THE UNIVERSITYThe student voice sinceD 1904AILY KANSAN monday, february 7, 2011 www.kansan.com volume 123 issue 88
Academics Super bowl Watch Parties ‘Limited learning’ Bring on the queso not true for KU grads
Shauna Blackmon [email protected]
Nothing is more terrifying for most students than putting in four years of hard work, count- less hours of studying, and thou- sands of dollars into a college education, just to find out that it might have been for nothing. The research from “Academically Adrift: Limited Learning on College Campuses,” by sociologists Richard Arum from New York University and Josipa Roksa from the University of Virginia, involved more than 2,300 undergradu- ates and found that 36 percent of college students show no sig- nificant improvement in criti- cal thinking, complex reasoning Ashleigh Lee/KANSAN and writing by the time they Above: Andrew Dickinson a senior from Olathe, and graduate. Kevin Bajaj a junior from Lawrence watch the Super Matt Melvin, the assistant Bowl at Jefferson’s Restaurant, 743 Massachusetts vice provost for student success, St. “We’re rooting for the Steelers because one of our doesn’t see this as a problem for buddies is a Packers fan” joked Dickinson. the University of Kansas. “On average, the curricular and co-curricular experience provided to an engaged student Right: Rachel Kraig, Chicago, Ill., senior, Leah Levy, provides them with an opportu- Chicago, Ill., senior, Katherine Andrews Manhattan nity to develop skills necessary freshman, and Alan Ginsberg, Great Neck, N.Y. to succeed in the new work envi- senior, have mix reactions of the Steelers’ touchdown ronment,” Melvin said. during the first half of sunday night’s Super Bowl. Cody Alley, a junior from Ginsberg hosted the party at his apartment where Lawrence, is in the UKanTeach he and his friends enjoyed watching the game and program and helped teach a commercials, as well as eating plenty of party snacks to class at Central Jr. High his first further the enjoy the game. year at the University. He said that while his experience teach- ing was only a glimpse into the real world, the hands on expe- rience provided him with the basic skills he would need in the Read work place. While some students may still more be lacking a few skills, employ- ers in the area are usually impressed with KU graduates. about Kristin Gibbar, the Global staff- ing manager at Black and Veatch the see Academics on game NFL | 3B page 3A Chris Bronsn/KANSAN
Crime Vandals damage six-foot menorah at Chabad Center for Jewish Life
By Jonathan Shorman The six-foot-high metal menorah cult to break apart, several individuals campaign is also underway to raise “The Menorah represents commu- that encompasses the hearts of hun- [email protected] was broken into two pieces horizon- were probably involved. money for a “bigger, brighter, better” nity, bringing people together,” accord- dreds of Jayhawks.” tally and many of the branches were Lawrence police said damage was menorah. ing to the site. “Therefore we want this —Edited by Helen Mubarak Vandals apparently broke apart a taken from the site, Tiechtel said. He estimated at $1,000. Police believe the “Our approach is very positive,” effort to be done together. Let this be menorah that sat outside the Chabad said he believes the incident was van- incident occurred some time between Tiechtel said. the ‘Community Menorah’, something Center for Jewish Life, 1203 W. 19th dalism and not a hate crime. 6 p.m. Friday and 6:45 p.m. Saturday. The KU Chabad website includes St., this weekend, said Rabbi Zalman Tiechtel also said because of the The center hopes to recover the information about the campaign for Tiechtel, co-director of the center. large size of the menorah and because menorah and law enforcement is a new menorah and a form to allow it is made of metal and would be diffi- involved, Tiechtel said. However, a individuals to donate. Men’s Basketball
Get your Travis Young/KANSAN COLLECTIBLE Poster A vandalized menorah sits outside the Chabad Center for Jewish Life, 1203 W. 19th St. The six- 4B-5B foot-high metal menorah was damaged sometime this weekend. INDEX Tune into live Classifieds...... 6A Crossword...... 4A chat on Cryptoquips ...... 4A Opinion...... 5A kansan.com at 8 p.m. Sports...... 1B 7 p.m. for ESPN Sudoku...... 4A pre-game talk. WEATHER kansan.com/ Allen FIELDHOUSE today tuesday wednesday 24 9 13 7 20 -3 Cloudy Snow Cloudy — weather.com Graphic by Ben Pirotte/KANSAN All contents, unless stated otherwise, © 2011 The University Daily Kansan KANSAN.COM / THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN / monday, february 7, 2011 / NEWS / 3A
crime ACADEMICS (Continued from 1A) in Overland Park, said that of all the schools they recruit from in Stricter law enforcements the Kansas City area, on average they see the best results from the University. “KU students are good at the for hit-and-run offenders technical side as far as their spe- cific discipline,” Gibbar said. Phyllis Stevens, the human BY ANGELIQUE accident. person can be sentenced to jail. resources manager at Bernstein- MCNAUGHTON Ryan Kanost, a 2006 Lawrence Ultimately, the discretion will still Rein, a large advertising com- [email protected] senior, was walking with a group lie with the courts and the judge, pany in Kansas City, Mo., has of friends crossing Kentucky Street based on the circumstances of the similar views of KU graduates. in a crosswalk late one night in case. State officials and family She said overall the quality of September 2006. A car struck The big change though, Branson members of victims involved in applicants she received from the Ryan in the crosswalk — killing said, is if an injury or death hit-and-run fatalities say stricter University was pretty high. The him — and fled, according to tes- occurs. punishment is needed for drivers one problem Stevens encoun- timony provided by Branson given This bill increases the severity Name/KANSAN who flee the scene of an accident, ters, not specifically from the New research shows that some college students do not possess the necessary skills to succeed in by Ryan’s father, Michael Kanost of the crime and if the bill passes, especially in a college town like University but recent graduates to legislators. the person would have the pos- the workforce. Sociologists says college students lack coplex reading and writing skills. Lawrence. across the board, was that stu- The driver who killed Ryan had sibility of serving 32 months in District Attorney Charles dent lacked skills in attention to been drinking heavily and when prison. Branson, along with family the small details such as spelling he left the bar that night, one of Branson said ultimately his Correction members of victims in Lawrence, and professionalism, or the soft his friends tried to prevent him hopes for the bill are twofold. presented testimony supporting skills. In the story “Alternative Breaks offer an affordable experience” on from driving. After the accident He hopes this will take the House Bill 2044 to legislators in While the ‘Limited Learning’ page 3A of the Feb. 4 newspaper, Julia Barnard was reported as co- and without rendering help to incentives out of fleeing the scene Topeka on Jan. 27. study paints an unflattering Ryan, he drove back to the bar and encourage people to seek ordinating all 13 breaks this semester. The Alternative Spring Breaks The House Corrections and image of college students, it is where he told his friends “some- medical assistance. are coordinated by both Barnard and Stephanie Jian, with direction Juvenile Justice Committee will not critical thinking and writ- thing bad” had happened, accord- House Democratic Leader Paul from Whitney Bloom and Aleese Kopf. In addition, the photo under work on the bill and Chairwoman ing skills that seem to be the ing to Kanost. Davis of Lawrence said,“We’ve the Catalina Island headline was taken in Central Park in New York Pat Colloton said she hopes the main problem for KU students. The driver was sentenced to 90 unfortunately had a lot of tragic bill will come out of committee on Kathryn Nemeth Tuttle, assistant City. The University Daily Kansan regrets these errors. days in jail, with work release. instances here in Douglas County Monday or Tuesday in order to be vice provost for student success, From 2004 to 2008, hit-and-run and several family members of vic- heard on the house floor. said that in order to help distin- accidents averaged 9.2 percent of tims pointed out to me that they House Bill 2044 increases the guish oneself, students should all accidents in Kansas, accord- thought there was a real deficiency penalties for leaving the scene of take academically challenging ing to the Kansas Department of in the law whereby people who an accident where great bodily courses and stay engaged. Transportation. Thirty-five acci- have usually been driving drunk harm or injury occurs. dents resulted and have killed someone are not “If this bill — Edited by Samantha Collins in death. being punished to the degree they can deter driv- The cur- ought to be.” ers who have “As lawmakers, some- rent law, Ryan Crum’s father Thomas hit someone some believe, Crum was killed in 2008 in a hit- from leaving times you need to force provides an and-run accident and spoke out their victims on people to do the right incentive for in support. the side of the intoxicated “As lawmakers, sometimes you road without thing.” drivers to leave need to force people to do the aid, seemingly a Ryan Crum the scene of an right thing,” Crum said. “This is more egregious Son of a hit-and-run victim accident rather one of those times.” crime than the than face the accident itself, consequences — Edited by Brittany Nelson then it may save of a driving under the influence lives and deserves your support,” conviction. Jeffrey Stolz said. Stolz’s wife’s “They’re weighing their 20-year-old sister Rachel Leek was options, if you will,” Branson said. killed while riding her bicycle in Under the law, someone who 2009. leaves the scene of an injury Branson said he can look back accident is charged with a level at several instances during the last 10 persons felony. In essence, few years where someone’s left the that means that someone with scene of a fatality accident and no criminal history is looking at there was proof that they were 340 Fraser | 864-4121 probation. possibly driving under the influ- www.psych.ku.edu/psych_clinic/ House Bill 2044 increases ence. But once they flee the scene, the penalty from a level 10 to Counseling Servicesfor Branson said, they “rob” the state a level eight persons felony, the chance of trying to build proof Lawrence & KU which increases the time that a of intoxication at the time of the Paid for by KU
������������������������ ENROLL & �����������������
START ANYTIME! ������������������������ �����������������������
Online Courses ���������������������������������� with KU Independent Study ����������������������������������
s 3ELF PACED FOR mEXIBILITY s 4AKE SIX MONTHS TO COMPLETE s 'ENERAL %D REQUIREMENTS s !LTERNATIVE TO CLOSED CLASSES
We offer more than 120 courses delivered online, keeping you on track to graduate in four years. ��������������������������������������
��������������������������������������������������������� ������������������������������������������������� ��������������������������� [email protected] 785-864-5823 KU Student Health Services ����������� online.ku.edu/udk
(785) 864-9573 4ALK TO 9OUR !DVISOR Contributing to Student Success 110747 2A / NEWS / monday, february 7, 2011 / THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN / kansan.com
— Monday, February 7, 2011 QUOTE OF THE DAY The best thing about the future is Photo galleries that it comes one day at a time. www.kansan.com/photos/galleries/
— Abraham Lincoln This Thursday is the last day to drop a class online, Featured and the last day to cancel content a class. Check registrar. kansan.com ku.edu for details.
FACT OF THE DAY In 2030 world population will reach Photos by Chris Neal/KANSAN Photos by Chris Bronson/KANSAN 8.3 billion people. KU’s Wind and Jazz Ensembles took the stage The Jayhawks two-day dual with Iowa State ended successfully with the Jayhawks at the Lied Center Saturday night. — U.S. Census Bureau winning the meet 195-99.
