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Meningitis vaccine now required

and Naismith Hall, receive the vaccine. The policy also encourages all other students to consider vaccination. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Preventions What you need to know flier, meningitis is an infection of the fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord. Ten to 15 percent of meningitis victims die, Another 11 to 19 percent either lose limbs, become deaf, have problems with their nervous systems or suffer from mental disabilities, seizures or strokes. Students living in the residence halls have an increased risk of contracting the disease because the bacteria that causes meningitis can spread to other people who have had close or prolonged contact with a person who has meningitis, according to the CDCs meningococcal disease Web site. We have had a huge campaign over the past several months, said Patricia Denning, chief of staff at Watkins Memorial Health Center. Our Wellness Resource Center has been sending out information packets campuswide. Erin Loehr, Overland Park freshman, said she got the vaccine before she came to school after hearing about someone getting the disease last year. It wasnt that bad, she said. It
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The University of Kansas has a new meningitis vaccination policy, which took effect at the start of this semester. The policy now requires all students living in KU Department of Student Housing buildings to receive the vaccine, provide written documentation of immunization or sign a waiver saying they willingly chose not to be immunized. Those buildings include residence halls, scholarship halls and Jayhawker Towers. The new policy strongly recommends that students living in group housing not administered by the University, such as fraternities, sororities

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ali Sultani, Shawnee Mission junior, enjoys his lunch outside of the Underground. The new tables that line the sidewalk in the back of the Underground gave students an opportunity to sit and relax while they got something to eat yesterday during he first day of classes.

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Kansas City International Airport police arrested a man on charges of kidnapping a 21-year-old KU student Aug. 14. The man is suspected of kidnapping the student, who asked that her identity not be revealed, from her home and driving her to the airport between 12:30 and 4 a.m. on Aug. 14, said Sgt. Dan Ward of the Lawrence Police Department, citing a police report released yesterday. The suspect, whose name is unavailable, choked the victim and forced her into a vehicle, which he drove to the airport, Ward said. Another 21-year-old KU student, who also asked that her identity not be revealed, witnessed the battery in the residence and notified police after the victim and the suspect did not return to the house, the witness said. She said she would call me in two minutes and that was the last I heard from her, the witness said. Then I called the police. The suspect became angry after they finished a drinking game, but then the witness left to take a phone call in another room, she said. While on the phone, the witness heard muffled arguing between the suspect and victim. When she finished her phone conversation, she found the victim in her bedroom without the suspect, she said. I came in and she told me, in tears and holding her neck, that he hurt her and left, the witness said. Todays weather

said she would call me in two minutes and that was the last I heard from her.
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Shortly after, the suspect and the victim exchanged phone calls, she said. The victim said she would leave to search for the suspect in her vehicle, the witness said. The suspect and the victim have been in a relationship for one year, the witness said. The victim declined comment. I said If you pick him up Im going to call the police, the witness said. The victim left the residence in her vehicle and the women agreed to speak on their cell phones, the witness said. Then the victim told the witness that she saw the suspect approaching the car and told the witness she would call back in two minutes, the witness said. The victim did not call back. There are no details about how the suspect gained control of the victims automobile or how they ended up at the airport. He left the victim in the car and entered the airport, Ward said. Alone in the car, the victim asked the first person she saw for help, Ward said. That person then contacted airport police, who apprehended the suspect, Ward said. The suspect also damaged the victims cell phone, valued at $100. Edited by Jonathan Kealing

They are perched above, and if you havent craned your neck recently to catch a glimpse, you may not have noticed them. But they have noticed you. The University of Kansas has almost finished installing security cameras in phase one of its project to make campus safer, said Chief Ralph Oliver of the KU Public Safety Office. Were about 90 percent finished, Oliver said. University officials agreed that the installation of the cameras will serve a dual purpose: to make campus safer and to eventually improve parking efficiency. But some students doubt their effectiveness on a campus the size of the University. There are so many people on campus, it would be hard to catch a person, said Veronica Jacobs, Kansas City, Kan., sophomore and Jayhawker Towers resiTaylor Miller/KANSAN dent. But its a good step. Networking and Telecommunications a new security camera surveys the grounds around Daisy Hill. Cameras have been Systems began equipping Daisy Hill, installed on the hill, at Jayhawker Towers, and the Lied Center during the first phase of a Jayhawker Towers, GSP-Corbin Hall two-phase project to increase security around campus. and the Lied Center with cameras in the Signs would be placed in general arChancellor Robert Hemenway rebeginning of July, in what is called phase one of the two-phase project. Cameras quested that students be used, Birdsong eas informing people they are in an area already located at Allen Fieldhouse and said. The monitoring would be a paid under security, Birdsong said. Memorial Stadium were upgraded, Oli- position, she said. Open spaces For students worried about fellow ver said. Cameras outside the Kansas Union, students peering into their private lives, While the cameras may enhance seWatson Library and the Student Recre- the computers used for monitoring have ation Fitness Center would be installed a function in the software that can gray curity on campus, they also may increase in phase two of the project, Oliver said. windowpanes, making them opaque, efficiency in campus parking lots. Donna Hultine, director of KU parkPhase two cameras would be installed as Oliver said. Some students still dislike the idea of ing, said she would use the cameras to funding becomes available, said Rhonda determine whether lots were full. Birdsong, administrator at the KU Pub- being constantly observed. When somebody calls me on a cell I think its great theyre trying to lic Safety Office. The University has provided $280,000 make the parking lot safer, but a feeling phone saying I cant find a space Ill say for the project, and the Department of paranoia might result, Shad Morton, go to this lot, she said. If the department decides to folof Homeland Security has provided Garden Plain freshman and Oliver resilow the recommendations of the study $150,000, said Captain Schuyler Bailey dent, said. The cameras are pan, tilt, zoom and conducted by the Philadelphia-based of the KU Public Safety office. are capable of close-up shots, though consulting firm Chance Management Birdsong would not offer any informa- Advisors to restrict cars to specific lots Sparing crime instead of the hunters license method tion concerning resolution, she said. Officials hoped the cameras would used currently then the cameras would The cameras would help deter and prosecute violent crimes at the Univer- discourage people from committing be less useful, Hultine said. Though the cameras can capture sity, Oliver said. Three violent attacks property crime, as well, Oliver said. since October 2003 played a major role Most of the cameras cover parking lots, close-up shots of objects, Hultine said in the decision to install them, Oliver where automobile thieves thrive, but the department would not use the softOliver would not indicate the number ware to enforce parking regulations, she said said. Parking attendants would still perThis was the best way to enhance and locations of the cameras. Thats too much information for the form regular duties. security instead of putting more manParking officials didnt have access to bad guys, he said. power on the street, Oliver said. Students shouldnt become compla- the software yet because the installation The cameras arent meant solely to prevent crimes in progress, though stu- cent. The cameras add a single level of isnt complete, Hultine said. dents will monitor the cameras at ran- security and should not be seen as a Edited by Erick R. Schmidt sweeping measure of safety, Oliver said. dom times, Oliver said.

