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SUAs voter registration drive is geared to help students easily register to vote. The deadline for registering is Oct. 16.
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rschlichting@kansan.com The biggest issue facing student voters might not be who to vote for, but how to vote. For students wanting to vote but not knowing how, how, Student Union Activities Social Issues Committee is providing a more convenient way to register on campus. The committees mission is to remove the barriers for students to vote. To accomplish this, SUA is hosting a Voter Registration Drive at the Kansas Union during Tea at Three on Thursdays and Toons at Noon on Fridays through Oct. 26. The drive is free and open to students and the public. Andrew Mechler, coordinator of the social issues committee, said about 55 people registered at the drive since it started on Sept. 20. The drive gives students registration forms, and it takes about five minutes. Prospective visitors should bring their drivers license or know the last four digits of their social security number. International citizens need to bring a naturalization number. Its important for students to vote as it gives us the opportunity to direct our future, Mechler said. Soon enough most of us here at KU will be out in the world with all the power and responsibilities that come with it. Because students are usually registered to vote in their hometowns, young voters are more likely to vote if they live near home. Out of state voters still have the opportunity to vote by filling out an absentee ballot. Absentee voting allows voters the opportunity to mail in their ballot if they live away from home and cant make it to the polls. The Secretary of State for each state has information about absentee ballots and advanced voting. For students searching for additional information about voting, several websites can provide information. Rock the Votes website, www.rockthevote.com, provides stateby-state links that help young voters register, locate where theyre registered and apply for absentee ballots. New York University School of Laws Brennan Center for Justice website also details voter registration information by state. According to the Brennan Center, students with a permanent address outside of the state can register in Kansas, but must obtain a Kansas drivers license within 90 days. A common misconception about voting is that voters must vote for the political party theyre registered with. A voter can chose whoever they want to once they are in the election booth. The reason for registering for one party is to participate in the party primaries. However, in Kansas, registering as independent only allows that voter to vote in the general election. Some students may have already registered to vote or plan on registering. However, that doesnt determine whether they will participate in this upcoming presidential election. A July Gallop poll showed 58 percent of registered voters age 18 to 29 plan to vote. This is down about 20 percent from the 2008 election. I registered to vote, Ben Kulhanek, a freshman from Lenexa, said, but honestly Im not too into politics to care enough. But well see, maybe Ill vote. Mechler said young adults typically have the lowest voter turnout of any age group and he wants the university to help with that change. Edited by Andrew Ruszczyk

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Bea Tretbar, a sophomore from Wichita and SUA coordinator, assists a student at the voter registration Friday afternoon. SUA is hosting a voter registration drive every Thursday and Friday from noon to 3 p.m. until Oct. 26. it is open to students and public.

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incoming freshman class size increases

nwentling@kansan.com Since 2008, the Universitys overall enrollment has been on the downward slide, and the trend continues this semester with a 2.7 percent decrease. However, with the most students since 2009, the freshman class increased more than 5 percent from last year. Matt Melvin, vice provost of enrollment management, said new recruitment strategies had an effect on the increase. Enrollment Management, which was created through Bold Aspirations to improve enrollment, is in its

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first full year of implementation. Efforts have been made to get people interested in the University and increase the number of admitted students that enroll by online targeting, enhancing the campus visit experience and offering more scholarships. As cost becomes a more impor-

31.5% graduate students

68.5 % undergraduate students

tant factor in the final decision, we retooled our first-year scholarship program in an effort to better position KU in a competitive and dynamic market environment, Melvin wrote in an email. Melvin said the University purchased and deployed Customer Relationship Management (CRM) technology last year. This helps the University customize recruitment based on the grade levels of high school students. The incoming class also has an average ACT score of 25.1, the highest the University has seen. Jack Martin, Director of Strategic Communications, said there was also an increase in average GPA. That means the students are more prepared to come to KU, and that indicates that theyre more likely to stay here and earn undergraduate degrees, Martin said. Melvin said the high ACT scores should also lead to improvements in retention and graduation rates, which defines the success of the

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Its apparent that were living in a society where demographics are extremely important, and it is becoming more diverse as we speak, Harding said. As we bring in freshman classes that have more minorities, thats adding to the diversity of the whole student body. Although the Fall 2012 incoming class is reversing the trend, Melvin said small classes in 2009, 2010 and 2011 are keeping enrollment down. Also, the number of graduate, international, Edwards Campus and transfer students is stagnant or declining, and

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University and could improve national rankings. This freshman class is the most diverse in University history; 21.3 percent are minority students, while 16.7 percent of the Universitys overall student body is minority students. Blane Harding, director of the Office of Multicultural Affairs, said the University has historically had 15 or 16 percent minority students; however, he expects this to increase in the next few years.

female 51.1% 48.9 %

male

retention rates remain flat. The Universitys overall enrollment is 27,939 this semester, down from 30,102 in 2008, when the number of students in the incoming class set a record high. Now, the incoming class of 2008 is beginning to leave the system. Four- and six-year graduation rates were at record levels, Melvin wrote. Thus, overall enrollment is impacted by the fact that we are graduating larger numbers of students who are not having to extend their degrees beyond what is typically required to graduate. The economy is also a factor contributing to the overall decline. Melvin said that economic conditions limit student mobility, and more students are likely to go to a college closer to home. More students are also choosing to enroll in two-year programs or in online classes. Edited by Brittney haynes

Source: Kansas Board of Regents

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Bus driver saga continues as grievance is filed

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vshanker@kansan.com his new job and come back to the University. I made a promise to these students, Morelan said. So Ive told Morelan this company up front that if we were to win the appeal, I would have to resign and go back to driving for KU on Wheels. Morelans grievance process continues to the second stage after union representative Charles Pirtle was notified that local MV Transportation management ruled against rehiring Morelan. The second stage hearing
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Dan Morelan, the former singing University bus driver, is still appealing his termination from MV Transportation. But hes also beginning another job in case he isnt rehired. Morelan said that starting today he is in training for Aero Stage Lines, a charter bus company that has locations in Topeka, Manhattan and Kansas City, Mo. Aero Stage Lines also contracts to transport Kansas Athletics teams to and from Kansas City. But if Morelan is rehired by MV Transportation following the grievance process, he said he would quit

involves the local company and Dan. They will present their info, Dan will present his information and a third party will make their decision. Pirtle said. Now, the appeal will go to the corporate level. According to the timetable set by the unions contract with MV Transportation, a hearing with the vice president should take place by Oct. 5.

Morelan was fired after he committed the maximum four work-rule violations for MV Transportation. The fourth violation came from singing with passengers while transporting them from the Kansas football game on

FouRth violAtion

Sept. 1. In the fourth violation notice, the company said a complaint was received by Danny Kaiser, the assistant director of KU Parking and Transit, sparking an investigation leading to the fourth violation. The notice said Kaiser complained about a Free For All in the Kansan that said Dan the bus driver just got the entire football parking bus to sing Sweet Caroline. Kaiser said he didnt complain about the Free For All; he just forwarded it to MV Transportation. Also, the company said that by singing on the bus, Morelan disobeyed a policy that regulates what can and cant be said over a bus

P.A. system. The policy came in an April 16 memorandum from Operations Manager Jeremy Stacy stating that, Examples of unprofessional use of the PA system include but are not limited to, whistling, singing, entertaining, tour guiding, hailing, or saying hi to passerbys, and anything that may disturb the public or your passengers. The bus drivers union filed a grievance against the company on Sept. 12 saying the company violated the union contract by not properly notifying employees, including Morelan, of the P.A. system policy. The union also argues that the memorandum was a notice and not an official policy, so Morelan could

not have violated any work rule by singing with passengers. It asked the company to rehire Morelan with full rights and seniority. MV Transportation declined comment on any questions for this story. Consistent with our policy, MV Transportation does not comment on personnel matters involving our employees, said Lauren Davis, a spokeswoman for MV Transportation. Our priority, along with the priority of the University of Kansas, continues to be safe and reliable transportation for all passengers. Edited by Brittney haynes