What’s going on?
tuesday wednesday thursday February 8 February 9 February 10
n The Society of Open-Minded Atheists and n SUA will host a Valentine’s Day Open House n The International Law Society, Islamic Law Monday Agnostics and the James Randi Educational from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on level 4 of the Kansas Students Association and the Public Interest Law February 7 Foundation will host a discussion entitled “Actual Union. The event is free. Society will co-sponsor a symposium on human Events: Teaching Critical Thinking and Inspiring rights. The symposium will be all day in Green n The Sabatini Multicultural Resource Awe by Examining What’s Real” with guest speak- Hall, room 203. Center will be hosting the “Tunnel of er Michael Blanford, biologist and director of Oppression” interactive program from educational programs at JREF. The event will be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Kansas Union. at 7 p.m. in the Relay Room of the Burge Union.
friday saturday sunday February 11 February 12 February 13
n SUA will host an Open Mic Night at The Studio n SUA will host free Cosmic Bowling at the n A series of plays created by undergraduates at Hashinger Hall from 7 to 9 p.m. The event is Jaybowl on level one of the Kansas Union from will be presented from 2:30 to 4 p.m. at the Wil- free. 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. liam Inge Memorial Theatre in Murphy Hall.
ET CETERA MEDIA PARTNERS CONTACT US The University Daily Kansan is the student newspaper of the University of Tell us your news. Kansas. The first copy is paid through the student activity fee. Additional Check out Kansan. KJHK is the Contact Nick Gerik, Alex Garrison, copies of The Kansan are 50 cents. Subscriptions can be purchased at the com or KUJH-TV student voice in Kelly Stroda, Courtney Bullis, Janene Kansan business office, 2051A Dole Human Development Center, 1000 on Knology of radio. Each day STAYING CONNECTED Gier, Michael Holtz or Aleese Kopf WITH THE KANSAN Sunnyside Dr., Lawrence, Kan., 66045. Kansas Channel 31 there is news, in Lawrence for more on what you’ve music, sports, talk at (785) 864-4810 or editor@kansan. Get the latest news and give us com. Follow The Kansan on Twitter at The University Daily Kansan (ISSN 0746-4967) is published daily during the read in today’s Kansan and other shows and other content made TheKansan_News. your feedback by following The school year except Saturday, Sunday, fall break, spring break and exams and news. Updates from the newsroom for students, by students. Kansan on Twitter @TheKan- weekly during the summer session excluding holidays. Annual subscriptions air at noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m. Whether it’s rock ‘n’ roll or reg- Kansan newsroom san_News, or become a fan of by mail are $250 plus tax. Student subscriptions are paid through the student The student-produced news airs live gae, sports or special events, at 4 p.m. and again at 5 p.m., 6 p.m., 2000 Dole Human Development The University Daily Kansan on activity fee. Send address changes to The University Daily Kansan, 2051A Dole KJHK 90.7 is for you. Center Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Dr., Lawrence, Kan., 66045. every Monday through Friday. Also see 1000 Sunnyside Ave. Facebook. KUJH’s website at tv.ku.edu. Lawrence, Kan., 66045 (785) 864-4810
1421 West Seventh Street Please recycle this newspaper THE BEST NEST IN TOWN APARTMENTS AVAILABLE
For details on leasing info contact:
(785)841-5255 or visit: www.campusapts.com/hawkspointe
tanning | body treatments | massage NNail Specials Tanning Specialsals
One month unlimitedlimited Two weeks unlimited spa mannicure (reg.(r $30) level 1 $25 level 1 $15 $20 level 2 $45 level 2 $30 levelel 3 $65 level 3 $45 $35 spa pedicucure (reg.. $$45) Februruary Special $15 VersarsaSpa R Spray tans (all levels)
CALL FOR APPT - 785.830.3979 2 Hours FREE 1200 Oread Ave Located inside e Eldridge valet parking (inside e Oread) 701 Massachusetts with spa purchase 785.830.3908 KANSAN.COM / THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN / monday, february 7, 2011 / NEWS / 3A
crime ACADEMICS (Continued from 1A) in Overland Park, said that of all the schools they recruit from in Stricter law enforcements the Kansas City area, on average they see the best results from the University. “KU students are good at the for hit-and-run offenders technical side as far as their spe- cific discipline,” Gibbar said. Phyllis Stevens, the human BY ANGELIQUE accident. person can be sentenced to jail. resources manager at Bernstein- MCNAUGHTON Ryan Kanost, a 2006 Lawrence Ultimately, the discretion will still Rein, a large advertising com- [email protected] senior, was walking with a group lie with the courts and the judge, pany in Kansas City, Mo., has of friends crossing Kentucky Street based on the circumstances of the similar views of KU graduates. in a crosswalk late one night in case. State officials and family She said overall the quality of September 2006. A car struck The big change though, Branson members of victims involved in applicants she received from the Ryan in the crosswalk — killing said, is if an injury or death hit-and-run fatalities say stricter University was pretty high. The him — and fled, according to tes- occurs. punishment is needed for drivers one problem Stevens encoun- timony provided by Branson given This bill increases the severity Name/KANSAN who flee the scene of an accident, ters, not specifically from the New research shows that some college students do not possess the necessary skills to succeed in by Ryan’s father, Michael Kanost of the crime and if the bill passes, especially in a college town like University but recent graduates to legislators. the person would have the pos- the workforce. Sociologists says college students lack coplex reading and writing skills. Lawrence. across the board, was that stu- The driver who killed Ryan had sibility of serving 32 months in District Attorney Charles dent lacked skills in attention to been drinking heavily and when prison. Branson, along with family the small details such as spelling he left the bar that night, one of Branson said ultimately his Correction members of victims in Lawrence, and professionalism, or the soft his friends tried to prevent him hopes for the bill are twofold. presented testimony supporting skills. In the story “Alternative Breaks offer an affordable experience” on from driving. After the accident He hopes this will take the House Bill 2044 to legislators in While the ‘Limited Learning’ page 3A of the Feb. 4 newspaper, Julia Barnard was reported as co- and without rendering help to incentives out of fleeing the scene Topeka on Jan. 27. study paints an unflattering Ryan, he drove back to the bar and encourage people to seek ordinating all 13 breaks this semester. The Alternative Spring Breaks The House Corrections and image of college students, it is where he told his friends “some- medical assistance. are coordinated by both Barnard and Stephanie Jian, with direction Juvenile Justice Committee will not critical thinking and writ- thing bad” had happened, accord- House Democratic Leader Paul from Whitney Bloom and Aleese Kopf. In addition, the photo under work on the bill and Chairwoman ing skills that seem to be the ing to Kanost. Davis of Lawrence said,“We’ve the Catalina Island headline was taken in Central Park in New York Pat Colloton said she hopes the main problem for KU students. The driver was sentenced to 90 unfortunately had a lot of tragic bill will come out of committee on Kathryn Nemeth Tuttle, assistant City. The University Daily Kansan regrets these errors. days in jail, with work release. instances here in Douglas County Monday or Tuesday in order to be vice provost for student success, From 2004 to 2008, hit-and-run and several family members of vic- heard on the house floor. said that in order to help distin- accidents averaged 9.2 percent of tims pointed out to me that they House Bill 2044 increases the guish oneself, students should all accidents in Kansas, accord- thought there was a real deficiency penalties for leaving the scene of take academically challenging ing to the Kansas Department of in the law whereby people who an accident where great bodily courses and stay engaged. Transportation. Thirty-five acci- have usually been driving drunk harm or injury occurs. dents resulted and have killed someone are not “If this bill — Edited by Samantha Collins in death. being punished to the degree they can deter driv- The cur- ought to be.” ers who have “As lawmakers, some- rent law, Ryan Crum’s father Thomas hit someone some believe, Crum was killed in 2008 in a hit- from leaving times you need to force provides an and-run accident and spoke out their victims on people to do the right incentive for in support. the side of the intoxicated “As lawmakers, sometimes you road without thing.” drivers to leave need to force people to do the aid, seemingly a Ryan Crum the scene of an right thing,” Crum said. “This is more egregious Son of a hit-and-run victim accident rather one of those times.” crime than the than face the accident itself, consequences — Edited by Brittany Nelson then it may save of a driving under the influence lives and deserves your support,” conviction. Jeffrey Stolz said. Stolz’s wife’s “They’re weighing their 20-year-old sister Rachel Leek was options, if you will,” Branson said. killed while riding her bicycle in Under the law, someone who 2009. leaves the scene of an injury Branson said he can look back accident is charged with a level at several instances during the last 10 persons felony. In essence, few years where someone’s left the that means that someone with scene of a fatality accident and no criminal history is looking at there was proof that they were 340 Fraser | 864-4121 probation. possibly driving under the influ- www.psych.ku.edu/psych_clinic/ House Bill 2044 increases ence. But once they flee the scene, the penalty from a level 10 to Counseling Servicesfor Branson said, they “rob” the state a level eight persons felony, the chance of trying to build proof Lawrence & KU which increases the time that a of intoxication at the time of the Paid for by KU
������������������������ ENROLL & �����������������
START ANYTIME! ������������������������ �����������������������
Online Courses ���������������������������������� with KU Independent Study ����������������������������������
s 3ELF PACED FOR mEXIBILITY s 4AKE SIX MONTHS TO COMPLETE s 'ENERAL %D REQUIREMENTS s !LTERNATIVE TO CLOSED CLASSES
We offer more than 120 courses delivered online, keeping you on track to graduate in four years. ��������������������������������������
��������������������������������������������������������� ������������������������������������������������� ��������������������������� [email protected] 785-864-5823 KU Student Health Services ����������� online.ku.edu/udk
(785) 864-9573 4ALK TO 9OUR !DVISOR Contributing to Student Success 110747 4A / ENTERTAINMENT / monday, february 7, 2011 / THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN / kansan.com
Horoscopes
10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging.
Aries (March 21-April 19) Today is a 9 This may be your best Monday this year, so far. Everything lines up for you today in love, work and com- munication. Don’t forget to breathe.
Taurus (April 20-May 20) Today is a 7 There’s light at the end of the tunnel (and it’s not the oncoming train). Keep looking for new opportuni- ties in your career. You’ll be nicely surprised.
Gemini (May 21-June 21) Today is a 7 When the road seems too steep, just climb one rock at a time, until you’ve reach the top of the moun- tain. The future looks brighter from the ridge.
The next panel Cancer (June 22-July 22) Today is an 8 Love is in the air, although it may not seem to be cooperating today. Patience is really a virtue. Focus instead on work challenges, and wait for the right moment.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) Today is a 6 If your mind wanders to exotic places, maybe it’s time to actually go there, or to add some adventure to your daily routine. Ride a bike to work. Take an unexpected detour. Nicholas Sambaluk
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) monkeyzilla Today is a 6 Spend frugally today. You may get disappointed in love. Let go of Valentine’s Day expectations. Love the people around you, and things open up.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Today is a 6 Relationships are especially important today. You may discover new romance, even in an existing relationship. Take time out to really appreciate this.
