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government standards. Our opinion is that thats not a responsibility of student fees, Tetwiler said. The committee recommended two different options to a separate Student Senate Fee Review Committee: That the student fee be eliminated entirely, or that the fee be lowered from $25 a semester to $20. The $20 recommendation came based on a 2004 contract signed by former student body President Andrew Knopp and former Athletic Director Lew Perkins that guaranteed a fee of $20 or more until at least the year 2020. David Catt, the chairman of the Womens and Non-Revenue Intercollegiate Sports Advisory Board, who voted on the recommendation, disputed the validity of the contract. Within the past three weeks, conversations with both law professors and practicing attorneys outside
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KU Athletics faces student fee removal

MIKE VERNON
mvernon@kansan.com Student body President Marcus Tetwiler and three other Advisory Board members recommended eliminating a student fee funding womens and non-revenue sports for Kansas Athletics Monday afternoon. University of Kansas students are required to pay the semesterly $25 student fee to offset travel expenses for womens and non-revenue sports. Currently, students pay between $1.2 and $1.3 million annually to the athletic department fund through the current fee. The Senates responsibility to help finance Title IX, a federal law, was a main question of senators. Tetwiler pointed to the Senates earlier decision to forgo funding a federally required accessibility ramp at Strong Hall. The Senate questioned if students should pay for the University to meet of the University of Kansas structure have indicated that the document is non-binding in any way and merely reflects what two people acting out of their power thought a decade ago, Catt said in an email to the Kansan. Catt compiled a critical review of the fee. His report ends with the recommendation to eliminate the fee, which other members of the Advisory Board have agreed to. Is it the responsibility of 24,000 students to pay for Title IX compliance for a corporation? Student Senate graduate affairs director Pantaleon Florez III asked during the meeting. Florez asked the question after KU Athletics representatives explained why the fee exists. KU Athletics CFO Pat Kaufman and senior associate athletic director Debbie Van Saun helped clarify financial information and added insight from the Athletic Departments point of view. Van Saun, Kaufman and two female student athletes focused on what the fee does to ensure that KU Athletics meets Title IX equality requirements for equal travel among sports teams. Katy Evans, a former Kansas rower and current tutor for KU Athletics, said the fee is essential to keeping the quality of travel equal among sports teams. This fee has allowed for gender equality between sports, Evans said. The Athletics Department spent $6,601,009 on travel expenses in 2013. It isnt clear how much of that money was spent on womens and nonrevenue sports. KU Athletics revenues totaled $93.6 million during the same year. In 2012, the fee accounted for 1.6 percent of KU Athletics total revenue. The Senate also questioned KU Athletics multi-million dollar revenues and whether the Athletics Department needs the $1.2 to $1.3 million of student fee revenue collected by the fee to help support its travel expenses. During the meeting, Catt asked if Athletics could appropriate money from other sources to account for the fee, should that income disappear for the department. Well have to find a way someway, somewhere, somehow to cover it, Kaufman said. The bottom line is: It will put a damper on our ability to cover these costs. Its very difficult to get donations that are earmarked for women and non-revenue sports and thats why this fee has become so important, Van Saun added. Kaufman said the Athletic Department might have to consider looking at the $150 student ticket package if the student fee is eliminated. In 2008, Senate was one vote shy of eliminating the fee. According to a Lawrence Journal-World report, Lew Perkins said he would maintain the price of the $150 student ticket package as long as the student fee remained unchanged. No mention of Knopps contract was cited in the Journal-World or Kansan reports on the subject. Four senators voted for the measure to eliminate the fee, while two voted against it. Five senators voted to move the fee to $20. The Senates vote is simply a recommendation to the Fee Review Committee, which will make an additional recommendation before Senate takes final action on the issue. Chancellor Bernadette GrayLittle can then veto a proposed change or elimination of the fee. Athletics is a big dollar business and theres a lot of big dollar amounts, Kaufman said. Im not going to apologize for it, its kind of the business that were in. Edited by Kansan Staff
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Legal Services help students le taxes

PAIGE STINGLEY
news@kansan.com SA deadline. The program will file federal taxes first, then state taxes. Users can receive their refunds in as few as 10 days after filing. Rob Williams, a third year law student from Manhattan, is one of the law students who is available to help in the Budig computer labs. This will be Williams third year assisting students. Our job is to help answer students questions, anything from whether or not they should itemize deductions, to deciding if they should apply for education credits...things
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Birth control options have many serious side effects

LOGAN SCHLOSSBERG
news@kansan.com More than 60 percent of American women use contraception, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). There are around 15 different birth control options that our country provides. Some of these options include the birth control pill, the Depo Provera injectable and the NuvaRing. Guttmacher Institute says that 64 percent of women who use contraception currently use the pill, patch, intrauterine device (IUD) implant, Depo Provera shot, or the NuvaRing. However, the Depo Provera shot and NuvaRing are causing serious complications. The NuvaRing is something that women can insert themselves, unlike an IUD or a Depo Provera shot. Over three weeks, this ring releases hormones that block sperm from getting to an egg, according to a National Public Radio health blog. Merck, the company that makes NuvaRing, is going to pay $100 million to settle many lawsuits from women who have been harmed or not warned about NuvaRings side effects of life-threatening blood clots. Youre adding more hormones to your body that your body already makes, said Jenny Mckee, a health educator at Watkins Memorial Health Center. Different people respond differently to that. Still, women continue to use this contraception choice because, according to McKee, there are always going to be side effects no matter the birth control type. McKee said that if a woman knows enough about her body, she will be able to tell if something is wrong with a birth control method and know that its not the choice for her. Ive been on various pills and theyve had horrible side effects like depression, weight gain and acne but I havent
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- According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention there are around 15 different birth control methods available in the U.S. - NuvaRing and Depo Provera can cause serious complications - Merck is paying $100 million to settle lawsuits from women who were harmed or unwarned of the life-threatening blood clots that NuvaRing can cause - In 2004 the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a black box warning for the Depo Provera injection, due to its ability to cause bone marrow density loss - The Affordable Care Act has made all FDA-approved birth control options free under most insurances
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Starting in February and continuing through April, several law students and attorneys from the Legal Services for Students will provide a free service to help students file tax returns. KU students, and those with an annual income of under $58,000 a year, have access to a program from H&R Block called myfreetaxes.com. The program is easy to use and doesnt require a knowledge of tax laws or lingo; it walks users through the process of filing for federal and state taxes. Students can use the program on their computers, or they can come to the main Budig computer lab for workshops to get help. Law students who have been trained in tax law and have taken tax classes will be at the computer labs to provide assistance. The workshops are come-and-go; students are not required to stay for the entire time. The program makes it easy for students to file taxes, even if they dont know how, said Jo Hardesty, director and managing attorney for Legal Services for Students. The process can take as few as 30 minutes. The program is also accessible for international students, whose tax process is much different. The website has an option for international tax forms next to the option for U.S. tax forms. Many students have already started preparing their tax forms for the upcoming FAF-
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Tuesday, Feb. 18 - 2:30-4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19 - 3-5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20 - 3:30-5:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21 - 1-3p.m.
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- Forms such as a W-2, 1099, 1042-S or other statements or information reporting income, including: scholarships, grants, and fellowships. - Enroll and Pay information showing tuition paid and nancial aid received. - Information showing total amounts paid for course-related books, supplies, and equipment in 2013. - Your checkbook to verify your routing number and bank account number for direct deposit refunds. - If you plan to itemize deductions, bring statements showing your medical expenses, home mortgage interest, gifts to charity, real estate and personal property tax, unreimbursed employee expenses, etc. - Your KU ID card - Your federal and state income tax returns from 2012
- International students: Your passport and I-20 or DS-2019
like that, Williams said. There are three law students available during the workshops, but more may be added toward the end of the season when it gets busier. Its a great opportunity to come in and get free advice and assistance, and file... federal and state returns for free, Williams said. The program is available at myfreetaxes.com/ku. The schedule of workshops is at legalservices.ku.edu. Students need to bring all of the necessary tax documents listed on the website in order to file. Edited by Krista Montgomery
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What: KU Opera: The Tragedy of
Big Screen When: 6:30 p.m. (30 minutes before Texas Tech game tips off) Where: Liberty Hall About: The Mens Basketball game is presented on the big screen. Patrons must be 21 and over with a valid ID to enter, and there will be a cash-only bar.
What: The Peking Acrobats When: 7:30 p.m. Where: The Lied Center About: A troupe of Chinese acrobats
Ancient Tactics for Modern Times When: 3:30 p.m. Where: Kansas Union, Centennial Room About: Omofolabo Ajayi-Soyinka, Professor of Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies, and Theatre, will lead a discussion on the peacemaking efforts of African women in the continent.
application deadline When: All day Where: University wide About: Contact the Ofce of the Registrar.
What: Veggie Lunch When: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: Ecumenical Campus
Carmen When: 7:30 p.m. Where: Robert Baustian Theatre, Murphy Hall About: Tickets $15 for adults, $10 for seniors and students. Advance tickets available exclusively in Murphy Hall Room 460.
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and tumblers will perform. Adult tickets $20-$30, student and youth tickets $18.
Design & Planning presents: Shored Up When: Doors 6:30 p.m., show 7 p.m. Where: Liberty Hall About: Shored Up, a documentary by Ben Kalina, asks tough questions about coastal communities and humanitys relationship with the land. Free for all KU students with valid ID.
HIGHER EDUCATION
Study: income gap for graduates largest in 50 years

