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» boardwalk trial » homeless fees See what your new Rose continues to deny arson $54.75 in student Event aims fees will do for you In videotaped questioning, rose says he burned only a piece of paper next fall. Improve- to curb ments include By erick r. schmidt Rose admitted that he had set on aggravated battery. The case origi- of Alcohol, Firearms, Tobacco and fire a piece of paper that contained nally went to trial in February but Explosives. They asked Rose several SafeBus and more The jury in the Boardwalk a phone number from a man named was declared a mistrial because of a questions about a series of fires he wireless Apartments fire trial continued to “Stan” and that the piece of paper late-surfacing witness. was accused of setting while grow- violence watch more than 10 hours of give- caught wooden railing on fire. The interrogation began Oct. 10, ing up in group homes. access. and-take, back-and-forth video- Rose is accused of starting the 2005, just two days after the deadly The interrogation was taped in taped questioning of Jason Allen Boardwalk Apartments fire, which fire and continued for nearly seven a span of two days in separate ses- By matt erickson 3A Rose on Thursday. Rose’s history killed residents Jose Gonzalez, Helen hours the following day. In the inter- sions, just two days after the fire. of setting fires as a teenager was at “Yolanda” Riddle and KU student rogation, Rose was questioned by Squire and Weidner continued to Twice this winter, Lawrence tea the center of interviews in which Nicole Bingham. Rose is charged Police Detective Troy Squire of the question Rose through long gaps of homeless people were beaten in Rose repeatedly insisted that he did with aggravated arson, three counts Lawrence Police Department and random, violent attacks by adoles- although green tea not start the deadly fire. Eventually, of murder and seven counts of Christy Weidner of the U.S. Bureau See BOARDWALK oN page 3a cent males. Now, two graduate students want has become popu- to prevent more attacks from hap- lar recently, many » spencer art museum pening. Shannon Williams and Jenn people disagree Holtaway, both master’s students in on its variety of social work, have organized a dem- onstration to take place Saturday tastes. Kansas State Students ‘travel art world’ afternoon in South Park to raise awareness of violence against home- researchers less people. now have a “We’re just trying to bring aware- solution. ness that these attacks are happen- 3A ing, and that they’re happening in Lawrence,” Williams said. Random attacks on homeless football people have become more common nationwide. The attackers some- Kansan sportswriter times refer to the practice as “bum asher Fusco predicts bashing.” In 2006, 142 of these attacks how Kansas will do were reported across the country, in its first half of Big a 65 percent increase from the year before, said Michael Stoops, direc- 12 Conference play tor of the National Coalition for the next year. Homeless. Some of those victims were raped, beaten with weapons or set on fire, and 20 of them were killed. “That’s just disturbing to me,” Williams said. “That’s 20 individu- 1B als who died for no apparent rea- son except for (someone’s) joy and entertainment.” For their demonstration, called “Bag the Violence,” Williams and Holtaway are collecting sleeping bags to represent each of the 142 track and field victims of homeless violence last year, as well as the two Lawrence victims this winter. The demonstra- tion will run from noon to 2:30 p.m. Sarah Leonard/KaNSaN They said they probably would Spencer art Museum featured “Student night and Party,” an event where students won prizes, created post cards and viewed the different exhibits. not meet their goal of 144 bags and would need to represent each victim Cross-cultural event displays work from asia, Europe and africa See BAGS oN page 3a the Big 12 Cham- By Bethany Bunch the exhibits, ate nachos and sipped York to help with the exhibit.” ing events like student night was pionship for track is on iced tea. Sally Birmingham, Spring Hill to attract students who normally The sound of international music, “Travel the art world,” the theme junior, said she’s not a stranger to wouldn’t visit the museum. fast approaching. Ku the smell of catered snacks and the of the party, showcased exhibits in the museum. Kim Brook, president of the Donations promise of a free T-shirt lured a Asia, Europe and Africa. The newest “I’ve been here for lots of Student Advisory Board, said To donate new or lightly athletes have this soulful crowd to the Spencer Art addition to the museum, the 20/21 things, like openings and lectures,” the museum strived to reach the used sleeping bags for the weekend as a last Museum on Thursday night. The Gallery is still under construction. Birmingham said. “I think if events University campus to attract them Bag the Violence event, “Student Night and Party” was the The curators of the night previewed like this bring in more students than to things like lectures and gallery drop them off at lawrence the new exhibit by showing videos would normally come, then it’s a openings. The student night and chance to museum’s student night, an event Community shelter, 214 w. of international artists. success.” party was one effective way to do held every year. 10th st., or e-mail shoutlaw- qualify. “We chose about 10,000 of 20,000 That was the goal for the Spencer this. KJHK kept the turntables spin- [email protected] for some- pieces of art to be in the 20/21 Student Advisory Board. Megan “We’d like to make the Spencer a ning with “cross-cultural jazz and one to come pick them up. 2B soul” played loudly over speakers Gallery,” Graf said. “We even had Graf, St. Louis senior and volunteer while students mingled, explored an impartial artist come from New for the Board, said the point of hold- See SPENCER oN page 3a weather

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Saturday Sunday By Brian lewis-jones remained optimistic during the ven- have fun,” Parrott said, “but we try.” ture. Trevor Sorensen, associate profes- 85 67 82 64 If everything goes as planned next The Lander, planned, designed sor of aerospace engineering, has Scattered thunderstorms Scattered thunderstorms Saturday, a Mars Lander prototype and constructed by University of been teaching and guiding the stu- will fall 500 feet from a helium- Kansas engineering students, began dents in what he calls a “very com- filled balloon by parachute, fire three development in September 2006. plicated mission.” index simple model rocket engines to slow “None of us had done anything He said the Lander was a demon- Classifieds...... 3B its decent and softly land upright at a like this, a project of this magnitude,” stration of concepts and techniques Clinton Lake radio control airfield. he said. that could be used on a real Mars Crossword...... 6A Then the Lander’s ramp will The team, Simulated Operational Lander. Horoscopes...... 6A open, an American flag will flip up Lander And Rover Integrated System “I still have concerns about the and a small rover will creep out that (SOLARIS), is composed of 16 aero- whole project,” Sorensen said. “It’s so Opinion...... 7A will image the terrain with its two space engineering students includ- complicated on the first attempt that

Sports...... 1B attached cameras. ing two graduate students. Parrott I don’t think everything will go as Contributed photo Ben Parrott, Overland Park senior said the close-knit group worked on planned. The more we test, the more Sudoku...... 6A the prototype Mars Lander will be tested May 12 at Clinton Lake. In production since September and systems engineer for the Mars the six-pound Lander with a $2,500 chance at success we have.” 2006, the lander is the product of SOLarIS, a team of university engineering students. Trekker project, said the endeavor budget as a two-semester Space Elizabeth Gregory, Topeka senior received skepticism from some pro- Systems Design class project. who is mission control director and the biggest technical holdups were All contents, unless stated otherwise, © 2007 The University Daily Kansan fessors, but the team of students “With the workload, it’s tough to ground station lead engineer, said the onboard computer system and See LANDER oN page 3a 2A NEWS FRIDAY, MAY 4, 2007

