The Kansan sports staff The Kansan sports staff 

selects the best sports videosselects the best sports videos

on YouTube. Find out if youron YouTube. Find out if your

favorites make the cut.favorites make the cut. 8A8A

KU students do the TimeKU students do the Time

Warp again at SUA’s annualWarp again at SUA’s annual

showing of “The Rocky Horrorshowing of “The Rocky Horror

Picture Picture Show.Show.””

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PrProgram nogram needseedsBig Big BrothBrothersers

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of DouglasBig Brothers Big Sisters of DouglasCounty has 300 volunteers, but thatCounty has 300 volunteers, but thatstill leaves 220 area children on thestill leaves 220 area children on thewaiting list for a mentor.waiting list for a mentor.

Administrators of the programAdministrators of the programsaid they hoped more KU studentssaid they hoped more KU studentswould volunteer in order to fulfillwould volunteer in order to fulfillthe needs of those on the waitingthe needs of those on the waitinglist.list.

“We’re always looking to get more“We’re always looking to get moreKU students involved,” said BeckiKU students involved,” said BeckiStutz, director of Big Brothers BigStutz, director of Big Brothers BigSisters of Douglas County.Sisters of Douglas County.

The program’s office estimatedThe program’s office estimatedthat slightly more than half of itsthat slightly more than half of its volunte volunteers were ers were KU students. ColinKU students. ColinElwell, Big Brothers Big SistersElwell, Big Brothers Big Sistersrecruiting assistant and 2006 KUrecruiting assistant and 2006 KUgraduate, said college students weregraduate, said college students wereparticularly suited to mentor theparticularly suited to mentor theprogram’s children.program’s children.

“A lot of them, I think, want to“A lot of them, I think, want tobe matched to a college-aged kid,”be matched to a college-aged kid,”Elwell said.Elwell said.

But right now the children justBut right now the children justhope to be matched to anybody athope to be matched to anybody atall. Two-thirds of the children onall. Two-thirds of the children onthe waiting list are boys, and Elwellthe waiting list are boys, and Elwellsaid boys waited an average of ninesaid boys waited an average of ninemonths to be matched.months to be matched.

Elwell said students could volun-Elwell said students could volun-teer for two programs. The commu-teer for two programs. The commu-nity-based program is the traditionalnity-based program is the traditionalprogram that matches a volunteer toprogram that matches a volunteer toa child for three to four hours pera child for three to four hours perweek after school. Another option isweek after school. Another option isthe “Bigs in School” program, whichthe “Bigs in School” program, whichsends the volunteer to the child’ssends the volunteer to the child’s

school and only requires 30 minutesschool and only requires 30 minutesto one hour each week.to one hour each week.

“More students choose that pro-“More students choose that pro-gram just because of the time flex-gram just because of the time flex-ibility it has,” Elwell said.ibility it has,” Elwell said.

Shawn Geiss, Ransom junior, hasShawn Geiss, Ransom junior, has volunteered  volunteered for for Big Big Brothers Brothers BigBigSisters. He said his experience withSisters. He said his experience withthe program helped to give him new the program helped to give him new perspectives.perspectives.

“I never had any brothers or sis-“I never had any brothers or sis-ters, so it was a chance to interactters, so it was a chance to interactwith younger children,” Geiss said.with younger children,” Geiss said.“It was just different because I grew “It was just different because I grew up in western Kansas in a ruralup in western Kansas in a ruralarea and my ‘little brother’ was fromarea and my ‘little brother’ was fromLawrence, so it was good to see how Lawrence, so it was good to see how kids from different places grow up.”kids from different places grow up.”

Geiss said that the program wasn’tGeiss said that the program wasn’ttime consuming and that he wouldtime consuming and that he wouldrecommend it to students looking torecommend it to students looking toget involved in the community.get involved in the community.

The program holds information-The program holds information-al meetings every Tuesday at 5:15al meetings every Tuesday at 5:15p.m. and Wednesday at noon in thep.m. and Wednesday at noon in theprogram’s office, 1525 W. 6th St.,program’s office, 1525 W. 6th St.,Suite A. Prospective volunteers areSuite A. Prospective volunteers arerequired to attend a meeting beforerequired to attend a meeting beforesubmitting an application.submitting an application.

More information about BigMore information about BigBrothers Big Sisters of DouglasBrothers Big Sisters of DouglasCounty can be found at the program’sCounty can be found at the program’sWeb site,Web site, www.mentoringmagic.org www.mentoringmagic.org ..

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Change of seasonChange of seasonslows constructionslows construction

By mArK viErthAlErBy mArK viErthAlEr

Street construction acrossStreet construction acrossLawrence has begun to taper off, butLawrence has begun to taper off, butwork hasn’t stopped quite yet.work hasn’t stopped quite yet.

Construction along west EighthConstruction along west EighthStreet has been completed, but sev-Street has been completed, but sev-eral short-term street alterations areeral short-term street alterations areexpected to continue west of Iowaexpected to continue west of IowaStreet.Street.

City maintenance crews areCity maintenance crews areexpected to begin maintenance work expected to begin maintenance work Wednesday on Bob Billings Parkway Wednesday on Bob Billings Parkway between Iowa Street and Kasoldbetween Iowa Street and KasoldDrive. Traffic will be restricted to oneDrive. Traffic will be restricted to onelane in sections during the workday.lane in sections during the workday.

Lisa Patterson, city communica-Lisa Patterson, city communica-tions manager, said the work wasn’ttions manager, said the work wasn’tfull-blown construction but wasfull-blown construction but wasnormal maintenance.normal maintenance.

Resurfacing work on Kasold DriveResurfacing work on Kasold Drivehas stayed on schedule, Pattersonhas stayed on schedule, Pattersonsaid. Traffic switched to the east sidesaid. Traffic switched to the east sideof the street last weekend. Traffic isof the street last weekend. Traffic isstill limited to two lanes both northstill limited to two lanes both northand south.and south.

Road constructionRoad construction›› Kasold Drive will be closedKasold Drive will be closed

north of Peterson Road. 22ndnorth of Peterson Road. 22nd

Street east of Kasold Drive,Street east of Kasold Drive,

right turns permitted, left turnright turns permitted, left turn

prohibited. Intersections withprohibited. Intersections with

all side streets are closed fromall side streets are closed from

Bob Billings Parkway to WestBob Billings Parkway to West

22nd Terrace.22nd Terrace.

›› Bob Billings Parkway re-Bob Billings Parkway re-

duced to one lane in sectionsduced to one lane in sections

during the work day fromduring the work day from

Iowa Street to Kasold Drive.Iowa Street to Kasold Drive.

›› The ramp between upper The ramp between upper

and lower levels of the River-and lower levels of the River-

front Parking garage at Sixthfront Parking garage at Sixth

and New Hampshire Streetsand New Hampshire Streets

will be closed.will be closed.

›› Wakarusa Drive, north of Wakarusa Drive, north of 

Sixth Street. Portions of theSixth Street. Portions of the

sidewalk will be unsidewalk will be un available.available.

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“I’m like this — ailure ain’t“I’m like this — ailure ain’t

even in my vocabulary. Eveneven in my vocabulary. Even

though I just used the word.though I just used the word.

You know what I mean.”You know what I mean.”

— Hip hop artist Daniel Dumile, a.k.a.— Hip hop artist Daniel Dumile, a.k.a.

 MF DOOM, in an interview with The Wire MF DOOM, in an interview with The Wire

 magazine magazine

About 300,000 deaths a yearAbout 300,000 deaths a year

can be attributed to poor dietcan be attributed to poor diet

and inactivity.and inactivity.

— Source: American Medical Association— Source: American Medical Association

Want to know what peopleWant to know what people

are talking about? Here’s a listare talking about? Here’s a list

o Monday’s most e-mailedo Monday’s most e-mailed

stories rom Kansan.com.stories rom Kansan.com.

1. Under-sized, under-appreci-1. Under-sized, under-appreci-

ated, uture quarterback hasated, uture quarterback has

potentialpotential

2. Lo: Wal-Mart will win out2. Lo: Wal-Mart will win out

3. Reesing sparks ofense, KU3. Reesing sparks ofense, KU

comeback comeback 

4. Soccer loses 4-0 to Colorado4. Soccer loses 4-0 to Colorado

5. Davis: Texan knows how to5. Davis: Texan knows how to

play ootballplay ootball Councilman dons chickenCouncilman dons chicken

costume at city meetingcostume at city meetingBLOOMINGTON, Ind. — SteveBLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Steve

Volan drew gufaws and cacklesVolan drew gufaws and cackleswhen he walked into City Coun-when he walked into City Coun-cil meeting dressed in a yellowcil meeting dressed in a yellowchicken costume.chicken costume.

 The councilman The councilman’s outt ’s outt ledledto a string o jokes beore theto a string o jokes beore theserious business o debat-serious business o debat-ing whether chicken-keepinging whether chicken-keepingwithin city limits should bewithin city limits should beallowed got under way.allowed got under way.

During Wednesday’s discus-During Wednesday’s discus-sion, 21 audience memberssion, 21 audience membersspoke in avor o spoke in avor o allowingallowingresidents to raise egg-layingresidents to raise egg-layingchickens and our spoke againstchickens and our spoke againstthe ordinance. Volan joined thethe ordinance. Volan joined the5-1 council majority in voting to5-1 council majority in voting torecommend the ordinance orrecommend the ordinance ornal approval.nal approval.

 The word  The word “chicken” “chicken” was ut-was ut-tered more than 200 times andtered more than 200 times andcouncil member David Sabbaghcouncil member David Sabbagh

 jokingly asked whether  jokingly asked whether threethreeunrelated birds would be al-unrelated birds would be al-lowed to co-roost — a reerencelowed to co-roost — a reerenceto a city to a city ordinance restrictingordinance restrictingthe number o unrelated adultsthe number o unrelated adultsallowed in single-amily homes.allowed in single-amily homes.

Opponents o chicken-Opponents o chicken-keeping said they ear thatkeeping said they ear thatneighbors with chickens wouldneighbors with chickens wouldimpact property values, andimpact property values, andthreaten the public health.threaten the public health.

Supporters said that whenSupporters said that whenpeople grow their own oodpeople grow their own oodand raise their own chickens,and raise their own chickens,they actually contribute to pub-they actually contribute to pub-lic health since store-boughtlic health since store-bought

eggs can be eggs can be unhealthy.unhealthy.

Lindsey Bauman/The Hutchinson NewsLindsey Bauman/The Hutchinson News

Natalie Henning, 4, triesNatalie Henning, 4, tries her hand at pumpkin bowling Sunday during the Pre-Halloween Fun for the Young event at the Dillon Nature Center inher hand at pumpkin bowling Sunday during the Pre-Halloween Fun for the Young event at the Dillon Nature Center in

Hutchinson. Other activities at the event included crafts, a nature hike and cookie making.Hutchinson. Other activities at the event included crafts, a nature hike and cookie making.

 The University  The University Career CenterCareer Centerwill hold a “Resumes romwill hold a “Resumes rom

Scratch or Juniors and Seniors”Scratch or Juniors and Seniors”

workshop rom 3:30 p.m. to 5workshop rom 3:30 p.m. to 5

p.m. today in the Budig com-p.m. today in the Budig com-

puter lab.puter lab.

Top Ten Scary Movies:Top Ten Scary Movies:

1) The Exorcist1) The Exorcist2) The Shining2) The Shining

3) Nightmare On Elm Street3) Nightmare On Elm Street

4) Silence O The Lambs4) Silence O The Lambs

5) Psycho5) Psycho

6) Alien6) Alien

7) Seven7) Seven

8) Jacob’s Ladder8) Jacob’s Ladder9) Noseratu9) Noseratu

10) The Mummy10) The Mummy

 Source:  Source: Infoplease.comInfoplease.com

Suzanne Dias times twoSuzanne Dias times tworun or school boardrun or school board

FRESNO, Cali. — VotersFRESNO, Cali. — Voters

in the tiny American Unionin the tiny American Union

Elementary School District mayElementary School District may

think they’re seeing doublethink they’re seeing double

when they go to the polls nextwhen they go to the polls next

month.month.

When they get to the candi-When they get to the candi-

dates running or school boarddates running or school board

on Nov. 7, they’ll nd Suzanneon Nov. 7, they’ll nd Suzanne

Dias and Suzanne Dias.Dias and Suzanne Dias.

 That’s Suzanne Dias, 50,  That’s Suzanne Dias, 50, aa

school ood service manager,school ood service manager,

and Suzanne Dias, 36, a house-and Suzanne Dias, 36, a house-

wie.wie.

 The two women are among The two women are among

six candidates running orsix candidates running or

three school board seats in thethree school board seats in the

rural Fresno County district,rural Fresno County district,

which has one school withwhich has one school with

about 350 students.about 350 students.

Workers at the countyWorkers at the county

elections o ce said they can’telections o ce said they can’t

recall a time when two candi-recall a time when two candi-

dates with the same name randates with the same name ran

or the or the same o ce.same o ce.

“It’s rare and clearly it would“It’s rare and clearly it would

tend to conuse the vot-tend to conuse the vot-

ers,” said County Clerk Victorers,” said County Clerk Victor

Salazar.Salazar.

Voters will see some di-Voters will see some di-

erences between the twoerences between the two

candidates.candidates.

 The elder Dias will be The elder Dias will be

listed on the ballot as Susannelisted on the ballot as Susanne

Hodoian Dias. She added herHodoian Dias. She added her

maiden name ater learningmaiden name ater learning

that the other Suzanne Diasthat the other Suzanne Dias

was also running.was also running.

 The two will also be distin- The two will also be distin-

guished by their occupations,guished by their occupations,

which will be listed below theirwhich will be listed below their

names on the ballot.names on the ballot.

Another candidate, BrettAnother candidate, Brett

Mosekian, calls the situa-Mosekian, calls the situa-

tion “kind o peculiar,” but hetion “kind o peculiar,” but he

doubts voters will have muchdoubts voters will have much

trouble picking one candidatetrouble picking one candidate

rom the other because every-rom the other because every-

one in the district pretty muchone in the district pretty much

knows everyone else.knows everyone else.

 The district only h The district only h as 893as 893

registered voters.registered voters.

Neighbors use trailersNeighbors use trailersto preempt hog eedlotto preempt hog eedlot

ANSLEY, Neb. — LeRoyceANSLEY, Neb. — LeRoyce

and Cynthia Margritz don’tand Cynthia Margritz don’t

want a hog eedlot closewant a hog eedlot close

to their home, so they and ato their home, so they and a

neighbor used a Custer Countyneighbor used a Custer County

zoning law to their benet andzoning law to their benet and

took out housing permits to puttook out housing permits to put

in two makeshit trailers near thein two makeshit trailers near the

proposed site.proposed site.

 The Margritzes, who began The Margritzes, who began

ranching and growing crops onranching and growing crops on

their 1,360 acres eight years ago,their 1,360 acres eight years ago,

said they acted ater hearing ru-said they acted ater hearing ru-

mors o a 6,000-head hog eedlotmors o a 6,000-head hog eedlot

going in about a mile rom theirgoing in about a mile rom their

house.house.

Ater conrming the rumors,Ater conrming the rumors,

they and the neighbor startedthey and the neighbor started

planning to put in the trailers aplanning to put in the trailers a

quarter-mile rom the proposedquarter-mile rom the proposed

eedlot. The move pre-empted R.J.eedlot. The move pre-empted R.J.

 Thomas’ county permit applica- Thomas’ county permit applica-

tion to build the eedlot.tion to build the eedlot.

oddodd newsnews

 Thomas, a armer, said the Thomas, a armer, said the

Margritzes’ move was a bad-aithMargritzes’ move was a bad-aith

efort to exploit zoning laws.efort to exploit zoning laws.

“They’re not places where peo-“They’re not places where peo-

ple might actually live,” Thomasple might actually live,” Thomas

said o the trailers. “It’s just a ploysaid o the trailers. “It’s just a ploy

to stop the permit.”to stop the permit.”

While acknowledging thatWhile acknowledging that

they were trying to block Thomas’they were trying to block Thomas’

proposed eedlot, they said it wasproposed eedlot, they said it was

their only legal recourse becausetheir only legal recourse because

they did not have an opportunitythey did not have an opportunity

to challenge its construction.to challenge its construction.

Wisconsin residents holdWisconsin residents holduneral or ofensive worduneral or ofensive word

BELOIT, Wis. — More thanBELOIT, Wis. — More than

200 people attended a symbolic200 people attended a symbolic

uneral to lay to rest the ofensiveuneral to lay to rest the ofensive

term or blacks: the n-word.term or blacks: the n-word.

“I didn’t know it was possible to“I didn’t know it was possible to

be happy to go to a uneral,” saidbe happy to go to a uneral,” said

Milele Chikasa Anana, publisher o Milele Chikasa Anana, publisher o 

Umoja magazine in Madison. “Hal-Umoja magazine in Madison. “Hal-

lelujah! I am delighted that we arelelujah! I am delighted that we are

having a uneral!”having a uneral!”

 The Oct. 21  The Oct. 21 uneral was partuneral was part

o an event organized by theo an event organized by the

Black Star Project o Beloit, whichBlack Star Project o Beloit, which

was recently ormed to pursuewas recently ormed to pursue

educational and job opportunitieseducational and job opportunities

or blacks in Beloit and strengthenor blacks in Beloit and strengthen

spiritual growth or amilies.spiritual growth or amilies.

Beore the uneral at NewBeore the uneral at New

Zion Baptist Church, there was aZion Baptist Church, there was a

ceremony at Bethel AME Churchceremony at Bethel AME Church

and a rally at Merrill Elementaryand a rally at Merrill Elementary

School.School.

 The N-word’s co  The N-word’s co n was buriedn was buried

at East Lawn Cemetery, along withat East Lawn Cemetery, along with

other hateul words that attend-other hateul words that attend-

ees wished to bury.ees wished to bury.

Wanda Sloan, a member o theWanda Sloan, a member o the

Black Star Project and one o theBlack Star Project and one o the

uneral’s organizers, said she isuneral’s organizers, said she is

bothered that some in what shebothered that some in what she

called the hip-hop generation usecalled the hip-hop generation use

the word as a term o endear-the word as a term o endear-

ment.ment.

“It’s disturbing because it“It’s disturbing because it

shows that the educationalshows that the educational

system is still being negligent atsystem is still being negligent at

teaching Arican-American chil-teaching Arican-American chil-

dren and majority children aboutdren and majority children about

the true history,” Sloan said.the true history,” Sloan said.

