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mgoodwin@kansan.com Diamond Dixon, donning U.S. Olympic team apparel and a gold medal draped around her neck, spoke to reporters at the Anderson Family Football Complex on Wednesday about her experience in London. Dixon ran in the semifinal heat of the 4x400-meter relay and received a gold medal for her teams first place finish in the final at the London 2012 Summer Olympics. She is the first female track runner in University of Kansas history to compete at the Olympics and is now the first female from the university to win gold. Dixon is also the only NCAA athlete who won a gold medal in a track event at the London Games. At the press conference Wednesday, her blue Ralph Lauren jacket featured a patch over her heart that read United States Olympic Team circling an

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Freshmen attend Hawk Week events

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hbarling@kansan.com Friday kicked off the first night of Hawk Week festivities for students. The night began with the SUA Rock Chalk Block Party at the Kansas Union where students could enjoy free food, bowling and check out the different clubs and organizations on campus. For new KU students, Hawk Week is their first chance to adjust to college life. My first reaction when I walked into the Union was that there was a lot more people than I expected, said Elizabeth Chaney, a freshman from Brownsville, Tex. I thought it was going to be lame, but it was actually really cool. Friday Night Live followed the block party and gave students an opportunity to watch performances by student organizations. Brittany Sawtelle, a freshman from Olathe said attending all of the weekends events was tiring, but ultimately worth the effort. My roommate and I made a couple new friends, which was exciting, Sawtelle said. It was a little overwhelming, but also really fun. Saturday night was Traditions Night at Memorial Stadium. Students were taught the Universitys traditions such as Waving the Wheat, the Rock Chalk Chant and the Alma Mater. Ive been really excited about all the events, said Michael Tahmasian, a freshman from Lenexa. I feel welcome already after Traditions Night. I feel part of a community, a family. Hawk Week is designed to allow

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Junior Diamond Dixon sprints at the Kansas Relays in April. Dixon won gold in the 2012 London Olympics after running a heat in the 4x400 relay event.

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KU track star Diamond Dixon achieved a dream running in the Olympics

American flag and the Olympic rings. It was nothing but an honor, Dixon said of representing her country in London. Theres so many people in the world that probably dream to go to the Olympics and me being one of the people to go and actually come out with a gold medal is amazing. Its a great feeling. That feeling was something thatDixon had always dreamed of, and she worked hard to make it a reality. Dixon said she remembered a day of training when she ran up and down hills in the rain and wondered, Why am I running track? I could pick any sport but this. Through it all, Dixon stuck with track and achieved one of her goals. However, her dream of standing on the podium and singing The Star-Spangled Banner did not come true. Her gold medal was not available immediately after the event in London; it was not given to her until she was back in the U.S. Kansas track and field coach Stanley Redwine drove Dixon to Kansas City International Airport to get her medal from Tim Weaver, the relay manager for Team USA, who was on his way back from London. It was coach Redwine who finally placed the medal around Dixons neck. It was a great moment for both of us, Dixon said. It was something that we both accomplished. Dixon said there is a love-hate relationship between she and Redwine because of the way he pushes her to always train harder. Redwine is never satisfied and believes Dixon can keep improving. However, Dixon said that after placing the gold medal around her neck, her coach showed a rare smile. This time, it was Dixon who was not satisfied after the 50.15 second split time she ran in the semifinal relay. Although the time was a

personal record, she had hoped for a time under 50 seconds. But Redwine said he was proud of her for running a smart race. He said I did awesome, Dixon said. He said he was proud of me, and I love those words when he says them. As the only NCAA athlete in London to win gold in track , there is reason to believe that Dixon could qualify for the 2016 Olympics for her individual open event, the 400-meter, which Dixon said is her goal. She will also be a favorite at the NCAA Championship this year in the event. There is still room for improvement, though. Redwine is never satisfied and neither is Dixon. But for now, she is happy. I just basically ran my heart out. Dixon said. Thats just how I run. Edited by Nikki Wentling

students to meet other incoming freshman and have a memorable first experience at the University. The events are run by several organizations, including SUA and the Office of First Year Experience. Its the first time students are introduced to the Union and SUA and what we do, Jenna Olitsky, special events coordinator for SUA said. Hawk Week continues until Sunday, Aug. 26. Weekend events include Super Service Saturday, an event that students can attend to volunteer in the community as well as on campus, and a religious organizations fair on Sunday. Edited by Andrew Ruszczyk

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part-Time Job Fair 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Kansas Union KU info Tables 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Wescoe Hall

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Hawk week Film: Thank you for smoking 6 - 7:30 p.m. Spencer Museum of Art common Book Team Trivia 3 - 5 p.m. Watson Library

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students learn to be good neighbors

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rsalyer@kansan.com Maintaining a healthy coexistence with neighbors can be a challenge, especially between University of Kansas students and permanent Lawrence residents. The Good Neighbor program, created in unison by the University and the city, aims to strengthen relations between students and residents by providing students with information about good citizenship. The initiative kicked off Thursday with about a hundred volunteers from six fraternities canvassing the Oread neighborhood with welcome bags. Volunteers, paired with city representatives, placed 2,000 bags on doorsteps with city ordinance information ranging from bike parking and house party protocol. A big part of going to school is learning how to live on your own, said Joe Monaco, a spokesperson for the event. We are providing just some basic information about how to be polite, courteous, productive citizens in a community. Students can easily assume Lawrence has similar ordinances and policies as their hometowns, Monaco said. Brad Hess, a freshman from Wichita and Delta Upsilon Fraternity program volunteer, said he was impressed by the Universitys initiative. People really care more here, Hess said. It makes me feel good. It just makes me feel safer and it feels nice to be joining that community. The Good Neighbor program is the first to fortify the Universitys connection with the city. This is the first in a set of many steps, said Tim Caboni , vice chancellor for public affairs at the University and a Good Neighbor co-creator. We are extending an olive branch today, but it does not end here. While no immediate events are planned for the future, Monaco said the University will continue the initiative throughout the year
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with various events and activities. Good Neighbor information, including students rights and resources, is also available at www.studentaffairs. ku.edu/goodneighbor. Edited by Joanna Hlavacek
trying to be more neighborly? follow the advice of the good neighbor program. -Parties: Notify neighbors before throwing a party. Theyll appreciate you cluing them in. -Parking: Do not park in the yard or in front of fire hydrants or driveways. Doing so can result in a fine. -Pets: Animals need to be kept on a leash within the city. -sidewalks: sidewalks must be clear of ice or snow within 24 hours. -bicycles: Bikes cannot be locked to trees or other non-designated structures. -safety: Lock all windows and doors, including your car, and keep electronics and valuables out of view. call Lawrence police if you see something suspicious. Source: Good Neighbor program

sarah Glass, a KU journalism school graduate, performs under the name miss conception on Friday night for students at the Hawk week Block party. miss conception is the leader of Vibe Tribe Kc, a performance company from Kansas city.

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if youre looking for some extra cash this semester, attend the part-Time Job Fair, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Kansas Union.

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Tuesday, August 21
What: KU Info Tables WhERE: Wescoe Hall WhEn: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. aBout: KU staff can answer questions you still may have after the weekends activities. What: Music recital: Heather Paisar WhERE: Bales Organ recital Hall WhEn: 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. aBout: Come watch a fellow student perform on organ. What: Poster sale WhERE: Kansas Union, Fourth Floor WhEn: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. aBout: You can spiff up your crib with posters of all kinds of interests.

