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Teaching certification goes to drawing board


School of Education wants to condense program to four years
BY JESSE RANGEL
jrangel@kansan.com Follow Jesse Rangel at twitter. com/igglephile. offered alternative ways to get certified. He said the new model would save students tuition dolEducation majors may soon lars and allow them to teach in get the opportunity to sync their classrooms faster. Ginsberg said four-year education degrees with he was still considering how to teaching certificates, tossing out implement the schedule change the current five-year certifica- with current juniors. tion model. Pamela Coleman, director of The new plan could go into teacher education and licensure effect in 2011, pending the approv- for the Kansas Department of al of the Kansas Department of Education, said she endorsed Education. the plan and had R i c k confidence in the A lot of people Ginsberg, dean schools ability to of the School will stay five years prepare teaching of Education, anyway and get a full candidates. said that the Kelsey Reed, masters degree. school already Leavenworth offered a foursenior, said she Rick giNSBERg year degree in Dean of would be graduateducation, but School of Education ing after four years that the certifiwithout a fifth-year cate, which is teaching certificate. required to teach in Kansas, takes Although she planned on going an additional year to complete. to graduate school, she said, The clinical work done in the the program would be a good fifth year consists primarily of for those who wanted to teach student teaching and is the bulk immediately after graduation. of what would be condensed into I think a lot of people are also a four-year model. taking the option of not doing Currently in the four-year the fifth year during the fifth program, there is a good amount year theyre getting their masof field experience that is built ters first and then theyre getting into the program, Ginsberg certified, Reed said. said. Katie Marton, Montgomery, Ginsberg said the program Ala., freshman, said she was was changing because options such as Teach for America

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Energy research gets science grant


BY ZACH WHITE
white@kansan.com The University gained more ground toward its goal of becoming a top research school last week, thanks to an award director of Kansas EPSCoR, said from the National Science the research would be done by Foundation. several multidisciplinary teams The NSF gave $20 milworking on the five specific sublion to the Kansas section of projects. the Experimental Project to Theres over 60 scientists Stimulate Competitive Research now, Bowman-James said. to fund collabTheyre all interorative research related projects that Its really exciting in climate that we have the op- are going to start change and portunity to work on now. Wu, leader renewable enerJudy gy. The research something that will of one of the teams will be conducthave a high impact. and distinguished ed by students, professor of physfaculty and sciJUDy WU ics, will be working entists from the Professor of physics with researchers University of across the state on Kansas, Kansas solar energy technology. State University, Wichita State The team will seek new ways University and Haskell Indian to make solar panels more effiNations University and five cient and cheaper, looking to renewable energy corporaboth nanotechnology and photions from Kansas, Illinois and tosynthesis in plants. California. In all, five research Its really exciting that we subprojects will be funded by the have the opportunity to work on award over the next five years. something that will have a high Kristen Bowman-James, professor of chemistry and project SEE grant On PAgE 3A Follow Zach White at twitter.com/ zachandthenews.

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Trading food for booze


Some college students are cutting meals, drinking more in drunkorexia disorder
avandyke@kansan.com Laura Erdall spends her Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights downing vodka tonics and Long Island iced teas. But she said she steers clear of beer, not because of the taste but because of the calories. There are a lot of calories in hard alcohol, but I have to drink more beers, so it takes more calories to get me to the point Id like to be, Erdall, Edina, Minn., senior, said. Carly Banks, Wichita senior, employs the same logic: She sticks to vodka and uses diet sodas rather than beer for mixers to limit calories on her Friday and Saturday night drinking escapades.

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Johnson said drunkorexia might be a misleading term, because alcohol abuse is more common among bulimic patients than those with anorexia. Anorexics usually are very devoted to being very much in control of themselves, he said. Alcohol use of course would threaten that source of internal control. Johnson said alcohol abuse was becoming more frequent with late-stage anorexic patients because it serves as a coping mechanism. The National Eating Disorders Association defines anorexia nervosa as a potentially life-threatening eating disorder characterized by self-starvation and excessive weight gain. Approximately 90 to 95 percent of people suffering from anorexia are female. Between 0.5 and 1 percent of American women suffer from anorexia. According to NEDA, people with bulimia nervosa tend to binge eat and then, through self-induced vomiting, purge themselves of food. The eating disorder affects between one to two percent of adolescent and young adult women. Approximately 80 percent of people with bulimia are female. Almost 10 million women and 1 million men in the United States are battling these eating disorders.
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If youre going to drink that many calories, you might as well not make it so bad, Banks said. Erdall and Banks have found relatively healthy ways to manage both their weight and social drinking, but others on campus and around the country use a different and dangerous way to balance the two. In an effort to lose weight and maintain drinking habits, some people, particularly college-aged

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About 2 a.m. Thursday near Haskell Ave. and 23rd St., a University student reported the theft of a cell phone, at a loss of $500. About 5 a.m. Thursday near 14th and Ohio Streets, someone was cited for being in possession of a fake drivers license. About 10 a.m. Thursday near 12th and New Jersey streets, a University student reported an auto burglary and the theft of a car stereo, Ipod and other items, at a loss of $350. About 3 p.m. Thursday near 18th St. and Naismith Dr., a University student reported the theft of a digital camera, at a loss of $200. About 11 p.m. Thursday, a University student reported the forgery of seven personal checks at different locations, at a total loss of about $800. About 2 a.m. Friday near 10th St. and Emery Rd., a University student reported an alcohol-related battery. About 3 p.m. Friday, someone reported he had been receiving harassing messages on his phone and vehicle over the last year and a half. Officers contacted the suspect in the crime and arrested him on a harassment by telephone charge.

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1. Two Somali suspects in custody for hijacking

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MADRID The Defense Ministry said two Somalis arrested for allegedly taking part in the hijacking of a Spanish trawler have been brought to Madrid and placed in custody. The two are suspected of helping in the Oct. 2 hijacking of the Alakrana tuna vessel with 36 crew members aboard. The ship is anchored near an undisclosed Somali port while authorities work to free the ships crew and vessel. Eleven pirates are believed to be in control of the ship.

The environmental campaign group Greenpeace said the 31 remaining members of a group that scaled central Londons neogothic legislature were now in police custody. It said its 28-hour protest is effectively over. The protests were intended to raise awareness of environmental issues and coincide with the end of parliaments summer break.

2. Greenpeace protesters arrested atop Parliament

LONDON Protesters and police say that a group of environmental activists have ended their eye-catching demonstration atop Britains Parliament.

