Professional Documents
Culture Documents
kansan.com
UDK
THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
emily donovan
edonovan@kansan.com AT&T, Cablevision, Time Warner, Verizon and Comcast are taking long awaited measures to address entertainment copyright infringement. Online piracy now faces a battle with the Copyright Alert System, developed by internet service providers and copyright holders such as the Motion Picture Association of America, the Recording Industry Association of America and the National Cable and Telecommunications Association. The Copyright Alert System will standardize sanctions, representing a major step taken against the illegal downloading of entertainment. Anyone caught illegally downloading will receive six warnings. Thereafter, ISPs will enact mitigation measures. The Information Technology and Innovation Foundation estimates that the illegal downloading of copyright entertainment content like music and movies consumes 24 percent of bandwidth globally. Freshman Nick Sandino, for one, might be in trouble. Sandino, a marketing major from Overland Park, uses uTorrent to download games and shows from The Pirate Bay, which provides torrent files and magnet links. While he downloads PC games like Deus Ex or Borderlands 2, he makes a point to pay for the music and games that he enjoys. If I do want to buy a new game, I will torrent that game then, if I actually enjoy it, Ill buy it, Sandino said. I dont want to spend $60 on a game and not enjoy it. I dont mind paying for a game, but I want to try it first. ResNet, the Internet provid-
PAGE 2
download danger
Copyright Alert system to battle online piracy; those caught illegally downloading could face consequences
er option for students who live on campus, is not a part of the Copyright Alert System. At home, however, Sandinos family subscribes to Time Warner Cable. If Sandino ignored six warnings and were to continue illegally downloading, one of the possible mitigation measures, bandwidth throttling, would reduce the Internet speed for Sandinos entire family. Theoretically, this would leave Sandino to download, his sister to check Facebook, his mom to reply to email and his dad to do work all at a dial-up speed for one week. If I was going to torrent, I wouldnt do it at home because its not only my Internet, its my familys Internet, Sandino said. Notifications are sent to the owner of the Internet service providers account, rather than directly to the individual who has violated copyright laws. This system avoids infringing on privacy, said University of Kansas School of Law professor Mike Kautsch, by adding agreeing to being subject to the Copyright Alert System into the Internet service providers terms and conditions. Furthermore, ISPs have sworn to not sell their subscribers browsing information to outside parties. Federal law is very clear, Kautsch said. Original works of expression are protected by copyright. The Copyright Alert System imposes a graduating series of notifications and demands for compliance with the law. I think it will probably have some deterrent effect, Kautsch said. It probably will not succeed at the level that the copyright owners hope it will. There will be determined infringers who subsist regardless of the Copyright Alert System. Between 1999, the dawn of peer-to-peer file-sharing, and 2011, music sales in the U.S. have dropped 53 percent, according to the Record Industry Association of America. The music industry the people who produce and sell the music has been decimated by [illegal downloading], said Kelly Corcoran, the owner of Love Garden Sounds in Lawrence. But they were overpriced for so many years that it led people to alternate ways to getting music. Love Garden Sounds is a new and used vinyl record store at 822 Massachusetts St. Business hasnt been hurt by illegal downloading because the store has adapted to the modern landscape of illegal downloading, Corcoran said. This is partially thanks to dedicated rock fans, since top 40, hip-hop and electronic music are the most illegally downloaded genres. Nobody talks about going to a store to buy the new Lil Wayne, Corcoran said. They do think about doing that if they want to go buy the Black Keys. While peer-to-peer sharing supporters may criticize the economics of the music industry or argue that creative works should be shared, copyright protection laws are what they are and people should be compliant, said Kautsch. The people who feel that there ought to be more freedom to share using peer-to-peer software need to go to Congress and lobby for a change in the law, Kautsch said. Thats what they ought to do rather than simply defy the existing law. edited by hayley Jozwiak
shiver Me TiMbers
The Copyright Alert system, developed by internet service providers and copyright holders , will battle online piracy and standardize punitive procedures. Anyone caught torrenting or illegally downloading will receive six warnings. Thereafter, the copyright holders have said they are not interested in prosecution, but there is nothing legally stopping them from suing.
travis young/kansan
ADMinisTrATion
Chancellor bernadette Gray-Little talks to reporters about things going on around campus and the state on Monday. Gray-Little said that March Madness will help attract potential students.
george mullinix/kansan
emma legault
elegault@kansan.com In her second interview with the University Daily Kansan, Chancellor Bernadette GrayLittle discussed the Congressional sequester, preservation of the Wakarusa Wetlands, and March Madness. As of March 1, an across-the-
SequeSter
board federal funding cut took effect as Congress declared sequestration as a consequence for failing to take action to balance the federal budget. Although it hasnt been determined when or how individual grants will be affected at the university, this could translate into graduate research funding cuts. That is definitely one of the concerns that the University would have, is not only how it would
Cryptoquips 5 opinion 4 sports 10 sudoku 5
March MadneSS
WetlandS
Index
Classifieds 7 Crossword 5
All contents, unless stated otherwise, 2013 The University Daily Kansan
Dont forget
Todays Weather
HI: 49 LO: 34
Forty-nine, the sun will shine.
