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McKechnie said the regents havent given the universities permission to seek alliance with other conferences should the Big 12 cease to exist, but said that he hoped those decisions could be avoided. I think the Big 12 is the best place for KU and K-State to be, and I hope that we are on the cusp of that happening, he said. Regents have been watching closely as rumors about the conference dissolving have swirled, hinging on the possible departure of Oklahoma and Texas. The Pac12 presidents and chancellors decided Tuesday night not to expand, squashing speculation that Oklahoma and Texas would be joining former Big 12 member Colorado, which joined the Pac-12 this season. Texas officials said Wednesday that they were open to restructuring revenue contracts shared with the remaining Big 12 members. Texas President William Powers said the top priority was to bring

Members of the Kansas Board of regents meet in the Curtis State office building in Topeka Wednesday. They discussed Big 12 contracts during their meeting. Gov. Sam Brownback said hes optimistic the Big 12 will stay together and maybe even add members. Brownback said it makes sense for the conference to continue because the level of competition in basketball and football is as good as anywhere in the country. He said it makes geographic sense, too.

The KU Spanish language table meets at Henrys upstairs for snacks and good conversation. The language tables allow students interested in conversing in different languages to meet in a relaxed setting.

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TOPEKA The Kansas Board of Regents on Wednesday reaffirmed support for Kansas and Kansas State to remain members of the Big 12 Conference. Regent Chairman Ed McKechnie said after the nine-member board met in executive session that he was pleased with the work by the two universities leaders to stay engaged in saving the conference. He was pleased with the progress that was being made to stabilize the conference, including offers to restructure revenues. We want the Big 12 to survive, McKechnie said. Our priority is to have Kansas and Kansas State be together in the Big 12. It appears that we are making great progress toward that. McKechnie said he thought the situation would be resolved in seven to 10 days, but thats conjecture. Officials at Kansas and Kansas State declined to comment after the meeting and deferred all questions after the meeting to the regents.

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Students meet to socialize in different languages

brittany Clampitt bclampitt@kansan.com
In the dark, relaxed atmosphere of a downtown Lawrence coffee shop and bar, two groups of friends meet to chat, laugh and generally enjoy each others company. The gatherings are like the average meetings of a group of college students, but these friends are there for more than just chitchat. Theyre there to speak another language. Every Thursday evening at Henrys Coffee Shop in downtown Lawrence, Spanish and French language students meet to socialize. Its a great way for people to make friendships and explore foreign language and culture together, said Andrew Pettavel, president of Cercle Franais, the club that hosts the table. With no set conversation topics and no grades, the tables provide students with nopressure situations to help develop language skills. Theres always this feeling that when youre in school, you have to be in school, said Nathan Presnell, president of the Graduate Association of Spanish and Portuguese, or GRASP. GRASP organizes the Spanish language tables. Many of the French and Spanish speakers at the two tables hold the same views of the tables as Pettavel and Presnell. Erin Kinney, a junior from Manhattan, said the Spanish table is a better learning environment because there is no way to be wrong. The attendees simply come together to talk about anything from their week to the latest soccer match. There are other language programs that also have tables for their speakers. The Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian, or BCS, table meets at noon on Thursdays in Anschutz Library. Though it is held on campus for convenience, the BCS table offers the same casual and comfortable environment as the French and Spanish tables. Its a little bit easier to have a space thats more or less quiet, but on the other hand its not formal like classrooms where were afraid to speak, said Marta Pirnat-Greenberg, a lecturer in the Slavic Languages and Literature department. Established by Pirnat-Greenberg in 2002, the table serves the small community of BCS speakers at the University. Charles Novak is from the Croatian community in the Strawberry Hill neighborhood of Kansas City, Kan., and a graduate student at the University. Outside of class, theres very few people to talk to in a foreign language, Novak said. You need some informal atmosphere to get over the technical aspect. The fluency of some of the speakers testifies to the benefits of the language tables. The ones who come are the ones who really want to make their Spanish better, said Tiffany Creegan Miller, a graduate teaching assistant of Spanish. Edited by Jonathan Shorman

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lawrence fights for energy efficiency

katie miller kmiller@kansan.com
With only eight days left in the Take Charge Challenge, Manhattan has overtaken Lawrence for the lead, but only by the skin of their Wildcat teeth. The Take Charge Challenge is an energy efficiency competition between Lawrence and Manhattan that, after nine long months, is finally nearing its end. The last day of the competition is Sept. 30, and it looks like the deciding factor will be light bulbs in this sprint to the finish. To kick-start Lawrences comeback, Thursday marks the start of the citys Change 5 campaign that asks Lawrence residents and students and to change out five compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) and

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New bill doesnt reference A&M

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Student Senate has revised a resolution that called on University officials to criticize Texas A&M University for its attempted departure from the Big 12 to the Southeastern Conference. The original bill asked the Universitys administration to publicly admonish Texas A&M University for their selfish action. Sean Elliott, a senior from Stillwell and author of the resolution, said the proposal was changed after members of Student Senate voiced concerns over the bills language. The original version was more of a lets entertain ourselves in Student Senate and talk about why were angry about conference realignment, he said. But some of the exec staff members got upset about it. The original bill also concerned the student body president of Texas A&M University, Jeff Pickering. Members of Texas A&Ms Student Senate contacted the University of Kansas Student Senate yesterday to express their displeasure with the initial resolution. Executive staff members of Student Senate issued a press release last night stating that the original resolution was the opinion of only one senator and not that of the Student Senate as a whole. The amended resolution includes no references to Texas A&M University. The Student Executive Committee will debate the redrafted bill before Student Senate and vote on the resolution. The proposal states that the potential departure of several Big 12

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A beautiful fall Friday.

Plenty of time and sun for outdoor activities.

Perfect weather for a Sunday stroll.

No case of the Mondays on this sunny day.

Whats your major? If youre one of around 3,000 undeclared students on campus, you should attend the Majors Fair on Tuesday, 4th floor of the Kansas Union from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Global leaders pointed to democratic uprisings across the Arab world as a sign of hope in a world wracked by conflict, climate change and other crises as they gathered Wednesday for the annual opening of the new U.N. General Assembly. The Arab Spring that saw peaceful protesters rise up against repressive regimes was a major focus of this years ministerial meeting, along with the Palestinians bid for U.N. membership. From Tunis to Cairo, from Tripoli to Damascus, from Benghazi to Sanaa, populations too long crushed by oppression, rose up and claimed the right to be free at last, French President Nicolas Sarkozy said. Now, Sarkozy said, the world must find a solution to the Israel-Palestinian peace process.

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The developer of an Islamic cultural center that opened Wednesday evening near the site of the terrorist attacks that leveled the World Trade Center says the biggest error on the project was not involving the families of 9/11 victims from the start. People crowded into the center, where a small orchestra played traditional Middle Eastern instruments and a photo exhibit of New York children of different ethnicities lined the walls. The enthusiasm at the opening belied its troubled beginnings. We made incredible mistakes, Sharif ElGamal told The Associated Press in an earlier interview at his Manhattan office. The building at 51 Park Place, two blocks from the World Trade Center site, includes a mosque that has been open for two years.

