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A gubernatorial candidate ripped Gov. Kathleen Sebelius last night. The men travel to Texas and the women head to Kansas State. The Web site facebook. Com, known for connecting old friends and finding new ones.
A gubernatorial candidate ripped Gov. Kathleen Sebelius last night. The men travel to Texas and the women head to Kansas State. The Web site facebook. Com, known for connecting old friends and finding new ones.
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2005 The University Daily Kansan Thursday mostly cloudy Friday cloudy 53 35 Sunny weather.com Index Comics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6A Classifieds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7A Crossword. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6A Horoscopes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6A Opinion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4A Sports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11A KUlture Loyal Jayhawk fans recount their journey to Fort Worth, Texas, to witness Kansas victory against the University of Houston. They made the trip despite approaching holiday celebrations and a long drive. PAGE 5A Candidate speaks out A gubernatorial candidate ripped Gov. Kathleen Sebelius last night as the KU College Republicans kicked off their series of speakers. PAGE 2A Gameday supersizes Check out the Gameday page for a preview of both the mens and womens basketball games. The men travel to Texas A&M and the women head to Kansas State. PAGE 12A 53 38 57 43 Wednesday, January 25, 2006 VOL. 116 issue 80 www.kAnsAn.cOm The sTudenT vOice since 1904 By Kristen JarBoe kjarboe@kansan.com Kansan staff writer The Web site facebook. com, known for connecting old friends and starting new friend- ships, may cause users unexpect- ed trouble with the law. Police have reportedly been monitoring the networking Web site for large parties at at least two universities. Though Uni- versity of Kansas offcials said they hadnt used the Web site to monitor the sites 22,000 KU members, they do have the capa- bility of doing so. The New York Times reported that Kyle Stoneman, a student at George Washington Univer- sity in Washington, D.C., was convinced his party was broken up by the campus security force because he had posted it on face- book. Offcers discovered under- age drinkers at the party. Stoneman and his friends fought back. They again posted a party on facebook, but this time when the university police showed up, they found cake and cookies with the word beer on them and a cake-pong table in- stead of a beer-pong table. Other cases like Stonemans occurred at schools such as the University of Kentucky and Northern Kentucky University, when students posted pictures of themselves illegally drinking in dorm rooms, according to The Courier Journal of Louisville, Ky. No such accounts have been reported at the University, but it would be easy for any employee of the University with a KU e- mail account, including the KU Public Safety Offce, to set up a facebook account to monitor students. Schuyler Bailey, spokesman for the offce, said the depart- ment had no plans to monitor the Web site. There are additional prob- lems on top of getting in trouble with the law. At the University of Missouri, a task force has gone into effect for this semes- ter to inform students about the consequences of facebook. Students are being educated in classrooms about the problems of putting personal information on their profles. Students think facebook is just a one-on-one conversation, but its not, said Mary Jo Bank- en, director of the MU News Bu- reau. Its not a place to post a lot of information about yourself that is available for anyone to see. Ann Eversole, KU assistant to the vice provost for student suc- cess and dean of students, said she had heard comments about students posting photos to the site that show inappropriate be- havior. People are too trusting, Eversole said. They put way too much information on there. Those who put their class sched- ules up there are just asking to get robbed or be stalked. Edited by Matt Wilson By ryan Colaianni rcolaianni@kansan.com Kansan senior sportswriter
Kansas freshman guard Mi- cah Downs has returned to his hometown of Seattle and will be transferring, Kansas coach Bill Self announced yesterday. Downs, who has been sick with the fu for the past week, was unable to play Saturday against Nebraska because of his undisclosed illness. By not play- ing on Saturday, Downs enabled himself to play, when he trans- fers, beginning in the winter of 2006. NCAA rules require play- ers who transfer from a Division I school to another Division I school to sit out a full year, and Saturdays game was the frst of the spring semester for Kansas. Downs, a former McDonalds All-American, will be eligible to play for his new school after the fall semester of 2006. In a press release by the Kan- sas Athletics Department yes- terday, Downs cited personal reasons for his transfer. I apologize to my former teammates and coaches for leav- ing at mid-year, Downs said. I feel I can best deal with some personal problems closer to home that have been weighing on me over the last few months. I wish KU the best the rest of the season. During Saturdays victory, Downs was the lone Kansas player not to play. At one point in the second half, Kansas coach Bill Self approached Downs on the bench and spoke with him, but did not insert the 6-8 guard into the game. Self said afterwards that Downs was too sick to play and that it would have been a good opportu- nity for Downs to see signifcant playing time. D o w n s transfer will be the sixth by a mens basketball player since Self arrived in Law- rence nearly three years ago. It is un- fortunate that Micahs tenure as a Kansas bas- ketball player only lasted one semester, Self said. Micah has decided to go home to resolve some personal issues. We wish Micah and his family the best. Downs saw signifcant play- ing time from mid-November to mid-December, but inconsisten- cy eventually led to fewer min- utes. For the season, Downs av- eraged just 4.3 points per game. When Downs was in high school and was committed to Kansas, his father, Steve, said that Micah would declare for the NBA draft. Steve Downs later retracted that statement and Micah ar- rived on cam- pus during the summer. Our family appreciates the treatment of Micah by the Kansas coach- es, players and a d mi ni s t r a - tion, Steve Downs said in a statement. This is not a basketball is- sue. At this time in his life, being closer to home will hopefully enable Micah to resolve some of his issues. We thank Kansas for its support and wish them the best of luck. Edited by Matt Wilson By MiKe Mostaffa mmostaffa@kansan.com Kansan staff writer The KU Public Safety Offce determined an offcers use of pepper spray on a group of Jay- hawk fans carrying goal posts after the KU football teams vic- tory against Missouri in October was appropriate. Given the fact the offcer felt like he was being charged, we found the offcers use of the spray justifed, Chief Ralph Ol- iver said. After the emotional victory, a group of fans carried a large piece of one of the goal posts from Memorial Stadium toward Massachusetts Street. A second group carrying another part of the dissembled posts followed. Brian Bizjack, Tulsa, Okla., junior who was part of the frst group, said when the offcers had asked the group to put the post down at 13th and Tennessee streets, the students complied. The second group was determined to parade its post down Massachu- setts Street and had ignored the offcers command, he said. He got angry after they ig- nored him, Bizjack said. He told them a bunch of times. Bizjack said he had seen an offcer use pepper spray after the group dropped the posts and left the area. He said he hadnt seen the offcer spray anyone directly in the face, but saw the offcer staggering. He had his hands on his face and it looked like the cop who used the spray got the worst of it, Bizjack said. The department wanted the students to celebrate after a vic- tory, but in a safe manner, rather than by carrying goal posts across busy intersections, Oliver said. We dont mind students cele- brating, but we are always looking out for their safety, whether they realize it or not, Oliver said. Oliver said in his 20 year ca- reer in law enforcement for the KU Public Safety Offce, this was the frst time hed dealt with an incident involving an offcer using pepper spray. Edited by Lindsey St. Clair DOWNS AND OUT t Mens basketball Rachel Seymour/KANSAN Freshman guard Micah Downs, second from the left, warms the bench during Saturdays game against Nebraska. Downs didnt make it onto the court in the blowout victory against the Cornhuskers. I apologize to my former teammates and coaches for leaving at mid-year. I feel I can best deal with some per- sonal problems closer to home that have been weighing on me over the last few months. Micah Downs Freshman guard Authorities can view profles on facebook.com t student life t safety t speaker Moore talks money at Dole By alissa Bauer abauer@kansan.com Kansan staff writer For a campus perceived as supportive of the Democratic Party, the reception was only luke- warm for U.S. Rep. Dennis Moore (D-Kan.) Tues- day night at the Robert J. Dole Institute of Poli- tics. Moore said he had been invited to the home of an individual affliated with the Peace and Justice Co- alition in Lawrence before speaking at the institute. After a nice conversation, Moore said protestors blocked his path as he left for the Dole Institute. They have the absolute right to speak their opinion agree or disagree, he said. Frankly, if it were just me I wouldnt mind, but I was late getting here. Moore made it obvious, however, that the handful of students opposing him didnt hinder his excitement to speak to members of the Multi- cultural Scholars Program, of which approximate- ly 120 students and 12 faculty advisors were in attendance. The Multicultural Scholars Program hosted the congressmans speech, Balanced Bud- gets and Values: Leadership in 2006. see MOORe On page 8a Police: Pepper spray use was appropriate TODAy IS ThE lAST DAy TO PICK UP yOUR STUDENT bASKETbAll TICKETS. ThEy ARE AvAIlAblE AT AllEN FIElDhOUSE OR ONlINE FOR ThE GAMES AGAINST TExAS TECh, OKlAhOMA AND IOWA STATE. Anna Faltermeier/KANSAN U.S. Rep. Dennis Moore speaks to students in the Multicultural Scholars Program Tuesday night at the Dole Institute of Politics about the need to aid American soldiers and their families. Several protestors stood outside the Dole Institue during Moores speech protesting the war in Iraq. Freshman guard leaves Kansas, returns to family home in Seattle 2A The UniversiTy DAily KAnsAn weDnesDAy, jAnUAry 25, 2006 news Whos Who Chris Evans KU KU KU Military man, student and CBS TV fan returns to Kansas, family and friends after traveling a long, interesting road to the University By AndreA ChAo editor@kansan.com Correspondent Chris Evans is a University of Kansas student with unusual interests and life experiences ranging from riding his motor- cycle to