The star of the documentary The C.J. Giles saga continues film “Murderball” will speak in as his court date is moved to the Union today between two January. Also, coach Bill Self showings of the film. 4A addresses Giles’ future. 1B wednesday, october 25, 2006 The student vOice since 1904 www.kansan.com Vol. 117 Issue 48

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By Mark vierthaler 128,000 square feet of area northwest had not been seen by the Planning comparison available. should consider passing the propos- parking to a city street by placing the of Sixth Street and Wakarusa Drive Commission. He requested more Todd Thompson, the attorney for al because they have also reduced main store far back on the lot. It was another late night talking was denied by the commission 3-2 public hearings be held on the sub- Wal-Mart, said there was no need for the original property request from Concerns about traffic and the about Wal-Mart for the Lawrence after three hours of discussion. ject. more public hearings to be held on 154,000 square feet two years ago, to economic impact on Lawrence were City Commission without any tan- This denial effectively sent the Mayor Mike Amyx echoed this the subject. the current 128,000 square feet. the two main issues raised by citi- gible result. proposal back to the city’s Planning same discomfort and requested an “Are there a few new shrubberies? Ray Frankenberg, a site engineer zens. The proposed rezoning authoriza- Commission for continued review. increased study on the traffic around Yes,” he said. “Is there a new sidewalk for Wal-Mart, presented the changes Kirk McClure, associate professor tion was tabled for further consider- Commissioner David Schauner Wakarusa. He also requested a new or two? Yes. But that’s the only dif- that have been made to the plan, of urban planning, said the commis- ation for an undefined time. said he was uncomfortable voting traffic study be done on south Iowa ference.” including the increase in greenery The proposed development of the on the issue based on plans that near the existing Wal-Mart to have a Thompson said the commission and the ability to convert part of the see wal-mart on page 4a

» Men’s Basketball » Administration Sanctions limit visits for recruits Expense-paid trips for potential players reduced from 12 to 8 for next two years

By C.J. Moore been speculation that sophomore guard Brandon Rush will turn pro Bill Self likes to get recruits to after this season. The addition of visit campus, unless the recruit is Aldrich would mean that if Rush someone like Julian Wright. departed, Kansas could still sign Wright told Self he wanted to be only one more player. So far this a Jayhawk before he had ever been year, Kansas has brought in three on campus. Because the NCAA recruits on official visits and still Committee on Infractions reduced has five remaining, although Self the number of official visits for the said he planned not to use all of men’s basketball team from 12 to 8 them. for the next two seasons, Self may With five seniors on next year’s have to get more recruits to commit roster — six if Giles returns — Self without visits to compensate for the will have at least five spots to fill for reduction. The loss was a sanction the 2008-09 roster and only eight for violations made in the program. visits to fill them. “You have to figure out who you “It only takes four or five guys to have a legitimate chance of sign- bring in to say no, and now you’re ing,” Self said. out of official “You can’t just visits,” Self said. Ryan McGeeney/KANSAN bring guys in “You work your “It only takes four or five guys Dan Consolver, director of Academic Technology Services, solicits suggestions on improving the student experience at the University of Kansas from Terry Peterson, Overland Park senior, on for the sake of butt off so you bringing guys in to bring in to say no, and now can get them Tuesday during Stop ’N’ Talk on Wescoe Beach. “Wescoe could be spruced up a bit,” Peterson said. “As a humanities major, I spend a lot of time there.” The office of the Vice Provost for Student Success holds if you feel like to campus and an event like Tuesday’s once a month throughout the fall and spring semesters. you don’t have a you’re out of official visits.” then you’ve got shot at them.” to sell them An official when they get Bill self visit allows the to campus.” team to pay for Basketball coach With limited opportunities Students suggest changes the transporta- tion, lodging, for official vis- meals and entertainment for a pros- its, Self could convince recruits next By ben smith with tuition and books. The cost of “Really I think I’d like to see es we get and post them on our Web pect. The other option, an unofficial season to visit unofficially, which living is going up and wages don’t.” some universal parking permits,” site,” Tuttle said. “We will allow dis- visit, can be made anytime during they can do an unlimited number The Office of the Vice Provost for Kathryn Nemeth Tuttle, associ- Lindberg said. cussions and let students know what an athlete’s high school career, but of times. Self said there are typically Student Success has one big ques- ate vice provost for student success, Chris Harris, Pamona junior, said referrals we made to some of the 15 to 20 unofficial visits during the recruit must pay his own way. tion for students: What’s the one and directors from the KU Writing he would like a more comprehen- questions and responses.” the season; however, because most The team can provide passes to a thing you would change at KU if you Center, Legal Services for Students sive enrollment process with a more The Student Success Web site is the recruits do not live close to game to the recruit, though. had the opportunity? and other departments initiated accessible timetable. www.vpss.ku.edu. Self said he is not too worried Lawrence, it’s difficult for them to Armed with free bottled water the informal survey as part of the “And instead of working to get Lindberg said he thought it was about the reduction’s effects this drive in for a weekend. and clip boards, representatives monthly Stop ’N’ Talk on Wescoe more parking lots, why not work for good that the University was step- year. If junior C.J. Giles remains Self said that campus visits are from Student Success stopped stu- Beach. fewer cars,” Harris said. ping out to talk to students. off the team, Kansas will have only a critical step in getting players to While some students just passed Tuttle said Student Success start- “How else are you going to one scholarship to offer next sea- sign. dents on Wescoe Beach on Tuesday son, and high school senior Cole to ask their opinions. by the small table, others whom ed Stop ’N’ Talk last year in an effort learn what students think if you Aldrich, from Jefferson High School Kansan staff writer C.J. Moore Emilie Durgan, Lawrence Tuttle approached answered seri- to reach out to students to let them don’t ask them?” Lindberg said. can be contacted at cjmoore@ sophomore, stopped to respond. ously, and also not so seriously. know that 20 units and more than in Bloomington, Minn., has already Kansan staff writer BenS mith can kansan.com. “If you’d have asked me last year, I Matt Lindberg, Plano, Texas, 900 employees of Student Success verbally committed to the team. be contacted at bsmith@kansan. would have said parking tickets,” junior, said one of the things he were available to assist them with Self said there was a possibil- com. ity that an underclassman would — Edited by Mindy Ricketts Durgan said. “I guess maybe it might have asked for was a better their academic and personal goals. leave after this season. There has seems like KU costs so much, what football team. “We will take many of the respons- — Edited by Mindy Ricketts weather

today 62 48 PM Showers — weather.com thursday friday 3rd district candidates focus on national security, health care, debt 53 39 57 40 Thunderstorms Partly cloudy/wind By Erin Castaneda seat are focusing on national secu- bility. set a maximum on the amount of United States more competitive, he rity, debt and education. When it comes to financial aid for aid students could receive. In 2003 said he would push a fair tax that Rep. Dennis Moore is faced Moore said he was a strong pro- college, he said he disagreed with a Moore said Bush put in place a would get rid of income tax and the index by challengers Republican Chuck ponent for fiscal responsibility and bill President Bush enforced, which $4,050 limit on financial aid. payroll tax system. Ahner said this balanced budgets. He said cutting “I think it’s the opposite of what would be especially important to Classifieds...... 5B Ahner and Robert Conroy, who is running on the reform ballot. programs and school budgets was we should be doing,” Moore said. college graduates earning their first Crossword...... 6B Moore, a Democrat from Lenexa, “not only hurting our kids and our Ahner, who recently turned 40 paychecks. future, but our own economy.” and has two children, said he recog- “We’re seeing too many jobs go Horoscopes...... 6B has served as the 3rd district con- candidates gressman since 1998. Ahner is the He has seven grandchildren and nized college students were looking out of our country,” he said. Opinion...... 5A senior vice-president and chief is concerned with their future. He to the future. He said he was try- Ahner is a former army intel- said the U.S. government was mort- ing to hit big issues that concerned ligence officer. He said the war in Sports...... 1B technology officer of Midland Loan Services in Overland Park. Repeated gaging the future of its children them. Iraq was important to him and so Sudoku...... 6B efforts to contact Conroy were and attributed it to the nation’s $8.5 The economy is important for was national security. He would like unsuccessful. trillion debt. Moore said he would this age group he said, namely Candidates running for the 3rd reinstitute a pay-as-you-go program because “we are living in an increas- All contents, unless stated otherwise, Moore Ahner © 2006 The University Daily Kansan district U.S. House of Representative that would restore fiscal responsi- ingly global economy.” To make the see election on page 4A 2A WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2006 NEWS