CODY KUIPER
ckuiper@kansan.com Many often question whether a college degree is worth the rising cost of tuition, but new research shows a fouryear degree is paying off big time for young adults. A study from Pew Research Center released last week found that people aged 25 to 32 with a bachelors degree made nearly $17,500 more than those with a high school diploma and no degree in 2012. Even when adjusted for inflation, this is the largest the earnings gap between the two has been in nearly 50 years. David Gaston, director of the University Career Center, said the disparity is so large because wages have stagnated for those with only high school diplomas, while the number of people going to college has continued to increase. Weve got a larger percentage of folks who have gone on to get college degrees, Gaston said. A lot of times the better or more prepared people are getting college degrees, so theyre getting paid more than they would otherwise, whereas the high school folks are struggling to get those increases. Although the numbers paint a pleasant picture for college students and graduates, Gaston is hesitant to say a bachelors degree automatically means a well-paying job in todays job market. Its always more complicated than that, he said. What you major in is important, it is going to depend on if you went to graduate school, if youve done an internship and how many, all these different factors play into what that wage premium is going to be for a college graduate as opposed to a high school graduate. Its not black and white. In addition to earning more, those who have earned a bachelors degree said it was worth the cost of tuition. Seventy-two percent of those surveyed said that college has already paid off, and 17 percent say it will pay off in the future. Evan Shinn, a sophomore from Lenexa studying Strategic Communications, said he feels confident the money he is putting toward tuition now will definitely pay off after graduation. Its definitely a no-brainer, Shinn said. Besides the money I think theres a lot of experiences you have. Your thoughts and ideas are shaped now and these cumulative years are important in how you perform after youve graduated, so Ill probably see that return. According to Pew, the millennial generation is the most educated in history, with onethird of the generation having at least a bachelors degree. As the number of college graduates has risen, the value of their degrees has as well. When adjusted for inflation, the earnings of 25-32 yearolds with bachelors degrees has increased nearly $7,000 since 1965. Bailey Reimer, who graduated from the University last year with a degree in American Studies and Linguistics and is now a teacher with Teach for America in Chicago, said a lot of her work involves convincing people of the value of a college education. I work at a school for low-income students who a lot of times have parents who didnt go to college, Reimer said. A lot of what we do is try to get them to have the mindset that I grew with, which is Of course Ill go to college, everyone goes to college. Because the way that people take you seriously is when you earn a college degree and the way that youre ready to be successful is with a college degree. Edited by Austin Fisher
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Pew Research Center found that people aged 25-32 with a bachelors degree made nearly $17,500 more than those with only a high school diploma and no degree, the largest the earnings gap between the two has been in nearly 50 years. Nine in 10 young adults with a bachelors degree said that college has already paid off or they expect it to in the future. The millennial generation is the more educated than any other generation, with one-third having at least a bachelors degree.
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Duke Energy faces ne after coal spill

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RALEIGH, N.C. North Carolina's top environmental official said Monday that he briefed Gov. Pat McCrory before intervening in lawsuits against Duke Energy, resulting in a negotiated settlement that fined the $50 billion corporation $99,111 to resolve violations over groundwater contamination leaching from two huge coal ash dumps. Environmentalists criticized the modest fines as a sweetheart deal that included no requirement to force the nation's largest electricity provider to actually clean up its pollution. The state has now put its proposed settlement on hold following the massive Feb. 2 spill triggered by a pipe collapse at one of Duke's coal ash dumps adjacent to the Dan River, which turned cloudy and gray for miles. State Department of Environment and Natural Resources Secretary John Skvarla told lawmakers at an oversight hearing that he spoke with the governor before his agency used its regulatory authority to intervene in lawsuits filed by a coalition of environmental groups under the federal Clean Water Act. "When I went to brief Gov. McCrory about the initiation of those suits, he said two things," Skvarla recounted. "He said protect the environment, and do the right thing." But Skvarla maintains he never told McCrory, a Republican who worked for Duke for 28 years, about the proposed terms of the settlement negotiated by his agency. The citizens groups that originally tried to sue Duke opposed the state's deal, saying it shielded the company from far harsher penalties it might have faced in federal court had the state not intervened. Skvarla bristled at coverage of the issue by The Associated Press and other news media outlets for suggesting his agency's intervention "blocked" the environmental groups from holding Duke accountable. He said those advocates are still free to voice their concerns in court, if a judge allows. Skvarla, who previously declined an interview request from The AP, complained that reporters contacting his agency for comment weren't interested in getting "the rest of the story." "Nobody has called and asked sufficient questions," Skvarla lamented. "There were lots of calls, but all they were asking for was quotes." Skvarla declined to say what he considers sufficient questions or why he feels his agency, which has issued numerous news releases in the two weeks since the spill, is unable to convey its perspective to the public. fight against the energy giant. "We are not dictators, we are not pharaohs," said Skvarla, who questioned whether Duke would have ever agreed to tougher terms. Federal prosecutors served Skvarla's agency and Duke Energy with grand jury subpoenas demanding records as part of a federal investigation into the spill, which contaminated the river so badly public health officials advised against prolonged contact with the water or eating fish. The state announced Monday that it will begin testing for contaminates in John H. Kerr Reservoir in Virginia, roughly show Duke Energy, its political action committee, executives and their immediate families have donated at least $1.1 million to McCrory's campaign and affiliated groups that spent money on TV ads, mailings and events to support him. After becoming governor on his second try in 2012, McCrory gained authority to make numerous decisions that could affect Duke's bottom line, including making appointments at the state commission that approves utility rates. On a state ethics form last year, the governor in-
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Amber Skiles, a contractor with the Environmental Protection Agency, labels water samples on Feb. 5 from the Dan River, nearby to the Duke Energy coal ash dump spill. Asked if he thought a $99,111 fine with no requirement that Duke clean up its coal ash dumps was a settlement in the best interests of the people of North Carolina, Skvarla suggested the now-scuttled deal was better than getting caught in a protracted legal 80 miles downstream from the spill site, after a sheen of gray ash was seen on the surface. McCrory has maintained close ties to Duke since leaving the company to launch his first campaign for governor in 2008. Campaign finance reports
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ever experienced any of those with the NuvaRing, said Katie Reynolds, a sophomore from Lawrence. According to the National Womens Health Network, Depo Provera, manufactured by Pfizer, can cause women to lose bone mineral density. This puts them at high risk for osteoporosis and bone fractures. In 2004, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a black box warning on the shot because of long-term use causing bone issues that could be irreversible, according to Avvo, a legal counsel website. A black box warning is the FDAs sternest warning it can issue to a product while it still remains on the market. The Feminist Womens Health Centers of California say that women can experience depression, anemia and a higher risk of breast cancer if using Depo Provera under the age of 35. According to the CDC, about 50 percent of pregnancies in the United States are unintended. The Affordable Care Act has made the full range of FDA-approved prescription birth control methods free under many insurances, so women have the option to use contraceptives to prevent unwanted pregnancies. If a woman is not insured, she can apply for Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act through the Health Insurance Marketplace. PlannedParenthoodHealthInsuranceFacts.org has all the information of what this law does for women and their need of birth control. The Affordable Care Act helps citizens take care of themselves better, McKee said. Its emotionally and financially less of a hardship to avoid an unwanted pregnancy. Edited by Emily Hines
New program accelerates student startups