— Associated Press— Associated Press

Bowling with pumpkinsBowling with pumpkins

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C.R.E.A.T.E.C.R.E.A.T.E.Volunteer for C.R.E.A.T.E.Volunteer for C.R.E.A.T.E.Community Resources Engaging in the ArtsCommunity Resources Engaging in the ArtsThrough Education!Through Education!

Do art with kids!Do art with kids!Tuesdays, 10 - 11:30amTuesdays, 10 - 11:30amWednesdWednesdays, 3:30 - ays, 3:30 - 5:00pm5:00pm

To volunteer and obtain location and projectTo volunteer and obtain location and projectspecifics, please email create@ku.edu or callspecifics, please email create@ku.edu or callthe CCOthe CCOoffice at 864-4073.office at 864-4073.

H.U.G.H.U.G.Informational meeting for the H.U.G. volun-Informational meeting for the H.U.G. volun-teer program through CCO.teer program through CCO.

The Helping Unite Generations program The Helping Unite Generations program places volunteers at various retirement sites places volunteers at various retirement sites around Lawrence. around Lawrence. For more information For more information come to the Governor’s room in the 4th Floor come to the Governor’s room in the 4th Floor of the Kansas Union on Wednesday at 6pm.of the Kansas Union on Wednesday at 6pm.

COMMUNITY LIVINGCOMMUNITY LIVING

OPPORTUNITIESOPPORTUNITIESHawks for Health and Hawks for Health and CLO Halloween Costume PartyCLO Halloween Costume PartyThis Sunday, 1:30-3:30pm, Big 12 Room, 5th FloorThis Sunday, 1:30-3:30pm, Big 12 Room, 5th FloorKansas UnionKansas Union

CLO’CLO’s mission is s mission is to help to help adults and children with severe adults and children with severe developmental disabilities achieve personally satisfying developmental disabilities achieve personally satisfying and fulfilling lifestyles.and fulfilling lifestyles.

We need volunteers to help with the party, mingle, andWe need volunteers to help with the party, mingle, andhave some fun.have some fun.

Email h4h@ku.edu to let us know you’re coming!Email h4h@ku.edu to let us know you’re coming!

Culture of Congress Culture of Congress Political Power Hour Political Power Hour 

Come discuss what's broken in Congress and how this election can Come discuss what's broken in Congress and how this election can changechange

things with special guest Scott Lilly, Democratic Staff Director of the Housethings with special guest Scott Lilly, Democratic Staff Director of the House

Appropriations CommitteeAppropriations Committee

This Wednesday, 4-5:30pmThis Wednesday, 4-5:30pm

Dole Institute of PotlicsDole Institute of Potlics

What it Takes What it Takes With Richard Ben Cramer,With Richard Ben Cramer,

Pulitzer Prize Winning Author Pulitzer Prize Winning Author 

Cramer's coverage of Senator Dole and presidential character is considered theCramer's coverage of Senator Dole and presidential character is considered the

most insightful and comprehensive. Cramer won the Pulitzer Prize in 1979 formost insightful and comprehensive. Cramer won the Pulitzer Prize in 1979 for

coverage of the Middle East.coverage of the Middle East.

This Wednesday, 7:30pmThis Wednesday, 7:30pm

Dole Institute of PotlicsDole Institute of Potlics

Diya Diya 2006 Annual Diwali Show 2006 Annual Diwali Show 

 Join us and indulge your senses in a cultural Join us and indulge your senses in a cultural

extravaganza of melodious music,extravaganza of melodious music,

enchanting dances and delicious Indian foodenchanting dances and delicious Indian food

Sunday, November 5Sunday, November 5thth

Show begins at 6:00 pmShow begins at 6:00 pm

Dinner served at 8:30 pmDinner served at 8:30 pm

 Woodruff Audi Woodruff Auditoriumtorium

Kansas UnionKansas Union

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open to allopen to all

Dinner Tickets:Dinner Tickets:

$6.00 for KUCIC members$6.00 for KUCIC members

$8.00 for non-members$8.00 for non-members

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The Intimacy for Committed Couples workshop isThe Intimacy for Committed Couples workshop is

a weekend workshop where couples learn abouta weekend workshop where couples learn about

communication, trust and the necessary tools to make acommunication, trust and the necessary tools to make a

relationship successful. Dennis relationship successful. Dennis Dailey, professor emeritusDailey, professor emeritus

of Social Welfare at KU of Social Welfare at KU will be will be the instructor. Tthe instructor. Topicsopics

include:include:

* emotional intimacy* emotional intimacy

* sexual bonding* sexual bonding

* negotiating * negotiating differencesdifferences

* tolerating sameness* tolerating sameness

Friday, November 3: 6 - 9pmFriday, November 3: 6 - 9pm

Saturday, November 4: 9am - 1pmSaturday, November 4: 9am - 1pm

Cost per couple: $35 Cost per couple: $35 Students, $45 Non-Students.Students, $45 Non-Students.

Registration and more informationRegistration and more informationavailable from the ECM office atavailable from the ECM office at

(785) 843-4933. Space is limited to 15(785) 843-4933. Space is limited to 15couples.couples.

If you are in If you are in a committed relationship,a committed relationship,married, engaged, live-in, or long-termmarried, engaged, live-in, or long-term

dating, regardless of sexual dating, regardless of sexual orientatorientation,ion,this workshop has many things to offer.this workshop has many things to offer.

KU Students for FairKU Students for FairTradeTrade

Fair Trade in the Heartland ConferenceFair Trade in the Heartland Conference

Learn about Fair Trade and getLearn about Fair Trade and get

motivated to make a difference!motivated to make a difference!

Location: Manhattan, KSLocation: Manhattan, KS

Dates: November 3-4Dates: November 3-4

Go to at Go to at lawrencefairtradelawrencefairtrade.org for more info..org for more info.

$10 registration fee$10 registration fee

Interested in tutoring kids and adults?Interested in tutoring kids and adults?Volunteers are needed for Students Tutoring for LiteracyVolunteers are needed for Students Tutoring for LiteracyPrograms are available with groups or one-on-onePrograms are available with groups or one-on-onethroughout the Lawrence Community.throughout the Lawrence Community.

Students Tutoring for Literacy (STL) helps native and non-Students Tutoring for Literacy (STL) helps native and non-native English-speaking youth and adults obtain their GED,native English-speaking youth and adults obtain their GED,learn English as a second language, read their first book,learn English as a second language, read their first book,or fill out a job application.or fill out a job application.

Email stl@ku.edu if you are interested Email stl@ku.edu if you are interested 

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$5 for Home Cookin’!!$5 for Home Cookin’!!

First United Methodist ChurchFirst United Methodist Church946 Ve946 Vermont St. 5:00 - rmont St. 5:00 - 6:30pm6:30pm

Breakfast for DinnerBreakfast for Dinner

 Alternative  Alternative Breaks Breaks 

Alternative Breaks information sessionsAlternative Breaks information sessions

are coming up are coming up November 7th andNovember 7th and

8th at 7:30pm in the Pine Room,8th at 7:30pm in the Pine Room,

6th Floor Kansas Union6th Floor Kansas Union. Free . Free 

pizza will be pizza will be provided!provided!

Alternate Spring Break ApplicationsAlternate Spring Break Applicationswill be due December 1st.will be due December 1st.

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disabilities and their allies.disabilities and their allies.

First Meeting:First Meeting:

Tomorrow, 6pmTomorrow, 6pm

Curry Room, Kansas UnionCurry Room, Kansas Union

Phi Alpha DeltaPhi Alpha DeltaPre-Law FraternityPre-Law Fraternity

Fall 2006 InductionFall 2006 Induction

Membership applications are due tomorrow.Membership applications are due tomorrow.

Applications and more informationApplications and more informationare available at ware available at www.advising.ku.edu/ww.advising.ku.edu/phialphadeltaphialphadelta

»» technologytechnology

Study advocates video games as teaching toolStudy advocates video games as teaching toolResearcheResearchers: Trs: To adapt o adapt to societal changes, educators should to societal changes, educators should introduce new methods into the introduce new methods into the classroomclassroom

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Based on the results of a Based on the results of a recent study about the use of educational video games, the Federation of American Scientists is advocatingrecent study about the use of educational video games, the Federation of American Scientists is advocating

investmeninvestment of public t of public funds toward the developmenfunds toward the development of games and t of games and their uses in classrooms. their uses in classrooms. The study cites such attributes as The study cites such attributes as the personalization of learn-the personalization of learn-

ing, imparting motivation and learning to overcome failure as reasons to incorporate video games into the U.S. educational system.ing, imparting motivation and learning to overcome failure as reasons to incorporate video games into the U.S. educational system.

By Kim LynchBy Kim Lynch

Imagine spending class time playingImagine spending class time playinga video game and being praised for it.a video game and being praised for it.The Federation of American ScientistsThe Federation of American Scientistshopes to make this a reality.hopes to make this a reality.

The federation released a study thisThe federation released a study thismonth advocating public investmentmonth advocating public investmentin researching and developing edu-in researching and developing edu-cational video games for use in thecational video games for use in theclassroom.classroom.

According to the study, there areAccording to the study, there areseveral attributes of video games thatseveral attributes of video games thatcould be useful for student learning,could be useful for student learning,such as the personalization of learning,such as the personalization of learning,motivation to keep going even aftermotivation to keep going even afterfailure and infinite patience on the partfailure and infinite patience on the partof the video game.of the video game.

The study said the U.S. educationThe study said the U.S. educationsystem needed to take advantage of system needed to take advantage of new technologies like educationalnew technologies like educational

 video game video games to help studs to help students learn.ents learn.Mike Neal, assistant dean for theMike Neal, assistant dean for the

School of Education, said he couldSchool of Education, said he couldforesee educational video games beingforesee educational video games beingused in a wide range of classes, fromused in a wide range of classes, fromsocial studies to nutrition.social studies to nutrition.

Video games in classrooms shouldVideo games in classrooms shouldonly be used to enhance the student’sonly be used to enhance the student’s

learning, he said.learning, he said.Neal said he thought faculty mem-Neal said he thought faculty mem-

bers at the University of Kansas wouldbers at the University of Kansas wouldbe open to using educational videobe open to using educational videogames in the classroom if they saw thegames in the classroom if they saw theeducational value in the games.educational value in the games.

Kathleen Murray, Overland Park Kathleen Murray, Overland Park sophomore, said she would take a classsophomore, said she would take a classthat used video games because shethat used video games because shewould be interested to see how thewould be interested to see how theteacher would incorporate educationalteacher would incorporate educational

 video game video games into ths into the learning e learning enviroenviron-n-ment.ment.

Brian Drake, lecturer with theBrian Drake, lecturer with theHumanities and Western CivilizationHumanities and Western Civilizationdepartment, said that Westerndepartment, said that WesternCivilization was a complicated topicCivilization was a complicated topicand that he didn’t think it could beand that he didn’t think it could betaught with a video game.taught with a video game.

However, if a video game was devel-However, if a video game was devel-oped that accurately illustrated someoped that accurately illustrated someof the themes in Western Civilization,of the themes in Western Civilization,Drake said that he would use it becauseDrake said that he would use it becausestudents learned in different ways andstudents learned in different ways andthat it could be helpful for some.that it could be helpful for some.

The study said more research wasThe study said more research wasneeded in order to reduce develop-needed in order to reduce develop-mental costs and to assess the knowl-mental costs and to assess the knowl-edge students acquired, and to createedge students acquired, and to create

an effective product that helped stu-an effective product that helped stu-dents learn.dents learn.

Susan Zvacek, director of instruc-Susan Zvacek, director of instruc-tional development and support, saidtional development and support, saidgames were motivational and encour-games were motivational and encour-aged the player to keep on playing,aged the player to keep on playing,which was an advantage. At its core,which was an advantage. At its core,a good game is a learning experiencea good game is a learning experiencebecause the user employs skills learnedbecause the user employs skills learnedthroughout the course of the game inthroughout the course of the game inorder to advance.order to advance.

Zvacek said the main problems withZvacek said the main problems withusing educational video games wereusing educational video games werefiguring out exactly what the studentfiguring out exactly what the studentwas learning and keeping developmentwas learning and keeping developmentcosts down.costs down.

Heather Bratton, De Soto sopho-Heather Bratton, De Soto sopho-more, said if a class was offeredmore, said if a class was offeredthat incorporated educational videothat incorporated educational videogames into the lesson, she prob-games into the lesson, she prob-ably wouldn’t take it because sheably wouldn’t take it because shedidn’t play video games and prob-didn’t play video games and prob-ably wouldn’t do well in the class.ably wouldn’t do well in the class.

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»» organizationsorganizations

Student group holds event to commemorate the deadStudent group holds event to commemorate the deadThe KU Wiccan PagaThe KU Wiccan Pagan Alliance will celebrate a holiday Sn Alliance will celebrate a holiday S aturday when aturday when ‘the distance between the living and ‘the distance between the living and dead worlds is at its dead worlds is at its thinnest’thinnest’

By courtney hagenBy courtney hagen

Ghosts and the dead will be a fix-Ghosts and the dead will be a fix-ture for one KU student group thisture for one KU student group thisweek, but for celebration rather thanweek, but for celebration rather thanfor spooky stories.for spooky stories.

The Wiccan Pagan Alliance willThe Wiccan Pagan Alliance willcelebrate the Wiccan holiday of celebrate the Wiccan holiday of Samhain this Saturday. The holiday Samhain this Saturday. The holiday is celebrated annually on or aboutis celebrated annually on or aboutHalloween in remembrance of thoseHalloween in remembrance of thosewho have died.who have died.

Rebecca Kershner, WPA mem-Rebecca Kershner, WPA mem-

ber and Overland Park junior, saidber and Overland Park junior, saidSamhain was believed to be the day Samhain was believed to be the day when the dead were able to pass intowhen the dead were able to pass intothe living world to the living world to communicate.communicate.

“Samhain is a celebration of the“Samhain is a celebration of theturning of the year, so technically turning of the year, so technically this is our ‘New Year,’” Kershnerthis is our ‘New Year,’” Kershnersaid.said.

It is the time when the distanceIt is the time when the distancebetween the living world and thebetween the living world and thedead is at its thinnest, she said, dead is at its thinnest, she said, whichwhichallowed the dead to join the living forallowed the dead to join the living forcelebrations.celebrations.

Samhain is one of eight holidaysSamhain is one of eight holidaysin the Wiccan religion, Kershnerin the Wiccan religion, Kershnersaid. The holiday is held between thesaid. The holiday is held between thefall equinox and solstice.fall equinox and solstice.

“Since Samhain is the night when“Since Samhain is the night whenthe doorway between this world andthe doorway between this world andthe next is at its thinnest, there havethe next is at its thinnest, there havealways been those opportune spiritsalways been those opportune spiritswho come forth to cause mischief,”who come forth to cause mischief,”she said.she said.

People originally wore masks toPeople originally wore masks toscare away bad spirits in their villagesscare away bad spirits in their villagesand to keep their homes safe fromand to keep their homes safe from

mischief and evil, Kershner said. Asmischief and evil, Kershner said. Astime progressed, children assumedtime progressed, children assumedthe role of dressing up, which devel-the role of dressing up, which devel-oped into the holiday of Halloween.oped into the holiday of Halloween.

“It became more of a festival than“It became more of a festival thana necessity to drive away maliciousa necessity to drive away maliciousspirits,” she said.spirits,” she said.

Sean Manning, WPA presidentSean Manning, WPA presidentand Overland Park senior, said theand Overland Park senior, said thegroup held a “dumb feast” dinnergroup held a “dumb feast” dinnerevery year to celebrate the members’every year to celebrate the members’loved ones who had passed loved ones who had passed awayaway..

Manning said that the meal wasManning said that the meal was

held in silence and that participantsheld in silence and that participantsin the dinner would leave food forin the dinner would leave food forthe dead to show their dead lovedthe dead to show their dead lovedones that they were still a part of ones that they were still a part of their lives.their lives.

Though the holiday was intendedThough the holiday was intendedto be inviting to the dead, Manningto be inviting to the dead, Manningsaid participants didn’t normally try said participants didn’t normally try to communicate supernaturally withto communicate supernaturally withthose who had passed on.those who had passed on.

“It is more about commemora-“It is more about commemora-tion than communication,” Manningtion than communication,” Manningsaid. “Most of what we’re doing hassaid. “Most of what we’re doing has

to do with to do with remembering.remembering.””Manning said the dinner was only Manning said the dinner was only 

open to WPA members, but thatopen to WPA members, but thatthe organization invited anyone tothe organization invited anyone toattend its weekly open-door meetingattend its weekly open-door meetingat 8 p.m. Wednesday in Alcove A of at 8 p.m. Wednesday in Alcove A of the Kansas Union.the Kansas Union.

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Work to rebuild the west lanesWork to rebuild the west laneswill begin shortly.will begin shortly.

Patterson said project timelinesPatterson said project timelinesdepended on the weather.depended on the weather.

Terese Gorman, city engineer,Terese Gorman, city engineer,said the city anticipated the work tosaid the city anticipated the work tobe completed sometime during thebe completed sometime during thefall of 2007. Construction will notfall of 2007. Construction will notcome to a complete standstill duringcome to a complete standstill duringthe winter months, she said.the winter months, she said.

Construction crews will alsoConstruction crews will alsobegin work on a retaining wall alongbegin work on a retaining wall alongthe west side of Kasold. Gorman saidthe west side of Kasold. Gorman saidthat crews would be able to beginthat crews would be able to beginwork on the wall, but that dirt andwork on the wall, but that dirt andpavement work would have to endpavement work would have to endbefore inclement weather began.before inclement weather began.

“It’s unrealistic to think we can“It’s unrealistic to think we cancontinue when the temperaturecontinue when the temperaturebegins to dip below zero,” she said.begins to dip below zero,” she said.

The decrease in construction hasThe decrease in construction haslessened the effects the Lawrencelessened the effects the LawrencePublic Transit system felt this sum-Public Transit system felt this sum-mer, allowing the T more freedommer, allowing the T more freedomof movement.of movement.

Cliff Galante, public transitCliff Galante, public transitadministrator, said since the begin-administrator, said since the begin-ning of fall, transit officials havening of fall, transit officials havehad to alter fewer routes to adjusthad to alter fewer routes to adjustbecause the majority of constructionbecause the majority of constructiontook place during late spring andtook place during late spring andsummer.summer.

Kansan sta writer Mark Kansan sta writer Mark 

Vierthaler can be contacted atVierthaler can be contacted at

mvierthaler@kansan.com.mvierthaler@kansan.com.

