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Go to Kansan.com by 5 p.m. Wednesday to help choose a better kickoff chant for KU football games. Poll standings, as of 10 p.m. Monday: 1. Go Jayhawks! 44 percent 2. Rock Chalk Jayhawk KU! 27 percent 3. Make em weep! 10 percent 4. Rock Chalk Jayhawk! 8 percent 5. Right between the eyes! 8 percent

A student by any other name...

University releases top undergraduate names
BY FRANCESCA CHAMBERS
fchambers@kansan.com Lauren Hendrick, Salina junior, didnt realize she had a popular first name until she met five other Laurens in her sorority pledge class on her first day at the University. Many of my friends call me by my last name to avoid confusion, she said. The names Lauren, Jessica, Sarah, Emily and Elizabeth are the most common for undergraduates at the University, according to Michael Harry, IT consultant for the registrar. Matthew, Michael, Andrew, Christopher and John were the five most registered undergraduate male names for this semester. The popular boys names here are similar to national trends in the 1980s. Four of the five top names at the University rank in the Social Security Administrations top five as well, according to its Web site. KU girls names are ahead of their time, however. Jessica was the top name on both KUs and the SSAs lists, but Emily was not even in the top 10 nationally from 1987 to 1990, the years that the majority of undergraduate students were born. Emily would not reach No. 1 on the national list until 1996. Jeffrey Moran, associate professor of history, said he thought the popularity of certain names was random and that people named their children the same without knowing it. However, he said were three observable changes in name trends during the late 1980s. He said there had been a revival of pioneer names among women, which may explain the popularity of the name Sarah. Moran said that religion reappeared as a dominant influence and that names reflected renewed interest in religion. Historians refer to the 1980s as the rise of the religious right because Protestants became a powerful force in the Republican party and in the nation. However, Moran said popular boys names in the United States had always been Bible-based. They usually rotate around the 12 apostles, he said. No one is naming their kid Judas Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. Some male students followed Morans hypothesis. Christopher Willdermood, Paola junior, said his parents chose his name because it was a derivation of Christ. Michael Gillaspie, Ashland junior, said he was named after the Archangel Michael. Matthew Bertino, Ossining, N.Y., junior,

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University renegotiates Coke contract

The University is negotiating the renewal of its contract with the CocaCola Company, and it should be completed in a couple weeks. The previous 10-year contract expired June 30, 2007, and generated about $5 million in scholarships, student and program funding and products for the University.

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AAron Elston Mulvane freshman Ive met a lot of Johns thats the most generic name. Girls name would maybe be Ashley. JArEd MArtin Wichita sophomore Ive heard a lot of Sarahs on campus. On guys, I dont know, Blair? MAry AdAMs rolland, Mo., freshman I think John is very common, and I have also met a lot of Collins. sArAh ElizAbEth MccAndlEss Fairway freshman I was going to say Sarah, but thats my name, so I dont want to be egotistical ... Emily?

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City officials: Students can vote in local elections

Mike Amyx, city commissioner spoke to a business class recently on campus concerning local voting issues. The commissioner expressed interest in the number of students who are unaware that they are eligible to vote as long as they are registered within the city of Lawrence.

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said his mother picked his name because it meant Gods gift. Several women also said their names were based on religion. Elizabeth Collison, Shawnee senior, said her parents selected her name because it meant Gods promise. Moran said movie stars and politicians influenced popular names, even if parents didnt want to admit it. I dont think anyone sits down and down and says, I love Sarah Jessica Parker

and names their child Sarah or Jessica, he said. But then he added, If a celebrity has it, it becomes much more in the realm of possibility, so it rings normally. Hendrick said she knew she was named after celebrities but did not mind. My parents named me after model Lauren Hutton and actress Lauren Bacall, both women who they considered to be very talented and beautiful, she said. Multiple KU students with common names said they were not surprised their

name was at the top of the list, but they were still excited to find out. I think thats awesome that my name is in the top five, Willdermood said. I wouldnt have picked a better name for myself. But not all students with common names said they enjoyed sharing their name with hundreds of people. It can sometimes be really obnoxious having a really popular name, Emily Hane, Topeka junior, said. I will sometimes get phone calls from my friends intended for another Emily that they know, but because they have so many Emilys in their phone, things can get confusing. It is nice that everyone can spell it and pronounce it correctly, just sometimes inconvenient. Edited by Lauren Keith

ESPNs schedule conflicts with parade organizers

organizers forced to schedule hail to the hawk parade one hour earlier than planned
rains@kansan.com Organizers of Saturdays homecoming parade had planned weeks in advance to start the parade at 10 a.m. They had the parades route, participants and schedule set up and confirmed. Then, ESPN made things a little bit more difficult. The network announced Oct. 13, that it would be televising Saturdays KansasTexas Tech football game from Lawrence and that it would begin at 11 a.m. Whoops. That meant the organizers had to change the parades start time to 9 a.m. to avoid time conflicts. They had less than two weeks to contact each of the parades 45 groups to make sure the new schedule

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would work. We had to make sure everybody could still make it that early, said Tizzi Noblot, St. Louis senior and parade co-chairwoman. We have some groups coming from Kansas City, Mo., and now we have to start signing people in about 7:30. Getting people there that early is just a hassle. With the game starting just two hours after the parade, organizers are worried that early-morning tailgaters could crowd the streets and make it difficult to get both the parades participants and spectators in the right places on time. We have to somehow get everyone onto Jayhawk Boulevard at the Union before the traffic gets into town, Noblot said. Otherwise, we wont be able to get all 45 groups lined up on time.

The parades staging area is near the construction zone for the Oread Inn. In years past, organizers have used Indiana Street to line up the groups, but it is closed this semester, causing even more difficulties. Thats another problem because were having issues getting everyone to the Union without using Indiana Street, Noblot said. Were concerned with getting the floats up the steep hill because normally we just take them up Indiana Street, but this year we have to take them up 12th, which is obviously way steeper. The parades route will run from the Kansas Union down Jayhawk Boulevard to the Chi Omega fountain. The close proximity of the game and parade gives students and spectators the opportunity

to stop and see the parade before walking down the hill for the game. Its right on the way, said Jade May, Osage City sophomore. I didnt go last year, but we might stop by since the timing works out. While organizers cant spill the beans on some of the parades surprises, Noblot said it could be one of the best homecoming parades ever, despite all of the problems. Theres a big ending. I can tell you that, Noblot said. Our theme is Hail to the Hawk so everything is based around that. Everybody should wake up a little bit earlier and come watch the parade on their way down to the game. Its going to be a good time. Edited by Andy Greenhaw

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The workshop Supervisory Training for Excellence in Performance will begin at 9 a.m. in 204 JRP Hall. The student group event Prolife Silent Day of Solidarity will begin at 9 a.m. on Wescoe Beach. The public event Homecoming Murals will begin at 10 a.m. on Wescoe Beach. The public event Flu Immunization Clinic will begin at 10 a.m. in the Traditions Area in the Kansas Union. The lecture Away From the Office: A Fulbright Semester in Prague will begin at noon in 318 Bailey Hall. The workshop Lunch & Conversation: Social Pedagogies will begin at noon in 135 Budig Hall. The University Senate Executive Committee Meeting will begin at 3:30 p.m. in the Provost Conference Room in Strong Hall. The meeting Introduction to Research for New Faculty will begin at 3:30 p.m. in the Second Floor Seminar Room in Hall Center. The lecture Study Group with Dole Fellow Joe Gaylord will begin at 4 p.m. in the Dole Institute of Politics. The lecture Ashley Pryor, Contemplative Practice Pedagogies will begin at 4 p.m. in Nunemaker Center. The public event Public Service Career Fair will begin at 4:30 p.m. in the Ballroom in the Kansas Union. The student group event Simn Sedillo International Film Tour will begin at 7 p.m. in the Gridiron Room in the Burge Union. The concert University Singers and World Choir will begin at 7:30 p.m. in Swarthout Recital Hall in Murphy Hall.

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Jennifer Alderdice, Lawrence resident and adviser to the Homecoming Steering Committee, draws students attention to the homecoming table on Wescoe beach on monday morning. monday, as part of homecoming week, was medieval monday, and alderdice was dressed accordingly. the universitys homecoming Week kicked off with the theme hail to the hawks.

