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By Jack Weinstein program was set to launch in Florida the prescriptions written per year, putting themselves through school parents’ insurance. see any problem with it,” he said. and surrounding states no earlier though he couldn’t say how many and living on a tight budget. It would “I’m still on my parent’s insurance Walgreens of Deerfield, Ill., a com- Kansas was one of 12 states Wal- than Jan. 2007, but because of the generics they have in stock. also benefit students still on their but I know a lot of people who aren’t. petitor, doesn’t feel the need to match Mart added to the list of 15 states demands of its customers, Wal-Mart “Working families, senior citizens parents insurance because it could Most likely this is the only option that Wal-Mart’s new generic prescription already offering $4 generic prescrip- accelerated the start time. and the uninsured struggle to meet be cheaper than paying a co-pay, he they have right now,” she said. drug plan, Carol Hively, a Walgreens tion drugs last week. The prescrip- The retailer has made 314 generic health care costs,” he said. “We’re said. Zack Stoltenberg, Gering, Neb., spokeswoman said in an e-mail. tions will be offered at all 63 Wal- prescriptions available to its custom- hoping we can make a difference in Whitney Hobson, Wichita sopho- senior, said Wal-Mart was the only “Nearly 95 percent of Walgreens Mart stores in Kansas. ers at the $4 price for up to a 30-day their lives by giving them medicine more, said Wal-Mart’s prescription place he knew that would be able to pharmacy patients have insurance Continuing its theme of rolling supply at usually prescribed doses. they need at prices they can afford.” plan was a good idea because it al- afford this type of plan. coverage,” she said. back prices, Wal-Mart of Bentonville, Wal-Mart spokesman Dan Fogleman Fogelman said this plan is ben- lowed college students a cheaper “It’s kind of sad to see a big box Ark., began offering the discounted said the prescriptions offered eficial for college students, especially option for medication, especially for corporation take over one more thing, prescriptions three weeks ago. The accounted for about 25 percent of students without insurance, students those who are not covered by their but if it’s going to help people, I don’t see prescriptions on page 4a

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Vanessa Pearson/KANSAN Vincent Cailteux, Lyndon senior, answers the phone Friday while working at the Quality Inn, 801 Iowa St. Cailteux works from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. five nights a week and attends classes full- time during the day. He has worked nights for six years and said he couldn’t handle working days. Overnight employment causes stress, limits sleep

By Matt Elder 7 a.m. eight months ago. It was the first job he found after transfer- Standing behind a cash regis- ring to the University of Kansas. ter with swollen bags under his Hardesty works an average of 36 eyes, Nate Hardesty shows signs hours a week at Kwik Shop in addi- of fatigue. tion to his responsibilities as a full- It’s late Wednesday night, which time student. means the regular crowd of drag After escaping the smell of musty queens from the Liquid Bar and hotdogs roasting in their luminous Nightclub, 804 W. 24th St., will be ovens, Hardesty hikes the campus migrating his direction after anoth- hills for early morning classes. More Anthony MKattingly/KANSAN er alternative lifestyles night. As one often than not he’s the student nod- Senior running back Jon Cornish powers his way forward for the Jayhawks during Saturday’s game against Colorado. Cornish managed to break 1,000 yards for the season during the of the few places in Lawrence open ding off in class, or whose writing Jayhawks’ 20-15 win against the Buffaloes. during early morning hours, Kwik drifts off the page on last night’s Shop, 1611 E. 23rd St., became the homework assignment. hangout for the “ladies” and their Robert Brown, physician at Reesing to the rescue: Cornish hits a milestone: Postseason hopes return: five-o’clock shadows. Watkins Memorial Health Center, Freshman quarterback Todd Reesing came Senior running back Jon Cornish crossed To make a bowl game, the Jayhawks must It’s been 30 hours since Hardesty said students working these late last slept, and his night shift at the night hours with a full academic into the game after halftime. In his first the 1,000 yard mark in the third quarter win two of their remaining three games. Kwik Shop has just begun. schedule are “Sometimes too often sacri- collegiate action, he led the team to vic- of the game. Cornish becomes the first On the schedule is a home game against I just need to ficing the need rest my eyes,” tory. On page 1B, columnist Fred Davis Kansas running back to gain 1,000 yards struggling Kansas State and tougher road “There’s days where the last for sleep in Hardesty said. their lives. As a gives his theory for Reesing’s success. since June Henley in 1996. matches against Iowa State and Missouri. “There’s days thing I want to do is stand for result, many of where the last eight hours.” these students thing I want to are struggling do is stand for weather or achieving less » business eight hours.” Nate hardesty today academically H a r d e s t y , Salina senior Salina senior, is than they would one of many KU by leading a 72 34 students work- more conven- tional work and class schedule. Partly cloudy/windy Halloween sales increase ing while most people are sleep- — www.weather.com “Sleep is something to help reju- ing. They’re the students and locals venate our brain and neuro-trans- who keep the lights on in Lawrence TUESDAY WEDNESDAY Local stores see holiday’s popularity increasing with adults mitters,” Brown said. “It takes a toll after dark, and who struggle to bal- and is an ongoing condition that 50 30 27 ance a nighttime working life with 54 By Jack Weinstein The NRF, the world’s largest heard reports about people spend- can affect our attention and learn- Sunny AM clouds/ PM sun their daytime academic workload. retail trade association, polled ing more money. Billings said he ing levels.” They fight sleep deprivation and Halloween isn’t just about more than 8,000 consumers to thought there were more parties Sleep deprivation can also result fatigue, weight gain and insomnia gauge their behavior and shop- this year and some his costumers in health problems more serious candy, scaring people and cos- and become dependant on artificial index ping trends related to Halloween. were buying different costumes than a constant battle with fatigue. tumes anymore. It has become the stimulants like coffee and caffein- But this isn’t only a national for every party. Vincent Cailteux, Lyndon senior, Classifieds...... 5A sixth-biggest holiday, according to ated soft drinks from a schedule has developed acid reflux problems money spent. trend. Lawrence retailers report “Each year, it gets bigger and completely turned upside down. Crossword...... 7B since beginning to work the night As reported by a National Retail a significant rise in Halloween- bigger,” he said. Among college drunks and drag shift as a front desk attendant at the Horoscopes...... 7B Federation survey, consumers are related sales this year. The own- Party America owner Larry queens, these nocturnal work- ers of Fun and Games, 830 Schlosser said he thought Quality Inn, 801 Iowa St. Opinion...... 7A expected to spend $4.96 billion ers have learned first hand that Cailteux said that going to work this Halloween, $1.76 billion more Massachusetts St., and Party Halloween had become the big- Lawrence is a different world after when he’d previously gone to bed Sports...... 1B than what was spent a year ago. America, 1441 W. 23rd St., said gest adult holiday of the year. He sunset. was the most difficult change he’s Sudoku...... 7B The survey also indicated that sales doubled this Halloween from attributed part of the rise in popu- Hardesty originally began work- 63.8 percent of consumers will last year. And Fun and Games had larity to the college-aged crowd’s ing the late shifts on holidays — had to make since starting the night shift. participate in Halloween festivi- record sales last year, owner Kyle affinity for the holiday. Thanksgiving, Christmas and New All contents, unless stated otherwise, ties this year, up from 52.5 percent Billings said. Years Eve, until picking up the shift © 2006 The University Daily Kansan of consumers last year. Billings added that he had see halloween on page 4a four nights a week from 10 p.m. to see night on page 6A 2A NEWS Monday, October 30, 2006 quote of the day on the record “Women might be able to Spotlight fake orgasms. But men can fake KU for Uganda A 21-year-old KU student a whole relationship.” on — Sharon Stone was cited Oct. 25 by the KU Organizations Public Safety Office for striking a Pontiac Grand Am, damaging fact of the day junior, noting that the United said that KU4U’s Walk raised more “It’s the best time to gain support,” its left driver’s side panel and By Megan Hirt Nations has referred to the more than $2,000 on behalf of Ugandan he said, adding that the success of the front bumper. The incident The American pornography than 20-year conflict in northern night commuters. the peace talks depends greatly on occurred in a parking lot near industry took in more than $8 On its list of 10 things that the Uganda as today’s most neglected During the upcoming holiday support from the international com- the Student Recreation and billion in 2005, more money average person can do for northern humanitarian crisis. season, the organization will send munity, as well as awareness on an Fitness Center. The student than was spent on advertising Uganda, the Uganda Conflict Action KU alumna Rebekah Heacock, cards and small gifts to children at individual level. claimed he had only scratched across the entire Internet dur- Network suggests that college stu- who currently works at a Ugandan an orphanage in Kampala, Uganda. “If people can’t make it to the the car. ing that time. dents start organizations to educate orphanage, founded KU4U last fall. KU4U has brought together local meetings or events, the most impor- Though still quite new to campus, bands for Uganda benefit concerts tant thing they can do is tell their and empower their campus com- The KU Public Safety Office — Sources: US News and World Report, the organization has already made and produced a compilation CD friends about what’s going on,” Mack munities. seized two grams of marijuana sfgate.com itself highly visible by introduc- entitled “Emirembe (Hope) Now.” said. The Web site then names KU For Oct. 26 from Ellsworth Hall. ing many unique events that draw Bands donated their songs, and all KU4U meets at 3 p.m. every Uganda, KU4U, as the model for just Officers cited a 19-year-old KU attention to the hardships faced by proceeds go to the orphanage. Sunday at the Mirth Café, 8th and most e-mailed such an organization. student for possessing illegal Though many student organiza- Uganda’s citizens and raising funds KU4U has ongoing letter-writ- New Hampshire streets. drugs. tions campaign for an end to global for their aid. ing campaigns urging senators and Students looking for more infor- Want to know what people injustice, KU4U’s focus on the over- KU4U has hosted two Gulu Walks, members of Congress to support mation on KU4U or the conflict are talking about? Here’s a looked, war-torn region of northern which address the plight of the thou- U.S. leadership in restoring peace to in northern Uganda should e-mail list of this weekend’s most Uganda makes it a standout amongst sands of Ugandan children who trek northern Uganda. The group is also [email protected]. e-mailed stories from Kansan. organizations at the University of miles from their homes each night to hoping to bring a prominent speaker com. Kansas, and a national forerunner in escape the Lord’s Resistance Army, a to campus this spring. Kansan correspondent Megan on campus collegiate activist groups. rebel group that kidnaps children to With peace talks currently taking Hirt can be contacted at editor@ 1. Message of hate causes “We feel it’s our moral obliga- fight in its revolt against the Ugandan place in southern Sudan, Mack is kansan.com. protest on campus tion to do what we can,” said KU4U government. Gulu Walks took place optimistic about the future of relief The University Career Center 2. Obesity linked to sleep President Nathan Mack, Lawrence worldwide on Oct. 21, and Mack efforts for Uganda. — Edited by Erin Wiley will hold a “Resumes from deprivation Scratch for Freshman and 3. KU alum authors episode Sophomores” workshop today for NBC drama from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in the Budig 4. Former NBC president speaks on journalism computer lab. 5. 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Kellam’s floor had Lawrence children gathered candy a pirate cave for the students to from students in residence halls walk through, where treasure chests Sunday night as part of the annual were filled with candy for them to Halloween in the Halls event. The take. Kellam said that Spiderman Association of University Residence costumes were the most common for Halls funded the event and each boys trick-or-treating this year, and hall government was responsible for princess outfits for the girls. picking a theme. McCollum Hall had carnival Jasmine Worthhall, AURH vice games, and Baby Jay took pictures president for programming, said with the children from five to six the residence halls always expect p.m. Oliver Hall had Halloween- to see children who live at Stouffer themed arts and crafts. Hashinger Mindy Ricketts/KANSAN Place, the University’s married-stu- Hall, Lewis Hall, Templin Hall, Azita Ahosseini, Tehran, Iran, graduate student, shows Aline Hoey and her 5-year-old son, Liam Hoey-Kummerow, a demonstration that turns dry ice from a solid to a gas, which expands a bal- dent apartment complex. “But this Ellsworth Hall and GSP-Corbin Hall loon. The 11th annual Carnival of Chemistry used fun experiments to expose kids to chemistry Sunday afternoon at Malott Hall. year we’ve advertised to all the local all had Halloween treats, such as schools as well,” she said. candy apples and popcorn balls, for The Lawrence community their young guests. seemed to have accepted the invita- Students get taste of chemistry lesson tion. Many residents in Ellsworth Kansan staff writer Matt Elder can were completely out of candy with be contacted at melder@kansan. more than an hour of trick-or-treat- com. and ask, ‘Why did this happen? How fully pitted two fictional female sci- the show. She leaned forward on the By Darla slipke ing still to go. Ellsworth residents did this happen?’” she said. “That entists, Dr. Cool and Dr. Pyro, who edge of her mom’s lap to watch the said that there were considerably — Edited by Kate Shipley starts the question process, which represented ice and fire, against one show. Her mom, Michelle Powell, Disguised in a fiery orange wig more children trick-or-treating in and lab coat, Meghan Denchfield leads to the learning process.” another in an attempt to prove which said her favorite part was the “smart warned her audience in the base- Children and their parents filtered element was better. Each alternated women” in the production. ment of Malott Hall to cover their in and out of classrooms and labora- demonstrating the magnificent abili- During the show, York, Denchfield ears. Then she lit a balloon on fire, tories where various activities were ties of her element, which kept the and several student assistants which exploded with a loud boom available to them. The theme of the audience laughing, shrieking and dressed in equally flashy garbs, sang that seemed to shake the auditorium carnival was “Your Home ... It’s All “ooing” and “aahing.” and danced to accompanying music and left a puff of green smoke in Built on Chemistry.” Other activities Denchfield, Pickering, Ontario, and a video presentation. The group the air. included decorating cookies, exam- senior, was Dr. Pyro. She added performs the show year-round at The demonstration was part ining the parts of a computer and nitrogen and oxygen to the balloon schools. of “Frozen Flames University the flush mechanism of a toilet and experiment, causing objects in the At the end of the show, the ladies Demonstration,” one of dozens of microwaving Ivory soap to see what room to shake, and boric acid, which begrudgingly reached an equilibri- demonstrations by KU students happens to the air inside it. caused a green cloud of residue to um, deciding that one element was at the 11th-annual Carnival of Qing Chang, Topeka graduate the delight of the audience. Allison no good without the other. They Chemistry Sunday afternoon. The student, helped children make silly York, Alton, Ill., senior, played Dr. then sang a rousing rendition of a carnival, hosted mostly by students putty. He said the concepts were sim- Cool. Dressed in an icy blue lab coat song entitled “Chemistry Tonight.” in the chemistry club, was a way to ple and fun for children to under- and a magenta wig, she hammered stand. a nail into a block of wood using a Kansan staff writer Darla Slipke get children interested in science, Vanessa Pearson/KANSAN “It’s very hands on,” Chang said. banana that was dipped in liquid can be contacted at dslipke@kan- said Tiffany Maher, Oklahoma City Andy Aschenbrenner, Wakeeney freshman, passes out treats to Kiri Jacobs, 11, left, and “It’s fun for kids to play around nitrogen. san.com. graduate student and co-coordinator Brandon Campbell, 7, during Halloween in the Halls Sunday in Templin Residence Hall. Children from of the event. with.” Six-year-old Miranda Powell said the community were invited to trick-or-treat through the residence halls. Some students decorated “They go back to their teachers The “Frozen Flames” show play- the explosion was her favorite part of — Edited by Kristen Jarboe their floors with painted pumpkins ,“bloody” plastic sheeting and red lighting.