Wednesday, August 22
What: Poster Sale WhERE: Kansas Union, Fourth Floor WhEn: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. aBout: After classes, a Michael Jordan or Al Pacino poster might be in order. What: Global Population Growth lecture WhERE: ecumenical Campus Ministries Center WhEn: Noon to 1 p.m. aBout: Listen to how we can be leaders on the issue of population growth for the planet.

Thursday, August 23
WHAT: Veggie Lunch WhERE: ecumenical Campus Ministries Center WhEn: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. aBout: Im a vegetarian and I aint scared of him. What: Tea at Three WhERE: Kansas Union WhEn: 3 p.m. aBout: Crumpets may not be included, but getting involved with Student Union Activities is. What: red Molly concert WhERE: Lied Center WhEn: 7:30 p.m. aBout: Bluegrass and folk music fans will be treated to original music by band red Molly. Tickets are $25.

What: Argentine Tango Open Practica WhERE: Signs of Life WhEn: 8 p.m. aBout: Newcomers are welcome at this free weekly tango class, no partner required. What: Fall 2012 theatre auditions WhERE: Murphy Hall WhEn: 7 to 10 p.m. aBout: College thespians of today audition to be stars of tomorrow. What: Poster sale WhERE: Kansas Union, Fourth Floor WhEn: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. aBout: You can spiff up your crib with posters of all kinds of interests.

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Information based on the douglas County sheriffs office booking recap.

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A 19-year-old Lawrence man was arrested Sunday at 5:43 a.m. on the 600 block of Michigan Street on suspicion of domestic battery. Bond was not set.

A 21-year-old University male University student was arrested Sunday at 1:30 a.m. on the 1400 block of Ohio Street on suspicion of being intoxicated in the roadway. Bond was set at $100. He was released.

A 22-year-old Shawnee man was arrested Sunday at 1:25 a.m. on the 1300 block of Ohio Street on suspicion of possessing, purchasing or consuming alcohol by a minor, possession or use of a fake drivers license and interfering with duties of an officer. Bond was set at $300. He was released. An 18-year-old male University student was arrested Sunday at 12:23 a.m. on the 700 block of 23rd Street on suspicion of possessing drug parapherna-

lia, criminal carry of a club or knife and cultivating or distributing a controlled substance. Bond was set at $21,750.

21-year-old Lawrence woman was arrested Saturday at 5:15 a.m. on the 1400 block of Tennessee Street on suspicion of criminal deprivation of property to a non-vehicle, battery and domestic battery. Bond was not set. Rachel Salyer

republican presidential candidate Mitt romney stops to talk with voters before attending a fundraising event on Saturday in Nantucket, Mass.

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Candidates criticize Medicare policies

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TREASURE ISLAND, Fla. Showing no signs of letting up, Mitt Romney and Barack Obama are doubling down on claims the other would threaten seniors golden years. Both campaigns sharpened their critique of the others Medicare policies in recent days and planned to intensify them yet again on Sunday, as the already acrimonious race for the White House reached a new level. Romneys running mate, Rep. Paul Ryan of Wisconsin, on Saturday told seniors here on Floridas western coast that he sees parallels with Europes debt crisis that cut seniors benefits. He warned the same could happen right here at home. Campaigning in New Hampshire, Obama said it is a sure thing that Romney would tear apart Medicare. Medicare, the popular though costly health program for seniors, has become a flashpoint in the presidential race in the frenzied week since Romney picked Ryan as his vice presidential pick. Ryan, a deficit hawk and the House Republicans chief budget writer, brought buzz to the ticket but also left Romney trying to explain to seniors that he would not take a wrecking ball to the program seniors see as a right. Ryan has stood out in Washington for laying out tough spending choices that many lawmakers in both parties avoid. So it was almost inevitable that his selection as running mate would vault Medicare to the top of the campaign debate. But it isnt clear it will remain the top priority in an election that, to this point, has been a contest between Romney and Obama over who would be best for jobs and the economy. Obama wasted no time reaching for the upper-hand on Medicare and his spokespeople were ready to take to the Sunday talk shows to plant doubts about what Ryan would do to seniors programs in the name of balancing budgets. Romneys and Ryans were at the ready, too, to point out Obama had shifted billions from the program to pay for Democrats health care law. Its a familiar charge already. On Saturday, Ryan accused Obama of raiding the Medicare piggybank to pay for his health care overhaul. Obama countered that seniors shouldnt trust their golden years to Romney. Theyve been trying to sell this trickle-down snake oil before, Obama told his audience in Windham, N.H. It did not work then. It will not work now. It will not reduce the deficit, it will not create jobs. Its the wrong direction for America. Ryans proposal in Congress would encourage future retirees to consider private coverage that the government would help pay for through a voucher-like system, while keeping the traditional program as an option. According to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office, Medicare over time would spend thousands less per senior under the Ryan plan than under current policy. Critics say that would shift heavy costs to individual retirees. The government could always spend more than anticipated to meet changing realities, but at the cost of deeper deficits. Speaking to donors who paid as much as $50,000 to have dinner with him, Ryan compared the United States with Europe, where a financial crisis has led to cuts in benefits for retirees.

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Helicopter slams into mountain in Sudan, killing 32

nese helicopter carrying a government delegation crashed in a mountainous southern region on Sunday, killing all 32 people on board including a Cabinet minister, a former presidential adviser, two generals and a TV crew. The delegation was travelling aboard a chartered helicopter to the volatile South Kordofan state to attend prayers on the first day of the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of the fasting month of Ramadan. The helicopter went down due to harsh weather conditions near Talodi, a small town about 650 kilometers (406 miles) southwest of the capital, Khartoum, state-run news agency SUNA said. A Sudanese official said the aircraft slammed into a mountain just before it was to land in Talodi, as seasonal heavy rains in the region left the pilots with zero visibility. The official spoke on condition of anonymity because he wasnt authorized to speak to the media. He said a search team that reached the site of the crash was having trouble identifying the victims as many bodies had been charred and torn to pieces. The office of Sudans President Omar al-Bashir released a list of all 26 passengers and six crew members who perished in the crash. Minister of Endowment Ghadi alSadeq and a former adviser to al-Bashir, Makki Balayela, were on the list, as were the two generals and other officials. A four-member TV crew from Sudans state television also died in the crash. Sudan has a poor aviation safety record. In late 2010, a plane carrying 36 people crashed on landing in Sudans western Darfur region, killing at least two people. And in May 2008 before South Sudan became a separate country a plane crash in a remote area in the south killed 24 people. Five years earlier, a Sudan Airways Boeing 737 en route from Port Sudan to Khartoum crashed soon after takeoff, killing all 115 people on board.

Somalian parliament to vote for new president

Members of Somalias new parliament hold a vote to name a new president of the fledgling government on Monday, which marks the end of eight years of rule by a U.N.-backed leadership structure known as the Transitional Federal Government. A committee tasked with the selection of the new parliament members released a list of the new 215-member parliament Sunday. The parliament will eventually have 275 members, but it currently has enough members to hold a vote for president by secret ballot. Security has been tightened across the capital ahead of the vote with police and military troops patrolling the streets The U.N. and other international partners helping the political process said Sunday that Somalia faces an unprecedented opportunity for greater peace and stability.