MCKENNA HARFORD
news@kansan.com The KU Catalyst, a new joint project of the School of Business and the Bioscience and Technology Business Center, allows teams of undergrad and graduate students to explore their startup ideas by providing them with space, equipment, mentorship, additional education and capital. According to Wallace Meyer, the director of KUs entrepreneurship programs, the goals of the program are to provide students with opportunities to commercialize their passions and to add to the local economy. It not only provides [students] with post-graduate employment, but what it also does is allows them to be their own boss, it allows them to realize their dream and it gives them a straight shot at acquiring significant financial wealth, Meyer said. The project responds to an increasing student demand for entrepreneurial opportunities and provides a launching point for groups. This millennial generation is highly interested in starting and growing their own business, so that natural growth we think will be represented in the Catalyst by there being more and more teams of students who will use the Catalysts resources to be able to launch their businesses, Meyer said. Teams will have access to a workspace in the BTBC building and mentorship from a board of advisors, which consists of more than 30 professionals. In order for students to be a part of the Catalyst pro-
gram, the teams must present a business plan and show validated customer interest. Teams must also provide a check, which is spent against the business. Meyer was clear that the money doesnt go to the program, but instead is part of the business capital.
It allows them to realize their dream and it gives them a straight shot at acquiring signicant nancial wealth, WALLACE MEYER director of KU entrepreneurship programs
They need to provide what is called in the vernacular skin in the game, Meyer said. We are asking them to contribute to their own success by writing a check. The check wont be very much, but it is consistent with the idea that sweat equity alone wont be sufficient. The incubator program differs from other universities programs because it focuses on the success of the students and doesnt ask for ownership in exchange for the space. We are solely interested in supporting student new business start-ups and providing the resources necessary to do that without compensation, Meyer said. For a startup company that is hard pressed for cash, thats a huge benefit. The set-up also lends itself to expansion as the program continues to meet demand. More space will also be added in the new business building when it is completed in 2015-2016. Because of the unique setup of the program, groups
The KU Catalyst, a new joint project of the School of Business and the Bioscience and Technology Business Center, allows teams of students to explore their start-up ideas by providing them with space, equipment, mentorship, additional education and capital.
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- Program offers space, mentorship, education, prototyping, access to capital and equipment - Students must be in teams and have a business plan, supply a check and prove validated customer interest to apply - Program is open to all KU students - Catalyst Mission Statement: Provide the resources to achieve entrepreneurial change for students at the University of Kansas
like U-Hoops, a company that helps basketball players find a future in the sport, get access to a support system and the guidance needed to grow their business. It helps us to make sure we are growing in the right direction, U-Hoops member and grad student Andy Kriegh said. It also helps having it on campus and accessible.
Grad student Lei Shi is part of a team working on a radar system that would help Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) avoid collisions so they could be used for civilian purposes. He says that because of the support system, students who have no business experience get the opportunity to bring their ideas to a
market and have an impact. I think if it were left purely up to us on the engineering side it would remain this dream, but I think its important that with the Catalyst involved here we can at least take a shot at making it reality, Shi said. Edited by Austin Fisher
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ost dog owners take their dogs on walks without other people noticing. Unless your dog is exceptionally cute or has three legs, most people dont notice or care about your dog. Oddly enough, whenever I walk one of my dogs, people always notice and sometimes visibly react to our presence. All of my dogs are pit bulls. Most people associate pit bulls with killing babies and ripping apart grandmas toy poodle. On more than one occasion, someone has seen my dogs blocky head and muscular physique and crossed the street to avoid us. What these people fail to understand is that my dogs, and generally most pit bulls, are not inherently aggressive. Dogs, like people, are individuals. It is considered inappropriate in our society, and rightfully so, to make sweeping generalizations about groups of people. Why should dogs be any different? People assume that my dogs are dangerous based solely on their appearance. Its easier for people to make generalizations than it is for them to evaluate individuals. My dogs are the opposite of dangerous. The first pit bull our family ever adopted became a registered therapy dog that visited children in schools. I know several
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Perry had his best game on Saturday! And so did I! I was on the jumbotron twice! :D Thank you Perry! Rock chalk! Sometimes your tongue just feels more natural outside of your mouth. Why is T-Robs block not on the pregame video? Just watched the basketball team do fake outs and airball chants for intramural games Mountains of laundry, valleys of motivation. If a bus driver goes in reverse, and Im the only one to witness it, did it really happen? Every time I see the word Lithium, I start singing Nirvana. Glad you went to the extreme and think this bill is going to allow the cops to not protect and serve certain people. Grow up and quit being dramatic. Geez. KU should probably learn how to stagger lunch time for junior days. The people who actually go here would like some time to eat. I only date close family members. Hey, KU vans, if you could slow your f*cking roll when driving through puddles, thatd be great. Shoutout to the Sports Editor who thought we played Baylor on Saturday. stop spending money on AIDS and let God sort out the gays Im currently referencing a peer-reviewed journal paper that was published in April 2014. Im not sure how, but Im ok with it. The UDK is legally required to censor out your password if you send it in. Watch this! ******* pretty cool huh? The snow is almost gone... Does that mean its spring now? *Insert cheesy pickup line or stale joke* What does a guy have to do to get in the FFAs around here? Prioritizing my homework by what has to get done, what should get done, and what wont get done. The last pile is the largest. Every time I tell someone Im taking the history of magic this semester the Harry Potter geek inside me smiles. My roommate told me she had a surprise so I asked if it was a puppy. It wasnt a puppy...
other pit bulls that serve as therapy dogs as well. When faced with evidence like this, opponents argue that these dogs are the exception, not the norm. Pit bulls that have been used for dog fighting purposes have the potential to be more aggressive than a pit bull that has never known cruelty. They argue that dogs used in dogfighting are often unpredictable and liable to attack at any moment. Any kind of dog that experiences cruelty is likely to have extra baggage, but, contrary
to popular belief, dogs used in dogfighting can be rehabilitated and given new life. Considering two of my four dogs were rescued from a dogfighting ring, I consider myself relatively knowledgeable on the issue. People not familiar with canine behavior, however, often mistakenly think aggression toward animals is the same as aggression towards humans; its not. Ive found that people think dogs used in dogfighting are aggressive towards humans because they have exhibited aggression towards other dogs. In reality, the two types of aggression are very different and dogs used in
dogfighting are typically friendly towards humans. Both of my dogs rescued from dogfighting have never displayed aggression toward people and enjoy interacting with other dogs. Owning pit bulls has taught me a lot of things, but the most important thing Ive learned is to judge on an individual basis. Everyone, people and animals alike, is unique. Its unfair to generalize an entire population. Mara McAllister is a freshman from Lawrence.
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Positivity helps to overcome hardship

