible? If the Jayhawks can win, Will the rushing game show they will become bowl eligible up? In its four losses, Kansas State for the third time in the last four ★✩✩✩✩ averaged 80 yards per game on years. A 6-6 record will likely get the ground. In their four victories, the Jayhawks a bowl invitation, the Wildcats ran for 189 yards per meaning it would be the first time — Taylor Bern contest. Without a running game, in school history that Kansas goes this team doesn’t stand much to bowls in two straight seasons. chance in any game. Marcus Herford MEMORIAL STADI- BIG 12 Schedule Top 25 Televised Games Game Time (CT) Channel UM WILL ROCK IF … Game Time Channel Kansas figures out its secondary and is able Saturday to slow down the K-State offense. The Wildcats No. 2 Alabama vs. Arkansas State 2 p.m. ESPN360.com No. 1 Texas at No. 7 Texas Tech 7 p.m. ABC boast one of the top scoring offenses in the na- No. 5 USC vs. Washington 5:30 p.m. No TV tion, and the KU defense has had two its worst No. 4 Oklahoma vs. Nebraska 7 p.m. ESPN No. 6 Georgia vs. No. 8 Florida 2:30 p.m. CBS games in recent memory. If the KU defense No. 9 Oklahoma State vs. Iowa State 2:30 p.m. ABC can turn it around, they should be able score No. 10 Utah at New Mexico 8:30 p.m. The Mtn. No. 14 Missouri at Baylor 2 p.m. No TV enough points to win. No. 11 Boise State at New Mexico State 6 p.m. ESPN360.com Colorado at Texas A&M 1 p.m. No TV No. 13 TCU at UNLV 7 p.m. No TV GALE SAYERS WILL WEEP IF … No. 15 Florida State at Georgia Tech 2:30 p.m. ABC Jake Sharp continues to see limited carries and No. 17 Minnesota vs. Northwestern 11 a.m. ESPN2 the Jayhawks are unable to run the ball. K-State has one of the worst run defenses in the nation, No. 18 Tulsa at Arkansas 1 p.m. ESPN360.com meaning Kansas needs to pound the ball on the No. 19 LSU vs. Tulane 7 p.m. ESPN360.com ground with Sharp. If they stay away from Sharp No. 20 Brigham Young at Colorado State 5 p.m. The Mtn. as they have in recent game, Kansas could lose its No. 21 Michigan State vs. Wisconsin 11 a.m. ESPN third game in a row. No. 24 Oregon at California 2:30 p.m. ABC PREDICTION: No. 25 Connecticut vs. West Virginia 11 a.m. ESPN360.com Kansas 42, Kansas State 30