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Volume 124 Issue 2

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Monday, August 22, 2011

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Lawrence leads Manhattan in energy conservation competition
katie Miller kmiller@kansan.com After almost seven months spent trailing Manhattan in the Take Charge Challenge, Lawrence has finally taken the lead, but only by a narrow margin. Lawrence and Manhattan have been competing all year to see which community can conserve the most energy in the statewide energy efficiency challenge, but with bragging rights and a $100,000 prize on the line, Lawrence needs to hang on to its lead for the final six weeks of the competition. Gaining the edge over Manhattan has been arduous, but according to Take Charge Challenge Coordinator Greg Beverlin, theres a bigger picture behind the competition. We are rivals, but I think every city involved in this benefits, said Beverlin, The main goal is for people to make long term changes. Yet as the Take Charge Challenge nears its finish line on Sept. 30th, the intrastate rivalry certainly seems to be intensifying. Lawrence is ahead in the two out of three competition categories. To stay ahead, Lawrence students and residents are encouraged to contact Westar Energy about installing WattSaver thermostats, as well as switch incandescent bulbs to compact fluorescent bulbs and register them at takechargeks.org. If Lawrence can emerge victorious, the $100,000 in grant money will go toward several energy savings projects for the city. According to Beverlin, the projects were chosen by Eileen Horn, Sustainability Coordinator for Lawrence and Douglas County. They include

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the student voice since 1904
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New textbook options increase competition and decrease prices


allison Bond abond@kansan.com James Rourke knows all too well the challenge students face every semester when choosing where to purchase textbooks. Youd have to be pretty foolish to not think that students are exploring every option that they have, said Rourke, assistant director for the bookstore in the Kansas Union. We understand that. Students spend an average of $900 on textbooks a year, according to research from the Student Public Interest Research Groups (Student PIRGs). With textbook prices on the rise, students must choose their options well when deciding between buying or renting and shopping at the bookstore or shopping online. Jarika Lewis, a junior from Wichita, had a hard time deciding where to get her textbooks this semester. Lewis felt that working at the bookstore gave her the necessary discount to avoid purchasing books online. Sometimes teachers dont require books for class and returning books is harder online, Lewis said. But pricing at the bookstore is a little bit ridiculous. To counter a growing number of websites offering textbooks, the bookstore recently began offering price comparisons between its own prices, Amazon.com and Half. com. There was one student that said, It was the best idea that KU has ever had, Rourke said. Renting textbooks has also become a more popular option among students. Rentals cost 61 percent less than new print textbooks and could reduce the yearly amount spent on textbooks, according to Student PIRGs, an organization consisting of college students that looks at the rising cost of college. But while students can save money renting or buying online, the bookstore prides itself on being there for students even after theyve bought their textbooks. We are the non-profit store for the University, Rourke said. Every profit that we make goes right back into student success such as the Student Union Activities (SUA) and the campus radio station, KJHK. The money stays here on campus, which is nice. Edited by Jayson Jenks

FinAnce

From The eDiTor

A makeover for the student voice


If you think The University Daily Kansan has changed recently, youre right. The most obvious change is the new look of our print product that students pick up on their way to classes. The revamp has taken months to accomplish, and were excited to show it off. We want to be more dynamic, exciting and modern. We want to give you, the students, news you want to read in the ways you want to read it. To learn more about what the redesign entails, check out Art Director Ben Pirottes column on page 5A. He talks in-depth about changes and additions we made to better serve you. But thats not the only change going on. Our redesign gained momentum because were not the same paper we were even just a year ago. The UDK has transformed from a newspaper to a news organization. A year ago, The UDK newsroom moved to the Dole Human Development Center to join our media partner KUJH-TV. In an effort to bring news to our audience in the best and most efficient way possible, we knew we needed to work together. The UDK and Kansan media consist of the print product, which students pick up on campus Monday through Friday; the TV station, KUJH-TV, which broadcasts daily on Knology Channel 31; and Kansan.com, which is updated throughout the day to bring news to students and alumni. Kansan.com will also be getting a new look in the coming months. To complement our print redesign, were striving to make Kansan.com an online destination for students. We want you to check out our exclusive content, watch Web videos and daily KUJH-TV broadcasts and talk with our football and basketball writers during games in live chats hosted on the website. If you have ideas of what youd like to see on our website, let us know. The UDK will continue to keep students and others up-to-date through our new mobile app and a stronger social media presence. You can find The University Daily Kansans mobile app on Android and in the iTunes store. Weve also re-branded our Twitter accounts to reflect our redesign and added more accounts. To stay updated on news on campus and around Lawrence, follow us at @UDK_News. For the latest on KU sports teams, follow @ UDK_Sports. And to read opinion and commentary from students on a editor@kansan.com out variety of topics, check

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@UDK_Opinion. You can like our Facebook page, too. Another change will debut on Friday, Sept. 2 before Kansas takes on McNeese State at Memorial Stadium. Friday papers before home football games will have an expanded sports section sponsored by The Wave, our sports magazine, and will include game predictions and analysis. The paper will be tabloidstyle like Jayplay, our weekly lifestyle magazine, and dont worry, well still have our regular news, opinion and entertainment content. Though The UDK is undergoing a gamut of changes, one thing hasnt change: Were still the student voice. Were your voice. So, let us know what you think. What do you think of our redesign? What do you want to see in the paper, on TV and online? Send an email to editor@kansan.com and let us know. After all, thats why were here. stroda is editor-in-chief of the university daily kansan. she is a senior from salina.

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All contents, unless stated otherwise, 2011 The University Daily Kansan

Dont forget

Today is the first day of classes. Dont forget to go to yours or you could fail.

Todays Weather

Forecasts done by University students. For a more detailed forecast, see page 2A.

at least its not 100!

HI: 92 LO: 71

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LAWRENCE FORECAST

HI: 97 LO: 74

Tuesday
Partly cloudy and just plain hot. South wind 15-20 mph.

HI: 85 LO: 71

Wednesday
Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers.

HI: 90 LO: 73
not too shabby

Thursday
Partly sunny and slightly cooler, 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.

HI: 90 LO: 69

Friday
Sunny and relatively pleasant.

Shawn Milrad, KU Atmospheric Science

get your shades, man!

might want to grab an umbrella

definitely a day for shorts

Welcome back for the first day of classes, Jayhawk Nation! There are only 73 days of classes left till Stop Day, and only 34 class days till Fall Break. You can make it!

NEWS AROUND THE WORLD


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Tropical Storm Irene barreled toward Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands on Sunday, packing heavy rains and winds that closed airports and flooded low-lying areas in the Leeward Islands. Strong winds and battering rain were expected late Sunday over Puerto Rico, including its outlying islands of Vieques and Culebra. U.S. forecasters had earlier expected the storms center to pass just south of Puerto Ricos southern coast, but now said it could pass over the island of nearly 4 million inhabitants. The storm is wobbling a little bit. It is moving more to the west-northwest than we anticipated earlier, said Cristina Forbes, an oceanographer at the center.

PAtILLAS, PUERto RICo

Supporters of President Hugo Chavez shaved their heads in solidarity with their leaders struggle against cancer on Sunday as hundreds prayed and sang at a televised event. Barbers shaved off the hair of several men and at least one woman while the crowd swayed to a religious song. Chavez, bald from chemotherapy, smiled, clapped with the music and waved to the crowd. Those attending included a group of six from the Dominican Republic who shaved their heads outside the Venezuelan Embassy in their country on Friday. Chavez greeted the Dominicans with hugs and stood arm-in-arm with them.

CARACAS, VENEzUELA

More than 185 people have been killed in South Sudan in a recent cattle raid and an unrelated militia attack, officials said Sunday. The incidents underscore the challenges and insecurity faced by South Sudan, which became the worlds newest country when it declared independence in July. South Sudan army spokesman Col. Philip Aguer said fighters loyal to rebel leader George Athor crossed the border from north Sudan and attacked a town in South Sudans Upper Nile state. Aguer said the violence which started Friday left 60 people dead, including seven soldiers and 53 militia members. He said the soldiers managed to repel the attackers.