N
THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
news
Page 2
Whats the
weather,
Thursday
Jay?
HI: 69 LO: 38
Friday
HI: 75 LO: 44
Saturday
HI: 51 LO: 37
weather.com
Fifty-one, go on a run.
calENdar
Wednesday, March 13
what: An Evening with Edwidge Danticat where: Kansas Union, Woodruff Auditorium when: 7:30 to 9 p.m. aBoUt: Danticat is an acclaimed and award-winning author of several non-fiction works. Her visit to campus is part of the Frances and Floyd Horowitz Lecture, which is dedicated to multicultural issues. what: Student Senate Legislative Committees where: Kansas Union when: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. aBoUt: The Finance, University Affairs, Student Rights and Multicultural Affairs committees will convene to discuss newly authored legislation. For locations and times, visit studentsenate.ku.edu.
Thursday, March 14
what: Tea at Three where: Kansas Union, 4th floor lobby when: 3 to 4 p.m. aBoUt: The free tea and cookies are fit for the Queen, compliments of SUA. what: Pi Day Celebration where: Theatre Lawrence when: 7 p.m. aBoUt: The Alferd Packer Memorial String Band hosts this event which combines math, science, pie and nerdy camaraderie. Tickets are $3.14 to $10.
Friday, March 15
what: The Goldenberg Duo where: Spencer Museum of Art when: 12 to 1 p.m. aBoUt: Distinguished musical siblings Susan and William Goldenberg will give a free recital at the Spencer. Expect classical selections from Edvard Grieg and Beethoven, as well as Chinese folk songs and kiezmer music. what: TGIF where: Adams Alumni Center when: 4 to 5:30 p.m. aBoUt: University faculty and staff are invited to this monthly event. Enjoy free soft drinks, light hors doeuvres and specially priced beer and wine while mingling with campus colleagues.
Saturday, March 16
what: Big 12 tournament championship where: Sprint Center when: 5 p.m. aBoUt: Lets cross our fingers and hope our beloved Jayhawks advance to the final round of the conference tournament.
adVertising management Business manager Elise Farrington sales manager Jacob Snider news section editors news editor Allison Kohn associate news editor Joanna Hlavacek sports editor Pat Strathman associate sports editor Trevor Graff entertainment and special sections editor Laken Rapier associate entertainment and special sections editor Kayla Banzet copy chiefs Megan Hinman Taylor Lewis Brian Sisk design chiefs Ryan Benedick Katie Kutsko designers Trey Conrad Sarah Jacobs opinion editor Dylan Lysen Photo editor Ashleigh Lee web editor Natalie Parker adVisers
general manager and news adviser
CAMPUS
student art in the libraries, but Foat said that it wanted a way to let students engage with the art. She said the exhibits are usually static art and this was a way for groups to interact with each other and get more of an experience out
Its very user friendly. People can jump in whether or not theyre art majors.
CoURTNEy FoAT LibArt coordinator
Malcolm Gibson
contact Us
Spectators crowd around a sculpture titled Sophie-Ntombikayis by Mary Sibande on Sept. 27 at the Spencer Museum of Art. As part of the Fall Art Walk, the Museum hosted an event to celebrate the exhibitions on display this fall.
of the art. All of the drawings will be saved and students can share them with each other or online. There will be a basic copyright form for students to sig to the projector to sign. Foat said that as far as they know, this is the only type of interactive projector with the drawing capability on campus right now. Eventually, the libraries want to reach out to faculty to use the
program in a classroom setting. Luke Englert, a junior from Syracuse, said this program will be a new way to bring students to the library. He said that this could also be used for more than just drawing and even as an interactive white board. You can send the actual image to the students, Englert said. Usually, whenever people are taking notes they miss something, Englert said. He also said that even if you arent an artist, its not as serious because of the medium. Students go to the libraries during their breaks between classes and the interactive projector can serve as a way for them to enjoy their down time. With this youll actually have something to do that is engaging and fun while relieving stress at the same time, Englert said. Edited by Madison Schultz
SENATE
2000 dole human developement center 1000 sunnyside avenue Lawrence, Kan., 66045
recruits, trains and places college students as mentors in high school classrooms nationwide to serve as mentors. The workshops would be organized by Nourish International. Allocation of $5,632 to The Hill, a student organization derived from Style on the Hill, a student-created online blog centered on music and fashion. The organization plans to print and distribute a fashion magazine unrelated to The University Daily Kansan. Allocation of $4,092 to fund the 25th annual KU Powwow hosted by the First Nations Student Association. The purpose of the event is to promote Native American culture on campus. Allocation of $1,000 to the KU Graduate Students for Anthropology to host a free lecture by Ivy Pike, a professor from the University of Arizona, on her biocultural research in Kenya. Allocation of $1,750 to SPICMACAy to fund a performance by Subhen Chatterjee, a Grammy award-winning Indian slide guitar player. Nikki Wentling
PAGE 3
According to KU math professor Ben Cobb, the probability of randomly picking all 32 winners in the first round of the NCAA tournament is 1 in 4.3 billion. If you take the No. 1 seeds out of the equation, the probability gets much better at 1 in 268 million.
polICe reports
Information based on the Douglas county Sheriffs Office booking recap.
