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Channing Taylor, a senior from Wichita, works on a ring for her etsy store. The web site allows people and small businesses to buy and sell homemade, vintage and hardto-find items.

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kcipolla@kansan.com Handmade products get a worldwide audience with Etsy, a website that allows people and small businesses to buy and sell homemade, vintage and hard-to-find items. Channing Taylor, a senior from Wichita, has been selling her jewelry in galleries since high school, but Etsy was a new option that allowed her to sell the re-purposed, vintage jewelry she works with independently. I heard it would be a really great way to get my stuff out there and reach a large audience, Taylor said. You have to invest a little bit of time in learning how it works, who to

market to, how to list your stuff. Since she opened her Etsy store, what the site calls the sellers page, about six months ago, Taylor sold nine pieces. Using Etsy comes at a cost. Setting up an account is free, but it costs 20 cents for each item listed on the site. The site also takes five percent of the money made from sells, said Taylor, who had no problems paying the small amount since the gallery she sells her work at takes 40 percent. Being able to have that independence and widening her market has been a high point of using Etsy for Taylor. I sold something to someone in British Columbia and someone in New York, Taylor said. Those

things are just really exciting to me. Etsy also has a networking component, which allows users to offer thoughts on others works, favorite stores and discuss techniques for marketing products on the site. Although Lawrences Etsy community is sizeable, Taylor said that it is mainly comprised of older artists rather than students, something she hopes starts to change. Tessa Califano, a senior from Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif., had a different experience with the site. Last December, she started an Etsy account to help her uncle sell t-shirts he made featuring the slogan Thats right... They took pictures of the shirts, created a profile and paid to be on the Etsy homepage, which

increased their page views. The plan to make money off the shirts quickly shifted after her uncle was involved in an accident last week. He actually just passed away, so all the money that were getting now from the shirts is being donated, Califano said. Josie McCoy, a 2011 graduate who recently moved to New York, used the site for a more simple reason. She needed a quick and easy way to get rid of some clothing before she moved. I sold quite a bit of clothing on my Etsy shop for extra cash, McCoy said. Edited by Pat Strathman

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Girl testifies in court, defends sexual acts

Consensual choking leads to endangerment charges
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vshanker@kansan.com In a preliminary court hearing Wednesday morning, it was revealed that University student Trevor Benedict, 18, choked his former girlfriend several times, even once leading to loss of consciousness. Benedict is charged with aggravated endangerment of a child, juvenile endangerment of a child and attempted violation of a protective order stemming from an Aug. 23 incident where the victim lost consciousness, according to testimony. Douglas County Sherrif s Detective Jay Armbrister and the victim, his former girlfriend, testified at the hearing. The victim said that the choking was just one of 30 to 40 instances during their relationship, but that each incident was consensual. We both enjoyed the sort of adrenaline rush, she said, But of course I didnt want to endanger myself so I did not allow it to get to the point where I lose consciousness. The victim said that when Benedict would choke her, she would signal him to stop by tapping him four times on the arm. Armbrister testified that during his interviews, both Benedict and the victim said the choking and cutting were mutual acts. He also presented new evidence, including hand-written documents between Benedict and the victim found in Benedicts backpack, in which he claimed the victim said there were times she wanted Benedict to stop choking her but he didnt. After the testimony, Benedicts attorney asked District Two Judge Sally Pokorny to remove a charge from a previous case, but she denied the request, saying the charge was relevant because the choking endangered the victims life. For the grace of God, she could have died, Pokorny said. The next court date is scheduled for Friday at 9 a.m. at the Douglas County Courthouse. Edited by Tanvi Nimkar

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Before committing to a lease, renters should research property

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rsalyer@kansan.com Sewage backups, dirty carpets and cabinets and water leaks are just a few of the things University student Bryan Morgan has learned to call home for. Morgan, senior from Austin, Texas, expected more when he signed his lease at Regency Apartments, operated by First Management Inc. Its tough to pay for a place I dont like living in, Morgan said. You have to be careful. If you dont do your homework, you might end up stuck. Like many University students, Morgan is unsure of how to approach the problems he has with his apartment. I dont even know what to say to them half the time, Morgan said. You cant get mad at them because then they wont help you at all. You just kind of get stuck in it. Steve Allton, attorney at University Legal Services for Students, suggests doing some research before renewing leases and finding places to live next year. If you dont know what youre signing, you dont know what youre accountable for, Allton said. Allton advises students bring their leases to student legal services where it can be explained and whether or not verified terms are reasonable or standard. Another option for students is living in the residence halls where staff is readily available and students are in an area designed for academic success, said Jennifer Wamelink, associate director of residence life. Though students are subject to more rules in the residence halls, Wamelink said it is important to consider the differences in punishment. In an apartment complex if your neighbors think you get too loud, then they are probably just going to call the police, and you may be fined, Wamelink said. In the residence halls, it will be a staff member with the intention to educate you on the policy, not punish you. Wherever students decide to live, Allton said it is important to do your homework. The best way to be happy in you living situation is to be proactive from the start, Allton said. If you do your research, there wont be surprises, and if there are, we can help you through that process. Edited by Bre Roach

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KNow youR laNdloRd See if your landlord has been to court by visiting the Douglas County Courthouse. Computers are available to access public records. uNdERSTaNd ThE lEaSE your lease may renew itself automatically at the end of the term so know what to expect and what is expected of you. walK ThRouGh Detail the current state of the property in writing or through pictures and video. If ITS NoT IN wRITING, IT dIdNT haPPEN If something is supposed to be done before moving in, get it in the lease. MaINTENaNcE REquESTS Call and submit requests in writing. Creating a paper trail helps when things go wrong. For additional tips, maintenance and 30 day notice forms, visit the student legal services website.

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But the one time he didnt, she fainted. She also said she doesnt want Benedict to be found criminally responsible. Benedict and the victim also bought items for the purpose of choking such as an u-bolt, a horse shoe shaped metal pipe. They also consensually engaged in cutting the victims legs with a razor blade, according to testimony.
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whAt: Workshop: Tips for a Successful Research Presentation whERE: Big 12 Room, Kansas Union whEN: 12 p.m. AboUt: Learn different presentation styles and tips.

Saturday, Feb. 4
whAt: Workshop: Open Figure Drawing whERE: Jaybowl, Kansas Union whEN: 10 p.m. AboUt: Free bowling and black lights; what more could you want?

Sunday, Feb. 5
whAt: Prairie Winds Festival whERE: Lied Center whEN: 1 p.m. AboUt: The School of Music brings local high school students to perform in its 9th annual Prairie Winds Festival.

whAt: Workshop: Resumania whERE: Koch Commons, Summerfield Hall whEN: 11 a.m. AboUt: Have a professional look over your resume before you apply for a job.

whAt: Panel: North Korea NOW whERE: Parlors A, B and C, Kansas Union whEN: 4 p.m. AboUt: A discussion about North Korea post Kim-Jong Il. whAt: Elvis Lives whERE: Lied Center whEN: 7:30 p.m. AboUt: A tribute to the king of rock n roll.

whAt: Student Advisory Board Meeting whERE:Room 369, Regnier Hall, Edwards Campus, Overland Park whEN: 3:30 p.m. AboUt: Link the Edwards campus to University administration and let your voice be heard. whAt: Cosmic Bowling whERE: Jaybowl, Kansas Union whEN: 10 p.m. AboUt: Free bowling and black lights; what more could you want?

whAt: KU Wind Ensemble whERE: Lied Center whEN: 7:30 p.m. AboUt: The School of Music presents its first spring semester concert.

whAt: Super Bowl XLVI whERE: Indianapolis, Ind. whEN: 5:30 p.m. AboUt: Dont like the Patriots or the Giants? You can still catch all the awesome commercials. whAt: Sunday Funday with DJ G Train whERE: Replay Lounge whEN: 10 p.m. AboUt: After your Super Bowl party, come out and dance up a storm.

whAt: Harlem Globetrotters whERE: Sprint Center, Kansas City, Mo. whEN: 2 p.m., 7 p.m. AboUt: Two showings of the Harlem Globetrotters with the 2012 rookie class.