Randolph’s music sounds like a all ages are welcome. quote of the day Get ready for the combination of classic rock, funk and soul. The show starts at 7 p.m. dennis moore “It’s all right letting yourself and is $26 to $76 for all ages. Congressman Dennis Moore will go as long as you can let your- speak at 3 p.m. Sunday at the self back.” Beakend cinco de mayo Ecumenical Christian Ministries, — Mick Jagger There’s no better way to celebrate 1204 Oread. KU Young Democrats daily KU info Cinco de Mayo than with an all-day is sponsoring his visit, which will By carly halvorson Randolph and Ziggy Marley to per- block party and cheap drink spe- allow the audience to ask questions The KU Bookstore’s annual form tonight. While it may be hard cials. Wayne & Larry’s Sports Bar pertaining to students, Kansas and sidewalk sale was scheduled for this week, but postponed due to the crossroads to live in the footsteps of reggae and Grill, Ninth and Iowa Streets, national issues. Tickets are $5 for is hosting a Cinco de Mayo Block students, $10 for everyone else, and weather. It will take place on the fact of the day Tonight marks the launch of a icon Bob Marley, Ziggy has carved Party that doubles as a one-year will be sold at the door. Moore has Kansas Union Plaza, May 9 and new venue, The Crossroads, at out his own sound. Reggae is still mick Jagger reportedly anniversary party from noon to represented Kansas’ third district 10 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., weather 417 E. 18th St. in Kansas City, Mo. the dominant force in his music, wrote the song “Angie” to David midnight on Saturday. The party since 1998. permitting. Pipeline Productions, the company but now rock and rap influences Bowie’s ex-wife Angela Bowie will feature games, $3 hot dogs and that puts together the Wakarusa are also present. On the other side after their break up. They dated burgers, and performances from — Edited by Kelly Lanigan Source: www.kuinfo.ku.edu Music Festival, scheduled Robert of the music spectrum is Robert while Angie and David were still Randolph and The Family Band. local bands. Admission is free and married. safety Source: imdb.com Morning fire alarm gives swimming lesson Budig students break most e-mailed Several hundred students waited outside Budig Hall on want to know what people Thursday after blaring sirens are talking about? Here is a list and flashing lights caused an of the top five most e-mailed evacuation of the building right Kansan.com stories from . as classes were scheduled to begin at 9:30 a.m. 1. General addresses Bush, Jim Saladin, Lawrence Fire terrorism in speech Department, said that after 2. Lost and found inspecting a control panel he 3. Jorgensen: Why wasn’t was able to determine that Cornish drafted? either dust or moisture in a duct 4. Stangler: Bush’s ‘blind faith’ set off the fire alarm. The fire de- problematic partment reset the system and 5. Baseball and cheerleaders students began meandering back into the building about 9:50 a.m. University Police Officer Jack et cetera Campbell arrived at Budig Hall three or four minutes after the The University Daily Kansan alarm was triggered. He said he is the student newspaper of the University of Kansas. The followed the fire department first copy is paid through the around and did not see a fire. student activity fee. Additional “No biggie,” Campbell said. copies of the Kansan are 25 Jason Cook, Dodge City cents. Subscriptions can be pur- junior, said he had been waiting chased at the Kansan business since 9:15 a.m. for his Account- office, 119 Stauffer-Flint Hall, ing 200 class to begin in Budig 1435 Jayhawk Blvd., Lawrence, 120. He said he hadn’t noticed KS 66045. any strange smells or sights when sirens sounded. The University Daily Kansan While he studied an open (ISSN 0746-4962) is published ASSOCIATED PRESS notebook near the south en- daily during the school year In this photo provided by the Center for Whale Research, a newborn orca calf that researchers estimate is less than a week old, surfaces beside its mother, known as J16, as they swim wednes- trance to Budig Hall, he said he except Saturday, Sunday, fall day near San Juan Island, wash. the calf, who has been named J42, displays the orange coloring common to baby orcas. break, spring break and exams. used the 20-minute evacuation Weekly during the summer to do some extra cramming for session excluding holidays. an accounting quiz. odd news is about a bilingual handyman, gramming error occurred around Periodical postage is paid in police investigate man “I’m taking advantage of the Manny Garcia, and his talking tools. 9:30 a.m. Tuesday. He declined to Lawrence, KS 66044. Annual fire drill, I guess,” Cook said. pornography cuts into Customer Paul Dunleavy was provide the duration of the porn accused of boiling skulls subscriptions by mail are $120 Sean Renfro, Wichita junior, plus tax. Student subscriptions stunned Tuesday morning to find broadcast but described it as an CHICAGO — Four human skulls disney’s ‘Handy Manny’ was in the same accounting of are paid through the student his 5-year-old son watching the “isolated issue in a local New Jersey were discovered in a man’s apart- MIDDLETOWN, N.J. — Children class preparing to take a quiz activity fee. Postmaster: Send broadcast. facility.” ment, one boiling in a pot of water, here got more than they bargained about bonds when the alarm address changes to The University for when they tuned in to “Handy “It was two people doing their A Disney Channel spokeswoman but authorities said charges aren’t Daily Kansan, 119 Stauffer-Flint Hall, sounded. Manny” on the Disney Channel this thing; it was full-on and it was said the company has asked Com- likely. 1435 Jayhawk Blvd., Lawrence, “Everybody was happy,” disgusting,” the father of three told cast for assurances that appropriate “It doesn’t seem to be anything KS 66045 week — hard-core pornography. Renfro said. The New York Daily News. measures were taken to prevent nefarious at this time,” police Lt. Cable giant Comcast is investi- A statistics class in Budig 110 Comcast spokesman Fred such situations in the future. Perry Nigro said. The 26-year- gating how the porn was broadcast was cancelled about 9:45 a.m. during the popular cartoon, which DeAndrea confirmed that the pro- old owner of the skulls makes anatomical models for a living and because of the evacuation. media partners appeared to be using them for — Tyler Harbert what arE yOur PLanS medical purposes, Nigro said. FOr thE SuMMEr? “As weird as it is, it doesn’t For more do think? news, What you seem like anything is wrong,” By Brian clausen turn to KUJH- Nigro said. TV on Police searched the apartment Sunflower contact us Cablevision Channel 31 in Lawrence. after someone who wanted to The student-produced news airs at buy a mannequin in the home 5:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m., 9:30 p.m. and Tell us your news 11:30 p.m. every Monday through visited late Tuesday and saw the Contact Gabriella Souza, Friday. Also, check out KUJH online at Nicole Kelley, Patrick Ross, tv.ku.edu. skulls on a porch and inside, with Darla Slipke or Nate McGinnis at 864-4810 or one boiling on the stove. [email protected]. The man left and called police, KJHK is the student Kansan newsroom voice in radio. Each Nigro said. 111 Stauffer-Flint Hall day there is news, The skulls were turned over 1435 Jayhawk Blvd. music, sports, talk Lawrence, KS 66045 shows and other to the Cook County medical (785) 864-4810 content made for richard wiley steven kass anna katziF students, by stu- examiner’s office, Nigro said. dents. Whether it’s houston senior overland park freshman kansas city junior The skulls’ owner told au- rock n’ roll or reggae, sports or spe- cial events, KJHK 90.7 is for you. “Summer school. I’m going to “Working full time, maybe a “Finding a job, going to Israel thorities that he imported them take a couple of math and econom- class at JuCo. I plan on swimming and Lollapalooza.” legally from China. ics courses, so I’ll be around town.” a lot.”