PENSACOLA, Fla. Prosecutors will seek the death penalty for four men accused of killing a Florida couple known for adopting children with special needs. All four have pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder, along with another man and a 3. Jailed Cuban activists 16-year-old boy. A woman has pleaded not guilty to accessory celebrate Obamas award to first-degree murder. HAVANA A number of the Byrd and Melanie Billings 75 activists jailed in a 2003 Cuban were killed by masked gunmen government crackdown on powho burst into their bedroom as litical dissent are congratulating they slept in July. Barack Obama for winning the Nobel Peace Prize. 5. Construction worker In a letter released Monday to international journalists, 29 dies after 125-foot fall of those imprisoned six years PHILADELPHIA Authorities ago said Obama has become a say a construction worker has global symbol, especially for us died after falling 125 feet when a who, under difficult conditions, tall construction lift toppled over are defending Cubans right to and struck a downtown Philadeldemocracy. phia apartment building. Willmott decided to seek that help by returning to Kansas. Here in Lawrence, he has students who help him when he needs actors or just fresh ideas for his projects. Students often have interesting suggestions and input in things I do which I always take if its a great idea, Willmott said. Its a great training ground for students. He said he wanted to give something back to his home state. For his project Community Film Making, he works with his students in small, struggling towns and often receives support from its inhabitants. Some of Willmotts favorite movies are The Good, the Bad and the Ugly and the Blaxploitation movies of the 70s, and some of his most recent favorites include The Time Travelers Wife and District 9. His next projects, besides Community Film-making, include a screenplay and a TV show for PBS. Willmott said staying successful in film was a never-ending process of education and hard work. Work really hard, learn the craft of it, and then just dont stop, Willmott said. All the people that I know that have some success in all of this have just been people that just didnt stop. Edited by Abby Olcese

4. Prosecutors will seek death penalty in murders

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Investigators want to know if the 40-year-old victim was properly strapped into the bucket of the boom lift as he worked on a church roof. Fire Commissioner Lloyd Ayers said he may have free-fallen to the ground. Ayers said three other people were being treated for minor injuries from falling debris that struck their vehicles.

6. Man dressed as ninja arrested in Connecticut

VERNON, Conn. Vernon police said they arrested a man who was dressed as a ninja and waving nunchucks while yelling about wanting to beat up U.S. Sen. Joe Lieberman. The man, 30, was charged Sunday with breach of peace. Police said he was brought to Rockville General Hospital for a psychiatric evaluation and later released. Associated Press

H1N1 clinic cancelled; others still on schedule

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BY Caroline BleDoWSKi
cbledowski@kansan.com Kevin Willmott, professor of film and media studies, knows what hes talking about when he teaches his students how to make movies. In addition to teaching, Willmott is a director who has had two movies, CSA and The Only Good Indian, shown at the Sundance Film Festival. You need to make movies that matter, Willmott Willmott said. They should be worth our while. Willmott has been trying to follow his own advice ever since he attended New York University, a departure from his early background. Willmott grew up in Kansas and went to Marymount College in Salina, where he studied drama as an undergraduate. As a graduate student at NYU, he could finally pursue his main interest. I did theater at the beginning because I didnt have access to film, he said. Although he still worked on plays after graduate school, he followed his passion and entered the film business. In making the transition from a small town such as Junction City to a big city such as Manhattan, N.Y., Willmott said he needed people to help him on this journey. When youre making independent films, especially your first films, you need a lot of help and I didnt grow up in New York, so I didnt really know anybody there, Willmott said.

Man found with corpse in closet of vacant home

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HOUSTON A Houston man found asleep with a corpse inside a closet of a vacant home has been charged with misdemeanor drug offenses, authorities said Monday. Cody Jean Plant, 21, was discovered Sunday after the owner of the house reported hearing voices and seeing signs of forced entry at the home in Cypress, about 25 miles northwest of Houston, according to a Harris County Precinct 4 Constable official. There were two guys in the closet. They appeared to be sleeping, one was snoring and the other was deceased, said Assistant Chief Deputy Mark Herman. It appeared that they were doing some sort of narcotics, at least the one that they woke up. Plant was charged with one count of possession of a dangerous drug and two counts of possession of a controlled substance of more than three grams and less than 28 grams.
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The University of Kansas has cancelled its H1N1 flu vaccine clinic scheduled for today. The remaining vaccine clinics will be held as originally scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Friday from Oct. 31 through Dec. 4 except for during the week of Thanksgiving. There will be an additional evening clinic from 6 to 9 p.m. Nov. 17 at Anschutz Library. The delivery of the H1N1 vaccine is not certain so clinics are subject to change and may be rescheduled. Visit studenthealth.ku.edu for clinic locations, more information and updates on the H1N1 flu clinic schedule.
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actual eating disorder patients was neither new nor uncommon. Johnson said about 25 percent of all eating disorder patients across the country met the criteria for drug and alcohol abuse. Although getting calories only from alcohol could cause weight loss, McKee said the habit came with its own set of health concerns. She said alcohol restricted the intake of nutrients, disrupted sleep cycles and inhibited the building and restoration of muscle tissue. Its important to know what youre putting into your body, but trying to limit nutritionally dense foods to make room for calories from alcohol is taking it to the extreme, she said. Not eating before going out is another way women try to avoid weight gain, Ann Chapman, coordinator of Nutritional Services with the WRC, said. McKee said that people got drunk with less liquor when there Hilary Hauber, Overland park graduate student and religious studies major, has studied vampire religions and the differences between them. there is a group of people who practice vampire religions, Hauber said. those are people who identify with the archetype of the vampire and fiction and folklore. Jeremy adkison, Leavenworth sophomore and kU cauldron president, said the group discussed pagan religions, which included the topic of vampires. Its really fun to kind of learn what people do in modern sense when youre only used to reading it in a fantasy sense, adkison said.
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women, get their daily calories disorder on campus but not to the strictly from alcohol. This alco- extreme of completely substituting hol abuse, combined with an eat- alcohol for food. She said the presing disorder is known to some as ence of drunkorexia among college women was the convergence of drunkorexia. Its like balancing a checkbook, two mainstream media messages. One is that being thin means said Lesley Latham, president of From the Inside Out, a peer edu- youre beautiful and desirable, McKee said. And the cation group on other is that alcohol campus that proIts like balancing a will make you have a motes eating disbetter time and make order awareness. checkbook. you more attractive. L a t h a m , Thats a pretty terriRepublic senior, LesLey LatHam President, fying dichotomy. said people with From the Inside Out Craig Johnson, drunkorexia director of the Eating calculated how Disorders Program at much they wanted to drink in one night and subtracted the Laureate Psychiatric Clinic and that amount from their daily calo- Hospital in Tulsa, said drunkorerie limit. Latham said this could xia was probably fairly common become a problem because those among college-age girls. However, with eating disorders already had Johnson said the behavior probably fell short of a diagnosable eata low calorie intake. Jenny McKee, health educa- ing disorder for most college-aged tor with the Wellness Resource women. He said substance abuse among Center, said she had seen the was no food to absorb the alcohol, as eggs or peanut butter before thereby limiting the calories from drinking. Proteins and fats take longer to both food and alcohol. Banks said she was sure to eat digest, Chapman said. They stay a good meal before going out, so in your stomach longer, so youll that she did not become too drunk be full for three to four hours. Chapman said eating a good or sick. meal before drinkErdall said she ing also helped had, on occasion, Trying to limit maintain blood skipped the meal nutritionally dense sugar. Low blood before going out foods to make room sugar triggers hunas a way to be for calories is taking it ger, which, she said, more economical can lead to the infawith her money to the extreme. mous and typically and her drinkunhealthy fourth ing. She said this Jenny mckee habit had subHealth educator, meal. Chapman said Wellness Resource center students could eat a sided since she bowl of cereal before turned 21. going to bed if they Chapman said such a practice could irritate the wanted a meal after a night out. She also said to alternate alcostomach lining and increase the risk of ulcers if there was no food holic drinks with water or diet soda to reduce alcohol intake, reto act as a buffer. Instead of skipping dinner, hydrate and reduce calories. That cuts the calories from Chapman said students could eat a high protein, high fat meal such alcohol in half and keeps you hydrated so youre not as likely to be hungover the next day, she said. Chapman said drinking light beers, wine spritzers and hard liquor with water or diet sodas were also effective ways to limit calories from alcohol. If students are concerned about gaining weight from drinking, Chapman said they should limit themselves to one or two nights of drinking a week and compensate for the calories by exercising more, cutting back on unhealthy foods or both. For example if students plan to drink 600 calories the equivalent of about four margaritas or about seven beers Chapman said they should cut 300 unhealthy calories from their daily diet and burn the other 300 calories by exercising. Edited by Nick Gerik