Kevin Cook Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Today is an 8 Don’t let all this activity cause you to lose your focus at work. Eat healthy technology fresh food, move the kinks out of your body and settle back to it.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Today is a 5 Facebook now accessible If it was that simple, you’d play all day ... but you’re worried that there’s too much going on. It’s all part of on various airlines in Feb. the game, and it all works out. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Today is a 6 McClatchy-Tribune DisneyWorld. Please don’t rob my of February. Work smarter at home. Use ideas h ou s e .” If you want to access other from family members, both For those of you who just can’t AirTran Airways, Alaska websites, you’ll have to cough up younger and older. Take a deep wait for your next status update, Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, cash. Fees start at $4.95 for short breath and think it through. Dexter- Facebook will now be accessible United Airlines, U.S. Airways and flights and can go up to $12.95 for ity handles the problem. even when you’re in the air Virgin America are among the longer flights. traveling by plane. airlines offering Facebook access USA Today reports that Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Today is an 8 Perhaps your update will go while in flight, thanks to a deal Facebook is the most-visited site Keep exploring. Writing a diary can something like this: “I am about with Gogo Inflight Internet. The via Gogo, which serves 1,100 be very helpful. Don’t waste your service will be free for the month commercial aircraft or about 30,000 feet in the air, passing over time with gossip. Your ideas de- All puzzles © King Features 3,800 flights a day. serve better. Look into publishing your words. $11 STUDENT TICKETS FEB Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) odd news 8 accessibility info �������� ���� (785) 749-1972 Today is a 7 644 Mass. 749-1912 BLUE VALENTINE (R) Don’t make expensive promises 4:30 7:00 9:25 now. Focus on your work, placing one brick at a time, and eventu- BLACK SWAN (R) Cow in Arkansas ally you’ll reap the benefits.R ome 4:40 7:10 9:35 wasn’t built in a day. matinee monday-all tix-$6.00!! gives birth to LIBERTY HALL rare set of triplets -+)D8JJJKC8NI CLASSICAL MUSIC REMIXED WITH FRIDAY FEBRUARY 11 JAZZ, FUNK AND HIP-HOP VALENTINE'S WEEKEND! TUESDAY, FEB. 8 — 7:30 p.m. QUIXOTIC w/ ELIOT LIPP & DJ BILL PILE Free entry to the After-Party with Black Violin at the Cave inside The Oread with your performance ticket stub (all ages) LIMITED NUMBER OF $10 STUDENT TICKETS AVAILABLE! (ONLINE ONLY) THE ELDRIDGE & THE OREAD USE PROMO CODE "QUIXOTIC" TO RECEIVE YOUR DISCOUNT. ORDER TODAY lied.ku.edu 785-864-2787 WWW.PIPELINEPRODUCTIONS.COM THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2011 PAGE 5A politics America should measure progress differently n his State of the Union address, erations would require us to pursue to operate according to a new system President Obama said that we progress in areas that we currently that honors the full range of human have never measured prog- struggle to measure, areas such as values. This new set of values doesn’t ressI by the yardstick of profits and social justice, environmental steward- ask us to sacrifice financial security. It economy alone, but that we “measure ship and realistic, fiscal responsibility. simply gives us permission to consider progress by the success of our people, The truth is that we have been social justice and environmental stew- by the jobs they can find and the qual- ignoring the full scope of our human ardship as well. ity of life those jobs offer” and “by the value system, and we are beginning For those of us preparing to enter opportunities for a better life that we By Raeanne Handshy to realize the physical, emotional and the professional world, this shift pres- pass on to our children.” [email protected] spiritual consequences of that neglect. ents an opportunity to use our talents While we may appreciate Obama’s We have been forced to make choic- for more than ensuring our bosses’ six, how would we explain the 7.3 percent inspirational optimism, the fact is that es between company profits and envi- or nowadays, nine figure salaries. opinion discrepancy in unemployment rates the train wreck of our collective action ronmental protection, between what is It represents an opportunity to for whites (8.5 percent) and African exposes our country’s rigid yardstick of profitable for us and what respects the consider the things we care about Americans (15.8 percent)? profit and economy. rights of others. and work toward the goals that truly If we measured progress by the qual- O It sounds better when we call our These choices put us in countless inspire, motivate and excite us. for ity of life that those jobs offer, how financial motivations “quality of psychological and emotional conflicts would we explain the millions of work- life” improvements, but let’s face it, that force us to compromise our values Handshy is a first-year MBA stu- Freeall ing Americans who do not have access Americans value progress in dollars. in order to meet financial goals. We dent from Lawrence. apps.facebook.com/dailykansan to health insurance? Quality of life means access to do care about our local community And if we measured progress by the money that can be exchanged for any- and global environment but societal “better life” we plan to provide future Stop trying to hook up on FFA. Go thing we need or want. Success is a job expectations equate financial achieve- generations, how could we justify leav- that enables us to buy a huge house, a ment with personal responsibility and out, get drunk, get laid. Ready ... ing our children a $14 trillion debt, a sexy car and to maximize the diagonal success. Break! planet raped of resources full of dirty dimension of our television set. The good news is that we have the air? If we really measured progress by opportunity to change the rules. I’m excited to see how much Doug Legitimate quality of life consid- Funny’s ego swells when he gets the equitable access to employment, More and more people are choosing back to town. Highlight of my weekend: building a snow couch. health The Did you know Queen Victoria How do you feel smoked weed to help with cramps? Weeklyabout Valentine’s Day? Later, Midol! Go red for women to Getting laid would be so much PollVote now at Kansan.com/polls easier if I had a girlfriend. How to make sure your date doesn’t Letter to the Editor prevent heart disease become your girlfriend? The rules for dating are the same as the rules he recent death of Lisa for Gremlins. Robinson at the mere age of Unwanted pregnancy is 43 highlights the importance of Twomen’s heart health. February is It’s sad cause your love is like a bus; National Heart Awareness Month. As a I may miss you, but I know more will female college student, I am constantly come. never a joking matter reminded about my health and safety: We, the Commission on the his child and girlfriend, shirking his breast cancer, human papillomavirus If people are going to consistently By monica Saha Status of Women, would like to legal responsibilities as a parent, a leading to cervical cancer, and the [email protected] use FFA to hook up, then the rest of respond to the recent advice column suggestion made all the less humor- dangers of domestic violence and abusive us reserve the right to butt into their about unplanned pregnancy. We ous by the fact that this actually relationships are just some of these the outcome is the same as a blocked relationship. It IS a public forum, felt as though what presumably was happens every day, leaving women concerns. These topics are all vital, but artery. after all. meant to be a humorous piece about and children across the nation in never has heart health been stressed as So,why go RED? the male perspective of unplanned poverty. significant at my age. Because the life decisions we make You know he’s a true gentleman pregnancy was instead inappropriate But Nichols’ “ugly” advice, by According to the National Heart now will be carried out in our future. when he lets you take the first hit. and offensive. far, is the most offensive in its sug- Association, cardiovascular disease is A solid foundation for minimizing That’s class. First, let us say that the experience gestion that the reader might use still the No. 1 killer of women. NHA your risk of heart disease is founded by of unplanned pregnancy is never the market for human trafficking also said “while one in 33 women has lowering both your blood pressure and funny. Period. We, too, may have to trade his child for a piece of a chance of dying from breast cancer, cholesterol numbers. It isn’t even a month into the new chuckled at the antics of Seth Rogen merchandise. Human trafficking, one in three will die from heart disease This is attainable by healthier diet semester and O Chem has already and Katherine Heigel in “Knocked too, happens daily right here in the without prevention.” choices: stopping smoking, reducing destroyed my soul. Awesome. Up,” but these authors are no Seth United States and is certainly no Luckily, heart disease is also the No. 1 alcohol intake and exercising more. Rogen, Jason Segel and Jonah Hill, laughing matter. most preventable disease in this country. I know we are stressed out college I’ve decided to be a drug dealer like and their piece is far from amusing. Such gross disrespect for the Eighty percent of these cardiac ailments students, but add some almonds, salmon White Mike in the film “Twelve.” Instead, it not only makes light of experience of women and men but also debases what for hundreds around the world (and on our cam- may be prevented if the right life choices (omega three fatty acid), and blueberries of women and men everyday is a pus) who experience the pain and are made. to your diet. Instead of taking the bus, EMILIO!!!!! very serious issue. confusion of unplanned pregnancy Both women and men can develop walk to class! It’s better to work on While Kilgore’s “good” advice is appalling. We can only hope that plaque in their large coronary arteries. health improvements now then pay for My greatest drunk skill is being able does bother to note, “This doesn’t if faced with such a difficult issue This causes them to narrow, which it later. to convince women to go to strip suck as much for you as it does in their own lives these authors will eventually creates a blockage because Keep wearing your pink, blue and clubs with me. for her,” and even suggests that the receive more compassion than they blood cannot pass through. However, purple ribbons, but remember the red man might begrudgingly accept offer. it is hard to detect plaque during an ones as well. Maybe wear a nice red dress It’s saying something when the the duties of fatherhood, both The Commission on the Status of angiogram. The plaque forms a thin when you go out. Wear your red lipstick. thing you miss most from your past Schumaker and Nichols abandon Women at KU is a campus organiza- layer in the lumen rather than lumpy Wear those red heels. Wear your red KU relationship is the free weed. any kind of respect for the experi- tion that focuses on gender discrimi- blocks, so blood still flows evenly. gear. Go red for women. ence of unplanned pregnancy with nation. Women, on the other hand, are more Last week, my one-night-stand their grossly offensive “humor.” Signed, CSW president, likely to develop heart disease in the tiny Saha is a junior in neurobiology turned into a TWO night/three-day- Shumaker suggests in his “bad” Meredith Pavicic, a senior from arteries also known as micro vessels. If from Overland Park. stand thanks to the snowstorm. advice that the reader simply ignore Leawood. enough micro vessels are under stress, Worse? Or better? You decide. My mouth tastes like shame. Dear Pandora, what do Taking Back Human Rights Sunday and Blues Traveler have in common? Fix this. I feel as though my promiscuity Revolution must consider women’s rights and drunken antics have made me officially unmarriable. As a young female student in the in the country. In fact, this lack of ment with these problems has been an When a crime breaks out, all the heartland of America, I face complex change has discouraged many women, impetus for female participation in the cute girls shout ... Get the Good equality issues that often go unnoticed. making the traditional, confining revolution. Lookin Guy. Book him, Good Lookin! Not to discount these issues, but imag- home life seem more appealing. Though this may seem indicative of ine having to confront the most basic This home life is not exactly the progression toward gender equality, inequalities every day. equivalent to being a stay-at-home the young women of Egypt must make I cannot believe that you just And, imagine the government has mom in American society. this a priority as they shift toward a quoted “Boy Meets World.” Coolest. By Kelly Cosby always accommodated such cultural [email protected] The World Economic Forum Global more democratic Egypt. Person. Ever! divisions. Gender Gap Report rated Egypt Though there have been whispers Now, throw in a political revolution. Although women in Egypt can study 120th out of 128 in gender equality, that a democracy might actually slow Girls’ pants just keep getting tighter. Egypt has a lot to be proud of as a at universities, and many have actively emphasizing problem areas of politi- progress for women’s rights, if women Jeans, pants, leggings, light colored nation. Most obvious is the country’s participated in the political unrest, cal empowerment and genuine female stand their ground and demand that leggings ... I can’t wait ‘till girls start rich and interesting history, which cultural traditions are still an obstacle opportunity. In fact, the high unem- their rights be taken into consideration going to class in their underwear makes tourism an important element to women’s equal standing in public ployment that has been one reason during the transition, it could be a and say it’s “in style.” of Egypt’s economy. It has stood as an life. for political unrest is significantly major victory for gender equality. important ally to the United States and According to a New York Times affecting women (although unem- This new iPod app for a virtual Israel over the years. And, it has a gen- article from last July, the recent shift ployed men in Egypt have been the Cosby is a junior from Overland aquarium has helped me fulfill my eration of young people ready to stand many Egyptian women have made t media’s focus—another example of the Park majoring in political science life-long dream of being a marine up for how they believe their country public work has not resulted in any strong cultural gender dichotomy). It and English. biologist. should be governed. kind of cultural “liberation” for women is safe to assume that the disconcert- how to submit A LETTER TO THE EDITOR contact us Letter Guidelines Length: 300 words Nick Gerik, editor D.M. Scott, opinion editor Jessica Cassin, sales manager The editorial board The submission should include the 864-4810 or [email protected] 864-4924 or [email protected] 864-4477 or [email protected] Members of The Kansan Editorial Board are Nick Send letters to kansanopdesk@gmail. Gerik, Alex Garrison, Kelly Stroda, D.M. Scott and author’s name, grade and hometown. Alex Garrison, managing editor Mandy Matney, associate opinion editor Malcolm Gibson, general manager and news com. Write LETTER TO THE EDITOR in Mandy Matney. Find our full letter to the editor policy 864-4810 or [email protected] 864-4924 or [email protected] adviser the e-mail subject line. online at kansan.com/letters. 864-7667 or [email protected] Kelly Stroda, managing editor Carolyn Battle, business manager 864-4810 or [email protected] 864-4358 or [email protected] Jon Schlitt, sales and marketing adviser 864-7666 or [email protected] 6A / NEWS / MONDAY, february 7, 2011 / THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN / kansan.com music Lied Center: Wind, Jazz concert Photos by Chris Neal/KANSAN 1) David Wasescha, a senior from Stillwater, Minn., plays the bass during Saturday night’s Wind and Jazz concert at the Lied Center. Wasescha 1 2 is one of four members of the Jazz ensemble’s rhythm section, which has the drums, bass, guitar, and piano. 2) Taylor Babb, a junior for Garden City, plays the drums for the KU Jazz ensemble Saturday night at the Lied Center. The Jazz ensemble played three songs before turning it over to the Wind ensemble for the remainder of the night. 3) Tommy Johnson, a graduate stu- dent from Lawrence, plays a trumpet solo during the Jazz portion of the KU Wind and Jazz concert Saturday night at the Lied Center. Johnson was one of two trumpet players who played solos during the Jazz portion of the concert. 4) Quin Jackson, a senior from Overland Park, performs a solo on his saxophone Saturday night at the Lied Center. Jackson is one of five saxophone players in the KU Jazz ensemble. 3 4 ANNOUNCEMENTS JOBS JOBS JOBS HOUSING HOUSING Part-time receptionist needed. Must Babysitter. In our home. Experience re- Bambino’s Immediate Openings for bar- BARTENDING. UP TO $300/DAY. NO 2 BR 1 BA - kitchen all amentities Fall Semester Lease: Aug. - Dec. have good driving record. May fill out quired and need reliable transportation. tenders and servers. Apply in person at EXPERIENCE NECESSARY. TRAIN- included, W/D, 1 car garage, duplex 4 BR, 3 BA, 2 Car Garage, near KU application or bring resume to 1530 Bob 785-856-5518 our new location 1540 Wakarusa Dr. ING AVAILABLE. 800-965-6520 EXT 785-841-8744 Available NOW $800/mo Call (785) 841-3849 Billings Parkway Suite A. 108. No pets Michigan Street Apartment. 1 BR The Lawrence Public Library has an Opportunities for Smiling Faces!! Personal care attendant/ Needed for upstairs apartment. Off street parking opening for a part-time security officer. We are hiring for All FOH & HOH Hourly 3,5,6, and 7 BR houses avail. Aug. young woman w/ autism in Lawrence. Carlos O’Kelly’s is Now Hiring servers Will be available March 1st. 838-9515 Various shifts available. Responsible for patrolling the library and Positions at our New Restaurant in and kitchen.Day availability is a must. 2011. Walk to campus. 785-842-6618. Call 785-266-5307 grounds, greeting and interacting with Kansas City, KS! Interviews: Feb. 10th – Please apply within at 707 W. 23rd St. [email protected] patrons, and correcting behavioral Feb. 24th NOW LEASING FOR FALL! issues. Communicates with police and Mon – Sun / 10am-4pm Highpointe, Downtown and Campus fire/medical as needed. Assists with Apply in Person! 3-4 BRs Available August. Hardwood Locations severe weather, fire alarm and other 10700 Parallel Parkway floors. W/D. Central Air. Next to cam- Studios, 1, 2 & 3 Bedrooms emergency drills and events. Position is Kansas City, KS 66109 pus. 1001, 1005, 1012, 1023 Illinois 2001 W. 6th St., Lawrence approximately 24 hours per week, with We offer excellent benefits, flexible HOUSING Street. 913-683-8198 $1080-$1700 a 785-841-8468 www.firstmanagementinc.com hours currently on Saturday morning, sched- 2 BR - has wood floors, DW, & W/D month Sunday afternoon, and Monday and ules and opportunities to make great $$. hookups. 917 Lousiana. Close to cam- Wednesday afternoon and evening. Energy, Enthusiasm, Sharp appearance, pus and downtown! $650/mo. Water Chase Court Previous knowledge of and experience positive attitude, & promptness required! paid. Avail. now. 785-393-6443 3/4 BR Homes. Avail. August 1. Great 1942 Stewert Ave. in security and self defense required. EOE Location, Ample Parking, excellent Beginning $10.00 hourly wage, sick and condition. 785-760-0144 Great Campus vacation leave. For more information Parkway Commons: Townhomes, and to apply, visit www.lawrencepublicli- Basehor Community Library is houses and luxury apartments. Locations brary.org/about/jobs.html EOE accepting applications for a PT position Garages, pool, w/d, gym. Leasing for AVAIL Aug or June, 4 BR or 3 BR, 3 Applecroft of Children’s Services- Birth to Five. fall. 842-3280. 3601 Clinton Pkwy bath, near KU, great cond., W/D, D/W, all Abbotts Corner Growing Medical Supply company look- Scheduled hours of 20-30 hours per appliances. Call, must see week include some evenings and 785-841-3849. Chamberlain Court ing for someone for Data Entry M-Thrs. Saddlebrook & Overland Pointe From 5-8 pm. Pay $10 depending on weekends. Complete job description Melrose Court and application can be found at 2BR Luxury Townhomes for Summer/Fall availability and experience. Need imme- 2BA, 2 car attached garages Ocho Court diately. Please e-mail Greg at ges@- www.basehorlibrary.org. 913-724-2828 Available August EOE 785-832-8200 surepointmedical.com. 3 BR, close to KU, appliances. 785-843-8220 Call 785-841-3849 [email protected] Summer Lease (1 Month Free) Make a DIFFERENCE! Be a CAMP Camp Raintree is looking for experi- Brand New 4 BR, 3 BA, Close to football COUNSELOR! Friendly Pines Camp, in enced, mature camp counselors to work stadium, all appliances. Call ������������ the cool mountains of Prescott, AZ, is hir- full-time in our summer day camp. Appli- 785-841-3849 ing for the 2011 season, May 21 - July cants must have had comparable experi- ����������� 28. We offer 30+ activities including ence in a camp environment working ������������ horseback riding, waterskiing, climbing, with children ages 6-12. Call 843-6800. �� Sunrise Place canoeing, target sports, ropes course ���� TRY KANSAN and more. Competitve salary, room and ���������� City of Lawrence board included. To apply, go to www.- �������������� Sunrise Village CLASSIFIEDS The City Manager’s Office has an intern- friendlypines.com or contact Sylvia at 1- ����� g ship opportunity preferred for a second 888-281-CAMP. Be a part of something year Master of Public Admin student. ����������������������� Apartments and Townhomes Students: AMAZING, and have the summer of a ���������������������������������������� The internship is a one year full-time po- lifetime! Buy 1 week sition. The intern will assist w/various ������������������������ Get 3 weeks FREE! projects throughout the organization. ��������������������������� Paid Internships Must hv excellent communication & MS 2 & 3 Bedroom $750-$840 ��������������������������� with Northwestern Mutual Office skills. One or more years of prior ������������������������� 785 864 4358 Lawrence office 785-856-2136 part time work experience in an adminis- off deposit hawkchalk.com trative or office setting is highly desir- PAID INTERNET ������������� classifi[email protected] able Must pass bk ground ck, post-offer �������� SUMMER IN MAINE physical and drug screening. Salary is ����� ��������������� $35,257 w/time off benefits. Apply by Males and females · 02/10/2011. �������������������������������������������� Spacious, Remodeled homes Meet new friends! Travel! ·������������������������������������������ Teach your favorite activity. ·�������������������������������� To Apply Go To 2, 3, & 4 Bedroom JOBS *Tennis *Waterfront www.LawrenceKs.org/Jobs ������������������������ EOE M/F/D Models Available STUDENTPAYOUTS.COM *Land Sports *Art Paid Survey Takers Needed in View plans, pricing, Lawrence. June to August. Residential. Enjoy working in a fast-paced, highly 100% FREE to Join! Click on Surveys. Enjoy our website. Apply online. productive, value-driven environment? and amenities @ If so, Northwestern Mutual Financial Net- sunriseapartments.com Sun Resorts Tanning seeks part time- TRIPP LAKE CAMP for Girls: work is the place for you. For more infor- sales staff. Apply in person at 15th and 1-800-997-4347 mation call Bethany Scothorn at 785- or call 841-8400 Kasold or at www.sunresorts.net No www.tripplakecamp.com 856-2136 or email at bethany.