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Information based on the Douglas county booking recap witness and domestic battery. Bond was not set.

Tuition on the rise, students in debt

Standard tuition rates at the University of Kansas
AY 2006 - $2,412 AY 2007 - $2,756 AY 2008 - $2,922 AY 2009 - $3,098
With more students taking on more debt, its no secret that college costs have skyrocketed in recent years surpassing the rate of inflation, exceeding the amount owed in credit card debt and increasing standard tuition at the University of Kansas 48.6 percent from 2006 to 2011 alone. Its a conundrum, said Ed McKechnie, chair of the Kansas Board of Regents. You can either not make the investment and live a substandard life, or you can take on significant debt and run the risk of living a life of debt that could also

An 18-year-old Lenexa man was arrested Tuesday at 9:50 a.m. on the 300 block of Industrial Lane on suspicion of theft less than $1,000 and purchase or consumption of an alcoholic beverage by a minor. Bond was not set. A 26-year-old Lawrence man was arrested Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. on the 2500 block of Redbud Lane on suspicion of intimidating a victim or

A 22-year-old Lawrence man was arrested Tuesday at 8:11 a.m. on the 1700 block of Kentucky St. for failure to appear in municipal court. Bond was set at $1,639. A 33-year-old Lawrence woman was arrested Monday at 1:04 p.m. on the 2200 block of Haskell Ave. on suspicion of aggravated battery. Bond was not set.

An 18-year-old Lawrence woman was arrested Monday at 1:30 p.m. on the 500 block of Eldridge Rd. on suspicion of criminal damage to property less that $1,000. Bond was set at $250. A 36-year-old Topeka man was arrest Monday at 4 p.m. on the 200 block of N. 10th St. in Salina for a failure to appear in district court. Bond was set at $1,000.
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AY 2010 - $3,284 AY 2011 - $3,584 Total percent change: 48.6

lead to a substandard life. Many factors have contributed to this phenomenon, including the shifting of public universities toward privatization financial models, increases in demand and competition and less state funding for higher education. For the full story, visit PoliticalFiber.com. PoliticalFiber.com is a political news site associated with the School of Journalism. Erin Heger for PoliticalFiber.com erin@politicalfiber.com

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State senate committee passes redistricting bill

TOPEKA A redistricting bill approved by a Kansas Senate committee would give the states senior Republican congresswoman a slightly more Democratic U.S. House district. The Reapportionment Committee endorsed the measure Wednesday, sending it to the Senate for debate. The Kansas Republican Party and the Kansas Chamber of Commerce quickly denounced the new map as an attempt to hurt Republican Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins, who represents the 2nd District of eastern Kansas as well the Universitys west campus. Republican Congressman

Kevin Yoder represents district three, which currently encompasses the Universitys main campus. In the past, the University has been split between the two districts. A key feature of the bill is that it would expand the 1st District of western and central Kansas to take in Manhattan a change that Jenkins said she opposes. Figures from legislative researchers show 30 percent of the new districts voters would be Democrats, compared with 29 percent now. GOP voters would decline to 40 percent, from 42 percent. The measure had bipartisan support. Associated Press

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Gov. Sam Brownback will speak at Ending Human Trafficking: A conversation with Kansas Governor Sam Brownback about issues related to human trafficking tomorrow at 6 p.m. in the Kansas Union Ballroom. Brownback will discuss how trafficking affects Kansas and what is being done to stop it on the state level. He is a co-sponsor of the federal Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000. The Wichita Eagle recently reported that Kansas received a failing grade in a recent report by Shared Hope International, a nonprofit group that advocates for victims of sex trafficking. The report analyzed laws related to trafficking. The Kansas City Star completed an in-depth multimedia report on trafficking in 2009 saying Kansas City is an emerging hub

of human trafficking activity. The Emily Taylor Womens Resource Center is organizing the event, which is aimed at educating the campus community on human trafficking and how people can stop it. According to the Department of Health and Human Services, Human trafficking is the fastest growing criminal enterprise in the world and is tied with the illegal arms industry as the second-largest criminal industry in the world today. Kansas serves as a major route for traffickers who exploit victims through sex trafficking and forced labor, wrote ETWRC program director Kathy RoseMockry in an email. The Kansas Union Ballroom is located on the fifth level of the Kansas Union. Vikaas Shanker

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Putin voices doubts about upcoming election in Russia

moScow Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said Wednesday he could face a runoff in the March presidential vote, his first acknowledgement that he may fail to muster enough support for an outright victory. Putins statement signaled he might be willing to accept tarnishing his father-of-the-nation image if he fails Putin to win more than 50 percent in the first round on March 4, rather than risk igniting more public outrage through blatant vote rigging. Evidence of fraud in favor of Putins party in a December parliamentary election triggered the biggest protests since the Soviet collapse two decades ago. Putin said that there is nothing horrible about a runoff and hes ready for one, according to Russian news reports. But he also warned of the dangers of a second round, saying it would lead to a certain destabilization of the political situation. The need for stability in Russia has been the mantra of Putins campaign. Putin won his previous two presidential terms in 2000 and 2004 in the first round. After moving into the prime ministers job due to term limits, he has remained the No. 1 leader, but has seen his support dwindle amid growing public frustration with his rigid controls over the political scene, rampant corruption and rising social inequality. Opinion polls show support for Putin between 40 and 50 percent. If he fails to get a majority of the vote, he will face a runoff on March 25, most likely against Communist Party leader Gennady Zyuganov.

Taliban officials deny rumors of negotiations

Wednesday that the movement is planning direct talks with the Afghan government to end the 10-yearold war, while a leaked NATO report suggested the insurgents are confident they will regain power after international troops leave. While both developments were setbacks to Afghan President Hamid Karzais efforts to broker peace, his government got a boost from Pakistans top diplomat who declared her nations support for an Afghan-led reconciliation process. Our only prerequisite to be supportive of an initiative is that it should be Afghan-led. It should be Afghan-owned. It should be Afghan-driven and Afghan-backed, Pakistans Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar said at the Afghan Foreign Ministry. While she didnt mention the United States, Afghan officials have complained privately that the peace effort has so far been dominated by American efforts and talks with Taliban representatives. Washington insists it is only setting the stage, and any eventual talks must involve Karzais government. Taliban spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid rejected those reports as baseless, saying in a statement that exploratory talks between the insurgency and the U.S. and its allies have not yet reached the stage for negotiations. Before the negotiation phase, there should be trust-building between the sides, which has not started yet, Mujahid said.

NoRth AmERIcA Plot to extract son of Gadhafi from Libya to Mexico fails
ecutors said Wednesday they broke up not one, but two Indiana Jones-style plots to extract the son of late dictator Moammar Gadhafi from Libya and bring him to Mexico as his fathers regime crumbled. The plan to sneak out alSaadi Gadhafi involved piles of stolen passports, white-knuckGadhafi le flights with pilots who refused to land in war-torn Libya and luxury homes bought under false names in Mexico, according to Assistant Attorney General Jose Cuitlahuac Salinas. He said it was led by a Canadian woman, a Danish man and two Mexican suspects who were charged this week with attempted immigrant trafficking, falsifying documents and organized crime. Salinas said the group hired pilots to fly from Mexico to Kosovo, from there to the Tunisian capital of Tunis and on to Libya in July, but that attempt failed to extract the dictators son. They werent able to do it out because the pilots refused to carry out a secret landing, Salinas said. The ring, purportedly led by Canadian Cynthia Vanier, then allegedly made arrangements for a second attempt, hiring pilots and a plane. But Mexican authorities were tipped off to the scheme by a series of anonymous e-mails and arrested the four suspects in November, before the second flight could take off.

