Volume 124 Issue 91 kansan.com Tuesday, February 7, 2012 MEETING THE CAPTAINS THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN CIVIL RIGHTS ACTIVIST TO SPEAK TODAY Today: Jordan Jakubov Angela Davis will discuss views on gender equality Wednesday: Chris Manship Thursday: Jake Marasco UDK PAGE 3 PAGE 8 the student voice since 1904 CAMPUS HIGH CRIMES WEED OUT RUMORS Dispelling Lawrence marijuana myths

CHRIS NEAL/KANSAN Lights line the sidewalk on the north side of 12th Street. They continue down Mt. Oread to South Park on Massachusetts Street. productive,” said Derek Rempe, a senior from Corning, Kan. Even with states like Washing- ton adding the issue of marijuana legalization to its ballot in Novem- Motion-activated ber, Crenshaw believes legaliza- tion or decriminalization will not RACHEL SALYER and be- come to Kansas until the Supreme lights installed [email protected] lieve the city’s current poli- Court mandates it. cies should not be changed. “No true reform will come until REBEKKA SCHLICHTING crime happened in the area be- Lawrence can be “I don’t necessarily think the it’s on a national scale because it’s too easy to transport across state [email protected] tween campus and downtown,” found on a Wikipedia city should tell everyone what Higgins said. “That was one thing page titled “Places that have de- to do, but making it okay for borders,” Crenshaw said. New, vintage-style lights sit that spurred us onward.” criminalized non-medical canna- “I legal marijuana in any form — Edited by Taylor Lewis along the concrete sidewalk on Her proposal has come to life bis in the United States.” Accord- had been mis- won’t lead to anything the north side of 12th street. The with support from the student ing to the page, “In 2006, the city informed that marijuana path runs down Mt. Oread to senate, the KU Public Safety Of- of Lawrence, Kansas passed an was decriminalized from differ- South Park on Massachusetts fice, the city of Lawrence and oth- ordinance imposing fines but no ent websites and through differ- KANSAS MARIJUANA PENALTIES Street, where it turns north toward er organizations. In a press release, jail time for cannabis posession.” ent people,” said Brad Crenshaw, OFFENSE MAXIMUM MAXIMUM Megan Gilliland, communications downtown. However, city attorney Chad Sub- a senior from Topeka who said he INCARCERATION FINE “There has always been crime manager for the city of Lawrence, let said that this simply isn’t true. wants to open a marijuana busi- in the area between campus and said the entire pathway is lit with . Misdemeanor possession: 1 year $2,500 The definition of decriminaliza- ness post-graduation . downtown,” said Elisa Higgins, LED motion-activated lights that any amount (first offense) tion can be broad, but it generally Learning that decriminaliza- former community affairs director stay dim until someone walks near means to make the possession of tion does not exist in Lawrence for Student Senate. “It’s never been them. Misdemeanor or felony marijuana no longer a crime. hasn’t derailed Crenshaw’s future . 10-42 months $100,000 a safe place for students, especially “It’s definitely a plus more than “There hasn’t been any decrimi- aspirations. possession: any amount women, to walk.” it is a negative. It gives a lighted (subsequent offense) Higgins said improving student area for people to see others just nalization of marijuana by the city “I want to be the Anheuser- safety has always been a prior- in case something bad might hap- commission,” Sublet said. “To the Busch of marijuana,” Crenshaw Felony cultivation: five or variable ity for student senate. “The Oread pen,” said Mike Casur, a junior best of my knowledge, it’s never said. “If the legalization of mari- . 138-204 months neighborhood is where a lot of from Vienna, Va, “Someone could even been brought up to the com- juana passes, there’s no reason it more plants students live and it’s pretty dark,” come out and attack.” mission.” can’t be enjoyed like alcohol is said Libby Johnson, a senior from Johnson said she felt the same In 2006, the city commission now: safely and responsibly.” . Felony sale: any amount 14-51 months $300,000 Lawrence and student body presi- way. passed an ordinance allowing first Sublet said if Lawrence hypo- dent. “There is often a lot of crime “Students, whether they are time offenders to be tried in mu- thetically decriminalized or legal- . Felony sale: within 1,000 46-83 months $300,000 there. It’s something that’s been walking home from the library nicipal court, rather than district ized marijuana, it would create a feet of a school needed for a long time.” late at night or walking downtown court. It allows students to keep conflict at the state level, in which In 2009, after years of discussing to go out, they should be safe,” their financial aid if convicted, but possession of any marijuana is . Misdemeanor 1 year $2,500 off-campus lighting, Higgins pro- Johnson said. “No matter what they face a $200 to $2,500 fine and considered a crime. paraphernalia possession posed a lighted path from campus activity, they should be able to be up to one year in jail. “There would be a conflict around the campus at night and for personal use to downtown in an area where the Under the city’s current law, a where the federal government crime rate was high. feel as though they are in a safe person can be charged for pos- could still come in and arrest That year, The Kansan pub- environment.” Misdemeanor or felony 10-42 months $100,000 sessing any amount of THC or people for the possession of mari- . lished a map of where crimes were paraphernalia possession marijuana, and a second offense juana,” Sublet said. committed in Lawrence. — Edited by Max Rothman is classified as a felony and will go Some students appreciate that for cultivation of more than “It was a helpful visual for us five plants because it showed just how much through district court. marijuana is not decriminalized Source: norml.org STUDENT SENATE CAPTURE THE MOMENT Campaign process takes time ELISE REUTER election process, they must first get “We had an entire email writing [email protected] a specific number of signatures from night,” Smith said. “You want to try their constituency. Smith’s require- to reach out to as many people as Campaigning for Student Senate ment was 50 signatures from stu- possible, and tell them why you’d be elections doesn’t just include chalk- dents who lived on campus. Once a good senator.” ing on Wescoe Beach or handing a candidate has enough signatures, out fliers. Preparing for elections is they begin the campaigning pro- Haley Miller, a junior candidate a process that begins months in ad- cess. representing the College of Liberal vance. “You pass out fliers and buttons. Arts and Sciences from Kingman, Candidates have the option to It gets pretty intense,” Smith said. Kan., is also running for Student either run independently or with a “There are people stationed every Senate this year. She said she’s unsure coalition. Independent candidates 30 feet on Wescoe.” which coalition she will support, but can campaign on their own, while Freebies, such as t-shirts and but- last year she ran with Renew KU. candidates in a coalition campaign tons, help the candidates make their She said Renew KU had long been with other like-minded students. name recognizable. Candidates also preparing for elections last year. Cara Smith, a senior from Topeka, will explain their platform and po- “People start planning things chose to run with KUnited last year. sitions on certain issues to as many months in advance,” Miller said. “If you’re interested in running in people as possible. “Last year elections were in April. one, you have to contact the people But it doesn’t end there. We started planning mid-February.” in charge of it and see if they have Candidates will also visit sev- CLAIRE HOWARD/KANSAN Caitlin Conners, a junior from Nairn, Scotland, and Tom Winfield, a junior from Derby, England practice their photography skills on an opening,” Smith said. “You cam- eral student groups, send out emails the lawn of Watson library Monday evening. Both Conners and Winfield are exchange students from Stirling University in Scotland paign together. It’s a team effort.” and advertise on Facebook to gain — Edited by Christine Curtin and were practicing capturing the “decisive moment” for their photojournalism homework by photographing passers-by as they Before a candidate can begin the votes. walked on the opposite side of Jayhawk Blvd.