- phone calls. [email protected] KANSAN.COM / THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN / monday, february 7, 2011 / NEWS / 7A HOUSING Lawrence builds low-income housing BY Laura Sather concern in the city commission Tenants in these proper- [email protected] meeting last week, saying that in a ties would have to meet certain two-bedroom unit, four students income eligibility requirements. Four more low-income hous- may try to squeeze in to reduce The tenants in one property will The housing ing units will go up in Lawrence rent. Swarts said that since these have to make 50 percent of the thanks to a $475,000 grant given units are geared toward families, annual average income of Douglas plan to the City of Lawrence. With the that idea hasn’t been an issue. County, while the other three help of the organization Tenants to Rebecca Buford, execu- properties will require tenants to WHO: The City of Lawrence and Tenants to Homeowners, the city has set one tive director for Tenants to make 80 percent of that number. Homeowners of the four locations at a vacant lot Homeowners, said the organi- The actual monetary value of WHAT: The city will build four low-income housing at 2123 Rhode Island. The other zation only owns land east of those figures depends on how big three remain up in the air. Massachusetts Street, making the families are that rent the units. units. Margene Swarts, assistant direc- these properties farther from cam- Buford said students are more WHEN: Construction is expected to begin this spring, tor for Development Services for pus and less likely to see a problem than welcome to rent these prop- and units may be available to rent by the summer. the city, said the city may make with students squeezing people in. erties as well, as long as they meet WHERE: The first site is a vacant lot at 2123 Rhode Is- entirely new buildings for the She also said she hopes the the requirements. She also said the land. Three more units will be built at properties east units, or it may just refurbish old families who rent these properties properties will be especially help- of Massachussetts Street. buildings. She also said the hous- will own them; the goal of these ful for recent graduates looking for WHY: The goal of the properties is to help families ing will be geared more toward properties is to help families make a more permanent place to live. make a transition into ownership. families, but that’s not to say that a transition into homeownership. She said the first property’s students can’t live there. “When you talk about low- construction could begin as early COST: The project will be funded by a $475,000 grant. “Some students are families,” income housing, that freaks people as March and be rentable by the Swarts said. “That doesn’t neces- out. “It freaks neighbors out,” summer. Buford said. “We’re talking about sary preclude them.” Ben Pirotte/KANSAN City council members raised a workforce housing.” — Edited by Becca Harsch The vacant lot at 2123 Rhode Island is the future site for a housing project subsidized by the city. With the help of the organization Tenants to Homeowners, there are three other sites for the project that remain up in the air. While the project is geared more toward families, Margaret Swarts, assistant director for Development Services for the city, said it would be open to students as well. GRE� LSAT � GMAT � ������������������������ �������������������������� ������������������������ �������������� 100097 www.ContinuingEd.ku.edu (keyword: testprep)t Noon to 4:00 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 10, 2011 5th Floor, Kansas Union www.ecc.ku.edu Engineering & Computer Science CAREER FAIR Engineering SUCCESS Career Center Make a Good Dress ProfessionallyProfessiona y Bring Your Resumee www.ecc.ku.edu Impression 8A / NEWS / MONDAY, February 7, 2011 / THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN / kansan.com CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONPhotos by Ben Pirotte/KANSAN 2 With a strong influence of Chinese international students attending the University of Kansas, it is no surprise that a grand celebration was planned for this year’s New Year celebration. Since the Chinese have traditionally had a different method for computing the seasons and their calendar, the Chinese New Year falls at a different time than Jan. 1. This year’s Chinese New Year was Feb. 3. The Chinese Students and Scholars Friendship Asso- ciation (CSSFA) celebrated in the Kansas Union on Saturday, Feb. 5 by having a talent show in Woodruff Auditorium. While the main event was mainly in Chinese, some events were also translated into English, as the crowd was open to everyone. Tickets to the show and the dinner that followed were able to be purchased the week before. 1 1 Josie Ho, a senior from Macau, China, performs “Love Finds Its Way.” The song was sung in Mandarin Chinese. 2 Stephanie Roberts, a junior from Hays, is fed sushi from Tryyaki during a game that involved the audience. The game required three people: two were blindfolded and one had to feed the other sushi. The third, who could see, directed the feeding process. A few times during the show, there were games that involved the audience. Winners were awarded prizes from some of the festival’s sponsors. 3 Gu Wen, a sophomore from Nantong, China and Zhu Zengfeng, a sophomore from Beijing, perform Xiangsheng, a traditional Chinese comedic crosstalk routine. The language, rich in puns and usually very sarcastic, involves two or more participants who create a fast-paced banter. Performers cover topics relevant to the time, such as Chinese real estate and money trends, like in this performance. 4 Qiyn Jiang, an Applied English Center student from Wuxi, China, and Jessica Benson, a sophomore from Leawood, attended the show, here marveling at the “Fish for All” dance, (picture #5). 3 5 Pan Dongni, a senior from Xi’an, China, performs a traditional dance entitled “Fish for All.” Multiple dancers dressed as fish and danced in a fluid motion, mimicking fish. 4 5 award Faculty member receives award for promoting science BY Nicole Wentling grants from Bridges to receive leadership training, and the ceremony. She invited her [email protected] Baccalaureate, Initiative for gain experience in a research husband, Dr. Robert Barnhill, as Maximizing Student Diversity mentor’s laboratory. well as two of her colleagues, Dr. Marigold Linton, director (IMSD), Research Initiative for At first, Linton worked with associate director of the of American Indian Outreach Scientific Enhancement (RISE), students and faculty, and wrote Office for Diversity and Science at the University of Kansas, Post-Baccalaureate Research all of the proposals on her own. Training Dr. Estela Gavosto was awarded the Presidential Education Program (PREP), and She now has 20 partners at both and director of the Office for Award for Excellence in Science, the Institutional Research and the University and Haskell who Diversity in Science Training Dr. Mathematics and Engineering Academic Career Development aid her in running the program. James Orr. Mentoring (PAESMEM). A w a r d s “I continue “Dr. Linton is a very talented The White House established (IRACDA). to help devel- individual with a special talent this award to recognize mentors Because of “Dr. Linton is a very op the propos- for conceptualizing ideas for who expand the participation these grants, talented individual with a als that fund training students in the sciences. of underrepresented groups in Haskell stu- the programs,” She is honest, direct, and a plea- the sciences. According to the dents receive special talent for concep- she said. sure to work with,” Orr said. National Science Foundation, the tutoring, skill tualizing ideas for training This year, While in Washington, D.C., awardees are those who “serve enhance- 11 winners of Linton also had the opportunity as exemplars to their colleagues ment and the students in the sciences. the PAESMEM to meet President Barack Obama and are leaders in the national opportunity to She is honest, direct, and w e r e and Vice President Joe Biden. effort to more fully develop the participate in a pleasure to work with.” announced. “As we walked down the cor- Nation’s human resources in sci- research expe- Each of the ridor to the Oval Office, Vice riences in KU awardees President Biden shook each of ence, technology, engineering, Dr. James or Contribued photo and mathematics.” laboratories. this is a job will receive our hands in a very gracious Dr. Marigold Linton, director of American Indian Outreach at KU, receives the PAESMEM award at a Linton received the PAESMEM The grants also a $25,000 way,” Linton said. “We were ceremony in Washington, D.C. on Thursday. President Barack Obama presented the award at a cer- for creating a method to help sci- allow Haskell grant that lined up and introduced to the emony before the one shown here. To Dr. Linton’s left is Dr.Subra Suresh, director of the National ence students at Haskell Indian faculty to will benefit President at the door of the Oval Science Foundation. To her right is Dr. John P. Holdren, assistant to the President for Science and Nations University make the receive graduate training. their projects, as well as a com- Office.” Technology, and director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy. transition to the University. The Post-Baccalaureate memorative presidential cer- The trip concluded on Throughout the past 12 years, Research Education Program tificate. The recipients traveled Thursday, Jan. 27, when Linton Haskell to continue the work she tages,” she said. “Every success, Linton has written grant pro- grant targets Haskell students to Washington, D.C., and were accepted the PAESMEM from began years ago. She said she felt large or small, is something that posals for the project that have who are not quite ready for grad- presented the award. Each gave the director of the National fortunate to have the opportu- I cherish.” resulted in $14 million in fund- uate school and prepares them to a presentation about their work Science Foundation and the nity to help her community. ing. succeed in grad school. Through and was given a tour of the west President’s national science advi- “My heart is gladdened to see — Edited by Emily Soetaert Linton’s project receives this grant the students improve wing of the White House. Linton sor, Dr.Subra Suresh. young people succeed, especially on writing and math skills, was able to invite four guests to Linton returned to the KU and those who have had few advan- THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN Super Bowl | 3B Packers win Super Bowl, 31-25 The Green Bay Packers earned their fourth Super Bowl title after beating the Pittsburgh Steelers, 31-25, on Sunday. The win marked Sports the Packers’ first Super Bowl title in 14 years. monday, February 7, 2011 www.kansan.com PAGE 1B Change of Pace commentary Kansas New tactics required smashes After Nebraska’s slow play, Missouri offers different style trends BY TIM DWYER “Offensively, that’s as good [email protected] as we can execute,” Bill Self said after the victory. There are plenty of ways to Taylor may be more suited describe Missouri: balanced, to run with the Tigers, though, deep, fast, athletic, talented, considering that he’s the Jayhawks “fast” point guard. uptempo. There are plenty of By max rothman ways to describe Kansas, too: But the Jayhawks won’t have a [email protected] balanced, deep, fast, athletic, problem with running. Bill Self talented, uptempo. said they’d like it even more. warning to the opposition: But there’s more to it than “This is going to be a fun your team’s safe haven is that. The Jayhawks have a game,” Self said, “because both no longer safe. Not with teams play fast. We always theA Jayhawks who turn tendencies way of adjusting to the tempo of whatever team they play. want to play fast. It’s going to into dust. Because of the variance of their be a game with a lot of posses- Kansas rolled into Lincoln, depth — Kansas has half-court sions, and the kids love playing Neb., this weekend prepared to guards like Tyrel Reed and in games like that.” challenge, statistically speaking, Brady Morningstar and pres- The biggest concern for Self the best defense in the Big 12 Conference. Going into the game, sure guys like Tyshawn Taylor and the Jayhawks, though, Nebraska allowed 57.5 points per and Josh Selby, who is doubtful is the transition game that game to its opponents and was for Monday — they can play Missouri loves so much. 14-0 at home in the Bob Devaney “Coach talks about that all at any tempo and be relatively Sports Center. But those statistics the time,” Taylor said, “how comfortable doing so. didn’t include the Kansas outlier. “We know Tyshawn’s our bad we are at it.” The Jayhawks hardly showed up fast point It’s not when coach Doc Sadler and his g u a r d , ” that Kansas Cornhuskers visited Lawrence on M a r c u s “We have to do a bet- lacks the Jan. 15. Kansas snuck away with a Morris said personnel, 63-60 victory, but coach Bill Self about the ter job of staying under Self insists, said that Nebraska was the “supe- d i f f e r e n t control.” but that the rior team.” abilities of players, for On Saturday, Kansas was able the guards. Bill Self some rea- to use its lackluster showing in “I think of Coach