competing in martial arts fghts to serving in the U.S. Army. I wasnt sure what I wanted to do with my life, but I wanted to do something that was meani ng- ful, Ev- ans said. E v - ans, 25, r et ur ned to Kansas after serv- ing in the Army. He is in his frst semes- ter at the University of Kansas and is study- ing pre-ar- chitecture. I wanted to be close to my family, said Evans, who was born in Kansas City, Mo., and grew up in To- peka. My parents begged me to come back home. Evans is a self-proclaimed beach bum. After living in Texas and Flor- ida, coming back to Kan- sas has been somewhat of a culture shock, he said. I cant go into a place with- out a shirt, Evans said. I just want to know why people here are so uptight. After graduating from To- pekas Seaman High School, Evans moved to Houston. He earned an associates degree in automotive engineering and technology in 1999. In 2000, he decided to join the Army. Now, a typical day for Evans is similar to that of many col- lege students. He unwinds from school and work by cooking dinner and watching TV. His favorite shows include CSI and Two and a Half Men. What Evans does to fund his education - martial arts - is not as typical. He said he has been doing martial arts since he was six. Now he earns $500 to $1000 per fght, depending on the competi- tion. One of my best friends started it, he said, and I said Hey, why dont I try it? Evans de- scribed himself as a typical col- lege student with a slightly broader understanding of life. Family and friends are pri- orities for Ev- ans, as well as his motorcycle. His short-term goals include fnishing col- lege and a t t e n d i n g g r a dua t e school. M y o v e r a l l goal is I want to retire comfortably at 50, on the beach, Evans said. I hope to be happily married someday. Edited by Matt Wilson Fact of the day Q uote of the Day By Anne Weltmer aweltmer@kansan.com Kansan staff writer This week kicked off the third annual Multicultural Roadshow, put on every spring by the KU Offce of Admissions and Schol- arships. As opposed to the fall Rock Chalk Roadshow, which is for all students, the Multicultural Roadshow is directed toward minority students in Kansas, said Lisa Pinamonti Kress, di- rector of the Offce of Admis- sions and Scholarships. Pinamonti Kress said the Multicultural Roadshow has in- creased the number of minority applicants, but did not know by how many. The University does not offer special scholarships for these students. All of the scholarships offered are based on the quality of applicants, Pinamonti Kress said. The Endowment Merito- rious scholarship is awarded to students who enhance the di- versity of the student body, ac- cording to the KU Offce of Ad- missions and Scholarships Web site. Pinamonti Kress said that all students, not just minorities, are eligible for the award. This year the Roadshow will go to Wichita, Kansas City and Topeka each week for two weeks. Offce staff members will make stops at high schools, middle schools, civic organizations, churches, and other places that re- ceive University information less frequently. Kerri Lesh, KU admis- sions counselor, said they would drop off brochures and invite people to attend formal receptions scheduled for next week. During the formal receptions in each city, there will be ques- tion and answer sessions, prize give-aways, pictures with Baby Jay, information tables for vari- ous University departments and programs, and a keynote speaker who will discuss how to pay for college and student services at the University. The KU Alumni Association will provide pizza. Two groups that always send representatives are the Offce of Multicultural Affairs and the Multicultural Resource Center, Juan Izaguirre, assistant direc- tor of the offce, said. He went to Wichita last year and Kansas City the year before. Izaguirre said, I think its a good time because it gives par- ents and students time to get a glimpse, of the University. He said it was convenient for parents and students to meet not only representatives from the University, but also repre- sentatives from majors they are interested in. Lesh said drop-offs were made in Topeka and Wichita on Monday and Kansas City on Tuesday. Next week, receptions will be held in Wichita on Mon- day, Topeka on Tuesday, and Kansas City on Wednesday. Edited by Kathryn Anderson Roadshow aims at diversity Want to know what people are talking about? Heres a list of Tuesdays most e- mailed stories from Kansan.com: 1. DOWNS IS OUT 2. Real weight loss starts with realistic goals 3. Intelligent design speech draws laughter, applause 4. Inmates perform at local church 5. Student Senate urges publishers to unbundle textbooks He not busy being born is busy dying. Bob Dylan, from his song Its Alright Ma (Im Only Bleeding) Vampire bats feed on the blood of pigs, horses, cows, birds and occasionally humans to survive. Source: National Geographic Candidate stresses reforms t speaker By Fred A. dAvis iii fdavis@kansan.com Kansan staff writer People elect a governor to make the tough decisions. Gov. Sebelius has not done that. That stern accusation came from Robin Jennison, the former Kansas house speaker who has entered the Kansas gubernatorial race, Tuesday night at the Kansas Union as the KU College Republicans opened their Gubernatorial Series. The frst of three speakers that will take part in the series, Jennison made clear what his frst priority as governor would be fxing school fnance in the state of Kansas. Jennison spent a good part of his nearly hour-long speech lamenting how the current school fnance formula a state operated system had taken money from other state projects such as the highway program, transportation and wel- fare. He called the current formula, which has been in place since 1992, unsustainable. He said taxation and the raising of money should be left up to the individual school districts, with the state subsidizing the counties an idea that Jennison said worked be- fore a restructuring of the school fnance formula in 1992. Currently, money is distributed to each school district by the state, a policy that he said was ineffcient because each district has specifc needs. Jennison continued to hammer away at Sebelius, saying she shied away from her duty as governor during last years legislative deci- sion on funding state schools and instead turned the decision over to the state Supreme Court. Improving the states economy was another issue that Jennison said was vital to Kansas develop- ment. Johnson County cannot carry Kansas forever, he said, refer- ring to the economic load that the county carries for the state. Johnson County is the best thing to happen to Kansas in a while; without it, Kansas would be suck- ing wind. He added that the state needed to do more to encourage economic development throughout the state. When asked about the recent attempt to repeal the illegal immi- grant in-state tuition act, Jennison said he would support the move- ment. This is despite Jennisons still said immigration had been a major boon to his native west- ern Kansas. Jennison hails from Healy, located 60 miles northeast of Garden City. Edited by Matt Wilson Anna Faltermeier/KANSAN Robin Jennison, GOP gubernatorial candidate, tells University of Kansas students that an increase in taxes will improve the states overall economy during a KU College Republicans meeting at the Kansas Union on Tuesday night. He also spoke about the need for improvments in Kansas school districts. t MULTICULTUraLIsM at Photoshop Dreamweaver Government Docs Online Journals Powerpoint... THINK OUTSID THE BO FREE TECHNOLOGY & RESEARCH SKILLS WORKSHOPS Register on the web, by phone or email training@ku.edu or 864-0410 schedule of free spring workshops at www.lib.ku.edu/instruction/workshops p a i d
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K U wednesday, january 25, 2006 The universiTy daily Kansan 3a news on The record FA 27-year-old KU employee reported a theft of his toolbox and handpiece to his CB radio system between 6 and 6:40 p.m. Sunday at 312 Sharon Drive. The toolbox, its contents and the CB handpiece are valued at $170. FA 51-year-old KU employee reported a theft of his license plate tags between 11:00 a.m. and noon Friday at 1110 Mississippi St. The tags are valued at $10. on campus FThe Ecumenical Christian Ministries will be hav- ing a University Forum entitled The Status and Development of the Medicare Drug Program from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. today at the ECM Center. Lunch is offered for $3 for students and $5.50 for others. FBetty Baron, campus recruiter, and Hilary Hungerford, geography graduate student, will give a lecture entitled Peace Corps in Af- rica at noon today in Alcove F of the Kansas Union. FThe KU Tuba-Euphonium Ensemble will perform at 7:30 p.m. today in the Swarthout Recital Hall at Murphy Hall. This event is free. local Students donate nearly 4,000 hours of service The Center for Commu- nity Outreach, a volunteer organization for students on campus, provided nearly $70,000 worth of services to Lawrence and Douglas County. Nearly 4,000 hours of volunteer time was con- tributed between August and December of 2005. One hour of community service was equal to $17.55, which is based on the aver- age hourly earnings and fringe benefts of all produc- tion on private, non-farm payrolls, not including super- visory workers. The Bureau of Labor Statistics developed the formula. Last semester, CCO or- ganized such programs as its annual Trick or Treat So Kids Can Eat on Halloween, where over 1,600 cans were collected for local home- less shelters. In the upcom- ing semester, plans are in the works for the Into the Streets Week campaign, which will take place April 23 to 29. Nicole Kelley campus Steam whistle to blow at correct time today The steam whistle typi- cally heard throughout the University of Kansas cam- pus to signal the beginning and end of classes should be accurate today. After three days of sound- ing five minutes late be- cause of classes ending at 15 minutes past the hour instead of 20 minutes past the hour, the whistle was to be adjusted for todays classes. George Cone, system director of mechanical systems, said yesterday he didnt know class schedules had changed. Facilities and Operations received word of the problem yesterday. Don Steeples, Vice Pro- vost for Scholarly Support, assured that the whistle would be accurate today. When the times were changed, adjusting the whistle wasnt part of the program, he said. If this is the most serious problem we encounter, well be lucky, Steeples said. Kristen Jarboe Truck crashes outside of Triangle Fraternity Jared Gab/KANSAN A red Ford Ranger crashed into a parked car at Triangle Fraternity, 1144 W. 11th St., about 10:35 Monday night. The driver of the pickup truck refused to take sobriety tests, a Lawrence police offcer said. The victims vehicle was moved about 25 feet upon impact. This is the ffth time a vehicle at Triangle has been struck in the last 12 years, said Dave Ryan, Triangle house director. By Lara Jakes Jordan The AssociATed Press WASHINGTON The White House is crippling a Senate inquiry into