A 22-year-old male was arrested Monday on the 600 block of 25th street under suspicion of failure to appear in district and municipal courts. A $460 bond was paid. A 57-year-old male was arrested Monday on the 1600 block of 1300 road under suspicion of domestic battery. No bond was posted.
ASSOcIAtED PRESS
In this May 2012 photo provided by Camp Fire, members participate in a tug of war in Alaska. While the Boy scouts have drawn some criticism for excluding gays and atheists, Camp Fire stresses its inclusiveness and says it welcomes youth and families regardless of race, creed, gender, social status, disability or sexual orientation.
A 23-year-old male was arrested Monday on the 100 block of 11th street under suspicion of domestic battery, intimidating a witness or victim, criminal damage to property and failure to appear in municipal court. No bond was posted. A 30-year-old male was arrested Monday on Interstate 70 under suspicion of driving while intoxicated, first offense. A $250 bond was paid.
Emily Donovan
YOU COULD
WIN $500
Take Take a picture with you and your bracket on Spring Break, tweet pic @UDKplay account, most e ct ith you n your acket on pring reak twee p @UDKp e i g ak, eet k DKpl count most nt, unique ot e $500 and unique photo gets $500 and all entries will be submitted into a drawing to win another $500. d ntri ries il e subm tted int b nto drawing w in ot 0
W WI NNER S WI LL B E AN NO UN CE D TU ES DAY, M AR CH 2 6T H VI A PA PER AN D SO CI AL M ED IA ERS WILL ANNO UNCE N E U E DAY, R T V PAPE R AND S CIAL MED A E
O
THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
opinion
PAGE 4
By Chris Ouyang
couyang@kansan.com
my roommate once told me that if you arent a freshman and you are wearing sweatpants, you are going nowhere in life. KU, your decision not to put spring break directly after daylight savings is seriously letting me down. hahah really? Somebody actually thought this is Kansas University? Freshman. pretending someone likes me by acting like im texting on the bus. Tyler Self for president! ...Why the shout out to oklahoma State...? a high school junior was touring campus and he said he was touring missouri and Kentucky next week. almost slapped his face. When is KU going to get doubledecker buses? Withey isnt like a legendary pokmon. he is a legendary pokmon! i love my mellophone player. i wish student housing would let us have goats. #sustainability So, theres this girl i barely know, curled up in my chair, bawling her eyes out. dorm probz. Whoever had the Kim possible ringtone in anschutz, thank you for singlehandedly improving my horrible day. Whats the sitch? i heard the FFa editor dresses pretty snazzy. Now if only he could fill the FFa with goat-promoting propaganda. GoaTS! Editors note: Complimenting me wont help you get in the FFA. ...Wait a minute. The Ncaa says college sports should be about fun, not making a profit is the most hypocritical thing ive ever read in my life. (^.)> its Kirby! my sore throat isnt a sign im getting sick. its a reaction to no more games at the phog. iowa State is our obvious new rival after what their fans did. K-State will always be the annoying little brother. To the person who punched open a can of oranges because you forgot you owned a can opener who eats oranges out of a can? i have a crush on a girl and want to ask her out but im scared that she will say no. What do i do? Editors note: You ask her out. my body was thinking about rebelling against me today, i preempted its attack with a coffee nuke. Watching parents and incoming students visiting mrs. es trying to figure it out... hysterical. No emergency at Wescoe is greater than me not getting lunch.
KU Athletics made millions. One more year and Ill have my degree, too. Johnson and I both are on generous scholarships. But unlike Johnson, I didnt generate millions in revenue that supported other athletes and paid Bill Self $3 million last year. While Johnson watched his hard work put food on the table for KU, I deposited the money I made at my bank. I worked jobs on campus and interned over the summer, something Johnson is restricted from doing, and took it to Capitol Federal. Johnson cant sell a T-shirt with his name on it. Johnson cant be sponsored by Price Chopper and tell you about fresher ways to save. I cant take Johnson out to dinner without checking to make
sure its not an impermissible benefit. Bill Self cant even give his $100,000 Final Four bonus to his players, many who come from difficult backgrounds. Have you read the article by the Topeka Capital-Journal on Jamari Traylor sleeping in a car in high school? Or the Kansas City Stars story on how Ben McLemores family huddled to keep warm? Did you conclude, Wow, that is awful. I hope Ben stays healthy and makes it to the NBA so he can afford to fix his familys furnace at home so they have some heat. Or did you think, Wow, these great kids are being prostituted by KU and the NCAA in the name of academics and amateurism. This is sickening. Schools dont have to pay their athletes uniformly, but give Johnson something. Give him a shoe deal or a cut of the profit when we buy No. 15 jerseys. Get him some representation from a lawyer whose firm is powerful enough to tell the NCAA that prostitution is only quasi-legal in Nevada and definitely illegal in
Kansas. Defending the current NCAA no pay for play amateur system is baffling. I pray that KU advances to the Final Four and hope the players jog out onto the court and refuse to play. I hope that Bill steps up and says $3 million for me and zero for my boys is messed up. It may take time to properly pay revenuegenerating players, but Johnsons time is nearly up, so lets have some urgency. A college education is valuable. Thats why were here. But it is not priceless, or else I wouldnt be able to afford it and neither would you. Johnsons education has a price too. His services to KU are worth more than that price. Its only right that he sees some of it, not in the form of coupons and vouchers, but in cash. Ouyang is a junior majoring in petroleum engineering and economics from Overland Park. Follow him on Twitter @ChrisOuyang