BY JOSH LANDAU ing in the program already. quote of the day “We just got back from Colorado on the record Eating lunch in camouflage, for a national conference,” Donovan “As great as you are a man, Raymond Donovan, South Bend, said. “We are going to have a seminar A 22-year-old KU student You’ll never be greater than Ind., sophomore, doesn’t look like on how people from other countries reported being battered by two yourself.” Who’s someone who would plan to make a view America.” suspects at It’s Brothers, 1105 — Bob Dylan, from the song “High career outside of the military. The group meets at 7 p.m. Massachusetts St. The incident Wednesdays and helps students in Water (For Charley Patton)” “I don’t want to do this my whole occurred Oct. 21, and the victim life. I would like to be in the DEA,” leadership building, resume writing reported minor injuries. Who at Donovan said, referring to the U.S. and civic awareness. Drug Enforcement Agency. Donovan likes to think that Silver Donovan is in the Air Force ROTC Wings helps not only soldiers in the A 23-year-old KU student fact of the day armed forces, but helps civilians gain reported criminal damage to a KU program at the University of Kansas. He is a cadet third class and is major- a better understanding of how the fi sh tank and a kitchen drawer Air Force works and how to become The record for heaviest ing in communications. on the 1200 block of W. 19th leaders. weight dangled from a swal- Donovan is also president of Silver Street. The incident occurred Wings. Silver Wings is a civilian “Silver Wings is a great way to Oct. 22, and the damage is lowed sword is 44 pounds. help soldiers,” Donovan said. “But it organization that promotes leader- estimated at $400. Matthew Henshaw of Australia Raymond ship through aviation. This is the first is not only for soldiers. It is for any- swallowed a one-foot-3.9- year that the University of Kansas has one interested in aeronautics.” inch sword and held a sack of Donovan had a Silver Wings chapter. A 22-year-old KU student Kansan correspondent Josh Lan- potatoes weighing 44 pounds Air Force ROTC “We are brand new this year and reported a burglary and theft trying to recruit more,” Donovan said. dau can be contacted at editor@ on the 1000 block of W. 22nd attached to the handle for fi ve kansan.com. seconds in 2005. “We even started a Facebook group.” Street. Stolen items included The group began with 13 mem- a Remmington 12-gauge bers and has been actively participat- — Edited by Brett Bolton Source: Guinness Book of World Records shotgun and a Dell desktop computer. The incident oc- most e-mailed curred Oct. 22 and the total loss Raking in the dough is valued at $3,645. Want to know what people are talking about? Here’s a list of on campus Tuesday’s most e-mailed stories from Kansan.com. Thomas E. Hill Jr., University of North Carolina professor, will 1. Lawrence Transit, KU on present a lecture entitled “The Wheels consider merger Importance and Limits of Moral 2. Wal-Mart decision to be made Rules” at 8 p.m. this Thursday at tonight the Big 12 room in the Kansas 3. Architecture students win Union. competition 4. Team gets new walk-on correction player 5. It’s a Left Hander’s World An article in Tuesday’s The University Daily Kansan needs et cetera clarifi cation. The article, “Same old, same old,” incorrectly The University Daily Kansan reported when Kerry Meier is the student newspaper of sustained his injury. The injury the University of Kansas. The occurred near the end of the first copy is paid through the third quarter during Saturday’s student activity fee. Additional football game at Baylor. copies of the Kansan are 25 cents. Subscriptions can be pur- campus news chased at the Kansan business office, 119 Stauffer-Flint Hall, 1435 Jayhawk Blvd., Lawrence, Campus newspaper hires KS 66045. Spring business manager The University Daily Kansan The University Daily Kansan (ISSN 0746-4962) is published board has hired Lindsey Shi- daily during the school year rack as business manager for except Saturday, Sunday, fall Spring 2007. break, spring break and exams. Shirack was this semester’s Weekly during the summer Alfred J. Hernandez/ASSOCIATED PRESS sales manager, and has been a Jay Walker, an on-air radio personality for 95.1 KTTI in Yuma, Ariz., works to pick up loose change from the offi ce fl oor of Brice Zellers on Friday in Yuma. With an estimate of $3,000 worth of coins, session excluding holidays. zone sales manager and a sales Walker picked up every last coin by hand in order to accept the donation for a fundraiser. Zeller, owner of Zeller’s Excavating and Paving, has been tossing his spare change into a 500-square-foot room at his Periodical postage is paid in executive. She replaces Kyle Lawrence, KS 66044. Annual business for the past year. The money will be counted and put on display at KTTI’s three-day Yuma Penny Pitch fundraiser scheduled for Dec. 17 through Dec. 19. Hoedl, who will have complet- subscriptions by mail are $120 plus tax. Student subscriptions ed his term at the end of this of are paid through the student semester. activity fee. Postmaster: Send odd news Couple catches missing City accused of writing Wildlife offi cers bewildered Applications for the position address changes to The University of editor-in-chief are available Daily Kansan, 119 Stauffer-Flint Hall, False fi re alarm pulled by dog while on fi shing trip bogus tickets for revenue by migrating manatee starting today online at jobs. KEY LARGO, Fla. — After fi shing NEW YORK — A sanitation agent MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Renown for 1435 Jayhawk Blvd., Lawrence, ku.edu. They are due by Nov. 2. 25-year-old bonobo ape without a bite for hours, a Mas- was shown on videotape breaking its blues and barbecue, Memphis KS 66045 Qualifi ed candidates will be DES MOINES, Iowa — When fi re- sachusetts couple fi nally pulled light bulbs on the street in front of a attracts plenty of visitors. But city asked to interview with The fi ghters responded to an alarm at something into their boat: a 5-year- restaurant and then writing a litter- offi cials are wondering what at- a local research center, they found Kansan board. old cairn terrier named Tigger. ing ticket to the restaurant’s owner, tracted a manatee that has been no fi re and one guilty ape. Questions about the editor media partners Ray Truche Jr. and Lisa Largrassa a state assemblyman said. spotted in the Mississippi River A bonobo named Panbanisha position can be directed to were motoring their fi shing boat The video shows the uniformed near downtown. pulled the fi re alarm last Friday at fall editor Jonathan Kealing earlier this month on Florida Bay Department of Sanitation agent Wildlife experts believe the ani- For more the Great Ape Trust of Iowa, said at [email protected] or when they suddenly felt they had dropping fl uorescent bulbs in the mal swam 750 miles from its home news, apologetic researchers. 864-4810. turn to hit something in the water. street. A sweeping truck cleans the waters in Florida. KUJH- “It’s my understanding that she’s TV on Tigger had apparently fallen mess, and then the agent writes a State wildlife offi cers are keep- Sunflower been told not to do it again,” Trust overboard from Diane and Richard — Jonathan Kealing Cablevision Channel 31 in Lawrence. spokesman Al Setka said. $300 ticket for improper disposal of ing their distance because they The student-produced news airs at Beckman’s boat during their trip the lights. lack expertise in dealing with 5:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m., 9:30 p.m. and The fi re alarm is on a wall in from Key Largo to Marathon, The contact us 11:30 p.m. every Monday through Assemblyman William Colton, manatees and don’t want to hurt an area used by the apes and Key West Citizen reported Monday. Friday. Also, check out KUJH online at who represents the neighborhood, the creature. They’ll be confer- tv.ku.edu. members of the scientifi c team. The Beckmans frantically Tell us your news said the agent pulled the same ring with experts, and hope to Contact Jonathan Kealing, Panbanisha, a 25-year-old female, searched the waters for 2 1/2 stunt on at least two other busi- come up with a plan for helping Erick R. Schmidt, Gabriella KJHK is the student is one of seven bonobos at the fa- hours. Souza, Nicole Kelley or voice in radio. Each nesses on the block. the manatee. Offi cials say it looks Catherine Odson at 864-4810 or cility. Bonobos are among the most She said she felt elated when [email protected]. day there is news, He accused the city of encour- healthy. But they are concerned music, sports, talk human-like of the great apes. she got home and listened to her shows and other aging its agents to write tickets to about chilly weather, which can Kansan newsroom content made for Fire department spokesman messages. She went quickly to pick 111 Stauffer-Flint Hall students, by stu- Brian O’Keefe said Monday it was increase government revenue. cause health problems for the 1435 Jayhawk Blvd. up Tigger. Lawrence, KS 66045 dents. Whether it’s The Department of Sanita- aquatic Floridian. rock n’ roll or reggae, sports or spe- the fi rst known case of an ani- “As soon as he realized it was (785) 864-4810 cial events, KJHK 90.7 is for you. mal setting off a fire alarm in Des me, he jumped in my arms,” she tion said it was investigating and — Associated Press Moines. said. planned to look at the videotape. Red Lyon Tavern