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Marla Daniels WHAT: Lecture: “Feminism and WHAT: Seminar: Financial Aid FAFSA Jennifer DiDonato Activism” WHERE: Regents Center computer lab, Alexandra Esposito WHERE: Room 120, Budig Hall Edwards Campus, Overland Park WHAT: Tea at Three WHAT: William Allen White Day Dana Meredith WHEN: 5 p.m. WHEN: 4 p.m. WHERE: 4th floor lobby, Kansas Union WHERE: Woodruff Auditorium, Kansas ABOUT: Get your free tickets from SUA ABOUT: The time is upon us; learn how WHEN: 3 p.m. Union Designers to see political activist Angela Davis. to get the most out of your financial ABOUT: Did you know a cup of hot WHEN: 1:30 p.m. Bailey Atkinson aid application. green tea has as much caffeine as a ABOUT: The School of Journalism Megan Boxberger cup of instant coffee? awards CNN’s Candy Crowley with the Stephanie Schulz WHAT: An Evening with Tim Pawlenty annual William Allen White Founda- Nikki Wentling WHERE: Dole Institute of Politics WHAT: Women’s basketball vs. Texas tion’s National Citation. Hannah Wise WHEN: 7:30 p.m. WHERE: Allen Fieldhouse WHAT: Poetry Reading: Kevin Rabas ABOUT: Former Minnesota governor WHEN: 7 p.m. WHERE: Malott Room, Kansas Union WHAT: Cosmic Bowling Opinion editor and GOP presidential candidate Tim ABOUT: Come out and watch your WHEN: 7:30 p.m. WHERE: Jaybowl, Kansas Union Alexis Knutsen Pawlenty comes to talk politics. Jayhawks stomp on the Longhorns. ABOUT: Rabas, an English professor WHEN: 10 p.m. from Emporia State, reads his jazz- ABOUT: Join SUA for a night of free Photo editor influenced work. bowling and blacklights. Chris Bronson ELECTION Sports editor PoliticalFiber.com Max Rothman POLICE REPORTS Dole Institute to host Associate sports editor GOP candidate tonight Matt Galloway Information based on the Douglas property, failure to appear in both Former Minnesota governor and Both parties agree on County booking recap municipal and district courts, identity Republican Party presidential can- Sports web editor theft of less than $100,000 and ob- didate Tim Pawlenty will speak at Mike Vernon student debt issue • A 29-year-old Lawrence man was struction of legal procedure. Bail was the Dole Insti- arrested on Monday at 5:10 a.m. near set at $5,260. tute of Politics Special sections editor mile-marker 198 of I-70 on suspicion tonight . Kayla Banzet Student debt will exceed $1 tril- loans and educational institutions. of driving while intoxicated, driving A 23-year-old Lawrence man was lion this year, a challenge President The Republicans believe this will • Bill Lacy, while suspended, not having proof of arrested Sunday at 1 p.m. on the 3600 Web editor Obama and Republican party can- reduce higher education costs and director of the liable insurance, being a pedestrian block of east 25th St. on suspicion of Laura Nightengale didates are seeking to confront with increase affordability. Dole Institute, dramatically different approaches. Meanwhile, Obama has intro- under the influence and failure to ap- failure to appear in court. The man is said he thinks Pawlenty ADVISERS What the two sides seem to agree duced a plan to add several billion pear in an out-of-county court. Bond being held in jail for two days. the politician’s on is that the issue has become dollars to the existing federal loan was set at $1,500. talk will help the increasingly important to young program and keep interest rates low. General manager and news adviser •A 34-year-old Lawrence man was audience understand what goes Malcolm Gibson Americans, the economic recovery He has also proposed incentives A 31-year-old Lawrence man was arrested Sunday at 9 a.m. on the 3600 and the 2012 election. to encourage colleges and states to • into a presidential primary race. arrested on Monday at 1:19 a.m. on block of east 25th St. on suspicion of GOP candidates have used the increase affordability. “Gov. Pawlenty governed a cen- Sales and marketing adviser subject to reach out to young voters, For the full story, check out the 1800 block of west 23rd St. on failure to appear in court. The man is trist state thoughtfully and suc- Jon Schlitt a disgruntled demographic essential PoliticalFiber.com. suspicion of possession of a con- being held in court until further no- cessfully as a GOP conservative,” to the Obama campaign’s 2008 suc- trolled substance, obstruction of legal tice. Lacy said in a press release. “Dur- cess. The GOP approach is to reduce — Bill Daehler for PoliticalFiber.com Contact Us procedure, driving while suspended ing his program here at the Dole bill@politicalfiber.com [email protected] the role of the federal government and failure to appear in municipal A 21-year-old male University stu- and increase privatization of debt, • Institute, I know he will provide www.kansan.com court. Bond was set at $4,250. dent was arrested Sunday at 3:46 a lot of insight into how the GOP Newsroom: (785)-766-1491 a.m. on the intersection of Sixth Street nominee for president will run and Advertising: (785) 864-4358 SEMINAR • A 23-year-old female University and Champion Lane on suspicion of govern if elected.” Twitter: UDK_News student was arrested Monday at 12:30 driving while intoxicated. Bond was Gov. Pawlenty served as a mem- Facebook: facebook.com/thekansan Activist Angela Davis to about her work and will host a book sign- a.m. on the 1000 block of east 24th set at $250. ber of Minnesota’s state legisla- speak at Budig tonight ing after her seminar. St. on suspicion of domestic battery. ture from 1993 to 2003 and as the The department of women, gender and She was released. •A 20-year-old female University state’s governor from 2003 to 2011. Political activist Angela Davis will sexuality studies and SUA are co-hosting The University Daily Kansan is the student was arrested Sunday at 12:51 He then announced his run for the speak to students about her fight for the seminar as part of the “February Sis- student newspaper of the University of • A 23-year-old Topeka man was ar- a.m. on the 3000 block of Atchison 2012 GOP presidential nomination Kansas. The first copy is paid through gender equality ters” events, which celebrates the 40th rested on Monday at 12:23 a.m. on the Ave. on suspicion of operating under in May 2011, but dropped out of the student activity fee. 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The event ity during the Civil However, free tickets are no longer Rights movement • A 20-year-old Lawrence man was and interfering with the duties of an is free and open to the public, and The University Daily Kansan (ISSN available for guaranteed seating. If stu- Davis arrested on Sunday at 11:42 p.m. officer. Bond was set at $1,100. it starts at 7:30 p.m. 0746-4967) is published daily during in the 1960s and dents were not able to get tickets, they the school year except Saturday, was associated with on the 1400 block of Crestline Dr. on can still see the seminar in Budig 110 — Laura Sather Sunday, fall break, spring break and the Black Panther group. Her work as suspicion of operating under the influ- — Laura Sather exams and weekly during the summer where they will be live streaming the a civil rights activist and a member ence. Bond was set at $500. session excluding holidays. Annual seminar. subscriptions by mail are $250 plus tax. of the Communist Party earned her a Send address changes to The University Lenin Peace Prize from the Soviet Union — Laura Sather • A 40-year-old Lawrence woman Daily Kansan, 2051A Dole Human in 1979. Davis has written many books was arrested on Sunday at 11:15 Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside p.m. on the 700 block of Maple St. on Avenue. suspicion of criminal trespassing. STATE Bond was set at $100. KANSAN MEDIA PARTNERS • A 20-year-old Lawrence man was Check out Proposal to redraw arrested Sunday at 7 p.m. on the KUJH-TV 3500 block of west 22nd St. on sus- on Knology of Kansas picion of operating under the influ- Channel 31 in Lawrence for more on ence. Bond was set at $500. what you’ve read in today’s Kansan and districts advances other news. Also see KUJH’s website at A 25-year-old Lawrence man was tv.ku.edu. the proposal yet this week. • ASSOCIATED PRESS arrested on Sunday at 2:06 p.m. on One district each would be lost KJHK is the student voice TOPEKA — A Kansas House in southeast, southwest and cen- the 1700 block of west 2nd St. on in radio. Whether it’s rock suspicion of failure to appear in dis- ‘n’ roll or reggae, sports or committee took little time Monday tral Kansas, reflecting