unday, Feb. 16, signified one year since I suffered my fourth concussion. Since then, Ive been unable to lift weights or participate in contact sports. Ive lost 25 pounds because Ive only been able to exercise by running. Wednesday, Feb. 19, my doctor will clear me to resume athletics. This means my odd year will finally be over. I sustained three of the four concussions by playing soccer over the last few years. The fourth involved taking a knee to my head during a pickup basketball game. The last two were the worst. The injury made me reconsider once again if was worth it to play sports competitively. Yes, four is a hell of a lot of head injuries. Too many would probably be the correct terminology. As my neurologist says, permanent damage is coming into the equation. In addition to lacking physical activity, the permanent damage has affected me over the past year in ways I couldnt quite grasp before the incident occurred. From light and sound sensitivity to chronic migraines, headaches have become a daily difficulty. For the most part, the side effects were constant throughout the past year. Thankfully, the migraines I suffered early-on dont affect me as much as they initially did. The migraines intensity remains consistent, but occur less often. Concussions have become a hot subject over the last few years, with the multiple lawsuits by former National Football League players against the NFL for aftereffects and symptoms similar to mine. I learned this while my neurologist explained to
KU Housing needs to revise lockout policy T

he University of Kansas needs to revise its lockout policy. Having been in student housing several semesters in various roles, ranging from resident to desk assistant, its time to for the University to review its approach. Right now, if a freshman is locked out of their room, they must ask for a lockout key at the front desk. Each resident is allowed one free lockout per semester. After this freebie is logged on a spreadsheet, a charge comes with the subsequent lockout. How steep is this charge? $20, and its billed to your University account. Its nice that no cash is fisted over up front, but its inconvenient when the invoice comes later. A $20 charge for someone with a minimum wage job is three hours of work! Compared to other schools, KU Student Housing shows little leniency. Kansas State University allows two free lockouts per semester, and after that, the charge is only $5. Boren Hall at the University of Oklahoma has no charge for a lockout. They literally have no fee policy in place! From a psychological standpoint, KU Student Housing wants students to view the residence
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me that sitting out for a year would be beneficial. While headaches create a pain Ive never quite felt before, the zero physical activity aspect is one of the hardest. Ive played soccer since I was young, and Ive been active for as long as I can remember. Being told that I couldnt play soccerthat I could hardly be active for an entire yearI didnt quite know how to react. As I got used to the fact that I was out for a year, my migraines worsened over the summer. I found relief with Ibuprofen and caffeine. I found the most relief in my prescription headache medication. The medication worked better than anything else. It kept my migraines under control, and curbed the severity of them over the following months. Now that the year is over, the worst is behind me. I can honestly say that it was worth it playing sports competitively for as long as I did. If youre in a situation thats difficult and dont want to be in it, be patient. Everything takes time. Whether youre dealing with a loved one passing, any type of accident, or just problems with a friendship or relationship, things will get better if you work at it and stay positive. G.J. Melia is a freshman from Prairie Village studying journalism.
hall as their home and community. Not just room 622 as their home, but the entire building. How can I be locked out of one portion of my home and be expected to pay $20 to re-enter the room? In most residence halls, you have to leave your room to use any of the facilities. Brushing your teeth, doing laundry and showering all require leaving your room with your key. This involves gathering your shower caddy or laundry basket from your room and moving down the hall or downstairs. So is leaving my residence hall or my room officially leaving my home? My friends who live off-campus, in houses or apartments, say theyve never been locked out. This is probably because when theyre leaving their house, they are actually leaving their home. They arent simply going down the hall to use the bathroom or do laundry. In one Lawrence apartment complex, residents call the office phone and fork over $25
in cash for each lockout. This policy seems closer to real life where wed have to call a locksmith, but it still eases people into the transition. Viewing it economically, it does not cost the University extra money to provide lockouts. With desks staffed 24/7, someone is always being paid to provide lockout services. A locksmith isnt called at 2 a.m. to come to your house and pick the lock. A deskie simply writes down your information and retrieves the spare key from the key box. No extra labor or resources are used. Its not as though the key is lost or the lock needs to be replaced. A student simply needs access to their room. The University should really consider changing its policy. The fees are incredibly high for the service theyre providing. The lockout policy divides the residence hall between whats your home and what isnt. In an ideal world, the University would offer more than one free lockout per semester, and the fee would be lower than $20. Dare I say it, but our policy should be closer to K-States. Anrenee Reasor is a junior from Thayer studying economics and East Asian language and culture.
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RoboCop is such an iconic movie character that a 10-foottall bronze statue of him is currently in production for the city of Detroit. Since the original film is a classic of the 80s, of course Hollywood would target its remake zealotry toward it now that we live in a technology-driven age, where the ideas of the movie can more fully be realized and resonate with modern audiences. Opening with a political talk show in the vein of The OReilly Factor, Samuel L. Jackson deliciously chews scenery as the right wing
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host, lobbying for the big issue in America: deploying OmniCorps robot police officers in the U.S. Seen in action in the Middle East, their presence results in an authoritarian, yet much safer, society. Trying to get Americans on board with the idea, OmniCorp
CEO Raymond Sellars (Michael Keaton, walking the line between corporate slimeball and savvy, personable businessman) settles on the middle ground of a half man, half machine enforcer. In comes Alex Murphy (Joel Kinnaman), an aggressive, honest Detroit cop in critical condition after a crime boss and corrupt officers bombed his car. Robotic prosthetics scientist Dr. Dennett Norton (conflicted and engaging Gary Oldman) then turns Murphy
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Black Box Productions debuts two short plays