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Presidential debates last chance to win over voters

strengthening the economy. The burden in many ways is heavier on Romney, says Wayne Fields, a professor at Washington University in St. Louis who specializes in political rhetoric. What we see right now is an uncertainty about whether hes ready for the job. For the hundreds of campaign appearances, thousands of political ads and billions of dollars invested in the race, this is a singular moment in the contest. Upward of 50 million people are expected to watch the debates, drawing the largest political audience of the year. Forty-one percent of Americans reported watching all of the 2008 debates, and 80 percent said they saw at least a bit, according to a Pew Research Center poll. That intense interest tends to crowd out everything else for a time, adding to the debates importance. With polls indicating that Obama has been gaining ground steadily in the most competitive states, the pressure is on Romney to turn in a breakout performance. The Denver debate, 90 minutes devoted to domestic policy, airs live at 9 p.m. EDT, with the two men seated side by side in elevated directors chairs. Romney and Obama debate again Oct. 16 in Hempstead, N.Y., and Oct. 22 in Boca Raton, Fla. Vice President Joe Biden and Republican Paul Ryan have their lone debate Oct. 11 in Danville, Ky. With early or absentee voting already under way in more than half the states, any first impressions created in the debates could well be last impressions. What the candidates say is sure to matter immensely, but how they say it may count for even more. We remember visual impressions from debates more than we remember specific words, says Alan Schroeder, a Northeastern University professor whos written a history of presidential debates. Whether the candidates smile or grimace, strike a confident or defensive pose, speak with a resonant or strained tone of voice, it all matters. That may be particularly true for the all-important undecided voters and those still open to changing their minds. Staunch Democrats and Republicans may well be firm in their choices, says Patti Wood, an Atlanta-based expert on body language, but if less partisan voters are frightened in general about their lives, if theyre insecure, theyre going to pick the most charismatic person. Both candidates have challenges to overcome on that score, according to Wood. Obama, 51, has been sounding very tired and very strained lately, she says, and Romney, 65, has a problem with appearing superior and cold. Overall, she says, Romney is looking a little bit younger than Obama right now, in terms of energy, if not wrinkles.

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Haitians protest president

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PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti Several thousand people poured into the streets of Haitis capital on Sunday to protest the government of President Michel Martelly. It was among the biggest demonstrations this year in Port-auPrince against the first-time leader as he tries to rebuild the impoverished nation following the 2010 earthquake that displaced more than a million people. Demonstrators complaints included the high cost of living, rising food prices and allegations of corruption. Some protesters carhaitians demonstrate during a protest against president Michel Martellys government in port-au-prince on Sunday. ried small red cards to suggest that Martelly has committed too many fouls since sworn in as president. The Martelly government had no immediate public reaction to the protest. Martelly promised free schooling and houses for people displaced by the earthquake. But some Haitians complain he has fallen short of improving their lives. The president has made so many promises, but nothing has become a reality, protester Max Dorlien said. Its only a clique of his friends who are making money.

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TORONTO The last Western detainee held at the U.S. military prison in Guantanamo Bay returned to Canada Saturday after a decade in custody following his capture in Afghanistan at age 15 after being wounded in a firefight with U.S. soldiers, officials said. Canadian Public Safety Minister Vic Toews said that 26-year-old Omar Khadr arrived at a Canadian military base on a U.S. government plane early Saturday and was transferred to the Millhaven maximum security prison in Bath, Ontario. The son of an alleged al-Qaida financier, Khadr pleaded guilty in 2010 to killing a U.S. soldier in Afghanistan and was eligible to return to Canada from Guantanamo Bay last October under terms of a plea deal. But Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harpers Conservative government had long refused to request the return of Khadr, the youngest detainee held at Guantanamo. The reluctance was partly due to suspicions about the Khadr family, which has been called the first family of terrorism. The U.S. Defense Department confirmed the transfer in a statement and said 166 detainees remain in detention at Guantanamo Bay. The Toronto-born Khadr was 15 when he was captured in 2002 in Afghanistan, and has spent a decade at the Guantanamo prison set up on the U.S. naval base in Cuba to hold suspected terrorists after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. He received an eight-year sentence in 2010 after being convicted of throwing a grenade that killed Army Sgt. 1st Class Christopher Speer during a 2002 firefight. His head is spinning a bit and its going to be a real adjustment for him, but at the same time he is so happy to be home, John Norris, Khadrs Canadian lawyer, said after speaking with his client. He cant believe that it is finally true. He simply cant. For very good reason he was quite fearful that the government would not follow through on its word and hes pinching himself right now not believing that this government has finally kept its word, he said. Norris said Khadr would be eligible for parole as early as the summer of 2013. He said Khadrs return to Canada comes 10 years too late. Toews said the U.S. government initiated Khadrs transfer and suggested that Canada had little choice but to accept him because he is a Canadian citizen. It will be up to Canadas national parole board to release him, Toews said. Omar Khadr is a known supporter of the al-Qaida terrorist network and a convicted terrorist, Toews said. Toews called for robust conditions of supervision if Khadr is granted parole. Toews said in his written decision that he reviewed all the files forwarded by the U.S. government and said the parole board should consider his concerns that Omar idealizes his father and appears to deny Ahmed Khadrs lengthy history of terrorist action and association with al-Qaida. Toews also said that Omar Khadrs mother and sister have openly applauded his fathers crimes and terrorist activities and noted that Omar has had little contact with Canadian society and will require substantial management in order to ensure safe integration in Canada.

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BERLIN This years Oktoberfest folk festival has already attracted an estimated 3.6 million visitors, the city of Munich said Sunday. Officials are expecting a total of about 6 million visitors to celebrate the 16-day extravaganza, now half over, but the beer festivals start indicates the final number might well be higher. The Oktoberfest is best known for its bands of oompah music playing in cavernous tents, local men wearing traditional Bavarian Lederhosen leather shorts and women in bright costumes. This years visitors have consumed 3.6 million two-pint (one-liter) mugs of beer so far. A mug, called mass in German, of the malty pale beer sells for up to 9.50 ($12.30). Last years 6.9 million visitors downed almost 8 million mugs.

Musicians of the Oktoberfest orchestra arrive for the Oktoberfest beer festival concert in Munich on Sunday. This festival will see some six million visitors.

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While the Oktoberfests main draw is the towering mugs of beer, many visitors, often flock to the Oktoberfest for its fairground attractions such as roller coasters. Visitors at this years Oktoberfest, the 179th, mostly came from Germany, neighboring countries, Italy, the U.S., Asia, New Zealand and Australia so far, the city said. The lost-and-found office said it already counts more than 300 wallets, 200 cellphones, 50 cameras and two wedding rings on its shelves. Security guards hindered visitors from stealing beer mugs a popular souvenir for tourists in 63,000 cases, the city said. German authorities keep security tight, while saying at the same time that no risks are expected.

This undated photo shows Guantanamo detainee Omar Khadr, a canadian, taken before he was imprisoned in 2002 at the age of 15. he set foot on canadian soil on Saturday after an American military flight from Guantanamo Bay. Khadr pleaded guilty in 2010 to killing a U.S. soldier in Afghanistan and was eligible to return to canada last October under terms of a plea deal. canadas conservative government took almost a year to approve the transfer. I am satisfied the Correctional Service of Canada can administer Omar Khadrs sentence in a manner which recognizes the serious nature of the crimes that he has committed and ensure the safety of Canadians is protected during incarceration, Toews said. He added that once the Correctional Service will get to know Omar they will recommend appropriate conditions. Omar was found in the rubble of a bombed-out compound and near death in Afghanistan in 2002. His case received international attention after some dubbed him a child soldier.