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“There’s a room on the third“There’s a room on the thirdfloor,” Katelman said. “That’s sup-floor,” Katelman said. “That’s sup-posed to be where she died.”posed to be where she died.”

Some say the governor’s wifeSome say the governor’s wifekilled Virginia. Others say the youngkilled Virginia. Others say the youngwoman committed suicide. Herwoman committed suicide. Herashes are supposedly hidden behindashes are supposedly hidden behinda fireplace in the a fireplace in the mansion.mansion.

“A lot of us have experienced“A lot of us have experiencedthings while we’re in the sleepingthings while we’re in the sleepingdorms,” Katelman said.dorms,” Katelman said.

The New England Society The New England Society for Psychic Research sent Ed andfor Psychic Research sent Ed andLorraine Warren, two experts inLorraine Warren, two experts inparanormal investigation, to study paranormal investigation, to study the house in October of 1999, accord-the house in October of 1999, accord-ing to a local group that investigatesing to a local group that investigatesthe paranormal.the paranormal.

The Warrens conducted theirThe Warrens conducted theirinvestigation and determined thereinvestigation and determined therewas a good chance the house waswas a good chance the house washaunted.haunted.

Haunting in Lawrence isn’t lim-Haunting in Lawrence isn’t lim-ited to campus.ited to campus.

Room 506 of the Eldridge Hotel,Room 506 of the Eldridge Hotel,701 Massachusetts St., is said to be701 Massachusetts St., is said to bea portal to the spirit world. Witha portal to the spirit world. Withmirrors that fog up after just beingmirrors that fog up after just beingcleaned, doors that open and shutcleaned, doors that open and shuton their own and lights that turn onon their own and lights that turn onand off by themselves, it has earnedand off by themselves, it has earnedits reputation.its reputation.

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Dean Davis of Lawrence Dean Davis of Lawrence positionspositionstraf traf c cones to block o a c cones to block o a section o Kasold Street near the intersecsection o Kasold Street near the intersec tion at 22nd Street. The city o Lawrence contractetion at 22nd Street. The city o Lawrence contracte d with Johnson Excavating, who employs Davis, to partid with Johnson Excavating, who employs Davis, to parti ally level Kasold, lowering its peaks and buially level Kasold, lowering its peaks and bui ldinglding

up the lower portions. up the lower portions. With work on the eastern, north-bound lanes complete, demolWith work on the eastern, north-bound lanes complete, demol ition and constructition and construct ion will soon begin on the western, south-bound lanes betion will soon begin on the western, south-bound lanes bet ween Bob Billings Parkway and 22nd Street. ween Bob Billings Parkway and 22nd Street. The project began in May o this year and is slatedThe project began in May o this year and is slated

or completion in October o 2007, Davis or completion in October o 2007, Davis said.said.

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Guests have reported cold spotsGuests have reported cold spotsthroughout the hotel. Some havethroughout the hotel. Some haveeven encountered an apparition, aeven encountered an apparition, aghostlike image, on the fifth floor.ghostlike image, on the fifth floor.There is even a picture of a ghostly There is even a picture of a ghostly shadow, presumed to be the “eleva-shadow, presumed to be the “eleva-tor ghost” who opens and closes thetor ghost” who opens and closes theelevator doors.elevator doors.

Outside of town, Stull Cemetery Outside of town, Stull Cemetery draws so many people that thedraws so many people that theDouglas County Sheriff’s depart-Douglas County Sheriff’s depart-ment sets up a watch on Halloweenment sets up a watch on Halloweento prevent visitors from disobeyingto prevent visitors from disobeyingthe “No Trespassing” signs.the “No Trespassing” signs.

Lt. Kari Wempe of the DouglasLt. Kari Wempe of the DouglasCounty Sheriff’s department saidCounty Sheriff’s department saidpatrols were increased during thepatrols were increased during theweekend and that officers would beweekend and that officers would bewaiting for anyone who planned towaiting for anyone who planned tostop by Oct. 31.stop by Oct. 31.

Wempe, who has been with theWempe, who has been with theSheriff’s Department for 31 years,Sheriff’s Department for 31 years,said to her knowledge Satan hadsaid to her knowledge Satan hadnever been among the visitors whonever been among the visitors whohad been arrested for criminal tres-had been arrested for criminal tres-pass.pass.

Kansan staf writer Ben Smith canKansan staf writer Ben Smith can

be contacted at bsmith@kansan.be contacted at bsmith@kansan.

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BY JOHN MILBURNBY JOHN MILBURNASSOCIATED PRESSASSOCIATED PRESS

TOPEKA — Gov. KathleenTOPEKA — Gov. KathleenSebelius set a new mark for KansasSebelius set a new mark for Kansasgubernatorial politics, raising moregubernatorial politics, raising morethan $5.18 million in than $5.18 million in contributcontributionsionsfor her re-election bid, the cam-for her re-election bid, the cam-paign reported Monday.paign reported Monday.

She raised four times as muchShe raised four times as muchmoney as her Republican challeng-money as her Republican challeng-er, Sen. Jim Barnett of Emporia, whoer, Sen. Jim Barnett of Emporia, whoraised $1.19 million through theraised $1.19 million through thereporting period ending Thursday.reporting period ending Thursday.

Former State Treasurer TimFormer State Treasurer TimShallenburger raised $2.37 millionShallenburger raised $2.37 millionwhen he faced Sebelius in 2002. Shewhen he faced Sebelius in 2002. Shewon that race with 53 percent of thewon that race with 53 percent of the vote ov vote over Shallenber Shallenburgerurger, the curr, the currententGOP state chairman.GOP state chairman.

“Governor Sebelius is humbled“Governor Sebelius is humbledby the support of the people of by the support of the people of Kansas and those who share herKansas and those who share hercommitment to growing our econ-commitment to growing our econ-omy, strengthening our schoolsomy, strengthening our schoolsand moving Kansas forward,” saidand moving Kansas forward,” saidSebelius spokeswoman NicoleSebelius spokeswoman Nicole

Corcoran. “She’s grateful for theCorcoran. “She’s grateful for thethoughts, prayers and financial sup-thoughts, prayers and financial sup-port from those who share her com-port from those who share her com-mitment and want her to serve fourmitment and want her to serve fourmore years as governor.”more years as governor.”

Sebelius had more than Sebelius had more than $183,000$183,000left to spend a week before the elec-left to spend a week before the elec-tion. Since July 21, she raised moretion. Since July 21, she raised morethan $2.17 million.than $2.17 million.

Christian Morgan, Barnett’s cam-Christian Morgan, Barnett’s cam-paign manager, said 80 percent of paign manager, said 80 percent of the Republican’s funds came fromthe Republican’s funds came fromwithin Kansas.within Kansas.

“We’re extremely happy with“We’re extremely happy withthat number. It’s coming from allthat number. It’s coming from allareas of the state,” Morgan said.areas of the state,” Morgan said.“Considering that Senator Barnett“Considering that Senator Barnetthas been raising money for 11has been raising money for 11months, we’re pretty happy withmonths, we’re pretty happy withthat.”that.”

Barnett had $88,039 remain-Barnett had $88,039 remain-ing to spend, but Morgan said theing to spend, but Morgan said thecampaign already had purchasedcampaign already had purchasedbroadcast time to air ads leading upbroadcast time to air ads leading upto the election.to the election.

Sebelius’ huge lead in fundrais-Sebelius’ huge lead in fundrais-ing allowed her the luxury of airinging allowed her the luxury of airing

television ads television ads constantlconstantly, beginningy, beginningbefore the August primary with abefore the August primary with acommercial touting her support forcommercial touting her support forthe military. She has been airing athe military. She has been airing anew ad at a rate of one every twonew ad at a rate of one every twoweeks.weeks.

Sebelius continued to pick upSebelius continued to pick upendorsementsendorsementsfrom news-from news-papers acrosspapers acrossthe state, withthe state, withthe Pittsburgthe PittsburgMorning SunMorning Sunand Lawrenceand LawrenceJournal-WorldJournal-Worldgiving her theirgiving her theirbacking. Thebacking. TheWichita Eagle,Wichita Eagle,The Hays Daily The Hays Daily News and TheNews and TheH u t c h i n s o nH u t c h i n s o nNews also endorsed Sebelius,News also endorsed Sebelius,touting her efforts to restart thetouting her efforts to restart theeconomy and promote educationeconomy and promote educationimprovements.improvements.

Also Monday, Sen. KarinAlso Monday, Sen. KarinBrownlee and House Speaker ProBrownlee and House Speaker ProTem Ray Merrick announced they Tem Ray Merrick announced they would introduce bills next sessionwould introduce bills next sessionto revisit the use of state aircraft by to revisit the use of state aircraft by the governor. The announcementthe governor. The announcementwas in response to a weekend newswas in response to a weekend newsarticle regarding her aircraft usearticle regarding her aircraft useduring her first term.during her first term.

Brownlee, R-Olathe, and Merrick,Brownlee, R-Olathe, and Merrick,R-Stilwell, said the governor hasR-Stilwell, said the governor hasother transportation options forother transportation options forpersonal and political events. They personal and political events. They noted her trips to Ohio for fund-noted her trips to Ohio for fund-raising, football games featuringraising, football games featuringKansas teams, the NCAA basketballKansas teams, the NCAA basketballtournament, an October Rollingtournament, an October RollingStones concert and her vacationStones concert and her vacationhome in Michigan.home in Michigan.

Corcoran said the state planeCorcoran said the state planepicked up Sebelius twice inpicked up Sebelius twice in

Michigan to take her to officialMichigan to take her to officialbusiness, though the governor ini-business, though the governor ini-tially went there on commercialtially went there on commercialflights.flights.

Corcoran said the governor usesCorcoran said the governor usesstate aircraft for trips for safety state aircraft for trips for safety reasons. In May 2004, the Kansasreasons. In May 2004, the Kansas

Highway PatrolHighway Patrolasked Sebeliusasked Sebeliusto do so becauseto do so becauseof “contin-of “contin-ued threat toued threat toc o m m e r c i a lc o m m e r c i a laviation” andaviation” andthe “ability tothe “ability torestrict expo-restrict expo-sure to danger.”sure to danger.”

“If it’s per-“If it’s per-sonal or politi-sonal or politi-cal in nature,cal in nature,those costs arethose costs are

reimbursed, even though the stat-reimbursed, even though the stat-ute passed by the Legislature doesute passed by the Legislature doesnot require her to do so,” Corcorannot require her to do so,” Corcoransaid.said.

The legislators questionedThe legislators questionedwhether an agency under the gov-whether an agency under the gov-ernor’s supervision would offer anernor’s supervision would offer anunbiased opinion. They held theirunbiased opinion. They held theirnews conference eight days beforenews conference eight days beforethe Nov. 7 election.the Nov. 7 election.

“The timing means nothing,“The timing means nothing,as far as I’m concerned,” Merrick as far as I’m concerned,” Merrick said. “We think we need to go back said. “We think we need to go back and review the bill and put someand review the bill and put someaccountability in for the taxpayersaccountability in for the taxpayersof the state.”of the state.”

Democrats were quick to pointDemocrats were quick to pointout that the Kansas Highway out that the Kansas Highway Patrol’s request came under a 2001Patrol’s request came under a 2001law passed in response to Missourilaw passed in response to MissouriGov. Mel Carnahan’s death in aGov. Mel Carnahan’s death in aplane crash just before the 2000plane crash just before the 2000election. Barnett and Wagle votedelection. Barnett and Wagle votedfor the legislation, as did Merrick,for the legislation, as did Merrick,but Brownlee opposed it.but Brownlee opposed it.

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TOPEKA — A top deputy isTOPEKA — A top deputy isdefending Attorney General Philldefending Attorney General PhillKline’s record on consumer protec-Kline’s record on consumer protec-tion, saying a decline in tion, saying a decline in complcomplaintsaintsfiled and restitution reflect a changefiled and restitution reflect a changein philosophy away from harassingin philosophy away from harassingbusinesses and a “nanny state.”businesses and a “nanny state.”

However, the director of theHowever, the director of theConsumer Protection DivisionConsumer Protection Divisionunder Carla Stovall Steckline, for-under Carla Stovall Steckline, for-mer attorney general, said Monday mer attorney general, said Monday the division’s latest report showsthe division’s latest report showsKline isn’t committed to helpingKline isn’t committed to helpingconsumers who feel they’ve beenconsumers who feel they’ve beencheated.cheated.

Consumer protection is an issueConsumer protection is an issueas Kline, a Republican, seeks a sec-as Kline, a Republican, seeks a sec-ond term against Democratic chal-ond term against Democratic chal-lenger Paul Morrison, the Johnsonlenger Paul Morrison, the JohnsonCounty district attorney. Steckline,County district attorney. Steckline,a Republican and Kline’s predeces-a Republican and Kline’s predeces-sor, endorsed Morrison earlier thissor, endorsed Morrison earlier thismonth, citing what she called amonth, citing what she called alessening of consumer protectionlessening of consumer protectionactivities.activities.

Amid the debate Monday, KlineAmid the debate Monday, Klineconsumer protection directorconsumer protection directorBryan Brown issued the division’sBryan Brown issued the division’sannual report for fiscal year 2005,annual report for fiscal year 2005,which ended June 30 of that year.which ended June 30 of that year.In an unusual move, he included aIn an unusual move, he included a33-page memo discussing the divi-33-page memo discussing the divi-sion’s change in philosophy, sayingsion’s change in philosophy, sayingreforms had “remedied state actionreforms had “remedied state actionoften accused of overreaching dueoften accused of overreaching dueto a seeming antibusiness bias.”to a seeming antibusiness bias.”

“This jurisdictional check upon“This jurisdictional check uponthe power of the ‘nanny state’the power of the ‘nanny state’was nonexistent in the Consumerwas nonexistent in the ConsumerProtection Division in the yearsProtection Division in the yearsprior to the reforms,” Brown wrote.prior to the reforms,” Brown wrote.“Many Kansas businesses have“Many Kansas businesses haverather humorous stories to tellrather humorous stories to tellabout the spurious nature of com-about the spurious nature of com-plaints received from the Consumerplaints received from the ConsumerProtection Division prior to ourProtection Division prior to ourreorganization.”reorganization.”

The division reported almostThe division reported almost$541,000 in consumer savings$541,000 in consumer savingsfrom its efforts in fiscal 2005,from its efforts in fiscal 2005,and $381,000 more in restitutionand $381,000 more in restitutionawarded to consumers, adding upawarded to consumers, adding upto $922,000.to $922,000.

But the combined total was lowerBut the combined total was lowerthan any during Stovall’s eight-yearthan any during Stovall’s eight-yeartenure, which saw restitution aver-tenure, which saw restitution aver-age almost $3.2 million each fiscalage almost $3.2 million each fiscalyear. Also, the number of com-year. Also, the number of com-plaints filed by consumers droppedplaints filed by consumers droppedfrom a high of 8,585 in fiscal 2000from a high of 8,585 in fiscal 2000to 4,308 in fiscal 2005.to 4,308 in fiscal 2005.

“Mr. Kline doesn’t believe in“Mr. Kline doesn’t believe inconsumer protection,” said Steveconsumer protection,” said SteveRarrick, who led the division underRarrick, who led the division underSteckline. “I don’t believe that lawsSteckline. “I don’t believe that lawspassed by the Legislature withpassed by the Legislature withregard to consumer protection areregard to consumer protection arelaws that the attorney general canlaws that the attorney general can just ignore just ignore..””

Morrison’s criticism of Kline andMorrison’s criticism of Kline andBrown is part of Brown is part of a contentiousa contentiousand sometimesand sometimesbitter campaignbitter campaignthat has fea-that has fea-tured attack adstured attack adson both sides.on both sides.

That ledThat ledthe Lawrencethe LawrenceJournal-WorldJournal-Worldto endorseto endorseneither candi-neither candi-date, saying in a Sunday editorial:date, saying in a Sunday editorial:“Unfortunately, it’s hard to scrape“Unfortunately, it’s hard to scrapethrough all the mud being slung tothrough all the mud being slung toget to basics. Wipe off the candidateget to basics. Wipe off the candidateyou prefer and mark your ballotyou prefer and mark your ballotfor him.”for him.”

Besides being bitter, the cam-Besides being bitter, the cam-paign has been unprecedented forpaign has been unprecedented forthe amount of money the candi-the amount of money the candi-dates have raised.dates have raised.

Kline collected $1.1 million inKline collected $1.1 million incontributions from the beginning of contributions from the beginning of 2005 through Oct. 26, according to2005 through Oct. 26, according toreports filed by his campaign withreports filed by his campaign withthe secretary of state’s office. Thatthe secretary of state’s office. Thatnormally would have been a recordnormally would have been a recordfor an attorney general’s race.for an attorney general’s race.

However, Morrison raised twiceHowever, Morrison raised twicethat — more than $2.2 million —that — more than $2.2 million —during the same period.during the same period.

Mark Simpson, Morrison’sMark Simpson, Morrison’scampaign manager, noted thatcampaign manager, noted thatthe Democrat faced statewidethe Democrat faced statewideattack ads from the Washington-attack ads from the Washington-based Republican State based Republican State LeadershipLeadershipCommittee.Committee.

“Our fundraising indicates“Our fundraising indicates

broad support across party linesbroad support across party linesand across the state,” he said. “Itand across the state,” he said. “Itshows that Kansans are tired of shows that Kansans are tired of Phill Kline’s bad judgment andPhill Kline’s bad judgment andwrong priorities.”wrong priorities.”

But Kline spokeswomanBut Kline spokeswomanSherriene Jones said KansansSherriene Jones said Kansansalready knew of Kline’s record onalready knew of Kline’s record oncriminal justice and other issues,criminal justice and other issues,while Morrison needed to build hiswhile Morrison needed to build hisname recognition.name recognition.

“Mr. Morrison was virtually “Mr. Morrison was virtually unknown to the entire state exceptunknown to the entire state exceptfor the Kansas City area and a few for the Kansas City area and a few pockets here and there,” she said.pockets here and there,” she said.

Morrison’s campaign began air-Morrison’s campaign began air-ing two new television ads statewideing two new television ads statewide

Monday. OneMonday. Onetouts endorse-touts endorse-ments fromments fromseveral news-several news-papers. Thepapers. Theother takesother takesKline to task Kline to task for raising 15-for raising 15-year-old allega-year-old allega-tions of sexualtions of sexualharassment inharassment intwo dismissedtwo dismissed

federal lawsuits against Morrison,federal lawsuits against Morrison,who paid no damages to the formerwho paid no damages to the formeremployee who sued him.employee who sued him.