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WORLD » » WORLD Nigerian plane crash kills Muslim leader Police make attempt ASSOCIATED PRESS regarded as the spiritual leader of Emergency workers pulled black- Mustapha Shehu, spokesman for Nigeria’s Muslims, and thousands of ened corpses from the wreckage, then the Sokoto state government, had to stop violence ABUJA, Nigeria — A Nigerian people gathered at a regional airport covered the bodies with white sheets said earlier that the sultan’s son, airliner with 104 people on board to receive his body. and hauled them away in stretch- Muhammed Maccido, a senator, also slammed into the ground moments Rescue workers found debris ers. An Associated Press reporter was aboard the flight, along with after takeoff on Sunday — the third from the smashed plane, body parts counted at least 50 cadavers, though Abdulrahman Shehu Shagari, son deadly crash of a passenger plane in and luggage strewn over an area the other bodies had been transported of former Nigerian President Shehu less than a year in this West African size of a football field. earlier to local morgues. Shagari, who was in office between nation known for its notoriously The plane went down inside the The plane was bound for the 1979 and 1983. Their fates were not unsafe air industry. Six people sur- sprawling airport compound about northwest city of Sokoto. Witnesses immediately known. vived, and the rest were believed two miles from the runway. Smoke said there was a rainstorm around Last year, two planes flying dead. rose from the aircraft’s mangled and the time the aircraft took off, but domestic routes crashed within Among those killed was the man smoldering fuselage. Its tail hung rains later subsided, giving way to seven weeks of each other in Nigeria, from a tree. overcast skies. killing 224 people.

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It’s something his body refuses schedule.” hand-shaped artisan breads, to a circuit for a year-and-a-half, often to completely adjust to, he said. Cailteux said that sleep depri- typical 9 to 5 job. Since Humphrey’s ending shifts at 4 or 5 a.m. in Cailteux found himself eating at the vation and excessive “down time” change of schedule to the early the morning. After accumulating same times as his old schedule, with at work has kept alive a reluctant morning shift, he too has relied on a large number of absences in his his meals being immediately before addiction he began in the Navy artificial stimulants to put the pep early morning classes trying to Guillermo Arias/ASSOCIATED PRESs he was going to bed. An acid reflux alive. back in his step. squeeze in a few extra moments of A barricade set up by protesters burns in downtown Oaxaca, Mexico. President Vicente Fox problem was the result, and he’s “I smoke cigarettes, and while “I drink espresso by the gallons,” sleep, Burbridge began noticing the ordered federal police to intervene in this picturesque city torn by more than fi ve months of been fighting it since. that’s bad for me, the side effect of Humphrey said. disastrous effects his job was hav- protests and violence. “It’s not like you can tell your it is that it kind of keeps me up,” Brown acknowledged a natural ing on his academic success. After body’s urges, like eating, to stop Cailteux said. “So while socially attraction to stimulants such as caf- dealing with the “drunken college even though mentally you need to,” people may look down upon it, I do feine in high-stress circumstances, atmosphere,” Burbridge became BY MARK STEVENSON ing,” said protest organizer Hugo ASSOCIATED PRESS Cailteux said. “It’s a disorienting it for different reasons.” but said that stimulants should tired of the fast-food industry as Pacheco. process.” Justin Clay, Kansas City, Kan., never be used as a crutch in sleep- a job. Police and state authorities - Brown also said that students senior, has increased his caffeine deprived instances. It is something “I’ve delivered to people answer- OAXACA, Mexico — Federal often in plainclothes - have shot with sleep deficiencies often suf- intake drastically since he began he feels students are too often abus- ing the door completely naked, par- police armed with assault rifles and at protesters, setting off clashes in fered from depression and anxi- working as a delivery driver for ing as a substitute for a good night’s ties where people offer you shots of riot shields stormed this normally which at least eight demonstrators ety-induced illnesses’. He suggested Gumby’s Pizza, 1445 W. 23rd St. sleep. alcohol or to smoke you up instead picturesque tourist destination have died since August. medical attention could ease chang- While he only works three nights Humphrey said he prefers the of payments, which never really Sunday, bypassing barricades and President Vicente Fox, who es in student-sleeping cycles like a week, cleanup often keeps him at bakery’s more tranquil environ- went over well,” he said. touching off fierce street battles as leaves office Dec. 1, resisted months those experienced by both Hardesty work until after 4 a.m. Clay said he ment to many of the other food These reoccurring encounters all they tried to end five months of of repeated calls to send federal and Cailteux. struggles to get to his 8 a.m. class delivery and bar-crowd options led to longer delivery times and the protests and violence. forces to Oaxaca until Saturday, a Brown said melatonin, a hor- on less than four hours of sleep. available in Lawrence. His cost for store closing later than Burbridge Officers in black helmets day after gunfire killed a U.S. activ- mone that helps regulate sleep- Clay has also noticed his health the quieter environment is a social had expected.. It was too straining entered the city from several sides, ist-journalist and two residents. wake cycles, can help people adjust diminishing since starting work at life Humphrey describes as “kind on him, and he left his job at Jimmy reinforced by armored vehicles, Fearing further violence, the their sleep Gumby’s. Clay of cut off.” John’s for a position at Papa Keno’s trucks mounted with high-pres- president had hoped to negotiate a schedules. said his irregular “It’s funny going to work early on Pizzeria. sure water cannons and bulldozers. peaceful end to the Oaxaca unrest. Carole “There’s a totally diff erent sleep schedule a Friday or Saturday when the bars “Keno’s is a bit more expensive Helicopters roared overhead. Normally a beautiful site, Guillaume, led to irregular are just getting out,” Humphrey than Jimmy John’s, so you’re taking Police marched up to a metal Oaxaca’s main plaza of historic Watkins phy- atmosphere outside the bakery eating cycles, said. “People are really rowdy, and away the crowd that’s obnoxious barrier blocking the historic city arched buildings and towering sician and doors than inside for sure.” which led to there’s a totally different atmo- and drunk,” Burbridge said. “Plus center - which has served as home shade trees is now covered with sleep medicine recent stomach sphere outside the bakery doors we stop delivering at 10 o’clock.” base for the protests since late graffiti. Protesters have set up a specialist, said problems and than inside for sure.” While Burbridge may have May - but pulled back as protest- group of tents that serve as their businesses weight gain. Hardesty’s distractions only escaped the grasp of late-night jobs, ers armed with poles and sticks base of operations. MICHAEL HUMPHREY that operate “My eating begin with Thursday morning drag Hardesty continues to punch the attacked them from behind, hurl- On one major street, police buses at night often Assistant manager schedule can queens. He’s been flashed by a young time card of the graveyard shift at ing burning tires. had most of their windows shat- use fluores- Wheatfi elds Bakery and Cafê be extremely woman while at work wanting free the Kwik Shop. Protesters could be seen ready- tered by protesters hurling rocks cent lighting abnormal,” Clay items, been offered extravagant “Generally people are really nice, ing Molotov cocktails and other and massive chunks of concrete. that simulates said. “I’ve prob- amounts of money to sell alcohol which helps things go smooth,” homemade bombs, but had yet to While some protesters retreated daylight and the sun. This can help ably put on five to 10 pounds since after midnight — which is illegal in Hardesty said. “But honestly, I don’t use them against police, who fired as federal forces advanced, others employees such as Hardesty to feel I’ve been there.” Kansas — and regularly deals with remember what life was like before tear gas canisters. The area filled fortified their blockades, pledging more awake during the odd hours Michael Humphrey, assistant crowds of homeless people seeking I had to do this.” with black smoke from burning a street-by-street defense against of their jobs. manager at Wheatfields Bakery and shelter or conversation. cars. Some protesters used syringes police. “The best way to reset your Café, 904 Vermont St., has devel- But the graveyard shift isn’t for Kansan staff writer Matt Elder can to pierce their arms and legs, then Authorities are not saying how be contacted at melder@kansan. circadian rhythm is with light,” oped into a coffee aficionado since everyone. J.R. Burbridge, Spring paint signs decrying the police in many officers were sent to Oaxaca, com. Guillaume said. “It’s a way to simu- starting work at the bakery five Hill senior, was a delivery driver blood. but protesters have estimated there late the wake center to get you years ago. He prefers the 3 a.m. for Jimmy Johns, 1447 W. 23rd St. “I think their strategy isn’t work- are at least 4,000 in the city. — Edited by Catherine Odson reset and used to a different time to noon shift, making Wheatfield’s Burbridge worked the late night Looking for something really interesting to take next spring?

