DaNIEL JOHNSON

djohnson@kansan.com
Kansas Gov. Mark Parkinson wants the
University of Kansas to improve its nation-
al rankings but he isnt asking football
coach Mark Mangino or basketball coach
Bill Self to lead the way.
Instead, the University is counting on
students ability to perform in the class-
room.
Our graduation rates have to be better,
Lynn Bretz, University spokeswoman, said.
Improve these and rankings will follow.
In a recent address to the Board of
Regents, Parkinson called for the six
state universities, Kansas, Kansas State,
Pittsburgh State, Wichita State, Emporia
state and Fort Hays State to improve their
standings in national college rankings
such as the US News & World Report.
University officials said improved rank-
ings could bolster the Universitys national
reputation, keeping outstanding students
in-state, attracting high quality out-of-
state students and strengthening employ-
ment opportunities for graduates.
Though the rankings are widely read
and accepted, state officials still acknowl-
edge flaws in relying on subjective rank-
ings to judge academic success.
There are many ways to raise rankings
without actually improving education,
Kansas Regent Jill Docking said. Any
ranking system has flaws.
Parkinson addressed several University
shortcomings that contributed to the
Universitys low ranking in the U.S. News
& World Reports annual college rank-
The student voice since 1904
All contents, unless stated otherwise, 2009 The University Daily Kansan
Sunny
Classifieds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4A
Crossword. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6A
Horoscopes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6A
Opinion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7A
Sports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1B
Sudoku. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6A
79 58
weather
weather.com
today
Mostly sunny
80 61
FRIday
Showers
74 58
SatURday
ASSOCIATED PRESS
They went to Washington to attend Nancy
Pelosis unveiling of plaque. NEwS | 4A
Families honor
Flight 93 deaths
index
THURSDAY, SepTembeR 10, 2009 www.kAnSAn.com volUme 121 iSSUe 16
3-D movies make a comeback. INSIDE
Tonights event will give away prizes to attendees and proceeds help fund infux of animals. LAwRENCE | 4A
twestival supports Humane Society
campus
Two students struck by vehicles yesterday
BY aLEX GaRRISON
agarrison@kansan.com
Two pedestrian-versus-vehicle
accidents near campus Wednesday
sent two students to area hospi-
tals.
Trevor Manthey, a graduate
research assistant in social welfare,
was life-flighted to Stormont-Vail
Hospital in Topeka after being hit
by a truck, KU Public Safety Office
captain Schuyler Bailey said.
Manthey was riding a bicycle
when he was hit on Engel Road
slightly south of 15th Street around
4 p.m., Bailey said.
No more information about
Mantheys medical status could be
obtained.
Anthony Livengood, Overland
Park sophomore, was walking
when he was hit near the inter-
section of Naismith Drive and
Crescent Road around 7:45 a.m.,
according to Lawrence Police rep-
resentatives.
Hillary Hoffman, Overland
Park junior, was the driver in the
accident and was cited at the scene
for failure to yield to a pedestrian,
Kim Murphree, Lawrence Police
spokeswoman said.
Livengood was transported to
Lawrence Memorial Hospital with
non-life-threatening injuries.
Dana Meredith, Lenexa sopho-
more and University Daily Kansan
staff member, was walking on
Jayhawk Boulevard at the time of
the collision in which Livengood
was hit. She described hearing
the screech of brakes and then
an awful thud. She said she saw
Livengood being turned face-up
as he lay on the pavement and
described his face as bloody and
very dazed.
By chance, Meredith also wit-
nessed the scene of Mantheys
accident. She said she did not see
Manthey, but saw police inter-
viewing the driver of the truck
involved in the collision for a
good hour.
Check Kansan.com for updates.
Brandon Sayers contributed
reporting to this story.
aids
Library
display
raises AIDS
awareness
BY RaY SEGEBRECHT
rsegebrecht@kansan.com
A collection of posters for AIDS
awareness, research on AIDS from
the KU Medical Center and a
scrapbook of undergraduate field
study on AIDS in Uganda will all
be on display in the newest KU
Libraries exhibit.
The display, Reach
Out: Scholarly and Visual
Communication to Promote AIDS
Awareness, opens on the third
floor of Watson Library tonight
at 5 p.m. and includes both new
information on the disease and
older University Daily Kansan
articles covering its presence at
the University in the 1980s, said
Rebecca Smith, KU Libraries com-
munications director.
Patty Quinlan, nursing supervi-
sor at Watkins Memorial Health
Center, said she has seen a grow-
ing need for raising AIDS aware-
ness and concern in the KU com-
munity since those articles were
published.
In the 1980s, she said, students
exercised more caution because
they often could connect a face of
someone they knew who had died
from AIDS.
Now, she said, she has noticed
that students no longer take AIDS
as seriously, despite its continu-
ing presence and threat at the
University, because newer medica-
tions delay its onset in people who
have contracted HIV.
Prior to the early 90s, indi-
viduals died within weeks to
months of discovering they had
HIV, Quinlan said. Theres com-
placency because it has become a
chronic disease with the amount
of knowledge we have about the
virus. Its not as feared as it once
was. I think theres a strong mis-
conception that it wont happen to
the individual, that its someone
elses disease.
According to the Kansas
Department of Health and
Environment, there were 300,400
people living with HIV or AIDS
statewide.
Quinlan said Watkins always
related results of positive HIV
tests to students in person and
that the reactions she has seen
have consistently been the same.
She compared them to the reac-
tions people have when they lose
their closest loved ones unexpect-
edly.
Its no different, Quinlan said,
that stunned feeling. It has stu-
getting smarter
Toughening up admissions
Illustration by Drew Stearns/KANSAN
Parkinson hopes to improve Universitys academic ranking by attracting better students
1. texas 47th
(43.5 percent acceptance)
2. texas a&m 61st
(70.1 percent acceptance)
3. colorado 77th
(78 percent acceptance)
4. Baylor 80th
(51.4 percent acceptance)
5. iowa state 88th
(87.3 percent acceptance)
6. Kansas 96th
(91.8 percent acceptance)
7. nebraska 96th
(63 percent)
8. missouri 102nd
(80.5 percent)
9. Oklahoma 102nd
(81.5 percent)
10. Kansas state Tier 3
(84.4 percent)
11. Oklahoma state Tier 3
(89 percent)
12. texas tech Tier 3
(72.1 percent)
note: Tier-3 schools are ranked be-
tween 134 and 196
US News &Global Report
SEE rankings ON PAgE 3A
SEE aids ON PAgE 3A
Big 12 BreaKdOwn
Academic rankings/ Fall 2008 acceptance rates
whO: KU Libraries
what: Reach Out: Schol-
arly and Visual Commu-
nication to Promote AIDS
Awareness
when: Today, 5-7 p.m.
where: Third foor of
Watson Library
Event is free and open to
the public. RSVP to Court-
ney Foat, cfoat@ku.edu
BY KIRSTEN KWON
kkwon@kansan.com
Cherie Gossett, Olathe junior,
first heard about the TOMS
movement while watching a seg-
ment on a morning TV show last
April. She said she was instantly
intrigued by the report. I thought
Wow, what an inspirational way
of making an impact, Gossett
said.
When she visited the Web
site for the organization, which
is dedicated to giving shoes to
impoverished people around the
world, she noticed it was looking
for campus representatives and
decided the University needed
an organization to support the
cause.
I applied over the summer
and got the job as a representa-
tive, Gossett said. Then I had to
go through registration for it to
become an actual campus group.
This is the first semester for
the TOMS Shoes University of
Kansas group. For every pair of
shoes purchased from the compa-
ny, it gives away a pair of shoes to
a child in need as part of its One
for One program. According to
tomsshoes.com, the organiza-
tion has successfully given away
over 140,000 pairs of shoes to
children in developing countries
like Argentina, South Africa and
Ethiopia.
Gossett said the movement
is important because, for some,
walking is the main mode of
transportation.
You dont really think about
it but in some countries people
have to walk to get everywhere,
and sometimes they are walk-
ing barefoot through dangerous
things like contaminated soil,
Gossett said.
The 16 members of the KU
organization will plan events to
raise awareness about the cause.
We will work to throw two
major events on campus each
semester, Gossett said.
Since TOMS was launched in
2006, it has become a cultural
trend. The bands Hanson and
Hellogoodbye are supporting
the cause with their Use your
Sole tour and will play at the
Beaumont Club in Kansas City
Oct. 2. In addition to the concert,
Hanson will lead participants in a
one-mile walk with the Take the
Walk campaign, an organization
that is partners with TOMS.
Gossett said she hopes to begin
planning the events soon to get
the word out around campus.
Our main goal is to help chil-
dren in need in the world and get
KU students to support TOMS,
Gossett said.
TOMS shoes are available on its
website and in Sharks Surf Shop,
813 Massachusetts St. For infor-
mation on joining the organiza-
tion or receiving a $5 off KU stu-
dent code, contact representatives
at tomskulawrence@gmail.com
Edited by Jonathan Hermes
NEWS 2A THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2009
KJHK is the
student voice in
radio. Each day
there is news,
music, sports, talk
shows and other content made for
students, by students. Whether its
rock n roll or reggae, sports or spe-
cial events, KJHK 90.7 is for you.
For more
news, turn
to KUJH-TV
on Sunflower Broadband Channel
31 in Lawrence. The student-
produced news airs at 5:30 p.m.,
7:30 p.m., 9:30 p.m. and 11:30 p.m.
every Monday , Wednesday and
Friday. Also, check out KUJH online
at tv.ku.edu.
CONTACT US
Tell us your news.
Contact Brenna Hawley, Jessica
Sain-Baird, Jennifer Torline,
Brianne Pfannenstiel or Amanda
Thompson at (785) 864-4810
or editor@kansan.com.
Kansan newsroom
111 Stauffer-Flint Hall
1435 Jayhawk Blvd.
Lawrence, KS 66045
(785) 864-4810
QUOTE OF THE DAY
The human race has one re-
ally efective weapon, and that
is laughter.
Mark Twain
FACT OF THE DAY
You can stimulate your heart
and lungs, elevate your blood
pressure and improve breath-
ing capacity by laughing.
humor-laughter.com
MOST E-MAILED
Want to know whats going on
with whats going on? Heres
a list of the top fve items from
Kansan.com:
1. Chamber operas in short style
2. Incoming power forward is
reminiscent of former Kansas
players
3. Homeless shelter plans new
location
4. Grant will allow Spencer Mu-
seum of Art to expand teach-
ing, researching capabilities
5. Swimming and diving loses
All-American
ET CETERA
The University Daily Kansan is
the student newspaper of the
University of Kansas. The first copy
is paid through the student activity
fee. Additional copies of The
Kansan are 25 cents. Subscriptions
can be purchased at the Kansan
business office, 119 Stauffer-Flint
Hall, 1435 Jayhawk Blvd., Lawrence,
KS 66045.
The University Daily Kansan (ISSN
0746-4967) is published daily
during the school year except
Saturday, Sunday, fall break,
spring break and exams and
weekly during the summer session
excluding holidays. Periodical
postage is paid in Lawrence, KS
66044. Annual subscriptions by
mail are $120 plus tax. Student
subscriptions are paid through the
student activity fee. Postmaster:
Send address changes to The
University Daily Kansan, 119
Stauffer-Flint Hall, 1435 Jayhawk
Blvd., Lawrence, KS 66045
MEDIA PARTNERS
DAILY KU INFO
ON CAMPUS
The Access 2007:
Introduction workshop will
begin at 8:30 a.m. in the Budig
PC Lab.
The Discover Your Strengths
workshop will begin at 9 a.m.
in 204 JRP.
The Blackboard Strategies
and Tools workshop will
begin at 9 a.m. in 6 Budig.
The Senior Session on July
gallery talk will begin at 10
a.m. in the Spencer Museum
of Art.
The CReSIS in Video lecture
will begin at 10 a.m. in the
Mercury Room in Nichols Hall.
The Grants & Fellowships in
the Humanities workshop will
begin at noon in the Seminar
Room in the Hall Center.
Greening Your Workplace will
begin at noon in the Big 12
Room in the Kansas Union.
The Studying Galaxy
Formation with the Hubble,
Spitzer and James Webb
Space Telescopes seminar will
begin at noon in 6092 Malott.
The Environmental
governance as a development
strategy in the Amazon: The
case of Lucas do Rio Verde
Legal lecture will begin at
noon in 318 Bailey.
The Word 2007: Everyday
Tasks workshop will begin
at 1 p.m. in the Instruction
Center in Anschutz Library.
Tea Time will begin at 3 p.m.
in the Kansas Union lobby.
The University/Faculty Senate
Meeting will begin at 3:30
p.m. in 203 Green Hall.
The Problems with black mat
evidence for a Younger Dryas
comet will begin at 4 p.m. in
1089 Malott.
NEWS NEAR & FAR
INTERNaTIONal
1. Afghan commission
wants recount in elections
KABUL The U.N.-backed com-
mission charged with investigat-
ing Afghanistans election says it
has found clear and convincing
evidence of fraud and has or-
dered a recount of questionable
polling stations.
The commission did not say
Tuesday how many would need
to be recounted, but noted it had
identifed questionable results
in Ghazni, Paktika and Kandahar
provinces and that investigations
were continuing. Stations show-
ing 100 percent turnout or with a
presidential candidate receiving
more than 95 percent of the vote
will need to be recounted, it said.
2. U.N. ofers aid to
victims of Mexican food
MEXICO CITY U.N. secretary-
general Ban Ki-moon ofered
humanitarian aid Tuesday to hun-
dreds of people afected by tor-
rential rains that fooded homes
and killed at least two people in a
Mexico City suburb.
Ban, who was in Mexico City to
attend a conference on disarma-
ment, did not give details about
the aid.
He accompanied President
Felipe Calderon on a visit to the
suburb of Tlalnepantla, where a
water drain broke during heavy
rains Sunday, knocking down
walls and sending cars foating
down streets flled with 5 feet of
water.
3. Rare turtle species
rediscovered in Myanmar
BANGKOK The rare Arakan
forest turtle, once though to be
extinct, has been rediscovered
in a remote forest in Myanmar,
boosting chances of saving the
reptile after hunting almost de-
stroyed its population, research-
ers said Monday.
Texas researcher Steven Platt
and staf from the New York-
based Wildlife Conservation
Society discovered fve of the
brown-and-tan-spotted turtles
in May during a survey of wildlife
in the Rakhine Yoma Elephant
Sanctuary.
NaTIONal
4.Ofcials release details
of recently hijacked plane
WASHINGTON A U.S. of-
fcial says American, French and
Mexican citizens were among
the passengers aboard a hijacked
plane in Mexico.
The U.S. ofcial briefed on the
matter says preliminary reports
also indicate up to eight people
were arrested in the incident.
The ofcial was not authorized
to discuss the case and spoke on
condition of anonymity.
The ofcial says the plane held
112 passengers and crew.
5. City settles with teen
cleared of twins murder
COLUMBUS, Ohio The
Columbus mayor has ordered the
city to discuss a fnancial settle-
ment with a teenager cleared of
killing his identical twin.
Mayor Michael Coleman
directed his public safety director
and the city attorney on Wednes-
day to start settlement talks with
19-year-old Derris Lewis and his
attorney.
Prosecutors dropped an ag-
gravated murder charge against
Lewis last month in the January
2008 slaying of his brother, Den-
nis. The development came after
a test failed to fnd Derris Lewis
blood on a palm print that had
been a main piece of evidence
at trial.
6. Districts implement
Bible literacy curriculum
DALLAS Some Texas school
districts are scrambling to
interpret a state law that requires
public schools to incorporate
Bible literacy into the curriculum.
The Legislature provided little
guidance, no funding for materi-
als or teacher training when it
passed the law in 2007 requiring
Bible literacy to be taught start-
ing in the 2009-2010 school year.
Attorney General Greg Abbott
has said the law doesnt require
schools to ofer a Bible course,
although they can ofer it as an
elective. However, they must
provide some sort of lessons, he
said.
Associated Press
Two big deadlines to high-
light for Add/Drop: today is
the last day to drop a class on-
line, and a week from today is
the last day to get a 50 percent
refund. There is no refund after
that day.
ON THE RECORD
Around 2 p.m. Saturday,
a student reported that four
Goodyear tires were damaged
by a cutting tool, at a total loss
of about $400.
Around 3 p.m. Saturday, a
professor of physics reported
three instances of criminal use
of one of their fnancial cards,
at a total loss of about $440.
Around 9 p.m. Saturday,
a student reported that her
license plate was stolen from
her vehicle, at a loss of $26.
Spotlight on Organizations | TOMS Shoes
Contributed photo
Cherie Gossett sits outside the Multicultural Resource Center, next to the Kansas Union.
Gossett is the founder of the TOMS chapter at the University. The organization gives shoes to
children in developing countries .
(&5*/70-7&%
koger hlll volunteer Center 0ay of Actlon
Saturday September 1z 1o:oo am
The mornlng wlll start out at Centro hlspano of Law-
rence where we wlll help wlth fler dlstrlbutlon. Then,
we wlll have a plcnlc lunch ln South Park and spend
the afternoon worklng on the Famlly Promlse house.
Cost $
keglstratlon 0eadllne September 1o
keglstratlon forms can be found at http:]]groups.
ku.edu]-albreaks.
uestlons!
www.ku.edu]-albreaks
aweb@ku.edu
"MUFSOBUJWF#SFBLT #PBSEPG$MBTT0GDFST
Senlors! want to declde what the
class glft and motto wlll be for thls
year! have a professor or staff
member that you want to honor
before youleave!
lf so, apply to become a member
of the Senlor Advlsory 8oard.
Appllcatlons are avallable by
emalllng boco@ku.edu. Apply and
help make an lmpact on the unl-
verslty before you graduate!
&MFDUJPOT$PNNJTTJPO
Exists to ensure effective
and fair elections are
held to elect the student
body government at The
university of Kansas.
for more information on
how to get involved contact:
alexzcc;@ku.edu
news 3A THURSDAY, SepTembeR 10, 2009
ings. Although the University
ranked as the states highest at
96th out of 260 national universi-
ties, Parkinson called the states
overall position mediocre. He
set a goal that the University ranks
as a top-50 national university
within 10 years.
Parkinson specifically mentioned
increasing admission standards to
improve the states retention and
graduation rates.
Our open enrollment policy has
hurt our rankings considerably,
Parkinson told the Regents. It has
lowered our ACT and GPA scores
and more importantly, resulted in
students who are not ready for col-
lege-level classes.
Ranking BReakdown
US News & World Report uses
15 categories to determine a uni-
versitys ranking. Admission stan-
dards, which includes the ACT and
SAT scores of incoming freshmen
and the number of freshmen who
graduate in the top 10 percent of
their high school classes, account
for 15 percent of the final ranking.
The category also weighs the accep-
tance rate of applicants.
The Universitys current admis-
sions standards require that in-state
students score at least a 21 on their
ACT or 980 on their SAT; rank in
the top third of their high-school
class; or have a cumulative 2.0
high school grade point average.
According to the US News & World
Report, the Universitys fall 2008
acceptance rate of 91.8 percent was
the highest among Big 12 schools,
meaning more students are accept-
ed at the University than anywhere
else in the Big 12. The University of
Texas, which was ranked 47th by
US News & World Report, had an
acceptance rate of 43.5 percent.
Docking, who graduated from
the University with a masters
degree in business in 1984, said that
she thought the Universitys stan-
dards were outdated and that she
supported Parkinsons challenge.
If kids only need these to enroll,
we are setting them up to fail,
Docking said.
By raising admission standards,
Docking said a greater proportion
of students would succeed. She said
this would help increase student
retention and graduation rates.
Retention rates measure the
proportion of students that return
to campus the following year and
eventually graduate within a six-
year period. This counts for 20
percent of the U.S. News ranking.
According to the Universitys Web
site, the six-year graduation rate
was 59.6 percent for the class of
2008, which was below the national
average of 60 percent.
Bretz said that improving gradu-
ation rates was a top priority for
Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little.
She said raising admission standards
could help accomplish this goal.
Raising retention and graduation
rates is the key to success, Bretz said.
Wed rather see students at the finish
line than the starting line.
Docking said although she agreed
with the governors assessment, the
Regents would determine their own
plans for state institutions.
The governors objectives are
not necessarily the goals of the
board, Docking said.
She said the Regents planned to
appoint a task force to review these
standards. The report is expected to
take between six and nine months to
complete. Under state law, the Regents
can determine admission standards at
the four state universities.
Benefit foR students
KU alumna Kim Wells said stu-
dents would benefit if the University
improved its ranking. After gradu-
ating from the University in 1971,
Wells studied law at the higher-
ranked University of Virginia. He
said the biggest difference between
the schools was the overall quality of
students. He said that having a high-
er-ranked program attracted a more
competitive student body, which
produced more serious students.
Wells, now a partner in the
Kansas City law firm Gilmore &
Bell, said having a degree from
a high-ranked university created
opportunities for him.
The better the school is ranked,
the more doors open for you, Wells
said. Getting credentials is a part
of life.
Mason Heilman, student body
president, agreed that higher rank-
ings would benefit the University.
He said it would attract higher qual-
ity students, making the University
more prestigious and nationally
recognized.
We are a research institution
competing with other research insti-
tutions for quality students and fac-
ulty, Heilman said. Obviously bet-
ter rankings would give us an edge.
Despite such benefits, critics argue
that the U.S. News rankings are sub-
jective and easily abused. According
to US News & World Report, 25 per-
cent of the ranking is based on a peer
assessment determined by surveying
administrators from other similarly
categorized schools.
ReliaBilty of
Rankings
In some instances, university
administrators have admitted to
working to manipulate rankings.
A June 4, 2009, Associated Press
story reported that Catherine
Watt, former head of Clemson
Universitys institutional research
office, admitted to altering class
sizes, tampering with faculty salary
data and instructing administrators
to rank all other schools lower than
Clemson on the peer assessment.
Docking said that she recognized
this potential abuse of the rankings,
but that they remained an impor-
tant factor in assessing the state of
our higher education.
I am familiar with the game
that is college rankings, Docking
said. However, rankings are still an
important measure.
Bretz added that although the
governors stated goals were to
boost the rankings, the real mission
was to improve the states higher
education.
We would be elated to see KUs
name move up, Bretz said. But the
real focus is improving education.