the popula- special events, KJHK 90.7 in endorsing a proposal to redraw tion gains over the past decade in trict court. Bail was set at $100. is for you. the chamber’s 125 districts to Johnson and Wyandotte counties. reflect changes in the 2010 census. O’Neal, a Hutchinson • A 24-year-old Edgerton woman PoliticalFiber exists to The plan would collapse three Republican, said there could be was arrested Sunday at 1:10 p.m. on help students understand current House districts and cre- some attempts at amending the bill political news. High the 3300 block of Iowa St. on sus- ate three new ones in the Kansas on the floor, but that such effort quality, in-depth reporting picion of possession of a controlled City metropolitan area. Members is more difficult in the full debate coupled with a superb substance, possession of stolen online interface and the ability to interact advanced the bill on a bipartisan, than in committee. make PoliticalFiber.com an essential voice vote after barely 10 minutes “Literally, a piece you change in community tool. of meeting. one district can have a ripple effect Facebook: facebook.com/politicalfiber House Speaker Mike O’Neal, all across the state,” he said. Twitter: PoliticalFiber chairman of the redistricting com- Later in the day Wednesday, the mittee, said the decision was quick- full Senate will vote on a proposal 2000 Dole Human Developement Center er than he anticipated, and it’s pos- for redrawing the state’s four con- 1000 Sunnyside Avenue Lawrence, Kan., sible the full House could debate gressional maps. 66045 THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2012 PAGE 3

LOCAL NEWS OF THE WORLD Google Fiber — Associated Press coming to CENTRAL AMERICA EUROPE Mexico may elect first female president Romania’s government collapses Kansas City MEXICO CITY — Mexico’s rul- front-runner in the current polls who BUCHAREST — Romania’s interested in the public’s hardships ing party on Sunday chose a former could return Mexico’s long-ruling government collapsed Monday fol- in this nation of 22 million. ASSOCIATED PRESS times faster than most Americans congresswoman to run for president, Institutional Revolutionary Party, or lowing weeks of protests against President Traian Basescu quickly can get in their homes with exist- the first time a major party has nom- PRI, to power after a 12-year hiatus. austerity measures, the latest debt- appointed Justice Minister Catalin KANSAS CITY, Kan. — ing broadband services. inated a woman to compete for the The leftist Democratic Revolution stricken government in Europe to fall Predoiu, the only Cabinet member Google plans to begin construc- Construction to erect a network nation’s top office. Party chose Andres Manuel Lopez in the face of raising public anger unaffiliated with a political party, as tion Monday on its long-awaited had been snagged over issues The Na- Obrador, who is making his second over biting interim prime minister to serve until super-speed Internet service in about where Google would attach tional Action run after a razor-thin loss in 2006 cuts. a new government is approved. Kansas City, Kan. its fiber optic cables on the poles Party’s vote to President Felipe Calderon. Mexico Emil Boc, Basescu also nominated Mihai Kevin Lo, the Google executive owned by the Kansas City Board of for Josefina limits its presidents to a single six- who had been Razvan Ungureanu, the head of Ro- heading up the project, announced Public Utilities. The BPU is owned mania’s foreign intelligence service, Vazquez Mota year term. prime minister the start of construction on the by the Unified Government of Vazquez Mota is considered Pena as the country’s new prime minister over two other since 2008, company’s Google Fiber Blog, Wyandotte County, which wrote Nieto’s strongest potential chal- and asked him to form a Cabinet. c a n d i d a t e s said he was according to The Kansas City Star. the agreement that secured the lenger, a personable, charismatic Parliament must approve Ungureanu sets the race r e s i g n i n g Google said it would install the Google Fiber project for Kansas candidate who like Pena Nieto is Boc and his ministers in 60 days, or it for Mexico’s Vazquez Mota “to defuse fiber infrastructure first and then City, Kan., beating out more than good on the stump. Though Mexican political and and the legislature will be dissolved July 1 presi- connect Google Fiber into homes 1,000 communities vying for the dential election. The two other major voters in general seem weary of the social tension” and to make way and new elections held. across Kansas City. service. parties had already selected their ruling party after presidents Vicente for a new government. Thousands But the opposition said it opposes “We’ve measured utility poles; Google had the choice of pay- candidates. Fox and Calderon, the novelty of a of Romanians took to the streets in Ungureanu and that it will continue we’ve studied maps and surveyed ing the normal fees for the same Vazquez Mota, 51, faces an uphill woman candidate could boost party January to protest salary cuts, higher the boycott of Parliament it began neighborhoods; we’ve come access as their potential Internet climb against former Mexico state appeal. taxes and the widespread perception last week. up with a comprehensive set of service competitors, or avoid the Gov. Enrique Pena Nieto, the that the government was not detailed engineering plans; and fees and take on added construc- we’ve eaten way too much bar- tion costs of operating in the elec- becue. Now, starting today, we’re tric supply space. Such an instal- MIDDLE EAST NORTH AMERICA ready to lay fiber,” Lo’s blog post lation would have required using U.S. diplomats read. more specialized and highly paid Illegally-built factory building collapses, kills at least four The 1 gigabit–per-second linemen for the work, and likely leave Syria, Internet connection is expected to costlier engineering work. ISLAMABAD — Rescue workers The factory was owned by a local Falki. offer steady downloads about 100 struggled to reach dozens of people politician, who used his influence to The four dead people who have been Embassy closes trapped in the rubble of a factory that keep it open despite complaints from pulled out so far included a woman and collapsed in an eastern Pakistani city neighbors, said local resident Mu- a 12-year-old boy, said Rizwan Naseer, WASHINGTON — The NATIONAL Monday, killing at least four, officials nawar Ali. head of the state-run rescue service in Obama administration has said. Powerful Pakistanis often use their Punjab province, of which Lahore is the closed the U.S. Embassy in Da- The factory, which manufactured influence to circumvent the law and capital. mascus and pulled all Ameri- medicine, had been set up illegally in extract illegal profits. Rescue workers were having a dif- can diplomats out of Syria. Officials say Ambassador Suspect in Tucson a residential area of Lahore and caved Records indicate there were 62 ficult time digging out others under in after several gas cylinders inside people, including women and children, the rubble because the narrow streets Robert Ford and other diplo- exploded, said the city’s deputy com- inside the factory when it collapsed, around the factory made it tough to mats left Syria on Monday. It’s missioner, Ahad Cheema. Authorities said police official Sarfraz Falki. get heavy machinery to the site, said the most dramatic U.S. move shooting medicated had previously closed the factory three “We believe some 50 to 60 people Naseer. so far after 11 months of a violent crackdown on dissent times, but each time it reopened. are still trapped in the rubble,” said vigorously fought the government’s by President Bashar Assad’s ASSOCIATED PRESS efforts to medicate him with regime. SAN DIEGO — A federal judge psychotropic drugs, although The State Department ruled Monday that the suspect they did not object to the judge’s warned last month it would in the Tuc- decision Monday. Attorney Judy close the embassy unless As- son shooting sad’s government stepped up Clarke declined to comment after its protection. It cited concerns rampage that the hearing. about the safety of personnel wounded for- Since his arrest, Loughner has and recent car bombs. mer Congress- demonstrated bizarre behavior. He The U.N. says Assad’s woman Gabri- was removed from a May 25 court crackdown has killed more elle Giffords hearing after lowering his head to than 5,400 people since will spend four