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Since taking over controlling ownership of Bullwinkles, Marley Polian has started renovations aimed at making the bar more attractive. Some students are disappointed by the loss of character, however. page 2a

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Professor emeritus reflects on a century

By Frank Tankard

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The poster still hangs over the shoulder of the man who helped revolutionize how math is taught in America. Its been five months since G. Baley Price turned 100 on March 14, but the giant paper has stayed up: Happy Birthday Grandpa Price. A century ... and still counting. He is the man who brought the first computer to the University of Kansas, helped the U.S. Air Force improve bomb accuracy during World War II and once served as president of the Mathematical Association of America, Not only is he still living, hes still giving to the University. On Aug. 8, at a ceremony held in the Spencer Research Library, Price signed a paper marking a $100,000 endowment to the library for archival research. In his residence at room 117 of Presbyterian Manor, 1429 Kasold, this week, Price sat in his blue recliner, dapper in a sport coat and tie with his daughter, Lucy Price, at his side, and looked back on a few significant episodes from a prolific career. Price was born in 1905 and earned his bachelors degree in 1925 from Mississippi College in Clinton, Miss. He received his doctorate from Harvard University in 1932 and, after a short stay at Brown University, started his 38-year career at the University in 1937. By 1943, as the United States was deciding to enter World War II, Price had established himself as a leading intellectual in mathematics. One day, then-KU Chancellor Deane Malott told him that the Pentagon had contacted him and wanted Price to fly overseas to use his mathematical knowledge to help the Air Force.

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G. Baley Price taught mathematics at the University of Kansas from 19371975. Price recently set up a $100,000 endowment with Spencer Research Library for archival research. Price was originally told that hed be sent to the South Pacific, he said, but by the time he talked it over with his wife, the late Cora Lee Price, an educated woman who would later teach English and classics at the University, the assignment was filled. Instead, the government sent Price to England to help the Eighth Air Force improve its bombing accuracy. We tried to make more bombs fall on targets, he said. In 1945, after the Allies defeated German, Price returned home and resumed his job at the University. But as soon as the war ended, the Cold War began and the United States government put pressure on the scientific community to race past the Russians. When the Soviet satellite Sputnik was launched on Oct. 4, 1957, America realized the capabilities of the Russians and the U.S. government pushed scientists and mathematicians to develop better ways to teach. As the president of the Mathematical Association of America from 1957-58, Price worked with the nations leading math teachers to develop the School Mathematics Study Group. The group worked on developing New Math, a style of teaching math in U.S. schools, and Price traveled the country to educate teachers on this new style of teaching math. It was a high-powered effort, he said. Around the same time in 1957, Price brought the first computer to the University. He said he talked to a friend of his at the National Science Foundation and was able to obtain a $40,000 grant for the University to buy its first computer: An IBM 650. The primitive machine was installed in the basement of Strong Hall and took up an entire room, Price said. It produced so much heat that it was necessary to build a pipe through the window so the room wouldnt overheat, he said. Price could easily fill a large set of books with stories of his contribution to math in America. In fact, he has written multiple textbooks. He has also donated his personal papers to the Spencer Research Li-

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G. Baley Price, 100, greets Dale Seuferling, president of KU Endowment Association, August 8th. Price, a distinguished professor emeritus in mathematics, gave a $100,000 endowment for archival research at the Spencer Research Library. brary, where they are still available for public viewing. Before his wife died in late 2004, Price set up a $500,000 professorship in her name. The money was matched by the Hall family of Kansas City. This fall, the University filled the Cora Lee Beers Price Teaching Professorship in International Cultural Understanding for the first time. The chosen professor, Devon Mihesuah, came from Northern Arizona University and is teaching a class in indigenous studies. That fact that this is going into indigenous studies is very, very important for this university, Mihesuah said. At 11 a.m. on Wednesday, it was time for Lucy, the third of Prices six children, to help him into a wheelchair and take him to dinner. His mind is still intact, but his diet and sleeping habits have changed. I am 100-plus years old, he said. I guess the emphasis belongs on old. Im not as well as I used to be, but two of my daughters live in town here. Before he was wheeled off, Price had a gift to show off: a cloisonneenameled Jayhawk pinned onto a sports jacket Lucy brought out from his closet. He rubbed the expensive pin, given to him a couple of years ago by Kim Wilcox, former dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Science. The gift was a symbol of appreciation for all Price has done for the University. I traveled the country as dean, Wilcox said, and it was very seldom that alumni didnt ask me about G. Baley Price. Thats the impact he had on students. Edited by Patrick Ross

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Bull remodels, hopes to draw more well-rounded KU crowd

By aly Barland
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Regulars at Bullwinkles, 1344 Tennessee St., may notice a few changes at the bar this year. Marley Polian took control of the bar, also called the Bull, and remodeled the inside of the establishment and increased the options for food and drink, in hopes of drawing a larger, more diverse crowd. Not everyone is thrilled with the changes. We lost our homefield bar, said Chris Nelson, Overland Park sophomore and member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity. Marley Polian and her husband, Kevin Polian, have owned Bullwinkles for the past four years. Kevin maintained a controlling interest, but considered either selling it or shutting it

down, citing dwindling crowds over the past year and a half. When Kevin Polian decided he did not want to deal with it anymore Marley Polian decided she wanted to give it a shot instead. I really have a lot of good memories from when I was in college and I wanted our family to continue to be a part of it, she said. Both Polians discussed changing the name of the bar, but Marley Polian insisted on keeping the original name. Kevin Polian thought the bars only chance to rebound was to start from scratch. He encouraged his wife to broaden the clientele because the traditional crowd was no longer profitable. Were going to be doing pretty much all the same things the Bull did before except were not going to alienate

people. We want it to be an allaround KU bar for all college students, Marley Polian said. Remodeling began in June and is an ongoing project. The majority of changes made were inside, including painting the walls in tropical colors and giving the bar a tropical theme. Patrons are still encouraged to graffiti the walls. A lot of people before complained about it being dirty. It wasnt dirty, it just looked dirty because it was unfinished wood, Marley Polian said. Along with the bars remodeling, more brands of beer and a food item will be offered to patrons. Hot dogs will be served from 6 p.m. until 3 a.m., when the bar closes. It stops serving alcohol at midnight. In addition to Budweiser, Coors and Miller products, Corona, Miller High Life and Heineken

will be available. They also now serve beer in flavors such as Pink Flamingo, Beach Bum and Green Apple. Some regulars did not like the changes, but instead preferred the charm the Bull used to have. Anthony Liolios, Overland Park sophomore, and a friend of Nelson, said he and others in Phi Delta Theta used to frequent Bullwinkles but were not sure if that would continue. I liked how you could write whatever you wanted on the walls. Now all that history is wiped away, Liolios said. Callie Penzler, Lawrence junior, thought the changes might attract customers. I think it would be interesting to see how they changed it and try the new flavors, she said. Edited by Jonathan Kealing