son, aren’t January as a reference point for Brady as making the motivation. The result: an 86-66 our more plays. The victory in Nebraska’s house. Forget subtle, get open shots point safe money is on the problem about stout defense and that clean slate at home. guard. He’s a smart player.” that Self identified early in the “To score 80 points on a Doc- The Tigers, on the other season — Kansas’ guards, par- coached team in their building hand, are built for speed, and ticularly Taylor and Selby, are means you probably played pretty wild. they are at their best when good offense,” Self said. “We’re all out of control,” they’re running. Statistically, Kansas sunk shots whether they eight of their nine worst offen- Self said. “We run over peo- were wide open or contested. It just sive performances have come ple more than any team in didn’t matter; they were all drop- when they play a slower-than- the country probably. I think ping on Saturday. Senior guards average game for them. Their against K-State they attempt- Brady Morningstar and Tyrel Reed average, for comparison’s sake, ed seven charges in transition kept up with their prowess by the is almost three possessions and got four or five of them. perimeter. Junior forward Markieff per game faster than anyone It wasn’t just Josh (Selby), it Morris punished defenders in the else in the conference, and was everybody, we have to do paint or behind the three-point nine possessions faster than a better job of staying under line, where he drained all three the Jayhawks’ last opponent, c ont ro l .” of his attempts. Such a diverse Nebraska. and persistent attack dizzied the The Jayhawks played bril- — Edited by Emily Soetaert Cornhuskers. liantly against Nebraska’s suf- “It was very frustrating because you work so hard to get back into it and Howard Ting/KANSAN focating defense and snail’s then they make you pay,” Nebraska Junior guard Tyshawn Taylor puts up a field goal against the Nebraska Huskers Saturday afternoon in Bob Devaney Sports Center at Lincoln, Neb. Taylor tempo, led by Morningstar’s 19 senior guard Lance Jeter said. finished the game with 6 points, 5 assists, and 3 total rebounds. points and six assists. But trend-smashing is nothing new with this year’s team. The Women’s basketball Jayhawks have routinely displaced their foes’ calling cards. Take the 85-65 victory at Baylor on Jan. 17, for example. Less than two weeks after Baylor Jayhawks stay positive despite loss to Longhorns senior guard LaceDarius Dunn torched Morgan State with 43 BY KATHLEEN GIER “We were not being smart and points, Kansas held him to just 13. [email protected] disciplined,” Davis said. “You have to give Kansas a lot Senior guard Marisha of credit for coming out and really Austin, Texas — Sophomore Brown fouled out, while Davis punching us in the face,” Baylor guard Angel Goodrich broke and senior forward Krysten coach Scott Drew said. her career assists record against Boogaard ended the game with Then there was the 88-66 victory Texas on Saturday with 14 assists, four fouls apiece. on Feb. 1 at Texas Tech. Despite allowing access for the Jayhawks The Longhorns shot 18-24 the fact that the Red Raiders usu- in the paint. from the free-throw line, which ally hover in the bottom of the “She played awesome tonight,” allowed them to keep the Big 12 standings, Self had never sophomore forward Carolyn Jayhawks at a distance, only won in Lubbock, Texas. Then five Davis said. “She was being shooting 6-12. They also found Jayhawks posted double figures in aggressive and drawing defense success from beyond the arc, hit- scoring and Self had his victory at and then dropping the ball down ting eight 3-pointers compared the United Sprint Arena. “They were just dead like zom- low.” with four by Kansas. bies,” Texas Tech coach Pat Knight Goodrich’s help was not The Jayhawks were out- said of his players after the loss. enough for the Jayhawks, who fell rebounded 44-33 during the These are the actions of a title behind in nearly every other stat, game, highlighted by a 17-9 contending team. The Jayhawks from free throws to rebounds. differential on the offensive are punching people in the face, Kansas fell 80-68 to Texas in boards. metaphorically speaking. They’re “They were going to the boards Austin, dropping to 15-8 in the making zombies out of basketball hard and we weren’t matching season and 2-7 in conference players. Sure, even the finest teams their intensity,” Davis said. play. trip here and there on their paths Kansas will return home in a Davis led Kansas with 18 points to glory. But if the Jayhawks keep couple days to practice before on 8-11 shooting. She added six breaking their challenger’s back- hosting Iowa State on Wednesday rebounds in only 20 minutes of bone, such as scoring 86 points play. Sophomore guard Monica at 7 p.m. against the defensive-centric Engelman and junior forward Despite the loss, Davis is still Cornhuskers, they could stand atop Aishah Sutherland joined Davis positive about the games to the highest plateau. in double figures with 10 and 12 come this season. “You can’t control if the ball goes points, respectively. “We still have a lot of confi- in or out,” Nebraska junior guard The Jayhawks faced foul trou- dence in ourselves,” Davis said. Brandon Richardson said. “You just ble early and ended up recording “We are just going to try to keep have to leave it on the floor and at the 23 fouls for the game. Davis said moving forward.” Mike Gunnoe/KANSAN FILE PHOTO end of the day live with the result.” most of the fouls were because of Sophomore guard Angel Goodrich passes the ball to a teammate in the game against Colorado Wednesday. Goodrich recorded a career high 14 little mistakes. — Edited by Amanda Sorell assists in the loss at Texas Saturday. — Edited by Samantha Collins 2b / SPORTS / Monday, February 7, 2011 / THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN / kansan.com THIS WEEK IN Morning brew KANSAS ATHLETICS QUOTE OF THE DAY Today “Sports is human life in micro- cosm.” Jayhawks, Tigers face off on ice Men’s basketball vs. Missouri — Howard Cosell n the eve of the biggest game in 8 p.m. KU basketball, I would like to talk about hockey. While most tuesday peopleO are focused on the game Bill Self and No events scheduled his players have to win tonight, many people missed another contest. Last Thursday the Wednesday Independence Center was the home of the Women’s basketball FACT OF THE DAY Border Showdown On Ice. vs. Iowa State My main experience with hockey up to last 7:00 p.m. When the men’s basketball team week was the movie “Miracle” and watching BY SAMANTHA ANDERSON hosted Nebraska earlier this the Florida Panthers with my dad when I [email protected] season, Kansas had 25 points in was three. All I remember is that everything thursday No events scheduled the first half. In Lincoln Saturday, smelled funny and they had really good ice on the ice in front of an arch rival it’s huge.” the Jayhawks had 25 in the first 10 cream. But last Thursday I made the drive to The emotions carried the University of box. At the end of the game I wasn’t going to Independence, Mo., to check out the KU-MU friday minutes. Kansas to a 2-0 lead and Jayhawk fans were scan the ice for missing teeth. Softball hockey game. Why? Because I wanted to see — www.forbes.com rocking. There were signs and chants. The Unfortunately for KU fans, Missouri beat vs. North Carolina people hit each other. players seemed to enjoy their larger audience. Kansas. They scored two more unanswered 8:30 a.m. I mean, hockey is supposed to be the sport “It kind of pumps you up,” Freshman Schilar goals that gave them the 4-2 win. where tough guys are tough guys. They are Kessler said. When the players walked passed me on vs. Buffalo supposed to slam each other into walls and no At this point I realized that hockey was the way to the locker room, with their heads 10:45 a.m. player is supposed to have a full set of teeth. kind of elegant. When the players weren’t hung and tired eyes, I realized that this loss, I figured that if the fans at the KU-MU game slamming into each other on the ice, with to them, was like losing to Missouri at home at Jacksonville University got into some knock-out brawls, these hockey padded guys carrying around big sticks.I tonight. This was their big game and they let a Track TRIVIA OF THE DAY players would be pretty fun to watch. knew, somewhere in the back of my mind, two-point lead slip away from them. The Independence Center was a little far that hockey was a little more than an all out “We look forward to this game all year, ISU Classic Q: How many times has Brady from packed, but quite a few fans did show up brute fest, but I never really saw it illustrated both teams do,” Senior forward Price Duncan All Day at Morningstar led Kansas in scoring dressed up in their teams colors. in person. said. Ames, Iowa during his career? When the teams skated onto the ice KU While I was envisioning the hockey players Unfortunately for the seniors this was their fans cheered for the Jayhawks and booed the skating to a beefed up version of “Swan Lake”, last opportunity, pending a playoff match to saturday players dressed in black and gold, and the MU Men’s basketball A: Saturday was his first. Missouri scored two goals and it was a tied beat Missouri players to a pulp, but the rest fans did the same for their teams. It felt like a game. It was then that hockey turned into of the team will only have to wait a year for vs. Iowa State good old-fashioned border war. 3 p.m. — www.usefultrivia.com hockey. KU players started to slam MU down their chance. And the players noticed it too. like the Lawrence burning thugs that they “When they step on the ice it’s a big deal,” were (or their ancestors were). There were — Edited by Brittany Nelson coach Tom Pendergast said. “When they step fights and people getting put in the penalty Swimming & Diving Swimmers, divers continue winning streak BY BLAKE SCHUSTER after the meet. [email protected] Campbell attributed the short- distance swimmers’ poor per- Emotions during the final swim formance to not getting a good meet of the year were running warm-up before the meet. high before the competition even When the meet finished, it began. With blown up pictures of ended an era of swimming for Joy Bunting, Iuliia Kuzhil, Alyssa the five seniors, all of whom were Potter, Brittany Potter and Amanda saddened that they would never Maez on the wall behind the start- swim again in Robinson for the ing blocks, Friday night at the University. “When you’re with Robinson Center opened up with these girls for four years, it’s hard the Kansas swimming and diving to say goodbye,” Bunting said. “It’s team honoring its five departing such an intimate sport.When you seniors. The team then went on to get your butts kicked with each take a 116-34 lead over the Iowa other every single day, you make a State Cyclones to end the first half special bond with each other.” of the competition. Coach Campbell said he will The Jayhawks did not lose an also have a hard time saying good- event on the first day of competi- bye to his senior class. tion, and sophomore diver Christy “I’ve been coaching for 18 years, Cash experienced her career and this is one of the best senior moment when she set a new per- classes I’ve ever had the pleasure of sonal high score of 261.45 in the working with,” Campbell said. “All 3-meter dive. five of them brought something With their victory Saturday unique and different to the pro- Chris Bronson/KANSAN against the gram to make Senior swimmer Joy Bunting surges through the water and adds to her team’s lead in the women’s 200-yard medley relay Friday evening at the Robinson Center where the Jayhawks competed Cyclones, the it a lot better. against Iowa State. Bunting’s team finished in first place with a time of 1:44:55. Competition will continue tomorrow morning. Jayhawks con- “This is one of the best I’ll miss all of tinued their senior classes I’ve ever them in differ- recent streak had the pleasure of work- ent ways, Joy Chris Bronson/KANSAN of success, giv- Bunting for her Junior swimmer ing them seven ing with.” leadership, the Stephanie Payne wins in their Potters are very surges through the last eight meets. Clark Campbell hard work- water in the women’s However, coach Coach ers and good 300-yard IM saturday Clark Campbell t e a m m a t e s , morning at the Rob- had a more Amanda Maez