campUS
Social media
hat does it mean to be sustainable, and what can individual organizations, households or individuals do to shift to sustainable practices? The City of Lawrence describes it as a balance between the needs of the environment, economy, and society, both now and in the future. Meanwhile, the University of Kansas is providing an easy way for students and staff members to contribute to the broader goal of energy sustainability. March 7 marked the beginning of the second annual Lights Out! competition between occupants of university buildings. Despite the flashy branding, students shouldnt expect professors and GTAs to begin boxing on Jayhawk Boulevard, but that doesnt mean the event isnt worth notice. Last year, just three buildings Bailey, Green, and Summerfield committed to lowering energy usage over a three-month period. This year, 14 campus buildings will compete in an attempt to mimic previous energy saving gains. Rules for Lights Out are straightforward. Participating buildings cut back on energy usage in an attempt to significantly reduce the amount of energy utilized within a given time period. Their performance is then compared to the same time period in the previous year to determine the success of the effort. The KU Center for Sustainability and Overland Park-based Energy Solutions Professionals sponsor the initiative while faculty and staff learn
how to maximize efficiency. Hopefully, practices implemented during the competition then become ingrained in the culture of the participating buildings, leaving a framework for yearround savings. The inaugural year of the program yielded impressive results the buildings consumed 14.3 percent less electricity compared to the preceding year, which, according to the KU press release, would be equivalent to the energy used by 10 homes for an entire year. Strategies for developing the competition were shared at the 2012 Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education Conference, and participants expressed satisfaction in the outcomes of the competition. Similar initiatives are becoming more common across the country. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act included billions of dollars dedicated to making federal buildings more efficient, and the Better Buildings Initiative of 2011 hopes to cut energy used by large business and industrial buildings by onefifth within the next decade. Lights Out! reflects many common strategies with these other
programs voluntary programs, competition-based incentives, training to modify individual behavior and the provision of new and more efficient technologies. What does this mean for individual KU students? First, dont be surprised if more lights seem to be off in university buildings not in use, and be aware of changes in the behavior of faculty and staff over the next few weeks. Second, consider educating yourself about how your lifestyle can become more sustainable. The City of Lawrence and local utilities provide resources to help residents make decisions to conserve their energy usage and minimize waste generation. If you live off-campus, a quick Internet search can provide countless tips to save energy each month in your house or apartment. Even if the environmental impact seems tiny, small changes could translate into huge savings. Siel Ju, a blogger for the Mother Nature Network living in Southern California, made drastic changes and reduced her electricity bill to $5 a month. While that might be out of reach of the average KU student, behavioral changes made now could accumulate over a students lifetime as a renter or homeowner. So, in the spirit of sustainability, try turning out the lights. Gress is a sophomore majoring in political science and economics from Overland Park
By Wil Kenney
wkenney@kansan.com
status, he/she is such a [genderneutral expletive]?! The nail in the coffin was the seen function, which has spoiled conversations left and right. There is genuinely no good reason the sender has to know when I opened their message. Its more social phlegm that only risks hurting feelings. Is it only human to assume that your friend is maliciously ignoring your text when in reality theyre just busy doing the dishes and cant type on their phone with soapsuds all over their fingers? Id say so. I realize that Im not being manhandled into using Facebook, nor is anyone else. My prediction for the future of social media is thus a bleak one: a backlash against its digital shackles. Its only the natural ebb and flow of trends. And just as bellbottom jeans and side ponytails were violently thrown back into the 80s, so will Facebook and Twitter. Already, droves of users have deactivated their accounts and relegated themselves to lessconnected websites explaining, Its just not worth the headache, man. My vision for 2020 includes a wildly popular reprinting of Walden, people moving to cabins in the Appalachians to find themselves and chop firewood, and lots of flannel. As of now, Im not all that opposed to it. Maybe what America needs is a revitalizing weekend away from social saturation to give it some perspective and put it on the right track to kick its Farmville addiction. Theres only one way to find out. So pop some Mucinex, deactivate that Facebook and hock a big loogie of social phlegm; youll be able to say you were disconnected before it was cool. Kenney is a freshman majoring in political science and journalism from Shawnee.
@Adamdechtman
cOntAct us
malcolm Gibson, general manager and news adviser mgibson@kansan.com Jon schlitt, sales and marketing adviser jschlitt@kansan.com
members of The Kansan editorial Board are hannah Wise, Sarah mccabe, Nikki Wentling, dylan lysen, elise Farrington and Jacob Snider.
E
HOROSCOPES
Because the stars know things we dont.
taurus (april 20-may 20) today is a 7 take on managing old problems. whenever you're stuck, don't be afraid to let your partner take the lead. provide emotional support. Listen closely to your intuition.