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Bullwinkles, located on 1344 Tenn., is now owned by former KU student, Marley Polian. She has started remodels throughout the bar.

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By GaBy Souza

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A classroom of American studies students looked up in surprise as Chancellor Robert Hemenway, U.S. Representative Dennis Moore and a slew of media walked through the door of their classroom in Nunemaker Hall yesterday. A representative from Commerce Bank of Lawrence and from the Kansas University Endowment Association accompanied Hemenway and Moore in presenting a Kemper Award to their professor, David Katzman, The group called themselves the surprise patrol. Katzman and Charles Marsh, professor of journalism, were the last of six professors to receive the award yesterday. American studies is the best department on campus, and it is indeed an honor to be among such distinguished faculty, Katzman said. Students in Katzmans and

Marshs classes were shocked when the visitors appeared. Jenna Jaeger, Chicago freshman, is a student in Charles Marshs Media and Society class. She said she was curious, at first, when the surprise patrol walked into the room. But after Marsh received the award, Jaeger said she was impressed. We must have a great teacher, she said. The award, which is in its 10th year, was given as a surprise during the professors classes. The Kemper Awards recognize good teaching with monetary awards of $5,000. Its always a good idea to recognize good teaching, Hemenway said. The purpose of the annual awards, which come from the W.T. Kemper Fellowship for Teaching Excellence, is to recognize excellent teaching and advising at the University of Kansas. A seven-member selection committee will present awards to 20 professors through Aug.

29. Distribution began yesterday. Seventeen recipients are professors at the Lawrence campus, one is at the University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita, one at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kan., and the other is a professor at the School of Nursing in Kansas City, Kan. The award is totally based on the merit of the instructor, Hemenway said. The funding for the Kemper Awards is shared between the Kemper Foundation and the Endowment Association. The Kemper Foundation donated $500,000 for the awards. The Endowment Association matched the amount. The surprise patrols first visit yesterday was to Jim Orr, professor of molecular biosciences. Janet Hamburg, professor of dance, David Petr, professor of electrical engineering and computer science, and Stephen Egbert, associate professor of geography. Edited by Patrick Ross

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was just a shot. Loehr received information about meningitis in the mail and at orientation. Natalie Timson, complex director of Oliver Hall, said students received a letter in their mailboxes from Watkins letting them know if they have complied with the new policy, and detailing the proper procedures. Failure to comply with the policy will result in a hold on a students ability to enroll. During our floor meetings we are addressing the vaccination and recommending it, Timson said. Tempe Harty, manager of

Naismith Hall, said the offcampus hall did not require the vaccination or a waiver. But it is brought to residents attention by their resident adviser at their first hall meeting. Currently, there are two meningococcal vaccines available in the United States. The first, called meningococcal polysaccharide vaccine or MPSV4, has been available since the 1970s. The other, called meningococcal conjugate vaccine or MVC4, was licensed this year. Denning said there are slight chemical differences in how the vaccines are designed. The newer vaccine is able to impart longer-lasting immunitytypi-

cally around 10 yearsshe said. MVC4, the newer vaccine, is in short supply, because the manufacturer did such a great job advertising it, Denning said. Several large immunization programs nationwide have recommended that patients get this new vaccine, Denning said. The demand is so great that the production cant keep up. According to the flier, both vaccines work well, and protect about 90 percent of those who are vaccinated. MVC4 costs $93 and MPSV4 costs $73. Edited by Patrick Ross

WICHITA BTK serial killer Dennis Rader was ordered yesterday to serve 10 consecutive life terms during a tear-filled hearing in which relatives of his victims called him a monster and said he should be thrown in a deep, dark hole and left to rot. The sentence a minimum of 175 years without a chance of parole was the longest possible that Judge Gregory Waller could deliver. Kansas had no death penalty at the time the killings were committed. The two-day hearing featured graphic testimony from detectives and sobbing relatives. It culminated with rambling testimony from Rader, who said he had been dishonest to his family and victims and at times wiped his eyes. Nancys death is like a deep wound that will never, ever heal, Beverly Plapp, sister of victim Nancy Fox, testified. As far as Im concerned, Dennis Rader does not deserve to live. I want him to suffer as much as he made his victims suffer. This man needs to be thrown in a deep, dark hole and left to rot, she said. He should never, ever see the light of day. Rader offered thanks to police, Biblical quotes and an apology to victims relatives before he was sentenced. Some family members walked out of court during Raders speech, saying they did not want to give him the time of day. A dark side is there, but now I think light is beginning to shine, Rader said. Hopefully someday God will accept me. Rader, 60, a former church congregation president and Boy Scout leader, led a double life, calling himself BTK for bind, torture and kill. He was arrested in February and pled guilty in

June to 10 murders from 1974 to 1991. Family members of the victims talked about the hearing at a news conference afterward, saying that Stephen King couldnt have come up with more monstrous character than Rader. Jeff Davis, whose mother was strangled by Rader, called Raders speech a pathetic, rambling diatribe. Its beyond comprehension. It was that pathetic, he said. He just nauseates me. I just want them to put the cockroach away. Raders voice choked as he made his half-hour address to the courtroom, saying he had been dishonest to his family and victims and selfish. I know the victims families will never be able to forgive me. I hope somewhere deep down, eventually that will happen, he said. He also admitted he tracked his victims like a predator. Nola Foulston, Sedgwick County District Attorney, asked the judge that Rader be refused anything in prison, such as markers or crayons, that could be used to draw or write about human or animal forms, or anything that might be used to further his sexual fantasies. Prosecutors earlier flashed a photograph of Rader wearing a mask, tied to a chair and donning a womans blond wig. They also showed other pictures the killer took in which he had bound himself and was wearing a dress he had taken from a victims house apparently reliving the ecstasy of the murder. Investigators testified that Rader kept hundreds of pictures from magazines and circulars mounted on index cards, with details of the warped sexual fantasies he dreamed of carrying out.