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The conclusion of the Transition should mark the beginning of more representative government in Somalia, a statement from international partners, including the U.S. and EU, said. Whilst Parliament remains a selected rather than elected body, it is essential that it cuts its ties with the past of self-interest and warlordism, and is populated by a new generation of Somali politicians, including the proper representation of Somali women. Somalia devolved into anarchy in 1991 and hasnt had a fully functioning government since. But life has improved remarkably in Mogadishu over the last year, and the international community if not Somalis themselves hold out hope that the new government will expand its powers and provide services to the country.

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Hooliganism sentence spurs controversy

Moscow Three punk rock- Christ the Savior Cathedral, dancing style activists who briefly took over and high-kicking as they called on the a cathedral in a raucous prayer for Virgin Mary to save Russia from Putin, deliverance from Vladimir Putin were who was elected to a third term as Russentenced to two years in prison for sias president two weeks later. Judge Marina Syrova ruled hooliganism on Friday, a Friday that the band members decision that drew prohad committed hooliganism tests around the world as driven by religious hatred. it highlighted the Russian She rejected the womens arpresidents intensifying guments that they were procrackdown on dissent. testing the Russian Orthodox Protesters from MosChurchs support for Putin and cow to New York and mudidnt intend to offend reliMadonna sicians including Madongious believers. na and Paul McCartney Putin himself had said the band condemned the prosecution of the three women, members of a band called members shouldnt be judged too Pussy Riot. Several countries, including harshly, creating expectations that they the U.S., and even some Kremlin loyal- could be sentenced to time served and freed in the courtroom. This, however, ists decried the verdict. Nadezhda Tolokonnikova, 22, Maria would have left the impression that Alekhina, 24, and Yekaterina Sam- Putin had bowed to public pressure, utsevich, 30, were arrested in March something he has resisted throughout after performing a punk prayer in his 12 years in power.

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Julian Assange, founder of WikiLeaks makes a statement from a balcony of the Equador Embassy in London on Sunday. Assange called on United States President Barack Obama to end a witch hunt against the secret-spilling WikiLeaks organization.

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WikiLeaks founder safeguarded in Ecuador, future unknown

London WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange urged President Barack Obama to end a so-called witch hunt against his secret-spilling website, appearing in public Sunday for the first time since he took refuge two months ago inside Ecuadors Embassy in London to avoid extradition to Sweden on sex crimes allegations. The 41-year-old Australian, who has fought for two years against efforts to send him to Sweden for questioning over alleged sexual misconduct against two women, addressed several hundred supporters and reporters as he spoke from the small balcony of Ecuadors mission, watched by dozens of British police. Ecuadors President Rafael Correa on Thursday granted Assange asylum and he remains out of reach of British authorities while he is inside the countrys embassy. Britain insists that if he steps outside, he will be detained and sent to Sweden, as by law it must meet the obligations of a European arrest warrant. Praising Correa, Assange said a courageous Latin American nation took a stand for justice, in offering him sanctuary, but did not refer to the Swedish allegations against him. Instead, he attempted to shift attention to what he claims are preparations in the U.S. to punish him for the publication by WikiLeaks of a trove of American diplomatic and military secrets including 250,000 U.S. Embassy cables that highlight sometimes embarrassing
backroom dealings. Assange and his supporters claim the Swedish case is merely the opening gambit in a Washington-orchestrated plot to make him stand trial in the U.S. something disputed by both Swedish authorities and the women involved. I ask President Obama to do the right thing. The United States must renounce its witch hunt against WikiLeaks, Assange said, speaking from a first-floor balcony decorated with an Ecuadorean flag, standing just yards (meters) away from British police officers. The United States must dissolve its FBI investigation. The United States must vow that it will not seek to prosecute our staff or our supporters, he said, wearing a formal blue shirt and red tie. In purportedly targeting WikiLeaks, the U.S. risks dragging us all into a dark, repressive world in which journalists live under fear of prosecution, Assange said. The White House declined comment Sunday, but on Saturday it said Assanges fate is an issue for Sweden, Britain and Ecuador to resolve. A Virginia grand jury is studying evidence that might link Assange to Pfc. Bradley Manning, the U.S. soldier who is awaiting trial on charges of aiding the enemy by passing the secret files to WikiLeaks. No action against Assange has yet been taken. Assange also urged the U.S. to release Manning, but said: If Bradley Manning really did as he is accused, he is a hero, an example to us all, and one of the worlds foremost political prisoners. The WikiLeaks founder give no indication of how he believes the stalemate over his future may be resolved, though he said he hoped to be reunited soon with his two children. I think these allegations are just a way of getting to him, said Laura Mattson, a 29-year-old supporter from London who joined a raucous crowd outside the embassy. Is it about the charges or is it about silencing WikiLeaks? Assange claimed to have won support from a host of other Latin American, Central American and South American nations including Brazil, Chile, Mexico and Argentina. However, Brazil and Colombia both insisted they havent endorsed Ecuadors decision. South Americas foreign ministers were to meet in Guayaquil, Ecuador, on Sunday at the host nations request to discuss the case. On Friday, foreign ministers of the Organization of American states are to convene in Washington to discuss the standoff. Former Spanish Judge Baltasar Garzon, who is representing Assange, said Sunday that Ecuador could consider making an appeal to the International Court of Justice in the Hague to compel Britain to grant Assange safe passage out of the country.

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Cloud Dog, a local band, plays for students outside of the Kansas Union Friday night at the Hawk Week Block Party. Christine Chui, a junior from Overland Park, Sierra Franklin, a junior from Wichita, and Steve Hetro, a junior from Overland Park, work the Hawks Nest booth at the Kansas Union Friday night for the Hawk Week Block Party. Hawks Nest was one of dozens of campus organizations with a booth at the event.

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Hundreds of students filed into the Kansas Union Friday night to check out the poster sale, which runs through Friday.

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Avery Landes, a freshman from Denver, contemplates purchasing a poster from The Big Lebowski on Friday night at the poster sale at the Kansas Union.

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Program pairs graduates with high-demand jobs

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reatere@kansan.com The School of Business launched a new program to keep Kansas businesses running after their owners retire. The Redefining Retirement program matches companies in need of new management with graduates of Kansas universities looking to run their own business. It started when RedTire director Wally Meyer met with economic development advisers in Goodland. As they explained the issue of how closing small-town businesses eliminate important services for people who live in the area, Meyer began to think of a solution. He and his team developed the program in 2009, tweaking it to perfection before releasing it this year. The most important part of our program is that were trying to stop the drain of essential services, said Program Manager Denton Zeeman. Were trying to promote growth. The ultimate goal is to create jobs. The long-term goal of the program is to expand the Kansas economy as another way for the University to give back to the state. The RedTire has garnered national buzz, being the first program of its kind; more than a dozen businesses inquired during the first month alone. However, not every inquiry is accepted as the program has specific guidelines businesses must meet. This is really geared toward people in high-demand positions that are hard to replace, said Austin Falley, the schools Business Communications Coordinator. Specifically, RedTire looks for small or medium-sized businesses with annual sales of at least $750,000. The program also focuses on jobs in pharmacy, medicine, agriculture and business industries. The board of advisers supervising the program then match interested candidates with businesses. The idea will create a management team consisting of the graduate in the needed field of study with a business student to create a financially successful business.