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PAGE 7a OUR VIEW opinion » opinion Minister’s speech disgusting, rightly protected Students may have disapproved tried to suppress his speech were good decisions, such as wheth- not prohibit hate speech, unlike nance after burning a cross on a subjects.” of the minister’s rant against not only wrong in a legal sense, er to give the men jobs, should other universities. Courts have black family’s property. Supreme Similarly, though we find homosexuals, Jews, Muslims and but in a practical sense as well. their stint as preachers fail to pay mostly struck down these policies Court justices unanimously ruled Venyah’s views repugnant and others last Wednesday, but the A speaker’s messages of hate the bills. At least now we know because the Constitution protects against the ordinance because of offensive, we still support his First Amendment rightly protects and intolerance serve to inform that neither Michael Venyah, the this type of speech. its vagueness. right to express those views. His this objectionable behavior. civil people of the speaker’s preacher, nor Chris Lemieux, the Court precedents like R.A.V. v. Justice Antonin Scalia, in the speech is not worthless; with it, Count the editorial board extremist viewpoints. If hate cameraman, should hold jobs City of St. Paul likely make hate Court’s main opinion, wrote, Venyah lets us know that people among those who deplore the speech were banned, how would teaching religious and cultural speech codes unconstitutional, “The First Amendment does not like him exist. minister’s message. But we sup- we know who hated? tolerance. according to legal experts. In the permit St. Paul to impose special port his First Amendment right Reasonable people must have Fortunately, the Code of Student 1992 case, a youth was charged prohibitions on those speakers Steve Lynn for the editorial to express it. Those students who access to this knowledge to make Rights and Responsibilities does with violating a hate crime ordi- who express views on disfavored board.

» COMMENTARY » LETTER TO THE EDITOR In a world of falling prices, LGBT (most) resistance is futile community

The City postponed the Wal- historically Mart proposal again, but that doesn’t mean Lawrence isn’t going target of hate to get a second retail monstros- ity. “Postponed” isn’t the same as “denied,” and the long and costly speech in US battle against Wal-Mart will ulti- By teresa lo In response to “Bible thumper mately end with a second store kansan columnist a disgrace to University,” Ryan being built at Sixth and Wakarusa [email protected] Campbell treats a complicated issue streets. There isn’t a need for a sec- the tiny bits, the brightly colored in America — gay rights — in a way ond store, especially when the store paint and the non-stop work of the that oversimplifies and insults the on Iowa has just recently undergone employees, I felt as if I were in a LGBT community. expansion, but trying to understand miserable Santa’s toy shop, except I I agree with Campbell that Wal-Mart is as futile as trying to am sure most of Santa’s elves would responding to hate speech with fight it. wear masks when dealing with paint threats and eggs merely lowers all There was a period of my life fumes for hours a day, unlike the involved to the level of the fool when I was so outraged by the Chinese. misinterpreting the Bible. I take business practices of the store that I spoke with a few Chinese col- issue with Campbell’s statement that I vowed to never shop there. In lege students and asked them if they “some people hate queers” because Lawrence, it was an easy endeavor felt that factory owners exploited of idiots who “act like vicious chil- thanks to Target, but when I trav- workers like the ones I had seen. dren.” He asks, “You wonder why eled home to see my parents, Wal- Their response was what I had gay marriage is illegal?” and answers Mart was the only real retail option expected. They believed factories in by telling those who protested the I had. Furthermore, it was hard to developing countries exploited their man on Wescoe Beach, “look in the stand by my morals when my par- workers, but that they were forced mirror.” ents kept sending me on errands to do so by large foreign corpora- Campbell forgets that the LGBT to Wal-Mart to buy their groceries, tions. Wal-Mart buys $18 billion community in this country has long toiletries, and prescription drugs. worth of merchandise from China, faced a campaign of hatred. This In the end, I gave up my righteous according to wakeupwalmart. comes not just from the religious fight and fell victim to the drug that com, and if Wal-Mart were its own Grant Snider/KANSAN right, but also from Americans who is low prices. economy, it would do more trading believe homosexuals are sexually Most Kansas students have with China than Canada, Russia, » LETTER TO THE EDITOR perverse and should not be afforded grown up with Wal-Mart. I remem- and Australia. fundamental rights. He seems to for- ber when I was a kid in Coffeyville, Even after reviewing the infor- get that there are people across this Editorial misrepresents guaranteed tuition plan country who are not as vocal as the there was a small Wal-Mart on mation and recollecting my experi- our east side of town. Later, a big- ences, domestic and abroad, I can The editorial on Friday had fifth year, the increase would be the $110, then $115, then $120 for the man on Wescoe Beach but who feel ger and nicer store was built on still understand why people contin- some problems with the numbers same inflationary rate and would fifth year, etc. But under a guar- similarly. the west side. In Independence, a ue to shop at Wal-Mart. It’s cheap; (“Guaranteed tuition plan unreal- be an increase over the average of anteed base tuition, the freshmen The hateful actions of many town nearby, Wal-Mart arrived and it’s convenient; some are open 24 istic, needs revision”). A freshman the preceding four years. So, in the would pay $107.50 for all four years. Americans are responsible for my people worried that other stores hours; and in some towns, Wal- coming to the University being example of $208 per credit hour for If that same student took a fifth inability to marry a man. I would subsequently would close. Wal-Mart Mart is the only retail option. guaranteed a base tuition rate would four years, the fifth year would not year, it would still be $120, the same blame bigoted lawmakers and vot- ers — not angry gay men — for the promised that it was a good thing I commend the City for trying to pay the average of their next four be $265. as if we had never been guaranteed hate towards the LGBT community they were coming: They would fight the big, bad bully of a corpora- years of tuition increases. So the For the sake of argument, let’s a base rate for tuition. in America. bring jobs and their low prices tion, but we all know that Wal-Mart first two years would be a higher say freshmen tuition is $100, going Ian Staples would force other businesses to is going to win and that the little rate and the second two lower, up $5 (not 5%) per year. Without respectively. a guaranteed base the second-year Legislative director, Student J. Brendan Shaw compete, causing a bargain domino guy (everyone else) is going to lose. For a student paying for their student would be paying $105, then Senate Milwaukee junior effect. However, I saw a different Wal-Mart promises that the new domino effect when Dillons, Food- store will be aesthetically pleasing 4-Less, and K-Mart closed down: and that traffic will not be a prob- n When their competitors closed, When self-proclaimed toler- my intramural team? lem, but I have a feeling that Wal- ant people are intolerant of the n Wal-Mart’s prices rose. FREE FOR ALL To the freshmen frat boys in Mart is just telling the city what it intolerant, they aren’t really being Sociology 104: I don’t want to hear That was my domestic Wal-Mart I love it, KU. You preach toler- wants to hear. Call 864-0500 tolerant. ance then throw stuff at that man. how much you hate emo kids, experience. I never thought that Lawrence does not need Wal- n n because just listening to you talk, I would get to see a Wal-Mart in Mart Part Deux. I have accepted Free for All callers have 20 seconds How can the leader of the Good morning, Free for All. I’m sure someone out there hates China, or factories that produced that a person can’t beat Wal-Mart, to speak about any topic they wish. so-called “free world” be such a This is the guy that sits outside of you, too. goods for Wal-Mart in China, but but I cannot accept extraneous Kansan editors reserve the right to moron? Wescoe smoking a cigar. To the n this summer I got to do just that. Wal-Marts. Students, buy your retail omit comments. Slanderous and ob- n gent who thinks I should get a girl- I find it funny that the one part The Wal-Mart I saw in China goods at Target or Wal-Mart on scene statements will not be printed. Be careful: The green Bible mafia friend: I’ll ask my wife and see what of the Bible that the bigots in front had several floors and sold goods Iowa, and your cheap prescription Phone numbers of all incoming calls has returned to save your soul. she thinks about that proposal. of Wescoe don’t take literally is as cheap as those one could find drugs at Watkins Health Center. are recorded. n When I’m smoking that cigar I am “Don’t judge your fellow man.” on the street. The workers wore Save your gas money, and stay This is for everyone out on Wes- reading one of the finest publica- n their blue vests, and they looked as away from Wal-Mart at Sixth and I just saw someone walk by with coe listening to the crazy man: If tions, the UDK. To the cheap freshmen who sat unhappy as many of their American Wakarusa streets. They may bully a mullet. you ignore him, he will go away. n here and ripped out 50 free sub counterparts. their way into our town, but they n n I would just like to say: You coupons: You can at least take care The factories provided an even can’t bully their way into our wal- Why is this “caution too hot” C.J. Giles: I saw you playing bas- people on Wescoe Beach should of your trash. odder experience. I watched dozens lets. thing on McDonald’s coffee cups ketball at the rec. Does that mean be ashamed. Homosexuality isn’t a n upon dozens of Chinese youth, larger in Spanish than English? you aren’t on the team anymore? problem you can make go away by When you have a fat friend, mostly women, toil away mak- Lo is a Coffeyville senior in his- n If you aren’t, do you want to be on saying God hates them. there are no see-saws, just cata- ing headphones and toys. With all tory. pults.