Page 5
entertainment
aries (march 21-april 19) today is a 9 the Moon and Mars are in your sign today. delight in the moment; you've earned it. relax rigid viewpoints to enjoy it even more. try to attain objectivity. Make a commitment you'll enjoy keeping.
gemini (may 21-June 20) today is a 7 Not everything is what it seems. watch out for strange requests; there's no shame in turning them down. A little investment makes a big difference at home. renew something that's no longer functional. cancer (June 21-July 22) today is a 7 Good news and fresh ideas come in from far away. Listen carefully, and keep your objective in mind. it's not a good time for travel yet; wait four days for Mercury to go direct. Leo (July 23-aug. 22) today is a 7 take a walk on the wild side (or at least outdoors); it will do you good. Count your winnings. don't let loved ones dip into your piggy bank. it will serve them well to earn their own keep. Virgo (aug. 23-sept. 22) today is an 8 throw yourself into a potentially explosive moment. Controversy could arise, or a brilliant scheme. if it's too wild, it won't work. stand up for what's right. improve your living conditions by cleaning house. study with passion. Libra (sept. 23-oct. 22) today is a 7 you have what you need. Clear confusion before proceeding. intuition is especially strong now. use your head and find another way. relax at home. ponder someone's advice. upgrade your equipment, maybe. you could trip over your own feet. scorpio (oct. 23-nov. 21) today is an 8 A serendipitous moment of connection occurs. Be receptive to love. use what you know, and be open to learning. Apply your stamp of power. intuition steers you in the right direction. discover another treasure. sagittarius (nov. 22-dec. 21) today is a 7 you're starting to realize how much you have. it could be in a chaotic moment, with confusion reigning. keep gathering valuable information. Let go of expectations for how it should be for a brilliant revelation. capricorn (dec. 22-Jan. 19) today is an 8 take a theory to heart. the possibility of error is high; consider the consequences before acting. More work means more savings. discipline is required. Make the decision intuitively. Let your work inspire you. stash away something of value. aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) today is an 8 Explore new work possibilities. write it all down so you don't forget. you're immensely popular now. Always apply yourself to your goal. Find out how much it costs, before purchasing. Let your partner lead. Pisces (Feb. 19-march 20) today is a 9 Go out on a limb. in a blinding insight, make an investment in your career. Associates contribute ideas. Having a meticulous partner helps. Be skeptical, although you're right on the mark. seek imaginative new revenue sources.
face of so much new evidence. The manipulation by the original prosecution and how far the state of Arkansas went to prevent a retrial for 17 years both prove quite disturbing in their implications for our justice system. At two-and-a-half hours, West of Memphis stands as an epic documentary tale, arduous in the journey but never too long or undeserving of such a thorough treatment. It effectively condenses more than 18 years of a twisting case into a cohesive and well-told story, consistently dramatic and emotionally resonant. If youre unfamiliar with the West Memphis Three, their story is more than worth your time, and this is the way to experience it.
CriME
Cryptoquip
sudoku
in this file photo, Jay-Z poses backstage at the 55th annual Grammy Awards. Jay-Z is among 11 celebrities and government officials whose private financial information appears to have been posted online by a site that began garnering attention on Monday. anti-police message in Russian. Social Security numbers posted on Jay-Z, Mel Gibson and others matched records in public databases. Social Security numbers are not public records, although they used to be included in some court filings. Many courts require the information be redacted from filings since the numbers can be used to steal a persons identity and open credit accounts in their name. Los Angeles police also are investigating, trying to determine
associated Press
how information was obtained, including the address and credit report of Police Chief Charlie Beck. Cmdr. Andrew Smith said confidential information on top police officials has been posted online at least twice before.
$4 FOR A OF TANNING
831 as chuset St 831 Massachusetts St. tts Lawrence KS 6044 Lawrence, KS 66044 ce, ( 5 856-01 (785) 856-0123 1
k thx!!
2 2 8 8 I O WA S T. 785.856.7364
PAGE 6
RockChalkLiving.com
Now is the time to find your place for the fall. RockChalkLiving.com is an online resource designed to narrow your search and help you find the perfect apartment or house to fit your lifestyle. With detailed profiles of all availabilities in the Lawrence area, you can discover your ideal home today!
Product of the University Daily Kansan // The Right Message. The Right Audience. The Right Products. www.RockChalkLiving.com | www.Kansan.com
!
A: 76
PAGE 7
You always have to believe in yourself, believe that youre the best. Tiger Woods on his win this past weekend
Tiger was second in putting in this past weekends field of play. ESPN
?