Loughner within inches of the courtroom March. The revolt began with more months at table before lifting it and unleash- mostly peaceful protests, but a federal prison ing a loud and angry rant. armed rebels are now increas- facility where Loughner has been at the Mis- ASSOCIATED PRESS ingly fighting the regime. officials are souri facility since May 28. Rescuers work to clear away rubble after the collapse of a medicine factory in Pakistan. At least four people died in the The Obama administration forcibly medi- His federal psychologist Dr. incident, which occurred after several gas cylinders exploded inside the building. has long demanded that As- cating him. Christina Pietz said he still does sad step down. In making his not fully understand the nature decision, U.S. and gravity of the charges against Giffords GOVERNMENT District Court him, but she believes he will con- Judge Larry tinue to improve. Burns noted that Jared Lee Lough- Burns ordered officials at the ner has made marked improve- facility to immediately call him Brownback’s meetings may violate law ment at the facility in Springfield, if Loughner becomes competent Mo., where he has participated in at any time during the next four group therapy with other inmates months. The suspect’s psycholo- ASSOCIATED PRESS and at times had coherent speech gist is also required to give the and steady eye contact with oth- court an update on his status no TOPEKA, Kan. — Gov. Sam ers. later than May 24. Brownback raised issues such as “That in and of itself is a signal Burns said he would review the tax cuts and water policy in pri- of measurable progress,” Burns status report before scheduling the vate meetings with legislators at said, adding that when he first saw next hearing. Loughner’s current his official residence, several law- the suspect in court, “there was no stay at the facility is set to expire makers said Monday, although way” he could have done that. on June 7. their accounts differed about the Mental health experts have de- The judge also agreed to allow details. termined that Loughner, 23, suf- the prosecution to see the psy- Some Republican legislators fers from schizophrenia and are chologist’s notes after the material who attended one or more of the trying to make him fit to stand has been reviewed by Loughner’s gatherings with the GOP gov- trial. attorney to remove any details that ernor described them as purely He has pleaded not guilty to 49 would compromise attorney-client social events. But several of the charges stemming from the Jan. 8, privilege. Clarke promised to do dozen lawmakers interviewed 2011, attack in Tucson that killed that within a week’s time. Monday by The Associated Press six people and injured 12 others, Burns told attorneys that none said Brownback made remarks including Giffords, who resigned of the details in the notes can be about substantive issues; one said from Congress last month to focus used against Loughner in court the governor mentioned specific on recovering from being shot in because “he’s talking to her for the bills on water policy, while anoth- the head. purpose of treatment.” er recalled a back-and-forth with Loughner’s attorneys have legislators on tax issues. Brownback had seven meet- ings in January for Republicans on 13 legislative committees, and POLITICS Shawnee County District Attorney Romney gains support that fact alone illuminates the struggles Chad Taylor, a Democrat, is from tea party activists of the nearly three-year-old movement investigating whether the gather- ASSOCIATED PRESS to greatly influence its first presidential DENVER — Long skeptical of Mitt ings violated the Kansas Open Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback answers questions from reporters as Sherriene Jones-Sontag, his communications director, race. Meetings Act. Taylor has said the watches, Friday, Feb. 3, 2012, at the Statehouse in Topeka, Kan. Brownback says he’ll cooperate fully with a prosecutor’s Romney, tea party activists are either “We haven’t gone away,” insisted Amy legality of the meetings depends investigation into whether meetings he had with legislators at his official residence violated the state’s open meetings law. warming up to the GOP presidential Kremer, chairwoman of the national Tea upon whether legislators dis- front-runner or re- Party Express. But, in the same breath, cussed substantive legislative committees. presentation about his tax Wichita Republican, said he luctantly backing she acknowledged lower expectations doesn’t remember any business issues and how much interaction State Sen. Dick Kelsey, a plan, and various people asked him after aban- and a shift in focus to Senate races over Goddard Republican who attend- questions and made comments,” being discussed. there was among them. doning hope of the White House campaign. ed a Jan. 18 dinner with members Kelsey said. The Open Meetings Act gener- Brownback spokeswoman finding a nominee Tea party activists across the country Sherriene Jones-Sontag said of the Senate tax and commerce But Sen. Pat Apple, a Louisburg ally prohibits a voting majority of they like better. entered their first presidential contest Monday that the administration committees, said lawmakers sat Republican who attended the a legislative body from discussing Whatever the this year expecting to hold major sway remains confident that the in a circle and heard remarks same gathering, remembered government business without giv- reason, the former Romney over the Republican race following a gatherings didn’t violate the from Brownback about his plan Brownback’s remarks as “rath- ing the public notice or access to Massachusetts for overhauling the individual er generic” and said that while the meetings. Taylor has said the 2010 congressional election year in law. Brownback has gatherings governor who is coming off of back-to- income tax system. Kelsey said one attendee commented about act does not apply to Brownback which their favored candidates success- scheduled Monday and Tuesday back victories in Florida and Nevada at Cedar Crest, his official the legislators received assuranc- potential issues with the gover- as an individual, and alleged vio- fully knocked off a string of insiders in now is picking up larger shares of the residence, but the groups are es that they weren’t violating the nor’s plan, there was no back- lations are a civil matter, not a GOP primaries in Colorado and else- tea party vote than he did when the Re- bipartisan and don’t appear to be Open Meetings Act. and-forth. And Tax Committee criminal one. where. publican nomination fight began. And tied to membership of specific “The governor gave a Chairman Les Donovan, a — Associated Press THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2012 PAGE 4

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Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) ‘NCIS’ to hit 200th-episode milestone Today is a 8 Distractions are coming at you MCCLATCHY TRIBUNE Because “NCIS” started out in foundation of story and character much trouble. And this is a show left and right. Focus on what’s the middle of the viewing num- that was there. And over the years that’s always growing and always really important for you. Trust PASADENA, Calif. — The CBS bers, the series had time to build we just sort of kept scratching searching.” your intuition and a good drama “NCIS” will join a select a solid foundation of story lines the surface of it. And to be nine Harmon’s not certain how friend. Listen consciously. group of prime-time TV shows and characters. years into a show now and still long “NCIS” can keep growing Tuesday when it airs its 200th “NCIS” is loaded with charac- have so much to work with is and searching, but being the top- Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec.21) episode. Only 62 series — out ters, from the gruff boss played a real comment on what Don rated show on TV makes it a lot Today is a 6 of the thousands that have filled by Harmon to the quirky lab rat came up with to begin with,” says easier to keep going. Think things over, just not too network and cable channels — brought to life by Pauley Per- Glasberg. “There are other things on much. Be patient with your have reached the milestone. rette. Toss in a nerd (Sean Mur- Weatherly has made the most this show more important than instruction. Odds are you’re And “NCIS” shows no sign of ray), a swaggering hero (Michael of what Bellisario created with the size of your trailer, and