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By CHRISTOPHER LEONARD Morgan Quitno Press. Violent crime calls seeking comment Sunday. which has roughly 980,000 resi- pared with 2.5 percent nationally. grams like St. Louis’ Safe Streets task Associated Press surged nearly 20 percent there this Scott Morgan, president of dents. While crime increased in all force, which focuses police efforts year, when the rate of such crimes Morgan Quitno Press, a private The safest city in 2005 was Brick, regions last year, the 5.7 percent on problematic neighborhoods. ST. LOUIS — Just days after the rose much faster in the Midwest research and publishing company N.J., population about 78,000, fol- rise in the 12 Midwestern states was This year’s ranking was good news St. Louis Cardinals won the top than in the rest of nation, according specializing in state and city refer- lowed by Amherst, N.Y., and Mission at least three times higher than any for Camden, N.J., which in 2005 was honor in Major League Baseball, to FBI figures released in June. ence books, said he was not sur- Viejo, Calif. The second most dan- other region, according to the FBI. named the most dangerous city for their hometown jumped to first The ranking, being released prised to see St. Louis top the list, gerous city was Detroit, followed by Visiting St. Louis on Thursday, the second year in a row. place on a list no one wants to lead: Monday, came as the city was still since it has been among the 10 most Flint, Mich., and Compton, Calif. FBI director Robert Mueller said it Camden Mayor Gwendolyn the most dangerous cities in the celebrating Friday’s World Series dangerous cities for years. The national FBI figures released was too early to tell why some types Faison said Sunday she was thrilled United States. victory at the new Busch Stadium. Morgan said the study looks at in June showed the murder rate in of crime were rising faster in the to learn that her city no longer This Midwestern city has long St. Louis has been spending millions crime only within St. Louis city St. Louis jumped 16 percent in 2005, Midwest. topped the most-dangerous list. been in the upper tiers of the annual of dollars on urban renewal even as limits, with a population of about compared with 4.8 percent nation- Mueller said the FBI is working “You made my day!” said Faison, ranking of the nation’s safest and the crime rate climbs. 330,000. It doesn’t take into account ally. The overall violent crime rate harder to form partnerships with who has served since 2000. “There’s most dangerous cities, compiled by Mayor Francis Slay did not return the suburbs in St. Louis County, increased nearly 20 percent, com- police departments to launch pro- a new hope and a new spirit.”

» fire California evacuees return home, firefighters continue to battle blaze

Associated Press Bonnie McKay, whose son Jason, The 40,450-acre blaze was 60 27, died Thursday. “Don’t let the percent contained, three days after TWIN PINES, Calif. — While remorse eat you alive. Come for- blowtorch gusts overran a U.S. crews made progress on a wildfire ward. ... I for one will try not to Forest Service crew, killing four that killed four firefighters, evacu- judge you.” of its members and leaving a fifth ees began returning to their homes Fire crews took advantage of calm clinging to life with burns over most — often to find nothing left. weather, using a fleet of helicopters of his body. Carol Hurley stood Saturday at and airplanes, including a DC-10 Firefighter Pablo Cerda, 23, was the still-smoldering wreckage of a jumbo jet, to drop water and retar- in critical condition late Saturday at neighbor’s house but was unable to dant on flames. Arrowhead Regional Medical Center bear the sight of what was left of her They expected to get an even big- after surgery Friday to remove dam- own lopsided home. ger boost Sunday with temperatures aged skin. “I’m not ready to see it,” said forecast to drop into the 70s. Investigators combed the area Hurley, 68. “I just want to remember Still, forestry officials worried Saturday, looking for clues on how it like it was.” about the fire spreading in one the fire engulfed the men so quickly. Three of her children and a area. They also interviewed firefight- grandson dug through piles of con- Scott McLean, spokesman ers who were nearby when it hap- crete in search of jewelry and other for the California Department of pened, valuables, but found little more than Forestry, said the southeastern flank The north side of the fire, paral- a blackened fork and knife and rem- was threatening to spread to Black leling Interstate 10, was considered nants of her china. Mountain, a steep mountainous for- well-contained. On the west flank, Nearby, other homes were burnt est that would be difficult for fire- Highway 79 was reopened after fire- to the foundation. fighters to access. fighters stopped the fire’s advance in “There’s nothing left, just a cou- “If it goes there, the fire is going that direction. ple of walls and rubble,” said Oscar Brett Snow/ASSOCIATED PRESS to hell in a handbasket,” McLean The fire was set at the base of Pineiro, 52, who had returned to his Lili Arroyo, 76, stands looking at what is left of home her home, a small trailer that burned to the ground Thursday, during the Esperanza Fire in the said. a slope in the city of Cabazon. home with his wife. mountain community south of Banning, Calif., Saturday. Firefighters planned to focus on Residents say they saw two young Fire officials said 34 homes and 29 the south side of the fire Sunday men leaving the scene. Authorities other buildings have been destroyed Flat and Twin Pines. Residents were square-mile conflagration as Santa “I firmly believe you didn’t believe to prevent any spread toward small declared the fire arson within hours in the fire that broke out early allowed back in Saturday for several Ana winds dissipated, and the moth- that things were going to turn out communities including Soboba Hot of its start but have withheld details Thursday in uninhabited brushland hours to retrieve personal items and er of one of the firefighters killed in the way they did, but they did,” said Springs and San Jacinto. of any evidence they have. about 90 miles east of Los Angeles. feed or remove animals. the blaze that authorities blamed on Evacuation orders remained in Meanwhile, firefighters launched arsonists urged those who set it to effect for about 500 homes in Poppet an aggressive aerial attack on the 63- turn themselves in. At Zig & Mac’s, “Specials” really are special MONDAY SPECIALS $1.50 Domestic DRAWS_ 856-0606 15th & Wakarusa Come watch all the 25¢ games on our Chicken 29 HDTVs! WINGS Jayhawk runner Colby Wissel The top teams in the Big 12 all won this weekend, wins the Big12 Cross Country with the notable exception of Missouri. Iowa Championships Friday in State also continued its midseason slump. Lawrence. 3B 8B monday, october 30, 2006 www.kansan.com

PAGE 1B sportssports KU 20 CU 15 ‘Sparky’ saves the day

Jared Gab/KANSAN Todd Reesing, freshman quarterback, glides into the endzone at the start of the fourth quarter off a three-yard run. Reesing, who started at the beginning of the second half, turned around the Jayhawk offense that previously had been unable to score during Saturday’s game.

Third quarterback’s the charm for Kansas Who is Todd Reesing? Texas freshman shows big-play ability God bless Texas. By Ryan Schneider help Kansas end its four game losing streak. »Reesing is a freshman quarter- Texas is the home of Kansas’ very own It saved the team’s season and bowl oppor- back from Austin, Texas. Saturday Todd Reesing, the “5-foot-10 and some Call it a panic move. Or simply call it a tunities — for at least one more week. was his first time change” true freshman quarterback who move to save his team’s season. Reesing started the second half for ever playing as a single-handedly saved a game, a season But whatever you call Mark Mangino’s senior Adam Barmann, who was pulled Jayhawk. and possibly his coach’s job — in one half move to play freshman quarterback Todd because of his inability to move the offense. »Because of his of play. By fred A. Davis iii Reesing Saturday against Colorado, make In the first two quarters, Kansas had just height, Reesing is The Austin, Texas, native did what no kansan sports columnist sure to call it successful. five first downs and only 90 yards of total often compared to other quarterback outside of Brian Luke’s [email protected] For a guy who has continually vowed offense. Meanwhile, Colorado had already former Buffalo Bills improbable comeback against Iowa State not to make changes because they show built a 9-0 lead that seemed larger than it last year has been able to do in a while and Florida are hotbeds for talent, but the quarterback Doug Reesing panic, Mangino reversed course against the really was. Flutie. Reesing is — win a close game. aura that surrounds football in Texas is Buffaloes. The fact that Reesing had never After Barmann’s second interception, it listed at 5-foot-11, But there’s a reason Todd Reesing, akin to the Holy Land in Jerusalem. seen action in a collegiate game before appeared Mangino was ready to make the a slight exaggeration. shedding his redshirt nine games into the And with the intense love of football didn’t matter. move he’d been contemplating for nearly a During high school, Reesing season — at halftime — was able to rally comes the intense pressure. And that’s a With his offense sputtering and his week. Mangino said he approached Reesing » was named the 4A player of the Kansas in a way that Kerry Meier or Adam reason as big as Texas why kids from there team’s season on the verge of complete about playing in the coming weeks, on the make the transition to college football so year in the state of Texas. Barmann have yet to do. The kid’s a Texan. collapse, Mangino decided to go with trip back from last week’s loss to Baylor. It’s no secret who the best quarter- smoothly. You think that coming back “Sparky.” Reesing was given the nickname Mangino again talked to Reesing »He becomes the 11th quarter- backs in the Big 12 are. Chase Daniel, against a 1-7 Colorado team is the biggest by Mangino after identifying a call during about getting an opportunity to play after back to play during Mark Mangino’s Colt McCoy and Graham Harrell come feat that Reesing’s ever dealt with before a meeting last spring, which was called Barmann’s second interception in the sec- five seasons as coach. to mind. Oh, and I forgot Shawn Bell and Saturday? Please. “spark.” ond quarter. Reesing said he was told to get »By playing Saturday, Reesing Stephen McGee, both of whom led come- He probably felt more butterflies He certainly earned his nickname ready to start in the second half. forfeited his redshirt, meaning that back wins against Kansas. And you know preparing for Lake Travis High School’s Saturday, sparking Kansas to 20-15 come- “He just told me to relax and have fun,” his eligibility starts this year. the common thread they all share? Hailing biggest rival than he did carving up the back victory against Colorado. Reesing said. “So I just went in during »Reesing graduated high school a from the Lone Star State. Colorado secondary last weekend. “He’s a little guy, but he delivers such big halftime and got loose and ready to play. I semester early so he could enroll at High school football is a different beast And let’s talk about that job Reesing did plays,” senior running back Jon Cornish didn’t have any reservations. the University of Kansas in time for all together in Texas. It’s life. Movies and against the Colorado Buffaloes. said. “He sparked our entire offense.” spring football last year. TV shows have been made about high The move to Reesing did more than just see footballp on age 5B school football in Texas. Sure, California see davisp on age 5B