the governments sluggish re- sponse to Hurricane Katrina by bar- ring administration offcials from an- swering questions and failing to hand over documents, senators leading the investigation said Tuesday. In some cases, staff at the White House and other federal agencies have refused to be interviewed by congres- sional investigators, said the top Re- publican and Democrat on the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. In addition, agency offcials wont answer seemingly innoc- uous questions about times and dates of meetings and telephone calls with the White House, the senators said. A White House spokesman said the administration is committed to work- ing with separate Senate and House investigations of the Katrina response but wants to protect the confdentiality of presidential advisers. No one believes that the govern- ment responded adequately, said Sen. Joe Lieberman, D-Conn. And we cant put that story together if people feel theyre under a gag order from the White House. Sen. Susan Collins of Maine, the committees Republican chair, said she respects the White Houses reluctance to reveal advice to President Bush from his top aides, which is generally cov- ered by executive privilege. Still, she criticized the dearth of in- formation from agency offcials about their contacts with the White House. We are entitled to know if someone from the Department of Homeland Security calls someone at the White House during this whole crisis period, Collins said. So I think the White House has gone too far in restricting basic information about who called whom on what day. She added, It is completely inap- propriate for the White House to bar agency offcials from talking to the Senate committee. White House spokesman Trent Duffy said the administrations dep- uty homeland security adviser, Ken Rapuano, has briefed House and Sen- ate lawmakers on the federal response. A lessons learned report from Home- land Security Adviser Frances Fragos Townsend also is expected in coming weeks, Duffy said. But he defended the administrations decision to prohibit White House staff- ers or other presidential advisers from testifying before Congress. There is a deliberate process, and the White House has always said it wants to cooperate with the commit- tee but preserve any presidents abil- ity to get advice from advisers on a confdential basis, Duffy said. And thats a critical need for any U.S. president and that is continuing to infuence how we cooperate with the committees. Collins and Lieberman sidestepped questions about whether they plan to subpoena the White House to get the information they seek, though Collins said she does not believe subpoenaing the Homeland Security Department is necessary. White House blocks inquiry t HURRICANE KATRINA Beginning and Intermediate Knitting & Crochet Classes Starting Soon! Beginning Knitting: Learn by making a hat, vest, or bag. Feb. 2 (Thurs.) 6:30-8:30 p.m. 8 wks. $30.00 Feb. 6 (Mon.) 2:30-4:30 p.m. 8 wks. $30.00 Feb. 21 (Tues.) 7:00-9:00 p.m. 6 wks. $25.00 Beginning Crochet: Make a cotton shoulder bag. April 4 (Tues.) 7:00-9:00 p.m. 5 wks. $30.00 Some introduction classes are only one day; more classes starting throughout the spring. Complete schedule available at the Yarn Barn on knitting, weaving, crocheting & spinning. YARN BARN of Kansas 930 MASSACHUSETTS 842-4333 Open Daily Pre-registration required; 20% off class yarns. Mon.-Sat. 9:30-5:30 Thurs. til 8:00 Sun. 1:00-4:00 JANUARY 25, 2006 Science mixes with politics, culture and your personal life every day. Think of all the top- ics in the news where science irts or clashes with society: Evolution versus intel- ligent design debates, stem cell research controversies, global warming concerns and avian bird u fears. Whether youre a science buff or arent, theres an un- deniable connection between science and you thats foolish, even dangerous, to ignore. Ignoring its impact on your life means youre not trust- ing science; youre trusting in nescience the absence of knowledge, or ignorance. Heres a quick Q&A to illus- trate how a basic understanding of science can help you form educated opinions. Q. At what point in its growth does a fetus develop neural and cognitive abilities? A. Brain development begins at week three, and speeds up around week 25. Know- ing details about the cellular development of fetuses might seem a little too detailed, but understanding more about how the classic egg-sperm combo actually turns into a baby can help you gauge your stance on stem cell research and abortion. Q. What are genetically modi- ed foods? A. From one perspective, farmers have been genetically modifying foods for thou- sands of years through selec- tive breeding, but its all been external; they select a few specic plants or animals with the traits they want (like big, fat ears of corn or a chickens ability to lay enormous eggs), and breed them the natu- ral way. Todays concept of genetically modied (GM) foods means scientists have manipulated the actual genes of plants and animals to get those traits. Some GM pro- cesses even aim to put extra vitamins or pesticides in these foods. Knowing more about these processes can help you decide if you want to put GM foods in your body. Q. True or false: Global warm- ing is part of the Earths natural cycle of cooling and heating. A. Its undeniable that the Earths climate is getting warmer. But its important to note how much warmer its got- ten in the last hundred years, and how quickly the warm- ing has happened. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the worlds climate has warmed by 5 to 9 degrees Fahrenheit since the last ice age, 18,000 to 20,000 years ago. Are we to blame for this round of heat- ing? Most environmental sci- entists will answer a resound- ing yes. Our automobile and industry exhaust is leading to a so-called unnatural jump in the Earths temperature. Q. Do birth control pills have any environmental effects? A. About 12 million Ameri- can women use hormonal birth control. Studies in the last decade have revealed that excess hormones from the pill are, well, peed out by women into wastewater. The hormones arent removed by water treat- ment plants, and move on to the environment where they seem to alter the sexes of some amphibians and sh. In short, birth control hormones can turn male frogs into female frogs. Why does it matter? Other than being completely strange, the same hormones could have health effects on other animals or people. Just another factor to consider if youre taking the pill. Q. If birds are the ones getting avian u, why are scientists worried about a human pan- demic? A. The H5N1 inuenza virus strain (avian u) has been infect- ing the media, as well as people and birds in Western Europe and Asia since 2003. Right now, The World Health Organization reports 149 people in Cambo- dia, China, Indonesia, Thailand, Turkey and Vietnam who have contracted bird u. The concern is that the virus will mutate and pass from person to person, which could cause a pandemic. Knowing more about how viruses are spread can keep avian u and other animal viruses in check. These topics involve your health decisions. They inu- ence laws that will affect your life. They drive international politics. Its crucial that you know as much as you can about how the world works and how you t into it. To do so, instead of nescience, use science. Evanhoe is a Derby senior in chemistry. WWW.KANSAN.COM PAGE 4A OPINION OPINION Politicians duke it out on Capitol Hill Welcome to the Washington Death Match, where big-time players in the political wrestling arena savagely ght to the death. This brawl has been intense since Big Man Bush stepped into the arena, backed up by his tag-teammate, Iron Fist Dick. For those of you that havent had your political cherry popped, the current ght for power on Capitol Hill resembles an uncontrolled catght claws sharpened and fangs bared. This battle intro- duces a new level of mudslinging, each party taking every chance to hit the other below the belt. The Conservatives have been beating down on the Liberals, and if the Democrats want to get out of this ring on top, theyre going to have to step up their game and pack more power behind their punches. Unfortunately, neither party can really win this dispute until they start working together. The left wings recent assaults have been based on the secrecy of the Bush administration and the questionable legality of some of its actions. Republicans swung right back when Bush, in a January speech to Veterans of Foreign Wars, accused liberals of giving comfort to our adversaries and showing irre- sponsible behavior in blocking an extension on the USA Patriot Act. Democrats responded to the attack and smacked Republicans in the face with a challenge on Congress ethics, accusing the right wing of doublespeak and using the partys inuences to help special interest groups. This blow to the Republicans was a double whammy in light of the Jack Abramoff scandal. Therefore, it will be interesting to see exactly how the neo-cons strike back. Lets get it on! Ah, yes, the rivalry between the parties has never been ercer, and America hasnt been this divided since the Civil War. The American people can now rightly be suspicious of the intentions of every politician on the hill thanks to lobbying scandals and slanted media coverage. It seems like everyone is on the defensive, from Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid, who apolo- gized to 33 Republican senators af- ter he singled them out for ethical corruption, to George W. himself, who reprimanded Democrats for not supporting the Republicans efforts to ght terrorism. In a January 11 Associ- ated Press article, Democratic National Committee communi- cations director Karen Finney responded to Bushs frustration with liberal criticism by retort- ing, The Bush administrations attack, distract and distort tactics reect a Nixonian paranoia that is un-American. Its shameful that once again the Bush administra- tion resorted to attacking the patriotism of fellow Americans rather than answering legiti- mate questions surrounding the presidents failures in Iraq. Ouch, thats got to sting. The bottom line is, although the economy has prospered, the middle class is shrinking and the gap between the rich and the poor is growing. The governments delayed response to hurricane Katrina and con- fessions of bribery and fraud re- mind us exactly how large that gap is, and how out of touch our representatives are with the people they represent. But dont despair, fellow Americans, former presidents Bill Clinton and George Bush Sr., along with Bob Dole and Senator John McCain, have been working together to pro- mote bipartisanship. The two parties have worked together in the past. Hopefully we can pull this thing we call a country together and work toward ban- daging our bleeding morale. For now, enjoy the ght and make sure to get a good seat, because the forecast for the upcoming months is deliciously vicious. McLeod is an Overland Park sophomore in English and journalism. COMMENTARY COMMENTARY Clickers, CPS response pads, whatever you call them, theyre still stupid.