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» speaker Former NBC exec: media should improve

By Kim Lynch Another problem is that net- that he was no intellectual, Shapiro news with shows such as CSI. works put all their resources in said. Melissa Johnson, Joliet, Ill., Journalists need to combine per- covering pre-election and election Another thing the media does freshman, said she thought what sonal issues with issues of policy issues and then don’t cover the can- well is covering elections, Shapiro Shapiro spoke about was relevant better and put resources into cover- didates as intensely after that. More said. There are fewer and fewer and that he was good at pointing ing what happens after the candi- of an emphasis should be placed on surprises on election night in terms out the failings of the media. dates are elected, Neal Shapiro said talking to the voters and hearing of who won what state. Jackie Kostek, Minneapolis in a speech Tuesday. what they have to say, rather than Being able to change is impor- sophomore, said Shapiro did a Shapiro, president of NBC News talking about what they think, he tant, and the media does that, good job of balancing the reality of from 2001 to 2005, said while the said. Shapiro said. The political coverage the failings of the media with what media do several things well when Although some improvement is is different and better than before. the media did well. covering politics, they still need to needed, Shaprio said the media, A challenge the media faced was improve. and television in particular, do a moving content onto multiple plat- Kansan staff writer Kim Lynch Journalists could do better in good job conveying experience by forms, he said. can be contacted at klynch@kan- paying attention and talking about showing the character of politi- Minhtu Pham, Overland Park san.com. the issues themselves rather than cians. junior, said she liked the question Sarah Leonard/KANSAN the people who are making them He gave an example of Dan and answer portion of the speech — Edited by Brett Bolton Neil Shapiro, former president of NBC News, answers questions after lecturing on politics and issues, he said. Quayle misspelling potato. The when Shapiro discussed the blur- media Tuesday night. Shapiro’s lecture was a part of the Muncy Journalism & Politics Lecture 2006 general public then had the idea ring between entertainment and series.