Forum, discussion to address vampire culture

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What began with bram stokers count Dracula more than 100 years ago has now evolved into the trendy twilight sensation of edward cullen and the hit tV series true blood. With an onslaught of media exposure of the fictional characters ranging from best-selling novels to major motion pictures, the obsession about vampires is reaching the kU campus. tomorrow at 11:30 a.m. Heide crawford, professor of Germanic languages and literature, will host a forum to discuss the historical significance of vampires

in literature. John tibbetts, associate professor of film and media studies, said he hated the current trend in vampire popularity. He said that vampire media had become a cosmeticized Walt Disney high school musical, and that it overshadowed the concepts original idea, which was to confront the dark side of humanity. He said vampire literature should feel profoundly disturbing and have a sardonic sense of humor as opposed to the less complex characters found in books such as the twilight series. the kU cauldron student group will hold a separate discussion on the topic of vampire religion Oct. 26.

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excited about the change. She said this would make it possible to earn her teacher certification at the same time as the psychology and elementary education degrees she was also seeking. I love to teach, so I still would have done five years, Marton said. Ginsberg said the change was also part of an effort to answer the state legislatures call for universities to become more efficient. Students who graduate in the five-year program now graduate with 15 credit hours toward a masters degree, which would be eliminated in a fouryear certification program. He said the school would benefit by making post-graduate education more appealing to students by not requiring classes that count towards a masters degree that they might not want later. Our hope is to put some work into altering some of our masters programs, Ginsberg said. A lot of people will stay five years anyway, and get a full masters degree. Edited by Jacob Muselmann

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impact, Wu said. Caitlin Rochford, St. Louis graduate student, is working under Wu, and said that besides the funding and visibility from the award, collaboration really helped the research. She has been working for two years with chemists from both Kansas State and Wichita State and said she appreciated the benefits of reaching beyond ones own department or university. They help us with things we dont have here, and we help them with things they dont have there, Rochford said. Its good to have different perspectives. People in different fields tend to look at different problems in different ways. Another team led by Dietrich Earnhart, professor of economics, will focus more on how farmers in Kansas adapt to climate change and economic incentives in producing crops for biofuels. This team has a dozen members from almost as many fields, from atmospheric science to anthropology. The groups research will go beyond such traditional biofuels as corn or soybeans, called first generation biofuel feedstocks, to second and third generation biofuel feedstocks, such as switchgrass and algae. Earnharts team also intends to survey all of the farmers in Kansas via mailings and interviews. Edited by Abby Olcese

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Software screens for fugitives


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associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. In its search for fugitives, the FBI has begun using facial-recognition technology on millions of motorists, comparing drivers license photos with pictures of convicts in a high-tech analysis of chin widths and nose sizes. The project in North Carolina has already helped nab at least one suspect. Agents are eager to look for more criminals and possibly to expand the effort nationwide. But privacy advocates worry that the method allows authorities to track people who have done nothing wrong. Everybodys participating, essentially, in a virtual lineup by getting a drivers license, said Christopher Calabrese, an attorney who focuses on privacy issues at the American Civil Liberties Union. him in High Point, southwest of Earlier this year, investigators Greensboro, where they believe learned that a double-homicide he had built a new life under the suspect named Rodolfo Corrales assumed name. Corrales is schedhad moved to North Carolina. The uled for a preliminary hearing in FBI took a 1991 booking photo Los Angeles later this month. from California and compared it Running facial recognition is with 30 million not very labor-intenphotos stored by sive at all, analyst Everybodys the motor vehicle Michael Garcia said. participating agency in Raleigh. If I can probe a hunessentially, in a In seconds, the dred fugitives and get search returned one or two, thats a virtual lineup by dozens of drivers home run. getting a drivers who resembled Facial-recognition license. Corrales, and software is not entirean FBI analyst ly new, but the North cHRIstOPHeR caLabRese reviewed a gallery Carolina project is acLU attorney of images before the first major step zeroing in on a for the FBI as it conman who called siders expanding use himself Jose Solis. of the technology to find fugitives A week later, after corroborating nationwide. Corrales identity, agents arrested

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Rush Limbaugh named 2010 Miss America judge

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LAS VEGAS The Miss America Organization says Rush Limbaugh will be a judge for the 2010 pageant in Las Vegas. It will be held at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on Jan. 30, broadcast live on TLC. Limbaugh will be on the panel of seven judges that will help decide who will be crowned. The Miss America Organization said Friday when making the announcement that Limbaughs ra-

dio program was in its 22nd year with an audience of 20 million. President and CEO Art McMaster said the Miss America Organization was thrilled to have Limbaugh as a judge.

Weber announces sequel to Phantom of the Opera

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LONDON Andrew Lloyd Weber has announced a sequel to his massively successful Phantom of the Opera that will be set at Coney Island. Webers new production, Love

Never Dies, is due to open in London in March of next year. The musical picks up a decade after the originals conclusion, and has the Phantom trading his hideout beneath the Paris opera house for the Brooklyn amusement park. Weber said Thursday that he wanted to produce a sequel because the conclusion of the original was too boring. The new musical will be staged in New York beginning in November 2010.
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Lied Center expansion supports art and culture


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or 16 years, the Lied Center has been an exceptional provider of art and culture in Lawrence, playing host to nationally recognized performances and noteworthy public figures. The recently announced renovations and additions to the building will make the center an even better destination for dance, music and lectures. Supporting the arts in a downtrodden economy should be lauded. My goal for the Lied Center has been to n touch more people and bring new audiences to the programs and performances, said Christina Hixson, trustee of the Lied Foundation Trust, in a University news release. This expansion will enable the Lied Center to serve more audiences, especially schoolchildren. Hixson, a 40-year associate of Ernst F. Lied, was left as the sole trustee of the Lied Foundation Trust. A gift of $2.5 million from the trust will allow the Lied Center to expand its lobby, add new offices and construct a new educational pavilion. Another new addition will tell the story of the Lied Centers namesake. One of the most important things we will be adding is display and exhibition areas that will help tell the story of Mr. Lied, who came to KU as a freshman in 1923, said Tim Van Leer, director of the center. Well also be telling the story of the Lied Foundation Trust, which was established upon his death. His foundation has donated more than $22 million to the University and many other educational, social and civic organizations in the Midwest. In addition to telling the story of one of our Universitys esteemed alumni, the expanded lobby and n n education pavilion are worthy additions to the Lied Center. The larger lobby will allow for better access to the seating area, concession stand and restrooms. It will also cut down on the congestion after performances. The new education pavilion will allow the Lied Center to continue its nationally recognized arts education program, which extends to children as young as three years old. Students in the School of the Arts will be able to learn from traveling performers in special master classes. The education pavilion will also allow audiences a chance to meet performers after their productions. I think that new classrooms will help a lot, because usually they just try to do their questioning in the lobby where it gets really hectic after a show, Allison Craddick, Leawood senior, said. Craddick is a part of the University Dance Company, a group that performs at the center every semester. The additional office space will also allow the center to continue expanding and adding new jobs in our local community. The Kansas Board of Regents will discuss approving this plan at their meetings Wednesday and Thursday. They should commend this expansion as it benefits the University. The center has long been a highlight of the Lawrence and University communities. These new additions will guarantee its future as a first-class provider of arts, culture and enlightenment. Clayton Ashley for The Kansan Editorial Board