Edited by TimBurgess
rankings (continued from 1A)
aids (continued from 1A)
ku admission
standaRds foR
fReshmen
kansas Residents :
Achieve an ACT score of
21 or above or an SAT
score of 980 or above.
Rank in the top one-third
of their high school class.
Earn at least a 2.0 GPA on
a 4.0-point scale in the
Kansas Board of Regents
curriculum.

out-of-state Residents :
Achieve an ACT score of
24 or above or an SAT
score of 1090 or above.
Rank in the top one-third
of their high school class.
Earn at least a 2.5 GPA on
a 4.0-point scale in the
Kansas Board of Regents
Curriculum.
dents facing mortality issues
they werent prepared for fac-
ing at ages 18 to 24. Their life
expectancy has been shortened.
Even though its a chronic medi-
cal problem, it can feel like a
death sentence.
Sarah Goodwin Thiel, chair-
woman of the Libraries Exhibits
Committee, said eight faculty
members as well as other gradu-
ate and undergraduate students
at the University this fall have
conducted research inde-
pendently and in groups to
combat the disease. She said
the KU Libraries tried to incor-
porate most of
that research,
which varies
from treatment
and prevention
of the illness
to how to bet-
ter keep it from
spreading, into
the exhibit.
One of the
undergraduate
researchers with work on dis-
play, Hannah Nusz, Kansas City,
Kan., senior, received a grant
to travel to Uganda in 2007 for
a two-month research project
on prevention methods in the
area.
Uganda had one of the low-
est AIDS rates in that part of
Africa, Nusz said. So I wanted
to look at what their model was
for treating and dealing with
AIDS.
Nusz said that even though
Uganda had a relatively low
occurrence of AIDS in its popu-
lation, what she discovered still
renewed her appreciation for
the opportunities available for
increasing AIDS awareness in
the U.S.
The reality of how AIDS
affects the lives of individu-
als, families and communities
became more real to me than
it has been before, Nusz said.
Even in America there are
people whose lives are drasti-
cally changed and affected by
AIDS. I hope raising awareness
enlightens students about what
kind of research is being done
and what knowl-
edge is there for
them.
Smith said the
idea for the AIDS
awareness exhib-
it began when
KU Libraries
e m p l o y e e
Richard Crank
c ont r i but e d
more than 150
AIDS awareness posters he
has collected across six of
the seven continents to the
Spencer Research Library.
She said the relevance of
the theme to both student
life and current research
at the University made the
exhibit a perfect fit for this
semester.
Theres a wealth of infor-
mation and research going
on right now from KU fac-
ulty, staff and students that
pertains to AIDS and AIDS
awareness, Smith said.
Quinlan said any student who
tested positive for HIV was put
in contact with a physician and
a care coordinator to establish a
process for notifying past part-
ners and discussing available
treatments.
She said students faced a vari-
ety of circumstances in college
life where they should and
do go to Watkins for HIV
and other sexually transmitted
disease tests.
Often, a new relationship
will encourage someone to come
test, Quinlan said. A breakup
of a relationship will encourage
someone to come test. Its very
important for people to know
it is on campus, that individu-
als do contract it while being a
student at KU.