AFRIcA Spokesman for radical Islamist sect undergoes questioning

mAIDUGURI, Nigeria The purported spokesman for a radical Islamist sect responsible for hundreds of killings in recent weeks in Nigeria has been arrested, an official with the countrys secret police said Wednesday. The official with Nigerias State Security Service declined to give many details about the man known by the nom de guerre Abul-Qaqa, simply saying that officers are questioning him. If it is him, the spokesmans arrest could prove to be a boon for Nigerias weak central government, which has remained unable to stop attacks by the sect known as Boko Haram. However, the same agency paraded a supposed spokesman only weeks earlier who apparently had only a loose affiliation with a group that has splintered and become even more dangerous. And a national spokeswoman tried to deny the reported arrest without being able to explain the apparent confusion gripping an agency charged with protecting the nation. Ahmed Abdullahi, the Borno state director for the secret police agency, told The Associated Press on Wednesday night that officers tracked down the man through signals sent out by his mobile phone. The agency later flew him to Nigerias capital Abuja for further questioning. Abul-Qaqa served as the spokesman for the radical wing of the sect, often as a go-between between its leaders and trusted members of north Nigerias media. He issued claims of responsibility typically the same day as attacks to journalists working for either the BBCs Hausa language service or The Daily Trust newspaper, the two most trusted sources of news in Nigerias Muslim north. Abdullahi declined to give the mans name, and it wasnt clear whether he faced criminal charges or had legal representation.

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TECHNOLOGY

Facebook starts to plan for initial public offering

SAN FRANCISCO Facebook Inc. has filed papers for whats expected to be the largest initial public offering ever to come out of Silicon Valley and one of the largest in U.S. history. Ending months of breathless speculation, the 8-year-old social networking company has submitted registration documents with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that set a preliminary goal of $5 billion. Facebook had discussed raising as

much as $10 billion. Final pricing will not be set for months, and the size of the IPO probably will increase with investor demand. The filing sets the stage for an IPO in May and reveals important numbers about Facebook: 845 million users; 483 million daily users; annual revenue of $3.7 billion; $1.8 billion in operating income and $1 billion net income. Facebook created a dual-class stock structure that ensures that founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg, a hands-on leader, will remain in firm control of the company he dreamed up in his Harvard dorm room.

Facebook selected Morgan Stanley as its lead bank to handle the IPO with assistance from four others. Morgan Stanleys resume of recent Internet IPOs includes Groupon and Zynga. Investment banks will receive as much as $500 million in fees depending on the valuation. Now the frenzy to own a piece of Facebook, already off the charts on private trading exchanges, promises to get even more clamorous. Facebook, one of the worlds bestknown brands, is an international phenomenon, touching the lives of more

than 800 million people around the globe. The IPO was inevitable. Facebook had tripped the regulatory wire that forces companies with more than 500 shareholders to disclose almost as much information as publicly traded companies. The registration documents spell out how much the company intends to raise and what it intends to do with the money, as well as giving the first official glimpse into the companys financial performance. The IPO will create enormous wealth

in Silicon Valley and more than 1,000 new millionaires among the companys 3,000 employees, which many hope will give a boost to the local economy including the housing market and car sales. Everyday investors are also hoping that as friends of Facebook they will get a chance at a piece of the IPO. Young technology companies like to say they do things differently. In June when Groupon filed for an IPO, founder Andrew Mason said: We are unusual and we like it that way. Googles owners manual for investors contained a letter from co-founders

Larry Page and Sergey Brin offering a similar warning. Google is not a conventional company. We do not intend to become one. Page and Brin thumbed their noses at Wall Street by demanding an IPO that would be open to all investors. Google used a Dutch auction, which meant that the general public had a better shot at buying the stock before the shares began trading, rather than giving access only to the investors handpicked by the investment bankers.
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Idol suffers lowest ratings since 2002

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LOS ANGELES Long the nations most popular television series, American Idol has suddenly started to hit some flat notes and its threatening the moneymaking machine that has vaulted the Fox network to the top of the broadcast race. Although still a big hit that other networks would love to have, Idols ratings this month slid to the lowest level since its debut in summer 2002. And last week for the first time, Idol was beaten by a head-to-head competitor, CBS surging sitcom The Big Bang Theory, in the major ratings categories. The downward trend for the reality show commonly referred to among television executives as the Death Star for its record of annihilating opponents can be traced to a host of reasons, say analysts. A crowded marketplace of reality singing shows, waning viewer curiosity over two new judges and advancing age the show is in its 11th season have all conspired to weaken the once seemingly invulnerable program. Further evidence that the glut of singing shows is taking its toll surfaced with a massive retooling of Foxs other entry in the song sweepstakes, The X Factor, which failed to deliver the knockout ratings predicted by its star and producer, Simon Cowell, last fall. On Monday, Cowell sacked three of his on-air colleagues, including former Idol judge Paula Abdul. Analysts say a confluence of events has caught up with Idol. There is no curiosity factor like last year, with the new judges, said Brad Adgate, an analyst for ad firm Horizon Media in

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The news Wednesday morning that Soul Train creator Don Cornelius was found dead at home in Los Angeles, an apparent suicide, has brought an entire era of music rushing back. Cornelius, the low-key influencer who helped deliver funk, soul and disco music into Saturday afternoon living rooms across America and helped prime the world for the impending hip-hop revolution, was one of the most important tastemakers of the 1970s. 2010 saw the release finally of a double-CD collection of Soul Train highlights, and the Los Angeles Times spoke with Cornelius about Soul Train, its influence, and revisiting the era. The 70s and 80s were just the period during which the best soul music was created and the best records were done, Cornelius told writer Jeff Weiss. Whenever I walk into a store or any kind of environment, these kinds of songs from that period still play and I wonder if its a Soul Train tape. Because during those two decades, we were on top of them all in one way or another, either presenting the guests or playing the records. We were just flat-out in love with the music.

New York. The X Factor could have contributed to some viewer fatigue. That doesnt mean Idol has lost all its power: Last Wednesdays episode was still the No. 1 program for the week, averaging 19.7 million total viewers, according to Nielsen. Fox executives point to early signs that viewers are watching the program on DVRs more than in the past, which will boost ultimate ratings. Another network would gladly take the show off Foxs hands, Adgate noted wryly. A Fox spokeswoman said executives would not comment for the record. Cowell and his spokesman did not return repeated messages and a representative of Idols creator and executive producer, Simon Fuller, said he was unavailable. In January, Fox executives had predicted a ratings drop, but the falloff has been far steeper than they anticipated. That could potentially put Fox in the position of offering free advertising time as compensation for commercial time bought before the season started. The major advertisers on Idol are Coca-Cola, Ford and AT&T, companies that have far-reaching deals involving products featured on the show as well as traditional commercials. They didnt expect the show to be down over 20 percent (compared with last year), said one media buyer, who did not wish to be identified for fear of jeopardizing business relationships. Fox executives scoff at the notion, however, that Idol might be reaching the end of its glory days. Its still a top show in its 11th season a feat that has not been equaled since Cheers

was a hit for NBC nearly 20 years ago. Equally important: Idol is still producing musical stars. Last years winner, Scotty McCreery, released a smash country album that recalled the early successes of another Idol victor, Carrie Underwood. And the first Idol winner, Kelly Clarkson, just grabbed the No. 1 spot on the iTunes singles chart. Her song has a chorus that Fox executives might want to sing along with: What doesnt kill you makes you stronger.

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Embrace your inner nerd; its cool now T

he definition of a nerd, according to Merriam Webster online dictionary, is an unstylish, unattractive, or socially inept person; especially: one slavishly devoted to intellectual or academic pursuits. Now granted, what ranks as being offensive varies from person to person, yet, I cant quite help but think that Merriam Webster considers nerd a less than complimentary identifier. Im afraid then, that this puts Merriam Webster and me at an impasse because being a nerd is to me a title worn with pride. Now, I maintain the highest of respect for Merriam Webster. Being an English major, I have a great affinity for words. Yet, Merr i a m Websters definition of a nerd is not only inaccurate, but also dated. The word nerd first originated around 1951, and throughout the decades, the images and persona associated with being a nerd havent, until recently, changed much in the eyes of mainstream culture. Changing from the caricature of bespectacled, physically and socially awkward fan of Mystery Science Theater to that of a bespectacled, physically and socially awkward fan of the Syfy Channel, being a nerd in the 50s wasnt much different than being a nerd in the 90s.