» soccer 4-0 basketball Buffaloes end Jayhawks’ winning streak preview The Kansan tips off this Kansas to get second opportunity when it meets Colorado in Big 12 tournament season’s

By Mark dent Kansas coach Mark Francis said. “We just Francis said, “and when you give one up like basketball didn’t do a whole lot right.” that, it’s a tough pill to swallow.” season on Just when Kansas’ bad day seemed as The Jayhawks rolled into Friday’s match It was tough, but the goal was only the though it was mercifully ending, Colorado on a four-game winning streak in which beginning of Kansas’ unfortunate loss. Thursday forward Nikki Marshall found a way to they had shut out all their opponents, but After allowing another score in the worsen the disaster. this string came to an end early in the game. first half, the Jayhawks nearly cut into the with the The freshman chased down a long pass Marshall, who finished with two goals Buffaloes’ lead in the 54th minute. annual from teammate Brittany Dornseif that and one assist, had the ball on the right side Senior midfielder Michelle Rasmussen bounced past Kansas sophomore goalkeeper of the box and dribbled into the center. She fired a shot from 30 feet out toward the basketball preview Julie Hanley, who had come out of the box to used her left foot to kick a slow, rolling shot upper right corner of the net. Her shot hit try to stop the ball. Marshall controlled the that appeared to be wide of the right side of the lower part of the crossbar, bounced issue. Find out about all ball and dribbled up to the net for an easy the net. against the ground and then deflected off your favorite players and goal with 34 seconds left in the game. Hanley barely went after the ball and just the goalkeeper. Anna Faltermeier/KANSAN Marshall’s goal was the fourth allowed in watched as Marshall’s shot stayed straight Players from both teams stood still, think- coaches on both the men’s Lacey Novak, senior midfielder/forward, struggles the Jayhawks’ 4-0 loss Friday at the Jayhawk enough to end up in the lower corner of the ing the ball went in, but the referee did not with Colorado’s Kelly Ross to gain control of the ball during Soccer Complex. It was Kansas’ worst loss net. Marshall’s goal in the 15th minute ended call a goal. and women’s teams as the the first half of the game Friday afternoon. Kansas lost 4-0, since 2001. a 374-minute streak of holding opponents 2006-07 . ending a four-game winning streak and closing out the “Our touch was off, our passes were off,” scoreless. regular season. “We hadn’t given up a goal in a while,” see soccerp on age 8B 2B sports monday, october 30, 2006 » NFL Chiefs defeat Seahawks despite blunders athletics calendar WEDNESDAY n Soccer vs. Colorado, 1:30 FRIDAY By DOUG TUCKER minutes, 15 seconds of possession NFL start in place of injured Pro In addition, starting right tack- p.m., Big 12 Tournament, San n Swimming & Diving vs. time compared with Seattle’s 17:45. Bowl quarterback Matt Hasselbeck, le Sean Locklear was suspended Associated Press Antonio, Texas Northern Iowa, 6 p.m., Robin- But outrageous mistakes let the put Seattle on top 28-27 with a 49- this week for violating NFL per- son Natatorium Seahawks (4-3) score two unan- yard TD pass to Darrell Jackson sonal conduct policy; strong safety KANSAS CITY, Mo. — There is n Volleyball at Texas, 6:30 swered touchdowns and grab a 28- after cornerback Ty Law fell down. Michael Boulware, who had two a way to hold onto the ball for two- p.m., Austin, Texas SATURDAY thirds of the game, move it some 27 lead with about six minutes left. A few plays before that, Law interceptions during last season’s n Swimming & Diving vs. “We just made some silly mis- dropped a sure interception. playoff run, was bumped to the 500 yards, get your best player in n Women’s basketball vs. Northern Iowa, 10 a.m., Robin- the end zone four times and still takes, including myself,” said Law said he just “tripped over second team for poor play. Fort Hays State exhibition son Natatorium nearly lose the game. Huard, who was a game-day deci- my own feet” on the touchdown “It was a tough ball game. We sion because of a sore groin. pass, and would have had clear battled our hearts out and came game, 7 p.m., Allen Fieldhouse Just ask the Kansas City Chiefs. n Football at Iowa State, 1 At the end of their wild 35-28 “When you’ve got a chance to sailing to the end zone had he held up a little short,” said Seattle coach Player to watch: Junior Taylor p.m., Ames, Iowa victory Sunday over the depleted jump on people, you’ve got to do it. onto the interception. Mike Holmgren. McIntosh Seattle Seahawks, the Chiefs were And we didn’t.” Late in the third period, Seattle’s Gonzalez, the Chiefs’ Pro Bowl made an n Volleyball at Iowa State, feeling more lucky than good, more Larry Johnson had the biggest Kelly Herndon returned a fumble tight end, caught six passes for 6:30 p.m., Ames, Iowa grateful than boastful. hand in preventing the Chiefs’ self- 61 yards for another touchdown 116 yards and Kennison had six appearance “That goes to show you what destruction, rushing for 155 yards when Kansas City holder Dustin receptions for 132. Huard, who has in every n Rowing, Head of the Chat- happens in the National Football and scoring four touchdowns, three Colquitt, after mishandling the played well in place of the injured game and tahoochee, TBA, Chattanooga, League,” Chiefs coach Herm on the ground. He got the go-ahead snap on a field goal attempt, tried Trent Green, was 17-for-25 for 312 recorded Tenn. Edwards said, “when you miss score with 2:15 to play with a 3- an ill-advised pass. yards and one TD. three double yard run after Huard connected About half the team the Seahawks Lawrence Tynes hit two field doubles opportunities and turn the ball McIntosh over in the wrong area of the field with Eddie Kennison on a 51-yard took to the last Super Bowl seemed goals for the Chiefs and Johnson, last season. SUNDAY n and give up big plays.” pass play. either suspended, demoted or lame. with a team-record 39 carries, McIntosh Women’s basketball vs. Larry Johnson, Tony Gonzalez, “We made it hard on ourselves Besides Hasselbeck the Seahawks scored on runs of 3, 2 and 3 yards also scored a Washburn exhibition game, 2 Damon Huard and Eddie Kennison at the end, but came back and were missing league MVP run- in addition to his 9-yard TD catch. career-high 14 points at Texas p.m., Allen Fieldhouse all had outstanding days for KC (4- overcame some obstacles and put it ning back Shaun Alexander, wide “I don’t know what’s going on,” Tech last February. 3), which went over .500 for the first away,” Johnson said. “We gave them receiver Bobby Engram and start- said Herndon. “We’ve got to go n Rowing, Head of the Chat- time all year. The Chiefs had 499 more chances than they needed.” ing guard Floyd Womack, who back and look at the film and see THURSDAY tahoochee, TBA, Chattanooga, total yards to 240 for Seattle and 42 Seneca Wallace, making his first were all injured. what’s going on.” n Men’s basketball vs. Wash- Tenn. burn exhibition game, 7 p.m., Allen Fieldhouse

Men’s basketball up between Kansas and No. 1 and No. 10 Arizona make up the It was the first time the event has KU named No. 3 in ESPN/ Florida next month at the Las poll’s top 10. been held. USA Today preseason poll Vegas Invitational. On Friday night, the Jayhawks The poll included three other — Shawn Shroyer were blanked 10-0 by the Colo- nfl his damage against defensive For the sixth time in the last teams Kansas will play this sea- rado Buffaloes. back Darrent Williams. seven years, the Kansas men’s Peyton Manning, Reggie son: No. 13 Texas A&M, No. 15 club sports On Saturday the Jayhawks de- Indianapolis gained 437 yards basketball team is ranked in the Boston College and No. 19 Texas. feated the Nebraska Cornhusk- Wayne lead Colts’ victory to become the first team to start top seven of the ESPN/USA Today In addition to Florida and Hockey team finishes 2-1 ers 5-3 and on Sunday the team DENVER — Peyton Manning 7-0 in consecutive seasons since Coaches’ preseason poll, com- Kansas, No. 2 North Carolina, No. in conference tournament defeated Iowa State 5-3. and Reggie Wayne picked, poked the 1929-31 Green Bay Packers ing in at No. 3 for the 2006-07 4 Ohio State, No. 5 Pittsburgh, The Kansas hockey team went and plowed their way through did it three straight times. season. No. 6 UCLA, No. 7 LSU, No. 8 2-1 this weekend at the Big 12 — Michael Phillips a Denver defense that was de- Manning went 32-for-39 for The preseason rankings set Georgetown, No. 9 Wisconsin Conference Hockey Tournament. signed specifically to stop them. 345 yards with a passer rating up a possible top three match- Manning passed for 345 yards of 129.2. His counterpart, the and three touchdowns — all to much-maligned Jake Plummer, Wayne — and Adam Vinatieri went 13-for-21 for 174 yards and kicked a 37-yard field goal with a passer rating of 104.1 for the 2 seconds left Sunday to lift the Broncos (5-2). Rookie backup Indianapolis Colts to a 34-31 vic- running back Mike Bell had 136 tory over the baffled Broncos. yards rushing and two scores. Wayne finished with 10 catch- es for 138 yards and did most of — Associated Press