The Democratic challenger hasThe Democratic challenger hasrepeatedly attacked Kline for hiringrepeatedly attacked Kline for hiringBrown in 2003 to lead the division.Brown in 2003 to lead the division.Morrison used one television spotMorrison used one television spotto publicize Brown’s dozen arrests,to publicize Brown’s dozen arrests,without mentioning they occurredwithout mentioning they occurred1980s and 1990s and arose from1980s and 1990s and arose fromanti-abortion protests. Kline hasanti-abortion protests. Kline hassaid Brown’s activities then repre-said Brown’s activities then repre-sented civil disobedience.sented civil disobedience.

“Clearly, under his tenure as AG,“Clearly, under his tenure as AG,there have been problems in thisthere have been problems in thisdivision, and it starts at the top,division, and it starts at the top,with his hiring of someone with 12with his hiring of someone with 12arrests to run it,” Simpson said.arrests to run it,” Simpson said.

Jones said those past arrestsJones said those past arrestsdon’t affect how Brown runs thedon’t affect how Brown runs thedivision, but added, “He has thatdivision, but added, “He has thatsame passion for his beliefs that hesame passion for his beliefs that hehas for Kansas consumers.”has for Kansas consumers.”

Brown said in his report that if Brown said in his report that if there were problems, it was in thethere were problems, it was in theprevious administration’s approachprevious administration’s approachto consumer protection issues.to consumer protection issues.

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NEW YORK — After two years NEW YORK — After two years of of secret taste tests, KFC said Monday secret taste tests, KFC said Monday it would stop frying chicken init would stop frying chicken inartery-clogging trans fats, but New artery-clogging trans fats, but New YoYork City restaurants being urged rk City restaurants being urged totodo the same say it’s not so easy.do the same say it’s not so easy.

KFC’s announcement, whichKFC’s announcement, whichwon praise from consumer advo-won praise from consumer advo-cates, came an hour ahead of a cates, came an hour ahead of a pub-pub-lic hearing on a lic hearing on a proposal that wouldproposal that wouldmake New York the first U.S. city tomake New York the first U.S. city toban the unhealthy artificial fats.ban the unhealthy artificial fats.

Industry leaders dished up aIndustry leaders dished up aplateful of reasons why such a planplateful of reasons why such a planshouldn’t be adopted in the nation’sshouldn’t be adopted in the nation’srestaurant capital.restaurant capital.

The move would be a “recipe forThe move would be a “recipe fordisaster that could be devastating todisaster that could be devastating toNew York City’s restaurant indus-New York City’s restaurant indus-try,try,” said ” said E. Charles Hunt, executiveE. Charles Hunt, executive vice president of the New Y vice president of the New York Stateork StateRestaurant Association.Restaurant Association.

The shift by KFC and a handfulThe shift by KFC and a handfulof other fast food chains _ and theof other fast food chains _ and theeffort by New York health officialseffort by New York health officials_ mark an aggressive crackdown on_ mark an aggressive crackdown onan ingredient that is consumed inan ingredient that is consumed inlarge doses around the large doses around the country.country.

An average American eats 4.7An average American eats 4.7pounds of trans fats a year, and thepounds of trans fats a year, and theoil is used as a shortening in bakedoil is used as a shortening in bakedgoods like cookies, crackers andgoods like cookies, crackers anddoughnuts, as well as in deep fry-doughnuts, as well as in deep fry-ing. Experts say a ban in New York ing. Experts say a ban in New York would reverberate across the coun-would reverberate across the coun-try because the city’s food industry try because the city’s food industry is so large.is so large.

The ban initially would have beenThe ban initially would have beena harsh one for KFC. But the com-a harsh one for KFC. But the com-pany now says that by next April,pany now says that by next April,all 5,500 of its U.S. restaurants willall 5,500 of its U.S. restaurants willhave switched from trans fat-richhave switched from trans fat-richpartially hydrogenated vegetable oilpartially hydrogenated vegetable oilto a new soybean oil believed to beto a new soybean oil believed to beless likely to cause heart disease.less likely to cause heart disease.

Some KFC sites have already Some KFC sites have already made the switch in secret trialsmade the switch in secret trialsto see if customers would noticeto see if customers would noticea difference. They did not, anda difference. They did not, and

KFC President Gregg Dedrick saidKFC President Gregg Dedrick saidhe was confident the switch won’the was confident the switch won’tprompt complaints about taste.prompt complaints about taste.

“There is no compromise,” he“There is no compromise,” hesaid at a Manhattan news confer-said at a Manhattan news confer-ence. “Nothing is more importantence. “Nothing is more importantto us than the quality of our foodto us than the quality of our foodand preserving the terrific taste of and preserving the terrific taste of our product.”our product.”

Health advocates applauded theHealth advocates applauded thecompany’s switch. The Center forcompany’s switch. The Center forScience in the Public Interest, whichScience in the Public Interest, whichsued KFC last spring over the transsued KFC last spring over the transfat content of its food, announcedfat content of its food, announcedMonday that it was withdrawingMonday that it was withdrawingfrom the lawsuit.from the lawsuit.

“Colonel Sanders deserves a buck-“Colonel Sanders deserves a buck-et full of et full of praise,praise,” said CSPI ” said CSPI executiveexecutivedirector Michael Jacobson. “If KFC,director Michael Jacobson. “If KFC,which deep-fries almost everything,which deep-fries almost everything,can get the artificial trans fat out of can get the artificial trans fat out of its frying its frying oil, anyone can.”oil, anyone can.”

Burger King also said Monday Burger King also said Monday that it hopes to begin testing transthat it hopes to begin testing transfat-free cooking in some restau-fat-free cooking in some restau-rants within 90 days. Wendy’s hasrants within 90 days. Wendy’s hasalready switched to a zero-trans fatalready switched to a zero-trans fatoil. McDonald’s had announced thatoil. McDonald’s had announced thatit intended to do so as well in 2003,it intended to do so as well in 2003,but has yet but has yet to follow through.to follow through.

The New York hearing on theThe New York hearing on theproposed trans fat ban was packedproposed trans fat ban was packedwith doctors and paid industry with doctors and paid industry spokesmen. Long lines at the build-spokesmen. Long lines at the build-ing’s security checkpoint and aning’s security checkpoint and anoverflowing hearing room mightoverflowing hearing room mighthave deterred ordinary citizens orhave deterred ordinary citizens orrestaurant owners from speaking.restaurant owners from speaking.

But industry representatives likeBut industry representatives likeHunt spoke out.Hunt spoke out.

“This ban threatens popular“This ban threatens populardishes and affordable menus,” hedishes and affordable menus,” hesaid. “The city needs to get serioussaid. “The city needs to get seriousabout working with, not against,about working with, not against,our restaurant owners.”our restaurant owners.”

He and others said a ban wouldHe and others said a ban wouldleave cooks unable to find properleave cooks unable to find properreplacement ingredients, and forcereplacement ingredients, and forcesome to switch to bad alternatives.some to switch to bad alternatives.

Sheila Cohn Weiss, director of Sheila Cohn Weiss, director of nutrition policy for the Nationalnutrition policy for the NationalRestaurant Association, suggestedRestaurant Association, suggested

that restaurant owners in need of that restaurant owners in need of a quick fix would simply switch toa quick fix would simply switch toanother unhealthy substance likeanother unhealthy substance likepalm oil, which contains unhealthy palm oil, which contains unhealthy amounts of saturated fat.amounts of saturated fat.

“This is a switch that cannot hap-“This is a switch that cannot hap-pen immediately,” she said.pen immediately,” she said.

KFC has concerns about supply,KFC has concerns about supply,too.too.

Dedrick said KFC and the creatorDedrick said KFC and the creatorof the new oil, the Monsanto Corp.,of the new oil, the Monsanto Corp.,had to work with seed oil processorshad to work with seed oil processorsto persuade farmers to grow moreto persuade farmers to grow moreof the special soybeans used in theof the special soybeans used in theproduct. Among other things, farm-product. Among other things, farm-ers were offered a price premium toers were offered a price premium togrow the new soybeans.grow the new soybeans.

Monsanto spokesman ChrisMonsanto spokesman ChrisHorner said he expected the farm-Horner said he expected the farm-land devoted to the company’s new land devoted to the company’s new seed to triple next year to 1.5 mil-seed to triple next year to 1.5 mil-lion acres, up from 500,000 acreslion acres, up from 500,000 acresthis year and 100,000 in 2005.this year and 100,000 in 2005.

Still, he added, demand for trans-Still, he added, demand for trans-fat-free oils has the potential tofat-free oils has the potential tooutpace supply.outpace supply.

New York’s health commissioner,New York’s health commissioner,Dr. Thomas Frieden, said officialsDr. Thomas Frieden, said officialshave heard the supply argumenthave heard the supply argumentbefore and rejected it as unsup-before and rejected it as unsup-ported.ported.

“We’re confident that there is“We’re confident that there isample supply of healthy trans fatample supply of healthy trans fatalternatives,alternatives,” Frieden ” Frieden said, althoughsaid, althoughhe added that officials might con-he added that officials might con-sider giving restaurants more time.sider giving restaurants more time.The New YoThe New York City Board rk City Board of Healthof Healthis expected to vote for the ban inis expected to vote for the ban inDecember with an 18-month periodDecember with an 18-month periodfor a full phase-in.for a full phase-in.

Louis Nunez, president of Louis Nunez, president of New York’s Latino RestaurantNew York’s Latino RestaurantAssociation, said a quick survey Association, said a quick survey by his group shows at least 980 of by his group shows at least 980 of its members don’t know what transits members don’t know what transfats are.fats are.

“If this goes in with “If this goes in with no education,no education,there is going to be an avalanche of there is going to be an avalanche of fines,fines,” Nunez ” Nunez said.said.

Even with the development of Even with the development of new oils, finding replacements fornew oils, finding replacements forevery recipe may be tough.every recipe may be tough.

“Mr. Kline doesn’t believe in“Mr. Kline doesn’t believe in

consumer consumer protection.protection.””

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On Friday night you partied.On Friday night you partied.On Saturday morning you puked.On Saturday morning you puked.

On Saturday night you partied once moreOn Saturday night you partied once moreWearing your Halloween suit.Wearing your Halloween suit.

Monday came, was quickly gone,Monday came, was quickly gone,And Tuesday came a-yelling:And Tuesday came a-yelling:

“It’s Halloween! Today’s the day!”“It’s Halloween! Today’s the day!”But it didn’t sound compelling.But it didn’t sound compelling.

You don’t wanna put your costume on.You don’t wanna put your costume on.It’It’s wrinkled, s wrinkled, stained and smelling.stained and smelling.

It’s ripped down the side, your ass barely hides,It’s ripped down the side, your ass barely hides,And will it hold? There is no telling.And will it hold? There is no telling.

You’ve tried to subdue your Halloween you,You’ve tried to subdue your Halloween you,“It’s just a day!” you’re yelling.“It’s just a day!” you’re yelling.

Ah, but plug up your nose, and stitch up your hoseAh, but plug up your nose, and stitch up your hoseAnd scrape off all of the slime.And scrape off all of the slime.It’s Halloween! Today’s the day!It’s Halloween! Today’s the day!So throw it on one more time.So throw it on one more time.

Fa Taa fo te etoa boa.Fa Taa fo te etoa boa.

If there existed some sort of crys-If there existed some sort of crys-tal ball that lit up tal ball that lit up in the presencein the presenceof an of an extraordinarily brave person,extraordinarily brave person,I imagine we would find it glowingI imagine we would find it glowingquite a bit here at the University of quite a bit here at the University of Kansas. Now I don’t have any suchKansas. Now I don’t have any suchtalisman, but I can predict that intalisman, but I can predict that intaking it from student to student,taking it from student to student,we would find it lighting up at leastwe would find it lighting up at leastthree percent of the time. That’sthree percent of the time. That’sbecause three percent of our studentbecause three percent of our studentbody here at the University is inter-body here at the University is inter-national.national.

When I came here as a freshman,When I came here as a freshman,I felt adrift in a campus I didn’t fitI felt adrift in a campus I didn’t fitinto right away and a University into right away and a University culture I didn’t fully understand.culture I didn’t fully understand.And I grew up only half an hourAnd I grew up only half an hourfrom Lawrence.from Lawrence.

International students do notInternational students do nothave the cultural ease which I had,have the cultural ease which I had,yet they immerse themselves in theyet they immerse themselves in theAmerican university experience justAmerican university experience justas much. I’m not sure any crystalas much. I’m not sure any crystalball would be glowing around me.ball would be glowing around me.

Pat Buchanan was onPat Buchanan was on The Daily The Daily ShowShow recently, saying we need torecently, saying we need tomake sure Mexican-Americansmake sure Mexican-Americanslearn our cultural heritage andlearn our cultural heritage andour heroes from history. While itour heroes from history. While itis important to understand any is important to understand any culture one enters, coming intoculture one enters, coming intoAmerican culture seems particu-American culture seems particu-larly difficult. Beneath the larly difficult. Beneath the surface,surface,American culture gives off a PatAmerican culture gives off a PatBuchanan sort of vibe: “It’s your jobBuchanan sort of vibe: “It’s your jobto understand us, or else.”to understand us, or else.”

I think Buchanan has it wrong.I think Buchanan has it wrong.We ought to say, “If you didn’t wantWe ought to say, “If you didn’t wantto understand us, you probably to understand us, you probably wouldn’t be here in the first place.wouldn’t be here in the first place.Our real opportunity is getting toOur real opportunity is getting toknow you.”know you.”

When I was a kid, strandedWhen I was a kid, strandedsomewhersomewhere back in e back in junior highjunior highschool, my family invited a studentschool, my family invited a studentfrom Costa Rica over to our house afrom Costa Rica over to our house afew times.few times.

I remember a few dinner tableI remember a few dinner tableconversations with him. He wasconversations with him. He was very nice and very intent on very nice and very intent oneverything we said. Sometimes hiseverything we said. Sometimes hisface would cloud and you had toface would cloud and you had torephrase what you were going torephrase what you were going tosay before suddenly he would smilesay before suddenly he would smile

and nod.and nod.My parents talked a lot and askedMy parents talked a lot and asked

a lot of questions. I was afraid Ia lot of questions. I was afraid Iwouldn’t make sense or wouldn’twouldn’t make sense or wouldn’tknow what to ask. My understand-know what to ask. My understand-ing of the world still resided ining of the world still resided inbrightly colored GeoSafari maps.brightly colored GeoSafari maps.

Sometimes I would ask simpleSometimes I would ask simplequestions, such as “What food doquestions, such as “What food doyou eat at home?” But most of theyou eat at home?” But most of thetime I was afraid that, in openingtime I was afraid that, in openingmy mouth, I’d say something stupid.my mouth, I’d say something stupid.

After high school, one of my After high school, one of my friends left the country for Costafriends left the country for CostaRica. Again, the only picture of Rica. Again, the only picture of Costa Rica in my head was theCosta Rica in my head was theshape of its borders from a map. My shape of its borders from a map. My imagination it seems, ended justimagination it seems, ended justsouth of Dallas.south of Dallas.

My friend ended up marryingMy friend ended up marryinga Costa Rican guy, and last wintera Costa Rican guy, and last wintershe introduced me to her husband,she introduced me to her husband,one of the nicest people I’ve everone of the nicest people I’ve evermet. Once again, I was at the din-met. Once again, I was at the din-ner table and afraid that I wouldn’tner table and afraid that I wouldn’tbe able to communicate in clearbe able to communicate in clearEnglish.English.

Only this time, I gave it a Only this time, I gave it a try.try.When I would say something heWhen I would say something hedidn’t understand, we would bothdidn’t understand, we would both just smile and I’ just smile and I’d try a differentd try a differentphrasing.phrasing.

So, I encourage you: When youSo, I encourage you: When yousee someone from another country see someone from another country walk by, think about how muchwalk by, think about how muchcourage they had in order to putcourage they had in order to putaway their familiar lives and try liv-away their familiar lives and try liv-ing here. Don’t be silent because of ing here. Don’t be silent because of difference. Be content with knowingdifference. Be content with knowingnothing about another place. Ask.nothing about another place. Ask.Find out about their culture. AfterFind out about their culture. Afterall, they are trying to find all, they are trying to find out aboutout aboutyours.yours.

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I had a big surprise in my firstI had a big surprise in my firstsemester at the University of Kansas:semester at the University of Kansas:Some of my fellow classmates didn’tSome of my fellow classmates didn’tknow what mammals or amphibiansknow what mammals or amphibianswere. When I heard that my jaw were. When I heard that my jaw dropped. Don’t get me wrong, theredropped. Don’t get me wrong, thereis absolutely no way everyone canis absolutely no way everyone canknow everything, but knowing basicknow everything, but knowing basictaxonomy should be a requirementtaxonomy should be a requirementfor you to graduate from middlefor you to graduate from middleschool.school.

This could easily be used as anThis could easily be used as anexample of how our education sys-example of how our education sys-tem is inefficient, which it clearly is,tem is inefficient, which it clearly is,but there is something else to it.but there is something else to it.

A huge fraction of America, espe-A huge fraction of America, espe-cially in our generation, is develop-cially in our generation, is develop-ing an aversion to knowledge. It’s aing an aversion to knowledge. It’s adangerous trend that puts some of dangerous trend that puts some of the great achievements of civiliza-the great achievements of civiliza-tion at serious risk.tion at serious risk.

The first thing one has to do isThe first thing one has to do islook at the coming elections andlook at the coming elections andour current president. It seems likeour current president. It seems likepeople don’t want intelligent peoplepeople don’t want intelligent peoplerunning for office, and ultimately running for office, and ultimately don’t elect them. As soon as a politi-don’t elect them. As soon as a politi-cian is branded an intellectual hecian is branded an intellectual heautomatically becomes unpopular.automatically becomes unpopular.“He doesn’t connect with the com-“He doesn’t connect with the com-mon American,” is a frequent char-mon American,” is a frequent char-acterization.acterization.

And look at President Bush. IAnd look at President Bush. I

am not going to discuss his politicalam not going to discuss his politicalstance, but the man isn’t particularly stance, but the man isn’t particularly bright. Not only that, he is proud of bright. Not only that, he is proud of it. Stephen Colbert put it well duringit. Stephen Colbert put it well duringthe White House correspondent’sthe White House correspondent’sdinner: For Bush, the truth lies indinner: For Bush, the truth lies inhis gut, not in the facts. He believeshis gut, not in the facts. He believesin faith, not reason. I wonder if hein faith, not reason. I wonder if hehas ever heard of the Enlightenment;has ever heard of the Enlightenment;after all, he has a degree in history.after all, he has a degree in history.