Editedby SarahKelly
andrew Hoxey/kansan
scott McEathron, associate librarian, prepares the Reach Out exhibit inWatson library Wednes-
day. The exhibit features scholarly work about AIDS awareness.
NASA
discovery shuttle landing
will bring Buzz home
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. Shut-
tle Discoverys astronauts aimed
for a Thursday evening landing
to wrap up their successful space
station delivery mission, but late
summer storms threatened to
keep them up an extra day or two.
Mission Control said Wednes-
day that the weather will pose a
challengefor bringing Discovery
home. The forecast called for a
chance of thunderstorms. Condi-
tions were expected to worsen
Friday and remain poor Saturday.
The weather in Florida this
time of year is always a little ify,
Discoverys commander Rick
Sturckow, said from orbit. If
things arent good, the worst that
can come out of it is that we have
another day in space, which is a
great deal.
In orbit since Aug. 29, Discov-
ery has enough supplies to last
until Sunday. If the shuttle cannot
return to Florida on Thursday,
NASA will consider landing it in
California, but not until Friday at
the earliest.
The shuttle is also carrying
a Buzz Lightyear fgurine. The
12-inch action fgure, of Disneys
Toy Story, rocketed into infnity
and beyondaboard Discovery
in May 2008. Once Walt Disney
World gets the toy back, it will be
feted at a tickertape parade early
next month with Buzz Aldrin, the
second man to walk on the moon.
Kopra assured a TV interviewer
that Buzz is doing well after so
long in space.
Associated Press
Theres a strong
misconception that it
wont happen to the
individual.
PATTy quINLAN
Nursing supervisor
B
A
U
H
A
U
S
NOW
e nt i r e s t or e s t oc k on s a l e
It e ms go up t o r e g ul a r pr i c e a f t e r
Se pt . 19t h
Hour s : Mon- Sa t 11- 7pm,
Sunda y c l os e d
We s t on 9t h St . f r om Ma s s St .
The ne w pr e mi e r f a s hi on bout i que i n Lawr e nc e
Pr e mi um De ni m Uni que , Sa v v y Fa s hi on
Se pt . 5- 19t h
OPEN
For Wome n & Me n
Tr ue Re l i gi on, Hus don, 7
f or Al l Ma nki nd, El l a Mos s ,
Spl e ndi d , La Rok , J oi e, Twe l f t h
St . , 7 Di a monds , Fr e e Pe opl e
NEWS 4A THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2009
BY MICHELLE SPREHE
msprehe@kansan.com
Te social media outlet Twitter
is no longer just for users to tell the
world what theyre up to. In Law-
rence, its being used to connect
people to raise money for a chari-
table cause.
Te very frst Lawrence Twes-
tival is tonight at Jo Shmos, 724
Massachusetts St. Tweeters will
buy tickets there for the chance to
win a variety of prizes. All of the
proceeds will go to the Lawrence
Humane Society.
Ben Smith, local organizer for
Lawrence Twestival, decided to
jump at the opportunity to help
with the event afer he experienced
success at Lawrence tweetups, or
meetings, for Twitter users.
A tweetup is a chance for people
to meet ofine and really build up
their relationships, Smith said.
Te Twestival is the same concept
but everyone is coming together
for a common cause and to pro-
mote awareness for that particular
cause.
Midge Grinstead, executive di-
rector of the Lawrence Humane So-
ciety, said she wasnt a Twitter user
but she was thrilled to be chosen
as the recipient of the Twestivals
earnings.
I know its a really up and com-
ing thing and a lot of the younger
people are really into it so its ex-
citing to get that group involved,
she said.
Grinstead said the proceeds
from the Twestival would contrib-
ute to the societys general fund. It
would help take care of the infux of
animals it has seen lately.
Tis time of year we house
about 800 animals a day and by
the end of summer, were pretty
stressed, Grinstead said. Every
dime that comes in here matters,
and so everything we get from ev-
erybody is just as important.
For the past few months, Frank
Siler, Lawrence graduate student,
had been considering adopting
from the Humane Society. As
soon as he heard about the Law-
rence Twestival on Twitter, he
bought a ticket almost immedi-
ately, he said.
It was a synergy of interest be-
tween Twitter and the Humane So-
ciety, Siler said.
Siler, whose tweet tally totals
about 1,800, has been a Tweeter for
about a year. He said he thought
using Twitter to fundraise helped
news travel quickly and attracted
more businesses. Tey could use
Twitter for more exposure on
events.
Anyone who buys a ticket and
attends the Twestival receives a
goody bag full of items donated
by businesses. Te bags include
items such as a ticket to the Kan-
sas City Renaissance Festival or
coupons for free cover into the
Barrel House and Sandbar. It will
also have tickets to win numerous
other prizes in drawings through-
out the night.
Smith and a small commit-
tee started planning the Twestival
about two months ago. He said
Twitter was a great tool to help
spread the word.
One of the goals of it is to show
people that social media has the
power to connect people and make
an impact, Smith said. Its some-
thing which I wish other non-proft
organizations would take a look at
its a great tool and it doesnt cost
anything.
Smith said he expected more
than 100 people to attend the Twes-
tival tonight.
Teyre just going to get a great
night out and be part of a very
unique social media event, Smith
said.
Edited by Anna Kathagnarath
Lawrence
Twestival attracts locals via Twitter
Contributed illustration
KIMBERLY HEFLING
Associated Press
WASHINGTON It was a
day of thank yous and thoughts
of what couldve been, as family
members of the passengers and
crew of United Flight 93 vis-
ited Capitol Hill on Wednesday
to honor those who perished
aboard that plane eight years
ago.
Two days before the anniver-
sary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks,
the families were on hand for
the unveiling of a large bronze
plaque at the Capitol that pays
tribute to the individuals who
died when their plane crashed in
a Pennsylvania field in the midst
of the attacks.
Their sacrifice not only
saved countless lives, but may
have saved the U.S. Capitol from
destruction, the plaque says.
Family members, many wear-
ing buttons with their loved
ones names or holding children
born after the attacks, listened
solemnly as the ill-fated passen-
gers names were called out.
I hope that you will visit
frequently and that it will be a
comfort to you, House Speaker
Nancy Pelosi said. Other speak-
ers recalled the fear and chaos
that gripped the Capitol.
Flight 93 was traveling from
Newark, N.J., to San Francisco
when hijackers took it over with
the likely goal of crashing it
into the White House or Capitol.
The official 9/11 Commission
report said the hijackers crashed
the plane as passengers tried to
wrest control of the cockpit.
Families pay tribute
to Flight 93 victims
AssoCiAted Press
House speaker Nancy Pelosi (d-Calif.) unveils a plaque to honor the victims of Flight
93 at the U.S. Capitol Wednesday inWashington.
what: Twestival charity
event for Lawrence Hu-
mane Society
where: Jo Shmos restau-
rant and bar, 724 Massa-
chusetts St.
when: 6 to 10 p.m.
ticket cost: $12 in ad-
vance, $15 at the door
Proceeds go to Lawrence
Humane Society
memoriaL
PAID INTERNET
off deposit
2 & 3 Bedroom $750-$840
Sunrise Place
Spacious, Remodeled homes
View plans, pricing,
and amenities @
sunriseapartments.com
or call 841-8400
g
Apartments and Townhomes
Sunrise Village
2, 3, & 4 Bedroom
Models Available
WWW.UBSKI.COM
1-800"H@>"L>A9&"-%%",*)".)*(
COLLEGE SKI & BOARD WEEK
plus t/s
Vail Beaver Creek Keystone Arapahoe Basin
20 Mountains. 5 Resorts. 1 Price.
breckenridge
FROM
ONLY
Professional Resume and Interview
Prep Conducted by Experienced
Recruiters. Affordable for any Student.
Strategic Recruiting, Inc. 913-439-1984
michael@strategicrcruitinginc.com.
3 BR in a 4 BR house, 2.5 BA, 2 car GA,
POOL AND DECKS! NO LEASE! Walk to
Park and Ride! $400/MO total, util.
included. 785-393-6995
1997 Honda Civic LX, Auto, Green, 4Dr.,
4Cyl, 1.6L, FWD, AC, PS, PW, PL, 186K
miles. $2500. Call 785-979-4971 or email
hyamada@ku.edu hawkchalk.com/3910
FREE TO A GOOD HOME,
2 YORKSHIRE TERRIER PUPPIES FOR
ADOPTION, IF INTERESTED EMAIL:
PAULBEN11@GMAIL.COM
Leopard print memory foam Xtra large
beanbag similar to a lovesac Excellent
condition! $120 cash only! Jesi at 712-
579-9945 local delivery or pick up
hawkchalk.com/3916
BARTENDING. UP TO $300/DAY. NO
EXPERIENCE NECESSARY. TRAINING
PROVIDED. 800-965-6520 EXT 108.
DANCERS WANTED
The Fantasy Club, 7128 SE Hwy. 40. 15
minutes West of Lawrence on Hwy 40.
Must be 18+. 785-231-8275
Check out job listings for KU students
@ KUCareerHawk.com
Movie Extras, Actors, Models Wanted
Up to $300/day! All Looks Needed!
Call NOW 1-800-458-9303
Now hiring for positions in Lawrence.
913-768-8367 or email
stephanie.egger@encorejobs.com.
PT positions in Residential Service.
Evenings, nights, weekends. Support
individuals with disabilities in their home
setting. Appy at Cottonwood, Inc. 2801
West 31st St. or www.cwood.org. EOE.
STUDENTPAYOUTS.COM
Paid Survey Takers Needed in Lawrence.
100% FREE to Join! Click on Surveys.
1 MST BR w/ bath fully furnished avail.
Nov 1 for grad/intl student. W/D, DW, Di-
rect tv, wireless internet, phone. Nice
house, clean, and quiet. Close to KU &
downtown. No pets. $370/mo + utilities
785-766-2821.
1BR/1BA Apt. Close to Campus! Avail.
NOW 1106 Loiusiana. $365./mo plus utili-
ties. Please call Mark @ 785-766-6185
Imagine Drop-In Child Care Center
opening soon!
Our one-of-a-kind center is looking for
lead staff
Our philosophy is to provide a safe and
secure environment, while providing
children with a fun, exciting, and
entertaining place to visit. Each visit is
a new opportunity to expand little
imagination!
Lead staff qualications:
A) 5 observations sessions in varying
licensed centers AND 1 year experience
in a licensed center
OR
B) 7 to 9 academic credit hours in
childhood development/education AND 3
month experience in a licensed center
OR
C) A Child Development Associate
Credential
Please e-mail cover letter and rsum
to Scott at scott@tihc.org
1BR/1BA Apt. Close to Campus! Avail.
NOW 1106 Loiusiana. $365./mo plus utili-
ties. Please call Mark @ 785-766-6185
3 BR, 1 1/2 BA townhome for rent near
Kasold and Clinton Pkwy. $800/mo. Pool
onsite. Call Cynthia at 626-327-7726.
4 -12 BR houses avail. Aug. 2010. Walk
to campus. 785-842-6618.
rainbowworks1@yahoo.com
Studio Apartment at Medowbrook. Close
to campus! $435/mo, trash and water are
paid. Plenty of space for one. (316)990-
7388 or rslusser@ku.edu
hawkchalk.com/3893
Canyon Court Apts. 700 Comet Ln.
1 BR $650, 2 BR $740, 3 BR $895
$200/BR Deposit Special (785)832-8805
canyoncourt@sunower.com
FREE Rent until 2010!
Highpointe Apartments 2001 W. 6th
St.3BRs $795, $200/BR
Deposit. Limited time only!
Call today 785-841-8468.
Subleasing 1 BR in a 3 BR apt. $310/mo.
Low util. 1st mo. rent is free. 5 min. from
KU, 3 min. from downtown. 785-817-
2785.
2BR for 1BR Price
2BR & 1BR avail. $395/mo.
$200 Deposit --785-842-7644--
ANNOUNCEMENTS
FOR SALE JOBS
HOUSING
KANSANCLASSIFIEDS
785-864-4358 HAWKCHALK.COM CLASSIFIEDS@KANSAN.COM
housing
for sale
announcements
jobs
textbooks
SALE
HOUSING HOUSING
KUs
FREE
local
market
place
free [ads] for all
JOBS ANNOUNCEMENTS
G
u
i
d
e
.
K
a
n
s
a
n
.
C
o
m
I
t

s

2

a
.
m
.






I

w
a
n
t

f
o
o
d

d
e
l
i
v
e
r
e
d
.





W
h
a
t

s

o
p
e
n
?
news 5A THURSDAY, SepTembeR 10, 2009
campus
SUA ofers a night of comedy with a side of pizza
BY BRANDON SAYERS
bsayers@kansan.com
Students will be able to get free
pizza and a free comedy show
tonight at the third annual Pizza
& a Comedian event.
Student Union Activities is
organizing the event, which begins
at 6:30 p.m. in Hashinger Theater
at Hashinger
Hall. During the
event, students
will be able to
vote for their
favorite pizza in
Lawrence and
see comedian
Dan Cummins
perform stand-
up comedy from his upcoming
Comedy Central special. The
event will be opened by Those
People, a student group that will
be performing improv comedy.
Jabiz Behzadpour, special
events coordinator for SUA, said
Pizza & a Comedian was one of
the most popular annual events
that the group organized. At last
years event, comedian Sabrina
Jalees performed and students
voted Pizza Shuttle the best in
Lawrence.
Last year, Hashinger Theater
was full at a maximum capac-
ity of 300 people, and there was
still a line of people wanting to
get in after the show had started
Behzadpour said.
This years featured comedian is
Dan Cummins, a standup comic
whose work has been featured on
Last Comic Standing, Comedy
Centrals Live at Gotham and
The Late, Late Show with Craig
Ferguson. The Kansan had a
chance to talk with Cummins
recently to discuss his comedic
style, upcoming television special
and what its like to perform in
front of college students.
Edited by Sarah Kelly
As of Wednesday, the fol-
lowing local businesses
have confrmed they will
be providing pizza at the
event:
nGambinos
nHy-vee
nPapa Murphys
nPizza Shuttle
nWheat State
nZa
(as served in Oliver Hall)
Each student will be able
to vote for the one pizza
they liked best. To ensure
there is a fair vote, colored
toothpicks will be used to
identify the diferent types
of pizza.
Q&a with
cummins:
Kansan: All right Dan, lets say
that youve just seen yourself
perform standup for the frst
time. How would you describe
what you saw?
Dan cummins: Well, I guess a
few words that come to mind
are dry, sarcastic and of-the-
wall humor. In general, I would
classify my comedy as pretty
absurd. I saw a quote the other
day where an author was asked
to describe their book in a few
sentences and he said, Well
if I could describe it in a few
sentences I wouldnt have wrote
the book. I kind of feel like that
when it comes to standup. I get
asked these questions every
time and I never know how to
answer because I just think my
act is really unique and unlike
everything else out there.

Kansan: Can you say a few
things about some of your infu-
ences as a comic?
Dan cummins: I would say
Steven Wright, Daniel Tosh and
Dave Attell are my main three
infuences. You know, when I frst
started doing standup everyone
would say, Just talk about your
family, talk about where youre
from, make it autobiographical,
dont do this, dont do that, and I
found it really hard to write jokes
that way. When I saw someone
like Daniel Tosh for the frst time,
it wasnt like Oh, I want to do
what hes doing. It was more
like Oh, you can get away with
those things you were too afraid
to say.
Kansan: Your half-hour televi-
sion special recently took third
place during Comedy Centrals
standup showdown. How did
that make you feel?
Dan cummins: I was very
excited. It was cool to know that
people liked it and everything.
But, the best part was when my
manager called and said that
Comedy Central liked it so much
they wanted me to do an hour-
long special.
Kansan: Youre currently on tour
and have been doing a majority
of your shows for college stu-
dents. How do you like having
an audience of primarily college
students?
Dan cummins: College audi-
ences are great. I feel like when
youre in college your mind is
more open to diferent things
and you have more time to pur-
sue the things youre passionate
about. I also know most college
students grew up on Comedy
Central, so they are usually more
into standup than older folks
and seem to be more responsive
to the shows. I defnitely like a
college crowd better than, say, a
bar crowd.
Kansan: How much will your
show here at the University be a
practice run for your upcoming
television special?

Dan cummins: Basically the frst
hour or so of my set will be new
material directly from my new
special. When you see it on Com-
edy Central in a few months, I
may have changed a few words
here and there, but its going to
be about 99 percent the same.
Kansan: I dont know if youve
heard this yet, but in addition
to the free comedy that is being
provided, this event will also
feature free pizza. What do you
think about that combination?
Dan cummins: Well that should
bring some more people to the
show. I do love pizza. Unfortu-
nately, Im lactose intolerant so I
wont be going crazy at the pizza
bufet. But, I think those two
things are the perfect college
combination. If you could have
free beer along with it, Im pretty
sure most of the University
would show up. I dont know
how much attention theyd
pay to my set at that point, but
theyd certainly be around.
Contributed photo
pizza anD a
comeDian
what: Performances by
Dan Cummins and Those
People
when: 6:30 tonight
wheRe: Hashinger
Theater, Hashinger Hall
Cummins
pOliticS
N.M. Gov. involved in
minor boating accident
SANTA FE, N.M. New Mexico
Gov. Bill Richardsons chief of staf
was at the helm of a houseboat
involved in a minor weekend
accident on Elephant Butte Lake
with the governor aboard.
Brian Condit was cited with
negligent operation of the vessel
and damage to property.
According to an accident
report released Wednesday, Con-
dit was operating the 81-foot
houseboat, The Bloody Mary,
when it hit two other house-
boats in a marina on Saturday.
Condit said in a statement he
wasnt experienced enough to
try to navigate a boat that size
and will not contest the citations.
There was damage to two of
the boats and the marina, but no
injuries.
Other passengers on the
houseboat included its owner
and Katherine Miller, New
Mexicos secretary of fnance and
administration.
Associated Press
EDucAtiON
Schools open at site of
Robert Kennedy shooting
LOS ANGELES Two elemen-
tary schools have opened in Los
Angeles at the former site of the
Ambassador Hotel, where Robert
Kennedy was assassinated in
1968.
The schools welcomed stu-
dents for the frst time Wednes-
day.
The 1,000-room Ambassador
Hotel was once a celebrity play-
ground that hosted six Academy
Awards ceremonies.
Robert Kennedy was shot in a
pantry moments after declaring
victory in the California Demo-
cratic presidential primary.
Associated Press
All Inclusive
Fully Furnished
Private Campus Shuttle
Free Continental Breakfast Mon-Fri
2,3,4 Bedroom Apartments
available for immediate move-in
NOW
ACCEPTING
PETS!
entertainment 6a THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2009
10 is the easiest day, 0 the
most challenging.
Aries (March21-April 19)
Today is a 7
Dont believe everything you
hear. Messages will be garbled,
and some will just be lies. Do
your own homework.
TAurus (April 20-May 20)
Today is a 7
If you ask, youre likely to get
money thats owed to you.
This could even work if you get
somebody to ask for you.
GeMini (May 21-June 21)
Today is a 7
A reunion with an old friend stirs
up memories. Dont get stuck in
what if.Stay in whats happen-
ing now.
CAnCer (June 22-July 22)
Today is a 7
The textbook seems to include
an error. Dont get stuck. Find
someone with more experience
to tell you what to do.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
Today is a 7
The jobs a mess, but you can
clean it up. Make sure the others
know what theyre doing.
VirGo (Aug. 23-sept. 22)
Today is a 6
Your loved ones have some sug-
gestions about how to spend
this evening. Remember, its for
your own good.
LibrA (sept. 23-oct. 22)
Today is a 5
Take it slow and easy. Conditions
are getting better. Its hard to
make a decision now. Put it of
for a few days.
sCorpio (oct. 23-nov. 21)
Today is a 7
Let your partner play the next
round while you learn. Youre
picking up the game fast; youll
be winning soon.
sAGiTTArius(nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Today is a 7
Go along with a person who has
big schemes, but dont get too
deeply involved. Have an escape
route ready.
CApriCorn(Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
Today is a 7
The more you get into the
project, the more interesting
it becomes. Thats because it
keeps changing.
AquArius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
Today is a 7
Continue to review your work
before you hand it in. You want
to fnd the mistakes before
anyone else does.
pisCes (Feb. 19-March20)
Today is a 7
Housework takes precedence
over something youd rather be
doing. Thats OK. Youll be glad
you cleaned up the place.
Charlie Hoogner
Sam El-hamoudeh
AnTi MATTer
LiTTLe sCoTTie
HorosCopes
TeCHniCoLor eyes
Todd Pickrell and Scott A. Winer
Alexandra Meyer
MobsTer LobsTer
Cameron Killen
bAMboozLeD
Isaac Meier and Emilie Durgan
Medical
Comedian recovering
from minor stroke
MINNEAPOLIS Humor-
ist Garrison Keillor is being
treated at a Minnesota
hospital for a minor stroke.
A Mayo Clinic spokes-
man says Keillor sufered
the stroke Sunday morning.
Keillor is at Saint Marys Hos-
pital on the Mayo campus
in Rochester.
Mayo spokesman Karl
Oestreich said Keillor was
moving around Wednes-
day. Oestreich said Keillor
should be released Friday.
Associated Press
MusiC
Beatles fans drawn to UK for remastered CD set
associated Press
LONDON The Beatles are
back, sounding better than ever,
and Britain is embracing them one
more time.
Its not exactly 1964 no faint-
ing teens or visible signs of fever-
ish Beatlemania but the long-
awaited release of the remastered
Beatles CDs and the Rock Band
video game has again brought the
Fab Four to the top of the British
charts.
Or, as John Lennon liked to say,
to the toppermost of the pop-
permost.
It was B-Day in much of the
world Wednesday as the new ver-
sions of the old classics became
available in Britain, the United
States and elsewhere and many
fans celebrated by flocking to
Abbey Road, the studio where the
Beatles recorded many of their
hits.
Uma Nolan, an Irish nurse visit-
ing London, came to the landmark
recording studio to be photo-
graphed at the pedestrian crossing
near the building made famous on
the Abbey Road album cover.
She plans to buy the entire set of
17 remastered CDs even though
she already has all the songs in
collection.
I will absolutely go out and
buy them, she said. Im a huge
Beatles fan and have every single
LP in original first edition copies.
They were the first real pop
group. The entire generation was
waiting for that to happen. They
sent worldwide pop culture off
into orbit.
Nolan, 50, said remastering the
Beatles albums will introduce their
masterworks to a new generation.