If youve graduated from a Kansas region institution and you want to run a small or mediumsized business, this is the program for you, Falley said. Edited by Christy Khampilay . In an effort to reallocate funding for the Bold Aspirations strategic plan, the University offered early retirement buyouts to some employees. early retirement buyout numbers: Total eligible pool 653 out of more than 5,000 total staff and faculty Total applications 149 Total offers extended 106 Final awards 97 Faculty positions 11 Total amount of payments $4.9 million Source: Gavin Young, Office of Public Affairs
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Coalition wants smoke-free casino

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. Kansas City health advocates have started a new push to get smoking banned at area casinos, but its not going to be an easy fight in a competitive industry with lots of financial clout. Clean Air Metro KC, a loose coalition of groups that include the American Cancer Society, American Lung Association of Kansas City and county health departments, wants all of metropolitan Kansas City to be smoke free. The Kansas City Star reported group members have been meeting with casino representatives and elected officials to urge them to support changes to state laws that allow smoking to continue on casino floors. I dont think people realize casinos still allow smoking. We want to get it on the radar, said Joyce Morrison, spokeswoman for Clean Air Metro KC. Our message to casinos: Smoke-free casinos are inevitable. We want to be able to have a conversation with you instead of fighting it out in legislative hearings. The casino companies, however, have waged a furious fight to make their facilities one of the last bastions for public smoking in the Kansas City area. Local health advocates said some of the biggest victims of smoking in casinos are employees who are exposed to secondhand smoke every day. Some casino workers have sued their employers, alleging that secondhand smoke was causing sore throats, dizziness, tightness in the chest and other symptoms.

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You know how to work well with others, yet you prefer to remain the dominating influence. You might believe a situation is evolving in this same manner. Dont be surprised if the other party follows through on his or her need to assume control. Tonight: Sort through the possibilities, then decide.

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Stallone back on top

LOS ANGELES (AP) Sylvester Stallone and his beefy buddies have muscled their way to the top of the weekend box office. Stallones action hero roundup The Expendables 2 debuted at No. 1 with $28.8 million, according to studio estimates Sunday. Thats down from the $34.8 million start for The Expendables two years ago. The Lionsgate sequel elbowed out another action tale as Universals The Bourne Legacy fell to No. 2 in its second weekend with $17 million. That was a steep 55 percent drop from its $38.1 million opening weekend, though the movies domestic total climbed to a solid $69.6 million. Focus Features animated comedy ParaNorman, about a boy leading the fight against zombies that rise from the grave, was No. 3 with $14 million. Since the first weekend of May, revenues total $3.9 billion, down 5 percent from last summers, when Hollywood finished with an alltime high of $4.4 billion.

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HOROSCOPES
Because the stars know things we dont.
Libra (sept. 23-oct. 22)
You are all smiles. The unexpected excitement that a quirky friend generates helps keep your interest. understand what is going on behind this persons erratic behavior. Listen to your inner voice and let it guide you. Avoid a difficult family member. Tonight: As you like.

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CheCk out the answers

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realize what is going on behind the scenes. what is being expressed openly might be hiding a different agenda or problem. Also, evaluate your own actions in a difficult situation. Are you being as clear as possible? Tonight: not to be found.

taurus (apri 20-may 20)

Pace yourself, and try not to react to a somewhat surprising event or piece of news. Give yourself time to adjust and internalize the information at hand. Schedule a stressbuster if possible. You will want to indulge a loved one. Tonight: Your treat.

sagittarius (nov. 22-dec.21)

You are in a position to transform or walk away from a difficult situation. A meeting could prove to be instrumental. excellent communication, combined with high energy and drive, allows you to start down the path to realizing a certain desire. Tonight: Find your pals.

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gemini (may 21-June 20)

Allow your imagination to infuse relationships and events with more excitement or intrigue. You tend to add interest and a new dimension to any project. Others appreciate your originality and will ask for your feedback. Tonight: Add more fun to a situation.

Capricorn (dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Take charge, and understand that others might be slightly resentful or envious of your leadership abilities; they wish they could handle problems as effectively as you do. Be gracious, and do not cop an attitude. Still, dont indulge others too much. Tonight: In the limelight.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

You could see a personal matter quite differently from others -- so much so that you might feel unsure of certain past judgments. In the next few weeks, you could revisit past decisions and choose to change them. It is important to remain confident. Tonight: Happily head home.

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aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

reach out for someone at a distance. The unexpected plays a role in your plans. There could be miscommunication out of the blue. Curb a tendency to go to extremes or be reactive. Listen to news with a grain of salt. Tonight: Act on some fun idea that has been on the back burner.

Leo (July 23-aug. 22)

Listen well, and understand what is going on behind someones words. You grasp more than you are willing to deal with right now; however, it does serve you well to get to the root of an issue. Much more caring flows between you and someone else as a result. Tonight: Talk up a storm.

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Virgo (aug. 23-sept. 22)

Be sensitive to your budget. You might want to deal with a loved one differently. You do not always have to say thank you in a materialistic manner. Consider your other options. You might want to see where a friend is coming from. Listening does not necessarily mean you agree. Tonight: Maintain your budget.

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Apparently, there were 92 reasons not to vote in student elections last April. But you, the student, are losing because of it. Compared to 20 percent in 2011, only 8 percent of the student body voted for this years Student Senate. The result was a sweep for one student coalition last April, KUnited. But thats not the problem. The problem is that KUniteds flawless victory came with no serious opposition or discussion. You may not care about Student Senate. But with the election of a oneparty government, the effect of students inaction at the polls could have a profound impact in the student services you enjoy on campus. That senate controls SafeBus routes, whether your student fees increase next year, if your extracurricular club or organization gets any funding and so much

Campus politics rely on students

more. Unlike anytime before, there will be no organized coalition pushing back against KUnited to be accountable to students. Now, Senate is KUnited. The Kansan believes that KUnited is diverse and will be honest and steadfast in its goal to represent all students, protect their rights and improve their lives on campus. But the Senate has lost the partisanship that sparks discussion and new ideas that would have helped better serve those duties. Its not KUniteds fault. Many members of last years RenewKU coalition members merged with KUnited, creating a super-coalition. And Senatus Populus Que Ramenus, a five-member toga clad coalition running for Senate seats in April, focused more on exposing the flaws of government and poking fun at KUnited instead of seriously helping students. The lack of competition is a main reason why the Kansan didnt endorse any coalition for the election. For the sake of the Senate, there needs to be another voice in student policy besides KUnited, and this is how it happens. If you think something on campus is unsatisfactory, unfair or doesnt work to the student bodys benefit, talk to your student senator. Better yet, go to one or more bi-weekly Senate committee meetings and help the Senate understand your perspective. The 8 percent of students that voted does not give the senators a mandate to make decisions without reaching out to you. But you have to help them. Talkthey do listen. Whether youre a part of a student club, residence group or academic association, Senate decisions affect you. Find

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ways that promote your organization in Senate affairs and use the tools that Senate provides organizations. Recently, the Senate helped set up advertising and graphic design services. The more senators help you, the more they get to know you. Factions will form, and may have already formed within KUnited. As the fall semester continues, KUnited members who share common visions for the future should find ideas that differ from the mainstream coalition and promote them by preparing to run for the 2013-14 Senate on a separate ticket. We dont suggest this as a directive to unseat KUnited, but rather to restore debate and renew the importance of Senate for the student body. vikaas shanker for the kansan editorial board