That rabbit has no idea
how lucky he is. No idea how lucky he is.
To the idiot in front of me
whos wearing shorts: Go back to whatever arctic land- scape you came from.
Free-For-All, I just wanted
to let you know that I am the Wescoe master.
I wish our student body
would be as respectful as the Kansas State student body to host the president, but you know what? I dont ever see that happening. What is the deal with people driving with their iPods? Stop it. Ive almost been hit twice.
As a poor college student,
the George Foreman Grill is the greatest thing ever. Oh yeah!
Free-For-All, I think I like you a
little bit more than just a friend.
This is the rst time Ive got-
ten sick of hearing a song on KJHK. They keep playing this stupid song called Blockbust- er and I wish they would stop.
I havent forgotten about 9/11.
I just prefer not to think about it.
Free-For-All, I just want to let
you know Im stoked for spring baseball to start. I just want to know when you guys are going to give me the in-depth base- ball report for the KU team.
I just got back from going
to Dr. Dembskis lecture on Intelligent Design at the Lied Center, and I have to say Im very embarrassed to have been from the same university as some of my fellow students who were extremely, extreme- ly rude. Come on, people. All Free for Call 864-0500 Free for All callers have 20 sec- onds to speak about any topic they wish. Kansan editors reserve the right to omit comments. Slanderous and obscene statements will not be printed. Phone numbers of all incoming calls are recorded. University should publish evaluations EDITORIAL BOARD Future of sport fans should be phoggy LETTER TO THE EDITOR Not available. I couldnt have thought of a better way to describe our camping pro- gram and student section. On Monday I walked into Allen Fieldhouse to check out the new Hall of Athletics. I walked down the hall looking for campers and was pretty sur- prised. No campers. Then I saw the camping sign-up sheet, with camping suspensions listed at the top. Sure enough, a four- day suspension. The reason: N/A. Just like our student-fan organization, and, in the end, student support of our beloved team. They should have just written We didnt feel like camping. Through a lack of accountability students have begun abusing the system in ways just like this. Now, the suspension concept is well thought out and there are unwritten rules for the whole system. To avoid any confusion on the sheet, some well-intentioned student fan left space to announce suspen- sion times and reasons. One valid suspension was listed, Mens away basketball game, 2 hours. It is glaringly apparent, though, that our students and fans need better representation and organization. I have camped each season for the last four years, and I strongly feel that both student- fan participation and the camp- ing program are broken. I love my school and my Jayhawks, and while it hurts to see and admit the problems, we should re-evaluate how our fan pro- gram compares to the likes of Duke, Illinois, Michigan State and many others. In the camping world, the integrity of the system is in question as many groups often illegitimately add their names back to lists after missing roll-calls. These problems and others, like cheating al- legations directed at several of the well-established camping groups, occur every year. All of this, though, comes with the territory when you have a system lacking any formal, democratic leadership or orga- nization. Im not suggesting we in- stitute midnight yell practices like Texas A&M or the tenting seen at Duke. But without well-established fan organi- zation and leadership, these programs are not even op- tions. The future is up to you, the students. I have my own vision, The Phog. Its members exclusive shirts reading Beware, filling the student section with a blue phog. Membership would eventu- ally become selective and exclusive and include incen- tives like seating at games, similar to the Orange-crush at Illinois. Starting a group like this requires the help of both the student senate and the Athletics Department. Its in everyones interest to improve the game-day experience and give the program a stronger imagine. But The Phog is just my idea. Its up to you, the students, to decide what the future will hold. Paul Garcia Overland Park senior At the end of each semester, students are required to ll out course evaluations. Although professors urge us to consider these with the utmost impor- tance, because they have an ef- fect on the teachers tenure and salary, for students they mean nothing but a waste of time. But what if we were allowed to see student evaluations before we enrolled in classes? Making these course evalu- ations public can only serve to further faculty accountabil- ity and improve the quality of education for students. This isnt about helping students peruse classes seeking to nd a lenient teacher or one with an easy workload. Instead, these course evaluations will aid them in nd- ing classes that are best suited and most interesting to them. It also will benet teachers by lling their classes with students who want to be in their classes, which means students would be more willing to participate and produce better work. Given that the current state in which students receive information on professors is disheartening, Student Senate created an end of the semes- ter online evaluation made public that mirrored the paper course evaluations; however, it contained a major difference: It was voluntary. The lack of incentive ensures its failure. The Web site has a disclaimer that says, In a class of 35 students, if only three lled out an evaluation, those results wont really teach you anything. In fact, the three who bothered to ll out an evaluation have a good chance of being either very happy or very unhappy with the class. Yet thats exactly the situation. Most of the teachers receive only a handful of ratings, if that. Another Web site with public student evaluations is ratemy- professor.com. The national site seems to draw more students but the rating methods are dubious at best. The system uses rating factors such as easiness, help- fulness, clarity and the dubi- ous hotness total to determine the quality of a professor. In the end, students remain the victim in this current situ- ation where the poorly con- ducted surveys are available publicly and the more legiti- mate course evaluations are withheld. Students will always inquire about the reputations of pro- fessors one way or another. It might as well be from a credible source. After all, we are supposed to be open and honest in our opinions on the course evaluations. 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Editorial board Jonathan Kealing, Joshua Bickel, Nate Karlin, Jason Shaad, Patrick Ross, Ty Beaver, John Jordan, Malinda Osbourne Submit to 111 Stauffer-Flint Hall 1435 Jayhawk Blvd. Lawrence, KS 66045 (785) 864-4810, opinion@kansan.com Check out more Free-For-All at kansan.com Most students left cam- pus after finals to enjoy win- ter break and the upcoming holiday season. But vacation couldnt keep some die-hard fans away from Fort Worth, Texas for the Jayhawks 10th bowl game appearance, this time in the Fort Worth Bowl against the University of Houston. Ryan Boehler and Zach Pope, Olathe juniors, drove to Fort Worth with two friends the night before the game. Pope drove the entire eight hours while his buddies slept and listened to music. We wanted to support the football team as much as we do the basketball team, and we wanted to see them win, Pope said. Molly Tye, Lawrence senior, also drove south on Interstate 35 to Fort Worth with some friends. Tye said she was a big football fan, and wanted to support friends on the team. You could tell that the players were really excited and the fans were feeding off their excitement, Tye said. There was a lot of energy between the players and the fans. Before the game it was ob- vious that the Kansas fans would overpower the Hous- ton fans with a sea of blue in the stands. Outside of Amon G. Carter Stadium were two invitation-only tents, one for Houston and one for Kansas. Boehler said he noticed that the Kansas tent was complete- ly packed. We looked at the Houston tent and there was maybe four people there, Boehler said. While Boehler and Pope were waiting in the stands for the game to start, the marching band performed on the feld. For some reason the band didnt play the alma mater, so we started singing it with some guys wed met before the game. Soon everyone was singing it, Boehler said. Kansas overpowered Hous- ton, winning 42-13, but the cel- ebration didnt stop on the feld. Many fans ventured downtown after the game to eat. Tye and her friends were there among many other Kansas fans. Tye said she was sitting in a restaurant with some of the basketball players and fans when We Are the Champi- ons by Queen started play- ing. Everybody was cheering and the players went crazy. It kind of capped off the night, Tye said. Boehler and Pope, howev- er, couldnt join in the sing- ing, because they had to head home immediately after the game, arriving in Olathe at 7 a.m. the next morning, Boe- hler said. Many students and Kansas fans did the same be- cause of family holiday plans. Despite the distance and the limited amount of time spent in Fort Worth, the trip was worth it to fans. I dont just go to the foot- ball or basketball games, I support all sports, Tye said. Of course Id go again. Edited by Kathryn Anderson The twelfth man Wednesday, January 25, 2006 The universiTy daily kansan 5a kulture Jayhawk fans go the distance in the name of KU spirit By Ashley Pate F Kansan correspondent Rylan Howe/KANSAN Fans congratulate senior linebacker Banks Floodman after the Jayhawks defeated the Cougars at the Fort Worth Bowl on Dec. 23. Rachel Seymour/KANSAN Kansas fans cheer on the Jayhawks at Amon Carter Satudium during the Fort Worth Bowl against Houston on Dec. 23. More than 33,000 were in attendence for the Jayhawk victory. ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHHHH Your ambition plays a role in what you visual- ize. By verbalizing some of your dreams, you will make them realities. A meeting gives you a platform on which to speak about these dreams. Learn to fow and speak freely.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHHH An associate goes out of his or her way to make your life easier, especially with the boss or someone who counts. Do not underestimate a problem. Make the most of this offer of help and good will. Do not take a money risk.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHHHH Oth- ers rule, or thats how you see it. Look at the positives and dont take a lead role. You could be shocked by what others do. You can also be more carefree and creative. Consider a workshop or a trip to revive your spirit.
CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHHH Plunge into a project and dont back off. Your positive attitude goes far in creating much more of what you want. Use your imagi- nation or a partners very wild idea. Allow more variation into your life.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHHHH Your imagination could be the source of amaz- ing energy and enthusiasm, not only to you but also others. You can fnd the path to success. Just follow it, if possible. You fourish on an unprecedented level. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHHH A dif- ferent approach can be most effective, especially if you want more inspiration in your life. The cost could be effciency -- something you admire and desire. Does this situation have to be an either/or one? LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHHHH You might want to talk about an imaginative idea before you take the big leap. You get a genuine sense of direction because of a conversation. Incorporate others feed- back more often. You strengthen an idea. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHHHH Sometimes you might be inordinately tense when money becomes the main topic. You dont react as you normally do. Now might be the time to have a discus- sion to clarify what is going on. Timing helps a hot talk become easy -- well, nearly! SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHHHH You are all smiles right now. A smile can lead to a conversation out of the blue. Others share much more than usual. You might wonder if you want to know so much! Be discreet with information. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HH Take your time, and make solid choices. You could easily be unavailable for a while as you ponder the pros and cons of a situa- tion. Follow a monetary hunch. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHHHH A meeting could prove to be lucrative as well as inspiring. You could cause yourself a problem when you least expect it. You pull the fnancial wild card. Use it posi- tively rather than become a spendthrift. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHH You know which way to go in a professional matter, though you might not want to follow through. Your imagination and in- tuitive sense are right-on. 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Canfeld came back to the Wichita elementary school he attended as a child to make the announcement in the frst stop in a statewide tour that will take him to nine cities over the next two days. The Wichita native lives in Overland Park. It is true I have not been in- volved directly in the political process ... The bottom line: I am not a politician, he said about cheering 75 supporters who gathered in the Clark Elemen- tary School gymnasium. But what I bring to the mainstream is something new and fresh that ingenuity, that drive, that pio- neering spirit that I learned. Canfeld, 52, founded the Kansas City-based National Center for Fathering in 1990. The private, nonproft group provides training and support for fathers to become mentors for their children. The program was praised by First Lady Laura Bush during her visit to Kansas City last October. Canfeld has written several books and articles on the sub- ject, including 7 Secrets of Ef- fective Fathers and The Heart of a Father. He was one of the founding members of former Vice President Al Gores pri- vate-sector Father to Father ini- tiative. In a statement, he said, The reason Im running for public offce is simple. Kansas fami- lies and businesses are seeking a governor who can provide the vision and leadership to guide our state to a more prosperous future. While short on specifcs, his frst campaign stop touched on some of the issues framing his campaign better schools and a better business climate to pro- mote growth. If we are going to grow as a state, we are going to have to be pro-growth, pro-business, he told supporters. Canfeld said he wants to take Kansas schools from good to great. To do so we must examine how we allocate resources to our schools to insure that the maximum amount of resources are invested in our teachers, and encourage parental involvement in our childrens education, he said in a letter posted on his Web site. At the same time, he said, the state must develop a tax policy that encourages growth. The principle of simple and low tax rates are necessary for our economy to be strong and vibrant, he wrote. Pressed for specifcs on how he was going to balance his stat- ed goals of better schools with low business taxes, Canfeld re- plied that it is a complex, chal- lenging issue. He said this early in the campaign he had not yet formed a position on whether the state was spending enough on education or studied the thick budgets. Canfeld joins a growing feld of Republicans hoping to unseat Democratic Gov. Kathleen Se- belius, who is expected to run again. Fountains awash in Wichita Mike Hutmacher/THE WICHITA EAGLE Wichita Parks Department worker Bart Young hoses down one of the fountains in the Park Villa pond in Wichita Monday. Larry W. Smith/THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Ken Canfeld, founder of the Kansas City-based National Center for Fathering, stands with members of his family as he announces his candidacy for the Republican gubernatorial nomination Tuesday at Clark Elementary School in Wichita. t state GOP candidate joins race Moore continued from page 1a This is an inspiration to me, it really is, Moore said to open his speech. You are the stu- dents who really understand the need of a quality education, and are helping others get the same. I see this great leadership. Primarily discussing money and our nations problems with it, Moore touched on the in- creasing national debt, now at $8.1 trillion, dwindling social se- curity funds and public school- ing spending. His voice cracked when he retold stories of U.S. troops economic struggles. Moores speech lasted less than half an hour, but he had time to touch on many subjects, starting with the debt tax and closing with a story about pass- ing legislation requiring the United States to cover the travel expenses troops acquire while on their two-week Rest and Recuperation Leave Plan. Whatever you think of our situation in Iraq, we have an obligation to support our troops and their families, Moore said. He also expressed distaste toward the death gratuity ben- eft, or the money those left be- hind receive upon losing a fam- ily member, which is $12,000. Moore is pushing to raise the payment to $100,000. The least we can do is put our money where our mouth is, Moore said of supporting Ameri- can soldiers. A measure of value is not always what people say, but where we spend our money. Kasey Cullors, St. Louis ju- nior, was glad to see the con- gressman speak at the Universi- ty, but had a hard time believing everything he said. Hes looking for some things that arent reality, Cullors said. The whole putting your money where your mouth is part, when the national defcit is $8.1 tril- lion, I dont know how much more you can put out. Renate Mai-Dalton, direc- tor of the multicultural scholars program and associate profes- sor of business, said all in at- tendance would beneft from Moores speech. We consider our students as leaders on campus, Mai-Dalton said. Its good for our students to hear from outside the campus on the direction our country is going. Were not in our own lit- tle world in Kansas. Edited by Kathryn Anderson ten-o-five massachusetts lwrnc 66044 talk to us @ 785.856.WCHO {sk8boards} girl organika toy machine alien workshop baker real the sk8shop on MASS street Tues - Sat 11 to 7 Sunday 12 to 5 Mon 3 to 7 recycle & save 10% every time! 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Megan True/KANSAN Soldiers of the 3rd Brigade Combat Team line up one last time before being released to their families and friends after having served a year in Iraq. Nearly 400 soldiers attended a redeployment ceremony Monday night at Fort Riley in Junction City. The soldiers returned home after spending a year in Iraq. About 3,000 soldiers have re- turned to Fort Riley this month. Five hundred soldiers from Fort Riley continue to serve in Iraq. AIIENIIN NE88AAIE8 have you ever had ao outstaodiog raduate Ieachiog Assistaot! Noioate a IA Ior a raduate Ieachiog Assistaot Award! 1. et a 8tudeot Noioatioo For" Iro the raduate 8chooI (300 8troog haII}. Fors are aIso avaiIabIe oo-Iioe at. www.graduate.ku.edu 2. Eocourage your cIassates to ooioate. oIy those IA's with at Ieast 5 or ore studeot ooioatioos wiII be Iorwarded to the departeot Ior coosideratioo. AII studeot ooioatioos ust be subitted by Friday, February 24 200 Speak Your Mind Online poll weekly at 10A The UniversiTy DAily KAnsAn weDnesDAy, jAnUAry 25, 2006 sporTs athletics calendar F Mens basketball at Texas A&M, 7 p.m., College Station, Texas FWomens basketball at Kansas State, 7 p.m., Manhattan Player to watch: Freshman forward Marija Zinic. The bench hasnt been very deep, with the front six players logging 83 percent of the minutes. Zinic will be frst non-starter to come into the game, and her effort will be important. FRIDAY F Swimming vs. Drury, 5 p.m., Lawrence SATURDAY F Mens basketball at Iowa State, 11 a.m., Ames, Iowa F Womens basketball vs. Baylor, 3 p.m., Waco, Texas F Tennis vs. Drake, time TBA, Lawrence F Track, Jayhawk Invitational, all day, Lawrence MONDAY F Mens basketball vs. Texas Tech, 8 p.m., Lawrence Zinic TODAY Free throws continued from page 11a t nhl t nfl/mlb By AlAn RoBinson THE ASSOCIATED PRESS PITTSBURGH Unlike many aging superstars, Mario Lemieuxs problem wasnt that his heart was no longer in the game. Rather, his heart no lon- ger allowed him play the game the way he had always played it. The Lemieux way with greatness and grace, with domi- nating