it’s forgetting something, so write slowing down. It’s consistently Weatherly), a suave British doc- his character of Tony DiNozzo. always been about the work. it down. It’s okay if it goes the highest-rated drama in the tor (David McCallum) and a hot “I get, in one episode, to do I’ve felt that we’ve always, from slowly. weekly ratings and has 13.7 mil- foreign agent (Cote de Pablo), crazy physical humor, an inter- the beginning, had control over lion Facebook fans. The popular- and the show has a host of inter- rogation scene, and I get to kiss nothing except what we did each Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) ity is global: It airs in more than esting places to go. the girl and then have my pants day in the work, and I believe Today is a 7 200 international markets and is Executive producer Gary Glas- fall down to my ankles and all that remains the same,” Harmon You’ll find out what’s needed. heard in 20 different languages. berg credits series creator Don of these things,” Weatherly says. says. “I’m not confused at all at Trust in your ability to over- The show appeals to more than Bellisario for establishing such a “Some shows, you hit your mark what it took to do this and that come obstacles, just like just older viewers. It has higher versatile character blueprint. and bark. You show up, say your we’re still here and doing it well you’ve done before. A partner ratings with viewers ages 18-49 “There was a foundation lines, wear the clothes, and re- and in some ways doing it better helps you communicate feel- — a demographic advertisers love that he started with, a brilliant flect the light and don’t make too than we ever have before.” ings. Relax. — than “Glee,” “Dancing with the Stars” and “The Office.” Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) So how does a series about Today is a 7 the weekly exploits of a team of Fine-tune your routine, and Navy investigators become such consider a someone’s sug- a hit? gestion. You can’t always Series star Mark Harmon says get what you want, but don’t it started with mediocrity. let that stop you from trying. “I think, from the very begin- Review the instructions. ning, we were a show that wasn’t good enough to get all that no- Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) ticed and wasn’t bad enough to Today is a 8 get canceled,” Harmon says. Disruptions may threaten your That might sound strange, busy schedule, but it’s nothing but he has a point. TV shows that you can’t navigate. Try a that start as big hits have a ten- new approach. Great reflexes dency to fade quickly, such as BIOLAGE SHAMPOO and imagination come in “Twin Peaks” and “Glee.” Series & CONDITIONING LITERS handy. that start slowly rarely last past REG. SALE a few episodes, such as “The 36 22 Playboy Club.” THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2012 PAGE 5

LIFESTYLE College success depends on behavior

ometimes it feels as if our bit of fear in not doing the second Increase your conversations to other though, it’s not the 90s and job com- status as undergrads mirrors assignment, which also typifies professor in your field and occasion- petition is sky high. Sometimes I tell Ssomething like a parent-child negative reinforcement. This is ally look at potential job opportuni- myself when I’m slacking, “Mike, if relationship. Sometimes it can be a pattern that, if continued, will ties that you can discuss with those you can’t finish your work for these a constant state of comply, comply, grow in strength as your behavior professors. Look at opportunities to classes, how are you supposed to comply, grade and repeat. Whether is reinforced each time you either gain experience through volunteer hold a real job?” And like the many it’s the R.A., a professor, or a boss at procrastinate and finish at the organizations, on-campus groups students that came before us, we will a part-time job, it’s about following last minute or not do at all. With By Michael Sofis or unpaid internships. Don’t let the probably graduate and get some sort the rules, getting your work done academic behavior, we can either let behavior of your fellow students of job, eventually. But we must ask [email protected] and listening to instructions. the homework control our behavior control your behavior, because who ourselves, is that why we came to opinion Many times as undergrads it’s or vice-versa. wants to be the norm? college, to be one of the many? tempting to see this relationship and What to do about it: At the begin- pends on how you define fun. As someone who’s been in col- FREE FOR ALL focus on the more exciting parts ning of the semester, write down Outside the classroom, it is also lege longer than anticipated, I un- Michael Sofis is a senior in applied O important to develop a behavior behavioral science from Pittsburgh, Pa. of college life (i.e. most people’s your schedule and your anticipated derstand the temptation to not Text your FFA submissions to freshmen year). But through time needed for homework for each pattern of maturity and responsibil- care about college. Unfortunately 785-289-8351 examining the behavior and habits class. Start small, allot three hours ity that will make you thrive post- of our undergraduate lives, it’s clear per course per week and schedule graduation. My major, specialty The only tiger I like is one in bed. that college should be a stepping- the time you will complete that area, and what I want to do post- stone for becoming a motivated and work. Keep a Microsoft Word file graduation started with one such Last time the Giants beat the Patriots successful adult, not just another with these times and keep track conversation. When I was junior, I in the Superbowl, KU Won a national student who graduates. with how often you keep or don’t took an Applied Behavior Science championship. Get ready, Jayhawks! Behavior: We all know the slip- keep these times. Then find a friend introductory course. I was fasci- pery slope of not doing homework, or friends to keep you accountable nated with a lecture that covered an Exhausted, hungover, and frozen; I’m which can be in part explained by for completing the time allotted for area of Behavior Analysis that used breaking down and taking the bus to negative reinforcement. We typi- homework each week. It can also behavior principles in business set- Wescoe. cally don’t do our homework un- be great to give the group a reward tings. I made the decision to talk to til the looming due date becomes each week whenever you complete the professor in a 100-student lec- ture hall. Since then, I have V-Lined Knowing that I’ll be able to read the so pressing that we just want to your assignments (positive rein- straight to a major I love, worked UDK in a matter of hours makes going to get it done. Another example is if forcement). Behavior: two internships, and am exploring a bed on Sunday night a little easier. you miss the first assignment for a We all know college is myriad of exciting post-graduation Editor’s note: That’s probably one of class and instead go out with your a blast. And it should be. But wear- plans. the nicest things anyone has said in the friends. Here, you are avoiding the ing “college” t-shirts from Animal What to do about it: A good start- FFA submissions. unpleasant aspects of doing your House is only cool for so long. It’s homework and simultaneously be- great to have fun in college and do ing point is to make a point to strike ing positively reinforced for having some things you might otherwise up a conversation with a professor In no shape or form are Sperry’s dress fun with friends. not do, but if you already are viewing or GTA about your potential or cur- shoes. This twofold reinforcement college as the peak of your life, then rent field of interest once a week. (positive and negative) can begin that is very unfortunate. Having This not only helps you become Sometimes I like to put my forehead a chain of academic behavior that fun in college and simultaneously aware of opportunities for under- on the mirror and cross my eyes so I leads to an unpleasant semester. In experiencing great life experiences grads but prepares you for convers- look like I have one eye like Mike from most cases, you might feel guilt or a are not mutually exclusive; it just de- ing in a semi-professional context. Monsters, Inc. ILLUSTRATION BY RYAN BENEDICK

To the leader of Oliver Hall: Better step it up. You’re more than a bit out- POLITICS SOCIETY numbered... And we have Jedi.