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i have a six pack of Guinness, but no one to come over. oh this is torture. Who else was looking forward to this semester just to go back to the same FFa, Sudoku habit? Be honest. its Shark Week... oh and on tV, too. What? No Jayplay or Friday UdK? this year sucks before it has even started. New apartment at the Connection? Check. liquor? done. all ready for school to start, except for my aCtUal school supplies. proof of a good summer: i avoided puking completely. im glad the olympics are over. i like real sports, not people trying to be the best at exercising. Walk of shame and schools not even in session yet... its kind of my thing. its that time of year.. Sororities are off of the 3 Bs. party! Now that im a senior, i am finally participating in Hawk Week. there isnt anything much better than your professor emailing you to inform you to never show up to your 8 a.m. lecture. the FFa editor is really impatient. the FFa just replied to me. Best. day. EVEr. to the people that gave me high fives at 4 a.m. on 14th St.: thanks, i freaking love high fives. really? Call Me Maybe is still on your playlist? if only Shark Week aired Street Sharks then id be more inclined to watch. Escaped lawrence for move-in weekend. Success. this university needs a Hyphy Club. did you know theres a part of the brain named after Mizzou? its the hippocampus. i think theres a moose on campus. i just dont have any blue shirts, said no KU student ever. Somebody will have to try real hard to convince me that sororities are worth the money. two dog howdy!

tips for freshmen

By Katherine Gwynn
kgwynn@kansan.com

To all the freshmen currently floundering about campus trying to figure out how to get to your 500 plus person lecture or how to navigate the buses or how to attempt making friends with the other equally confused freshmen around youIve been there. Just a year ago, actually, which is a short enough span of time that my arrival at KU is still fresh in my mind. I was a freshman who knew basically nothing. You are a freshman who knows basically nothing. However, you have the benefit of having someone whos been through their freshman year (that would be me) to give you a few pointers. Because honestly, I think you need some advice, and Im just narcissistic enough to believe my advice is pretty spoton. Heres what you, a brandshiny new freshman, attending the wonderful University of Kansas, should know:

crisis when they want to change the major that they most likely picked because it either sounded cool, or their parents wanted them to, or its one that supposedly makes money. Heres the thingwhen you actually get to take the classes that your major requires, sometimes you find you dont like those classes. Which means you might not like your major. Which means you most likely wont like the career path that major will lead you to. So dont feel bad about not being 100 percent certain about what you want to study. Better to question and change now than get stuck with a degree and job youll hate.

paul ryan heading for policy criticism

In choosing his running mate, a presidential hopeful seeks to find someone that fits their campaign message. However, they must also work well with the candidate and compliment the candidate without taking the attention away from the talent which in this case is the name at the top of the ticket. By picking Paul Ryan as his running mate, it is clear that Mitt Romney is committed to making this an election about the economy, jobs and the nations budget. However, by picking someone so derisive, its a gamble that will either pay dividends or will likely throw the balance toward President Obama. For most Americans, Paul Ryan is known as the chair of the House Budget Committee who introduced his fiscal policy in an April 2011 plan called The Path to Prosperity. With this budget plan, the representative from Wisconsin, whos now in his seventh term, put himself on the American political map as a staunch fiscal conservative. In that plan, Representative Ryan proposed privatizing Social Security, replacing Medicare with a voucher program for those now under the age of 55 and turning Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (Food Stamps) into block grants to the states. By privatizing Social Security, Ryans plan provides workers now under the age of 55 a choice of private plans competing alongside the traditional fee for service option on a newly created Medicare Exchange. Medicare would provide a premium payment to either pay for or offset the premium of the plan chosen by the senior citizen. Immediately after its release, the Ryan plan was criticized by the usual suspects. According to a New York Times/CBS poll conducted in April 2011, 61 percent of Americans thought Medicare was worth the cost making it politically risky to implement the plan. As with any potential change to Americas transfer payment programs, the Ryan budget met with staunch opposition from the elderly. But therein lies the problem. Social Security is a careening locomotive, about to fall off a cliff. The status quo will soon become an untenable fiscal outlay for our nations budget. If we dont take action akin to the Ryan plan, well be left without any sort of elderly or low income assistance. Instead of putting off the problem, as so many other politicians have, it took personal fortitude by Romneys new vice president candidate to reach some sort of potential solution. However, you can bet on the fact that in the coming weeks and months, President Obama and democrats will paint Paul Ryan as a ideo-

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By Billy McCroy
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Young adults have some serious issues with the idea of being solitary in public locals even for short periods of time. You may think that when you grab a salad from Mrs. Es without someone attached to your hip, the world stops and says, Oh my god, why are you alone, do you have no friends? The reality is that the world doesnt care. So neither should you. Get comfortable doing things by yourself.

at soMe poInt, you MIght neeD to sIt In Class or eat In the DInIng hall alone.

Some of you will have come knowing no one. Some of you will come with the majority of your graduating class. To the lattermeet some new people. I know you might be super close with your high school buds or just ever so slightly terrified at the concept of trying to engage in conversation with people who are basically strangers on a campus of a few thousand or so. But there are pretty awesome people outside of the world of high school, so you really owe it to yourself to, you know, meet those people.

Dont just hang out wIth your frIenDs froM hIgh sChool

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If you came to college not knowing this basic life skill, call a parent or a great-aunt or a half-sister and ask. Google some step-by-step videos. Ask your roommate. Ask Dan the Bus Driver. I dont care how, just learn to do it already.

for the love of all that Is gooD In the worlD, learn how to Do your own launDry

logue; Ryan will be vilified as an uncompromising, heartless conservative who sought to take away granny and grandpas money. And this is why Romneys pick is one that will either make him or break him. A vice president usually doesnt win many undecided votes, but the wrong pick can sure sink the campaign. Look at Governor Palin four years ago as an example. But isnt Obama an ideologue? Werent American voters wellaware of his plan to pass the largest overhaul of the U.S. healthcare system since Medicare and Medicaid were created in 1965? Its a fair bit of hypocrisy when people criticize Romney for his tendency to switch positions, calling him a flip-flopper, while at the same time calling Paul Ryan an ideologue for taking a firm stand on his policy positions. McCroy is a senior in economics from Des Moines, Iowa.

Its going to happen and theres nothing you can do to stop it. Its OK, youll be sharing an experience with all students at the University who have a class in this strange, parking garage style-esque building.

you wIll get lost In wesCoe at soMe poInt

I shouldnt even have to mention thisbut seriously. Even if you think you dont like basketball, not liking a KU Basketball game is like not liking kittens. Kittens that can dunk basketballs.

go to a basketball gaMe at soMe poInt thIs year

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Did you know the average college student changes their major three times? Did you know that this statistic actually doesnt stop most people from going through a quarter-life

your Major wIll probably Change. please stop panICkIng about thIs faCt

I stole this line from a professor here at the University who I got to know very well last year. And while I dont want to encourage plagiarism, I think shed be okay with this instance as shes all about helping students. And you are a student now. You made it this far, so youre doing something right. Take a minute to appreciate that. See? Itll be fine. gwynn is a sophomore majoring in english and women, gender, and sexuality from olathe. follow her on twitter @allidoisgwynn.