Your Eyeglasses For Less

9th & Iowa
785.838.3200
lRLL 74k5
et LndIess 5ummer 7en
Lk0LL55 50MMLR 74k
z]rd & LeuIsIene 8y.]]z.eyee keer remusI
we teke 8eek 'Lm 8urksI
8uy e erkege & get
en equeI erkege jer lRLL
veIId jer IeveIs z & ]
7ry the hIgh ressure 0Itrebrenz
& get z lRLL tens g
wJ urrhese ej eny reguIer erkege
Burry In jer thIs IImIted tIme ejjerI
k & t
___________________________
A
black microphone towers
on stage, silver head glow-
ing in the golden spotlight.
A mahogany stool calmly offers
soft contrast and comfort to the
black music stand. J Phoenix, the
live DJ, manipulates each bass hit
and electronic wave. The bar is
dim, people are anxious, the poets
are ready.
Fresh Ink, a monthly poetry
reading held at the Jazzhaus, truly
makes poets comfortable in their
own art. The scene buzzes with
energy of a much different variety
than is typical seen on drunken
Saturday nights.
There are writers huddled in
corners with their heads down,
focusing on a last-minute poem
that they might read in the next
10 minutes. The audience, people
who came out to get a drink in a
relaxing, yet inspirational, setting,
quietly sit nearby.
I first arrived as a poet want-
ing to get the feel of how Fresh
Ink would hit me. It hit me on my
forehead and told me to mark my
calendar for the first Wednesday of
every month.
I have read at many poetry read-
ings and poetry slams in Denver.
I have felt nervous, obviously, but
also intimidated by my surround-
ings.
Some were too competitive,
which took away from the simple
pleasure of listening to sentences
as they flow together and sweep
your brain out of your head and
into another place. Others were
too unknown, nobody would show
up and only three over-confident
foets fake poets would read
anything.
The Jazzhaus struck me differ-
ently.
The number of people there was
perfect. The emcee, Sara Glass, was
an inspiring woman who really
made it clear that Fresh Ink was
solely an outlet for people to be
themselves. There were no judg-
ing eyes in the room on that night,
only open eyes to see the art in
everybodys life.
There is a wavelength you can
tap into, everything becomes syn-
chronistic, Glass said. The atmo-
sphere is amazing.
Now, I can write descriptive
hippy words all day if I needed to
describe this poetry reading.
The aura of the room was a
light purple haze, man, I would
write. We totally dug the heady
energy and vibes of love, dude.
But this place is truly something
special. I believe it offers the per-
fect outlet for local poets who want
to share their work.
I saw funny poets, angry poets
and some who would simply rant
about their interesting week they
just experienced.
I am convinced that the poets
of Lawrence must witness the life
that this event pumps into the
local poetry scene. Lawrence is
renowned for poets. (William S.
Burroughs and Langston Hughes
both lived here for a part of their
lives.) Fresh Ink is a great step to
bring history making poetry back
to our city.
Roesler is a Denver junior
in journalism.
L
ast week, the parking fees
and fines for the downtown
area were made stricter in
just about every way possible, but
because they focus on punishing
parking violators, they are a com-
mon-sense way to fund downtown
improvements and maintenance.
The fine increases were origi-
nally proposed by downtown
merchants who wanted quicker
turnover in short-term parking.
If I was planning on being on
Mass. for an afternoon, Id probably
look for long-term parking now,
Lindsay Marshall, Salina sopho-
more, said. Marshall received a
parking ticket right before the fine
increases took place.
Parking in down-
town Lawrence has
always been an excep-
tionally good value
compared to neighbor-
ing towns. Overtime
parking fines used to be a mere $2
and are now still a relatively incon-
sequential $3.
According to information
collected by the Lawrence City
Commission, neighboring cities
such as Topeka fine violators $8
and larger cities such as Kansas
City write fines of $20.
Violators will also be charged a
late fee of $12 if they dont pay the
fine within 10 days, a fair trade
considering how easy Lawrence
makes it to pay these fines. All
along Massachusetts Street are
small yellow boxes to drop tickets
in, making late fees a punishment
for being only lazy or irresponsible.
Another change to the down-
town parking laws will make a
quarter worth 30 minutes instead
of an hour, in all two hour meters.
This change seems more likely
to drive long-term
parkers to the garages
and parking lots; but
should still generate
more revenue for the
downtown area while
increasing the fees by
only a quarter.
Essentially, the fines and fees
are to encourage long-term parkers
to seek out long-term parking lots,
Jonathan Douglass, city clerk, said.
Increasing the times that park-
ing laws will be enforced could
also have the secondary effect
of lowering rush-hour conges-
tion. Residents looking to get
cheap parking might wait until
after 6 p.m. before heading to
Massachusetts Street, giving com-
muters a chance to beat heavy
traffic.
Another common sense fine
adopted by the city of Lawrence is
a Habitual Violator fine, which
costs anyone who gets five tickets
within 30 days an additional $50.
This is a fair way of punishing
those who refuse to pay for parking
or seek out long-term parking lots.
By raising downtown parking
fees, the city also avoids having to
make taxpayers who dont park
downtown pay for the service. The
fees and fines pay for the entire
system: the courts, enforcement of
the laws, downtown beautification
and trash removal. Only those
using the service end up having to
pay for it.
Usually, an increase in fees or
fines is a justifiable outrage to
the citizens of any city. However,
the increased fines for downtown
Lawrence parking are still extreme-
ly cheap.
This is a fair approach to reduc-
ing the amount of long-term park-
ers on Massachusetts Street and
keeping the downtown budget
balanced.
Clayton Ashley for
The Kansan Editorial Board
Opinion
THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
THURSDAY, SepTembeR 10, 2009 www.kAnSAn.com pAGe 7A
United States First Amendment
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion,
or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom
of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to
assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
Bornstein: Why we put
labels on our sexuality
COmINg FRIDAY
To contribute to Free for
All, visit Kansan.com or
call (785) 864-0500.
LeTTer GuideLines
Send letters to opinion@kansan.com
Write LeTTerTOTHe ediTOr in the
e-mail subject line.
Length: 300 words
The submission should include the
authors name, grade and hometown.
Find our full letter to the editor policy
online at kansan.com/letters.
How To SUbmiT A LeTTeR To THe eDiToR
H
ip-hop has been
around for more
than 30 years. It has
evolved tremendously in that
time, as it continues to grow
in popularity and help shape
popular culture and society as
a whole.
As is the case with most every
genre of music, hip-hop has
passed through many phases
throughout its development to
become what it is today. That
being said, there is always a
golden age of hip-hop that every
fan considers the period of time
when the genre was at its great-
est, a time when the best of the
best were releasing their most
prolific and influential works.
My golden age of hip-hop
spans from 1990-2000, a decade
that encompasses the release of
what I consider to be the most
original albums and collabora-
tions in all of hip-hop history.
Following the turn of the
millennium, however, there
was a sharp influx of Scarface-
inspired artists whose songs
were predominantly about
gang-banging, selling drugs and
the size of the rims on their car.
Hip-hop has always possessed
these attributes. Some of the
best hip-hop songs of all time
depict lives of violence and
crime, but after the turn of the
century it seemed that hip-hop
had lost the feel-good vibes that
had initially made it so popular
decades ago.
This new wave of artists
turned hip-hop into a grand
contest to see who was the hard-
est, who made the most money
and who kept it trill (true and
real, for those unfamiliar with
the work of UGK). Rapping
about skills on the mike and
what everyday hip-hoppers real-
ly do took a backseat to rappers
tales of Bentleys and yachts,
mansions and making it rain.
Young hip-hop fans became
eager to get a taste of the lav-
ish life they saw in the music
videos. As a result, this new
school hip-hop perpetuated
itself with new artists seeking
the millionaire lifestyle by cre-
ating the same brand of hip-
hop while rapping about the
same things: Drugs, money
and maintaining a hardcore
reputation.
Recently, hip-hop has
begun to turn a corner as a
conscious, more modest brand
of the music has started to gain
momentum with fans across the
nation.
This alternative brand of hip-
hop has laid dormant for years
as far as the national stage is
concerned. It is now beginning
to flourish as a refreshing break
from the repetitive formula fol-
lowed by so many rappers in
recent years.
Self-proclaimed indie art-
ists such as Little Brother, Kid
Cudi and Wale have begun to
make names for themselves
on the commercial hip-hop
scene. They have been receiv-
ing extensive support from
popular, established artists such
as Drake, Jay-Z and Lil Wayne,
respectively.
These artists and their music
are becoming more accepted by
national and corporate entities
that dictate what music is played
on television and promoted on
the radio. Wale, for example,
will perform at the MTV Video
Music Awards Sept. 13, his first
appearance on such a big stage.
As this new brand of hip-hop
continues to rise in popular-
ity, the sales and popularity
of southern, gangster rap has
dwindled in the past couple of
years.
I consider this to be a testa-
ment to the direction hip-hop
will be taking in the near future,
as fans become increasingly
receptive to the more intelligent
and conscious side of hip-hop
than ever before in this millen-
nium.
Coldham is a Chicago
senior in journalism.
music
ArT
ediTOriAL BOArd
Increased parking fnes and fees
good for downtown Lawrence
Hip-hip grows up
KAnsAns
n n n
OPiniOn
Brenna Hawley, editor
864-4810 or bhawley@kansan.com
Jessica sain-Baird, managing editor
864-4810 or jsain-baird@kansan.com
Jennifer Torline, managing editor
864-4810 or jtorline@kansan.com
Haley Jones, kansan.com managing editor
864-4810 or hjones@kansan.com
michael Holtz, opinion editor
864-4924 or mholtz@kansan.com
caitlin Thornbrugh, editorial editor
864-4924 or thornbrugh@kansan.com
Lauren Bloodgood, business manager
864-4358 or lbloodgood@kansan.com
maria Korte, sales manager
864-4477 or mkorte@kansan.com
malcolmGibson, general manager and news
adviser
864-7667 or mgibson@kansan.com
Jon schlitt, sales and marketing adviser
864-7666 or jschlitt@kansan.com
THe ediTOriAL BOArd
Members of the Kansan Editorial Board are
Brenna Hawley, Jessica Sain-Baird, Jennifer
Torline, Haley Jones, Caitlin Thornbrugh and
Michael Holtz.
conTAcT US
BEN COLDHAM
THOUGHTS
FROM A
HIP-HOP
HEAD
NiCOLAs ROEsLER
THE L
cHecKem OuT:
HOT TrAcK: KISS THE RING
BY RAEKWON
neW ArTisT: DIZ GIBRAN
LOcAL ArTisT: GREG ENEMY
BEN COLDHAm
FrOm neBrAsKA
Obamas speech a success despite smears
HEiDE gARviN
U. Nebraska
Daily Nebraskan
W
hats wrong with telling
kids to get an educa-
tion? In my experience,
this is good advice, and most of
us college students came here
because we believe it.
Apparently, though, when
President Obama says it, this
sound advice is transformed into
brainwashing.
In the past few weeks, the rights
anger boiled viciously. It got to the
point where Jim Greer, Floridas
Republican Party chairman, actu-
ally accused the president of try-
ing to indoctrinate Americas
children to his socialist agenda.
Sorry to break it to you, Greer,
but if the children are in pub-
lic school, theyve already been
exposed to a socialist aspect of
the United States. Obama telling
them to make the best of it doesnt
make him a dirty, un-American
Commie any more than it would
past presidents who encouraged
the same thing.
For instance, Ronald Reagan
and George Bush both addressed
school children as well. Would
Greer have objected to them? I
doubt it.
And after the speechs transcript
was released, even Greer had to
admit that it was a good speech.
But did he apologize for his pre-
vious accusations? Nope. Instead,
he made more unfounded claims
that the speech had been revised
from its previous form to edit out
all of Obamas socialist comments.
Even with a new transcript
though, the rights fear mongering
had already done its damage. The
uproar was deafening as conserva-
tive parents raised their voices in
protest. They assumed the worst,
without any evidence.
We have bigger issues to worry
about than the president talking to
students without parents around
to censor him, especially when
hes talking about staying in school
and succeeding.
In case youve forgotten, as
many seem to have, we are still
at war. A tremendous portion of
the world still doesnt have clean
drinking water and religious
intolerance is running rampant.
Sexism, racism and homophobia
still exist. Hatred and greed still
fuel the workings of the world.
Dont these take precedence over
one little speech, whether or not
you agree with it?
If Obama is encouraging stu-
dents to get the education they
need to help solve these problems,
why in the world are we complain-
ing? Shouldnt we be making the
path down that road easier for
them? Shouldnt we be concentrat-
ing on these problems ourselves?
Shouldnt we be encouraging
them, too?
UWire
Does anyone want to
follow me around campus
playing the theme to Walker,
Texas Ranger while I deliver
roundhouse kicks to frat kids?
n n n
Im down.
n n n
There is this smokin hot
ROTC guy, and I want to get
in his pants but dont know if
hes into me or even if hes my
type. What should I do?
n n n
Any guys awake to give me
advice on how to approach
one of your fellow men? For
instance, what the hell do I say
to him?!
n n n
Hi usually works
pretty well.
n n n
There is totally an Owl City
song that I wanna get it on to.
n n n
Could someone please put
a crosswalk on West Campus
Road near JRP! Us future
teachers dont like getting hit
by cars.
n n n
When are they going
to start making Facebook
classes? Im sure I could get a
lot more work done if those
were available.
n n n
Sleeping alone = giant bed
and all the covers to myself.
n n n
My fsh died, so I upgraded
to a snake.
n n n
I love sleep so much I want
to take it behind the middle
school and get it pregnant!
n n n
That was the most awkward
thing I have ever experienced
in my whole life, and I am
still very confused as to what
happened.
n n n
Aaaah, balls.
n n n
I just took a great poop.
n n n
Not my chair not my
problem. Thats what I say.
n n n
Unemployment at 9.7
percent now. Go recovery!
n n n
For all the freshmen: When
we say FFA we dont mean the
club, we mean FREE FOR ALL.
This isnt K-State.
n n n
Dear Kansas Dining
Services, Im very sorry. I make
a mess every time I come and
eat.
n n n
I love realizing a difcult
and confusing homework
assignment is only worth 1.6
percent of my grade.
Screw it.
Chance Dibben/KANSAN
Fresh Ink poetry refreshingly original
NEWS 8A THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2009
Tanner Grubbs/KANSAN
KU Juggling Club member TimSherman, left, Derby sophomore, juggles next to club president Lee Dixon, Overland Park senior, Tuesday morning near Potter Lake. The club meets every
Tuesday at various locations around campus. We sort of just roamaround,Dixon said.
BY DANIEL JOHNSON
djohnson@kansan.com
In a year of budget cuts at
the University, alumni are open-
ing their wallets to help more
than ever before. The number of
donors and total donations to the
Kansas University Endowment
Association hit a new record last
fiscal year, according to a KU
press release on Tuesday.
Dale Seuferling, president of
the Endowment Association, said
the increased donations during
a tough economic year reflected
the commitment of alumni to the
University.
Donors rallied around the
University this year, Seuferling
said. We are delighted.
According to the press release,
45,186 donors gave or pledged
$106.4 million during the last fis-
cal year, which ended June 30.
Both were record highs in the
associations 118 years. He said the
increased funds would help bring
students, faculty and resources to
the University.
University relations spokesman
Todd Cohen said the University
was encouraged by the news. He
said endowment funds make up
10 percent of the its budget.
The University is deeply
appreciative to the donors, Cohen
said. The funds help build the
Universitys margin of success.
The Kansan reported in
December 2008 that the association
would decrease its contribution by
10 percent for the 2009-2010 year.
Returns from the its long-term
investment program had declined
more than 25 percent.
The news places a positive light
on a troubling year for the associa-
tion, which Seuferling said had lost
more than $320 million in invest-
ment returns. The 20 percent drop
was the worst performance since
2002, when it suffered a 7.9 per-
cent drop.
Its very gratifying to see the
increase despite whats happen-
ing, Seuferling said.
Mason Heilman, student body
president, said the donations allow
more opportunities for students.
The donations will fund 88
new scholarships, 12 new student
awards, and three new endowed
professorships, according to the
press release.
With the economy down, peo-
ple are realizing that KU is a sound
investment in our state, Heilman
said.
Edited by Anna Kathagnarath
Endowment sees
record donations
campus
Life is a juggle
mEDIcAL
Study fnds euthanasia increase
after being legalized in Belgium
BRUSSELS Cases of euthanasia in
Belgiums Flanders region soared to nearly 2
percent of all deaths in 2007 after the country
legalized the practice a few years earlier, a
medical study has shown.
The survey, conducted by an end-of-life
research group at the Brussels-based Free
University, said the rise was mainly due to
Belgiums 2002 euthanasia law, which gave
terminally ill patients more choices.
We found that the enactment of the
Belgian euthanasia law was followed by an
increase in all types of medical end-of-life
practices, with the exception of the use of
lethal drugs without the patients explicit
request, the group said in a letter published in
Thursdays New England Journal of Medicine.
The survey is the third such study con-
ducted on the controversial issue in Belgium,
said Dr. Johan Bilsen, who helped conduct the
study.
His team surveyed a random sample of
6,202 death certifcates of people who died
between June and November 2007 in Flan-
ders, a Dutch-speaking region that accounts
for six million of Belgiums 10 million people.
Associated Press
crImE
Italian women paid to
entertain party guests
ROME Thirty women. Eigh-
teen parties. Guests willing to
supply sex if the need arises.
Two Italian newspapers
published what they described
Wednesday as excerpts from
prosecutors interrogation of a
businessman who said he paid
dozens of women to attend par-
ties at his residence.
Associated Press
Your Eyeglasses For Less
9th & Iowa
785.838.3200
V
O
T
E
!
FOR YOUR FAVORITE SHIRT SLOGAN
GAME DAY. KAN U
HANDLE IT?
W
E W
ALK THE W
ALK
AND ROCK THE CHALK
KANSAS: A SCHOOL IN A PLAINS
STATE THATS PLAIN BETTER
HEED THE HAW
K
ROCK CHALK
TITLE TALK
W
W
W
.KANSAN.COM
/THESHIRT
ONE VOTE PER STUDENT PER DAY
2 1 9 1
0 2 9 1
3 2 9 1 1 4 9 1
THE SEARCH FOR THE SHIRT CONTINUES
YOUR SCHOOL. YOUR SHIRT. YOUR HISTORY.
LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD.
WEVE NARROWED DOWN YOUR SLOGANS
NOW ITS TIME FOR YOU TO DECIDE
WWW.KANSAN.COM/THESHIRT
AND CHOOSE THE 09-10
GAMEDAY SHIRT
JAYHAWK SAAC PRESENT
DAILY KANSAN THE UNIVERSITY
THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
Sports
THURSDAY, SepTeMbeR 10, 2009 www.kAnSAn.coM pAGe 1b
Bill Miller has spent 32 years teaching defense. FOOTBALL | 6B
New coach is a veteran
Team to rematch Memphis in November. MEN'S BASKETBALL | 2B
Self excited for Showcase
A
year and a half ago, after
coaching Kansas to an Orange
Bowl victory, Mark Mangino
declared the critics silent. They had
raised questions about Kansas strength
of schedule, casting doubt upon the
legitimacy of a Kansas team which
hadnt beaten anybody. Virginia
Tech provided the scalp Kansas needed
to vindicate its rise in the rankings to
the sports punditocracy.
But, in sports, vindication has a
shelf life of about one off-season.
Quickly, it expires, and gives way to
new questions or, often enough, old
questions asked again.
One glance at the schedule for the
fall had critics giving the Kansas
hasnt beaten anybody trope a fresh
coat of paint. They preemptively
crafted their criticisms, ready to be
cast should Kansas get off to its pre-
sumed 6-0 start.
Unfortunately, college footballs
opening week didn't temper that
perception. If anything, it may have
strengthened it.
Kansas opened by dispatching of
Northern Colorado as comfortably as
should have been expected. Which
is fine. The Bears were brought to
Lawrence to give the Jayhawks a
chance to get live game action against
an unthreatening opponent.
Mission accomplished. Tuneup
games are a time-honored tradition in
college football, especially when the
following week promises a road trip.
So to what ominous environment
do the Jayhawks travel this coming
weekend? The Sun Bowl, home of
the Miners of University of Texas at
El Paso. You dont just walk into that
venue, against that team, and expect to
win. Unless youre Buffalo. In which
case, you just won there last week. You
could also be UT Austin, New Mexico
State, or Tulsa, all of which did the
same last season.
But hey, after the clash with the
Miners, Kansas next game is against
a BCS conference opponent. Thats
something. It might even be a note-
worthy something, if the opponent in
question wasnt Duke. Duke, which
lost to Richmond an FCS team,
albeit a good one last week. Duke,
where the best football players are bas-
ketball players.
Kansas wraps up nonconference
play by welcoming Southern Miss to
Lawrence. And, make no mistake
about it, Southern Miss is pretty good.
But the Golden Eagles dont figure to
get within shouting distance of the Top
25 this year, nor are they a marquee
name.
A marquee victory would do the
Jayhawks good, given their auspicious
start to Big 12 play. Kansas opens at
home against Iowa State, then plays
Colorado in Boulder. If all goes as
expected, Kansas should be undefeated
at the seasons halfway point for the
second time in three years. Just expect
to hear those voices Mangino declared
silent resume their critical chorus.
Thankfully, unlike 2007, opportunities
for Kansas to legitimize its success to a
skeptical nation fill the seasons second
half. Beginning with an Oct. 24 show-
down against damaged-but-dangerous
Oklahoma, KU faces a six-game
gauntlet that figures to provide the
Jayhawks with a number of chances to
do some critic silencing. Until then,
kick back, stretch your legs; well wake
you up when the games really begin.
Editedby BrennaM. T. Daldorph
By Alex Beecher
abeecher@kansan.com
commentary
Football
schedule
spurs critics
once again
overcoming obstacles
Jerry Wang/KANSAN
Dick Wilson, cancer survivor and former KU cross country athlete, will be participating in a 5K run-and-walk event this Sunday to beneft the Chris Anthony BrainTumor Research Fund. After college, Wilson ranked in the top 10 for his
age for 20 years in a row. In 2003, Wilson won the title of No. 4 runner in the world for his age group. Wilson is currently undergoing chemotherapy for a brain tumor found one year ago.
By SAMANThA ANDerSON
sanderson@kansan.com
Dick Wilson is and has always
been a man of many dreams.
It was my dream in junior
high school to go to high school
and find a sport in which I could
participate and earn a varsity let-
ter, Wilson said. But it wasnt
until his freshman year of high
school in gym class that he fig-
ured out what that sport was.
Sixty years later, he still remem-
bers when it happened
The teacher had us all run a
half mile on the track, Wilson
said. So we ran that half mile and
I beat everybody in the class.
That was when Wilson figured
out he was a runner. What Wilson
didnt know was that he would
earn more than a Varsity letter;
he would acquire a whole base-
ments worth of medals, plaques
and trophies.
After battling brain cancer and
a hip injury that ended Wilsons
competitive career, hell return to
Lawrence to run.
This Sunday, Wilson will be
participating in Lawrences first
Head For the Cure 5K. He hopes
that by entering the contest it will
raise awareness of brain tumors.
HigH scHool
and college
Wilson had a lot of success
running at the high school level,
attracting the attention of college
scouts throughout the country.
Originally, Wilson believed he
would be going to Syracuse, a col-
lege in his home state of New York.
But one day a family in his home-
town, who knew about Kansas
track program, asked Wilson if
he would be interested in running
there. Wilson had never even
heard of the University of Kansas,
but he kept an open mind. Then
the new track coach at KU, Bill
Easton, came to
visit Wilson in
New York.
He told
me during our
conver s at i on
that the Kansas
cross-country
team was going
to win a NCAA
cross-country
title and that the
four-mile relay team was going to
set an American record, Wilson
said. And he wanted me to be
part of that.
Easton kept his word. Wilson
decided to come to Kansas and
participate in its cross-country
and track program. In 1953
Wilson was part of Kansas only
cross-country team to ever win
a national championship. In that
same year the four-mile relay team
broke the American
record.
Dick was a very
good runner, Larry
Stroup, former
Kansas runner from
1954-1957 said. He
was a member of the
Four Horsemen.
The Four
Horsemen was a
nickname the cross-
country and track teams gave
for its record-breaking runners,
Wes Santee, Art Dalzell, Lloyd
Former star runs for a cure
Previous cross-
country member
endures challenges
Football
Changes prove benefcial to player and team
By JAySON JeNKS
jjenks@kansan.com