Yesterdays University Daily Kansan contained an error. A donation from Dolph C. Simons, Jr. to the University of Kansas and the Douglas County Community Foundation was for a total of $17 million, however only $8.5 million was donated to the University.

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F An 18-year-old KU student reported $300 in damage to a Honda S2000 between 10:15 p.m. Aug. 15 and noon Aug. 16 in lot 90 on campus. F A 21-year-old KU student reported that a 44-yearold man was stalking the student in violation of a court order about 6:10 p.m. Aug. 16 on the 1400 block of Tennessee Street. F A 26-year-old KU student reported a $350 Sanyo camera cell phone stolen between 7:30 and 10:15 p.m. Aug. 16 at Oliver Hall.

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MOUND VALLEY A Siberian tiger attacked and killed a teenage girl who was posing for a picture at an animal sanctuary Thursday morning in southeast Kansas, authorities in Mound Valley said. The Labette County Sheriffs office identified the victim as Haley R. Hilderbrand, 17, of Altamont. A release said Hilderbrand was at the Lost Creek Animal Sanctuary posing for a photo with the 7-yearold tiger when the animal turned and attacked her. Officers and handlers killed the animal.
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Hemenway delivers surprise speech at event

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Ananthnarayan Hariharan was happy to celebrate his nations independence day in another country. The experience was a very pleasant one, Hariharan, Madurai, India, graduate student said. The KU Cultural India Club hoisted the Indian flag on the morning of Aug. 15 in honor of Indias independence, followed by the national anthem. This was the second year the KUCIC played host to the event. The highlight of this event occurred when Chancellor Robert Hemenway walked out of the Kansas Union and past the plaza outside where a crowd of 70 students and faculty members had gathered for the ceremony. Hemenway, who was not scheduled to speak, stopped to deliver a short, unprepared speech and remained until the program had ended. Mahasweta Banerjee, associate professor in the department of social welfare, said Hemenway noted how important Indian students are to the University and that they do well in their studies. It was clear he hadnt been informed in advance but his statement was thoughtful and very nicely done, Banerjee said. Banerjee helped preside over the ceremony, along with Purnaprajna Bangere, associate professor in the department of mathematics. Banerjee said the ceremony held importance for Indian-American students for a few reasons. She said because the Independence Day takes place around the beginning of the academic year, this additionally serves as a great occasion for new students to connect with others. It starts the mentoring process that

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will help in bridging their experiences at home and abroad, Banerjee said. KUCIC was created in 1994 to assist Indian students in making a smooth transition to the University and promote cultural diversity. More than 250 Indian students attend the University. Vinya Vasu, president of KUCIC, said Contributed photo even though the campus celebration was Members of the University of Kansas Cultural India Club gather to celebrate Indias Independence from British rule 48 years ago smaller than typical ones in India, the with a flag-hoisting ceremony. Chancellor Robert Hemmenway stopped by and gave a spontaneous and short speech. club tried to replicate as much of the Indian flavor as possible. Indias Independence Day marks the The celebrations which we have at KU are very similar in the national senti- end of British colonial rule on Aug. 15, ment and feeling that it brings out, Vasu 1947. Banerjee said being able to celebrate said. Indias Independence Day dates back Indias Independence Day in the United to when the British Empire rule was in- States was a tribute to both countries. The celebration doesnt deny the stituted in 1776. A strong reaction against the British other country. Its not an either-or situastarted in the 19th century, mainly be- tion, Banerjee said. KUCIC will play host to an Indian Culcause of a growing appreciation of antural show Aug. 27 at Woodruff Auditocient Indian culture. Feelings of rebellion and want of rium in the Kansas Union from 5:30 to 7 Contributed photo freedom presented themselves through p.m, Admission is free. An ethnic dinner protests, strikes and civil disobedience in the Big 12 Room will follow. Tickets Mahasweta Banerjee, associate professor in social welfare, looks on as starting in 1857. Dissent continued until cost $8. To purchase them, contact Gu- Chancellor Robert Hemenway addresses the crowd at the Independence Day ceremony put on by the University of Kansas Cultural India Club. Ba1947 when India successfully protested nashekar Jayaraman at (734) 377-5599. nerjee said the chancellors unrehearsed speech was thoughtful and very through non violent means, led by Manicely done. Edited by Jon Ralston hatma Gandhi.

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For my first topic, Ive decided to address the NCAAs ban on schools whose mascots are considered hostile or abusive, I find that the ban is not well constructed. It is a waste of time for pretty much everyone involved. I know for a fact that the press has squandered a great deal of time on this subject when more important stories are out there. This rulings vague labeling, hostile or abusive, can cover any collegiate mascot if someone pressed the issue. The controversy lies with what actually stipulates hostile or abusive and whether this ban will spin out of control and affect other schools who have non-Indian mascots but whose mascots still represent explorers, settlers, conquerors, cowboys, etc. If the courts do not overrule the ban, then other schools will be in jeopardy of losing their mascots and traditions. The Jayhawk, would be deemed as hostile or abusive because as even the historical fact page on The Universitys Web site states The factions looted, sacked, rustled cattle, stole horses and otherwise attacked each others settlements. For a time, ruffians on both sides litical Correctness in regards to the NCAA should not have the power to usurp decades of tradition. And as for Florida State University, the Seminole tribe of Florida has a great respect and understanding with the school and its administration. If schools cannot have Native American mascots, then what is next? Will the NCAA lead the riot and ban all the American Western films, the sales of Dis- The NCAA neys Poca- could deem hontas, little Quin Snyders kids playing hair hostile the game and offensive. Indians and Cowboys, enacting a bill that would change all states names after Indian tribes such as Illinois and Kansas to change their names, or get rid of the image of the cowboy all together, destroying the history of the American West and the founding of this great nation? If it was not for schools like Florida State University and the University of Illinois, many people in the United States, including some students here at the University of Kansas would not even know that tribes such as the Seminoles and the Illini existed. These schools are not exploiting these tribes past. Instead these schools serve as a liaison between the tribes and the population so that these tribes can remain an important part of the everyday presence in order for all of America not to become the land that has forgotten its past, but a land that celebrates it. F Sara Garlick is a Sanford, Maine. senior in International Relations.