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Reclusive North Koreas autocratic leader Kim Jong Il crossed into Russia Saturday on his armored train to discuss with President Dmitry Medvedev the possible renewal of nuclear disarmament talks and the construction of a pipeline that will stream Russian natural gas to both Koreas, the Kremlin and media said. Kims visit to the Cold War ally is a further sign of Pyongyangs increasing efforts to reach out for economic assistance and diplomatic support. North Koreas official media did not specify when a meeting with Medvedev would take place, but said that Kims visit was at the invitation of the Russian president.

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Wooden sculpture The Bedazzler chopped down


IAN CUmmINGS icummings@kansan.com Artist Patrick Dougherty spent three weeks crafting The Bedazzler, but it only took a few hours for landscapers to tear it apart. A work crew with chainsaws cut down the wooden sculpture and the elm tree supporting it in front of Spooner Hall on Friday morning. The tree had already died of a fungal disease called verticillum wilt. The Bedazzler, which was temporary by design, stood at the corner of 14th Street and Jayhawk Blvd. since May 2009. Most of Doughertys similar works last less than two years before they inevitably decompose. The Spencer Museum of Art commissioned the sculpture as part of the exhibit Trees and Other Ramifications: Branches in Nature and Culture. Temporary does not mean forgettable, museum director Saralyn Reece Hardy said. Its appropriate that theyre not there forever. The way our environment and economy are right now; it says something about fragility, the transient and ephemeral. She said the sculpture had been a gathering point for picnics, birthday parties and wedding ceremonies. Dougherty created The Bedazzler with the help of more than a dozen volunteers and sculpture students, as well as employees from the KU Facilities Operations department. They used around 6,000 pounds of silver maple and rough-leaf dogwood saplings gathered from sustainable populations west of Lawrence. Bob Abbott, landscaping supervisor for Facilities Operations, supervised workers Friday morning as they fed some parts of the tree and sculpture into a wood chipper, while another worker used a backhoe to load branches into a dump truck. Abbott said the landscapers would plant grass in the space where The Bedazzler had been. It was art if thats what you want to call it, he said. To me, it was just a pile of sticks. Edited by Alexandra Esposito

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MIKE GUNNOE/KANSAN Branches from The Bedazzler are carried off by a backhoe loader Friday morning. The piece was on display for 27 months before having to be taken down.

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KANSAN mEDIA PARtNERS


Check out KUJH-TV on Knology of Kansas Channel 31 in Lawrence for more on what youve read in todays Kansan and other news. Also see KUJHs website at tv.ku.edu. KJHK is the student voice in radio. Whether its rock n roll or reggae, sports or special events, KJHK 90.7 is for you.

MorE About thE bEdAzzlEr


The Museum commissioned The Bedazzler with support from The Commons, a KU partnership among the Biodiversity Institute, the Hall Center for the Humanities and the Spencer Museum of Art. The Commons explores the relationships between nature and culture across the sciences, humanities and the arts.

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Students to take charge in order to fully succeed


JohNAthAN ShoRmAN jshorman@kansan.com Chancellor Bernadette GrayLittle challenged students to begin an ascent to excellence during the 146th Convocation Sunday night. Speaking behind a podium shrouded in flowers and flanked by the deans and provosts of the University, Gray-Little said that students had the support of faculty and staff, but that they also had to take charge. Ultimately though, we can only serve and guide; we cant carry you, Gray-Little said. Opportunities such as alternative breaks, internships and service learning are a great way for students to belong to something greater than themselves, Gray-Little said. Speaking to the entire university community, Gray-Little said there were many ways for the institution, as a whole, to measure success, but real success is measured in lives changed. Gray-Little also spoke about the Universitys strategic plan that is currently in development. A draft of the plan was posted on the Provosts website on Aug. 16. It centers on four themes: sustaining the planet and powering the world, promoting well-being and finding cures, building communities and expanding opportunities, and harnessing information and multiplying knowledge. They set out the new, higher expectations we have for ourselves, Gray-Little said. On the climb, we face a headwind from the economy, But there will be challenges. Gray-Little warned that the University would not be successful as a national research university if it does not climb. Student body president Libby Johnson told students they were a privileged group and shared how

her grandfather came from modest means and was the only person in his family to attend college. He eventually earned a PhD and became a professor. With a degree from this university you have the world at your fingertips, Johnson said. A few other members of the faculty also gave brief remarks during the Convocation, a ceremony filled with tradition. During the processional, faculty were led into the auditorium by Maria Carlson, the University Marshall. She carried the university mace, a shaft made of wood from the old Fraser Hall and lined with rubies and sapphires that shine crimson and blue. At the end of Convocation, the alma mater was sung and the crowd participated in the Rock Chalk chant. Edited by C.J. Matson

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Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little addresses students at the 146th opening Convocation sunday night at the Lied Center. Convocation is an official welcome to students begining their college journey at Kansas.

teChnoLoGy

social media law challenged


ASSocIAtED PRESS JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. A Missouri teachers union said Friday that it is challenging a new measure that restricts teachers use of social networking sites and their contact with students, saying it violates their constitutional rights. The Missouri State Teachers Association said it is seeking an injunction to block enforcement of part of a law that takes effect Aug. 28. The union and several public school teachers assert the law violates educators constitutional rights to free speech, association and religion. The social networking restrictions are part of a broader law that was proposed after an Associated Press investigation found 87 Missouri teachers had lost their licenses between 2001 and 2005 because of sexual misconduct, some of which involved exchanging explicit online messages with students. Many teachers have complained the law will hurt their ability to keep in touch with students for classroom purposes, personal problems or even emergencies. Under the law, school districts must establish policies by January that outline appropriate use of electronic media such as text messaging and Internet sites for both instructional and personal purposes. Teachers are barred from having exclusive access online with current students or former students who are minors. That means communication through Facebook or other sites must be done in public. The law restricts non-workrelated websites that allow communication between a teacher and a student that cannot be viewed by others, though the measure states it is not attempting to prohibit teachers from setting up non-work websites that comply with the restrictions. Spokesman Todd Fuller said the Missouri State Teachers Association has heard from an increasing number of teachers that school districts have interpreted the law in different ways, including some who say that they have been told they cannot have a Facebook page. The groups lawsuit a copy of which was provided to AP asserts that the restrictions for nonwork-related sites amounts to prior restraint and violate educators free speech rights. It also says they could impede religious freedom and association rights by barring teachers from using non-work related websites and social networking sites that allow exclusive access with students. It is so vague and overbroad that the plaintiffs cannot know with confidence what conduct is permitted and what is prohibited and thereby chills the exercise of first amendment rights of speech, association, religion, collective bargaining and other constitutional rights by school teachers, the lawsuit states. State Sen. Jane Cunningham, who sponsored the legislation, said critics misunderstand the law. She said teachers are not barred from using Facebook and other websites. They also arent prohibited from communicating with students, providing discussions are public. It only stops hidden communication between an educator and a minor child, said Cunningham, R-Chesterfield. The law also requires schools to share information about teachers who have sexually abused students with other school districts and allows a lawsuit if a district does not disclose that information and the staff member later abuses someone else. The teachers group is not challenging that part of the law. The bill won broad support in the Legislature this year and was supported by several education organizations, including the Missouri State Teachers Association. However, the restrictions on communication between teachers and students have received increased attention and have prompted growing concerns from some.

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MoNDAY, AUGUSt 22, 2011 SUDOKU CROSSWORD

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entertainment

HOROSCOPES

Because the stars know things we dont.


ARiES (March 21-April 19) Today is an 8 Write down what you want and the logical steps to get it. Come up with a tagline, and words that clearly express the heart of your concept. Let your brilliance out of the box.