Junior Brad Thorson is chang-
ing once again. But dont worry,
this change isnt as dramatic as
those lurking in his past.
Those moves and decisions
the ones that eventually landed
Thorson at Kansas last season
are a big part of his story.
But first we must focus on
Thorsons latest transition: from
backup center to starting left
guard. Its a move thats both
large and small.
In the bigger picture, it shuffles
Kansas depth chart and final-
izes the starting offensive line.
In terms of on-field adjustments,
the difference between center
and guard is rather minimal.
Itd be a lot tougher to go
from center to quarterback,
coach Mark Mangino said.
Thorson only recently moved
to guard after spending the
beginning of his career at center.
He says hes still a work in prog-
ress and hes only beginning to
feel comfortable at his new posi-
tion. Then he says something
that captures his college football
career.
Im no person to shy away
from competition or I wouldnt
be in this game, Thorson said.
nnn
Theres a drill in the Wisconsin
football program that places two
players against each other. Its a
simple drill, one thats meant to
mold toughness.
But before the start of the 2008
season, the drill served as the
tipping point for Thorsons time
at Wisconsin.
Thorson and defensive end
Dan Moore were engaged in the
Badger Drill a one-on-one
Follow Kansan
football writer
Jayson Jenks at
twitter.com/
JaysonJenks.
Weston White/KANSAN
Junior ofensive lineman Brad Thorson congratulates senior quarterback Todd Reesing after a touchdown run Saturday against Northern
Colorado. Thorson, no stranger to change, started the season as left guard.
SEE thorson ON pAgE 3B
SEE wilson ON pAgE 3B
He's enthusiastic for
the race and the good
it does.
Joan wilson
Dick wilson's wife
'Head For tHe cure'
registration
WHat: 5K run that ben-
efts cancer research
WHen: online registration
is online until sept. 11.
late registration will be
available at Garry Gribble's
Running sports.
WHere: online registra-
tion at
www.headforthecure.org
K
ansas City rappers Tech
N9ne and Krizz Kaliko
are returning to Lawrence
Friday when they bring their
uncompromising and frenzied
music to The Granada, 1020
Massachusetts St.
The two have been perform-
ing together for more than 10
years, making it a point to visit
Lawrence during each tour.
I caught up with the two over
the phone a few weeks ago while
working on a special section The
Kansan is putting together this fall
about the Border (Showdown).
We touched a lot of bases in
our 35-minute exchange, plenty
of which is extracurricular to our
original subject.
On their pre-concert ritual in
Lawrence:
KK: Well go to Buffalo Wild
Wings and then after the show we
go to Chipotle and have a marga-
rita and a burrito bowl. Thats it
man. We just relax and grab some
food. Say our prayer before we
go out there and when we go out
there we tear the roof off.
On Kalikos album Genius,
released in July.
KK: Im a student of music,
man, so I learn from a lot of
people. I learned from Tech he
was annihilating people when he
got on songs. He kind of taught
me to be ultra unique. Plus, I pay
attention to every genre of music.
I felt like mixing up all those
genres, which is how I came up
with the Funkra, which is: Funk,
rap, rock, R&B, reggae and opera.
Its just putting all those different
styles which weve already done
on several Tech projects into
one big musical gumbo. I feel like
Ive got to get better and better all
the time.
This concert is part of a tour
supporting Tech N9nes upcom-
ing album, K.O.D., scheduled
for release Oct. 27:
TN: Total dark album, you
know what Im sizzling. Its my
darkest album yet. Ive always had
dark songs on my albums, but this
album in its entirety is dark and
its powered by my mothers lupus
and epilepsy. Its powered by me
questioning God, like how could
you hurt this angel like this and
be such a God if there is a God.
Theres a song called Show Me A
God at the beginning of it and its
me being confused.
So the dark album came about
and the tour is going to be in
support of the dark album. The
theme on stage is going to be
pretty creepy. I dont want to give
it away but I saw the layout for
the stage setup and it looked like
the front of a fucking graveyard.
So here we go. K.O.D., wish I
could say what it stood for but
were having a contest to see if the
fans can guess it around album
time. I just finished the album last
week and it was a hard one to do
because I had no idea whether the
negative energy would affect my
life and it did. I had a dark cloud
around me and I had it for awhile
and Im slowly coming out of it.
Tickets for the 9 p.m. event are
still on sale for $35.
Edited by Jonathan Hermes
By Stephen MonteMayor
smontemayor@kansan.com
sports 2B
QUOTE OF THE DAY
The quality of a persons life
is in direct proportion to their
commitment to excellence
regardless of their chosen feld
of endeavor.
Vince Lombardi
Q&A with Tech N9ne and Krizz K
mOrning brEw
FACT OF THE DAY
Dick Wilson ran for the 1953
national champion cross
country team. That was the
only time cross country won a
national championship.
2009 Jayhawk Cross Country Media
Guide
TriViA OF THE DAY
Q: How many team cross
country conference champion-
ships has Kansas won?
A: 19. Most recently the 1969
Big Eight championship.
2009 Jayhawk Cross Country Media
Guide
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2009
Follow Kansan
sports
editor Stephen
Montemayor at
twitter.com/
smontemayor.
MenS BaSketBall
Self excited for Showcase
rematch against Memphis
Kansas basketball coach Bill
Self spoke at Scottrade Cen-
ter in St. Louis Tuesday about
participating in the Hall of Fame
Showcase and a 2008 champion-
ship rematch with Memphis.
Scottrade Center will host a
doubleheader Nov. 17, Louisville
playing against Arkansas fol-
lowed by Memphis and Kansas.
The rematch will be diferent
this time since previous Mem-
phis head coach John Calipari
took the head coaching job at
Kentucky. Plus, freshman guards
Xavier and C.J. Henry both were
at one point committed to Mem-
phis, adding a little intrigue.
I am sure there will be some
incentive there but I cant imag-
ine that there will be any hostil-
ity,Self said. But that will be a
big game for those two players
but thats not something that will
afect how we approach things.
Despite the extra story lines
Self is glad to be a part of this
event.
I am excited about our team
and I think we have a chance to
be pretty good if things fall right,
he said. I am really excited about
being a part of the Hall of Fame
Showcase, which has James Nai-
smiths name on it. That means a
lot to all Kansas fans since he was
our frst basketball coach.
Corey Thibodeaux
ASSOCIATED PRESS
Yelena Meyerzone of Latvia performs during the qualifying round of the rhythmic gymnastics world championships in Ise, Mie prefecture, in central Japan, Wednesday.
An agile athlete
TODAY
No event scheduled
FriDAY
Soccer
Denver, 2:30 p.m.
Colorado Springs,
Co.
Volleyball
North Texas, 5
p.m.
Fayetteville, Ark.
Tennis
UNC-Wilmington
Tournament, All
Day, Wilmington,
N.C.
SATUrDAY
Cross Country
Missouri
Cross Country
Challenge,
Columbia, Mo.
Tennis
UNC-Wilmington
Tournament, All
Day, Wilmington,
N.C.
Volleyball
Jacksonville State,
1 p.m. Fayetteville,
Ark.
Football
at Texas-El Paso,
6:30 p.m. El Paso,
Texas
Volleyball
Arkansas, 7 p.m.
Fayetteville, Ark.
SUnDAY
Tennis
UNC-Wilmington
Tournament, All
Day, Wilmington,
N.C.
Soccer
Colorado College,
3:30 p.m.
Colorado Springs,
Co.
THiS wEEk
in kAnSAS
ATHlETiCS
tenniS
Judge denies flmmaker
from shooting matches
NEW YORK A New York
judge has denied a flmmakers
request to shoot video of wheel-
chair division tennis matches at
the U.S. Open.
Alan Rich, whos a Brooklyn
attorney and freelance journalist,
argued that since CBS, ESPN and
the Tennis Channel dont usually
air matches from the wheel-
chair tournament, he should be
granted access. A judge denied
that request.
USTA spokesman Chris Wid-
maier said some of the wheel-
chair matches will air after all. He
said a decision on when matches
would be aired was pending.
Associated Press
footBall
Young ofensive solid
during frst game
Freshman ofensive lineman
Tanner Hawkinson is quick to
admit that he was nervous
before the frst game of the
season against Northern Colo-
rado on Saturday. But he said
after the frst snap, everything
settled back to normal.
After the frst couple of
plays you get in a game
groove, Hawkinson said.
Originally recruited as a
tight end, Hawkinson moved
to defensive line last year
before settling in at left tackle
before this season. He is now
responsible for protecting
quarterback Todd Reesings
blind side.
In the frst game of the sea-
son, Hawkinson and the rest of
the ofensive line fared well. The
Jayhawks didnt allow a sack.
Coach Mark Mangino said
the young line looked solid for
a season opening game.
Nobody graded outstand-
ing and nobody graded
poorly, Mangino said. It was a
good frst night for them.
Jayson Jenks
footBall
Defensive end not ready
to contribute full-time
Junior defensive end Quintin
Woods arrived at Kansas as a
player expected to have an im-
mediate efect. So far, Mangino
said that hasnt been the case.
His progress has not been
as fast as Id like, Mangino said.
Right now he is not in a position
to make an impact for us.
Woods played sparingly
against Northern Colorado: He
was used on passing situations
and on third down. Mangino said
Woods wont see more time until
he demonstrates more consistent
ability on the practice feld.
Other defensive line notes:
Mangino said senior de-
fensive tackle Caleb Blakesleys
move from starting defensive
tackle to the second-team on the
depth chart is purely perfor-
mance not health based.
Sophomore Patrick Dorsey
started ahead of Blakesley for his
frst career start. Mangino said
Dorsey started because he plays
harder than a lot of guys that
have more talent than he does.
Jayson Jenks
1618 W. 23rd St. 785-865-4211
Discover Mighty Leaf Tea
99