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Proceeds benefit the Children’s Miracle Network and the Huntsman Cancer Institute NEWS FRIDAY, MAY 4, 2007 3A » taste test SpeNCeR (continUEd from 1A) second home to students,” Graf said. “We want students to know we are panelists categorize drinks accessible.” Graf said the low number of class- es offered in the museum and its out-of-the-way location were reasons Kansas State researchers define green tea attributes why few students visited. She said she didn’t think people realized how By danaE dEShazER terms and two mouth-feel terms. To test the audience’s flavor sen- many pieces of art the museum has, The taste testing used descriptive sitivity, Jenkins gave the audience estimating there to be “tens of thou- sensory analysis, which involved three different “taste tests” depend- sands” of pieces. A specific lexicon that can be the detection and description of a ing on smell, color and genetic “The only classes here are art his- used for describing the flavoring product. The audience was given taste-bud makeup. tory classes,” Graf said. “Students of green teas was developed by two samples of teas to taste, and One of the tests involved three who come are art history students.” research assistants for the Kansas The 20/21 Gallery is slated to State University Sensory Analysis then described them based on the gumdrops: purple, red and yellow. open in July. Center and will be published next attributes. The first sample was yel- Jenkins said most people expected month. low, and the audience described it as the colors to taste a certain way: kansan staff writer Bethany Bunch The assistants shared the science having a seaweed and green flavor. grape, cherry and lemon, respec- can be contacted at bbunch@kan- and analysis of their study with the A tea with a seaweed label would tively. When the audience members san.com. Sarah Leonard/KaNSaN KU community Thursday in the contain aromatics associated with tasted each gumdrop, there were doug Kiene and Haley Jones, Shawnee freshmen, critique a piece of art during thursday Kansas Union. shellfish, fresh fish and ocean veg- looks of surprise on their faces. — Edited by Will McCullough night’s destinations exhibit in the Spencer Museum of art. Each guest received a passport and was Jee Hyun Lee, the principal etation. Lee said most people had a Green tea also has different col- encouraged to view the different exhibits throughout the museum. investigator of the study, said the hard time differentiating a seaweed ors that can change the expecta- growing popularity of green tea had or fishy taste because they grew up tions of the flavor. Lauren McCoy, given people different interpreta- away from the smell of the sea. Overland Park junior, said she (continUEd from 1A) tions of the taste of green tea. “Many people, even the trained didn’t know green tea had such an BagS “We wanted to develop a lexicon panelists, are from Kansas and array of colors. another way. They will accept sleep- commit violent acts against home- nity to this,” Henderson said. for describing green tea, including aren’t used to eating seaweed or “I have never been a fan of tea, anything with a fish taste in it,” because I prefer to drink coffee,” ing bag donations through Saturday less people. One Lawrence attack occurred a definition and reference for each Lee said. “They would say ‘this just McCoy said. “I didn’t realize the morning, and after the event, they “They go into group mentality near the Lawrence Public Library, attribute,” Lee said. “If I say green, takes fishy.’ ” tasting of the tea could be differen- will donate mode, and they while the other happened behind we will all agree to the definition, and the reference.” Another researcher, Alicia tiated by so many colors.” the bags to may be influ- the buildings on the west side of For the study, the researchers Jenkins, Kansas State graduate stu- the Lawrence enced by drugs Massachusetts Street’s 800 block. “that’s just disturbing to me. collected 138 green tea samples dent, said many things affected per- Kansan staff writer danae de- C o m m u n i t y and alcohol,” he Henderson said one of the attacking from nine different countries. From ception of flavor, which was com- Shazer can be contacted at Shelter and that’s 20 individuals who died said. “They think groups used the words “bum bash” those samples, a trained panel cre- prised of all of the senses and other [email protected]. the Salvation for no apparent reason except they won’t get while attacking — a term used in ated 31 different attributes, includ- factors such as personal experience, Army. caught.” a series of underground videos of ing four appearance terms, 25 flavor age, abuse, health and genetics. — Edited by Kelly Lanigan W i l l i a m s for (someone’s) joy and enter- The attacking attacks on homeless people. and Holtaway tainment.” groups in both of Holtaway said she hoped the dem- have also trav- Lawrence’s attacks onstration would also prompt more » improvements eled to area SHANNON WILLIAMS this year escaped compassion for homeless people. high schools Social work graduate student without getting “People seem to be afraid of home- and youth caught. Neither of less people,” she said. “And homeless groups to educate youths about the the attacking groups used weapons. individuals might be just as afraid of Campus fees make impact issue. Both attacks occurred during the day. other people.” “Most of the kids were shocked Loring Henderson, director of the when we told them about it,” Lawrence Community Shelter, said Kansan staff writer Matt Erickson New costs expand busing, wireless access, multicultural center Holtaway said. “Most had not heard he thought the demonstration could can be contacted at merickson@ about it.” help citizens know to be on the look- kansan.com. By aShLEE KiELER nightlife on the weekends. nance for the facility. Stoops said several factors could out for potential acts of violence. Tom Cox, Shawnee junior and Santos Núñez, director of the cause a group of young people to “We need to be alert as a commu- — Edited by Will McCullough As the school year comes to a head of the SafeBus subcommit- Multicultural Resource Center, said close, students returning can expect tee, said ideally there would be two an expected completion date for to see their student fee increases at buses on each of the three routes. the center was set for the end of fall work around campus. The routes laid out run on semester. An opening is projected LaNdeR (continUEd from 1A) Student fees increased this Kentucky and Tennessee streets, for January 2008. The new building semester by $54.75. Students will be by Campus Court at Naismith, would offer students more study software development. team has been testing the parachute, mission accomplished. But it’s more able to see $30.75 of those increases Meadowbrook, Daisy Hill, GSP- space. “I think it’s really ambitious,” she structure and rockets with a practice than a successful mission that makes at work shortly after returning to Corbin Hall and many sororities Beginning in the fall the MRC said, “but everyone’s really proud Lander in the Lied Center parking lot the project worthwhile, he said. the University in the fall. and fraternities. Because buses are will control Senate’s multicultural working on it.” this week. “We’ve all learned so much from it A $20 increase in transportation difficult to drive on Massacusettes education fund. Student groups The original launch date was The final version of the Lander will already. Even the experience has been fees provided newer buses for the Street, the buses will circle the strip needing funds will work in con- scheduled for this Saturday. However, include sensors that calculate decent a success,” he said. University. Students who use cam- on Vermont and New Hampshire junction with the MRC and Senate. Parrott said because of rain, wind and rate, temperature and altitude. pus transit will enjoy buses that are streets. An expanded blanket of wire- various snags in Lander production If the Lander has a successful soft Kansan staff writer Brian Lewis- handicap acces- This sum- less Internet can be expected to hampering tests this week, the test landing and the rover drives itself, Jones can be contacted at bl- sible. Students mer the sub- cover the University by Fall 2008. A was rescheduled for next week. images the terrain and the Lander’s [email protected]. choosing to An expanded blanket of wire- c o m m i t t e e $5 per semester student fee, along A final version of the Lander hasn’t American flag, Parrott said he would walk on cam- less internet can be expected plans to work with Student Senate funds and a been constructed yet, he said. The consider the eight-month project — Edited by Trevan McGee pus will enjoy on finalizing fee match by the University, covers not having to cover the University by fall bus contractors expansion costs. exhaust spew and security. Once the expansion is complete, in their faces; 2008. once the expansion is The buses will wireless will cover nearly 100 per- BoaRdWaLK (continUEd from 1A) the buses are complete, wireless will cover be equipped cent of campus. equipped with with security Allison Lopez, public relations silence that frequently lasted several “When we start talking about him During opening statements Tuesday, top exhaust. nearly 100 percent of campus. cameras and and marketing manager for infor- minutes. Squire compared the inves- leaving that apartment, walking Evans portrayed Rose as a young D a n n y officers in the mation services, said preliminary tigation to “running around in cir- around, it gets harder for him. It gets man brought up in environment of Kaiser, assistant case of emer- work on the project began this cles.” Rose went back and forth about emotional.” instability. He said Rose had suffered director of parking and transit, gencies. spring and will continue through several key points, including wheth- Rose told the investigators “Stan” a childhood of abuse and that the said a contract had been signed to Cox said that if things go the fall semester. er or not “Stan” was a real person. visited while he was working at Taco “$64,000 question” in the case was acquire 20 buses from California. smoothly during the summer, Students won’t be able to physi- Rose continu- Bell and offered whether he had been treated fairly The buses are a 1990 model. SafeBus would be running within cally see the progress of the expan- ally changed his to sell him mari- in questioning. Kaiser said there were two con- the first few weeks of school. sion. By mid-fall students will expe- story and the “When talking about fires, he juana. Rose said “They didn’t know what effects tracts pending for three and five The construction for the Sabatini rience more wireless capabilities in officials asked seems withdrawn. He does not “Stan” had left their questioning would have on buses out of Minnesota. Those Multicultural Resource Center Wescoe, Strong and Fraser Halls. some questions a piece of paper him,” Evans said. eight buses, 1994 models, were last began in May 2006. Lopez said more buildings would more than a want to talk about fire... it gets containing his The trial is expected to last up used in Denver. Funds for the construction of have wireless by the end of the fall dozen times. On emotional.” phone number to two weeks, with today being the The buses from California have the building were provided by the 2007 semester. multiple occa- with him. fifth day. The jury will likely see the been guaranteed to be on campus University, a donation from the Unlike fee increases that set off sions, Rose told Rose said conclusion of the interrogation dur- by August 1. Sabatini family and student fees. inflation, these increases provide the investigators he had been ing this morning’s session, which is TROY SqUIRE Kaiser said the buses would have Students pay $3.50 to cover the tangible evidence of how student that he didn’t in a fight with scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. construction fee. money is being spent. Lawrence police detective the same color scheme as the cur- know what to “Stan” after he rent Park and Ride buses. In the fall, students begin paying Kansan staff writer Erick R. say. demanded on the The SafeRide increase of $4, $1.75 more per semester toward Kansan staff writer ashlee Kieler Schmidt can be contacted at es- “All I want phone that Rose approved by students in the Student the center. A full-time front desk can be contacted at akieler@kan- [email protected]. from you is the truth,” Squire told buy marijuana from him. He said it Senate elections, provides SafeBus. position will be funded with $1.50 san.com. Rose. was the piece of paper with “Stan’s” SafeBus will provide students of the increase. The remaining 25 — Edited by Kelly Lanigan Squire told Assistant District phone number that he set on fire with a safe, reliable way to and from cents will fund long-term mainte- — Edited by Will McCullough Attorney Amy McGowan that he and dropped on a walkway. He told noticed a pattern of behavioral them that he “didn’t mean to hurt change in Rose during the inter- anyone.” ฀ ฀ view. The taped confession is a key “When talking about fires, he point for Rose’s defense. His attor- seems withdrawn. He does not ney, Ron Evans, contends that Rose want to talk about fire,” Squire said. was coerced into a confession.