KU Theater Departments Black Box Productions showcased two studentdirected short productions in the William Inge Memorial Theater this weekend: Anton Chekhovs The Boor and Antic Disposition: Variations of Haml3t. The two plays were showcased in the same production, divided by an intermission. The Boor is directed by Brian Buntin, a senior from Paola. Haml3t was from Fairfax, Va., Jeanne Tiehen, a Ph.D. student from Ralston, Neb. and Scott Knowles, a Ph.D. student from St. George, Utah, respectively.
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divided into three parts: The 15-Minute Hamlet, The Dick and Jane Hamlet and Hamletmachine. These segments were directed by Danny Devlin, a Ph.D. student
The Boor The Boor (or The Bear) is a one-act, Russian comedy about a rich widow named Helena Popov (played by Abby Hadel, a junior from Lenexa).
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the computer in him takes over. By the time RoboCop is introduced to the public, Norton has virtually eradicated the human aspect of Murphy, which occurs in an interesting scene commentating on the emotional toll witnessing horrific crimes can have on a person. RoboCop immediately starts his assault on crime, very much welcomed at nearly an hour in, since its paced a bit slowly before that. Brazilian director Jos Padilha brings more weight to the smarter side of the story, where OmniCorp officials and Murphys scientific controllers discuss the political, commercial and moral sides of what theyre doing with him. The action, cool as it may be, can leave viewers wanting more bad-assery and explosive violence. This new RoboCop is no longer big and hulking in design and movement, but slim, slick and quick. Hes so efficient that the action tends to move so fast there isnt always enough time to savor it. However, watching him speed through the city on his motorcycle, adroitly weaving through traffic, is an awesome joy reminiscent of Batman on the Batpod. Seeing his view, as he accesses security footage, facial recognition, GPS data and more to locate criminals instantaneously, is at once exciting and scary to think of as a reality, bringing to mind contemporary NSA surveillance. Choosing a relative unknown for the lead and filling in with lots of recognizable supporting players results in elevated acting, and Kinnamans performance brings more heart and intensity to the role. But missing from this RoboCop is a strong central villain. In the original, Murphys murderer served as the main bad guy, a memorable thug played by Kurtwood Smith (Red from That 70s Show). As Murphy begins regaining control and goes out to solve his murder in the third act, there are more complex threads going on than simple revenge this time. The real villains here are corruption and OmniCorps agenda, but thats not as easy for viewers to hate. The finale definitely satisfies, at least. This RoboCop doesnt surpass the original, but it does accomplish a new take on the character that adds to his mythos instead of taking away from his legacy. And for a remake, thats pretty good.

follows the story of Prince Hamlet of Denmark, who seeks to avenge his fathers death after he was murdered by Claudius, Hamlets uncle. This story, though widely known, is not familiar enough to the layman for the way it was depicted by Black Box Productions. All three variations, though each achieving some level of theatric relevance, were difficult to follow. The 15-Minute Hamlet: As the funniest and most enjoyable one of the three, this depiction showcased the actors impressive abilities to combine humor, drama and creativity during a time crunch. An audience member was given a stopwatch, and the actors raced to condense the more than 30,000-word play into a 15-minute frame. Time was called with about a minute and a half to spare, a notable achievement. Theres a frenetic quality to the script I am attracted to, director Devlin said in a news release from the University department of theater. I believe it provides an appropriate level of challenge for the undergraduate students while also putting pressure on me to direct in very specific circumstances.
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into RoboCop, who spends the rest of the film cleaning up the streets while struggling to maintain his humanity amid his robotic programming. The original RoboCop is a campy, bloody action satire, while this reboot is half sci-fi actioner, half thoughtprovoking political thriller. Gone is the gleefully over-thetop violence (hence the PG-13 rating), most of the satirical edge and the humorous revelry in its own silliness. This new RoboCop isnt as entertaining, but it does prove more intriguing, as Joshua Zetumers screenplay has the serious-minded depth and philosophical contemplation of a Philip K. Dick science-fiction story. Theres much more focus on Murphys transformation into RoboCop and how he as well as his wife (Abbie Cornish) and young son react. When Norton shows Murphy all thats left of him, detaching the suit to reveal only his head, vital organs and his right hand, its a shocking sight. Later, RoboCops combat training takes on more significance than him just shooting robot targets as its cross-cut with the revelation between Norton and Sellars that Murphys free will in his actions is an illusion, as
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It opens with Popov on the seven-month anniversary of her husbands death, mourning in her drawing room. Her footman, Luka (played by Sophia Hail, a junior from Tulsa, Okla.) is urging her to move on with her life, but Popov resolves to remain faithful to her husbands memory. Theyre interrupted by the boisterous Grigori Smirnov (played by Joshua Greene, a junior from Albany, Mo.), who bursts into the house demanding to be paid a sum that Popovs late husband owed him. He needs the money immediately to pay a mortgage, but Popov refuses to acquiesce. An outrageous argument ensues, but their initial contempt for one another slowly turns into a realization of love. The plays intended satirical and comedic feel were wellhandled by the actors. It doesnt seem to have been intended to be laugh-outloud funny, but Hadel and Greene achieved an onstage rapport that served as a great illustration of the sarcastic extremes of the two sexes. Hadels commanding theatrical presence wittily clashed with Greenes stiff humor, and the two fed off each others lines well. Greenes acting was a bit cosmetic at times, but he still managed to achieve an acceptable level of theatric harmony with his character. Hail pulled off a quickwitted, fresh performance as the snappy butler, Luka.
hard to follow. The simple and humorous design of this text lends itself to imaginative elaboration, Tiehen said in a news release. For the actors involved, this productions collaboration will insist that their participation goes beyond the traditional expectations for an actor.
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Antic Disposition: Variations of Hamlet Hamlet was depicted in three wildly different interpretations by a new set of six actors in this segment. The Shakespearean tragedy
The Dick and Jane Hamlet: This depiction was told like a childrens story. The actors took on kiddie voices and demeanors, and behaved like they were performing the dark tale for a bunch of toddlers. Think The Wiggles meets Shakespeare. It was a clever idea, but not well executed. The goofy hand gestures, antics and voices got to be a bit much after a couple minutes, and parts were actually hard to watch. The plot line was a bit more clear this time, but still
Hamletmachine: This interpretation, originally written by German playwright Heiner Mller in 1977, was wild. Its an abstract piece of postmodern drama thats totally left up to audience interpretation. Its loosely about Hamlet refusing to be Hamlet anymore, perhaps because hes expected to act as a puppet for audiences to enjoy. Mayhem ensues, and the actors begin running around howling, humming, making puke noises, laughing hysterically and throwing props all over the place. Its has 1960s fight-the-power feel to it, but the play is so wildly vague that its almost impossible to decipher. The Black Box actors performed at a high level, however, and did a great job of bringing out some kind of subtle beauty in the chaos. I love the potential this play provides to explore different issues of gender, sex, violence, communism, feminism, academia and politics, within the realm of representation, director Knowles said in a news release. The focusedon themes or motifs will be determined while working with the actors. We, as a cast, will decide what our Hamletmachine will be about.
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New Penn State president will help deal with scandal