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Federal officials said Wednesday that they broke up a ring of education officials and businessmen that siphoned funds meant for special-needs children, training and supplies into bribes and kickbacks. Seven businessmen and six current and former employees of Puerto Ricos Department of Education were arrested by the FBI on charges that include bribery and money laundering. Authorities say the education departments former chief procurement officer, Luis Conde Rosa, masterminded the plan, raking in kickbacks on more than $7.6 million in contracts awarded to three companies from January 2008 to February 2010. U.S. Attorney Rosa Emilia Rodriguez said at a news conference that Conde received 2 percent of all contracts awarded to one of the three companies.

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Colombian police have seized 301 properties, including houses, vehicles and estates, that belonged to alleged front men for Joaquin El Chapo Guzman, the head of Mexicos powerful Sinaloa drug cartel, police said Wednesday. About 500 officers participated in the operation in the capital of Bogota and five other districts of Colombia and seized about $250 million in assets, said Gen. Carlos Mena of Colombias investigations police. Mena said officers targeted members of the Cifuentes Villa gang, which has worked with Guzman to transport cocaine and launder money. He said that the property seized Tuesday will be sold or otherwise used to help victims of Colombias internal conflicts and people affected by last years intense rains.

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Renters insurance covers students personal property

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A blaze that engulfed a house in the 1300 block of Tennessee Street caused an estimated loss of $234,000 in possessions and property damage for the 10 residents. Ten days after the fire, nine of the victims have accepted aid from the Douglas County Red Cross and one victim has been forced to drop out of school. Most of us lost everything we had, said James Hennahane, a sophomore from Leawood and a resident of the house. He, along with the other nine tenants, didnt have renters insurance. In the past 10 years of being in my position, I can count on one hand the number of students who have had renters insurance, said Jane Blocher, executive director of the Douglas County Red Cross. It doesnt have to be this way. one case someone spent more than $100 on a fried-chicken dinner at Strouds in Fairway. As a steward of the donated dollar, I feel a huge responsibility to our donors that their donations are used wisely and efficiently, Blocher said. Debit card purchases are now monitored on an intranet site that Red Cross officials can view. This new system came about in response to the Red Cross problems of fraud and abuse in the fallout of the Hurricane Katrina disaster relief. When you deal with numbers that big, you are going to have people who take advantage of the system, Blocher said, We are a transparent organization and have a responsibility to our donors to prove that we are spending their funds correctly. than just replacing your property. She says it gives renters a peace of mind that is priceless. As long as you are living around other people, you are at their mercy and you just assume people are blowing out candles, turning off the stove and using good judgment to keep your things safe, Blocher said. The reality is that is not the norm. Blocher says just $100 a year can purchase good insurance. It is so easy, just $10 to $15 a month, Blocher said. Think how easy it is to blow that on a few beers, movie and popcorn or Starbucks. Blocher advises students against adding the worry of disaster to the already high level of stress that comes with being at college. Oliver adds that accidents do happen. You can take every precaution you want to be safe but you cant do that with the people you are surrounded by in a group living situation, Blocher said. edited by Mike lavieri

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Dog-sitter takes pet on walk, faces charges

BoULDER, Colo. A dog-sitters shortcut led to criminal charges for a Colorado woman who ran a Chihuahua alongside her car at 10 to 15 mph. The Daily Camera reports that 29-year-old Joan Renee Zalk of Boulder faces animal cruelty and felony menacing charges after witnesses confronted her Friday morning for running the pup alongside her Toyota Camry. The newspaper reports that Zalk told officers the dog, named Cooper, goes ballistic if it doesnt walk 3 miles a day. Witnesses called police after seeing the leashed dog struggling to keep up with the car. Zalk reportedly said the dog was fine. Zalk is free on bond. Cooper

was uninjured and was taken to a local shelter. The dog was expected to be released to its owner, who was out of town at the time of the incident.

man issued two DUIs in about 15 minutes

WASHINGToN, Pa. Police have charged a man in western Pennsylvania with driving drunk twice in the same night the second time about 15 minutes after they released him into the custody of a friend. online court records dont list an attorney for 58-year-old Robert Brodnick, of Washington, Pa., who was arrested Monday night by the state police.
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The intent of the DCRC is to address the short-term disaster related needs for victims for the first two to three days following the event. We do not take the place of insurance and we do not have the financial resources to replace everything people have lost, Blocher said. People who qualify for and accept DCRC aid receive a debit card with an allotted amount, typically between $50 and $250, to cover everything from clothing and temporary housing to toiletries. The debit card funds come directly from donations. Clients, as Blocher calls them, are prohibited from using the money to purchase alcohol or tobacco products. Blocher says in past years people have abused their funds by purchasing Kansas merchandise at Lids, 729 Massachusetts St., and in

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Renters insurance is a special type of insurance that covers just personal property, not the building itself. Travis Oliver, owner of Douglas County Insurance, says personal property will be covered up to the exact dollar amount. For people who dont know the exact price of their belongings, Oliver advises against worrying. He says $20,000 covers most possessions from TVs and clothes to electronics such as iPods and cellphones. You have to look at it like this, Do you have ten couches or one? Three beds or one? A 72-inch plasma or a black and white?, Oliver said. For Blocher, purchasing renters insurance makes sense for more

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lowers on Twitter or lots of friends on Facebook to participate and really push that message out, Gilregister them at www.lawrenceks. liland said. org/change5. Getting the message out about If everyone changed five bulbs Change 5 is essential, especially and registered considerit, then Lawing there rence can win are bragthis thing, ging rights If everyone changed five said Lawrence and a bulbs and registered it, C ommunic a $100,000 then Lawrence can win tions Manager prize up this thing. Megan Gilfor grabs. liland. We If LawMeGaN GIllIlaND need all of the r e n c e Lawrence communications manager students, facwins, the ulty, adminprize monistrators, and ey will go KU supporters who live in Law- toward energy efficiency projects rence to participate. that include solar panels at Fire CHANGE 5 aims to spread the Station No. 5 and the Prairie Park word of the Take Charge Chal- Nature Center, large fans installed lenge primarily through social at the East Lawrence Recreation media sites where Lawrence resi- Center and energy audits for varidents can look for the hashtag ous city buildings. #change5. However, winning the prize Were trying to get anybody money means regaining the lead whos on social media and has fol- from Manhattan, which recently

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saw a staggering increase in its number of registered CFL changes. The spike appears to be linked to a video that went viral, featuring Manhattans new environmental mascot. EcoKat, a cape donning, environmentally-conscious superhero, garnered mixed reviews after hitting the web, but as far as creating publicity hype about the Take Charge Challenge, it certainly did its job. In general I think people thought Oh, thats a funny idea, good for them, said Eileen Horn, Douglas County Sustainability Coordinator. Then it slowly, as we saw the bulb numbers start to change, turned to terror and panic on our part. A successful CHANGE 5 counterstrike wont be easy, though. Everyone has been so phenomenal thus far, Horn said. And we want to give it this final jump across the finish line. Edited by Alexandra Esposito