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New Bond looks for awards

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lmcdonald@kansan.com After a half-century spent swigging martinis, thwarting megalomaniacs and dodging off-camera paternity suits, James Bond is reaching for something more worthy of his old foe Goldfinger: the luster of awards season. With 23 officially licensed films to its name, the Bond franchise is one of the longest-running series of all time. It is also one of the most resilient, maintaining its relevance and popularity long after the Cold War and Sean Connerys natural hairline receded into history. In 1995s latter-day classic Goldeneye, the newly feminized M (Judi Dench) calls 007 (Pierce Brosnan) a sexist, misogynist dinosaur, a not-so-subtle acknowledgment of the characters limitations and a commentary on this franchises uncanny ability to evolve with the times while maintaining its core elements of action, seduction and intrigue. Yet perhaps the most interesting trend to appear in recent 007 adventures has also been the most unprecedented: the prestige factor. After the final Brosnan effort Die Another Day stooped to ridiculous gimmicks like ice palaces and invisible cars, director Martin Campbell gave the superspy a hard reboot with Casino Royale, introducing Daniel Craig as a steeleyed bruiser Bond whose thuggish exterior masked a bereaved heart. The new approach connected with audiences and critics alike, leading to high grosses and rave reviews but no attention from the Oscars. Skyfall, the new 007 film scheduled for release November 9, seems calculated to redress that slight, which extended even to technical categories where past installments (Goldfinger, Thunderball) had triumphed. For starters, its being helmed by Sam Mendes, the acclaimed filmmaker behind American Beauty and the father-son gangster drama Road to Perdition, the latter of which introduced Craig to American audiences while playing Paul Newmans slimy, shiftless offspring. Mendes has indicated a desire to find a balance between the humorless grit of the newer films and the glory days of Connery, as evidenced by a recent trailer where Bond pauses to adjust his cufflinks after a narrow escape aboard a semi-demolished train. The new film also boasts a cast full of red carpet regulars, including series veteran Dame Judi, Javier Bardem, Albert Finney and Ralph Fiennes. Bardem, so memorable as the monstrous Anton Chigurh in the Coen Brothers No Country For Old Men, is returning to

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poorly coiffed super-villainy as the flaxen-haired fiend Raoul Silva, an international terrorist who seems to share a troubled past with M. Its worth noting that longtime Coen collaborator Roger Deakins (Fargo, True Grit) is handling the movies cinematography, ensuring a spectacular visual experience. Skyfall is the first Bond film to be shot entirely on digital, a decision made to facilitate a much-anticipated conversion to IMAX. This version is set to debut a day early for U.S. audiences, who will no doubt be left shaken and stirred. Edited by Joanna Hlavacek

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T duncAn MchEnry dmchenry@kansan.com The last time No Doubt released an album, iTunes was less than a year old, Nickelback was topping the charts and Twitter was only a verb. In short, its been a while. Push and Shove is the first studio release from the California ska-pop band since Rock Steady in 2001. Taking an 11-year break has to interrupt a bands creative flow, but No Doubt seem better suited to a comeback than most. Their sound usually equal parts punk, pop and reggae still works in the digitized music world of 2012. The first two singles, Settle Down and Looking Hot, prove theyve adapted to the times. In typical No Doubt fashion, the modern dance club beat of Looking Hot eventually slows to a dub crawl reminiscent of the 2001 hit Underneath It All. The highlight of the album is singer Gwen Stefanis unmistakeable ability to be both punk and bubblegum in her vocals. Do you think Im looking hot? / Do you think this hits the spot? she whines in Lady Gagalike tones on Looking Hot. But Stefani assures us the princess act was only theatrical with Easy, singing Theyre circling me, cos Im a hustler baby. Stefanis voice is the main ingredient of No Doubts sound, but the backing rhythms of the band channel reggae influences they absorbed while recording Rock Steady in Jamaica. Drummer Adrian Young is a hi-hat wizard, and bassist Tony Kanal has mastered the accompanying groove. No Doubt isnt very good at being serious; their best tracks have always been tasty little party favors. Undone is a piano-soaked ballad that aims for emotional depth but ends up being a song to skip. Listening to Stefani croon about sadness and uncertainty just feels weird sort of like hearing Kurt Cobain sing about a fun time

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i think what he really meant was, nice girls that i am physically attracted to dont exist. can you guys get drunk without screaming Wooooooo at the top of your lungs? DatinG tiP For GUYs: Be channing tatum. theres nothing more entertaining than watching someone use an automatic stapler for the first time. What if we spit in the grass? Guys, whats the procedure on asking out both of your smokin hot tas? trying to find a decent place to eat lunch outside where people dont smoke is impossible! a guy held the door open for me, so i smiled and said thank you. He looked at me like Hell had frozen over. everyones getting into relationships. i just want a cookie. to the girl who tripped walking up the stairs, i would laugh at you, but im out of breath. i really need to stop saving my papers as akjsfdkas because its pretty hard to figure out which one is which. sorority girls have more athletic clothes than i have regular clothes. coffee should be listed in the requirements section of the syllabus. Just ate a whole pizza. My spandex was saying no, but my tastebuds were saying yes. is it considered a good night when a drunk kid you just met proposes to you?

ex education is one of those things we were taught to roll our eyes at in middle school and high school. We giggle at memories of condoms on bananas, gym and health teachers mentally preparing themselves to say vagina, and being told that if you have sex you will get pregnant, and die. (And of course, for all of those who can join me in Catholic School Solidarity, the inevitable weaving in of Adam and Eve. Because nothing says a healthy attitude towards sex like the Bible.) The state of American sex education is pretty laughable to be honest, so I get why a lot of people my age write off sex education. But its also an attitude that makes things suck. I have found that the typical college student tends to focus on the hilarity or stupidity of the sex education they received; rather than trying to some way correct that education, and you know, learn something. A lot of people think they know a fair amount about sex, either because they went to the

Sex education crucial for students

obligatory sex education session in school, or theyve learned stuff from parents, friends, etc. Or because they watch a lot of porn. And to be fair, maybe you went to an awesomely progressive school with comprehensive, accurate sex education, or your parents, friends, and so forth werent either awkward about the material being discussed or the products of sub-par sex education themselves. Or perhaps you havent watched 99 percent of porn, which, while entertaining, doesnt exactly tend to lend itself to realistic or healthy depictions of sex. Basically, you probably dont know much, or enough, about sex. Even if youve been having sex, there are likely things youre doing that youve learned based on inaccurate information, or things you dont know because you didnt get enough information. For example, as the YouTube Sex Vlogger Laci Green said, did you know that if youre biologically female and having vaginal intercourse for the first time, it doesnt have to be painful? And

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you dont have to bleed? If you do the necessary preparation (and use tons of lube) you can actually have a fairly decent first time. Or, for those biologically male, did you know you folks actually have a G-spot? Yeah man, as Discovery Health discusses, thanks to the almighty prostate, more potential orgasms for you. Congratulations. There are so many things that most of American sex education doesnt cover. Did you know, according to Planned Parenthood, condoms become ineffective if left in too extreme of temperatures? Or that a lot of sexually transmitted infections dont actually have visible physical signs? And dont even get me started on how sex education in the

United States hardly ever takes into consideration that some people are not heterosexual or 100 percent biologically male or female. You might have gotten screwed by your sex education in school, but there are resources you can take advantage of to correct that. Planned Parenthoods website has a huge section devoted to sex education, and they also do workshops for college students. The Ecumenical Christian Ministry on campus has talks every Tuesday evening about topics concerning sex. And then theres actually a fair number of sex bloggers on the internet, like Laci Green or GoAskAlice, who both give factual, accurate information concerning sex. Theres tons of ways to learn. When students go away to college, its one of the first times in a young persons life that they are actually on their own and able to make decisions about their lives without worrying about their families judgments or disapproval. This makes college the first time most people get to be sexually free, which can be awesome.

If you know how to do so safely and responsibly, sex is great. But without a solid sex education to back up that freedom, way too many students end up either in unsatisfying, painful or dangerous sexual situations. Being in college without a good sex education is like going swimming without taking swimming lessons. I mean, maybe youll be okay, but maybe a shark is going to come your way. Id personally be prepared to swim the hell away from the shark. If you want to have sex, you totally deserve to have great sex. If you dont want to have sex, you totally deserve how to know if someones taking advantage of you. Its important to know how your body works and how healthy sexual activity should function. You deserve to be empowered in your own body and sexuality. And that my friends, is what good sex education does. Gwynn is a sophomore majoring in English and Women, Gender, and Sexuality from Olathe. Follow her on twitter @AllidoisGwynn.