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Ugg boots popularity baffles fashion experts


hen I was a freshman in high school, all I wanted for Christmas was a pair of chestnut-colored, classic short Uggs. As it was the gift-giving season, and Uggs were at their prime in American fashion, it was nearly impossible for my parents to find a pair, let alone in my size and the specific style and color I had been dreaming about for months. A week before Christmas, my dad found himself in the parking lot of the Oak Park Mall overpaying someone he had found on eBay for my dream boots. In the fashion world, Uggs have been out since 2006. But, as in any industry, the fate of a product in the fashion market is ultimately decided by the consumers. Despite their efforts, fashion experts cannot win their war on Uggs, let alone explain why theyve remained so popular. So I decided to turn to the real experts: girls on campus. Erin Meyer, Lenexa senior, owns two pairs of Uggs. She said they were the perfect shoes for cold weather. Theyre so comfortable and so warm, Meyer said. Theyre tough, so I can wear them in all kinds of weather. This may explain why Uggs continue to appear in our coldweather wardrobes. But how have they managed, despite their fur lining, to sneak out of the closet in the summertime as well? This August I saw a bunch of girls wearing Uggs in 103-degree weather. Ashley Sosebee, Overland Park junior, said. Not acceptable. You cant wear them with a miniskirt. Meyer said it was acceptable to wear Uggs when it was 50 degrees or below out. Uggs should never be worn when its hot out. Not only is it tacky and out of season, but there is no way its comfortable. One of my biggest problems with Uggs is that theyre too

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warm. They keep you nice and toasty on your way to class in the winter, but once you get inside they make you sweat. Also, Uggs are overpriced for their quality. I dont own Uggs because theyre too expensive, Anna Bennett, Great Bend senior, said. I love boots, I just think its ridiculous to pay $150 for a pair. Despite being designed for cold months, the colors run if they get wet in rain or snow. And even after following the cleaning instructions, my Uggs faded when I washed them. Eventually, the fur on the soles that kept my feet so warm got matted and came out, and the back seam on one of my boots ripped. This shouldnt happen to any $140 pair of shoes. If you like Uggs, but dont want to waste your money, buy a pair of cheap, fake Uggs: Fugs. Your feet will stay warm and you wont have to worry about damaging expensive boots as you trek across campus. This winter, Im investing in a pair of weather-proof riding boots as a fashion forward, alternative to Uggs. Theyre a classic staple piece, and because I know theyll never go out of style, Im willing to pay more for a durable pair that will get me through many winters. Esposito is an Overland Park sophomore in journalism and film. Follow columnist Alexandra Esposito at twitter.com/ TheHemlineKU.

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Renewing the Dole standard

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hen you think Dole, you probably think of bananas. If not, you probably think of Bob Dole, former U.S. senator from Kansas as well as Republican vice-presidential and presidential nominee. He also served eight years in the U.S. House of Representatives and received two purple hearts for wounds sustained during World War II, which left his right arm completely paralyzed. Even now, Dole is active in politics at the age of 86. He has a health care plan with fellow former Sens. Howard Baker and Tom Daschle, released by the Bipartisan Policy Center. This plan furthers a legacy of finding effective solutions to our nations greatest problems, promoting common ground and not shying away from nuance. Representatives in and of this state, however, seem to be falling flat in the face of the Dole standard. In the state legislature, the past and potentially ongoing debate about energy the Republican support of coal fired plants in Holcomb, and the Democratic abstinence in favor of wind energy has crippled legislative productivity during the past couple of legislative sessions. Perhaps thats finally over, with Gov. Mark Parkinsons agreement

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to build one coal plant as well as something Democrats can support in return. Although the creation of new energy jobs could help offset the revenue shortfalls and the rising unemployment rate, Gov. Parkinsons plan falls short of solving either problem. Because of this, it remains obvious that a real solution has yet to be found. Despite Gov. Parkinsons proposal, there is little common ground to be found between the two parties. I could give a Jim Mora-style rant (just search Jim Mora playoffs on YouTube) about the use of hateful language towards other politicians, rather than the policies they support. Personal attacks destroy potential relationships between legislators that can be the only bonds between sides trying to reach a compromise. Gov. Parkinsons insistence on higher admissions standards is another and necessary matter altogether. Gov. Parkinson suggested in August to the Kansas Board

of Regents that the state should pursue a goal of making the University of Kansas a top-20 school based on rankings, when research shows that undergraduate education available in institutions across the country are, for all intensive purposes, equal (and the rankings a complete sham). So let us renew the Dole standard. After all, our generation has been told countless times of how it will bring a resurgence of participation to civil activity given our involvement and interest in politics. Dont limit your involvement. In Kansas, you only have to be 18 to run for political office. Offering an alternative, even to good representation, can make it even better. In the words of Mohandas K. Gandhi, Be the change you wish to see in the world. And dont forget to eat your bananas. Holmes is an Overland Park sophomore in political science.

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Liberalism explained
In Chet Comptons column Liberalism versus conservatism in Fridays paper, there was such an avalanche of wrongness that its difficult to know where to begin. The crux of his argument was that God gives rights to us, and that God is narrowly defined as the Christian one. Article 11 of the Treaty of Tripoli, ratified under the Washington administration, states that: The government of the United States is not, in any sense, founded on the Christian religion. Many of the founders of this country were famously not Christians. President Thomas

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Jefferson made his own version of the New Testament that removed all references to the deity of Jesus. President George Washington refused to comment at all on his religion. Despite what Compton wrote in his column, the left does not see power as residing in an omnipotent central government. Though he quotes the Declaration of Independence, Compton fails to quote the Constitution, which begins with, We the people of the United States. The power of the government is derived from the people, because in a democracy the government is the people. We choose our government every two or four years in what we call elections. The right is just a little upset because in our last two elections its become clear that the things that they stand for are not what the majority of Americans want. In a more modern sense, liberals agree with President Franklin D. Roosevelts notion that necessitous men are not free men, while conservatives stand opposed to that sort of freedom. For a more accurate explanation of what liberals believe, I strongly suggest reading Roosevelts speech at the 1936 Democratic Convention and President John F. Kennedys speech A Liberal Definition.
Matt Baier is a sophomore from Topeka.

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A set of elvis Pez dispensers, one of more than 200 items in the Gary Pepper collection of elvis Presley Memorabillia, is seen at Leslie Hindman Auctioneers in Chicago. The items will be up for auction Sunday.