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Injuries plague Chiefs again

\ ASSocIAtED PRESS KANSAS CITY, Mo. The Chiefs depth in the defensive backfield is already being tested. Starting safety Kendrick Lewis is out with a right shoulder injury he sustained early in the Chiefs preseason loss to the St. Louis Rams on Saturday night. Lewis was helping to make a tackle when he appeared to hurt his shoulder, and he immediately left the game. His right arm was in a sling after the Chiefs 31-17 loss. Kansas City coach Romeo Crennel said Sunday that Lewis will miss a bit of time, but did not provide details on the injury or a more definitive timetable. Lewis is expected to wear a sling for several more days before starting a rehab program, but Crennel said the two-year starter is not considered a candidate for injured reserve. He has to have no surgery or anything like that, Crennel said, but he has to rest that shoulder and immobilize it a little bit before we can start movement. Lewis was clearly frustrated with the injury, spiking his helmet into the sideline turf at the Edward Jones Dome after leaving the field. He had surgery in the offseason to repair a torn pectoral, which ultimately limited him during the Chiefs offseason program. Lewis was the Chiefs fifth-round draft pick two years ago, but has developed into a reliable playmaker in the defensive backfield. He started 10 of 12 games as a rookie, and all 16 last year, when he made 47 tackles and intercepted three passes. The Chiefs are already without cornerback Brandon Flowers, who hasnt practice since July 31 because of a bruised heel. The injury was initially considered minor, but it has kept the teams top cornerback off the field far longer than Crennel had anticipated. Were not good enough, but weve got enough people, lets put it that way, Crennel said, when asked whether depth was becoming an issue. The Chiefs struggled in the defensive backfield last season after losing Pro Bowl safety Eric Berry to a torn left ACL in the opener. Veteran safety Jon McGraw was hurt much of the season, and the guys behind them on the depth chart were routinely beaten for long pass plays. General manager Scott Pioli worked to shore up the depth problem in the offseason, bringing in free-agent safety Abram Elam and drafting DeQuan Menzie in the fifth round. But Menzie has been out with a hip injury and is also transitioning from safety to cornerback which leaves Elam as the best option should Lewis end up missing significant time. Elam started all 16 games last season with Dallas, making 50 tackles, and has started 64 of the 92 games hes played in the NFL. He has 278 tackles and five sacks in his career. Im glad we got him, definitely, because hes an experienced guy, Crennel said. He has some maturity level about him. Hes able to grasp the system and I think hell do a good job. Travis Daniels can play both cornerback and safety, but hes been dealing with nagging injuries of his own. You always got guys who get banged up a little bit, he said.

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Royals continue hot streak

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. Jeremy Guthrie flirted with a no-hitter, Salvador Perez drove in three runs and the Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago White Sox 5-2 on Sunday to complete a three-game series sweep of the AL Central leaders. Paul Konerko reached on an infield single with two out in the seventh for Chicagos first hit. Shortstop Alcides Escobar fielded Konerkos grounder on the outfield grass and his one-hop throw was dropped by first baseman Eric Hosmer. Official scorer Del Black ruled it a hit and the Kauffman Stadium crowd of 22,401 loudly booed when the H was flashed on the scoreboard. The shortstop was on the grass, said Black, who has been scoring Royals games since 1975. He had to make a backhanded stop and he was off balance. Its a tough play from that deep. He makes that play a lot, but its a tough play. The White Sox collected two clean hits off Guthrie in the eighth when Dayan Viciedo and Ray Olmedo singled with two outs. Manager Ned Yost then summoned left-hander Tim Collins to face Dewayne Wise. Both runners scored when Wises hard grounder went between the legs of Hosmer and rolled to the right-field corner, tying it at 2. The error snapped Guthries scoreless streak at 22 innings, the longest by a Royal this year. Guthrie was charged with two unearned runs in 7 2-3 innings, allowing three singles, walking one and striking out four. The Royals regained the lead with three runs in the bottom half. Billy Butler led off with a walk and was replaced by Jarrod Dyson, who swiped second for his 23rd stolen base in 26 attempts and scored on Perezs single to center off Jesse Crain (2-2). Mike Moustakas walked and scored on a throwing error by catcher A.J. Pierzynski. Lorenzo Cains two-out single scored Hosmer, who reached on a walk. Perezs double, a high chopper down the third-base line, drove in Cain and Escobar to put the Royals in front in the sixth. Guthrie retired the first 14 batters he faced before walking Pierzynski on a full-count offering with two outs in the fifth. Alexei Ramirez broke his bat grounding out to third baseman Moustakas to end the inning. Greg Holland (6-3) retired the final four batters to pick up the victory. The Royals had four hits in the second inning and failed to score. Butler led off with a single, but Perez grounded into a double play. Moustakas, Jeff Francoeur and Hosmer hit consecutive singles, but Moustakas was thrown out at the plate when he attempted to score on Hosmers hit. The Royals swept a three-game series from the White Sox for the first time since 2003.

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Oscar Pistorius was the first double-amputee sprinter to compete in the Olympics.

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Its something Ill definitely remember for the rest of my life. Its been absolutely phenomenal. In a way, Im glad the pressures over. Oscar Pistorius, ESPN

Olympic amputee serves as inspiration

rom Michael Phelpss remarkable career-ending record of 22 Olympic medals to the clutch performances from Team USAs Fab Five in gymnastics, this years Summer Olympics produced countless stunning moments and lasting memories for the worlds spectators. My favorite moment, however, did not come from a United States athlete, but rather South Africas Oscar Pistorius. I knew nothing about Pistorius prior to this years games, and as far as I knew, he was just another ordinary runner from South Africa. All of that changed when I first saw him step on the track. This 6-foot-1inch sprinter looked and ran with the same elegance and ease as all of the other competitors. It was when he set up at the starting blocks that I noticed both of his legs had been amputated, and in their place were two prosthetic

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jrosa@kansan.com legs. At that moment, I knew two things: Hes a fighter who doesnt let anything hold him back, and hes fastvery fast. At first, I simply hoped he could finish the race, but as soon as that gun went off, I quickly realized I had nothing to worry about. He not only completed the 400-meter qualifying race, but he nearly smoked every runner in it, finishing with a second place time of 45.44 seconds, the best time of his season.

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Unbelievable. His gutsy performance earned him a spot in the semifinals, but a last place finish in that race left him out of the finals for medal contention. I didnt care, because as far as I was concerned, Pistorius already won the gold metal. He showed the world that even though he doesnt have his legs, this wasnt going to stop him from waking up in the morning, putting in countless hours of training and wearing his countrys uniform with pride as he sprinted his way around Londons Olympic Stadium. Seeing Pistorius perform in the Games this year reminded me why I am so fortunate to be living the life I have today. I have Cerebral Palsy. Yes, I use a walker to help me walk, but just like Pistorius, I too see my situation as one that can hopefully make an impact on others. While watching Pistorius compete, I noticed the Nike swoosh on the bottom of his prosthetics, and it got me

thinking. With Nikes help, maybe I can work with them toward making custom walkers out there for kids just like me who need them, since anyone who uses a walker knows very well that there is nothing out there for active and mobile kids. I wrote a letter to the company about the idea, but regardless of what they think, Ill be able to look back and know that Oscar Pistorius played a big role in me taking the initiative to do something about the quality of walkers out there for kids. Pistorius will return to London in just more than a week to participate in the 2012 Paralympics. This time, all eyes will be on him. Edited by Joanna Hlavacek

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Jayhawks beat UC Santa Barbara in opening game