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Jayhawks place third Women fail to improve Eleventh place finish down three spots from last year Colby Wissel BY EVAN KAFARAKIS finish in the Big 12 Championships, want them to get.” wins individual but instead it finished 11th as a Junior Lisa Morrisey led the The women’s cross country team team. team in the 6k event with a 45th- conference title was never able to warm up on a “The goal was for them to place place finish in a time of 22:48.89. cold day at Rim Rock Farm. higher in the meet,” coach Stanley Junior Alicia McGregor placed The team was expected to Redwine said. “But they are a young 57th with a time of 23:13.80, and BY EVAN KAFARAKIS improve from last year’s eighth place team, and there is a lot of work we freshman Lauren Bonds finished in have to do in order to be where I 23:17.62 for 58th place. As junior Colby Wissel came Junior Melissa O’Rourke placed down the Jim Ryun Skyline at Rim 68th with a time of 23:33.58, and Rock Farm, he said to himself, junior Melissa Moody placed 71st “Here I am, I’ve got to go for it.” at 23:40.28, which rounded out the Wissel was a few steps behind Jayhawks’ top five runners. Texas All-American senior Joe “Individually, I thought we ran Thorne when he changed gears well, but as a team we were disap- and blew by Thorne in the final pointed with where we finished,” 200 meters to become the Big 12 O’Rourke said. “That will serve as Champion. motivation for Midwest Regionals, Wissel finished the 8k race in where we know we’ll need to pack 24:34.40. up more at the front.” “I wasn’t sure I was going to win Texas Tech sophomore Sally it until I crossed the line,” Wissel Kipyego won the event with a time said. “I had to go for it, and it just played into my hands today.” Wissel ran with the lead pack “Individually, I thought we ran through the entire race and stayed patient to the end, a lesson he well, but as a team we were learned after the NCAA Pre- Nationals when he got out too fast disappointed with where we and did not finish as well as he fi nished.” would have liked. Junior Paul Hefferon placed Sarah Leonard/ KANSAN forth with a time of 24:41.10. Junior cross country runner Colby Wissel leads the pack at the Big 12 Cross Country Champi- MELISSA O’ROURKE Defending back-to-back cham- onships Friday at Rim Rock Farm in Lawrence. Wissel won the 8k race with a time of 24:34.40. Cross country runner pion Benson Chesang placed 12th, good for third on the team with a time of 24:57.10. of 20:00.82. She beat the second Chesang didn’t have much to wanted them to fight all the way advantage. place runner by 45 seconds. say after the race — he left to go to through the finish and every one of Hefferon stated after the race Colorado won the meet for the class, coach Stanley Redwine said. them had a great race at the end.” that he felt this was one of the 10th time in 11 years with a total He was absent as his name was Some runners took the fighting a more physical races he’d ever been of 45 team points. Texas Tech took called during the medals ceremo- little too seriously. a part of. ny. During the race an Oklahoma “The entire race people were jos- second and Nebraska placed third. Seniors Matt French and Tyler State runner hit a Colorado runner tling for position,” he said. “That’s The women will turn their Kelly rounded in the face and broke his nose. all a part of the race. It’s about focus to the Midwest Regional out the top five Race having a competitive attitude and Championships in Minneapolis, runners for the officials dis- if you don’t have that, you are not Minn., on Nov. 11 with hopes Jayhawks. “I had to go for it, and it just cussed the going to do well.” of qualifying for the NCAA French placed played into my hands today.” incident for Colorado won the event for the Championships on Nov. 20 in Terre 33rd with a time a lengthy 11th straight year. Texas came in Haute, Ind. of 25:40.70, and amount of second and Kansas placed third. Kelly placed 34th time before The Midwest Regional Kansan sportswriter Evan Kaf- COLBY WISSEL with 25:42.60. conclud- Championships will be next for the arakis can be contacted at ekaf- Vanessa Pearson/KANSAN Redwine said Big 12 cross country champion ing that the men in Minneapolis on Nov. 11th. [email protected]. Lisa Morrisey, Ottawa junior, runs Friday during the Big 12 Cross Country Championships at he was pleased Oklahoma Kansan sportswriter Evan Kafara- Rim Rock Farm in Lawrence. Morrisey fi nished 45th and the women’s team fi nished 11th overall. with his team. State runner — Edited by Catherine Odson kis can be contacted at ekafara- Colorado won its 10th title in the past 11 years. “Especially would be [email protected]. competing at home, we are excited disqualified. about the performance by Colby Kansas was tied for second — Edited by Catherine Odson and the rest of the team today,” with Texas, but because Texas had Redwine said. four more runners finish after the KL

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But all Football finished the day with 90 yards and (continued from 1B) obvious pass interference was called we’ve gotten out of the blond-locked was the team’s leading rusher. and on the very next play Reesing Kansan is a couple of ugly wins (continued from 1B) “A lot of people overlooked him Talib deserves praise There was a certain sense of hit Cornish with a screen that went against bad teams and a shoulder I wanted to be in there.” because they thought he wasn’t tall “what the hell is Mangino doing” for six points. problem that leaves me wondering if Despite being listed at only 5- enough,” Mangino said. “That’s our versus “please let this kid be legit” After the Foster throw, Reesing he’s a bigger version of Dylan. foot-11, Reesing certainly proved benefit — that’s our gain. We don’t swirling above Kivisto Field when looked toward the end zone, saw Cornerback one interception away from conference lead Mark Mangino knew he had he belonged. care what kids look like or how tall the youngster entered the game. the penalty call, and pumped his fist something special in Todd Reesing, After an interception on the they are. We care if they can play. Yeah, his first possession wasn’t the as if to say, okay, now we’re rolling. but I’m not sure he knew just how By shawn Shroyer defense. For the first time in weeks, was playing wide receiver just two second pass of his career, Reesing He has the ability, no question.” stuff legends are made of, but the job And rolling he was. special the kid actually was. Forget the Jayhawks operated as a cohesive weeks ago. seemed to get into a rhythm on the Kansas now just needs two more he did for the rest of the game was. The poise Reesing showed on the kid’s height. He’s got moxie, he’s unit on defense. “We just felt like we were playing team’s third drive. victories in its final three games to When Aqib Talib did something To start the third drive of his Saturday is something Kerry Meier got a big arm, and most importantly, Senior strong safety Jerome Kemp with two corners the whole game, He hooked up with fellow fresh- become bowl-eligible for the second big on Saturday, he made sure people KU career, Reesing threw a gor- knows faintly and Adam Barmann’s he’s got big-play ability. And when it led all Jayhawks with 11 tackles and and one of them is a freshman, and man Jake Sharp for 42-yard com- straight season. The road back to a knew. geous play-action pass to another only heard about. The way the comes to big-play ability, everything two tackles for losses. Seven other we just couldn’t go on like that,” pletion. Sharp lined up in the back- bowl game won’t be easy, with two On the field, he celebrated inter- true freshman, Jake Sharp, good offense ran after Reesing got going is bigger in Texas. ceptions and pass breakups with Jayhawks recorded tackles behind Mangino said. “We approached field, then split out wide, making of those final three coming on the for 42 yards and a play that started was the finest I’ve ever seen this road, where the Jayhawks have lost mock jump shots. While field- the line, three defensive linemen had Dominic, he jumped on it. He said, Davis is a Topeka senior in journal- the catch in front of the Colorado the Jayhawks’ comeback in earnest. offense — and that includes the seven straight. d ing questions from the media, he sacks and four players other than ‘All I want to do is play.’” But it was three plays later, when Nebraska game this year. ism. sideline and running down to the None of that mattered Saturday, clutched the defensive game ball he’d Talib deflected passes. Talib said he was glad to have Reesing dropped back, felt the Reesing gives this team some- 34-yard line. n though. received for all to see. In Colorado’s four trips to the red Roux in the mix in the secondary. pocket collapse, calmly stepped thing it’s sorely lacked — a play- — Edited by Catherine Odson “We worked that play all week i “Bumps and bruises don’t hurt Although the Kansas defense zone, Kansas held it to three field “He’s a hell of an athlete and he up and threw an absolute strike maker at quarterback. I know we’ve and knew it would be good for us. as much when you’re having suc- w played its best game of the sea- goals. Until Colorado’s 61-yard pass needed to be on the field,” Talib said. We knew we were going to start e clicking from there on out.” cess,” Mangino said. “The food in r son, Talib stole the show, nearly on the last play of the game, the “We have a lot of good wide outs, t he the cafeteria all of a sudden tastes single-handedly shutting down the Buffaloes had only 83 passing yards. so he wasn’t on the field that much. That completion, the longest of the day for Reesing, set up the first like you’re at a fine, French res- Colorado offense. “We were banging on all cylin- I guess he made a transition for the three consecutive scoring drives. taurant. Everything improves when Kansas coach Mark Mangino said ders,” Kemp said. “As far as the sec- best.” Reesing finished with three you win.” the victory would allow Talib to ondary goes, we are at the point Mangino said one thing he noticed touchdowns — two through the air finally get the credit he deserved. where we want to be.” about his defense Saturday was that Kansas 20 and another on the ground. Kansan senior sportswriter Ryan “Because we’ve given up some But most importantly — and for it seemed to have the same “swagger” The difference with Reesing in Schneider can be contacted at passes in our secondary, his out- the first time all season — the Kansas to it that his more veteran defenses the game was that Kansas was able [email protected]. Colorado 15 defense didn’t allow a touchdown. had in recent years. However, Kansas standing play has been overshad- to go back to the quarterback run “Hey, you can’t ask for much more fans shouldn’t expect the Jayhawk owed in recent weeks,” Mangino game that had been so successful — Edited by Kristen Jarboe October 28, 2006 than that, right?” Talib said. defense to be content with one good said. “He played fantastic.” with Meier. In fact, it worked so well Talib finished the game with a Talib said the performance of the weekend. pair of pass breakups and intercep- secondary was a result of the players Talib wasn’t even satisfied with tions, increasing his conference- watching more film, having more his virtually flawless performance. leading total in pass breakups to 14 meetings with their coaches and Instead, he was upset with himself Big 12 Power Rankings simply maturing towards the end of for dropping an interception that from the press box and moving to within one intercep- After talk early in the season of the season. he likely would have returned for a 1. Texas It was over when... Game to forget... tion off the conference lead. Why parity between the Big 12 North and Colorado challenged Talib so fre- The secondary also received a lift touchdown. 2. Oklahoma Time ran out after Colorado’s The offense under quarter- South, the South again appears to be quently is a mystery, but the sopho- from different situational formations “I missed that one, so I had to get 3. Texas A&M pass down to the Kansas back Adam Barmann in the dominating the conference. Voter Thor 4. Nebraska more cornerback didn’t have any and yet another new face. that one back,” Talib said. “I didn’t 22-yard line with one second first half was ineffective. The Nystrom adds that “Missouri’s dream 5. Missouri complaints. When the Buffaloes were in situ- get the six back, so I’m still mad season is about to end with a thud.” 6. Oklahoma State remaining. An illegal forward Jayhawks had just five first “I was surprised, but I wasn’t ations where they were most likely about that one.” He also gives a vote of confidence to 7. Texas Tech pass penalty against Colorado downs and only 90 yards of mad,” Talib said. to pass, the Jayhawks took out one Oklahoma State, calling the Cowboys 8. Baylor was declined and time ran out, total offense. For his efforts, Talib was rewarded of their three linebackers and put in Kansan sportswriter Shawn Shroy- “the best team that $250 million can Anthony Mattingly/KANSAN 9. Kansas sealing the victory. with the defensive game ball, which a fifth defensive back. And whom er can be contacted at sshroyer@ buy.” The Jayhawks will hit the road this Sophomore cornerback Aqib Talib makes a fourth-quarter interception during Saturday’s game against 10. Colorado Stat of the game... was his first as a Jayhawk. The honor did Kansas bring in to play the fifth kansan.com. weekend against Iowa State, which is Colorado at Memorial Stadium. Talib also had a late third-quarter interception with a 59-yard return to set up a 11. Kansas State Running back Jon Cornish was a long time coming for Talib, as defensive back position? None other Anthony Mattingly/KANSAN currently ranked 12th. Game ball goes to... Jayhawk touchdown early in the fourth quarter. 12. Iowa State Freshman quarterback Todd finished the game with only 80 was the performance by the Kansas than Dominic Roux, senior, who — Edited by Kristen Jarboe Freshman quarterback Todd Reesing makes a pass downfield while under pressure from the Buffalo defense during Saturday’s game against Reesing had his redshirt pulled rushing yards, but broke the Colorado. Reesing had seven completed passes out of 11 attempts and scored two touchdowns to beat the Buffaloes 20-15. at halftime and then came out 1,000 yard mark on the season. Kansas 20, Colorado 15 and had quite a first game. He now has 1,041 yards on Reesing was 7-for-11 passing the season, becoming the first Colorado 3 6 0 6 - 15 KU — Fine, 5 yd pass from Reesing 12, Geer 0-1-1-0. Kansas 0 0 7 13 - 20 (pass failed), 7:57. KU: Barmann 11-18-2-74, Reesing for 106 yards with two touch- Kansas rusher in 10 years to run First Quarter CU — Walters, 95 yd fumble recov- 7-11-1-106. downs. But Reesing was more for at least 1,000. CU — Crosby, 37 yd field goal, 4:51. ery (pass failed), 3:17. RECEIVING — impressive on the ground, Second Quarter INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS CU: Barnett 3-26, Williams 2-65, where he led the team in rush- — Ryan Schneider CU — Crosby, 26 yd field goal, 8:57. RUSHING — Crawford 2-14, Sprague 1-19, Yates ing, with 90 yards on seven CU — Crosby, 32 yd field goal, :41. CU: Charles 15-78, B.Jackson 13-67, 1-14, Charles 1-6. carries. Third Quarter Holliday 10-27, Ellis 2-3, Team 1-0, KU: Murph 6-22, Fields 3-11, Cornish KU — Cornish, 22 yd pass from Cox 2-(-3). 2-27, Mar.Henry 2-23, Sharp 1-42, Reesing (Webb kick), 4:35. KU: Reesing 7-90, Cornish 23-80, J.Foster 1-31, Lamb 1-16, Fine 1-5, Fourth Quarter McAnderson 1-0, Barmann 2-(-9). McAnderson 1-3. KU — Reesing, 3 yd run (Webb kick), PASSING — Records — Kansas 4-5, 1-4; Colo- Cornish passes 14:30. CU: B.Jackson 9-21-1-132, Cox 1-5-0- rado 1-8, 1-4. 1,000-yard mark By Ryan Schneider and he had to work hard for every one of them. Colorado consistently It took longer than expected, but put seven or eight defenders at the Jon Cornish broke the 1,000 yard line of scrimmage to try and stop the mark for the season Saturday. Big 12 Conference’s leading rusher. The senior running back entered The plan worked and Cornish was the game needing just 39 yards to held to his second-lowest rushing become the ninth Kansas rusher total of the season. to run for at least 1,000 yards in a “I was hoping for a few more single season and the first since June yards tonight, but they came out and Henley in 1996. played a lot of “It’s self-ful- defense,” Cor- filling,” Cornish “I was hoping for a few more nish said. “They said of breaking yards tonight, but they came out crowded the ball the 1,000 yard like I’ve never Jared Gab/KANSAN mark. “I’m satis- and played a lot of defense. They seen before.” Kansas defensive players celebrate their ability to hold the Colorado offense from a first down. The Jayhawks gained possession after the close call fied.” crowded the ball like I’ve never C o r n i s h ’s was confirmed by a chain measurement. Based on his 1,041 yards average, Cornish seen before.” currently ranks was expected to jon cornish 11th on Kansas’ all-time single- reach the mark Senior running back on his sixth car- season rushing ry. That didn’t list. The record turn out to be the case. is held by Tony Sands, who rushed up orÈ down Instead, on his sixth carry, Cor- for 1.442 yards in 1991. nish had 18 yards left to go. He didn’t Now that freshman There is no ques- rarely a bad thing.