By Katherine Gwynn
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If all Ku had over Mizzou was driver Dan it would still be 100 times cooler. Q: Whats the difference between a Mizzou fan and puppies? A: Puppies eventually grow up and stop whining. Going blind for a few weeks > telling my mom I broke my glasses at the Hawk, again ... At least now we know the REAL reason why swimming in Potter Lake was banned. I heard Rebecca Black helped produce the We are Mizzou video. RAs, please dont abuse your power. Basketball camping should be resume-worthy: dedication, early mornings and sleeping in any condition are all life skills! My boyfriend pauses his game to text me back, I think I found a keeper. That awkward moment when its 60 degrees outside and you feel like a kid again so you start climbing on the bars on the stoop at hash and everyone is looking at you like youre a stripper. All I want is a sexy Spanish boy. Is that too much to ask for? I think its about time the FFA editor and the fakejeffwithey start dating. Worlds most sarcastic couple ... perfect. Editors note: Im free for Valentines Day. The Whale of Potter Lake must be stopped! He is the one that leads the squirrels of Ku. Missing: pet whale. Last seen in Potter Lake, reward $500. Am I the only art history major that doesnt dress like a homeless person? A couple of police cars drive down Jayhawk Blvd. and everybody stops and stares to see if they are transformers. Am I missing something about a whale in potter lake? If so should we be trying to stop the whale fighter or support him? Wait, so all I have to do is run down Jayhawk Boulevard singing T-Swift? Architecture Student by Day ... Architecture Student By night ... Just had a staring contest with a squirrel two feet away. They are fearless. My ethics prof said that light loving super elves with magical light lassos dont exist! How dare he say that!! If the stairwell you are climbing/ descending is only wide enough for two people, and you are walking side by side with your friend so you can discuss how drunk you got last night, dont be surprised when I knock you on your ass. use your brain people. Its not global warming, the weather is just menopausal. now we know what a hot flash feels like. Did I just see two guys chasing the statue of liberty with swords on Wescoe Beach? It is impossible to look cool while running with a backpack. If you are going to wear a nineties lipstick color, at least wear it with class rather than looking like a dirty pirate hooker. #its2012

And yet in recent years, there has been an evolution of, not nerds themselves, but in how society views nerds a revolution if you will. Nerd culture has exploded into the mainstream. Why? Because being a nerd is fun. And mainstream culture is catching on. You have only to look at our American pop culture itself in order to see the signs. Theres the story of the boy who lived, which went on to win over the world and spawn everything from a multi-billion dollar movie series to a genre of music called wizard rock. Theres the near frenzied consumption of technology, with the latest iPhone, iPad, iWhateverapplecomesoutwithnext driving

people to stand in line overnight just so they can have it the moment its available. Theres the fashion industry, which now embraces grandpa sweaters, high-waisted pants, clashing prints, and of course, bowties, as being sartorially fabulous. Theres the gaming culture, which started out with Tennis for Two, comprised of a dot and two sticks controlled by a few scientists in a lab, now having matured into everyone from your grandmother to KU basketball players crashing into each other in Mario Kart. All this is just the tip of the Death Star. The truth of the matter is, even though we used to have a particular image ingrained as to what a nerd looks like and is interested in, nerds come in all shapes, sizes, interests, and social skill level. Being a nerd is to admit that you are passionate about something anything and that you devote a large portion of your energy into that passion. Im a nerd. Im out, Im proud, and I have no shame. I flaunt my

nerdiness to the whole world, as obvious as Peeta Mellarks perfection. Really, there wouldnt be any use in my trying to hide it, either. I count myself as being interdisciplinary in my interests: Harry Potter, style, Broadway Musicals, Adventure Time, 19th century British literature, heck ANY literature, Disney, Medieval history, Glee, Marvel Comics, 80s movies. The list goes on. And on. And on Before I go onto automatic with geeking out, because then Id have to stage a coup and take over the entirety of the Kansans Opinion Page: Nerd culture has exploded into the mainstream. Chances are, if youre an interesting human being, youre a bit of a nerd about something. So Merriam Webster, Im sorry; I swear that when Im trying to find a synonym when Im writing my fanfiction, Ill come crawling back to you. Its just, when it comes to being a nerd, you dont know a bogart from a dementor.
Katherine Gwynn is a freshman in English from Olathe.

SCIEnCE

Project Icaruss design may be the answer to the future of space travel

using technology Words provide window to reach the stars into different cultures
new languages reveal how diverse the world can be
Le sere imbarlumide is a very specific word in the Friulian dialect which is spoken in the tiny Friuli-Venezia Giulia region in northeast Italy. It is not easily translatable into Italian and even harder into English, but it roughly means muddy twilight. For the people of Friuli, the phrase is meant to describe a specific type of sunset when the colors of the sky mix with a reflection on the wet ground of recently irrigated fields. It represents a tired body after a days work and the beauty of a productive landscape. Hidden in those few words are the essence of a population which cant be translated into any other language. In Italy, there is a different dialect in every single region. Some are completely incomprehensible even to other Italians. And then theres the rest of Europe. Only a short train ride away and you could be trying to ask directions to someone who just shakes their head and responds in Hungarian. At home, I can drive for a full day and still be in good old English speaking Kansas. Six months ago, I wouldnt have given that concept a second thought. Now, I cant stop thinking about how limiting that homogeneity can be. My Italian roommates have been surrounded their entire lives by all different sorts of languages. And with that immersion comes a degree of understanding

SoCIETy

y first encounter with the name Alpha Centauri occurred after playing many hours of the video game Civilization. This game spurred my fascination with technology and dreams of helping By Daniel Kennedy humanity voyage to distant stars. editor@kansan.com Years went by without thinking of this name until I was taking Dr. Hawleys Astronomy 391 last year. may seem like science fiction to In this fantastic class we learned many, but in reality it is quite scihow to use parallax measure- ence fact. Propulsion based on ments to determine the distance this technology may very well be to a star. available within our lifetimes. While studying this process, I The original Daedalus mission learned of the significance of the chose a Deuterium and Helium-3 Alpha Centauri star system. It fuel for inertial confinement fuconsists of three stars, of all dif- sion. Helium-3 is extremely rare ferent sizes, that orbit around a on Earth; however, it could be common point. mined on the moons surface, or Another year went by and collected from the atmosphere of again I heard this famed desti- a gas giant such as Jupiter. nation as the prime target for a Helium-3 is sought after for theoretical defusion ignisign challenge tion because called Project it produces A project such as this Icarus. significant enables continual develProject energy and opment and an evolving Icarus is an only has one international neutron. design until the world volunteer This reduces governments are in a engineering the amount state to support such an study group of neutron endeavor. dedicated to radiation researching the after fusion requirements to occurs. In the case of He-3 fusbuild a probe that can reach a ing with another He-3 atom, it is distant star and planetary sys- possible that no neutrons would tem within a century. The project be produced. Neutrons cause surbuilds on the knowledge of the rounding materials to become 1970s Daedalus Project by mem- brittle reducing their ductility as bers the British Interplanetary well as causing materials to beSociety. These projects continue come radioactive. to further research into fusion Project Icarus serves several base propulsion systems, long important purposes. Above all, distance communication meth- it helps to inspire a new generaods, and remote scientific data tion of physicists and engineers collection based on credible sci- to perform essential scholarly ence and current technology. research into the subject of inThe Icarus design mandates terstellar travel. A project such as reaching a star within 100 years this enables continual developusing a fusion based propul- ment and an evolving design unsion system. Research into long til the world governments are in a distance propulsion methods state to support such an endeavor. has determined that the energy Lastly, this project brings together released by fusion ignition is re- the knowledge and experience of quired to get the probe to the re- many great minds into one place quired speed, a theoretical cruise to serve as a resource for future speed upper limit of roughly 101 generations that could directly million miles per hour. contribute to future missions Using fusion propulsion is within our solar system. considered a near future technology because the technology Daniel Kennedy is a sophomore in doesnt exist yet. Nuclear fusion aerospace engineering and astronomy