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sneath@kansan.com A new supplement store will open on Massachusetts Street Saturday. The store will be the fourth location for Supplement Source, a business started a little more than a year ago. Supplement Source says it advertises a community approach for its business, by supporting local athletes and simple marketing. Shane Sleeper, a partial owner, said Supplement Source has a program to advertise for local athletes and help them reach their goals. Supplement Source recently provided a University student with shorts for a mixed martial arts competition in Kansas City, Sleeper said. He said the desire to reach out to locals has lead to a company motto. We really pride ourselves on being community defined. We want to support those who support us, Sleeper said. Sleeper said Supplement Source has something for all levels of athletes, from someone going to the gym for the first time to a weight-lifting competitor. He said Supplement Source helps its customers reach their individual well-

ness goals. I feel like a lot of KU students may not be educated on supplementation. For starters, a product that works for me may not work for you, Sleeper said. Because of this, we do individual consultation. In addition to trying to reach out to the community, the staff is also connected personally to Lawrence. All of the staff for Supplement Source are University students. Dane Leecy, a senior from Wellsville, said he heard about the store from a coworker. Leecy said he takes pre-workout supplements five times a week. Leecy said supplements could be expensive and said he would check out the store once it opens. From what she said, they dont try to Hollywood it. They just try to give you the supplements for what they really are, Leecy said. The grand opening of Supplement Source is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday in the parking lot of 1901 Massachusetts Street. Edited by Jonathan Shorman

Sam Conklin, a junior from Hutchinson, surveys the posters for sale in the front lawn of Stauffer-Flint Wednesday afternoon. The poster sale offered students cruising Jayhawk Blvd. an oppurtunity to pick up some decor for their room or apartment.

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members endangers the Universitys research accreditation because of potentially lost revenue from athletics that help support University academics. The bill also expresses concerns of how conference realignment could adversely affect the lives of student-athletes and the benefits that University athletics offer to local communities. Elliott said the Universitys research accreditation was a primary concern while drafting the bill because it can affect revenue streams for the University. Right now were teetering on losing the research standards as it is, he said. If we end up in a lower-ranking conference, its going to be harder for the Association of American Universities to say that were a good university. Gabe Bliss, student body vice president, said Student Senate will meet to discuss strategies that will secure the Universitys future success. I just want to make sure that our academics are in line with athletics and nationally with whatever conference were going to be going to,

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the resolution, which was voted on by University Affairs and the Rights Committee yesterday, outlines several negative aspects that conference realignment poses to the University, including:
Greater danger of the University losing its research accreditation Reduced University revenue Prevents student-athletes from being actual students, because of traveling commitments Diminished academic opportunities for the student-athlete Negative impact on local communities, specifically Kansas City, which could lose Big XII basketball tournaments, the Kansas - Missouri Border Showdown, and the legitimacy of the city being the home of the College Basketball Hall of Fame. Unnecessary geographical distance between opponents Negative impact on the tradition of the Universitys athletic programs

about one million more young adults have health insurance today than last year, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius made the announcement Wednesday in a conference call and attributed the increase to the 2010 affordable Care act. The affordable Care act allows young adults to remain on their parents health insurance plans until they turn 26. The one million young adults is equivalent to three percent of all americans between the ages of 19 and 25. In May, a Gallup poll reported that 24 percent of all 18 to 26-year-old americans were uninsured in January through april of this year, down from 28 percent in 2010, and lower than

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in 2009 and 2008. Rick Kronick, the deputy assistant secretary for health policy, said the increase is specific to the 19 to 25-year-old age group. a decrease in coverage has been seen in all other age groups. Its hard to imagine what this could be, Kronick said, other than the affects of the affordable Care act. Sebelius said she was disappointed that some members of Congress wanted to repeal the law. Going without insurance puts every young american one accident away from a lifetime of debt, Sebelius said.
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Bliss said. We need to look further into it as a full unit, outside of just athletics. In addition to voicing several concerns, the resolution also makes several requests to Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little. The bill asks that the chancellor maintains

or increases the Universitys current revenue levels in the Big 12 and keeps the process of conference realignment as transparent as possible. Edited by Sarah McCabe

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Female roles draw attention in tV shows

As wildly different as they were in execution, the originals of prime suspect and charlies Angels were, thematically, sisters of the same revolution. Although best known for flaunting the beauty of its shapely stars, charlies Angels, which ABc launched in 1976, openly refuted the thenstill-popular notion that women were the weaker sex. The faceless charlie hired women whose police careers had been squelched by stereotypes and created the first all-female detective agency on television. Likewise prime suspect, which debuted in 1991 on Britains ITV, revolved around Jane Tennison (Helen Mirren), who, as scotland yards first detective chief Inspector, was forced to prove to her often hostile colleagues and a skeptical public that a woman could be the right man for the job. Its not surprising then that the reprises of both shows charlies Angels again on ABc, prime suspect on NBc face similar problems. shapely women flaunt firearms and kick butt on a regular basis and no one makes the argument that the public just wont accept a female homicide detective. Good news for society, bad news for these shows, which have lost the novelty and the underlying tension of their originals. For charlies Angels, that loss proves fatal in a postAngelina Jolie world, the only reason to assemble a team of three hot women is to assemble a team of three hot women. McClatchy Tribune

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Because the stars know things we dont.

aries (march 21-april 19) today is an 8 write down what you want and the logical steps to get it. come up with a tagline, and words that clearly express the heart of your concept. Let your brilliance out of the box. taurus (april 20-may 20) today is a 7 stick to the rules and routine, especially this morning. Handling old tasks provides clarity, peace of mind and relief. Harmony and happiness grow with great music. gemini (may 21-June 21) today is an 8 Ask your friends for tips on how to save money, and reap a bounty of creative ideas. review your budget to apply the best ones. An antique plays a part. Cancer (June 22-July 22) today is an 8 Even if someone questions your judgment, it doesn't mean they're right. respectfully separate out the gold, and take notes. Make your own choices, and keep your promises. Leo (July 23-aug. 22) today is a 6 If you focus on the limitations, you'll be limited. Listen through all the white noise for a solution that serves you well. do your share of the work, and call for reinforcements. Virgo (aug. 23-sept. 22) today is a 7 don't start until you're ready (but don't keep folks waiting, either). review the steps to take. spend time with friends, but keep to the budget. creative writing flows. Libra (sept. 23-Oct. 22) today is an 8 consider new opportunities where once there were none. Focus on what's real (or at least on what you believe to be real). set your old fears down for a while. scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) today is an 8 New doors appear in unusual places. These doors may very well open by themselves, but you have to show up to trigger the sensor. Ask for what you want. say "yes." sagittarius (Nov. 22-dec. 21) today is a 7 rediscover your sense of humor over the next few days, as you assume more responsibility. Accept well-earned acknowledgment, and enjoy some philosophical reading or discussion. Capricorn (dec. 22-Jan. 19) today is a 7 As Bob Marley would say, "we don't need no more trouble. what we need is love." whenever you're confronted or worried today, focus on what you're passionate about. aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) today is a 9 There's nothing you can't endure by using your mind and your muscle, with a dash of intuition. common sense wins over hardheadedness, so be willing to step aside rather than push.