Try any 16 oz. variety

Ends Sept. 15
Artisan-blended whole leaf teas
KNITTING CLASSES
Enroll now at www.yarnbarn-ks.com
YARN BARN 930 Massachusetts
Open Daily: Mon-Sat 9:30-5:30; Thur til 8; Sun 1-4
KU Independent Study

Independent Study
785-864-5823
enroll@ku.edu
ContinuingEd.ku.edu/is
Check with your academic advisor before enrolling.
Class Closed?
1
0
0
2
2
6

sports 3b THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2009

wilson (continued from 1B)
Koby and Dick Wilson. All four
men came to Kansas together, ran
together and graduated together.
The entire team was very close
and they enjoyed each other,
Wilsons wife, JoAn Wilson said.
Beyond school
After college Wilson and his
wife, JoAn, moved around the
country. Eventually, they landed in
Indianapolis. Wilson was so busy
with his career with the Travelers
Insurance Co. and his family that
running kind of fell to the wayside.
There wasnt any real need to,
said Wilson. It wasnt like today
where you have road races and
track races.
It was a request of a friend that
began Wilsons interest in running
again.
A neighbor of mine wanted
to start running to lose weight,
Wilson said. We started run-
ning half a mile a day and
built it up to five miles a day.
It wasnt until they entered a three-
mile race on Labor Day in 1978
that he started to believe that he
could ever run for success again.
I think I finished fifth and so I
got the bug, Wilson said.
The bug carried him to gain
local, statewide and eventu-
ally international recognition.
He was ranked in the top 10 of his
age group, on a national scale, every
year from 1985 to 2005, but in 2003
he earned the honor of being the
No. 2 runner in the country and
the No. 4 four runner in the world
in his age group. A 2005 hip injury
ended his competitive career.
Wilson was diagnosed with a
brain tumor in September 2008.
The doctor was able to remove 95
percent of the tumor, but Wilson
still had to endure two six-month
sessions of chemotherapy. Still, he
exercises at least five times a week.
Hes enthusiastic for the race
and the good it does Stroup said.
This is the first year that the
Head For the Cure 5K will be
held in Lawrence. The original
5K ran in Kansas City in honor
of Chris Anthony who died, at
age 37 from a brain tumor.
All of the proceeds will go to the
Chris Anthony Tumor Research
Fund at the M.D. Anderson Cancer
Center.
Maybe some day there will be a
cure, said Wilson. And if there is
it can hopefully help my children
and help my grandchildren.
Edited by Alicia Banister
blocking exercise when, at
some point, Moore fell to the
ground, injured.
According to an article in the
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, it
appeared Thorson could have
pulled off the block. The arti-
cle also claimed that Wisconsin
coach Bret Bielema was visibly
angry with the result.
Still, the details are murky and
Thorson declined to elaborate
on the specifics of the situation.
But he readily admitted that the
incident was the snapping point
in a long, conflict-filled stay at
Wisconsin.
It was unfortunate but the
wheels were kind of set in place
long before that, Thorson said.
I didnt feel like there was the
opportunity I wanted.
Perhaps the biggest problem,
Thorson said, was Wisconsins
desire to cultivate big, bulky
linemen. In contrast, Thorson
thought he played better at 290
pounds.
It wasnt what they wanted
in their offense at that time,
Thorson said. It was difficult
at the time, but I look back and
it wasnt the situation I really
wanted to be in.
Shortly after the situation with
Moore unfolded, Thorson left
the Wisconsin program. It wasnt
an easy decision.
Thorson grew up in Mequon,
Wisc., a city two hours east of
Wisconsins campus in Madison.
Not surprisingly, he grew up
rooting for the home-state
Badgers.
As a senior in high school,
Thorson garnered interest
from Ivy League schools such
as Yale and Princeton. He also
received a scholarship offer from
Minnesota.
After verbally committing to
Minnesota early in the recruit-
ing process, Wisconsin offered
Thorson a full-ride scholarship.
He jumped at the chance.
I grew up bleeding red and
white and I loved them, Thorson
said. But my journey there, I
learned a lot about myself.
So, with three years of eligibil-
ity remaining, Thorson started
searching for schools. Thats
when he stumbled upon Kansas.
nnn
Brad Thorson is smart.
Teammates past and present
will tell you that. So, too, will
coaches.
Its a big reason behind
Thorsons success on the football
field. And its a big reason he
was allowed to play immediately
when he transferred to Kansas
last season.
Hes an extremely smart guy,
offensive lineman Sal Capra said.
He can pick up things really
fast.
In just two years, Thorson left
Wisconsin with a business degree
in Risk Management Insurance.
It paid off immediately.
While most transfers are
forced by the NCAA to sit out a
year, Thorson successfully peti-
tioned the NCAA to allow him
to play immediately last season.
His strongest claim? He had
already technically graduated
from school.
Hes now working on a sec-
ond degree in sports administra-
tion. Hes also the starting left
guard in Kansas high-powered
offense.
It took a long while before
I found something that fit,
Thorson said. But when I finally
got in touch with Kansas, they
had a need at offensive line so
they were looking to add another
guy. It worked out pretty per-
fectly.
But before the season start-
ed, Mangino slid sophomore
Jeremiah Hatch from offensive
tackle to center a move that
once again placed Thorson as a
backup.
Throughout spring prac-
tices, and even for a portion
of fall practices, thats exactly
what Thorson was. Then, shortly
before the start of the season,
Mangino moved Thorson to left
guard.
He started against Northern
Colorado.
It was worth doing because
he has looked pretty sharp there,
Mangino said. Its a good move
for us. We want to put our five
best offensive linemen on the fi
eld and he was one of our five
best.
Thorson can reflect easier now
that everything has settled. Hes
still playing Division I football.
Hes still playing at 290 pounds.
And hes a starter.
Its taken a few years and
a few changes but Thorson
is finally comfortable with his
situation.
Kansas has been so accept-
ing and so willing to give me
every opportunity that I want,
Thorson said. Its just been an
awesome transfer for me.
Edited by Jonathan Hermes
thorson (continued from 1B)
mlB
Brewers squander home
game against Cardinals
AssociAted Press
MILWAUKEE Albert Pujols
hit two home runs for a majors-
leading 47 and Adam Wainwright
picked up his 18th win with
seven scoreless innings in the
St. Louis Cardinals 5-1 victory
over the Milwaukee Brewers on
Wednesday.
Wainwright struck out six and
scattered five hits to become the
first pitcher this season to 18 wins
and Pujols powered the offense
with his homers in the fifth and
seventh innings to complete a
three-game sweep of the Brewers.
But St. Louis got a scare when
Matt Holliday tumbled running
out a grounder in the third and
left with a bruised left knee.
The Cardinals have won 25
of their last 31 overall, and are
well on their way to a fourth NL
Central title in six years behind
Pujols, Holliday, Wainwright (18-
7) and Chris Carpenter.
St. Louis is 32-11 since acquiring
Holliday on July 24 from Oakland
and hes hitting .360 with 12 hom-
ers and 42 RBIs for the Cardinals.
He stumbled in the third inning
after passing first base on a rou-
tine grounder and stayed in the
game in left field for two innings
before being pulled as precaution.
Wainwright couldnt match
Carpenters one-hit shutout in
Mondays opener, but the right-
hander was sharp after allowing
six runs in his previous appear-
ance to snap a streak of 13 straight
with two runs or less.
St. Louis made sure Wainwright
had the lead from the start after
Hollidays sacrifice fly in the first
when Brewers starter Jeff Suppan
(6-9) walked Colby Rasmus and
allowed a single to Pujols to put
runners on the corners.
In the fifth, Wainwright dou-
bled and scored on a triple by
Rasmus before Pujols two-run
homer made it 4-0. Pujols sprint-
ed around the bases, hardly stop-
ping to greet teammates at the
plate, and ran into the dugout to
celebrate there.
Hed have more to cheer about
in the seventh with a solo shot
to left-center field that gave St.
Louis a 5-0 lead and increased
his RBI total to 124, one behind
Milwaukees Prince Fielder for
most in the majors this season.
Milwaukee squandered its only
chance against Wainwright in the
bottom of the fifth. With run-
ners on the corners and two outs,
Wainwright struck out pinch hit-
ter Casey McGehee, who broke his
bat over his knee in frustration.
AssoCiAted Press
st. louis Cardinals Albert Pujols smiles as he looks back at the Cardinals dugout after hitting a two-run home run during the ffth inning of a
baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers onWednesday.
AssociAted Press
SAN FRANCISCO Adrian
Gonzalez hit his career-high 37th
homer and drove in three runs,
helping the San Diego Padres
beat the San Francisco Giants 4-2
Wednesday.
Wade LeBlanc (2-1) pitched a
career-best seven innings to win
his second straight start.
Gonzalez connected for a
two-run shot in the third. Oscar
Salazar also homered for the
Padres, who have won 10 of their
last 13 series.
Andres Torres hit a two-run
homer for the Giants. The NL
wild-card contenders have lost
three of their last four.
Barry Zito (9-12) gave up three
runs on six hits over five innings.
He lost his fourth straight deci-
sion to the Padres.
LeBlanc allowed two runs on
four hits. He retired 11 straight
before walking the first two bat-
ters of the eighth.
Luke Gregerson, who earned
his first major league win Tuesday
night, came on to get pinch hitter
Kevin Frandsen to pop up a bunt
attempt, struck out pinch hitter
Eugenio Velez and retired Freddy
Sanchez on a popup.
Heath Bell pitched the ninth
for his 37th save in 40 chances,
matching St. Louis closer Ryan
Franklin for the NL lead.
The Padres took a 1-0 lead
in the first when Everth Cabrera
beat out an infield single, stole
second, went to third on a passed
ball and scored on a single by
Gonzalez.
Torres third home run in
the third brought the Giants
within 3-2 but they never seri-
ously threatened again until the
eighth.
mlB
Gonzalez hits career high
helping Padres beat Giants
AssoCiAted Press
san diego Padres Adrian Gonzalez, right, hit a two-run home run during the third inning
of a game in San Francisco Wednesday.
footbAll
Missouri sees a spike in
children named Chase
COLUMBIA, Mo. Want to see
former Missouri quarterback Chase
Daniels legacy? Look in the crib.
The Columbia Missourian says
the name Chasehas seen a surge
of recent popularity in Missouri.
The Social Security Administra-
tions annual list of top baby
names shows it jumped from
Number 48 in 2007 to Number
7 one year later. 2007 Missouri
graduate Travis Scott and his wife,
Kristin, say they chose the name
Chase for their son because the
entire roots of our relationship are
based at Mizzou.
Associated Press
et Buy One Moolatte and Ge
of equal or lesser size
2345 Iowa
842-9359
chusetts 1835 Massac
88 843-358
pires 10/30/2009 Coupon not valid with any other offer. Exp
September 11 & 12, 2009
Hosted By
Showing At
Liberty Hall
642 Massachusetts St.
Lawrence, Kansas
7pm
Show
Starts At
$8
50
Tickets only
Tickets available at
Sunower Outdoor & Bike Shop
or the Liberty Hall Box Ofce
each night
Schedules and information at www.LawrenceRecycles.org
Saturday, September 12th
Community Building
10 am - 4 pm
115 W. 11th St.
Featuring the Sustainable Homes Tour
Tours at 10am and 1pm Bus tickets for
the tour available at fair:
$10 Adult $2 Child under 14