inson Center where direct focus when it came to the has improved so much, and Iuliia the Jayhawks took on meet against Iowa State. is probably arguably one of the top Iowa State. Payne did “The meet today is all about the two or three swimmers that has not place in the event seniors,” Campbell said. ever been at KU.” with a time of 3:16:27. Team captain Bunting contrib- The Kansas swimming and The Jayhawks won the uted four victories to the Jayhawks, diving team has the Big 12 meet 195-99. and Kuzhil had three wins, which Championships up next, and to helped the Jayhawks beat the prepare, Campbell is going to Cyclones 195-99. The Jayhawks gradually reduce the intensity of would win all of the events. the practices before the February “Our distance group, they did 23 meet in Austin, Texas. a lot better job, but our sprinters were not here today.” Campbell said — Edited by Amanda Sorell Track & Field Jayhawks achieve personal records at Invitational Geoffrey Calvert his teammates set personal bests, Washington placed 11th in the clearing 13 feet, 5.5 inches. In 500-meter dash, with freshman distance medley relay team both [email protected] including freshman Diamond event. Junior Cori Christensen the college division, seniors Abby Dominique Manley finishing 10th. set a season best, with the 4x400 Dixon, who placed fourth in the also had an outstanding race in Jones and Tara Turnbull cleared In the college division of the 800- team of sophomore Kyle Clemons, Sophomore thrower Mason women’s 400-meter dash cham- the women’s college division 800- 11 feet, 11.75 inches, good for meter run, freshman Dalen Fink freshman Dominique Manley, Finley paced the Kansas track and pionship division with a time of meter run, outrunning 71 other 10th and 11th out of 27 competi- placed fourth, freshman Brendan Pieter Marx and Toussaint plac- field team in the New Balance 53.93 seconds, which wassecond competitors to capture third place tors. In the championship divi- Soucie placed 20th, and freshman ing sixth with a time of 3:12.39. Collegiate Invitational at the best of all time at the University with a season best time of 2:11.97. sion of the long jump, sophomore Nick Seckfort placed 21st. They The distance medley relay team Armory Track & Field Center in of Kansas, according to a press In the championship division Francine Simpson claimed fourth all set personal bests with times of Fink, Marx, Munsch and junior New York, N.Y., where his meet release from the athletic depart- of the mile run, junior Rebeka place with a personal best jump of 1:54.36, 1:55.45 and 1:55.50, Donny Wasinger ran a 10:06.57, record throw in the shot put ment. Dixon joined senior Kendra Stowe placed fourth and set a per- of 20 feet, 5 inches. Sophomore respectively. good for ninth place. marked one of numerous personal Bradley and sophomores Denesha sonal best with a time of 4:46.62. Rebecca Neville placed sixth out In the college division of the Along with Finley breaking bests set by Jayhawks in their first Morris and Taylor Washington on Senior Amanda Miller paced four of 67 competitors in the college men’s mile, freshman Josh Munsch the meet’s shot put record, junior road meet of the season. The men’s the 4x400 meter relay team, which Jayhawks in the college division division of the same event, jump- set a personal best by running thrower Joel Krause set a personal team placed 12th out of 41 teams, set a season best time of 3:42.74 of the 3,000-meter run, placing ing 19 feet, 1.5 inches.And in the a 4:12.67, good for eighth place. best with a throw of 52 feet, 5 and the women finished ninth out and placed ninth. second and clocking a personal women’s triple jump, sophomore Two Jayhawks competed in the inches, good for 16th place. Senior of 42 teams. In the championship division best of 9:46.11. Andrea Geubelle placed fourth college division of the men’s pole Brian Bishop was close behind Finley won the shot put with a of the women’s 500 meters, junior The women pole vaulters and out of 21 competitors, jumping a vault, and both found success. him in 18th place. throw of 66 feet, 11.25 inches, and Shayla Wilson notched a fifth jumpers had a solid meet, as senior season best of 42 feet, 2.25 inches. Freshman Alex Bishop placed sec- was named Male Athlete of the place finish with a time of 1:13.63, Jaci Perryman placed fifth in the On the men’s side, senior Keron ond, and senior Cooper Merrill Meet. Although he was the only missing out on second place by championship division of the pole Toussaint placed fourth in the placed sixth. — Edited by Amanda Sorell Jayhawk to win an event, 14 of a little more than half a second. vault and set a personal best by championship division of the The men’s 4x400 meter relay and KANSAN.COM / THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN / MONDAY, February 7, 2011 / SPORTS / 3B nfl Packers bring home trophy with 31-25 Super Bowl win ASSOCIATED PRESS string that should finally erase the catches for 140 yards to make up bitterness of the Brett Favre separa- for three big drops. Rodgers found ARLINGTON, Texas — Forget tion in Green Bay. He’s now equal Jennings, normally his favorite Lombardi on Broadway. Green Bay with Favre in Super Bowl wins, and target, for 21- and 8-yard scores. has the newest Super Bowl hit: he extended the Packers’ record of Then the favored Packers held Aaron Rodgers. NFL titles to 13, nine before the on as Pittsburgh (14-5) stormed Capping one of the greatest Super Bowl era. back. postseasons for any quarterback, “It’s what I dreamt about as a “We’ve been a team that’s over- Rodgers led the Packers to their little kid watching Joe Montana and come adversity all year,” Jennings first NFL championship in 14 years Steve Young,” Rodgers said, “and said, who noted injuries to Charles Sunday, 31-25 over the Pittsburgh we just won the Super Bowl.” Woodson and Donald Driver. Steelers. The Packers reclaimed the The Packers QB threw for three Few teams have been as Vince Lombardi Trophy, named for touchdowns, two to Greg Jennings, resourceful as these Packers, who their legendary coach who won and the Packers (14-6) overcame couldn’t wait to touch the trophy the first two Super Bowls and is even more injuries, building a 21-3 honoring their greatest coach — making his own star turn in New lead, then hanging on to become and their title. Several of them York these days in the play named the second No. 6 seed to win the kissed it as Cowboys great Roger after him. championship. Coincidentally, the Staubach walked through a line of Rodgers, the game’s MVP, 2005 Steelers were the other. green and gold. thrilled his legion of Cheesehead Rodgers threw for 304 yards, “Vince Lombardi is coming back fans with a spectacular six-game including a 29-yard touchdown to Green Bay,” NFL Commissioner to Jordy Nelson, who had nine Roger Goodell said. TOP OF THE HILL 2005-2010 $7HAIRCUTS ALWAYS $ 50POWER DOSE 8 TREATMENTS EXTRA W/ LONG HAIR $ 20 HI-LITE 14471 Metcalf 913.402.4700 EXTRA W/ LONG HAIR 2429 Iowa St. 785.749.1488 ZHairAcademy.com www.meadowbrookapartments.net • Furnished Studios More photos • 1-, 2- & 3-bedroom and floor Apartments plans on our • 2- & 3-bedroom website! Townhomes • Fitness Center and 2 Pools • Walking Distance to KU; 3 KU Bus Stops • Washers & Dryers in Many Floor Plans • Pet-Friendly in Some FREE & CONFIDENTIAL Buildings • 24-Hour Fast, Reliable Maintenance • Friendly, On-site Management • Come Take a Tour Today! Bob Billings Pkwy. & Crestline Dr. 785-842-4200 Office Hours 7 Days a Week 6b / SPORTS / Monday, February 7, 2011 / THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN / kansan.com YOUR MONEY ON CAMPUS. ONLINE. ON YOUR ID. With KU Checking, you’re always close to your money. • Email Alerts • Mobile Banking1 Apply today at our location inside the Kansas Union. 785-864-5846 commercebank.com/kucard 1Your mobile carrier’s text messaging and web access charges may apply. ask listen solve and call click come by are trademarks of Commerce Bancshares, Inc. © 2011 COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. $ EVERYDAY 4 PIZZA & SALAD BUFFET 11:30am - 1:30pm DAILY with your KU ID SPECIAL two jumbo slices and a drink for just $4.50! from 1:30pm-Close OPEN Sun - Thurs Fri - Sat 11am-10pm 11am-3am Full Menu Listed at www.theoread.com EEnter through hotel on Oread Ave or from Indiana St. 1200 Oread Avenue • 785.830.3910 A Greatatch Place the Game! to W VOTED BESTBEST BURGERBURGER 2010 ZAGAT Fast Food Survey -Now Accepting Beak’Em Bucks- 2040 W 31st St # B Lawrence, KS 66046 KANSAN.COM / THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN / MONDAY, february 7, 2011 / SPORTS / 7B MEN’S BASKETBALL REWIND BY MIKE LAVIERI Kansas 42 | 44 — 86 [email protected] LINCOLN, Neb. — Kansas and Nebraska played at Bob Nebraska 34 | 32 — 66 Devany Sports Center for the last time as members of the Big 12 Conference. Jayhawk Stat Leaders Kansas defeated Nebraska 86-66, but were not led by Points the Morris twins. Rebounds Assists The two combined for 33 points on 11-13 shoot- ing. Both misses were three- pointers by junior forward Marcus Morris. The Morris’ success came in large part from the shooting and passing of senior guard Brady Morningstar, who Brady Morningstar Marcus Morris Brady Morningstar had his best statistical game of the season. 19 7 6 “He’s shooting with a lot of confidence,” Marcus said. Kansas Confidence is the reason Marcus and Markieff have been successful Player FG-FGA 3fg-3fga Rebs A Pts this season. The two are averag- Marcus Morris 5-7 1-3 7 1 16 ing 16.7 points per game and 60.1 percent from the field, and 13.1 Markieff Morris 6-6 3-3 1 0 17 points per game and 58.7 percent from the field, respectively. Tyshawn Taylor 2-8 0-1 3 5 6 The biggest downfall for the Brady Morningstar 5-7 5-7 2 6 19 two is their free-throw numbers. The two are a combined 66.5 Tyrel Reed 4-8 3-6 3 0 14 percent from the line. Success in the postseason could be ‘make Thomas Robinson 1-2 0-0 6 1 8 or break’ depending on the free- throw shooting, especially from Elijah Johnson 1-4 0-2 3 1 2 these two because of how many Mario Little 1-2 1-1 1 2 4 touches they have down low. “I got to get back to work shoot- Travis Releford 0-1 0-1 1 0 2 ing on my free-throws,” Marcus said. Totals 25-45 13-24 33 16 86 He attributed the missed free- throws to the ball. He said the Adidas ball is smaller and hard- Nebraska er to grip than the Wilson ball Player FG-FGA 3fg-3fga Rebs A Pts Kansas uses. He said it was harder to put the ball in the basket even Brandon Ubel 2-4 1-2 5 0 7 though he went 5-7, Markieff went Andre Almeida 0-4 0-0 4 0 0 6-6 and Morningstar went 5-7. Marcus agreed with coach Bill Brandon Richardson5-9 2-4 3 0 16 Self, who said this was some of the best offensive play from the team. Caleb Walker 3-7 1-3 5 0 10 Morris said the team could do Lance Jeter 3-8 0-1 0 10 10 better offensively with freshman guard Josh Selby, who sat with a Toney McCray 4-11 3-7 3 1 11 stress reaction in his right foot. Self said sitting Selby was due to Cristopher Niemman0-1 0-1 0 0 0 precautionary reasons. He said he thought Morningstar did a good Ray Gallegos 2-5 0-2 2 0 4 job of stepping up in the starting Jorge Brian Diaz 4-7 0-0 4 1 8 roll. “I really don’t expect much of a Totals 23-56 7-20 30 13 66 drop off even though I know our best players have to play,” Self said. “I think we have a bunch of best Quote of the Game players.” Self said it would be difficult to lose Marcus and Markieff. “Offensively, that’s as good as we can execute.” Self said the two are the best passers and that when they pass — Bill Self well, the rest of the team does as well. “I think they demand a lot of Self attention, which opens up things for everybody else,” junior guard Tyshawn Taylor said. Prime Plays — Edited by Samantha Collins First Half 12:52: Markieff Morris hits two three-pointers at the top of the arc. Howard Ting/KANSAN The second one forces Nebraska coach Doc Sadler to take a timeout. Junior forward Markieff Morris puts up a basket against the Huskers on Saturday afternoon in Bob Devaney Sports Center at Lincoln, Neb. Morris shot a perfect 6-6 and 3-3 from the arch scoring a total (20-10) of 17 points against the Huskers. 