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Jennifer Martin Pittsburg freshman Yes. No one wants to sit and hear them bicker, but rather what theyre actually going to do. raMiro HerMosiLLo Peru, ill., sophomore Yeah, all it is is nitpicking, and you cant pick out anybodys good qualities from just that. JasMine escobedo ryan LawLer Lawrence sophomore bolingbrook, ill., senior Obama not really, John McCain I believe so not the main seems to be bashing him to win it. people, but more of the people behind the scenes that dont have any exposure. Their leash has been let go. The GOP has tried and it just has not worked.
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BLUE ASH, Ohio Police in Ohio say an 89-year-old woman is facing a charge of petty theft because neighborhood children accuse her of refusing to give back their football. Edna Jester was arrested last week in the Cincinnati suburb of Blue Ash.

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Police say one childs father complained that Jester kept the youngsters ball after it landed in her yard. Police Capt. James Schaffer says there has been an ongoing dispute in the neighborhood over kids balls landing in the womans yard. Jester said Monday she has received many calls and didnt have time to discuss the matter any more. Jester is to appear in court next

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LANCASTER, Calif. The folks who silenced the nations first musical road are singing a different tune. Workers on Wednesday began carving grooves on Avenue G that will produce notes of the William Tell Overture when cars drive over them. The high desert city north of Los Angeles placed the grooves on another road, Avenue K, last month for a Honda commercial. The quarter-mile strip was engineered to play the notes better known as the theme for The Lone Ranger when motorists in Honda Civics hit them at 55 mph.

California city approves building musical road

It was believed to be the first such musical road in the United States, although there are others in Japan, South Korea and Holland. The city paved over that stretch two weeks later after neighbors complained the noise was annoying and kept them awake. The city, however, received hundreds of calls praising the road and decided to recreate the road in an industrial area. It will be a tourist attraction. It will pull people off the freeway, Mayor R. Rex Parris said. You drove over it and you didnt know what to expect. When we got to the end of it, I was smiling ear to ear, said Genevieve Skidmore, 80. The City Council has approved spending up to $35,000 for the work.
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editor@kansan.com The Kansas Democratic Party, Republican Party and Douglas County government are responding to the wave of popular enthusiasm for Novembers elections with some big spending. While the Democratic Party hired more campaign workers in anticipation of a high voter turnout 140 canvassers this year, up from 120 in 2006 the Kansas Republican Partys candidates for the Kansas House of Representatives and State Senate candidates outspent Democratic candidates by 74 percent. The Douglas County Clerks office reallocated money in its budget to increase its Election Day budget to $175,000, up from $150,000 in 2006. The parties and countys spending and staffing booms are partly aimed at the 451,786 unaffiliated registered voters in Kansas, said Matthew Anderson, field director for the Kansas Democratic Party. Anderson said it was key for campaign canvassers to move doorto-door discussing election issues with undecided voters. Many people dont make their mind up until the election, he said. Though Democrats are hiring more campaign workers to reach voters, Craig Campbell, Kansas Republican Party chairman, said the party wouldnt spend its money doing the same. The Party usually pays 10 to 20 percent of its candidates campaign expenses. Were not taking anything for granted, Campbell said. Were still going to work hard. It is equally important for political candidates to make their contribution dollars work for them while trying to reach voters. Joe Gaylord, former GOP political strategist, said a successful campaign should spend at least 65 to 70 percent of the candidates contributions on voter contact, including TV, radio and print advertisements. Still, he said, the best way to get a vote is to ask for it. He said that the candidate running must also be viable, have an organized campaign and have adequate finances to run the campaign. According to the Federal Election Commission, Democratic candidates for the Kansas House of Representatives have disbursed about $830,995 in the state compared with Republican candidates who spent $2,840,142. Democratic candidates for the Kansas Senate have disbursed $897,717 compared with Republican Senate candidates who spent $1,993,054. Political candidates spend this money on everything from advertising to paid campaign staff. Winning campaigns dont rise like a Phoenix out of the ashes, Gaylord said. Theres some rock theyre built on. Keeping up with Kansas politicians increased spending to entice voters to the polls, some local government agencies have undergone budget expansions to manage the expected record voter turnout. Douglas County Clerk Jamie Shew said the Clerks Office had also expanded its budget $25,000 to hire about 250 more poll workers this year. Shew said the intensive labor, supplies and workers needed to operate polling stations and machines which will cost about $50,000 this year compared with $25,000 in 2006 were too important to cut. The turnout in November is going to be so huge, we have to have an increased number of poll workers, Shew said. Thats one of the last places Id make cuts. Still, for most people, the business of campaigns and elections is about more than money. Benne Garcia, 23-year-old Democratic canvasser, said it felt good getting out the vote and getting paid for the work. Edited by Mary Sorrick LINCOLN, Neb. Stung by the abandonment of children as old as 17 at Nebraska hospitals, the governor and lawmakers struck a deal Monday to rewrite the states safe haven law so it applies only to infants up to three days old. A rash of drop-offs in recent months, particularly those of teenagers and from out of state, thrust the state into the national spotlight. The law was ridiculed on an episode of Saturday Night Live this past weekend. Forty of the 49 senators in the unicameral Legislature and Gov. Dave Heineman have agreed to the changes, Speaker of the Legislature Mike Flood said during a news conference on Monday. The states safe-haven law allows caregivers to abandon children interpreted by some to include those as old as 18 at hospitals without fear of prosecution. The age cap would change Nebraskas safe-haven law from the most lenient in the country to one of the most restrictive. Sixteen other states have a similar 3-dayold age cap. At least 18 children, aged 22 months to 17 years, have been abandoned since the law took effect in July, including a child from Iowa and a Michigan child who was driven from there by his mother. The Nebraska law, intended

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Protestors hold signs in front of the Creighton Medical Center in Omaha, Neb., on Thursday. The organizers of the protest against Nebraska's safe haven law hoped it will help convince state lawmakers to convene and put an age limit in the law before the regular legislative session starts in January. Nebraska's law allows anyone to leave a child as old as 18 at a statelicensed hospital without fear of prosecution. On Monday, a Michigan mother drove about 12 hours to Omaha and dropped off her 13-year-old son at medical center. to prevent infants from being dumped or abandoned in dangerous places by mothers who dont want them, has had serious, unintended consequences, Heineman said. This law needs to be changed to focus on infants. Heineman has said he would prefer not to call a special session to change the law before the regular session starts in January, though he indicated that if more out of state children were abandoned under the law he might change his mind. Flood said lawmakers would likely quickly change the law in Tuesdays election on an unpopular environmental tax during slowing economic times. His party suffered a drubbing, dropping to 76 seats in Parliament from 95. the first couple of weeks of the new year. In the meantime, Nebraska officials are trying to prevent more drop-offs. Heineman has authorized Health and Human Services to spend up to $100,000 promoting a help line operated by the United Way for parents and guardians. The state is also sending letters to all adoptive parents and guardians of children who are former state wards providing phone numbers and Web sites of agencies that can help them if they are having problems with their children. Mexican territory to reach the U.S. The agreement with Cuba is a step toward cutting off an increasingly violent and heavily used human trafficking route. Mexico and Cuba signed the agreement Monday at a ceremony in Mexico City. Mexico rarely sends back Cubans caught entering the country illegally.
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Local elections, initiatives can be as important as national elections

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jtrimble@kansan.com manager for Lawrence, said there would be two full pages of ballot questions concerning local issues. From state senator, state representatives, judicial positions there are a lot of issues that voters have a chance to weigh in on, Patterson said. Patterson said local campus groups such as the Student Leadership Awareness Board had done an excellent job of registering students to vote. She said the group and the Dole Institute of Politics had tremendous success. But are the students educating themselves about topics that will be on the ballot? Patterson said. Thats what Im concerned about. Both Patterson and Amyx said students lack of knowledge about local issues could mean they were more concerned with issues back in their hometowns. David Corliss, city manager, said that for the students who commuted or who lived in Lawrence for academic purposes, he could understand why they wouldnt register to vote in the city. But for the students who are registered within the city, Corliss said, I just want to make sure they are aware they can vote on these issues that are out there. Palin said. She said she believed traditional marriage was the foundation for strong families. McCain, an Arizona senator, is supporting a ballot initiative in his state this year that would ban gay marriage. But he has consistently and forcefully opposed a federal marriage amendment, saying it would usurp states authority on such matters. As governor, Palin vetoed a bill that would have denied benefits to the partners of gay state employees. In a debate with Democratic rival Joe Biden, Palin said she was tolerant of gays and said she supported certain legal protections for same-sex couples, like hospital visitation rights. Biden, meanwhile, said during an appearance Monday on The Ellen DeGeneres Show that if he lived in California he would vote against a ballot measure that seeks to ban gay marriage. DeGeneres, who is gay and newly