were called Jayhawkers... Even our songs could become affected by this ban. The part in the 1912 piece by George Dumpy Bowles, Im a Jayhawk would have to change its lines because it promotes in the verse that the Jayhawk will abuse the other mascots by using bodily harm to their tails or causing extreme pain toward them: But Im the bird to make em weep and wail. The ban, if allowed to survive and continue would not take in to consideration the positive history these mascots represent. It would not matter that During the Civil War, the Jayhawks ruffian image gave way to patriotic symbol. It is this fact that the Jayhawk has become a patriotic symbol that we have come to preserve and appreciate the past with the use of our logo. This is what schools such as Florida State University and the University of Illinois have done as well. The issue of Po-

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After 28 years of cooperation with the University of Kansas, to acquire and resell course pack materials, things have changed. We have been advised by the Kansas Union Bookstore Director that those materials will now only be available to us through the Kansas Union Bookstore at their selling price. Thus they control the printing and eliminate profit margins to competition. The KUBs alternative decree to us was to requst and pay hundreds of publisher permissions and royalties necessary to reprint these materials. We learned about this University policy change just days before classes were to begin. With the assistance of some concerned KU instructors, we have secured their non-copy-righted materials for this semester. We all ask affected students and faculty to bear with us. With student, faculty, and parent input we will continue to do what JBS does best: provide books and materials to KU students in a competitive, freedom-of-choice manner. Please feel free to e-mail me your thoughts. F Bill Muggy Owner/manager of Jayhawk Bookstore. bmuggy@jayhawkbookstore.com

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I told you Im not gay! F Save KU Info! F Free For All! Where have you been all my life? F I just saw a white guy... with cornrows. F Its hotter than two gerbils humping in a wool sock. Eat it. F Seriously, who wants to go the first day of class? And who wants to go to the first day of class hungover? No one, Free-For-All, no one.

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I just went to alternative lifestyles night at Liquid, but Im not gay.

My friend just tried to make a paper snowflake, and she messed up pretty badly. Now Im taking her to the hospital. So yeah. F Does the club for an egalitarian society have a president? Because then doesnt that sort of defeat the purpose?

Editors Note: Sex is an important part of many students lives, and our new sex columnist, Jamie, will strive to explore this complex subject in a professional, mature and extensive manner. That being said, there are some students who may find Miss Epsteins columns offensive and, dare I say it, dirty. In order to help prepare our readers for the initial shock, I have created some guidelines for whether you should read this column: First of all, if you are Bob Dole, do not read this column. If you are a person who admires Bob Dole in any way, do not read this column. If you are ever flipping through the channels, and you see Bob Dole and you dont immediately continue changing the channel, do not read this column. I hope that this proves to be only the first of many rendezvous; for I hope all of you will eventually find this to be as stimulating to read as I do. I humbly provide my services, with a mix of both enjoyment and information. This is not intended to cause too hard of a problem for students during class, and hopefully not for any instructors. Now that we have taken care of the preliminaries, let us be off like a dress on prom night. A common concern, especially for men, is penis size. Assuming no one here is an inch or less, there is still plenty to work with. The media has warped our minds

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into stressing penis and breast size, when bigger isnt always better. The average length of the penis is about six inches, some will tell you five-something and others say its more then six. To make it simple, just think about six inches, and that is sexually aroused. Flaccid equals much smaller, as I am sure the horny students at the University have figured out by now. As for girth, I am going to say its between four and five inches. According to a study I saw at http://www. edu.uni-klu.ac.at/~amiklaut/ ask.htm, the size is 4.84, but given my experience with statistics, that is only an approximate. Now, that being said, girth is much more important than length. Think of it like this, if she cannot feel the stimulation on the walls of her vagina, she wont enjoy the sex. Another down side is that if her walls dont respond, she cant clamp down onto you, preventing you from getting the stimulation you want. There are ways to defeat a short circumference though. Pleasure her first. If she orgasms, her muscles will have already clamped down. However, if she is unable to reach her peak (and making sure it is her decision to stop trying to force

the reaction) she still will have created a tighter space after feeling your fingers inside her. It is easier to tickle her insides with fingers than a penis given the joints and bones involved. Too big can also be a scary thing. Yes, a babys head is supposed to be able to pass, but not all women are willing to risk a rip. In this case, again pleasuring her will help. Only this time, nothing should be penetrating her. Her juices will be flowing and she will relax to be able to take more. Anal sex can also be painful when involving too large of a phallus, but that is another column entirely. Length is less important than girth. While some of us might like to try a foot-long, chances are that pain will be the result. Instead we take pleasure in what we are given. If you fear being too short, again there is a trick. Roll her onto her shoulders, by placing her ankles on your shoulders. This allows for deeper penetration and even for those who do not lack in length, try it, you both might like it. This information, while new to some, and yet a review to others will I hope provide hours of enjoyment to those who choose to use it. May all your sexual encounters be safe, sane and consensual. Enjoy, and have fun. F Jamie Epstein is a Lenexa sophomore in political science.

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ST LOUIS - Claudio Vargas . worked six solid innings and Luis Gonzalez homered twice, helping the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the St. Louis Cardinals 9-2 to avoid a three-game sweep. Cardinals pitcher Jason Marquis had an ineld hit and an RBI double his rst two at-bats, giving him six-straight hits, before ying out in the seventh. He leads all pitchers with 25 hits, four more than the rest of the St. Louis rotation, and a .373 average. Troy Glaus had three hits and an RBI and Royce Clayton had a two-run double for the Diamondbacks, who ended a four-game losing streak in which they were outscored 35-15.
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SEATTLE A psychologist might call it a simple case of denial. The Kansas City Royals, however, cannot escape the harsh, unmistakable facts: They are on a losing streak with seemingly no end. We dont want to think about the record, center elder David DeJesus said after the Royals were swept by the Seattle Mariners yesterday to extend their losing string to 18 games, three shy of the American League mark. Now, staring the Royals in the face is the record of 21 losses in a row set by Baltimore at the start of the 1988 season. They also are closing in on the modern major league milestone of 23 straight losses by Phila-

delphia in 1961. The Royals open a threegame series tonight at Oakland. If they are swept in their seventh straight series, they would claim a share of the AL record. They could break the mark Tuesday night at Kauffman Stadium against the Boston Red Sox. Its not like were incapable of winning, slugger Mike Sweeney said. Were just in a rut right now. Its a big rut, though. The Royals are at or near the bottom of the league in batting and elding. But its their pitching that really has deserted them in their plunge that began after a 6-5, 13-inning victory against the Chicago White Sox at Kansas City on July 27, their second straight victory against

the AL Central leaders. Since then, their pitchers have an ERA of 7.46, leaving the team with a 38-81 record and headed for its second consecutive 100-plus loss season and its third season of 100 losses or more in four years. The Royals overall ERA has risen to 5.62, the worst in baseball. Kansas City lost 104 games last season. After Wednesdays 11-5 loss in Seattle in a game in which they fell behind 8-0 after ve innings, the Royals are on pace to lose 109 games this season. They have the worst record in the majors. Their record was 38-63 when the losing streak began with a 10-5 loss in Tampa Bay on July 28. In order, theyve been swept by the Devil Rays,