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he current economic downturn our country has been facing for several years has changed many aspects in the way we live our lives. And one big example of this is the way we entertain ourselves. There are more ways than ever for us to catch some entertainment during our day. In todays society, is taking a trip to the movie theater really worth the $10, or even the gas money it takes to get there? Because personally, I think we can find entertainment elsewhere and for a lot cheaper. Going to see a movie as entertainment just isnt as popular as it once was. Just look at the recent earnings that theaters make these days. During the recession, prices on a lot of things have stayed the same or have droppedbut not movie theaters. Movie tickets are skyrocketing, and the prices for snacks are just as much as the ticket itself. So I ask: With the many ways we can entertain ourselves with these days, are the theaters prices worth the hole in our pockets? While most of us were growing up, we enjoyed going to the movie theater on a rainy day to go see one of the most antici-

pated films of the year. Or we liked staying up late to catch that expensive midnight showing of the new Harry Potter movie. But unfortunately, those times are gone and are probably not coming back, at least not for a while. Entertainment is a lot easier to come across, and it comes in many different ways. We have Netflix for instant streaming for our favorite selection of classic movies and documentaries. Then there is Hulu Plus for the people that cant live without watching the latest episode of their favorite television series. Though both Netflix and Hulu Plus requires a monthly fee, it is not much more expensive than one trip to the movie theater, and you get a lot more for your money. There is always a wide selection of movies and shows to choose from. That makes it worth your while to stay

at home rather than spending gas and cash on an expensive movie at the theatre. Also, movies come out on DVD much quicker than they did before. Previously, it would take months for a movie to hit the shelves of local electronic stores for personal use. But in todays world, movies are for sale as DVDs in a matter of weeks after its final showing in the theatres. Many people would rather wait and rent the DVD for only a couple of dollars rather than wasting close to $20 to see it once at a theater. Being in college means working hard without making any money. So from time to time, we like to keep ourselves entertained, but do it wisely and save yourself some money while your at it. Movie theaters will put a huge hole in your wallet and being a college student. I know you will enjoy having that little bit of extra cash by saving it on cheaper ways to entertain yourself. Carroll is a junior majoring in English from Salem, Conn. Follow him on twitter @BCarroll91.

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It determines how we see the world, and whom we will vote for in November. Last Sunday, on 60 Minutes, President Obama and presidential candidate Mitt Romney shared their views on this matter. In my mind, they made the decision simple. Both were asked to present their big ideas. Sadly, these ideas were fairly pedestrian. The death of imagination is but one more casualty we can blame on a sluggish recovery. However, their answers were revealing. Romneys big idea is freedom. I want to restore the kind of freedom that has always driven Americas economy, he said right off the top. My message is restore the kind of freedom that allows America to lead the world. Obama answered the same question. I think theres no bigger purpose right now than making sure that if people work hard in this country, they can get ahead, he said. I am a bit dismayed our leaders, in the year 2012, are proposing freedom and opportunity as their big ideas for our country. However, I am confident in how I should vote. For me, people always come before business. I dont subscribe to the idea that whats good for business is good for America. In fact, this business-as-usual mentality is the reason equal opportunity is still sought. With just a smidgen of education, its easy to see how history has mistreated large swaths of people. Racism, sexism and inequality still permeate the American class systema system inherently designed to favor select groups. Maybe, equal opportunity isnt as stale an idea as I thought. Maybe, its the system that has grown old. Maybe, we should give opportunity a try. Scott is a graduate student majoring in American studies from Overland Park. Follow him on Twitter @ dscott12.

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bad economy and dirty politics have overshadowed an important aspect of being president: presenting big ideas to the American people and calling upon them to rise to the challenge. Sadly, a high unemployment rate means a low aptitude for imagination. In 1919, Woodrow Wilson presented one of the biggest ideas in American politics, thus shaping international politics for almost a century. As World War I came to a closea war that began partly because of a random assassination and an entanglement of European alliancesmillions of soldiers had lost their lives for a cause very few could articulate. An Age of Anxiety set in, and the world sought a relief from modernity, along with its Maxim machine guns and chemical warfare. As the leader of the country that tipped the war and assured an Allied victory, Wilson took center stage during the settlement process and galvanized the world with his idea of self-determination: the right of countries, no matter their size, to govern themselves. Social movements, such as the civil rights movement, used this idea, as this idea applies to the individual, as well. All individuals deserve the right to self-determination no matter who they are, what they look like, or where they come from. The greatness of the Wilsons idea of self-determination rests in its affirmation of the Declaration of Independence: our unalienable right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. The method to how we realize this goal determines our politics.

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Students sweep aerospace engineering Olympics

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epadway@kansan.com In the Olympics of aerospace engineering, University of Kansas students prevailed. The University took first, second and third place in the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) 201112 Individual Aircraft Design Competition. The victory continues the programs strong tradition of success in the worlds largest and longest running aircraft design competition, with the University winning more awards from the AIAA than any other school. This is the Olympics of aerospace engineering and our students have swept the Olympics, said Dr. Ron Barrett-Gonzalez, an associate professor in aerospace engineering and the project advisor. The contest focused on designing an unlimited class plane for the Reno Air Races. Graduate student Samantha Schueler took first place in the contest with her design, Cratus, which she designed as a senior last year as part of her airplane design class. Schueler emphasized safety in her design. She began working before the crash at the 2011 Reno Air Race, a crash that killed 11 people, 10 of which were spectators. Sam figured out how to reduce the control forces so as to allow a pilot to very exactingly control her flight around the pylons and therefore win the race, BarrettGonzalez said. Schuelers design has a threeengine model, which enables the pilot to keep two-thirds of the planes power running should an engine fail. This would allow the pilot to safely exit the race and return the plane to the ground. I looked at current racers, and most of them are World War II planes, aluminum built, Schueler said. So I wanted to use composites and different technology that we have now that they cant implement in older planes. Schueler gave a presentation of her design to a room full of the worlds top aircraft design engineers at the AIAA Aircraft Technology, Integration and Operations Conference in Indianapolis on Sept. 19. Its great to come in as a freshman and hear how KU has a legacy in these competitions, and then actually be a part of that and represent the school, compete with other programs and show that KU has a lot to offer, Schueler said. Jorrit Vervoordeldonk, an exchange student from Delft University in the Netherlands, took second place at the competition, and University graduate Alexander Lopez from Overland Park came in third place. Edited by Allison Kohn samantha schueler, graduate student and first place winner of the 2011-12 AiAA Aircraft design competition, stands in front of a P-51 Mustang.

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newly-emerging band Delta rae has performed in front of late-night tV audiences on the tonight show with Jay leno and conan, featured on nPrs mountain stage, as well as being se-

lected as part of rolling stones Women Who rock campaign with Karmin and rita orga. and tonight, the band will play at the Bottleneck. the six-person group hails from Durham, n.c. and includes siblings ian, eric and Brittany Holljes, along with elizabeth Hopkins, drummer mike mcKee and bassist Grant emerson. the group is now

on tour promoting the release of its debut album, carry the Fire. the inspiration for the albums title came from how each person must define their own lives while living on earth. its saying that were just moving forward, and we dont have control over what the next generation does or what they do with what we give them, ian

said. We only get so long on earth, so all we can do is carry the fire. the album was released in June, and this is the groups first time playing in lawrence with new material. its sound is rooted in four-part harmonies, with an added flare of southern influence on the traditional americana. each song on the album tells

shared stories of the bands past. the group has already earned a reputation for having incredible live performances, ian said on the bands website. an added pleasure in its performances is the use of chains rattling on a trashcan lid, a unique idea when compared with typical percussion. a lot of times, wed come down off

stage and sing something in the middle of the audience, or be screaming out as opposed to singing in order to convey the emotion, to find something primal that will affect people, ian said. Doors will open at 8 p.m., and Delta rae goes on at 9 p.m. the show is free to attend.
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Military deaths of U.S. troops in Afghanistan surpass 2,000