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City officials expressed concern last week about how little students actually know about the elections. Local elections, that is. Mike Amyx, city commissioner for Lawrence, spoke with a business class at the University recently about how important local elections are. When Amyx left the class, however, said he felt some students arent as aware of the issues as they should be. I received questions from the class concerning if students could vote on city initiatives, Amyx said. I wanted to stress how much anyone can vote on city issues just as long as you are registered to vote in Lawrence city limits. Monday was the last day to register to vote in Kansas. Brandon Schwager, Lawrence sophomore and political science major, said it was important for students to be aware of the presidential elections and local elections. For the last eight years that Bush has been in office I havent changed my daily routine, Schwager said. But issues like the T and others have the potential to affect my day-to-day life. Lisa Patterson, communications Specifically, Corliss mentioned the free sales tax proposal, which would support street and sidewalk maintenance, public transportation and the expansion of public transportation. Corliss said elections within the city took place more often than every four years. County commissioner seats will be voted on in November and three city commissioner positions will be voted on in the spring. Patterson said the city Web site, www.ci.lawrence.ks.us, was the best place to find more information about issues and people on the ballot. Other than that, Patterson said, students need to be keeping their eyes on local forms of media. Schwager said the University could take the initiative on local voting issues, too. I think there could be more discussions about local issues on campus, to help make students aware of whats going on, Schwager said. He said voting wasnt just selfmotivated, but was something that needed more publicity through groups and organizations on campus. Edited by Becka Cremer

TORONTO Canadian opposition Liberal Party Stephane Dion says hell resign as leader of the once-dominant party after last weeks bitter election loss. Dion said Monday hell stay on as leader until a new leader is elected by the party. Dion campaigned for last

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wed to actress Portia de Rossi, has urged Californians to reject Proposition 8. I think its regressive, he said. I think its unfair, and so I vote no. Biden added that he and Barack Obama, the Democratic presidential nominee, opposed a similar initiative nationally. In the CBN interview, Palin said she would speak out if she heard a supporter at a rally yell violent or threatening comments about Barack Obama. What we have heard through some mainstream media is that folks have hollered out some atrocious and unacceptable things like kill him, Palin said, referring to a Washington Post article about her rallies. If I ever were to hear that standing up there at the podium with the mike, I would call them out on that, and I would tell these people, no, thats unacceptable.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. As the father of three girls, Tim McGraw understands the challenges that face dads who want to please their daughters. So the childrens book he co-wrote with Tom Douglas has some advice: As long as youre spending time with them, it doesnt really matter what you do. My Little Girl, to be published today, tells the story of a father in a dark cowboy hat who spends a fun day with his little girl Katie doing nothing in particular. They stop by the farm co-op, gaze up at the clouds and play on a tire swing. The 41-year-old country singer said he enjoys spending time with his daughters ages 11, 10 and 6 but if he did what they liked doing, hed be spending a lot of time shopping at the mall or getting pedicures. Its something that as a father you kind of have to sacrifice what you want to do. If I want to go to the farm and shoot guns or ride four-wheelers in the mud when its 40 degrees ... the girls arent really interested in doing that, he said. But McGraw said his daughters like coming along while he does simple, everyday stuff, like

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The latest children's book by country singer Tim McGraw, "My Little Girl," will be released today. The book tells the story of a father who spends the day with his daughter. McGraw has three daughters, ages 11, 10 and 6. running to the grocery store or stopping by the office. Do what you have to do in your regular routine and take them with you. It makes all the difference in the world, he said.
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LOS ANGELES Jurors in Britney Spears driving case say they cant reach an unanimous verdict. The jury deliberated less than two hours Monday at a San Fernando Valley courthouse. Shortly after being read more instructions, jurors indicated

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Charles Johnsons lecture draws upon his recent essay, The End of the Black American Narrative, in The American Scholar. He is the author of four novels, including Middle Passage, which won the 1990 National Book Award, the rst AfricanAmerican to win this prize since Ralph Ellison in 1953. He was a MacArthur fellow in 1998 and a 2002 recipient of an American Academy of Arts and Letters Award for Literature. This event is free and open to the public. No tickets are required. 785-864-4798 hallcenter@ku.edu www.hallcenter.ku.edu

Well have pizza, giveaways and a prize drawing! Come and join us!

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Genocide. Global Warming. Sarah Palin. And were really worried about Rip his fucking head off? n n n

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Why cant of-age adults drink at KU?

The University is, officially, a dry campus. Alcohol is not allowed anywhere. But students drink anyway. Considering that banning alcohol has been ineffective, the University should consider changing its policy to allow alcohol on campus for students who are 21 or older. For students who are already 21, banning alcohol makes no sense. These students are considered responsible adults everywhere else but on this campus. This is tantamount to saying that students ability to responsibly consume alcohol is dependent on where they are geographically. In addition, students who are forced to break rules to consume alcohol they can obtain legally may not see the harm in buying alcohol for students who are minors. They are already breaking rules and smuggling booze like a criminal, so there is little incentive to follow the rest of the rules about alcohol. Drinking in bars is seen as an alternative to the ban, but there are problems with that. The ban encourages students to spend money away from campus, depriving on-campus facilities of potential revenue. The Athletics Department would also benefit from a wet campus. One of the reasons NASCAR is popular is because drinking is allowed in the infield. The Athletics Department is missing out by keeping beer out of Allen Fieldhouse. It might even pay for some of those practice field trees. Other colleges have policies that allow alcohol. For example, the official policy at Yale is that unless somebody calls in with a complaint, campus officials will take no action concerning alcohol use on campus. Princeton has no policy restricting alcohol use on campus by anyone over the age of 21. Neither does Cornell. Obviously, alcohol does not stop a college from reaching for excellence. The University should change its policy concerning alcohol. It is sending money away from the college and the Athletics Department, encouraging students to handle their booze irresponsibly and increasing the risk of drunken driving. The policy is not working. Other colleges have realized that regulation and control of alcohol on campus is more effective than a dry campus policy, and its time our University did, too. Sam Lamb, special to the editorial board
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Fellow students, please do away with doing away with Rip his fucking head off. Its funny, were in college, go back to Missouri if you dont like it. n n n

Women of Kansas, when you are tired of being treated like objects by those assholes that you meet, the good guys will be waiting. n n n

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How over-regulation has ruined Wall Street

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My friend and I are having a disagreement that we hope the current University of Kansas students can settle for us. As alumni who have graduated from the University and dedicated much of our time cheering for the Jayhawks, we are humiliated to hear that trashy "rip his f***ing head off" cheer coming from the KU stu-

Who does the student section remind you of?

dent section. On that we agree. Here's where we differ. My friend says you all sound like a bunch of jorts-wearing Mizzou fans. I say you sound like future drop-outs who will, one day, likely try to beg a degree out of K-State after washing up on the sidewalks of Aggieville 10 or 12 years from now. So, which is it?
Julie Dunlap is a 1997 graduate living in Lawrence.

Been following the stock market recently? Its a little shaky. The Dow Jones Industrial Average is down about 40 percent from its all time high of over 14,000 just a year ago, and chances are your or your parents 401k plan is in the tank, too. What happened? Who is to blame? According to both presidential candidates, the culprit is greed and corruption on Wall Street. How delightfully vague. Corruption played a part, but this crisis is much too serious for such a trite explanation. Youve probably heard of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and how they are the source of the problem. But they successfully served a good purpose for many years. Fannie was established as part of the New Deal to create a market in home loans. Freddie was established to provide competition for Fannie. They made buying a home possible for many Americans. Then, in 1977, President Jimmy Carter expanded regulation over Fannie and Freddie to give disadvantaged minorities a better chance for home ownership. It was a laudable goal, but it was poorly implemented.

In 1995, President Bill Clinton further expanded regulation over Fannie and Freddie, ordering them to increase the number of subprime loans to half of their total portfolio. Home prices sky rocketed far beyond the rate of inflation, causing a severely unstable bubble in the housing market. We are now witnessing the consequences. For a moment, lets pretend that government over-regulation didnt cause the problem, and lets ask why the government didnt recognize the problem and try to fix it. You may be surprised to learn that, as early as 2001, officials in the Bush administration have been doing just that. In 2006, Republicans introduced legislation, cosponsored by Sen. John McCain, that would have reregulated Fannie and Freddie and limited the amount of subprime mortgages issued. Had this legislation passed, we may have avoided this mess altogether, but it was blocked by Democrats who were wholly devoted to their contrived notion of affordable housing. Affordable housing is Democrat code for a $200,000 house of cards. The now corrupt housing giants have been contributing to lawmakers campaigns, Republicans and Democrats alike, and one Fannie executive used to be in bed literally with Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.), chair of the House Financial Services Committee. In just three short years, Sen.