» student senate Resource preservation topic of task force’s proposal By Nate Mcginnis ties, White said. Environmental Advisory Board, ect forward and passing information Career Carnival “We really see this as a place said he thought a sustainability cen- along before he left. The Sustainability Task Force is where all sectors of the University ter would bring great things to the Many college campuses, such as waiting for a response from Provost could find some useful benefits,” University. the University of Colorado Boulder, October 27, 2006 Richard Lariviere after it presented White said. Red Corn said the University’s University of California Santa-Cruz him with a proposal last week for a Nicole Reiz, Wichita senior and environmental policy lacked tangi- and University of Northern Arizona, Kansas Union, Ballroom sustainability center to promote envi- president of KU Environs, said the ble goals and a sustainability center have either campus sustainability 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. ronmental research on campus. center would primarily act as a liai- would set real goals to cut waste centers or policies that support sus- If Lariviere approves funding for son to connect researchers from dif- and cost. tainability on their campuses. the project, it will end nearly two ferent departments who wanted to Anton Bengston, Salina senior The society for college and univer- Photo by: Earl Richardson, University Relations years of work by the task force. work on similar projects. She said and sustainability task force member, sity planning has designated today as ��� See what social workers do! Lariviere was unable to be reached another major component would be said the idea was first initiated by campus sustainability day. The is the ��� Meet with BSW, MSW & Ph.D. admissions staff. for comment before press time. helping those researchers find fund- former Provost David Shulenburger fourth year the society has sponsored ��� Find out about career options in social work. Stacey White, associate professor ing for their projects. in 2004. such an event which annually dis- of urban planning and sustainabil- Reiz said if Lariviere approved Bengston said Shulenburger cre- cusses ideas for sustainability on col- For more information go to: ity task force member, said the goal funding for the center, it would be ated the task force to study the feasi- lege campuses nationwide. This year of the center would be to support used to hire a full-time staff member bility of creating a coordinated hub the society will sponsor a Webcast http://www.socwel.ku.edu/careercarnival/ research activities by students and to coordinate projects. on campus for sustainability-related featuring faculty and student repre- faculty to promote sustainability on Reiz said KU Environs showed activities. sentatives from four colleges across * * * * * * * * * * campus. Sustainability is the concept support for the project by passing out The task force gave its final report the nation. Take Advantage of Pre-Social Work of conserving resources in the pres- and collecting green cards signed by to Shulenburger in 2005 that out- ent in order to provide them in the students stating their support for the lined what it would take to create a Kansan staff writer Nate McGinnis Group Advising Sessions: future. project. She said Environs collected sustainability center on campus. can be contacted at nmcginnis@ The dates/times are: The center would provide oppor- around 1,300 cards and presented Bengston said Shulenburger was kansan.com. Tues., October 24th, 12-2 pm, 208 Twente Hall tunities for students and faculty them to the Provost. unable to approve the proposal Wed., November 1st, 9-11 am, 208 Twente Hall and to use their research skills in the Studie Red Corn, Shawnee before he left office in June 2006 — Edited by Jacky Carter Fri., November 10th,1-3pm, 208 Twente Hall University and Lawrence communi- junior and chairman of the Student but was helpful in moving the proj- 4A NEWS Wednesday, October 25, 2006 election (continued from 1A) » LAWRENCE to set clear objectives to draw down Iraqi people from Iraqi people.” health insurance for businesses if forces. One of the reasons for that, Health care is an important issue they provided insurance to their he said, was because rotating troops for Moore and Ahner. Both would employees. New sandwich shop opens from their home to Iraq was cost- like to see the cost of health care Second, his info-tech bank ing America a lot of money. He said decrease and have more people would give non-profit groups By Jack Weinstein Kansas. who’s been at the shop since it the focus needed covered under medical-record banks so everyone Owner Jamie Bossert worked opened, isn’t excited about the new to be on getting a health insur- could control their information and The newest restaurant in at one of those other locations sub shop moving in across the street Iraq up to speed ance plan. would provide immediate access to Lawrence, Jersey Mike’s Subs, has in Topeka while she finished her from him, but says there’s nothing he quickly and to “I think we’ve done militarily M o o r e records for health care providers. partnered with Lawrence Education psychology degree at Wasburn can do about it. increase the size said Congress He said it could save $160 billion Achievement Partners as part of its University. Instead of pursuing a Keen added that he didn’t think of armed forces what we can do in Iraq because needed to do per year if a system like that was grand opening today. By cutting out master’s degree, she decided to open Jersey Mike’s would have an affect so they were not we can’t save the Iraqi people two things in place. It would provide correct a coupon in The University Daily her own business. in the long run, but said that “more being rotated so when it came information and reduce medical Kansan and making a $1 donation, “There’s some anxiety,” Bossert competition in town makes it thin- often. from Iraqi people.” to health errors for doctors. subs will be on the house. admitted. “But mostly I’m just excit- ner for everybody.” Moore would care. He Ahner said he was interested LEAP is an organization that ed.” Jimmy John’s manager Sara not like to set said afford- in health care because malprac- matches Lawrence businesses or The 22-year-old, after all, is open- Heckman said Jersey Mike’s open- public objec- Rep. dennis moore able health tice reform could reduce the cost organizations with the Lawrence ing up a sub shop on a street where ing would make their business go tives. He said Incumbent for the 3rd district care was a of health care in general. He said school system for the sharing of five other sandwich shops reside down for a short time, but because he thought a huge prob- college students have to pay for business and expertise with school between Louisiana and Iowa streets, Jimmy John’s was a college-oriented public deadline lem because malpractice insurance when they children, said Julie Boyle, director but that won’t deter her. restaurant with late night hours and was counterproductive, but he employees relied on employers to get their first jobs. He said there of communications for Lawrence Sub shops fit the Lawrence atmo- delivery, they would be fine. would like to see someone like give them insurance. were ways to ban together and get Public Schools. sphere well, Bossert said, citing the “We get fresh meat every semester Colin Powell go privately to Iraq First, he introduced H.R. cheaper plans for small companies. Local businesses provide volun- college crowd’s love of pizza and to expose to the goodness of Jimmy to negotiate an exit strategy with 2002, the Small Business Health teers for events, pen pals and tours subs. John’s,” Heckman said referring to its leaders. Insurance Affordability Act of Kansan staff writer Erin Castane- for children, Boyle said. Lawrence restaurant managers incoming freshmen. “I’m glad Saddam Hussein is 2005, which is in the beginning da can be contacted at ecastane- Monica Cronin, marketing coor- would probably agree. The Subway Bossert isn’t too concerned about gone,” Moore said. “But I think stages of the legislative process. [email protected]. dinator for the chain, said Jersey on 23rd Street has been at that loca- her store’s proximity to the other sub we’ve done militarily what we can He said his bill would provide a Mike’s always did a charitable cam- tion for the past 12 years. shops on 23rd Street. — Edited by Jacky Carter do in Iraq because we can’t save the tax credit toward the purchase of paign when opening up a store. “I’m really only expecting it to “I firmly believe once they try our “We want people to try our subs, affect my business for the first two or sub, they’ll come back,” she said. but we want people to donate as three weeks,” manager Adam Elwell well,” he said. said. “Like every new restaurant in Kansan staff writer Jack Weinstein The new Jersey Mike’s, 1601 W. town, they’ll be busy for a little can be contacted at jweinstein@ 23rd St., is one of 400 stores open while.” kansan.com. and in development “coast to coast,” Yello Sub has been on 23rd Street Cronin said. It is the third store in for 17 years. Manager Don Keen, — Edited by Brett Bolton

Wal-Mart (continued from 1a) sion was taking too narrow a view of north, where there is little urban borhoods, even if they have to wait the zoning. development. She said most people for another light,” Hack said. “They have failed to recognize the would turn south, which would cre- Thompson, the Wal-Mart attor- effect of inflation on retail sales that ate what she said would be issues ney, said the school hour was not the causes them to grossly estimate what with the Lawrence Free State High peak hour of use, so Wal-Mart stood the retail increase will be,” McClure School traffic. by its original traffic study. said. Lawrence resident Susan Chi said The main building would comprise “Can the city absorb this without she was also concerned with traffic 99,840 square feet with 6,147 used harm to the city? When you look because the traffic study was con- for an exterior garden center. The at the market analyses, the answer ducted during the first week of June, pavement of the parking lot would is no.” after Freestate had been released for be recessed six feet below the line of McClure said the city was already summer vacation. sight from Wakarusa and Sixth. dangerously over developed and no Others raised similar concerns The remainder of the land would good could come of adding more about the traffic. Several mentioned be used for green space and the commercial land at this time. concerns about students being struck housing of other businesses, or “pad Lawrence resident Gwen due to increased traffic around the high sites.” Klingenberg vehemently said there school. were large flaws in the traffic claims Commissioner Sue Hack said she Kansan staff writer Mark Viertha- by Wal-Mart and the commission wasn’t as concerned with the traffic ler can be contacted at mviertha- should deny their request to begin issues. [email protected]. development. Klingenberg said they “I honestly don’t think people are were expecting people to exit to the going to try and wind through neigh- — Edited by Mindy Ricketts $ 99 FOLGER’S COFFEE EA. 34.5 TO 34 OZ. 4 PRICES GOOD OCT. 25 THRU OCT. 31, 2006

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PAGE 5A » OUR VIEW OPINIONOPINION We need public leaders willing to collaborate The frenzied and hectic pace of the opponent’s principles, and cal posturing. Obama in par- of campaign season often puts on the threat those ideals pose to ticular has stressed the necessity on shameful display some of government. of bridging the gap between the the worst elements of American But most of the great accom- extremes of the ideological spec- culture. Candidates are publicly plishments in American history trum. derided in personal attacks, and have been the product of com- There is a clear political ben- charges are leveled without any promise, not of the total domi- efit to this, as voters love a mav- context or substance. This can nance of one party. If anything, erick. But maybe this will lead be wearying and worrisome, and the periods when we have been to a new era of confederation, in it is unsurprising when young closest to hegemony have been which politicians can sacrifice people consciously tune out of the least productive and most some electoral gain for the ben- such a repulsive process. divisive for the nation. A demo- efit of the nation. But this campaign season, we cratic republic is structured to Students are impression- should focus on a larger and more operate on consensus and coop- able and are often the target disturbing trend within politi- eration, not subjugation and triv- of fringe messages, often with cal circles. Both major parties, ialization. But again this cam- the complacency of the media, and the interest groups that fund paign season we see both parties who are only too happy to focus and support them, are seeking to clamoring for the most polarized on the competitive aspects of establish a bizarre monoculture positions, with few candidates politics. But when our genera- in which all opposition is mar- stressing the virtues of working tion assumes power, and when ginalized and shunned. Officials together. we soon exercise our votes, we of both parties speak of creat- Luckily, a few upstanding pub- should remember that the road ing party hegemony, in which lic servants take this problem to great American accomplish- their own people and ideals can seriously. Led by Senators Barack ment is rarely paved with ani- dominate all three branches of Obama, John McCain, John government. Warner and Lindsey Graham, mosity, and is nearly always lined Read any piece of campaign among others, this new trend with collaboration. literature: Most of it focuses not of triangulation actually appears McKay Stangler for the edito- on the virtues of the campaigner, to focus more on the virtues of rial board but rather on the shortcomings accomplishment than on politi- » COMMENTARY