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KABUL, Afghanistan The killing of an American serviceman in an exchange of fire with allied Afghan soldiers pushed U.S. military deaths in the war to 2,000, a cold reminder of the perils that remain after an 11-year conflict that now garners little public interest at home. The toll has climbed steadily in recent months with a spate of attacks by Afghan army and police supposed allies against American and NATO troops. That has raised troubling questions about whether countries in the U.S.-led coalition in Afghanistan will achieve their aim of helping the government in Kabul and its forces stand on their own after most foreign troops depart in little more than two years. The tally is modest by the standards of war historically, but every fatality is a tragedy and 11 years is too long, said Michael OHanlon, a fellow at the Brookings Institution in Washington. All that is internalized, however, in an American public that has been watching this campaign for a long time. More newsworthy right now are the insider attacks and the sense of hopelessness they convey to many. Attacks by Afghan soldiers or police or insurgents disguised in their uniforms have killed 52 American and other NATO troops so far this year. We have to get on top of this. It is a very serious threat to the campaign, the U.S. militarys top officer, Army Gen. Martin Dempsey, said about the insider threat. The top commander of U.S. and NATO forces in Afghanistan, Gen. John Allen, was blunter. Im mad as hell about them, to be honest with you, Allen told CBS 60 Minutes in an interview to be broadcast on Sunday. It reverberates everywhere across the United States. You know, were willing to sacrifice a lot for this campaign, but were not willing to be murdered for it. The insider attacks are considered one of the most serious threats to the U.S. exit strategy from the country. In its latest incarnation, that strategy has focused on training Afghan forces to take over security nationwide allowing most foreign troops to go home by the end of 2014. As part of that drawdown, the first 33,000 U.S. troops withdrew by the end of September, leaving 68,000 still in Afghanistan. A decision on how many U.S. troops will remain next year will be taken after the American presidential elections. NATO currently has 108,000 troops in Afghanistan including U.S. forces down from nearly 150,000 at its peak last year. The program to train and equip 350,000 Afghan policemen and soldiers has cost the American taxpayer more than $22 billion in the past three years. The most recent attack came just days after Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said most U.S. and coalition combat units in Afghanistan returned to their practice of partnering with Afghan forces, nearly two weeks after the top U.S. commander put restrictions on such cooperation. Like so many other deaths in Afghanistan, the latest were shrouded in confusion and conflicting accounts. On Sunday, U.S. officials confirmed the deaths of two Americans, a service member and a civilian contractor killed late Saturday. The fighting started when insurgents attacked a checkpoint set up by U.S. forces in eastern Wardak province, said Shahidullah Shahid, a provincial government spokesman. He said the insurgents apparently used mortars in the attack. The Americans thought they were under attack from their allies at a nearby Afghan army checkpoint and fired on it. The Afghan soldiers returned fire, Shahid said. The Afghan Defense Ministry spokesman said the shooting broke out as a result of a misunderstanding while ISAF forces were on patrol near an Afghan army checkpoint. In addition to the 2,000 Americans killed since the Afghan war began on Oct. 7, 2001, at least 1,190 more coalition troops from other countries have also died, according to iCasualties.org, an independent organization that tracks the deaths.

in this sept 11, 2008 file photograph, us soldiers attend a ceremony marking the 7th anniversary of the sept. 11 attacks, at the u.s camp Phoenix in Kabul, afghanistan. u.s. military deaths in afghanistan have surpassed 2,000, a grim reminder that a war which began nearly 11 years ago shows no signs of slowing down.

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cschaeder@kansan.com Top performances from junior Morgan Sharp and freshman Chelsie Miller helped carry the Crimson team to victory over the Blue team at the annual swimming and diving intrasquad scrimmage on Friday afternoon. Sharp took top honors in the 100 and 200-yard freestyle, while Miller finished first in the 200-yard IM and the 500-yard freestyle. Coach Clark Campbell was very proud of the progress made by Sharp and Miller at the meet. I was very happy with both of them, Campbell said. Morgan is way ahead of where she has been in the early season and with Chelsie, we knew that having three Olympic trial cuts, that she could be a player right away and she proved that today. Other highlights for the Crimson team were senior Rebecca Swank in the 1,000-yard freestyle, junior Sofiia Filatova in the 100-yard butterfly, freshman Bryce Hinde in the 100-yard breaststroke and junior Alyssa Golden won one of the two diving events at the meet. The top performers on the Blue team were senior Svetlana Golovchun in the 50-yard freestyle, sophomore Alina Vats in the 100-yeard backstroke and freshman Meredith Brownell won a diving event. For Campbell, the meet went as well as he expected at this point of the season. For September, it was about where we thought we would be, Campbell said. We have a long ways to go, but that is the beauty of the season. The teams first official meet of the season is on Saturday at noon when the Jayhawks will travel to Houston to compete against Rice. The first home meet for the Jayhawks will be on Oct. 20 against Minnesota. Edited by Christy Khamphilay Sophomore swimmer Caroline Patterson does the backstroke during the swim teams intersquad race last Friday at the Robinson natatorium. The meet consisted of 13 events, which were sprints, middle distance and diving events.

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The Kansas rowing team began its season Saturday at the Head of the Oklahoma regatta in Oklahoma City

with top ten finishes in the varsity eight, varsity four and double. The race started with all four of KUs boats, qualifying for the finals in the collegiate eight with a time of 15:38.59, led by freshman Maggie Duncan, junior

Caity Decker, sophomores Jenni Hartzler and Erin Brogan and senior Olivia Catloth. Coach Rob Catloth was happy about his teams performance at the first race of the season.

We need to get better and get more points in the eight and when we are starting only 30 seconds back of Texas and Oklahoma instead of 48 seconds last year, it puts us in a better position as we get ready for the spring, Catloth said. In the double, which is not a typical event in collegiate rowing, KU qualified two boats in the finals. The top qualifier in the event for KU was the team of junior Alexandra Torquemada and senior Olivia

Kinet. In the eight petite final, KU finished fourth, fifth and sixth and the teams top varsity eight participated in the grand final and finished fifth. The final qualifying event of the race was the varsity four, where two KU boats qualified for the final with a time of 17:15.14. Junior Cara Murray, sophomores Alexis Fowlkes, Andrea Joyce and Brooke Thurston and senior Katy MacCormack led the two KU boats.

Coach Catloth said the hard work at practices is beginning to show at the races. I think the athletes felt like they are starting to learn and apply the things we are working on in practice. Thats a positive. If you can make changes when you are tired, that is a positive.
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tightness, although Yost said he would have been able to stay in the game had the score been closer. First baseman Eric Hosmer and shortstop Alcides Escobar missed the three-game series with shoulder injuries. Hosmer has a slight tear in his right rotator cuff and will be re-examined Monday when the Royals open a three-game homestand with Detroit. The Royals and Indians will have some say on how the AL Central race ends. Kansas City plays the Tigers, who lead Chicago by three games. Cleveland hosts the fading White Sox for three games, also starting Monday. The Indians are 5-2 after a 12-41 stretch that dropped them from contention into last place in the AL Central and cost manager Manny Acta his job. General manager Chris Antonetti will interview Alomar and former Boston Red Sox manager Terry Francona soon for the full-time position and expects a few other candidates to be in the search. The 10-run inning was Clevelands first since doing it in Kansas City in a 19-1 win on May 16, 2011. The Indians had not scored 10 in an inning at home since an 11-run first inning against the Royals on Aug. 13, 2006.