As soon as we start school, weAs soon as we start school, weenter a culture in which studentsenter a culture in which studentsglorify those who can get by with-glorify those who can get by with-out studying and ridicule those whoout studying and ridicule those whoimmerse themselves in a subject.immerse themselves in a subject.The “slacker” is seen as a hero whileThe “slacker” is seen as a hero whilethe “nerd” is made fun of.the “nerd” is made fun of.

The most disturbing thing is thatThe most disturbing thing is thatthe trend is clearly seen in colleges.the trend is clearly seen in colleges.Classes are seen as a hassle and asClasses are seen as a hassle and asthe negative part of going to col-the negative part of going to col-lege; the main reason we are here islege; the main reason we are here isrelegated to a mere inconvenience.relegated to a mere inconvenience.

It’s common to see students try-It’s common to see students try-ing to shortcut their way to a gooding to shortcut their way to a goodgrade and not caring if they achievegrade and not caring if they achievethe most important thing — knowl-the most important thing — knowl-edge. SparkNotes substitute read-edge. SparkNotes substitute read-ing the books, homework is copied,ing the books, homework is copied,and Wikipedia, instead of a startingand Wikipedia, instead of a startingpoint, becomes the No. 1 source forpoint, becomes the No. 1 source forresearch.research.

A great number of students seeA great number of students seeWestern Civilization as the worstWestern Civilization as the worstthing they will go through in col-thing they will go through in col-lege. A class that is supposed tolege. A class that is supposed toexpose you to the construction, greatexpose you to the construction, greatachievements and ideas of our civi-achievements and ideas of our civi-lization is avoided at all costs. Nolization is avoided at all costs. Nowonder outdated medieval conceptswonder outdated medieval conceptssuch as “intelligent design” are weav-such as “intelligent design” are weav-ing their way back into our society.ing their way back into our society.

Some students ridicule non-Some students ridicule non-American history as if it were com-American history as if it were com-pletely unrelated to America. Thatpletely unrelated to America. Thatlack of interest leaves them vul-lack of interest leaves them vul-nerable to accepting comments by nerable to accepting comments by pundits such as Bill O’Reilly, whopundits such as Bill O’Reilly, whocalls the French cowards because of calls the French cowards because of WWII and their unwillingness toWWII and their unwillingness togo to Iraq. Never mind the Frenchgo to Iraq. Never mind the FrenchResistance. I guess we can forgetResistance. I guess we can forgetthe fact that the birth of this coun-the fact that the birth of this coun-try would not have been impossibletry would not have been impossiblewithout their cooperation.without their cooperation.

It’s not only European history.It’s not only European history.

How many Americans know thatHow many Americans know thatthe CIA supported terrible dictator-the CIA supported terrible dictator-ships in South America, or have aships in South America, or have abasic knowledge of conflicts in thebasic knowledge of conflicts in theMiddle East? Perhaps if AmericansMiddle East? Perhaps if Americansshowed more interest in world his-showed more interest in world his-tory, in general, the rest of the worldtory, in general, the rest of the worldwould have a less negative view of would have a less negative view of them. And maybe we would realizethem. And maybe we would realizethat we have made some horrendousthat we have made some horrendousmistakes.mistakes.

Truth be told, the problem withTruth be told, the problem withlearning is that it challenges yourlearning is that it challenges yourbeliefs, and that is not a comfort-beliefs, and that is not a comfort-able feeling. But it is a necessary able feeling. But it is a necessary experience if we want to grow asexperience if we want to grow asindividuals and contribute to society.individuals and contribute to society.Whenever our beliefs are challengedWhenever our beliefs are challengedwe realize that there is a multitudewe realize that there is a multitudeof view points that are all shaped by of view points that are all shaped by different experiences, and you can-different experiences, and you can-not have a rational exchange of ideasnot have a rational exchange of ideasif you do not know where the otherif you do not know where the otherside is coming from.side is coming from.

If you leave college the same way If you leave college the same way you came in, without doubting theyou came in, without doubting thethings that you once thought tothings that you once thought tobe most sacred, you wasted yourbe most sacred, you wasted yourmoney.money.

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the Kansas Union. Tifany Paulie, Stilwell junior and “RHPS”virgin, the Kansas Union. Tifany Paulie, Stilwell junior and “RHPS”virgin, let, took third place let, took third place as Magenta’s Lips.as Magenta’s Lips.

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Dark makeup, fishnet stockings,Dark makeup, fishnet stockings,spandex mini dresses and spandex mini dresses and undergar-undergar-ments were among the outfits stu-ments were among the outfits stu-dents wore to a showing of the “Thedents wore to a showing of the “TheRocky Horror Picture Show” at theRocky Horror Picture Show” at theKansas Union Monday night.Kansas Union Monday night.

A group of nearly 300 students,A group of nearly 300 students,including dozens of scantily cladincluding dozens of scantily cladgirls and guys wearing spandex box-girls and guys wearing spandex box-ers and dresses that exposed leg ers and dresses that exposed leg andandchest hair, gathered in the Kansaschest hair, gathered in the KansasUnion Ballroom to watch the film.Union Ballroom to watch the film.

Before the movie, Student UnionBefore the movie, Student UnionActivities sponsored a Time WarpActivities sponsored a Time Warpdance contest, trivia contests anddance contest, trivia contests anda costume contest. Prizes includeda costume contest. Prizes includedcolor-coded bondage tape and “52color-coded bondage tape and “52alluring sex games for lovers.”alluring sex games for lovers.”

The audience members wentThe audience members wentwild, flailing their arms, shakingwild, flailing their arms, shakingtheir bodies and thrusting their hipstheir bodies and thrusting their hipsduring the Time Warp.during the Time Warp.

Alessandra Hanly, Shawnee fresh-Alessandra Hanly, Shawnee fresh-man, said the dance was her favoriteman, said the dance was her favoritepart of the film. She competed inpart of the film. She competed inthe Time Warp and the costumethe Time Warp and the costumecontests. Her hair was teased so thatcontests. Her hair was teased so thatit formed a wild mane around herit formed a wild mane around herface and wore a black dress with aface and wore a black dress with awhite apron, portraying the charac-white apron, portraying the charac-ter Magenta.ter Magenta.

Numerous other students dressedNumerous other students dressedas characters from the film. Duringas characters from the film. Duringthe costume contest, a myriad of the costume contest, a myriad of Magentas paraded across the frontMagentas paraded across the frontof the room, including a walkingof the room, including a walking version of Mag version of Magenta’enta’s lips.s lips.

Will Dawson, Detroit freshman,Will Dawson, Detroit freshman,dressed as the character Brad. Hedressed as the character Brad. Hewore boxers and a T-shirt, which hewore boxers and a T-shirt, which heremoved when his friend told himremoved when his friend told himBrad didn’t wear a shirt.Brad didn’t wear a shirt.

“It’s fun to dress up and go crazy “It’s fun to dress up and go crazy and sing the songs and throw riceand sing the songs and throw riceand toast at the screen,” he said.and toast at the screen,” he said.

SUA provided prop packs, whichSUA provided prop packs, whichincluded toast, newspapers, rubberincluded toast, newspapers, rubbergloves, rice and noise makers, forgloves, rice and noise makers, forstudents to use during the show.students to use during the show.

Reece McHenry, Wichita fresh-Reece McHenry, Wichita fresh-man, who wore a feather boa andman, who wore a feather boa and

glitter, said he enjoyed dressing upglitter, said he enjoyed dressing upthe most. His face was painted whitethe most. His face was painted whitewith thick black eye make-up.with thick black eye make-up.

“Our method was to slap on a lot“Our method was to slap on a lotof make-up,” he said. “It’s all aboutof make-up,” he said. “It’s all aboutglam and having fun.”glam and having fun.”

Other outfits and accessoriesOther outfits and accessoriesincluded surgeon’s masks, stilettoincluded surgeon’s masks, stilettoheels, a wedding dress and paja-heels, a wedding dress and paja-mas.mas.

Mallory Deines, Olathe sopho-Mallory Deines, Olathe sopho-more, agreed that dressing up wasmore, agreed that dressing up wasthe most fun. She heard about thethe most fun. She heard about thefilm from her mom, who saw it whenfilm from her mom, who saw it whenshe was a student at the University.she was a student at the University.

“I like to see scantily clad people,”“I like to see scantily clad people,”she joked at the provocation of ashe joked at the provocation of afriend.friend.

Some students, who had neverSome students, who had neverseen the show before, were sur-seen the show before, were sur-prised.prised.

Kelsey Berry, Manhattan fresh-Kelsey Berry, Manhattan fresh-man, was also prompted to see theman, was also prompted to see thefilm by her mom, who saw it at K-film by her mom, who saw it at K-State on Friday.State on Friday.

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the Inene, ecifcally ie like the Inene, ecifcally ie like YutYutube, ha madeube, ha made it easier to view it easier to view archived and recent video clips. The Kansan sports staf has selected a archived and recent video clips. The Kansan sports staf has selected a ew clips that have stood out as ew clips that have stood out as memorablememorable, ranging rom Jayhawk basketball to baseball and ootball., ranging rom Jayhawk basketball to baseball and ootball.

The Internet is wonderful.The Internet is wonderful.Video sites like YouTube pro-Video sites like YouTube pro-

 vide  vide the opportunity the opportunity to relive to relive greatgreatsports moments, whether they sports moments, whether they happened two weeks ago or twohappened two weeks ago or twodecades ago.decades ago.

Last week, the sports staff of TheLast week, the sports staff of TheUniversity Daily Kansan chose theUniversity Daily Kansan chose thebest sports videos on YouTube. Visitbest sports videos on YouTube. VisitKansan.com/youtubeKansan.com/youtube for links to allfor links to allof the winners or to submit yourof the winners or to submit yourfavorite in the comments section of favorite in the comments section of the site.the site.

Without further ado, here areWithout further ado, here aresome of our favorites.some of our favorites.

B Jackn:B Jackn:

The two-sport superstar made theThe two-sport superstar made thelist twice. First, a collection of acro-list twice. First, a collection of acro-batic catches, including a climbing-batic catches, including a climbing-the-wall effort. Jackson also excels inthe-wall effort. Jackson also excels in video game format in  video game format in a nearly a nearly two-two-minute long run from the old-schoolminute long run from the old-schoolNintendo game Tecmo Bowl.Nintendo game Tecmo Bowl.

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After what he perceived to be aAfter what he perceived to be abad call, he steals a page — or severalbad call, he steals a page — or several— from Lou Piniella’s playbook.— from Lou Piniella’s playbook.

Allen Iven den’ acice:Allen Iven den’ acice:

After being suspended for miss-After being suspended for miss-

ing practice, Iverson wants to know,ing practice, Iverson wants to know,“How the hell can I make my team-“How the hell can I make my team-mates better by practicing?” Alsomates better by practicing?” Alsomaking the cut was “Allen Iverson,making the cut was “Allen Iverson,football star,” with video of his bestfootball star,” with video of his bestplays from high school.plays from high school.

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Tired of hearing about how greatTired of hearing about how greatthe Cardinals are? Relive this Royalsthe Cardinals are? Relive this Royalsclassic in long form or skip straightclassic in long form or skip straightto George Brett’s blowup with theto George Brett’s blowup with themiracle of technology.miracle of technology.

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This stirring video montage madeThis stirring video montage made

nearly everyone’s top five list. Thenearly everyone’s top five list. Thesix-minute video includes imagessix-minute video includes imagesand videos from nearly every majorand videos from nearly every majorsporting event.sporting event.

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There’s no shortage of Jayhawk There’s no shortage of Jayhawk basketball on YouTube. On thebasketball on YouTube. On thelist are dunk videos from Julianlist are dunk videos from JulianWright, Kenny Gregory and SherronWright, Kenny Gregory and SherronCollins.Collins.

 Jayhawk ball: Jayhawk ball:

While there aren’t as many vid-While there aren’t as many vid-eos, it’s still fun to compare Juneeos, it’s still fun to compare JuneHenley with Jon Cornish. Also, whatHenley with Jon Cornish. Also, what

better way to get fired up for thisbetter way to get fired up for thisyear’s Kansas vs. K-State game thanyear’s Kansas vs. K-State game thanby reliving the 2004 classic? This isby reliving the 2004 classic? This isback when the goalposts came downback when the goalposts came downfor a reason.for a reason.

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The oldest video on the list.The oldest video on the list.University of Kansas runner Billy University of Kansas runner Billy Mills’ incredible 10,000 meter finishMills’ incredible 10,000 meter finishat the 1964 Olympics.at the 1964 Olympics.

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“The band is on the field!”“The band is on the field!”Enough said.Enough said.

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He gets three video nods. OnceHe gets three video nods. Oncefor biting off an ear, once for his topfor biting off an ear, once for his topknockouts, and once for wanting toknockouts, and once for wanting toeat your children.eat your children.

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Somebody has painstakingly re-Somebody has painstakingly re-created the infamous game of thecreated the infamous game of the1986 World Series, including Bill1986 World Series, including BillBuckner’s error, on the Nintendo,Buckner’s error, on the Nintendo,even dubbing over the originaleven dubbing over the originalannouncing from the game.announcing from the game.

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Cach Mak Manin ha euedCach Mak Manin ha eued to name his starting quarterback or to name his starting quarterback or this Saturday’s game. Ater the perormance o reshman Tthis Saturday’s game. Ater the perormance o reshman Todd Reesing against Colorado, he is looking like a odd Reesing against Colorado, he is looking like a good candidate.good candidate.

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Another week and still moreAnother week and still morequestions about who will be Kansas’questions about who will be Kansas’starting starting quarterbackquarterback..

Since Kerry Meier suffered a Since Kerry Meier suffered a rightrightshoulder injury last month in Toledo,shoulder injury last month in Toledo,Mark Mangino has been bombardedMark Mangino has been bombardedwith daily questions about who willwith daily questions about who willbe his starter.be his starter.

Entering this weekend’s gameEntering this weekend’s gameagainst Iowa State, the Kansas footballagainst Iowa State, the Kansas footballcoach has refused to name any names.coach has refused to name any names.Instead, he’s told fans and media toInstead, he’s told fans and media tocome to the game and find out.come to the game and find out.

“I feel like whoever is ready to go,“I feel like whoever is ready to go,healthy and prepared, we’ll go with,”healthy and prepared, we’ll go with,”said Mangino during Monday’s Bigsaid Mangino during Monday’s Big

12 Conference Football Coaches12 Conference Football CoachesTeleconference.Teleconference.

With that, Mangino provided aboutWith that, Mangino provided aboutas much insight to Saturday’s starteras much insight to Saturday’s starteras could be expected this week.as could be expected this week.

But, with senior Adam BarmannBut, with senior Adam Barmannessentially benched, it appearsessentially benched, it appearsMangino’s choice will be down toMangino’s choice will be down toMeier or freshman Todd Reesing.Meier or freshman Todd Reesing.

Reesing came into the game onReesing came into the game onSaturday during the third quarter,Saturday during the third quarter,replacing Barmann. He finished thereplacing Barmann. He finished thegame 7-for-11, passing for 106 yards,game 7-for-11, passing for 106 yards,with three touchdowns and an inter-with three touchdowns and an inter-ception. Reesing also had 90 yardsception. Reesing also had 90 yardsrushing on seven carries.rushing on seven carries.

Meier suffered a right shoulderMeier suffered a right shoulderinjury against Baylor in Waco, Texasinjury against Baylor in Waco, Texas

Oct. 21 similar to the one he sus-Oct. 21 similar to the one he sus-tained in the Toledo game. He didn’ttained in the Toledo game. He didn’tplay against Colorado.play against Colorado.

Mangino’s refusal to name a start-Mangino’s refusal to name a start-er has been in part to take the spot-er has been in part to take the spot-light off his young quarterbacks.light off his young quarterbacks.

“There’s been so much focus here“There’s been so much focus herefor the last several years on that for the last several years on that posi-posi-tion that we would like to see sometion that we would like to see somefocus put on other players that arefocus put on other players that areplaying extremely well and doingplaying extremely well and doingsome good things in our program,”some good things in our program,”Mangino said.Mangino said.

Without naming a starter,Without naming a starter,Mangino has forced Iowa State toMangino has forced Iowa State toprepare for all three quarterbacks.prepare for all three quarterbacks.

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position is upposition is upin the air within the air withonly two likelyonly two likelypossibilities orpossibilities or

the job.the job.

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Kansas will be without another of Kansas will be without another of its big men for the next few weeks.its big men for the next few weeks.

Junior starting center Sasha KaunJunior starting center Sasha Kaunpartially tore the patellar tendon inpartially tore the patellar tendon inhis right knee on Sunday when hehis right knee on Sunday when heplanted on the leg to go up for aplanted on the leg to go up for ashot. The patel-shot. The patel-lar tendon con-lar tendon con-nects the knee-nects the knee-cap to the lowercap to the lowerleg bone.leg bone.

Coach Bill Self Coach Bill Self said that, whilesaid that, whilethe injury dam-the injury dam-aged the depthaged the depthof the roster, itof the roster, itwas actually lesswas actually lessserious thanserious thanthe team firstthe team firstthought, and that Kaun wouldn’tthought, and that Kaun wouldn’tneed surgery.need surgery.

“We’re kind of fortunate because“We’re kind of fortunate becausewe thought yesterday it was maybewe thought yesterday it was maybeworse than it is,” Self said. “He’ll beworse than it is,” Self said. “He’ll beout, in a perfect world, three weeks,out, in a perfect world, three weeks,but we’re probably looking at closerbut we’re probably looking at closerto six.”to six.”

The loss of Kaun has been com-The loss of Kaun has been com-pounded by the suspension of juniorpounded by the suspension of juniorcenter C.J. Giles. As a result, Self saidcenter C.J. Giles. As a result, Self said junior Darnell Jackson  junior Darnell Jackson or freshmanor freshmanDarrell Arthur would play center inDarrell Arthur would play center inKaun’s and Giles’ absences.Kaun’s and Giles’ absences.

This isn’t an ideal arrangementThis isn’t an ideal arrangementfor Self because Jackson and Arthurfor Self because Jackson and Arthurare 6-foot-8 and 6-9 respectively,are 6-foot-8 and 6-9 respectively,while Kaun and Giles were both 6-while Kaun and Giles were both 6-

11. Self said even sophomore center11. Self said even sophomore centerMatt Kleinmann and junior guardMatt Kleinmann and junior guardRodrick Stewart could see playingRodrick Stewart could see playingtime in the frontcourt.time in the frontcourt.