TAuRuS (April 20-May 20) Today is a 7 Stick to the rules and routine, especially this morning. Handling old tasks provides clarity, peace of mind and relief. Harmony and happiness grow with great music.

THE NExT pANEL

Go to udkne.ws/og977T for answers to todays puzzle.

GEMini (May 21-June 21) Today is an 8 Ask your friends for tips on how to save money, and reap a bounty of creative ideas. Review your budget to apply the best ones. An antique plays a part.

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CAnCER (June 22-July 22) Today is an 8 Even if sonmeone questions your judgment, it doesnt mean theyre right. Respectfully separate out the gold, and take notes. Make your own choices, and keep your promises.

TELEvISION Abercromie sues Jersey Shore cast for label use


NEW YORK The Situation doesnt usually require a lot of motivation to lose the shirt. But Abercrombie & Fitch wants him to go one further the company has offered to pay Jersey Shore cast members to stop wearing clothes carrying their brand. The retailer said Tuesday it would pay a substantial payment to Mike The Situation Sorrentino or any cast member who stops wearing its clothing on the show because the series is contrary to the aspirational nature of the brand. It may seem strange that a brand that employs half-naked models to stand outside its stores and courted controversy with racy catalogs has come out with such a campaign against the hard partying cast. The news came as Abercrombie, based in New Albany, Ohio, reported strong second-quarter results, fueled by international growth. Sorrentino did not return requests for comment and there was no word at press time whether anyone in the cast accepted the offer. Associated Press

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Today is a 6 If you focus on the limitations, youll be limited. Listen through all the white noise for a solution that serves you well. Do your share of the work, and call for reinforcements.

ViRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Today is a 7 Dont start until youre ready (but dont keep folks waiting, either). Review the steps to take. Spend time with friends, but keep to the budget. Creative writing flows.

ODD NEWS thirsty boy gets lodged in chimney in quest for drink
WEST vALLEY CITY, Utah An 8-year-old boy desperate for a drink tried to get into a neighbors home by sliding down the chimney, but got stuck for more than four hours, authorities said. West valley City police Sgt. Robert Hamilton said the thirsty boy climbed a tree to get onto the homes roof, then slid down the chimney feet first on Friday. The boy made it 30 feet down the chimney before he became wedged between the basement and main floor. Hamilton said the boy, who lives several blocks away, recently had been in the house for a play date with a grandchild visiting the family who lives there. The family, who had gone out to dinner, returned home to hear a boy crying in the chimney, Hamilton told the Salt Lake Tribune and Deseret News. I was haunted by the fact we had this child in our chimney, said the homeowner, Richard Draper. Because of the narrowness of the chimney, as well as its twists and turns, rescuers could not pull out the child with a rope, Hamilton said. They cut an 8-by-5-foot hole in a wall to free the boy, who escaped with little more than scrapes and bruises. The boy was surprisingly very calm on scene. His only worry was he was still thirsty when we got there, Hamilton said. The boy was able to move his arms, so rescuers dropped water to him. A firefighter carried the sootcovered boy to his mother, who reported him missing earlier. Hamilton said he didnt know who would pay for the repair the hole in the home. Associated Press

LibRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Today is an 8 Consider new opportunities where once there were none. Focus on whats real (or at least on what you believe to be real). Set your old fears down for a while.

SCORPiO (Oct. 23-nov. 21) Today is an 8 New doors appear in unusual places. These doors may very well open by themselves, but you have to show up to trigger the sensor. Ask for what you want. Say yes.

SAGiTTARiuS (nov. 22-Dec. 21) Today is a 7 Rediscover your sense of humor over the next few days, as you assume more responsibility. Accept well-earned acknowledgment, and enjoy some philosophical reading or discussion.

CAPRiCORn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Today is a 7 As Bob Marley would say, We dont need no more trouble. What we need is love. Whenever youre confronted or worried today, focus on what youre passionate about.

AquARiuS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Today is a 9 Theres nothing you cant endure by using your mind and your muscle, with a dash of intuition. Common sense wins over hardheadedness, so be willing to step aside rather than push.

PiSCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Today is a 7 Its not a good time for romance, but be nice anyway. A practical partner guides. Draw three things you want. Dream big. Then play big and go for it.

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Check out University social media services


Its no surprise that social media and mobile apps have become crucial parts of the university life. For many of us, we couldnt imagine life without Facebook, we would be lost without our daily Twitter feed, and our chances to land the dream job plummet if LinkedIn never existed. Even if youre not an addict, social media connects you to those around you. And mobile apps make use of todays technology to help you thrive in todays fast-paced world. This is why you can benefit by using the Universitys social media services and the KU mobile app. Each school within the University has a Facebook and Twitter page. As a student, its important to keep up with changes to graduation requirements, network with fellow students, and learn about job opportunities. By following your schools social media pages, you are in the loop. To do this, go to your schools official website and click on the social media buttons. Currently, the Universitys mobile app is a great resource for campus-dwellers. It has references for students like the bus and safe bus schedules, transcript requests and the student handbook. People attending football or basketball games can view information about parking. Fans of any University sport can check out the teams progress through the Athletics tab. The app gives new students a Campus Tour that leads you from the Kansas Union to the Art & Design Building, back to Smith Hall. And if youre bored, the Calendar tab lets you view the current days campus events. Also, unlike most other universities official apps, the KU app has engaging features like polls, the KU chant, and links to interesting facts and fun stuff. The KU mobile app is available on Apple and Android operating systems. Go to the App Store or Android Market to download it for free. Apps and social media are todays essential channels for information to come directly to you. Along with the Universitys app and social media pages, get hooked into our UDK app, like our Facebook page, and follow our Twitter accounts. Vikaas Shanker for the Kansan Editorial Board.

WHAt issuEs sHould WE tAkE A stAnd on tHis sEMEstEr?


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im tired of girls saying they dont understand Fantasy Football. you do it every year in your damn sororities! Speaking of sororities...when do the girls get out of prison-i mean rush? Because im tired of the sausage fest. i just realized how hot some of the KU soccer players are. i think i found my Womens World cup fix. is it bad that i want to go to Hawk Week events as senior? im scouting possible new free agents to add to my roster. oooh how i love Syllabus day. NoT. Summer is over already? im going to the beyond section in Bed Bath and Beyond to get that Click remote. yeah that was a Adam Sandler Click reference deal with it. Freshmen are avoidable...until they throw up in front of your room.

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Top ten: Dos and Donts to start the semester


Here are some pointers to help students start the semester off on a positive note: 1. Treat school like a full-time job. Wake up early, go to class, spend daytime hours on your studies, and reap the benefits. Enjoy your free evening instead of pulling an all-nighter. 2. Know your location on campus. While youre treating school like a full-time job, youll get hungry. Fortunately in Lawrence, you can get nearly anything delivered. 3. Gain responsibility. Whether it be a Greek organization or juggling club, being involved will help learn to be accountable as a member and prepare for real world job experiences. 4. Branch out. Interacting with unfamiliar social groups will help ease the transition from high

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Jordan Gormley
jgormley@kansan.com school to college. 5. Enjoy the festivities. The university offers many opportunities to attend sporting events, academic presentations, and free social events on campus. Check out calendar.ku.edu/events. 6. Always call seatback. In some ways, we never grow up. If there is one thing that pisses a person off more than anything, it is getting up for two minutes and returning to find the best heist since Daniel Ocean was on the big screen. Trust me, call seatback.

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7. Establish a place where you always put your keys, phone, wallet, etc. What causes more anxiety than waking up and realizing you have no clue where your most valuable items are? Nothing. 8. Keep up with your hygiene. Just because mom isnt around to wipe your nose is not a valid excuse for a ghastly appearance. College is no place to dress like a bum. 9. Invest in headphones. The Parking Department makes it very difficult to park anywhere near class. Put your ear buds in and enjoy the walk. 10. Seize every opportunity that you are offered (within reason). Because your time here will be short. Dont take the college experience for granted. As Tom Petty once said, RelaxThe work never ends, but college does.