Barack Obama managed to rack up about $122,000 in donations from Fannie and Freddie, according to NPR. This is the second most in the Senate. Contrast this with McCain who has taken just more than $16,000 since 2005, according to the Los Angeles Times. More troubling, though, is Obamas economic plan. In a time of crisis, he would raise taxes on a crucial sector of the economy: small businesses. Supporters of his plan will tell you that the majority of small businesses, those that earn less than $250,000 a year, will not see an increase. This is true, basically because hot dog vendors are included in their statistics. But it is the more successful small businesses, those making more than the $250,000 mark, which provide for more than 50 percent of the total revenue, and provide millions upon millions of jobs. Raise their taxes and you hurt production and stifle job growth. Last week a man called Joe the Plumber confronted Obama on this issue. Obama responded by telling the man that he didnt want to punish his success he just wanted to take his money and spread it around. We used to call that socialism. And that, my friends, is why I am a proud Republican. Poole is a Wichita senior in political science and psychology.

I saw two frat brothers grinding on each other in the Boom Boom Room. I think they were trying to be ironic, but they just came off as homoerotic. n n n

Chase Daniels Heisman hopeful, more like Heisman hopeless. n n n

My boyfriend threw up all over himself last night and I cleaned it up. I think I deserve a medal. n n n

No, you deserve a new boyfriend. n n n

Im drunk. Shit. n n n

I just wanted to say that I am in Dallas right now standing outside of Chuck Norris house, so everybody at KU should be jealous. n n n

Since when do we have cowboy hats on national championship banners? They might as well just put Sponsored by TBS. n n n

In response to Dan Thompson's column on Ralph Nader (Oct. 20), people can look to see what is still on the table since the Democrats took over in 2006. Endless war, threats to Iran, nuclear and coal power, corporate welfare and inadequate health care reform. I would argue there is still little difference between the Republicans and Democrats in this election except minor tactical policy changes. Look at the larger picture and people can see what the Democrats

How nader is different than the other two

have not done, and I would encourage them to look into the Nader/Gonzalez ticket as a viable alternative. Nader would end the war in Iraq, adopt a single-payer health plan, cut the wasteful military budget, enact a living wage of $10 per hour, promote solar power first and crackdown on corporate crime. For those who argue that Nader's campaign does not have a purpose, it does. He actually represents change, instead of just hoping for it.
James Baker is a freshman from Coppell, Texas.

My personal economy might need a bailout

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KU got wrongfully screwed. The referee should be fined and fired. n n n

Dear Free for All, life after Lisa is not so bad after all. n n n

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Do you know what I hate? I hate it when I spend more money than I actually have, and then the government doesnt want to pay me back for it. I mean, come on people, if I go bankrupt, what would that mean for the economy? It would completely collapse if I couldnt afford the occasional medium cappuccino and delicious muffin from the Underground. Without that $3, the University might not immediately be able to replace a light bulb in a restroom somewhere in Summerfield. Truly, it would be chaos. The spat of corporate bailouts has been driving me crazy. It isnt just how I feel about them. To tell the truth, I dont have some all-encompassing opinion of corporate bailouts. Some I accept, and some

I want to cringe at. When news of the federal governments buyout of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac broke, I groaned, shrugged and was hopeful that somebody could set them straight. When the insurance giant AIG was placed in a similar situation, it elicited a somewhat similar response. I added a This is just getting silly after the shrug this time. Then there came the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008. That was the moment that I changed my reaction, altering it to a pronounced rolling of the eyes, and a Seriously now! I showed off a secret dark side, one born of years living in a red state, with people who think the word tax being part of the English language amounts to Communism, as I read about the EESA, or, as I call it, the Give A Man A Fish Act of The Last Year The People Who Sponsored This Hold Elected Office. The initial proposal ended up failing in the House of Representatives. I was pleased to

see that my U.S. Rep. Nancy Boyda voted against it. It only came back to life in both chambers of Congress after a number of earmarks were added to sway a few wayward politicians from both parties. Thats right, the quick fix was passed by mixing it up with another serious fiscal issue the Legislature has been wrangling with. At what point will there be a real solution to our economic problems in this country? The federal government has a responsibility to deal with problems like the subprime mortgage crisis that got Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in trouble and other economic issues, but simply throwing money at major firms isnt going to solve anything in the long run. When will business practices be more regulated to prevent messes like were in now? Will it be soon enough to make a noticeable difference? Call me a glass-is-half-empty type, but its going to take something big to convince me. Cohen is a Topeka senior in political science.

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I gave fellatio while watching Family Guy. Life does not get better. n n n

I have to admit that I have a huge crush on the guy who delivers the off-campus newspapers to McCollum. Saying hi to him is the highlight of my 3-7 a.m. shift. n n n

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University, Coca-Cola near end of new negotiations

contract generated about $5 million over its 10-year span, which was allocated to National Merit The University is in the final scholarships, scholarships for stages of negotiating the renewal dependents of University employof its contract with the Coca-Cola ees, program funding and CocaCompany. The previous 10-year Cola products for University contract expired June 30, 2007, and student group events. She and the University has been in said National Merit scholarships negotiations with Coca-Cola since received about $200,000 per year, the employee dependent scholarthen. Theresa Gordzica, chief ships received about $150,000 per financial officer of Business year and student programming and Financial Planning at the received about $500,000 per year. Gordzica said entities such as University, said there were no major issues causing the delay, the Athletics Department and the but finalizing the language regard- Memorial Unions, which received ing marketing, logo and licensing profits from the previous conissues took some time. She said she tract, did not experience an interexpected the contract to be final- ruption in funding or products while the ized in the next Un i v e r s i t y couple of weeks was negotiatafter the final ing the new details were Its taken a while to get the is contract. She worked out. dotted and the ts crossed. said that stuIts just a dent groups more technical world than THErESA gordzicA could apply it was 10 years chief financial officer of business for programming funds ago when we and financial planning or products signed the last through the a g r e e m e n t , Vice Provost Gordzica said. Its taken a while to get the is dot- for Student Success Office. She said she she did not know how ted and the ts crossed. Gordzica said although the many groups had received fundUniversity received proposals ing this year. The University received a payfrom Pepsi and Coca-Cola, it decided to renegotiate its con- ment from Coca-Cola in the final tract with Coca-Cola because of year of the contract, which gave it its relationship during the past 10 sufficient funds to continue scholyears. She said the most compel- arships and program funding in ling reason the University chose the period between contracts. David Mucci, director of Coca-Cola was because it worked with the company for so long and KU Memorial Unions, managbecause it submitted a strong pro- es the events and programs in the Unions. He said the previposal for a new contract. Gordzica said the previous ous contract brought revenue to

Previous contract expired more than a year ago

BY HALEY JONES
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Coca-Cola funding
Funding generated by previous Coca-Cola contract during 10year contract National Merit scholarships: $2 million Employee dependent scholarships: $1.5 million Student programming: $1 million

the Memorial Unions and it was maintained even after the contract expired. He said he was glad the University continued funding the various programs and scholarships affected by the previous contract. The employee dependent scholarships are awarded to students whose parents are University faculty or staff. Gordzica said the amount and size of the scholarships awarded varied depending on the number of applicants. Julia Barnard, Lawrence freshman, received a Coca-Cola scholarship because both of her parents are University faculty. She is still receiving the scholarship even though the contract has not been finalized. Her father, Philip Barnard, is an associate professor in the English department, and her mother, Cheryl Lester, is the director of the American Studies program. Barnard said the scholarship prevented her family from having to take out a loan to pay for school. Edited by Lauren Keith

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Mai Do, marketing coordinator for the Watkins Heath Center, fills out paperwork to receive a flu shot. Flu clinics start this Tuesday. In addition to the standard flu shot, which costs $15, a new nasal mist is also offered this year for $10.