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STATE COLLEGE, Pa. Eric Barron, a former professor and dean at Penn State University and president of Florida State University, was chosen Monday to lead Pennsylvanias largest university as it continues grappling with fallout from the Jerry Sandusky scandal. Hell bring with him the experience of managing a major state university known as much for its for storied athletic program as its academic mission, as well as the fallout from a sex-abuse scandal with ties to big-time college football. Penn State trustees unanimously approved the selection at a special meeting in State College after a 15-month search process in which university officials had kept the new presidents identity secret, refusing to confirm whether Barron was even being considered until the meeting began. Barron, who worked at Penn State for 20 years, including four as dean of its College of Earth and Mineral Sciences, will succeed President Rodney Erickson, who plans to retire when his contract expires in June. Barron is getting a fiveyear contract worth $1 million a year and will start in May, if not sooner. Erickson, Penn States former provost and executive vice president, was named president in November 2011 after then-president Graham Spanier was forced out following child molestation accusations against Sandusky, a former assistant football coach. Sandusky is serving a 30- to 60-year state prison sentence after being convicted in 2012 of 45 counts for the sexual abuse of 10 boys. Spanier was later charged in an alleged cover-up. Barron called the Sandusky scandal painful and saddening but focused on the changes it has brought. What I see is an institution that has really taken control of compliance and is no doubt now a model university that I think a lot of other universities are going to look at and say this is way we should be operating to make sure we do things the right way, he told reporters after the vote. Barron is expected to lead Penn State through the trial of Spanier and two other former administrators who were accused of a criminal coverup. A trial date has not been scheduled. Barron said he never met Sandusky while working at Penn State, and he sidestepped a question about what the university should do regarding the late former head coach Joe Paterno, still a sensitive topic on campus and among alumni. Whatever we do, we have to make sure that we do it with a high sense of dignity and honor, Barron said. Sometimes that takes time. During his four years at Florida State, Barron has been an aggressive advocate for increased state funding and academic recognition for the university. He shocked FSU trustees Saturday by publicly talking about leaving the school in a newspaper interview in Florida. Barrons academic career took off at Penn State. He joined the universitys faculty in 1986 as director of the Earth System Science Center and associate professor of geosciences. In 2002, he was elevated from director of the universitys Earth and Mineral Sciences (EMS) Environment
Eric Barron, left, answers questions from the media after being unanimously voted in to become the Universitys 18th president, Monday in State College, Pa. Barron replaces current Penn State President Rodney Erickson, who will retire this summer. Institute to dean of the schools College of Earth and Mineral Sciences. Erics track record as an accomplished educator, researcher, administrator, and internationally recognized at the University of Texas at Austin. In 2008, Barron became director of the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder, Colo., where years earlier, he was a geology graduate student. Two years the front door. Its absolutely the front door to your university, he was quoted as saying by USA Today in June 2013. Like Penn State, FSU has recently dealt with a football scandal. Last fall, redshirt quarterback Jameis Winston became one of the biggest attractions in college football, winning the Heisman trophy and leading the Seminoles to the national title. But in November, a yearold sexual assault complaint against Winston became public and was passed along by Tallahassee police to the Florida state attorneys office for a full investigation. A Florida State student claims Winston raped her. Winstons attorney has said the sex was consensual. Prosecutors did
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later, he moved on to Florida State, where he became the universitys 14th president. In Barron, Penn State is getting an administrator who understands just how important athletic success is to a university. I really want successful athletic programs because its
scholar uniquely qualify him to guide the colleges development in the coming years, Erickson, at the time Penn States executive vice president and provost, said then. In 2006, Barron left State College to become dean of the Jackson School of Geosciences
not find enough evidence to charge him with a crime and the case was closed Dec. 5, two days before the Atlantic Coast Conference championship game. After no charges were to be filed, Barron issued a strong statement. Recent weeks have provided a painful lesson, as we have witnessed harmful speculation and inappropriate conjecture about this situation and the individuals involved. As a result, we have all been hurt, Barron said. A respect for the principle of due process is essential to the integrity of our community. Our commitment to each and every one of our students is unwavering and will remain our priority.
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AT A GLANCE
Texas Tech is not some chump team that will roll over and allow the Jayhawks an easy rout in their house. The Red Raiders have proven they can stand with the big guns of the Big 12. Texas Tech defeated both Baylor in Waco, Texas and Oklahoma State in Lubbock, Texas this season. The Jayhawks havent played well on the road in the Big 12 this season, and Kansas needs to stay almost perfect in the Big 12 to win the conference title.
No. 8 (19-6, 10-2 Big 12) STARTERS
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AT A GLANCE
One of the biggest surprises in the conference this season, the Red Raiders have proven that they are capable of competing with the leagues best teams. Texas Tech nearly erased an 18-point decit at Iowa State on Saturday and defeated the Oklahoma Sooners in Norman, Okla. in the teams previous game. The Red Raiders give up the second-fewest point total per game in the league behind Kansas State. Their offense is less effective and averages 71 points per game, which ranks eighth in the Big 12.
The numbers dont lie about how Tharpe played against TCU. He played 20 minutes and missed all three of his eld goal attempts, which were all 3-pointers. Tharpe committed one turnover, and didnt do a good job facilitating the basketball. He did have four assists, one of which led to a Perry Ellis slam. Defensively, hes constantly beat off the dribble against opposing point guards. TCUs Kyan Andersen scored 21 points in the rst half with Tharpe guarding him.
Naadir Tharpe, guard
Jaye Crockett, forward

The teams leading scorer and rebounder is coming off a 23-point, 11-rebound performance against Iowa State on Saturday. He is an efcient shooter and ranks third in the league in eld goal percentage and fourth in free throw percentage. The senior has shot especially well from the foul line in his last ve games, where he made 27 of his last 29 attempts.
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PLAYER TO WATCH
Perry Ellis
Ellis has been playing well lately, but he will have to continue his hot streak while Embiid is taking shots in the paint. He might see fewer attempts in the paint compared to the past two games, which means he will have to make each shot count. If he can use the double team to his advantage by nding the open guy, Kansas can be very dangerous.
No one knows which Selden will appear on the court every game. Is Wayne hot or is he cold? Seldens game depends on his ability to get to the free-throw line. Against West Virginia on Feb. 8, he hit four out of ve free throws and nished with 17 points. The following game against Kansas State on Feb. 10, he didnt attempt a single free throw, and he nished with a season-low two points. His free-throw line stats show how aggressive he is with his offense. When he becomes a shooter instead of a driver, he doesnt take as many trips to the line.
Wayne Selden, Jr., guard
Dejan Kravic, forward A seven-footer, Kravic has averaged just over two points per game over his last three outings. He is more of a presence of the defensive end and ranks ninth in the league averaging 1.2 blocks a game. The Canadian scored 20 points in his last game against Kansas in the quarternals of the Big 12 tournament last season.
Jaye Crockett
Crockett has gone 14-14 from the foul line in his last two games and is coming off a season-high 23 points against Iowa State. Likely to be guarded by Andrew Wiggins or Wayne Selden, Crockett could help his team by getting one of them into foul trouble.
QUESTION MARKS
Can freshmen Joel Embiid get back to star form?
After taking time off for injuries, Embiid will show if he is capable of playing long minutes again. He wasnt effective running the court against West Virginia and Kansas State, which showed that his injuries bothered him. If Embiid can play long minutes, then Texas Tech will have problems matching up against Kansas size.
Andrew Wiggins, guard A sub-par game against TCU was expected from Wiggins. He hit six of eight from inside 20 feet. Wiggins still misses open looks beyond the arc. His best play is around the rim, where he can show off his athletic ability. Coming off seven double-digit scoring performances in eight games, he has kept his offense constant. The past has shown that the Jayhawks dont need Wiggins to score a lot for them to win because Kansas has many offensive weapons, but he is an irreplaceable defender.
Jordan Tolbert, forward Tolbert averages almost 11 points per game but hasnt reached that total in his last ve games. This could be caused by his inability to get to the free-throw line, where he attempted just ve foul shots during that stretch. Like Crockett, Tolbert is an efcient scorer, shooting 56-percent from the eld. He ranks second on the team in points and rebounds.
QUESTION MARKS
Who will step up alongside Crockett?
Against Oklahoma, Robert Turner emerged with 16 points in the upset win. At least one other player will need a game like this for Texas Tech to have a shot at beating Kansas.
BY THE NUMBERS
The Jayhawks are number one in the country in eld goal percentage with 50 percent shooting average
After a career-high 32-point game, the sophomore said he was on a roll. Ellis is averaging 25 points in the past two contests, and has held the frontcourt down while freshmen Joel Embiid rested due to injury. Ellis will see fewer opportunities in the paint with Embiids return, but he has shown he could extend his game further way from the basket. Ellis was 2-for-2 from beyond the arc against TCU on Saturday. One aspect of his game that needs work is his post defense. He gets out-muscled in the paint and isnt fast enough to guard wing players.
Perry Ellis, forward
Robert Turner, guard Coming off knee and hand injuries, Fields has excelled Turner leads the Red Raiders in assists and steals. His 1.36 steals per game rank as the fourth best in the conference. The junior has reached double gures in only one of his last six games and made just three 3-pointers during that span. He has been the most successful in conference play when he can get to the free-throw line.
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Points/game, eighth in the Big 12
71.3 32.3 4
Kansas averages 83 points per game during Big 12 conference play
83 16
3-point percentage, worst in the Big 12
Wiggins leads Kansas with 16 points per game
Number of upperclassmen in the starting lineup