1. Dont tell your high school hero/prom queen stories during lecture. Just dont. Welcome to college. 2. Dont wear your wristband to class. Nobody cares that you went to the bar last night or how hard you blacked out. 3. Dont be afraid to learn new customs. A major advantage of KU is the diverse community it serves. Acknowledge diversity. Ignorance is never cool. 4. Dont always ride the bus. Buses are overcrowded and foul smelling, so I hear. Besides, the exercise will make you feel better. 5. Dont park illegally. Dont do it! The Parking Department will not stop until every rogue parker has been dealt with. They are watching. 6. Dont send your bank statements to your home address. Part of college is growing up. If

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you cant, make sure you get the email bank statement. If anything, youll save a tree. 7. Dont buy your books until you know youll need them. Dont rent them either. If you buy them, you can at least sell them in a pinch. 8. Dont be a bad roommate. If your roomie bought some dishwasher soap, then you can buy a few rolls of toilet paper. Enough said. 9. Dont stay in your room all day. Video games and Netflix will isolate you from the college experience. 10. Dont shack in your first week. Who are we kidding? At least get it out of your system before classes commence. Jordan Gormley is a senior in political science and psychology from Hiawatha. Follow him on Twitter: @jjgormley.

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Rethinking the way we do things for you


Its been nine months. Nine months of brainstorming, lunch meetings, consultations, approving ideas, scrapping those ideas and then brainstorming some more. Nine months of long nights in the newsroom, arguments over boundaries, coming to conclusions and then tweaking them. And tweaking them again. Its been nine months of rethinking what it is we do here at The University Daily Kansan. And we are about as excited as someone who has been waiting nine months for their child to be born to show you what weve done. But while we undertook this project as a revamp of who we are, we concluded that our paper is more about you than it is about us. You the reader, the student, the Jayhawk. We made these changes for you. Heres a little tour of the aesthetic changes we have made to your UDK. Some over-arching changes you may have already noticed include: A complete overhaul of our font palette. We are now using the more modern sansserif Trade Gothic family. This is a major factor in our cleaner look. Logos instead of mastheads. We now use movable, colorful logos to denote sections. News is now completely blue, sports is red, entertainment is green, and the opinion section now boasts a new orange. On the front pages of the sections, these new logos will help you know where to go for your favorite content. Looking for the latest about basketball? Look for the red. Looking for the crossword? Look for the green. Free for all will always be a Kansan classic, and it is now proudly highlighted in our opinion orange. And, of course, the color that often defines KU blue will be there to guide you to the latest news about campus and the area. On the front page, we have replaced our classic (but stagnant) masthead. This was a big move for us. When brainstorming ideas for how to make The UDK a

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bpirotte@kansan.com more readable, eye-catching product, the most important characteristic we wanted to be was modern. Now, a more breathable, open front page is possible with our movable logo, complete with the acronym you have been referring to us for so long: UDK. We have added the elements of a dont forget blurb at the bottom, along with big, eye-catching referrals to inside pages and our website, Kansan.com. On our first inside page, we have a roundup of the worlds most important news of the day. We know youre busy, and we try to break down what it is you need to know in just a few hundred words. Our map will help you put into context just where that news is happening. Throughout the paper, youll notice small aesthetic changes that I hope will keep bringing you into great stories, and highlight our great reporters, photographers, columnists and illustrators. A higher emphasis has been placed on the aesthetics of your paper this semester lead by a great team of visual journalists who are just as excited about this redesign as I am. I would especially like to thank those who worked on the summer editions of The UDK who were able to work out many of the kinks that stood between unveiling our product for you today. We hope that a modern, more colorful, bolder Kansan will serve you better. After all, it is yours. Pirotte is the art director for the Kansan.

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the installation of solar panels at Lawrence Fire Department Station No. 5 and the Prairie Park Nature Center, giant circulating fans at the East Lawrence Recreation Center, and energy audits for various downtown community buildings. She chose those because, with her knowledge and experience, those investments will make the most sense long term for energy savings, said Beverlin. While a Jayhawk would never pass up an opportunity to beat a Wildcat, the true spirit of the Take Charge Challenge is to educate Kansas students and residents about how energy conservation saves money and helps the environment. Since January, the combined total savings between Lawrence and Manhattan is more than $155,000. As for the impact of the Take Charge Challenge on Kansas energy savings, Jeff Severin, the Director of the Center for Sustainability, said, Moving forward from here, were going to see the benefits in terms of people making ongoing changes and improvements to make sure that we continue forward with energy conservation and efficiency in mind. Edited by C.J. Matson

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Libyan rebels capture Tripoli


ASSocIAtED PRESS TRIPOLI, Libya Libyan rebels raced into Tripoli in a lightning advance Sunday that met little resistance as Moammar Gadhafis defenders melted away and his 40-year rule appeared to rapidly crumble. The euphoric fighters celebrated with residents of the capital in the citys main square, the symbolic heart of the regime. Opposition fighters captured Gadhafis son and one-time heir apparent, Seif al-Islam. The prosecutor at the International Criminal Court in the Netherlands said he would contact the rebels to discuss his handover for trial on charges of crimes against humanity. Associated Press reporters with the rebels said the fighters rebels easily advanced 20 miles on Sunday from the west, took town after town welcomed by residents overwhelmed a major military base, then swept into the capital in a stunning turning of the tide in the 6-month-old Libyan civil war. The fighters and Tripoli residents who support them flooded Green Square, shooting in the air in celebration, clapping and waving the rebels tri-color flag, according to television footage of the scene. Some set fire to the green flag of Gadhafis regime and shot holes in a poster with his image. Now we dont call it the Green Square, but we call it the Martyrs Square, said Nour Eddin Shatouni, a 50-year-old engineer who was among the residents who flowed out of their homes to join the celebrations. We were waiting for the signal and it happened. All mosques chanted God is great all at once. We smelled a good scent, it is the smell of victory. We know it is the time. Green Square holds profound symbolic value. The regime has held pro-Gadhafi rallies there nearly every night since the revolt began in February, and the historic Red Fort that overlooks the square is a favorite scenic spot for the Libyan leader to deliver speeches to his loyalists. Thousands of Libyans also celebrated in the streets of Benghazi, the rebels de facto capital in the east. Firing guns into the air and shooting fireworks, they cheered and waved the rebel tricolor flags, dancing and singing in the citys main square. Gadhafis whereabouts Sunday were unknown. But he delivered a series of angry and defiant audio messages broadcast on state television, calling on his supporters to march in the streets of the capital and purify it from the rats. He was not shown in the messages. His defiance raised the possibility of a last-ditch fight over the capital, home to 2 million people. Government spokesman Moussa Ibrahim claimed the regime has thousands and thousands of fighters and vowed: We will fight. We have whole cities on our sides. They are coming en masse to protect Tripoli to join the fight. But it appeared that key parts of Gadhafis military were peeling away. The rebels way into Tripoli was opened when the military unit in charge of protecting Gadhafi and the capital surrendered, ordering his troops to drop their weapons, the rebel information minister Mahmoud Shammam said. In a sign of the coordination oil reserves and just 6 million among rebels, as the main force people. For years, he was an intermoved into the city from the west, national pariah blamed for the a second force of 200 opposition 1988 bombing of a Pan Am jumbo fighters from the city of Misrata jet over Lockerbie, Scotland, that further east landed by boat in killed 270 people. After years of the capital, bringing weapons and denial, Gadhafis Libya acknowlammunition for Tripoli residents edged responsibility, agreed to who join the rebellion, said Munir pay up to $10 million to relatives Ramzi of the rebels military coun- of each victim, and declared he cil in Misrata. would dismantle all weapons of The rebels speedy leap for- mass destruction. ward over just a few dramatic That eased him back into the hours was a stunning reversal for international community. Gadhafi, who earlier this month But on February 22, days after had seemed to have a firm grip on the uprising against him began, his stronghold in the western part Gaddafi gave a televised speech of Libya, despite months of NATO amid violent social unrest against airstrikes on his military. Rebels his autocratic rule. In the speech, had been unable to make any he vowed to hunt down protestadvances for weeks, bogged down ers inch by inch, room by room, on the main home by home, fronts with alleyway by alleynow we dont call it the regime troops way. The speech in the east and Green square, but we call caused a furor center of the it the Martyrs square that fueled the country. armed rebellion nour eddin shatouni against him and N A T O libyan citizen it has been since Secretarymocked in songs G e n e r a l and spoofs across Anders Fogh the Arab world. Rasmussen The rebel force that moved said Gadhafis regime was clearly crumbling and that the time to toward Tripoli Sunday, taking create a new democratic Libya has town after town, was greeted by thousands of jubilant civilians arrived. The sooner Gadhafi realizes who rushed out of their homes to that he cannot win the battle cheer the long convoys of pickup against his own people, the better, trucks packed with fighters shoothe said in a statement, adding that ing in the air. One man grabbed NATO will continue to strike his a rebel flag that had been draped troops if they make any threat- over the hood of a slow-moving ening moves toward the Libyan car and kissed it, overcome with emotion. people. Rebel chief Mustafa Abdel-Jalil Gadhafi is the Arab worlds longest-ruling, most erratic, most in Benghazi confirmed to the AP grimly fascinating leader pre- that the rebels arrested Gadhafis siding for 42 years over this North son Seif al-Islam but refused to African desert republic with vast give the details of the capture.