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honoring the fallen » kansas energy Westar faces challenges aSSociatEd PRESS much more of a challenge.” existing power plants. Combined with Haines’ deci- Looking ahead, industry observ- TOPEKA — Westar Energy Inc.’s sions in 2003 to sell off many of ers said Westar will need to make a incoming leader said the utility the unregulated assets bought dur- decision on meeting future energy faces big challenges in coming years ing Wittig’s tenure, the company’s needs, a debate complicated by as it seeks to expand power genera- reaction to the ice storm helped environmentalist opposition to tion capacity and develop a more build confidence in the company’s coal-fired or nuclear plants. sophisticated system to distribute direction, both internally and with “In the not-so-short term, electricity across the state. the public. we’re going to need to build new Bill Moore, who replaces retiring “It was a chance to show the base generation,” said Kansas Westar CEO Jim Haines Jr. on June state that Westar was back, still Corporation Commission chair- 30, said the com- effective and man Brian Moline. “In this state, pany can suc- on its game,” it’s either coal or nuclear. Given the ceed — and has said Charlie public’s attitude toward both, that’s the disastrous “right now, we can’t be the Chandler, the a very difficult problem for Westar 2005 ice storm to leading edge on a new round of c o m p a n y ’s and other electric utilities around thank for it. chairman and to make and then politically sell The state’s nuclear plants. We’re too small.” president of whatever their choice is.” largest elec- Intrust Bank. Moore said Westar will have tric utility took “Plus, we were to wait for nuclear technology only five days to BILL MOORE able to devel- to evolve before it can consider restore power to Westar CEO op the confi- expanding its Wolf Creek plant or almost 211,000 dence in some build a new one. customers whose very talented “Right now, we can’t be leading houses and busi- people in our edge on a new round of nuclear nesses went dark in a storm that organization that we have the capa- plants,” he said. “We’re too small.” caused $42 million in damages. bility and capacity to take on all the But Moline said he and others on Moore said the company needed challenges before us.” the commission, which regulates an opportunity to show its com- That will come in handy as Kansas utilities, think Westar is in petence and rebuild its reputation Westar struggles with many of the a better position to find a solution Kevin Cox/tHe daILy NeWS after seven years of financial prob- same questions of future capacity than in the past. First graders autumn Berry, Samantha ojeda and emily pham, from left, stand with their classmates at Oppe Elementary as the procession lems and the scandals involving facing other U.S. utilities. “The state of Westar is very carrying the casket of Army Spc. Eddie Tamez from Scholes International Airport passes Thursday in Galveston, Texas. Tamez was killed April 27 in Fallujah former CEO David Wittig. Among the things on Moore’s good,” Moline said. “When Wittig when an improvised explosive device exploded near his vehicle, U.S. military officials said. “We could have really failed short-term to-do list are build- left, the stock was at an all-time with the ice storm, and the result ing a new coal-fired generator, a low; its credit rating was abysmal; would have sent this company in 600-megawatt plant near Emporia their reputation with us was ter- the wrong direction,” Moore said. and new transmission lines linking rible. » mother earth “If we’re not able to deliver reliable Wichita, Hutchinson and Salina. “Today though, it’s a strong com- service, (Westar’s future) becomes The company also must add $750 pany.” delegates combat climate change million in pollution controls at its By MichaEL caSEy an agreement early Friday on the centrations of greenhouse gas levels aSSociatEd PRESS best ways to combat climate change ranging from 445 parts per million national day of prayer despite efforts by China to water to 650 parts per million, but China BANGKOK, Thailand — down language on cutting destruc- wanted the lower range stricken International delegates reached tive greenhouse gas emissions. from the report over fears it would The closed-door debate over hinder its economy, Muller said. everything from nuclear power to “The Chinese are resisting a the cost of cleaner energy ran into lot, and a lot of countries are hid- the early morning hours with quib- ing behind the Chinese position,” bling over single words or phrases Michael Muller, Germany’s vice- at times. But consensus was even- minister for the environment, told tually reached on a report by the reporters before the agreement was Intergovernmental Panel on Climate reached. Change, a U.N. network of 2,000 The report is the third segment scientists and delegates from more of an overall IPCC blueprint that than 120 nations. will shape the way the world tackles “It’s all done,” said Peter Lukey, a global warming. member of the South Africa delega- The final version was not made tion. “Everything we wanted to see available when the meeting broke was there and more. The message is: around 4:30 a.m. Friday, but dele- We have to do something now.” gates said it largely resembled a draft China, the world’s second-larg- version that said emissions can be est greenhouse gas emitter after cut below current levels if the world the United States, took a strong shifts away from carbon-heavy fuels stance during the four-day meeting like coal, embraces energy efficiency in Thailand. Along with India and and significantly reduces deforesta- other rapidly developing countries, tion. it had pushed to raise the lowest “The strong message (from the target level of carbon dioxide in report) is that it’s possible to stabi- the world’s atmosphere over fears it lize greenhouse gas emissions at the would hinder their roaring econo- level where severe climatic change mies, delegates said. can be avoided,” said Lars Nilsson, a The draft proposed a cap on con- delegate from Sweden.