Self said that Jackson had improvedSelf said that Jackson had improvedhis offensive skills, but that he didn’this offensive skills, but that he didn’tprovide the same low-post presenceprovide the same low-post presenceas Kaun. Self said Arthur had beenas Kaun. Self said Arthur had been

one of the mostone of the mostimpressive play-impressive play-ers during prac-ers during prac-tices, but he wastices, but he wasbetter suited tobetter suited topower forwardpower forwardthan center.than center.

“The biggest“The biggestconcern of ourconcern of ourteam is we don’tteam is we don’tguard very wellguard very wellinside and withinside and withSasha, he’s ourSasha, he’s our

best low-post defender,” Self said.best low-post defender,” Self said.In addition to the frontcourtIn addition to the frontcourt

problems, Self said the team hadn’tproblems, Self said the team hadn’tbeen practicing very well lately.been practicing very well lately.

Sunday was probably a low pointSunday was probably a low pointfor the team’s practices this preseason.for the team’s practices this preseason.

“We scrimmaged pitifully. Sasha“We scrimmaged pitifully. Sashagot hurt. Darrell cut his hand and hegot hurt. Darrell cut his hand and hecouldn’t participate, although he’llcouldn’t participate, although he’llbe fine by tomorrow,” Self said. “Webe fine by tomorrow,” Self said. “Wehave a long way to go before we’rehave a long way to go before we’reready to play Thursday night.”ready to play Thursday night.”

The biggest dilemma facing Self,The biggest dilemma facing Self,heading into the season, is how heading into the season, is how much he’s going to change his gamemuch he’s going to change his gameplans and strategies.plans and strategies.

“My ocus is on trying to get “My ocus is on trying to get ourourteam better and right now team better and right now (C.J.(C.J.Giles) is not part o our teamGiles) is not part o our teamand he may very well never be and he may very well never be aapart o our team.”part o our team.”

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Only two more days.Only two more days.Kansas basketball finally tips off Kansas basketball finally tips off 

on Thursday night against Washburn.on Thursday night against Washburn.But before we get too excited, I’d likeBut before we get too excited, I’d likeeveryone, especially the seniors, toeveryone, especially the seniors, totake a moment and remember 2003.take a moment and remember 2003.

That was the year I decided toThat was the year I decided toattend the University of Kansas. Iattend the University of Kansas. Idon’t think any of the events that fol-don’t think any of the events that fol-lowed could have been predicted.lowed could have been predicted.

In 2003, Kansas basketball wasIn 2003, Kansas basketball wasRoy Williams. It was fast-paced. ItRoy Williams. It was fast-paced. Itwas back-to-back Final Fours insteadwas back-to-back Final Fours insteadof back-to-back first round losses.of back-to-back first round losses.It was a roster filled with veteranIt was a roster filled with veteranleadership and young-but-talentedleadership and young-but-talentedrole players, not a team without any role players, not a team without any seniors.seniors.

That year Kansas lost to SyracuseThat year Kansas lost to Syracusein the National Championship game,in the National Championship game,then days later good ol’ Roy unex-then days later good ol’ Roy unex-pectedly said goodbye. By May,pectedly said goodbye. By May,everything had changed.everything had changed.

Kansas had to adapt during a timeKansas had to adapt during a timewhen fans liked the way things were.when fans liked the way things were.It brought in a new coach and a new It brought in a new coach and a new athletics director, and despite theathletics director, and despite theanxiety caused by Bill Selfanxiety caused by Bill Self ’s different’s different

brand of basketball, the future stillbrand of basketball, the future stillseemed bright.seemed bright.

Roy’s highly touted recruits, con-Roy’s highly touted recruits, con-sisting of J.R. Giddens, David Padgett,sisting of J.R. Giddens, David Padgett,Omar Wilkes and Jeremy Case, eachOmar Wilkes and Jeremy Case, eachhonored their commitments to play honored their commitments to play for Kansas. This was the class of for Kansas. This was the class of 2007. These were the players we were2007. These were the players we weregoing to watch for four years and thegoing to watch for four years and theones who would cause a proud — butones who would cause a proud — butsolemn — goodbye on Senior Night.solemn — goodbye on Senior Night.

Then, at least for that class, aThen, at least for that class, alot went wrong. In an unfortunatelot went wrong. In an unfortunatesequence of events, three playerssequence of events, three playerstransferred and one took a redshirt.transferred and one took a redshirt.Now, the only goodbye on SeniorNow, the only goodbye on SeniorNight will be for graduating mem-Night will be for graduating mem-bers of the band, spirit squad andbers of the band, spirit squad anddance team. I didn’t expect that.dance team. I didn’t expect that.

Some seniors may say they wouldSome seniors may say they wouldrather have been born four yoursrather have been born four yoursearlier to see Roy’s final KU teams,earlier to see Roy’s final KU teams,with Nick Collison, Kirk Hinrich,with Nick Collison, Kirk Hinrich,Drew Gooden and two Final Fours.Drew Gooden and two Final Fours.But something is noticeably missing:But something is noticeably missing:a National Championship.a National Championship.

After all the unforeseen turnsAfter all the unforeseen turnsand frustrations during Kansasand frustrations during KansasBasketball’s three-year transitionBasketball’s three-year transitionperiod, how fitting would this sea-period, how fitting would this sea-son be if it ended the way we alwaysson be if it ended the way we alwaysexpected?expected?

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The Kansas men’s golf team was inThe Kansas men’s golf team was indisarray after two rounds of play atdisarray after two rounds of play atthe Landfall Traditions Tournamentthe Landfall Traditions Tournamentin Wilmington, N.C.in Wilmington, N.C.

The team’s strong play in theThe team’s strong play in thefirst four tournaments of the seasonfirst four tournaments of the seasonseemed like a distant memory afterseemed like a distant memory aftera team-wide collapse in this week-a team-wide collapse in this week-end’s second round. Senior Gary end’s second round. Senior Gary Woodland, the Jayhawks’ most con-Woodland, the Jayhawks’ most con-sistent contributor, was questionablesistent contributor, was questionableheading into the third round afterheading into the third round aftersustaining a back sustaining a back injury.injury.

Senior Tyler Docking, who foughtSenior Tyler Docking, who foughtthrough an abysmal 81 in the sec-through an abysmal 81 in the sec-ond round, emerged from play onond round, emerged from play onSunday with the tournament’s lowestSunday with the tournament’s lowestsingle-round score, a 68. Docking’ssingle-round score, a 68. Docking’simpressive turnaround placed himimpressive turnaround placed himin a tie for ninth with Woodlandin a tie for ninth with Woodlandand helped Kansas finish in seventhand helped Kansas finish in seventhplace with an overall score of 915.place with an overall score of 915.

The Jayhawks stood in a tie forThe Jayhawks stood in a tie forthird place after strong first-roundthird place after strong first-roundscores by freshman Bobby Knowlesscores by freshman Bobby Knowlesand Woodland. Knowles followedand Woodland. Knowles followedhis stellar first round with a disap-his stellar first round with a disap-pointing second round, ultimately pointing second round, ultimately finishing with a score of 234, goodfinishing with a score of 234, good

for a tie for 35th place. Woodlandfor a tie for 35th place. Woodlandfollowed an even-par first roundfollowed an even-par first roundwith a 76 in the second. Afterwith a 76 in the second. AfterWoodland aggravated a bulgingWoodland aggravated a bulgingdisc in his back during Sunday’sdisc in his back during Sunday’swarm-ups, coach Ross Randallwarm-ups, coach Ross Randallfeared Woodland would not befeared Woodland would not beable to finish the tournament.able to finish the tournament.

“We were obviously worried“We were obviously worriedthat Gary would have to sit out,”that Gary would have to sit out,”Randall said. “He immediately Randall said. “He immediately talked to a trainer, took sometalked to a trainer, took somepills for the pain and was ready pills for the pain and was ready to play.”to play.”

The team title went to Tulsa,The team title went to Tulsa,which won by 26 strokes. Tulsawhich won by 26 strokes. Tulsateammates Nicholas Geyger andteammates Nicholas Geyger andMitch Cohlmia shared the indi-Mitch Cohlmia shared the indi- vidual  vidual crown crown with with total total scoresscoresof 215.of 215.

Kansas entered the tourna-Kansas entered the tourna-ment ranked 30th nationally by ment ranked 30th nationally by Golfweek magazine, but may loseGolfweek magazine, but may losethat ranking after this past week-that ranking after this past week-end’s average performance.end’s average performance.

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The Kansas The Kansas women’women’s rowings rowingteam competed at the Head o theteam competed at the Head o theIowa on Sunday.Iowa on Sunday.

In the Open In the Open Four division, the ‘A’Four division, the ‘A’boat nished second with a time o boat nished second with a time o 15:15.05. The boat’s crew included15:15.05. The boat’s crew includedSamira Naji, Whitney Samira Naji, Whitney FasbenderFasbender,,Lindsey Miles, LlynnAnn LaugesenLindsey Miles, LlynnAnn Laugesenand Tifany Jefers. Another Kansasand Tifany Jefers. Another Kansasboat nished ninth out o 33 teamsboat nished ninth out o 33 teams

with a time o 16:26.31.with a time o 16:26.31.In the Open Eight division threeIn the Open Eight division three

Kansas boats raced and placed.Kansas boats raced and placed. They nished in seventh  They nished in seventh placeplacewith a time o 15:10.98, 11th placewith a time o 15:10.98, 11th placein 15:29.67 and 18th place within 15:29.67 and 18th place with16:18.43.16:18.43.

 The Jayhawks also had bo The Jayhawks also had boats inats inthe Novice Four, Novice Eight andthe Novice Four, Novice Eight andLightweight Four divisions.Lightweight Four divisions.

Kansas will compete Nov. 4-5 atKansas will compete Nov. 4-5 at

the Head o the Chattahoochee inthe Head o the Chattahoochee inChattanooga, Tenn.Chattanooga, Tenn.

— Erin Wiley — Erin Wiley 

athletics calendarathletics calendar

Transition periodTransition period

done as team startsdone as team starts

fourth year with Self fourth year with Self 

Play declinesPlay declinesduring weekendduring weekend

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Senior Gary Senior Gary Woodland aggravatedWoodland aggravateda bulging disc in his a bulging disc in his back on Sunday during the Landall Traback on Sunday during the Landall Tradi-di-

tion Tournament in Wilmington, N.C. Woodland, who tied or ninth place with senior Tyler Docking,tion Tournament in Wilmington, N.C. Woodland, who tied or ninth place with senior Tyler Docking,

secured his fth straight top-ten fnish o secured his fth straight top-ten fnish o the season.the season.

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FRIDAY FRIDAY nnsii & divisii & divi vs.vs.

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ST. LOUIS — Joan Tichacek hasST. LOUIS — Joan Tichacek hasnever been high on anything in hernever been high on anything in herlife.life.

But even as the days pass after herBut even as the days pass after herSt. Louis Cardinals became WorldSt. Louis Cardinals became WorldSeries champions, she and the restSeries champions, she and the restof the city remain hung over withof the city remain hung over withexcitement and adrenaline.excitement and adrenaline.

“For me and my family, this is an“For me and my family, this is anabsolute high,” Tichacek said.absolute high,” Tichacek said.

Celebrating a championship is aCelebrating a championship is arare thing. The experience has donerare thing. The experience has donewonders for how this community wonders for how this community feels about itself.feels about itself.

Karlene Sugarman, an associ-Karlene Sugarman, an associ-ate professor of sports psychol-ate professor of sports psychol-

ogy at John F. Kennedy University inogy at John F. Kennedy University inPleasant Hill, Calif., said fans iden-Pleasant Hill, Calif., said fans iden-tify with their teams psychologically tify with their teams psychologically more than some would think.more than some would think.

“When the team loses they feel“When the team loses they feellike they lost. When they win, they like they lost. When they win, they share the same emotions as the play-share the same emotions as the play-ers on the field. They are truly a parters on the field. They are truly a partof it all. The fans won the Worldof it all. The fans won the WorldSeries too,” Sugarman said.Series too,” Sugarman said.

Tichacek and her husband areTichacek and her husband areseason ticket holders. Now in theirseason ticket holders. Now in their70s, the lifelong fans have a brick 70s, the lifelong fans have a brick engraved on the sidewalk outsideengraved on the sidewalk outsideBusch Stadium. It commemoratesBusch Stadium. It commemoratesthe Cardinals’ 1982 World Series vic-the Cardinals’ 1982 World Series vic-tory that they attended with their twotory that they attended with their twosons, who are now adults.sons, who are now adults.

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Kansas is the Kansas is the clear-cut favorite toclear-cut favorite towin the Big 12 Conference for thewin the Big 12 Conference for thesecond consecutive year this season.second consecutive year this season.With traditional powerhouses TexasWith traditional powerhouses Texasand Oklahoma on the down swing,and Oklahoma on the down swing,it appears Texas A&M will be theit appears Texas A&M will be theteam to beat in the South division.team to beat in the South division.Here’s a look at every school andHere’s a look at every school andwhere they stack up (in order of Bigwhere they stack up (in order of Big12 preseason rankings).12 preseason rankings).

KansasKansas2005 record (25-8, 13-3)2005 record (25-8, 13-3)

Coach Bill Self Coach Bill Self 

With Big 12 Preseason PlayersWith Big 12 Preseason Playersof the Yearof the YearB r a n d o nB r a n d o nRush andRush andJ u l i a nJ u l i a nWright, theWright, theJ a y h a w k sJ a y h a w k shave anhave ano p p o r t u -o p p o r t u -nity to runnity to run

the table in conference play. Thethe table in conference play. Thebackcourt also returns 2005 Big 12backcourt also returns 2005 Big 12All-Defensive team players RussellAll-Defensive team players RussellRobinson and Mario Chalmers. Self,Robinson and Mario Chalmers. Self,the reigning conference coach of thethe reigning conference coach of theyear, also brought in two McDonald’syear, also brought in two McDonald’sAll-Americans with freshmanAll-Americans with freshmanDarrell Arthur and Sherron Collins.Darrell Arthur and Sherron Collins.The Jayhawks are not just Big 12The Jayhawks are not just Big 12contenders, but have national cham-contenders, but have national cham-pionship aspirations as well.pionship aspirations as well.

Texas A&MTexas A&M2005 Record (22-9, 10-6)2005 Record (22-9, 10-6)

Coach Billy GillispieCoach Billy Gillispie

A&M came within one point of A&M came within one point of knocking out last year’s runner-upknocking out last year’s runner-upL o u i s i a n aL o u i s i a n aState in theState in theNCAA tour-NCAA tour-n a m e n t .n a m e n t .Gillispie ledGillispie ledthe Aggiesthe Aggiesto their firstto their firsttournamenttournamenta p p e a r a n c ea p p e a r a n c esince 1987. The Aggies return Big 12since 1987. The Aggies return Big 12First Team candidates, senior AcieFirst Team candidates, senior AcieLaw and junior Joseph Jones.Law and junior Joseph Jones.

The Aggies meet the JayhawksThe Aggies meet the JayhawksFeb. 3 in Lawrence, when ESPN’sFeb. 3 in Lawrence, when ESPN’sCollege Gameday will be broadcast-College Gameday will be broadcast-ing live from Allen Fieldhouse.ing live from Allen Fieldhouse.

Oklahoma StateOklahoma State2005 record (17-16, 6-10)2005 record (17-16, 6-10)

Coach Sean SuttonCoach Sean Sutton

Sutton takes over for his firstSutton takes over for his firstfull season, replacing his dad, Hallfull season, replacing his dad, Hallof Fame Coach Eddie Sutton, whoof Fame Coach Eddie Sutton, whoretired just four victories shy of 800.retired just four victories shy of 800.The Cowboys had a sub-par seasonThe Cowboys had a sub-par seasonlast year and missed the NCAA tour-last year and missed the NCAA tour-nament. But look for returning 2005nament. But look for returning 2005

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Jameson Curry to lead the team back Jameson Curry to lead the team back to the upper-tier of the conference.to the upper-tier of the conference.Kansas will play Oklahoma State Jan.Kansas will play Oklahoma State Jan.10 in Lawrence.10 in Lawrence.

TexasTexas2005 Record (30-7, 13-3)2005 Record (30-7, 13-3)Coach Rick BarnesCoach Rick Barnes

The Longhorns lost 2005 Big 12The Longhorns lost 2005 Big 12Player of the Year P.J. Tucker andPlayer of the Year P.J. Tucker andLeMarcus Aldridge, a first team All-LeMarcus Aldridge, a first team All-Big 12 selection to the NBA. UT alsoBig 12 selection to the NBA. UT alsoloses start-loses start-ers Braders BradBuckmanBuckmanand Danieland DanielG i b s o nG i b s o nfrom afrom ayear ago.year ago.With everyone leaving, it will be upWith everyone leaving, it will be upto incoming freshman Kevin Durantto incoming freshman Kevin Durantto carry tto carry t he Longhorns.he Longhorns.

The Jayhawks and LonghornsThe Jayhawks and Longhornsface off in Allen Fieldhouse March 3face off in Allen Fieldhouse March 3in the final conference game beforein the final conference game beforethe Big 12 the Big 12 tournament.tournament.

Kansas StateKansas State2005 record (15-13, 6-10)2005 record (15-13, 6-10)

Coach Bob HugginsCoach Bob Huggins

Huggins, known as “Huggy Huggins, known as “Huggy Bear,” has brought excitement back Bear,” has brought excitement back to Manhattan because the Wildcatsto Manhattan because the Wildcats

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ing around basketball programs withing around basketball programs withblue-chip recruits — like 7-foot-blue-chip recruits — like 7-foot-3 freshman Jason Bennett — and3 freshman Jason Bennett — andcompetitive scheduling. The leadercompetitive scheduling. The leaderof the Wildcats this season will beof the Wildcats this season will besenior Cartier Martin, who earnedsenior Cartier Martin, who earnedsecond team All-Big 12 last year.second team All-Big 12 last year.The Sunflower Showdown will beThe Sunflower Showdown will beFeb. 7 in Lawrence and Feb. 19 inFeb. 7 in Lawrence and Feb. 19 inManhattan.Manhattan.