If KU hired staff to walk around and ticket people eating lunch in Budig, it Giving aid to veterans Students demand would be just as economical and fair as the parking department. hatever rhetoric you’ve I’ve learned nothing is guaran- been hearing lately, teed. Reliable isn’t a word that gets gender equality Some guys talk about girls, others Wmost know the econo- thrown out around here often. talk about sports... These guys were my is not where we want it to be. But having grown up in Kansas, I On February 4, 1972, a group talking about their medication #theawk- But amidst the public outcry, politi- know this: If it ain’t broke, don’t fix of women now known as the Feb- wardconversationsyouoverhear cal bickering, and pure speculation, it. And when it works, keep it up. ruary Sisters took a stand for gen- priorities have been rearranged. That’s what we did when we wrote der equality at the University of Don’t worry, KU students. The Men’s On one hand, we must cut some the Restoring GI Bill Fairness Act By Danielle Onions Kansas. In honor of the 40th an- Rugby Team will avenge you when we spending and reevaluate programs into law so vets can continue their [email protected] niversary of the February Sisters play Mizzou in March! Go KJRFC!! to find saving measures. education. That’s what we should But in the hurry to balance the do with the Veterans Opportunity occupying Wescoe to demand better conditions for women on Dear sorority girl in my class, I’ve budget and get back on financial ulus package), brought that num- to Work and Helping Our Home- By Kelly cosby NEVER seen you wear real pants. track, we must not allow for prog- ber down to 67,000 in 2011. These less Veterans Acts. campus, students have been re- [email protected] #letsgoshopping ress on significant problems to be programs included job training, These pieces of legislation don’t evaluating gender-related rights lost. We can’t allow numbers to psychological services and housing just address the problems of jobless- at the University. create an environment focused I don’t come to the library because trump individuals and the com- assistance. Most notably, success ness or homelessness with money In order to raise awareness and on gender equality and equality plexities of circumstance. We es- came despite the fact the Depart- or vouchers but instead focus on they adopt programs like, “We’re Going increase involvement, students on other levels. pecially cannot watch the numbers ment of Veterans’ Affairs spent just underlying issue, like easier access to do Construction While You Study” and “occupied” Wescoe again this KU has a great opportunity to we wish to see (lower expenditures 0.7 percent of its budget on home- to services, job trainings, transition “Good Luck Focusing While We Sand This week and encouraged participa- also provide a safer environment and greater savings) come before less outreach. classes and more. They provide Table.” tion in the discussion on what the for all students with an educa- the numbers we know. Now these programs, along with veterans with the necessary tools to university needs today. The stu- This is what I know: our men and hundreds of other federal initia- tion program on consent. It can make a successful and productive dents involved have created a set You would think the football players women in uniform are some of our tives, may be on the chopping block shift into civil society. be easy to assume we know what of “modern” demands for gender at this school would be able to move nation’s greatest resources. They do when it comes time to set our next Do these things cost money, in a consensual sex is and what is equality. faster than -5 mph... I know I’m smaller what most of us are unable or un- budget. To cut or reduce these pro- time when money is scarce? Yes, but “right” or “wrong” in a dating re- than you but seriously, get out of my willing to do. They and their loved grams would be a mistake fiscally; these investments will shift some A short outline of the demands lationship, but some aspects of an way. ones make sacrifices the rest of us the money invested is clearly hav- cost burden from response services is as follows: unhealthy relationship or a non- find hard to imagine. And for that, ing the desired impact, as we have (shelters, financial assistance, reha- 1. A better education program consensual sexual encounter can All ROTC guys are gentlemen, be- our veterans deserve our respect, seen significant decreases in just a bilitative services) to preventative about consent and healthy rela- be subtle and less recognizable. cause an officer IS a gentlemen. our gratitude and most certainly few years. Eliminating or reducing services and create greater stability. tionships for all students The university could positively our attention. What I find hard to these programs would also likely be The price these men and women 2. Same sex partner benefits for impact a large portion of the stu- Sometimes I lather myself in gravy accept is that, according to the US politically unwise in most districts, paid demands we think in terms faculty and staff dent community by providing and pretend I’m a biscuit. Department of Veterans’ Affairs, considering the bipartisan nature greater than just dollars and cents. 3. Paid maternity and paternity context and information about one-third of homeless adults are of support for veterans. The rheto- In a time of pragmatism, we must leave for faculty and staff safer dating relationships for all. My roommate likes to hula hoop and veterans. ric so far has been positive, with the look beyond in-the-now rhetoric 4. The inclusion of a gender- That coupled with a commitment read her Western Civ homework at the In 2006, according to the Con- Obama Administration setting an for long term solutions. neutral restroom in all construc- to funding domestic violence and same time. gressional Research Service, admirable goal of ending veteran tions or renovations on campus 196,000 veterans were homeless. homelessness by 2015. Danielle Onions is a junior in political sexual assault services, not just for 5. More funding for the Emily New, expanded, and adapted pro- Having spent a grand total of science and women, gender, and heterosexual women but for any The math teacher before my Taylor Women’s Resource Center calc class writes “increacing” and grams (some part of the 2009 stim- three weeks in Washington D.C., sexuality studies from Shawnee. gender identity and any sexuality, and the LGBT Resource Center would make our campus signifi- “decreacing.” At least he’s good at 6. A firm commitment to fund- math? cantly safer. Such dedication to ing domestic violence and sexual safety in this area also allows for assault services for students They say you are what you eat. That’s greater equality among genders. The most important thing to funny, I don’t remember eating a sexy TO THE I hope these demands are acted LETTER EDITOR realize now is that the issues sur- beast this morning... upon. Instead of simply saying rounding gender equality are not I was intrigued by Jon Samp’s sure. But the heart-fluttering, of texting to let us know you’re we support gender equality and just about being a woman any- My psychology professor asked us to article “Dating gives men con- Grand Central Station flash mob? there, or even worse — honking. passively listing ways the Univer- more. Many of these demands write down jokes he could use for the tradictory notions” because I felt What about in “Kate & Leopold” The way we feel after watching sity could make this happen, we recognize the importance of beginning of class. I wrote “Mizzou” on it didn’t take into consideration where he treats her as a true gen- a “chick flick” is how we expect should engage in conversations a paper. how the media warps women’s tleman should – opening doors, to feel after a date. We’ve come providing rights on a level that is with University administration expectations of relationships. walking her home, pulling her to expect the occasional feeling about more than strictly “wom- and show them how important Assigned reading is a lot easier to get While watching Disney mov- seat out for her at dinner, helping of being swept off our feet, or en’s” issues. these ideas are to our commu- through when the narrator in your head ies as a child, I fantasized about her put on or take off her jacket. the more frequent feeling of but- Men and women need to be nity. is Reid from “Criminal Minds.” how my Prince Charming would These movies give women ex- terflies that come when we see a afforded equal opportunity and It will take more than just a few one day sweep me off my feet. pectations that most men find to sticky note on our desk that says, need to be protected from dis- active students to push these de- Okay, I said I play video games with Now that I’m older, it’s the ro- be “dead,” yet we still hold out “Just thinking of you…” crimination no matter their gen- mands through. In order to make mantic “chick flicks” that give me and hope for them. Men, they’re These aren’t unrealistic expec- my boyfriend, not that I’m good at der, gender identity, sexuality, or sure these conditions happen to those same butterflies. not dead. Sure, spending $50 tations – they’re just higher stan- them... their idea of masculinity, femi- make The University an even bet- I watch as Justin Timberlake on flowers that are just going to dards. Need some tips? Watch a ninity, or anything in between. ter place to be, all students must and Mila Kunis become “Friends die at the end of next week may romance movie before your next Why do Missouri clocks only have 56 This is why it is vital, for example, With Benefits,” fall in love, break seem silly to you, but you can’t date. support these demands. Voicing mins? Cause they never make it to the that same sex partner benefits up, and then JT does this huge ro- begin to imagine how it makes your support will help ensure Final Four. #boom be made available instead of just mantic gesture to win her back. us feel. These things make us feel Aly Boyer is a graduate student that we take the necessary steps certain spousal benefits, or that Let’s take a step back — does like we’re on top of the world, like in bioengineering from to further gender equality. I think occupy chalkers should be paternity leave also be available if that ever really happen? I mean, opening the car door for us or ac- Memphis, Tenn. required to cite their sources. maternity leave is available (as it the f-buddies and breaking up, tually coming to the door instead Cosby is a senior in political science and should be). English from Overland Park. Making these changes would