Baseball Jackson State 3 p.m. Lawrence Womens Swimming NCAA Zone Diving Championships All Day Houston, Texas
ast weekend, Tiger Woods shot 19-under par to win the WGCCadillac Championship in Miami, Fla. To win, he beat out Steve Stricker, a good friend of Woods, by two shots. In his post-victory interview, Woods did something surprising. He thanked his competition for helping him win. He explained that Stricker had helped him with his putting during some practice time. It was this practice with Stricker that helped Woods win the tournament, as his putting played an integeral role in his victory. Though Woods is known for his putting, it is rare for professional golfers to receive help from their competitors. Joe LaCava, Woods caddy since 2011, said that this was the best performance hes seen
By Michael Portman
mportman@kansan.com
from him since was hired. Woods most recent performance begs the question: is Tiger Woods on the verge of dominating the Golf world again? Given the uphill battle he has fought since his 2009 infidelity scandal and car accident with his now ex-wife, Swedish model Elin Nordegren, a performance like Sundays may signal Woods rec-
lamation of his former glory. Yet, one successful outing does not constitute a comeback. For the golf world and fans alike to consider Woods as being back to his former level as a player, he needs to win a major tournament very soon. Yes he will go down as a golfing legend, but the infidelity scandal and the subsequent fallout affected him tremendously, and recovery has been long in the making. In two weeks, he will participate in the Arnold Palmer Invitational, which is loaded with talented golfers. In one month, the most prestigious championship, the Masters, will take place. This event will test Woods mettle on the course, and the world will decide if he is actually back. Even though I am a little uncertain about Tigers comeback in the golf
world, seeing him win again is always a good sign for not only golf fans, but for all sports fans in general. Lately, golf has been getting dominated by players who are not from the United States and even though its great to see, its always better to see one of our own donning the green jackets. Edited by Brian Sisk
Wednesday
Friday
Softball Fresno State University Noon Sacramento, Calif. Baseball TCU 6:30 p.m. Fort Worth, Texas mens Basketball Big 12 Championship 2 p.m. Kansas City, Mo.
Saturday
Softball Texas State 11 a.m. Sacramento, Calif. Baseball TCU 6:30 p.m. Fort Worth, Texas mens Basketball Big 12 Championship 2 p.m. Kansas City, Mo.
Sunday
Softball Sacramento State 1 p.m. Sacramento, Calif. Baseball TCU 1 p.m. Fort Worth, Texas Women's Rowing Louisville Invite All Day Oak Ridge, Tenn.
Monday
Womens Soccer SpVgg Kaufbeuren TBA Kaufbeuren, Bavaria, Germany Womens Rowing Spring Training All Day Oak Ridge, Tenn.
Tuesday
There are no events today
DeATH
Law enforcement personnel work at the scene of a bus crash on the Adirondack Northway on Tuesday in Clifton Park, N.Y. State transportation officials say the accident happened just before noon Tuesday. Police had no other information about the accident or any injuries.
ASSocIAtED PRESS
Great Summer Job Top Pay Lifeguards All Chicago Suburbs No experience/will train and certify Look for an application on our web site www.poolguards.com 630/692-1500 X 103 Email: work@spmspools.com
JOBS
Piano Lessons with Experienced Teacher. Play on a Steinway concert grand. 3 Masters degrees. Piano is fun! michaelschnelling.com 785-393-5537
ANNOUNCEMENTS
HOUSING
Avail. August: 3 BR, 2 bath. Close to KU/stadium. All appliances. Must see. Call 785-766-7518. NOW LEASING FALL 2013! CAMPUS LOCATIONS! Studios, 1 & 2 bedrooms OFFICE: Chase Court Apartments 1942 Stewart Ave, 785-843-8220 www.firstmanagementinc.com chasecourt@sunflower.com 4 and 7 BR houses. Available August 2013. thomasd@sunflower.com PARKWAY COMMONS 1, 2, & 3 BRs Weight Room, Pool, Hot Tub, W/D, Pet Under 30 Pounds Okay! Ask about our Specials! 3601 Clinton Parkway 785-842-3280
HOUSING
Saddlebrook & Overland Pointe LUXURY TOWNHOMES Move In Specials 625 Folks Rd 785-832-8200 Townhomes & Apts. for lease avail. b/w now & Aug. 1 see homesforlease.org or call 785-841-7300 Arkansas Villas: 3Br./3 Ba. walking distance to campus, laundry, porches, & parking. Avail. for current & fall move in. Special: reduced deposits 785-749-7744
HOUSING
HIGHPOINTE APARTMENTS 1,2, & 3 BR- Now leasing for Immediate & Fall! W/D in each unit, pool. fitness center, pet friendly. Reduced deposits. 785-841-8468/highpointe@sunflower.com Large, sunny 2BR apt. in quiet house. 1541 Kentucky, near KU. Avail. 8/1. tomhoffman@sunflower.com or text 785766-6667. NOW LEASING FALL 2013! CAMPUS LOCATIONS! Studios, 1 & 2 bedrooms OFFICE: Chase Court Apartments 1942 Stewart Ave, 785-843-8220 www.firstmanagementinc.com chasecourt@sunflower.com HOLIDAY APARTMENTS 1-4 BR avail. 6/1 &8/1. Pool, Patio/ balcony. KU & Lawrence Bus. Walk-in Closets. Pets OK! Quiet Location. Call 785.843.0011 www.holidaymgmt.com
HOUSING
Oread Neighborhood Assoc Coordinator: admin/writing/design 10-15 hrs./wk $10-12/hr start Contact oreadneighbor@gmail.com for job description PLAY SPORTS! HAVE FUN! SAVE MONEY! Maine camp needs fun loving counselors to teach All land, adventure, & water sports. Great Summer! Call 888-844-8080, apply: campcedar.com Retail sales associate position at Sunrise Garden Center. Mid-March hire. Full and part time positions. Please apply in person at 1501 Learnard Ave.