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TErEsTING. And that was just for the first film, where I was just in a couple of scenes. Lautner has spent the past four years as Jacob in the Twilight saga, enjoying and enduring the adulations of millions thanks to these high-school vampire blockbusters. But with the series winding down they have finished filming Breaking dawn, parts one and two of the last book, with the first of those hitting theaters in November _ Lautner was ready to take his first starring role outside of the franchise. The film he chose was an action picture, Abduction, which opens Friday. McClatchy Tribune

Lautner charts course for post-twilight career

If youve ever been to an opening night showing of a Twilight movie, youve heard the shrieks, the shouts. Its Ed-ward! on one side and JA-cob on the other, a little taste of fan bedlam. And Taylor Lautner, the 19-yearold who plays the werewolf (Jacob) who adores Bella (kristen stewart) and resents the vampire Edward (robert pattinson), has sampled that crazy scene himself. In disguise. I showed up at a theater, not really knowing what to expect, he says. I thought, Itll be FINE. Maybe a few people will show up. Maybe one or two people will recognize me. It was, oh, lets say IN-

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New administrative pay raises unnecessary

Last Friday there were monumental transformations in the Office of the Vice Provost. Chances are students didnt feel the ground shake as the very foundations of administration were shattered and new positions took the responsibilities previously held by the Vice Provost for Student Success. We no longer have an Office of the Vice Provost for Student Success. Instead, we now have three new vice provosts to take its place: one for student affairs, enrollment management and undergraduate education. Two of the positions were immediately filled by the promotion of existing staff members, while the duties of the other position are being handled by two special assistants. With these changes come hefty raises, totaling $82,111. The fact that these substantial pay raises werent part of the glowing press release sent out by Public Affairs shows that the University needs to work on transparency. Earlier this summer, the Lawrence Journal-World reported that most faculty and staff in the University hadnt seen a raise in three years. The state and country have been in a recession for more than three years, so its understandable that governments and universities are cutting back. In July, the University had to absorb a 1.193 percent cut in state funding for the 2012 fiscal year. In June, the Kansas Board of Regents voted to increase tuition at the University by $222 for a 15-credit-hour semester. Since 2009, KUs College of Liberal Arts and Sciences has had to shrink its faculty by 20 percent. In light of these cut backs and fee increases, its perplexing that the Vice Provosts office was able to gift three administrative positions with raises. When students are asked to pay more for college and a shrinking number of faculty members are asked to teach an increasing number of students, its disappointing to see such figures lavished on university administrators. The fact that teachers havent seen a raise in years makes this move even more affronting. Few students will notice that the Office of the Vice Provost for Student Success is gone, but this change is a curious reverse in trend for the administrations belt-tightening philosophy. It remains to be seen how much of a difference the new Vice Provost positions are likely to make in the lives of students. In an atmosphere of cut backs and growing tuition, its unwise to be spending even more on positions that have responsibilities that can be delegated to existing positions. Before one more cent is spent on administration, the Office of the Vice Provost must publicly address how these changes will help students more than lowering tuition, buying new equipment, or hiring more teachers. Clayton Ashley for The Kansan Editorial Board

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FINALLY found out who the girl with the eyes is. Probably the best day ever. Idea: Get in the FFA. Solve the sudoku, cryptoquip and the crossword puzzle all in one day. Challenge accepted. Is it sad that Im already saving newspaper for basketball season? Wish the University would put our tuition money to good use like quality toilet paper in the bathrooms instead of putting our campus security on segways and Chargers. I just realized how many Darnells weve had on the basketball team. This Buds for you. With all of this talk of Lion King, I think Im going to set my iHome to wake me up with The Circle of Life. Professor just compared moral virtue to beer pong finally, a lecture I can follow. Just saw a girl at Es that looks like Emma Watson. Must. Resist. Urge. To speak in a British accent. Um the hottest team on campus would have to be the Volleyball girls. Tall Amazon women who are athletic! Theyre followed closely by the Quidditch girls. So is it mainstream to not flush after releasing your bowels? I almost shat my pants trying to find a clean toilet on campus today. Not cool. Fact. Football players are hotter than basketball players. To the freshman who made it in FFA twice, Im a sophomore who made it in two days in a row. Get on my level. I am throwing Skittles everywhere. Catch me if you can! Im cheating on Twitter with the FFA. Sorry fellas, Im in an exculsive relationship with Allen Fieldhouse. To the frat boys with matching outfits ... did you plan that? My professor sounds EXACTLY like Rafiki from the Lion King. I text FFA to make it look like I have friends. Leggings shouldnt be worn as pants. There is nothing fashionable about a camel toe. That moment when you change your privacy settings on Facebook, but your stalker still knows when youre lifting at the rec. You know what, the library needs a smoking section. I could get all my work done in the time it takes me to smoke my pipe. To the girls that try to swing their hips too much when they walk, stop it! Its obvious! Today, I went to class without makeup on. No one recognized me, not even my best friend. FML.

Dont ignore Big 10 option

Recently, an article was written proposing the University of Kansas cut ties with Kansas State and bolt for the Pac-12 with the University of Missouri. I agree that Missouri would be a more viable partner in realignment than K-State, but what if we didnt have to make that distinction. Im befuddled by the lack of consideration given to the idea of joining the Big Ten. Its a solution thats right in our backyard (relatively), and its being totally ignored. The Big 12 appears to be on the verge of destruction. With many of the big football schools (i.e. UT, OU, TAMU, etc.) close to or already moving, KU cant resign to exclusion. In my view, the Big Ten is the best answer to this. Last year, they added our former rival Nebraska, and with present conference shifting, they likely will be as enthusiastic as other major conferences to consume more schools and become a super-conference. A path that would yield it great rewards would be to invite Missouri, K-State, Iowa State and the University. This is the best possible situation from our perspective. We would be allowed to keep our fiercest rivals and to make new ones that actually make regional sense and dont require the scaling mountains to visit. Not only that, but this would allow us to join a conference that is highly respected not only for their athletics, but for their academics as well. Like the University, all Big Ten universities, excluding Nebraska, are members of the American Association of Universities (AAU). This elevated academic classification should be considered as significant as athletic prominence. The Pac-12 is also fantastic in this regard, but the Big Ten simply makes more sense. Rock Chalk. Bobby Golen Jr. is a sophomore from Elmhurst, Ill.