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Student Health Services to hold flu-prevention clinics

jpreiner@kansan.com The bug is back. Flu season is gaining momentum in the United States, and as a response, Student Health Services will begin holding clinics around campus today to help students avoid getting sick. Watkins Memorial Health Center will offer not only the standard flu shot this semester, but also a new nasal mist. The mist costs $10 and the normal shot costs $15. Patty Quinlan, nursing supervisor at Watkins, said despite the cost discrepancy, both vaccination methods were equally effective. The process for making the flu vaccine has also changed this year. Quinlan said scientists at the Centers for Disease Control and the World Health Organization monitor the influenza virus year-round. In doing so, they are able to determine which strains of the virus are the most common and likely to affect the greatest number of people. In past years, the organizations would narrow the strains down to three main possibilities. They then create vaccines from a combination of these strains and send the vaccines out to pharmacies. Mai Do, marketing coordinator for Student Health Services, said the process had not been very effective during the last flu season.

BY JOE PREINER

flu clinics this week

Tuesday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Kansas Union (Fourth floor Traditions Area) Wednesday 10 a.m. 2 p.m. at Mrs. Es (Lewis Hall) Thursday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at The Underground (Wescoe Hall)

Last year, the combination of the three strains left many people afflicted with the influenza virus despite receiving vaccinations because other strains of the virus were more common than the CDC and WHO had anticipated. Its a guessing game by scientists, Quinlan said. The CDC reported this month that several states have already seen cases of the flu this fall. It said the earliest signs showed the vaccine had been effective, matching well with the current circulating strains of the virus. Though Watkins has not yet seen a single case of the virus on campus this fall, the season is just beginning. Quinlan said getting the vaccine as a preventative measure was a smart

option for students. Even with the vaccine, she said, it was possible to contract the virus. The effects of the virus were not as severe for those with some form of the vaccine, Quinlan said. The nasal mist, which is a new option for flu vaccines this year, comes at a cheaper price than the normal injection. The mist differs from the standard injection in that it is generally reserved for students who are healthy and well, with no history of asthmatic problems. Though the nasal mist is less expensive, the evaluation process administered by Watkins nurses takes longer. Quinlan said the side effects that accompany the nasal mist were also stronger than those of the shot. Pat Peterson, Wheaton, Ill., senior, said he planned to get the flu shot soon. A hectic schedule and demanding class load motivated his decision. Im way too busy with school and extracurricular activities like Rock Chalk to get sick, Peterson said, referring to the Rock Chalk Revue. Student Health Services will host the flu clinics throughout the rest of October and into late November. The clinics hours and locations, as well as tips for staying healthy, were sent to all KU students and faculty last Friday via e-mail. Edited by Andy Greenhaw

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ALLENTOWN, Pa. Ten hours a day, every day, Elizabeth Feudale-Bowes confines herself to a galvanized-steel-and-porcelain shed outside her house. Inside are a toilet, a metal cabinet, a box spring with the metal coils exposed, and a pile of organic cotton blankets. Aluminum foil covers the window. The place is as austere as a prison cell but its also her sanctuary from an outside world that she says makes her violently ill. She and her husband call the structure the bubble.

This bubble, though, may be about to burst: A judge has ordered it taken down by the end of the month. Some of the couples neighbors in suburban South Whitehall Township complained that the 160-square-foot building is unstable and so unsightly it could drag down their property values. The couple also hooked up electrical, water and sewer service without securing permits. For the wifes medical problems, there is sympathy. For the owners defiance of the townships lawful directives, there is no excuse,

Judge Carol McGinley ruled earlier this month. Feudale-Bowes, 52, said she was diagnosed several years ago with environmental illness, described as extreme sensitivity to everyday substances. Some doctors question whether environmental illness is a genuine physical disorder and suggest it is psychological. Feudale-Bowles says she was diagnosed by Dr. William Rea of Texas, who has been accused by the Texas Medical Board of promoting pseudoscience. He vigorously disputes the charge and continues to see patients.

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How kansas can avoid anotHer oklaHoma

Hawk fans should see the glass as half full

BY AlEx duFEK

twin towers

he Kansas basketball and football teams combined for an astonishing 49 wins and only four losses last year. Kansas fans never even had to witness a loss at Memorial Stadium or Allen Fieldhouse because the teams went undefeated at both venues. However, that was last year and this is, well, this year. Its easy to say that matching last years success would be nearly impossible. The Jayhawks easily had the best two-sport record in NCAA Division-I athletics last year. Kansas was the only school to go to a BCS-bowl game and also advance to the Elite Eight in the NCAA tournament. The only other team that even came close was West Virginia, which won the Fiesta Bowl in football and advanced to the Sweet Sixteen in basketball. Despite last years success, we live in a society where people care a lot about what someone has done for them lately. Expectations are always high in basketball. After losing all five starters from last years squad, the Jayhawks are going to have some major growing pains, and their non-conference schedule isnt going to make it any easier. Nine teams that Kansas will face in the non-conference season participated in post-season play last year. Michigan State, Temple, Arizona, Tennessee and Kent State all played in the NCAA tournament. Tennessee and Kent State both won their conferences. If thats not daunting enough, Kansas will most likely face Washington who appeared in the College Basketball Invitational and either Florida or Syracuse in the OReilly Auto Parts CBE Classic in November. Syracuse advanced to the quarterfinals of the NIT last year and Florida advanced to the semifinals. Both teams were knocked out by another one of the Jayhawks future foes: the University of Massachusetts. the runner-up in the 2008 NIT. Kansas will also face NIT-participant New Mexico State. This is all before the conference season even begins. Once Kansas enters conference play, it will have to deal with talented squads such as Baylor, Oklahoma and Texas. Then there is the rest of the Big 12, which will give Kansas some troubles as well. Oklahoma State beat the Jayhawks, despite Kansas best record ever. There is reason to think that one or two teams in the middle or lower parts of the conference could beat Kansas at least once this season. If Kansas was to go about 23-10 it would seem like a let down after last year, but it would be a season a school such as Colorado would die for in basketball. As far as football goes, the Jayhawks are sitting at 5-2 with a tough schedule ahead. With the way the Big 12 is shaping up, I think a lot of people would say Kansas will finish with seven wins, maybe eight. This would have been a stellar mark for Kansas football a few years ago, but it may seem like a letdown to some Jayhawk fans this year. It shouldnt. Neither should a 23-win basketball season. Just think about Kansas neighboring schools and how they have had to deal with losing. Kansas isnt losing the way some other Big 12 North schools are. They arent suffering losing seasons. They arent getting blown out. Nebraska, Iowa State and Colorado are all struggling more so than Kansas. In football, Nebraska has suffered

Marcus or Markieff ?
BY CASE KEEFER
made it clear early in the recruiting process that they would be attending the same college. Theyve always played on the same basketball team, so they figured there was no reason to stop in college. But the similarities between the twins go beyond basketball. Their favorite subject is math. Their favorite food is cornbread. Their favorite TV show is Martin. They share the exact same tattoos including one etched on their arms that reads Twin Towers. They do everything together, Kansas coach Bill Self said. They even dress alike. So the biggest difference between the twins is the sideburns. Until they step on the basketball court. Its not that one is substantially better than the other they both were ranked as top 50 recruits in the 2008 class but their games have just
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developed differently. The 6-foot-9, 235-pound Markieff plays primarily inside and is known as a fierce rebounder. He averaged 12 rebounds per game last year at APEX Academy in New Jersey. The 6-foot-8, 225-pound Marcus can play either inside or on the perimeter. He likes to move around and takes more jump shots. I can play all five positions on the court, Marcus said. It depends on how the match-ups are going. Both Marcus and Markieff will have a chance to start for the Jayhawks right away this season. Self said the twins brought a dimension to the game that Kansas did not have during his first five years as coach big men who can shoot.

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the same problem, but they are beginning to compile identification strategies. Freshman guard Tyshawn Taylor notes Matt Kleinmann freezes when he sees that Markieff has a bigger head. Senior Marcus or Markieff Morris walking alone guard Brennan Bechard looks at their eyebrows. Marcus seem to be thinner. on campus. Perhaps the Morris Kleinmann, a senior twins have not shared center, tries to take a quick the secret to telling them glance at the face to deterapart with everyone. mine which one of the two n Watch media day Normally, Marcus Morris twins it might be. It coverage at Kansan. said, Ill cut my sidedoesnt work. Kleinmann com/videos burns off so I can be cant tell them apart yet, so clear. he has to choose a simpler The Morris twins, greeting. Hey, Kleinmann says, Whats up however, are not agitated by the failure to identify them. Not the least bit. Marcus twin? Kleinmann is not the only one who and Markieff have grown up at each others struggles to differentiate between the two sides. Not only are they used to it, but the freshman forwards from Philadelphia. The twins teammates and coaches are facing twins embrace it. Marcus and Markieff

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quote of the day

It was nice to get points on the board. We didnt want to get shut out again.
Tyler Thigpen, on avoiding the Chiefs second-consecutive shutout on Sunday

Soccer and baseball and basketball, oh my!