The one game off to rest his knee and back injuries should help Embiid get back to beginning of the year form. Coach Self said he expects Embiid to play 25 minutes against Texas Tech. Embiid was averaging 12 points in the rst seven Big 12 conference games, but only averaged seven points a game in the last four conference games. If Embiid cant get anything going, look for coach Self to replace him with senior center Tarik Black or sophomore forward Jamari Traylor, who have been playing well in Embiids absence.
Joel Embiid, center
BABY JAY WILL CHEER IF

The Jayhawks can hold Texas Tech forward Jaye Crockett to less than 10 points in the paint. Crockett handles most of his business in the paint. If he grabs a lot of offensive rebounds, the Jayhawks will be in trouble inside.
Toddrick Gotcher, guard The only underclassman in the starting lineup, Gotcher tied a season-high with 11 eld goal attempts in his last game against Iowa State when he scored 14 points and broke a stretch of ve straight games without scoring in double gures. The sophomores best games of the season have come inside United Spirit Arena including two 17-point performances in conference play.
BABY JAY WILL CRY IF

Joel Embiid struggles. Before sitting out against TCU on Saturday, Embiid averaged 7.5 points and 19 minutes (both three below his season average) in the teams previous four games. While Kravic has the size to match up with the center, Embiid is quicker and should be able to utilize his post moves. Edited by Austin Fisher
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Weis grabs more talent late in recruiting season
hings did not look particularly good midway through the 2014 recruiting season for Kansas football. Three front-line players, running back Traevohn Wrench, linebacker Kyron Watson and center Jacob Bragg, gave reason for optimism with their early verbals, but then the well ran dry for quite a while. By Dec. 1, Kansas had only secured eight of its 25 commitments, for a recruiting class it had been working on for more than nine months. Time was ticking with the numbers well short of the end goal, and coming from a three-win season. Heading into his third year as coach, the pressure began to mount for Charlie Weis to get the ball rolling. Did he ever. From the start of December until today, Weis and his staff made up ground fast. In about 60 days, the staff put their noses to the grindstone and rattled off 15 commitments, nine in the month of January and six in the final two weeks. Weis and recruiting coordinator Reggie Mitchell might have saved their best for last, reeling in running back Corey Avery on Feb. 3. Kansas beat out the likes of Baylor, Kansas State, LSU, Nebraska, Ohio State, Oklahoma State, TCU, Texas, Texas Tech and West Virginia, among others, for Averys talent. You could pick any position and he could be good at any of them,
I dont know how many touchdowns he scored, but it was about a zillion. Charlie Weis on his rst memory of Traevohn Wrench ESPN
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Weis said of Avery, inside the Mrkonic Auditorium at the Anderson Family Football Complex, during his news conference Thursday. He is not just a good athlete, he is a good football player. Im a big fan. Including Avery, Kansas dipped into its recruiting hotbed, Texas, the reservoir of talented, overlooked players, with 10 of its 25 signees from the Lone Star State. In the state of Texas, the one good thing you have going for you is youre going to have to play several times in the state of Texas every year, Weis added. So, if they come here, they know theyre still playing at home. The key to getting them to come here, though, is getting them to visit the campus. Kansas is a wonderful school, Weis said. Once we get them here and they see what we have to offer, about 75 percent of the time we end up getting them. Of those athletes who have been
Kansas had several four-star players (on a scale of ve) in the 2014 class. Rivals.com and scout. com rated Traevohn Wrench a fourstar, while espn.com rated Wrench, Kyron Watson, Jacob Bragg and Corey Avery four-stars. ESPN
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able to have visit, Kansas added three from California, two from Arizona, two from Georgia, one from Florida, one from Illinois, one from Missouri, one from Oklahoma, and two Kansans (Wrench and Lawrence-native Joe Dineen). In all, the Jayhawks signed one quarterback, two running backs, six wide-receivers, four offensive linemen, six defensive linemen, two linebackers and four defensive backs. We had so many holes last year that we didnt even have a first guy at some positions, Weis said. This year, Kansas signed 15 high school athletes, as opposed to just nine in last years class. The influx of high school players this year may not be felt immediately, but the added young talent should pay off down the road. In the past few classes, Kansas overdosed on junior college players because they needed immediate help, but now Weis has the luxury of recruiting possibly more talented high school athletes and developing them for long-term success in the system. Last years class was filling a bunch of holes. Going forward, this class is the way we want to recruit, Weis said. The recruiting class was ranked 55th in the nation and ninth in the Big 12
according to recruiting database rivals.com, and 47th in the nation according to espn.com. Kansas also gained a commitment from a player with an offer from every single Big 12 school. Along with the 23 players who signed letters of intent, Kansas added former five-star, tight end and wide receiver Kent Taylor, a transfer from the University of Florida, and T.J. Millweard, a quarterback from UCLA. If you are looking for a way to identify the 2014 signees, look no further than your Twitter feed. The group has adopted the slogan #PlayforDre, in honor of the late Andre Maloney, a Kansas commit from Shawnee Mission West High School who passed away after suffering a stroke following a touchdown. Several recruits grew close with Maloney on visits, and look to commemorate him through their four years in Lawrence. Edited by Emily Hines
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Kansas imperfect, but dominant
Jayhawks face seasoned Red Raiders