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Nick Sambaluk

CULTURE

Open relationships a viable choice

Of course, many of us have accepted the fact that most people have sex for more than one reason. But from the perspective of evolutionary theory, human beings engage in sexual activity for the sole purpose of passing on their genes. For Western society to continue as it has been, men and women join together in two-parent family units and co-operatively groom the next producers of our capitalist economy: children. Thats the logic, anyway. Thats one potential reason why a man and a woman might want to marry and be exclusive with one another for the rest of their lives, sexually and socially. Indeed, mens testosterone levels tend to drop significantly after having a baby, perhaps increasing the likelihood jcastle@kansan.com of monogamy because they are less likely to seek other mates, according to a BCC news article last week. But what does this mean for people who dont procreate or tend not to raise children? Without children, there certainly appears to be less motivation for people in same-sex relationships to adhere to this strict, sex-with-one-person-forever relationship (not that there arent gay

By James Castle

and lesbian couples with children or straight couples without children). Perhaps the reinforcement of this relationship structure is the reason many of these couples stay together for life, or even for several years. Most of us (gays and lesbians) have probably been raised in twoparent, heterosexual households, and weve been taught to value the one-person-forever relationship structure. Certainly it cant be a bad thing to desire one companion with whom one shares life experiences forever, for whom one grows immense trust and respect. But perhaps there is more to trust and respect than simply sexual exclusivity. After all, sex isnt all us homoSEXuals do. Stepping away from what our culture has taught us about

relationships with more than two people that is, that they are bad things what is so wrong with three or more people, gays in particular, sharing a life together? What is so wrong with two people who share a home together engaging in sexual activity outside of their two-person social unit, provided that its consensual? Because the normal, twoparent family structure caters to heterosexuals, gays and lesbians in particular might consider being open to different relationship styles when seeking stability and happiness in their sex and love lives. Research in psychology shows that gay men are more likely than straight or lesbian couples to engage in sexual activity outside of a relationship, but they are also

more likely to set boundaries and openly communicate with each other about this activity. Does this seem like an unhealthy way to live? Are we really meant to be with one person for the rest of our lives? Or are our lives a series of long- and short-term relationships through which we seek support and personal growth that shift as our lives and the people around us change? Answers to these questions may not be the same for everyone (including straight people), and perhaps gay culture should work to construct an accepted relationship structure to fit the desires of its group members, to cater to their own happiness. Castle is a senior from Stilwell in human sexuality and political science

Parks and Rec success lies with characters

In the early hours of Sept. 1, I logged into Facebook and Twitter (@xDYLx) to inform the world that September shall be Ron Swanson Month. For those unaware, Ron Swanson is all that is man and a character of one of the best comedy series on television, Parks and Recreation. Though Ron Swanson is my hero, I dont want to overshadow what makes PNR so great. PNR began as a spin-off of NBCs megahit The Office, but was not wellreceived as many believed the show was trying too hard to be The Office. As the show pumped out more episodes, it began taking on its own identity. Now starting its fourth season (premiering Sept. 22, on NBC at 8:30 p.m.), most of its success lies on the shoulders of its nine great characters. Here they are in order of their appearance in the opening credits: Leslie Knope (Amy Poehler): Leslie is an airhead with flashes of

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By Dylan Lysen
dlysen@kansan.com brilliance. Though she is socially awkward and seems to mess everything up, nothing can stop her when she is at work. As seen in season three, she saves the citys government by generating revenue through a festival. But that doesnt stop her from acting like an idiot from time to time. Ann Perkins (Rashida Jones): Ann is the shows voice of reason. Throughout the series she has been Leslies best friend and recently has been hired to work for city hall. She is always there to help Leslie

with her problems, but that doesnt keep her from suffering her own problems in relationships. Tom Haverford (Aziz Ansari): Tom is an apathetic government worker truly aspiring to be a club promoter. Many women consider him a pervert as he is constantly hitting on whichever female is around him. Really Tom is just looking for his true love, even if it he goes about it completely wrong. Ron Swanson (Nick Offerman): As stated before, Ron is the epitome of what a man should be. He loves meat, women, whiskey and government coming to a screeching halt. His only weaknesses are his two ex-wives (both named Tammy). Tammy 2 has all the fun with Ron so far, though that will change in season four, as Tammy 1 finally makes an appearance. As does the original Tammy, Rons mother. April Ludgate (Aubrey Plaza):

April started out as an intern in the department but decided to stay at the end of the internship as Rons assistant. Because of her unwillingness to help anyone, Ron considers her the best assistant he could ever have. The real reason she sticks around is because of her love interest, Andy. Andy Dwyer (Chris Pratt): Andy was a completely loser until Ann broke up with him. Then he finally got a job in city hall as a show-shine boy. Though Andy is very dumb, he has some great life lessons, even if he doesnt understand what hes saying. He eventually marries April after a very short time together. Ben Wyatt (Adam Scott): Ben is a state auditor that came to Pawnee to save the city from bankruptcy. Soon after his arrival, he is portrayed as a jerk that wants to ruin all the fun. Once the city is saved, he starts to show his true self, which is a nerd that Tom makes

fun of. But that doesnt stop Leslie from falling in love with him. Chris Treager (Rob Lowe): Chris is at first another state auditor but then becomes Pawnees city manager when the original city manager has a heart attack. Chris is extremely upbeat, so upbeat that Ann didnt even realize that he dumped her in season three. He is also a workout freak and believes he will live to the age of 150. With these great characters, I expect season four to reach new heights. Leslie will have to decide between her career and her lover, Ann will start a new job, Tom will embrace his dream, Ron will deal with another ex-wife, April and Andy will try to become adults, Ben will still be a nerd, and Chris will still be enthusiastic. It shall be a great season. Happy Ron Swanson Month. Dylan Lysen is a junior from Andover in journalism

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thE UNIVERSItY DAILY KANSAN Womens basketball

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Visit promotes womens sports

KAthLEEN GIER
kgier@kansan.com With T-shirts, license plates, key chains and posters in hand, one student asked if there was anything else for free at the women-in-sports celebration at Mrs. Es Dining Hall on Daisy Hill Wednesday night. Our games, sophomore guard Keena Mays said. KU Dining Services and KU Athletics co-hosted the event which served as a meet and greet for five womens sports teams: basketball, volleyball, tennis, soccer, and swimming and diving. This is the latest move from KU Athletics to garner attention for Olympic and womens sports at Kansas. The womens basketball team attended the event between a running work out and tutoring. Ashley Thornton, director of promotions for KU Athletics, said it is good to get the athletes out to relate to students. It is important for them to get out there and tell students how much they do for their sports and how much they would appreciate support, Thornton said. Freshman forward Bunny Williams of Dunkinville, Texas was hopeful that this event would bring more fans to the games. If we show interest in them, then they will show interest in us and come to our games, Williams said.