By Asher Fusco
afusco@kansan.com If you sat through Kansas footballs four-hour Oklahoma adventure this Saturday, you could be forgiven for swearing off offense. If defense is what youre seeking, turn your attention to Kansas futbol. The Jayhawks went 2-0 last weekend without allowing a goal to either No. 6 Texas A&M or Division-II Francis Marion. Sure, Francis Marion is a schedule-filler, but Texas A&M is among college soccers elite. In the crisp and competitive victory Friday afternoon against the Aggies, Jayhawk forward Shannon McCabe delivered the differencemaking goal from an unimaginably difficult angle. In Sundays rout of the Patriots, McCabe added three goals and an assist. The Jayhawks late-season run is precisely what the program needs after narrowly missing the NCAA Tournament each of the last three seasons. Add Kansas non-conference success (7-2 with victories against two ranked opponents) to its surprising upset over A&M, and youve got a possible NCAA Tournament team. With regular season tilts remaining against Big 12 title contenders No. 14 Texas and unranked Missouri, Kansas soccer is worth watching. aging Boston Red Sox, the Rays should be big favorites against the National League Champion Philadelphia Phillies. The Rays are young, inexperienced and wide-eyed. So what? Tampa Bay won 97 games in the regular season the second-best record in the majors. Thats right, the Rays were better than the Bo Sox, much better than the White Sox and substantially better than the Phillies. Tampa Bays lineup has it all: Power (Carlos Pena and Evan Longoria) speed (Carl Crawford and Jason Bartlett) and a potent mix of the two (B.J. Upton). The Rays rotation is deep. Scott Kazmir can neutralize the Phillies lefthanded hitters, Matt Garza is an intimidating fire-baller, and James Shields is as steady as they come. They also have an underrated bullpen and an excellent defense. star Darnell Jackson wont get a chance to make his NBA regular season debut until at least a month after the start of the season. The power forward, drafted in the second round and signed by the Cleveland Cavaliers, fought through personal problems and emerged as one of the key players on Kansas 2008 national championship team. During his time at Kansas, Jackson embodied everything that is good in college athletics. He overcame difficult circumstances, he played hard, he mentored teammates and he always found a reason to flash his endearing smile. After playing well in training camp and four exhibition games, Jackson faces yet another uphill battle proof that bad things sometimes do happen to good people. Edited by Andy Greenhaw

fact of the day

The Kansas City Chiefs, which are 1-5, have not started a season 1-6 since 2001. Kansas City finished 6-10 in 2001.

trivia of the day

Q: The Kansas City Chiefs worst record since moving to Kansas City is 2-12. What year did this occur? A: 1977.

Buckle up and prepare for two weeks of televisions talking heads telling tales about the underdog Rays. What they wont speak of is the simple truth: Tampa Bay has been baseballs best team all season long.

ku sports this week

Today No events Wednesday Volleyball: Baylor, 7 p.m. (Waco, Texas) Thursday Swimming: Texas A&M, 6 p.m. (Lawrence) Friday Swimming: Big 12 Relays, 9 a.m. (Lawrence) Soccer: Texas, 3 p.m. (Lawrence) Womens golf: The Derby, day one (Auburn, Ala.) Saturday Football: Texas Tech, Homecoming, 11 a.m. (Lawrence) Volleyball: Texas A&M, 6:30 p.m. (College Station, Texas) Womens golf: The Derby, second day (Auburn, Ala.) Sunday Soccer: Baylor, 1 p.m. (Lawrence) Womens Golf: The Derby, final day (Auburn, Ala.)

The Tampa Bay Rays are where they should be: The World Series. After polishing off the one-dimensional Chicago White Sox and the

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Larry Johnson accused of assaulting woman

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. Kansas City running back Larry Johnson is being investigated for spitting a drink in a womans face at a nightclub during the Chiefs bye week. This is the fourth time in five years hes been accused of assault. Kansas City police are investigating a report of non-aggravated assault against Johnson for an incident at Club Blonde on Friday. Ashley Stewart, 28, said Johnson told her he was going to kill her boyfriend, then spit a drink in her face, according to the police report. The case has been assigned to a detective and will be investigated as resources become available, police spokesman Capt. Rich Lockhart said. Johnson has not been charged in the case. Johnson was charged with simple assault last month for pushing the side of a womans face at a club in February. He was benched for Sundays game against Tennessee for breaking team rules. Associated Press

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Emily Strinden, Lufkin, Texas, senior, punts a shot past defender Afton Sauer, Highland Ranch, Colo., senior, during a scrimmage match Monday afternoon. The 22 members of the womens club soccer team meet three times a week to practice in preparation for their matches against other university club teams.

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. Running backs Selvin Young of the Denver Broncos and LaMont Jordan of the New England Patriots

Denver and New England sideline injured players

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were inactive for Monday night's game. Young, Denver's leading rusher with 266 yards, missed his second straight game with a groin injury. Jordan, second on the Patriots with 106 yards rushing, also was sidelined for the second straight game with a calf injury. The absence of Jordan, along with the Patriots decision to place Laurence Maroney on injured reserve with a shoulder injury Monday, left New England with just two of their top four running backs, Sammy Morris and Kevin Faulk. Also inactive for the Patriots were two other key players starting tackle Nick Kaczur and

defensive lineman Jarvis Green. Both left last week's 30-10 loss at San Diego with ankle injuries. Other New England players inactive for Monday's game were wide receiver Kelley Washington, cornerback Terrence Wheatley and linebackers Eric Alexander and Shawn Crable. Matt Gutierrez was the third quarterback. For Denver, the other inactive players were wide receiver Brandon Stokley, running back Ryan Torain, defensive end John Engelberger, tackle Erik Pears, tight end Tony Scheffler and defensive tackle Nic Clemons. No quarterback was on the list. Associated Press

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Delta Chi 1 falls to Beta A1 in flag football semi-final

BY Nikki ScheNfelD
nschenfeld@kansan.com In the final minute of the semifinal flag football game Monday night, Delta Chi1 players and fans could feel victory. Within 32 seconds, that chance at victory was taken away. In the greek flag football semifinals game between Beta Theta Pi and Delta Chi, Delta Chi1 held onto the lead until the final 28 seconds. Beta A1 had first possession in the game but on first down quarterback Chris Wolfe, Winona, Minn., junior, was sacked and later turned over on downs. On Delta Chi1s first drive, quarterback Andrew Dockter, Lenexa junior, threw a complete pass on third down to Ryan Hahne for a touchdown with a successful one-point conversion leaving Delta Chi1 in the lead 7-0. Wolfe ran for two first downs, and on the next play he ran the ball into the end zone for a touchdown. Beta A1 was unsuccessful on the one-point conversion leaving the score 7-6. With two minutes left in the first half, Wolfe intercepted the ball from Dockter, but Beta A1 was unable to score a touchdown before the half ended. Delta Chi1 started the second half, but on third down, Dockter was sacked by Cooper Merrill, Leawood sophomore, forcing Delta Chi1 to punt. In the final six minutes both teams were forced to turn over the ball on downs. With 1:40 left in play, it looked as if Delta Chi1 was going to pull off the victory. Dockter threw a complete pass to Hahne on Delta Chis own 20 yard line. On fourth down, with one minute left, Dockter threw the ball into the end zone, but a Beta A1 player intercepted the ball and ran it to the 40-yard line. Wolfe threw a 40-yard complete pass to Merrill for a touchdown with 28 seconds left in the game. I was able to lose the tackler, Wolfe said. I saw Merrill get open, and I threw as far as I could. The one-point conversion ended the game, 13-7. Beta A1 will play Sigma Nu2 today at 5 p.m. at Shenk Recreational Fields for the championship. Im really excited, Wolfe said. Sigma Nu2 has a good team and a good quarterback but well be ready. Edited by Becka Cremer