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» senate Amendment nears approval Prescription drug import bid is one step closer to passing

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PagE 7a opINIoNopINIoN » our view Removing Paris Hilton’s organs disappoints as teaching tool Sprawling statue, complete with Tinkerbell, shows the effects of alcohol abuse on America’s favorite debutante

Just when you thought erotic form and onlookers can on the cognitive impairment of teaching. And yes, teaching Perhaps educational tools need a tabloid culture to teach is celebrity obsessions didn’t have remove her organs. The artist alcohol when he can remove youths of the responsibilities to be altered to effectively reach just trashy. Paris Hilton naked any aspect of society left un- and agency say the piece was Paris Hilton’s liver and play and dangers of drinking can be today’s youth. for art’s sake is perfectly fine. penetrated, one more has been “designed to warn teenagers of catch with it? improved upon — as the rise in However, if educators have Paris Hilton’s naked body chalked up. Now the shallow the hazards of underage drink- The concept of making teenage drinking proves. to reduce health education to “teaching” teenagers will only world of celebrity obsession is ing.” learning more enjoyable and The U.S. Department of Paris Hilton in order to get result in confused parents and permeating school children’s The hazards of under- entertaining isn’t a bad thing. Health and Human Services through to teenagers, what’s increased sales of US Weekly education. age drinking are important Showing students simulations performed a study that found next? Analyzing misogynistic Magazine. Artist Daniel Edwards has for teenagers to grasp. No of what it looks like to drive underage drinkers consume or violent rap lyrics in poetry created a statue titled “Paris qualms there. However, using drunk, listening to real stories nearly 3.6 billion drinks a year. classes? — Tasha Riggins for the edito- Hilton Autopsy.” Paris and a celebutant as a teaching tool of drinking gone wrong and Clearly, underage drinking is a Updating teaching methods rial board her famous dog, Tinkerbell, may mute the message. What learning about the health risks problem in the United States. to get through from time-to- are sprawled out in somewhat 16-year-old is going to focus of drinking all “entertain” while time are necessary; adopting