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tconover@kansan.com With the game tied at 1-1 in the 81st minute, freshman Ashley Williams put a deflected ball in the back of the net, but was called offside, preventing the Jayhawks from winning in regulation on Friday against UC Santa Barbara. After having the go-ahead goal waived off, the rest of the 90 minutes ticked away, and neither side was able to score. Then, in 97th minute, when given a second opportunity to score, Williams was able to bury the game-winning shot giving the Jayhawks the first win of the season. Williams was able to make the play after the UC Santa Barbara goalkeeper misplayed a shot by sophomore forward Haley Yearout. It was a great shot from Haley, and I just hoped that the goalie would bobble it or it would hit off the post or the side bar, Williams said. I was in the right spot at the right time, I guess. Early in the match, Kansas was on the offensive and had two shots bounce off the goal posts, which would have given the Jayhawks a comfortable lead. UCSB battled back with good defensive play and was able to score off of a header by sophomore defender Miranda Cornejo following a free kick. The Jayhawks outshot the Gauchos 19-6 which put them in position to score, but Santa Barbara goalkeeper Mikenna Henry played a good game. Their keeper, I thought, played really, really well today, coach Mark Francis said. We probably had five really good chances to score that we couldnt finish, but the good thing is we created those opportunities. Fridays game was the first regular season game for both teams; however, both teams appeared to be in good condition.. As the game wore on, neither side seemed to slow down.. The kids showed a lot of guts, I thought, because it was hot and they were starting to get tired and sometimes there is a tendency to make mental mistakes, but the kids showed a lot of focus today, Francis said. Francis wanted to keep his team organized on defense. Limiting the Gauchos to only nine shots in the game was a big part of the win on Friday. I think we did a good job containing them and not letting them get too many clear shot opportunities, Francis said. Edited by Ryan McCarthy

Forward caroline Kastor battles for the ball with a Uc Santa Barbara defender. After a scoreless first half, the Jayhawks and Uc Santa Barbara scored, tying the game 1-1. The dramatic season opener ended with a Jayhawk goal in overtime to win the game.

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Coaches update crowd on upcoming seasons

Chris sChaEDEr
cschaeder@kansan.com Thousands of passionate Jayhawk supporters gathered in Corinth Square in Prairie Village Friday evening for the annual KU Kickoff event. Kansas Athletics and the KU Alumni Association hosted the event. Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little, athletic director Sheahon Zenger, football coach Charlie Weis, womens basketball coach Bonnie Henrickson and mens basketball coach Bill Self addressed the crowd. The three coaches discussed the football program extensively as they praised the job Weis has done so far and the importance of going to Memorial Stadium to support the team. Weis was the first coach to address the crowd, and he focused on getting the crowd excited for the beginning of the season. We open the season with three home games: September 1, September 8 and September 15, Weis said. Lets see if we can pack this place and start making a home field at Memorial Stadium feel like Allen Fieldhouse for a

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Mens basketball coach Bill Self takes the stage to speak during the annual Kansas Football Kickoff rally in Prairie Village on Friday evening. game. Weis ended his address with a lighthearted jab against fans who plan on leaving football games early. And if youre leaving at halftime, you and I are going to get into a fist fight, Weis said. Henrickson also reiterated the importance of supporting the football team to the crowd. Nothing sets the year off like a great football season and a good crowd, Henrickson said. The speakers also mentioned the athletic success for Kansas

over the past year, with the mens basketball team going to the national championship game, the womens basketball team going to the Sweet 16 in the NCAA Tournament and several studentathletes competing in the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. Self and Henrickson are also looking forward to basketball season after both teams made deep runs in the NCAA Tournament last season. Its hard to believe that its already here, Henrickson said. We have been doing a lot of good work this summer. We got some kids healthy and they are excited as I am, which is good for everyone. After returning from their European trip where the Jayhawks took on teams from Switzerland and France, Self acknowledged what will be ahead for his squad . They are talented, they are fun, they are athletic, Self said. I believe that if we stick together and everybodys on the same page, we are going to shock a lot of people come March. Edited by Andrew Ruszczyk

FootBall

Ragone follows Weis for sixth and final year

Farzin Vousoughian
fvousoughian@kansan.com
Missing the entire 2008 season and a majority of the 2011 season with knee injuries has limited senior tight end Mike Ragones opportunities in college football. The former Notre Dame tight end was granted a sixth season of eligibility from the NCAA and decided to play it at Kansas. Ragone is reuniting with Kansas head coach Charlie Weis after playing for him at Notre Dame. Despite having a collegiate career filled with injuries, Ragone has left his struggles behind and wants to make the most out of his last season, remaining optimistic while vying to win as a Jayhawk. Injuries are injuries, Ragone said. Ive had some bad luck with that, but Im moving forward and Im here playing football. I just want to be part of something special and win a lot of games. Tight ends coach Jeff Blasko said he was impressed with the progress Ragone has made since injuring his knee in the third game of the 2011 season. Blasko is not only impressed with Ragones ability as a player, but also how he works with his teammates. While coaches were away in July, Ragone spent time with tight ends Charles Brooks and Jordan ShelleySmith, getting accustomed to Weis offense. Since Ragone was familiar with Weis offense, he shared his knowledge with Brooks and Shelley-Smith, who were not with the team during the spring, allowing Blasko to have fewer problems working with his tight ends. He brings a sense of toughness to the entire offensive unit, Blasko said. He brings an incredible amount of leadership to the table because of all of the experience that he has, and he knows the offensive system. Its been a great fit for our offense up to this point. Ragones leadership has also been noticed by senior quarterback and captain Dayne Crist, who had no problem connecting with him on a couple of passes during Fan Appreciation practice on August 11. Mikes been great, Crist said. Hes done a great job both on the field and also as a leader. He is incredibly motivated. While claiming to be laid back, Ragone has been characterized by his coaches and teammates as a funny Jersey guy. However, when it comes to Ragone on the gridiron, the coaches know hes hungry. He knows this is his last shot. Weis said. He has had a very unfortunate career, because every time he has gotten in position to be in contention, he got injured. Thats not the case this time. I think that Mike could be one of the people that help us as much as anyone on offense as long as he stays healthy. And right now, hes as healthy as he has been in a long time. Ragone is looking forward to his first game as a Jayhawk. And like any player, he wants to succeed. But as far as how Kansas picks up their wins this season, Ragone does not mind how they come. If I dont get the ball in my hands and if we win every game, then Im happy, he said. I just want to win. Edited by Laken Rapier

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Senior tight end Mike Ragone runs a drill at Saturday mornings practice at Memorial Stadium.