Boston, Oakland, Cleveland, Detroit and now the Mariners. Everybody wants it to end, said rookie catcher Paul Phillips, whose rst career homer a grand slam with two out in the ninth was the highlight of the Royals lackluster Wednesday in Seattle. Against Oakland, the Royals will start Jose Lima (4-11) tonight, Mike Wood (3-4) tomorrow night and Runelvys Hernandez (8-11) on Sunday. Manager Buddy Bell hasnt announced his starter for the opener of the Boston series. Lima, an All-Star for the Houston Astros in 1999 when he won 21 games, would appear to still have the talent to end the streak. He was 13-5 for the Los Angeles Dodgers last season and lost a 1-0 de-

cision in the second game of a doubleheader in Detroit last Sunday. Ive just got to do my job and stay focused like the last game, Lima said. Sweeney is the teams highest-paid player at $11 million for the small-market Royals, but the 32-year-old designated hitter-rst baseman is suffering as much as his younger teammates. Its not fun, he said. Try going out there every day and losing. We have to turn things around. We need to win, baby, win. Bell returned to his team from Arlington National Cemetery, where he attended burial services of his Marine nephew killed in Iraq this month by a roadside bomb.

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While the linebacking corps may be the most talked about unit on the Kansas football defense, the defensive line hopes to have the depth to be just as strong as the unit behind them this season. Last season, the defense led the Big 12 in turnovers with 27. Many of those turnovers came from pressure that the defensive line put Ashley on the opposing quarterback. Our defensive line is going to be pretty good, Mangino said. I dont like to make predictions because when you do that you always end up with egg on your face, but I think our defensive line will be among the best in the Big 12 Conference. The defensive line will return two starters in senior defensive end Jermial Ashley and senior defensive tackle Tim Allen. Ashley, who was an honorable mention all-Big 12 selection last season, had 28 tackles last year. Ashleys speed helped him get to the quarterback, because he was second on the team last year in sacks, with four. Allen started 10 games last season and had 15 tackles and three sacks. Newcomer Wayne Wilder will compete with Allen at defensive tackle. Wilder spent last season with Allen in Garden City, where he recorded 55 tackles. At 6 feet 3 inches tall and 295 pounds, Wilders size gives him an advantage in the middle of the line.

We expect Wayne to help us at defensive tackle, Mangino said. Hes a big, strong guy. Hes quick and can jump the ball. The defensive line will have to replace graduated defensive tackle Travis Watkins. Sophomore defensive tackle James McClinton will be the frontrunner to fill the position. McClinton saw action in just six games last season, but is currently listed as the starter on the depth chart next to Allen at defensive tackle. The defensive line will also have to replace defensive end David McMillan, who graduated and was drafted by the Cleveland Browns last April. McMillan had a teamleading seven sacks last season. Senior defensive end Charlton Keith will be expected to help replace McMillan. Keith had 21 tackles and three sacks in his first season with the Jayhawks after he transferred. Also pushing for playing time at the defensive end spot is highly touted junior college transfer, Rodney Allen. Allen spent the last two seasons at Garden City Community College and was a first team All-Jayhawk Conference selection last season. Junior college transfer Paul Como is fighting for a spot and will likely see time in a reserve role this season. Como hails from Dana Point, Calif., and played for Saddleback College last season in Mission Viejo, Calif. The defense faltered at times last season late in the game because of the amount of the time the players spent on the field. The defense worked this offseason to finish out games, so that last-minute collapses against Texas Tech, Northwestern, and Texas last season do not occur again. Edited by Patrick Ross

Editors Note: This is the second of 11 articles, by Daniel Berk, previewing Kansas competition in the Big 12 Conference. The articles will run every day from now until Sept, 1. Monday, the Kansan will look at Oklahoma State. The last time the Texas Tech Red Raiders played football, they defeated a top 10 team and won a notable bowl game. This season, the Red Raiders look to carry some of the momentum gained from that victory against California, crack the top 25 and compete in the Big 12 South division. The biggest question for Texas Tech will be the quarterback position. Sonny Cumbie, who led the nation last year in passing yards, graduated. Now it is a three-man battle for the job. Senior Cody Hodges, freshman Graham Harrell and sophomore Phillip Daugherty will fight for the position. Texas Tech football coach Mike Leach said he was pleased with how the quarterbacks were preforming in practice, but has not yet decided on a starter. At some point you have to make a decision so you can invest the reps in one guy or another and allow him to de-

velop, Leach said. We will make the best decision as a staff that we can, and we will invest a lot of reps in one or two and go from there. Whichever quarterback emerges from the battle victorious will have some time to adjust to the Red Raiders offense, as the team opens its season with three home games against Florida International, Sam Houston State and Indiana State. Barring a major upset the Red Raiders should be 3-0 when they face the Jayhawks in Lubbock, Texas, on Oct. 1. Leach has had tough nonconference schedules in the past, with games on the road against ranked opponents, but thought it would help his team to schedule three home games against weaker opponents. We have had some non-conference schedules in the past where we probably won the award for toughest non-conference schedule, which I am not sure thats the one we are chasing, Leach said. The season in football is all about steady improvement. We have to see that we are able to get that. On the defensive side of the ball, the Red Raiders boast a much improved unit from years past and return seven starters from last season. The defense will be led by senior cornerback Khalid Naziruddin and junior linebacker Brock Stratton.