»commentary Smoking ban deserves to be upheld by court

You don’t appreciated it. know how I had to leave much you an Emporia love some- bar because thing until it’s I could not gone. open my This phrase By KaitLyn SyRing eyes. The rings true KANSAN COLUMNIST smoke had for me any [email protected] ruined my time I go to night, and a city that therefore my does not have a smoking ban friends’ night too. like Lawrence’s. I’m allergic Now this ban is facing the to smoke, and second-hand possibility of being changed or smoke affects me visibly. My taken away altogether. Dennis eyes become red and start to Steffes, the owner of Last burn, my nose runs and I can’t Call and Coyote’s Night Club, control my coughing. It’s not filed a case against the city in pretty. early 2005 after his businesses Second-hand smoke is bad received five citations for vio- for everyone, not just those lating the ban. That case is now who are allergic to it. A recent being decided by the Kansas study by the Surgeon General Supreme Court. concluded that even brief expo- Steffes says the ordinance sure to second-hand smoke can is unconstitutionally vague have immediate adverse effects because it does not provide on the cardiovascular system owners with solutions to a and interfere with the normal problem with someone smok- functioning of the heart, blood ing in their businesses. It’s grant Snider/KaNSaN and vascular systems in ways obvious that owners should ask that increase the risk of a heart the patron to put out the ciga- attack. rette, take the The study cigarette out- also says that inger for like a year now, and bathroom. i’m sitting right i just heard that someone’s side or leave nonsmok- I think I have worms. next to her, and she is not relationship didn’t count the premises. ers who are i had to leave an Emporia bar FREE FOR ALL anywhere near turds that because it wasn’t Facebook If he or she exposed to n because i could not open my creates a call 864-0500 aren’t flushing. official. second-hand problem, call Don’t be a coconut. God smoke at work eyes. the smoke had ruined my the police. is trying to talk to you. n n increase their night, and therefore my friends’ I know that Free for All callers have 20 Your mom’s Free for all. actually, water is the main risks of devel- some business seconds to speak about any n ingredient in coca-cola, oping heart night too. owners think topic they wish. Kansan edi- My roommate just n idiot. disease by 25 they have tors reserve the right to omit touched my underwear, and i just saw a safe ride guy to 30 percent lost custom- comments. Slanderous and and of devel- I touched hers too. Is that get a ticket while i was driv- n ers because of the smoking obscene statements will not oping lung cancer by 20 to 30 weird? ing drunk. a woman just ordered 11 ban. That’s why the city should percent. The report says there be printed. Phone numbers Happy meals at mcdonald’s. make it as easy as possible for is no risk-free level of exposure of all incoming calls are n n these businesses to construct to second-hand smoke, and recorded. n outdoor porches for smok- There was a real live squir- i found a hat that says that the only way to protect ing patrons. I’m not for any rel in my Powerade machine “Jawhawk.” what does that i’m the girl who passed nonsmokers from its dangerous Lawrence businesses having this morning. mean? out in Fraser, second floor. i effects is to eliminate smoking to shut down or struggle if If you hit a black Jeep in just wanted to let everybody indoors. the parking lot, please Face- n n know i’m ok. they took care I have been lucky enough the majority of their custom- book Maxx, M-A-X-X, and just I hate when people’s turds “Free for all will put that of me at the er. i didn’t want to have lived in two cit- ers were or are smokers. But I would like to come to those apologize. Thank you! don’t flush down the toilet in,” she said. but i said to her, everybody to be all worried ies that have smoking bans: n Lawrence and Salina. Salina’s businesses too, and I can’t do no matter how many times “Your mom will put that in!” about me. that if it means having smoke OMG, I just saw two only applies to restaurants, you flush it. in my face. penises driving down Iowa which was just as well for me, n n as I couldn’t go to bars there. The Kansas Supreme Court Street. n the main ingredient in i think we should have an I came to the University of should protect the health of n Free for all, that girl just coke isn’t sugar, it’s corn olive Garden in Lawrence. Kansas in 2004, just in time to people in Lawrence by keeping I’ve been living in Hash- lied to you. she’s not in the syrup. sugar’s been replaced. enjoy the new smoking ban. the ban in place. It was not until I turned 21, however, and went to a bar Syring is a Salina junior in outside of Lawrence that I fully journalism. 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» the queen is in » evening news British monarch visits Virginia CBS’s Couric aSSociatEd PRESS Virginia’s celebration of the 400th anniversary of Jamestown, America’s loses popularity RICHMOND, Va. — The last first permanent English settlement. time Queen Elizabeth II helped “How often do you get to see By daVid BaudER and-neck in terms of popularity. Virginia mark the anniversary of the reigning monarch, much less in aSSociatEd PRESS ABC’s Gibson was viewed posi- its Colonial founding, it was an your own town?” said Keith Gary, tively by 62 percent of TV viewers all-white affair in a still-segregated the first spectator through the gates NEW YORK — One-third of and NBC’s Williams by 59 percent, state. Thursday’s visit was starkly when they opened more than four Americans say they have a nega- but that is within the sampling’s different. hours before the queen and Prince tive view of Katie Couric, her per- margin of error of plus or minus 4 The British monarch, in her first Philip’s arrival. sonal popularity lagging behind percentage points. visit to the former Confederate cap- The queen’s speech to Virginia’s rivals Charles Gibson and Brian That also mirrors the competi- ital, will salute American Indians, General Assembly was to be the Williams just as her evening news tion between the anchors in the a venerated civil rights lawyer and first address by Britain’s crown to program trails in the ratings. television ratings. Gibson began the evening job last spring, and dozens whose lives were scarred by the lawmaking body it chartered in The Gallup Poll survey released trailed Williams consistently for last month’s massacre at Virginia 1619 at Jamestown as the Colonial Thursday found that 51 percent of Americans said they had a posi- the rest of 2006. But in the past Tech. House of Burgesses. tive view of Couric, who jumped three months ABC’s “World News” Gov. Timothy M. Kaine said the Inside the Capitol, she was sched- from NBC’s “Today” show to CBS has logged the most viewers during message could not be more timely uled to meet briefly with construc- last fall. eight weeks, while NBC’s “Nightly tion workers whose $105 million, or appropriate. The poll found Gibson and News” won four weeks. two-year renovation was completed “This is a moment that brings Williams essentially running neck- Virginia together. That will be very Monday, with high school student apparent on Capitol Square today, body leaders and with 100-year-old with folks from all over Virginia Oliver W. Hill. coming together for this remarkable Hill, whose birthday was Tuesday, moment and coming in the after- is a civil rights attorney whose liti- math of a hard time,” Kaine said gation helped bring about the 1954 Thursday at a news conference. Supreme Court decision outlawing The plane carrying the 81-year- racial segregation in public schools. old queen landed by mid-afternoon, When the queen visited Susan Walsh/aSSoCIated pReSS and 20 minutes later she emerged Jamestown for its 350th anniversary Queen elizabeth II and Virginia gov. timothy M. Kaine walk around the newly renovated with her husband, Prince Phillip. in 1957, such a meeting was impos- Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Va., Thursday. The queen’s visit is part of Virginia’s celebration of Hundreds of people stood in lines sible because the state was defying the 400th anniversary of Jamestown, America’s first permanent English settlement. for hours in a cool drizzle, some federal desegregation orders. since dawn, to enter the grounds of Before she departs for and the families of some of the 32 the Virginia Tech community so she the freshly refurbished 219-year-old Williamsburg, the queen will meet slain. can extend her support to it, which I Capitol. privately with some of those wound- “The queen has expressed her really, really appreciate,” Kaine said. The queen’s visit is part of ed in the Virginia Tech shooting desire to have some interaction with

» showtime Bette midler replaces celine dion in Las Vegas

By Ryan naKaShiMa sold out for what will be a nearly “I’m looking forward to it, but ing rooms are staggering. It should aSSociatEd PRESS five-year run by December. also I’m terrified because it’s huge,” be an opera house somewhere in the Dion’s show, “A New Day,” has she told The Associated Press by Black Forest.” LAS VEGAS — Bette Midler will grossed more than $500 million since telephone. “That’s giving me the Midler, 61, said she agreed to replace Celine Dion as the head- it began in March 2003, producers vapors. a two-year contract to work 100 liner at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, said. The Grammy award-winning “At the same time, they also shows a year, performing five nights officials announced Thursday, singer announced in January that give you a lot of toys to play with. a week for 20 weeks beginning Feb. answering the lingering question of she would end her run at the end of They give you the lifts and you 20. Seth Wenig/aSSoCIated pReSS who would be chosen to step into the year in the $95 million theater. can fly people in, you can fly them The schedule is less grueling than News anchor Katie Couric presents an award at the annual Jackie Robinson Foundation some big shoes and the 4,100-seat Midler said the venue was intimi- out. There’s all this wing space and Dion’s, who performed 160 shows awards dinner in New York on March 5. Colosseum, which Dion virtually dating but exciting. hydraulics and stuff, and the dress- per year. Splitting the difference This weekend Kansas faces Kansas State at home and Manhatten. Both teams need victories to secure a Big 12 Tournament spot. 10B Friday, may 4, 2007 WWW.KANSAN.COM