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WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Kansas puts losses behind to prepare for Texas KATHLEEN GIER Kansas struggled against the With Goodrich in foul trou- “I thought both of those [email protected] ball pressure of Texas A&M and ble by the end of the first half, brought some energy and some finished the game with 20 turn- sophomore guard CeCe Harper productivity off the bench,” said The Kansas women’s basketball overs. stepped up to contribute more Henrickson. team is looking to end its three- “We’re playing hard, but turn- on both offense and defense. She But now, Kansas turns its atten- game losing streak with a victory overs are affecting us right now,” tallied five points, five rebounds tion to Texas, a team it defeated over Texas at Allen Fieldhouse. Sutherland said. and matched a season-high 24 earlier in the season, for a much But despite their recent trouble, The Jayhawks fell behind 8-0 minutes played. Harper also had needed series sweep. the Jayhawks are projected as an early, but brought the deficit to three steals and three assists. “Got to beat Texas,” Henrickson eight seed in the NCAA tourney four points with less than a minute “I thought CeCe was aggressive said. “It’s a great opportunity.” by ESPN analyst Charlie Creme. to go. But they could not pull off and played confidently and defen- Goodrich led the Jayhawks with Kansas returns home after a the victory in College Station. sively,” Henrickson said. 22 points when they defeated the 62-51 loss to No. 18 Texas A&M “We have to come down on Freshman forward Chelsea No. 23 Longhorns 72-67 in Austin on Saturday. Before that, Kansas defense and get stops and once we Gardner has also been increasing on Jan. 4. Engelman, Davis and lost to Oklahoma 74-68 in over- get stops that gives us momentum her playing time for the Jayhawks. Sutherland joined her in double time and was soundly defeated to go score on offense,” Goodrich She has played more than 10 min- figures to give the Jayhawks a five 74-46 by No. 1 Baylor in Waco. said. utes in three of the last four games. point victory. Junior guard Angel Goodrich K a n s a s She is used spar- Beyond the immediate impact said this is an important game for coach Bonnie ingly because she of ending a three game losing the Jayhawks, who fell to 16-6 and H e n r i c k s o n With three losses, we have comes off the streak, Sutherland said every 5-5 in conference after Saturday’s said some of the to be hungry. We need a bench for junior game becomes more important as loss. Jayhawks’ prob- win and we’ve got to go forward Carolyn the Jayhawks look to land a place “With three losses we have to be lems were caused in hungry, ready to go and Davis and senior in the NCAA Tournament. hungry,” Goodrich said. “We need by the pressure forward Aishah “This Texas game is very impor- a win and we’ve got to go in hun- but others were focused.” Sutherland, who tant,” Sutherland said. “We need gry, ready to go and focused.” because of pas- both play nearly to win four more games. We need ANGEL GOODRICH Goodrich and senior forward sive play. 35 minutes a to win multiple games to get into junior guard Aishah Sutherland each led the “We made game. Against the tournament.” Jayhawks with 11 points against bad decisions on“ Texas A&M, the Aggies. Junior guard Monica passing and then Gardner hit both — Edited by Anna Allen Engelman joined them in double we’ve got three or four offensive her shots and pulled down two CHRIS BRONSON/KANSAN figures with 10 points. fouls,” Henrickson said. rebounds in 10 minutes. Junior guard Angel Goodrich drives the ball down the court one week ago against Oklahoma where Goodrich led the team in points, rebounds, and assists.

TENNIS Jayhawks look forward to spring after Hawaii Invitational

CORBIN MILHELIC highlight the match as the No. had an impressive fall season. They I need to play differently. I think [email protected] 42-ranked doubles team in the became the first Jayhawks in more it’s different, but it’s good and I Intercollegiate Tennis Association than two decades to qualify for the prefer it.” After a rough outing at the preseason rankings. Pezzotti and ITA All-American Championship Hall-Holt spoke highly of Hawaii Invitational last month, the Los went 10-1 in doubles play dur- main draw. Ludueña and believes she will help Kansas women’s tennis team will ing the fall. Another storyline of the match the team’s overall competitiveness. look to start spring dual play strong “I think we need to forget about against UMKC is the debut of “She’s going to add a lot of com- in its match against UMKC. Hawaii and just start thinking freshman Maria Belen Ludueña. petition, drive and a lot of excite- “We definitely have high expecta- about this season,” Pezzotti said. Ludueña, a native of Curicó, Chile, ment to our lineup,” Hall-Holt tions coming into our first match,” “We have been working on our said she is still getting used to said. coach Amy Hall-Holt said. “[We’re] game and our attitude and I think several things about playing tennis The Jayhawks take on UMKC at just coming in and making sure we are ready for tomorrow.” in the United States, including the 4 p.m. today at the Jayhawk Tennis we’re all ready and kind of looking Sophomore Dylan Windom is hard court surface. Center, the first of six home dual forward to playing somebody other also expected to keep playing at a “It’s a little different because in matches over the next 12 days. than our teammates.” high level after going 3-0 in Hawaii my country we play on clay courts,” Junior Monica Pezzotti and in singles play. Windom and doubles Ludueña said. “Here we play on — Edited by Jeff Karr CLAIRE HOWARD/KANSAN sophomore Paulina Los will partner senior Ekaterina Morozova hard court and it’s more fast, so Claire Dreyer, a sophomore, watches her serve power over the net during the season opener on Friday afternoon. Kansas went 4-7 in their singles matches on day one.

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QUOTE OF THE DAY “Dogs are the leaders of the planet. If you see two life forms, one of them’s THE MORNING BREW making a poop, the other one’s carry- ing it for him, who would you assume is in charge?” — Jerry Seinfeld Early released commercials lose luster

to expect. FACT OF THE DAY For some viewers, the highlight of The same thing happened with Jerry A 30 second commercial spot cost watching the Super Bowl doesn’t take Seinfeld’s Acura ad. As much as I en- $3.5 million for the 2012 place on the field; they couldn’t care joyed Seinfeld muttering “Leno” in the Super Bowl. less about who wins. Instead, it comes same tone that he used to frequently “ in the commercial breaks where com- say “Newman” on his show, it wasn’t the — ESPN.com panies spend millions of dollars com- same as the first time around. featuring “Home” by Edward Sharpe ing up with ways to cleverly pitch their By Ethan Padway When companies release their Super and The Magnetic Zeros because it re- products. [email protected] Bowl commercials before the game, it minds me of my favorite time of year — the beginning of football season. !TRIVIA OF THE DAY This year I noticed something that generates buzz as people rush to see Unfortunately, I have a feeling this disturbed me: some companies released This year, I ran across two commer- what they hope is a cleverly conceived trend of releasing commercials ahead Q: In Ferris Bueller, the titular char- their commercials the week before they cials that were released before the game. commercial. Websites such as Yahoo. of time will continue, especially in the acter sings in a parade. What was the would air in the Super Bowl. Initially, I thought I could avoid them com run a story on them with the ad Internet age where nothing can be kept parade held for? The whole fun of the Super Bowl but soon learned that was harder than embedded on their front page in the under wraps, but with increased scru- commercials is that moment of shock expected when a teacher showed Hon- hope of getting clicks. tiny surrounding them, the quality will A: Von Steuben Day, a day honoring and surprise when the commercial hits da’s recreation of Ferris Bueller in class. But the fact is these commercials just only improve. Baron von Steuben, a German who its punch line. I found that the second time around, weren’t the same the second time around immigrated to America and served When the commercial is released be- Matthew Broderick could not hold my because they don’t have the same re- — Edited by Taylor Lewis under General George Washington in fore the game, the shock is lessened and attention as well as some of the other watchability factor due to their brevity, the American? Revolution. the reactions are not nearly as genuine spots. I enjoyed the parody of a movie except for the rare exception that tran- because everyone knows what’s com- that I always flip to when I see it on the scends to another level. For example, I —imdb.com ing. channel guide, but I already knew what enjoyed the 2010 NFL.com commercial This week in athletics Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday

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homas Robinson caught the ball at the top of the key with T1:46 remaining. He saw a lane to the basket and decided to attack it. Robinson drop-stepped into a spin move around Missouri’s Steve Moore and made the shot as Moore hit the hardwood. Two emphatic blows of the referee’s whistle broke the collec- tive silence in Mizzou Arena. Offensive foul. No basket. Following Kansas’ 74-71 loss to Missouri on Saturday, the late charge calls on Robinson and Taylor be- came the major talking points of the game. With fewer than two minutes remaining, Robinson’s basket would have given Kansas a 73-66 lead, all but locking up an emotional victory over rival Missouri. As questionable as that charge call may have been, the officiating did not cost Kansas the victory, but rather the Jayhawks completely mis- managed the final three minutes of a game they controlled. TRAVIS YOUNG/KANSAN Kansas led 71-63 with three min- utes to play, but ending the game on ANDREW JOSEPH the regular soreness associated Because of the 18-month reha- want to hear this Christmas gift, for Coach Price just from that,” four turnovers and no points is no [email protected] with pitching. bilitation from “Tommy John,” but we’re going to have to repair Jakubov said. “The fact that he way to close out an opponent on the “I blew it out in early June, and Jakubov knew his freshman season your UCL again.’ I re-tore it,” kept me on and let me keep my road. A pitcher never takes for grant- they didn’t think anything was at Kansas would not happen on Jakubov said. scholarship says a lot about Coach Kansas should know better than ed the fact that any given pitch can wrong,” Jakubov said. “They told time. Jakubov redshirted in 2008, After working tirelessly for 18 Price – he’s a man of his word.” anyone that an eight-point lead in be his last. me to keep tossing and try going and despite having never pitched a months to get healthy from his Now completely healthy and the final minutes is not insurmount- As a senior tri-athlete at Maize to 90 feet, but every time I threw a game for Kansas, head coach Ritch first surgery, Jakubov was once experiencing no pain, Jakubov is able by any means. After all, the nine- High School, Kansas pitcher changeup, it really killed me. They Price honored Jakubov’s scholar- again required to undergo the not dwelling on what could have point comeback with two minutes Jordan Jakubov received a perse- say a changeup ship. same, lengthy road to recovery. been, but rather he said that the left in regulation against Memphis verance award after overcoming is when you J a k u b o v “His perseverance is amazing,” entire ordeal has given him a ultimately captured Kansas’ 2008 “There are very few kids in a series of football-related inju- know you need entered his Price said. “There are very few kids new perspective on the mental National Championship. America who have experienced ries. Now in his fifth season with surgery.” second year at in America who have experienced approach to baseball. Similar to Memphis’ inability to one – let alone two – Tommy John the Kansas baseball program, that W h e n Kansas ready one – let alone two – Tommy John “I think honestly it’s helped me hold off Kansas in 2008, Kansas let surgeries and are still out there same resolve enabled Jakubov to Jakubov went for a fresh surgeries and are still out there stay positive,” Jakubov said. “That’s the moment get the best of them, grinding every day.” overcome a strenuous climb to to see a doctor start. However, grinding every day.” for sure.” venturing away from the composed captaincy. for an X-ray, a after a strong Jakubov has spent three years play that got them an eight-point With each pitch launched to lead in the first place. Jakubov’s Kansas career near- torn ulnar col- — Ritch Price, coach fall season with of his life working to get back home this season, Jakubov will do Instead of looking to attack the ly ended before it ever had the lateral ligament the Jayhawks, on the pitcher’s mound, but it what he’s done his whole baseball basket early in the shot clock, Kansas chance to begin. confirmed his“ the unusual was the loyalty of his head coach career: should have used as much time as With his arrival in Lawrence concerns, requiring a procedure arm pains resurfaced. that enabled Jakubov to remain a Persevere. possible before attempting to shoot. just months away, Jakubov began commonly known as “Tommy “I went to my doctor in Texas, Jayhawk. The game clock was Kansas’ best to experience elbow pain beyond John surgery.” and he said, ‘I don’t know if you “I have the utmost respect — Edited by Christine Curtin friend in the waning moments of the contest, and they did not take advan- tage of that asset. Had the Jayhawks MEN’S BASKETBALL used up the shot clock, it would have been much harder for Missouri to come back. Kansas could have limited Mis- Withey struggles against smaller players souri’s possessions by using time, but rather the overaggressive play both offensively and defensively led MAX ROTHMAN with 9:36 left in the first half and Self Self had no choice but to over- to turnovers and lapses in perimeter [email protected] kept him out of the game until the work his other starters. Senior defense. second half. With its tallest player on guard Tyshawn Taylor played With Missouri leaving for the Kansas has something that the bench, Missouri pushed Kansas 38 minutes, Robinson played 35 Southeastern Conference next sea- Missouri doesn’t; a seven-footer. to play to its style; a fast and athletic and junior guard Elijah Johnson son, the Missouri faithful had one Going into Saturday’s game, coach game. played a full 40. Junior guard last opportunity to take out a 171- Bill Self envisioned that seven-footer, “I like playing against guys my Travis Releford played 29 only loss frustration on the Jayhawks. junior center Jeff Withey, as a poten- size a lot more than playing against a because of foul trouble. The Kansas is no stranger to hostile en- tial advantage against Missouri’s bunch of guards,” Withey said. demand on the starters is com- vironments, but the first 37 minutes quick but diminutive rotation. Self attributed Missouri’s defensive pounded with the fact that the of the game at Mizzou Arena was a So much for that idea. game plan to some of Withey’s strug- bench is averaging just 13 percent “We were forced to play small gles. He said that the Tigers ignored of the team’s points per game. relatively tame atmosphere. because Jeff wasn’t a factor,” Self shooters on the perimeter and chose “Our guys have to be ready to The moment Denmon hit a con- said. to clog the lanes by the basket. This play 32 to 35 minutes a game,” tested three-point shot over Conner In Withey’s 23 minutes played made it more difficult for Withey Self said of his starters. “That’s the Teahan to cut Kansas’ lead to 71-69, against the Tigers, a team whose tall- to find room to score, and for the fact of the matter.” Mizzou Arena’s crowd erupted as the est player is six-foot-nine, he grabbed guards to get him the ball. Self is talking about Withey, noise level reached Allen Fieldhouse four rebounds and didn’t score a When Withey did have the ball, too. He expects more out of the proportions. point. Withey’s ineffectiveness by the he said that the smaller Tigers were seven-footer who he said has Those who want to place the basket enabled Missouri to shift its able to get in front of him faster than been a match-up advantage one blame squarely on Saturday’s offici- attention solely to junior forward most post defenders. game and an unassertive liability ating should realize that Missouri Thomas Robinson, who scored only “You can usually use a swim move the next. earned that victory, capitalizing on six points in the first half because he on a forward, but when boxing out “Their match-up didn’t take Kansas’ mistakes, not the referee’s. struggled to manage double-teams. a guard, they are at your knees,” he advantage of us,” Self said, “but “If Jeff’s not a factor, then you’ve said. “You don’t expect it and it kind our matchup certainly didn’t take — Edited by Max Rothman basically guarded Thomas with Jeff’s of takes your legs out from under advantage of them.” TRAVIS YOUNG/KANSAN man,” Self said. you .” Junior center Jeff Withey scores during the second half. Withey scored 15 total points Withey recorded his second foul When Withey sat on the bench, — Edited by Jeff Karr and Kansas won against the University of Oklahoma 84-62.