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Adam Barmann, then sophomore quarterback, dodges Brock Stratton, then Texas Tech sophomore linebacker, while Matt Thompson, then junior offensive lineman, blocks. The Jayhawks lost the game, 31-30. Naziruddin tied for the team lead with 83 tackles last year. This year he teams up in the defensive backfield with another returning cornerback, junior Antonio Huffman. Despite having to replace Cumbie, the Red Raiders do return two of the most talented offensive players in the conference. Junior receiver Jarrett Hicks and senior running back Taurean Henderson were both named to the Big 12 Media Preseason Football team. Hicks led the Big 12 last season in receiving yards per game with more than 98 yards a game and also had a school record 13 touchdowns. Henderson is the only player in Big 12 history to rush for at least 2,000 yards and have more than 1,500 receiving yards in his career. If everything goes the Red Raiders way, the team could be 6-0 when it travels to Austin, Texas, to battle with the Texas Longhorns on Oct. 22. Edited by Erin Wisdom

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AKRON, Ohio Three days after the major championship season ended, Tiger Woods and Vijay Singh played like they still have plenty to prove Thursday by taking a share of the lead in the NEC Invitational. Woods twice escaped trou-

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ble from the trees but never came close to making bogey on a Firestone course that offered no letup for those coming off the PGA Championship. He made a 15-foot birdie on his final hole for a 4-under 66, and later was joined by Singh and Henrik Stenson of Sweden. Singh had a chance to take the outright lead until missing a 6-foot birdie putt on his 17th hole. He had to scramble from the rough to save par on the

484-yard ninth, his 18th of the day, for a share of the lead. Davis Love III carried his good play from Baltusrol into the first round and was among those at 67, while PGA champion Phil Mickelson was all smiles on his way to a 69. I didnt hit it great today, but I left myself with some easier up-and-downs when I did miss, so it wasnt so bad, said Woods, who has never finished lower than fifth in seven

appearances at Firestone. Woods and Singh were the only players to finish in the top 10 at all four majors this year, with Woods winning the Masters and British Open. But there is still plenty at stake. Singh has won the PGA Tour money title the last two years, and he trails Woods by about $185,000 with two months left in the season.
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By Eric JorgEnsEn

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Kansan sportswriter

Members of the Kansas tennis team battled players from across the nation, Aug. 13-17 at the Intercollegiate Tennis Association National Championship held in Bloomington, Ind. The singles portion saw senior Christine Skoda advance to the third round before losing to Courtney Vernon from University of Southern Florida 6-0, 6-0. Despite the final match, coach Amy Hall-Holt said she saw strength in her singles player. Skoda played well in singles, you can tell she had been working hard this summer, Hall-Holt said. Because of NCAA regulations, coaches may not attend offseason tournaments. The coaches only saw the results and spoke to their players afterwards. Skoda said she was pleased with her play. She practiced often this summer, but did not play many tournaments. Sophomores Liza Avdeeva and Lauren Hommell each won a match before falling in the second round. Junior Brittany Brown lost her opening round match. There were 54 players in the singles draw. Both Kansas doubles teams advanced to the quarterfinals of the doubles tournament. After a first round bye, the team of

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Lauren Hommell, then freshman strikes a forehand shot during her no. 4 singles match during a meet with Kansas State last season. Hommell won in straight sets 6-2, 6-1, but the Jayhawks lost the meet against Kansas State 4-3. Brown and Skoda defeated the doubles team from University of Western Michigans 8-3. Brown and Skoda lost their next round to Georgia Techs only duo 98(9). Kansas other doubles team of Avdeeva and Hommell matched their teammates with a firstround bye, a second-round victory and a quarterfinal loss. The official season begins Sept. 7. Edited by Jon Ralston and Patrick Ross

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10a It has really helped us. Weve probably won some games in the past that we probably shouldnt have won. Amongst the new faces to watch for tomorrow is freshman midfielder Missy Geha. Following her sister, Amy Geha, before her, Geha is nervous but ready to live up to her expectations. Im excited but I am more

nervous, Geha said. This is college level. D-I. With two-a-day practices ending Wednesday, the soccer girls are back in shape and sharpening skills that never seem to dull. Im surprised with as many new people as we have, that the new guys are picking things up so quickly. The returning players have done a great job of helping the new guys understand whats going on, Francis said. Edited by Patrick Ross

Department to adopt new name

The Kansas University Athletics Corporation approved a name change at its board meeting Tuesday, Jim Marchiony, associate athletics director, said. The new name will be Kansas Athletics, Incorporat-

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ed, pending approval from the secretary of state. The three-step process involved two votes by KUAC board members and the final step is approval from the secretary of state.
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board would be 30 feet wide by 6 feet high. It will be placed between the two flags at the top of the north end of Memorial Stadium. On either side of the flags will be two boards that can display messages and other information or graphics throughout the game. The supports for the board, which are attached to the outside of the stadium, are visible from the stadium. The message boards will be installed next week with the scoreboard. Associate athletics director Sean Lester said the total cost of the project would be near $591,000. Keating said that most Big 12 Conference schools had two scoreboards at their respective football stadiums. We thought it was strange not to have one, Keating said. Marchiony said construction of the board was part of previously planned construction by the department. We talked about that with part of the Allen Fieldhouse scoreboard,

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By Ryan SchneideR

rschneider@kansan.com
Kansan staff writer

Athletics Department to install new system

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ning the better, Ben Myers, Topeka senior, said. Marchiony said the board would be completed in time for the first home football game against Florida Atlantic on Sept. 3. Edited by Jon Ralston and Patrick Ross

The Kansas Athletics Department will begin installation of a second scoreboard at the north end of Memorial Stadium next week, said Larry Keating, senior associate athletics director. The new scoreboard will include basic game information, such as the score, time remaning, down and yards to go. Associate athletics director Jim Marchiony said the construction would also include two message boards. Keating said the new

Gordon a strong asset for Mangino

When college football experts discuss Jayhawk football, which happens about as often as the Kansas City Royals winning a baseball game, one name always seems to be mentioned junior cornerback Charles Gordon. He has stardom written all over his new brighter shade of blue jersey. Some of his accomplishments last season were outstanding. As a cornerback last season, he was a third-team All-American and a first-team all-Big 12 selection. As an all-purpose player and wide receiver, he was an honorable mention all-Big 12 selection. He has already been named to the Pre-Season all-Big 12 team this season, along with senior linebacker Nick Reid, by the Big 12 media. Gordon finished tied for the NCAA lead with seven interceptions, led the Big 12 with eight passes broken up, recorded 57 tackles, forced a fumble, recovered a fumble and blocked a kick. While playing offense, he caught 15 passes for 150 yards, an average of a first down per reception, along with a pair of touchdowns. He even threw a 26-yard touchdown on a trick play to wide receiver Brandon Rideau against Texas Tech. Gordon is also only five yards away from becoming Kansass all-time leader in punt return yards. No wonder Pete Fiutak of www.collegefootballnews.com wrote while Miamis Devin Hester and Ohio States Ted Ginn Jr. will get all the national publicity for their all-around abilities, KUs Charles Gordon could be the best player of the bunch, and is certainly the best defensive back of the three. When www.collegefootballnews.com asked who should win the Thorpe award, given to the NCAAs best defensive back, Fiutak wrote that Charles Gordon might deserve the award, but Jimmy Williams of Virginia Tech had the inside track. Answering the same question, Richard Cirminiello picked Gordon as the third runner-up. He wrote that Gordon was the best all-around athlete that just about no one outside Lawrence knows about, and you could pencil him in for another seven interceptions. Gordon is so good that nfldraft.scout.com claimed he would be a top-60 player in the NFL draft if he entered after this season. The Web site said Gordon was easily the top prospect on the team and the best one to come from the program in a long time. The Web site also complimented his superior technique and ball skills. This season, look for Gordon to continue doing what he does best. That is, playing on both sides of the ball. If we dont have some of the young kids ready to play at the receiver position, its hard to ignore Charles as a playmaker on offense, Kansas football coach Mark Mangino said at the 2005 media day. I think we have a dilemma; a good dilemma. F Robinett is a Austin, Texas, junior in journalism.