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tionship with the Pac-12. We have kept them informed of the progress weve been making to gain agreement from the Big 12 for changes which will make the conference more stable in the future, Boren said in a statement. Conference stability has been our first goal and we look forward to achieving that goal through continued membership in the Big 12 Conference. One of those changes reportedly includes ousting current Big 12 Commissioner Dan Beebe, who has received a great deal of scrutiny throughout the whole conference realignment ordeal. The Big 12 Board of Directors would have to reach a majority agreement in order to fire Beebe. Even though the chances of the Big 12s survival have increased in a matter of hours, there are still some hurdles remaining for the conference going forward, including the reformation of the financial policies of the conference and Texas Longhorn Network. According to the Austin American-Statesman, Texas Athletics Director DeLoss Dodds is completely committed to the Big 12 and revenue sharing of the first and second tier television rights. Dodds did say that the tier-three rights are non-negotiable. I dont think our network is in play, Dodds said to the paper. Our network is our network. Anybody can do one. If somebody thinks something is wrong with our network and thinks its hurting the conference, we would absolutely address it. With Oklahoma and Texas seemingly committed to staying onboard the Big 12, the conference finds itself in the position to do its own expansion. ESPN reports that the Big 12 will look to add Brigham Young University as a replacement for the SEC-bound Aggies. In addition, the conference may look to add two more teams, such as West Virginia and Louisville in order to get the membership back up to 12 teams. Given the how quickly these events have progressed, the members of the Kansas Board of Regents moved its scheduled meeting to discuss Kansas realignment options from Thursday to Wednesday. Our priority is to have Kansas and Kansas State be together in the Big 12, Regent chairman Ed McKechnie said. It appears that we are making great progress toward that. Edited by Mike Lavieri

the womens basketball team hands out t-shirts and keychains to students at mrs. es Wednesday night in hopes of gaining support for its upcoming season. the teams first basketball game of the season will be oct. 31 at 7 p.m. against emporia state at allen Fieldhouse. Mays is advertising this season as a free party in Allen every week. If we get them in the gym once, they will come back, Mays said. We just have to get them out. Williams said that fans have a lot to look forward to this season when they come to the games. It is gonna be fun to watch us, Williams said. We are fast-paced and we go hard every day in practice. With five new freshmen, the team has a new outlook. Our attitudes have changed and we are excited to see how our hard work will pay off when the season comes, Mays said.

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The womens basketball season starts on Oct. 31 when the Jayhawks will host Emporia State in an exhibition game. Kansas womens basketball games are free with a student ID card. Edited by Jennifer DiDonato

Football

son of former Jayhawk safety grows into his fathers shoes

year, he was playing the same position as his father, at the same mvernon@kansan.com school, only one number apart. More than 20 years ago, former I really thought I was coming Jayhawk and Kansas City Chiefs here to play receiver, Terry said. safety Doug Terry called the Kan- It was ironic that they moved me sas secondary his home. Now to safety, and then our numbers his son, redshirt freshman safety are really similar. I mean he was Keeston Terry, can say the same. 10 when he was here, I was nine. With his father playing safety Terry had successfully made the for the Jayhawks from 1988-1991, switch to safety, playing in each of Kansas football is an extra-per- the Jayhawks first three games sonal brand for Terry. last season. Then, with the snap Its crazy, because you grow up of a finbeing a Jayhawk, ger, the Keeston said. plug was Its nice being pulled, Hes a very, very close to home as Terry and having that suffered conscientious young man support with all a lower and hes working on getting my friends and leg inbetter, just like the rest of family who can jury that the football team. come watch. k e p t tuRneR gIll But Terrys him out Coach time at the Unifor the versity wasnt remainalways supposed der of to be so similar to his dads career. the season, granting him a mediTerry was originally recruited to cal redshirt. play receiver at Kansas. As a fourBut Terry recovered, and is star recruit out of high school, ex- now the starting safety for the pectations were high for Terry at Jayhawks. His transition has been receiver, but shortly into his first a bit rocky three games into the training camp in Lawrence, he season. was moved to safety. The Jayhawks pass defense has Before Terrys first game last given up an average of 268 yards

mIKE VERNoN

a game, against McNeese State, Northern Illinois and a Georgia Tech team that only threw the ball seven times. Defensive coordinator Vic Shealy attributed some of the Jayhawks defensive woes to the youth and lack of experience of the defense, particularly of the secondary. Terry is no exception to that, as he is still adjusting to playing in a somewhat foreign position. Keeston is doing some good things, its just when you look at the amount of formations hes having to see and deal with right now, Shealy said. Its a lot for a young safety. The Jayhawks are using their bye-week to try and correct their defensive struggles. The time off the field provides an opportunity for the players to go through old film and see what theyve been doing chRIS bRoNSoN/KANSAN FILE Photo wrong. Redshirt freshman safety keeston terry and senior linebacker steven Johnson tackle quarterback Chand Harnish during the northCoach Turner Gill knows ern Illinois game earlier this season. terry had three solo tackles and one assist tackle in the Jayhawks 45-42 victory. terrys father the Jayhawks youth has hin- also played for kansas as a safety. dered their defensive performance, including Terrys. Hes doing all right. Hes the rest of our football team. makes the wins much sweeter and program to be at the top, Terry a freshman, Gill said. Hes just Terry continues to work on the losses sting just a bit more. said. Thats why I came here, to playing OK. Hes a very, very con- his performance. Playing in the Losses like Georgia Tech make help out my team be at the top. scientious young man and hes same secondary and protecting you frustrated and sick, because working on getting better, just like the same end zones as his father you grow up wanting your Edited by Alexandra Esposito

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Special SerieS Sept. 12: Larry Brown, Ted Owens Sept. 13: Greg Ostertag, Scot Pollard Sept. 14: Nick Bradford, Jeff Graves, Jeff Hawkins, Ron Kellogg, Ryan Robertson, Billy Thomas Sept. 15: Xavier Henry, Josh Selby Sept. 16: Wayne Simien, Darnell Valentine Sept. 19: Darrell Arthur, Darnell Jackson, Julian Wright Sept. 20: Cole Aldrich, Nick Collison Yesterday: Marcus and Markieff Morris Today: Mario Chalmers, Brandon Rush Tomorrow: Paul Pierce

The universiTy daily kansan

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Brandon rush
at KanSaS yearS: 2005-2008
A 6-foot-6 guard with a smooth stroke from behind the arc, Rush averaged more than 13 points per game in all three of his seasons at Kansas. His three point percentage never dropped below 40 percent, proving him to be one of the teams best threats from long range every season. Growing up in Kansas City, Mo., Rush was all too familiar with the history of Kansas basketball, even making some of his own while on campus.

mario chalmers
at KanSaS yearS: 2005-2008
Another model of consistency, Mario Chalmers averaged more than 12 points per game in each of his three seasons as a Jayhawk. He improved every season at Kansas, with his minutes, points, field goal percentage and assists increasing every year, culminating in the greatest moment in Kansas basketball history.

Sporting news All-Freshman team (2006) Wooden Award All-American (2007) AP Honorable Mention All-American (2007) All Big-12 First Team (2007, 2008) Big 12 Tournament MVP (2008) Final Four All-Tournament Team (2008) rush attended high school at Mount Zion Academy in Durham, n. C. He was a two-time all-state selection and a five-star recruit according to rivals. com. A possible candidate for the nBA draft right after high school, rush decided to play for Bill Self at Kansas. rush was taken as the 13th pick by the indiana Pacers in the 2008 nBA draft. He has played three seasons in indianapolis, including an appearance in all 82 regular season games in the 2009-2010 season. He is averaging 8.9 points per game for his career. rush was already on a fast track to the nBA during his junior season of 2007-2008. The final four match-up with north Carolina took his stardom to a whole different level. With five minutes left in the first half, rush had as many points 12 as the entire north Carolina team. He finished his scorching-hot night with 25 points, more than doubling any Kansas teammate. He was later named to the all-tournament team; no doubt cementing his legacy among Kansas fans.