skills but also with a quiet dignity may prove very diffcult for future generations of hockey players to rival. Lemieux, his Hall of Fame tal- ent eroded by an ongoing heart problem, retired from the Pitts- burgh Penguins for the second time Tuesday in a long, produc- tive yet star-crossed career, but this time was different. This was the last retirement, and the tears in his eyes and the quiver in his voice said so. So did the proud but sad looks on the faces of wife Nathalie, their four children and the Penguins players who gathered to say goodbye, even though it visibly pained all to do so. This is it, Lemieux said, and it hurts. The 40-year-old Penguins owner-player learned in early December he has atrial fbrilla- tion, an irregular heartbeat that can cause his pulse to futter wildly and must be controlled by medication. He returned Dec. 16 against Buffalo, but the problem fared up again in the third period and he has not played since. Lemieux, the NHLs seventh- leading career scorer with 1,723 points, practiced the last several weeks with the intent of playing again. But after several repeat episodes of an irregular pulse, he decided his health should be his primary consideration, es- pecially with a raft of new stars turning the NHL into a faster, younger mans game. If I could play this game at a decent level, Id come back and play, Lemieux said. This is re- ally a new NHL and its built on speed and young guys. Lemieux is also experiencing side effects with his medication, and he may undergo surgery to correct the problem. He spoke Tuesday to Toronto coach Pat Quinn, who told Lemieux he had the same operation and has felt much better since he did. I dont want to take pills the rest of my life, Lemieux said. Its not something I want to go through. Lemieux also was the frst major pro sports star to buy the team for which he played, as- sembling a group that bought the team in federal bankruptcy court in 1999. He insisted the stress he is under as an owner the franchise is for sale, and may relocate without a new are- na did not affect the decision to retire as a player. I dont feel great when I wake up. Even to this day I am not feeling 100 percent, and its frustrating to me, he said. Still, the 13-time All-Star re- turned so many times from in- juries and operations, setbacks and layoffs, personal crises and even cancer, this decision came as a surprise. After all, this was a man who missed a month of the 1992-93 season with Hodgkins disease, or cancer of the lymph nodes, yet easily won the scor- ing title. The 6-foot-4, 230-pound Lemieux had seven goals and 15 assists in 26 games this season, averaging more than a point a game until the heart problem worsened a few weeks into the season. At least No. 66 has someone to pass the mantle to 18-year- old Sidney Crosby, the Penguins rookie superstar in waiting who was briefy Lemieuxs linemate and remains his housemate. The two were on the same line when Lemieux had three assists Nov. 3 against the Islanders, one of Lemieuxs six multipoint games this season. A heart-wrenching goodbye Keith Srakocic/THE ACCOCIATED PRESS Pittsburgh Penguins hockey great Mario Lemieux pauses during an emo- tional moment at his news conference in Pittsburgh where he announced his retirement as a player on Tuesday. Lemieux fnished his career with 690 goals and 1,033 assists for 1,723 points in 915 games over 17 seasons, all with the Penguins. By DAviD TwiDDy THE ASSOCIATED PRESS KANSAS CITY, Mo. The Chiefs and the Royals on Tues- day signed agreements that would keep them at their Kan- sas City stadiums through 2031. The new stadium leases, re- placing ones that would have expired in 2015, are contingent on Jackson County voters ap- proving a pair of tax issues that would help pay for millions of dollars in renovations to Arrow- head and Kauffman stadiums, which are owned by the Jackson County Sports Complex Au- thority and leased to the Chiefs and Royals, respectively. Moments after Chiefs owner Lamar Hunt and Royals presi- dent Dan Glass, son of owner David Glass, signed the leases, county legislators voted unani- mously to put a 3/8-cent sales tax and a compensating user tax on the April 4 ballot in Jackson County. I think we took a big step forward, said county legislator and former Chiefs player Fred Arbanas. The focus now shifts to per- suading voters to approve the taxes. Hunt and Glass said their organizations would contribute heavily to any campaign, as they did in an unsuccessful attempt last year to impose a stadium renovation tax in fve counties in the two-state metropolitan area. Jackson County offcials said they have run out of money to pay for repairs at the stadiums and fear they would default on the leases next year, possibly al- lowing the teams to move else- where. Chiefs, Royals agree to stay at the stripe. Two of its best free throw shooters, Wayne Simien and Aaron Miles, got to the line for a majority of the at- tempts and were able to get in a rhythm. Simien, who shot 82 percent from the line, attempted 6.7 free throws a game. This year, Kaun frequents the line most often for the Jayhawks. However, he is only attempting 3.6 free throws per game. Giles only averages 1.5 free throw at- tempts per game. So how are the Jayhawks supposed to improve their free throw woes? Practice, said freshman guard Brandon Rush, who shoots 74 percent from the line. Thats all it takes is practice. We practice a lot on free throws but I just think they need to come in on their own time and practice on them. Kaun estimated he shot 50 to 100 free throws per day in prac- tice, but admitted practice free throws and game free throws were two totally different beasts. When youre shooting on your own, youre relaxed and by yourself, but when youre shoot- ing them in a game, theres more pressure out there, Kaun said. Kaun is one example that a player can improve his shoot- ing with a little coaching. He said that coaches suggested to him earlier in the season to get a wider base while at the line. Last season, Kaun shot 33 per- cent from the line and in the preseason opener against Fort Hays State, he was 3-for-10. Moody appears to have un- dergone a similar transforma- tion since the Missouri game. Before the Nebraska game, Moody paused twice during his shooting motion, once at his chin and then again at the top right before his release. Against Nebraska, Moody had a noticeably more fuid mo- tion with no pauses. The change resulted in a 2-for-3 performance from the line. Moody said he was ready to put the Missouri misses behind him, and Self still has faith in his senior forward. At his press con- ference last Thursday, Self said he would prefer to have Moody at the free throw line in a clutch situation than any other player on the team. Moody is ready to face the challenge again. I feel he has a lot of conf- dence in me, Moody said of Self. Hes really stressed that and em- phasized that over the last few days and if I have the opportu- nity to be in that position again, I want to be there and have those shots to take again. Edited by Matt Wilson The AssociATeD pRess ST. LOUIS The last of Jim Hasletts six seasons as New Or- leans Saints coach was a disas- ter built upon the devastation wrought by Hurricane Katrina. Away from that turmoil and the 3-13 record it produced, hell try to rebuild his career as the St. Louis Rams defensive coordinator. Hes a guy who has been through it all, and it wont be long before hes a head coach again, new Rams coach Scott Linehan said Tuesday. I know that and Im realistic about it. 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WE DELIVER! www.kansan.com page 11a wednesday, january 25, 2006 sports sports Freshman Micah Downs is just another player in a long line of talent that transferred from Kansas since the Bill Self era began. Downs said he left because he wanted be close to home while he sifted through personal prob- lems. His dad, Steve Downs, said his decision had nothing to do with basketball. Thats hard to believe, consider- ing his recent playing time issues, but this is a confusing situation. Its not clear why Downs wasnt playing. Rumors swirled about ill- ness and injury, but the most likely reason is Selfs recruiting style. Self takes as many good players as he can. In his frst two recruit- ing classes, he signed 10 players who were talented enough to play right away. Combining that talent with current players means not everyone can play. Lack of playing time was a concern to at least three of the six players who left Kansas in Selfs frst three years. Omar Wilkes, Alex Galindo and Nick Bahe seemed to be unhappy they were left out of the rotation and found different schools where talent wasnt as plentiful. The other two transfers, David Padgett and J.R. Giddens, were out of Selfs hands. Giddens needed out of Lawrence, and Padgett was a constant target of the student body. None of these transfers should be equated to a problem with Self. Downs saw a lot of time early, starting with the game against Chaminade and ending with the game against California. But since conference play began, Downs played only two games with a total of 12 minutes and no points. Self needs to put the best team on the foor in conference play. Based on minutes Self has given out, Downs isnt part of that team. Downs decision will most like- ly beneft him and wont hurt the progress of Selfs program. Kansas doesnt need Downs. The Jay- hawks played their best basketball against Nebraska without Downs. They can keep up without him for the rest of this year and the next few seasons. Self also has another scholarship available, so look for a solid replacement soon. As for Downs, he will likely transfer to a school where he can be happy. F Robinett is an Austin, Texas, junior in journalism. He is Kan- san correspondents editor. A