STA Y GREEN
AND
RECYCLE
PAGE 8
Denver Nuggets Ty Lawson (3) and JaVale McGee celebrate against the Phoenix Suns during the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday in Phoenix.
ASSocIAtED PRESS
PAGE 9
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. Penn State has released a document sought by some of its critics detailing the agreement with former FBI director Louis Freeh to investigate the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal, a review that cost the school about $8.1 million. Including the bill to pay Freeh, Penn States total costs associated with the scandal topped $41 million as of the end of December, the university disclosed Monday on a website. The monthly financial update provided more itemization for certain costs, including the Freeh report. The update also counted the first of five annual $12 million installments paid in December that would ultimately cover the $60 million fine from the NCAA as part of landmark sanctions for the scandal. Some vocal alumni had called
Christy Cash, a senior on the University of Kansas swimming and diving team, dives at a Feb. 2 meet against arkansas inside Robinson natatorium. Cash placed third in both of the diving events.
golF
S
Volume 125 Issue 87
kansan.com
sports
paGe 9
COMMENTARY
blake schuster
bschuster@kansan.com With Kansas senior point guard in the midst of a 39-point performance against Iowa State, his predecessor Tyshawn Taylor decided to do what he does best and took to Twitter. Whats all this talk about Elijah Johnson you Jayhawk fans speak of? Taylor posted. Johnson had been the topic of discussion for quite some time. Taylors sarcastic comment was just his way of telling fans to shut it. Enough with the criticism, enough with the Kansas has no point guard mentality and enough with the cries to sit Johnson on the bench. And after the Cyclones were put away in the overtime of an instant classic, Taylor shook his head as he watched his former teammate apologize for an emphatic dunk as time expired. I respect the fact that he apologized, Taylor said. But I dont think he needed to. Of course Iowa State fans wouldnt understand that sentiment, perhaps not many Kansas fans either. After going through weeks of torture by media and poor play by his team, the need to abuse a rim with a one-handed slam was a feeling only Taylor and Johnson could share. Him going for the dunk was just a way to solidify a huge win, Taylor said. I think it was more to show that he got the monkey off his back. Johnson suffered through a three-game losing streak and a personally rough stretch in conference play. That monkey on his back felt like King Kong by the time Johnson and the Jayhawks rolled into Ames, Iowa.
mvernon@kansan.com
By Mike Vernon
ust dont call it Allen Fieldhouse East. Over the next two weeks, unless anything shocking happens, the Jayhawks will have a new home court of sorts at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo. On Thursday, Kansas will play either West Virginia or Texas Tech in the Sprint Centers two-week basketball extravaganza thats on its way. The first round of the Big 12 Tournament will start the festivities on Wednesday, and itll carry right on through to the first and second rounds of the NCAA Tournament the following week. Kansas will be a favorite in every game they play in their downtown Kansas City rental home. Could the home court advantage give the Jayhawks enough confidence to win all five of their potential games in KC? Jeff Withey certainly doesnt think it will make a difference. Id say were expected to win no matter what, Withey said. I wouldnt say we have more pressure. If anything it kind of helps us out. And unlike previous years, the Big 12 Tournament actually means something to Kansas. It has some substance for a team that split its conference title with Kansas State. But not only is it about extracting revenge and righting a wrong loss to Baylor to end its season. Its about building confidence in the Sprint Center for the two NCAA Tournament games that really matter. That base of confidence for the Jayhawks should already be there from what feels like a long, long time ago. On Nov. 19, Kansas smoked Washington State 78-41. The following night, Kansas took care of St. Louis 73-59. And then the Jayhawks squeaked one out over Oregon State 10 days later 84-78. However, those wins were four months ago, before the Kansas three game losing stretch, before Elijah Johnson was resurrected, even before he needed to be resurrected. So the Jayhawks are left in a situation thats oddly familiar to them being the one seed in the Big 12 Tournament yet fairly unique, seeing as theres added pressure from the fan base for the Jayhawks to cut the conference nets down. If the Jayhawks can string even two wins together to get to the Big 12 Tournament Championship, their confidence will get a valuable boost headed into the NCAA Tournament. If the Jayhawks stumble early in the conference tournament, the heightened pressure to play well will only be greater. The Big 12 Tournament means more than just another banner to hang and trophy to add to the case this season. And thats mostly because of Kansas City and the Sprint Center. Just please remember not to call it Allen Fieldhouse East. Edited by Hayley Jozwiak
Senior guard Tyshawn Taylor celebrates with junior guard Elijah Johnson at the half after coming to life and leading the team in scoring with 14 points and going 3-4 from the three point land. Taylor finished with 28 points in the Jayhawks 9274 victory.