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McDonalds High School All-American (2005) Big 12 Championship Most Outstanding Player (2006) Co-Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year (2007) Big 12 All-Defensive Team (2008) Big 12 Championship All-Tournament Team (2008) Final Four Most Outstanding Player (2008)

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BeFOre KAnSAS

On TO THe nBA

A high school All-American in Anchorage, Alaska, Chalmers was regarded as the nations no. 2 point guard by rivals.com. He was named the Alaska 4A Player of the Year three times, only the second player to accomplish the feat. Chalmers eventually joined Brandon rush and Julian Wright at Kansas, forming the no. 4 recruiting class in the country in 2005 behind Oklahoma State, Duke and Washington. Chalmers was taken as the fourth pick, 34th overall, in the second round of the 2008 draft by the Minnesota Timberwolves and traded to the Miami Heat shortly after. He has played significant minutes every season in Miami and was the primary point guard last year on the heralded Heat team, which included Chris Bosh, Dwayne Wade and Lebron James. if there was ever a Kansas player who didnt need his defining moment explained, it is Mario Chalmers. its captured on the walls of restaurants and bars throughout Lawrence. its relived every year during the nCAA tournament in videos and commercials. it was a play coach Bill Self drew up in the Big 12 tournament championship game against Texas a few weeks prior, so Chalmers and company knew what to do. Down by three with 10 seconds left in the national Title game, Sherron Collins raced the ball up court under pressure. Standing on the wing, Chalmers waited. After nearly missing the handoff from Collins, he secured the ball and darted left. With pressure in his face, he took one dribble, slightly faded away and released a shot inches over the outstretched hands of Derrick rose. everything else was a blur.

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DeFining MOMenT

DeFining MOMenT

SourceS: baSketball-reference.com, kuathleticS.com, rivalS.com


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Theres no better place to coach, theres no better place to go to school, theres no better place to play. Former kansas coach larry Brown

Making predictions for upcoming UFC fights

The Ultimate Fighting Club returns with a solid-looking pay-per-view this Saturday. The UFC light heavyweight title fight will be headlined by Jon Bones Jones and Quinton Rampage Jackson. This fight is clearly drawing a lot of the attention. Dana White, president of UFC, and Joe Silva, UFC matchmaker, have put together a solid card. Heres my breakdown of predictions for each main card fights.

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would put one of these guys on the fast track to contention, while the loser will have to go back to the drawing board. Prediction: Browne by a knockout. For Broughton this is a step up in competition, while both of Brownes UFC fights were against tougher opponents. As long as Browne avoids the submission he should catch Broughton for a knockout.

Just by looking at the records, this fight doesnt seem like its going to be too competitive. However, Rothwell hasnt had a fight since beating Gilbert Yvel in June 2010. This will be his return to the cage after tearing his ACL. Hunts record is 1-6 in the UFC, but he is coming off a victory. Prediction: Rothwell will win by decision, inspite of ring rust, but he is clearly in a different class than Hunt. This matchup seems to be made for Rothwell to ease back into the cage and win.

Ben Rothwell (31-7) v. MaRk hunt (6-7)

champion, was seen as a potential title contender. However, he was disappointed, going 1-2 in three fights. This win could prove he belongs in the UFC. Nate Diaz has spent his UFC career hovering just behind the elites in his division. Finally, at age 26, he is entering his prime. I hope he will reach his potential and take the next step. Prediction: Diaz by submission. Ill take the upset on this fight, even though Nate isnt as good or consistent as his brother Nick. This pick is based more on how underwhelming Gomi has been in the UFC; however, he is desperate and dangerous.

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This could be a make-or-break fight for both of these Mixed Martial Arts veterans. The winner could secure his job while the loser may be let go. Coming into the UFC, Gomi, the former pride lightweight

nate Diaz (13-7) v. takanoRi GoMi (32-7)

This is a fight between two up-andcoming heavyweights that pits a knockout artist against a submission specialist. Browne is 1-0-1 in the UFC with a knockout against Stefan Struve, while Broughton is 1-0 with a submission victory. A victory

tRavis BRowne (11-0-1) v. RoB BRouGhton (15-5-1)

Hughes, UFC hall of famer and alltime great, returns to the cage for maybe the last time. Even though Koscheck is looking to get back on track for another shot at Georges St. Pierre. Koscheck is a replacement for Diego Sanchez who broke his hand. Prediction: Koscheck by decision. I want to pick Hughes, but I just dont think that he is good enough to beat a contender like Koscheck. Hughess biggest strength is his wrestling, but that is also Koschecks biggest strength.At this point, I think Koscheck can hold off a spirited Hughes.

Matt huGhes (45-8) v. Josh koscheck (15-5)

champion Jon Bones Jones (13-1) v. Quinton Rampage Jackson (32-8)

These two guys cant stand each other. This fight is as personal as it is about the

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championship. Jones is the future of the division, but Rampage is one of the all-time greats and is capable of beating anyone depending on his commitment. This fight pits two great strikers and wrestlers against each other. It should be an exciting fight. Prediction: Jones by decision. This is the fight I am least confident about. I love me some Rampage and think that this fight is fifty-fifty. But it has been a while since Rampage has fully committed himself, so Jones should outlast him. edited by stefanie penn

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THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN

THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN RUSH AND CHALMERS: SPECIAL SERIES CHAMPIONSHIP CLASS
How two top recruits became national champs under Bill Self

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Womens BasketBall team Hangs out at mrs. es

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Top state recruit chooses kansas

MAx ROTHMAN ANd MIKe LAvIeRI
mrothman@kansan.com mlavieri@kansan.com Kansas coach Bill Self and his staff have recruited forward Perry Ellis since he was a freshellis man at Wichita Heights High School. It paid dividends when Ellis committed to Kansas on Tuesday afternoon at a press conference in his high schools gymnasium. I just felt so comfortable, Ellis repeatedly said of Kansas. Thats the main thing. Ellis, a five-star recruit, trimmed his list to Kansas, Kansas State, Kentucky and Wichita State on Aug. 11. Ellis said that the way assistant coach Danny Manning developed previous big men such as Cole Aldrich and Marcus and Markieff Morris played a role in his decision. He also said that he plans on attending Saturdays Legends of the Phog alumni game. Its one of the top tradition programs, he said. And Im proud to be a part of it. Kentucky coach John Calipari has lured several top recruits in the past, but Ellis decided to stay close to home. Some people like to get away, Ellis said. I wasnt like that. Ellis will sign an official letter of intent to Kansas in November. Edited by Stefanie Penn

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eTHAN pAdwAy

epadway@kansan.com twitter.com/udk_b12fball Senior wide receiver Daymond Patterson will miss the remainder of the season after injuring his groin in the opening football game against McNeese State, according to coach Turner Gill. Patterson will take a medical redshirt and return to the field for the Jayhawks next season. Gill said that Pattersons injury was lingering, and although it is possible for him to return later in the season, they believe this is the best decision for Patterson and the football team. You dont want to have a senior year where youre maybe only playing half the season, Gill said. Thats what it came down to. He maybe couldve come back at some