By Bernadette Myers
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that doesnt always translate easily. In the US, learning a new language seems daunting. Why bother when getting some speaking practice with a native speaker might cost you a $2000 plane ticket? But, that doesnt mean we should just take those Spanish courses to get them out of the way. How can we shrug off the way the 350 million native Spanish speakers interpret the world? And do the 60 million native Italian speakers simply have less to say than someone who speaks English? Speaking this richly nuanced language has changed my perspective on both how I communicate with and how I view the world around me. In Italian, like other Romance languages, there is a subjunctive verb tense. This means that any time you express an opinion, a feeling, or a desire, you have to conjugate the verb in an entirely different way. We dont have this in English. But when Im speaking Italian, I have to consciously signal when Im expressing an opinion. It is syntactically impossible to confuse an opinion with a fact. When I run my errands, I go to a supermercato for my groceries, a profumeria for bath products, a macelleria for meats,

and a ferramenta for hardward store items. There is no word for Walmart Supercenter because there is no such store where you can go and buy everything from a plasma flat screen television to a goldfish. Even the way I structure my sentences affects how I view the scenario Im describing. In Italian, the subject is incorporated into the verb conjugation, so instead of focuses of the subject of my sentence, Im constantly thinking of how I can describe the actions with the correct verb. I no longer think I went to the store, instead my emphasis is on the place and time that the action happened. Dont get me wrong, I love speaking English. Every once in a while I get tired of miscommunicating my thoughts in a language that is still foreign to me. But, its exciting to have more than one way to express myself, that theres more than one way to be understand in a world where there are a million different translations. The English language is still a great security blanket, but it can also be a smothering. Language has the power to reveal a new world and even a new side of yourself. So why limit yourself to just one?
Bernadette Myers is a junior in English, Italian and European studies from Prairie Village.

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Kansas Oklahoma JayhawK stat leaders

Points rebounds

34 | 50 84 31 | 31 62
Assists

robinson

20

robinson

17
0-1 0-0 2-6 2-6 1-2 0-1 1-3 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-0

taylor

Kansas hangs on despite sloppy start

Kory cArPENtEr
kcarpenter@kansan.com 3 0 3 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 3 12 In just three minutes and five seconds, the score was 11-4. Despite their quick run, Kansas offense suffered a few dry spells in the first half thanks in part to an Oklahoma zone that stifled the Jayhawk scoring at times. We didnt move, Coach Bill Self said of the first half offense. Kansas played into Oklahoma coach Lon Krugers hands for most of the opening 20 minutes, putting up 12 three-pointers and connecting on just three. Self diagnosed the offensive struggles rather easily. Were a better team when we play inside out, Self said. In the first half we were so stale against the zone because we really didnt get the ball inside. The Jayhawks shot just 39.3 percent in the first half. Senior guard Tyshawn Taylor was 2-for-8 shooting with half of his attempts coming from beyond the three-point line. Tyshawn didnt engage himself in the game at the first half, Self said. How many times in the first half against the zone did he get his nose dirty or force help? Hes got to get in there and make plays for others, and in the second half he did a better job of doing that. Taylor took just two second half three-pointers while adding five assists. I think we did a better job in the second half rebounding and turning up defensive pressure, getting some steals and creating offense off of our defense, Taylor said. Taylor credited the Kansas defense on numerous occasions, which led to opportunities for easy baskets and was a big reason the Jayhawks shot 71.4 percent from the floor in the second half. Self said Taylor has to be able to get into the lane to create easy shots for teammates instead of settling for what the zone was giving him: long three-point attempts. But it wasnt just Taylor he was looking to. We just wanted to take it at them, and we did a good job of throwing it inside, Self said. But we also did a good job of guards attacking the rim. Coach told us at halftime we have to attack, Taylor said. And, like I said, we got a lot of fast break points because of our defensive pressure. edited by bre roach halves, but a victory nonetheless. In the locker room after the game, Self told his team they can finally start thinking about Missouri. Im leaving out of here more excited about our team than I was before the game started, Self said. Taylor said that he and his teammates need to continue to stagnate opposing offenses. If we do that and rebound the ball, he said, I think we can beat anybody. Step on up, Tigers. edited by Katie James

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Kansas 84, OKlahOma 62

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*all games in bold are at home Date Nov. 1 Nov. 8 Nov. 11 nov. 15 nov. 21 nov. 22 nov. 23 Nov. 30 dec. 3 dec. 6 dec. 10 dec. 19 Dec. 22 dec. 29 dec. 31 jan. 4 Jan. 7 Jan. 11 jan. 14 jan. 16 Jan. 21 jan. 23 Jan. 28 feb. 1 Feb. 4 Feb. 8 Opponent PIttsburG stAtE fort hAys stAtE towsoN KEnTUCKY GEORGETOWn UCla/ChamInaDE DUKE (maUI InvITaTIOnal) fLordIA AtLANtIc usf LoNG bEAch stAtE ohIo stAtE dAVIdsoN UsC howArd North dAKotA KANsAs stAtE OKlahOma TEXas TECh IowA stAtE bAyLor TEXas tEXAs A&M IOWa sTaTE oKLAhoMA mIssOURI BaYlOR oKLAhoMA stAtE Kansas sTaTE tEXAs tEch TEXas a&m MIssourI OKlahOma sTaTE tEXAs Result/Time w, 84-55 w, 101-52 w, 100-54 l, 65-75 W, 67-63 W, 72-56 l, 68-61 w, 77-54 w, 70-42 w, 88-80 w, 78-67 L, 80-74 W, 63-47 w, 89-34 w, 84-58 w, 67-49 W, 72-61 W, 81-46 w, 82-73 w, 92-74 w, 69-66 w, 64-54 l, 72-64 w, 84-62 8 p.m. 6 p.m. 3 p.m. 8 p.m. 7 p.m. 8 p.m. 3 p.m. 8 p.m. 8 p.m.

Kansas
Player Pts fG-fGA 3fG-3fGA 9-12 4-7 7-13 2-8 5-6 0-1 1-5 1-1 0-1 0-0 2-2 31-56 rebs 17 2 1 1 6 1 1 0 0 0 1 31 A 4 2 6 4 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 20 tos Thomas Robinson 20 Jeff Withey Tyshawn Taylor Elijah Johnson Travis Releford naadir Tharpe Conner Teahan Justin Wesley merv lindsay 15 21 7 12 0 3 2 0

Jordan Juenemann 0 Kevin Young totals 4 84

6-20

OKlahOma
Player Pts fG-fGA 3fG-3fGA 7-12 6-16 0-3 6-13 2-6 1-1 0-1 0-0 0-2 2-3 0-1 0-0 24-58 0-0 1-1 0-1 2-2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 3-4 rebs 3 7 2 2 5 0 6 0 3 1 1 1 31 A 0 2 6 1 0 1 0 0 3 1 0 0 14 tos 4 2 2 2 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 15 andrew Fitzgerald 14 Romero Osby sam Grooms steven Pledger Cameron Clark T.J. Franklin C.J. Washington James Fraschilla Carl Blair Tyler neal Barry honore Casey arent totals 19 1 17 4 2 1 0 0 4 0 0 62

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demanding more volume. Hes an All-American candidate for a reason, Oklahoma junior forward Romero Osby said. Hes big and strong. He does a good job of positioning himself down low and shielding people off with those shoulders that he has. The Jayhawks shot 39 percent from the field in the first half, then upped that to 71 percent in the second, augmented by a 10-for-10 start. Similar to the 72-61 victory at Norman, Okla., it was a tale of two

Thomas Robinson shoots over a sooner defender to follow through on a tough shot. Kansas played sloppy in the first half of the game, but returned to the court to defeat Oklahoma.

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senior guard Tyshawn Taylor drives through his opponents block to get to the basket during Wednesday nights game against the sooners.