Playing the enrollment game Grant Snider/KANSAN Today I’d like to talk about one If you’re in the honors program, COMMENTARY of the greatest competitive sports you’ve probably already picked an » at the University of Kansas: enroll- adviser. But the rest of the student ment, a game of shifting schedules body is assigned some random and crazy classes. person who may have some slight KU needs a Spanish minor This week, the seniors will get BY JENNY HARTZ knowledge in the field you’re major- first dibs at classes, which is good KANSAN COLUMNIST ing in. KU students are missing out on Rassias method. Students in Rassias because they need to get into cer- [email protected] If this is the case, don’t forget one of the best programs in the method classrooms meet five hours tain classes so they can graduate about asking your professors for nation. But not by choice. a week to work on all basic Spanish timetable is great, but you have to in seven years, I mean, four years. advice on classes. They’ve prob- Spanish and Portuguese is language skills. Then the students However, many students need to know the four-letter course code ably taught some of the ones you’re (example: ENGL for English) and listed as one of the University’s spend another five hours a week in make sure they meet the require- thinking about and can give you BY ABBY HUGHES the course number. strongest programs by The Fiske drill classes. These drill classes rein- ments for any professional school a better idea of the class than any Guide to Colleges 2006, and it is KANSAN COLUMNIST force what has been taught in the they are going to apply to and/or For example, you might other source. Also, if a class you find “ARTS 101: Underwater hailed “exceptional” by Kaplan’s: [email protected] main class using a “dramatic inter- the College of Liberal Arts and want to get into has a limited num- The Unofficial, Unbiased Insider’s play,” according to The California Sciences. Basketweaving” and want to know ber of seats, getting to know that professors and teaching assistants Guide to the 320 Most Interesting Aggie newspaper. With this pro- The first place you can find out more about it. The Internet search professor might be a good idea. You to accommodate all who are inter- Colleges. gram, professors hope their students graduation requirements is on your on Enroll and Pay will show you may be rewarded with a permission ested, that university came up with, However, because the depart- will be at the intermediate level by ARTS (Annoying Record of Tons whether or not the class is offered number. brace yourselves: problem-solving ment does not offer a minor in the end of their first year. of Stuff) form, which you can find and if so, when, where, and with However, even when you find solutions. Spanish, many students will never In using this program, it seems online. You select your major and whom the class is being held. But all the classes you’re interested in, Its Web site reminds students learn this firsthand. Our University that students will not only fulfill a the ARTS form will automatically the course catalogue will give you figure out your major requirements, that Spanish majors have preference is one of only two Big 12 universi- significant number of hours, but generate all the classes you need a nice summary that will be some- and make a mock schedule, it’s not into classes — which makes sense. thing along the lines of: ties that do not offer this minor. probably fulfill their proficiency to take for your gen eds and major a guarantee that when you enroll Here, however, is where the solution “In this course students will have The KU Spanish and Portuguese expectations of obtaining a minor requirements. It will also tell you you will get into all the classes you comes in: the university encourages the opportunity to explore current Web site assures that they “encour- in only one year. In this way, the what you’ve completed. And your need. The student body here is studying abroad to ensure fulfilling issues and analyze the latest tech- age you to continue taking classes existing teachers would implement GPA. And your major GPA. And about 29,000 students, so getting all of the requirements of the minor niques in the field of underwater in Spanish ... the additional studies a new, intensive and more effective what lottery numbers to pick. The into that special anthropology class as classes are in high demand. It basketweaving. Students will be will benefit you greatly.” However, teaching approach so that students ARTS form is loaded with impor- with a 25-seat limit can be a pain in also highlights that finishing the asked to utilize various tools and there are currently no additional can learn more in the same or even tant info, although it may take you a the ass. minor in one semester abroad is critical thinking skills.” classes a student can take beyond less time. few centuries to figure out what all Just remember as you enroll to entirely possible — thus saving the OK, so the course catalogue language requirements for their Next semester the department that info is. keep alternatives in mind, use pro- Spanish department the hassle of summary makes the class sound like non-Spanish major. has added one class, Spanish 322: The second place you can check fessors as a resource and constantly opening more classes to accommo- some sick academic test, so where Students’ interest in Spanish “Spanish Grammar: Form and for requirements is your course check the Internet timetables to see date all students. else can you find a description of courses isn’t rising without reason. Meaning in Context,” for non- catalogue, which should have a if anyone drops a class you really According to the KU Office of master checklist of what each major classes? want. As for your course catalogue, It is obviously rising is in relation majoring students. This class is Study Abroad, roughly one in four and/or minor requires. It may take Answer: your friends and fellow if you don’t know what to do with to the increasing Hispanic popula- similar to that of the major equiva- students will study abroad before you a while, however, to decipher classmates. I have discovered some it, I suggest a doorstop or a pillow. tion in the United States. With this lent course, 324, only must be taken graduating from our University. your course catalogue from your of the best classes through other Happy enrolling! continued exponential growth, the simultaneously with 324 to receive It seems that if a Spanish minor phone book. peoples’ suggestions. increasing amount of undergrads the “full benefit,” according to sev- Another valuable enrollment program was offered, even with The course catalogue is a great Hartz is a Stilwell sophomore in wanting to study Spanish isn’t going eral department faculty members. resource not to be overlooked is the stipulation that the majority resource. Searching online on the creative writing. to go away. Although it is exciting that the your friendly neighborhood adviser. of hours must be fulfilled abroad, Instead of viewing this influx department has added one class a significant number of KU stu- of interest as a problem, it should for non-majors, it is just that: one To all the girls that wear Ug I’m so emo I put mascara on my dents would be able to receive be seen as young adults becoming class. There is no plan for additional FREE ALL boots: They are still gross this year. mascara. their minor, pursue their interest FOR increasingly aware of their sur- classes at this time. ■ ■ and benefit from this opportunity roundings and adapting to them. The world is growing faster than Call 864-0500 I’m in the marching band and I I defi nitely saw a naked girl run without further overwhelming the Now, if only the Spanish depart- our Spanish department is willing try really hard to stay excited, but into the engineering building this department. ment could be as forward-thinking to adapt. It is obvious that there KU football ruins my life. morning. Doesn’t this also go along with Free for All callers have 20 seconds and adaptable as the students trying are cost-efficient ways to offer the ■ ■ the Kansas Board of Regents recent to speak about any topic they wish. to enter into a non-existent Spanish successes that a minor has to offer Dear campus bike thief: Keep If a bird in a hand is worth proposal? Chairman Nelson Galle Kansan editors reserve the right to minor program. to KU undergrads. When will the up the good work. You are making two in the bush, how much is a proposed to require all four-year omit comments. Slanderous and ob- The department could adopt a University take the time to imple- campus a safer place for pedestri- bird splattered on my windshield students at Kansas institutions to scene statements will not be printed. more forward-thinking approach, ment the changes that will allow ans and drivers. worth? have some sort of international Phone numbers of all incoming calls such as the University of Illinois at us to enter the world ready for the ■ ■ experience before graduating. The are recorded. Urbana-Champaign has. It offers culturally diverse place that is has installation of a Spanish minor We are inconsistent, we can’t Have you ever been sober fi ve the Spanish minor. However, in become? would promote this end. My very drunk friend just got fi nish a game, Mangino can’t diet minutes of your life? recognizing the quickly increas- ■ Yet another efficient solution questioned by an Ellsworth RA and right, is there any hope for the ing number of students wanting to Hughes is a St. Louis senior in could be borrowed from Dartmouth he insisted he lived in GSP. season? Hey Quinton’s: You suck at life. study and lack of funds to provide journalism. College, which implements the Dave Ruigh, associate opinion editor LETTER GUIDELINES 864-4924 or [email protected] SUBMISSIONS » TALK TO US » Maximum Length: 200 word limit GUEST COLUMN GUIDELINES EDITORIAL BOARD Kyle Hoedl, business manager The Kansan welcomes letters to the editor and guest Include: Author’s name and telephone number; Maximum Length: 500 word limit Jonathan Kealing, Erick R. 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Autumn brings cooler weather and warmer colors to the University of Kansas. From the trees around Potter Lake (bottom right) to those lining the sidewalks along Jayhawk Boulevard (top right), campus has become a cornucopia of color. Fall blazes bright Shorter days bring bold colors across campus Photos by Ryan McGeeney