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Well, that sure changes things, doesnt it? Pac-12 commissioner Larry Scott seemed destined to take Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Texas, and Texas Tech, making the Pac-12 the first conference with 16 members and all but killing the Big 12. But then something happened. Everything just stopped. And for now, thats the best outcome for Kansas. The Pac-12 released a statement Tuesday night saying they werent expanding, much to everyones surprise. The potential move would have put Kansas in limbo. Whatever the reasons were not wanting to be the one to blame for changing college athletics, not wanting to get in bed with Texas or not wanting the other schools Texas Tech and Oklahoma State are moot points. As long as both Texas and Oklahoma are members of the Big 12, theres no better place for Kansas to be. With those two schools in tow, the conference keeps its legitimacy, not to mention the Texas high school recruiting Kansas football relies on. Telling recruits you will play in their home state three times every season is a big deal. Losing two more Texas schools would hurt recruiting immensely. Sure, the Pac-12 is a much more stable conference and not a bad option, should the Big 12 ever dissolve, but travel would be a Kansas nightmare for non-revenue generating sports. The Pac-12 staying put and the SEC taking just one Big 12 member doesnt take us to the brink of major change just yet. Theres a big difference between the future marriage between the SEC and Texas A&M and the Pac12s courtship of one-third of the original Big 12. Texas A&M leaving doesnt kill the conference. It cripples it for a while, but the conference is still intact. The television deal worth millions is still legitimate, and SEC commissioner Mike Slive can tell the country with a straight face that he wasnt responsible for starting a seismic shift in college athletics that would have changed the landscape permanently. That might not look great on a resume. With the SEC about to have 13 members, it will have to expand. At least one more time, but most likely three more times. Having 14 schools doesnt seem plausible for scheduling reasons. The schools out west can bide their time, waiting for the SEC to get this ball rolling and say they were just reactionary. The Oklahoma/ Oklahoma State/Texas/Texas Tech combination isnt going anywhere for a while. They are committed to the Big 12 now. Committed until the Pac-12 decides the time is right or until Texas figures out that no conference wants to deal with that pesky Longhorn Network. For now, the Big 12 is still breathing. It was just another round of realignment chaos and another false alarm. Missouri was rumored to have an SEC invite according to ESPN, but only if the Big 12 collapsed. The Tigers are still in the fold and it appears the conference will try to expand. BYU makes the most sense as the 10th member. My only advice for BYU: Dont unpack your bags. Edited by Jonathan Shorman

MIKe gUNNOe/KANSAN senior wide receiver Daymond Patterson hurts himself while making a move after a reception during the mcneese state game earlier this season. Patterson had three receptions and one touchdown in the victory. point in time during the season and be available. Patterson had three receptions for 34 yards and one touchdown this season. Edited by Alexandra Esposito

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Pac-12s decision could save the big 12

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ajoseph@kansan.com It seemed that the Big 12s demise was a forgone conclusion, but now that is not necessarily the case. Tuesday night, the presidents and chancellors of the Pac-12 Conference decided not to expand beyond its current 12-team membership. After careful review, we have determined that it is in the best interests of our member institutions, student-athletes and fans to remain a 12-team conference, Pac-12 Commissioner Larry Scott said in a statement to the Associated Press. The news came amid reports from The Kansas City Star and The Birmingham News that Missouri had made an informal agreement to join the Southeastern Conference if the Big 12 were to collapse. The SEC denied offering both a formal and informal membership to Missouri, according to the Orlando Sentinel. The Pac-12s vote to cease expansion is encouraging news for the Big 12, which appeared to be at risk of losing Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Texas and Texas Tech. But now that the Pac-12 is not an immediate option for those schools, the Big 12 appears to have some new life for the time being. After the members of the Oklahoma Board of Regents authorized University of Oklahoma President David Boren complete control of the Sooners conference affiliation, Boren specifically mentioned the Pac-12 as a possible destination for the school. However, Oklahomas sights now seem to be solely on improving the Big 12. Boren said in a statement issued Tuesday night that even though Oklahoma didnt apply for membership to the Pac-12 this year, Oklahomas leaders have developed a positive rela-

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Sophomores Kara and Amy Wehrs, a setter and an outside hitter, are twins on the volleyball team, and many struggle to tell them apart. However, their unique roles on the team and personalities make it hard for anyone to confuse them.

kara and amy Wehrs are twins with different styles of play
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One of the easiest ways to differentiate between the most recognizable identical twins in Jayhawk history was Markieff Morris trademark sideburns. His facial hair varied from that of his brother Marcus, who usually preferred a more trimmed appearance. Unfortunately, that advantage doesnt help volleyball coach Ray Bechard when it comes to his teams set of twins. The challenge for me at first was just telling them apart, Bechard said. Sophomore Amy Wehrs said there is one way to tell her apart from her twin sister Kara. I smile all the time, Amy said. Kara is more of a Lets get down to business. Lets get stuff done person. Im just always happy. Kara, a setter, is a starter who sees more playing time than her sister, who is one of eight outside hitters on the team. However, Amy saw significant playing time in the Jayhawks (11-1) sweep against DePaul on Saturday, where she recorded a careerhigh two aces in only her second appearance of the season. Bechard said Amys lack of playing time is not a result of her abilities, instead citing team depth and his coaching staff s system as reasons for the hitters limited minutes on the court. Shes extremely capable, Bechard said. Shes a highlevel pass and serve. Right now in the system weve got going on, her role hasnt been extensive as far as playing time goes, but I know if she is called upon she will be ready to go. In last Saturdays first game against Valparaiso, Kara helped the team overcome its third five-set contest of the season with a double-double of 52 assists and 13 digs. She said she can only have a standout performance if her hitters are playing well. Their kills count as my assists, Kara said. Last weekends DePaul Invitational in Chicago was a homecoming of sorts for the twins, who are natives of Hampshire, Ill. Chicago is about an hour-long drive from Hampshire, where the twins played volleyball together their entire lives. Playing side-by-side at the collegiate level was not initially important to the twins. But as they approached their decision, the reality of separation began to weigh on both of them. We didnt care if we went to different schools, Kara said. But as the process got further along, we decided we did want to play together. Weve played together our whole lives, so it was kind of important that we went to the same school. Kara said she knows her sister can play great volleyball when called upon. Anyone who comes off the bench like Amy did is going to have great success with the team, she said. Finally seeing the court was a good confidence booster for Amy. I just think it was good for me to know I could still have confidence in myself, Amy said. I just wanted to know that I could help the team. Sophomore libero Brianne Riley said the pair are similar off the court, but on the court its a different story. Amy is always positive and always in a good mood, and Kara is a little more intense, Riley said. That is definitely how you can separate them on the volleyball court. Despite the differences in position, playing time and personality, the twins are always there for each other when the going gets tough. Whenever were having a bad day, were there for each other, Amy said. Whenever were having a good day, were there to congratulate each other.

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