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By Mike Vernon
mvernon@kansan.com Theres this tradition that goes along with Kansas football. Its simple, really. Fans primarily students show up to Memorial Stadium around kickoff, or sometime in the first quarter, and they leave Kansas football games at halftime. See, its an easy one to learn. This is no smattering of students exiting the stadium, either. This tradition involves herds of students migrating out of the stands and back to their houses, bars or wherever they came from. They do this for multiple reasons. Some want to return to the drinking culture that envelops college football. Some are simply done with the game and want to go home. Others leave because of the futile performance on the field that theyve seen the last few years from the program. You see, not too long ago Kansas football was competitive. The players were in games. They even won games. And the student section would fill around kickoff time. The tradition of leaving early was still alive a few years back when Kansas was competing, but it was much younger and weaker than it is now. The bleachers were full at the beginning, and when fans would leave there would still be a decent amount of butts in seats. During these past two seasons, the student section stopped filling up. Really, it didnt get close to filling up. So lately, when the students that do come to games leave at halftime, the bleachers have cratersized holes in them. Now Charlie Weis, the new face of Kansas football, desperately wants to change this. Keep in mind that Turner Gill did, too. To be fair, Charlie Weis is a far better coach than Gill, and the result on the field will be improved from the previous two seasons. But that still isnt saying much. When its 7:30 p.m. on Saturday night on Sept. 1 and Kansas is beating up on South Dakota State at halftime, the students wont hang around for the second half. And if its a close game, maybe some will stay, but others will be upset because of the same poor product and return to their watering holes. It will be the same for the second game against Rice as well. The first chance for Weis to change this Kansas tradition is a slim one, and it comes in Kansas third game of the season against TCU. The Horned Frogs are going to be juiced for their first game in Big 12 play, and, to be honest, teams are not normally described as juiced to play Kansas. Sure, if Kansas can keep it close, most fans will stay, cheer and be normal college football fans. But thats a big if. More likely than not, Weis is about to learn traditions are hard to make and harder to break. Edited by Nikki Wentling

COMMENTARY

friendly fight
geoffrey Calvert
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he Blue team beat the Crimson team three sets to one in the Kansas Jayhawks intrasquad scrimmage Saturday at the Horejsi Family Athletics Center, which was open to fans and reunited volleyball alumni. Some players rotated teams between sets, which coach Ray Bechard said was done to give hitters the chance to play with each setter. Every team member played, and teams were not divided up in any particular order. A lot of good rallies, so thats a sign of good effort, Bechard said. The execution part of it will come if the effort and the enthusiasm is there each and every time out, and I thought that was very, very solid today. Throughout the four-set match, both teams sustained rallies, and the team that jumped out to the lead usually kept it. The score was tied 20 times during the four sets, but the lead changed sides only seven times. The Jayhawks were excited to play a match in front of fans after doing two-a-day practices for almost two weeks. Before the beginning of the fourth set, some players on the floor playfully sang and swayed to Carly Rae Jepsens Call Me Maybe. Redshirt junior outside hitter Catherine Carmichael had 16 kills and six digs for the Crimson team, along with a kill and a block during a brief appearance for the Blue team. We were all very excited to get in here and actually play and compete today, Carmichael said.

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Junior middle blocker Caroline Jarmoc attacks the ball for the blue team during the Crimson and blue match Saturday afternoon at the Horejsi Family Athletics Center. Jarmoc had 11 kills in the match.

I think the last two weeks has been rough, and its been stressful, but I think its been extremely helpful for us as well. Before the third set, almost 20 former Jayhawk volleyball players and coaches were recognized, including former outside hitter Allison Mayfield, a 2012 graduate who will soon begin playing volleyball professionally in Paris. Junior setter Erin McNorton

had one of the more impressive afternoons, recording 11 assists and six digs for the Crimson team and 33 assists and 10 digs for the Blue team. Offensively, redshirt junior middle blocker Caroline Jarmocs 11 kills and sophomore outside hitter Sara McClintons 13 kills complemented Carmichaels team high 16 kills. For myself, I need to work on out of system balls and being sure

that I hit out-of-system and make sure I know where Im at because were going to have a lot of people playing right side and outside, Carmichael said. Four Jayhawks got their first experience in a Kansas uniform. Freshman outside hitter Tiana Dockery, middle blocker Janae Hall and setter Maggie Anderson combined for 12 kills, nine digs and 11 assists. Bechard said the freshmen played fairly well while also showing some freshmen nerves, but that hes seen them display more confidence in practice. Dockery said she noticed how much faster the college game is than high school. I was a little nervous at the beginning, but all the girls made me feel a lot better, made it feel like home pretty much, Dockery said. The fourth new Jayhawk, graduate student outside hitter Sylvia Bullock, a transfer from the University of Miami who played basketball for four years for the Hurricanes, recorded seven kills. Although this was her first organized match since high school, Bullock showcased her impressive athletic ability that helped convince the Kansas coaching staff she could help the Jayhawks. Bechard said most of her five attack errors came from four years away from the game. The Jayhawks season opener is Friday at 4:30 p.m. against Northwestern State in the Arkansas Tournament in Fayetteville, Ark.
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Doyle leaves kansas

ryan MCCarthy
rmccarthy@kansan.com According to several reports, freshman Milton Doyle will not be attending Kansas on basketball scholarship this season. Doyle was originally a Florida International recruit, but opened up his options last spring when Florida International coach Isaiah Thomas was fired. After getting through the NCAA Clearinghouse, he was cleared to play in late July and able to join the Jayhawks. His mother Lisa Green confirmed to the Lawrence JournalWorld and the Kansas City Star about Doyles decision to leave Kansas a day before classes started. She did not comment further on the situation. Kansas coach Bill Self is said to comment further on Doyles departure today. Doyle recently made the trip on the European tour and played in all four games averaging 2.3 points per contest. Edited by Vikaas Shanker

Jayhawks succumb during overtime

andrew Morris
amorris@kansan.com The Kansas soccer team ended the opening weekend with a 2-1 overtime loss to Northwestern on Sunday. Freshman forward Ashley Williams scored her second goal of the season, but the Jayhawks could not overcome the Wildcats Georgia Waddles golden goal in the 95th minute. Despite creating a majority of the chances, Kansas just couldnt seem to find the back of the net. The Jayhawks felt unlucky after seeing two shots hit the post, including one late in the second half. Despite the loss, the Jayhawks know they had chances capable of creating goals. I thought we had a lot of opportunities, just unlucky, Williams said. Just ready to bounce back for the next game, thats all we can do, and learn from our mistakes. The Jayhawks fell behind early when Kate Allen got on the end of K.K. Barrs cross to put the visitors ahead. Barr got around the right side of Kansas defense before cutting back to Allen on the edge of the six-yard box, who coolly slotted home the goal for the early advantage. The Jayhawks best chance of the half came in the 31st minute when Williams played a nice pass into the box for senior forward Nicole Chrisopulous, who forced a save from Northwesterns goalie Anna Cassell. The second half saw Kansas continue to apply pressure. In the 48th minute, Amy Grow had space on the edge of the area and unleashed a laser shot that dipped over the goalie and stuck the crossbar before bouncing down and out of the area. One minute later, the Kansas pressure finally paid off when Williams netted the teams lone goal. The Kansas attacking duo of Williams and Caroline Kastor combined on the edge of the penalty box to open up space for Williams shot to creep just inside the post and into the back of the net to tie the game. Shortly after the Kansas goal, senior defender and former Ohio State star, Cassie Dickerson was injured after a crunching tackle and never returned to the field. The game slowed down after the injury stoppage, but Kansas almost found a wining goal in the 82nd minute when senior defender Shelby Williamson received a short corner kick, but saw her shot bounce off the inside of the post. Despite having an advantage in shots, Kansas couldnt find the back of the net, and they would soon regret the lack of clinical finishing when Northwestern midfielder Georgia Waddle scored off a corner kick in overtime.

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Freshman Forward Ashley Williams goes in for a goal during Sunday afternoons game at the Jayhawk Soccer Complex. After overtime, the Jayhawks lost 1-2. We got to be better on defending set pieces, coach Mark Francis said. I dont think this is a game we should have lost. On Friday the Jayhawks host Georgia, who knocked the Jayhawks out of last years NCAA tournament, in the Kansas Invitational. They are big and physical, said midfielder Amy Grow. We know what to expect, it is just a matter of getting the job done this time. Edited by Andrew Ruszczyk