8:03: Marcus Morris misses everything on a three, but Thomas Rob- Game to Remember Game to Forget inson is right there for the rebound and a two-handed slam. (27-21) Brady Morningstar Elijah Johnson 1:00: Tyrel Reed gives Kansas another 10-point lead with a three- In two of the last three games, a Jayhawk has had the With Josh Selby out of the lineup, Johnson got a pointer from the corner. (42-32) best performance of his career and made this part chance to fight his way back into the rotation as a of my job really easy. Thomas Robinson’s 19-point, one-game fill-in. Johnson went 1-for-4 from the field seven-rebound effort against Kansas State, with for two points and an assist to go along with three Second Half 16:21: Morningstar connects on another three. He is 4-5 from down- everything going on in his personal life, was the first boards in 14 minutes. It looks like he’ll have one town with 14 points. (50-41) one. Morningstar’s 19-point, six-assist, zero-turnover Morningstar more opportunity to find a rhythm against Missouri Johnson performance Saturday was the second. Morningstar Monday, but if he doesn’t produce, he’ll be reduced 7:07: Tyshawn Taylor feeds Marcus Morris for the dunk. Kansas hits has scored more one other time in his career, but that to a spot minutes role. 70 points, which means Kansas has a good chance of winning. When was against Coppin State, who doesn’t defend quite like Nebraska. Nebraska opponents score 70 points, it is 0-2 on the year. (70-56) 8b / GAMEDAY / Monday, February 7, 2011 / THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN / kansan.com KU COUNTDOWN TO TIPOFF BORDER SHOWDOWN mu tipoff A match made in rival heaven tipoff KANSAS VS. Missouri At a Glance 8 p.m., Allen fieldhouse, Lawrence At a Glance To say Kansas shot the ball Missouri avenged its 89-76 loss well against Nebraska Saturday is to Colorado in Boulder earlier this an understatement. The Jay- season, by defeating the Buffaloes hawks had an effective field goal KANSAS missouri on Saturday 89-73 in Columbia. The percentage of 70 percent, easily Tigers are currently tied for fourth their best of the season. Effective 22-1, (7-1) 18-5, (4-4) place in the Big 12 with Texas A&M field goal percentage counts three and Oklahoma with a 4-4 record. pointers made as 150 percent as starters starters Missouri is winning their games valuable as a two-point field goal, at home, which it should, but it is because three pointers are, of winless on the road. Missouri likes Tyshawn Taylor, guard Matt Pressey, 6-foot-2 junior guard course, worth half-again as many to play a fast, up-tempo game that Taylor isn’t scoring like he used to lately Tairu is averaging nine points a game. He is points. By the more common mea- — in his last two, he’s averaging just three shooting 33.3 percent from behind the arc. He fits well into what Kansas likes to sures, Kansas was no less impres- points per game — but he’s still one of the is one of two starters that has a positive assist/ do. Coach Mike Anderson’s style sive. The Jayhawks hit 55.6 percent best assist men in the conference. Even turnover ratio. He is averaging one assist per of defense is to pressure its oppo- of their shots and a season-high though his numbers have dipped a little game and 0.68 turnovers per game. He has 55 nents and try to force turnovers. 13 threes on 54.2 percent shoot- bit, it’s been in conjunction with better play rebounds on the season, 19 of them coming Kansas has had success against Taylor Pressey ing from outside. If the Jayhawks from the guards around him and smarter on the offensive end. Missouri, especially at Allen Field- can average the same points per play on his part. He’s turned the ball over house, when Missouri tries the full- just six times in the last five games while possession (1.25, eighth best on court press. amassing 20 assists. the season), and adjust to Mis- ★★✩✩✩ souri’s much quicker pace, they’d Kim English, 6-foot-6 junior guard Player to watch score 93 points Monday night. ★★★★✩ Roberson is the main ball handler for the Red Raiders. He leads the team with 82 assists, Senior forward Justin Safford Player to watch 4.1 per game. He is second with 12.9 points A season ago Safford was start- Tyrel Reed, guard per game. His average of 1.4 steals per game ing for the Ti- senior It appears that Reed found his stroke leads the team, although Brad Reese has more gers. He is one gaurd, against Nebraska, hitting 50 percent of his total steals. Roberson is the player Texas Tech of two seniors Brady Morn- threes en route to 14 points. Reed’s also a wants at the line if the game is close at the English on the team, ingstar solid rebounder, especially considering that end. He is shooting 79 percent, a team best but is the only he is undersized for his position. Of Kansas’ Where did for players with 25 attempts. one that sees six guards (including Travis Releford) Reed this come playing time. Reed is by far the best rebounder, with 70 on the This season, he Safford Morningstar from? Morn- season compared to second-place Tyshawn ★★★★✩ ingstar actually Taylor’s 44. Josh Selby is averaging a similar has only started had an offen- clip, but missed the first nine games. Marcus Denmon, 6-foot-3 junior guard in 11 of the 23 games for Mis- sive rating double that of Marcus Lewandowski is fourth on the team with 9.3 souri. He is averaging 6.8 points Morris’ Saturday, and Morris was points per game. His 5.1 rebounds per game per game on 40.7 percent shoot- no slouch. Morningstar played a ★★★✩✩ put him as second on the team behind Sin- ing. He is averaging 4.4 rebounds season-high 37 minutes and could gletary. He is also second on the team with 19 per game. Safford only played six barely miss, hitting 5-of-7 seven blocks. Lewandowski is averaging one assist minutes against Colorado and shots, all of them from behind the Josh Selby, guard per game. Lewandowski has not attempted was ineffective. Missouri may call Selby is officially doubtfull, but as often as Denmon arc. He was effective from the free a three pointer this season, and it is highly upon Safford for senior leadership, he’s been described as a tough kid, it’s hard throw line as well, hitting 4-of-5 unlikely that he will attempt one tonight. The because this will be his final time to believe he’d miss his first shot at Missouri Red Raiders can’t afford to lose Lewandowski from there. Tack on his six assists playing at Allen Fieldhouse. Last and guard Kim English, who he called a “big because of foul trouble. He has fouled out and zero turnovers, and Morning- season in Missouri’s matchup with brother” to him. But as anyone with a big three times this season; tonight might be star played a near-perfect game brother knows, there’s nothing sweeter than four if the Morris twins and Robinson take it Kansas in Lawrence, Safford led on the offensive side of the ball. Selby taking him down. Selby said he and English to him. the Tigers in scoring with 19 points Even if Selby is available to play, haven’t talked about the game: “And I’m not in 32 minutes. Morningstar may get the nod over sure we will.” him if he is not at 100 percent. ★★★★★ question mark There’s no doubt Morningstar has earned more minutes with his re- ★★★★✩ Ricardo Ratliffe, 6-foot-8 junior forward Can Missouri get it done on cent play — the question is whose Ratliffe has been a monster on the glass the road? minutes he has earned. for the Tigers. He leads the team with 6.8 Missouri has one quality win on Marcus Morris, forward rebounds per game. He is huge on the defe- the road: at Oregon; that game was Morris, true to his season-long form, nisive end, blocking 35 shots on the season. also the only true road test for the question mark didn’t need a lot of shots to be effective He, however, has fouled out three times this against the Cornhuskers on Saturday. In season. He will need to be careful guard- Tigers before conference play. Mis- How will Kansas handle Mis- conference play, he’s taken 10 or more shots ing the Morris twins and Thomas Robinson Ratliffe souri lost to Georgetown at the souri’s balance? in only half the games, but he’s still scored who are bigger and more athletic. If he isn’t Sprint Center in overtime 111-102 That question needs some ex- in double figures in all eight. Saturday he careful he will become best friends with the and defeated then ranked No. 22 Il- Morris plaining. After all, Bill Self has said was 5-of-7 from the field with both misses bench. He is second on the team scoring 11.7 linois at the Scottrade Center in St. several times that he’s got seven coming from outside the three-point line. points per game. Louis 75-64. Missouri is 0-4 on the or eight guys that play at the level He finished with 16 points, in part because road in conference play with losses he got to the free throw line more times of starters. But Kansas is like most in Boulder, Colo., College Station, than in any game since the conference teams in that there are a handful ★★★✩✩ Texas, Austin, Texas, and Stillwater, opener. of players who can be reason- Oklahoma. The loss to Texas A&M Laurence Bowers, 6-foot-8 junior for- ably expected to take the shot at in College Station was a 91-89 loss ★★★★★ ward the end of each possession. On Bowers is one of five players averaging in overtime. The Aggies are 1-2 in Kansas, it’s the three posts — the double digits per game. He is fourth with their last three games at home. The twins and Thomas Robinson — Markieff Morris, forward 10.7 points per game. He is second in re- Longhorns are perfect in Austin and Josh Selby who use the most Morris, true to his season-long form, bounding and leads the team with 49 blocks. during conference play and Colora- possessions. They all use at least didn’t need a lot of shots to be effective Like Ratliffe, Bowers commits a lot of fouls. He do is 3-1 at home, with its only loss 24 percent of the possessions against the Cornhuskers on Saturday. In has 67 on the season with two foul outs. If he Bowers being to Kansas. Missouri might be that they are a part of. Missouri is conference play, he’s taken 10 or more isn’t careful, he may be joining Ratliffe. The a better team, but Bill Self calls Al- shots in only half the games, but he’s still much more balanced in that they Tigers may have to call on junior center len Fieldhouse a “legitimate sixth scored in double figures in all eight. Satur- Steve Moore who has 21 blocks, but is have zero players using 24 percent Morris man.” Missouri falls to 0-5 on the day he was 5-of-7 from the field with both only averaging 11.9 minutes per game. of their possessions, but eight road and 4-5 in conference, giving misses coming from outside the three- Bowers and Ratliffe each average more players using anywhere from 19 to them a steep uphill climb to the Big point line. He finished with 16 points, in than 24 minutes. 24 percent. What that boils down part because he got to the free throw line 12 title, with a lot of things needing to is that Kansas cannot afford to more times than in any game since the to go wrong at the top of the con- key on one player, because there conference opener. ★★★✩✩ ference. are seven more waiting to fill their — Mike Lavieri shoes. ★★★★★ hear Ye, Hear ye “Unfortunately,” English said. hear Ye, Hear ye — Tim Dwyer “We can do it, we just have to do ‘They’re like little gnats that it consistently.” won’t leave the kitchen when you — Tyshawn Taylor leave the dishes in there.” Photo by Howard Ting/KANSAN — Junior guard Kim English on Missouri — Marcus Morris on Missouri playing away from Columbia after its 89- 73 victory against Colorado. BIG 12 Schedule schedule Game Allen Fieldhouse will rock if… Date Opponent TV Channel Time Mon., Feb. 9 Time (CT) Missouri steps on the court. There is, of course, no love lost between the Jayhawks and Tigers, and the environment is always one of the Feb. 12 Iowa State Big 12 Network 3 p.m. Texas A&M at Colorado 7:00 p.m. best of the season at Allen. For it to stay rocking, though, the Morrii and Thomas Robinson will need to continue to play at a high level. Texas A&M at Nebraska 1:00 p.m. Missouri has one of the most athletic frontcourts in the country. Feb. 14 Kansas State ESPN 8 p.m. Nebraska at Baylor 7:00 p.m. the tigers will roar if… Feb. 19 Colorado ESPN 1 p.m. Texas at Oklahoma 8:00 p.m. Marcus Denmon gets in a groove. Denmon is the most efficient player in the Big 12 that uses at least 20 percent of his possessions, just in front of Marcus Morris. He’s also got enough balance around him (see the Question Mark section to the left) that if he goes off, there will be enough role scoring to pose the Jayhawks a serious threat. Prediction: Kansas 84, Missouri 66