By Sara mcelhaney However, fall is not all hayrides a.m. and try to stay out of the way of and apple cider for everyone. This classrooms,” said Mike Lange, cam- The first brochure Justin Leverett time of year brings lots of work pus landscape manager. ever received from the University for the Facilities Operations depart- Though the workers are seldom of Kansas pictured the campus’ fall ment, which provides landscaping, noticed, their work definitely is. Fall foliage. “It’s such a beautiful cam- construction, pest control, recycling is commonly believed to showcase pus,” the Carbondale, Ill., freshman, and other services to campus. the best of campus. said. Before the ground freezes, crews Many students view the falling The University has a beautiful manage to plant 10,000 to 12,000 leaves as a sign for upcoming fun, campus year-round, but it’s radiant tulip bulbs for spring in various like the holidays and long breaks. in autumn, which the pines, oaks campus flower beds, such as those in Others are simply amazed at the and elms change color. front of Watson Library and the Chi natural beauty of the season. And autumn is bearing upon the Omega fountain. “The whole world is ablaze Jayhawks. The air is brisk, the buses New trees are still being planted with the color of fall foliage, like will soon be crammed and café lines to replace those lost in last March’s a kaleidoscope,” England Porter, are lengthening as students crave microburst, which damaged 60 per- Independence junior, said. hot drinks. Most vegetation is with- cent of campus buildings, uprooted ering away silently under flecks of trees and flung tree limbs onto cars Kansan correspondent Sara McEl- frost, but the trees take a different in the residence hall parking lots. haney can be contacted at edi- approach. Campus is the theater for The most immediate and time-con- [email protected]. nature’s grand finale, its great send- suming task at the moment, how- ing-off of summer, festooned with ever, is leaf removal. — Edited by Natalie Johnson falling sunny-colored leaves. “We generally start at about 6:30

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PAGE 1B sportssports » men’s basketball Giles’ problems remain unresolved

By Michael Phillips or his attorney requested the date they heard,” she said. sonal issues out,” Self said. “There Chester, had been helping her out the men’s basketball team. Self said be moved. Despite the notoriety, she said she hasn’t been enough time elapsed to on occasion. In addition, she stays that the whole team has been prac- Nearly a week after the C.J. Giles “I had no say in it,” she said. had absolutely no regrets about her know if that has been done.” in touch with her parents, and has ticing well, and that while he has soap opera hit its craziest point, there Since her name was released last decision, and hopes it spurs Giles to Self emphasized that the issues talked to them everyday for the past occasionally held players out of prac- is still little in the way of resolution. Thursday by the Lawrence Journal- take responsibility for his child. Giles go beyond just the child support year. tice to get rest, the team is healthy A court date that was scheduled World, she has been dealing with could not be reached for comment. payments. He said that Giles was “They read about it in the paper, and operating at full strength. The for Monday was pushed back to the consequences of her newfound One of the rumors that has dealing with “multiple things,” and they’ve known about it,” she said. team’s first exhibition game will be January. At the court date, Giles will infamy. She has made her MySpace- been circulating on the Internet is added that a decision about whether “It’s nothing new for them.” Nov. 2 against Washburn. be asked to provide a reason why he page profile private after receiving that Giles has left town. Basketball Giles could possibly return to the Unless Self makes a decision about has not paid child support for his 18- some negative comments. coach Bill Self put that rumor to rest team might be made within the next Giles’ future, there will likely not be Kansan sports editor Michael Phil- month-old child. In addition, some people are rec- Tuesday, saying that while he has not several days. any further details about the case lips can be reached at mphillips@ When reached by telephone, the ognizing her as she waits tables at a spoken to Giles personally, he knows Bender is continuing to take until the new court date in January. kansan.com. local restaurant. that other people have. care of the child in addition to her child’s mother, Lawrence resident More basketball: Laura Bender, said that either Giles “People are just asking random “I said last week that he had an job and school duties. She said — Edited by Brett Bolton questions and asking about rumors opportunity to straighten some per- last Wednesday that Giles’ father, Practice is now in full swing for

» football Injury keeps linebacker out all season By Ryan Schneider Neb., hospital for nearly three days before he returned to Lawrence. Three weeks after suffering a An individual close to the team severe concussion, Eric Washington’s told The Kansan earlier this month football career appears to be over. that Washington was admitted to a Kansas coach Mark Mangino said Kansas City, Mo., area hospital for Washington had a neck surgery last “precautionary reasons” the week week and would not return to the after the game. He was released a team this season. day later. “I feel badly for him,” Mangino In Washington’s absence, fresh- said. “I feel like he was really playing man Arist Wright and sophomore well and really getting comfortable. James Holt have both seen time at He really was a key guy for us.” outside linebacker. Earlier this season Mangino had “He’s doing good,” Wright said of a been optimistic that the senior out- conversation he had with Washington side linebacker would return. on Monday. “He’s pretty proud of me. Washington was carted off the field He called me his son.” in the third quarter of the Nebraska Mangino said it was more impor- game on Sept. 30 after making a head- tant for Washington to earn his degree first tackle. He experienced tempo- and get healthy. rary paralysis, but feeling returned “Football is a short window in in his extremities nearly 30 minutes your life anyhow,” Mangino said. after the hit. Washington stayed in a Lincoln, see schneiderp on age 2b players of the week Every Tuesday, coach Mark Mangino and his staff select players of the week from the previous week’s game. Selections are made on offense, defense and special teams. This week’s winners were:

Offense: Running back Jon Cornish Defense: Linebacker Arist Wright Special Teams: Kick returner Derek Fine

KANSAN FILE PHOTO Senior linebacker Eric Washingon’s injury during the Sept. 30 game in Lincoln, Neb., will keep him off the field the rest of the season. Washington suffered a concussion and underwent neck Cornish Wright Fine surgery last week.