E
X
H
IB
IT
S

A
L
T
E
R
N
A
T
IV
E
F
U
E
L
V
E
H
IC
L
E
S

S
P
E
A
K
E
R
S
&
W
O
R
K
S
H
O
P
S

C
H
IL
D
R
E
N
S
A
C
T
IV
IT
IE
S
F
R
E
E
A
D
M
IS
S
IO
N
Hosted by:
The City of Lawrence would like to thank the following sponsors:
Absorbent, Ink. Ground Source, Inc. Hughes Consulting Engineering
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce Scott Temperature

National Solar Tour
sports 4B THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2009
mlb
BEN NUCKOLS
Associated Press
BALTIMORE As if things
werent bad enough for the
Baltimore Orioles, who just
clinched their 12th consecutive
losing season: On Wednesday, a
temporary fence and police tape
surrounded the spot that had
been occupied by a monument to
one of the teams all-time greats,
Cal Ripken.
The large aluminum No. 8 out-
side the Camden Yards ballpark
was stolen Tuesday night by four
young men who were arrested
about two hours later, Baltimore
police said. The monument was
recovered.
Surveillance cameras captured
video of the men removing the
4-foot monument and placing it
in the bed of a pickup truck,
police spokesman Anthony
Guglielmi said.
Police put out an all-points bul-
letin, and the men were arrested
in east Baltimore after officers
responding to a disorderly con-
duct report spotted the object in
the truck bed, Guglielmi said.
The Orioles have a series of
aluminum monuments depicting
retired uniform numbers outside
one entrance to the downtown
ballpark. They include Brooks
Robinsons 5, Jim Palmers 22 and
Eddie Murrays 33.
The suspects were identified
as Gary Parker, 19, of Baltimore;
Matthew Rayner, 19, of Chase;
Patrick Reynolds, 18, of Middle
River; and Jason Stoneberner, 19,
of Essex.
They were being held at the
citys Central Booking and Intake
Center on charges of felony theft
and destruction of property,
police said. There was no indica-
tion they had attorneys.
Police returned the monument
to the Orioles on Wednesday after
taking photos and examining it
for evidence, Guglielmi said.
I dont know if theyll be able
to reuse it, he said.
Orioles spokesman Monica
Barlow said the team had no
comment about the theft because
it was a police matter. She said
she did not know when the
monument would be reinstalled.
The Orioles began a five-game
road trip with a 10-0 drubbing by
Boston Tuesday night, their 82nd
loss of the season, and will return
home Monday.
Ripken had no comment on
the theft, said his spokesman,
John Maroon.
AssociAted Press
Members of the media photograph the spot where a large aluminumNo. 8 that commemorated Baltimore Orioles baseball player Cal
Ripken was stolen outside of CamdenYards in Baltimore Wednesday. According to Baltimore Police, four men were arrested early Wednesday
after ofcers, responding to a disorderly c onduct report, spotted the object in the bed of a pickup truck.
Suspects caught in the thef
of Cal Ripkin monument
st. Louis rams
quarterback
Marc Bulger
is sacked by
NewYork Jets
cornerback
Donald Strickland
during the second
quarter of an NFL
preseason football
game at Giants
Stadiumin East
Rutherford, N.J.,
Friday.
AssociAted Press
nfl
Rams quarterback to play afer injury
ASSOCiAtEd PrESS
ST. LOUIS Four days away
from the opener, Marc Bulger
took direct snaps for the first
time since breaking his right
pinkie.
The Rams quarterback said
Wednesday hes not pain-free,
but its good enough, barring a
setback in the next two days, to
play at Seattle.
I wouldnt say no discom-
fort, Bulger said. But it was
bearable. If it goes like today, Id
say Im starting 100 percent.
Coach Steve Spagnuolo also
announced that offensive tackle
Jason Smith, the second overall
pick of the draft, would start on
the right side. Linebacker James
Laurinaitis, the second-round
pick, also is starting.
The main thing is proving
myself and just being a part of a
great offensive line, Smith said.
My whole thing is What can I
do to help us.
Bulger missed the last three
preseason games after being
injured in practice on Aug. 17.
In recent practices, he had been
working only out of the shotgun
to avoid aggravating a fracture
that hadnt completely healed,
but said he
part i cipated
in all drills.
He con-
fessed to a
sense of relief
after taking
the first few
snaps from
center Jason
Brown off
to the side.
Brown minimized the drama,
joking that he hadnt been aware
which quarterback was on the
receiving end.
I definitely lost some sleep
over it, Bulger said. You stay
mentally ready and physically
ready, but you kind of worry
that the first snap isnt going to
go how you wanted, and you
dont want to let your team-
mates down.
Bulger had the last two fin-
gers taped during the practice,
although he expects
to play without tape
Sunday. He said he
might not require a
pain-killing injec-
tion, either.
I dont want to
encourage some
things NFL guys do,
so I probably wont
need anything, he
said.
Wide receivers were impressed
with Bulgers work. Backup Kyle
Boller started the last three
games for St. Louis, whose 3-1
preseason record topped it vic-
tory total of two from last year.
Its the same Marc Bulger,
nothings changed, Donnie
Avery said.
He looks like he did before
he hurt himself, Keenan Burton
said.
Spagnuolo said Bulger
dropped one snap, but after the
Rams changed centers without
the quarterbacks knowledge.
I thought he looked good
throwing the ball, Spagnuolo
said. I had an eyeball on him
a couple of plays and didnt see
any ill effects.
Backup guard John Greco
underwent surgery for a wrist
injury thats expected to keep
him out two or three weeks.
Two other reserves, safety
Craig Dahl (hamstring) and
linebacker Larry Grant (knee
sprain), were held out although
Grant did some running.
I dont want to en-
courage some things
NFL guys do, so I
probably wont need
anything.
Marc Bulger
Rams quarterback
BASKEtBALL
France defeats russia in
Basketball championship
WARSAW, Poland Ronny
Turiaf had a double-double and
Tony Parker added 17 points
Wednesday to help France to
a 69-64 win over defending
champion Russia at the European
basketball championship.
Golden State Warriors center
Turiaf had 18 points and 14
rebounds and Charlotte Bobcats
forward Boris Diaw added 19
points. Parker, the San Antonio
Spurs point guard, had 23 points
in Tuesdays win against Latvia.
Undefeated France secured
a spot in the next round. Russia
(1-2) managed to advance to the
next round after Latvia beat Ger-
many 68-62 because of a better
point diferential.
Russia has only three players
from the team that upset Spain in
the 2007 fnal, missing Utah Jazz
forward Andrei Kirilenko and J.R.
Holden.
In Group C, world champion
Spain outlasted Slovenia 90-84
after Slovenia center Erazem
Lorbek hit a baseline jumper at
the buzzer to force overtime. Both
teams fnished 2-1 in the group
and move into the next round.
Juan Carlos Navarro led the
way for Spain with 21 points,
while Portland Trail Blazers guard
Rudy Fernandez added 19.
In Group A, Greece remained
unbeaten, defeating winless Israel
106-80. Croatia advanced with an
81-71 win over Macedonia, which
also advanced.
The top three teams in each
group advance to the next round.
Associated Press
mlb
Martinez helps red sox
out of tie to beat orioles
By Jimmy GOLEN
Associated Press
BOSTON Pinch-hitter Victor
Martinez hit a three-run double to
break a seventh-inning tie, and the
Boston Red Sox beat Baltimore 7-5
on Wednesday night to improve
to 13-2 against the Orioles this
season.
Billy Wagner (1-0) pitched a per-
fect seventh inning, striking out
two, for the victory the first AL
decision of his career. After Daniel
Bard put two men on in the eighth,
Jonathan Papelbon got four outs for
his 35th save, giving up one run.
Jason Bay had three hits for
Boston, which maintained its two-
game lead in the AL wild-card race
over Texas, a 10-0 winner over
Cleveland.
Matt Albers (2-5) faced three
batters, giving up two hits, includ-
ing Dustin Pedroias comebacker
that bounced off Albers leg toward
third base for a game-tying single.
Nick Markakis had three hits for
Baltimore, and Brian Roberts dou-
bled in the fifth inning to become
the fourth player in major league
history to have three seasons with
at least 50 doubles. Hall of Famers
Tris Speaker, Paul Waner and Stan
Musial are the others.
Roberts drew a bases-loaded
walk in the sixth to tie the game
before Felix Pie singled up the
middle to give Baltimore its only
lead, 4-3.
In the seventh, Kevin Youkilis
and Bay singled, then Mike Lowell
walked to load the bases. Martinez
lined a double to left-center and
Brian Anderson, who ran for the
gimpy Lowell, raced around from
first to score and give Boston a
7-4 lead.
Paul Byrd, who allowed seven
runs in 2 1-3 innings against the
Chicago White Sox in his previ-
ous start, gave up two runs in five
innings Wednesday night.
AssociAted Press
Boston red soxs Victor Martinez, right, watches the fight of his three-run double as
Baltimore Orioles catcher Matt Wieters, left, looks on in the seventh inning of a baseball game at
Bostons Fenway Park, Wednesday. Martinez hit the double of Orioles pitcher Danys Baez.
www.ContinuingEd.ku.edu (keyword: testprep) I-4-11
GRE