BRIAN HILLIX
sports@kansan.com Kansas (19-6, 10-2) may be playing the seventh ranked team in the conference on Tuesday, but that doesnt mean much in this years Big 12. Texas Tech (13-12, 5-7) overcame a rocky start to league play and has won three of its last four games with a couple noteworthy wins against Oklahoma State and Oklahoma. Its lone loss came at Iowa State on Saturday after the team nearly erased an 18-point deficit. Theyre on a roll right now, Kansas coach Bill Self said. Theyre playing great. Despite winning just three conference games last year, the Red Raiders are a veteran team led by a veteran coach, which is usually a formula for success. They do not have a freshman in the starting lineup and start four upperclassmen, led by senior guard Jaye Crockett with 14.8 points a game. A big reason for the teams turnaround has been the guidance of new coach Tubby Smith, who has 524 career wins and a national championship on his resume. He took over the Texas Tech program after a six-year stint with the University of Minnesota. Tubbys done a fabulous job, he and his staff, Self said. Theyre playing hard. The teams most impressive win of the season came against Oklahoma in Norman, Okla., on Feb. 12 when the Red Raiders held the second-highest scoring team in the conference to just 60 points on its home court. The Red Raiders beat two ranked teams at home this season former No. 12 Baylor and former No. 19 Oklahoma State. No. 8 Kansas will be at full strength for the first time in several weeks. The Jayhawks should get a boost from the return of freshman center Joel Embiid, who sat out against Texas Christian University on Saturday with knee and back injuries. Embiid practiced on Sunday in his first court action since playing 18 minutes in the loss to Kansas State on Feb. 10. Embiid isnt the only player who has missed a game recently. Sophomore forward Jamari Traylor sat out the Kansas State game due to disciplinary issues but returned against TCU and scored 10 points in limited minutes. Freshman guard Brannen Greene didnt play against the Horned Frogs for similar reasons, but is expected to be available for Texas Tech on Tuesday. Sophomore forward Perry Ellis was named the co-Big 12 Player of the Week after averaging 25.5 points and 9.5 rebounds in his last two games. I really got into a rhythm, Ellis said. I was not forcing shots. Against TCU, Ellis scored a career-high 32 points, made 13 of 15 shots and distributed a career-high five assists. He takes good shots and makes them, freshman guard Andrew Wiggins said. Hes aggressive enough and he always involves his teammates. Kansas has won seven of the last eight meetings against Texas Tech, including its past two games at United Spirit Arena. But the Jayhawks havent been invincible in Lubbock in the Self era. Before winning its last two games on the Red Raiders home court, Kansas lost the previous three meetings. We know how hard it is to win there, Self said. Itll be a totally different atmosphere from anything weve seen down there. Edited by Krista Montgomery Baylor forward Rico Gathers blocks Joel Embiid as he attempts a layup. Embiid only had 5 points and 1 block in the game against the Bears. The Jayhawks beat the Bears 62-52 in Waco.
By Ben Ashworth
ansas made less than 60 percent of its free throws, its point guard didnt score and its defense allowed 40 first-half points to the team last in the Big 12 in offense. The Jayhawks shot 26 percent from beyond the 3-point line and committed 10 more fouls than TCU. Starting center Tarik Black picked up two fouls in the first two minutes. They were missing potential number-one pick Joel Embiid and a valuable 3-point marksman in suspended guard Brannen Greene. Did I mention that Kansas won by 30? Sorry for misleading you. Granted, this game was against the Horned Frogs, the Pluto of the Big 12: You have to debate whether they really belong. But it was still impressive to see how good this Kansas team can be, even with some statistical deficiencies. Kansas dominated every aspect of the game. If this were Little League, TCU would have been mercy-ruled and given a good job, good effort cup of lemonade. The first half was some of the worst basketball Kansas has played this year. Kansas fans grimaced as the Jayhawks first six free throws clanked off the rim. TCU point guard Kyan Anderson continually dribbled past Naadir Tharpe. Yet, somehow, Kansas ran into the locker room with three players scoring in double figures and a seven-point lead. The second half showed the performance Kansas is capable of. Kansas didnt just outplay TCU in the last 20 minutes; Kansas demolished TCU, and the players looked like they were having a blast doing it. Perry Ellis was hitting from everywhere on the floor. Of his two misses, one was rebounded by you guessed it Perry Ellis and put back in for a score. The other was blocked. Kansas turned up the defensive intensity in the second half. This was what was absent from the loss in Manhattan. The opening 10 seconds of the second half set the tone. TCU got trapped in the backcourt by a pair of Jayhawk defenders and burned a timeout in the first five seconds. After the timeout, Wayne Selden, Jr., intercepted a bad pass before TCU even passed the half-court line. Kansas threw in spontaneous presses and put multiple defenders on Anderson to keep him guessing. TCU also lacked depth, and Kansas has a deep bench. In addition to the defense, Kansas offense seemed more fluid. Four players had four or more assists. TCU plays lazier zone defense than Kansas usually faces, but this was accentuated by Kansas crisp passing, especially from Ellis. In many peoples eyes, this win has an asterisk next to it. This is known as the TCU asterisk. Nevertheless, while far from perfect, Kansas played loose and dominated. And that needs no asterisk. Edited by Nick Chadbourne
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sports@kansan.com Junior right fielder Connor McKay finished the fourgame series the same way he started it: crushing a two-run bomb over the fence. Clinging to a 2-0 lead against Brigham Young University in the top of the eighth, McKay dug in with two outs and a man on, before popping one over the right fence to take a 4-0 lead. It always feels good to get off to a strong start, especially when it comes to driving in runs in tough situations, McKay said. I like the responsibility skip has given me, its nice to have hitters in the lineup like Suitor, Tharp, and Hernandez who can also provide a punch in clutch situations. The two-out bomb sparked a six-run, ninth inning for the Jayhawks as they won the final game of the series 10-1 to complete the sweep over BYU. Jeff Barker pitched for the Cougars in the final game. He pitched against the Jayhawks last spring, picking up a win when the Cougars beat the Jayhawks 6-3 on March 23, 2013. Shortstop Justin Protacio led off the game with a single but Barker recovered. He allowed three hits and struck out six batters in seven innings. Unfortunately for Barker, the three Kansas hits outside Protacios single led to runs. Michael Suitor singled to bring home Dalton Smith in the sixth. Kaiana Eldredge, the lone Jayhawk with two hits, singled to left to bring home co-Big 12 Newcomer of the Week, Aaron Hernandez, for a 2-0 lead through seven. What impressed me the most was that all those runs with two outs, somebody different stepped up and had the clutch hit, said Kansas coach Ritch Price. Junior right-hander Drew Morovick took the mound for Kansas, earning his first start this season. In 2013 he started just three games, but compiled a 4-3 record through 20 appearances. He pitched 2.2 innings against BYU last season, allowing three hits and striking out two. There was more confidence because I remember facing some of those guys last year, and being the Monday starter, I knew some of their tendencies, after watching them all weekend, said Morovick.
Freshman inelder Colby Wright makes contact with a pitch over the middle of the plate last season. Morovick faced 29 Cougars through 7 innings. He allowed one run off three hits and struck out five batters to earn his first win of the year. Kansas pitcher Jordan Pich relieved Morovick in the seventh inning. The preseason Stopper of the Year candidate got himself out of a jam in the eighth. With the bases loaded Pich got the Cougars to hit into a 4-6-3 double play to get back in the dugout, before the six run inning by the Jayhawks in the ninth. Its always comforting when Pich comes into the game, Morovick said. I was a little frustrated when (Price) took me out, but I knew once he went Pich we were going to lock the game down, and go for the sweep. The Jayhawks return home for the week after yesterdays
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