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cars drive past the construction zone on sixth street. this summer, the city of lawrence began a three-phase project to improve the streets.

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IzzAt mAALI imaali@kansan.com Construction crews are entering the final stretch of street renovations in Lawrence. The Kansas Department of Transportation has been doing a lot of work this summer to finish the construction along Sixth Street. The departments project, which started in July, is a three-phase process that has been moving incrementally to the west, said Dave Cronin, the project engineer. According to the City of Lawrence website, the construction is scheduled to finish in mid-September. - Phase one: Laying asphalt on Sixth Street between Massachusetts and Kentucky streets. - Phase two: Laying asphalt on Sixth Street between Kentucky and Missouri streets and adding a bus turnout on Sixth and Maine. - Phase three: Laying asphalt on Sixth Street from Missouri to Iowa streets and adding a turning lane and bus turnout on the northeast corner of Sixth and Michigan; widened the street and also added a 10-foot sidewalk on the south side of the street; added a few bus stops along Sixth Street. The department has already completed phase one and two and is currently working on phase three. The construction cost $1.2 million. The city of Lawrence paid $1 million and overlay highway rights helped pay the remaining cost. The street remodeling has caused inconvenience for some local businesses, though. Local taxi and transportation companies have experienced some delays from the construction and have had to use alternate routes to get around. According to a news release on the city website, there will be one open lane for traffic going each way until mid-September. Edited by Jayson Jenks

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Members of Quiet Corral had one of their biggest performances to date as they played on the second stage at Buzz Beeach Ball in LIVESTRONG Sporting Park on Friday. Other bands at the concert included Janes Addiction, Incubus and Bush. KELSEY CIPoLLA kcipolla@kansan.com Quiet Corrals Jesse Braswell Roberts sang into the microphone while beating on a drum alongside guitarist Isaac Flynn as the bands set ended. The Lawrence-based bands small audience crowded around the second stage and seemed to expand the longer they played at Buzz Beach Ball, held Friday night at LIVESTRONG Sporting Park in Kansas City, Kan. The audience, a mix of fans as well as people hearing the band for the first time, gathered to see and hear the kind of performance that has garnered Quiet Corral a large local fan base and gigs across the country. And they did not leave disappointed. Andrew Perkins, a fan from Shawnee, said that Quiet Corral is awesome. I bought their CD off of iTunes a while ago and loved it, he said. Other members of the audience were unfamiliar with the band and showed up to hear headliners Bush, Incubus and Janes Addiction. Performances were staggered throughout the night and over two stages, making it easy to listen to all the bands performing. I have no idea who these guys are, but they sound really good, attendee Rachel Miller said. Miller walked over to where Quiet Corral was setup after AWOLNATION, an indie rock band, finished playing on the main stage. Band members were excited about the opportunity to play to a new crowd and with big name bands that have been stars of the alternative rock scene since the 90s. Flynn said one highlight of the night for Quiet Corral was getting to meet artists they had grown up idolizing, like Tom Morello. LIVESTRONG Sporting Park is the largest venue the band has played, and the scale of the event caused some technical difficulties. The volume of the bands music on the other stage made it difficult for Quiet Corral to perform a soundcheck, which resulted in a sound problem for the first two songs. But it was not enough to ruin the bands experience. There was a time when I looked up and thought Wow, Im playing in a stadium right now, Flynn said. We definitely hope to continue to play events like that and play with bands of that caliber. Edited by Rachel Schultz

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NEYAM GAMbhIR ngambhir@kansan.com We learn in college that its almost always better to over prepare. University resources provide several phone numbers to make students lives safer and easier. Here are some important campus contacts that will be good to have on hand: public safety services, visit www. publicsafety.ku.edu. Watkins Health Center offers a walk-in medical clinic and pharmacy, but appointments are encouraged. The nurse helpline offers 24-hour support at (785) 864-9583. For more information, visit www.studenthealth.ku.edu. SafeRide offers buses and vehicles around campus and downtown for those who dont choose to drive during late evening hours. The rides are fare-free, but you have to call in advance and be

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ready to be picked up with your KU ID at the given time. For more information about SafeRide and their rules and routes go to www. saferide.ku.edu. Students who prefer to drive to class and park on campus will need to go through the Parking and Transit Department to purchase a permit for one of the seven campus lots. For more information about permits and restricted areas on campus, go to www.parking.ku.edu. Edited by Mandy Matney

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Stunt pilot dies in Kansas City


ASSoCIAtED PRESS KANSAS CITY, Mo. Kansas Citys annual air show took to the skies again Sunday, a day after spectators were sent home when a stunt pilot crashed to the ground while performing loops and spirals in his small plane. Sundays performance opened with a tribute to pilot Bryan Jensen, including a rendition of taps and planes flying in missing man formation. The days show was dedicated to him. The Minnesota native was killed Saturday afternoon when his biplane named The Beast failed to pull out of a dive and crashed into a fiery ball on the grass next to a runway at Wheeler Downtown Airport. Thousands of spectators at the Kansas City Aviation Air Show fell into a hush after Jensens plane hit the ground, and event organizers immediately shut performances down for the day. Jeff Caddell said he met Jensen four years ago and considered him to be an extraordinary pilot who loved interacting with people as much as he did flying. Bryan was nothing but a class act kind of guy. He loved people so much and loved seeing them have a great time, said Caddell, who organizes the annual Wings Over Ashville air show in Alabama. I would see Bryan take special time out with the public to answer questions, and he did it on a level that made you feel special unlike how some public figures do. Authorities have not released Jensens age and hometown. Caddell said Jensen often participated in air shows with his girlfriend, C.C. Gerner, who also is a stunt pilot. According to Gerners website, she was scheduled to be at the Kansas City air show this weekend. When The Associated Press reached Gerner by phone Sunday afternoon, she said she wasnt ready to talk about Jensens crash. Jensen announced on his website, www.beastairshows. com, in January that he had been promoted to captain with Delta Airlines. A spokeswoman with Delta told the AP on Sunday she knew about his crash but couldnt confirm he worked for the airline because there were no human resources staff available to verify it. According to Jensens website, he had more than 23,000 hours of commercial flight time and had been flying aerobatics for 15 years. Caddell said his last memory of Jensen was after an air show when a little boy came up to talk to him. Bryan got on one knee to have a picture made with the boy and stayed kneeled down to talk with him for a bit, Caddell said. That was Bryan. Someone would come up to him and ask a basic question that a lot of people would hesitate to ask. He would take the time to answer on a level that anyone would understand. A lot of times other guys would blow you off. The National Transportation Safety Board and Federal Aviation Administration are investigating the crash, but show director Ed Novallis said theres nothing to indicate that weather or other outside factors contributed to the crash. Officials said Saturdays fatal crash was the first ever recorded at the Kansas City air show. Sundays show went off without any problems.