» Dancing nachos Mangino’s excuses sound familiar The commander-in-chief of the about his team’s latest meltdown, the kept going in the fourth quarter.” football team might just be taking one that allowed the largest fourth- The only thing left is for Bob the baton from the other command- quarter comeback in Baylor history? Woodward, assistant managing edi- er-in-chief. “A lot of younger kids gained tor of The Washington Post, to come White House press secretary Tony some valuable experience,” he said. BY Michael Phillips write a book about Mangino and Snow told reporters Monday that The divide between what company. kansan sports editor the president has stopped using the Mangino says and what the play- He might point out how the [email protected] phrase. ers hear seems to grow larger every “administration” continues to sell “It left the wrong impression week. these close losses as aberrations. The We finally have an appropriate about what was going on,” Snow said. At the press conference, I asked KU Athletics Web site has used the analogy for this season’s football He then continued: “The President Mangino what steps he was taking to following descriptions for the last team. is determined not to leave Iraq short fix the fourth-quarter problems. five losses: “thriller,” “edged,” “outlast- At this week’s football press con- of victory.” He said that the defensive coor- ed,” “one for the ages” and “double- ference, coach Mark Mangino said That may be where the two styles dinators were simplifying their overtime thriller.” what this year’s team needed to do. differ. Mangino leaves lots of places schemes so the players would be able Fans have wised up to the “We’ve got to stay the course,” he short of victory. Saturday’s 36-35 loss to follow along more easily. Mangino charade and will respond said. to Baylor was the team’s seventh con- When asked, defensive end Arist by not coming to the game on Sound familiar? Of course it does. secutive road loss. In two weeks the Wright said that he hadn’t heard of Saturday. They’re going to finish That’s the same thing that President Jayhawks will head to Ames, Iowa, any such change yet. the season like the Jayhawks finish George W. Bush said about the situa- where they will likely make it a crazy Likewise, after the game Mangino games. tion in Iraq. eighth. said that running back Jon Cornish Perhaps Mangino just did a terrif- Instead of the movie “Groundhog wasn’t called on as often as he usually Phillips is a Wichita senior in ic job playing to KU’s Lawrence fan Day,” we’re living in a Groundhog was in the fourth quarter because he journalism. Kansan sportswriter base. After all, you probably couldn’t Week. Every meltdown brings the was injured. The problem is, nobody Ryan Schneider contributed to this get away with a Bushism like that in, Photo illustration created by Michael Phillips with photos by Jared Gab and the Associated Press same response from the coaching bothered to tell Cornish he was hurt. column. say, Manhattan. Of course, K-State Coach Mark Mangino was recently quoted as saying that the football team needs to “stay the staff. “They just assumed I was injured,” has won a conference game. course,” a phrase often used by President George W. Bush in reference to the Iraq war. What did Mangino have to say he said. “I’m just fine. I could have — Edited by Mindy Ricketts 2B sports wednesday, october 25, 2006 schneider (continued from 1b) » volleyball “You’ve got to be prepared for the from Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, long haul.” Iowa. It will not be on television. The Washington is majoring in youth game will be Kansas’ fourth-straight development and juvenile justice. game without TV coverage, after hav- In the five games he played in this ing four of its first six games on TV. Victory against Oklahoma season, Washington had 34 tackles, including 25 solo tackles. His overall No Ralphie: total still ranks fifth on the team, A Colorado Athletics spokesman despite not playing in three weeks. said Tuesday that Colorado’s live mas- This was Washington’s second sea- cot, Ralphie IV, will not make the trip to Lawrence for this weekend’s game. could boost postseason play son at Kansas. He took a redshirt his freshman year at Minnesota and then The Buffalo had previously traveled played two seasons at Minnesota to Athens, Ga., for Colorado’s game By Drew Davison Kansas coach Ray Bechard said for KU from 1996 to 1999, will serve Historically, Kansas coach Ray West Community College before against Georgia. Oklahoma has not only been a sur- as the color analyst. Bechard has had success against becoming a Jayhawk. The Kansas volleyball team has prise in the conference, but around Kansas comes into the match Oklahoma, as his all-time record Kansan senior sportswriter Ryan the chance to put itself back into the the nation. The Sooners are in sec- after being swept at Texas A&M is 15-2. Oklahoma’s coach Santiago Schneider can be contacted at Football Notes mix of postseason contention tonight ond place in the conference, after on Saturday. However, the Jayhawks Restrepo is 1-4 against Kansas. KU vs. ISU Kickoff: [email protected]. if it wins against No. 20 Oklahoma at finishing last in the Big 12 in 2005 have protected their home court this Bechard said not only would a The Nov. 4 game between Kansas the Horejsi Family Athletics Center. with a 2-18 conference record. season with a 5-3 record. victory against the Sooners boost and Iowa State will kickoff at 1 p.m. — Edited by Jacky Carter First serve is set for 7 p.m. “They’re the same team from last Last week, Oklahoma swept then- KU’s postseason aspirations, but its Victories against ranked oppo- year, but they don’t make mistakes,” No. 12 Missouri and lost a five-game confidence as well. nents allow teams like Kansas (10- Correa said. “They’re not very physi- match to No. 9 Texas. “Those wins feel a lot better than 10, 3-8 Big 12) that are on the so- cal, but they don’t make mistakes.” The Sooners have played well on when you play a team that is strug- called “bubble,” into the postseason Oklahoma swept Kansas when the road this season, especially in gling,” he said. Next, Kansas will athletics calendar action. Right now, Kansas has just they played on Oct. 7. Since that loss, conference play, with a 5-1 record. meet Texas Tech at 7 on Saturday TODAY n Football vs. Colorado, 1 one victory this season against a the Jayhawks have won two of their “Most teams, at some point, fade night at the Horejsi Family Athletics n Volleyball vs. Oklahoma, 7 p.m., Memorial Stadium ranked opponent, then-ranked No. last three contests. off,” Bechard said. “They haven’t, Center. The Jayhawks lost a four- p.m., Horejsi Family Athletics 16 Brigham Young, but that was The Jayhawks have an opportu- and they have played really well and game match to the Red Raiders ear- Center n Volleyball vs. Texas Tech, 7 more than a month and a half ago. nity to pull the upset on television. been consistent.” lier this season in Lubbock, Texas. p.m., Horejsi Family Athletics “It’s a very good chance to upset Metro Sports will broadcast the Senior outside hitter Joanna Kansan sportswriter Drew Davi- FRIDAY Center them,” Jana Correa, senior outside game, which will air on tape-delay at Schmitt leads Oklahoma, averaging noon tomorrow. Steven Davis, son of 4.24 kills a game. Senior libero Anna son can be contacted at ddavi- n Cross Country, Big 12 hitter, said. “It would be really nice KU broadcaster Bob Davis, is slated Monsen leads the OU defense, aver- [email protected]. Championships, 10 a.m., Rim n Men’s golf, 2006 Landfall for us. In terms of the postseason, to do the play-by-play. aging 4.85 digs per game, second Rock Farm Tradition, TBA, Wilmington, that is where we want to get.” Jan Madlock, an assistant coach best in the Big 12. — Edited by Jacky Carter N.C. n Soccer vs. Colorado, 3 p.m., Pro Bowl left tackle Willie Roaf n Women’s golf, The Derby In- Seattle QB to miss three Jayhawk Soccer Complex announced his retirement just be- vitational, all day, Auburn, Ala. games for strained knee fore training camp, about a month n Swimming & Diving at Mis- Kirkland, WA. — Seattle Seahawks after Welbourn, the starter at right souri, 6 p.m., Columbia, Mo. SUNDAY tackle, said he had retired. n quarterback Matt Men’s golf, 2006 Landfall But later the league said Wel- n Men’s golf, 2006 Landfall Tradition, TBA, Wilmington, Hasselbeck will miss at least three weeks with a bourn had been found in viola- Tradition, TBA, Wilmington, N.C. strained ligament in his tion of drug policy for the second N.C. 2 straight year and would not be n Women’s golf, The Derby In- right knee. And he’s not happy eligible to return until Oct. 23. n Women’s golf, The Derby In- vitational, all day, Auburn, Ala. about how it happened. Welbourn also missed the first four vitational, all day, Auburn, Ala. Hasselbeck thinks Minnesota’s games of 2005. n