loss to Texas A&M by Kansas tonight in College Station would undoubtedly cause Jayhawk Nation to lose its mind. The Aggies, who have never fnished in the top half of the Big 12 since their inception in 1996, would leap- frog the Hawks in the conference standings with a vic- tory in Reed Arena tonight. They would be ecstatic. The Jayhawks have never lost three Big 12 games earlier than Feb.. 7. That statistic would be out the window with a loss tonight. I love it. Not only is the prospect of a perennial power like Kansas losing to annual bottom- dweller like Texas A&M a great thing for lower tier teams, but it cre- ates excitement for fans all across the league. That includes you, Jayhawk faithful. The Big 12 has never been as fun to watch as it is this season, and its because of the balance. If you chop Texas and Baylor from the equation, every team in the league standings is within one game of every other team. Three teams are tied for second place at 3-2, three teams are tied for ffth place at 2-2, and the four teams that round out that group are 2-3. I know its early, but that coziness makes for ex- citing games with added importance. Last Saturday alone saw two road teams upset home favorites when Texas A&M upended Iowa State and Colorado won at Oklahoma State. Put those games together with Kansas States im- pressive work recently and youve got a tasty stew of parity. After K-States stunning victory at Allen Fieldhouse, coach Jim Woolridges squad blew Texas A&M out of the water and took Missouri behind the woodshed in subsequent games. The Wildcats, 3-2, are in the hunt for the frst time since the last time they made the NCAA tournament in 1996. Take a look at the top four teams in the conference standings. You have Texas, no surprise, at No. 1. No one will threaten them for the league title this year, but the battle for second will be very interesting. Going into tonights games, Colorado, Kansas State and Missouri are tied for second, and Kansas is in a ffth place tie. With games remaining against each of those teams, the Jayhawks will be playing face to face against the teams they look to displace. A quick look down the ladder reveals Oklahoma and Texas Tech, two other traditionally solid teams which will make a push for the postseason and have aspirations of knocking off Kansas when they visit Lawrence in the next couple of weeks. Thats good stuff, Jayhawk fans. The situation makes every game important. For example, the Jayhawks close the regular season in Manhattan. That game may very well decide the postseason fate of both Kansas and Kansas State, with potential for the winner to attend the NCAA Basketball Tournament and the loser slipping to the to the NIT. How often in the past 15 years could you say that about the Sunfower Showdown? In the past, how often could you say youve been excited about the Big 12 conference tournament? Youll be able to say it this year. In all likelihood, the Jayhawks will need a victory or two in Dallas to have a shot at the Big Dance. In past seasons, Kansas has had its ticket punched, and occasionally even had its seed locked, heading into the often meaningless exer- cise that is the conference tournament. Kansas fans should be excited. It is nice to be a lock for the NCAA tournament every year, but its also incredibly boring. This season is a breath of fresh air, a chance to see life through the eyes of most other Division I programs. If the tight standings live up to potential for chaos, the last six weeks of the season should be a lot of fun. FWilson is a Windsor, Mo., senior in journalism. Downs he goes: What happened? Mediocrity: Not that bad for KU fans Hawks getting defensive tHorn born, Hawk bred tbunt em over tmens basketball Self confdent team will further improve numbers for blocks, steals Free throw woes troubling tmens basketball Senior forward Christian Moody waits at the foul line to take two shots with four-tenths of a second left in regulation. Moody missed both free throws, sending the game to overtime. By CJ Moore cjmoore@kansan.com kansan sportswriter The two free throws that Christian Moody missed last Monday against Missouri were supposed to be routine shots. Its 15 feet away from the bas- ket. No defenders. Ten seconds to shoot. Well, its not that easy. In the Jayhawks six losses this season, they have shot 59.1 percent from the free throw line, while their opponents in those games have combined to shoot 71.6 percent. Moody had the outcome of the game on his shoulders. The misses were costly, but Kansas struggles at the line in losses is nothing new. Free throws could have swung the outcome in the Jayhawks favor in fve of their six losses. In those games, Kansas has lost by a combined 13 points. If the team makes all of its free throws in the six defeats, Kansas only loses to Arizona. That might be a little unrealis- tic. However, if they make half of the misses in those games, Kan- sas wins outright against Arkan- sas, St. Josephs and Missouri. The Nevada game would go to overtime, but Kansas would still lose to Kansas State. The Jayhawks record would be 15-2, assuming they pulled it out in overtime against Nevada, and there would be no wor- ries of the possibility of having their bubble burst in March and ending the streak of 16 straight NCAA appearances. Now, back to reality. The Jay- hawks are 11-6 (2-2 in the Big 12 Conference) and continue to have problems at the charity stripe. So from where does the prob- lem stem? First, Kansas big men have had troubles at the line. Its not only Moody, who is shooting 48 percent, but also sophomore centers Sasha Kaun (54 percent) and CJ Giles (42 percent), and freshman forward Julian Wright (52 percent). Kansas coach Bill Self had a theory on the poor foul shoot- ing. I think one thing that all shooters have struggles with is when they dont shoot very many of them. You can simu- late in practice, Self said. But when youre only shooting two per game or one here and one there. Its little bit different be- cause you really dont get a chance to get a rhythm. Self pointed to last years team, who shot 69.5 percent at By Daniel Berk dberk@kansan.com kansan senior sportswriter The Kansas mens basketball team has had an up and down season this year, but one thing has remained consistent: a tough defense. Kansas enters tonights game against Texas A&M holding oppo- nents to shooting just 35 percent from the feld, leading the Big 12 Conference. With young players playing the majority of the minutes this year, Kansas coach Bill Self has had to preach defense more than in years past. It has paid off. Self is optimistic about the Kansas defense. Down the road in the future, the rest of this season, this could be a team that creates a ton of havoc and gives people fts, Self said. Much of the reason Kansas has been so successful on the defensive end has been because of stellar perim- eter defense. Self said he was pleased with the defense of the guards. Russell really has gotten to be a sound defender in the half court and Mario is getting there, Self said. They both have active hands and could cre- ate some havoc. Robinson and Chalmers are both in the top ten in the conference in steals. Chalmers is second in the conference averaging 2.47 steals per game and Robinson ranks eighth in the conference averaging 1.94 steals per game. Robinson said the coaches had been stressing defense a lot in prac- tice and that the work in practice was translating into the games. The goal is to get teams out of their comfort zone, Robinson said. We want to make them do things they are not comfortable doing and hopefully force some turnovers. Our frst shot defense has been pretty good this sea- son and we will continue to get better at it. One area Self said he would like to see improvement was defensive re- bounding. This season Self has rotated fve players at the power forward and center positions. Sophomores CJ Giles and Sasha Kaun saw the majority of the minutes at the beginning of the season, but be- cause of their lack of rebounding, both have seen less time recently. In the teams frst four conference games, the two have combined for just more than six rebounds per game. Self has turned to sophomore Darnell Jackson and freshman Julian Wright lately to provide more of a presence rebounding the ball. Self said he was disappointed with the rebounding and said there should have been more production from the bigger guys like Giles, Kaun and Jack- son. There is no excuse collectively not to get at least 15 rebounds a game from those three, Self said. If they com- bine for 45 minutes those guys should get 15 rebounds and that just hasnt been happening lately. We just havent been as aggressive in those three spots as far as going after the ball. Self said the team would continue to play half-court defense rather than pressing the opponent and playing full-court pressure. He said that was just the type of team they were, and they would continue to play to their strengths. Another area of defense where Kan- sas has excelled this season has been blocked shots. Kansas is second in the conference with 102 blocked shots on the season, led by Giles 29 blocks and Kauns 16 blocks. Self said the blocks had been a big part of the defense because pressure from Robinson and Chalmers had forced opponents to make bad deci- sions and take poor shots. Edited by Lindsey St. Clair see FRee THROW On page 10a Anthony Mattingly/KANSAN Russell Robinson guards Nebraskas Jamel White during Saturdays game in Allen Fieldhouse. The Jayhawks rank in the top of the Big 12 Conference in steals and blocked shots. Rylan Howe/KANSAN By Travis roBineTT trobinett@kansan.com By MaTT Wilson mwilson@kansan.com gameday 12a The UniversiTy daily Kansan wednesday, janUary 25, 2006 KU cant lose focus against Texas A&M Kansas vs. Texas A&M 7 