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Sports can transcend barriers

rallying the troops

By Mike Lavieri
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uly 24 was a monumental step for the gay community. New York legalized same-sex marriage, a topic of national debate. Im not going to get into whether same-sex marriage should or shouldnt be allowed. Im not the one to make that call. What I am calling for is more acceptance and tolerance, especially in sports. One simple action by a highprofile athlete could pay more dividends than any legislation could. The sports world already has made some efforts to address the issue. In June, the Chicago Cubs joined the San Francisco Giants in creating a video for the It Gets Better campaign, a project intended to call for an end to LGBT bullying and harassment. Shortly after, the Boston Red Sox also created a video for the project, which was launched in September 2010 in response to a string of suicides by teenagers who identified as gay or were perceived as being gay. San Francisco felt the need to participate because lifelong fan Sean Chapin started an online petition. The Cubs became part of the campaign because Laura Ricketts, co-owner of the Cubs, became the first openly gay owner of a professional sports team in 2009. This is a step in the right direction, and certain players have made individual efforts to promote equality as well. Football Hall-of-Famer Michael Irvin supports gay rights and said he would support any athlete who comes out. New York Ranger Sean Avery has backed marriage equality for some time now and has received some criticism for it. More athletes are coming out, but many have retired or arent the stars of the league. Im still waiting for the day when an all-star from MLB, the NBA or the NFL comes out to the public. Weve seen former WNBA star Sheryl Swoopes come out. Weve seen Olympic figure skater Johnny Weir come out. Weve seen World Golf Hall of Famer Karrie Webb come out. I think the reason more players dont come out is they dont want to be ostracized, but overcoming those fears could go a long way in changing perception of minority sexual identities within sports, as well as in society. Sports are so far behind the curve of society. The sports world tends to latch on to cultural changes years after they are effected. However, if more athletes come out and say they support equality or say they are gay, I think more people will accept it. Children look up to athletes. If an athlete wants equality, I would think young fans would want the same thing. They would think that its OK, because their favorite player thinks its OK. As much as we dont want to admit it, sports are an integral part of society. Americans follow them with such a close eye that any slip, e.g. Tiger Woods, is endlessly scrutinized. While there is still racism in this country, having Jackie Robinson break the color barrier was one of the greatest moments for sports and for this country. While there was outrage, Robinson became one of the most celebrated athletes of our time. If an athlete of similar caliber to Robinson were to announce today that he or she was gay, it would be an even bigger victory than the legislation in New York. Edited by Joel Petterson

photoS BY hannah WISe/KanSan Ku spirit squad members pump up the crowd before guest speakers took the stage at the Ku Kick off rally at Corinth Square. Coach turner gill, top right, tells fans that his teams new speed will increase the teams wins this season. Basketball coach Bill Self, bottom right, speaks about elevating football to the same level as the basketball team. Mike Vernon mvernon@kansan.com PRAIRIE VILLAGE The pounding of pads on the field means its promotion time for Kansas Athletics off the field. Chancellor Bernadette GrayLittle, Athletics Director Sheahon Zenger, basketball coach Bill Self and football coach Turner Gill all spoke to fans in an effort to campaign for the upcoming football season in Prairie Village. The fifth annual KU Kickoff Rally drew several hundred KU fans. Gray-Little opened the speeches with a quick message to the fans. Her main message instructed the crowd to come to the teams first game on Sept. 3 against McNeese State. Zenger covered a couple of Kansas topics during his speech, including what the athletics department was working on. Zenger explained doing things the Kansas Way, which he defined as having substance over image, under promising and over producing, and working hard. A popular topic of recent times the state of the Big 12 also received attention from they should continue to be fans Zenger. of the football team. He told Its time for the University of them the team has improved Kansas to take its rightful place talent-wise and in knowledge as a leader in this conference, of the schemes. Zenger said. Whether its basHe explained that the team ketball, football, soccer, or tid- knows how to compete, has dlywinks, we will compete. toughness and has a great work Bill Self followed and sent ethic. Speed has been a popuwaves of confidence through lar topic for Gill to talk about the crowd this fall, and with his Friday was no speech as Its time for the univerexception as he routinely sity of Kansas to take its Gill told the c omp l i crowd about mented the rightful place as a leader the teams leadership in in this conference. added speed the athletics and playmakSheahon Zenger department. ers. athletics Director Self also On a day made a plug in which the for fans attending games this chancellor, athletic director, year. basketball coach and football I encourage everybody to coach came to promote the buy tickets and get your butts upcoming football season and in the seats, Self said. We athletics department as a whole, need you to be good. Gill said days like this are for Then Turner Gill took the getting to know the fans. stage. Like the previous speakIt shows that I appreciate ers, Gill stressed wanting fans to them, Gill said. I want to conget in the seats. Gill also related nect with ours fans. I owe it to the team to the crowd,naming them. every KU football player from Kansas City 14 in all. Edited by Jayson Jenks Gill then told the crowd why

Zenger takes over changing athletics department


kory carpenter ccarpenter@kansan.com A native of Hays and holder of the University of Kansas Ph.D., Sheahon Zenger arrived back in Lawrence in January after various football coaching stints across the country as well a six-year tenure as the director of athletics at Illinois State University. With a relatively short time on the job as athletic director, Zenger sees his background in coaching as an asset when dealing with coaches on a day-to-day basis. For me, it just comes more naturally to interact with coaches when you have been one, he said last week. That interaction isnt always easy for both parties, however. One of Zengers initial goals is to have every team consistently in the top half of the Big 12. Some coaches Bill Self comes immediately to mind are bastions of consistency. Others, like womens basketball coach Bonnie Henrickson, have struggled. Henrickson has a total win percentage below .500 and has failed to make the NCAA tournament since arriving in Lawrence in 2004. I just hope that she and the team and the staff can come together for a special season, Zenger said. Regarding Self, who is looking for his eighth consecutive regularseason Big 12 title in 2012, Zenger had nothing but praise, saying hes the easiest coach to work with and singling out his people skills, motivation and high level of success. Dealing with on-court successes and failures isnt the whole story, however. Not in todays multi-billion dollar college sports world. When youre in the world of athletics, you sort of have one foot in higher education and one foot in the business world, Zenger noted. You have to stay tuned in to both worlds. One of his major priorities is revamping Memorial Stadium, the oldest college campus football stadium west of the Mississippi River. Removing the track around the field as well as re-examining the construction of the Gridiron Club football suites which were originally planned for completion last fall were discussed. Zenger noted that the club is under review as the staff looks at various strategies regarding Memorial Stadium improvements. Staying in tune with both the education and business side of Kansas Athletics Inc. has certainly come into play recently with conference realignment talks once again pushed to the front burner. Fellow Big 12 member Texas A&M has reportedly been in talks with the SEC conference, and the fate of the Big 12 has been in question. With Kansas and Kansas State ChrIS BronSon/KanSan rumored to be a package deal should the Big 12 fail, Zengers Dr. Sheahon Zenger was hired in January to replace former athletics Director Lou perhistory with both schools (he has kins. Dr. Zenger served as athletics Director at Illinois State university for five years. both a bachelors and masters deWere exploring a number of gree from Kansas State) has been NBA lockout could bring opportunities, Zenger said of the a topic of discussion among Kansas alumni back to campus fans. On a lighter note, rumors have possible game. The administrative We need to always evaluate surfaced of a possible alumni bas- staff is working with coach Self and whats best for this institution, he ketball game before the season. his staff to see if there are some possaid. Were committed to the Big With the NBA currently in a lock- sibilities for something that could 12 conference and Kansas State is a out, many former KU players have be fun for the students, alumni, and part of that conference. spent time in Lawrence working everyone involved. out. Edited by Laura Nightengale