Auction will include a clump of Presleys hair


She said Pepper died without telling anyone exactly where the hair came from or when it was CHICAGO The King may cut, but she said it appears that it be dead, but that doesnt mean was clipped during Presleys stint its too late to run your fingers in the Army or around that time. Williams did acknowledge that through his hair. Elvis Presleys hair, at least a there has never been a DNA test clump of hair that Presley may done on the hair. But, she said, have lost to an Army barber the auction house did take it to when he went into the service somewhat of a hair authenticaback in 1958, is going on the tor who compared it to his own auction block this Sunday at sample of Presleys hair and conLeslie Hindman Auctioneers in cluded it was the real deal. Im very careful with the Chicago. The hair is part of a collec- hair I authenticate, said John tion of more than 200 items that Reznikoff. A Connecticut collecbelonged to or are associated tor of such mundane items as with Presley. There are clothes he stamps and documents, Reznikoff also has samples of wore, scarves he hair that once sat threw to scream...a few years back atop some of the ing fans who most famous heads some of Presleys judging by the in history, from yellow sweat hair that had been George Washington stains, never collected by his to Abraham washed them barber was put up Lincoln, Napoleon, and Christmas Albert Einstein and for bid and sold for cards he sent. Marilyn Monroe. And there are $115,000. He even says he has lots of records, some of Michael some he kept in his own juke box, and other sorts Jacksons hair that was famously of memorabilia ranging from singed during the filming of a Elvis dolls to Elvis wrist watches Pepsi commercial in 1984. I have a high resolution scan to Elvis Pez dispensers. All the items belonged to Gary and I took mine (Presley hair Pepper. No Hound Dog, Pepper sample) out and the coarseness was not only a huge Presley fan and color of it, they all match, and president of a Presley fan he said. I did say short of a DNA club, but a close friend, as many test proving otherwise. What that kind of testing of the photographs of the two means to collectors remains to be together suggest. Pepper, who had cerebral palsy, seen. But while the hair as its disdied in 1980, three years after played on white tissue paper may Presley, and left his collection just look somewhat like the aerial to his nurse, and that is who is view of Moe Howard, it could be putting the items up for auction, worth a lot of money. Williams said she doesnt said Mary Williams, of the aucknow what to expect, saying that tion house. But it is clearly the hair that the best estimate is that the hair is worth $8,000-$12,000. But, has generated the most buzz. Like a lot of the items in she quickly added, a few years Peppers collection, the hair was back some of Presleys hair that a gift from Presley to Pepper, had been collected by his barber who in turn sent a strand or two was put up for bid and sold for to appreciative Presley fans from $115,000. Theres an interest in owning time to time but didnt come a piece of a celebrity, she said. close to exhausting his supply.

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Students stand in the back row of a full chemistry class at Cal State University-East Bay in Hayward, Calif. Sept. 23. More than 50 students were on a waiting list for the class. In cash-strapped California and around the country, deep budget cuts are trapping more college students in a kind of enrollment purgatory, where theyre in school but cant get seats in the courses they need for a degree.

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Associated Press Some students struggle for places some classrooms, wait-listed students took turns standing closest in the core entry-level classes such to the door so they could hear the as composition and math because lecture and not fall too far behind the part-time instructors who typically teach those courses are the first should they get in. Redoglia, a fourth-year student, is to be laid off in tough times. Other now enrolled in just two courses. He students are shut out of crowded could lose financial aid, and his plan core courses in their majors by to finish his degree in four-and-a- upperclassmen. Some upperclassmen face an even tougher road: half years is up in smoke. Policymakers right up to President The upper-level classes they need have been cut entirely Barack Obama because they arent have been calling They will not gradu- popular enough. on public colleges ate on time. I hope A federal study of to move students 1999-2000 graduthrough more effithey will graduate ates found it takes ciently, and some at all. students roughly have been doing 4.5 years on average so. But experts say DAviD bAggins any recent progChairman of political to earn a bachelors ress is threatened science at Cal state degree. About twoUniversity-East bay thirds of traditionalby unprecedented age college students state budget cuts who finished got that have trimmed through within five. A study of 2009 course offerings. They will not graduate on time. graduates is not yet complete. In the 450,000-student California I hope they will graduate at all, said David Baggins, who as chair- State system the nations largest man of political science at Cal State public university system the averUniversity-East Bay has been bom- age is longer, in part because of large barded with requests for spots in numbers of low-income, part-time and transfer students. A 2007 study already packed classes. of students who entered 12 years earlier found they took an average of 5.7 years. Officials say that number was probably falling slightly before the current cuts hit. Around the country, the belttightening has made the usual begging and pleading with professors to make more space especially urgent. Some of them are more open they understand youre trying to get into classes you need, said Haley Sink, a sophomore at Virginia Tech from Kernersville, N.C., who failed to get into several classes this year and hopes to avoid a fifth year of out-of-state tuition. Others say, I absolutely cannot handle more students. Money isnt necessarily the only problem, some experts argue. Patrick Callan, president of the National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education, said universities focus too much on prestigious but unessential graduate programs at the expense of the undergraduate basics. Others want professors pushed harder to teach essential courses instead of their own boutique interests and students to accept more unpopular, early-morning slots.

SAN FRANCISCO It isnt just tuition increases that are driving up the cost of college. Around the country, deep budget cuts are forcing colleges to lay off instructors and eliminate some classes, making it harder for students to get into the courses they need to earn their degree. The likely result: more time in college. And while that may sound agreeable to nostalgic alumni, to students like Michael Redoglia, time is money. Early this semester at San Francisco State University, Redoglia unsuccessfully crashed 26 different classes, hoping to find space that would move him closer to a hospitality management degree. Outside

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Syrias president bans public smoking


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Associated Press DAMASCUS, Syria Syrias president on Monday issued a decree banning smoking in public places, joining an anti-smoking trend already under way in other Arab countries. The ban also includes a rare restriction in the Arab world: limiting places where Syrians can indulge in the hubbly bubbly water pipes known locally as argileh. President Bashar Assads decree, which will go into effect in six months, bans smoking in restaurants, cafes, cinemas, theaters, schools, official functions and on public transport. Offenders will be fined 2,000 Syrian pounds about $45. Syria had taken steps before to try to restrict smoking, including a 1996 decree issued by Assads late father, Hafez, that banned smoking in government institutions, hospitals and at the airport. But the ban was often flouted and not strictly enforced. The younger Assad recently issued a law that banned the sale of tobacco to those under the age of 18. Mondays decree is a much more sweeping measure reflecting Syrias desire to join other Arab countries struggling to control smoking with bans and anti-smoking campaigns. Such laws are not easily enforced in the tobacco-loving Arab world, where people light up in offices, universities, taxis and even hospitals and where smoking has long been a social imperative and a rite of passage for young men. Packs can cost as little as 50 cents. The decree issued by Assad, a British-trained eye doctor, also bans the favorite Mideast pastime smoking water pipes except in well-ventilated and designated

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Patrons smoke water pipes at a caf in downtown Damascus, Syria Monday. Syrian President Bashar Assad issued a decree late Sunday banning the smoking, selling and providing of tobacco products at certain public utilities. areas. Also outlawed are tobacco advertising and the sale and import of sweets and toys modeled after tobacco products. Health Minister Rida Saeed said authorities were working on campaigns that explain to the public the health hazards of smoking and the environmental, economic and social vices of smoking. Egypt, Lebanon, the United Arab Emirates and most recently Iraq have imposed similar restrictions on smoking, but the bans vary in scope and enforcement. Iraqs government in August unveiled sweeping curbs on smoking after parliament ratified the World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, which requires governments to fight smoking.