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Jayhawks confident for conference play

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gcalvert@kansan.com Just like last season, the Kansas volleyball team rolled through their nonconference schedule with only a couple of minor hiccups. The difference this year is the team believes it can translate that momentum into a successful conference season. I think weve always had a good team, but I think that this year we truly believe in ourselves and we know that we dont want to have another season like we had last year, said redshirt junior outside hitter Catherine Carmichael. The Jayhawks went 12-1 in nonconference play last season, including a victory against No. 6 Minnesota and won three nonconference tournament titles. However, the team only finished 3-13 in Big 12 play. This season, Kansas has a 12-2 nonconference record, with one match remaining against St. Louis University on Nov. 21. The Jayhawks began conference play Sept. 22 with a three-set sweep at Texas Tech, which the Jayhawks defeated twice last season. They followed that with a five-set home victory against Iowa State, a team that swept the Jayhawks twice last season. Senior defensive specialist Morgan Boub said this years team is different because they have the ability to finish games and matches. The teams statistics back her statement up so far; the Jayhawks have swept eight of the 16 opponents they have played. Kansas also won the two matches that went the maximum five sets. Against Creighton and Iowa State, the Jayhawks won the first two sets before dropping the second two. Both times, the Jayhawks won the fifth set to take the match 3-2. I think weve been doing really well, and in practice well simulate those type of game situations, and I think its definitely been helpful, Boub said. The teams all-time kills leader, Allison Mayfield, graduated. Despite this, the Jayhawks have shown more offensive balance this season. Opposing defenses have keyed on trying to stop middle blockers Caroline Jarmoc and Tayler Tolefree. Even on rare nights when opponents have had success slowing them down, the Jayhawks outside hitters, Carmichael and sophomore Sara McClinton, have been able to provide offense. McClinton is second on the team in kills and Carmichael is third. Coach Ray Bechard said McClinton worked to improve her hitting percentage during the offseason, while Carmichael is one of the teams most physical players. Sara was, I think, below .200 last year and shes in the .230, .240 range, which, if she could keep that going through Big 12, that would be huge, Bechard said. Cathy, I think she could hit for a little higher number, but her physicality at the net, shes allowed us to score some points with her block that hasnt always been there for us in the past in that position. Another surprise for Kansas is the emergence of freshman outside hitter Tiana Dockery. She posted a double-double in kills and digs in two of the Jayhawks last three matches, and is fourth on the team in blocks. Bechard said he expected Dockery to contribute, but not as a sixrotation player. However, thats what she is doing. Thats a very difficult thing to do, to ask a kid to pass, dig, serve, block and attack, Bechard said. But shes doing that pretty well and to this point it hasnt overwhelmed her. The Jayhawks resume play Wednesday against the West Virginia Mountaineers in Morgantown, W. Va. The Mountaineers are 8-9 overall and 0-2 in conference play. Edited by Nikki Wentling

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Outside hitter Catherine Carmichael spikes the ball against Tulsa in August. The team has gone 12-2 in nonconference play.

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Kastor leads Kansas to victory in double overtime

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rmccarthy@kansan.com After dropping a heartbreaker to Baylor on Friday, the Jayhawks soccer team came back in dramatic fashion on Sunday. Kansas defeated Texas Christian University 3-2 in double overtime after junior Caroline Kastor scored in the 103rd minute. In the second overtime, freshman forward Courtney Dickerson intercepted the ball and found Kastor on the far side of the field. From there, Kastor played the ball back and forth with senior Whitney Berry, giving Kastor a breakaway along the far sideline. She cut toward the goal and fired a shot over opposing goalkeeper Vittoria Arnold from 25 yards out for the game winner. This was Kastors eighth goal this season; she leads the team. This was the Dickerson second overtime victory of the season for the Jayhawks. The team improved to 8-3-1 overall in the season and 2-1 so far in Big 12 play. Kastor saved Kansas from a disappointing result after giving up two goals in the final eight minutes to erase a 2-0 deficit the Jayhawks had already built up. The two other goals came from sophomore forward Jamie Fletcher and freshman forward Ashley Williams. Fletcher opened up the scoring for the Jayhawks Kastor with a goal in the 32nd minute. That was Fletchers third goal of the season. Williams scored her goal 17 seconds into the second half. The goal was the seventh for Williams this season. Berry also had another impressive day, with two assists in the match. Dickerson and senior Sarah Robbins both helped on assists in the game as well. Kansas outshot TCU 19-11 in the match and also finished with a 9-5 advantage with shots on goal. Senior midfielder Amy Grow led the team with five shots, while Kastor knocked four shots near the net, including three on goal. Sophomore goalkeeper Kaitlyn Stroud collected three saves to earn her third victory of the season. The game looked to be a scoreless tie going into overtime, but Baylor forward Lisa Sliwinski scored with four minutes remaining in the game to give the Bears a 1-0 victory over Kansas on Friday in Waco, Texas. The loss was the first conference match dropped by the Jayhawks this season. Sophomore goalkeeper Kaitlyn Storud made eight saves, but allowed just one goal. The eight saves were a season high, and the most for her since her nine saves against Missouri last season. The Baylor Bears managed 23 shots in the game. K a n s a s will return to Fletcher Jayhawk Soccer Complex to face No. 21 West Virginia next Friday. Kickoff is scheduled for 4 p.m. Edited by Nikki Wentling

Forward Caroline Kastor races to the ball side by side with a UC Santa barbara defender in the season opener. The Jayhawks lost against baylor last Friday, and won 3-2 against Texas Christian University in double overtime on Sunday.

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Europeans make historic comeback in Ryder Cup

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MEDINAH, Ill. Erasing some of their worst Ryder Cup memories, the Europeans wore the image of Seve Ballesteros on their sleeves and played their hearts out Sunday at Medinah to match the greatest comeback in history and head home with that precious gold trophy. Europe got its payback for Brookline, when the Americans roared back from the same 10-6 deficit. This rally was even more remarkable, carried out before a raucous American crowd that began their chants of USA! some three hours before the first match got under way. Jose Maria Olazabal squeezed his eyes and fought back tears when Kaymer holed a 6-foot par putt to beat Steve Stricker and give Europe the point it needed to keep the cup. This was the first Ryder Cup since Ballesteros, the soul of European golf in this event, died last May of a brain tumor. Olazabal wanted his team to wear navy blue, Seves favorite color, and added a clever touch his iconic silhouette on the sleeves of their shirts. This one is for all of Europe, Olazabal said. Steve will always be present with this team. He was a big factor for this event for the European side, and last night when we were having that meeting, I think the boys understood that believing was the most important thing. And I think they did. Tiger Woods missed a 3-foot par putt on the 18th hole, and then conceded a par to Francesco Molinari of about that length to halve their match. That extra half-point made it a clear-cut win for Europe, 14-13. Woods and Stricker, the anchors in the lineup, didnt win a single match at Medinah. Ian Poulter was the first to embrace Olazabal, which was only fitting. It was Poulter who gave Europe hope Saturday evening when he made five straight birdies to turn a loss into a win and swing momentum in Europes favor. Poulter was up to his fist-pumping, eye-bulging tricks again on the final day, winning the last two holes in his match against U.S. Open champion Webb Simpson. And he had plenty of help. Europes top five players in the lineup all won, including Rory McIlroy, who was lucky to be playing. McIl roy thought his match was at 12:25 p.m. it was listed in Eastern time, not Central and needed a police escort to get to the course with 10 minutes to spare. Then, he came up with key birdies to hand Keegan Bradley his first loss of the week. The biggest match might have belonged to Justin Rose. He was on the verge of losing to Phil Mickelson when Rose holed a 12-foot par putt to halve the 16th, made a 35foot birdie putt from the back of the 17th green to win the hole, and then closed out Mickelson with a 12-foot birdie on the last hole. Six of the 12 matches went to the 18th hole on Sunday. The Americans won only one of them.

european players celebrate as Ian Poulter makes a putt to win on the 18th hole during a four-ball match at the ryder Cup PGA golf tournament on Saturday.

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Softball remains undefeated after tournament

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chybl@kansan.com The Kansas softball team continued to start their season off right as they dominated their opposition in the Kansas Fall Tournament. One of the teams subjected to the Jayhawks wrath this weekend was Butler Community College, which was forced to leave the field early after Elsa Moyer sacrificed a fly and gave the Jayhawks a runrule victory in the sixth inning. The victory brought the Jayhawks record to a perfect 4-0 in the tournament and 5-0 overall on the year. On the bright side for the Grizzlies, they were the only team to face the Jayhawks that were not run-ruled in the fifth inning or earlier. Overall we played really solid defense, I think our defense looked really good all weekend, coach Megan Smith said. Our pitching showed a lot of bright spots, its not where we need it to be, but its fall so we expect that. The Jayhawks were scoreless in the first two Stein innings against Butler before an RBI single from sophomore catcher Maddie Stein put Kansas on the board in the third. Two runs in the fourth fol-

san diego Chargers free safety eric Weddle (32) gets past Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver dexter McCluster (22) after an interception during the first half.