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Q: what was Kansas footballs A: 1- 11 (0-9 in the Big 12)

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Fall offers something for every fan


o you smell that? Smells like fall out there. The humidity is beginning to fade, the sound of pads hitting each other can be heard on the hill, and the entire sporting universe begins to ready itself for a new season. College football is around the corner, and now that NFL players and owners have decided to agree on something, we have professional football too. While you Chiefs fans out there will likely be optimistic for this year, I will continue to hide behind a shaky offensive line and a bust of a quarterback that comes with being a San Francisco 49ers fans these days. While Kansas and San Francisco may struggle this season, Im still excited to see terrifyingly huge men try to kill each other every Saturday and Sunday. Even though the football teams record may not improve this season, I still expect them to play harder and be more competitive. There is talent at the skill positions and Im looking forward to seeing our monster offensive line recruiting class. The fall brings excitement to sports because, on top of football beginning, baseball actually does something other than help Sports Center fill their hour time slot. October baseball games dont

By Max Lush
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QUotE of thE DAY

Its the little details that are vital. Little things make big things happen.

fAct of thE DAY

brady Morningstar will play for A.g.o rethymno in the greek League this season.

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just feel like one out of 162; they actually mean something and contain suspense and excitement. Whats that you say? Football isnt your thing? You prefer ftbol? Well the fall has you covered too. European soccer kicks off its campaign in this season too. I love waking up at 4:30 in the morning to get my Liverpool fix and knowing that doing so will means Ill never walk alone (if you dont get that, then shucks). But wait, you dont like football or ftbol, but you love cold surfaces, nets, and full contact? Well the NHL drops the puck in the fall too. When your football or soccer team is having a rough week, maybe seeing some bearded men laying out in front of 90 mph slap shots, getting slammed into walls or just straight-up fighting will brighten your mood. Still dont like any of those sports? Well basketball tips off in the late fall. While it may look like a rebuilding season for Kansas basketball, lets remember Sherron Collins words from the 2008-09 sea-

son: It doesnt matter who plays, this is Kansas. The fall offers every spectator something special. Enjoy the bevy of sports; while the season may suggest the year is coming to a close, the sporting year is just beginning.

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Gill enforces focus over followers for players


mIKE VERNON mvernon@kansan.com On the night of Aug. 2, Kale Pick finally joined the revolution. He had a Twitter account made for him by senior tight end Ted McNulty an account that was deleted with one forced click just 12 hours later. On Aug. 3 coach Turner Gill banned the Kansas football team from using Twitter. The players were told to delete their accounts and subsequently delete all of the followers they had gained over their accounts history - a deed that was particularly painful for the players like senior receiver Daymond Patterson and junior receiver AJ Steward, who had more than 1,000 followers. I know Daymond wasnt too happy about it and some of the guys are missing it quite a bit, junior wide receiver Kale Pick said. While the players were initially upset about losing their privileges to the site, the ban on Twitter ensures that the team will not have any distractions with the website during the year, but Gill may also have another motive. With all the rules like that, I think it does make everyone a lot more accountable, because people are watching peoples backs more, sophomore defensive end Keeba Agostinho said. Accountability has been a top priority for Gill and his staff. The stricter rules have made the players more aware of their actions and the consequences that come with them. That accountability translates to the football field as well, as increased discipline can only lead to good things. Ive been around championship football, Gill said. I think I really like when the people in our football team takes care of themselves. They make each other accountable. When that starts to happen then I think our team is going to move forward in a faster way. The players realize the rule changes are only there to help them, as Agostinho, Pick, and junior cornerback Tyler Patmon all agreed that the Twitter ban is a good idea, albeit they werent all sold initially. For a second, right when he said it we were a little upset about it, but after that, we realized that its a sacrifice we had to make for the team so we just kind of forgot about it and let it go, Patmon said. The sacrifice has been made, as the fans and players lose out on some fun off the field with the Twitter ban, but in the end, that process may help lead to a better product on the field. Thats the first big step and I see our players keeping each other accountable, Gill said. Were starting to have that process going and that makes me feel good about where were going. Edited by Josh Kantor

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Jordan Webb returns to starting quarterback for the season


EThAN PADwAY epadway@kansan.com Coach Turner Gill announced Friday that sophomore quarterback Jordan Webb would be his starting quarterback for the year. On Saturday, Webb debuted with his new title at the Family Fun Fest scrimmage at Memorial Stadium. The announcement came after a quarterback competition Webb between Webb and senior quarterback Quinn Mecham that lasted throughout the off-season. Webb and Mecham alternated possessions for the majority of the scrimmage. We just felt that this was the appropriate time, Gill said. He has been definitely ahead of everybody from start to finish, and also went back to the spring, we took a lot of that into consideration too. I wanted to see him come back more consistent this fall and he did that. The offense focused on its rushing attack for most of the day, but Webb did get a chance to show off his skills through the air, including a nice completion to junior wide receiver Kale Pick for a first down on third and long. Were still trying to get better and I think he did some good things and thats why he is our guy, Gill said. Freshmen running backs Brandon Bourban and Anthony Pierson stood out in the scrimmage. Bourban reached the endzone twice, and Pierson scored once and electrified the crowd with his speed and elusiveness. Freshman defensive back Adonis Saunders had an interception where he out-jumped the seven-inch taller sophomore wide receiver Neal Barlow on an underthrown ball by freshman quarterback Mike Cummings. To end the scrimmage, placekickers sophomore Ron Doherty and freshman Alex Mueller made 45-yard field goals. Dohertys came from the right hash mark and Muellers from the left. Edited by Josh Kantor

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Young players lead team to 4-1 victory


RyAN MCCARthy rmccarthy@kansan.com Led by two goals from freshman forward Jamie Fletcher and six saves from redshirt freshman Kaitlyn Stroud at goalkeeper, a young Kansas soccer team was able to capture the first win of the season Sunday, beating the Arkansas Razorbacks at the Jayhawk Soccer Complex. After an overtime loss to Tennessee in the season opener on Friday, the team showed increased confidence, putting together an impressive offensive attack. I thought we looked really good. We scored some pretty good goals. Our guys took some chances, coach Mark Francis said. I told the biggest thing today is we played a complete 90 minutes. On Friday we played really well periods of the game and I thought today we did what we talked about doing. Another strength was the stability of the back line. The team only allowed one goal early in the contest. Everybody defended it wasnt just the defenders working today, junior defender Shelby Williamson said. The game started slowly for the both offenses, but the Razorbacks scored first when Sam Wolf converted a corner kick from fellow freshman defender Tyler Allen in the 17th minute. The Jayhawks quickly responded, scoring off a goal of their own four minutes later. Fletcher tied the game at one goal apiece after junior midfielder Whitney Berry and sophomore forward Caroline Kastor helped guide the ball downfield. Berry finished the game with two assists. Twenty minutes went by before Kansas scored again. In the second half, the floodgates opened for the Jayhawks, as they put up three goals in 30 minutes. Fletcher scored her second goal of the day and third of the weekend when she kicked in a ricochet from sophomore forward Caroline Kastor at the 48th minute. Today things just went our way, Fletcher said. We werent unlucky and we were just possessing the ball so well goals came easy today. Before this weekend the coaching staff encouraged Fletcher to be more aggressive around the goal. Shes going to be a dangerous player for us. I love the way she battles shes not just a goal scorer. She fights and scraps as well, Francis said. Kansas created plenty of opportunities in the game with eight corner kicks and 29 shots. One game highlight included a full extension save by Stroud that blocked the ball from going into the upper corner of the goal. Sophomore midfielder Amy Grow put the Jayhawks up 3-1 with a a well-placed ball that soared right over the Arkansas goalkeepers head and into the top right corner of the net. It was great. I wasnt really expecting it, she said. Id been taking shots all game and nothing was really going my way. The teams final goal came when senior forward Kortney Clifton put her first goal of the season on the score sheet in the 78th minute. She directed the ball with her left foot just inside the right post for the Jayhawks fourth goal. After posting one goal in the season opener and following with four against Arkansas, Francis and the team know they have made improvements. Weve still got some work to do there, dont get me wrong, Francis said. We looked better today than Friday so were definitely making some progress. Kansas travels to San Diego next weekend to play in the USD Tournament. The teams first match is against Southern California on Friday. They will also play against the host school on Sunday. Edited by Laura Nightengale