INTRAMURALS

Patriots win 41-7 against broncos

Jayhawks swim their way to a two-and-two split

Senior wins 50- and 100-yard freestyle
BY ADAM SAMSON
asamson@kansan.com The KU womens swimming and diving team went two-for-two on the weekend with victories over the Arizona State Sun Devils and Northern Arizona Lumberjacks. The most impressive victory on the weekend came with a 149-147 win over the 20th-ranked Sun Devils on Friday at the Mona Plummer Aquatic Center. Senior Maria Mayrovich led the Jayhawks with wins in the 50-yard freestyle (23.48 seconds) and the 100-yard freestyle (50.54 seconds). Junior Emily Lanteigne also came away with two first-place finishes in the 200-yard and 500-yard freestyle events. The Jayhawk divers swept the diving events as senior Hannah McMacken claimed first place on the 1-meter board, and teammate sophomore Erin Mertz won on the 3-meter board. In addition to the team win, the KU divers, including McMacken and Mertz, qualified for the NCAA Zone Meet in March. Junior Meg Proehl qualified for the Zone Meet as well with her first place finish on the 1-meter board on Saturday at Northern Arizona. With an exciting victory Friday afternoon, the Jayhawks breezed past the Lumberjacks Saturday with a 197-107 win. Never looking back, the Jayhawks swept the entire field, winning all 14 swimming events and both diving events. KUs two victories this past weekend helped them improve to 2-0 on the season. The team will look to capitalize on its 2-0 start with a tough dual meet ahead this Thursday at home against Big 12 conference opponent Texas A&M. The weekend was a confidence booster for us especially at the beginning of the season, Proehl said. Edited by Andy Greenhaw

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New england Patriots quarterback Matt Cassel hands off to running back Sammy Morris during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos on Monday night in Foxborough, Mass. The New England Patriots finally dominated the way they did when Tom Brady was playing. Matt Cassel threw three touchdown passes in his best game since taking over for the injured quarterback, Sammy Morris rushed for 138 yards and New England routed the Denver Broncos 41-7 Monday night. Randy Moss caught two touchdown passes, doubling his total for the season but far short of his NFL record of 23 last season. New England forced five turnovers and finished with 257 yards rushing. For one night, at least, the post-Brady blues were shoved aside by a complete performance.

Rays and Phillies to meet in opening game Wednesday

will have been off a week by the ASSOciATeD PReSS time they play the opener. Obviously, winning is the silBrad Lidges only blemish this ver lining. We would have been season came in the All-Star game. happy to do it in four, Tampa Bay Turns out that loss means a lot manager Joe Maddon said hours before Game 7. more now. While Maddon was a coach Because of that one slip-up, Lidge and the Philadelphia Phillies with the 2002 Angels when they will open the World Series on the won the World Series, this matchroad against the Tampa Bay up is full of newcomers. Of all the Rays, the team with the best home players involved, the only one with a hit in any previous World Series record in the majors this year. Game 1 is Wednesday night at is Phillies backup outfielder So kooky Tropicana Field. And really, Taguchi. Friendly who couldve rivals, too. imagined this While the matchup back Just seeing them in spring teams havent in March, when met in the Rays rookie training, my impression of them regular season Evan Longoria since 2006 and homered off was that they were more like an Rays reliever Cole Hamels American League lineup. Trever Miller is in spring trainthe lone Series ing? player whos One of the Joe Maddon spent time on oldest franTampa Bay manager both sides, the chises in baseclubs see a lot ball against one of the newest, linked by a single of each other every spring. The Phillies have trained in the thread a history of failure. The Phillies, the losingest team Tampa Bay town of Clearwater in pro sports history, with only for more than a half-century and one championship to their name. maintain a year-round fan base in The Rays, sad sacks since joining the area that includes Phils Hall of the majors with Arizona in 1998, Famer Robin Roberts. Maddon grew up in Hazleton, with the worst record in baseball Pa., about 100 miles from last year. The Rays capped their turn- Philadelphia, and admits he didnt around by dethroning the Boston root for the Phillies as a kid. Over Red Sox 3-1 Sunday night in Game the past few years, hes become more of a fan. 7 of the AL championship series. Just seeing them in spring And while Fox TV executives mightve hoped for something training, my impression of them seemingly more attractive say, was that they were more like an Cubs-Red Sox the likes of for- American League lineup. I thought mer NL MVPs Jimmy Rollins their offense, they could pound and Ryan Howard, along with B.J. the ball up and down the lineup. Upton, Shane Victorino, Chase I was really impressed with that, Utley and ALCS MVP Matt Garza Maddon said recently. Ive always been a big fan certainly give fans a fresh look. Oh, another theme coming this of their MVP guys, but I liked October: rest vs. rust. The Phillies Victorino also. He made a big

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impression on me in spring training, he said. The thing I didnt know about them is how good their pitching was. Tampa Bay dropped the Devil from its nickname this year and played like a different team, led by a rotation of James Shields, Scott Kazmir, Andy Sonnanstine and Garza. The Rays went 97-65 to win the AL East, breezed past the Chicago White Sox in their first playoff series and held off Boston. Quite a feat for a team that had never won more than 70 games, and had finished last in every season except one, before this remarkable run. Upton has hit seven home runs this postseason after hitting only nine all year and Longoria has homered six times in the playoffs. That home run Longoria hit in March off Hamels, the NLCS MVP, seems like a long time ago. The Tampa Bay third baseman delivered a much more key hit in July his eighth-inning double tied the All-Star game, and Kazmir outpitched Lidge in the 15th for a 4-3 win, giving the AL home-field advantage in the Series. Lidge is 46-for-46 in save chances without a loss this year. That defeat in the All-Star game looms larger now, because the Rays play so well at home. Somehow, they figured out how to play the crazy caroms off the catwalks some of those balls remain in play. Still, the Trop Shop remains a good candidate for baseballs first postseason replay. After starting out the season as 200-1 long shots to win the World Series, the Rays have a chance to become the first club to go from worst in the majors to champs in a single year.

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Pacman Jones checks in to alcohol treatment center

By RACHEL COHEN
AssOCiAtEd PREss NEW YORK Suspended Dallas Cowboys cornerback Adam Pacman Jones has entered an alcohol treatment center. The oft-troubled player has checked into a facility in another part of the country, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones told The Associated Press on Monday. Its totally done through and by the NFL, Jerry Jones said. The NFL said Monday it would not comment. The league suspended Adam Jones for at least four games last Tuesday for again violating its personal conduct policy. Only six weeks after being reinstated from a 17-month suspension because of repeated legal problems, Jones was involved in an alcohol-related scuffle Oct. 7 with one of his bodyguards at a private party in Dallas. The Cowboys had employed the bodyguards to try to keep Jones out of trouble. They lost their job when he got suspended. They lost it because theres no more Adam to look out for, Jerry Jones said after a news conference announcing a company the Cowboys are forming with the New York Yankees to handle concession and merchandise sales at their new stadiums. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell will determine the full length of the suspension after the Cowboys play Nov. 16 at Washington. Goodell has said a lifetime ban remains a possibility. The league has said reinstatement will depend on strict compliance with treatment plans and an evaluation by clinical experts. Asked later Monday if he believed the treatment will help Adam Jones deal with his problems, Cowboys coach Wade Phillips stammered a bit before reiterating that he wasnt going to discuss players not with the team. Same as last week, hes not with us, Phillips said. My concern is the guys that are with us, and try to get them to play well. The previous suspension cost Adam Jones the entire 2007 season for the Titans. He was traded to Dallas in April, with Tennessee receiving a fourth-round draft pick. The Titans were also supposed to get a sixth-rounder next year, but because Jones has been suspended again, Dallas will instead receive their fifth-round pick in 2009. After the trade, Jones stayed out of trouble until the scuffle at an upscale Dallas hotel. Jerry Jones has said that banter between the player and his bodyguard got out of hand, resulting in the scuffle and a small glass item on the vanity in the restroom being damaged. Dallas police responded to a disturbance call about 11 p.m., and the matter was over by the time they arrived. The player and the bodyguard, Tommy Jones, told police everything was OK. Police said both were driven from the hotel by an acquaintance, and the bodyguard didnt want to press charges. Jerry Jones has acknowledged alcohol was served at the party, but that witnesses told him the players conduct should not be interpreted as over-drinking. Adam Jones was arrested six times and involved in 12 instances requiring police intervention after Tennessee drafted him in the first round in 2005. Jones started all six games for the Cowboys before being suspended, partly because Pro Bowl cornerback Terence Newman has been injured. Jones had 25 tackles and 11 pass deflections and averaged 5.0 yards on 16 punt returns. Jones was an elite cornerback and kick returner in his first two seasons with the Titans, but the accumulation of arrests and legal problems, including his connection to a shooting at a Las Vegas strip club, led to his suspension without pay in April 2007.

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Dallas Cowboys cornerback Adam Jones attended the NFL football teams training camp in Oxnard, Calif. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has suspended Adam Pacman Jones indefinitely for violating the leagues personal conduct policy Tuesday. Jones was involved in an alcoholrelated scuffle with one of his bodyguards at a private party in Dallas on Oct. 7.