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Feb. 22 feb. 25 Feb. 27 March 3

Prime Plays
First halF (sCOre aFter Play)
18:00 Jeff Withey finds Travis Releford open in the wing for a three which finds the bottom of the net. Kansas takes an early 9-2 lead. 5:39 Robinson pump fakes, drives the baseline and throws down a 1-handed dunk. 30-19 KU :01 Taylor drives the lane and is fouled with 1.7 seconds remaining. he knocks down both free throws to give Kansas a 34-31 halftime lead Fans cheer as they sing the alma mater during Wednesday nights game against the University of Oklahoma at allen Fieldhouse where the Jayhawks won 84-62 over the sooners.

Game tO remember
thomas robinson, junior forward
after quite possibly his worst outing of the season in saturdays loss at Iowa state, Robinson returned with the same vigor and tenacity that has garnered national attention. he scored 20 points, converting nine of his 12 shots, and grabbed 17 rebounds, tied for his third highest total of the year. This was the kind of game Robinson wanted before saturdays Border showdown.

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Robinson

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18:12 Robinson grabs the rebound and takes it down court near the free-throw line, hesitating before driving for a layup to give Kansas a 40-31 lead. 16:11 - Taylor goes up for a three-pointer but changes his mind in mid-air and finds Jeff Withey in the post, who spins before easily laying it in for two. lon Kruger calls a 30-second timeout. 46-33 Kansas 8:58 after an OU missed layup, Elijah Johnson finds an open Thomas Robinson at the other end of the floor who quickly passes to a streaking Jeff Withey for the layup. 65-44 Kansas

Game tO FOrGet
Conner teahan, senior guard
Even the most devout Teahan fans cant be pleased with this outing. allen Fieldhouse has been Teahans best friend all season. When hes home, hes shooting well. But not on Wednesday night. he connected on one of his five shots, three of which were from behind the arc. all season, self has craved bench production. Its games like these that make him think nothing will change.

Teahan

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Oklahomas four three-point attempts were the fewest against a Kansas opponent since Jan. 8, 1992. Kansas was a perfect 10-for-10 to open the second half. The 53 second-half points marked the fourth time this season the Jayhawks have scored 50 or more points in a half. Thomas Robinson recorded his 15th double-double of the season, the eighth-most in a single season in school history.

QuOte OF the Game

To me, Thomas hasnt been himself for three games maybe. But he was tonight.
bill self, coach

Self

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Key stats

Junior guard Elijah Johnson drives to the basket but gets stopped by his opponents block during Wednesday nights game against the University of Oklahoma. The Jayhawks shot this percentage from the field in the second half.

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Kansas players cheer after junior forward Thomas Robinson scores with a dunk during the second half. The Jayhawks came out of halftime and hit their first 10 shots.

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senior guard Tyshawn Taylor shoots against University of Oklahoma junior guard sam Grooms during the second half of the game. Taylor scored 21 total points.

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Jeff Withey surpassed a career-high with 15 points

shOt Chart: thOmas rObinsOn, JuniOr FOrward

First halF second halF

The Jayhawks hit their first 10 shots to open the second half.

layups

Despite the 22-point victory, Kansas still tied Oklahoma in rebounds.

X o X o X

X X X X X X

layups

Robinson and junior guard Travis Releford shot this rate from the field.

X = make o = miss

Robinson grabbed 17 rebounds, tied for his third highest total of the season.

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Gay marriage legalization debated in Washington state

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OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) The Washington state Senate debated a bill Wednesday evening that would legalize same-sex marriage, with some legislators saying they were concerned about the potential impact to religious groups. Both public galleries in the Senate were packed with supporters of gay marriage, many who gave bill sponsor Sen. Ed Murray a standing ovation when he stopped in the galleries to visit them about an hour before debate started. Nearly a dozen amendments have been introduced, including several that strengthen legal protections for religious groups and organizations and another calling for a referendum. There is a real tension in this redefinition of marriage bill between religious liberties and the underlying bill, said Sen. Mike Padden, R-Spokane Valley. The bill has narrow support in the Senate, but is expected to pass because supporters have secured 26 yes votes one more than the 25 required for approval. Four senators, one Democrat and three Republicans, have not committed their votes. If passed by the Senate, the measure moves to the House, which has enough votes to pass the bill by a more comfortable margin. Also, Democratic Gov. Chris Gregoire supports the measure and said she will sign it into law, which would make Washington state the seventh state to approve gay marriage. As the vote loomed, conservative Democratic Sen. Brian Hatfield committed his support to the measure becoming the 26th senator to back it. Hatfield said in a statement to The Associated Press that it has been one of the most difficult issues he has ever been associated with.

Laptops distracting, use is controversial

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Laptops used to be considered a powerful tool for learning, but they are now becoming a huge distraction in the classroom, leading to professors banning them from their classrooms, according to The Washington Post. Jon Earl, a professor of US history, is an advocate for banning computers in the classroom. Earl decided to ban computers after working as a teaching mentor for the history department. Earl said he would sit in the back of the lecture classes, and every single student who had a computer was on their Facebook or e-mail. I work hard to create my lesson plans, and its just disrespectful for students to be on Facebook during my class, Earl said. Overall, I think writing things down is a better way to absorb the information. If students feel the need to transfer their notes to a computer later, thats completely fine. Earl provides note-taking tips at the beginning of the semester in order to help students understand that they arent required to jot down everything he says verbatim.

If the student attempts to write down everything I say, they are missing the point of note taking, Earl said. I want my students to be engaged in my lectures instead of just copying down whats on the slides. Some think it should be the students choice. Celia Byrne, freshman from St. Paul, Minn., believes college students are old enough to make their own decisions. If students choose to waste their class time on Facebook, then its their loss. The students that dont pay attention are wasting their own money, Byrne said. Its unfair for students like me who rely on computers to be penalized for their decisions. Byrne prefers her computer for various reasons. Byrne said textbooks purchased online are cheaper, the weight of a laptop is significantly lighter than her books and it is faster for her to take notes by typing. Paul Kelton, associate professor and chair of department of history, has a different take on banning laptops. He allows computers in his classroom but only on certain conditions. They must get permission

from him and also agree to sit in a certain section of the lecture hall. I used to allow computers, but then I discovered that not only were students who had them off task, but the students sitting around them also became distracted by the screen, Kelton said. That is why I chose to change my policy. Kelton believes the new policy has eliminated the problem. While both Earl and Kelton choose to restrict or limit electronics, James Basham, professor in the department of special education, feels computers are helpful to the learning experience in class. Basham strongly encourages the use of technology because it is a part of who we are as a society. As faculty in the modern age, we should figure out how to leverage these new tools to enhance student learning, Basham said. Moreover, the students we educate are going to be asked to use these tools as they move onto their careers, so its critical we prepare students to work and live in the interconnected world of both today and tomorrow. Edited by Bre Roach

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Woman robs bank searching for dentures

WaYnESBurG, Pa. a woman who appeared to not have any teeth in surveillance photos from a bank robbery last month has confessed, apologized and told police she planned the heist because she needed the money for dentures. Evelyn Marie Fuller, 49, remained in a jail Wednesday unable to post bond on bank robbery and other charges filed a day earlier by police in Waynesburg, in western Pennsylvania, where shes accused of robbing the First national Bank

on Jan. 20. arresting officer tom ankrom said Fuller, of carmichaels, about 10 miles east, explained her motives when she confessed to the crime. during her confession, she stated she wanted to use the money to pay for dentures she was unable to get through welfare until next year, ankrom said. Police distributed a surveillance photo of the robber, who appeared to be toothless, and an unnamed witness went to police and told them he had loaned Fuller the coat the robber was seen wearing in the picture. the man told police Fuller returned the coat because

the zipper didnt work, and police said it matched one the robber is wearing in the picture. Fuller, at her arraignment tuesday, told a district judge she has mental health problems and lives on disability benefits, the observer-reporter newspaper, of Washington, said Wednesday. after her arraignment, she told a reporter, im very sorry for what i did, and i know God is going to punish me for it, before explaining that her pastor told her to tell the truth about what she did. Associated Press