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BOSTON The Colorado Avalanche are enjoying an unexpectedly strong start. The Boston Bruins are surprising for another reason. David Jones scored a shorthanded goal to lift the Avalanche over the Bruins 4-3 on Monday, sending the top team in the Eastern Conference last season to its third loss in five games. Marek Svatos had a tiebreaking, power-play goal midway into the second period and Milan Hejduk and Scott Hannan also scored for the Avalanche (3-1-1). It sounds like youre surprised, Colorado goalie Craig Anderson said when asked about his teams record. One game at a time. Thats been what we pride ourselves in. Theyre a great team. They werent the best team in the East last year for no reason. They found a way to win the last game. The puck didnt have the same lightning tonight. For the second straight game, Boston needed a rally, but this one fell short. The Bruins cut it to 4-3 when Michael Ryder scored on a backhander out of a scramble with 13:36 left, but there was no comeback like Saturday night when they scored three goals in the closing 8:01 before beating the Islanders in a shootout. Boston coach Claude Julien was perplexed. I cant get in their heads, he said a few times during his postgame press conference. Theres a time where youre working hard and getting chances, looking like the old team, and then you shoot yourselves in the foot. The Bruins were the Eastern Conferences top team last year during the regular season before losing to Carolina in the second round of the playoffs. You cant just go out there and win games just by playing all right, defenseman Mark Stuart said. Its a competitive league. Anderson made 29 saves for Colorado. Mark Recchi and Blake Wheeler also scored for Boston (2-3), which closed its season-opening homestand. After squandering an early 2-0 lead, Colorado regained the lead on Svatos goal at 13:32 of the second period when banged home a rebound from the edge of the crease. About 3 minutes later, Jones collected a loose puck at center ice, skated in alone and beat goalie Tuukka Rask with a wrister to the glove side to make it 4-2. Its a great win on the road against one of the better teams in the Eastern Conference, Avalanche coach Joe Sacco said.

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Rockies manager changes lineup again for Game 4

DENVER Colorado Rockies manager Jim Tracy is juggling his lineup again, flip-flopping Garrett Atkins and Yorvit Torrealba for Game 4 of the playoffs against the Philadelphia Phillies. Tracy moved Atkins up to fifth following his 2-for-4, two-RBI performance in the sixth spot Sunday night. He bumped down Torrealba, who went 0 for 4 with three strikeouts in the No. 5 spot in Colorados 6-5 loss in Game 3. The Phillies lead 2-1 in the best-of-five series. Tracy also inserted Seth Smith into left field and moved Carlos Gonzalez to right. All-Star right fielder Brad Hawpe was benched for the second straight game.

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Boston Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask, top, is unable to stop a shot into the net by Colorado Avalanches Scott Hannan. The Avalanche defeated the Bruins 4-3 Monday. The Bruins got a power play in the final 5 minutes but were unable to get a shot on goal. The Avalanche took a lead in the first period on goals by Hejduk and Hannan 37 seconds apart in the opening 6:52. To come back from the 2-0 deficit, we were feeling very good about ourselves, Wheeler said. Were doing that too many times. Hejduk scored on the power-play off the rebound of Kyle Quinceys shot, giving Colorado power-play scores in each of its five games this season. Its the Avalanches longest stretch to open a season since they had power-play scores in nine straight to begin 1997-98. Hannan, a defenseman, raced in for a rebound and slipped a shot into a wide-open net after Rask shifted to his left to block Jones shot from the circle. Rask, making his second consecutive start, stopped 18 shots. The Bruins tied it 2-2 on scores by Recchi and Wheeler midway into the second period.

COLUMBIA, Mo. Despite suffering a sprained right ankle in Thursdays loss to Nebraska, Missouri quarterback Blaine Gabbert should start in Saturdays matchup at Oklahoma State. Head coach Gary Pinkel said Monday that Gabbert and cornerback Carl Gettis had ankle sprains, but that they were probable. Reserve linebacker Will Ebner, one of the Tigers biggest hitters, underwent arthroscopic knee surgery to repair a torn meniscus Monday, and could be ready to return the lineup as soon as Oct. 24.
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Freshman forward Whitney Berry avoids a tackle by a Colorado defender. The Jayhawks were defeated by the Buffaloes on Sunday, 1-0, as Colorado remained in first place in the Big 12.

Soccer star steps back in the game


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jpetterson@kansan.com Shannon McCabe played just 31 minutes in Kansas soccer game Friday, but for the senior forward, it was a refreshing end to youre missing things that happen a frustrating five weeks of watch- on the road, McCabe said. Its ing from the sideline. hard to feel like youre contributIt was the first time McCabe ing to the team when youre not had seen action on the field since there. Aug. 28, when she aggravated a Younger players, such as freshleg injury she sustained in an men Whitney Berry and Shelby exhibition match in Brazil in May Williamson, stepped up to fill the 2008. Weeks of rehab finally paid goal-scoring role left vacant by off when she was able to play McCabe, but said it was hard to against Texas Tech. replace her experience. I was, like, thinking about it Shes an offensive threat, obviduring the week, and I was kind ously, Jackson said. We just of nervous, McCabe said. But missed her up top once I got warmed in general, but she up and into the It's hard to feel like also tracks in and game, I was more you're conributing to defends well. excited. Shannons return the team when you're After the injucouldnt have come not there. ry in August, at a better time for McCabe faced the the Jayhawks, who Shannon Mccabe possibility of not need Senior forward desperately playing the rest of victories from their the year. Because last five games of they didnt know the season to get a exactly how long the injury would good spot in the postseason. The take to heal, McCabe and her teams record for the season so far coaches even discussed redshirt- is 9-5-1. As she subbed onto the ing for the year. But she wanted field on Friday, the support from to complete her senior year with her teammates was obvious. her classmates, so she focused on You could tell the reaction of playing again this season. the players when we told Shannon A lot of stuff was going through to come in, coach Mark Francis my mind, so I finally decided to said. They were all screaming play, she said. Im happy with and yelling because theyre happy my decision. It feels good. shes back. For five weeks, instead of travAfter being out so long, eling and playing with the team McCabe isnt quite in peak conshe has started for since her fresh- dition, but she said it shouldnt man year, McCabe stayed home take more than a week or two and focused on recovering. Senior to get back into shape. With the defender Lauren Jackson said that injury no longer keeping her off the team tried to keep McCabe the field, McCabe said she only and the teams other injured play- had one focus for the rest of her ers updated on road happenings senior year: with text messages, but that it Winning games, she said. wasnt easy for the injured forward. Edited by Betsy Cutcliff It was really hard not to travel, because you kind of feel like Follow Joel Petterson at twitter.com/ j_petter.