Texas TechTexas Tech2005 record (15-17, 6-10)2005 record (15-17, 6-10)

Coach Bob KnightCoach Bob Knight

Knight turned around the RedKnight turned around the RedRaiders basketball program in hisRaiders basketball program in hisfirst year, taking them from eleventhfirst year, taking them from eleventhin the conference to a tie for third.in the conference to a tie for third.Last season, his team failed to makeLast season, his team failed to makethe tournament but should bouncethe tournament but should bounceback. Senior Jarrius Jackson scoredback. Senior Jarrius Jackson scored20 points or more in 18 games last20 points or more in 18 games last

s e a s o ns e a s o nen routeen routeto beingto beingn a m e dn a m e dAll-Big 12All-Big 12first team.first team.M a r t i nM a r t i nZeno, a 6-Zeno, a 6-5 junior5 juniorguard, looksguard, looks

to be another key player this season.to be another key player this season.The Jayhawks and Red Raiders faceThe Jayhawks and Red Raiders faceoff in Lubbock Jan. 20.off in Lubbock Jan. 20.

BaylorBaylor2005 record (4-13, 4-12)2005 record (4-13, 4-12)

Coach Scott Drew Coach Scott Drew 

Coming off a season where they Coming off a season where they were banned from nonconferencewere banned from nonconferenceplay, Drew and the Baylor Bears willplay, Drew and the Baylor Bears willbe in much better position comebe in much better position comeconference play this season. Baylorconference play this season. Baylorreturns both starters in the back-returns both starters in the back-court with sophomore Curtis court with sophomore Curtis JerrellsJerrellsand junior Aaron Bruce. In the post,and junior Aaron Bruce. In the post,look for Mamadou Diene, a 7-0look for Mamadou Diene, a 7-0sophomore center from Senegal whosophomore center from Senegal whohas the sizehas the sizeto becometo becomea force ina force inthe downthe downlow. Baylorlow. Baylorand Kansasand Kansassquare off insquare off inWaco on Jan.Waco on Jan.24.24.

MissouriMissouri2005 record (12-16, 5-11)2005 record (12-16, 5-11)

Coach Mike AndersonCoach Mike Anderson

The infamous Quin Snyder wasThe infamous Quin Snyder wasfinally fired at Missouri, and Mikefinally fired at Missouri, and MikeAnderson took the job comingAnderson took the job comingfrom the University of Alabama-from the University of Alabama-Birmingham. The Tigers’ leadingBirmingham. The Tigers’ leadingscorer from last season, Thomasscorer from last season, ThomasGardner, will not return. The topGardner, will not return. The topreturner for Missouri will be Jasonreturner for Missouri will be Jason

Horton, aHorton, a6-2 guard.6-2 guard.The BorderThe BorderS h o w d o w nS h o w d o w nb e t w e e nb e t w e e nKansas andKansas andMissouri willMissouri will

be Jan. 15 in Lawrence and Feb. 10be Jan. 15 in Lawrence and Feb. 10in Columbia.in Columbia.

OklahomaOklahoma2005 record (20-9, 11-5)2005 record (20-9, 11-5)

Coach Jeff CapelCoach Jeff Capel

When former OU coach KelvinWhen former OU coach KelvinSampson bolted for Indiana, OUSampson bolted for Indiana, OUlost one of the premier coaches inlost one of the premier coaches inthe country. Capel, 31, coached atthe country. Capel, 31, coached atVirginia Commonwealth beforeVirginia Commonwealth beforemoving to Oklahoma. The Soonersmoving to Oklahoma. The Soonersreturn Michael Neal, senior guard,return Michael Neal, senior guard,who waswho wasnamed Big 12named Big 12Newcomer of Newcomer of the Year lastthe Year lastseason. Kansasseason. Kansasand Oklahomaand Oklahomameet on Feb.meet on Feb.26 in a Big26 in a BigMonday gameMonday gamein Norman.in Norman.

NebraskaNebraska2005 record (19-14, 7-9)2005 record (19-14, 7-9)

Coach Doc SadlerCoach Doc Sadler

Former coach Barry Collier left,Former coach Barry Collier left,which may be a good thing forwhich may be a good thing forNebraska. Sadler coached University Nebraska. Sadler coached University of Texas- El Paso the past two sea-of Texas- El Paso the past two sea-sons, making an NCAA appearancesons, making an NCAA appearance

and an NITand an NITa p p e a r -a p p e a r -ance. Juniorance. JuniorAleks MaricAleks Marict h o u g h tt h o u g h tabout enter-about enter-ing the NBAing the NBAdraft afterdraft after10 double-10 double-

doubles last season, but opted todoubles last season, but opted tocome back for another year of col-come back for another year of col-

lege. Maric is a force down low forlege. Maric is a force down low forthe ’Huskers, and guard Jamel Whitethe ’Huskers, and guard Jamel Whiteshould have a solid sophomore sea-should have a solid sophomore sea-son after a nice freshman year. Theson after a nice freshman year. The’Hawks and ’Huskers meet each’Hawks and ’Huskers meet eachother Jan. 29 in Lincoln and Feb. 17other Jan. 29 in Lincoln and Feb. 17in Lawrence.in Lawrence.

Iowa StateIowa State2005 record (16-14, 6-10)2005 record (16-14, 6-10)

Coach Greg McDermottCoach Greg McDermott

McDermott replaces WayneMcDermott replaces WayneMorgan as head coach after coach-Morgan as head coach after coach-ing at Northern Iowa. Morgan’s teaming at Northern Iowa. Morgan’s teamlooked poised to have a strong seasonlooked poised to have a strong seasonlast year with former guards Curtislast year with former guards CurtisStinson and Will Blalock but neverStinson and Will Blalock but neverlived up to its potential. McDermottlived up to its potential. McDermott

comes into Ames, Iowa, with few comes into Ames, Iowa, with few players coming back. Junior Rahshonplayers coming back. Junior RahshonClark is theClark is theteam’s topteam’s topr e t u r n e r .r e t u r n e r .Kansas playsKansas playsIowa StateIowa StateJan. 13 inJan. 13 inAmes, Iowa,Ames, Iowa,and Feb. 24and Feb. 24in Lawrence.in Lawrence.

ColoradoColorado2005 record (20-10, 9-7)2005 record (20-10, 9-7)

Coach Ricardo PattonCoach Ricardo Patton

After missing the tournament theAfter missing the tournament thepast two seasons, Patton is on thepast two seasons, Patton is on thehot seat to get Colorado back tohot seat to get Colorado back to

the tourna-the tourna-ment. Juniorment. JuniorR i c h a r dR i c h a r dRoby, All-Roby, All-Big 12 FirstBig 12 FirstTeam inTeam in2005, will2005, willlead a younglead a youngColorado team that meets KansasColorado team that meets Kansason Jan. 27 in Lawrence and then onon Jan. 27 in Lawrence and then onFeb. 14 in Boulder, Colo.Feb. 14 in Boulder, Colo.

Kansan sportswriter Drew Davi-Kansan sportswriter Drew Davi-

son can be contacted at ddavi-son can be contacted at ddavi-

son@kansan.com.son@kansan.com.

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By mark dentBy mark dentkansan sports columnist kansan sports columnist 

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Predictions outlinePredictions outlinebasketball seasonbasketball season

»» One lOveOne lOve

Louisiana State basket-Louisiana State basket-

ball player Glen “Bigball player Glen “Big

Baby” Davis no longerBaby” Davis no longer

liveslives up to his nickname.up to his nickname.

He has lost weight and isHe has lost weight and is

projected to be an evenprojected to be an even

greater threat this year.greater threat this year.

Rob Carr/ASSOCIATED PRESSRob Carr/ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rob Carr/ASSOCIATED PRESSRob Carr/ASSOCIATED PRESS

Florida coach Billy Donovan ledFlorida coach Billy Donovan led the Gators to victory last year and is predicted to repeat this year. With Joakim Noah ignoring calls to the NBA, Floridathe Gators to victory last year and is predicted to repeat this year. With Joakim Noah ignoring calls to the NBA, Florida

has a good shot at another title.has a good shot at another title.

Take that, Billy Packer.Take that, Billy Packer.Last March, the CBS basketballLast March, the CBS basketball

commentator slammed the NCAAcommentator slammed the NCAAselection committee for pickingselection committee for pickingtoo many teams from mid-majortoo many teams from mid-majorconferences and not enough fromconferences and not enough fromhis precious ACC. Well, Final Fourhis precious ACC. Well, Final Fourparticipant George Mason showedparticipant George Mason showedPacker and the rest of the country Packer and the rest of the country that mid-majors can compete at athat mid-majors can compete at ahigh level. The big question for thishigh level. The big question for thisyear and future years is this: Canyear and future years is this: Cana similar run happen again for aa similar run happen again for amid-major, or were the Patriots anmid-major, or were the Patriots anexception?exception?

One thing is certain as thisOne thing is certain as thisseason is about to start. Floridaseason is about to start. Floridahas nearly everyone back from itshas nearly everyone back from itschampionship team, and is the obvi-championship team, and is the obvi-ous pick to start the season at No. 1.ous pick to start the season at No. 1.As for a Cinderella team surprisingAs for a Cinderella team surprisingeveryone in March, that’s impossibleeveryone in March, that’s impossibleto predict. But hey, I’ll try to predictto predict. But hey, I’ll try to predictanyway. Here is a 2006-2007 NCAAanyway. Here is a 2006-2007 NCAApreview.preview.

Top 10Top 101) Florida1) Florida — Gainesville is a— Gainesville is a

nice city, and the Gators have anice city, and the Gators have agood chance to repeat. But comegood chance to repeat. But comeon, Joakim Noah, you should beon, Joakim Noah, you should belogging minutes for a mediocrelogging minutes for a mediocreNBA team and writing checks forNBA team and writing checks forfrivolous clothing items.frivolous clothing items.

2) North Carolina2) North Carolina — Sorry — Sorry grudge-harboring KU fans, but Roy grudge-harboring KU fans, but Roy has quite a few pieces to play withhas quite a few pieces to play withthis year in Chapel Hill, with Tylerthis year in Chapel Hill, with TylerHansbrough and the best recruitingHansbrough and the best recruitingclass in the country.class in the country.

3) Kansas3) Kansas — Although Sasha— Although SashaKaun and C.J. Giles could be gone,Kaun and C.J. Giles could be gone,Darrell Arthur and Darnell JacksonDarrell Arthur and Darnell Jacksonwill more than make up for thewill more than make up for theloss. Here’s a nightmare first-roundloss. Here’s a nightmare first-roundmatch-up for Jayhawk fans, Kansasmatch-up for Jayhawk fans, Kansas vs. Belmont. vs. Belmont.

4) UCLA4) UCLA — Josh Shipp, who— Josh Shipp, whomissed almost all of last missed almost all of last season,season,returns and will offset the loss of returns and will offset the loss of Jordan Farmar. Note to Coach BenJordan Farmar. Note to Coach BenHowland: It’s OK to score points.Howland: It’s OK to score points.

5) Wisconsin5) Wisconsin — The Badgers’ 38-— The Badgers’ 38-2 record in Big 10 home games in the2 record in Big 10 home games in thepast 5 years makes the Kohl Centerpast 5 years makes the Kohl Centerthe best home-court advantage in thethe best home-court advantage in thecountry, and Alando Tucker will becountry, and Alando Tucker will bethe Big 10 Player of the Year.the Big 10 Player of the Year.

6) Georgetown6) Georgetown — It’s 1985 all— It’s 1985 allover again in D.C. A guy namedover again in D.C. A guy namedJohn Thompson is barking outJohn Thompson is barking outcoaching orders from the benchcoaching orders from the benchand another Patrick Ewing is man-and another Patrick Ewing is man-ning the paint. Roy Hibbert and Jeff ning the paint. Roy Hibbert and Jeff Green join Ewing to form one of theGreen join Ewing to form one of thenation’s best frontcourts.nation’s best frontcourts.

7) Duke7) Duke — Josh McRoberts— Josh McRobertsplayed well enough in the shadow of played well enough in the shadow of 

Shelden Williams last year to beShelden Williams last year to beprojected as a lottery pick, and now projected as a lottery pick, and now he has the chance to be the man inhe has the chance to be the man inDurham.Durham.

8) Arizona8) Arizona — Chris Rodgers— Chris Rodgersand Hassan Adams are gone, takingand Hassan Adams are gone, takinga chunk out of the team’s arrest-a chunk out of the team’s arrest-warrant average but also the team’swarrant average but also the team’sscoring average. Chase Budingerscoring average. Chase Budingeris the best goofy, tall white guy inis the best goofy, tall white guy inbasketball.basketball.

9) LSU9) LSU — Props to Glen “Big— Props to Glen “BigBaby” Davis for having a real nick-Baby” Davis for having a real nick-name in an era name in an era where nicknameswhere nicknameshave almost ceased to exist. Bighave almost ceased to exist. BigBaby has a big problem in store forBaby has a big problem in store forhis opponents too: a big weight losshis opponents too: a big weight lossthat increases his that increases his versatility.versatility.

10) Marquette10) Marquette — This is— This isthe riskiest pick of the Top 10.the riskiest pick of the Top 10.Marquette has excellent guards,Marquette has excellent guards,headlined by point Dominic James,headlined by point Dominic James,but they will have to carry the loadbut they will have to carry the loadfor a weak frontcourt.for a weak frontcourt.

nxt 10nxt 10Pittsburgh, Ohio State, GeorgiaPittsburgh, Ohio State, Georgia

Tech, Washington, Texas A&M,Tech, Washington, Texas A&M,Creighton, Alabama, Tennessee,Creighton, Alabama, Tennessee,Villanova, AkronVillanova, Akron

A-AmricasA-AmricasTyler Hansbrough, North CarolinaTyler Hansbrough, North CarolinaJoakim Noah, FloridaJoakim Noah, FloridaJosh McRoberts, DukeJosh McRoberts, DukeDominic James, MarquetteDominic James, MarquetteAlando Tucker, WisconsinAlando Tucker, WisconsinFreshman of the Year:Freshman of the Year:Kevin Durant, TexasKevin Durant, Texas

AA-nyQui (Spr Tams)-nyQui (Spr Tams)XavierXavier — Almost everyone is— Almost everyone is

back from last year’s inconsistent-back from last year’s inconsistent-but-good team, except dog thief but-good team, except dog thief Dedrick Finn.Dedrick Finn.

VirginiaVirginia — Sean Singletary is— Sean Singletary isone of the best point guards in theone of the best point guards in thecountry, and second-year coachcountry, and second-year coachDave Leitao isn’t half bad either.Dave Leitao isn’t half bad either.

George WashingtonGeorge Washington — Coach— CoachKarl Hobbs is the best coach outsideKarl Hobbs is the best coach outsideof the major conferences.of the major conferences.

USCUSC — If Gabriel Pruitt, who is— If Gabriel Pruitt, who isacademically ineligible this semes-academically ineligible this semes-ter, manages to make it to a coupleter, manages to make it to a coupleof classes, the Trojans could have aof classes, the Trojans could have achance to play in March.chance to play in March.

DePaulDePaul — Sammy Mejia is the— Sammy Mejia is the

Big East’s second-leading returningBig East’s second-leading returningscorer.scorer.

AA-eric Chowith (Most-eric Chowith (MostOrratd)Orratd)

Jarrius Jackson, Texas TechJarrius Jackson, Texas Tech ——How this guy made the All-Big 12How this guy made the All-Big 12first team over Acie Law beats me.first team over Acie Law beats me.

Randolph Morris, Kentucky Randolph Morris, Kentucky ——This junior big man was This junior big man was supposedsupposedto be in the to be in the NBA last season.NBA last season.

Malik Hairston, OregonMalik Hairston, Oregon — The— Theposter boy for the poster boy for the Ducks, HairstonDucks, Hairstoncompared himself to Carmelocompared himself to CarmeloAnthony before his freshman Anthony before his freshman year.year.Well, Hairston, Anthony wouldn’tWell, Hairston, Anthony wouldn’tlet his team lose to Portland andlet his team lose to Portland andPortland State back to back.Portland State back to back.

Paul Davis, Michigan StatePaul Davis, Michigan State— Whoops, I’m so used to calling— Whoops, I’m so used to callinghim overrated I forgot his collegehim overrated I forgot his collegeeligibility expired.eligibility expired.