Marchiony said in reference to the new video board that was installed earlier this month. Students thought the addition of a second scoreboard would be a welcome addition to Memorial Stadium. I think the more scoreboards to show KU win-

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Jayhawks kick off new season

By aliSSa BaueR

abauer@kansan.com
Kansan sportswriter

Kansan file photo

Chris Marx, goalie for the KCFC U-15 club team, and Caroline Smith, then junior forward, collide while going for the ball during an exhibition match last spring at Jayhawk Soccer Complex. The Jayhawks play an exhibition game against Drake tomorrow at 1 p.m. at Jayhawk Soccer Complex.

Not wasting any time, the Kansas soccer team opens its 2005 exhibition season two days after classes began. Kansas will face Drake tomorrow at 1 p.m., at the Jayhawk Soccer Complex. The exhibition game will serve as Kansas first this fall. Kansas previous game advanced them to the second round of the NCAA tournament to end last years season. Drake kicked off the fall at home with a 3-4 exhibition match loss to Cedar River Soccer Association U-15 Boys Club. Kansas soccer coach Mark Francis said he was excited to get back on the field, but had no idea what to expect out of the Bulldogs. We have no idea how they play, Coach Mark Francis said. Typically, during the season we get scouting reports or get video. The first game of the season, you dont have that advantage. You

really just have to take care of what youre doing and hope that its good enough. Led by 2004 Missouri Valley Co-Coach of the Year, Corbin Stone, the Bulldogs return six seniors, including senior forward and MVC player of the year Andrea Schmitz. On Tuesday, pre-season polls were released, revealing Kansas at No. 23 in the National Soccer Coaches Association/adidas poll, after an 18-5 season in 2004. Soccer Buzz Magazine ranked Drake No. 13 in the Great Lakes Region. For the second consecutive year the Bulldogs won the regular season Missouri Valley Conference Championship. Kansas claimed its first conference championship last year, sharing with Texas A&M. On the Jayhawk side of the ball, expect to see senior forward Caroline Smith controlling the offense. The Kansas all-time leading scorer sits at an even 100 points, and looks to add to that total starting

excited, but I am more nervous. This is college level, D-I.

Missy Geha
Freshman midfielder

Im

tomorrow. Senior forward Jessica Smith will be leading the team as captain after scoring four goals last year and was named first team Academic All-Big 12. Francis has said that a big part of repeating last years success depends on the teams chemistry and how well his girls mesh together. Thats always been a strength for us, the last couple of years especially. That makes a big difference, Francis said. Especially when you get into tight games. If a team is close off the field, it shows on the field.
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Volleyball team to try its hand against alumni in exhibition

By MaTT WilSOn

mwilson@kansan.com
Kansan staff writer

The moment of truth is rapidly approaching for the Kansas volleyball team. Kansas unofficially opens its season Saturday night against a team of former Jayhawks in the Alumni Scrimmage. Coach Ray Bechard will use the match to take a look at as many possible lineups before the real competition begins in next weekends State Farm Jayhawk Classic. Were going to put a lot of different people in a lot of different situations, Bechard said. Obviously, we want to play well, but at the same time its more important to get out in front of a few people in the stands. Bechard said the newcomers will benefit the most from the scrimmage, which will feature 10 recent graduates from past Kansas teams, including two male managers. It will give them a chance to adapt to the atmosphere of a match. Its one thing to practice,

Bechard said. Sometimes athletes which consisted of juniors Jana Corrise to the occasion and sometimes rea and Megan Hill and senior Paula they are a little intimidated in those Caten. Correa fought injuries the past situations initially. The seasons beginning has two seasons. This year, she is as healthy as she has ever been at KU, jumped on the Jayhawks quickly. something that will Having only been in two-a-day praco m e t i m e s be a big boost this season. tices for two weeks rise to That whole group, limited the time the athletes has done very team had to work occasion and I think,Bechard said. well, on details. Bechard the said that strain was sometimes they are Paula has made a big jump from a commujust something that goes with the terri- a little intimidated nity college transfer to figuring out Division I tory. The closer you in those situations volleyball. Megan has been outstanding as get to opening day, initially . well. the anxiety tends to grow, he said. You Ray Bechard Experience has start two-a-days Kansas volley coach been an important aspect for the Jayhawks thinking you have as well. They return a lot of time to get stuff in, but here we are a week away players with at least two years experience at five positions on the floor, and from starting the season. Despite the short time, Bechard two in their fourth season. Bechard said he noticed the women progress- said that would be invaluable when it came time for the regular season. ing on the court. We have more experience on the He was especially pleased with the progress of the outside hitter corps, floor than weve had in some time,

Bechard said. That leads to a better understanding of what its going to take to be successful in a very difficult pre-conference schedule and in the Big 12. The way the group has come together is another contributing factor to how the team can succeed this season. The players spent more time building chemistry with one another this past summer then they ever had before. We were all here in the offseason for conditioning together, Brown said. Building that bond during the summer really helped. Bechard said a trip to Brazil was also an important part of the bonding process. Each of those factors has formed a closer team. The camaraderie of the team has been great, Bechard said. The team chemistry appears to be as good as its been in a long time. The scrimmage Saturday will begin at 7 p.m at the Horejsi Family Athletics Center. Admission is free. Edited by Patrick Ross

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Jana Correa, then sophomore outside hitter, spikes the ball during a match against Oklahoma last season. The squad visited Brazil this summer and improved morale.