tion that if healthy, — Asher Fusco cross the 1,000 yard mark until the Kansan senior sportswriter Ryan Todd Reesing has proven Meier needs all the È middle of the third quarter, when he Schneider can be contacted at [email protected]. himself, Mark Mangino minutes he can get Both Reesing broke a run down the left side of the will have to decide to gain experience. Obviously and Meier spread field for a 14-yard gain. Jared Gab/KANSAN —Edited by Kate Shipley which quarterback to Reesing is a quality quarterback the defense with Cornish had 80 yards on the day, Jon Cornish, senior running back, dodges Colorado defenders during the first half of play Saturday at Memorial Stadium. Cornished rushed for 80 yards in the victory, a number that raised his season tally passed the 1,000-yard mark. who deserves to be on the field their running give playing time to. If at some point, but for now ability, but Meier gets the nod Kerry Meier is 100 percent Meier deserves the minutes. It because he’s the more experi- healthy next Saturday might be tough a tough task enced of the two. It’s comforting to find a way for Reesing to get to know, however, that if he do Reesing’s minutes go experience, but Kansas fans falters Reesing will be ready to down to make room for can think of 1.5 million reasons take over and lead the offense. the proven quarterback why Mangino should be able to — Jack Connor figure the problem out. or head up because of his — Daniel C. Weixeldorfer It’s hard to tell play on Saturday? if Reesing is that Even if Meier is È good or Colorado Reesing gave the back at full strength is that bad, but offense a spark Sat- È by next Saturday, after playing the way he did on È urday unlike any it Reesing’s perfor- Saturday he deserves a start has seen all season. mance against Colorado has to prove he’s the real deal. He His ability to make something undoubtedly earned him some single-handedly brought the out of nothing several times future playing time. After all, crowd and the rest of his team brought an energy to the team coach Mangino chose to pull back from the dead as soon as that it has been lacking. His Reesing’s redshirt, so the young he stepped on the field. With as Texas attitude and moxie may quarterback might as well gain much heat as Coach Mangino be exactly what the team needs experience as the Jayhawks’ dis- has taken during the last month, to bring its swagger back. Now appointing season wears to an he deserves credit for having the that the redshirt is off, there’s no end. Reesing should be used in guts to ditch Reesing’s redshirt reason not to give Reesing the specific packages and whenever and make the change necessary start against Iowa State to see Meier needs a quick breather. to get a victory. what he can do on the road. Anthony Mattingly/KANSAN Having two game-tested and — Kyle Carter — Kayvon Sarraf Senior defensive lineman Wayne Wilder sacks Colorado quarterback James Cox for a seven-yard loss. Wilder had six tackles in the Jayhawks’ 20-15 capable young quarterbacks is victory against the Buffaloes. 6B volleyball monday, october 30, 2006 Errors costly as Kansas falls in five games to Texas Tech

By Drew Davison seven matches are on the road. The Jayhawks came out strong “I challenged this team,” Bechard in game three, winning by eight. The Kansas volleyball team’s said. “What is November going to Savannah Noyes, sophomore middle quest for its fourth straight NCAA be like? Because you need to forget blocker, led Kansas with six kills in tournament appearance took a blow talking about the NCAA tourna- the game. when it lost to Texas Tech Saturday ment, forget talking about this, we Noyes said the team passed really night in the Horejsi Family Athletics just need to worry about becoming well, which helped her to a team- Center. a better team.” high 23 kills in the match. The Jayhawks lost a five-game Jamie Mathewson, senior libero, Kansas could not close the door match 30-27, 28-30, 30-22, 28-30 knows that a lot can change in the on Tech in game four. Tied at 25, the and 9-15. Kansas committed 37 hit- last month. Red Raiders outscored the Jayhawks ting errors on the night, which gave “There are a lot of games left, 5-3 to send the match to a fifth Tech the advantage. even though it doesn’t feel like it,” game. Tech outside hitter Philister “We are at the point in the sea- she said. “We only have a couple of Sang had 10 kills in the game. son where execution is more impor- home opportunities left and that is “She seemed to get better as the tant than effort,” Kansas coach Ray where we have to win.” night went on,” Bechard said. “She In the first game, Kansas took was an All-Big 12 player last year, Bechard said. “You can try as hard as Mindy Ricketts/KANSAN its first lead, 18-17, after a six-point and she showed it tonight.” you want, but you have got to make Senior outside hitter Jana Correa just misses a hit from the Red Raiders Saturday night at the Horejsi Family Athletics Center. The Jayhawks lost the unanswered run. The Jayhawks Texas Tech went on an eight-point the plays.” five-game match 3-2. The Jayhawks’ postseason dreams never trailed again, defeating the unanswered run to take the lead in are fading because the team will need Red Raiders by three. the final game 10-4. The Jayhawks said teams going through a “funk” their next two matches. They travel Kansan sportswriter Drew Davi- to win five of its final seven matches Kansas kept game two close before rallied too late and the Red Raiders would either get better or fade. to Austin, Texas, to face No. 8 Texas son can be contacted at ddavi- to qualify for the tournament. Kansas Tech pulled away late, winning by took the final game by six. “We will not fade,” Bechard said. on Wednesday and play at Iowa State [email protected]. has yet to win a road conference two. The Jayhawks had 10 errors but Bechard said there was still a full “I guarantee you that won’t happen.” Saturday. match this season and four of its next the Red Raiders had just five. month of volleyball to be played. He The Jayhawks are on the road for — Edited by Catherine Odson Jayhawk fans, players support breast cancer awareness