PagE 1B SpoRtSSpoRtS » soFtball » Football Big 12 season looks tough Colorado, texas a&M much improved

By aShER fuSco All-Big 12 linebacker Joe Pawelek. Inexperience at the quarterback Editor’s Note: This is the second position against what looks to be a in a series of three previews of the formidable Kansas secondary will Kansas football team’s 2007 sched- keep Baylor from leaving Lawrence ule. with a victory. proJection: win – 5-1 (1-1) october 6 — at kansas state october 20 — at colorado The first Sunflower Showdown The Colorado Buffaloes endured of the Ron Prince era undoubtedly some serious growing pains in left Kansas their first season under coach Dan State fans Hawkins. First, there was a forgetta- with a bad ble 2-10 season that included a loss taste in their to Division 1-AA Montana State. mouths. Last Next, there was Hawkins’ unforget- November, table offseason tirade accusing his the Wildcats players of lacking the toughness to m a r c h e d compete in the Big 12 Conference. i n t o The big story in Boulder heading Memorial Stadium on the heels of into the 2007 season is the battle an impressive victory against Texas for playing time at quarterback. and were soundly beaten by the Top candidates for the job include Jayhawks. Despite the setback in junior college transfer Nick Nelson Lawrence, Kansas State enjoyed a and redshirt successful 7-6 season with Prince f r e s h - at the helm. With super-prospect man Cody quarterback Josh Freeman one year H a w k i n s , older and reportedly 20 pounds who hap- heavier, Kansas State should have pens to be little trouble improving from one the son of year ago. Freeman had a poor show- the coach. ing in the team’s spring game, com- No matter pleting fewer than half of his passes who comes out on top, chances and throwing two interceptions. But are they will improve upon last if his steady growth last season is season’s 116th-ranked pass offense. any indication, Freeman will be just Colorado’s one bright spot is fine. The Wildcats lose five defen- at running back, where the elu- sive Hugh Charles is one of the KaNSaN FILe pHoto sive starters but return star defen- after a season full of disappointing losses and exciting victories, the Kansas softball team’s regular season comes to a close this weekend. Coach tracy Bunge attributes the season’s peaks and sive end Ian Campbell. Campbell, conference’s best. Kansas barely valleys to an inexperienced starting lineup. who had 11.5 sacks last season, defeated Colorado last season in a will present the first true test for a home game, so it is hard to imag- Kansas offensive line that replaces ine the Jayhawks defeating a much- three starters. Though the Jayhawks improved Colorado team. are not too far behind the Wildcats proJection: loss – 5-2 (1-2) in the talent department, the atmo- sphere in Manhattan should help october 27 — at texas a&m Series of ups and downs Texas A&M narrowly edged the home team. proJection: loss – 4-1 (0-1) Kansas in last year’s matchup. This Jayhawks’ season of disappointments, successes resembles roller coaster ride time around, things should not be october 13 — baylor as hard for the Aggies. Not only Make no mistake about it: Baylor does Texas A&M hold home field By EVan KafaRaKiS (22-39, 1-15), coach Tracy Bunge three freshmen fill the remaining as far west as California to as far east football is on the rise. After years advantage, it was ready for the ups and downs her starting positions. as Florida, Kansas was competing and years of futility, the Bears posted possesses a strong core Coming off a split series with No. team would face this season. “We’re hoping to be able to put against quality teams while picking a 3-5 confer- of players 3 ranked Oklahoma, Kansas’ (32- “I expected a roller coaster type things together by the end of the up wins and learning from losses. ence mark who gained 21-1, 7-9) frustrations were com- of season due to some inexperience,” year,” Bunge said. When Big 12 play hit, the young last year and experience pounded Wednesday by a series loss Bunge said. The roller coaster season hasn’t team was going up, sweeping topped the last season to Wichita State. Although the team returns six hit too high or low for this squad, Oklahoma State at its home. J a y h a w k s and who But heading to Ames, Iowa, for a starters from last season’s team, ranked seventh in the Big 12. in a late are maturing steadily. Quarterback weekend series against the Cyclones three of them are sophomores and In early season tournaments from See SOFTBALL oN page 6B O c t o b e r m a t c h u p . Stephen McGee was rusty at the Since the beginning of the 2006 campaign arrival of coach Guy Morriss in but blossomed into one of the best » track and Field 2002, Baylor has won twice as often signal callers in the Big 12 by the as it did in the previous five years. end of the season. McGee, a junior, Baylor will be even better in 2007 is an early candidate for the 2007 because of the turnover on its roster. Big 12 player of the year. Also Athletes compete in last regular-season meet The loss of seven offensive starters returning to A&M is running back might be a godsend for Morriss, Jorvorskie Lane. The 274-pound who could use some new athletes behemoth became a fan favorite on By tayLoR BERn to plug into his up-tempo system. his way to a school record 19 rush- Long-time quarterback Shawn ing touchdowns in 2006. Defense With the Big 12 Conference Bell has moved on, leaving sopho- is where the Aggies truly shine. Championship looming on May 11 more Blake Szymanski and senior Linebacker Mark Dodge is the through 13, the Jayhawks have one Michael Machen to battle for the team’s top returning defensive play- more meet to prepare. starting job. The Bears lost both of er. An absolutely mammoth defen- This weekend Kansas trav- their cornerbacks to the NFL this els to Fayetteville, Ark., for the offseason but return second-team See FOOTBALL oN page 6B Razorbacks Twilight in hopes of making a last push for regional marks before taking on Big 12 com- golF petition. » Sophomore sprinters Victoria Howard and Sha’Ray Butler, both Woodland named to All-Big 12 team winners at the Kansas Relays, will Senior Gary He has won three tournaments look to improve their regional Woodland was and also leads the men’s golf team times and garner new ones in dif- named to the with a scoring average of 72. This ferent events. All-Big 12 team season, Woodland has also recorded Howard is scheduled to compete for the second eight Top-10 finishes and 10 Top- in the 100- and 200-meter dashes, c o n s e c u t i v e 20 finishes. Woodland has also events she won at last week’s UMKC year, the Big been selected to play on the 2007 12 Conference United States-Japan Collegiate Golf Invitational. Howard’s winning Woodland KaNSaN FILe pHoto a n n o u n c e d Championship. Thursday. Woodland is one of only See TRACK oN page 6B Sha’Ray Butler, sophomore sprinter, placed first in the 400-meter hurdles at the Kansas relays no april 21. at the razorbacks twilight, she will compete in the 400-meter dash in an attempt to get under the regional cutoff time of 54.61 seconds. 10 golfers to make the list. — Kansan staff report 2B SPORTS FRIDAY, MAY 4, 2007 » do the drew glasgow bound Boxing returns to limelight