Steven Jackson should recover in time for Rams-Patriots

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ST. LOUIS Had Rams coach Jim Haslett had his way, running back Steven Jackson wouldnt have been on the field during the play he got hurt in Sundays win against the Dallas Cowboys. As it is, though, Jackson stayed one play too long and suffered a slightly strained quadriceps, an MRI revealed Monday. I had just told them to get Jackson out of there and he got hurt that play, Haslett said. But Haslett expects Jackson to be available to play this week against New England. It was a slight strain, Haslett said. He will be limited this week but he should be fine for the game. Having Jackson healthy for the game against New England results of that test revealed more will be imperative as it usually is than a bruise but not much more considering Jacksons value to the according to Haslett. offense. Jackson Jackson isnt likely to I had just told them to get rumbled for practice much 160 yards and this week, Jackson out of there and he got especially early three touchdowns on 25 hurt that play. in the week, carries against but that could the Cowboys in change as the the Rams surJim Haslett week goes on. prising 34-14 Well see st. louis Rams head coach blowout vichow he is, tory. Haslett said. He probably wont It was that 25th and final carry, do much early in the week. a play that coincidentally went for If Jackson cant go against the just a 1-yard gain, where Jackson Patriots, the Rams will turn to planted awkwardly as he fell to a three-pronged running attack the turf. featuring Antonio Pittman, Travis In the moments after the game, Minor and Kenneth Darby. Jackson declared the injury just Elsewhere on the injury front, a bruise pending the MRI. The the Rams had a mix of good news

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and bad. Receiver Derek Stanley took a helmet to helmet hit from Dallas safety Keith Davis that left him motionless for a few minutes. After walking off on his own power, Stanley was taken to a St. Louis hospital for observation. Apparently, Stanley is OK as he checked himself out of the hospital last night and will be reevaluated before he returns to the field this week. Safety Todd Johnson suffered a bruised kidney and will likely miss a couple of games. Receiver Drew Bennetts foot has not healed and he will be out again this week. ASSOCIATED PRESS Left tackle Orlando Pace, who missed Sundays game because of St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson runs past Dallas Cowboys linebacker Bradie a slightly torn quadriceps, worked James on his way to an 18-yard gain during the first quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday in out Monday and is expected to St. Louis. Jackson had three touchdowns and ran for 160 yards in the Rams 34-14 victory. return to practice Wednesday.

Todays Homecoming Events

Tuesday, Oct. 21
Homecoming Murals, Wescoe, 10 a.m.2 p.m. Basketball Tournament, KU Rec Center Tomorrow, Wednesday, Oct. 22 Jayhawk Renaissance Festival, Strong Hall lawn, 10 a.m.2 p.m. Campus offices Homecoming decorating contest, 3 p.m. Students for KU/Endowment Cash Cube prize machine, Wescoe, 10 a.m.2 p.m. Comedian Gabriel Iglesias, Lied Center, tickets on sale through SUA, 7:30 p.m.

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tough match-up. And then Markieff, he got down and knocked and banged and did some things. Marcus describes the opportunity to play alongside his brother for the defending NCAA National Champions as awesome. Neither of the twins mind who becomes more successful for the Jayhawks. Believe it or not, they are so close that they arent even very competitive towards each other. Taylor said the twins often refuse to play one-on-one against each other. I guess their excuse was, I dont play hard when I play against my brother, Taylor said. Marcus does not like to admit he usually beats Markieff when they do play against each other. Marcus counters it by saying he would rather win against Markieff in video games, but loses most of the time. Maybe thats why they dont mind being confused for one another. They even have fun with it sometimes. Take the time in third grade in Philadelphia when Marcus and Markieff were in different classes. Markieff said they decided to switch classes because they knew their teachers would not notice. When my mom found out, we couldnt do that anymore, Markieff said. Were all in the same classes this year, so theres no reason to switch. Being in the same classes, however, creates the nuisance of telling the twins apart for teachers at the University. Just remember, look at the sideburns. Edited by Jennifer Torline

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In practice and pick-up games, the twins regularly take shots that would be considered out of the range of most big men. They are not doing it just for fun. The twins make the shots most of the time and their versatility has wowed teammates. You cant pigeonhole them at any one position, Kleinmann said. Its a really fun thing to see a big guy grab a rebound, come down the court, pull up and take a jumper. Mystery surrounded the Morris twins abilities for fans going into Fridays Late Night in the Phog scrimmage. Because of a delay in being cleared academically eligible by the NCAA, the Morris twins didnt accompany Kansas on its trip to Canada during the Labor Day weekend for three exhibition games. The twins also had not arrived on campus yet in June when the team hosted two open inter-squad scrimmages. No one aside from teammates and coaches had seen them play. It did not take long for Marcus and Markieff to introduce themselves during the scrimmage at Late Night. Markieff scored the second most points of all the Jayhawks with 13 and recorded the most rebounds with six. He converted on two tip-ins, made a three-pointer from the left wing and added a fadeaway jumper. Marcus, on the opposing team, scored six points and showcased his athletic ability by not turning the ball over and driving to the basket. Marcus, you can see how skilled he is for a big guy, Self said after the scrimmage. That is a skilled guy. Hes going to be a

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sophomore defensive tackle Jamal Greene and senior defensive end Russell Brorsen watch and wait after a second half Oklahoma touchdown during Saturday's game. Kansas offense averaged one-tenth fewer yards per play than Oklahoma, and it ran 25 fewer plays. Kansas lost the game 45-31.

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some of its worst losses in school history over the past two years and theyre 9-10 in their last 19 games. Iowa State has also been struggling. The Cyclones went a combined 17-27 in the two sports last season and are off to a 2-5 start in football this year. Colorado reached a bowl game in football last year, but finished the year at 6-7. They are struggling to compete in basketball. They went 12-20 last season and suffered many blowout losses. Kansas fans are very fortunate for what they have going here in Lawrence. They should really cherish these years because they can vanish fast. Edited by Andy Greenhaw

Manginos solution for the pass rush problems against Oklahoma

BY TAYLOR BERN
tbern@kansan.com When a defense surrenders 674 yards, theres plenty of blame to go around. Kansas secondary was scrutinized after Saturdays 45-31 defeat for allowing a record 468 passing yards from Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford. However, the defensive line deserves as much blame for not disrupting Bradfords rhythm. The line failed to record a sack for the first time all season. Its always going to be frustrating when you cant get a guy down and he keeps moving around like that, junior safety Darrell Stuckey said. In addition to no sacks, it allowed a season-high 206 rushing yards. Basically, Kansas front four was pushed around all game by Oklahomas offensive line, which outweighs its counterparts by more than 40 pounds per man. They were the first ones in the locker room to get a game ball, Sooner coach Bob Stoops said of his behemoths. To be able to be balanced and protect the quarterback and the run, they were really solid. The Sooner offense moved efficiently up and down the field on Saturday. Oklahoma converted on 7-of-16 third down attempts and 7-of-8 trips to the red zone. The Jayhawk defense allowed four scoring drives of at least eight plays and its inability to get off the field put the offense at a distinct disadvantage. Kansas offense averaged onetenth fewer yards per play than Oklahoma, but it ran 25 fewer plays. If Kansas defense would have made a few more stops, its potent offense would have had a few more cracks to even the score. Tackling, from what I could see on the sideline, was not crisp, coach Mark Mangino said. Theres a lot of things that werent the way that wed like for them to be. Stuckey and senior cornerback Kendrick Harper set career highs with 12 and 13 tackles, respectively. In fact, Kansas top nine tacklers on Saturday played at either linebacker or defensive back. That means that even when Oklahoma ran the ball, the running backs were sprinting past the line and into the second level most of the time. Everything just fell right in place where it should be, Sooner running back Chris Brown said. It was very balanced all across the board: running; passing the ball. Guys were making blocks all the way down the field. A major problem on the defensive line was the same thing that plagued the secondary: lack of depth. Mangino had a seven-man rotation on the defensive front, which wore them all down by the fourth quarter. We have a lot of guys that are on the field and hardly ever come off on defense, Mangino said. A lot of the defensive linemen are playing a lot of reps because were a little short-handed. Junior defensive tackle Caleb Blakesley didnt play because of an injury, and its unclear if hell be available for the homecoming game against Texas Tech. Kansas cant make a trade or sign any free agents to beef up its struggling and depleted defense, so theres only one thing Mangino can do. You just try to get them better, he said. Edited by Lauren Keith

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