AA-Rad Mcnay (-Rad Mcnay ( Top TrasfTop Trasfrs)rs)J.R. Giddens,J.R. Giddens, New Mexico fromNew Mexico fromKansasKansasAlex Galindo,Alex Galindo, Florida Florida InternatioInternationalnalfrom Kansasfrom KansasDrew LDrew L avenderavender,, Xavier fromXavier fromOklahomaOklahomaMartin Iti,Martin Iti, New Mexico State fromNew Mexico State fromCharlotteCharlotteMicah Downs,Micah Downs, Gonzaga fromGonzaga fromKansasKansas

AA-Uitd natios-Uitd natios(Bst Forig Payrs)(Bst Forig Payrs)

Aaron Bruce,Aaron Bruce, Baylor from AustraliaBaylor from AustraliaIan VouyoukasIan Vouyoukas, Saint Louis from, Saint Louis fromGreeceGreeceAleks Maric,Aleks Maric, Nebraska fromNebraska fromAustraliaAustraliaLuc Richard Mbah a Luc Richard Mbah a Moute,Moute,UCLAUCLAfrom Cameroonfrom CameroonMartynas Pocius,Martynas Pocius, Duke fromDuke fromLithuaniaLithuania

AA-Mitch ad nss (War-Mitch ad nss (Warths jrsys ad imprss yourths jrsys ad imprss your

frids)frids)Paul Harris,Paul Harris, SyracuseSyracuseCurtis Sumpter,Curtis Sumpter, VillanovaVillanovaPat Ewing Jr.,Pat Ewing Jr., GeorgetownGeorgetownJustin Dentmon,Justin Dentmon, WashingtonWashingtonNate Funk,Nate Funk, CreightonCreighton

A God Shammgod (BstA God Shammgod (Bstnams)nams)

TonTon Balenga,TonTon Balenga, Virginia WesleyanVirginia WesleyanBambale Osby,Bambale Osby, MarylandMarylandFabio Nass,Fabio Nass, MiamiMiamiTweety Carter,Tweety Carter, BaylorBaylorWolfgang Raffety,Wolfgang Raffety, PacificPacific

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LOST- black fur hat on 1st floor of theLOST- black fur hat on 1st floor of theKansas Union in front of Miltons on oct. 20Kansas Union in front of Miltons on oct. 20REWARD!!REWARD!!!! !! contact hst@ku.educontact hst@ku.eduI WANTMYI WANTMY USHANKABACK, PLEASEUSHANKABACK, PLEASE!!!!hawkchalk.com/193hawkchalk.com/193

LOSTDOG Shar-pei male. Lost on Sat.LOSTDOG Shar-pei male. Lost on Sat.Oct. 21 around Oct. 21 around Wimbeldon Dr., Clinton,Wimbeldon Dr., Clinton,and Wakurusa. Has identification chip.and Wakurusa. Has identification chip.Substantial reward. Call 856-0718 or 620-Substantial reward. Call 856-0718 or 620-255-3978.255-3978.hawkchalk.com/199hawkchalk.com/199

Roommate needed for master Roommate needed for master bedroom,bedroom,12th and Ohio Huge house, 12th and Ohio Huge house, great locationgreat locationand view, fun and view, fun roommates $380/mo.roommates $380/mo.hawkchalk.com/209hawkchalk.com/209

Starting Nov 1 or later. 3BR/2BA9th andStarting Nov 1 or later. 3BR/2BA9th andEmery. Female roommate needed. CloseEmery. Female roommate needed. Closeto campus! $250/mo. (Cheap!) No pets.to campus! $250/mo. (Cheap!) No pets.Call Margaret (314)560-8359Call Margaret (314)560-8359

For spring sem. For spring sem. Legends Apt. 4BD/4BA,Legends Apt. 4BD/4BA,furnished, W/D. 2 female roommates. Busfurnished, W/D. 2 female roommates. Busto campus. Utilities included in rent. Needto campus. Utilities included in rent. Needto fill ASAP, transferring. 785.545.6156to fill ASAP, transferring. 785.545.6156hawkchalk.com/196hawkchalk.com/196

Fem.roomate needed 3br 2bth Fem.roomate needed 3br 2bth townhousetownhousew/wash/dryw/wash/dry. Good location . Good location near park andnear park andride. Rent $280 a month plus utilitiesride. Rent $280 a month plus utilitiesCall(913)526-260Call(913)526-2603 or 3 or email twild@ku.eduemail twild@ku.eduhawkchalk.com/204hawkchalk.com/204

1BD/1Bath, W/D, Fireplace, Walk-in closet,1BD/1Bath, W/D, Fireplace, Walk-in closet,newer style (brand-new carpet), also hasnewer style (brand-new carpet), also hastile (fp, kitchen, bathroom, and closet),tile (fp, kitchen, bathroom, and closet),avail. in Jan., call avail. in Jan., call 913-593-3330913-593-3330hawkchalk.com/189hawkchalk.com/189

Attn seniors, grad students. 1 BR apt, quiet,Attn seniors, grad students. 1 BR apt, quiet,real nice, close to campus, hard woodreal nice, close to campus, hard woodfloors, lots of windows, CA, W/D, no smok-floors, lots of windows, CA, W/D, no smok-ing/pets. 331-5209.ing/pets. 331-5209.

2 BR available in 3 BR town house. $3002 BR available in 3 BR town house. $300each. Non-smoking, no pets. On Crestline.each. Non-smoking, no pets. On Crestline.Call Mary Beth Call Mary Beth 316-288-7782.316-288-7782.

1 room available in 3 BR house. Down-1 room available in 3 BR house. Down-town. $285/mo not including util. Femaletown. $285/mo not including util. Femalepreferred. Available Nov. 1. preferred. Available Nov. 1. 312-9458.312-9458.

2 Bedrooms,2 bathrooms apartment for2 Bedrooms,2 bathrooms apartment forsublease.there is no sublease.there is no roommate.Avaroommate.Availableilablenovemver 1st.FIRSTMONTH ISnovemver 1st.FIRSTMONTH ISFREE.Rent includes all utilities and theFREE.Rent includes all utilities and theapartment all furnished.(785) 383 5816apartment all furnished.(785) 383 5816www.hawkchalk.com/192www.hawkchalk.com/192

Lawrence Property ManagementLawrence Property Managementwww.lawwww.lawrencepm.com. 785-832-8728 rencepm.com. 785-832-8728 oror785-331-5360. 2 BRs Available now!785-331-5360. 2 BRs Available now!

2 BR, 1 BA2 BR, 1 BA . C.A., D.W., laundry facilities.. C.A., D.W., laundry facilities.Available now. $395/MO. $200 depositAvailable now. $395/MO. $200 deposit785-842-7644785-842-7644

3 BR, 1 BA3 BR, 1 BA apartment C.A., D.W., washerapartment C.A., D.W., washerand dryer provided. Available now.and dryer provided. Available now.$525/MO. 785-842-7644$525/MO. 785-842-7644

Available immediately: remodeled 2 BRAvailable immediately: remodeled 2 BRand 3 BR. Includes W/D, DW, MW, fire-and 3 BR. Includes W/D, DW, MW, fire-place and back patio. First place and back patio. First month's rentmonth's rentfree. 785-841-7849free. 785-841-7849

Avail. Jan. 1; 2nd Story HousAvail. Jan. 1; 2nd Story House; e; PlushPlushHrd.Wd. Floors; Lots of Space BR, BA, KIT,Hrd.Wd. Floors; Lots of Space BR, BA, KIT,LVNG; Off-St. ParkingLVNG; Off-St. Parking435/mnth + Elec. (~ 30/mnth)435/mnth + Elec. (~ 30/mnth)Call: (573)864-7504Call: (573)864-7504hawkchalk.com/197hawkchalk.com/197

3 BR all 3 BR all appliances W/D included. Newlyappliances W/D included. Newlyremodeled. Near dt/ KU. Available now.remodeled. Near dt/ KU. Available now.920 Illinois. $1200/mo. Call 920 Illinois. $1200/mo. Call 691-6940691-6940

3 BR, 2 BAHouse. FP3 BR, 2 BAHouse. FP W/D hookup. HugeW/D hookup. Hugewalk-in closet. Lg fenced yard. 2 walk-in closet. Lg fenced yard. 2 car gar.car gar.$905/mo. Avail. Dec. Call $905/mo. Avail. Dec. Call 785-550-4126.785-550-4126.

Congressional Place Town Home with 3Congressional Place Town Home with 3bedrooms, 2 car garage & bedrooms, 2 car garage & fireplace.fireplace.Available November 1. Available November 1. 785-766-0136785-766-0136

Houses, apts, and duplexesHouses, apts, and duplexes available foravailable fornow and next now and next semester. 785-842-76semester. 785-842-7644 or44 orsee us at see us at www.gagemwww.gagemgmt.comgmt.com

Need third roommate for 4BR, 2 BAhouse.Need third roommate for 4BR, 2 BAhouse.$400 includes bills, DSO, and Dish TV.$400 includes bills, DSO, and Dish TV.Looking for short term or long term.Looking for short term or long term.Call Jared at 785-764-2056.Call Jared at 785-764-2056.

2 BR residential office/ apartment. Possible2 BR residential office/ apartment. Possiblereduction for: promotions, web work etc.reduction for: promotions, web work etc.Studio near KU available Dec. 841-6254Studio near KU available Dec. 841-6254

Roommate wanted to share 3 BR house onRoommate wanted to share 3 BR house on3 acres mins. west of Lawrence. W/D, sat.3 acres mins. west of Lawrence. W/D, sat.TV. 785-838-3803 or 913-568-4012.TV. 785-838-3803 or 913-568-4012.

1BR in 4BR 4BA1BR in 4BR 4BA apt for rent only 1 roomie.apt for rent only 1 roomie.$450.00/mo incld. utilities, cable, and inter-$450.00/mo incld. utilities, cable, and inter-net. legends apt. call amanda at net. legends apt. call amanda at 224-4972224-4972or or amanda_moore4amanda_moore4354@yahoo.com354@yahoo.com..hawkchalk.com/243hawkchalk.com/243

Male or fem. roomate needed in very nice 4Male or fem. roomate needed in very nice 4BDR/3 BAhouse 1 block from campus.BDR/3 BAhouse 1 block from campus.$375/month + 1/4 $375/month + 1/4 utilities. W/D. Availableutilities. W/D. AvailableDec 15, Dec rent is FREE! Call SarahDec 15, Dec rent is FREE! Call Sarah7854181803. 7854181803. hawkchalk.comhawkchalk.com/242/242

Want a January Sublease? Good apt. forWant a January Sublease? Good apt. for$315 w/ 2 baths,large room and $315 w/ 2 baths,large room and parking. Atparking. AtLorimar townhomes near 23rd and kasold.Lorimar townhomes near 23rd and kasold.785-550-5622 785-550-5622 hawkchalk.comhawkchalk.com/230/230

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2000 Suzuki GZ250 Motorcycle. Similar to2000 Suzuki GZ250 Motorcycle. Similar toHonda Rebel. Approx. 450 actual miles.Honda Rebel. Approx. 450 actual miles.Great beginner bike. Small ding in Great beginner bike. Small ding in tanktankwhen bought. $2000 obo. when bought. $2000 obo. 785-819-4876785-819-4876hawkchalk.com/207hawkchalk.com/207

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Good condition. Need to get rid of it for newGood condition. Need to get rid of it for newcar. Comes with trailer. $1700 obo. callcar. Comes with trailer. $1700 obo. call(316) 371-7926, leave a message.(316) 371-7926, leave a message.

Queen-sized mattress set $150 and FutonQueen-sized mattress set $150 and Futonwith black metal frame $50 (or with black metal frame $50 (or best offer!)best offer!)Great condition-available after finals inGreat condition-available after finals inDecember. Email chubby01@ku.eduDecember. Email chubby01@ku.eduhawkchalk.com/222hawkchalk.com/222

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And who would Iowa State coachAnd who would Iowa State coachDan McCarney like to face onDan McCarney like to face onSaturday?Saturday?

“I’m not going there,” McCarney “I’m not going there,” McCarney said Monday. “They’re all quality said Monday. “They’re all quality players and we’ve been strugglingplayers and we’ve been strugglingdefensively, so we’ll have to be atdefensively, so we’ll have to be atour best.”our best.”

That could be good news for theThat could be good news for theJayhawks.Jayhawks.

Iowa State ranks 11th in the con-Iowa State ranks 11th in the con-ference in total defense, giving upference in total defense, giving upmore than 382 yards of offense amore than 382 yards of offense agame. In its past three games againstgame. In its past three games againstOklahoma, Texas Tech and KansasOklahoma, Texas Tech and Kansas

State, the Cyclones have given upState, the Cyclones have given upmore than 390 yards of offense andmore than 390 yards of offense and35 points per game.35 points per game.

Footba Notes:Footba Notes:

Bueltel ailing:Bueltel ailing:Junior cornerback Blake BueltelJunior cornerback Blake Bueltel

suffered an undisclosed injury andsuffered an undisclosed injury andhis return is uncertain.his return is uncertain.

“He was slowed down by an inju-“He was slowed down by an inju-ry,” Mangino said. “He has to play hisry,” Mangino said. “He has to play hisway back up.”way back up.”

On the season, Bueltel has 17On the season, Bueltel has 17tackles, including 15 solo.tackles, including 15 solo.Roux’s switch:Roux’s switch:

After starting the season at wideAfter starting the season at widereceiver, senior Dominic Rouxreceiver, senior Dominic Rouxswitched sides and saw time at switched sides and saw time at safety safety against Colorado. Roux recorded oneagainst Colorado. Roux recorded onetackle in the first tackle in the first defensive action of defensive action of his career.his career.

“I thought he did some really “I thought he did some really good things,” Mangino said. “He’llgood things,” Mangino said. “He’llplay more again this week.”play more again this week.”

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He said his initial response was toHe said his initial response was tochange as little as possible, becausechange as little as possible, becauseeverything would go back to normaleverything would go back to normalonce Kaun was back.once Kaun was back.

“I don’t think you call that adver-“I don’t think you call that adver-sity, I think you call that coaching,”sity, I think you call that coaching,”Self said.Self said.

More basketba:More basketba:

There is no update in the C.J. GilesThere is no update in the C.J. Gilessaga, but, Self said a final decisionsaga, but, Self said a final decision

would be made about Giles’ futurewould be made about Giles’ futurewith the team once the two meet.with the team once the two meet.

Self said he hadn’t talked to GilesSelf said he hadn’t talked to Gilesrecently because Giles went back recently because Giles went back home because of the death of ahome because of the death of afriend. But with Kansas’ first exhibi-friend. But with Kansas’ first exhibi-tion game this week, Self had othertion game this week, Self had otherissues on his mind.issues on his mind.

“My focus is not on C.J. Giles“My focus is not on C.J. Gilesright now,” Self said. “My focus isright now,” Self said. “My focus is

on trying to get our team better andon trying to get our team better andright now he’s not part of our teamright now he’s not part of our teamand he may very well never be a partand he may very well never be a partof our team.”of our team.”

Kansan sportswrter Shawn Shro-Kansan sportswrter Shawn Shro-er can be contacted at sshroer@er can be contacted at sshroer@kansan.com.kansan.com.

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — StandingKANSAS CITY, Mo. — Standingalone in a far corner of Kansasalone in a far corner of KansasCity’s tumultuous postgame lockerCity’s tumultuous postgame lockerroom, Trent Green had the look of room, Trent Green had the look of a solitary little boy pressing his nosea solitary little boy pressing his noseagainst the candy store window.against the candy store window.

In normal times after a thrillingIn normal times after a thrilling victory by the home team, a  victory by the home team, a crowdcrowdwould be forming around thewould be forming around theChiefs’ two-time Pro Bowl quarter-Chiefs’ two-time Pro Bowl quarter-back. Men and women bearing tapeback. Men and women bearing taperecorders and television camerasrecorders and television cameraswould swarm around him.would swarm around him.

But on Sunday after a 38-25 vic-But on Sunday after a 38-25 vic-tory over Seattle, everybody wantedtory over Seattle, everybody wantedto talk to tight end Tony Gonzalez,to talk to tight end Tony Gonzalez,running back Larry Johnson, andrunning back Larry Johnson, and— most of all — quarterback — most of all — quarterback Damon Huard.Damon Huard.

Huard is 4-2 now since GreenHuard is 4-2 now since Greenwas knocked out of action in thewas knocked out of action in theSept. 10 opener, a remarkable runSept. 10 opener, a remarkable runthat has kept the Chiefs afloat andthat has kept the Chiefs afloat andno one dared expect from a guy no one dared expect from a guy who hadn’t started in the NFL sincewho hadn’t started in the NFL since2000.2000.

He has thrown only one inter-He has thrown only one inter-ception. At Arrowhead Stadium, heception. At Arrowhead Stadium, heis 3-0, topping the 100-point quar-is 3-0, topping the 100-point quar-terback rating in all three starts,terback rating in all three starts,with 752 yards passing and fivewith 752 yards passing and fivetouchdowns.touchdowns.

Against the Seahawks on Sunday,Against the Seahawks on Sunday,the poised and confident backup hadthe poised and confident backup hadhis best game ever despite a painfulhis best game ever despite a painfulgroin pull that almost kept him off groin pull that almost kept him off the field. He threw for a career-bestthe field. He threw for a career-best312 yards with one touchdown and312 yards with one touchdown andno interceptions and triggered onceno interceptions and triggered onceagain a rising tide of speculation.again a rising tide of speculation.

What happens when GreenWhat happens when Greengets back, probably in a couple of gets back, probably in a couple of weeks?weeks?

For his part, Huard is maintain-For his part, Huard is maintain-ing the same good-soldier attitudeing the same good-soldier attitudethat kept him in line for six years asthat kept him in line for six years asa backup, often the all-but-forgottena backup, often the all-but-forgottenNo. 3 on the depth chart.No. 3 on the depth chart.

“The fact you’re talking about it“The fact you’re talking about itis a good thing because that meansis a good thing because that meanswe’re winning games,” he said. “Butwe’re winning games,” he said. “ButTrent’s the starting quarterback andTrent’s the starting quarterback andthis year on this team, my job is tothis year on this team, my job is toback him up. And to fill in if he’sback him up. And to fill in if he’sout. That’s what I’m trying to doout. That’s what I’m trying to donow.”now.”

Green was cleared only lastGreen was cleared only lastweek to start light practice. Coachweek to start light practice. CoachHerm Edwards said Monday thatHerm Edwards said Monday thathe should know early this week if he should know early this week if the veteran quarterback, the Chiefs’the veteran quarterback, the Chiefs’acknowledged leader, will partici-acknowledged leader, will partici-pate in team drills.pate in team drills.

Will he play on Sunday?Will he play on Sunday?“I doubt it,” Edwards said.“I doubt it,” Edwards said.The decision is not growing any The decision is not growing any 

more difficult as Huard continuesmore difficult as Huard continuesto excel week after week, Edwardsto excel week after week, Edwardsinsisted.insisted.

“No, it’s really not. Damon’s done“No, it’s really not. Damon’s donea fantastic job. He’s going to con-a fantastic job. He’s going to con-tinue to play well as long as he has totinue to play well as long as he has toplay. There’s going to come a pointplay. There’s going to come a point

in time when Trent is going to bein time when Trent is going to beavailable to play. When that timeavailable to play. When that timecomes, we’ve got to get him back outcomes, we’ve got to get him back outthere and ready to play.”there and ready to play.”

The reasons for putting GreenThe reasons for putting Greenback under center are obvious,back under center are obvious,Edwards said.Edwards said.

“What (Green) has done here,“What (Green) has done here,his leadership role, the type of play-his leadership role, the type of play-er you anticipate him to be. He’ser you anticipate him to be. He’swon a lot of games for this footballwon a lot of games for this footballteam. He’s one of the leaders on thisteam. He’s one of the leaders on thisteam. When he comes back, youteam. When he comes back, youget another shot of adrenaline forget another shot of adrenaline foryour football team, which is alwaysyour football team, which is alwaysa good thing.”a good thing.”

Huard’s most impressive featHuard’s most impressive featmay be the way he helped hold themay be the way he helped hold theChiefs together after a humiliatingChiefs together after a humiliating45-7 setback to Pittsburgh.45-7 setback to Pittsburgh.

That loss left them 2-3 and reel-That loss left them 2-3 and reel-ing. It was the most lopsided theing. It was the most lopsided thefranchise has experienced in a non-franchise has experienced in a non-strike season in 22 years.strike season in 22 years.

Chiefs stick with GreenChiefs stick with GreenEdwards says GreenEdwards says Greenwill return to lineupwill return to lineupdespite Huard’s roledespite Huard’s roleas successul backupas successul backup

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ered a concussion. ered a concussion. Chies coach Herm Edwards said Green will Chies coach Herm Edwards said Green will replace Huard despite the backup’sreplace Huard despite the backup’s

success. Kansas City lost quarterback Trent Green with a concussion in its frst success. Kansas City lost quarterback Trent Green with a concussion in its frst game.game.