oxing is finally back And, because of that, it has been in the limelight this reported that the first-show rat- Bweekend as Oscar De La ings averaged 1.2 million viewers. Hoya (“Golden Boy”) and Floyd De La Hoya is a good, not great, Mayweather, Jr. (“Pretty Boy”) fighter, but he is definitely market- square off in a super welterweight able. Mayweather, meanwhile, is title fight at the MGM Grand in By dREw daViSon just entertaining to watch. Las Vegas on Saturday. KANSAN SPORTS COLUMNIST As for the fight, Mayweather And, it’s about time. [email protected] is favored for a reason — maybe When I was in middle school, because he has yet to lose (37-0, I remember begging my parents Saturday is the fight that will 30 KO). Yes, De La Hoya has more or my friends’ parents to order the save boxing — at least that’s what experience and a size advantage big fights with Lennox Lewis, Mike Richard Schaefer, CEO of De La (De La Hoya is 5’11” compared Tyson and Evander Holyfield. Hoya’s Golden Boy Promotions, to Mayweather’s 5’8”). But, But, the heavyweight fighters have wants to happen. Mayweather, 30, is younger than pretty much disappeared. The last From the way things look, it just De La Hoya, 34, and has more undisputed heavyweight champ might and I hope it does. Tickets speed. Mayweather is an aggressive was Lewis in 2003. sold out in three hours generating fighter and I think he will be too And, after watching the heavy- a Nevada-record at $19 million. much for De La Hoya to handle. weights fight, I enjoyed watching The second Lewis vs. Holyfield So, bottom line, this fight is Roy Jones, Jr. and De La Hoya in heavyweight title fight in 1999 worth splitting the $54.95 pay per the lower classes. brought in $16.8 million, the pre- view bill with some friends. And, I would say that the Tyson vs. vious record. don’t worry; I’m sure there will Lewis heavyweight fight five years Not just ticket sales, the promo- still be plenty of tequila to drink ago was the last big pay-per-view tion for this fight is like none I at the bars after the fight on Cinco fight and let’s be honest, that fight have ever seen either. The “De La de Mayo. got 2.03 million pay-per view Hoya/Mayweather 24/7” four-part orders because people wanted to series on HBO, which concluded davison is an overland Park se- see Tyson do something crazy last night, got most college-aged nior in journalism. — which he didn’t. guys’ attention. It aired right after So, here we are in 2007, and “Entourage” and “The Sopranos.” — Edited by trevan Mcgee

Athletics calendar » college basketball today n Baseball vs. Kansas majerus snags first recruit State, 6:35 p.m. Manhattan n track at Arkansas Ra- zorbacks Twilight, All day, at St. Louis coaching job Fayetteville, Ark. Joerg Sarbach/aSSoCIated pReSS Bremen’s Hugo almeida from portugal, left, and teammate diego from Brazil react after losing the UEFA Cup semifinal second leg match to SatuRday ST. LOUIS — Just days into scoring presence with the abil- Espanyol Barcelona 2-1 on thursday. Espanyol will face Primera Liga rival, Sevilla in Glasgow, Scotland on May 16. n Softball vs. Iowa State, the job and new Saint Louis ity to pick and pop,” Majerus 2 p.m. Ames, Iowa University coach Rick Majerus said. “We are excited about his n Baseball vs. Kansas has his first recruit. developing rebounding game State, 3 p.m. Hoglund The Billikens announced in conjunction with a defen- » nba playoFFs Ballpark late Wednesday the signing of sive commitment.” n track at Nebraska 6-foot-7 power forward Barry Eberhardt joins Anthony Invitational, All day, Lincoln, Eberhardt, who was a third- Mitchell of East St. Louis (Ill.) Neb. team junior college All-Ameri- High School and Chicago’s Nowitski steps up late Sunday can last season at Coffeyville Markus Relphorde, who signed n Softball vs. Iowa State, College in Kansas. He averaged earlier in the signing period. By JiM LitKE since Game 2 of the NBA finals a least as much as they need him, Noon, Ames, Iowa 17.4 points and 6.2 rebounds Majerus was introduced aSSociatEd PRESS year ago: step up. which is what he was trying to n Baseball vs. Kansas per game while shooting 56 Monday. What followed were a dozen explain when he said the Warriors’ State, 1 p.m. Hoglund percent from the field. Superstars come in all shapes and points in a 15-0 run the Mavericks constant double-teaming was forc- Ballpark “Barry gives us a low post — Associated Press sizes. strung together to close out the ing him to find other ways to con- Not so their egos, which are sup- game, including two clutch three- tribute “help out on defense more; posed to start at XXL and only get pointers, a perfectly timed block on hit the glass harder, as hard as I can, bigger from there. Matt Barnes’ layup attempt and a get some extra possessions; if I have Maybe that’s why Dirk Nowitzki’s half-dozen free throws. That moved a shot, try to knock it down and if I “I’ll-try-to-do-better” plea, made on the series to Game 6 in Oakland. don’t, move the ball and let someone the eve of Dallas’ elimination game “We got on Dirk’s back and else make a shot.” Tuesday night against Golden State he carried us,” teammate Devean It didn’t help that Nowitzki’s for- in the first round of the NBA play- George said afterward. “That’s who mer coach, Don Nelson, working offs, rubbed so many people the he is for us.” the other sideline and still nursing wrong way. Not exactly. a grudge against Mavericks owner First, his coach lit into him. Nowitzki can be a game-changer, Mark Cuban knew all of Nowitzki’s “I’m tired of hearing about how to be sure, and anybody who watched weaknesses. Or that his Warriors’ they’ve taken him carry most team, small and fast but rugged, pre- him out of his of the offen- sented matchup problems for Dallas game and any sive load for at just about every spot on the floor. lack of confi- “i’m tired of hearing about how the Mavericks That’s why Golden State won six dence,” Avery they’ve taken him out of his throughout their of its last seven regular-season games Johnson said. 67-win regular against the Mavericks, who averaged “You’re just not game and any lack of season wouldn’t four points less and allowed 14 more supposed to have confidence. quibble with than they did against the rest of the that.” him collecting league. Nelson knew that forcing N e x t , the MVP next anyone other than Nowitzki to beat Nowitzki’s team- AVERY JOHNSON week. But those him was Golden State’s best chance mates called Dallas coach comparisons the to pull off a historic upset. After a players-only past few days to the Mavericks dropped three of the meeting, “just to basketball’s holy first four in the best-of-seven series, make sure,” Jason Terry explained, trinity — as in, “Michael, Larry and Nowitzki knew it, too. “that everybody was on the same Magic never would have backed At the end, Nowitzki took advan- page.” down, no matter how many double- tage of all the free advice and assert- Then, the Warriors clawed their teams opponents threw their way” ed himself on the offensive end. way back from a 21-point deficit — were overblown. “He was more aggressive,” Golden to take a 112-103 lead with just For one thing, Nowitzki just isn’t State’s Baron Davis said. “I thought over three minutes left and dared that good. He’s basically a first-rate he was trying to take the ball to the Nowitzki to do something he hadn’t shooter who rebounds adequately basket and post up. Our guys did a done in 19 quarters of playoff bas- and doesn’t play defense that well. great job defending him. But he was ketball this season — really, ever Nowitzki needs his teammates at able to get to the line.”

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