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17 football players commit to Kansas on National Signing Day

MIKE VERNoN
mvernon@kansan.com Charlie Weis stood proud at his third press conference as the coach of Kansas football. The two video screens hanging above Weis displayed the reason for the press conference. In bold, the screens showed the words, Kansas football signing class 2012. In just under two months, Weis completed his first round of recruiting, bringing in 17 players on National Signing Day, 20 players in all to this point to help the Kansas football team next season. As you come and you analyze your own team to start off with, you see where the holes are rather gaping, Weis said. I think once you identify what your problems are, then you have to decide how were going to go about solving them. Although its never perfect, you never get everything you want, I think that we filled several of our declared needs. And the immediate help for the Jayhawks will, in all likelihood, come from their eight junior college transfers, who will all be eligible to play next season. While Weis did not get into the specific holes they needed to fill, its clear that bringing in fast help for the defensive line was a priority for Kansas. The Jayhawks signed three junior college defensive linemen and another from high school signed with the team. Another big help for the defense, and somewhat of a surprise commitment for the Jayhawks, was Schyler Miles a recruit from Tampa, Fla. Miles signed with Kansas over offers from Florida and West Virginia. Weis made it clear that Schyler was high on his wish list. When I left Florida, I believe in being ethical with the guys youre working with, Weis said. I told coach Muschamp that the only guy that they were recruiting that I was going after, was Schyler Miles. On offense, junior college recruits included running back Taylor Cox, quarterback Turner Baty, wide receiver Josh Ford and tight end Charles Brooks all have the potential to be impact players for Kansas next season. Weis admittedly had a limited time to fill the holes enveloping the Kansas football team, and he said his biggest recruiting tool came once he got his players on campus. When a kid comes here, and its 50 degrees and sunny and the winds not blowing and your looking out over the stadium, its a pretty impressive sight to tell you the truth, Weis said. And while Weis stood proud of his accomplishments throughout the press conference, he ended the press conference, before being asked for his thoughts about the super bowl, on a similar note that he started with. I dont have enough fingers to put in the dike, if thats what youre saying right now, Weis said. Theres plenty of holes yet to fill, but I think we made a good start. Edited by Max Lush

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Greg Allen

5 foot 11 190 Houston, texas Alief taylor Hs Allen, the 2011 District 18 5-A defensive player of the year, was a three time All-District selection, being named to the first team in 2010 and 2011, and an honoree in 2009. His senior season, Allen recorded 58 tackles and one interception. LB 6 foot 2 205 Dallas, texas Carter Hs Arnick, a unanimous first team District 11 4-A selection in 2011, recorded 112 tackles, 16 tackles for a loss, and one interception his senior year. Arnick is ranked seventh in his class at Carter and serves as the senior class vice president.

Taylor Cox

5 foot 11 206 Mill Creek, Wash. College of the siskiyous Cox ran for 1,507 yards and 14 touchdowns in 2011 for College of the siskiyous. Cox holds the career records for rushing yards in a game, with 326, rushing yards in a career, with 2,744, and career touchdowns with 31. Wr 6 foot 3 190 Landover, Md. Arizona Western Community College Ford led his team with 58 receptions for 845 yards and 10 touchdowns last season at Arizona Western. He was named first team AllACCAC and All-Western states Football League in 2011.

Tre Parmalee

Wr/DB 5 foot 10 170 overland park Bishop Miege Hs parmalee set the Bishop Miege record for receiving yards in a single season with 1,164 yards on 82 receptions, and he also caught 15 touchdowns on his way to being named first team All-state team by the Kansas City star, Wichita Eagle, and topeka Capitol-Journal.

tE 6 foot 5 240 McGregor, texas reicher Catholic Hs smith had 16 catches for 124 yards and two touchdowns as a senior and also scored three times from the defensive side of the ball.

Courtney Arnick

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QB 6 foot 2 220 redwood City, Calif. City College of san Francisco

Jordan Smith
DL 6 foot 3 280 Garland, texas sachase High school Holmes made 104 tackles, five sacks, and forced three fumbles his senior year on his way to being named first team All-District and sachase High school MVp. DL 6 foot 3 280 rock Hill, s.C. Georgia Military Academy stowers had 26 tackles, three tackles for a loss and two interceptions last season. stowers was named to the All-region team his senior season at Northwestern high school.

Turner Baty

Baty led the City College of san Francisco to a perfect 12-0 season in 2011, and they were named the 2011 Junior College National Champions. Baty threw for 2,410 yards, 25 touchdowns, and five interceptions on his way to being named California Community College state championship MVp. oL 6 foot 6 315 overland park Blue Valley West Hs Beckman was the top offensive lineman coming out of Kansas for the class of 2012 despite missing his entire senior season due to injury. Beckman is a member of the National Honor society.

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6 foot 2 220 tampa, Fla. Berkeley prep High school Miles recorded 123 tackles, four sacks, and forced four fumbles in 2011. He led his team to the 2011 Class 3-A District 5 title. Miles was named to the st. pete times and the tampa tribunes All-state team.

Jordan Tavai

DL 6 foot 3 290 redondo Beach, Calif. El Camino Community College tavai made 58 tackles, seven tackles for a loss, five sacks, forced two fumbles and blocked a kick on his way to being named to the 2011 All-Northern Conference Defensive player of the Year and named an All-American by the California Community College Football Coaches Association.

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DB 6 foot 1 185 suwanee, Ga. East Los Angeles Community College Moore had eight interceptions last season for East Los Angeles, as he led them to a victory in the American Division Championship Bowl Game. Moore started the season as a wide receiver before moving to the defensive side of the ball after two games.

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Somebody is going to dust my records. It might as well be Tiger, because hes such a great kid. He has the finest, fundamentally sound golf swing Ive ever seen. Jack Nicklaus in 1996

Tiger has undeniable impact on golf

aking up at 5 a.m. on a beautiful summer day in August was cruel and inhumane punishment for me, but that is what it took for me to see a legend who was only 25 minutes away from my home, so I gladly forced myself out of bed. Driving to Chaska, Minn., in my old but dependable 1996 Honda Accord, the only question that ran through my head was whether or not I would see the man who many consider one of the greatest. On Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2009, me, my friends and a horde of golf enthusiasts entered the gates of Hazeltine National Golf Club to spectate a practice round of the PGA Championship. Rumor spread that the man who we all came to watch was approaching the seventh hole, so we flocked there and waited eagerly. About 45 minutes later, we finally saw the man formally known as Eldrick. Tiger Woods walked up the seventh fairway in a dark purple Nike shirt with

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In 2009, Tiger Woods was the first athlete to reach $1 billion in earnings. Forbes.com

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cjmatson@kansan.com former caddy Stevie Williams to a chorus of cheers. Saying that certain individuals are just as big, if not bigger than their sport, disenchants the beauty of competition, but in all honesty, Tiger Woods is golf. He means more to his sport than any other athlete in the history of sports. Without Woods, golf is a lifeless recreational hobby scouring feverishly for a pulse. It would not be nearly as popular or profitable. His infidelity and attitude polarizes some, but to argue that golf is better when he is not in contention or competing is an

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idiotic assertion. His signature fist pump, undeniable mystique and ability to win galvanizes people. Tiger Woods is to golf as what Michael Jordan was to basketball. During Jordans first and second retirement stints, the NBA was led by great players such as Hakeem Olajuwon, Patrick Ewing and Charles Barkley who could not catapult the league to fortune like Jordan did. Golf was the same during Woods hiatuses. Relying on players like Phil Mickelson, Rory McIlroy, Dustin Johnson and others to carry golf to prosperous heights like Woods had done is not realistic. This past Sunday, Woods finished third in the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship and first in the Chevron World Challenge, an offseason tournament that Woods hosted last December. Woods has not won an official tournament since 2009 and has not won a major since 2008. Golf fans, like me, who want golf to prosper, hope Woods third place standing

in the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship is a harbinger for not only his 2012 season, but for the rest of his career. On Dec. 30, 2011, Woods turned 36, which is not an old age for a PGA golfer, but it is definitely not a young age, so the door is slowly starting to close. His relentless quest to break Jack Nicklaus record for most major tournament victories is to prove that he is the greatest of all time. Majors define a golfers career, and Woods knows that. As much as I respect and appreciate Jack Nicklaus, I want to see Woods break his record. Nobody has revolutionized golf like Tiger Woods. Edited by Jeff Karr

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Saturday
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Sunday
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kansas 84, OklahOma 62

junior forward thomas robinson celebrates with junior center jeff Withey during the second half of the game after scoring a point. kansas won against Oklahoma 84-62.