LSAT

GMAT

100097
sports 5b THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2009
DOUG TUCKER
Associated Press
KANSAS CITY, Mo. In the
50-year history of the Kansas City
Chiefs, there may never have been
a time when it was tougher to play
for the team.
No doubt, there have been sea-
sons when abundant talent created
tougher competition for jobs. But
once on the roster, there may not
have been a year when players felt
greater pressure or less security.
A long snapper, for example,
failed to get onto the field for a
quick drill and found himself
unemployed, his job suddenly back
in the hands of the very guy he
took it from.
A Pro Bowl guard got dressed
down in a hallway meeting with
his new head coach. Then, because
he hadnt called ahead and made an
appointment, the acclaimed team
leader couldnt even get in to meet
his new general manager.
Starting offensive linemen are
dumped in the final week of train-
ing camp, a few days after the
offensive coordinator is dismissed.
And no one no one is
immune from a chewing out in
front of the whole squad.
Theres not a player on this
team who hasnt been chewed out,
cornerback Brandon Carr said with
a wry smile.
Rookie general manager Scott
Pioli embraces tough love and cre-
ative tension, as does his father-in-
law and former boss, Bill Parcells,
and his mentor and other former
boss, Bill Belichick.
Rookie head coach Todd Haley
believes in tough love and creative
tension, too. Its a philosophy he
learned while breaking into the
NFL with Parcells in the mid-90s
and seems to fit his intense, hard-
driving nature like a comfortable
pair of running shoes.
The Chiefs, one might say, are
becoming Parcellsian, taking on
a personality that is decidedly
Belichickesque.
And adopting an approach thats
produced five Super Bowl trophies
may not be a bad idea for an orga-
nization that was 2-14 a year ago,
hasnt won a playoff contest since
the 1993 season, and has lost all
but six of its last 33 games that
counted.
I dont know when were going
to win, but were going to win, Pioli
told several hundred fans at the
annual kickoff luncheon Tuesday.
Until the time we win, its going to
be nothing but hard work. We are
going to work hard. The coaches
are going to work hard. Our players
are going to work hard.
Talent deficiencies may keep this
first season of the Pioli/Haley regime
from producing many victories. But
an entirely new tone is being set: be
consistent, play well and pay atten-
tion or be gone.
The new regime immediately
began letting everyone know things
were different.
Tight end Tony Gonzalez, still
productive in his early 30s and per-
haps the greatest offensive player
the Chiefs have developed, was
granted his wish and traded to
Atlanta.
Then Pro Bowl left guard Brian
Waters, their only other outstand-
ing player, showed up to meet his
new bosses and was reportedly
treated with shocking disrespect.
The conversation was leaked to a
close friend of Waters in the media,
who quoted Haley as telling him,
I could take 22 guys off the street
and win two games.
But Waters, after initially say-
ing he would demand a trade,
has trimmed down and gotten in
shape, and played extremely well in
the preseason. Like so many other
players, he might have gained a
new respect and taken an actual
liking to his demanding new boss.
Haley, for his part, has given
notice hes willing not to hold a
grudge.
I believe players want to be
coached, he said. They may say
they dont, like a child may not
want discipline. But I think they
want to be coached. They want
to be pushed hard to be the best
they can be. They like to complain
about it most of the time, but gen-
erally thats what they desire.
When he fired Chan Gailey
as offensive coordinator, Haley
assumed that role himself. So
hell be wearing three hats as head
coach, offensive coordinator and
play-caller, and coach of the quar-
terbacks.
Under center will be the teams
other significant newcomer, Matt
Cassel. Acquired in a trade with
Piolis former employers in New
England, Cassel signed a six-year
contract for a guaranteed $28 mil-
lion.
He was also sacked four times
in fewer than 20 passing plays and
hurt his knee while the Chiefs
went 0-4 in the preseason. But he
showed up on the practice field
this week and will probably be
ready to launch the Chiefs new era
at Baltimore on Sunday. Whether
hell remain upright is a worry. The
offensive line, particularly on the
right side, could be a big problem.
In the meantime, the players
seem to be adapting to the rough
style of their new coach. The son
of acclaimed NFL personnel man
Dick Haley has what the military
calls command presence, and his
men are responding.
I dont think there was a tough-
er training camp in the NFL than
ours, said nose guard Tank Tyler,
the leading tackler in the preseason.
Hes just trying to get you to be the
best player you can possibly be.
nfl
Pioli and Haley rule with tough love and high standards
Theres not a player
on this team who
hasnt been chewed
out.
BrAndon CArr
Chiefs cornerback
AssociAted Press
Kansas city chiefs coach todd Haley before an NFL football game between the HoustonTexans and Kansas City Chiefs, in Kansas City, Mo. on
Aug. 15. Haley is known for his hardline philosophy.
AssOCiATED PREss
KANSAS CITY, Mo. Kansas
City Chiefs quarterback Matt
Cassel practiced for the second
time this week, wearing a brace on
his left knee as he went through
individual drills Wednesday.
His status for Sundays season
opener at Baltimore? Still up in
the air.
Unable to participate fully in
practice, Cassel is listed as ques-
tionable against the Ravens and
coach Todd Haley was again eva-
sive on whether his $63 million
quarterback would be available.
He was out there, which was
good. Thats better than not being
out there, Haley said. He was
able to get through some (drills),
so thats going to be a situation
well monitor as the week goes
on. I dont know that were going
to have an answer right up until
we play.
Cassel was injured in Kansas
Citys second preseason game
Aug. 29, when he was pulled down
from behind by Seattles Brandon
Mebane. He returned to practice
Monday, though in a limited role.
Without Cassel, the Chiefs sput-
tering offense would seem be at a
monumental disadvantage against
Baltimores stingy defense.
Brodie Croyle would likely get
the start and he hasnt been the
franchise quar-
terback former
coach Herm
Edwards had
hoped, plagued
by injuries
last year and
unable to get the
offense into the
end zone this
preseason.
Of course,
Cassel hasnt exactly looked like
the player who led New England
to 11 wins after Tom Brady got
hurt last year.
The Chiefs traded for Cassel in
the offseason, then signed him to
a six-year contract that guarantees
him $28 million. He was mostly
average in training camp and saw
limited time in the preseason,
throwing for 114 yards and a
touchdown on 11-of-19 passing.
The Seahawks game was sup-
posed to be where the Chiefs got a
good, long look at Cassel. Instead,
he went down on the third play of
the game and his first
passing play.
Now, Cassel is try-
ing to come back
from an injury and
get ready for a game
with limited practice
time against one of
the NFLs best defens-
es, no less.
Teyre obviously
one of the great de-
fenses over the last decade, Haley
said. Even though theyve had to
plug in diferent players in difer-
ent roles, every year theyve come
and played defense.
nfl
Knee injury could keep Chiefs
quarterback from season opener
AssociAted Press
Kansas city chiefs quarterback Matt cassel (7) tumbles to the ground after being tackled by Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Brandon
Mebane, right, during the frst quarter of their NFL preseason football game in Kansas City, Mo, on Aug. 29. Cassels resulting knee injury may keep
himfromplaying in the Chiefs frst game this season.
AssOCiATED PREss
KANSAS CITY, Kan. A
property developer working for
the company that owns Major
League Soccers Kansas City
Wizards has proposed build-
ing an 18,500-seat soccer sta-
dium near Kansas City, Kan., that
could open by 2011 and would
sink plans to use the stadium to
revitalize a neighborhood across
the border in Kansas City, Mo.
The Unified Government of
Wyandotte County and Kansas
City, Kan., was scheduled to meet
Wed. to discuss the $414 mil-
lion proposal. Lane4 Properties
Group, the developer working
for Wizards owner OnGoal LLC,
is seeking to use existing sales tax
revenue bonds, or STAR bonds,
to pay for the project, meaning it
would be funded without need-
ing a new revenue stream.
The project, which would be
built near the Kansas Speedway,
would include not only the
stadium, but also an amateur
sports complex with at least
12 athletic fields and an office
complex to accommodate 4,000
workers for Cerner, a fast-grow-
ing medical software company
based in North Kansas City, Mo.
City officials in Kansas City,
Mo., had hoped to use a new
stadium to anchor the revitaliza-
tion of the Bannister Mall area.
The City Council approved a
redevelopment plan in Dec. 2007
including $273.3 million in city
and sales tax incentives, to be
repaid with new revenues from
the retail portion of the project.
During market woes a few
months later, Lane4 sought to
move forward with at least the
stadium and an amateur soccer
complex. But the cash-strapped
city was unwilling to back the
bond. Rob Heineman, president
of OnGoal, said this meant the
team would not meet its goal to
be in the new stadium by 2011.
shaky stadium
plan for Wizards
mls FOOTbAll
injured Broncos players
arrive at settlements
EnGLEWood, Colo. The
denver Broncos have reached
injury settlements with cor-
nerback Joshua Bell and guard
Matt McChesney.
Bell had a knee injury and
McChesney an ankle injury.
Both were released Wednesday.
Associated Press
I dont know that
were going to have
an answer right up
until we play.
Todd HALEY
Chiefs Coach
B
A
U
H
A
U
S
NOW
e nt i r e s t or e s t oc k on s a l e
It e ms go up t o r e g ul a r pr i c e a f t e r
Se pt . 19t h
Hour s : Mon- Sa t 11- 7pm,
Sunda y c l os e d
We s t on 9t h St . f r om Ma s s St .
The ne w pr e mi e r f a s hi on bout i que i n Lawr e nc e
Pr e mi um De ni m Uni que , Sa v v y Fa s hi on
Se pt . 5- 19t h
OPEN
For Wome n & Me n
Tr ue Re l i gi on, Hus don, 7
f or Al l Ma nki nd, El l a Mos s ,
Spl e ndi d , La Rok , J oi e, Twe l f t h
St . , 7 Di a monds , Fr e e Pe opl e
WWW.GUMBYSPIZZA.COM (540) 552-3200
PICK ANY ONE FOR 7.99
PICK ANY TWO FOR 13.99
PICK ANY THREE FOR 19.99
$
$
$
1) 14 VALUE CHEESE PIZZA
2) 12 VALUE POKEY STIX
3) 10 BUFFALO WINGS
4) 10 POKEY STIX & 5 WINGS
5) 10 CHEESE PIZZA AND WINGS
6) 10 CHEESE PIZZA & 2 ROLLS
7) 5 PEPPERONI ROLLS
8) VALUE 1-ITEM CALZONE
9) 12 1-ITEM VALUE PIZZA
10) 10 2-ITEM PIZZA
VALUE
MENU
GUMBY
GIVE-
AWAY
BUY ONE, GET ONE
FREE
ANY PIZZA OR POKEY STIX
(Not valid w/any other coupons or specials)
y ee Delivery! ee Deliver Fre re Pizzeria Pizz a
Voted Best Pizza in Lawrence!

749 0055 9 0 5 749-0055 9-0 55 704 Mass. rudyspizzeria.com yspizzeria.c 7 . 704 Mass. 7 ss.

Almost the Weekend! Almost the Weekend!

O
N
L
Y
N
L
Y
$
1
3
$
1
3
0
5
p
lu
s ta
x
p
lu
s ta
x
2 Toppings 2 Toppings 22
2 Drinks k 2 D 22
Thursday Special: i l Thursday
6 Pizza 66 Pizza 16 16 16
INDEPENDENT
STUDY
KU Courses
Distance Learning
785-864-5823
enroll@ku.edu
www.ContinuingEd.ku.edu/is
1
0
0
0
9
6
sports 6B THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2009
football
New coach depends on experience to teach defense
By Hallie Mann
hmann@kansan.com
New Kansas linebackers coach
and co-defensive coordinator Bill
Miller has seen a lot in this 32
years of coaching college foot-
ball. While much has changed, the
basics of working hard and moti-
vating players still remain.
You better
pick something
up over 32 years
or you dont stay
in the business
long, Miller
said.
Miller has
coached at
10 different
schools, includ-
ing Oklahoma State, Michigan
State and Texas at Arlington
his alma mater and has
coached multiple bowl game sea-
sons. Defensive coordinator Clint
Bowen sees Millers experience
and passion as an asset for the
Jayhawks.
Bowen said that Miller brings
a lot to the table for the defense.
Bowen points out that hes a good
recruiter for the state of Kansas,
being from Hutchinson, and he
has a many connections with high
schools in Kansas.
Miller also helps contribute
in game preparation and strat-
egy development with Bowen. But
Bowen said Millers most impor-
tant contribution is his ability to
get his players ready for a game
and get them to make plays for
the defense.
Hes been in the business for a
long time because hes good at it,
Bowen said.
Miller said he has had the
opportunity to work with several
talented coaches and hes learned
a lot from them.
Coaches need to be able to
adapt with the changes of the
game, Miller said. With bowl sea-
sons in the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s
hes proven he can keep up with
the pace of college football.
Another lesson hes learned
from working with other teams is
how to be a teacher to his players,
something he considers himself
good at. For Miller, he just has
to be himself when hes coaching
and relate to his players through
experience. He may not have a
distinct coaching style but he has
learned how to be successful over
the years.
Sophomore cornerback
Daymond Patterson said Miller has
helped the players with schemes
and knowledge from his experi-
ence as a coach.
Millers knowledge of the game
has given Kansas
players confi-
dence and they
will continue to
get better and bet-
ter, Patterson said.
Patterson said that
Miller and Bowen
are there for play-
ers in any type of
situation, on the
field and off.
They treat us like men if we
act like men, Patterson said. Its
really a family atmosphere.
And its been a long ride for
Miller to get back to Kansas. He
said a lot has changed in the Big 12
which used to be the Big 8 when
he was coaching at Oklahoma
State. He said the style of offense,
where lots of teams are now run-
ning a spread offense, is one of
the biggest changes hes seen from
the conference over the years. But
Miller said hes seen this in other
parts of the country where hes
coached and he knows how to
handle it.
Theres some good [schemes]
here in the Big 12, Miller said.
Thats what were
here for, to get them
ready to play against
it.
Since hes come
to Kansas, Miller
has set some basic
goals for his players.
Miller wants to see
a defensive squad
that gets better every
week.
The pass rush and the run
defense are two of the things
Kansas needs to improve on,
Miller said. He said hes already
seen the potential for a strong
defensive effort from the players
and hes determined to keep at it
with the players.
Weve got a long way up the
hill to get to where we want to be,
Miller said.
With Miller comes his family
to Lawrence. He and his wife Lisa
have two sons, Cole and Jackson,
who have been with him for every
game.
He said the long hours and mul-
tiple moves have been tough on
the family, but he said hes lucky
to have so much support. Miller
notes that a sense of humor and
toughness have helped his family
through the ups and downs.
More than thirty years have
passed since Miller played as a
safety at the University of Texas
at Arlington. Some things have
changed, while others remain the
same Miller said.
But being able to coach in
his home state brings a smile to
Millers face, something you might
not see from him when hes run-
ning drills at practice.
Its just good to be back here in
Kansas, Miller said.
Edited by TimBurgess
bill Millers
CoaChing
resuMe
Conference
Championships: 5
n 1981-Drake
n 1983, 1985-Nevada
n 1995, 1996-Miami
bowl appearances: 10
n 1986 Liberty
(Minnesota)
n 1996 Carquest (Miami)
n 1998 Micron PC (Miami)
n 1999 Citrus
(Michigan State)
n2001 Silicon Valley
(Michigan State)
n 2003 Outback (Florida)
n 2004 Peach (Florida)
n2005 Insight
(Arizona State)
n 2006 Insight
(Arizona State)
n 2007 International
(Western Michigan)
Miller
You better pick
something up over
32 years or you dont
stay in the business
long .
bILL MILLer
Linebackers coach
no baskets on this court
Tanner Grubbs/KANSAN
Wilson Yip, Wichita junior, digs a backhand shot to friend Pitts Pichet, Wichita junior, Sunday afternoon at the campus tennis courts. Students looking to share a common interest in tennis may
join the KUTennis Club, which meets at the same courts 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. every Tuesday andThursday.
MlB
Cubs fnish three-day
sweep at Pittsburgh
PITTSbUrGH Carlos Zam-
brano won for the frst time
since July 22 by limiting the
slumping-again Pirates to two
runs over six innings, and the
Cubs fnished of a three-game
sweep by beating Pittsburgh
8-5 on Wednesday.
Associated Press
MlB
Jeter ties Lou Gehrig
for Yankees hit record
NeW YOrK Derek Jeter
and Lou Gehrig are tied at the
top.
Jeter matched the New York
Yankees record for hits with a
seventh-inning single Wednes-
day night against Tampa bay.
Jeters third hit of the game
gave him 2,721 in a Yankees
uniform, tying a mark held by
Gehrig for more than 70 years.
Jeter had a chance to break
the record in the eighth in-
ning, but he walked against
reliever Grant balfour.
Already on their feet in
anticipation, fans at Yankee
Stadium let loose with a roar
when Jeters sharp grounder
inside the frst-base line got by
a diving Chris richard in the
seventh.
Jeters parents, watching
from an upstairs box between
home plate and frst base,
raised their arms and ex-
claimed in excitement.
Jeter took of his helmet
and twice waved it to the
crowd of 45,848 during an
ovation that lasted about 2
minutes. rays players and
coaches clapped as Jeter
stood at frst base.
Associated Press
Your Eyeglasses For Less
9th & Iowa
785.838.3200
B
A
U
H
A
U
S
NOW
e nt i r e s t or e s t oc k on s a l e
It e ms go up t o r e g ul a r pr i c e a f t e r
Se pt . 19t h
Hour s : Mon- Sa t 11- 7pm,
Sunda y c l os e d
We s t on 9t h St . f r om Ma s s St .
The ne w pr e mi e r f a s hi on bout i que i n Lawr e nc e
Pr e mi um De ni m Uni que , Sa v v y Fa s hi on
Se pt . 5- 19t h
OPEN
For Wome n & Me n
Tr ue Re l i gi on, Hus don, 7
f or Al l Ma nki nd, El l a Mos s ,
Spl e ndi d , La Rok , J oi e, Twe l f t h
St . , 7 Di a monds , Fr e e Pe opl e
H1N1 FLU VACCINE STUDY
If you are interested or would like more information, please contact us at:
Qualied volunteers will receive:
Study-related medical exams
Study-related Laboratory assessments
Compensation for time and travel
Johnson County Clin-Trials is currently looking for
healthy volunteers ages 18-49 to participate in a clinical research
study involving an outpatient investigational H1N1 u vaccine.
Johnson County Clin-Trials
WWW.JCCT.COM (913) 825-4400