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has developed a widely publicized tendency of scrambling and keeping plays alive long enough to find an open receiver. But Saturday produced a noticeably different script for big plays something even Reesing had to adjust to. Offensive linemen Jeremiah Hatch, Brad Thorson, Jeff Spikes, Sal Capra and Tanner Hawkinson and freshman running back Toben Opurum kept Reesings path clear of defenders, allowing him to remain in the pocket. There were times when that clock goes off in your head like, Ive got to get out of here. Ive been in here too long, Reesing said. But I looked in front of me and those guys were just stoning them up front. If you can do that with our receivers, someone is going to get open eventually. With the popularity of the highpowered spread in college football, offensive records and career-bests fall. But rarely do so many topple so quickly. Reesings two favorite targets, senior Kerry Meier and junior Dezmon Briscoe, continued to set the mark for wide receivers at Kansas. Meiers 16 catches established a new Kansas single-game record, and Briscoe passed Willie Vaughn as Kansas career leader in receiving yards, finishing the game with 12 catches for 186 yards, which gave him 2,420 career yards. Throughout the game the duo battled for the career lead in receptions. First Briscoe set the record, and then Meier snatched it away as the game progressed. Meier currently has 167 catches and Briscoe has 165. Id be hard-pressed to think that there is a better pitching or catching unit in the country than those guys, Mangino said. I dont watch everybody and I dont know what goes on across the country, but Id be hard-pressed to say that there is one better than them. Late in the third quarter, less than three minutes after Iowa State scored to take the lead, Reesing floated a perfectly Follow Jayson Jenks at twitter.com/ JaysonJenks. placed pass over the outstretched arms of two Iowa State defenders and into the arms of Briscoe for a 23-yard touchdown. It was his best of his many touchdown throws that day. Reesing tossed four touchdowns, including two each to Briscoe and Meier, ultimately propelling Kansas past Iowa State. When you hit plays like that, you know something is going right on offense because you might get one or two out of 10 of those, Reesing said. At that point I think we all know we were clicking on offense. Edited by Jacob Muselmann

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Wright might shine this season


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uring his stint in Lawrence, Julian Wright was a hard man to overlook. His play sometimes brilliant, sometimes cringe-worthy made him the center of attention on the court. He had the kind of ability necessary to take over games and leave crowds dazed if not always in a good way. The contrast between Wrights years at Kansas and his first two NBA seasons could not be more stark. Wright has languished on the New Orleans bench, and, if rumors are to be believed, spent ample time in Coach Byron Scotts proverbial doghouse. Whats more, Wright spent his first two NBA seasons in relative anonymity; a feat which hardly seems possible for a player with his ability. But things appear to be changing for Wright and changing for
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the better. If, as some have speculated, Wrights frustrating inconsistencies stem from attempting to do too much, then playing alongside game manager extraordinaire Chris Paul ought to be an adequate solution to that problem. At least, thats what Hornets coach Byron Scott is hoping. Wright enters the preseason as the Hornets starting small forward instead of playing limited minutes off the bench. It would be difficult to overstate what a golden opportunity this is for Wright. Hes joining a starting five that includes Chris Paul and

David West, both NBA all-stars. West is the Hornets post scorer who demands double teams and will free up Wright on the court. Paul is the best point guard in the NBA. If Wright can find space and given his athleticism, its probably safe to assume that he will do so often Paul will find him. Wright wont be the only one benefitting, though. He replaces Peja Stojakovic in the starting five and, although Wright isnt the deep threat Peja is, he offers better play in just about every other facet of the game. Wright and Hornets center Emeka Okafor present a rangy and athletic front line capable of nabbing long rebounds, swatting shots and intercepting passes. Wright is also a versatile on-ball defender, tall enough to guard power forwards but still quick enough to defend

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shooting guards. And, of course, Wright is capable of putting dazzling finishes on Chris Pauls trademark alley-oop passes. Indeed, Wright brings the potential for great things to the Hornets staring five. But Wright has always had potential in spades. Whether he can harness it this season may well decide if his days languishing in relative obscurity are finished. Edited by Nick Gerik

THURSDAY FRIDAY

Two unlikely players prove themselves worthy


By clarK GOBle SHEFFIElD MAkING CASE FOR STARTING JOB
cgoble@kansan.com Follow Clark Goble at twitter.com/ cgoble89. wouldnt have thought of it, but it makes sense. Texas Tech coach Mike Leach was more than impressed with backup quarterback Steven Sheffields seven-touchdown performance in his teams blowout victory against Kansas State. In fact, there might be a quarterback controversy brewing in Lubbock, Texas. Senior quarterback Taylor Potts took two hard hits on sacks in Texas Techs game against New Mexico Oct 3. Leach said Potts would be a game-time decision for Saturdays game against Nebraska. Leach said he thought Sheffield brought a spark to the Red Raider offense. I think hes got really good leadership qualities, Leach said. As for Sheffields nickname, Sticks, coined by teammates who notice Sheffields 6-foot-4, 190-pound frame, Leach said he Nebraska defensive tackle Ndomukong Suh was dominant Thursday night against Missouri. In turn, some analysts have thrown his name into the Heisman race. Suh picked up six tackles, a sack and a huge fourthquarter interception in the 27-12 Nebraska victory. In the conferences weekly media teleconference Monday, a couple of Big 12 coaches talked about Suhs ability to change a game.

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Missouri coach Gary Pinkel said he had seen a lot of good defensive linemen, including former Tiger Ziggy Hood, selected 32nd overall in the 2009 NFL Draft. But after watching Suh up close Thursday, Pinkel said he didnt think there was a better defensive lineman in college football this year. Its a task to be able to handle him, Pinkel said. Give him credit where credit is due. Hes a great football player. Pinkel said he thought his teams pass protection wasnt necessarily the issue Suh is just that dominant. Brown said

Monday that Suh lateral quickness and power made him a force to be reckoned with. Texas Tech coach Mike Leach, whose team takes on Nebraska this Saturday, also spoke highly of Suhs abilities, but said his game plan wouldnt necessarily change to counter Suhs presence. A good player can do a lot of things. They move him all over, Leach said. Well just keep an eye on him and know where hes at. Were not nearly as concerned about him as we are about the Nebraska Cornhuskers overall. Edited by Jacob Muselmann

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Coach: Undefeated not the same as perfect


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Associated Press ENGLEWOOD, Colo. Unlike the coach he learned from, Josh McDaniels of the Broncos doesnt shy from showing a little emotion. His special teams assistant, Mike Priefer, surely knows about it after being on the wrong side of a protracted rant from the rookie coach. Denver fans found out about it, too, when McDaniels ran to the corner of the stadium and started pumping his fists and hugging it out with players to celebrate Denvers latest surprise a 20-17 overtime win over New England. We work too hard not to enjoy the wins, McDaniels said Monday. We work too hard to try to minimize any success we might have on the weekend. Success is all McDaniels has enjoyed so far this season, in leading the Broncos to the NFLs most surprising start. The latest win, over his more stoic mentor, Bill Belichick, gave the Broncos a 5-0 record and McDaniels responded by giving the Broncos Monday off for the first time this season. Theyll be back in the film room come Wednesday, and McDaniels insisted hell prove to the Broncos that undefeated is not the same as perfect. Hell break down all the mistakes from their latest win. We can coach better and play better and theyll see that on film. I dont have to create that, McDaniels said. No coach has to create it either. Theyll see it on the film, and thats just the truth. The brunt of the criticism will come over Denvers special teams effort. A missed field goal. A decision to run a kickoff out from 6 yards deep in the end zone. Two crucial penalties offsides and running into the punter both on fourth-and-short to keep a New England drive alive. Kyle Ortons tying, fourth-quarter, 98-yard touchdown drive wouldnt have been that long if not for those two penalties. After Darrell Reid ran into the punter, the TV cameras panned then held on McDaniels and the extended shout-down he was

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denver Broncos coach Josh Mcdaniels salutes the crowd after the Broncos defeated the New England Patriots 20-17 in overtime in an NFL football game Sunday in Denver. The teams latest victory has given them a 5-0 record. laying on Priefer. Easy to laugh at the episode now, because the Broncos won. Sometimes on game day, its better to listen to what youre saying, than how youre saying it, McDaniels said. And that would be my message to the staff. Errors and tantrums aside, Denver is in rarified air. Only three other teams have 5-0 records and the other four times the Broncos have started this well, theyve ended up in the Super Bowl. Nearly a third of the way into the season, it is too late to attribute the Broncos success to them sneaking up on people, or a slate of games against bad opponents. Yes, there were wins over Cleveland and Oakland. But also over New England and Dallas. Even the season-opening Cincinnati win is looking a lot better: The Bengals (4-1) havent lost since. The Broncos have given up a grand total of 43 points, four touchdowns fewer than any team thats played five games. They are ranked second in yards allowed. The offense, meanwhile, is getting more efficient. Orton threw for 330 yards and two scores against New England. He improved to 26-12 as an NFL starter.