By Jeff Deters this was a great way for us to help.” her Saturday night running around games two and three. Allshouse and Though Kansas lost the match by the court, Posey said for the past his friends have been regulars at Kansas lost in five games to Texas scores of 30-27, 28-30, 30-22, 28-30, couple weeks the volleyball team volleyball matches this season and Tech on Saturday night, but the night 9-15, the Jayhawks recorded 89 digs. had been actively seeking pledges usually wore blue shirts or painted was devoted to more than just a vol- Senior libero Jamie Mathewson and donations from members of the themselves blue. leyball game. led the Jayhawk defensive attack community. To show their support Saturday, October is National Breast Cancer with 23 digs. Senior outside hitter “I thought our kids really went Allhouse and friends got creative. Awareness Month and the Jayhawk Jana Correa contributed 22 digs and with it in getting pledges,” Posey said. They painted themselves pink and volleyball team showed its support junior right side hitter Emily Brown “I think our kids feel good about the spelled out the word “Jayhawks” in for the Susan G. Komen Breast had 17. All three players were just project and how they helped.” blue lettering across their chests. Cancer Foundation by participating one dig short of tying their career To further show their support, the “None of us had any pink T- in “Dig for the Cure.” high, and each of them made several volleyball team wore pink ribbons shirts,” he said. “This was the easiest Assistant coach Christi Posey diving attempts to keep Kansas ral- in their hair during the game. Pink way to do it. And it was for a better played a large roll in Kansas’ par- lies alive. ribbons were handed out to fans, and cause.” ticipating in “Dig for the Cure.” She Coach Ray Bechard was disap- pink Kansas T-shirts were thrown The amount of money raised was said that while the outcome of the pointed by the outcome, but he was out to fans every time Kansas had not available this weekend. game wasn’t what Kansas had hoped pleased with Matthewson’s effort. a serving ace. The team had seven Kansan sportswriter Jeff Deters Mindy Ricketts/KANSAN for, the opportunity to raise money “I thought she was great defen- serving aces in the game. can be contacted at jdeters@kan- Sophomore middle blocker Savannah Noyes returns a hit from the Red Raiders Saturday night for a good cause was a welcomed sively,” Bechard said. “I think she One fan who was lucky enough san.com. at the Horejsi Family Athletics Center. Noyes finished the match with 23 kills. opportunity. exemplifies what you want in a libe- to win a free pink T-shirt was Sean “We certainly value community ro.” Allshouse, Lenexa sophomore. He service,” Posey said. “And we thought While Matthewson spent much of won his shirt at the fan serve between — Edited by Kristen Jarboe

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Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Today is a 7 Things cost more than you thought they would, but there’s no need to panic. Ask and ye shall receive, if what you’re doing is valid. GREG GRIESENAUER Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Today is an 8 Activism this weekend, with deep-pocketed and a private Rolling Stones It always works best for you to donors forking over sizable checks concert. have a definite objective. Go back Bill Clinton celebrates to the William Jefferson Clinton Tickets to the three-day affair to that _ if you forgot _ temporar- birthday with donations Foundation for the chance to dine, started at $60,000, with a VIP ily. It’ll be a comfort to you. NEW YORK — Celebrating your play golf and attend a Rolling package – which included spe- birthday on the day of your birth is Stones concert with him. cial seating at the concert and Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) Friday’s cryptoquip: common. Celebrating it by getting Clinton who turned 60 in dinner and a photo with Clinton Today is a 7 your wealthy friends to donate August. – running $500,000. You have an advantage over the skeptics, who need hard evidence. to your charitable foundation is This weekend’s bash includes a The Clinton Foundation oper- You’re willing to trust things you presidential. series of cocktail parties, dinners ates programs to combat AIDS in can’t see, except in your mind’s Former President Bill Clinton and golf. The centerpiece events Africa, as well as global poverty eye. was celebrating his 60th birthday were a dinner Saturday night at and ethnic strife. the Museum of Natural History, — Associated Press

Entertainment “That’s cute, that’s nice,” Letter- Letterman made his feelings clear. they would rather watch escapist man said on Friday night’s show. “I’m secretly hoping when Bill entertainment like “Dancing with O’Reilly, Letterman renew “You come out with toys.” O’Reilly comes out here, I’ll have the Stars” than the news. their confrontation on air Letterman and the Fox News the opportunity to call him a He asked Letterman: “Are you NEW YORK — Bill O’Reilly Channel talk show host renewed bonehead,” Letterman said. going to be on `Dancing with the walked out for his appearance on their prickly confrontation from They discussed the Iraq war Stars’?” David Letterman’s “Late Show” January, when Letterman told and the upcoming midterm “Ha ha,” Letterman said. “You with a plastic shield. He could him “I have the feeling about 60 election, with O’Reilly saying that bonehead.” have used it. percent of what you say is crap.” Americans are depressed by the — Associated Press Even before O’Reilly came out, progress of the Iraq war and that

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with the artists, & DJ Godzilla Post-performance on November 2. 10pm Tickets: 785.864.2787 Buy online www.lied.ku.edu TDD: 785.864.2777 1031 massachusetts 8B MONDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2006 SPORTS » BIG 12 FOOTBALL SOCCER (CONTINUED FROM 1B) Kansas never seriously threat- game. Solid South dominates weak North division ened to score for the rest of the “Regardless of if we played game, and Colorado scored min- bad or good, we have to work BY SHAWN SHROYER competitive. the Cowboys. Nebraska coughed up 215, maintaining their 200/200 per utes after Rasmussen’s near-miss from it,” Alvarez said, “and get out Missouri led 3-0 when its offense a 16-0 lead in the first half and was game average. before finishing the rout in the Wednesday and play them again.” No. 5 Texas (8-1, 5-0) – 35 took the field for its second drive of outscored 21-6 in the fourth quarter final minute. Francis said Texas Tech (5-4, 2-3) – 31 the game. The Tigers came out pass- by Oklahoma State. Iowa State (3-6, 0-5) – 10 The Buffaloes the loss wasn’t If a more overrated team than ing and tight end Chase Coffman Nebraska, which entered Saturday Kansas State (5-4, 2-3) – 31 dominated “They came and showed up to play a good thing Texas exists, that team has yet to show found himself all alone in the Sooner ranked third in the Big 12 and 26th Just when things seemed as if possession and we didn’t. I think we but it could itself. Nevertheless, Texas has Forrest secondary. However, quarterback in the nation in rush defense, could they couldn’t get any worse for the and out-shot benefit his Gump-ed its way to seven straight Chase Daniel overthrew him by not contain Oklahoma State’s attack. Cyclones, they did. Iowa State has the Jayhawks underestimated them, and they team during victories, and with No. 3 USC los- merely inches, preventing the certain Cowboy running back Dantrell now lost four consecutive games and 13-11. Wednesday’s “They took advantage of the ing on Saturday, the Longhorns will touchdown. Savage racked up 117 rushing yards six of its last seven. 1:30 match in came and ascend the rankings. Oklahoma forced a turnover the and two touchdowns while his team- Proving their incompetence on opportunities we gave them.” San Antonio, showed up to Texas allowed Texas Tech to jump next play, scored a touchdown on the mates combined for 150 more rush- Saturday, the Cyclones couldn’t even Texas. play and we out to a 21-0 lead after the first quar- ensuing drive, and that was all she ing yards and a touchdown. shut down Kansas State quarterback “If we didn’t,” senior ter, but the wheels fell off the Red wrote for Missouri. Josh Freeman. In Freeman’s five NIKKI ALVAREZ would’ve No. 22 Texas A&M (8-1, 4-1) – 31 defender beat them 4- Raider offense after halftime. Oklahoma quarterback Paul games leading up to Iowa State, he Senior defender Nikki Alvarez For the fourth time this season, Thompson was adequate. He com- Baylor (4-5, 3-2) – 21 completed only 52 of 124 passes — 0, it would said. “I think Texas Tech failed to score in the third pleted 11 of 19 passes for 127 yards A week after scoring 19 points in 41.9 completion percentage — and be great,” we underesti- quarter. Those struggles carried into and two touchdowns adding 28 rush- the fourth quarter against Kansas, threw seven interceptions while being Francis said. mated them, and they took advan- the fourth quarter as the Red Raiders ing yards and another touchdown. Baylor’s second half woes returned. sacked 13 times. But the Cyclones “But it’s tough to turnaround and tage of the opportunities we gave were shut out in the second half for In his second game as the Sooners’ For the fourth time this season, allowed him to complete 14 of 20 play someone again after you just them.” the second time this season. starting running back, Allen Patrick Baylor failed to score in the fourth passes — 70 completion percentage spanked them like they spanked continued to exceed expectations, quarter. It was also the fourth time — for 161 yards and a touchdown Though the loss was tough for us.” No. 19 Oklahoma (6-2, 3-1) – 26 rushing for 162 yards on 36 carries. this season the Bears scored seven and only sacked him twice. the Jayhawks, they will get another No. 23 Missouri (7-2, 3-2) – 10 points or less in the second half. chance against the Buffaloes in the Kansan sportswriter Mark Dent can be contacted at mdent@ With the opportunity to give the No. 20 Nebraska (6-3, 3-2) – 29 The victory gives Texas A&M its Kansan sportswriter Shawn Shroy- Big 12 Tournament on Wednesday. kansan.com. Big 12 North a quality win against Oklahoma State (5-3, 2-2) – 41 first 8-1 start since the 1998 sea- er can be contacted at sshroyer@ Colorado earned the fifth seed in a top South opponent, Missouri Considering Nebraska had just son. Just as they have all season, the kansan.com. the tournament by beating Kansas. choked. After the first 11 minutes, lost a heartbreaker to Texas, it’s safe Aggies won with a balanced offense, The Jayhawks already had secured — Edited by Kate Shipley the Tigers didn’t even make the game to say the Cornhuskers overlooked rushing for 292 yards and passing for —Edited by Kate Shipley the fourth seed before Friday’s come visit us at... Sunrise

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