BASEBALL
MENS BASKETBALL
farzin vousouGhian
fvousoughian@kansan.com After earning a sweep this past weekend against Niagara, Kansas prepares to host a one-game series against Jackson State at 3 p.m. The Jayhawks, who are 10-5 on the season, are familiar with Jackson State after a previous match this season in Conway, Ark. The Jayhawks defeated the Tigers in their Feb. 23 meeting 10-6. Despite picking up a victory, it didnt come easy. Kansas senior pitcher Thomas Taylor threw for only 4 2/3 innings and allowed six runs off nine hits against the Tigers. Kansas wants to limit Jackson State, which holds a 9-7 record, in getting hits or getting on base. They like to run the bases and theyre not an easy test, Kansas pitching coach Ryan Graves said. Were going to have to play well to beat them. Kansas will likely start senior pitcher Tanner Poppe, who missed his last two starts due to a back injury. Poppe and the rest of the pitchers have heard from Graves about the importance of pitching well against Jackson State. As good as the pitchers have been, Graves sees some room for improvement and hopes the Jayhawks can get better in those areas against the Tigers before moving forward. Offensively, they can really swing the bat, Graves said. Were
going to have to do a better job of throwing strikes and getting ahead of the pitch count. Graves also wants the pitchers to do a better job of putting batters away with strikes and finish innings with two outs. Along with the starting pitching, Kansas has had a strong bullpen with Jordan Piche and Robert Kahana coming in during games to help the defense. With Poppe expected to be limited due to his return, Kansas coach Ritch Price said the bullpen must be ready. Theyre really a good fastballhitting team, Price said. Its really important that Tanner and the rest of the guys who are out there make some really good pitches. Kansas sophomore outfielder Michael Suiter, who won Big 12 Baseball Player of the Week, thinks the familiarity with Jackson State in an earlier matchup will help going into the one-game series. Kansas is already looking toward the future and is excited to get conference games underway. Following Wednesday, the Jayhawks will face conference newcomers TCU Friday night in Fort Worth, Texas. Weve got to take another step, Graves said. With conference play coming up this weekend, we need to make sure we keep improving and keep getting better. Edited by Brian Sisk
Its been a battle of wits with coach Bill Self and senior guard Elijah Johnson. Their relationship has played out like a Survivor episode, except its not shown on Wednesday night at 7 p.m. Its shown on a basketball court, in front of microphones and behind the practice doors of Allen Fieldhouse. There have been some difficult times, like this year when Johnson received some visceral hatred from the fan base and his coach challenged him publicly as he worked through injury and mental hurdles. We dont have a point guard, Self said on Feb. 2. The Jayhawks have a point guard now, as Johnson has evolved to the level where he was at last March when the team made a run for the national championship. Although Johnson continued to struggle for part of the season, he never let much of the criticism bother him. We all catch flak, Self said on March 7. But if anybodys going to catch it, it probably deserves to be a senior starting point guard and the head coach. Its nothing new for Self and Johnson. Even with the appearance of problems, Self has never taken issue with their relationship. The thing about Elijah is he knows I like him, and he knows I really want him to be successful, Self said on March 7. I think he enjoys that freedom.
By freedom, Self means allowing Johnson to direct traffic in games and in practice. I think its a distance relationship, Johnson said on March 7. He usually rides players and he kind of lets me be and lets me go on my lonesome. Sometimes well go a whole practice and hell say nothing to me, whether Im messing up or not. I feel like thats the best way for him to get to me. Hes also shared great moments with Self, such as after his master-
The thing about Elijah is he knows I like him, and he knows I really want him to be successful.
BILL SELf Kansas Coach
ful 39-point performance when he was mobbed by his teammates in the locker or when Johnson presented Self with his 500th game ball at Saturdays game. The two seem to have figured each other out enough to help the team succeed. I love coach Self, man, Johnson said. Hes always a step ahead. He knows whats best for you before you even know sometimes. He dont make it easy on you, so I get a kick out of that from him. For Self, it has been a lot of give and take with Elijah. Hes seen his potential throughout the years, but has not always executed at the level that was expected of the 24th ranked high school player
coming out of Las Vegas in 2009. Elijah is a guy that for, whatever reason and Im not saying anything negative can get in his own way, Self said in a Topeka Capitol-Journal article on Feb. 22, 2011. When things are going well, he can get in his own way a little bit, and thats kind of been the story since hes been here. Im not saying anything negatively or disciplinary wise, but hes playing well and commits three bad fouls and you have to take him out or whatever. That has not been the case recently, as Johnson has elevated his game the past week to a level not seen in his time at Kansas. He was unbelievable. He was the best player in the country tonight, Self said after the Iowa State game last Monday. Ive had some guys get 30 before, but never get 30 in a half. He deserved a night like tonight. From that point, Johnson went onto to have another beautiful performance on Saturday with 12 points and 10 assists against West Virginia. Johnson showed off his ability to facilitate and score the same athleticism he was recruited for four years ago. In the game against West Virginia, Johnson blocked a shot in the first half, and jammed a one-handed slam on a lob pass from sophomore guard Naadir Tharpe with just under four minutes left in the game. That dunk led to Johnson flexing his muscles, which has become his signature celebration.