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. The San Diego Chargers couldnt have asked for a more generous host. Philip Rivers threw for 209 yards and two touchdowns, and the AFC West-leading Chargers took advantage of six turnovers by the Kansas City Chiefs in a 37-20 victory Sunday. Five of the turnovers came in the first half, when San Diego (3-1) raced to a 27-6 lead, and the Chargers turned the Chiefs six total takeaways into 24 points. Making his 100th career start, Rivers surpassed the 25,000-yard mark passing while improving to 28-10 against other members of the division. Hes also 9-4 against the Chiefs. Jackie Battle had a pair of scores against his former team, and Eddie Royal also caught a touchdown pass. San Diego improved to 8-2 in its last 10 meetings with Kansas City. Matt Cassel threw for 251 yards and two touchdowns for the Chiefs (1-3), but he had three first-half interceptions. Jamaal Charles, who followed his big game last week at New Orleans with touchdowns rushing and receiving, also fumbled twice. Dwayne Bowe had seven catches for 108 yards and a touchdown for Kansas City. Junior pitcher/outfielder alex Jones tries to steal third base during Wednesday afternoons game at arrocha ballpark against Independence Community College, where the Jayhawks won 12-0. Kansas continued its winning streak this weekend, beating butler Community College. lowed by another run in the fifth gave the Jayhawks a 4-0 lead heading into the sixth inning. The only thing holding Kansas back from another fifth inning run-rule were nine runners that were left stranded on base in prior innings. We did pound it out for double digits in the second game [versus Butler], Smith said. But we do need to work on our base running, we made a lot of silly base running In last seasons meeting at Arrowhead Stadium, the Chargers gave the game away. The teams were tied in the closing seconds when Rivers fumbled a snap, preventing San Diego from attempting the winning field goal. The game went to overtime and the Chiefs ultimately prevailed. The regular officials were back on the field Sunday, and both teams kept referee Bill Leavys crew busy. They combined for 15 penalties for 150 yards. Chiefs safety Eric Berry was flagged twice for pass interference on the Chargers opening possession, and Rivers capped off a 76yard drive with a rather elementary pass to Royal for the touchdown. Then the cacophony of errors truly began for Kansas City. Cassels third pass of the game was intercepted by Eric Weddle, giving San Diego the ball at the Chiefs 28. Four plays later, Nick Novaks 25-yard field goal made it 10-0. On the Chiefs next possession, Charles was stripped of the ball by Takeo Spikes on the first play after a false start. San Diego took over at the Chiefs 5, and Battle pounded forward twice to give the Chargers a 17-0 lead all before Kansas City had run five offensive plays. The Chiefs have been outscored 41-6 in the first quarter this season.

senior Mariah Montgomery hits during Wednesdays game at arrocha ballparkagainst Independence Community College.

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ball. Five incoming freshman and three transfers saw action in a successful week for Kansas. I think they all looked good and they all got a chance to go out and contribute in some way, a couple ...so when we think weve got at bats and did extremely well drawing walks, said Smith. We given enough; were just going to give it something are very excited about what they are going to add to the team this extra. spring. Smith made it clear that there MaddIe steIn Jayhawk softball Player are multiple areas for improvement, as did sophomore captain and catcher Maddie Stein. Moving on we are going to try and make mistakes and to be honest better adjustments and we have not really done just keep giving more, much at practice regardStein said. Thats our ing base running so were team motto this year, going to lock down on so when we think weve that this week. given enough; were just The Jayhawks have going to give it something annihilated all five Smith extra. opponents this year by a combined score of 51-1. Partaking in these outings were eight new faces to the softball team, Edited by andrew ruszczyk part of a new look for Kansas soft-

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West Virginia highlights Big 12 weekend recap

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fvousoughian@kansan.com No. 9 West Virginia 70 -- No. 25 Baylor 63 ence under center. Florence threw 581 yards and five touchdown passes against the Mountaineers. Like Smith, Florence also had a receiver catch for over 300 yards in Terrance Williams. But his interception on the second play of the game could have been the difference maker in the match as Baylor ended up losing by one score. Its 700 total yards of offense and 63 points impressed everyone, but it was not enough to win on the road at Mountaineer Field. No. 12 Texas 41 -- Oklahoma State 36 He threw for 304 yards and threw all three of his touchdown passes to wide receiver Jaxon Shipley. The Cowboys and Longhorns exchanged the lead four times in the fourth quarter. Texas prevailed with a win on the road after running back Joe Bergeron rushed for his second touchdown of the game with 29 seconds remaining to win. No. 15 Texas Christian 24 -Southern Methodist 16

It was West Virginias first Big 12 game since officially joining the conference. Unexpectedly, they had a wild shootout against Baylor. West Virginia and Baylor combined for 133 points and 19 touchdowns on Saturday. Quarterback Geno Smith dominated headlines all weekend with his performance. Smith put up insane video game-like numbers against the Bears. He threw for a school record 656 yards and eight touchdowns against the Bears. He found three different receivers against Baylor for over 100 receiving yards. J.D. Woods pulled in 114 yards and one touchdown, Tavon Austin caught 215 yards and two touchdowns and Stedman Bailey had a monster game with 303 yards and five touchdown receptions. Baylor surprised a lot of people when it proved how explosive its offense is with quarterback Nick Flor-

WVU 4-0 (1-0) -- Baylor 3-1 (0-1)

Big 12 football fans witnessed another nail-biter Saturday in Boone Pickens Stadium. Oklahoma State was fired up with a mindset of pulling an upset while hosting Texas at home. Running back Joseph Randle had a career-high in carries with 25 and rushing yards with 199. Randle scored two touchdowns to help the Cowboys keep up with the Longhorns. Texas quarterback David Ash gave his team momentum on the road.

UT 4-0 (1-0) -- oKST 2-2 (0-1)

Texas Christians offense stumbled again and scored less than 30 points for the third straight game after scoring 56 to open up their season. Quarterback Casey Pachalls early fumble set the Horned Frogs back, but it got its offense going after a pair of touchdown throws by Pachall in the first quarter. TCU always had the lead in this game, thanks to their dangerous defense that came away with six takeaways. Cornerback Jason Verrett shined with two interceptions and safety Chris Hackett provided help for the Horned Frogs with an interception and a fumble recovery, doing everything to make sure Southern Methodist did not see the end zone more than twice. Texas Tech 24 -- Iowa State 13

TCU 4-0 (1-0) -- SMU 1-3 (0-0)

In this battle between two undefeated Big 12 teams, Texas Tech triumphed on the road against Iowa State. After Texas Techs unsuccessful early efforts, quarterback Seth Doege gave his team a boost of energy in the second half, finishing the game with 331 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions. Doege completed a pass to nine different players. In the end, it was the Red Raiders defense that pulled through to help the struggling offense. Texas Tech forced four turnovers as defensive back Cornelius Douglas intercepted two passes from Iowa State quarterback Steele Jantz. Edited by Joanna Hlavacek

TTU 4-0 (1-0) -- ISU 3-1 (0-1)

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hile millions of Americans tuned in to watch another weekend of college and NFL football, one of the great sporting events of the year also took place: the Ryder Cup. Golf s premier event, which occurs every two years, pits the United States against Europe in a team format that brings out the passion and competition that is the game of golf. Rather than playing for money and fame, players play for their country. And rather than playing for themselves like in regular golf tournaments, egos are set aside and true character is seen through team play. Watching the Ryder Cup is a completely different experience than watching any other golf tournament. It elevates the game from something you fall asleep watching on a Sunday afternoon, to something that makes you sit on the edge of your seat. Every two years, the venue for the Ryder Cup changes from a course in Europe to a course in the U.S., and the homefield advantage you see in other sports is instantly a factor in golf as well. Normally a reserved and quiet game, fans at the Ryder Cup carry flags representing their beloved team and chant wildly as their team makes a