p.m., Wednesday, Reed Arena Texas A&M Kansas KU Tip-off A&M Tip-off last time out player to watch 3 quick facts last time out player to watch 3 quick facts key to victory key to victory OFFENSE Texas A&M enters tonights game against Kansas after a strong offensive performance in which it scored 86 points in an overtime victory against Iowa State. Junior guard Acie Law has started all 15 games he has played this season and shoots more than 50 percent from the feld. Kansas coach Bill Self said Law was one of the premier players in the Big 12 Conference. The other main catalyst on offense is sophomore forward Joseph Jones. Jones gives the team a presence down low and also shoots more than 50 percent from the feld. DEFENSE As a team, the Aggies are third in the Big 12 Conference allowing only 59.3 points per game. Jones is the teams best rebounder averaging 7.1 rebounds per game. The Aggies dont have a second player that averages more than four rebounds per game. While Jones is a strong rebounder, he only has six blocks in 15 games. The Aggies lack a blocking presence down low. Junior Marlon Pompey leads the team with just 18 blocks. Law is the teams best perimeter defender and leads the team in steals with 28. COACHES In just his fourth season as a head coach, Texas A&M coach Billy Gillespie already has led two impressive turnarounds. In his frst season at the University of Texas-El Paso, he went 6-24. One season later, UTEP had a record of 24-8 and qualifed for the NCAA tournament. When he arrived at Texas A&M, he took over a team that went 7-21 the season before he arrived and 0-16 in Big 12 Conference play. Last year, in Gillespies frst season as coach, the Aggies enjoyed a 21-10 season and a berth in the NIT, which was the schools frst postseason appearance in 11 seasons. Daniel Berk Texas A&M went back on the road Saturday at Iowa State to win 86-81 in overtime. The Aggies trailed by as many as 10 points in the frst half, but they ended the game on a 11-2 run. They closed out the game late by hitting free throws. Acie Law. Texas A&M boasts one of the most exciting players to watch in the Big 12 Conference in the junior guard, who averages 17 points per game. Law had a 35-point outburst against Oklahoma State on Jan. 11. 55 The number of years since Texas A&M qualifed for the NCAA Tournament. 34 Number of turnovers for Law in 15 games this season. 16 Number of points scored by sophomore forward Joseph Jones against Kansas last season Get Law involved. Law has the ability to score 40 points and single-handedly beat Kansas like Missouris Thomas Gardner did last week. Kansas sophomore guard Russell Robinson, fresh- man guard Mario Chalmers and senior guard Jeff Hawkins will have to play solid perimeter defense to force Law into making bad decisions and passing more than he shoots. OFFENSE As Crystal Kemp goes, so do the Jayhawks. The senior forward leads the team in scoring and her teammates look for her every trip downcourt despite the double- team attention she consistently draws. The offense also threatens opponents from behind the arc, where senior guards Erica Hallman and Kaylee Brown have been the reason Kansas leads the Big 12 in three-point shooting. DEFENSE Defense has not been the Jayhawks strength this season, and the result has been a lack of fast-break op- portunities for an otherwise productive offensive team. The huge performance against Oklahoma State looked good, but it will take a similar performance against a con- ference contender like Kansas State before Kansas can move forward. COACHES Coaches are like officials: they go completely unnoticed until they mess something up, and Bonnie Henrickson hasnt. When the team started struggling against the zone against the Cowgirls, Henrickson devoted an entire week of practice to beating the zone. Even with a two-day turn- around, the Jayhawks will be ready to play. Michael Phillips The Jayhawks shot 72 percent from the feld in the frst half to put the Cornhuskers away early. But they continued to play hard in the second half, cruising to a 42-point victory. The victory snapped a two-game losing streak for Kansas and displayed the performance that Kansas coach Bill Self had been looking for. Kansas will look to build on the big victory on the road and gain momentum going into the heart of Big 12 Conference play. Julian Wright. The freshman forward was able to get his offensive game going against Nebraska and provided some crucial assists in the passing game as well. Wright needs to step up in a big way if the other Kansas post men continue their recent struggles. 35.5 Field goal percentage allowed by the Kansas defense this season, ranking frst in the nation in feld goal defense. 14.5 Points per game in Big 12 Conference play by freshman guard Mario Chalmers. 18.41 Average number of assists for Kansas as a team this season, which tops the conference. Get post production. Kansas got just 6 points from its starting post players against Nebraska, but was still able to notch a victory. This wont be accept- able tonight because Texas A&M brings a strong post presence in sophomore forward Joseph Jones. Wright and sophomore forward Darnell Jackson were impressive in the Jayhawks last outing and could provide the necessary post production. last time out player to watch 3 quick facts key to victory Kansas stopped a three- game skid by beating up the Oklahoma State Cowgirls 66-46. The defense was stingy and the game was put away with a 36-7 run. Forty-six points were the fewest allowed by the Kan- sas defense all season. Freshman forward Marija Zinic. With sophomore for- ward Jamie Boyd injured, Zinic will be the first player off the bench and will have to fill in with productive minutes. 2 Times this season Crystal Kemp has been named Big 12 Player of the Week. 39 Kansas three-point per- centage, best in the conference. 2,792 Average attendance at Allen Fieldhouse this season. Three-point shooting is a discipline with a distinct home crowd advantage. The Jayhawk guards will have to tune out the Wild- cat faithful and make some shots to take the pressure off Kemp inside. If Kansas can hit shots from outside, Kansas State will have to take its attention away from Kemp to guard the perimeter players. OFFENSE The Kansas offense exploded against Nebraska on Satur- day, scoring 96 points and winning by 42. It was the largest margin of victory in Big 12 Conference play since 1998. The offense capitalized on 11 three-pointers and a balanced scor- ing effort, with fve players scoring in double fgures. This gave the Jayhawks one of their most complete victories of the year.
DEFENSE Kansas currently leads the nation in feld goal defense, holding opponents to 35 percent shooting. The Jayhawks also have grabbed more steals and converted them into points on the offensive end of the foor. The defense will need to continue to hold strong against a Texas A&M offense that averages 72.6 points per game.
COACHES Following two heartbreaking losses, Kansas coach Bill Self was able to keep his team focused, and it showed on Saturday. Self will need to keep his team even more focused on the road and keep everyones minds off the blowout vic- tory against Nebraska. The Jayhawks toughest road game was an 89-86 overtime loss against Missouri on Jan. 16 in Columbia, Mo. The Jan. 11 road game against Colorado saw many KU fans, particularly from Western Kansas, make the trip to Boulder. Ryan Colaianni OFFENSE The Wildcats offense, like the Jayhawks, centers on strong post play. Junior forward Clair Coggins leads the Wildcats with 13.1 points per game. Coggins scored a career-high 26 points, including six three-pointers in the Wildcats one-point overtime loss on Sunday at Texas. Kansas State starts two freshmen, Marlies Gipson and JoAnn Hamlin, in the post alongside Coggins. As a team, Kansas State ranks 10th in the Big 12 Conference in scoring offense, averaging 59.3 points per game. DEFENSE Defensive pressure in the post is the key to stopping Kan- sas senior forward Crystal Kemp. Expect the Wildcats to play zone defense, which has given the Jayhawks trouble at times this season. Kansas State is holding its opponents to 38 per- cent shooting from the feld, good for sixth in the conference. The Wildcats also block nearly six shots per game. COACHES During the past four season, Deb Patterson has qui- etly become one of nations best coaches. Since the 2002 season, Kansas State is 104-27, including four straight trips to the NCAA tournament. The Wildcats are on track for their ffth consecutive season of at least 20 victories and a postseason bid. Ryan Schneider player to watch 3 quick facts key to victory Kansas State fell by one in overtime at Texas. The Wildcats had a chance to end the game in regulation, but freshman Shalee Lehning missed two free-throws with 7.5 seconds left with the game tied. Junior forward Claire Cog- gins is one of the best players Kansas has seen all season. At 5-foot-11, Coggins can score in the paint and beyond the arc. Look for Coggins to see open looks all night long, against a Kansas defense that has struggled in conference play. 25.5 The Wildcats average margin of victory in their eight straight victories against the Jayhawks. 71.2 Kansas States team free throw percentage, third- best in the conference. 5,328 Average attendance at Bramlage Coliseum this season. Kansas State has dominated the series since 2002, especially at home at Bramlage Coli- seum. If Kansas State can rattle freshman point guard Ivana Catic early and get the crowd involved, look for another purple pounding. Look for the Wildcats to play zone and force the Jay- hawks streaky shooting guards to beat them with jump shots. last time out Kansas KU Tip-off KSU Tip-off K-State Outside shooting crucial for KU to win Kansas vs. K-State 7 p.m., Wednesday, Bramlage Coliseum