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tarting big men at the University of Kansas are expected to make big contributions, and its not an option, its a requirement. Wilt Chamberlain, Clyde Lovellette, Danny Manning, Wayne Simien, Nick Collison and a host of other Kansas big men set a standard of excellence in the front court that players like Thomas Robinson and Jeff Withey must meet. The Jayhawks loss against the Iowa State Cyclones last Saturday showed that integrating Robinson and Withey in the paint is critical to the teams offensive success. In the Iowa State game, Royce White and Melvin Ejim dominated Robinson and Withey down low and forced them into foul trouble, which made it difficult for Kansas to establish a front-court offense. Against the Oklahoma Sooners, Withey and Robinson limited their fouls and were able to attack Romero Osby and Andrew Fitzgerald, who each had four fouls. For Kansas, the establishment of an efficient and productive frontcourt offense equates to better decision making. We are a better team when we play inside out, coach Bill Self said. In the first half, we were stale, to me, against the zone, we end up casting up too many threes because we really didnt get the ball inside the first half. Withey and Robinson are unique and possess different physiques. Withey takes advantage of his 7-foot frame by using the hook shot, which was effective against the Sooners. At his height, Withey should be able to make the most efficient shot in the game: the dunk. As for Robinson, his brawn gets opponents to foul him because he is physically tough inside and when they choose not to foul him, theyre watching him throw down tomahawk dunks. Robinson has the raw strength and athleticism to power his way through opponents. When two guys like Robinson and Withey can fuel the frontcourt attack, that attracts multiple defenders, which leaves guards like Tyshawn Taylor, Elijah Johnson and Travis Releford open on the perimeter. Drawing more defenders to guard the paint allows a slash to the basket. Saturdays game against rival Missouri is one that must be won in the paint and on the boards. Because Missouri is a guard-oriented team that counts on one big man, Ricardo Ratliffe, Kansas cannot abandon its front-court offense. The Jayhawks have the height advantage against the Tigers. Ratliffe will pose problems, but Withey and Robinson have no excuse to get into foul trouble. They must be the aggressors like they were against Oklahoma and attack Missouris big men, especially Ratliffe, and get Missouri into foul trouble. Both Robinson and Withey cannot have off nights because the front-court bench players, Justin Wesley and Kevin Young, are unreliable. The Jayhawks will go as far as where their front-court offense takes them. Kansas has no business launching ill-advised three-pointers when they can work their offense through a 7-footer and an AllAmerican candidate. Edited by Amanda Gage

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mrothman@kansan.com The Jayhawks couldnt help themselves. They took the Sooners seriously, especially after Oklahoma won 63-60 at Kansas State on Saturday. The Jayhawks knew that focus was mandatory, especially after they stumbled at Iowa State on the same day. But at times on Wednesday night, Kansas had another game in mind. Can you blame them? Missouris up on Saturday. In the back of our heads, senior guard Tyshawn Taylor said, somewhere we were thinking about that game. Though coach Bill Self refuted it, perhaps the Border Showdown clouded his players minds in the first half. Still, No. 8 Kansas (18-4, 8-1) romped Oklahoma 84-62 at Allen Fieldhouse with a tireless fast break that sprouted in the opening minutes of the second half. We took a lot of three-pointers in the first half, Taylor said. Kind of playing into their hands. Kansas led 34-31 at halftime, so Self told his team to stop settling for three-pointers, which are easier to shoot than convert, and start attacking the meat of Oklahomas zone defense. We werent, by no means, dominant in the first half, Self said. I just thought we needed to play with more energy. Keyed up by high-pressure junior forward Thomas Robinson defense, Taylor sped his team and was able to return to his usual state. ran right at Oklahomas interior. To me, Thomas hasnt been With six and a half minutes left in himself for three games maybe, the game, he took an inbounds pass Self said. But he was tonight. on one end of the floor, sprinted Robinson, who scored 19 points with the ball to the other end, shed- and corralled 17 rebounds, cleaned ding would-be defenders, and con- up missed shots by using his strength verted a lay-up before the Sooners and size to displace the opposition. were even close to ready for him. After all three of his dunks, he The possession transpired in no repeatedly beat his chest and raised more than three seconds. his hands to the fieldhouse crowd, With Taylor drawing so much attention, juMp to BasKetBall on page 6

WOmens basketball

Team hopes for tournament bid

Kathleen gier
kgier@kansan.com Twitter.com/udk_wball The Jayhawks are unpredictable. Theyve defeated two ranked teams in Big 12 play and started with three straight conference road wins, but on the other hand they have lost three games at home to Kansas State, Texas A&M and Oklahoma. You look at all three of them and it has been gut-wrenching coach Bonnie Henrickson said. In this league you have got to be able to take care of your home court and we have not done that. Halfway through league play, Kansas is fighting to defend a .500 record. Going into Wednesdays game, Kansas was ranked No. 25 by the ESPN/ USA Today Coaches poll, but that excitement was lost in the overtime loss. Kansas looked like it had the game decided midway through the second half with a series of stunning offense and stifling defense. Up seven, the Jayhawks started to slide again and needed a three-pointer to send it into overtime. Junior guard Angel Goodrich and junior guard Monica Engelman hit clutch shots to keep the Jayhawks in the game and turnovers and defensive breakdowns helped lead to the swift demise of No. 25. We made mistakes and for us to do that, we let each other down, Goodrich said. Now, the Kansas women basketball team sits at 16-5 overall and 5-4 in conference play riding a two game losing streak into College Station to face defending national champions Texas A&M on Saturday. Three of the 10 Big 12 teams are currently ranked in the Associated Press poll and another three are receiving votes including Kansas. But as the Jayhawks reach for their first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2000, they are left with no guaranteed victories in this talented league. Two short weeks ago when Kansas hosted Texas A&M it was in a completely different position coming off three road wins and in sole possession of second place in the conference. I really believe if Kansas would have won this ball game it would have punched their ticket even this early to the tournament, Texas A&M coach Gary Blair said. To reach that goal the Jayhawks need at least 20 wins and around nine or 10 in expanded conference play. The Jayhawks start the second wind of their round robin conference schedule this weekend. They will face three of the four teams they lost to on the road and host No. 1 Baylor at home. This also includes Iowa State in Ames, after a double overtime victory in Lawrence. Weve talked about how this is a one possession league and then the flip side is it has got to be a bounce back league and you have to be able to get yourself together, Henrickson said. Statistically, the Jayhawks have some of the best play makers in the country with junior guard Angel Goodrich who leads the nation in assists and junior forward Carolyn Davis who leads in shooting percentage. The team as a whole ranks sixth in the nation in overall shooting percentage, but in the last two games that hasnt translated. The Jayhawks shot just 38.2 percent from the field, well under their average of 47.9. Personnel wise, the Jayhawks have struggled. Sophomore guard Keena Mays and freshman guard Donielle Breaux left the team earlier in the season leaving Kansas with 10 women on the roster. Even with the downsizing, freshman guard Asia Boyd who entered the program as the No. 37 recruit is playing minimal minutes. After Texas A&M this weekend, Kansas will return home to host Texas before hitting the road again with stops at Kansas State and Iowa State. Edited by Amanda Gage

Coach bonnie henrickson looks concerned down the court during tuesdays game against Oklahoma where kansas was defeated in overtime 68-72. kansas is now 16-5 for the season and 5-4 in big 12 play.

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