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RyAN MCCARthy rmccarthy@kansan.com The soccer team took center stage Friday night when they faced Tennessee in the womens season opener. Throughout the game, both teams battled each other and the humidity, but the game was ultimately decided by a Volunteers penalty kick with 2:44 remaining in overtime, catapulting Tennessee to a 2-1 victory over the Jayhawks. Tennessees Caroline Brown hammered home the goal into the left side past Jayhawks goalkeeper Kat Liebetrau. It was an anticlimatic finish to an intensely played match. I thought our energy today, our intensity and commitment to compete was excellent, Kansas coach Mark Francis said. It was a real battle of will just to keep plugging away. I thought our kids showed a lot of character. A semi-strong north wind affected a lot of the shot making in the first half, and even though the Jayhawks were going in the opposite direction, they were able to chalk up their first goal of the year. Freshman forward Jamie Fletcher scooted the ball past the Volunteer goalkeeper Julie Eckel in the 15th minute. I was ecstatic, Fletcher said. I wasnt expecting to score my first goal in my first game, especially in my freshman year. Junior forward Whitney Berry also contributed to the play by recording her first assist of the season. Kansas took early momentum with six of the first seven shots in the game. Nonetheless, Tennessee countered with five consecutive shots of their own. One of those shots included a corner kick by Caroline Brown that was knocked in the back of the Kansas net by Jayhawks midfielder Liana Salazar for an own goal in the 33rd minute. The game was relatively even throughout. Kansas had a 15-14 shot advantage over Tennessee. The two teams both had six corner kicks. We had a lot of intensity and a lot of effort, sophomore defender Madi Hillis said. It was a little disappointing with the loss, but other than that I thought we did well. The organization on defense significantly improved since the exhibition game against Butler. One of the big reasons was the return of sophomore defender Brittany King and sophomore midfielder Amy Grow to the back line. I think having the two of them back there made a big difference, Francis said. In the second half of the game, both teams botched several opportunities to score. The Volunteers tallied up three big missed opportunities, including a goal by Caroline Brown that was nullified for offsides. The Jayhawks best chance came in the overtime when freshman forward Ingrid Vidal went one on one with Julie Eckel, but she mishandled the ball inside the box. Despite the loss, the girls were pleased with their performance., and said that if they worked on a few things before their next game, the result may be different. Edited by C.J. Matson

Chris BrONsON/KaNsaN Freshman forward Jamie Fletcher bats down a corner throw during the first half of Fridays season opener against Tennessee. Fletcher scored her first collegiate goal in the 14th minute of regulation. Kansas lost 2-1. Chris Neal/KaNsaN The Jayhawks celebrate after scoring a third goal against the arkansas razorbacks.

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Former Jayhawks play in Europe


KoRY CARPENtER kcarpenter@kansan.com Three former Kansas basketball players have officially agreed to terms with professional teams in Europe for the 2011-2012 season. Guard Tyrel Reed signed a oneyear deal with VOO VerviersPepinster of the Ethias League in Belgium last Wednesday, according to the Lawrence Journal-World. A Burlington native, Reed was a First Team Academic All-American selection his senior season. He holds the distinction of being the winningest player in school history, collecting 132 wins in four seasons. Reed averaged 6.3 points per game in his career at KU and was part of four Big 12 regular season titles. He finished his career ninth on KUs all-time three point list, connecting on 176 in his career. Russell Robinson, a prominent member of the 2008 national championship team, signed with French team JSF Nanterre of the French Pro A-League on Friday. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. Robinson originally signed with the NBAs Houston Rockets in 2008 and had spent time in the NBA Developmental League, as well as stints in Turkey and Spain. A native of New York City and a former high school All-American, Robinson averaged 7.1 points per game and was a two-time All-Big 12 defensive team member in his four seasons at KU. Sherron Collins, another solid contributor for the 2008 championship squad, agreed to terms with Hacettepe Universitesi of Turkey on Aug. 12 according to eurobasket. com. Collins signed a two year deal with the Charlotte Bobcats of the NBA after going undrafted in 2010. He appeared in 20 games for Charlotte last season, averaging 0.9 points per game before being released in February. Bobcats coach Paul Silas said the team planned on re-signing Collins in March, but two missed flights from his hometown of Chicago to Charlotte forced the organization to find a replacement, signing guard Garrett Temple instead, according to reports from the Kansas City Star. Now Collins will compete in the Turkish Basketball League, Turkeys top mens league. Although not yet official, former guard Brady Morningstar acknowledged that reports of him playing the 2011-2012 season in Greece are true, reports the Lawrence JournalWorld. A former Lawrence Free State standout, Morningstar averaged 5.6 points per game at KU and was a member of five Big 12 regular season titles. The contract is not official and no terms have been disclosed, but Morningstar acknowledged that the deal is with a team in Greeces top professional league. Edited by Laura Nightengale

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Taking their talents to Italy


KAthLEEN GIER kgier@kansan.com Fighting jetlag, Kansas womens basketball team made the 15-hour flight back to Kansas City from Italy on Friday. On the bus ride back to Lawrence they took the opportunity to contact friends and family with their first chance for internet access in over a week. Even so, some of their first communication was with the teammates that they had traveled with as junior forward Carolyn Davis and sophomore guard Keena Mays tweeted each other from feet away. It was really good that we got to spend 10 days where it was just us, no phones, so we had no distractions so we were just hanging out and it was good for us on and off the court, Davis said. During their nine-day trip the Jayhawks celebrated birthdays, saw George Clooneys house at Lake Como and enjoyed Italy as tourists. We saw all these things you only see in movies, Davis said. It was amazing. After visiting the tourist spots, the Jayhawks played three games against Italian teams. Kansas won all three games by wide margins including a 110-25 victory over Selezione Lombardia on Wednesday night in Varese. The Jayhawks came from behind and defeated Roma Selezione in their first two games. As they played, the team had to adjust to the more physical play of Italian basketball. While adjusting to European play, they also had to work with new team dynamics after adding five freshmen for the fall season. They are learning really quick and doing what they are told, Davis said. They are just giving us what they have right now. Though the competition was difficult, freshman guard Bunny Williams said she was impressed at how much the team improved over the three game span. Playing these games gave the team extra time before the season started to work together and learn the system of coach Bonnie Henrickson. It was a good opportunity because we got to see what practice is like and the pregame routine, I feel like we are ahead of everybody, Williams said. Freshman guard Asia Boyd enjoyed the chance to learn quickly and spend time with her teammates. It was a good experience playing with the older kids, Boyd said. We took everything in and tried to grow every game. Kansas will take a couple weeks off practice before they start to prepare for the fall season. Edited by Rachel Schultz

contributed photos When the Ku womens basketball squad wasnt playing basketball in italy, they took time touring around the country. the players soaked in this once in a lifetime experience by visiting many sites such as the the Vatican city, the sistine chapel, the spanish steps and the pantheon in rome, the Leaning tower of pisa, the Accademi Gallery and Michelangelos famous david sculpture in Florence, the piazza san Marco square in Venice and the italian Alps in Lake como. Fans can gain insight into their trip by reading the teams daily blogs on the Ku Athletics website.

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