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clutch putt or the other team misses. The event this weekend featured many of the top golfers in the world, including Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, Phil Mickleson and Lee Westwood, to name a few, and if you watched any of the Ryder Cup this weekend, you got to see an amazing sporting spectacle. This weekend at Medinah Country Club in Medinah, Ill., the Europeans completed the most historic comeback on foreign soil, beating the U.S. in impressive fashion to reclaim the cup. You saw Keegan Bradley, the young American playing in his first Ryder Cup, sink putts and fist pump like a mad man, imploring the crowd to go wild as his caddy waved around the flag stick in celebration. You saw Tiger Woods make a crucial putt down the stretch of his match Friday afternoon and react the way the old Tiger Woods used to, pointing to the next tee, flipping his putter and walking with a stare that even Ray Lewis would fear. You also saw Martin Kaymer, the former No. 1 player in the world, who since has looked lost on the golf course at times, sink the putt on the last hole to cap off the Europeans historic comeback. But most importantly, you saw an event that truly encapsulates what sport is. If you dont think golf is a sport, than you have never watched the Ryder Cup, because the Ryder Cup has everything a sports fan could possibly want. On Friday and Saturday, most golfers are out on the course competing for eight hours, hitting shots that normal people couldnt imagine hitting, and making putts with thousands of people watching them on the course and millions more watching at home. The passion displayed from the players and fans makes this event what it is, and it

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did not fail to disappoint. The Ryder Cup is the one event in golf where fans can be fans and the worlds best golfers can compete against each other in a unique team environment that truly reveals character. While the timing of the Ryder Cup is not exactly ideal with football taking up television priorities, for me it is on par with some of the greatest sporting events in the world. And again, if you dont believe me, I have one simple question: Did you watch? Edited by Nikki Wentling

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Moutaineers offense may lead to title

By Pat Stratman
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he Big 12 conference was once known for its power running and hard-nosed defense. Now, many teams spread the football field and sling the ball through the air. And for the undefeated West Virginia Mountaineers, that gives them an edge over the rest of the Big 12. After four games, West Virginia leads the nation with 441.5 yards per game through the air. The Mountaineers also are third in the nation, averaging 53 points. The high-octane offense wears opponents down and causes the defense to give up huge plays. Still, without a good quarterback, the spread offense doesnt really work. However, the Mountaineers dont have a good quarterback. They have a magnif icent quar terback. Senior quarterback Geno Smith continues to put up godly numbers. In the 70-63 victory over Baylor, Smith completed 45 of his 51 passing attempts, threw for 656 yards and eight touchdowns. To put those numbers in perspective, Baylor Heisman winner Robert Griffin III threw for 1,481 yards and 18 touchdowns through four games in 2011. Kansas senior quarterback Dayne Crist has 763 passing yards through four games. Smith almost conquered that feat in one game. This year, Smith completed 83.4 percent of his passes and threw for 1,728 yards and 20 touchdowns. He also has yet to throw an interception and leads the nation with a 208.4 quarterback rating. Yes, Geno Smith is insane, but his wide receivers might be equally as good. Junior wide receiver Stedman Bailey and senior wide receiver Tavon Austin are a deadly duo. In the victory over Baylor, Bailey had 13 receptions for 303 yards and five touchdowns. Austin was close behind with 14 receptions for 215 yards and two touchdowns. Bailey and Austin are both in the top five in the nation for receptions, yards and touchdowns. Usually having two wide receivers with 200 or more yards in a game is uncommon, but to have two wide outs in the top five in multiple categories is unreal. Led by a potential Heisman winner and an excellent offense, West Virginia might win the Big 12 conference in its first year in the conference. Though Baylors offense kept up with West Virginia, many offenses cant put up the numbers like the Mountaineers. A trip to Austin, Texas to face the Texas Longhorns this weekend and a game on Oct. 20 against Kansas State stand in the way of the Mountaineers Big 12 title. But with this explosive offense, West Virginia has to be the favorites to earn the Big 12 crown. Edited by Christy Khamphilay

[From left] Kansas runners James Wilson, Gabe Gonzalez, Josh Baden and reid Buchanan snag the top four places, respectively, in the Bob timmons Classic sept. 1 at rim rock Farm.

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Five men finish in top 10 to win team title at Classic, women place sixth overall
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mgoodwin@kansan.com Just behind the finish line of the Rim Rock Classic, fifteen Jayhawk runners stood with their arms around each other and smiled as family members took pictures. The results had not yet been released, but the runners knew they ran a successful race. Minutes earlier, Donny Wasinger, senior mens team captain, had led a string of five consecutive Jayhawk runners across the finish in the top 10 of the race. It was the second team win in the two races for the Kansas men. The Jayhawks outran the 11th ranked Indiana Hoosiers for the victory and also beat Kansas State and Texas Tech in Saturdays race. We took down some really good teams that are consistently really strong every year. Wasinger said. As a team I think we did perfect. We executed exactly the way we wanted and had a plan going in. Assistant coach Michael Whittlesey similarly described the teams execution of the race plan as perfect. The team did a nice job of controlling the first mile and picking it up at the third mile, he said. The top five finishing Jayhawks: Wasinger, James Wilson, Evan Landes, Reid Buchannon and Gabe Gonzalez were separated by just eight seconds at the finish line. Whittlesey said that the team is always trying to have a close margin between the number one and five runners and an eight second margin on a tough course like Rim Rock was great execution by the guys. The womens team was not as successful at grouping their front five runners together as the men did. The womens team finished sixth behind Michigan, Toledo, Indiana, Air Force and New Mexico State. Senior Kyra Kilwein was the top finisher on the team and finished 21st overall. My teammates helped me a lot with staying calm and confident, Kilwein said. Coach Whittlesey also said I did really well, so Im really happy. Seniors Kilwein and Wasinger were running in their last race as Jayhawks at their home course of Rim Rock Farm, but it was the first ever Rim Rock Classic. The course was changed for the event to be more spectator friendly. Rim Rock is my course, I know it very well, Kilwein said. We did a 6k today, and it was a little bit different, but I thought todays race was really fun. Coach Whittlesey also enjoyed the new route for Rim Rock. Spectators could get everywhere and I thought the atmosphere was fantastic, so it was a good day. Whittlesey said. There are hopes that this meet, with its adjusted course and quality athletes competing, will help attract a regional or conference meet to be ran at Rim Rock in the future. Edited by Brittney Haynes

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Bill selfs contract extended until 2022

ethan padway
epadway@kansan.com sums in 2015 and 2018. The retention bonus is replaced in 2019 with an agreement where Self will receive a one-time payment of $6 million if he remains at Kansas through March of 2022. Self s contract will not be paid using any taxpayer or tuition dollars. In his nine seasons as the coach of the Jayhawks, Self has won eight straight conference titles, made it to Elite Eight appearances, two Final Four appearances and won the 2008 National Championship. His Kansas teams have never missed the NCAA tournament or have been seeded lower than fourth. I know there are other great jobs out there, but I know it doesnt take long to call roll for the best of the best, and I know that Im fortunate to have one of those positions, Self said in a release by Kansas Athletics. And you never say never, but I cant imagine myself coaching anywhere else as long as the people at Kansas want me to be here. Edited by Vikaas Shanker

Kansas Athletics announced on Friday that it agreed with mens basketball coach Bill Self on a contract that will keep him coaching at Allen Fieldhouse through the 2021-22 season. The new contract increases the four-time Big 12 Coach of the Years salary $480,000, raising his total annual salary to $3.856 million, starting after his previous contract ends following the 2017-18 season. We believe Bill Self is among a very small number of elite basketball coaches in this country, KU Athletics Director Sheahon Zenger said in a press release. And this ensures that we compensate him accordingly. We are proud of the way he represents the University of Kansas, Kansas Athletics and the entire state of Kansas, and we are thrilled that he will remain our coach for at least another decade. If Self remains at the university, he will earn retention bonuses worth $876,000 per year, paid in lump

Kansas coach Bill self speaks at the mens basketball awards banquet last spring. selfs contract was extended through the 2021-22 season, and his salary was increased to $3.856 million, starting after the 2017-18 season.

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