Women’s Rowing, Head of E.J. Henderson could have avoided After Welbourn applied for re- the Iowa, TBA, Iowa City, Iowa SATURDAY rolling into his lower right leg instatement, the first six games of Sunday early in the second half of this season counted as his missed Seattle’s loss to the Vikings. time. An MRI showed the Pro Bowl Coach Herm Edwards met with quarterback strained his right Welbourn, 30, on Monday and medial collateral ligament. Coach was impressed with his physical Chargers’ linebacker to play Mike Holmgren said Hasselbeck has conditioning. despite failed drug test a Grade 2 sprain on a three-grade “He’s in pretty good shape. San Diego, CA. — Shawne scale and will miss “around” three Don’t know what kind of football Merriman’s attorney games. shape, but pretty good,” Edwards said the Chargers’ out- said. side linebacker failed — Associated Press Welbourn has a two-week ex- a drug test because of emption in which he can practice a tainted supplement Offensive lineman returns for two weeks without counting 1 and will continue to against the 53-man roster. after second suspension play while appealing Kansas City, MO. his four-game suspension. — Twice-suspended — Associated Press Attorney David Cornwell said he offensive lineman John believed Merriman tested positive Welbourn will begin Labor contract increases for the steroid nandrolone, which practicing with Kansas salary by more than $50K is prohibited under the NFL’s sub- City on Wednesday ST. LOUIS — Base- stance abuse policy. Cornwell said 3 ball officials briefed after sitting out six the substance was in a supplement games for violating the owners on details of Merriman had been taking. NFL drug policy. their new labor contract Merriman said he spoke with Welbourn, who started nine Tuesday and planned teammates and coaches earlier in games at right tackle last year for a 4 to make the agreement the day, and “apologized to them Kansas City offense ranked No. 1 in public before Game 3 for this being a distraction.” the league, could bring immediate of the World Series. help to an inconsistent line that Commissioner Bud Selig and — Associated Press lost both starting tackles. union head Donald Fehr were to appear at a news conference Tuesday night in Busch Stadium. 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their quarterback never stepped on concussions in a brief time span going to play.” questionable: linebacker Joey Porter the field past the fourth quarter. may need a longer recovery time Several doctors that the Steelers and nose tackle Casey Hampton Their only better passing day was than one coming off his initial con- (2-4) have test their players are with hamstring injuries, Clark Tommy Maddox’s 473-yard effort in cussion. those who helped develop the con- Haggans (ankle) and wide receiver the Steelers’ previous game against “I don’t take these things lightly cussion tests and analyze the data Cedrick Wilson (groin). Porter has Atlanta, a 34-34 tie in 2002 that and I don’t think anybody should,” for the NFL. The tests also are being missed the last two games. lasted 75 minutes. 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One of the automatic bids to the have no love for the Big East. without a loss deserves a shot in the BCS bowl games goes to the Big East If your team is good enough to go national title game. Conference, a decision that has come undefeated for an entire season and This whole argument depends under fire recently because there are you play in one of the BCS confer- on the premise that USC must lose no marquee teams in ences, you deserve because if they run the table, the the conference. But to play in the title pollsters and the computers love Mike Mauro wrote in game over any them and will put them in the cham- Tuesday’s Connecticut team with one loss. pionship. Either Michigan or Ohio Daily Campus that I know it may seem State is going to lose since they will the Big East deserves unfair to teams in meet each other on the season’s last its spot. the SEC because, weekend and the only other unde- without a doubt, feated team in the country, Boise Eight weeks of that is the toughest State from the WAC, has no chance college football have conference in col- at the title game. This scenario come and gone and lege football, but would put the winner of Michigan there remain only if one of the three and Ohio State in the title game with seven unbeaten teams in the nation, teams in the Big East goes unde- the other spot up for grabs. This six of which are from BCS con- feated this year, that means they will other spot should go to an unde- ferences. Three of these teams hail have had to beat each other. No mat- feated Big East team, especially if it’s from the Big East, yet despite having ter which team survives those games West Virginia. unbeaten West Virginia, Louisville and Rutgers in the conference the BCS standing of each team is very Lied Center of Kansas disappointing. www.lied.ku.edu • 785.864.2787 This brings up the question, should and will an undefeated Big East team Available online and at Lied Center, University Theatre and SUA Ticket Offices. play in the BCS Championship over ELEGANT COSTUMES & SPECTACULAR SETS! a one-loss team from a conference like the rugged SEC? The answer to this question should be a resound- Miami City Ballet in ing yes. The Big East is not what it used Don Quixote to be without Miami (Fla.), Virginia Tech and Boston College, but it is far from being the Sun Belt Conference. Saturday, November 4 The Big East has gotten an unfair rap 7:30 p.m. and has been painted as the BCS out- Associated Press cast without a good enough team to Minnesota’s head coach Glen Mason talks to North Dakota Stute’s quarterback after the Gophers defeated them Saturday. Some football players Classic story of the win a National Championship. How have been demoralized by fans booing them while they play. Last week, Minnesota football coach Glen Mason chastised fans for booing their own team. knight-errant. quick people forget and how blind Lavish production with the “experts” are when talking about nearly 50 dancers. Players should learn to accept booing as fans’ feedback the Big East. In last year’s Sugar Bowl, no one gave West Virginia any chance to beat SEC powerhouse Georgia. All 5:30–7:00 p.m., Lied Center. In the middle of a tumultuous that would be silly. They do, because that isn’t feasible. Call 785.864.2787 for season, Minnesota football coach however, voice their displeasure The only option fans have is the Mountaineers did was run wild reservations by October 30. Glen Mason, who used to be the with my behav- to boo. It’s the against supposedly one of the best football coach at KU, called out the ior, in hopes that only way they defenses in the country on the way team’s fans for booing the team at I improve upon are going to be to a 38-35 victory. One would figure Media Sponsor home. C.J. Sprang wrote this column whatever I did heard. that this win would bring the Big for Tuesday’s Minnesota Daily. wrong. I’d rather As for the neg- East back on par with the other BCS Tickets: 785.864.2787 have the booing. ative effects boo- conferences and it did in some of the Buy online www.lied.ku.edu Last week, Minnesota football Fans aren’t ing may have on voters’ eyes, but the computers still TDD: 785.864.2777 coach Glen Mason took a verbal going to gently the athletes, they shot at fans, particularly students, voice their dis- should have real- for booing, drinking and criticiz- pleasure with the ized it wouldn’t ing the football program. football team. be easy being a Your Halloween Headquarters! While I think it was absolutely There aren’t going to be phone Division I athlete. Booing comes ridiculous to call out fans in the calls or e-mails or a conversa- with the territory. media, Mason did raise a good tion with the players and coaches, point. When is it appropriate for fans Fog Machines to boo during a collegiate athletic 7ESALUTEYOU event? My guess is there aren’t too .S4QPSUT
%PNF#BMM$BQ8FBSFS Costumes many people who would pose this same question if it were a profes- sional sporting event. 6)4!,34!43 Props Those guys make enough money to cover the therapy sessions they .!-% might need after getting booed all 3ETH+AST Accessories game long. .)#+.!-% But college is different. The h4HE"EASTv athletes aren’t getting paid, per se, although I would argue that &!6/2)4%4%!-3 tuition, room and board, gear, aca- #UBSAND"EARS demic tutoring, etc., all should be &!6/2)4%4().' considered payment. !"/54+5 Mason argued that negative +5"ASKETBALL cheering, even directed at him, could adversely affect the team. He questioned whether or not loyal fans could actually call themselves 0URCHASEAHATAND9/5COULD fans if they felt the need to boo. WINA&2%%#!0ANDBEOURNEXT -ASSACHUSETTS That whole argument is moot. 3PORTS$OME"ALL #AP 7EARER
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