DENVER Colorado Rockies manager Jim Tracy juggled his lineup again, flip-flopping Garrett Atkins and Yorvit Torrealba for Game 4 of the playoffs against the Philadelphia Phillies. The weather warmed considerably Monday after a cold front moved out of Colorado, with a gametime temperature of 48 degrees. Game 3 was played in the mid-20s with a first-pitch reading of 35 degrees, tied for the coldest postseason start ever. Tracy moved Atkins up to fifth following his 2-for-4, two-RBI performance in the sixth spot Sunday night. He bumped down Torrealba, who went 0 for 4 with three strikeouts in the No. 5 spot in Colorados 6-5 loss in Game 3. Did we maybe take him out of his comfort level a little bit? Its possible, Tracy said. The Phillies, who led 2-1 in the best-of-five series, sent Cliff Lee to the mound Monday, and Tracy said he felt really good putting Atkins behind Todd Helton and Troy Tulowitzki in the middle of the order.
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Offense breaks individual records


Offensive line gives the gift of time to Reesing on the field
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jjenks@kansan.com The fans who appropriately wore their Thank God for Todd shirts Saturday may need a few more made for the rest of the teams offense. After Kansas game against Iowa State and after watching Todd Reesing and the offense carry the Jayhawks past the Cyclones senior defensive back Justin Thornton reverberated back to a more subtle, yet equally revealing, slogan-worthy theme from Saturday. Thank goodness for Todd Reesing, the offense and our o-line, Thornton said. They kept us in the game. They certainly did. Senior Jake Sharp didnt play for the second consecutive week because of an undisclosed injury. Even without its top running back, Kansas offense executed its most effective attack this season. The Jayhawks piled up a total of 551 offensive yards, moved with relative ease against the Cyclones and led Kansas to victory in its first conference game. Our offense was fantastic tonight, coach Mark Mangino said. Perhaps no unit performed as well as the offensive line a group that was the offenses biggest uncertainty entering the season. If Saturday serves as any indication, that label is no longer accurate. On nearly all of his passing attempts, Reesing had time to drop back, settle into the pocket and simply wait for receivers to separate themselves from coverage down the field. It was, in many ways, a basic game of pitch and catch for much of the afternoon. The offensive line controlled the line of scrimmage all night, Mangino said. Thats one of the finest jobs of pass protection I think Ive been associated with in a single game. Added Reesing, who threw for 442 yards behind the offensive line: That was the best protection Ive had in three years here as a quarterback. Throughout his career, Reesing

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Junior wide reciever Dezmon Briscoe pulls in an over the shoulder catch for a touchdown Saturday. Briscoe had 12 receptions for 186 yards and two touchdowns.

Lacrosse game reunites alumni, current players


Current club team defeats alumni 9-4 in annual game
By JoRDaN WilliaMs
jwilliams@kansan.com Football wasnt the only alumni attraction during homecoming weekend. The club mens lacrosse alumni game Sunday brought current players and past team members together for competition and reunion. The club team bested the alumni team with a score of 9-4. Although the event isnt part of regular competition, it is listed as a game on the club teams schedule online and some club members view it as an informal way to test their competitive mettle. Its nice to get some real play and test our ability, George Ressler, St. Louis, Mo. senior, said. Ressler organized the alumni game this year by contacting call together the booster club. Ressler oversees the booster club, which aims to help lessen team member dues by encouraging alumni, family and friends to donate their time and money. After the game is complete, as many former club members players and alumni meet to catch through e-mail as possible. This up and exchange stories. yearly gathering functions as This years meeting place was both a practice scrimmage for Johnnys Tavern. undergraduate The friendly spirit It's great to have a club members between alumni and and a reunion reunion and see all current students with those who the older guys. could also be seen have graduated and heard during and moved on. NathaN JoNes the game. Laughter Some alumni houston Junior and nickname callwho attended ing were audible this years game from the sidelines. graduated as far At one point a back as 1989 and club member fisttraveled from as far as California bumped one of the referees as he and Oregon to return to Kansas. passed him. The three referees One club member put it in simple themselves are club alumni, but terms. mainly were there to call out Its great to have a reunion and obvious infractions. see all the older guys, Nathan As the beginning of the reguJones, Houston junior, said. The annual alumni gathering also presents an opportunity to SEE lacrOsse ON pAGE 8A Follow Jordan Williams at twitter.com/ salvio_hexia.

ansas must be on upset alert heading into Colorado this weekend after its performance against Iowa State. Yes, Todd Reesing posted incredible numbers again last weekend. Throwing for 442 yards is hardly a statistic one can frown upon. But watching the game told a different story. On Kansas second-to-last drive of Saturdays seesaw battle, two of Reesings passes hit the dirt on a drive that could have sealed the game against Iowa State. Instead, as Iowa State threw one last pass to the end zone, thousands of freezing faces in the crowd were stuck in mirror images of Macaulay Culkin from Home Alone. One of Reesings errant passes came on third down, with only two yards to gain. Reesing threw a pass to wide receiver Jonathan Wilson that hit the ground before reaching Wilsons hands. That type of throw can be the difference between victory or defeat in the Big 12, especially when traveling to Colorado, a place that feeds off of opponents little mistakes. Theres something in the air, or lack of air, at Colorados Folsom Field that causes trouble for opposing teams. The high altitude at the stadium, the surrounding jagged mountains and the close proximity of the student section to the field can intimidate visiting teams. Colorado has been able to pull off big upsets in years past, even when its record is less than respectable. In 2007 the Buffaloes beat the No. 4 Oklahoma Sooners 27-24 in a season when they only won six out of 13 games. Last year, Colorado beat No. 21 West Virginia at home 17-14 but finished the year with a record of 5-7. The Buffaloes have a knack for somehow pulling off victories in their home environment, and the Jayhawks must do everything they can to prevent that. Colorados offense, which has struggled all year, has the opportunity to gain confidence against a Kansas defense that showed some uninspired play against Iowa State. If Kansas can stop Colorado early, take the fans out of the game and force the Buffaloes to rely on their passing attack, the Jayhawks will have a good chance to win. Evidence of this came last week when Colorado led at halftime against the No. 2 Texas Longhorns IN Texas. Colorado, helped by some lucky plays, gained confidence in the first half and looked as if it might be able to pull off the impossible. But Texas, playing in front of a home crowd, came back in the second half. Colorado will be starting a new quarterback against Kansas on Saturday. Tyler Hansen, who will replace Cody Hawkins, will pose a double threat to the Kansas defense with his ability to scramble as well as pass. Corralling Hansen and throwing him off rhythm will be the key to keeping Colorado off the scoreboard and out of Kansas way to the Big 12 North title. Edited by Nick Gerik

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Vinny Santucci fires a shot at the men's lacrosse alumni scrimmage Saturday. The team meets three times a week at Shenk Sports Complex.

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